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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2009-03-23 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, March 23, 2009 5:30 P.M. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 IR 2009-028 Update on State Legislation (5 Minutes) A.3 IR 2009-027 Discuss Updated 2020 Strategic Plan (15 Minutes) A.4 IR 2009-023 Update on Development Plan for the Liberty Park Lake (15 Minutes) A.5 IR 2009-029 North Richland Hills Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (5 Minutes) B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION -The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the sale or value of real property - 4027 Rufe Snow B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney on Litigation: Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills B.3 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code to deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties of council appointed positions -City Manager C.0 Adjournment (:Prtifir_atinn I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on March 20, 2009 at //:~Q~yt ~/ ~~~~~ 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. March 23, 2009 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Monday, March 23, 2009 7:00 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copies of the full City Council agenda information packet are accessible prior to every regularly scheduled Monday Council meeting according to the following locations and schedule: ^ Library on the Friday prior to the meeting (available electronically) ^ City Hall on the day of the meeting (hard copy available) Additionally, the www.nrhtx.com meeting. agenda packet is available for download from the City's web site at after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to every regularly scheduled Council A.0 Call to Order -Mayor Trevino A.1 Invocation -Councilman Barth A.2 Pledge -Councilman Barth A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognitions) - Proclamation for Richland Youth Association's 45th Anniversary by Councilman Lewis A.4 Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. A.5 Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. March 23, 2009 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 B.1 Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2009 City Council Meeting B.2 GN 2009-014 Rescheduling the May 25, 2009 Council meeting to May 18, 2009 B.3 PW 2009-008 Award Bid 09-004 for Amundson Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Work to Tank Pro Inc. in the Amount of $505,619.00 B.4 PU 2009-010 Authorization to Reject All Bids Received for RFB # 09-009 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2009-006 Approve Budget Revisions and Recommend Award of Bid for the 33rd Year and 34th Year Community Development Block Grant Projects: Charles Street, Phases I & II (Derrell Street to Onyx Drive North) Paving Improvements to Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $340,365.28 -Resolution No. 2009-007 E.2 PW 2009-007 Approve Sanitary Sewer Overflow Compliance Plan Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-015 Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation -Resolution No. 2009-010 F.2 GN 2009-016 FY 2009 Teen Seat Belt Project/Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program Grant -Resolution No. 2009-011 F.3 GN 2009-020 Certification of Unopposed Candidates, Cancelling Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office -Ordinance No. 3045 F.4 GN 2009-018 Consider approval of ordinance establishing the presumption of ownership of a motor vehicle in violation of a law or ordinance regulating the Stopping, Standing, or Parking of motor vehicles -Ordinance No. 3043 F.5 GN 2009-019 Consider Adoption of Strategic Plan 2020 -Resolution No. 2009-012 March 23, 2009 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session Agenda H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 IR 2009-030 Police Department 2008 Annual Report H.2 Announcements -Councilman Whitson H.3 Adjournment All items on the agenda are for discussion and/or action. Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on March 20, 2009 at //.~(~Q~ryt ~~G~z`~,l'GIGi'i 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. March 23, 2009 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4 City of North Richland Hills City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda North Richland Hills City Hall Pre-Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Monday, March 23, 2009 5:30 P. M . A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 I R 2009-028 Update on State Legislation ~5 M inutes~ A.3 IR 2009-027 Discuss Updated 2020 Strategic Plan (15 Minutes) A.4 IR 2009-023 Update on Development Plan for the Liberty Park Lake X15 Minutes) A.5 IR 2009-029 North Richland Hills Crime Free Multi-Housin Program ~5 Minutest B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION -The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code to deliberate the sale or value of real property - 4027 Rufe Snow B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney on Litigation: Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd vs City of North Richland Hills B.3 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Texas Government Code to deliberate the employment, evaluation duties of council appointed positions - City Manager C.0 Adjournment crry of INFORMAL REPORT TQ MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. 2009-028 h ... ; ~, , Date: March 23, 2009 ~L J' ~~y _ __l sr.~~ . ~$ Subject: Update on State Legislation ~,; Attached is the first NRH Legislative Update for the 81St Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. This report is rather lengthy as it contains all bills filed that impact cities. Prior to the next update with Council, I will narrow the report to only those bills that could directly impact North Richland Hills. Although the report is up-to-date through early March, it does not have all the bills that were filed the last week before the filing deadline of March 13. I should receive an updated report prior to the Council meeting. Since the session started, there have been 5,457 bills filed. There has not been a lot of movement of bills up to this point, but it is anticipated that over the next several weeks bills will see significant movement. Keep in mind that City positions on bills could change throughout the session depending on changes and amendments to each bill as they move through the process. Can Monday night I will highlight several of the bills that I believe are of particular interest to Council. Please do not hesitate to notify me if you have any questions on a particular bill. Staff will stay current on the latest information and notify you when action is needed to either encourage or discourage certain legislation. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NGRTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ GENERAL CITY Bill Status Report 03- 09- 2009 City HB 2 Otto Relating to the appraisal of property, including residence homesteads, for ad valorem tax purposes. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 4 Orr Relating to eminent domain, including certain limitations, procedures, and standards relating to the use of eminent domain. Companions: S B 533 Duncan (Identical ) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 5 Crownover Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places. Companions: SB 544 Ellis (Identical ~, 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on ~~ Senate Health and Human Services Bit/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 8 Otto Relating to certain studies and reviews of appraisal districts conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. Bit! History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 9 Truitt Relating to local options regarding transportation and mobility improvement projects in certain counties. Companions: SB 855 Carona (Identical) 3- 9-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Bi!! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 11 Leibowitz Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor. Companions: HB 1253 Bahac (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on "~ House Transportation Bit/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 12 Leibowitz Relating to the membership of the Transportation Commission. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 13 _ Leibowitz Relating to the operation of a state highway or segment of a state highway as a tall project. Bit! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 14 Leibowitz Relating to the application of certain contract management laws to the Department of Transportation. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 15 Leibowitz Relating to the participation of certain metropolitan planning organization policy board members in gates of the board related to certain tall projects. B/I/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 16 Leibowitz Relating to residence homestead exemption from ad valorem tax. Companions: HB 87 Martinez (Identical) 3-11-09 H Meeting set far 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., E2.010, House Ways and Means HB 731 Herrero (Identical 3-11-09 H Meeting set far 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., E2.010, House Ways and Means Bill History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 17 _ Leibowitz Relating to the limitation on increase in the appraised value of a resident homestead far ad valorem tax. Companions: HB 700 Zerwas (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB_ 7_ii Rose (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1018 Brown, Betty ~Identical~ © 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 20 Leibowitz Relating to exempting textbooks form university and college courses from the sale tax. Corr~panions: HB 1803 Bohac (Identical) 3- 4-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~~ Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 22 Leibowitz Relating to a sex offender's duty to report the establishment or use of certain Internet communication identifiers. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Committee action pending House Technology/Economic Dev/Workforce HB 25 Leibowitz Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owner's association. Companions: HB 798 Lucio III (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry Bill History: 03-02-09 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry HB 26 Leibowitz Relating to the registration of certain golf carts with the Department of Transportation. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 27 Leibowitz Relating to allowing a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on a county fiscal matter. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 28 Leibowitz Relating to requiring notice by a seller of real property of potential annexation of the property by a municipality. Bi// History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 30 Leibowitz Relating to boil water notification requirements for water systems. u Bili History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of employment Bii! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ~ Business and Industry HB 33 Leibowitz Relating to certain requirements for employers not covered by workers's compensation insurance. Bili History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry `f HB 34 Leibowitz Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts between an employer who does not have worker's compensation coverage and an employee of the employer. Bi!! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State ;b Affairs HB 35 Leibowitz Relating to reporting requirements for employers not covered by worker's compensation insurance. Bi/I History: 03-02-09 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry Corte HB 37 Relating to certain municipal development programs involving areas ____ _ having characteristics of blight or a slum. Bi!! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 43 orte Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 45 Corte Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal zoning actions. Bitl History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 46 Riddle Relating to a local option election in a county to set a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax. Bi!! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means U HB 47 Riddle Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 48 Riddle Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House State Affairs HB 49 Riddle Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses. Bi/1 History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 54 Branch Relating to the information required to be provided in or with an ad valorem tax bill for school district taxes. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 55 Branch Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation ' HB 56 Br-anch Relating to the theft or unlawful possession of a motor vehicle inspection certificate. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 57 Branch Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for personal computers during a limited period. Bi/I History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 0 Branch Relating to a requirement that tax collectors accept partial payments of ad valorem taxes. HB 64 Aycock Relating to the exemption of counties from the diesel fuel tax. Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 69 Guillen Relating to residence homestead ad valorem taxes far armed forces members. Bi!! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 75 Flynn Companions: ~enaze Slate Hrrairs Bil/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 76 Flynn Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system. Companions: S B 47 4 Estes (Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 77 Flynn Relating to the collateralization of certain public funds. Companions: SB 638 Nichols Identical) 3- 2-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance Bill History: 02-18-09 H Rereferred to Committee on House Pensions/In vestmentsjFinancial Services HB 78 FI}~nn Relating to the amount of a county expenditure far which competitive bidding is required. Companions: HB 117 Heflin (Identical) Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations. ® 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 2573 Gonzalez {Identical) Toureilles 3- 5-09 H Filed SB 253 Estes (Identical} 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovem mental Relations Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 79 Flynn Relating to the payment of certain fees by sex offenders and the use of those fees for certain law enforcement purposes. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House `' Correction s HB 81 Flynn Relating to the use of public funds to print certain public documents in a language other than English and other bilingual requirements. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 87 Martinez Relating to increasing the amount of residence homestead exemption from ad valorem tax. HB 88 __ _ Martinez Relating to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct or reconstruct educational facilities. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ;, HB 92 Martinez Relating to the fee charged for the Texas Airport Directory. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 95 Hodge Relating to the authority of certain private institutions of higher education to enter into mutual assistance agreements regarding the enforcement of state or local law. Bit/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education HB 98 Brown, Fred Relating to a court order to disannex an area from a municipality. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 104 __ _ _ Strama Relating to the reapportionment and the Texas Redistricting Commission. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Red istricti n g HB 107 Phillips Relating to the rendering of a judgment and sentence in the absence of certain defendants charged with felonies. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 108 Phillips Relating to persons eligible to be appointed as a receiver for certain mineral interest. Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House R Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 111 Pena Relating to the joint or separate prosecution of a capital felony charged against two or more defendants. Bit/ History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 116 Pickett Relating to certain fees and taxes collected by this state in connection with a motor vehicle. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation H6 117 Heflin Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required. Companions: HB 78 Flynn Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 2573 Gonzalez (Identical) Toureilles 3- 5-09 H Filed Bi!! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 118 Heflin Relating to the Lynn County Hospital District. Companions: SB 524 Duncan (Identical) 3- 9-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar Bil/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 120 Heflin Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address. HB 123 Jackson, Jim Relating to activities that constitute common nuisance. Companions: SB 1307 Carona (Identical) 3- 3-09 S Filed Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 125 Brawn, Bettv Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 126 Anderson Relating to the addition of Salvia divinorum and its derivatives and extracts to Penalty Group 3 of the Controlled Substances Act. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 127 Callegari Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Corr~pani ons: S B 299 Patrick, Dan (Identical } 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 128 Solomons Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses by eligible for employment in the United States. Bil! History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 A. M., e2.015 Licensing and Administrative Procedu HB 132 Chisum Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property awned by organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 133 Villarreal Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 134 Villarreal Relating to ad valorem taxation. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 139 Gonzalez Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an Toureilles undocumented person. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State aj Affairs HB 140 Gonzalez Relating to the use or display under certain circumstances of an Toureilles expired license to carry a concealed handgun. Bit/ History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2... House Public Safety HB 141 Gonzalez Relating to evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility. Toureilles Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 142 McClendon .,r. Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases. Companions: SB 188 Deuell (Identical) 3- 9-09 S Reported from committee as substituted Senate Health and Human Services Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health HB 143 __ McClendon Relating to granting certain counties regulatory authority around military facilities in certain circumstances. Bi// History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Defense and Veteran's Affairs HB 146 Smith, Todd Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for reinvestment zones. Corr~panions: SB 576 Davis, Wendy (Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development 8+11 History: D2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 147 Smith, Todd Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 150 ____ SmithL Todd Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the sale of certain food products sold at school events. Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~~-HB 160 ~ Deshotel Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth programs. Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Correction s HB 161 Deshotel Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Workforce Commission. Bil! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Technology/Economic Dev/Workforce ~HB 162 Deshotel Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits. Bi/1 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House TechnologyjEconomic Dev/Workforce HB 167 ~~ Naishtat Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. Companions: SB 57 Zaffirini (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence l~J ~ HB 169 Smith, Todd Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 170 Aycock Relating to the creation of a presumption in certain criminal proceedings as to evidence of a defendant's alcohol concentration determined by an analysis of the defendant's alcohol concentration determined by an analysis. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 175 King, Susan Relating to continuing education and training for peace officers relating to the investigation and prevention of drive-by-shootings. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 176 King, Susan Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. Bil! History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 178 Creighton Relating to limitations on the location of injection wells. Companions: SB 274 Nichols (Identical) 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 179 Creighton Relating to the application of new requirements far commercial underground injection control wells to be adopted by the Texas Commission on Environ mental Quality. Companions: SB 275 Nichols (Identical) 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources BiII History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 183 Alonzo Relating to the minimum wage. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 185 Alonzo Relating to providing Internet access in certain local public libraries. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Committee action pending House Technology/Economic Dev/Workforce HB 189 Alonzo Relating to the effect of a peace officer's determination of financial responsibility far a motor vehicle through use of the motor vehicle financial responsibility verification programs. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public i Safety HB 190 Alonzo Relating to the period of registration for certain persons who are or will be required to register as a sex offender. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence H 19 Alonzo Relating to the identification information required of an applicant for a driver's license. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 194 Alonzo Relating to use of a credit score by a business or lender. Bi!! History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House `s Pensions/Investments/Financial Servi HB 195 Alonzo Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 196 Alonzo Relating to the applicability of hearsay rules in proceedings regarding bail. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 197 Alonzo Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance HB 198 _ Alonzo Relating to certain unfair practices in the settlement of insurance claims involving noneconomic damages. Bit/ History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance HB 199 Alonzo Relating to longevity pay for assistant public defenders. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 205 Avcock Relating to the applicability of certain city requirements affecting the restraint of certain dogs on annexed or otherwise acquired property used for agricultural operations. Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 A. M., e2.028 House Agriculture and Livestock `~ HB 206__________ ]ackson, Jim Relating to the on-premises consumption of certain alcoholic beverages. Companions: SB 1 08 Carona (Identical) Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 207 Jackson, Jim Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public !i~ Safety HB 208 Jackson, Jim Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration and to the eligibility to vote of persons who are deceased or not citizens of the United States. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House R Elections HB 209 Bohac Relating to the determination of the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions: SB 276 Patrick, Dan (Identical) 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bill History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means S H6~210 ,., ~.w...., ,..AvT Relating to the confidentiality under the public information law of certain name and address information provided to a govern mental body . Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State p Affairs ' ~~.~~ . HB 218 Menendez Relating to the regulation of the sale of aerosol paint by counties and municipalities. r Bi11 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 219 Menendez Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone. Bi/1 History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation `~ HB 220 Menendez Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. BiI! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation HB 222 Menendez Relating to the authorization of poker gaming and the duties of the Lottery Commission. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 225 Adcock Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives, desalination and brush control Companions: HB 1816 Rose (Identical) ~ 3- 4-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bi)! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways °. and Means Pitts HB 226 Relating to prohibiting employers from requiring employees to make _ certain charitable contributions. Bit/ History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry Pitts HB 228 Relating to a defendant's payment of the costs of legal services _ provided by court-appointed counsel in a criminal case. Bi/! History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 229 Pitts Relating to bond or insurance requirements for applicants for or holders of certain on-site sewage disposal system-related licenses. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 230 Pitts Relating to exempting certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities. Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., 7HR 140 House State Affairs HB 231 Pitts Relating to local regulation of distance requirements for businesses selling alcoholic beverages near a public school. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education g HB 234 ___ Rodriguez Relating to notice and hearing requirements far an application to transfer a municipal solid waste permit. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 237 Rodriguez Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax far certain renewable energy devices. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 238 Rodriguez Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. Bil! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 239 Rodriguez Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology. Bil! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 240 Alonzo Relating to the appointment of members to the governing body of a political subdivision. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs 'p HB 243 Alonzo Relating to equipping each K-9 law enforcement vehicle with a heat alarm system. Bi/1 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 244 Alonzo Relating to regulation of residential tendencies by local governments. BiII History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 245 Alonzo Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related L I J praced u res. Companions: 6111 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 247 Alonzo Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Elections HB 248 ___ _ Alonzo Relating to the protection of the rights of Texas voters without regard to race, color, ethnicity or membership in a language minority group. Bil! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House y Elections HB 249 Alonzo Relating to the procedures far registering to vote at the time of applying for a driver's license or personal identification card. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 251 Berman Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political advertising Bi11 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 254 Berman Relating to restricting illegal immigrants to certain geographic regions. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 256 Berman Relating to birth records of children born in this state. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2__5__7_ Berman Relating to extension of modification of restrictive covenants in certain residential real estate subdivisions. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 258 Berman Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed. Bit/ History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 259 Berman Relating to the impoundment of motor vehicle license plates and the suspension of the vehicle registration for failure to maintain financial responsibility. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation i HB 260 Berman Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision . Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 261 Berman Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws by certain governmental entities. Bil! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 266 Berman Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 270 Brawn, Fred Relating to the definition of qualified employee for purposes of the enterprise zone program. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Committee action pending House TechnologyJEconomic DevjWorkforce HB 271 Ortiz Relating to the designation of enterprise projects during a biennium. Bit! History: 03-09-09 H Voted favorably from committee on House Technology/Economic DevJWorkforce HB 276 _ Zerwas Relating to the requirement that state agencies report the cost of services and benefits provided to unlawful immigrants. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 277 Zerwas Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities. BiI1 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 278 Anchia Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation . Companions: SB 427 Shaping (Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Bil! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources ..:.,...~.,w,~.~,_ HB 280 Anchia Relating to electric utility efficiency goals. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 282 Anchia Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 283 Anchia Relating to prohibited deceptive election practices. i Bil! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ~ Elections HB 286 Martinez Fischer Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for an executive commissioner for the prevention of driving while intoxicated. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public ,; Safety ;i HB 287 Dutton Relating to the penalty for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 288 Dutton Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set far 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2...House Public Safety HB 290 Dutton Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process. 7 Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation HB 291 Dutton Relating to discovery procedures for a claim against a govern mental entity under the Tort Claims Act. Bit! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 293 Dutton Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Subcommittee meeting set for 8:00 A.M., JHR...House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 295 Dutton Relating to requiring a judge to explain certain matters concerning conditions of community supervision before a defendant enters a plea of not guilty or nolo contendre. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 303 Dutton Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for labor to install certain tangible personal property in buildings that obtain LEED certification. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~ HB 306 Dutton Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk. Bit/ History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 312 Raymond Relating to electioneering near certain privately owned polling places. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House f Elections HB 314 Raymond Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 323 Ra}~mond Relating to the establishment of a program for detecting and giving notice of an authorized discharge of industrial, municipal, or other waste into any water in the state. Bit/ History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources G HB 325 Raymond Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. Companions: SB 22 Zaffirini Identical} Bi!! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 331 Pierson Relating to liability insurance for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 334 Aycock Relating to requiring an election authority to provide notice to certain county chairs regarding certain election activities. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 337 Harless Relating to the costs of holding certain joint elections. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections ~~~ HB 338 Leibowitz Relating to the ensuring that at least 75 percent of dedicated revenues are spent for the purpose of the dedication. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving an active duty. BiII History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways a and Means HB 346 Straus Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. HB 341 Herrero Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of Companions: HB 2338 Villarreal (Identical} 3- 4-09 H Filed Bit/ History: 11-24-08 H Filed HB 347 Straus Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities. Companions: HB 1264 Corte (Identical} 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on U Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and '! Administrative Procedures HB 360 Kuempel Relating to the crediting and charging of investment gains and losses on the assets held in trust by the Municipal Retirement System and providing a guaranteed minimum credit to employee accounts. Companions: SB 908 Williams (Identical) 3- 9-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs i~ Bi-1 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/In vestmentsjFinancial Servi HB 362 Brown Betty Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 366 Anderson Relating to creating a task force to review electric energy policies and certain permits far operation of electric generation facilities and to study the state's long-term demand for electric generation capacity. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 369 Brown, Bett}C Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding. Bil! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 370 Berman Relating to the establishment of English as the official language of Texas and the requirement that official acts of govern ment be taken in English. Bit/ History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 371 Jackson, Jim Relating to dissolution of certain property owners' associations. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 372 Jackson, Jim Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations. 6iI1 History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 377 Miller, Sid Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Rural Job Development Fund. Bi!! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set far 8:00 A.M., e2.028 House Agriculture and Livestock ~. HB 379 Harper-Brown Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses. Companions: SB 170 Ellis (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice Bil/ History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 381 Calleg_ari Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. BiII History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 382 Heflin Relating to the regulation of the towing of vehicles. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 385 Ortiz Relating to the prosecution and consequences of certain offenses involving graffiti. Bil! History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 386 Miller, Sid Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district. Bill History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set far 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., E...House i Ways and Means HB 387 Pena Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. HB 394 Rose Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit small businesses. Companions: SB 355 Van de Putte (Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House TechnologyJEconomic Dev/Workfo w~....~a~w::: _ _ ,~ _. .. HB 395 Hartnett Relating to this state's goal for installed electric generating capacity from natural gas. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 398 rtiz Relating to special event trust funds to promote major athletic, motor sports racing and other special events. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Rereferred to Committee on House TechnologyJEconomic DevJWorkforce HB 400 Herrero Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Committee action pending House Transportation HB 401 Raymond Relating to the authority of a political subdivision other than a county to change the date of its general election. r ~_ J Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Elections HB 402 Woolle Relating to the use of eminent domain authority. Companions: HB 1483 Pitts (Identical} 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management Cora pani ons: 5 B 3 58 Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 406 Rodriguez Relating to claims far excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property. Companions: SB 471 Carona (Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means H B 410 Isett Relating to the requirement under certain circumstances that a license holder display their license to carry a concealed handgun. Co-r~panions: SB 838 Hinojosa (Identical) 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate Criminal Justice Bill History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2...House Public Safety HB 411 Isett Relating to motor vehicle sales and use taxes. Bi!! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means LJ HB 412 Isett Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax far certain assessments and fees related to telecommunications services. Bill IYistory: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 413 Isett Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. Companions: HB 1004 Jones (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on d M H W ays an eans ouse SB 1105 Duncan (Identical) 2-24-09 S Filed BiI/ History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways !~ and Means HB 417 Callegari Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means. 11 committee on House Land d f d t t d d 09 H I 02 18 Bi History: an re erre o ro uce n - - and Resource Management HB 419 Brown, Betty Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in a city election that is not held jointly with an election in which a federal office appears on the ballot. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 423 Guillen Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony. Companions: SB 935 Seliger (Identical) 2-18-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or Adj., E2.010 House Judiciary and Civil 7urispnade HB 424 Castro Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies. Bil- History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means `f HB 430 Castro Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Subcommittee meeting set for 8:00 A.M., JHR...House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 434 Lucio III Relating to a requirement that program materials for the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals be provided in certain languages. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 436 Lucia III Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs far governmental employees and retirees. Companions: Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/In vestmentsjFinancial Servi HB 438 Lucio III Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set far 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation HB 441 Edwards Relating to an emergency power supply for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services HB 442 wards Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways HB 443 Edwards Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternate generated power. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 444 Edwards Relating to the issuance of estimated customer bills by electric utilities and retail electric providers. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 452 Allen Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Companions: 5B 137 Ellis (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate State Affairs Bi!! History: 02-18-D9 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 453 Gonzalez Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of abandoned Taureilles motor vehicles, watercraft, or outboard motors to compensate certain property owners. Bit/ History: 03-D2-09 H Committee action pending House Public Safety HB 454 Gonzalez Relating to the deduction of points or the removal of certain Taureilles surcharges under the driver responsibility program. Bi/1 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 455 Gonzalez Relating to creating an offense far the trapping of wild deer by a Toureilles deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation and Tourism HB 457 Alvarado Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical paver and to have an alternative electrical generator. Companions: SB 441 Ellis (Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate Subcommittee on Flood and Evacuations Bil! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 459 Leibowitz Relating to county abatement of certain unsafe buildings that are a public nuisance. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 463 Eissler Relating to swimming pool safety. Companions: HB 525 Eissler (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs SB_96 Van de Putte (Identical 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Bill History: 03-03-09 H Committee action pending House State Affairs HB 46 Paxton Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain telecommunications equipment. Companions: HB 1658 King, Phil 'z_ ~_na u t Bi!! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 469 King, Phil Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. Bit! History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 472 Hilderbran Relating to the requirements regarding reporting by a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator of contamination. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 475 Allen Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. Bi!! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections ~ ,.:....,...M.a~.,~,~.~,,._. , ._µ ,.,,. .. HB 477 Geren Relating to the use of political contributions to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 483__ _ _ Pierson Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail. Companions: Bi11 History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 489 Pickett Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to remove graffiti from private property at the owner's expense. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 490 Jackson, Jim Relating to indigent health care. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health HB 496 Zerwas Relating to the procedure for holding a special election. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 498 McClendon Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Subcommittee meeting set for 8:00 A.M., JHR...House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 500 Kolkhorst Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the market value of certain parcels of real property far ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal. Bill History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 502 England Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers . Companions: SB 552 Hegar (Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice Bi// History: 03-02-09 H Committee action pending House Public Safety HB 509 _ Ri dle Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 512 Ortiz Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance. Bi!! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 5 Vo Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 515 Vau ht Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Dallas County and Tarrant County Hospital Districts. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs ~J HB 516 5trama Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program. Companions: SB 108 Ellis (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development Bill History: 03-09-09 H Committee action pending House Technology/Economic Dev/Workforce HB 520 Giddings Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage under certain agreements and to liability of third parties for an injury to an employee. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 524 Christian Relating to the appointment of a tenant representative as a commissioner of a municipal housing authority. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 526 Eissler Relating to swimming pool safety. HB 530 Companions: SB 96 Bill History: 02-18- Affairs Van de Putte (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs 09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Anchia Relating to law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 535 n hia Relating to the provision of a preference in state purchasing decisions for vendors that provide health benefits to employees. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 536 Anchia Relating to the voter registration of a person who submits a federal postcard application to vote in an election. Bi/1 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections c HB 544 Raymond Relating to the filing of an application for a place on the general primary election ballot. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 547 Raymond Relating to certain civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies orquasi-governmental entities. Bi/I History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurispnudence HB 548 Pickett Relating to the impoundment of certain motor vehicles involved in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 551 Madden Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ;'~ Elections '' HB 554 Menendez Relating to the adoption and amendment of model building codes by municipalities. Companions: S B 820 Duncan (Identical ) 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 555 Menendez Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 556 Kuempel Relating to payment of attorney's fees in certain actions to recover possession of real property. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 557 Hernandez Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Enviran mental Regulation HB 560 Menendez Relating to injury leave for peace officers injured by an intoxicated driver of a motor vehicle or boat. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 563 Menendez Bill History: HB 564 McClendon Cornpani ons: Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 565 McClendon Relating to the abolition of the Texas Transportation Commission and the creation of the commissioner of transportation as an elected statutory state officer. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 570 McClendon Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information to purchasers and renters of residential property. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 571 England Relating to permitting an owner, occupant, or lessee of agricultural land who is a certified prescribed burn manager to conduct a prescribed burn. BiII History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock HB 572 England Relating to the imposition by a county or municipality of fees related to certain collection services. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House `! County Affairs HB 579 Gutierrez Relating to certain casts on conviction in certain intoxication and drug cases. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Subcommittee meeting set far 8:00 A.M., JHR...House Cri mi na 17 u risprudence Relating to the allocation to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund of a portion of the revenue from the motor vehicle sales and use tax. HB 586 Naishtat Relating to the evidence required for the release of a motor vehicle after impoundment of the vehicle for failure to maintain evidence of financial responsibility. Companions: SB 419 Carona [Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2... House Insurance HB 600 Hughes Relating to appeals from small claims courts. Companions: SB 408 Carona (Identical) 3- 4-09 S Committee action pending Senate 7urispnadence Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 604 Farabee Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with water conservation programs. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House j Natural Resources HB 606 Farabee Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. Companions: HB 387 Pena (Identical} 2-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 794 King, Phil (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 254 Estes (Identical) 3- 2-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 615 Turner, Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child Sylvester enrolled in special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child. Companions: SB 648 Van de Putte Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce :;i Bill History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m. or final Adj., E2...House Business and Industry HB 617 Isett Relating to the possession of certain quantities of alcoholic beverages in a dry area. Bit/ History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and' Administrative Procedures HB 621 Elkins Relating to public improvement districts designated by a county or municipality. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m. or final Adj., E2...House County Affairs HB 623 Hariess Relating to the regulation of massage establishments. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 630 Turner, Relating to the regulation and governing bodies of independent Svlvester organizations that govern power regions. Bi/t History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State ,l Affairs HB 631 urner Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers. Svlvester Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., JHR 140 House State Affairs HB 632 Turner, Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services ~Ivester maintain auxiliary generators far use during a local power outage. Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., ]HR 140 House State Affairs HB 637 Quillen Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000. Bi11 History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 638 Leibowitz Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 641 Zerwas Relating to the abolition of the Texas Transportation Commission and the creation of a commissioner of transportation as an elected statutory state officer. Bi!! History: D2-18-D9 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ,~ Transportation 0 '~ HB 646 Hughes Relating to the participation of this state in the Southern High-Speed Rail Compact. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 649 Davis, Yvonne relating to a prohibition on the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet. BiI! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 650 Rodriguez Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Enviran men~l Regulation Bonnen HB 653 Relating to the inclusion on the exterior of an ad valorem tax bill of ___ a statement directing the United States Postal Service to return the bill if it is not deliverable as addressed. Companions: SB 562 Jackson, Mike {Identical) 3- 2-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means HB 654 Brown, Fred Relating to the prices of certain consumer goods and services during a declared state of disaster. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Meeting set far 2:00 p. m. or Adj., E2.026 House Business and Industry HB 656 Rios Ybarra Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for ecological tourism events. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means HB 657 Villarreal Relating to the requirement that state agencies purchase low- emissions vehicles as a minimum percentage of their purchased vehicles. Companions: S B 763 Watson (Identical) 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on d~; Senate Finance ~; Bi11 History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ menial Regulation `I HB 667 Callegari Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments. Companions: SB 229 West (Identical) 3- 9-09 5 Recommended for LocalJUncontested Calendar Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs H B 669 Salomons Relating to liability arising out of the filing of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry HB 690 Solomons Relating to the right of a tenant to hold a landlord liable for falsely advertised square footage or amenities. BiI/ History: 03-02-09 H Meeting set far 2:00 p. m. or Adj., E2.026 House Business and Industry HB 695 Anchia Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings. Bil! History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 700 Zerwas Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions: HB 17 Leibowitz (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 711 Rose Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1018 Brown, Betty (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means BiII History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 701 Zenrvas Relating to the provision of ad valorem tax relief. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 702 Heflin Relating to the eligibility of school districts in certain counties to enter into agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 707 Rose Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts. r~ ~~ Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 711 Rose Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead ad valorem taxation. Companions: HB 17 Leibowitz (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 700 Zerwas (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1018 Brown, Betty (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bili History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 714 Rose Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. Companions: SB 1389 Wentworth (Identical) 3- 5-09 S Filed Bili History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 715 _ King, Phil Relating to motor vehicle inspection stations that perform emissions inspections using only the onboard diagnostic system of inspected vehicles. Bit/ History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation `~ HB 719 Flynn Relating to certain content requirements for signs used to identify the location of a polling place during a primary election. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 720 Creighton Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. 2 23 09 referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1220 Hunter (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 193 Shapleigh ~Identical~ 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Companions: HB 1019 Brawn, Betty (Identical) - - H Introduced and Bil- History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 721 Howard, Donna Relating to permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for control of air pollution. Bil! History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ men~l Regulation HB 722 Howard, Donna Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate the location of facilities to supply drinking water. Bi/1 History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 724 Veasey Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places. Bi/1 History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence Bi11 History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set far 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House j Ways and Means HB 737 Quintanilla Relating to the duty to notify local governmental entities about the existence of proposed hazardous liquid pipeline projects. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 742 Flores Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. Companions: SB 469 Carona (Identical) .~' 3- 2-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance Bi/1 History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 747 Gattis Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a Companions: Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 749 Darbv Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in the county. Companions: SB 959 Duncan (Identical 2-19-09 S Filed ":~ •~;~~ '~"~~~~ ~~~ Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means '`` HB 751 Calleg_ari Relating to the liability of a public utility that allows recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. Bit/ History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., JHR 140 House State Affairs !'I HB 752 England Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means '~ HB 754 Gonzalez Relating to an exemption from the tax imposed on the rental of a Toureilles motor vehicle under certain circumstances. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 757 Martinez Fischer Relating to public access to certain information and materials. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on HB 758 Martinez Fischer Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation HB 759 Martinez Fischer Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving. person arrested far an intoxication offense under certain circumstances. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2;00 P.M. or final Adj., E2...House Public Safety HB 760 McClendon Relating to county regulation of sound levels. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 767 Guillen Relating to a requirement that justice and municipal courts obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements. Bill History: 03-12-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 A. M., e2.010 House Corrections HB 769 Hernandez Relating to standards for measuring the emission of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act. HB 773 Oliveira Relating to extending the expiration date of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. Bill History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 774 Smith, Todd Relating to procedures for the adoption of a municipal zoning regulation or zoning district boundary. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 776 Strama Relating to the implementation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of aloes-emission vehicle program Companions: Senate Natural Resources Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 780 Turner. Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning police department Sylvester position in certain municipalities under municipal civil service. Companions: SB 765 Ellis (Identical} 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 785 Rodriguez Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities. Bi!! History: 03-12-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M, or final Adj., E...House Human Services HB 791 Burnam Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. Bil! History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 793 King, Phil Relating to the authority to charge reasonable fees for emergency services performed by volunteer fire departments. Bil! History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 794 King, Phil Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. Companions: HB 387 Pena {Identical) 2-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on ~, House Ways and Means HB 506 Farabee (Identical) 2-18- 09 H In trod uced and referred to committee on d M W H ays an eans ouse SB 254 Estes (Identical) 3- 2-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance Bil! History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 797 Lucio III Companions: w~~~ vVay~ a~~u ~•~~~~~ Bi/1 History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 799 Lucio III Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 803 Burnam Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products ~, Relating to exempting fuel ethanol derived from cellulosic biomass and blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax. are exempt from the sales tax. Bi!! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 807 Galleao Relating to allowing counties with no incorporated territory to participate in programs designed to assist municipalities. Sil! Hisi*ory: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 817 Shelton Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control prevention districts. Companions: SB 575 Davis, Wendy tIdentical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on " Senate Intergovernmental Relations ~"` Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 818 Eiland Relating to indemnification provisions in constructing contracts. Companions: SB 555 Duncan {Identical) 3- 9-09 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate State Affairs Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 820 Ortiz Relating to certain ballot access requirements. BiII History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 8 Gattis Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator. Bi!! History: 03-04-09 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation { HB 831 Taylor Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities. Companions: SB 554 Jackson, Mike (Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bi!! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means U HB 839 Martinez Relating tot he sale or delivery of salvia divinorum to a child. Companions: SB 257 Estes (Identical) 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice 4 Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 840 Martinez Relating to rates charged by an electric utility or retail electric provider on acquisition by another electric utility or retail electric provider. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State 6 Affairs HB 841 Martinez Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs ~~ HB 846 _ Martinez Relating to the license or certificate renewal process for fire protection personnel, emergency medical services personnel, and certain law enforcement officers. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 847 Martinez Relating to the maximum rate of certain local sales and use taxes. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 849 Strama Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disability Act. Companions: SB 1150 Hinojosa (Identical) 2-26-09 S Filed ~ ~° ~ ~` Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ]udiciary and Civil Jurispnudence HB 853 Laubenberg Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders. BiI! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ]udiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 855 Laubenberr~ Relating to the regulation of certain inflatable amusement structures . Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures the use of certain easements. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 869 Farabee Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of certain vehicles on a highway. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Committee action pending House Transportation ~~I HB 871 Farrar Relating to the method of mailing notice a municipal management district may use to notify a property owner about a scheduled hearing. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 872 King, Phil Relating to the repeal of goals for natural gas use in energy production . BiI/ History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State ~~ Affairs ~"~ HB 873 Dukes Relating to incentives for the film, television, video, and digital interactive media production industries. Companions: 56 605 Deuell (Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on '~; Senate Economic Development ~~' Bill History: 03-04-09 H Committee action pending House Culture, Recreation and Tourism HB 875 Eissler Relating to civil liability for erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 876 ~rr Relating to the installation of natural gas pipelines in controlled access highway rights-of-way. L ~J Companions: SB 686 Davis, Wendy Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 880 Strama Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real or personal property. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 881 Rodriguez Relating to a residential tenant's right to rescind a rental application or lease agreement. Bi!! History: 02-23-D9 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 882 Rodriguez Relating to a residential tenant's right of restoration after certain unlawful conduct. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 883 Rodriguez Relating to early termination of a residential lease agreement. BiI! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 897 Dutton Relating to the effect of a dismissal of the underlying criminal charge on the suspension of a person's driver's license for a failure to pass a test far intoxicaton or a refusal to submit to the taking of a specimen. Bi11 History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence 0 HB 899 Dutton Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 900 Dutton Relating to authorizing a justice court to grant an occupational driver's license and providing for an appeal from the justice court. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 90 Dutton Relating to the penalties for possession of two ounces or less of marihuana and to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. ~J Bi/1 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 90g Dutton Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Sill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 917 Dutton Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches. Bi/1 History: 03-09-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2...House Public Safety HB 925 Dutton Relating to the handling of or caring for a pit bull breed of dog by certain minors. Bi// History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 930 Dutton Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions. Companions: HB 789 Thompson Identical) 2-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence SB 164 Ellis (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Sil! History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 931 Dutton Relating to requiring minority impact statements for state agency grant applications. Sill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 933 Dutton Relating to liability of a governmental unit for personal injury and death caused by the govern mental unit's negligence. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 945 Dutton Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. Bell History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 958 Bonnen Relating to the punishment for aggravated assault of emergency services personnel. ~~ Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Subcommittee meeting set far 8:00 a. m., ]HR... House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 959 o nen Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 960 Anchia Relating to providing municipalities and counties access to criminal history record information for sexually oriented business license applicants. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 961 Anchia Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses . Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 964 Cohen Relating to the definition of electric bicycle for purposes of regulating the use, registration, and licensing of electric bicycles. Bi1I History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation ~ HB 971 Lucio III Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation and Tourism HB 979 Callegari Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 110 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 980 Thomson Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. ~J HB 987 Creighton Relating to competitive procurement and change order requirements for local governments. Companions: SB 624 West (Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations °„'~ Bit! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 994 Paxton Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues. Bil/ History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Appropriations HB 1000 Bolton Relating to the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead. Bil! History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 1004 ]ones Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date far a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. Companions: HB 413 Isett (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1105 Duncan Identical) 2-24-09 S Filed Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1006 Truitt Relating to the exclusion of certain amounts from the total revenue of property owners' associations for purposes of the franchise tax. Bit/ History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1008 Moody Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. Companions: HB 62 Aycock Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB_i92 Shapleigh (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bil! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~~~ _ ., .~.:, HB 1013 Corte Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the installation and use of lighting in certain areas. HB 1014 Corte Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage. Bi!! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1015 Carte Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1016 Corte Relating to a fee on sales of alcoholic beverages in certain municipalities to fund fire and emergency services and related educational activities. BiI! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 1018 Brown, Betty Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions: HB 17 Leibowitz (Identical 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means W HB 700 Zerwas (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~'w HB 711 Rose (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bi!! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1019 Brown, Betty Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. HB 1028 Quintanilla Relating to authorizing certain municipalities and counties to enter into interlocal contracts for the provision of law enforcement services. Bil! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 1029 Rodriguez Relating to the development, rehabilitation, or expansion of affordable housing in a public improvement district established by a county or municipality. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs ~ HB 1030 Callegari Relating to the scheduling of hearings before appraisal review boards on property tax protests. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1034 Jackson, ]i m Relating to requiring a sexually oriented business to maintain certain photographic identification records. Bi/1 History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 1037 Paxton Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired. Bili History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 1038 Paxton Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for purposes of ad valorem taxation. Bit/ History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HB 1039 Paxton Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures. Bi!! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 1040 Parker Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of operating a motor vehicle with an expired inspection certificate. Bi/l History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1042 Parker Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws. Bitl History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tech nologyJEconomic DevjWorl~once HB 1045 Otto Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Bit/ History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1047 Deshotel Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund. Companions: S B 746 Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1048 Madden Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drag court program. HB 1053 Bill History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Mallor-1 Relating to a grace period from the statement issue date for Garaway payment of services to certain electric utilities and related entities. Bil! History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1054 Mallor-y~ Relating to enforcement of the motor vehicle safety responsibility Caraway law. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety ~ HB 1070 Truitt Relating to audits of certain public retirement system actuarial valuations, studies, and reports. Bill History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House PensionsjInvestmentsjFinancial Servi HB 1071 Vo Relating to controlling the emissions of certain hazardous air contaminants in identified areas of this state under the Texas Clean Air Act. Bill History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 1072 Burnam Relating to unemployment compensation benefit eligibility. Bill History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tech nologyjEconomic Dev/Worl~'orce HB 1086 Harper-Brown Relating to the development, construction, and operation of a toll project located in the boundaries of a local toll project entity. Bi/I History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1091 Parker Relating to requiring that a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, and commercial driver learner's permit issued to a registered sex offender state that the holder is an offender. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 1101 Vo Relating to economic impact reviews conducted by the Texas Transportation Commission. Bill History: 02-24-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1105 Laubenberg Relating to procuring contracts for certain professional services by a governmental entity. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1106 Bohac Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation by certain school districts and other taxing units in Harris County. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1114 Hamilton Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock HB 1115 Wale Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations. Bil! History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House '° County Affairs HB 1116 Button Relating to tax incentives for certain businesses for job creation and retention. 5-11 History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1119 Bolton Relating to authorizing certain populous counties to adopt county planning regulations. Sil! History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management _~ HB 1127 Heflin Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. Bil! History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1139 Brown, Fred Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the use of the tax. Bi!! History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1140 Truitt Relating to a franchise tax credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy devices connected to an electric transmission or distribution system. Sill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1142 Anchia Relating to the designation of media production development zones and to exemptions from the sales and use tax for items used for sound stages in media production development zones. Sil! History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1146 _ Anchia Relating to the hours worked during a week by firefighters in certain municipalities. Companions: SB 623 West {Identical) 3- 9-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar'~> ,~ Bi11 History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban I: Affairs HB 1155 McReynolds Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran. Bi!! History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1156 Farabee Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB Truitt Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device. Bi11 History: D3-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation HB 1159 Kuempel Relating to the extension of the term of a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. Companions: SB 313 Wentworth (Identical) 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on ' ` Senate Economic Development Bill History: v 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means '' HB 1161 ren Relating to local regulation of distance requirements for businesses selling alcoholic beverages near certain establishments. Bill History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 1172 Martinez Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1173 Dukes Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Companions: SB 764 Watson (Identical) 3-11-09 S Meeting set for 9:30 a. m., E1.028, Senate Intergovem mental Relations .- Bi11 History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1174 Hartnett Relating to payment by a municipality for certain damages arising from the municipality's operation of its sanitary sewer system. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1177 Guillen Relating to the eligibility of certain peace officers and firefighters for legislative leave. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1179 Chavez Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Companions: Tu mer HB 1267 Sylvester i;Identical) 3-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a. m., E2.014, House Transportation Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation HB 1188 Truitt Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 1195 ukes Relating to the issuance of a permit for a municipal solid waste landfill located near certain municipalities. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 1197 Deshotel Relating to exceptions to certain disqualifications from receiving unemployment benefits. Companions: HB 1778 Deshotel (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on C~ Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 1198 Button Relating to the qualifications for certification of a person as a qualified business under the enterprise zone program. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Committee action pending House TechnologyjEconomic DevjWorkforce HB 1202 Rose Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes. Cornpani ons: s Bil! History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways '~ and Means HB 1203 Elkins Relating to the designation of a person to act as the agent of a property owner in a property tax matter. Companions: SB 903 Hegar (Identical) ~ 3- 9-09 5 Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance i Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1205 Button Relating to the circumstances in which the approval of the governing body of a taxing unit is required for refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes. Companions: SB 797 Carona (Identical} 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance ' l Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1206 Vo Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Bil! History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1208 McClendon Relating to the dedication of certain sales and use tax and franchise tax revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1211 Howard, Charlie Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Bi/1 History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1213 Rios Ybarra Relating to the use of golf carts on beaches. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1214 Rios Ybarra Relating to meetings of the coastal coordination council. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 1217 Howard, Charlie Relating to estimating the rate of growth of the state's economy for purposes of the constitutional spending limit. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1221 Howard, Charlie Relating to the provision of information by tax officials related to ad valorem tax rates. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1222 Laubenberci Relating to the financial audit of certain regional transportation authorities by the state auditor. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tra ns port~ation HB 1224 Laubenbera Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict where sex offenders may live in the municipality. Bi11 History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal jurisprudence HB 2 7 Mallory Relating to a grace period from the statement issue date for Caraway payment of services to gas utilities and municipally owned utilities. Bil! History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1237 Miklos Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the ~ termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. Bi/l History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1243 Gallec~o Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation far excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator. Bil! History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1245 Brown, Bettv Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility. Companions: SB 719 Nichols (Identical 2-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 1254 Callegari Relating to requiring flashing lights to be posted before an intersection at which a photographic system is used to enforce compliance with traffic-control signals. BiII History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1255 Lewis Relating to an interlocal contract for a relief highway route around certain municipalities. Companions: SB 971 Seliger (Identical) 2-19- 09 S Filed '" ' Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1257 Legler Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means `~ HB 1258 Ortiz Relating to the cities or counties that may create a cultural education facilities finance corporation. Companions: SB 1035 Hinojosa (Identical) 2-20-09 S Filed Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation and Tourism 0 "~ HB 1261 Harper-Brown Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for a limited period. Bi// History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1264 Corte Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education BiI! History: 02-2b-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1273 Kolkhorst Relating to reporting of and an adjustment under the school finance system for benefits received by school districts or associated foundations or other entities in connection with agreements under the Economic Development Act. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education HB 1274 Kolkhorst Relating to the availability and reporting of certain information regarding applications under the Texas Economic Development Act to the public and the state. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1275 Kolkhorst Relating to the authority to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means `I HB 1277 Button Relating to use of money from the Texas enterprise fund to retain businesses located in the state. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Technology/Economic DevJWorkforce HB 1279 McClendon Relating to dedication of a portion of unclaimed lottery revenues to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. Bi11 History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ~i Appropriations HB 1280 McClendon Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for rail projects. Bil! History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House n Technology/Economic DevfWorl~orze HB 1283 Eiland Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1284 Eiland Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund. Bi/! History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1291 Eiland Relating to regulation of certain disaster remediation contractors. and Means HB 1337 Hilderbran Relating to eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person. Sill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1338 Leibowitz Relating to certain civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies orquasi-governmental entities. Bil! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 1341 Brown, Betty Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 137fi Thompson Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. Companions: SB 851 Patrick, Dan (Identical) 3- 9-09 5 Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bit/ History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1378 Thompson Relating to the recovery by an electric utility of certain expenses relating to weather-related events or natural disasters. Companions: SB 769 Williams (Identical) 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce BiI/ History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., JHR 140 House State Affairs HB 1382 Davis, Yvonne Relating to assessment of certain charges by a commercial landlord that is a governmental entity. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 1384 Davis, Yvonne Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1385 Davis, Yvonne Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land :',', and Resource Management HB 1389 Davis, Yvonne Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs w HB 1391 Strama Relating to the creation and authority of certain special districts to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Bit/ History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Energy Resources HB 1395 Farrar Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. Bi/! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal ]urisprudence HB 1397 Guillen Relating to venue projects in certain municipalities. Bell History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1400 Christian Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House State Affairs ,l HB 1401 __ Villarreal Relating to an appeal from an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest. Bil! History: 03-02-09 H C HB 1402 Villarreal Relating to a periodic review of state and local taxes. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1403 Villarreal Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. Companions: SB 966 Ellis (Identical) 2-19-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1407 Geren Relating to the redemption of real property sold at an ad valorem tax sale. Companions: Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1413 Bohac Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle under the public nuisance law. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1421 Carte Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case far municipal programs enhancing public safety and security. Companions: SB 446 Wentworth (Identical) 3- 2-09 S Recommended for LacaljUncontested Calendar Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1424 Leibowitz Relating to the procedure for the disannexation of territory from a municipality. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Land and Resource Management HB 1429 Bohac Relating to notification requirements for applicants for law income housing tax credits. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1430 Bohac Relating to a time and date stamp on documentation required from mobile food units in certain municipalities. ~. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1431 Bohac Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1432 _ __ ]ackson, ]im Relating to a landowner's repurchase of real property from an entity that acquired the property through condemnation. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 1433 _ _ Lucio III Relating to the amount of the annual water quality fee imposed on holders of wastewater discharge permits and on users of water. 6i1! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 1438 Bolton Relating to the conversion of a nantolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project. Bil! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1439 Bolton Relating to the use of county and municipal bond proceeds for toll projects. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1440 Bolton Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1443 Hancock Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department in certain municipalities under municipal civil service. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban ~ Affairs HB 1445 Bonnen Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to erect or maintain shore protection stnuctures and the location of the line of vegetation in relation to those structures. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land C Companions: HB 402 Woolley Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 1494 King, Tracy Relating to a surcharge under the driver responsibility program for a conviction of driving while license invalid, without financial responsibility, or without a valid license. Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8;00 a.m., E2.014 House Transportation ~ HB 1499 King, Tracv Relating to the installation and disabling or removal of an ignition interlock device. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 1500 King, Traci Relating to certain exception to the prohibition on hunting from a public road or right-of-way. Bi11 History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m. or final Adj., E1...House Culture, Recreation and Touris HB 1505 Ortiz Relating to ownership of a license or permit authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a facility owned by a municipality or county. Bil! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and , Administrative Procedures HB 1511 Otto Relating to requirements that fire sprinkler systems be installed in certain dwellings. Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2...House Insurance HB 1519 Vo Relating to the disconnection of electric services to certain customers. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1526 Crownover Relating to the authority of a common purchaser that transports natural gas by pipeline to use a public right-of-way for a pipeline. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 1533 Burnam Relating to notice of and action on applications far permits to drill certain gas wells. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 1534 ____ Burnam Relating to the property valuation information required to be provided regarding property to be acquired by eminent domain. Bi/l History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 1535 Burnam Relating to the requirement that gas corporations obtain a permit from the Railroad Commission of Texas before condemning property to construct certain gas pipelines. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 1544 Miklos Relating to court proceedings for a plea of guilty or nolo contendere fora misdemeanor punishable by fine only. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ~:{ Criminal Jurisprudence HB 1545 Miklos Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party hearing examiner. Companions: SB 1045 Gallegos (Identical) 2-20-09 S Filed W~~~~~f~ Bi!! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1547 Creighton Relating to the provision by an appraisal district of certain information on an Internet website operated by the district. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1548 Creighton Relating to the qualifications of members of an appraisal district board of directors. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1549 McClendon Relating to the creation, organization, duties, and function of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Bi!- History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1557 Smith, Wa}~e Relating to the authority of certain toll project entities to enter into a comprehensive development agreement. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1560 Aycock Relating to the duty of certain municipalities to require an installer of an irrigation system to obtain a permit before installing the system. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban ,., Affairs HB 1566 England Relating to the authority of municipalities to regulate natural gas compressor station structures. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 1575 Isett Relating to ad valorem tax relief. U HB 1576 Isett Relating to certain limitation on ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1585 Rose Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents. Bil! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1588 Rose Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1591 Hamilton Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1592 Rose Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1593 _ Anchia Relating to tax credits for qualified low-income community investments. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1600 Zerwas Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 201. Companions: SB 1113 Hegar (Identical) 2-24-09 5 Filed Bill History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E2.010 House Natural Resources r~~ HB 1604 Turner. Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency, including load Sylvester management and demand response in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Bi11 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1606 Branch Relating to the regulation of the practice of construction and program management for capital improvement projects of governmental entities. Companions: SB 1090 Deuell (Identical) - z-z4-~y 5 rhea Bi/! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1612 Brown, Betty Relating to restriction on the purchase of certain regulated metals by metal recycling entities. Bit! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 1620 Turner, Relating to the procedure by which prices are established in Sylvester competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets. Bi!! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1634 Smith, Todd Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report. Companions: HB 1747 Smith, Todd (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Transportation Bi/1 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1643 Farabee Relating to net metering for retail electric service custsomers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1644 __ Dukes Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a midemeanor. HB 164 Burnam Relating to electric utility energy goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency development in the state energy conservation office. BiI! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Energy Resources HB 1651 Swinford .. Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1652 Ortiz Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund of the Texas emerging technology fund to promote alternative energy sources and energy efficient technologies. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ;~ TechnologyjEconomic DevjWorl~'orce HB 1655 Anchia Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers. Bil! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1656 Guillen Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Border and Intergovernmental Affairs HB 1658 King, Phil Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain telecommunications equipment. Companions: HB 468 Paxton (Identical} 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bil! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1660 Kinq, Phil Relating to the composition of the board of directors of an appraisal district. Bi/! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1661 King, Phil Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of $60,000 of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways ~~ 1 and Means HB 1697 Martinez Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 1701 Laubenberci Relating to the regulation of certain activities on a public highway or road, the right-of-way of a public highway or road, or a parking lot. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1702 Laubenberci Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local govern menu. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1705 Geren Relating to the Department of Information Resources, including the abolition of the telecommunications planning and oversight council, the electronic commerce network, and the electronic procurement marketplace . Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs j HB 1707 _ Geren Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system. Companions: S B 1071 2-23-09 S Filed Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1710 Turner. Relating to requiring certain facilities located in certain areas prone ~Ivester to severe weather to have emergency generators. Bi/1 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House ~ Defense and Veteran's Affairs HB 1716 Gonzalez Relating to optional fees on the registration of a vehicle imposed by Toureilles a county. Companions: SB 294 Hinojosa (Identical) 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Bit/ History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation ~~~ HB 1720 Bohac Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for communications that contain false information related to a ballot measure. Bit/ History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 1721 ~. Bohac Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility that is operated by a county ^r municipality. Companions: S B 1401 Deu el l (Identical ) 3- 5-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1727 Smith, Wayne Relating to the transport of fireworks within a municipality. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs _ ..,~, HB 1734 Walle Relating to the rates charged by water and sewer utilities. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources '-HB 1735 Burnam Relating to the imposition of an income tax on income that exceeds $100,000 to provide property tax relief and fund public education. Bi/1 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1741 King, Tracv Relating to recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. Bi11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources YHB 1746 µJackson, Jim Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles. Companions: SB 702 Bil/ History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1747 Smith, Todd Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report. Companions: HB 1634 Smith, Todd (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 17 1 Leibowitz Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, agricultural land, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes. Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1752 Leibowitz Relating to county regulation of fireworks during severe drought conditions. Bi/1 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs .x ,H6 1755 Flores Relating to the training of appraisal review board members. 8+11 History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1756 Eissler Relating to the functions performed by the comptroller in connection with applications and agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act. Bil! History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1762 Chavez Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings. Companions: SB 1042 Ellis (Identical) .,w. 2-20-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 1766~~~ Rodriguez Relating to exempting prepaid wireless telecommunications devices from the 9-1-1 emergency service fee. ~J Bill History: 03-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 1783 Solomons Relating to the Internet broadcasting of Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERGOT public hearings and meetings. Bil! History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., )HR 140 House State Affairs HB 1784 Flvnn Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 1789 ~ Maldonado Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways ?'~ and Means HB 1791 )ones Relating to the use of a perpetual trust fund for a cemetery by certain municipalities. HB 1797 Companions: SB 11 3 Duncan (Identical ) Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bohac Relating to notice of a price change in retail electric service contracts. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 98 ~1Bohac Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills. Bit/ History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House State Affairs ~~~HB 1799 ~- Bo ac Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1801_____ Bohac Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for a limited period for certain backpack and school supplies specified by the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1802 Bohac Relating to issuing medallions for mobile food units in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health HB 1803 Bohac Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. Companions: HB 20 Leibowitz (Identical 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bi11 History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1813 Vo Relating to the punishment for tampering with certain govern mental records concerning forensic analyses. Companions: SB 1413 Williams (Identical) 3- 5-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Cri mi na 17 u risprudence HB 1815 t..ett Relating to the creation of a state agency to facilitate public-private partnerships to plan and take action regarding governmental projects. Bil! History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs H B 1816 Rose Coin pani ons: House Ways and Means Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1817 Rose Relating to the authority of a county or library district to receive local sales tax information. BiI! History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1818 Rose Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives desalination projects, or bnash control. initiatives. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means .~, HBF18µ19 ~ Bohac Relating to minimum habitability standards for multi-family rental buildings in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry Solomons HB 1822 Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated __ telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills. BiII History: 03-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 p. m., ]HR 140 House State Affairs HB 1823 Ortiz Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxation of certain energy conservation-related property. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources ~~ HB~1824 -~ Paxton Relating to foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien . Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 1826 Smith, Todd Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information. Companions: S B 37 Bi11 History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1836 Davis,rrYvonne Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers. Bi-1 History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1837 Davis, Yvonne Relating to regulation of electric services. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs ..,~. HB 1844 Davis, john Relating to the procedure far reallocating local sales and use taxes. ~3 C7 Bil! History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1849 l_ucio III Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1860 Eiland Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in certain courts . Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil ]urisprvdence HB 1863 Berman Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, ar ammunition from federal regulation. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 1866 Solomons Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power. Bi/! History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 880 Pierson Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device to read, write, or send atext-based communication. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1881 Miller~Sid Relating to the creation of the Texas Equine Incentive Program. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock HB 1890 Creighton Relating to notification of applications for permits for certain injection wells. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 1894 Davis, John Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1936 Villarreal Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to exempt a portion of the value of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation if the homestead meets certain energy efficiency standards. Bi!! History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means `~ HB 1937___ Villarreal Relating to the voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance certain energy conservation improvements. Bi!! History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1945_ Herrero Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions. Companions: SB 1133 Hinojosa {Identical) 2-25-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 1959 Isett Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review ---- __ process. Companions: S 10 Hegar (Identical `~v'vrr ~ n~i Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1960 Maldonado Relating to the payment for an appearance as a witness for certain peace officers and firefighters. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 1964 Hilderbran Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. Companions: ~B 162 Ellis Identical} 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on yi, Senate Finance WN 8il1 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means HB 1971 Hamilton Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians. Bi/1 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance HB 1976 Solomons Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. 8-11 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 1979 Rodriguez Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/In vestmentsJFinancial Servi . HBN~1~980 Rodriguez Relating to the use of solar energy in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities. Bi/! History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources ~~ HB 1981 Rodriguez Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. HB 1982 Martinez Fischer Relating to the regulation of dangerous and vicious dogs. 8111 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 1991 Anchia Relating to the use of money from the Texas emerging technology fund for the research and development of clean energy. C7 Sill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Technology/Economic Dev/Workforce ~HB 1993 Anchia Relating to certain energy technologies for critical governmental facilities. Companions: SB 1102 Watson (Identical) 2-24-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 1996 McCall Relating to exempting the sale of certain property used far research and development from the sales tax. Companions: SB 634 Seliger Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal justice Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 2004 McCall Relating to a breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information maintained by a state agency or local government. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State I Affairs HB 2016 Villarreal Relating to the regulation of the use of land appraised far ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock HB 2032 England Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects. HB 2043 Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Villarreal Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collecting sales and use taxes. Companions: SB 694 Ellis {Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2045 Naishtat Relating to retirement benefits for certain police officers in certain municipalities. Bi/! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs ._.~.HB 2046 Naishtat Relating to the authority of a county to adopt and enforce a fire code for certain buildings in the unincorporated area of the county. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 2063 Callegari Relating to the enforcement of rules by a groundwater conservation district. Companions: SB 1190 Duncan (Identical) a»«r?+~ . ys :rc ,.Y g "~°2 hrr a :+"a 14 ~Aw * ^ '2 „ ~ ,a° ; , ~ a " e 2-26-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources HB 2071 Oliveira Relating to the reporting of certain inventories far ad valorem tax purposes. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House 1Nays and Means HB 2072 Flores Relating to the distribution of federal child care development funds to local workforce development boards. Bit/ History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House TechnologyjEconomic DevjWorkforce HB 2073 Bonnen Relating to plans by local government in coastal areas far reducing public expenditures for erosion and storm damage losses to public and private property. Companions: SB 673 Hegar {Identical) 2-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources Land H itt d d f Bill History: ouse ee on to comm re erre 03-09-09 H Introduced an and Resource Management Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence U HB 2077 ~ Burnam Relating to the requirements far a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. Bill History: D3-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Safety HB 2079 Anchia Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Hause State ~ Affairs °~ HB 2082 Isett Relating to consideration of contract amount and bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 2085 Swinford Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to finance a convention center hotel in certain municipalities. Companions: SB 1207 Seliger (Identical) 2-27-09 S Fi led . 8+11 History: p 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 209Z Driver Relating to paid leave time for a peace officer to attend certain education and training programs. Bi/1 History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Hause Public Safety HB 2106 Geren Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bands. HB 2112 Walle Relating to the location of water utility rate hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House '°! Natural Resources ~e,_HB 2113 Walle Relating to the holidays for members of fire and police departments in certain municipalities. Companions: SB 1340 Gallegos (Identical) 3- 4-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 2121 Olivo Relating to participation in the process for evaluating an application for a low income housing tax credit. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs f~Y4f HB 2122 Olivo Relating to the review of solid waste facility permits. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 2142 McClendon Relating to the promotion of toll projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. Companions: SB 384 Carona (Identical) 3- 4-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation ~...,d~, ~~s. .,s,,... HB 2149 Lewis Relating to the liability of public servants of certain governmental units for property damage. Companions: SB 1041 Patrickr Dan (Identical) 2-20-09 S Filed ~~ ""~ ~~~~ r~ Bi!! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 2150 Kleinschmidt Relating to the eligibility of land for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land. Bi!! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2167 Rose Relating to granting Hill Country counties authority to regulate certain land use and impose certain development fees. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 2172 Chavez Relating to the exemptions from fees imposed by a municipal storm water utility on certain property in certain counties. Bil- History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Border and Intergovernmental Affairs HB 2173 Pickett Relating to the exemption of certain counties and school districts from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system . Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Border and Intergovernmental Affairs HB 2174 Truitt Relating to govern mental agency contracts that involve the production of cement. Companions: 5B 1467 Davis, Wendy (Identical) 3- 6-09 S Filed Bili History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 2175 Truitt Relating to the purchase of cement by the Texas Department of Transportation . Companions: Bit! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 2184 Leibowitz Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that exceed certain energy efficiency standards. L~J Bi!! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2194 Christian Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity far generating renewable energy. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources HB 2216 Pierson Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2226 Parker Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain solar and wind energy devices. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2238 Hamilton Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures HB 2247 Turner, Relating to an emergency power supply for service stations, Sylvester supermarkets, and pharmacies located in certain areas of the state. BiI/ History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2251 Hunter Relating to the use of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to clean and maintain beaches in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means C7 HB 2254 Hancock Companions: Bil! History: HB 2255 Hancock Relating to the authority of a local govern ment to prohibit the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing a permit for a disposal well. SB 752 Davis, Wendy (Identical} 3- 4-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources Relating to restrictions on the release into the air of natural associated vapors from a gas well. HB 2257 Giddings Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in certain real property. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 2265 Allen Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environ mental Regulation HB 2268 , ~ Corte Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or payment of fees and dues of a state association or organization. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2274 moo Relating to allowing multiple methods of voting at the same polling place. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections HB 2276 ~ Hunter Relating to the use of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to clean and maintain beaches in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2282 Thompson Relating to reregulation of retail electric services. L~~ Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2290 Gattis Relating to the administration of appraisal districts. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2296 Davis, Yvonne Relating to the administration of certain housing funds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Companions: L LJ VJ V i1. ~. YM M~r..rM ..~..V .v. v..v~w -.r vr.......~~~~ ~.. Senate Finance Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 229_7______ Davis, Yvonne Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 2305 Turner, Relating to retail electric providers protecting customer deposits, ~° Sylvester establishing a customer deposit fund, and establishing a customer deposit interest fund. Bi!! History: 03-03-09 H Filed HB 2306 rner Relating to the use of customer's utility bill payment data. S Ivy ester Bill History: 03-03-09 H Filed ~~ HB 2307 _ Davis, Yvonne Relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2315 Patrick, Diane Relating to authorizing municipalities to assess fees on vacant commercial buildings. Bit/ History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2316 Villarreal Relating to allowing certain tax units to impose a fee for processing a petition requesting that an area in the unit be designated as a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. Bil/ History: 03-04-09 H Filed L HB 2317 Villarreal Relating to the qualifications and training of appraisal review board members. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2324 Howard~Charlie Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal justice to sell certain property for municipal airport expansion. Companions: SB 1149 Hegar Identical) , 2-26-09 S Filed ~'.. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2326 Veasey Relating to the minimum wage. Bi!! History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2333 Geren Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality. Bi-1 History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2334 Geren Relating to the powers and duties of a regional tollway authority, including the establishment of an administrative adjudication hearing procedure. Companions: SB 882 Carona Identical) 3- 9-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Bil! History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2336 Truitt Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights. Companions: SB 894 Nelson {Identical) 3- 9-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations Bit/ History: 03-04-09 H Filed h~~HY6~2338 Villarreal Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. Companions: HB 346 Straus 11-t~-UCS n rIlBG Bi11 History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2343 Menendez Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bi!! History: 03-04-09 H Filed ~` HB 2344 Giddings Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2345 Thibaut Relating to the rate charged for electric service by a provider of last resort. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2348 Dutton _ .. _ ,,f . _ ~ ....... Relating to a contract between a water district and a municipality for the provision offire-fighting services in certain counties. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2350 Bohac Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to require trust accounts far certain commercial buildings. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2355 Kent Relating to the purchase of cement or cement products by certain governmental entities. Bil! History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2357 Farias Relating to municipal comprehensive plans affecting defense adjustment management authorities. Bit/ History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2374 Guillen Relating to financing of water and wastewater connections and plumbing improvements in economically distressed areas. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2375 Harmer-Brown Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain transportation systems. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2405 Callegari Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain service during and extended power outage. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2418 McClendon Relating to the coordination of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system by the Texas Department of Transportation. u C7 Companions: HB 2244 Leibowitz (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on "~ House Transportation SB 1382 Carona (Identical) ~' 3- 5-09 S Filed ~; Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2419 Laubenbera Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain municipalities to order a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages . Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2436 Phillips Relating to the zoning authority of counties around certain bodies of water. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2437 McCall Relating to a major events trust fund and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events. Companions: SB 51 Watson 3- 9-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed (Identical) n ~ HB 2439 McCall Relating to compensation for the use of the public transportation system of a regional transportation authority. Companions: SB 405 Shapiro (Identical) 3- 2-09 S Recommended for LocalJUncontested Calendar Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2457 Eiland Relating to the duty of the General Land Office to clean, maintain, and clear debris from a public beach affected by a declared disaster. Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2459 Solomons Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities. Companions: SB 1429 Williams 3- 6-09 S Filed Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed (Identical) ~' HB 2460 Harper-Brown Relating to the exemption from ad valorem tax of certain property owned by a religious organization. Bil! History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2468 Rodriguez Relating to public access to the examination and approval of voting systems used in an election. Bil! History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2485___ King, Phil Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax. Bi!! History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2486 King., Phil Relating to the consolidation of more than on water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility. Companions: SB 717 Nichols (Identical) 2-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources Bill History: 03-04-09 H Filed HB 2489 ~____ Harper-Brown Relating to the allocation of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax to the state highway fund. Bil! History: 03-05-09 H Filed { HB 2503 Swinford Relating to agreements for limitations on appraised value under the Texas Economic Development Act. Bil! History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2506 Kolkhorst Relating to a limitation on causes of action related to permits issued by political subdivisions. Bil! History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2507 Chisum Relating to the establishment of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure and the imposition of an emergency radio infrastructure fee on certain telephone services. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2526 Anchia Relating to the notice required regarding the application of certain residential rental payments. Bi/! History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2552 Herrero Relating to public notice of building requirements and inspection J standards in first tier coastal counties. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2557 Harper-Brown Relating to the evaluation of highway ar other mobility projects as toll projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2589 Pickett Relating to transportation planning and the creation and membership of planning organizations and the funding allocations for transportation projects. Bil! History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2595 Thompson Relating to liens on and foreclosure sales of real property. Bil! History: 03-05-09 H Filed `~ HB 2598 Thompson Relating to fees imposed by local governments on the holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits. Bi!! History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2601 Thompson Relating to notice of a foreclosure sale of real property. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2624 Miller, Doua Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities. BiI! History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2628 _ Rodriguez Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals. Bill History: 03-05-09 H Filed HB 2705 Gattis Relating to the level of maintenance and landscaping required for public rights-of-way annexed by a municipality. Bill History: 03-06-09 H Filed HJR 9 Truitt Relating to allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees far passenger rail, transit and freight rail. Companions: SJR 24 Carona (Identical) 2-16- 09 S Fi led 7 Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation ~~THJR 1 Leibowitz Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation. Companions: HJR 18 Martinez (Identical) 3-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E2.010, House Ways and Means H7R 45 Herrera (Identical) 3-11-09 H Meeting set far 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E2.010, House Ways and Means Bil! History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HJR 12 Leibowitz Relating to authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions: HJR 42 Zerwas (Identical 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 44 Rose (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Brown, Betty (Identical} 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means H]R 61 Howard, Charlie(Identical} 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~~ H]R 13 Leibowitz Relating to dedicating certain revenue derived from motor fuel taxes to the construction of public highways. Companions: H)R 8g Paxton (Identical) 3- 6-09 H Filed Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means 4~~Y`\H7R 14 Corte Relating to the limiting the taking of private property. BiI/ History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HJR 15 Riddle Relating to a local option election limiting appraised values. Bi11 History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 16 Branch Relating to requiring an increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 1 Quillen Relating to establishing a limitation on ad valorem tax. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means HJR 18 Martinez Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption. HJR 19 Strama Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Red istricti n g HJR 20 Anderson Relating to the right to hunt and fish. Bil! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation and Tourism ]H R 21 Callegari Relating to authorizing the legislature to seta lower limit on maximu m appraised values of a residence homestead farad valorem taxation. Companions: SJR 13 Patrick, Dan (Identical) ~~ .~ q~ 11-14-0$ S Filed Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 22 Villarreal Relating to ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead. L ~J Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways '' and Means HJR 23 Naishtat Relating to votes taken on bills in the house. Bi/1 History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs ` HJR 25 A-dock Relating to exemption from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project or brush control initiative. Companions: HJR 7 4 Rose (Id en ti ca I ) 3- 4-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on a House Ways and Means ~. BiI! History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 28 Herrero Relating to exemption from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty. Bill History: 02-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 30 Anderson Relating to requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 31 Anderson Relating to prohibiting the state of a political subdivision of the state from taking private property for the primary purpose of ecanamic development or to benefit a particular private party. Bili History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HJR 32 Berman Relating to establishing English as the official language of Texas and require that official acts of government be taken in English. BiI! History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HJR 35 ~ Vau ht Allowing the Dallas County and Tarrant County Hospital Districts to expand their boundaries. Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs ~~~ HJR 36 Otto Ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; authorizing a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities. Bill History: 02-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 38 King, Phil Regarding the rainy day fund and dedicating certain surplus revenues to property tax reduction. Bill History: 03-02-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 40 Guillen Authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or mare than $30,000. Bill Nistory: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means HJR 41 ~~~ Howson Increasing the residence homestead exemption from taxation for public school purposes and providing a reduction of the limitation ^n the total amount of taxes that may be imposed on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled . Bit! History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...Hause Ways and Means HJR 42 Zerwas Limiting the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Companions: H]R 12 Leibowitz (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 44 Rose (Identical} ; 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Brown, Betty (Identical 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 61 Howard, Charlie~Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on ~ House Ways and Means i~ Bill History: 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means H]R 43 Zerwas Relating to limiting the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent ar mare of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Companions: HJR 49 Callegari (Identical 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways . ~.~: .., , w ., and Means HJR 44 Rose Relating to limiting the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property far the preceding tax year. Companions: HJR 12 Leibowitz (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~ HJR 42 Zerwas Identical} 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Brawn, Betty (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on '; d M eans House Ways an HJR 61 Howard, Charlie(Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bil! History: 02-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means -,~.~~,.w,m~~.-~.~..~.-....... _ HJR 45 Herrero Increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and reducing the limit an the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes. Companions: HJR 11 Leibowitz (Identical) ~, 3-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., ~ E2.010, House Ways and Means HJR 18 Martinez (Identical) 3-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. or final Adj., House Ways and Means 010 E2 Bit! History: , . 03-11-09 H Meeting set far 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means H]R 47 - ~ n S r ma Authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real ar personal property. Bil! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means a,n. HJR 48 Bonnen Exempting from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 49 Callegari Relating to limiting the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Companions: H]R 43 Zerwas (Identical) ~ ~~ --~ © 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means Bil! History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means H]R 50 __ Bolton Increasing the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and providing for the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value. Bi-1 History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means H]R 52 Paxton Relating to requiring afour-fifths vote of the legislature to enact and submit to the voters a law imposing an income tax or increasing that tax. Bil! History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means H]R 54 Deshotel Limiting the purposes far which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal govern ment may be used. Companions: S]R 22 Wentworth (Identical) ;. 2-10-09 S Filed e. Bill History: 02-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation H]R 55 Parker Relating to permitting the voters of a county to allow county and any municipal ad valorem taxes to be imposed on certain real property on the basis of a five-year average taxable value. BiII History: 03-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E...House Ways and Means '' ~ ~ ~``~ ~~` HJR 56 Bohac Relating to a limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property of the preceding tax year for purposes of taxation by school districts in Harris County. Bi/i History: 02-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 59 Martinez Authorizing the legislature to exempt a percentage of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans from ad valorem taxation. Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 60 _ _ Leibowitz Relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting -- goods sales tax. Bili History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means r~ Howard, Charlie Regarding limiting the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding year. Companions: HJR 12 Leibowitz (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means HJR 42 Zenrvas (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 44 Rose Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Brown, Betty (Identical) Bill History: 02-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means C ~. H]R 74Rose Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project, or brush control initiative. Companions: HJR 25 Aycock Identical) 2-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means Bili History: 03-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways i and Means HJR 75 Villarreal Authorizing the governing body of a municipality to exempt a '~ portion of the value of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation if the homestead meets certain energy efficiency standards. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means H7R 76 Solomons Permitting an encumbrance to be fixed on homestead property for an obligation to pay certain property owners' association fees and fines without permitting the forced sale of the homestead. Bill History: 03-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry F SB 1 den Relating to the General Appropriations Bill. ~~ SB iV6~ Averitt Relating to the enhancement of air quality, including the capture of carbon dioxide and development of a greenhouse gas registry, emissions reduction technologies, and the improvement of energy efficiency. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources ~.._.,SB,17~WV~L~V~~-MNichols Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects. Bi11 History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit ~. SB 18 Estes Relating to the use of eminent domain authority. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs ~~5B~22 Zaffirini Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. Companions: HB 325 Raymond (Identical} 2-17- 09 H In trod uced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance ~, SB 32 Zaffirini Relating to detention and transportation of a person with a mental i I I Hess. Bil/ History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 51 ~~ Zaffirini Relating to the creation of an offense for certain use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 55 __ Zaffirini Relating to judicial instruction for judges who hear complaints against children alleging violations of certain misdemeanor offenses. Bi11 History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence SB 60 Zaffirini Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of crime time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 61 Zaffirini Relating to the offense of failure to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense. Companions: HB 528 Vaught (Identical) ~' 3-11-D9 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2.028, House Criminal Jurisprudence Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB Nelson Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled. Bi-1 History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services 5B 69 Nelson Relating to child protective services. ,-, Bil! History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services SB 74~ ~~ Nelson Relating to limitation of liability for certain emergency care provided during a declared disaster. Bil! History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 75 Nelson Relating to the establishment of a disaster and emergency education program. Bill History: 02-25-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and SB 83 Nelson Homeland Security Relating to right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurence of certain sex offenses or family violence. Bi11 History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence SB 94 Van de Putte Relating to restrictions on the use of a stun gun. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 96 Van de Putte Relating to swimming pool safety. Companions: Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 99 l_ucio Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 120 Ellis Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 124 Ellis Relating to applications for permits issued by the Commission on Environmental Quality for new or expanded facilities in certain low- income and minority communities. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 1 Ellis Relating to a temporary maratoriu m on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate i Natural Resources SB 128 Ellis Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to sustainable commercial building projects. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 129 Ilis Relating to the maximum speed limit for a neighborhood electric vehicle being operated on a street or highway. Bit! History: 03-11-09 S Meeting set for 7:30 A.M., E1.016 Senate Transportation and Homeland S SB 130 Ills Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. Bi11 History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance ~SB 131 ~~ _._ Ellis Relating to the operation of hybrid motor vehicles. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 133 Ellis Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for energy efficient products for a limited period. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 134 Ellis Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. Bi!! History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 137 Ellis Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. Companions: HB 452 Allen (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 138 Ellis Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Bil! History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 139 _ Ellis Relating to the prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State ~ Affairs SB 140 Ellis Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures . Bi11 History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 141 Ellis Relating to the eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony. Companions: HB 1641 Burnam (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections Bil! History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 144 Ellis Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies and instructional materials. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 159 Ellis Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain govern mental entities. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate 1 Intergovernmental Relations SB 160 Ellis Relating to the Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Companions: HB 795 Chisum (Identical} 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on ;a House Culture, Recreation and Tourism a~; SB 482 Ellis (Identical) 2-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs "' Bi/1 History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Ellis 4w5~ 1 Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of _ taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. Companions: HB 1964 Hilderbran (Identical) 3- 5-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 170 ~ Ellis Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interiock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses. Companions: HB 379 Harper-Brown Identical) 2-17- 09 H In trod uced and referred to committee on '' 1 House Public Safety Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 177 Gallegos Relating to the location of certain facilities and shelters within certain municipalities. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations ~. SB 178 Gallegos Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims. SB 179 Gallegos Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 181 II os Relating to uniform reentry procedures for essential personnel entering an area evacuated during a disaster or other emergency. Companions: SB 339 Gallegos (Identical} 2-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Subcommittee on Flood and Evacuations Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to cammittee on Senate Subcommittee on Flood and Evacuatio SB 190 Shapleigh Relating to a sales and use tax rebate for certain low-income families. Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance S 9 Shapleigh Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. Companions: HB 62 Aycock (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means r~ HB 1008 Moody (Identical 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means '` Bil! History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance ~SB 193 Shapleigh Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. Companions: HB 720 Creighton Identical} 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1019. Brown, Betty Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1220 Hunter (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 211 Shapleigh Relating to a requirement that an electric utility meet certain energy efficiency goals before receive a rate increase. Bi!! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 216 Carona Relating to permissible uses of state highway funds. Bil! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 217 Carona Relating to the rate of the state gasoline tax and diesel fuel taxes. Bi11 History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 218 Nichols Relating to the limitation on increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. BiI! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 219 Nichols Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to talcs private property far recreational purposes. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 220 Nichols Relating to the conversion of a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project. Bil! History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and Homeland Security SB 221 Nichols Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage. Bi!! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources .. ~,~~ SB 222 West Relating to arbitration and arbitration agreements. Bit! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence SB 223 West Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon . Companions: HB 2596 Thompson (Identical 3- 5-09 H Filed BiI! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 4 West Relating to the power of a licensing authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a license on the basis of certain criminal proceedings. Companions: HB 2808 Thompson (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Filed Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 228 West Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 229 West Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments. Companions: HB 667 Callegari (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs Bi!! History: 03-09-09 S Recommended far Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 234 West Relating to real property subject to restrictive covenants. Bill History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar ,. ±~SBF235 ~.~,._~.. ,~ West Relating to prohibiting a restrictive covenant granting a right to first refusal to a property owners' association in certain circumstances. Bi/1 History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 236_ West Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owner's association . Bill History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 237 West Relating to certain procedures and requirements for the operation of property owners' associations. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 238 West Relating to the availability of a property owners' association's books and records. Bil! History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Intergovernmental Bi/! History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 241 West Relating to procedures required for the foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 245 Shaplegh Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting systems. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 249 Shapleiah Relating to counties eligible to impose an optional fee on registration of a vehicle to fund transportation projects. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit S~B 250 Shapleigh Relating to a report on use of money from the Enterprise Fund. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 251 Shapleigh Relating to the pasting of certain business tax incentives on Internet websites maintained by certain political subdivisions. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 252 Estes Relating to the authority of a municipality to enter into an agreement with an owner of real property. Bill History: 03-09-09 S Meeting set for 3:00 P.M. or Adj., E1.012 Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs SB 253 ~~~Estes Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required. Companions: HB 78 Flynn ~Identical~ 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 2573 Gonzalez (Identical) Tou reilles 3- 5-09 H Filed Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations ~~SB 254 _ _ Estes Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. Companions: HB 387 Pena (Identical 2-17- 09 H In trod uced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 606 Farabee (Identical 2-18- 09 H In trod uced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 794 King, Phil (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 257 Estes Relating to the sale or delivery of salvia divinorum to a child. Companions: HB 839 Martinez (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 260 Ellis Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding, and the admissibility and use of testimony by, a witness for the state in a criminal case. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal justice '~ SB 261 Deuell Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a person arrested far an intaxicatian offense under certain circumstances, Companions: HB 747 Gattis Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Public Safety Sill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 262 Shapira Relating to an exemption from public insurance adjuster license requirements for certain persons. Companions: HB 211 Jackson, Jim (Identical 2-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance BiII History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate Business and Commerce SB 263 Carona Relating to the issuance by the Transportation Commission of general obligation bonds for highway improvement projects. Companions: HB 2116 Pickett (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation Bi/1 History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 4 Hinojosa Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers. Sill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 265 HinoLsa Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric customers. Bit/ History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce . WilS6 266 Hinojosa Relating to an open format for electronic state documents and the sharing of information electronically among state agencies. Sit/ History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Govem ment Organization SB 267 Hinojosa Relating to design, construction and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities. Companions: HB 2019 Strama tIdentical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on ~~ House State Affairs ~', SB 127 Ellis (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources Bill History: 03-12-09 S Meeting set for 1:00 p. m. ar Adj., E1.012 Senate Natural Resources SB 268 Harris Relating to the cancellation of voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate State Affairs SB 273 Nichols Relating to testing requirements for certain commercial injection wells. Companions: Bill History: C] SB 274 Nichols Relating to limitations on the location of injection wells. Companions: HB 178 Bil! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 275 ~~ Nichols Relating to the application of new requirements for commercial underground injection control wells to be adopted by the Commission on Environmental Quality. Companions: HB 179 Creighton (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources Bit/ History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 276 Patrick, Dan Relating to the determination of the appraised value of a residence homestead farad valorem taxation. Corrtpanions: HB 209 Bohac (Identical) 3-11-09 H Meeting set for 10:30 a. m. or final Adj., E2.010, House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 278 Nelson Relataing to appropriations to the Department of State Health Services for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 280 Nelson Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 281 ~ Nelson Relating to the confidentiality of the home address information of the spouses of certain federal judges and certain state judges. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 293 Carona Relating to the pledge of certain revenue of a regional transportation authority to the payment of bands. Corrlpanions: HB 2738 Alonzo (Identical} 3- 6-09 H Filed Bi!! History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local jUncontested Calendar -~SB 294 _____ Hinojosa Relating to optional fees on the registration of a vehicle imposed by a county. Companions: HB 171b Gonzalez (Identical} Toureilles 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 298 Carona Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. BiI! History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and Homeland Security SB 299 _ __ Patrick, Dan Relating to the limitation on increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions: HB 127 Callegari (Identical} 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance ~~ SB 304 Sha~leigh Relating to information obtained under the public information law for legislative purposes that indicates a crime has been committed by a govern mental body or a governmental officer of employee. Bil! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 306 Shaple~h Relating to the acknowledgment of a candidate's authorization of political advertising. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State 4 Affairs SB 312 Wentworth Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Jurisprudence SB 314 Wentworth Relating to the treatment of longevity pay that is paid to certain judges and justices. Bi!! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate ]urisprudence SB 316 Wentworth Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the ~' boundaries of certain municipalities. Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 331 rona Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. Companions: HB 1383 Davis, Yvanne (Identical) SB 332 Carona Relating to the adjudication of certain gang-related delinquent conduct. BiI! History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 333 Carona Relating to the retention by a county or municipality of certain costs for maintaining and supporting a certified breath alcohol testing program. Bi!! History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 334 Carona Relating to the repeal of the authority of the Department of Transportation to regulate air carriers. Bi/1 History: 03-02-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 339 Gallegos Relating to uniform reentry procedures for essential personnel entering an area evacuated during a disaster or other emergency. Companions: SB 181 Gallegos (Identical) 2-10-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Subcommittee on Flaod and Evacuations Bill History: 02-11-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Subcommittee on Flood and Evacuatio ~, SB 340 Gallegos Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims. SB 348 _ Carona Relating to the Transportation Commission's authority to establish advisory committees. Bit/ History: 03-02-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 354 Estes Relating to transactions involving residential mortgage foreclosures. Bili History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 355 Van de Putte Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit small businesses. Companions: HB 394 Rose (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Technology/Economic Dev/Workforce Bil/ History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 357 Patrick, Dan Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons. BiI/ History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 358 Patrick Dan Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. Companions: HB 404 Harless (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 359 Patrick, Dan Relating to punishment for the offense of theft committed in certain evacuated or disaster areas. Biii History: 03-04-09 S Returned to full committee as substituted Senate Subcommittee on Flood and Evacuat SB 3b0 Patrick, Dan Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period. Companions: Bii! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 361 Patrick, Dan Relating to the requirement that water and sewer service providers ensure operations during an extended power outage. u Bil! History: 03-11-09 S Meeting set for 9:30 a. m., E1.028 Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 362 Fraser Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. Bill History: 03-10-09 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., Senate Chamber Senate Committee of the Whole SB 363 Fraser Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 364 Carona Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against a public servant by a member of a criminal street gang. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 365 Carona Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor cases. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 366 ona Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentencing for offenses committed by a member of a criminal street gang. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 370 Carona Relating to the penalty for engaging in gambling promotion or keeping a gambling place. Bil! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 374 Carona Relating to the power of a county to enforce compliance with speed limits by an automated traffic control system. Bill History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 375 Carona Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information. Companions: HB 1826 Smith, Todd (Identical) 3- 4-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation SB 378 Van de Putte Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system. Companions: H B 69 8 Bi/! History: SB 383 Carona Relating to the allocation to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund of a portion of the revenue from the motor vehicle sales and use tax. Companions: HB 564 McClendon (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 384 Carona Relating to the promotion of toll projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. µf56 389 _ _ Patrick, Dan Relating to the definition of a police vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws. Companions: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs House Transportation HB 805 Quintanilla (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Committee action pending House Transportation Bi11 History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 390 Patrick, Dan Relating to confidentiality of certain information under the public information law and in local tax appraisal records regarding federal law enforcement officers. Bi// History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 391 Patrick, Dan Relating to certain election practices and procedures. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 396 Gallegos Relating to the factors the Public Utility Commission of Texas must consider in determining an an electric utility's rate of return. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 397 Carona Relating to methods of payment far reimbursement of jury service expenses. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for LocaljUncontested Calendar 56 402 Eltife Relating to the authority of the voters of a municipality or a county to adopt aone-quarter cent sales and use tax in the municipality or county to provide property tax relief. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 403 Jackson, Mike Relating to the regulation of solar energy panels by a property owners' association. Bi// History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 404 Carona Relating to the authority of certain toll project entities to enter into a comprehensive development agreement. B+1! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 405 Shapiro Relating to compensation for the use of the public transportation system of a regional transportation authority. Companions: HB 2439 McCall Identical) 3- 4-09 H Filed Bill History: 03-02-09 S Recommended for LocaljUncontested Calendar SB 410 Carona Relating to the statute of limitations for misdemeanors. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice S 41 Carona Relating to the placement of a defendant on deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 413 Carona Relating to the prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor offense for which the defendant does not appear. Bil! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice S_B 414 _ Carona Relating to conducting by electronic means a hearing to determine a defendant's ability to discharge certain fines and court costs. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 415 Carona Relating to the court in which certain persons charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only may be arraigned. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 41fi Carona Relating to additional court costs for certain traffic offenses that occur in a municipality. Bi/! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 418 Carona Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to compile and maintain certain information in a criminal street gang intelligence database. Bil! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit { SB 419 Carona Relating to the evidence required for the release of a motor vehicle after impoundment of the vehicle for failure to maintain evidence of financial responsibility. Companions: HB 586 Naishtat (Identical) ~ `~ ° - ~ °µ ~ ~~ 3-10-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. or final Adj., E2.026, House Insurance Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 420 Carona Relating to the performance evaluation criteria for judges employed by a municipality. Bill History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar SB 423 Carona Relating to the conditions of community supervision to be imposed on a defendant who is a member of a criminal street gang. Bi!! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate ,& Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 427 Shapiro Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation . Companions: HB 278 Anchia (Identical) 2- 23- 09 H In trod uced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources Bi11 History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 428 West Relating to the requirement that retail electric providers give notice to customers before permanently ceasing to operate. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 429 est Relating to the operation of property owners' association. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 435 Ellis Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation during peak load periods from renewable energy technology. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 436 Ellis Relating to a statewide goal far electric energy generation to meet base load demands from renewable energy technologies. Bit/ History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 437 Ellis Relating to energy efficient products. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 438 Ilis Relating to the date on which certain voters may be removed from a county's voter registration list and related requirements. SB 444 Wentworth Relating to mandatary sales price disclosure in real property sales. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 446 Wentworth Relating to the use of certain court casts in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security. Companions: HB 1421 Corte ~Identical~ 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs '~ Bill Histo 03-02-09 S Recommended for l_ocalJUncontested Calendar -'Y SB 447 Wentworth Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Committee action pending Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 448 __ Carona Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to mitigate adverse environmental impacts resulting from the construction, improvement, or maintenance of state highways or state highway facilities. Bill History: 02-25-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and Homeland Security SB 457 Gallegos Relating to penalty assessment for violations of the Texas Clean Air Act committed by major sources. BiII History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 458 Gallegos Relating to allowing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to impose more stringent conditions for existing air quality permits to avoid a condition of air pollution. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources -SB 459 Gallegos Relating to disclosure by the Texas Commission an Environmental Quality of information related to emissions events. Companions: HB 1525 Alvarado (Identical) 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation Bil! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 460 Gallegos Relating to access to information regarding a firefighter or police officer under the municipal civil service law. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs 5B 461 ___ Gallegos Relating to eligibility to take the entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for LocaljUncontested Calendar SB 469 Carona Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. Companions: HB 742 Flores (Identical) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bil! History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance ..._ SB 471 ~ Carona Relating to claims far excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property. Companions: HB 406 Rodriguez Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bil! History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 472 Estes Relating to notice required before and period to vacate after foreclosure sale of real property. BiII History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce ~SB 475 Wentworth Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions. Companions: HB 1269 Hughes (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on ' House Ways and Means Bil! History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 480 Carona Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to enter into a covenant for environmental remediation of real property owned by the Texas Department of Transportation. Bil! History: 02-25-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Seli er SB 483 Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the ____ implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. Bi11 History: 01-15-09 S Filed SB 486 Deuell Relating to a person's eligibility for community supervision on conviction of intoxication manslaughter. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate ~ Criminal justice ... SB 487 West Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. Bi1- History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 489 Deuell Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Commission an l.aw Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Companions: HB 2580 Frost Identical) ~~:~~w Mme; Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal ]ustice SB 502 Carona Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into funding agreements to expedite an agency's environmental review duties related to transportation projects. Bi11 History: 02-25-09 S Committee action pending Senate Transportation and Homeland Security ~ SB 505 Ogden Authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and requiring the revenue from the taxes imposed in the zone be used to pay obligations in connection with the project. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 508 Eltife Relating to the consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business for certain municipal contracts. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergavernmental Relations SB 509 Carona Relating to the reporting of proposed publicity expenditures by state agencies to certain legislative committees. Bil- History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 512 Carona Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to establish a driver record monitoring pilot program and enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain infarmation in the department's license files. Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate ;j Transportation and Homeland Securit !'`i .; SB 528 Nelson Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places. Bi11 History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 533 Duncan Relating to eminent domain, including certain limitations, procedures, and standards relating to the use of eminent domain. Companions: HB 4 Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 544 Ellis Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places. Companions: HB 5 Bill History: 02-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services SB 52 Heg_ar Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers. Companions: HB 502 England (Identical) 3- 2-09 H Committee action pending House Public Safety Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to cammittee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 555 Duncan Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts. Companions: HB 818 Eiland Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Bil! History: 03-09-09 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate State Affairs SB 564 _ Jackson, Mike Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities. Companions: HB 831 Taylor i;`Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means ~~ Bi!! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance pl 56 575 Davis~Wendv Companions: HB 817 Shelton 2-23-09 Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 576 Davis, Wendy Relating to the implementation of a project plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone. Companions: HB 146 Smith, Todd (Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 578 Wentworth Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election . Bi11 History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations 56 581 Wentworth Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts. C7 Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control prevention districts. Bi!! History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for Local jUncontested Calendar SB 582 Wentworth Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 583 Wentworth Relating to the penalty far failure to yield the right-of-way. Bi!! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 590 ]ackson, Mike Relating to a requirement that the board of directors of an appraisal district develop a plan for reappraising property after a natural disaster. Companions: HB 1287 Eiland (Identical 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Ways and Means i'' ~, Bi11 History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 599 Van de Putte Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices and manufacturing equipment. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 600 Van de Putte Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities. Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 601 Van de Putte Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 605 Deuell Relating to incentives for the film, television, video and digital interactive media production industries. Companions: HB 856 Laubenberg (Identical) 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 873 Dukes (Identical) 3- 4-09 H Committee action pending House Culture, Recreation and Tourism C; Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 608 W on Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business. Bill History: 03-12-09 S Meeting set for 1:00 p. m. or Adj., E1.012 Senate Natural Resources SB 609 Shapleigh Relating to the foreclosure of a contract lien on certain residential real property. Bit/ History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate -~ Business and Commerce SB 619 Shapleigh Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 620 Shapleigh Relating to the state's goal for non-wind renewable electric generating capacity. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce ..~ SB 622 Hegar Relating to access to the state highway system and damages far diminished access to the state highway system. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 623 West Relating to the hours worked during a week by firefighters in certain municipalities. Companions: HB 1146 Anchia (Identical) 2-25-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bill History: 03-09-09 S Recommended for LocalfUncontested Calendar SB 624 West Relating to competitive procurement and change order requirements for local governments. Companions: 3-09 H Introduced a FioUSe SLdLe Aiialr5 Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations u SB 631 Davis, Wendy Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings. Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 632 Seliger Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality ba create a municipal court equal justice and education fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund. Bit/ History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal ]ustice SB 633 Seliger Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drug court program. Companions: HB 77 Flynn (Identical 2-18-09 H Rereferred to Committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services Bi11 History: 03-02-09 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 640 Ellis Relating to electronic technology infrastructure. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 642________ Carona Relating to payments by bidders associated with a toll project contract. Bit/ History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB b45 Hegar Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel. Bi11 History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate ~~ Companions: HB 1164 Martinez (Identical) Fischer 3- 9-09 H Meeting set for 2:00 P. M. or final Adj., E2. Bil- History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 654 Zaffirini Relating to continued health coverage for employees of certain political subdivisions. Bi/1 History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 656 _ _ Fraser Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well. Bill History: 03-12-09 S Meeting set for 1:00 p. m. orAdj., E1.012 Senate Natural Resources C SB 663 Averitt Relating to the dissolution of the Tablerock Groundwater Conservation District. Companions: Bill History: 03-12-09 S Meeting set for 1:00 p. m. or Adj., E1.012 Senate '' Natural Resources SB 673 Hegar Relating to plans by local governments in coastal areas for reducing public expenditures far erosion and storm damage losses to public and private property. Companions: HB 2073 Bonnen (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an ;r House Land and Resource Management Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate ~~ M atu ra I Resources w ~,~• ~ > ., ,. .: a ~... , .. .. , ,. , ~- SB 675 Shapleigh Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain limited periods. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 677 Shapleigh Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes. Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 681 Ogden Relating to the ability of electric utilities to provide electric service during a major power outage. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 684 Lucio Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rural Development Fund and to the establishment, operation, and funding of certain programs for rural economic development. Compare/ores: LJQ 171 r Gonzalez lTrlan~irall wd Companions: Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 690 Wentworth Relating to the requirements fora petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality. Bill History: 03-11-09 S Meeting set for 9:30 a. m., E1.028 Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 694 Ellis Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collecting sales and use taxes. Companions: HB 2043 Villarreal (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Companions: HB 1575 Isett (Identical) 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 702 Carona Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles. Companions: House Transportation Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 717 Nichols Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility. Companions: HB 248b King, Phil (Identical) Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 718 Nichols Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service. Bit! History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 719 Nichols Relating to rates charged by a water and sewer utility. Companions: HB 1245 Brown, Betty (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 720 Nichols Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility. Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 725 Estes Relating to the sunset review of certain river authorities. Bill History: 02-09-09 S Filed SB 728 Carona Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by private entities. Bil! History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 736 Watson Relating to the funds consolidation process and the use of state revenue dedicated by law far a particular purpose. Bil! History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 7 Watson Relating to conducting a study to improve transparency in the state's budgeting process and electronic access to information about the state budget. Companions: Bi11 History: SB 739 Watson Relating to transferring the Legislative Budget Board's performance review duties to the comptroller. Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance 5B 744 Wentworth Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 746 Wentworth Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund. Companions: HB 1047 Deshotel ~Identical~ 2-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation Bill History: 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance .~.®___. 02-25-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 752 Davis, Wendy Relating to the authority of a local government to prohibit the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental quality from issuing a permit for a disposal well. Companions: HB 2254 Hancock (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources Bit! History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 764 Watson Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Companions: HB 1173 Dukes (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bi!! History: 03-11-09 S Meeting set for 9:30 a. m., E1.028 Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 765 Ilis Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning police department position in certain municipalities under municipal civil service. SB 766 West Relating to notices required and the opportunity to cure default in connection with foreclosure of a lien against residential property. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 770 _ Williams Relating to the procedure far claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation far tangible personal property in transit. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 783 Shapiro Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund. Bit! History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 792 Nelson Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts. ~, Bil! History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 7 r na Relating to the circumstances in which the approval of the governing body of a taxing unit is required for refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes. Companions: HB 1205 Button (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means i> Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 798 Carona Relating to refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes. Companions: HB 1247 Jackson, Jim (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 801 Hegar Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land used for wildlife management. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 820 Duncan Relating to the adoption and amendment of model building codes by municipalities. Companions: HB 554 Menendez (Identical 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bit/ History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 822 Van de Putte Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent into any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Companions: HB 595 Leibowitz (Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources Bil! History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources SB 82 Ellis Relating to exceptions to certain disqualifications from receiving unemployment benefits. Companions: HB 1197 Deshotel (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 1778 Deshotel (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce or wind-powered energy devices. Companions: Bill History: 03-04-09 S Intnoduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 836 Hinojosa Relating to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas. Bit/ History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate International Relations and Trade SB 846 Averitt Relating to the exemption of oil and gas royalty interests owned by private institutions of higher education from oil and gas severance taxes . Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance 5B 849 Shapleigh Relating to the creation of the offense of directing the activities of a criminal street gang. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 851 Patrick, Dan Relating to the reallocation of local sales and use taxes. Companions: HB 1377 Thompson (Identical) 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on U Companions: HB 1376 Thompson (Identical} 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bit! History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 855 Carona Relating to local options regarding transportation and mobility improvement projects in certain counties. SB 856 Hinojosa Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Economic Development Act. Bi!! History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development SB 873 Harris Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts provide for electronic filing of and electronic communications regarding a pretest of appraised value by the owner of a residence homestead. BiI/ History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 874__ ___ Shaple~h Relating to the exemption of certain counties from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system. Bill History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 880 Hegar Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 200. Companions: HB 1252 Zenrvas {Identical) 3-10-09 H Meeting set for 8:00 a. m., E2.010, House Natural Resources Bil! History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations Bili History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation and Homeland Securit SB 894 Nelso Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights. Companions: HB 2336 Truitt Identical) Bill History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations SB 905 Davis Wendy Relating to the date on which eligibility far benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. Companions: HB 436 Lucio III {Identical) 2-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House PensionsjInvestmentsJFinancial Services SB 905 Davis, Wendy (Identical 3- 9-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Bill History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 908 illiams Relating to the crediting and charging of investment gains and losses on the assets held in trust by the Municipal Retirement System . Companions: HB 360 Kuempel (Identical) 2-17-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services Bill History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 920 Harris Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. Bi11 History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal ]ustice SB 922 Harris Relating to the powers and duties of certain magistrates. Bit/ History: 03-09-09 S Introduced and referred to committee an Senate ]urisprudence G SB 925 Huffman Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund. Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 927 Huffman Relating to tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine. Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 928 Patrick, Dan Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 934 Lucia Relating to funding the housing trust fund. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 935 Seliger Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony. Companions: HB 423 Guillen (Identical) Bill History: 02-18-09 5 Filed SB 942 Wentworth Relating to local option methods for financing transportation projects and services. Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 947 Duncan Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property stored temporarily at a location in this state. Companions: HB 1726 Chavez (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 949 Estes Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs and associated equipment. Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 9 West Relating to a fee imposed on real estate transactions to fund the housing trust fund. Bill History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 9 1 Shapleiah Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of historic property. Bi11 History: 02-18-09 S Filed SB 967 Hegar Relating to the disclosure by the developer of the subdivision of planned highway projects that will go through or be adjacent to a subdivision. Bi11 History: 02-19-09 S Filed SB 968 West Relating to interactive water features and fountains. Bilt History: 02-19-09 S Filed SB 971 Seliger Relating to an interiocal contract for a relief highway route around certain municipalities. Companions: HB 1255 Lewis (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bi11 History: 02-19-09 S Filed SB 975 Ellis Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements. Bi11 History: 02-19-09 S Filed SB 997 Duncan Relating to the administration of and exemptions from the gas production tax. CJ BiII History: 02-20-09 S Filed SB 1006 Hegar Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. Companions: HB 1959 Isett (Identical) 3- 5- 09 H In trod uced and re Bil! History: 02-26-09 S Filed 56 1010 Hegar Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department. Bill History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1021 Gallegos Relating to a prohibition on parking a commercial motor vehicle in certain residential subdivisions. Bil! History: 02-20-09 S Filed SB 3 Oaden Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority. Bi// History: 02-20-09 S Filed SB 1024 Oaden Relating to the due dates for split payment of ad valorem taxes. Bill History: 02-20-09 S Filed ,~ SB 1034 __ Fraser Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain municipalities to order a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Companions: HB 1175 King, Susan (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures Bit/ History: 02-20-09 S Filed SB 1035 Hinoiosa Relating to the cities or counties that may create a cultural education facilities finance corporation. Companions: HB 1258 Ortiz (Identical) 2-26-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation and Tourism Bil! History: 02-20-09 S Filed S 4 alle os Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party ~~ hearing examiner. Companions: HB 1545 Miklos (Identical 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bill History: 02-20-09 S Filed SB 1068 Wentworth Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Filed -..r... SB 1069 Wentworth Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Filed SB 1071 Wentworth Companions: (Identical) i9 H Introduced and referred to committee on Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Filed - SB 1078 Gerona Relating to the conduct constituting the offense of graffiti, the consequences of engaging in that conduct, and the authority of certain governmental entities to take certain actions designed to eradicate graffiti. Bill History: 02-23-09 S Filed SB 1079 ron Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain records and other information in a criminal investigation. Bil! History: 02-23-09 S Filed SB 1087 Shapleic~h Relating to the conduct constituting the offense of graffiti, the creation and criminal prosecution of, and penalties far offenses involving graffiti, and the authority to take certain actions to prevent or eradicate graffiti. Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system. from motor fuel taxes. Companions: HB 1993 Anchia (Identical) 3- 5-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources Bi!! History: 02-24-09 S Filed SB 1103 _ Duncan Relating to the use of a perpetual tnast fund for a cemetery by certain municipalities. Companions: HB 1791 Jones (Identical) 3- 4-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs 6il1 History: 02-24-09 S Filed Bill History: 02-24-09 S Filed SB 1110 Jackson, Mike Relating to contracts by govern mental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds. Companions: HB 2106 Geren (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Companions: HB 1945 Herrero (Identical) 3- 5-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Elections Bill History: 02-25-09 S Filed SB 1135 Hegar Relating to the designation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of critical coastal erosion areas for purposes of the coastal erasion response plan. Companions: HB 2074 Bonnen (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an "'.~~ House Land and Resource Management Bil! History: 02-25-09 S Filed SB 1149 Hegar Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to sell certain real property for municipal airport expansion. Companions: HB 2324 Howard, Charlie(Identical~ }gxw^,wg=,~,,a~w,y ~p,r ~„xa~„ w}~.~aars >yti~, n. uaw.r,„~,.m4 ~, .~9 ~~;a± 3- 4-09 H Filed Bi!- History: 02-25-09 S Filed SB 1151 Hinojosa Relating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from 20 percent to 30 percent. Bill History: 02-25-09 S Filed SB 1153 Hinojosa Relating to the liability of a landowner for an act or omission of a peace officer an the property of the landowner. ~J Bill History: 02-26-09 S Filed SB 1175 Patrick, Dan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify. BiII History: 02-26-09 S Filed SB 1182 Wentworth Relating to the public information law. Bill History: 02-26-09 S Filed SB 1183 Wentworth Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies. BiII History: 02-26-09 S Filed SB 1202 Deuell Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. SB 1207 Bill History: 02-27-09 S Filed Selig_er Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to finance a convention center hotel in certain municipalities. Companions: HB 2085 Swinford (Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on Bill History: 02-27-09 S Filed SB 1215 Patrick, Dan Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature. Bill History: 02-27-09 S Filed SB 1224 Huffman Relating to a waiver of the fee imposed far certain expunctions. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Filed SB 1226 raser Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Filed SB 1227 Fraser Relating to the location of wind energy electric generating facilities. Bil! History: 03-02-09 S Filed SB 1233 Davis, Wendy Relating to the use of certain money received by the Texas Department of Transportation from certain transportation projects or systems. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Filed SB 1234 Davis~Wendv Relating to the allocation of the distribution of surplus revenue of a toll project or system. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Filed SB 1247 ris Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax. Bil! History: 03-02-09 S Filed SB 1256 Carona Relating to the prosecution of and punishment prescribed for engaging in organized criminal activity in a gang-free zone. Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed SB 1258 Hegar Relating to identification requirements far certain fire hydrants and flush valves. Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed SB 1263 Watson Relating to certain mass transit entities. Companions: HB 2469 Rodriguez (Identical) 3- 4-09 H Filed Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed SB 1268 Shapleitih Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to continuing the exemption for the surviving spouse of a such a veteran, and to the amount of the exemption. Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed SB 1271 sti Relating to the requirement that an orthodontist or a prosthetist be licensed as a device manufacturer if fabricating or assembling without an order from certain health care professionals. Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed SB 1294 Jackson., Mike Relating to the deadline far reallocating local sales and use taxes. Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed SB 1303 Seliger Relating to the requirement that certain state and local governmental entities designate a firearms proficiency officer and require weapons proficiency. Bill History: 03-03-09 S Filed ,~ SB 1316 Wentworth Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Filed SB 1340 Gallegos Relating to the holidays for members of fire and police departments in certain municipalities. Companions: HB 2113 Walle {Identical) 3- 9-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs Bill History: 03-04-09 S Filed SB 1341 Gallegos Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities. Bill History: 03-04-09 S Filed SB 1347 Van de Putte Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on taxable items sold or provided under certain contracts. Companions: HB 2583 Hartnett (Identical) 3- 5-09 H Filed Bil! History: 03-04-09 S Filed SB 1353 rona Relating to contract provisions in comprehensive development agreements. Bill History: SB 1354 Jackson, Mike ~,, Bil1 History: SB 1356 Lucia Bill History: 03-04-09 S Filed Relating to licensing and regulation of plumbers. 03-04-09 S Filed Relating to a fee associated with the assignment of a vehicle identification number by the Texas Department of Transportation. 03-04-09 S Filed SB 1389 Wentworth Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. Companions: H B 714 Rose ~ Id en ti ca l ) 2-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee an House Transportation Bit1 History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1390 Wentworth Relating to the regulation of fireworks during a declared local state of disaster. BiI! History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1392 Wentworth Relating to toll collection and enforcement. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1398 West Relating to the requirement by a municipality of a license of permit to occupy or lease a residence. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1401 Deuell Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee ar official of a correctional facility that is operated by a county or municipality. Companions: HB 1721 Bohac (Identical) 3- 3-09 H Introduced and referred to cammittee on House Criminal Jurisprudence Bill History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1405 Shapleigh Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Texas Water Development Board in incorporating the potential effects of climate variablity into the state water plan. Bi11 History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1406 Shapleigh Relating to the consideration of the effects of climate variability an water supplies in regional and state water plans. Bit/ History: 03-05-09 S Filed SB 1414 Williams Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Bill History: 03-05-09 S Filed S7R 6 Ellis Relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax. L_ Bil! History: 11-10-08 S Filed S]R 8 Carona Relating to the automatic adjustments of the rates of motor fuels taxes. Bill History: 11-10-08 S Filed S]R 9 Carona Relating to limiting the purposes for which revenue from taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used. Bi11 History: 11-10-OS S Filed S]R 10 Nichols Relating to limiting the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value for the preceding tax year. Bill History: 11-10-08 S Filed SJR 11 West Relating to granting a pardon to a per-san who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision BiU History: 11-10-08 S Filed S]R 13 Patrick, Dan Relating to setting a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions: H]R 21 Callegari Identical) 2-12-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on =~ House Ways and Means Bi!! History: 11-14-08 S Filed S]R 16 Carona Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation ahigh-speed passenger rail facility. Companions: H]R 82 McClendon (Identical} 3- 4-09 H Fi led ~ ;, Bill History: 12-15-08 S Filed S]R 18 Ogden Permitting the Texas Transportation Commission to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and dedicating the proceeds of taxes in the zone to the Texas Mobility Fund. Bill History: 01-21-09 S Filed S]R 24 rona Relating to allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuels taxes and registration fees for passenger rail, transit and freight rail. Companions: H]R 9 Truitt (Identical) 3- 2-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation Bi!! History: 02-16-09 S Filed SJR 32 Hinajosa Relating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from 20 percent to 30 percent. Bi11 History: 02-26-09 S Filed S7R 33 Carona Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal place of residence of the surviving minor children of such a veteran. Bil! History: 02-26-09 S Filed INFORMAL REPORT TD MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. 2009-027 '~' Date: March 23, 2009 ~~ ~,~~,~ '~~ Subject: Revised 2020 Strategic Plan V City Council, city management and department directors met January 9th and 10th, 2009 in a Goals Work Session to revisit Strategic Plan 2020. Along with facilitator Randy Pennington, Council discussed its Mission, Accomplishments since 2006, Current Challenges to achieving its Vision, Council Goals, Priorities and House Rules. City Council decided that much of the contents of Strategic Plan 2020 should remain unchanged but some elements should be slightly adjusted. Greater emphasis was placed on neighborhood sustainability and some objectives of the Council Goals were added, deleted or altered. After the Goals Work Session staff developed action items it felt would best address progress to meet Council goals. Some action items were carried over from the last edition of Strategic Plan 2020 as adopted in 2007. But most of the action items found in this Strategic Plan 2020 are new items. Some of the new items include: Developing a secondary access and routing plan for Loop 820 during the construction period; Coordinating with the "T" and TxD~T for double tracking the rail line over Loop 820; Participating in grant funded traffic enforcement programs; Continuing to seek out event sponsorships for existing and proposed programs; Putting the website on city vehicles; Exploring a potential new Code Ranger Program; Supporting SORE; and Maintaining leadership roles in regional, state and national organizations. Completion of action items will be tracked and reported to City Council on a regular basis beginning at the April 27, 2009 Work Session. Unlike implementation plans in the past, the Implementation Plan for the 2009 version of the Strategic Plan 2020 will show a projected completion date and specific progress on all action items. The City Council will continue to receive progress reports on action items from the 2007 version of Strategic Plan 2020. But those progress reports will be in the new Implementation Plan format. During the Work Session the Strategic Vision 2020 will be reviewed in detail. Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Reining Assistant to the City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ City of North Richland Hills NORTH RIC. HLAN D HILLS \~ THE CITY O F C H O I C E Strategic Plan 2020 Mayor, City Council, and Executive Staff March 2009 Reporf prepared by Pennington Performance Group Table of Contents North Richland Hills Mission and Page 2 Vision 2020 Accomplishments since 2006 Page 3 North Richland Hills -Current Gaps, Page 5 Challenges and Focus to achieving our Vision North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Page 7 North Richland Hills City-V11ide Page 20 Priorities 2009 North Richland Hills Mayor and Council Page 22 2009 Code of Conduct -House Rules City of North Richland Hills Mission To ensure an exceptional quality of life and long-term viability of North Richland Hills through local leadership and regional cooperation. City of North Richland Hills Vision 2020 The City of Choice to live, work, and play A community for: • Quality neighborhoods sustainable & revitalized} • Exceptional family living and leisure activities • Access to great business and job opportunities How we want the community to look, feel, and act in the year 2020? • Ages well/gracefully • Clean-vibrant safe-exciting-thriving-inviting-flexible-lively • Destination • Fresh . • Vibrant • Wired Community • Crisp • Continued Redevelopment • Mobile • Fiscally sound • Responsible and responsive (open} • Forward Thinking • Family oriented • Feel like acommunity -welcoming • Quality-full service -healthcare, shopping, transportation • Broad citizen education on and activity in civic affairs • Suburban Community with urban access amenities Accomplishments since 2006 • Focused on substandard housing and business issues south of Loop 820 • Implemented the Neighborhood Improvement Program • Renewed gas leases that were financially beneficial to the City • Opened Ace Park, Dr. Pillow Park and reopened Norich Park • Opened Tipps Canine Hollow • Opened the Jo Ann Jonhson Trail • Opened the Mat Racer at NRH2O • Moved Sounds of Spring to NRH2O • Held Veterans Day events • Conducted first annual Discover Project Green • Moved Night of Holiday Magic to NRH2O • Opened the new Library • Installed a RFID inventory system at the Library • Updated the greens at Iron Horse • Placed erosion control at Iron House • Opened NYTEX Sports Center and welcomed the Texas Brahman • Conducted successful community meetings with police • Created a bicycle police patrol • Created a family resource officer position in the Police Department • Installed red light cameras • Have a fully staffed police department • Implemented the Risk Watch curriculum in all BISD schools • Worked with North Hills Hospital to reduce heart attack response times • Put two new ambulances in service at Stations 2 & 4 • Placed a new 100 foot aerial ladder truck in service for the Fire Department • Completed the ISO reclassification survey • Negotiated a five year electric contract at lower rates • Awarded a new garbage contact • City Council and Staff continued to hold leadership roles in regional, state and national organizations • Opened the Venue • Filled 450,00 square feet of retail & manufacturing space • Implemented the BIG program • Began planning for expansion of TI F #1 • Had the #1 Dodge dealership in the United States • New BISD facilities were built in the City • Created on-line garage sale permits and inspection requests • Updated building and fire codes • Updated the comprehensive plan • Restriped Davis Boulevard • Made progress on Loop 820 • Implemented a new focus on street prevention • Were awarded two rail stations on the Cottonbelt Rail Line • Implemented electronic agendas for City Council • Added online video of City Council Meetings and other city events • Created new electronic newsletters • Created a mandatory city recycling program • Maintained a level tax rate and balanced budget • Improved the City's bond rating Gaps between current reality and our Wision Gaps identified in 2009 • Loop 820 expansion not completed • Need to ensure sustainability of certain portions of our community • The vision and development of Hometown is not complete • Regional rail and transportation issues remain • The trail system has not been completed • Improvement of major corridors Blvd. 26, Rufe Snow, etc.} has not been completed • Economic development needs to continue attracting new businesses and retaining existing businesses o Need more business venues where residents want to shop, play, etc. o Quality of jobs -employment centers are not available in sufficient numbers to support our citizens o Need to attract different types of business • Several sites are not filled (Technol building/Kimberly Clark site; North Hills Mall; Home Depot Expo; Food Lion} • We are lacking services that would enhance our economic development and quality of life (i.e. a quality hotel, a supermarket that offers upscale choices} • We are not respected from an overall perspective -not viewed as a "big player" i n the region • We do not have a paid cheerleader • More connectivity is needed between north and south of Loop 820 • Possible revenue limitations resulting from legislative session • We are not known as a specific destination identification or for one dramatic event or landmark • We have not determined the best use of gas revenues • Community wayfinding is lacking • We need to increase the number of pedestrian and bike-friendly streets • Communication with residents could be improved • We must take advantage of Transit Oriented Development • City facilities need to be expanded o New recreation center o Expansion of animal shelter • We must recognize and incorporate changing demographics into our planning Our challenges for the coming year: • Advancement of the Loop 820 expansion drives a high percentage of our other actions • Financial downturn in the local economy • Lack of closure on the Mall site Our 2009 focus to move us toward the vision • Quality neighborhoods • Transportation updated and improved • Business and economic development, primarily by residents, secondary, commercial in existing pockets Our target population • People who value being part of a community, good neighbors • Single-family homes with pockets of other types of housing} • Ordinary, good people, conservative lifestyle, traditional values • Active lifestyles alike the feel of NRH} • Great place to raise a family because its safe • Progressive • Values quality education • People who want convenience and value service North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal ##1: Quality Community Development and Revitalization Goal ##2: Efficient and Effective Transportation System Goal #3: Safety and Security Goal ##4: Financial Stability Goal ##5: Positive City Image Goal #6: A Sense of Community Goal #7: Targeted Economic Development Goal #S: Local and Regional Leadership North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #1: Quality Community Development and Revitalization Objectives: • Complete build out strategy • Expedite re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area • Implement Loop 820 study objectives • Implement Blvd 26 Study • Revitalize residential neighborhoods • Create rail station land use development plan • Ensure compliance with quality housing standards Action Items for 2009: • Place landscapingCntersection improvements at some intersections along Davis Boulevard • Complete the Transit Orientated Development Code and apply for a Sustainable Development grants from NCTCOG • Update Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes in Loop 820, Iron Horse/Smithfield TODs and Home Town plans • Provide redevelopment incentiveslopportunitiesfnr potential owners or developers • Redevelop Home Town Core Area Plan • Provide redevelopment incentives/opportunities for potential owners or developers of the former North Hills Mall • Maintain the Calloway Creek Channel area to create an aesthetically pleasing look • Continue to purchase property to prepare for impacts Loop 820 widening will have on City Hall • Update traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings on public streets along the Loop 820 corridor prior to and during construction. • Develop secondary access and routing plan for Loop 820 during construction period • Get concurrence on the Loop 820 Corridor Access Plan from TxDOT • Coordinate with TxDOT regarding Iron Horse Boulevard bridge and Holiday Lane underpass designs • Develop landscape, planter box and retaining wall regulations for Loop 820 frontage properties • Design for realignment of Maplewood with Loop 820 widening • Complete intersection improvements along Blvd. 26 • Examine future funding sources for Blvd. 26 public improvements • Expand TIF #1 • Bury utilities along the North Richland Hills' side of Blvd. 26 • Develop streetscape design regulations for private properties along Blvd. 26 Corridor • Develop "benchmarking" program for monitoring revitalization efforts • Introduce and seek passage of legislation to allow multiple cities to participate in a joint TIF along contiguous redevelopment corridors • Continue branding efforts for Blvd. 26 • Continue funding sidewalk replacement/construction program • Implement the Fossil Creek Area Revitalization Project • Continue to focus the Preventive Street Maintenance Program on concentrated areas of deteriorated streets in the City's neighborhoods • Continue aesthetic enhancements to the City's ground and elevated water storage tanks • Implement a fire hydrant painting program to enhance the appearance of the City's fire hydrants. • Develop multiyear Neighborhood Revitalization Plan with initial pilot project in specific neighborhood area south of Loop 82~ • Identify landscaping and intersection improvements at Rufe Snow Drive and Glenview Drive • Develop multi-departmental task force to address issues that arise in aging neighborhoods • Continue Neighborhood Improvement Program • Continue to seek CDBG funding • Develop a comprehensive strategy for foreclosed homes • Acquire land for proposed rail stations • Adopt T4D plans and rezone properties around Iron Horse and Smithfield station areas • Utilize the Substandard Building Board in addressing/eliminating substandard structures within the City • Review city owned rental properties to insure each residence is in compliance • Initiate Rental Housing Inspection Program for single family homes • Complete Housing Survey • Develop immediate plans to address substandard housing issues North Richland Hills Goals 220 Goal #2: Efficient and Effective Transportation System Objectives: • Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues • Continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local traffic flow • Ensure future local rail stations • Coordinate Loop 82~ expansion with multi-modal transportation needs Action Items for 2009: • Continue to be active and maintain leadership roles in RTC, TRTC, STTC, I-35 Coalition and TEX-21 • Continue to keep traffic timing optimized as traffic volumes and patterns change • Continue to maintain and replace pavement markings • Continue with the video detection installation program as funding allows • Monitor key CIP projects such as North Tarrant Parkway and Rufe Snow Drive and keep them progressing towards construction • Continue to identify intersections where a minimal amount of improvement (and cost} could make a significant difference • Continue to fund the preventive street maintenance program at the current level and expand when possible • Update Master Thoroughfare Plan to reflect changes in Home Town, Loop 820 and TOD districts • Conduct a traffic analysis of the area surrounding the post office located on Davis Boulevard • Work closely with NCTCOG and all committees including the Rail North Texas Initiative and the SW to NE Rail Corridor Initiative • Consider agreement with the "T" for support of land banking properties for rail station and needed parking around Iron Horse and Smithfield stations • Continue to look for and support other revenue sources to support regional rail in North Richland Hills through lobbying efforts • Secure plan for extension of Cottonbelt trail over Iron Horse bridge at Loop 820 • Coordinate with the "T"and TxDOT for double tracking rail line over Loop 820 • Work with Richland Hills Church of Christ to secure a park and ride lot North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #Ki: Safety and Security objectives: • Maintain low response time • Maintain low crime rate • Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS • Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives • Maintain the City's ability to respond to all large-scale emergencies • Implement shared regional core public safety services where possible Action Items for 2009: • Conduct periodic exercises to reduce turnout time at fire stations • Maintain policy of rapid dispatch of priority one calls, in conjunction with maintaining officer availability by distributing lower priority calls to civilian personnel • Continue to monitor all phases of response times and improve them where possible • Continue to develop pre-fire plans and inspections of businesses in the City • Implement enhanced multi-department strategy for beat management program • Continue to provide and maintain state of the art public safety communications • Review the perimeter of all. city facilities regarding doors, windows and obscure hiding places • Provide quarterly live fire training for all operating fire fighters • Complete purchase of new fire engine with CAFS on board • Maintain adequate water pressure throughout the City for fire protection • Inspect and maintain valves and fire hydrants to ensure operation for fire protection • Utilize crime mapping to assist in developing response and prevention strategies • Participate in grant funded traffic enforcement programs • Continue proactive approach to the Crime Free Multi Housing Program recruitment • Hold Police Department Community Meetings during 2009 • Continue to offer and expand promotion of Citizens Police Academy, Citizens Fire Academy and Community Emergency Response Team • Create a contest for school age children to name the theme and design the official poster of the Public Safety Expo • Continue to participate in community block parties and neighborhood gatherings • Conduct the Annual Public Safety Expo • Continue the Risk Watch Program in elementary schools • Maintain and improve if possible the City's current standing in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System for residents' flood insurance premiums • Communicate the gas ordinance with residents and neighborhoods • Conduct one emergency management table top exercise and one full scale exercise • Complete IC5 300 and 400 training for all EOC participants • Continue training staff to meet all federal and state guidelines for emergency management operations • Schedule and complete event planning training via Internet classroom • Maintain and enhance the city's Emergency Operations Plan • Continue to enhance the city's Emergency Operations Center • Work with surrounding jurisdictions to develop the Northeast Joint Communications Center • Confinue to support Northeast Fire Department Association and seek out other combined response teams in order to support their assigned missions • Promote to area fire departments availability of NRH Fire Training Center North Richland Hills Goals 2424 Goal ##4: Financial Stability Objectives: • Continue pay-as-you go where possible • Maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream • Update the long-range financial plan annually • Maintain cash reserve policies • Maximize grant funding • Identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision Action Items for 2009: • Evaluate the ability to pay-as-you-go versus financing of capital expenditures, using cash when available and practical • Continue aggressive debt payment structure to insure a manageable debt property tax rate • Update the Investment Policy and Strategy and present to City Council for approval annually • Regularly monitor financial markets for opportunities to refinance existing debt to save interest expense • Evaluate the effect of all operating and capital expenditures on the property tax rate and user fees • Seek upgrade of credit rating with Moody's Investors • Continue the 10 year water meter replacement program • Continue to standardize equipment when possible • Enhance tracking of assets through facility management software • Update Facilities, Fleet, Crime Control District, Parks Development, NRH2~, Self Insurance and Information Services long range financial plans at least annually • Continue to maintain/build cash reserves • Establish fund balance goals for all funds • Continue attending training classes to learn more about potential grant opportunities • Seek grant funding where feasible for all departments • Assess the cost benefit of all grant applications • Familiarize employees with available resources on grant funding opportunities • Continue to seek out event sponsorships to offset expenses • Identify all possible revenue sources for existing and proposed programs • Explore and implement funding alternatives for proactive land acquisition and management North Richland Hills Goals 202 Goal ##5: Positive City Image Objectives: • Enhance public information initiatives • Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens • Maintain quality public facilities • Focus on and recognize city successes • Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs • Enhance Public Art Program • Increase regional awareness of our positive city image • Implement the facilities study Action Items for 2009: • Continue to foster a positive relationship with all local media outlets and to encourage fair media coverage of our community • Hold community meetings for residents in targeted areas of neighborhood revitalization • Continue to seek ways to improve online services • Continue electronic surveys of projects, events, programs and seminars to receive citizen feedback • Continue to use video, electronic flyers and other electronic media to update and inform all stakeholders • Continually update the City's website • Develop new marketing initiatives for Iron Horse Golf Course • Conduct a Citizen Survey to measure residents' opinions about our community and city services • Evaluate new electronic and Internet based communications tools such as Facebook, Twitter, e-newsletters, blogs, etc.} and implement those found to be practical and effective for the City • Continue to foster an environment for positive customer service and provide customer service training for employees who have high public contact • Put website on city vehicles • Continue to educate employees on city and departmental policies and procedures. • Continue to monitor, update and implement the Parks Infrastructure Asset Management Plan • Update and ensure compliance to maintenance standards for Iron Horse Golf Course • Update facilities maintenance schedules as needed • Fundraise for construction of new animal shelter • Submit City initiatives to multiple organizations for awards and other recognition • Continue involving employees in the R-SPIRIT program • Recognize employee achievements in the city newsletter • Study the benefits of adopting "green" building methods for all future public facilities • Continue developing and growing local and regional interest in Discover Project Green • Conduct irrigation audits of City facilities to maximize landscape water conservation • Work with BISD to expand the Green Teens program to other schools • Continue Recycle-More school recycling art contest • Continue Texas Recycles Day flea market to promote recycling & re-use • Continue Air Pollution WatchNVarning notification signs • Continue Smartscape Promotions & Awards for water conservation • Complete implementation of Special Event Recycle Bin Loan Program • Develop Recycling Brochure for 2D09 • Implement new Cooking Oil Recycling at Community Cleanup • Continue to look for and implement energy saving ideas • Identify possible artists and the ideal medium for the commission of a sculpture in the city entry area known as the Davis Flyover pending TxDOT approval • Identify 3-4 pieces of new artwork to rotate out with older pieces in the Loaned Art Program on Bedford-Euless Road • Install the Barbara Grygutis piece entitled, "Weather" at the Library Park Plaza or other city facility • Introduce additional Signal Art boxes throughout the city • Acquire the iron horse equestrian sculpture formerly displayed as part of the loaned art program on Bedford-Euless Road and install it at the Library • Continue to place entry signs at major city entrances • Create internal communications and marketing committee to better coordinate City's efforts to promote NRH to the region • Create a monthly report that tracks media coverage of NRH, allowing us to see trends and refocus communication efforts as needed • Coordinate with regional and state tourism groups to make sure NRH is included in regional visitor guides and tourism publications • Begin planning capital projects to relocate City departments into quality facilities that will accommodate departmental needs for 10-20 years • Implement the strategies and facility changes from the Facility Master Plan North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #~6: A Sense of Community Objectives: • Complete and implement trails plan • Enhance parks and recreation facilities and programs at current high level • Encourage volunteerism and community wide involvement • Maintain cultural arts program • Promote life long learning through library services • Prepare for demographic changes to maintain our sense of community Action Items for 2009: • Complete key trail easement acquisitions • Initiate the construction of the Little Bear Creek and Calloway Branch Trail Projects • Design and construct the Recreation Center • Continue the implementation of the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan • Plan for the 20th Anniversary October 2009} of Iron Horse Golf Course • Improve aesthetics of Iron Horse • Continue to add attractions and improvements at NRH~O to keep the park updated and appealing to citizens of NRH and the region • Continue with A Night of Holiday Magic • Promotelincrease health and wellness programs • Continue recognizing community leaders, businesses and employees at city facilities and events • Continue offering special events for the community including Easter in the Park, Hoot N Howl, Veterans Day, etc. • Continue to collaborate with community partners on events, programming and volunteers • Continue to work with scouting organizations, the US Postmaster, gardening enthusiasts and other community partners to improve landscape areas and initiate a community garden program • Explore potential new Code Ranger Program • Seek ways for the use of volunteers within other areas of operations • Continue to encourage community participation and volunteerism in Keep NRH Beautiful projects, the Neighborhood Initiative Program, the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center, Volunteers in Policing, etc. • Install street pole banners promoting various city and civic events • Produce six Sounds of Spring Concerts and iwo Autumn Night Music Concerts that are free and open to the public that host a variety of music genres • Produce art exhibits including the 4th annual Artists at Work, a digital photography exhibit, and a show that highlights local talent. • Offer Cultural Arts Artsploration programming during the summer at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center that introduces youth to a multitude of different fine art mediums as well as theatrical and digital media experiences • Attract new users to the NRH Library and provide them with state-of--the-art services and materials • Analyze library services on the South side of the City • Continue growth and promotion of the SilverSneakers senior adult fitness program • Continue to offer a wide variety of programming to seniors that includes cultural, educational, and active endeavors • Expand the Spanish language collections at the Library to support families' efforts to participate in the greater community North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal ##7: Targeted Economic Development Objectives: • Attract the types of businesses we want to our community • Promote diversity in economic development • Encourage developers to maximize use of existing real estate and locations ~e.g. Loop 82D, Blvd. 26, Cotton Belt, existing buildings and real estate) • Proactive strategic land acquisition and management Action Items for 2009: • Review and update targeted businesses for our community • Research market to determine business opportunities • Support the small business development and counseling efforts of SORE and the Small Business Development Center by providing logistical and information assistance • Update the Economic Development Plan • Work with businesses to assist in finding locations within our City • Create targeted mail campaign to go toward wanted business establishments • Continue participation in ICSC to promote vacant buildings and commercial sites to developers and end users • Maintain inventory of available, non residential tracts and vacant buildings • Continue BIG program • Acquire property along Boulevard 26, Loop 82D and the North Hills Mall site • Sell unneeded city property • Decide future of the Food Lion • Manage property acquisitions, dispositions and incentives that increase taxable revenue North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #f8: Local and Regional Leadership Objectives: • Continue to be involved on committees setting direction for the region • Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an interest • Promote service and involvement that brings prominence as leaders that influence the direction in key issues • Lead by example, do it better • Maintain leadership role on legislative issues Action Items for 2009: • Maintain active participation in regional committees • Continue involvement and participation in Vision North Texas • Continue encouraging employee relationships and leadership positions in professional organizations • Provide staff support services to Mayor and Council and their regional leadership roles • Maintain leadership roles in regional, state and national organizations • Participate and hold leadership roles in National and State organizations that advocate for cities • Participate in regional efforts involving state and federal legislation that can impact our city and area • Monitor and lobby the federal and state legislatures North Richland Hills City Wide Priorities 2009-20'10 Highest Priorities Ob1ectives -Urgent & lrnporfant • Expedite re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area • Implement Loop 820 study objectives • Implement Blvd 26 Study • Ensure future local rail stations • Coordinate 820 expansion with multi-modal transportation needs • Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues • Continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local traffic flow • Implement shared regional core public safety services where possible • Identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision • Maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream • Implement the facilities study • Enhance park and recreation facilities and programs at current high level • Attract the types of businesses we want to our community • Encourage developers to maximize use of existing real estate and locations ~e.g. Loop 820, Blvd. 26, Cotton Belt, existing buildings and real estate} • Proactive strategic land acquisition and management • Maintain leadership role on legislative issues High Priority ~bfectives - lrnportant • Complete build out strategy • Revitalize residential neighborhoods • Ensure compliance with quality housing standards • Promote diversity in economic development • Complete and implement trails plan • Enhance public information initiatives • Focus on and recognize City successes • Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs • Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens • Enhance Public Art Program • Prepare for demographic changes to maintain our sense of community • Promote life long learning through library services • Encourage volunteerism and community involvement • Increase regional awareness in our positive city image Priority Objectives ~o Maintain at the CurreniF High Leve! • Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives • Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS • Maximize grant funding • Maintain cash reserve policies • Maintain low crime rate • Maintain low response time • Continue pay-as-you go where possible • Update the long range financial plans annually • Lead by example, do it better • Promote service and involvement that bring prominence as leaders that influence the direction in key issues • Continue to be involved on committees setting direction for the region • Maintain quality facilities • Maintain the city's ability to respond to all large scale emergencies • Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an interest • Maintain cultural arts program Defining Success for the Coming Year • Being able to complete action items and objectives • Citizen satisfaction survey • Council satisfaction • Plan for Loop 820 underway City of North Richland Hills 2009 Code of Conduct -House Rules • Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting. ^ Support final council decisions regardless of individual opinions. • Consider issues based on what's best for the City of North Richland Hills rather than personal considerations. • Be truthfu I. • Focus on vision, goals, and targets in making our decisions. • Be open with communications. Be transparent about your thoughts and actions. Share information that others would benefit from knowing. Tell others if you disagree with them. • Agree to disagree. • Debate pending issues in the council environment. • Treat others as you would like to be treated Treat others with respect). • Allow each other to discuss items fully. • Share questions and concerns in advance whenever possible. Don't blindside staff, council and others to sabotage • Respect confidentiality of executive sessions. • When proactively communicating with citizens, ask everyone rather than a specific/limited group. Use technology and focus groups to ensure communication and representation with citizens. • Be responsive. Follow practice and procedure regarding communication; be aware of open meetings law. Be cautious about responding to electronic communication. ' INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2009-023 ",, Date: March 23, 2009 .~ _ ~;! ~~ ;:'a`~~:, ~~ Subject: IR 20D9-023 Update on Development Plan for the Liberty Park Lake (~5 Minutes} The currently approved Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program Budget includes funding for the design, permitting and construction of a lake or other attractive water feature adjacent to Liberty Park within the Calloway Branch Drainage Corridor. Council approved the professional services contract with Graham and Associates which was executed on May 30th, 2007. The scope of services included: • Preliminary lake design • Geotechnical investigation • Permitting for FEMA, US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE}, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ} approvals. • Development of detailed construction plans to solicit bids Graham and Associates has completed the preliminary lake design work and prepared and submitted all of the necessary documents to the permitting agencies. FEMA approved the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CL~MR} which was required due to construction within the floodway of Calloway Branch. The USAGE recently authorized a Nationwide Permit, based on an off-site mitigation which allowed for the permanent preservation of the riparian hardwood forest along ~ ,350 linear feet of Fossil Creek within Fossil Creek Park. With the authorization of the appropriate permitting agencies, Graham and Associates is preparing to complete the detailed plans and specifications to construct the project. The proposed plan will provide for work in the channel to create a lake that will be lined with a geo-synthetic product to ensure that the lake maintains a constant depth free from leakage. Plans also include excavation and grading to create gentler side slopes, the installation of irrigation and turf and the introduction of trees between the west bank of Calloway Branch and Liberty Way. The lakes have been designed and will constructed so that are easily maintained. Representatives from Graham and Associates, along with staff will present a PowerPoint presentation detailing the proposed development plans. Respectfully submitted, Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2009-029 r~ _ _~'' Date: March 9, 2009 c ~ .'r s% ~'~: 1; Subject: North Richland Hills Crime Free Multi-Housing Program The CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM is an international program which partners property owners, residents, and law enforcement personnel in an effort to eliminate crime in multi-housing properties. The program began in 1992 in Mesa, Arizona and has spread to over 2,04D cities in the United States and across the world. The program's bold concept takes a multi-faceted approach to crime prevention addressing all of the opportunities of crime in rental property. The program is designed to include a certification process never before offered by a police department. The incentives of police-issued signs, certificates, and advertising privileges provided immediate interest in the program. The City of North Richland Hills is working with apartments on this program, and we wanted to share this with City Council. PHASE ONE: TRAINING After completion of an eight-hour training program, each participant receives a green certificate signed by the Chief of Police. This certificate is to be framed and displayed in the leasing office or in a prominent place where applicants are sure to see it. Participating managers should also begin immediate implementation of the Crime Free Lease Addendum. This addendum to the lease cites specific actions that will be taken by management if a resident, or someone under the resident's control, is involved in illegal or dangerous activity on or near the rental property. PHASE TWO: C.P. T. E. D. INSPECTION In the second phase of the program, a representative of the North Richland Hills Police Department will inspect the rental property to assess physical security and general appearance of the property. If the property meets the Police Department's requirements, they will be given a red certificate signed by the Chief of Police certifying the property has met the minimum-security requirements of the program. PHASE THREE: SAFETY SOCIAL In the third and final phase of the program, the Police Department will conduct a Safety Social for residents at the rental property. This will include information about general safety principles and crime prevention, including Neighborhood Watch information. It is necessary for management to conduct at least one meefing per year to maintain membership in the CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM. A blue certificate will be issued at the Safety Social to demonstrate to the residents that the property's management is committed and has completed the first three phases of the program. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ FULL CERTIFICATION Once fully certified, the property manager will receive a gold certificate. After completion of the first safety social, the management may post the CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM signs on their property. It is recommended that signs be posted at the entrances to the property where they will be seen by prospective residents. North Richland Hills currently has 34 apartment communities with over 6,DD0 residents. The recent implementation of the CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM has impacted nearly 1,2D0 residents in our multi-family communities. The following apartment complexes are in Phase One of the program. • Two Thousand Oaks • 8500 Harwood • Watertord o n the Green • Holiday Heights • Glenview Square 1598 Vlleyland {Dist 4} 8500 Harwood {Dist 4} 6228 Glenview Drive {Dist 1} 5521 Davis Boulevard {Dist 3} 7030 Glenview Drive {Dist 2} Also expressing interest in starting the program, these complexes are in the process of initial start up: • Diamond Ridge 6525 Glenview Drive {Dist 1 } • Towne Oaks 4401 Glenview Court {Dist 2} • Tantara Club 7784 College Circle {Dist 3} If the police, property managers and residents make a dedicated effort to crime prevention and the CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM, the outlook for success is extremely high. Respectfully Submitted, Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager CITY OF CITY OF c rr~r of CITY OF cirr of City of North Richland Hills City Council Regular Meeting Agenda North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Monday, March 23, 2DD9 7: DO P. M . A.0 Call to Order -Mayor Trevino A.1 Invocation -Councilman Barth A.2 Pledge -Councilman Barth A.3 Special Presentation(s~ and Recognition(,s~ -Proclamation for Richland Youth Association's 45th Anniversary by Councilman Lewis A.4 Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. A.5 Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. B.1 Approval of Minutes of March 9. 2009 City Council Meeting B.2 GN 2009-014 Rescheduling the May 25 2009 Council meeting to May 18 2009 B.3 PW 2009-008 Award Bid 09-004 for Amundson Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Work to Tank Pro Inc. in the Amount of $505.619.00 B.4 PU 2009-010 Authorization to Reject All Bids Received for RFB # 09-009 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2009-006 Approve Budget Revisions and Recommend Award of Bid for the 33rd Year and 34th Year Community Development Block Grant Projects Charles Street, Phases I & II (Derrell Street to Onyx Drive North) Paving Improvements to Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $340 365.28 -Resolution No 2009-007 E.2 PW 2009-007 Approve Sanitary Sewer Overflow Compliance Plan Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-015 Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation -Resolution No. 2009-010 F.2 GN 2009-016 FY 2009 Teen Seat Belt Project/Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program Grant -Resolution No. 2009-011 F.3 GN 2D09-020 Certification of Unopposed Candidates Cancelling Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office -Ordinance No. 3045 F.4 GN 20D9-018 Consider approval of ordinance establishing the presumption of ownership of a motor vehicle in violation of a law or ordinance regulatin_g the Stopping, Standing, or Parking of motor vehicles -Ordinance No 3043 F.5 GN 2009-019 Consider Adoption of Strategic Plan 2020 -Resolution No 2009- 012 G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session A enda H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 IR 2009-030 Police Department 2008 Annual Report H.2 Announcements -Councilman Whitson H.3 Adjournment c-ry of CITY OF cirY of Cl7Y OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Richland Youth Association is celebrating its 45th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, the Richland Youth Association was established in 1964 with only a baseball program; and WHEREAS, the Richland Youth Association currently offers year round sports for children three to fifteen years of age including recreational and premier baseball, football, cheerleading, basketball and SuperKids; and WHEREAS, the Richland Youth Association has provided youth sports to more than 76,000 youth since their establishment; and WHEREAS, positive and rewarding sports experiences enhance the health and well being of our young people, while promoting physical fitness and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle; and WHEREAS, participation in youth sports helps young people develop important life skills, including sportsmanship, confidence, teamwork and perseverance; and WHEREAS, the Richland Youth Association calls attention to the positive impact of involvement in competitive and recreational sports and the health and future success of our youth. NOW THEREFORE, I Oscar Trevino, Mayor of the City of North Richland Hills do hereby proclaim, the month of April 2009 as: "RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION MONTH" in the City of North Richland Hills and urges all citizens to recognize this outstanding organization and the many youth sports opportunities they provide our youth. 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 23rd day of March, 2009. Oscar Trevino, Mayor c-rY of NORTH RlCHLAlVD HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2~~9 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 QF c-rr of NORTH RlCHLAND H1LLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 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 !~F 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 -MARCH 9, 2009 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th day of March, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the ?:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 6 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Suzy Compton Council Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director 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 Chris Swartz NRH~O Manager Frank Perez NRH~O Operations Coordinator Jimmy Cates Public Works Operations Manager Andrew A. Jones Fire Chief Greg VanNeiuwenhuize Public Works Assistant Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting None. A.2 IR 2009-022 Discuss Setting Dates for May Council Meetings Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. Due to the May 25 Council meeting falling on the Memorial Day Holiday, Council needs to consider moving the meeting to another date. Also, following the May 9 Election Day, Council will need to take care of a couple of election related matters required by law. These election matters are to be completed within the statutory timeframe of May 13 to May 20. Neither of our regularly scheduled May council meetings falls within this timeframe. In light of this and the need to reschedule the second meeting in May, staff is recommending that the May 25 regular meeting be rescheduled to Monday, May 18. If Council is agreeable to May 18, the election related items would be handled at the beginning of the meeting followed by the regular meeting items. An action item will be placed on the next Council agenda to reschedule the meeting if Council is in favor. Council consensus was to move the date to May 18 and to bring the item back for action on the next Council Meeting. A.3 IR 2009-018 Discussion of Ultraviolet (UV) Systems at NRH~Q Chris Swartz, NRH~O Manager briefed Council on a particular chlorine resistant protozoan parasite called Cryptosporidium or "Grypto" that invaded the DFW area aquatic industry including NRHZQ this past summer. A commonly used system in rendering Cryptosporidium sterile is the use of Ultraviolet Systems (UV}. Mr. Swartz introduced Frank Perez, NRH~Q Qperations Coordinator to explain the engineering part of the system. Mr. Perez explained once Cryptosporidium is rendered sterile, it can no longer reproduce when introduced to a human host. It is during its reproduction cycle that symptoms develop causing gastrointestinal illness. UV systems offer a 3 log (99.9°~) inactivation of Cryptosporidium in one pass. In order for UV systems to work at their peak, the pool water must be clear as the system basically works by shining a light on the stream of water passing in front of it. Therefore, proper basic water chemistry, in conjunction with proper filtration is necessary for UV to work most effectively. Staff has evaluated several methods to address the Crypto issue at NRH2O and believe the most effective is the UV system. The cost for UV is expensive, but the cost benefit is better than the other methods. The estimated cost of installing UV at NRH~O is approximately $200,000. Funding is available in the Aquatic Park Capital Projects Budget and the new system can be installed prior to the 2009 Season. The installation of UV at the park will send a strong message to our market and the DFW region that NRHZQ is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our current and future guests. After discussion and questions by the Council, the Council was in favor of the UV system and asked that the item be placed on the next Council Meeting for action. A.4 I R 2009-024 2009 Bond Sale Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, reviewed the proposed bond sale for 2009. The general obligation AGO} portion of the sale consists of projects totaling $5,695,000 and the proposed certificate of obligation (C.O.} portion of the sale consists of projects and equipment in the amount of $9,705,000 for a total of $15,400,000. The C.O. sale includes funds for the fire quint replacement, utility water and wastewater projects, drainage projects, NRH~0 strategic plan projects and TIF 1 expansion projects. The G.O. bonds are all voter approved and follow the bond election plan of 2003. Debt service payments for the C.O.'s will be made from the Aquatic Park Fund, Drainage Utility Fund, Fleet Fund, TIF 1 Taxes and Utility Fund respectively. A Council resolution authorizing the intent to sell C.O.'s is required prior to issuance of the certificates which will be ready for approval on the March 23, 2009 City Council meeting. Staff has carefully looked at these projects and the City's ability to prudently finance and pay for these and have discussed the potential sale with the City's financial advisor, First Southwest. Staff believes that the City of North Richland Hills can adequately and soundly handle the financing of these projects and should be able to receive a good interest rate. There were no questions from Council. B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION -The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551. Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant_to Section 551.072. Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property at: 5009 Cummings Dr. B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase. exchange or value of real property for municipal use - Central and Western Sectors of Citv Mayor Pro Tem Turnage announced at 6:01 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Sectaon 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange or value of real property - at 5009 Cummings Drive and for municipal use -central and western sector of City. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Pro Tem Turnage announced at 6:37 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called the meeting to order March 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Suzy Compton Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Vickie Loftice Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples Absent Oscar Trevino Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 7 Council Place 6 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Managing Director City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Mayor A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Sapp gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Sapp led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Pro Tem Turna ge recognized Ms. Sally Proffitt from Tarrant County College Northeast and studenfs from her Business Leadership course. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) PROCLAMATION -INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON Councilman Whitson presented a proclamation to the Self-Advocate Leaders of Today Group (S.A.L.T.) on the awareness of intellectual and development disabilities. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION~S~ AND RECOGNITION~S~ PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY THE TEXAS RECREATION AND PARK SOCIETY Julie Adkins, Regional Director for the Texas Recreation and Park Society and Recreation Superintendent for the City of Keller presented the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department with the Marketing Award for the City's Green Initiatives Program and the Arts and Humanities Award for the Art in Public Spaces Program. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director presented Adrien Pekurney, Recreation Center Manager with the award of Outstanding Young Professional. A.5 IR 2009-02'I SPECIAL PRESENTATION CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 Fred Werner, Director of Finance with the City of Grapevine and past President of the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas presented Larry Koonce, Finance Director with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Mr. Koonce commended the Accounting staff for their professional efforts that have made it possible for the City to again receive this prestigious award. A. fi CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 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 FEBRUARY 23, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 PU 2009-008 APPROVE PURCHASE OF SEWER CAMERA INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM CUES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,989.22 COUNCILMAN LEINIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. PUBLIC HEARINGS G.1 ZC 2009-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICHARD AND SILVIA WOOLDRIDGE FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY ON TRACT 4B09 IN THE CONDRA SURVEY (7421 HIGHTOWER DRIVE. -ORDINANCE NO. 3042 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Turnage opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward . Toby Smith with Somerset Custom Homes, 2825 Exchange Boulevard in Southlake, Texas representing the Wooldridge family came forward. Mr. Smith explained that the Wooldridge family currently resided in a home on the property and were wanting to add additional living space to the home. Because the property was currently zoned agricultural (AG} in order to add to the home the Wooldridge family needed to change the zoning from AG to R-1-S especial single family}. He was available to answer any questions Council may have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner summarized the item. The applicants, Richard and Silvia Wooldridge, are requesting a zoning change on a 1.961 acre parcel from AG {agricultural} to R-1-S especial single family}. The intention of the property owners is to add additional living space on to the existing residential structure. Current regulations require that in order to expand an existing dwelling unit located on un-plated property in agricultural zoning they must properly rezone and plat the property. There is an existing storage facility on the back part of the property that is allowed under the proposed R-1- S regulations and will remain. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called for those opposed to come forward. Being none wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tem Turnage closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2009-01; ORDINANCE NO. 3042. COUNCILWOMAN GONPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING ~ DEVELOPMENT Items to fallow do not require a public hearing D.1 FP 2009-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICHARD AND SILVIA WOOLDRIDGE TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS ADDITION LOCATED AT 7421 HIGHTOWER DRIVE.) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called on the applicant to come forward. Toby Smith with Somerset Custom Homes, 2825 Exchange Boulevard in Southlake, Texas representing the Wooldridge family came forward. Mr. Smith explained this was the next step in the zoning process and was available to answer any questions Council may have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner summarized the item. The applicant is proposing to final plat this 1.961 acre tract that is currently occupied with a single family residence and an accessory structure. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2009-01 THE FINAL PLAT REQUEST. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC WORKS E.0 No items for this category. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-012 APPROVE INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT POLICY - RESOLUTION NO. 2009-008 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Director of Finance, presented the item. The Public Funds Investment Act ~PFIA) requires the Council to annually review and adopt the City's Investment Strategy and Investment Policy. Mr. Koonce advised that several revisions have been made to the City's policy to maintain compliance with the PFIA, respond to economic conditions and improve and update general procedures. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-012; RESOLUTION No. 2009-008. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE M0T10N. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 GN 2009-013 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2008 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized the results of the 2008 Audited Financial Report advising of year-end results and fund balance data for the various funds. All operating funds ended the year with positive cash balances. Todd Pruitt representing the audit firm, Patillo, Brown and Hill, presented the audit opinion. The independent auditor's opinion on the financial statements is an unqualified opinion or "clean" opinion meaning the report has been audited and in the auditor's opinion, the financial statements are free of any material misstatements and are presented fairly in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This is the highest opinion that can be issued and he was available to answer any questions the Council may have. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-013. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SE5510N AGENDA Council took action on the following items discussed in Executive Session: B.1 DELIBERATION OF THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 5009 CUMMINGS DRIVE Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager presented the item. Staff recommends Council approve the purchase of property located at 5009 Cummings Drive in the amount of ~ ~ 18,000. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY AT 5009 CUMMNGS DRIVE. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.2 DELIBERATION OF THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR MUNICIPAL USE -CENTRAL AND WESTERN SECTORS OF CITY Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager presented the item. Staff is recommending Council authorize the purchase of 1D.4 acres of land located at 8917 and 9025 Hawk Avenue for the purpose of municipal facilities. This land is in the amount of $1,750,000. Staff further recommends it be paid from the Gas Development Fund, for Council to amend the 2008109 Capital Improvement Project Budget in the same amount to accommodate this acquisition, and to approve the Reimbursement Resolution No. 2009-009. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE 10.4 ACRES OF LAND AT 8917 AND 9025 HAWK AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF X1,750,000 TO BE PAID FROM THE GAS DEVELOPMENT FUND; AND TO AMEND THE 2008109 CAPITAL INPROVENENT PROJECT BUDGET IN THE LIKE AMOUNT', AND APPROVAL OF THE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2009-009. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 IR 2009-025 ISO UPDATE Fire Chief Andrew A. Jones, Jr. presented the Council with an update of the status of the City's ISO Classification. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) conducted a review of North Richland Hills' fire suppression and control resources back on August 20, 2008. The goal of this review was to update the City's Property Protection Classification {PPC}. The City of North Richland Hills current PPC rating is a "4" on a scale of one to ten, with a "1" being the highest or best. On February 11, 2D09, the City received a letter from the Deputy State Fire Marshal/PPC Oversight Officer approving the ISO recommended PPC for the City of a "2", with an effective date of July 1, 2009. The North Richland Hills citizens and property owners will all benefit from this new PPC rating. H.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Turnage made the following announcements. Join us at the North Richland Hills Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th and learn how to use the Texas Smartscape program to design and care for your landscape. The Texas Smartscape program will provide you with the tools you need just in time for Spring planting. Admission is free and those in attendance can register to win a free rain barrel. For more information, please call the Library at 817-427-6814. The City of North Richland Hills invites local businesses to compete and have fun in the 2009 Companies in Action. The Companies in Action Softball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st. For registration information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 817-427-8600. The North Richland Hills Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2009 Citizens Fire Academy. The Citizens Fire Academy meets on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p. m. for nine consecutive weeks starting on March 26th. This program includes training in CPR and First Aid, which enables residents to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their homes and neighborhoods. Participants also get hands on experience in basic firefighting techniques, technical rescue, hazardous materials and more. To register or get additional information about the Citizens Fire Academy, please ca II 817-427-6900. Kudos Korner -Officer Keith Bauman, Police Department. A card was received from an elementary school teacher thanking Officer Bauman for a great job he did teaching D.A.R.E. at their school. The kids learned a lot and enjoyed his stories, and the teachers appreciate his hard work. H.3 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Turnage adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Scott Turnage -Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary cirY of NoR TN R-CNLA ND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Patricia Hutson Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Agenda No. B.2 Subject: GN 2009-014 Rescheduling the May 25, 2009 Council meeting to May 18, Zoos At the March 9 Council Work Session, Council was advised that the May 25 Council meeting would need to be rescheduled due to the Memorial Day Holiday. The recommendation was for the meeting to be moved to May 18. A May 18 meeting will also allow election related matters to be completed within the required statutory timeframe. The consensus of the Council was to move the May 25 meeting to Monday, May 18. Recommendation: To reschedule the May 25 Council meeting to May 18. c~rY aF NaRTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Presented by: MCurtis/LKoonce Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Agenda No. B.3 Subject: PW 2009-008 Award Bid 09-004 for Amundson Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Work to Tank Pro Inc. in the Amount of $505,fi19.DD The 2008109 Capital Budget provides funding for internal structural repairs and refurbishing the interior and exterior portions of the 1.5 million gallon Amundson Elevated Tank. The project will also consist of making some minor repairs per the latest Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements. The total available funding is $600,000 for this project. Storage tanks normally need to be repaired every 10 to 15 years. The Amundson tank was constructed in 1990 and this will be the first time for repainting and repairing since construction nineteen (19} years ago. This project consists of making minor structural repairs and rehabilitating the 1.5 million gallon elevated water storage tank located near Amundson Drive. Recent staff and state inspections of the tank structure have found that repairs are needed on safety ladders, air vents and some of the internal structural components. It is important that the tank be repaired and re-painted so the city can maintain compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ} regulations. The project is expected to start in May of 2009 and be completed by November of 2009. The water storage tank will be taken out of service during the repairs and repainting. Typically staff schedules this type of work during the off peak water use times of the year so that adequate water pressures can be maintained during the time the tank is out of service. But because of the proximity of the Trinity River Authority (TRA} booster pump station and water supply line it will not be a problem maintaining adequate pressures during the time the tank is out if service. In addition there will be no water supply interruptions to the public associated with this work. On February 23, seven bids were received for this project: 1. Tank Pro, Inc. $505,619.00 2. MK Painting, Inc. $525,000.00 3. N. G. Painting L. P. $525,550.00 4. Utility Services Co., Inc $537,725.00 5 TM I Coatings, Inc. $575,960.00 6. Blastco $591,550.00 7. Texas Bridge, Inc. $1,077,280.00 Based on previous experience with the City of North Richland Hills, Tank Pro Inc. has a good record on this type of project. Tank Pro Inc. recently performed the repainting and rehabilitation of the City's Starnes Elevated Storage Tank. Based on this information, Freese and Nichols and the Public Works Department are recommending the award of this contract to Tank Pro Inc. Recommendation: Award Bid 09-004 for Amundson Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Vllork to Tank Pro Inc. in the Amount of $505,619.00 # 1 Freese Ni c h o is f Inc. Engtneees Envaronm~ntei 5tientists Architects 2270 Sa+t Jeeinto 8tvtt. Suitt 330 Dentrxn. iexes 7&ZQ5 94(i 3$7-4bb0 949 387-ib77 fay 4vww.t~~NcE-.corn Febrttary 26, 2009 Jimmy Cates Public Works Operations Manager City of North ltichlaixi I tills 7200 A Dick Fisher S North Richland Hills, Tx 76180 RF.: Re-Coating and RohabilitaGon of the Amundson I .Slv1U Elevated Storage Tank Dear dir. ('ates: l,istt~ci below is the sutnntary of bids for the Re-Coating and Rehabit nation ol'ttte Amundson I .SMG Elevated Storage Tank. A total of seven bid proposals were received on Monday, Febirttary 23, 2009. Summary of F3ids: 1) Tank Pro Inc. $505,619.00 2) M.IC. Painting $525,000.00 3) N,G. Painting, L.P. $525,SS0.00 4) lJtility Service Co., [nc. 5537,725.00 5) 't'M I Coatings, inc. $575,91x0.00 6) Blasrtco $591,550.00 7) Texas Bridge, Inc. $1,U77,280.OU Freese and Nichols' estimate for the Base Bid was $530,OOU. A copy of the bid tabulation is fittached for your use and it~lortnation. Based on their previous experience with the City of North Richland Hills, Tank Pro Inc. appears to have a good recotrl on this type of project. 1-ank Pro Inc. recently performed the repai.ntiag and rehabilitation of the City's Starnes Elevated Storage Tank. Based on this information, Freese and Nichols recommends that the City of Noa°th Richland Hills award the construction contract for this project to Tank Pro Inc. in the amount of $505,619.00. Please call me at (940) 387-4600, Ext. I S if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, -> ,a ; ;~ c :~ Daniel A. Txemper, P.E. Project Engineer Amundson Elevated Tank Rehabihtahon Project Locator Map clrY of N~R7H RlCHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: CSwartz/VLoftice/L Koonce Agenda No. B.4 Subject: PU 2009-010 Authorization to Reject All Bids Received for RFB # 09-009 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Formal bids were solicited for the Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems for NRH~O Waterpark. After opening the five ~5} bids submitted on March 6, 2009 and evaluating the specifications of the equipment submitted, staff is aware of an opportunity to meet current park needs with regards to the Main Filtration system in a more cost effective manner. In order to gain this benefit, bid specifications need to be evaluated and revised, necessitating a rejection of current bids. The revised bid documents will specify installation of all systems prior to the park's opening in May. There was some question as to whether the system recommended by Sunbelt (low bidder} for the Main Filtration area could meet the bid specifications. Because of the cost difference between the low bid and the other bids for the Main Filtration system, it was determined to be in the City's best interest to reject all bids, revise the specifications and re-bid. Total of Green VendoNFirm Main Filtration Green Extreme Splashatory Third Phase Extreme, Splashatory, Third Phase Aquaculture Research $55,130.40 $33,172.48 $38,088.04 $33,172.48 $139,772.94 Progressive Commercial $108,625.00 $39,075.00 $35,175.00 $35,175.00 $108,406.95 Sunbelt Pool $48,551.42 $28,823.57 $30,000.00 $28,823.57 $87,647.14 Texas Aquatic Suppl $B9,840.92 $39,245.12 $31,447.39 $30,010.97 $100,703.48 Aqua-Rec No Bid $49,000.00 $47,000.00 $44,000.00 $140,000.00 Recommendation: Approve PU 2009-010 to rejects all bids received for RFB# 09-009 Ultraviolet Disinfecfion Systems. CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND NlLLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Agenda N o. C. 0 Subject: PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. c-rY of CITY OF NORTFI RICNLaND NlLLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Agenda No. E.0 Subject: PUBLIC WORKS clrY of NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Gregory Van Nieuwenhuize Agenda No. E.1 Subject: PW 20D9-006 Approve Budget Revisions and Recommend Award of Bid for the 33rd Year and 34th Year Community Development Block Grant Projects: Charles Street, Phases I & II ~Jerrell Street to Onyx Drive North} Paving Improvements to Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $340,365.28 -Resolution No. 2009-007 The Charles Street Projects consist of the City's 33rd Year and 34th Year Community Development Block Grant CDBG} Projects. These projects were initially submitted to Tarrant County as follows: • On February 26, 2007, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2007-011 which requested Tarrant County to include the reconstruction of Charles Street, Phase I ~Jerrell Street to Marie Street} as part of the City's 33rd Year CDBG Program. • On February 25, 2008, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2008-012 which requested Tarrant County to include the reconstruction of Charles Street, Phase II Marie Street to Onyx Drive North} as part of the City's 34th Year CDBG Program. Although the City of North Richland Hills is an entitlement city and therefore receives CDBG funds directly, the City has contracted with Tarrant County CDBG Department to administer its CDBG funds. The City determines the projects and the County administers them. However the City reviews all bids and consultant contracts and makes recommendations to the County for approval. Tarrant County therefore awards contracts. Presently, staff is requesting City Council action on items relative to these CDBG Projects. First, the City Council is asked to approve a Budget Revision for each phase of the project and second, the City Council is asked to recommend to Tarrant County an award of the construction bid for the projects. Budget Revisions The budget revisions are just a formality matter to reflect the exact amount of CDBG funds that the City received for each of these projects. The initial budgets for these projects were based on funding trends Tarrant County communicated to city staff. For the past few years, based on recent funding levels in the CDBG Program, Tarrant County has been consistently projecting a reduction in CDBG funds available to each city annually. As such, staff estimated the budget for the 33rd Year CDBG Project at 95% of the budget for the previous year (32nd Year}. Correspondingly, the same percentage reduction was done for the 34th Year CDBG Project relative to the 33rd Year. Essentially, the exact CDBG funding amounts available to the City are not known until after the City has adopted the fiscal year's budget documents. Presently, Tarrant County has indicated that there is an additional $62,572 available for the 33rd Year CDBG Project and an addifional $24,914 available for the 34th Year CDBG Project. Using the additional funds will allow the entire section of Charles Street between Jerrell Street and Onyx Drive North to be reconstructed at one time instead of the two (2} construction phases that the City initially submitted to Tarrant County. Recommend Award of Bid The entire project consists of reconstructing the portion of Charles Street from Jerrell Street to Onyx Drive North. Currently the pavement section is a 31 feet wide (back to back} asphalt street and it will be reconstructed as a new 31 feet wide concrete street with sidewalks. As this project is being funded through the CDBG program, Tarrant County administers both the design and the construction phases of the project. However, Tarrant County's administration of the Project does not include construction inspection; the City will provide these services. Since construction funding for both phases was available late last fiscal year, staff thought that an economies of scale could be taken advantage of if both phases were combined and bid as a single project. Staff requested Tarrant County to have Teague, Nall and Perkins to set up the contract documents with the flexibility needed to be able to award the phases as a single project. Tarrant County staff reviewed and approved the project's contract documents prior to bidding and scheduled a Bid Opening for February 11, 2DD9. Bids were received by Tarrant County at their offices on this date. A total of seven (7} contractors submitted bids; these bids are summarized in the table below: Name of Contractor BASE BID A 8~ B ~CaNCRETE PAVEMENT) BASE BID B & C (HMAC PAVEMENT) Stabile & Winn, Inc. $ 34D,365.28 No Bid McClendon Construction $ 342,136.DD No Bid Quality Excavation $ 358,559.1D No Bid JLB Contracting $ 383,461.89 $ 36D,494.05 2 L Constructio n $ 389, D21. DD $ 369, 711. DO Styles Contracting $ 386,646.75 $ 384,7D6.75 Ed A. Wilson $ 485,928.DD No Bid It appears that the prices do reflect economies of scale. Staff has compared the engineer's estimate ($ 445,4DD} to the low bid of Stabile & Winn ($ 34D,365.28}. It appears that the unit prices bid by Stabile & Winn are consistently a few dollars less than the unit prices estimated by Teague, Nall and Perkins. The bid prices include street reconstruction, storm drainage improvements and sidewalks. As indicated above, Tarrant County will be administering the Project which will include award of the construction bid and construction management. Tarrant County is requesting the Gity to recommend an award of the bid for this project. Both the City and County have had prior experience with the low bidder on projects of similar scope and size and both believe Stabile & Winn to be a reliable contractor. Sufficient CDBG funds are available from Tarrant County for this project. The project's budget revisions include funds from both the 33rd Year CDBG grant and the 34th Year CDBG grant for a total of $ 435,386. Construction is scheduled to begin in late ApriVearly May and take 120 days to complete. Recommendation: Approve the Budget Revision for Project Number CDBG08 (Charles Street from Derrell Street to Marie Street}, the Budget Revision for Project Number CDBG09 (Charles Street from Marie Street to Onyx Drive North} and Resolution No. 2009-007 recommending the award of bid for these projects. Charloc ~troot Phaco I io ., ~•rl `•~~l -MigE~~NI}f ~ I+V~-IrifIL CI , r FlYN,Y'l ltl4^' ~ r 1 v f ~7..,.F Z 1 d 1 A ' ,.` 44~. ~ ctK~ It ~ 1 ~ ~js ~~ ~ ~ 5. N j1 ~ ` e {tl i ~ - N'~ } r C ,...a.. ale 1' Y ~ m ~• Y L-'~tnro R ~~ y' ~ FIB ~I ~, l ~ li1M•Mdt/tWJr.~l.a IVRN.JI'WVF 11 ~. IAN' iJn /r , 1 T y 'A Y ~ ® i f rY? F'P K i I Y7~ ..w'l' • ti T ..: ,-:: --~-~' I y l~ r~ pe~ /_~~ J10.MI :i1 ,9 ,,. ~ ~ ~ M n~ i ~ ~ _.. t4YiIF~,dT_..._ ~ .r Y f + ~! ~ ~[ ~ ~ t tl' ! .~ °` f , . ~:,w~ .-•, ., Charles.St~ ~`'' _ .:, ; .,. ~. ,. (Jarrell ~St to Marie Std ' ' ~_ .~ ~~ r f'~'~~r ~ .';~ ~o __ '°, s ~ ; r `~ ~. ~- V~ /• l4 ~~~ I ~ ` ,~~ ~ ~ ~ - - r-'" ~ ` ,r, `• Charles St tJerrell St to Marie St} [CDBG~ N w E 1 S 1``T~3RTH Rrcx~'~.NL~ HILLS F~ra~eet Lu~:aka tdap I I.ht'-5-ICI'? :'i hlc''~12111': IIL:f~11S11:1 _E'.i:?3 _6'-7: 11'Y1EI'S-!•1. io Charles Street Phase II Charles St : (Marie St to onyx Dr N [CDBG] Project Locator Map Street & Sidewalk Capital Projects Charles Straet {Jerrelf Street to Marine Straet) jCDBGJ cae~ a$ PROJECT DESCRIPTION S JUSTIFICATION This is the 33rd Year Gommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The City ~s planning to utilize a poman of its CDBG entitlement funds for the reannstrudion of Charles Street from Jerre{I Street to Marie Street. Approximately 350 feet of existing asphalt residential street will be reconstructed into a 30 foot wide caKtcrete street. Reconstruction of the street will include pavement excavation, drainage unprovements. curb and gutter replacement, sub-grade stabilization, pavement replacement and street right-of--way restoration. Charles Street was originally constructed m 1959_ Charles Street ~s not a good candidate for an overlay because of the sub- grade deteriorat~n. An overly would not. significantly extend the life of the street, therefore a reconstruction is necessary to bring this portion of Charles Street up to the City's standards. This section of Charles Street has a street condition rating of 64, which is considered a "fair" rating. Note: The FederallState Grant Funds Shawn in the "Sources of Funds" are CDBG entitlement funds, which are administered entirely by Tarrant Gounty. This includes riesign, contractor selection, construction management and contract close-out. fyo CDBG funds are administered by the City. All funds remain with Tarrant County. PROJECT STATUS Original 2008J2009 Original 200812049 rt D to Revis n En D to Revis-on Engineering 04!200$ 09120118 12!200$ Construction 12J2008 0112009 051'2609 1012009 REWISION EKPLANATION The actual CDBG entitlerr~nt funds that Tarrant County allocated for this project were greater than the funds initially projected in the FY2408-2049 Capital Projects Budget. 1=INANCIAL DATA IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET No operating impact is anticipated. Annuia Operating Impact $12 !2 1 11 172 1 Total Pro acted $0 50 SO $0 SO $0 ~00!ltZ009 a008l2009 Total Furxling Source ~trnount to 2408J2009 Pfd Revised 17emaining Project Date Ad ed Bu et Balance Cast Prior Funding Albcati~s: CDBG Funds $159,400 5~0 ~{1 $0 SO $159,440 Proposed Funding Allocations: Move to CDBGOti 0 0 62,572 62,572 0 62.572 Total 5159,400 50 662,572 60 5221,972 Pro' Ex ditures Engineering/Professional Services $31,880 SO ~i0 60 50 631.88© Right-of-Way 0 0 0 0 0 0 Construction 127,520 0 Q 572 62.572 U 190.092 Total 1 9.4 0 21. 7 Streit 8 Sidewalk Capital Projects Charles Street (Marie Scree[ ro Onyx Drive Morih} jCDeGj ~DBG09 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8 JUSTIFICATION This is the 34th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project and a continuat~n of last yews CDBG project (Charles Street from Jewell Street to Marie Street)_ The City is planning to utilize a portion of its CDBG entitlement funds for the reconstruction of Charles Street from Marie Street (last years "endpoint") to ©nyx drive North. Approximately 550 feet o1 existing asphalt residential street will be reconstructed into a 30loot wide concrete street. Reconstruction afthe street will include pavement excavation, drainage improvements, curio and gutter replacement, sub-grade stabilization, pavement replacement and street right-of--way restoration. Charles Street was originaly constructed ~n 1959_ Charles Street rs not a good candidate for art overlay because of the sub- gradedeterioration. An overly would not significantly extend the fife of the street, therefore a reconstruction is necessary to bring this portion of Charles Street up to the City's standards. This section of Charles Street has a street condition rating of 67, wt-ich is considered a "lair" rating. Note: Th+a Fe~deraUState Grant Funds shown in tt>'e "Sources of Funds" are CDBG entitlement funds, which are administered entirely by Tarrant County. This includes design, contractor selection, construction management and contr~t dose-out. No COBG funds are administered by the City. All funds remain with Tarrant County. PROJECT STATUS Original 200x12009 Original 200812009 rt D to Revsran d D to Revision Engineering 0112009 101200a 09!2009 1212008 Construction 01f2010 0112009 0712010 1012009 REYtSI()N EXPLANATION The actual CDBG entitlerr~nt funds that Tarrant County allocated for tfiis project were greater than the funds initially projected in tits FY20+08-2009 Capital Projects Budget. Additionally, the project schedule was also ab4e to be reduced such that the project completion is now anticipated to tae late 2009 instead of mad-2010. FINANCIAL DATA IirIPACT ON OPERATING_BUDGET Nov operating impact is anticipated. n ati Im 8J 0 2 9l2 10 2010! 011 11/2 12 20 1 Total Projected $0 50 ~0 $0 50 $0 2008!2009 Tota I Funding Source Amount to 200x12009 P'napvad Revised Remaining Project Date Ad fed Bud et Balance CQSt Prior Funding Albcatiorts: CDBG Funds X18$,500 50 SEI $0 50 $188.500 Proposed Funding Allocations: Move to CDBG09 0 0 ~t,':'I~ 24,914 0 24,914 Total X188,500 SO 524,914 SO X213.414 ratect pen rtu~res Engirreering/Professional Services $32,000 SO SiG $0 50 $32,000 Right-of-Way 0 0 ~1 0 4 0 Construction 156,500 0 ~i,;i1~t 24,914 0 181.414 otal 1 0 4, 14 1 1 Mr. Gregory Van Nieuvrenhuize, P.E. City of North Richland Higs 7301 N.E. Loop 8~0 North Richland Hills, Taxras 76180 February 12, 2009 RE: CDBG - 33f° and 34'" Year Project Reconstruction of Gharles Street (Jarrell to Onyx N.) City of North Richland HiIIslTarrant County TNP# TAR 08288 Gregory: On Wednesday, February 't 1, 2009 bids were received at 10:00 AM fvr the r+bove referenced project. A total of seven formal bids were received as follows: BASE BID A S B BASE BID B 8~ C (CONCRETE PAVEMENT) (HMAC PAVEMENT) Stabile & Winn, Inc. $340.365.28 No Bid McClendon Constructan 5342,136.00 No Bid Quality Excavation $358,559.10 No Bid JLB Contracting $383,461.88 5360,494.05 2 L Construction $389.021.00 5369.711.00 Styles Contracting $386,646.75 5384,706.75 Ed A. Wilson $485:92$.00 No Bid We have evaluated ~e low bid and found it to be complete orxi responsrre. Based on prbr experience with this contractor on projeeta of sknilar scope and site, rve recommend that the City of North Richland HiNs make the recommendation to Tarrant County to award the contract for the Reconstruction of Charles Street (Jarrell to Onyx N.) to Stabile & Winn, Inc. for Base t3id A 3 B (Concrete Pavement) in the amount of $340,365.28. The total currently available CDBG construction funds amou rrtto 5377,029.78for this project, which includes funds from the 33`~ and 34`~ years. Any funds not used for this year's project will be eligible for the 36r' year CCBG project. A complete bid tabulation is attached for your use. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Sinc®raly, TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS. INC. Mark E. Murphree, R.E. AllaLhrrient cc: Brad Hearne Tarrant Co~~-~ri,~ Community C~evelopmert NRH RESOLUTION NO. 2009-007 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AWARD BY TARRANT COUNTY OF A BID ON CDBG PROJECTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF CHARLES STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. WHEREAS, by Resolution 2007-011 passed February 26, 2007, the City Council approved the Charles Street, Phase I ~Jerrell Street to Marie Street} Paving Improvements Project as a part of the 33rd Year Community Development Block Grant program; and, WHEREAS, by Resolution 20D8-012 passed February 25, 2008, the City Council approved the Charles Street, Phase II (Marie Street to Onyx Drive North} Paving Improvements Project as part of the 34th Year Community Development Block Grant program; and, WHEREAS, Charles Street, Phases I & II ~Jerrell Street to Onyx Drive North} Paving Improvements Project the "Project"} was bid by Tarrant County as a single combined project; and, WHEREAS, Tarrant County's consultant and City staff have recommended award of the Projects bid to Stabile & Winn, Inc; and, WHEREAS, Tarrant County desires a recommendation by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. THAT the City of North Richland Hills hereby recommends for Tarrant County to award the contract for the Charles Street, Phases I & II (Derrell Street to Onyx Drive North) Paving Improvements Project to Stabile & Winn, Inc. for base bids A & B (Concrete Pavement} in the amount of $ 340,365.28. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 23rd day of March, 2009. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Mike Curtis, P.E., Managing Director clrY DF NDRTH RlCNLAND 1-lILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Mike Curtis Agenda No. E.2 Subject: PW 2009-007 Approve Sanitary Sewer Overflow Compliance Plan Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality The purpose of this agenda item is for Council to approve a Sanitary Sewer Compliance Agreement that has been developed by city staff and approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality TCEQ}. Council may recall that in May 2008 staff presented an Out Reach Initiative that the TCEQ had developed. The Out Reach Initiative consisted of inviting cities and wastewater collection system owners across the state the opportunity to participate in a new voluntary action program called the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO} Outreach Initiative. Volunteering to participate in the program would be an alternative to enforcement action from the TCEQ due to SSO's. The SSO Outreach Initiative was created because of an increase in sanitary sewer overflows ~SSOs} across the state due to aging collection systems and because corrective action in some areas of the state are sometimes delayed by some collection system owners and operators. In its initial phase, several cities that had a five year documented history of recurring sewer overtlows were contacted. The TCEQ began contacting those cities with the most SSO violations in fiscal year 2006-2007. Each city contacted was provided a history of their own SSO violations over the past five years and informed that they were being considered as a candidate for this new voluntary program. The City of North Richland Hills was one of the last groupings of cities notified by the TCEQ since it did not have a substantial number of SSO's during the five year time period. As an enticement to participate in the voluntary program, the TCEQ has stated that any entity accepting the initiative will not receive penalties on its current and future SSOs provided: 1} no additional SSOs impact human health, safety, or the environment example, fish kills}; and 2} the corrective action plan schedule is met throughout the term of the attached Agreement, which will have a ten year time period. During the May 2008 Work Session item it was the consensus of Council to have staff inform the TCEQ that the City of North Richland Hills would volunteer for the program. Since that time staff has worked with the TCEQ in developing a Compliance Plan that would work for both the city and the state. Even though it is impossible to eliminate SSOs altogether because of the nature of the wastewater collection system, the objective of the plan is to reduce the number of future SSOs. There will be additional costs associated with this program; it is an unfunded mandate. However the costs will be relatively low because most of the required tasks outlined in the attached agreement are tasks that the city currently pertorms. There are only two items on the attached agreement that represent something new that will require the city to fund in the future. The two new items are: 1. Item #11 -Sanitary sewer assessment and inflow/infiltration study in the northern part of the city where previous SSQs have occurred. This would not need to be a city wide comprehensive study similar to the one the city pertormed several years ago. This project is limited to only those areas where SSOs have occurred and is currently identified in the current Capital Projects Budget as a two phase project. The southern section of the city (Phase 1) will be studied prior to December 31, 2010 (requirement of Item #10 in the attached agreement) and the northern portion of the city Phase 2} is shown to be a future phase. The funding for this phase has not been approved by Council. The estimated cost is $370,D00 and according to the attached agreement would need to be completed by December 31, 2012. 2. Item #13 - Update the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. The city's current Sanitary Sewer Master Plan was completed in October 2005 and according to the terms of this agreement would need to be updated by December 31, 2014 and be updated every 5 years for the duration of the ten year agreement. The cost for the two updates during the 1D year agreement period is estimated to be approximately $30,000 to $40,OD0 for each update for an estimated total of $80,000 during the agreement period. The total new costs associated with this agreement are estimated to be $450,000 x$370,000 + $80,OD0} during the next ten years. Staff believes this estimate to be on the "high side" but because of these projects being several years in the future, staff is planning on some inflationary costs. As mentioned above many of the tasks identified in the attached Agreement represent something the city already does, however this Agreement will mandate that these tasks be continued and completed in accordance with the Agreement schedule. If the city wanted to delay or revise any of the identified tasks, permission would need to be obtained from the TCEQ. The Agreement does provide the city a method of revising some of the tasks and schedules during the ten year period. There are a number of cities that have already joined this program. In fact staff is not aware of any city in the region that does not plan to join or has not already joined. Since SSOs are unpredictable and can be caused by situations that are completely out of the city's control, the unknown risk for penalties and fines by not participating in the voluntary SSO Outreach Initiative could be substantial. Staff also believes that the TCEQ will be expecting all cities in the state to increase their focus on compliance and enforcement so that SSOs can be reduced. Because of this staff would recommend that Council approve the attached compliance plan agreement. Recommendation: To approve the attached Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Agreement and allow the City Manager to execute. Texas Commission on Enviro«Inental (~uali~' A(i1tL~'Li' Vll~:N~1~ City of North Richland Hills R1~10~4i6955 Enforcement Case No. 37092 Tarrant County', Teas Tl~e Texas Conunission an Fnvironrnental Quality (`5[:nmmission" or "TCF.Q"} is the state agency chargdd with en£ur~ing TEx. ti~ TER CODIi cll. 26 {the "Code"} aria tlir regulaiians prum~Eldated pursuant to the Code. The City of tilarth Richland Hills ("the City") own. and operates a wastewater cctilleutioai systtm located in Tarrant County, Texan {the "S}^stem"}. The Cit)~ has rtported SU unauthorized discharges totalinE bG,38U gallons during the period betwoen July 2E}45 and llecxmber 2408. The rnajaity of tluse discharges was dt~e to blockages in the sanitary sCtivcr lines, pariially due t4 grease and partially due to other obstructions. The City will be required to rehabilitate the System to insure a reduction of risk to the public health and the environment and m comply with Commission requirements. YR{)YfSIUNS In response to these deficiencies and in an effort to elirriir>iate the potential threat to public health, the City and the Commission have enured into an Agreement. This Agreement fo~mializes the commitments made by the City in its letters to the TCEQ dated October 20, 2008, and December 15, 2{lU8 (see AttBCluncnt A). The provisions of this Agreement xtrc as fullt~wx; 1, Itrntneciiotely, the City shall begin reviev-~ng and updating the process for eliminating sanitary sca~er nvarflc-ws ("SS(?4"), frcYCr~ the initial rmtifieaticm of the SSO to the repair and/or rtnewaE of the defeetire line. 2. lmmcdiatcly, the City shall begin upgrading the City's video camera equipment to enhance the ability to identify sanitary seiner main line deticicnciefi. 3. Immediately, the City shall immediately begin inspecting by video approximately x,000 few of sanitary sewer line each year and shall inspect an additional 5,44t} feet of sari#ary sewer line every year thrwigh December 31, 2019. ~, Immediately, tltc City shall begin updating and enhancing the City's educational progrtun for the proper disposal of fats, oils, and grcasc, auul distribute information nn tht lrroprr disposal of fats, oils, and grease in customer bills at least ante each year tvhile this agreement is in effect. 5. Dy December 31, 2009, the City shall replace 2,000 feet of sanitary sewer lints, install t~~clvc utanhules at vdTluua lcx:ali~ru where BSd~ have oc:currea: aria replace 2,SOfl feet of existing b inch and 8 inch clay pipe along Willowcrest Drive and Wendell 17rive. b. Dy December 31.2009, the City shat] update the City's t7rdnanc~c concerning the disposal of tats, City of ~ort3t R icli'and H i i 1s Agree~r~ent Page 2 oils. and crease via the City's sanitary sewer cy5tem. 7. 13y llccember 31, 2008, the City shall cnmplzte the expansion of the existing lift station fi-o-n 0.9 nullitsn galluris per ~luy {`~ngd") to 1.6 n:~gd. R. Beginn_cig in January of 2t}I0, the City st=all monitor major rainfall c~~cnts to locate problem areas and to d~creasc response times when sanitary ~~~vcr system prohlcrns arc nhcerved a~xl the nwni~ruig of rnajor rainfall events slla:l t)C L'Unt1nLLDC1S K'hllc this agrccrACni is in effect. 4. Beginning itt Januar~+of20ta, the City shall bCgin replacing approximately 1,O1)U feet of sanitary' scwcr trains in the alder areas of the City_ and an atL'iitinnal 1,004 feet of sanitary s+ew•rr ~iiains shall he replucrt3 etu;h yrxtr though 2UI). 10. Fay nece7t,ber 3 t, 2014, the City skull cuntluel a sunitriry sewer asse;3ment and infiltratianiinflow study in the soclthcrn portion of the co1)ect7on system in the City where SS(7s have eccurred in the pasr.. 11. Ay- December 31, 2412, the City shall complete a sanitary' scw•~r assessment sod infiltration/inflow' study in the northern pnrticm of tl,e collection system in tha City where SSth have uc~urrrd in the past_ 12. By Decrrnber 31, 2012, the City shall develop a sanitary sewer manhole pmgram that will evaluate and assigtl a condition ratintG to al] sanitary sZw•er manlloles in the City and provida protnetion fvr manhc+lcs lucatexi in the City's floodplain areas. l 3. By I~eceniber 31, 2D 14: the City shall update tlx City's sanitary scwcr master plan, Arid the plan shall be updated every- five years thcreoftier- 1~. Dy Iecember 31, 2019, the t :ity shall update the geograplucal infarrnatiuru~l system ("GIS") fur the sanitary sewer system. 15. Sy Drurmbrr 31, ?t}19; the City shall conduct on-siu field studies to ins}xct identified nr reported lm~h[cm areas of tlia collection system lv determine rehrlbilitahor~'point repairsh-epl.•tceeruent needs. 16. The Caly shall eti•aluate the effectiveness of its :.orrectivc actions by monitoring the incoming stream from the collection system, by inspecting the n~in lines by videu cameras to finel any obslruclions, by inspection ofall improvements and/or construction hefrne tl~e wtyr'!c is finalized, and by recrnding all irnprovpnents mach to the sanitary Sewer co;le~lian system into the asset rnarzagrmrnt system, l 7, R'ithin 94 duy~ of lhr effective date of this Agreement, and an an annual basis thereafter, the (:iry shall submit a report to the f:nmmissiou tltat contains intuRrrulion rCgarc3ing the progress of the CtTrICC:trYt! L~Ctlpl]5 COntw117@d in Provisi0tl Nos. 1 through t5, 7~'ie reports s}Lall include specific City of Nurth kichlunsl Hills Agreement 1'altc 3 corrective actions that were cotnpletcd during the reporting period, as well as any proposed corrcetivc actions that were drlayrcl or not cutnplrted, including explanatirms why the actions were delayed nr not com~,lettd. 1S. By T?euemlter ? 1, 2014, the City shall submit a written Final R~port that contains the following: a_ A summary of all ecftrective actions that have been compl~tcd in accordance with the Provisions in ibis Agreement; b. A stttrtmaty of all Provisions in ibis Agreenteut that were not cnrnpleted, encluding rcas~ns why specific corrective actian3 were dclayecE or not wmpletecl: and c. A description of the overall improvement the corrective actions h$d on the Syslerr,_ 19. The Executive Director tray grant an extension or modification to any pruvioicrn of flux Agreement upon a written and substultiated showing of good cau~. All regs:ests far extensions or moclifcatir.-ns by the City shall be trade in writing to the "1'C1~Q. Extensiuns ar mcsdiCcations arc not effective until the City receives written approval froth the TCFQ. The cletertnination of what constitutes shod cause ruts solely with the ~1'(;h(~. 2U. Tl~e (pity shall submit copies of all correspondence, rtports. and doctttitcntattan required by 1'rovtsion ti os. 1' and 1 S to: (Eder e~mpttance'ream Enforcement nivision, AZC 149A Texas Catrtmission on Environmental Quality P.O. Root 13087 Austin, '1'cxas 78711-3487 tti7th a copy to: iVianager, Writer Section Dallas/Frrtt Vdorth Reti oval Office T~xa5 Cotttmission on Enviromm~rttal Quality 2~ 49 t Travel Tkive l:ort Worth,'1'1C 76118-6951 In return foe the l`'ity's agreement Arai adharence to these ternts, the ['.ommisriort will withhold fLrthcr enforcctrrent actions related to the noted deficietts:ies. Should unforeseen circumstances intlicata a need to alter the above ruesdioned schedule, the City must immediately notify the {;ommissioR so that sin arrtcndrnent can be discussed. The effective date of this Agreement is the signature date of the G~ly's uulhori~d representative. City ufl~~rlh Richland Hilis Agreement Page 4 .Acceptance nt the inns ofthis Agreement is indicated by the sigriari~re below- lLutburi~~eil regresrritulive of the City ofl\orth Richland Hills Printed name or" authorized 7epresentatiti~e for thr City v: l~c~rlh Richland Hills r ~r Sur~an 7nhns anagtr Water 5cctio raforcrmcnt Division Uatr title '~ ~~~~ i)at [astrustioos: Sind leis s~~rtttl, ari~i~-n1 Agrot=rnent w Harvey Wilson, ~nforce~rurrrt E7wisioa, t~1C~ Id9,'Caxas Corn,nwsion inn Fn~~irnnmentul (~~alily, P. [l. Rnx 131}ii?, Austin, Texas 7K731-3()k7 clrr of NDRr/~f RlCFlLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Agenda No. F.0 Subject GENERAL ITEMS clry of NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Larry Koonce Agenda No. F.1 Subject: GN 2DD9-D15 Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation -Resolution No. 2009-D10 In a March 9, 2DD9 Information Report and Work Session presentation, staff provided Council with the calendar of events leading up to the issuance of general obligation bonds ~G.O.'s} and certificates of obligations (C.O.'s} on May 11, 2009. As part of the legal requirements for the planned issuance of Certificates of Obligation, the City Council must authorize the City Secretary to publish by April 5, 2009 a notice in a newspaper of general circulation the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $11,455,DD0 see attached project list and paragraph below}. The attached Summary 20Q9 Debt Issuance outlines in detail the cost associated for each project. Following is a summary of costs for each of the major categories. Of this total issuance, $1,855,000 may be issued for improvements at NRH~0, $785,000 for fire equipment replacement, $450,000 for drainage improvements, $3,500,000 for TIF No. 1 expansion projects and $3,115,000 for water and wastewater utility projects. Debt service payments for NRH~0 and utility projects will be paid from revenue generated by these enterprises. Debt service payments for the expansion projects will be paid from TIF No. 1 taxes, and drainage improvements from drainage utility fees. The City reserves the option to issue C.O.s for the recently purchased land in the amount of $1,750,000 knot included in the attached Summary 2009 Debt Issuance list} if Council, management and staff deem it appropriate to do so. The notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication date shall be at least X31} days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation. The notice of intention is attached and labeled Exhibit A. Recommendation: Approve GN 2009-015 and pass Resolution No. 2009-010 authorizing the City Secretary to publish the intent to issue Certificates of Obligation not to exceed $11,455, 000. NRH RESOLUTION NO. 2009-010 A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has determined that certificates of obligation should be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271 the "Act"}, for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for ~i} constructing, improving and equipping NRH~0 water park, (ii) purchasing equipment for fire service, including vehicles related thereto, (iii} constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills water and sewer system, (iv} constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills streets and drainage, (v} the purchase of municipal facility land, and Zvi} professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of such certificates, the City Council is required to publish notice of its intention to issue the same in accordance with the provisions of the Act; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be published of the Council's intention to issue certificates of obligation during a meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. on the 11th day of May, 2009, which certificates of obligation shall be issued in a principal amount not to exceed $11,455,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for ~i} constructing, improving and equipping NRH~0 water park, iii} purchasing equipment for fire service, including vehicles related thereto, viii} constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills water and sewer system, (iv} constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills streets and drainage improvements, (v} the purchase of municipal facility land, and Zvi} professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City's combined Vl/aterworks and Sewer System. The notice hereby approved and authorized to be published shall read substantially in the form and content of Exhibit A hereto attached and incorporated herein by reference as a part of this resolution for all purposes. SECTION 2. THAT the City Secretary shall cause the aforesaid notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, once a week for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at least thirty-one (31} days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the certificates of obligation. SECTION 3. THAT it is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, as amended. SECTION 4. THAT this Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its passage on the date shown below. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 2DD9. By: ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Oscar Trevino, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall convene at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 11th day of May, 2009, at the City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $11,455,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for ti} constructing, improving and equipping NRH~O water park, (ii} purchasing equipment for fire service, including vehicles related thereto, viii} constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills' water and sewer system, {iv} constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills' streets and drainage improvements, ~v} the purchase of municipal facility land, and (vi} professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City's combined Waterworks and Sewer System. The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271. Patricia Hutson City Secretary City of North Richland Hills, Texas SUMMARY 2009 DEBT ISSUANCE Aquatic Park Projects NRH2O Strategic Plan - Restrooms $ 255,000 NRH2O Strategic Plan -Third Phase Attraction 1,600,000 Subtotal C.O. Aquatic Park Project 1,835,000 T1F 1 Expansion Projects Boulevard 26 Intersection Improvements at Rufe 500,000 Snow and GI®nview Road (TIF 1 Expansion Burying Above Ground Utilities Approximately 1.25 3,000,000 miles NRH side of Boulevard 26 5ubto>fa! T!F f Expansion Projects 3,500.000 Drainage Projects Briarwoods Estates Improvements 170,000 Brookridge Drive Improvements 75,000 Brookhaven Drive Improvements 60,000 Edell Street Improv®m®nts 110,000 Steeple Ridge Irnpravements 35,000 Subtotal C.O. Drainage Projects ~ 430.000 Utility Capital Projects Amundson Elevated Tank Rehabiliiatwn $ 800,000 Big Fossil Creek Wastewater Outfall Main 700:000 Lift Station Expansion Blvd. 26 at Precinct Line 915,000 Water Line Holiday lane and College Circle 335,000 Water Line Holiday lane and Iron Horse Blvd. 666,000 Subtotal C.O. t/tlllty Capital Projects 3,115,000 Capital Equipment Replacement Fire Quint Replacement 785,DU0 Subtotal C.O. Equipment Replacement 785,000 Total 2009 C.4. Sale ~ 9,705,000 clry of NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS Department: Police Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Andy Kancel Agenda No. F.2 Subject: GN 2009-016 FY 2009 Teen Seat Belt Project/Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program Grant -Resolution No. 2009-011 The Texas Department of Transportation ~TxDOT} provides grant programs to support the mission of the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program ~CIOT} which is to increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. Under the CIOT Enforcement, grant funds provide increased enforcement efforts for occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting an intense occupant protection enforcement and public information and education effort during the Memorial Day Holiday period. Additionally, Texas has been selected to have a demonstration project focusing on teen seat belt use. Tarrant County is one of the top five counties in Texas in unbuckled teen fatalities, ages 16-20. The focus of teen seat belt enforcement is for a high police visibility in areas frequented by teens. This enforcement will occur the week prior to the CIOT campaign. The Grant becomes effective on May 1, 2009, or on the date of final signature of both parties, whichever is later, and ends on June 30, 2009, unless terminated or otherwise modified. The enforcement period of the grant is May 11 through May 31, 2009. The Texas Department of Transportation has notified the Police Department that grant funds have been allocated to reimburse law enforcement for overtime hours incurred by the City of North Richland Hills while conducting occupant restraint use enforcement under the F'Y 2009 Texas Traffic Safety Program. To receive the grant funds, the Texas Department of Transportation has required the City of North Richland Hills enter into a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. The City of North Richland Hills agrees to fund overtime for additional enforcement targeting occupant restraint use during the Memorial Day Holiday period. The Police Department will seek reimbursement at the conclusion of the grant period from the Texas Department of Transportation for overtime costs incurred during the grant period. The maximum amount of the grant is $12,000, and there are no matching funds required by the City. The attached resolution will authorize application for the grant and appoint the City Manager as the agent to act for the City relative to the grant. Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2009-011 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-011 WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply for the 2009 Teen Seat Belt Project/CIOT Mobilization Program Grant and make appointments for the conduct of business relative to the Grant; and WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the citizens of North Richland Hills to provide for additional enforcement hours for occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting an intense occupant protection enforcement and public information and education effort during the Memorial Day Holiday period. WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds that this violation of the law unquestionably causes our citizens injury and property damage. WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees to fund overtime hours to provide for this additional enforcement during fiscal year 2009, in anticipation of reimbursement from the Texas Department of Transportation as set forth in the Grant Agreement. WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills designates City Manager Larry Cunningham as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLOVED, that the City Council of North Richland Hills approves submission of the grant for the 2009 Teen Seat Belt Project/CIOT Mobilization program. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of March, 2009. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Jimmy Perdue, Assistant City Manager Texas Traffic Safety Program GRANT AGREEMENT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARTICLE 1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Subgrantee shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any matter affecting the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, workers' compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations, nondiscrimination laws and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required, the Subgrantee shall furnish the Department with satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith. ARTICLE 2. STANDARD ASSURANCES The 5ubgrantee hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements, including 49 CFR Code of Federal Regulations), Part 18; 49 CFR, Part 19 (OMB [Office of Management and Budget] Circular A-110); OMB Circular A-87; OMB Circular A-102; OMB Circular A-21; OMB Circular A-122; OMB Circular A-133; and the Traffic Safety Program Manual, as they relate to the application, acceptance, and use of federal or state funds for this project. Also, the Subgrantee assures and certifies that: A. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; and that a resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as maybe required. B. It and its subcontractors will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Public Law 88-352), as amended, and in accordance with that Act, no person shall discriminate, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. C. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970, as amended; 42 USC (United States Code) §§4601 et seq.; and United States Department of Transportation ~iJSDOT) regulations, "Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 CFR, Part 24, which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. D. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act, which limits the political activity of employees. See also Article 25, Lobbying Certification.) E. It will comply with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees performing project work. F. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. G. It will give the Department the access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to this Grant Agreement. H. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Department concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. I. It recognizes that many federal and state laws imposing environmental and resource conservation requirements may apply to this Grant Agreement. Some, but not all, of the major federal laws that may affect the project include: the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 USC §§4321 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC §§7401 et seq. and sections of 29 USC; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC §§1251 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 USC §§6901 et seq.; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 USC §§9601 et seq. The Subgrantee also recognizes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USDOT, and other federal agencies have issued, and in the future are expected to issue, regulation, guidelines, standards, orders, directives, or other requirements that may affect this Project. Thus, it agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each contractor and each subcontractor, with any such federal requirements as the federal government may now or in the future promulgate. J. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 USC §4012a(a). Section 102(a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase `federal financial assistance" includes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any form of direct or indirect federal assistance. K. It will assist the Department in its compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 USC 470 et seq.), Executive Order 11593, and the Antiquities Code of Texas (National Resources Code, Chapter 191). L. It will comply with Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code by ensuring that no officer, employee, or member of the Subgrantee's governing board or the Subgrantee's subcontractors shall vote or confirm the employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or third degree by consanguinity to any member of the governing body or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the employment of a person described in S ection 573.062 of the Texas Government Code. M. It will ensure that all information collected, assembled, or maintained by the applicant relative to this project shall be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, unless otherwise expressly provided bylaw. N. If applicable, it will comply with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which requires all regular, special, or called meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law or specifically permitted in the Texas Constitution. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION A. The method of payment for this Agreement will be based on actual costs incurred up to and not to exceed the limits specified in the Project Budget. The amount included in the Project Budget will be deemed to be an estimate only and a higher amount can be reimbursed, subject to the conditions specified in paragraph B hereunder. If the Project Budget specifies that costs axe based on a specific rate, per-unit cost, or other method of payment, reimbursement will be based on the specified method. B. All payments will be made in accordance with the Project Budget. The Subgrantee's expenditures may overrun a budget category (I, II, or III) in the approved Project Budget without a grant (budget) amendment, as long as the overrun does not exceed a total of five ~5) percent per year of the maximum amount eligible for reimbursement (TxDOT} in the attached Project Budget for the current fiscal year. This overrun must be off set by an equivalent undenvn elsewhere in the Project Budget. If the overrun is five (5) percent or less, the Subgrantee must provide written notification to the Department, through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management System (eGrants) messaging system, prior to the Request for Reimbursement being approved. The notification must indicate the amount, the percent over, and the specific reason(s) for the overrun. Any overrun of more than five ~5) percent of the amount eligible for reimbursement ~'I'xDOT) in the attached Project Budget requires an amendment of this Grant Agreement. The maximum amount eligible for reimbursement shall not be increased above the Grand Total TxDOT Amount in the approved Project Budget, unless this Grant Agreement is amended, as described in Article 5 of this Agreement. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program STEP) grants only: In the Project Budget, Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of (100} Salaries, Subcategories A, "Enforcement," or B, "PI&E Activities," to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in Subcategory C, `50ther." Also, Subgrantees are not allowed to use undemin funds from the TxDOT amount of (100) Salaries, Subcategories A, "Enforcement," or C, "Other," to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in Subcategory B, "PI&E Activities." The TxDOT amount for Subcategory B, "PI&E Activities," or C, "Other," can only be exceeded within the S percent flexibility, with underrun funds from Budget Categories II or III. C. To be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement, a cost must be incurred in accordance with the Project Budget, within the time frame specified in the Grant Period of this Grant Agreement, attributable to work covered by this Agreement, and which has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. D. Federal or TxDOT funds cannot supplant (replace} funds from any other sources. The term "supplanting," refers to the use of federal or TxDOT funds to support personnel or an activity already supported by local or state funds. E. Payment of costs incurred under this Agreement is further governed by one of the following cost principles, as appropriate, outlined in the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars: • A-21, Cost Principles for Institutions of Higher Education; • A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments; or, • A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations. F. The Subgrantee agrees to submit monthly or quarterly Requests for Reimbursement, as designated in this Grant Agreement, within thirty (30} days after the end of the billing period. The Request for Reimbursement and appropriate supporting documentation must be submitted through eGrants. G. The Subgrantee agrees to submit the final Request for Reimbursement under this Agreement within forty-five (45} days of the end of the grant period. H. The Department will exercise good faith to make payments within thirty (30) days of receipt of properly prepared and documented Requests for Reimbursement. Payments, however, are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. I. Project agreements supported with federal or TxDOT funds are limited to the length of this Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement. If the Department determines that the project has demonstrated merit or has potential long-range benefits, the Subgrantee may apply for funding assistance beyond the initial Agreement period. Preference for funding will be given to those projects for which the Subgrantee has assumed some cost sharing, those which propose to assume the largest percentage of subsequent project costs, and those which have demonstrated performance that is acceptable to the Department. ARTICLE 4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Payment of costs intoned hereunder is contingent upon the availability of funds. If at any time during this Grant Period, the Department determines that there is insufficient funding to continue the project, the Department shall so notify the Subgrantee, giving notice of intent to terminate this Agreement, as specified in Article 11 of this Agreement. If at the end of a federal fiscal year, the Department determines that there is sufficient funding and performance to continue the project, the Department may so notify the Subgrantee to continue this agreement. ARTICLE 5. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended prior to its expiration by mutual written consent of both parties, utilizing the Grant Agreement Amendment in eGrants . Any amendment must be executed by the parties within the Grant Period, as specified in this Grant Agreement. ARTICLE b. ADDITIONAL WORK AND CHANGES IN WORK If the Subgrantee is of the opinion that any assigned work is beyond the scope of this Agreement and constitutes additional work, the Subgrantee shall promptly notify the Department in writing through eGrants system messaging. If the Department finds that such work does constitute additional work, the Department shall so advise the Subgrantee and a written amendment to this Agreement will be executed according to Article 5, Amendments, to provide compensation for doing this work on the same basis as the original work. If performance of the additional work will cause the maximum amount payable to be exceeded, the work will not be performed before a written grant amendment is executed. If the Subgrantee has submitted work in accordance with the terms of this Agreement but the Department requests changes to the completed work or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under this Agreement, the Subgrantee shall make such revisions as requested and directed by the Department. This will be considered as additional work and will be paid for as specified in this Article. If the Subgrantee submits work that does not comply with the terms of this Agreement, the Department shall instruct the Subgrantee to make such revisions as are necessary to bring the work into compliance with this Agreement. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work. The Subgrantee shall make revisions to the work authorized in this Agreement, which are necessary to correct errors or omissions appearing therein, when required to do so by the Department. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work. The Department shall not be responsible for actions by the Subgrantee or any costs incurred by the Subgrantee relating to additional work nat directly associated with or prior to the execution of an amendment. ARTICLE 7. REPORTING AND M4NITQRING Not later than thirty (30} days after the end of each report7ng period, the Subgrantee shall submit a performance report through eGrants. For short-term projects, only one report submitted by the Subgrantee at the end of the project may be required. For longer projects, the Subgrantee will submit reports at least quarterly and preferably monthly. The frequency of the performance reports is established through negotiation between the Subgrantee and the program or project manager. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs ~STEPs), performance reports must be submitted monthly. The performance report will include, as a minimum: (1) a comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the period, (2) reasons why established objectives and performance measures were not met, if appropriate, and ~3) other pertinent information, including, when appropriate, an analysis and explanation of cost underruns, oven-~uis, or high unit costs. The Subgrantee shall submit the Final Performance Report through eGrants within thirty X30) days after completion of the grant. The Subgrantee shall promptly advise the Department in writing, through eGrants messaging, of events that will have a significant impact upon this Agreement, including: A. Problems, delays, or adverse conditions, including a change of project director or other changes in Subgrantee personnel, that will materially affect the ability to attain objectives and performance measures, prevent the meeting of time schedules and objectives, or preclude the attainment ofproject objectives or performance measures by the established time periods. This disclosure shall be accompanied by a statement of the action taken or contemplated and any Department or federal assistance needed to resolve the situation. B. Favorable developments or events that enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner than anticipated or achieving greater performance measure output than originally projected. ARTICLE 8. RECORDS The Subgrantee agrees to maintain all reports, documents, papers, accounting records, books, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and work performed hereunder, thereinafter called the records), and shall make such records available at its office for the time period authorized within the Grant Period, as specified in this Grant Agreement. The 5ubgrantee further agrees to retain said records for four ~4} years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, until completion of all audits, or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs last. Duly authorized representatives of the Department, the USDOT, the Office of the Inspector General, Texas State Auditor, and the Comptroller General shall have access to the records. This right of access is not limited to the four (4) year period but shall last as long as the records are retained. ARTICLE 9. INDEMNIFICATION To the extent permitted by law, the 5ubgrantee, if other than a government entity, shall indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Department and its officers and employees from all claims and liability due to the acts or omissions of the Subgrantee, its agents, or employees. The Subgrantee also agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Department from any and all expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees, all court costs and awards for damages incurred by the Department in litigation or otherwise resisting such claims or liabilities as a result of any activities of the Subgrantee, its agents, or employees. Further, to the extent permitted by law, the Subgrantee, if other than a government entity, agrees to protect, indemnify, and save harmless the Department from and against all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character brought by any employee of the Subgrantee against the Department due to personal injuries or death to such employee resulting from any alleged negligent act, by either commission or omission on the part of the Subgrantee. If the Subgrantee is a government entity, both parties to this Agreement agree that no party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds, as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. ARTICLE 10. DISPUTES AND REMEDIES This Agreement supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. If a conflict arises between this Agreement and the Traffic Safety Program Manual, this Agreement shall govern. The Subgrantee shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurement made by the Subgrantee in support of Agreement work. Disputes concerning performance or payment shall be submitted to the Department for settlement, with the Executive Director or his or her designee acting as final referee. ARTICLE 11. TERMINATION This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Subgrantee has satisfactorily completed all services and obligations described herein and these have been accepted by the Department, unless: • This Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of both parties; or • There is a written thirty (30) day notice by either party; or • The Department determines that the performance of the proj ect is not in the best interest of the Department and informs the Subgrantee that the project is terminated immediately. The Department shall compensate the Subgrantee for only those eligible expenses incurred during the Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement which are directly attributable to the completed portion of the work covered by this Agreement, provided that the work has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. The Subgrantee shall not incur nor be reimbursed for any new obligations after the effective date of termination. ARTICLE 12. INSPECTION 4F WORK The Department and, when federal funds are involved, the US DOT, or any authorized representative thereof, have the right at all reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the premises in which it is being performed. If any inspection or evaluation is made on the premises of the Subgrantee or its subcontractor, the Subgrantee shall provide and require its subcontractor to provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the inspectors in the performance of their duties. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work. ARTICLE 13. AUDIT The Subgrantee shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, Public Law APL) 98-502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in QMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Other Non-Profit Organizations." The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement. Acceptance of funds directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. ARTICLE 14. SUBCONTRACTS The Subgrantee shall not enter into any subcontract with individuals or organizations not a part of the Subgrantee's organization without prior written concurrence, through eGrants system messaging, with the subcontract by the Department. Subcontracts shall contain all required provisions of this Agreement. No subcontract will relieve the Subgrantee of its responsibility under this Agreement. ARTICLE 15. GRATUITIES Texas Transportation Commission policy mandates that employees of the Department shall not accept any benefit, gift, or favor from any person doing business with or who, reasonably speaking, may do business with the Department under this Agreement. The only exceptions allowed are ordinary business lunches and items that have received the advanced written approval of the Department's Executive Director. Any person doing business with or who reasonably speaking may do business with the Department under this Agreement may not make any offer of benefits, gifts, or favors to Department employees, except as mentioned here above. Failure on the part of the Subgrantee to adhere to this policy may result in termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 16. N~NC4LLUSI~N The Subgrantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Subgrantee, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. If the Subgrantee breaches or violates this warranty, the Department shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, brokerage fee, contingent fee, or gift. ARTICLE 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Subgrantee represents that it or its employees have no conflict of interest that would in any way interfere with its or its employees' performance or which in any way conflicts with the interests of the Department. The Subgrantee shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with the Department's interests. ARTICLE 18. SUBGRANTEE'S RESOURCES The Subgrantee certifies that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment to perform the work required under this Agreement, or will be able to obtain such personnel from sources other than the Department. All employees of the Subgrantee shall have such knowledge and experience as will enable them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Subgrantee who, in the opinion of the Department, is incompetent or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work, shall immediately be removed from association with the project. Unless otherwise specified, the Subgrantee shall furnish all equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources required to perform the work. ARTICLE 19. PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The Subgrantee shall establish and administer a system to procure, control, protect, preserve, use, maintain, and dispose of any property furnished to it by the Department or purchased pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with its own property management procedures, provided that the procedures are not in conflict with the Department's property management procedures ar property management standards and federal standards, as appropriate, in: • 49 CFR, Part 18, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," or • 49 CFR, Part 19 BOMB Circular A-110), "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations." ARTICLE 24. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Upon completion or termination of this Grant Agreement, whether for cause or at the convenience of the parties hereto, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, reports, maps, drawings, models, photographs, etc. prepared by the Subgrantee, and equipment and supplies purchased with grant funds shall, at the option of the Department, become the property of the Department. All sketches, photographs, calculations, and other data prepared under this Agreement shall be made available, upon request, to the Department without restriction or limitation of their further use. A. Intellectual property consists of copyrights, patents, and any other form of intellectual property rights covering any data bases, software, inventions, training manuals, systems design, or other proprietary information in any form or medium. B. All rights to Department. The Department shall own all of the rights including copyrights, copyright applications, copyright renewals, and copyright extensions), title and interests in and to all data, and other information developed under this contract and versions thereof unless otherwise agreed to in writing that there will be joint ownership. C. All rights to Subgrantee. Classes and materials initially developed by the Subgrantee without any type of funding or resource assistance from the Department remain the Subgrantee's intellectual property. For these classes and materials, the Department payment is limited to payment for attendance at classes. ARTICLE 21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The Department and the Subgrantee each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this Agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. The Subgrantee shall not assign, sublet, or transfer interest and obligations in this Agreement without written consent of the Department through eCrrants messaging. ARTICLE 22. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE A. Compliance with regulations: The Subgrantee shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the USDOT: 49 CFR, Part 21; 23 CFR, Subchapter C; and 41 CFR, Parts 60-74, as they may be amended periodically (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations}. The Subgrantee agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR, Part 60}. B. Nondiscrimination: The 5ubgrantee, with regard to the work performed during the period of this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. C. Solicitations for subcontracts, including procurement of materials and equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Subgrantee for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Subgrantee of the Subgrantee's obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. D. Information and reports: The Subgrantee shall provide all information and reports required by the regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Department or the USDOT to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Subgrantee is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Subgrantee shall so certify to the Department or the US DOT, whichever is appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts the Subgrantee has made to obtain the requested information. E. Sanctions for noncompliance: In the event of the Subgrantee's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provision of this Agreement, the Department shall impose such sanctions as it or the US DOT may determine to be appropriate. F. Incorporation of provisions: The Subgrantee shall include the provisions of paragraphs A. through E. in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the regulations or directives. The Subgrantee shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Department may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. However, in the event a Subgrantee becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Subgrantee may request the Department to enter into litigation to protect the interests of the state; and in addition, the Subgrantee may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. ARTICLE 23. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE It is the policy of the Department and the USDOT that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 25, shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of agreements financed in whole or in part with federal funds. Consequently, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, apply to this Agreement as follows: • The Subgrantee agrees to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, have the opportunity to participate in the performance of agreements and subcontracts financed in whale or in part with federal funds. In this regard, the Subgrantee shall make good faith efforts in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the opportunity to compete for and perform agreements and subcontracts. • The Subgrantee and any subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability in the award and performance of agreements funded in whole or in part with federal funds. These requirements shall be included in any subcontract. Failure to carry out the requirements set forth above shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and, after the notification of the Department, may result in termination of this Agreement by the Department, or other such remedy as the Department deems appropriate. ARTICLE 24. DEBARMENT/SUSPENSION A. The Subgrantee certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; 2. Have not within a three ~3) year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state, or local public transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 3. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a federal, state, or local governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph A. 2. of this Article; and 4. Have not, within a three ~3} year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more federal, state, or local public transactions terminated for cause or default. B. Where the Subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this Article, such Subgrantee shall attach an explanation to this Agreement. C. The Subgrantee is prohibited from making any award or permitting any award at any tier to any party which is debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. D. The Subgrantee shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this Grant Agreement to certify its eligibility to receive federal grant funds, and, when requested by the Department, to furnish a copy of the certification. ARTICLE 25. LOBBYING CERTIFICATION The Subgrantee certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: A. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the Subgrantee to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. B. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the party to this Agreement shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. C. The Subgrantee shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 3 1, U.S . Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than ~ 10,000 and not more than ~ 100,000 for each such failure. ARTICLE 2b. CHILD SUPPQRT STATEMENT Unless the Subgrantee is a governmental or non-profit entity, the Subgrantee certifies that it either will go to the Department's website noted below and complete the Child Support Statement or already has a Child Support Statement on file with the Department The Subgrantee is responsible for keeping the Child Support Statement current and on file with that office for the duration of this Agreement period. The Subgrantee fiirther certifies that the Child Support Statement on file contains the child support information for the individuals or business entities named in this grant. Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the Subgrantee certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Agreement is not ineligible to receive the specified grant or payment and acknowledges that this Agreement may be terminated and payment maybe withheld if this certification is inaccurate. The form for the Child Support Statement is available on the Internet at: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/cso/default.htm . City of bi~•_~!t P.ir,itl~it.c GOALS AND STRATEGIES '1'o inoreace eff~ctise ~nforcKmant and ,:dj~wdicstion of Goals traffic safety-related lames to reduce fatal and seriaas injury cra s es Stratogii+a: Iti(:.rear_~~r rtlPot'~_dntr..Itt. of t_raf£ic: t:~nfet.y-i~e+i~tGecl laws. Increase publ_c education and infaraation campaigns. Goals T.~ inorrarr: :~.^.~uf: int. rr:r~tT-,a- nt. ut-ea i•- ~1 1 ft.~t•-':;Pngrr c~h- nl Fn arld trucsa Sbratagys Increase enlorcement o! occupant prctectic+n la~:s. i .~gTrr. t.a the ~:1S1JP q,~l:~ ,3-x1 :xt.r,~t.rgiPra tUUS z,~;rr i ~%_~; taGQ 12L~1'U~ 51111L1'1'1L~ OF '1' 111J S 1. BGILAN'1'LL: A. Carry cwt all performance measures eslahlishcd in the t,-ru~l, including ful fil lin6 lh:. law enforcement objecti~•es by implementing th; t7peratiomal Plan contained in this Grant Agreement. R. fiuhmil all rcxluirc.d rcpcNtrt to the l~cpartmrnt ~;Tx17t~Tj fully rcmrplclcd with lh;: mast current it~tormatian, and within the required times, as daiined in Article i and ~rticla 7 of the t;anerall~ernzs and C~anditions of this C'rrant :lgnsautent. 'plus includes r®porting w the I7epamuerit ou progress, achievements, and problems itt monlhh• PrrC'ormanue Repori~ and attaching necnsran• sc~urcC dacumentalic~n tc~ support. all coats claimed in >Zegirects far Reimbrusement i;R_FR). C. rltlcndncparlmcnt-ty~ravcdgrunlmunttgcm.;nllr:rining. D. Attend m~tings aceordutg to the following: 't'he Department will arrange far meetings with the Subgrantee to present stants of a.~titi-ities and to discuss problems cold the schedule far the fallowing quarlrr's WUTIc. 'llie project dire<;wr or ether appropriate qualified persons will be available to r.,prescnt tlic SuUgruntcc; at inc;cting5 rcgta~t:ad by tltc l.h:purtrttcnt. T. Support grant enfarce~nent efforts t~~ith public infon7iatian atxl education (Pl&Li az:Gvitirs. Saluri~ l~ixig ilairried for PI~•E ucti4~ities irrual br nr.:luded ui the Uudget. l^'. When applicable, all r~tivly devzlaped Pi&~ materials roust be subwittad to the llepartment for tti~ritten approval, through flu; 'l~xlKl'1' l;lectroiuc t;}rants ~Itutrrgcrnant Syst::u~ (eCn-:artsl s~~tern rr>:essugirtg, Prior W Gtrtil production. Refer to the Trti(Yi:: Solely Program A~fanual n:axrding PT~.F prnccdurc:s. G, Fur out ol'stat:: traticl expenses tv bc: rcitriUur~ablc, fire SuUgra,rtcc must havo ohtaincd the writlcn aplrro~•al ~~f the ncparlmcnL Ilirough cC',rants system messaging, pricer u~ the hcginning cif Ih:, trir. t~Trxnt arI-mval does not xatisfy thiK rcyuircrn;.ni. l'or Laepartntent district-rnauaged grants, the Sul~ratitea must haja obtauied written llepariment district approl~al, through eCirants system messaging, fortravet and related expanses if'vutside of'the disu-i~~t boundaries. H. ~Zaintain varitieatian that all expenses. including wages or salaries, for tiyhich rcimburscmcnt is rcqucatcd is for work o:rcltxsivcly related to thi~ project. 1. JJnsure that this grant ti~t~ill in na way supplant (replace j fiends 1:rorn other sauroes. Supplanting rafzrs to the use of federal funds to support per-sormel or an~• ac2i~ity alr:,ad}• suppat~tcd bti• local ar stet,: funds. J. Lnsurt~ that each officer u~orldng an the 5'1'L;Y projew~t will complete au atll~~er's daily r::Part ic>rm. The form sh:~uld in~:ludc tai a minimum; Hama, data, tnxdgc cu id;•.ntifieution numix;r, typ, cif giant «urkcd, arr~uit ~+ilc: number. mileage (including starling arxi ending mileage), hours ~+~or1:rJ, type of citation iss-~d or arrest rnacle, officer and supenri5or sigtiahires. TXrC)T R. F.Taurc; that nu otTic.r a}xiac the rank of i.icut~~~ruit (or.:yuivalcr~t title) ~t•i11 I~;: reimbursed for enforcement dtuy, unless the Subgr.~ntee received specific ~tritten authorization Pram tlta 13apartutant, through eC-rauts system messaging, prior to incurriuA casts. L. Subgrantee may j~=~1ck additional STT,P enforcement liaurs cm holidays ar sgeci.~l evairts not covered uaidzr the (Jparatioual Place. However, additional ti~•urlc must be approved ice ~;•riting bS~ the Department, ttu~ough ~racris system rn~ssagitig, prier to cnforcc~7~cnt. .Additional hour; Tnust ho r~pc~rtcd in the PcTfarrnancc Rcpc~rt farthc time period for which the additional haters ~cere worked. ~1. If an afrc~~r makc.~ u 4TFP-nlaleci arrest during the shill, but Otis not corngletc the arrest before the shift. is scheduled to CnJ, the officer can continue working cu-der the grantta complete that arrest. ~. Suhgrant~:cx rvilh a traffic unit will ulilir~: traffic p~rsc~nnc:l I~cr this t,*ranl. unl::~s such persomiel are unavailable far assigrun.nt. n. 1'ric-r to ~nncluctinl! xpzetl cnfcTrccnTent, the fiuh~rnnlee rn~.uct sClr;:t once .un~e~ enforcement sites that. campl3~ ~;•ith exi~eting slat mandated spied limits in acccxdanoe with tha'1'exas `l~ranspoc•tation Coda, Sections 545.:352 through 545.~t5C. P. OlYiceT~ nrsi~nrd to kpzeci tiil,ex shcu~ld he trained in the Saxe of rncinr ~~r laser speed ineasurernent devices. Q. The fiul>vrant.,e ShcNCld have a safety hclt cue p~~licy. Tf tl~c Suhgrantcc dnex Writ hat~c a safety b;lt use policy in place. a policy slwuld be implemented. and a :apy maintained for veri2ieatian during the strant year. R Of2iorrs working D~VI rnfrrcemant niusi be trained in the National IIigli~l~av Traffic. Safety AduunistratiaiL~Liternatio~l Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized yield Sobriety ~l'e~ting (St'S'1°i. !n the case of a first year subgrantee, the officers TTlust hC tr•sincd, or sehcdul.,d trs he SFST trained, by the end of the grant year. F~~r su:cmd oruhtcqucnt year ~antti, all csfficcr•K ~vurlcing n1~'i cnfcrr.cmcnt must he SPST trcine.d. S. Tlx: Sulsgrantc;c should have a pmccdurc in 171ac:. fir conta~~ting and using drug recognition experts (DREs j v~•hen necessary. T. The Subgrantcc: is cncc~uragcd tc~ uxc the T)'-~'i (fin-line Rcpcmling S}•slcrrc a4•ailablc thnfuc~t the Hcu;ble LTp Texas til'eb aitc xt v-•ww.bucklCU,ple~uta.cum. '1:tli:71' RF.1P0\ SiAii.iTiF.S C1F TIIT-. DFP.4RTl~iF.NT: A. Monitor the SuUgt'a[ncc's cumpliat~ with the pcrfoniianx obligations and fiscal rc;cluir~mcntx of lhis Chant Agn:c~rncnl LLving ul-Frroprialc and n:;rc.~rarv mcmiLcaring and inxpccLiuru,. in.auJin~ but nol limilcd lu: • ra~-ietic of periodic reports • tel.phone com~ersatirnis • a(;rtnts scstom mtssa~g • a-ai<lils and litters • qua[terly ra~~iew mzeti[tgs • pl[~~sical ix~pe~ti:~ri UI'prujact rrc;x'cls a[[d yupportu[g ~lue:[u[[~itatiou. 13. Provide program management and tzchnical assistancz. C:. Al.tcnd apprupriele mezl.inl;~. D. Rcirnhwsc tl~,: Suhgrantce for all cligiblc cosh as d-"fincd in tl[c project Uudect. Rcq[icRts f~~r Rcimhurscmct~t «ilt h.. rnxcRSCd up t.~ thv mAximurn amn[[nt. payable as indicated in the: pmje:.t budget. F. Pirli~nn xn adininist.ryt.iti: n~llli' Ilf I.}141[r1)Ject. a! the clu~c c,Cthc t;ranl. Pc.~ricxl tc~: • :ascertain what<ler or not tha project objectives were met • R~vie~~~ pr~jecl accomplishments (perlbrmanr:a meusurzs completed, targets ac}zi~evrd j • TMc~[ment an}' prn~recR t~wa.tvic xelf-s[[fficiencv • _~c.:•oimt for anV approved Pr~~gram Income esmcd and expended • leientity esamplary pertbruisu[ce or Ucst pructiecs. c. Main Meru / Sc;iacs / Id ~ Overtime `•:~• Regular Time A. Enforcement (overtime) Officers!Deputies: Sergeants: Ueutenantsr Other eru - =Belated =ages / TxDOT klatch IMage TxDOT klatch Total Total Hours Hours Rate Salaries salaries Salaries Fringe ~<c Fringe: zzl _~ ~ s~s.ooo- slo,sz~.oo 18 _~ ~ 553.000 5953.00 `°~' 50 ___~ ~i -- .__.__- _ ~```~ S0 ._ ~._ , `~~~~ ~~ 553.040 5212.16 L.._~__~ .J L____.___._... SO SO ~.`~~ '~'~ ~ SO C._......._.........~...J ~~ ~~ s0 511, 995.16 so slo,sz9.oa _ so 50 5954.00 ~ _ 50 SO SO ~ 50 -- 50 SO ~~ SO 50 5212. ib _ SO SO SO Y~ SO SO 54 50 50 50 SO SO SO _~,', SO SO SO _ _ ~,~ SO SO 511,995.1b SO B. PI&E Activities (overtime) PI&E .activities Pr!RFR L: J clrr of NORTH RICNLAND H1LLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Patricia Hutson Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Agenda No. F.3 Subject GN 2009-020 Certification of Unopposed Candidates, Cancelling Election and Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office -Ordinance No. 3045 The Texas Election Code provides for the cancellation of an election when each candidate whose name is to appear on a ballot is unopposed and there is no proposition appearing on the ballot. The filing deadline for a place on the ballot for the May 9, 2009 City Council Election was March 9, 2009 and the deadline for write-in candidates to file declarations of write-in candidacy was March ~6. At the conclusion of the filing deadlines, the candidates who filed for a place on the ballot were unopposed. The law states that the authority responsible for preparing the official ballot City Secretary} shall certify in writing and deliver to the governing body a certification of unopposed status as soon as possible after the statutory filing deadlines. Attached is the certification of unopposed status certifying that the following persons have filed for place on the May 9, 2009 ballot, each candidate is unopposed, no write-in candidates have filed for a place on a list of write-in candidates and no proposition is on the ballot. Council Place ~ John H. Lewis Council Place 3 Tom Lombard Council Place 5 David Whitson Council Place 7 Tim Welch On receipt of the certification from the City Secretary, the law states that the City Council by ordinance may declare unopposed candidates elected to office and an election is not held. Ordinance No. 3045 declares the above candidates elected to office and cancels the May 9 election. In accordance with State law, the newly elected officers will be sworn in after the May 9 election date. Recommendation: To accept the certificate of unopposed status and to approve Ordinance No. 3045. CERTIFICATE OF UNOPPOSED STATUS To: Mayor & City Council City of North Richland Hills From: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary As the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared for the May 9, 2009 election, I hereby certify that the following candidates are unopposed for election to the office of Council members Places 1, 3, 5 and 7; that no write-in candidates have filed to be placed on the list of write-in candidates and that no proposition appears on the ballot. COU NGI L, PLACE 1: John H. Lewis COUNCIL, PLACE 3: Tom Lombard COUNCIL, PLACE 5: David Whitson COUNCIL, PLACE 7: Tim Welch Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Date: NRH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF GENERAL ELECTION ORDINANCE NO. 3045 AN ORDINANCE CANCELLING THE MAY 9, 2009, GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND DECLARING EACH UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE ELECTED TO OFFICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a home rule municipality located in Tarrant County, operating pursuant to the enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, in accordance with law a general election has been ordered for May 9, 2009, for the purpose of electing council members to serve on the City Council in the City of North Richland Hills; and WHEREAS, no proposition is to appear on the ballot in that election; and WHEREAS, the City Secretary has pursuant to Section 2.052, Texas Election Code, certified in writing that each candidate on the ballot is unopposed for e lectio n to office; and WHEREAS, the filing deadlines for placement on the ballot and declaration of write-in candidacy have passed; and WHEREAS, in these circumstances Section 2.053, Texas Election Code authorizes a governing body to declare each unopposed candidate elected to office and cancel the election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the following candidates, who are unopposed in the May 9, 2009 General Election is hereby declared elected to office, and shall be issued a certificate of election: COUNCIL, PLACE 1: John H. Lewis COUNCIL, PLACE 3: Tom Lombard COUNCIL, PLACE 5: David Whitson COUNCIL, PLACE 7 Tim Welch Section 2: The election previously ordered for May 9, 2009 for election to city offices shall not be held and the City Secretary is directed to post a copy of this ordinance at each designated polling place on May 9, 2009. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 2009. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney clrr of NORTH RICHLAND H1LL5 Department: Police Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Mike Hamlin Agenda No. F.4 Subject: GN 2D09-018 Consider approval of ordinance establishing the presumption of ownership of a motor vehicle in violation of a law or ordinance regulating the Stopping, Standing, or Parking of motor vehicles -Ordinance No. 3043 The North Richland Hills Police Department and the Municipal Court desire to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of parking violation enforcement. The Texas Transportation Code Section 545.308 provides for the esfiablishment of a presumption for the purpose of prosecution of certain offenses that the registered owner of an unattended motor vehicle was the person who stopped, stood, or parked such vehicle. The North Richland Hills Police Department and Municipal Court have examined this issue and recommend the adoption of an ordinance to establish a presumption that, for the purposes of prosecution of offenses involving the stopping, standing or parking of an unattended motor vehicle, the registered owner of such vehicle committed such offense. Such an ordinance is needed to adequately notify accused persons and to appropriately prosecute parking violations. Chapter 54 of the North Richland Hills Code of ordinances would be amended by adding a new Section 54-~82. Recommendation: To approve Ordinance No. 3043 NRH ORDINANCE NO. 3043 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 54 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 54-182 ESTABLISHING, FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROSECUTION OF OFFENSES INVOLVING THE STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING OF AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE, A PRESUMPTION THAT THE REGISTERED OWNER OF SUCH VEHICLE COMMITTED SUCH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, Section 545.308, Texas Transportation Code provides for the establishment of a presumption for the purpose of prosecution of certain offenses that the registered owner of an unattended motor vehicle was the person who stopped, stood, or parked such vehicle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1. Article IV of Chapter 54 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Section 54-182 which shall read as follows: "Sec. 54-182. Presumption of Ownership For the purpose of prosecution of any offense under this Chapter or under Subchapter G of Chapter 545 of the Texas Transportation Code which involves the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle which is found unattended, it is presumed that the registered owner of the vehicle is the person who stopped, stood, or parked the vehicle at the time and place the offense occurred." Section 2: 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 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. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 23rd day of March, 2009. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Jimmy Perdue, Assistant City Manager CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS Department: City Manager's Office Presented by: Elizabeth Reining Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Agenda No. F.5 Subjecfi GN 2009-019 Consider Adoption of Strategic Plan 2020 -Resolution No. 2009-012 At the City Council Goals Work Session January 9-10, 2009, the City Council reviewed, modified, and reaffirmed the Strategic Plan 2020 adopted in 2007. The Strategic Plan 2020 includes City Council Goals and House Rules. The City Council reaffirmed all eight of the Council Goals as high priority and consistent with Council and community priorities. The Council also reaffirmed the Mission Statement it set in 2007 because the Statement continues to clearly reflect the overall purpose and direction for the community. The Mission Statement states: To ensure an exceptional quality of life and long-term viability for North Richland Hills through local leadership and regional cooperation. The goals of Quality Community Development and Revitalization, Efficient and Effective Transportation System, Safety and Security, Financial Stability, Positive City Image, A Sense of Community, and Local and Regional Leadership represent the Council's vision of what North Richland Hills is and should continue to be in the future. Although they are not the only issues of importance to the Mayor and Council, they represent a collective priority and were designed to give direction for planning and operations. Also during the Goals Work Session, the Mayor and Council came to a consensus on driving principles to effectively improve communications through re- establishing its house rules. The attached Resolution formally adopts the Strategic Plan 2020 which includes City Goals, the House Rules (Code of Conduct} and outlines the governance process. This Plan also allows the goals to be reviewed biannually to insure that they fit the changing needs of the City. The action items included will be examined and updated as needed and as Council directs. They are intended to be priority items to be completed throughout this next year. Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2009-012 adopting Strategic Plan 2020 of North Richland Hills established January 2009. NRH RESOLUTION NO. 2009-012 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council of North Richland Hills believe it is essential to look forward and plan for quality of life; and WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council further believe that to move forward and address future needs of citizens and the community it is important to establish a "roadmap," or goals; and WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council adopted the Strategic Plan 2020 in April, 2D07; and WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council understand that with a changing environment it is necessary to annually review the goals to assure that they remain current and address the needs and desires of the community and the City as an organization; and WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council set forth to plan for the future by participating in a City Council Goals Worksession on January 9 and 10, 2D09; and WHEREAS, The purpose of the Worksession was to revisit the vision and goals of Strategic Plan 2020 to assure they remain current and address the needs and desires of community and the City as an organization; and WHEREAS, The Worksession restated principles to ensure an open and effective level of communication and professionalism between the Mayor, City Council, City Staff, and the Citizens of North Richland Hills; and WHEREAS, The Mayor, City Council and City Staff determined the Mission Statement of the City of North Richland Hills should continue to read, "To ensure an exceptional quality of life and long-term viability for North Richland Hills through local leadership and regional cooperation;" and, WHEREAS, The Mayor, City Council and City Staff Worked collectively to develop Strategic Plan 2020; and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION t. THAT by the City Council of North Richland Hills that Strategic Plan 2020 shall be established for the City of North Richland Hills, which includes that: I. The following goals shall be established for the City of North Richland Hills: Quality Community Development and Revitalization • Complete build out strategy • Expedite re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area • Implement Loop 820 study objectives • Implement Blvd 26 Study • Revitalize residential neighborhoods • Create rail station land use development plan • Ensure compliance with quality housing standards Efficient Effective Transportation System • Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues • Continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local traffic flow • Ensure future local rail stations • Coordinate Loop 820 expansion with multi-modal transportation needs Safety and Security • Maintain low response time • Maintain low crime rate • Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS • Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives • Maintain the City's ability to respond to all large scale emergencies • Implement shared regional core public safety services where possible Financial Stability • Continue pay-as-you go where possible • Maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream • Update the long-range financial plan annually • Maintain cash reserve policies • Maximize grant funding • Identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision Positive City Image • Enhance public information initiatives • Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens • Maintain quality public facilities • Focus on and recognize City successes • Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs • Enhance the Public Art Program • Increase regional awareness of our positive city image • Implement the facilities study ~- Sense of Community • Complete and implement trails plan • Enhance parks and recreation facilities and programs at current high level • Encourage volunteerism and community wide involvement • Maintain cultural arts program • Promote life long learning through Library services • Prepare for demographic changes to maintain our sense of community Targeted Economic Development • Attract the types of businesses we want in our community • Promote diversity in economic development • Encourage developers to maximize use of existing real estate and locations (e.g. Loop 82D, Boulevard 26, Cotton Belt, existing buildings and real estate} • Proactive strategic land acquisition and management Local and Regional Leadership • Continue to be involved on committees setting direction for the region • Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an interest • Promote services and involvement that bring prominence as leaders that influence the direction in key issues • Lead by example, do it better • Maintain leadership role on legislative issues II. The following house rules are established for the City of North Richland Hills: • Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting. • Support final council decisions regardless of individual opinions. • Consider issues based on what's best for the City of North Richland Hills rather than personal considerations. • Be truthfu I. • Focus on vision, goals, and targets in making our decisions. • Be open with communications. Be transparent about your thoughts and actions. Share information that others would benefit from knowing. Tell others if you disagree with them. • Agree to disagree. • Debate pending issues in the council environment. • Treat others as you would like to be treated Treat others with respect}. • Allow each other to discuss items fully. • Share questions and concerns in advance whenever possible. Don't blindside staff, council and others to sabotage • Respect confidentiality of executive sessions. • lll~hen proactively communicating with citizens, ask everyone rather than a specific/limited group. Use technology and focus groups to ensure communication and representation with citizens. • Be responsive. Follow practice and procedure regarding communication; be aware of open meetings law. Be cautious about responding to electronic communication. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 209. By: ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Oscar Trevino, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney City of North Richland Hills NORTH RIC.HLAND HILLS i THE CITY O F C H O I C E Strategic Plan 2x20 Mayor, City Council, and Executive Staff March 2009 Report prepared by Pennington Performance Group Table of Contents North Richland Hills Mission and Page 2 Vision 2020 Accomplishments since 200G Page 3 North Richland Hills -Current Gaps, Page 5 Challenges and Focus to achieving our Vision North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Page 7 North Richland Hills City-Wide Page 20 Priorities 2009 North Richland Hills Mayor and Council Page 22 2009 Cade of Conduct -House Rules City of North Richland Hills Mission To ensure an exceptional quality of life and long-term viability of North Richland Hills through local leadership and regional cooperation. City of North Rich land H i I Is Vision 2020 The City of Choice to live, work, and play A community for: • Quality neighborhoods {sustainable & revitalized} • Exceptional family living and leisure activities • Access to great business and job opportunities How we want the community to look, feel, and act in the year 2020? • Ages well/gracefully • Clean-vibrant safe-exciting-thriving-inviting-flexible-lively • Destination • Fresh • Vibrant • Wired Community • Crisp • Continued Redevelopment • Mobile • Fiscally sound • Responsible and responsive {open} • Forward Thinking • Family oriented • Feel like acommunity -welcoming • Quality-full service -healthcare, shopping, transportation • Broad citizen education on and activity in civic affairs • Suburban Community with urban access amenities Accomplishments since 2006 • Focused on substandard housing and business issues south of Loop 82D • Implemented the Neighborhood Improvement Program • Renewed gas leases that were financially beneficial to the City • Opened Ace Park, Dr. Pillow Park and reopened Norich Park • Opened Tipps Canine Hollow • Opened the Jo Ann Jonhson Trail • Opened the Mat Racer at NRH2O • Moved Sounds of Spring to NRH2O • Held Veterans Day events • Conducted first annual Discover Project Green • Moved Night of Holiday Magic to NRH2O • Opened the new Library • Installed a RFID inventory system at the Library • Updated the greens at Iron Horse • Placed erosion control at Iron House • Opened NYTEX Sports Center and welcomed the Texas Brahmas • Conducted successful community meetings with police • Created a bicycle police patrol • Created a family resource officer position in the Police Department • Installed red light cameras • Have a fully staffed police department • Implemented the Risk Watch curriculum in all BISD schools • Worked with North Hills Hospital to reduce heart attack response times • Put two new ambulances in service at Stations 2 & 4 • Placed a new 1 DD foot aerial ladder truck in service for the Fire Department • Completed the ISO reclassification survey • Negotiated a five year electric contract at lower rates • Awarded a new garbage contact • City Council and Staff continued to hold leadership roles in regional, state and national organizations • Opened the Venue • Filled 450,OD square feet of retail & manufacturing space • Implemented the BIG program • Began planning for expansion of TIF #1 • Had the #1 Dodge dealership in the United States • New BISD facilities were built in the City • Created on-line garage sale permits and inspection requests • Updated building and fire codes • Updated the comprehensive plan • Restriped Davis Boulevard • Made progress on Loop 820 • Implemented a new focus on street prevention • Were awarded two rail stations on the Cottonbelt Rail Line • Implemented electronic agendas for City Council • Added online video of City Council Meetings and other city events • Created new electronic newsletters • Created a mandatory city recycling program • Maintained a level tax rate and balanced budget • Improved the City's bond rating Gaps between current reality and our vision Gaps identified in 2009 • Loop 820 expansion not completed • Need to ensure sustainability of certain portions of our community • The vision and development of Hometown is not complete • Regional rail and transportation issues remain • The trail system has not been completed • Improvement of major corridors (Blvd. 28, Rufe Snow, etc.} has not been completed • Economic development needs to continue attracting new businesses and retaining existing businesses o Need more business venues where residents want to shop, play, etc. o Quality of jobs -employment centers are not available in sufficient numbers to support our citizens o Need to attract different types of business • Several sites are not filled ~Technol building/Kimberly Clark site; North Hills Mall; Home Depot Expo; Food Lion} • We are lacking services that would enhance our economic development and quality of life (i.e. a quality hotel, a supermarket that offers upscale choices} • We are not respected from an overall perspective -not viewed as a "big player" i n the region • We do not have a paid cheerleader • More connectivity is needed between north and south of Loop 820 • Possible revenue limitations resulting from legislative session • We are not known as a specific destination identification or for one dramatic event or landmark • We have not determined the best use of gas revenues • Community wayfinding is lacking • We need to increase the number of pedestrian and bike-friendly streets • Communication with residents could be improved • We must take advantage of Transit Oriented Development • City facilities need to be expanded o New recreation center o Expansion of animal shelter • We must recognize and incorporate changing demographics into our planning Our challenges for the coming year: • Advancement of the Loop 82~ expansion drives a high percentage of our other actions • Financial downturn in the local economy • Lack of closure on the Mall site Our 2009 focus to moue us toward the vision • Quality neighborhoods • Transportation updated and improved • Business and economic development, primarily by residents, secondary, commercial in existing pockets Our target population • People who value being part of a community, good neighbors • Single-family homes (with pockets of other types of housing} • Ordinary, good people, conservative lifestyle, traditional values • Active lifestyles (like the feel of NRH} • Great place to raise a family because its safe • Progressive • Values quality education • People who want convenience and value service North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #1: Quality Community Development and Revitalization Goal ##2: Efficient and Effective Transportation System Goal #3: Safety and Security Goal #4: Financial Stability Goal #b: Positive City Image Goal #~: A Sense of Community Goal#7: Targeted Economic Development Goal ##8: Local and Regional Leadership North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #1: Quality Community Development and Revitalization objectives: • Complete build out strategy • Expedite re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area • Implement Loop 820 study objectives • Implement Blvd 26 Study • Revitalize residential neighborhoods • Create rail station land use development plan • Ensure compliance with quality housing standards Action Items for 2009: • Place landscapinglintersection improvements at some intersections along Davis Boulevard • Complete the Transit Orientated Development Code and apply for a Sustainable Development grants from NCTCOG • Update Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes in Loop 820, Iron Horse/Smithfield TODs and Home Town plans • Provide redevelopment incentiveslopportunitiesfnr potential owners or developers • Redevelop Home Town Core Area Plan • Provide redevelopment incentives/opportunities for potential owners or developers of the former North Hills Mall • Maintain the Calloway Creek Channel area to create an aesthetically pleasing look • Continue to purchase property to prepare for impacts Loop 820 widening will have on City Hall • Update traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings on public streets along the Loop 820 corridor prior to and during construction. • Develop secondary access and routing plan for Loop 820 during construction period • Get concurrence on the Loop 820 Corridor Access Plan from TxDOT • Coordinate with TxDOT regarding Iron Horse Boulevard bridge and Holiday Lane underpass designs • Develop landscape, planter box and retaining wall regulations for Loop 820 frontage properties • Design for realignment of Maplewood with Loop 820 widening • Complete intersection improvements along Blvd. 26 • Examine future funding sources for Blvd. 26 public improvements • Expand TIF #~ • Bury utilities along the North Richland Hills' side of Blvd. 26 • Develop streetscape design regulations for private properties along Blvd. 26 Corridor • Develop "benchmarking" program for monitoring revitalization efforts • Introduce and seek passage of legislation to allow multiple cities to participate in a jointTlFalong contiguous redevelopment corridors • Continue branding efforts for Blvd. 26 • Continue funding sidewalk replacement/construction program • Implement the Fossil Creek Area Revitalization Project • Continue to focus the Preventive Street Maintenance Program on concentrated areas of deteriorated streets in the City's neighborhoods • Continue aesthetic enhancements to the City's ground and elevated water storage tanks • I mplement a fire hydrant painting program to enhance the appearance of the City's fire hydrants. • Develop multiyear Neighborhood Revitalization Plan with initial pilot project in specific neighborhood area south of Loop 82D • Identify landscaping and intersection improvements at Rufe Snow Drive and Glenview Drive • Develop multi-departmental task force to address issues that arise in aging neighborhoods • Continue Neighborhood Improvement Program • Continue to seek CDBG funding • Develop a comprehensive strategy for foreclosed homes • Acquire land for proposed rail stations • Adopt TOD plans and rezone properties around Iron Horse and Smithfield station areas • Utilize the Substandard Building Board in addressing/eliminating substandard structures within the City • Review city owned rental properties to insure each residence is in compliance • Initiate Rental Housing Inspection Program for single family homes • Complete Housing Survey • Develop immediate plans to address substandard housing issues North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal ##2: Efficient and Effective Transportation System Objectives: • Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues • Continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local traffic flow • Ensure future local rail stations • Coordinate Loop 820 expansion with multi-modal transportation needs Action Items for 2009: • Continue to be active and maintain leadership roles in RTC, TRTC, STTC, I-35 Coalition and TEX-21 • Continue to keep traffic timing optimized as traffic volumes and patterns change • Continue to maintain and replace pavement markings • Continue with the video detection installation program as funding allows • Monitor key CIP projects such as North Tarrant Parkway and Rufe Snow Drive and keep them progressing towards construction • Continue to identify intersections where a minimal amount of improvement (and cost} could make a significant difference • Continue to fund the preventive street maintenance program at the current level and expand when possible • Update Master Thoroughfare Plan to reflect changes in Home Town, Loop 820 and TOD districts • Conduct a traffic analysis of the area surrounding the post office located on Davis Boulevard • Work closely with NCTCOG and all committees including the Rail North Texas Initiative and the SW to N E Rail Corridor Initiative • Consider agreement with the "T" for support of land banking properties for rail station and needed parking around Iron Horse and Smithfield stations • Continue to look for and support other revenue sources to support regional rail in North Richland Hills through lobbying efforts • Secure plan for extension of Cottonbelt trail over Iron Horse bridge at Loop 82D • Coordinate with the "T"and TxDOT for double tracking rail line over Loop 820 • Work with Richland Hills Church of Christ to secure a park and ride lot North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #3: Safety and Security objectives: • Maintain low response time • Maintain low crime rate • Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS • Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives • Maintain the City's ability to respond to all large-scale emergencies • Implement shared regional core public safety services where possible Action Items for 2009: • Conduct periodic exercises to reduce turnout time at fire stations • Maintain policy of rapid dispatch of priority one calls, in conjunction with maintaining officer availability by distributing lower priority calls to civilian personnel • Continue to monitor all phases of response times and improve them where possible • Continue to develop pre-fire plans and inspections of businesses in the City • Implement enhanced multi-department strategy for beat management program • Continue to provide and maintain state of the art public safety communications • Review the perimeter of all city facilities regarding doors, windows and obscure hiding places • Provide quarterly live fire training for all operating fire fighters • Complete purchase of new fire engine with CAFS on board • Maintain adequate water pressure throughout the City for fire protection • Inspect and maintain valves and fire hydrants to ensure operation for fire protection • Utilize crime mapping to assist in developing response and prevention strategies • Participate in grant funded traffic enforcement programs • Continue proactive approach to the Crime Free Multi Housing Program recruitment • Hold Police Department Community Meetings during 2009 • Continue to offer and expand promotion of Citizens Police Academy, Citizens Fire Academy and Community Emergency Response Team • Create a contest for school age children to name the theme and design the official poster of the Public Safety Expo • Continue to participate in community block parties and neighborhood gatherings • Conduct the Annual Public Safety Expo • Continue the Risk Watch Program in elementary schools • Maintain and improve if possible the City's current standing in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System for residents' flood insurance premiums • Communicate the gas ordinance with residents and neighborhoods • Conduct one emergency management table top exercise and one full scale exercise • Complete ICS 30~ and 404 training for all EOC participants • Continue training staff to meet all federal and state guidelines for emergency management operations • Schedule and complete event planning training via Internet classroom • Maintain and enhance the city's Emergency Operations Plan • Continue to enhance the city's Emergency Operations Center • Work with surrounding jurisdictions to develop the Northeast Joint Communications Center • Continue to support Northeast Fire Department Association and seek out other combined response teams in order to support their assigned missions • Promote to area fire departments availability of NRH Fire Training Center North Richland Hills Goals 202 Goal #4: Financial Stability Objectives: • Continue pay-as-you go where possible • Maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream • Update the long-range financial plan annually • Maintain cash reserve policies • Maximize grant funding • Identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision Action Items for 2009: • Evaluate the ability to pay-as-you-go versus financing of capital expenditures, using cash when available and practical • Continue aggressive debt payment structure to insure a manageable debt property tax rate • Update the Investment Policy and Strategy and present to City Council for approval annually • Regularly monitor financial markets for opportunities to refinance existing debt to save interest expense • Evaluate the effect of all operating and capital expenditures on the property tax rate and user fees • Seek upgrade of credit rating with Moody's Investors • Continue the 10 year water meter replacement program • Continue to standardize equipment when possible • Enhance tracking of assets through facility management software • Update Facilities, Fleet, Crime Control District, Parks Development, NRH2O, Self Insurance and Information Services long range financial plans at least annually • Continue to maintainlbuild cash reserves • Establish fund balance goals for all funds • Continue attending training classes to learn more about potential grant opportunities • Seek grant funding where feasible for all departments • Assess the cost benefit of all grant applications • Familiarize employees with available resources on grant funding opportunities • Continue to seek out event sponsorships to offset expenses • Identify all possible revenue sources for existing and proposed programs • Explore and implement funding alternatives for proactive land acquisition and management North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #5: Positive City Image Objectives: • Enhance public information initiatives • Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens • Maintain quality public facilities • Focus on and recognize city successes • Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs • Enhance Public Art Program • Increase regional awareness of our positive city image • Implement the facilities study ~-ction Items for 2009: • Continue to foster a positive relationship with all local media outlets and to encourage fair media coverage of our community • Hold community meetings for residents in targeted areas of neighborhood revitalization • Continue to seek ways to improve online services • Continue electronic surveys of projects, events, programs and seminars to receive citizen feedback • Continue to use video, electronic flyers and other electronic media to update and inform all stakeholders • Continually update the City's website • Develop new marketing initiatives for Iron Horse Golf Course • Conduct a Citizen Survey to measure residents' opinions about our community and city services • Evaluate new electronic and Internet based communications tools such as Facebook, Twitter, e-newsletters, blogs, etc.) and implement those found to be practical and effective for the City • Continue to foster an environment for positive customer service and provide customer service training for employees who have high public contact • Put website on city vehicles • Continue to educate employees on city and departmental policies and procedures. • Continue to monitor, update and implement the Parks Infrastructure Asset Management Plan • Update and ensure compliance to maintenance standards for Iron Horse Golf Course • Update facilities maintenance schedules as needed • Fundraise for construction of new animal shelter • Submit City initiatives to multiple organizations for awards and other recognition • Continue involving employees in the R-SPIRIT program • Recognize employee achievements in the city newsletter • Study the benefits of adopting "green" building methods for all future public facilities • Continue developing and growing local and regional interest in Discover Project Green • Conduct irrigation audits of City facilities to maximize landscape water conservation • Work with BISD to expand the Green Teens program to other schools • Continue Recycle-More school recycling art contest • Continue Texas Recycles Day flea market to promote recycling & re-use • Continue Air Pollution WatchMlarning notification signs • Continue Smartscape Promotions & Awards for water conservation • Complete implementation of Special Event Recycle Bin Loan Program • Develop Recycling Brochure for 2DD9 • Implement new Cooking ail Recycling at Community Cleanup • Continue to look for and implement energy saving ideas • Identify possible artists and the ideal medium for the commission of a sculpture in the city entry area known as the Davis Flyover pending TxDOT approval • Identify 3-~ pieces of new artwork to rotate out with older pieces in the Loaned Art Program on Bedford-Euless Road • Install the Barbara Grygutis piece entitled, "Weather" at the Library Park Plaza or other city facility • Introduce additional Signal Art boxes throughout the city • Acquire the iron horse equestrian sculpture formerly displayed as part of the loaned art program on Bedford-Euless Road and install it at the Library • Continue to place entry signs at major city entrances • Create internal communications and marketing committee to better coordinate City's efforts to promote NRH to the region • Create a monthly report that tracks media coverage of NRH, allowing us to see trends and refocus communication efforts as needed • Coordinate with regional and state tourism groups to make sure NRH is included in regional visitor guides and tourism publications • Begin planning capital projects to relocate City departments into quality facilities that will accommodate departmental needs for 1 D-2D years • Implement the strategies and facility changes from the Facility Master Plan North Richland Hills Goals 220 Goal #6: A Sense of Community Objectives: • Complete and implement trails plan • Enhance parks and recreation facilities and programs at current high level • Encourage volunteerism and community wide involvement • Maintain cultural arts program • Promote life long learning through library services • Prepare for demographic changes to maintain our sense of community Action Items for 2009: • Complete key trail easement acquisitions • Initiate the construction of the Little Bear Creek and Calloway Branch Trail Projects • Design and construct the Recreation Center • Continue the implementation of the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan • Plan for the 20th Anniversary October 2009} of Iron Horse Golf Course • Improve aesthetics of Iron Horse • Continue to add attractions and improvements at NRH~~ to keep the park updated and appealing to citizens of NRH and the region • Continue with A Night of Holiday Magic • Promotelincrease health and wellness programs • Continue recognizing community leaders, businesses and employees at city facilities and events • Continue offering special events for the community including Easter in the Park, Hoot N Howl, Veterans Day, etc. • Continue to collaborate with community partners on events, programming and volunteers • Continue to work with scouting organizations, the US Postmaster, gardening enthusiasts and other community partners to improve landscape areas and initiate a community garden program • Explore potential new Code Ranger Program • Seek ways for the use of volunteers within other areas of operations • Continue to encourage community participation and volunteerism in Keep NRH Beautiful projects, the Neighborhood Initiative Program, the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center, Volunteers in Policing, etc. • Install street pole banners promoting various city and civic events • Produce six Sounds of Spring Concerts and two Autumn Night Music Concerts that are free and open to the public that host a variety of music genres • Produce art exhibits including the 4th annual Artists at Work, a digital photography exhibit, and a show that highlights local talent. • offer Cultural Arts Artsploration programming during the summer at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center that introduces youth to a multitude of different fine art mediums as well as theatrical and digital media experiences • Attract new users to the NRH Library and provide them with state-of--the-art services and materials • Analyze library services on the South side of the City • Continue growth and promotion of the SilverSneakers senior adult fitness program • Continue to offer a wide variety of programming to seniors that includes cultural, educational, and active endeavors • Expand the Spanish language collections at the Library to support families' efforts to participate in the greater community North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal #7: Targeted Economic Development Objectives: • Attract the types of businesses we want to our community • Promote diversity in economic development • Encourage developers to maximize use of existing real estate and locations (e.g. Loop 820, Blvd. 26, Cotton Belt, existing buildings and real estate} • Proactive strategic land acquisition and management Action Items for 2009: • Review and update targeted businesses for our community • Research market to determine business opportunities • Support the small business development and counseling efforts of SCORE and the Small Business Development Center by providing logistical and information assistance • Update the Economic Development Plan • Vlrork with businesses to assist in finding locations within our City • Create targeted mail campaign to go toward wanted business establishments • Continue participation in ICSC to promote vacant buildings and commercial sites to developers and end users • Maintain inventory of available, non residential tracts and vacant buildings • Continue BIG program • Acquire property along Boulevard 26, Loop 820 and the North Hills Mall site • Sell unneeded city property • Decide future of the Food Lion • Manage property acquisitions, dispositions and incentives that increase taxable revenue North Richland Hills Goals 2020 Goal ##8: Local and Regional Leadership objectives: • Continue to be involved on committees setting direction for the region • Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an interest • Promote service and involvement that brings prominence as leaders that influence the direction in key issues • Lead by example, do it better • Maintain leadership role on legislative issues Action Items for 2009: • Maintain active participation in regional committees • Continue involvement and participation in Vision North Texas • Continue encouraging employee relationships and leadership positions in professional organizations • Provide staff support services to Mayor and Council and their regional leadership roles • Maintain leadership roles in regional, state and national organizations • Participate and hold leadership roles in National and State organizations that advocate for cities • Participate in regional efforts involving state and federal legislation that can impact our city and area • Monitor and lobby the federal and state legislatures North Richland Hills City Wide Priorities 2009-20'10 Highest Priorii~ies Objectives -Urgent & lrnportant • Expedite re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area • Implement Loop 820 study objectives • Implement Blvd 26 Study • Ensure future local rail stations • Coordinate 820 expansion with multi-modal transportation needs • Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues • Continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local traffic flow • Implement shared regional core public safety services where possible • Identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision • Maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream • Implement the facilities study • Enhance park and recreation facilities and programs at current high level • Attract the types of businesses we want to our community • Encourage developers to maximize use of exisfing real estate and locations (e.g. Loop 820, Blvd. 26, Cotton Belt, existing buildings and real estate} • Proactive strategic land acquisition and management • Maintain leadership role on legislative issues High Priority Objectives - Irnporlanf • Complete build out strategy • Revitalize residential neighborhoods • Ensure compliance with quality housing standards • Promote diversity in economic development • Complete and implement trails plan • Enhance public information initiatives • Focus on and recognize City successes • Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs • Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens • Enhance Public Art Program • Prepare for demographic changes to maintain our sense of community • Promote life long learning through library services • Encourage volunteerism and community involvement • Increase regional awareness in our positive city image Priority Qbjectives to Maintain at the Current High Level • Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives • Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS • Maximize grant funding • Maintain cash reserve policies • Maintain low crime rate • Maintain low response time • Continue pay-as-you go where possible • Update the long range financial plans annually • Lead by example, do it better • Promote service and involvement that bring prominence as leaders that influence the direction in key issues • Continue to be involved on committees setting direction for the region • Maintain quality facilities • Maintain the city's ability to respond to all large scale emergencies • Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an interest • Maintain cultural arts program Defining Success for the Coming Year • Being able to complete action items and objectives • Citizen satisfaction survey • Council satisfaction • Plan for Loop 820 underway City of North Richland Hills 2009 Code of Conduct -House Rules • Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting. • Support final council decisions regardless of individual opinions. • Consider issues based on what's best for the City of North Richland Hills rather than personal considerations. • Be truthfu I. • Focus on vision, goals, and targets in making our decisions. • Be open with communications. Be transparent about your thoughts and actions. Share information that others would benefit from knowing. Tell others if you disagree with them. • Agree to disagree. • Debate pending issues in the council environment. • Treat others as you would like to be treated (Treat others with respect}. • Allow each other to discuss items fully. • Share questions and concerns in advance whenever possible. Don't blindside staff, council and others to sabotage • Respect confidentiality of executive sessions. • When proactively communicating with citizens, ask everyone rather than a specific/limited group. Use technology and focus groups to ensure communication and representation with citizens. • Be responsive. Follow practice and procedure regarding communication; be aware of open meetings law. Be cautious about responding to electronic communication. clrr of NORTH RlCNLAND NlLLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Presented by: Agenda No. G.0 Subject: EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS c-rr of NORTH RlCHLAND N-LLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2~~9 Presented by: Agenda No. G.1 Subject: Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session Agenda crrY of INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2009-030 ~;.'~'~.;. Date: March 9, 20D9 <_ ~-} ~= xti ~~~ ~y ~~ Subject: North Richland Hills Police Department 2DD8 Annual Report I am pleased to present the North Richland Hills Police Department Annual Report for 2008. This Annual Report provides a snapshot of the Police Department's activity during calendar year 2008. It shows a variety of activity measurements indicating the effort of the dedicated Police Department employees. As is evidenced by the many successes detailed in this report, 2008 allowed us to build on our past successes while developing new ideas that keep our focus on the future. V1/e experienced an overall decrease in the major crime categories when compared to the previous year, while activity was up across the board. These numbers are reported in the traditional Uniform Crime reporting (UCR) format. However, 2008 marked the first full year of the conversion to the new National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which collects data from 32 different types of offenses as compared to the eight captured in UCR. We will begin tracking a historical comparison in the NIBRS format at this year's end. Highlights of several significant new programs that began in 2008 include the placement of our Public Service Officers in the field. Public Service Officers are helping facilitate the department's Beat Management Program by working closely with members of the public and the district police officers in addressing problems within the community. The new Bike Patrol Unit is an additional facet of the Department's proactive approach to law enforcement and service to the community. These officers will be heavily involved in community policing projects and various crime prevention programs. We were honored when our Building Connections - Building Community Program was selected as a finalist for the coveted 1~Vebber-Seavey Award. This award is given annually by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to those programs in recognition for promoting a standard of excellence that exemplifies law enforcement's contribution and dedication to the quality of life in local communities. We are very proud of the success this joint effort has had in reducing the occurrence of child abuse and neglect within our community. Other programs and accomplishments are detailed within the report. You and our community can be proud of our police department. Thanks to each member of the City Council for your continuing support. Respectfully Submitted, ~~ Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ North Richland Hills Police Department 2008 Annual Report The Uniformed Services Division consists of iwa sections-the Patrol Section and the Traffic Section. The division encompasses specialized units including the Bicycle Patrol Unit, the Special Weapons and Tactical Unrt, the No nor Guard Unrt and the Public Service Officers, Services provided by this division include uniformed police patrols, traffic lave er~forcemerrt, accident investigation and reconstruction drug enforcement and special threat situations. Both sections are equally taskedv~ith providing high police visibility while vwrking with citizens in a prewentNe approach to problems within the community. This coriternporaryconcept in policing-referred to as Beart Management-extendsthacommdrnerrt by our police officers to best serve oar community while also forming a tsartnershihwith au•citizens. >~*"- The Public Service Officer Program underwent a ~ ~„,~,, r-'•- " transfcrmationin 2008. These civilian employees afthe `' Rolice Department are novw assigned to the Uniformed ' Services Division. Public Service Officers focus upon completing thosetasks that da nat requre the services of a police officer-The L71 ~ ttia t,ms program's purpose into create greater efficiency and effectiveness otthe department's police officers, allouving them more time to address laav enforcement- specific matters and overall police servicesto thecommunity. Public Service :ee+ gets :r re Officers also help tacilttatethe Beat Management Program by working closelpvvlth pNon-Injury ~i members of the public and the district officers t4 solve problems. APRIL ~ The Honor Guard Unit participates in the Special Olympias opening ceremonies AUGUST - Council approves resolution to enter $290,39 grant agreement with TxDOT under the STEP 2009 Comprehensive Program SEPTEMBER - The Bicycle Patrol Unit joins in the fight against child abuse by partcipating in the 13th P~nnual Communities Against Crime SK Run OCTOBER -The Traffic Section wins 28 trophies at the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship including the 2nd Place Overall Team Avvard DECEMBER - Awarded $22&,60D grant from 2008 Urban Area Security Initiative far armored personnel carrier The Criminal Investigations Division consists otthreesections -the Crimes Against Persons Section the Property Crimes Section, and the Narcotics Section. Specialized unrtsv~+rthin the Division are the Crime Scene Search Unrt and the Special Investigations Unit. Additionally, task farce assignments extending beyond local jursdiction promote cooperatroe and coordinated drug enforcement efforts draaving from the expertise of state and local lave enforcement. The Crimes Against Persons Section investigates causes of all violent crimes I17YE5tl atIVB ~tr7tIS1:ICS including homicide, robbery, sexual assault, family violence and juvenile crimes. g The Crime Scene Search Unit collects and processes all evidence from NRH B,mU crime scenes and supervises the murti-agency Automated Fingerprinrt ~Catrafed Identification System (APIs). 6,fx10 ~C~sQared~,~e~ The Property Crimes Section investigates properly-related offertsesincluding auto theft, bcrglary, then, andfraud. Detectives perform folloNV-up irnfestigations d,fx]0 ^ Czxsl~a¢-ediffiarad such as recovery of stolen properly and arrest of fugitives. 2,CU0 : d6atesClr¢-edbyEsc~tim The Narcotics section investigates narcv4ic affertses in Nf~H aswrell as wAxking closelywith Federal and State agencies in an attempt to reduce the flaw of 0 ^Ca~eaCloaed narcotics into our community. 2~t)5 2t]ID6 200F 71]f~ Crime Analysis compiles information on statistical implications and trends for the department. MARCH -A series of public meetings conclude based within each geographical beat of the City -the meetings provided information to citizens regarding the services that the police department provides to the community APRIL -Cdy Council passes an ordinance prohibiting the parking of a motor vehicle with keys remaining in the ignition MAY -City Council approves the regulation of secondary metal recyclers C7 • Safe detention, coral and care of all prisanerswtthinthejail facilely ^ Rroper recording and testing of suspected 17W1 violators ^ House an average of 11 .44 prisoners daily • Serve an average of 12,500 prisoner meals annually Process and retain all police department records • Irlanage automated records reporting system • A+laintain retard scanning program far archived record retrieval • Respond to open records requests ^ Provide citizen assistance via telephone or in person • Provide crime prevention services • Instruct DARE curriculum in local schools • Responsible far security and primary larov enforcement in the area schools • Administer volunteer programs ^ Coordinate and deliver advanced, continued training opportunelies forsvvnrn and cirilian personnel including • Annual weapons qualifications • 40 hour in-service classes ^ Legislatively mandaeled requirements ~~~ f ~~ 1. ~ .d • '~ tif[a 7 i .-.. , _„ JINENNL~ DE-f63~i7iOM~ ^ Coordinate and supervise oversight of building security and facilities management • Storage serves, safekeeping and the ultimate disposal of all prapertylevidencenecovered dtiring a criminal investigation • Drder and manage the inventory and issuance of all police equipment department wide ^ Conduct applicant background investigations and pre- employrnenttesting • organize and direct Contacts and Warns releases tv the DallasJFartl~arth area media corps • Manage awarded state and federal grants • Supervise irRernal control andcornpliance issues • $erwe asthe public's linkta requests for police, f're, ambulance and City emergency and non-emergency services • Offer 9-1-1 education to children inthe community ^ Provide accurate stattitical information for administrative use ^ Administer False Alarm Reduction Program C7 Officer Bryan Grote Officer Chris Lizak Detention Officer Michael Vastine • , _ y ~ Sergeant Todd Espy Officer Gabriel Cespedos Officer Gwen Ka$terke Sergeant Neal Maranto Detective Tony Rot®n Public Seroiae Officer Dalton Webb Investigator Ed Wright Investigator Gideon Yeh Lieutenant Rick Scott Sergeant Matt Jackson Sergeant Dusty Scott Captain Pat Murphy Lieutenant Russell Juren Officer Keith Bauman Officer Gabriel Cespedes Sergeant Todd Espy Officer Duane Fortl Officer John Harding Officer Chad Hobson Officer KeWin Luff Detective Michael Luther Volunteer Terry Higgs Officer Mike McGuire Officer Wapne McEachran Officer William Worsham Office Coord. Rowlett Costantine Officer Gwen Kasterke Officer Keith Bauman Sergeant Joe Waaey Officer Travis Peck Captain Michael Hamlin Officer Chad Hobson Public Service Oscars Records Section Traffic Unit 0 r; • • :~ of '`'' ®ur visian is a oornrnunitg~ environment where the public has full faith andl ~"= ~ ~~" oonfidlenoe in its olice dl artrnent to ro~~idle an atmoa here where eo le feel j, ~ ;~,, p eP P P P P +~~:=~. ,~ safe andl s~ec~u-e. ' - • :'• O ~ fur n~isaion is to a~rori~ °vnaaepartnc~hip Frith our cxti~eena to maintain a safe, peaceful eornm~~bg~ pro~r~e~cellenee in all police ~erviees dledlic~tedl to ..J` the highest s of ethics integritg~ ~rhile presersringandl protectinglife andl propertgr. $~'e are oornrnittedl to maintaining higfi ethical ~tandlar~ b~ oondluct ing ourselves berith yntegritg~? eornpasalon andl acoountabllitgr. fie, both as indlividluals andl as an organiaatian~ stri~+e to be leadlers in our profession andL iri the oornrnunit~ wre aeerve. Effective leacllerahip gill rno~el the vvag~, enable others to act scuff inspire a ahare~ vision. ~'e endlorae the princip les embodliedl in fl ur ~onatitution. $~e respect andL protect the rights of all citizer~.s, andl eNe endleavor to ensure the safetg~ securitg~ andl protection of life andl property. Integrity ~ central to the values eere embrace and establiehea the foundation for oarnrnu~rut~ trust. ~e are aooountable to each other andl to the eitiaena sere serve aridl sae expect ethical, legal andl moral behavior in all aspects of our lives. ~e strive to rnauitair~ the highest quality of life for all that reaidle eerithin aridl visit our community. fur values guidle o ur work asidl cl~ec~ans, help us vontribute to the q~uality+ of life aril promote a positive arrork experience. i~'e are dledlic~tedl to preaer4rir~ the gio als andl rraluea that make I~Torth Richlan~dl Hills the ~`~it~~ of ~C'hoioe.41 1 _ - • _ . TFxe Norih ~~ichland Hills Police Department has been actively pursuing excellence in our mission of protecting the cornrnunita~ during this past year..4s is evidenced by the many successes detailed an this ann~-c~ report, 2008 atd~wed us to build a~. o~-r pmt successes while developing new ideas that keep our~ocus OiZ tj7.e ~ldt'uFe. F7o7T'2 CL 5tat25t2Cal p02nt Of uiew, we experienced an overall decrease in the major crime categories while activity was up across the board. V11e also experienced a decrease in the number o~ acciden.ts that was assisted by our targeted truf~:c enforcement incl~dirzg the first ~ dl year of operutiar~s of our red ligh t camera program, We had several significant new programs started in 2QQ8 including the placemerxt of our Public Safety Dffzcers in the field. These dedieafed civilian employees raaz~ respond to non-ernergencz~ type calls and have been able to remoue rz lczr$e workload from our sworn employees. wring the year the Police Department held a series of community meetings designed to strengthen tFxe band between xis and our community. 7'he comments about the meetings were very favorable and they will be repeated in the fx~ t7are. As cx part of this ax~treach, we estabdish.ed a crime free malts-housaazg program designed to focus our crime prevention efforts in our multi familx~ facilities. Five complexes have already joirxed giving their residents an extra measure of safety and sec~.rity. Lastlx~~ we were honored zohen our Family Resource Coordinator program was selected as R finalist far the coveted lNebber- Seavey Award, 3'his ctwRrd i$ given. anr~ualty by the lnternationc~ Asspciution of ~'hiefs of Police to those progrurns that represent innovation in providing police service to a cornmunitz~. 7'he men and warners of the worth Richland Hills Police Deportment provide an ~.nparaldeled level of commitmerxt to the community they serve. it remains my honor to represent them and the woa~t~ they perform. 7t is wifh a humble spirit arxd a servant's heart that then quietly go about their duties and remain steadfast do their goal of muJcing ttTorth Richland Hills the City o f Choice, ~ `~f~nd~~.i~rn, ~ora~r/fr=aud, t7,llll Units 4~,i01 41,x60 44,E~i 4E,010 ^Otlher FieldActirit3r 4,16T 4,ili 5,Ii0 17.711 ^~LasiatUnita 77,05] 70,11E ti,i71 71,011 ^Trriffic 5tapa 7E,i]E E1,564 !5,057 ]i,SEO ^TotalActir~l 1'IO,EIO ~1'tE,727 107,171 1E4,a1E cirr of NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Councilman David Whitson Subject: Announcements -Councilman Whitson Announcements Council Meeting Date: 3-23-2009 Agenda No. H.2 Join us at Green Valley Park from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday March 28 for Discover Project Green. Participants of this free event will learn how to conserve and preserve. There will also be kid friendly activities and a pertormance by "Vocal Trash." Green Valley Park is located at 7701 Smithfield Road. For more information, please call 817- 427-6620. The 2009 Sounds of Spring Concert Series will kick off on Friday, April 3rd and continue every Friday through May 8th. The concerts will take place on the grounds of NRH~O starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome. For more details, visit vvww.soundsnrh.com or call 817-427-6620. Hop on out and join us on for North Richland Hills' 20th Annual Easter in the Park celebration. This event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4th, at Green Valley Park. For more details, call 817-427-6600. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Teddi Zonker, NRH Recreation Center - An email was received from a new patron thanking Teddi for taking the time to meet with her. The patron is visually impaired and it was the first time she had visited the center. Teddi made her feel at ease, explained the fitness programs and answered all her questions. The resident looks forward to visiting the Recreation Center on a regular basis. CITY OF