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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2009-09-14 MinutesMINUTES 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 -SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 14th day of September, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 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 Jo Ann Stout Neighborhood Services Director Greg VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Absent: Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 6 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Gall to C~rrlPr Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting Agenda Item C-3, FP 2009-03 -Mayor Trevino clarified that the applicant had requested a zone change and final plat for his property in order to relocate a large stone barn from the adjacent property to his property. Mayor Trevino questioned the $13,000 required for the rough proportionality that the applicant became responsible for City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 2 as a result of his need for a final plat. Staff advised that the requirement was brought up with the applicant in early discussions. Because the applicant did not have any plans to move, he was agreeable for a lien to be placed against his property for the rough proportionality requirement. A.2 IR 2009-086 Neighborhood Revitalization Program Update Ms. JoAnn Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services, updated the Council on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Council was advised that Staff is still working on some of the details of the new program and Council will be will updated at a later date with additional information. Ms. Stout reviewed the history of the program, the timeline for the program and the types of improvements under consideration. Staff is working with contractors who have businesses in North Richland Hills, large and small companies, and non-profit organizations seeking their support of the program. In August, Home Depot employees volunteered their time and Home Depot donated cost of materials for a home make over project in the City. Council was shown a video clip of the home being renovated by Home Depot. Council was advised the video would also be shown during the regular council meeting with the presentation of a proclamation to Home Depot. A.3 IR 2009-087 Quad Cities Foundation & Direction Forward Mr. Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, advised Council that the original purpose of Quad Cities was to accelerate the quality and quantity of economic growth by marketing an image that capitalizes on shares resources and strengths within the common areas of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills and Watauga. During the past year, members of the Foundation examined the purpose and the city members questioned the overall effectiveness and return on investment. The conclusion was that there were different goals and objectives amongst the participating entities with varying levels of commitment. On August 19, members of the Quad Cities Foundation voted unanimously to dissolve the corporation effective September 30. Upon dissolution, members have agreed that 1) participating cities will convene to discuss the feasibility of cooperative efforts aimed at revitalization and any goals common among the entities will be brought back to Council for approval, 2) the Chamber will continue to host informal Economic Development Committee meetings and 3) the Family 4t" Fireworks event will be managed by the Chamber, with former member cities opting to contribute to the event on an annual basis. Council was advised that last year North Richland Hills became a member of the DFW Marketing Team and Staff will be marketing and promoting the City at trade shows and events. Staff is also in the process of developing materials and information that will be used to promote the City. There were no questions from the Council. City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 3 A.4 IR 2009-088 Update on North Central Texas Council of Governments Sustainable Development Grant Application Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning & Development, updated the Council on the Call for Projects under the 2009 Sustainable Development Grant funds. Mr. Pitstick reviewed the history, purpose and eligibility requirements of the grant. Council was advised that the areas around the Smithfield and Iron Horse future rail stations are candidates for grant funding. The rezoning of the Smithfield area to the TOD Code makes it eligible for infrastructure funding. The Iron Horse area is only eligible for planning funding and not infrastructure funding. The sustainable development grant application requires a public and private letter of support identifying potential private vertical mixed-use projects that would directly benefit by the proposed infrastructure improvements. Because the City does not currently meet this requirement, staff is recommending the Smithfield TOD and areas where the City controls the land as the best area to focus on for grant funding. Staff is recommending the submittal of two projects in the Smithfield TOD for the grant application -Main Street Streetscape Project and Snider Street Extension Project. The grant will cover 80% of the eligible costs and the City would be required to pay 20% of the remaining eligible costs and 100% of any ineligible costs. The Main Street project will add streetscape features to Main Street between Smithfield and Davis Boulevard in accordance with the TOD Code. The total estimated project cost is $500,000. The Snider Street Extension project will extend Snider Street north of Main to connect into Davis Boulevard across from Northeast Parkway. The estimated project cost is $2,800,000. Staff requested direction from Council on proceeding with the grant application. Council supported Staff making application for the COG Sustainable Development Grant for the two projects discussed requiring a local match of 20% for eligible costs. 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 or Value of Real Property located at the northeast corner of Corona and Rufe Snow for the Rufe Snow Drive Street & Utility Improvements (Karen Drive to I.H. 820) Project B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to Deliberate the Purchase or Value of Real Property located in the northern part of the City for the Shady Grove Road Project B.3 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code to Confer with Attorney to Deliberate Settlement Offer on Home Town Urban Partners, Ltd. v. City of North Richland Hills City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 4 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:04 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of the following sections of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase or value of real property located at the northeast corner of Corona and Rufe Snow for the Rufe Snow Drive Street & Utility Improvements (Karen Drive to I.H. 820) Project; Section 551.072 to Deliberate the Purchase or Value of Real Property located in the northern part of the City for the Shady Grove Road Project; and Section 551.071 to Confer with Attorney to Deliberate Settlement Offer on Home Town Urban Partners, Ltd. v. City of North Richland Hills. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:44 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino John Lewis Ken Sapp Tom Lombard Tim Barth Tim Welch Mayor Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 7 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Vickie Loftice Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Managing Director City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 5 Absent: Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 6 David Whitson Council, Place 5 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Barth led the pledge of allegiance. . A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 14 AS HOME DEPOT DAY PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN LEWIS JoAnn Stout, Neighborhood Services Director, presented a video and spoke on the unveiling of the new Neighborhood Revitalization Program sometime in early 2010, a portion of the program will include community involvement. Home Depot is being recognized for their continued support of the program and for volunteering their time and cost of materials to assist a resident in North Richland Hills. Councilman Lewis presented a proclamation to Kevin Sutherland, Home Depot Store Manager declaring September 14t" as Home Depot Day. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 6 B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 27, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 17, 2009 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING B.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.4 PW 2009-034 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF CONSENT PROVIDED BY TEXAS MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE THE "WATER LINE (HOLIDAY LANE AND IRON HORSE BOULEVARD)" PROJECT B.5 AP 2009-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT, FLP TO APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT OF 32 LOTS IN THE WOODLAND ESTATES SOUTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9200 BLOCK OF MARTIN DRIVE - 9.016 ACRES.) COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED S-Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 LRB 2009-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ANEJO LLC FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT A FIFTEEN FOOT LANDSCAPE BUFFER BE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO THE BOULEVARD 26 RIGHT OF-WAY ON LOT 2A, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION (LOCATED AT 9159 BOULEVARD 26 SUITE 300.) APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward. Brian Paul, 9159 Boulevard 26, Suite 300 came forward. He advised Council that the patio was an important feature of the restaurant. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The applicant is proposing to construct a Mexican cuisine eating establishment at the above location. The proposed City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 7 development includes a significant outdoor patio eating area along the side of the structure adjacent to the Boulevard 26. The recent right-of--way acquisition by TXDOT for the future widening of Boulevard 26 has created a hardship for the property owner by reducing the distance from the edge of the structure to the new right-of-way line. Now there is not enough space to construct the planned patio area without encroaching into the 15 feet landscape buffer. Even though the TXDOT right-of-way acquisition significantly reduced the proposed area, there is still sufficient area to construct the outdoor patio if a variance to permit the encroachment is allowed. Staff supports this request due to the hardship created by TXDOT right of way and the high quality of design in the patio elements. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE LRB 2009-01. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.2 ZC 2009-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JOE GRAY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R 2 SINGLE FAMILY TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY ON TRACTS 3W, 3W1, AND 3U1, ABSTRACT 1055 (LOCATED AT 9216 AMUNDSON DRIVE -10.03 ACRES.) -ORDINANCE NO. 3069 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward. Joe Gray, 9216 Amundson Drive, came forward. He advised Council that in order to have a 100 year old barn moved to his property the zoning needed to be changed. He was available to answer any questions the Council may have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The applicant, Joe Gray is requesting a zoning change on a 10.033 acre platted lot from R-2 (Single Family) to R- 1-S (Special Single Family). The Grays currently have asingle-family structure with a detached garage and out buildings. Their intention is to relocate a large stone barn structure that is currently located on an adjacent property that was recently zoned for an RI-PD residential project and will soon be going under development. Current regulations require that in order to have an accessory building larger than 500 square City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 8 feet the property must be R-1-S or AG. This structure is approximately 1260 square feet. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN L,OMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2009-04,' ORDINANCE NO. 3069. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-O. C.3 FP 2009-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JOE GRAY TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, MAJESTIC MEADOWS ADDITION AND DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS (LOCATED AT 9216 AMUNDSON DR. -10.03 ACRES.) (THIS ITEM IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING BUT RELATED TO ITEM C.2) APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that this item was not a Public Hearing but was related to the previous item and called for the applicant to come forward Mr. Joe Gray, 9216 Amundson Drive, came forward. He was available to answer any questions Council may have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicant, Mr. Joe Gray is requesting approval for a final plat on a 10.033 acre parcel. The Gray's have resided on the property for sixteen years. The property has asingle-family structure and detached garage and out buildings on the property. This final plat is accompanied by a zoning change request. The property was zoned in the past, and is currently zoned R-2, but will be R-1-S. The proposed plat meets the lot width and the minimum lot square footage required for the zoning classification. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE F'P 2009-03. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 9 C.4 TR 2009-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS INCLUDE UPDATES TO SECTION 118-631 TABLE OF PERMITTED USES, SECTION 118-714 VISIBILITY SIGHT TRIANGLES, SECTION 118-718 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND REPLACING THE VISIBILITY TRIANGLE ILLUSTRATION IN ARTICLE IX OF CHAPTER 118 -ORDINANCE NO. 3068 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Eric Wilhite to present the item. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The proposed text revisions to the zoning ordinance include adding new uses to the permitted use tables, clarifying visibility triangles and clarifying carport design regulations. The new permitted uses include allowance for indoor shooting ranges, motorcycle sales, car washes, moving and storage companies and social service facilities with temporary lodging. The Special Use Permit provision is intended to provide added protection and review of land use types in areas where special conditions may need to be considered to reduce adverse effects on adjacent or surrounding properties. A development specific site plan shall accompany every application for an SUP and include all the contents established for site plans and will be made part of the ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the text changes and amendments by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN B-ARTH MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2009.-04~ QRDINANCE NO, 3068. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED ~~~0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 10 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2009-033 APPROVE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS OF NON-STORM WATER DISCHARGES TO THE CITY'S STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM - ORDINANCE NO. 3060 APPROVED Jimmy Cates, Public Works Operations Manager, presented the item. One of the requirements of the permit is that cities must submit a Storm Water Management Program that includes Best Management Practices or BMP's that will reduce the discharge of pollutants to the "maximum extent practicable," protects water quality, and satisfies the approximate water quality requirements of the CWA. One BMP requires the City to adopt and enforce a City ordinance for Illicit Storm Water Discharge. The goals of the ordinance are 1) regulate the contributions of pollutants to the City's storm sewer system; 2) Prohibit Illicit Connections and Discharges to the City's storm sewer system and 3) Establish legal authority to carry out all inspections, surveillance, and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TC? APPROVE ORDINANCE NQ. 3060, COUNCILMAN ~7APP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED ~-~. E.2 PW 2009-035 AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR SHADY GROVE ROAD PROJECT -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-029 APPROVED Mike Curtis, Managing Director, presented the item. This Capital Improvements Project is identified as .the "Shady Grove Road Street Improvements (Davis to Clay-Hibbons)". This project consists of the engineering design and reconstruction of this section of Shady Grove Road. Shady Grove Road is identified as a Minor Undivided Collector street. This equates into a 40 feet wide street section within 60 feet of Right-of-Way. Presently, the project's design is almost complete and basically, all that remains in order to advertise for construction bids is the acquisition of the appropriate Right-of- Way. Additional Right-of-Way (ROW) is necessary from four (4) properties whose front or side yards are adjacent to the proposed project. As the existing ROW is variable in the corridor from Davis to Clay Hibbons, each property will be impacted differently. Appraisals were completed and hand delivered to each property owner for review in late June and early July of 2009. Staff attempted to contact property owners to request meetings or discussion about the needed ROW acquisitions, unfortunately not all City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 11 property owners were responsive. At this time, all four (4) property owners have indicated that they are dissatisfied with the City's offer and wish to proceed with eminent domain proceedings. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 2009- 029. COUNGiLMAN LEwIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2Q!Q9-029. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-O. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-063 ADOPTING THE 2008/2009 REVISED BUDGET AND 2009/2010 PROPOSED BUDGET -ORDINANCE NO. 3065 APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director presented the item. The proposed budget for 2009/10 was filed with the City Secretary's office on August 4, 2009. This proposed budget was also available at the NRH Public Library and on the City website. All necessary publications and hearings have been completed in compliance with City Charter requirements, special taxing district rules and procedures, and State Law. The 2009/2010 General Fund budget is based on a 57¢ tax rate, which is the existing rate for the current fiscal year. Revisions to the 2008/2009 revenues and expenditures have been made to reflect the most current estimates for the current fiscal year. The Budgeted Operating Expenditures are: 2008/2009 2009/2010 Fund Revised Proposed General Fund $38,837,844 $38,631,516 Debt Service Fund 8,550,991 8,320,141 Park & Recreation Facilities Development Fund 5,409,497 4,739,893 Crime Control & Prevention District Fund 4,504,445 4,450,764 Promotional Fund 235,895 237,301 Donations Fund 236,850 165,009 Special Investigation Fund 642,021 256,921 Drainage Utility Fund 356,198 737,219 Gas Development Fund 1,815,270 460,000 Traffic Safety Fund 947,047 854,177 Utility Fund ~ 24,908,290 25,565,181 Aquatic Park Fund 4,601,647 4,755,343 Golf Course Fund 2,537,694 2,613,232 City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 12 The budgeted Capital Projects Expenditures are: Street & Sidewalk Projects Drainage Projects Utility Projects Parks & Recreation Projects Aquatic Park Projects Municipal Facility Projects Major Capital Equipment Projects Economic Development Projects Other Projects CIP Personnel Total Fund 2009/2010 Proposed $25, 985, 558 3, 292, 000 3, 255, 500 2, 273, 612 279, 000 12,973,425 2, 304, 819 1, 513, 000 100, 229 586, 232 $52, 563, 375 The City of North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors and the City Council have reviewed the 2008/2009 revised budget and the 2009/2010 proposed budget and have recommended approval. Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board of Directors reviewed the 2009/2010 proposed budget for all funds and have also recommended approval. As required by law, all legal notices were published. Approval of Ordinance No. 3065 would adopt 2008/2009 revised budget and 2009/2010 proposed budget. COUNCILMAN WELCH M01~ED TO APPRC}VE GN 2009-a63; ORDINANCE NO. 3095. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED ~-0. F.2 GN 2009-064 ADOPT THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2009 -ORDINANCE NO. 3066 APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director, presented the item. The notice of effective tax rate was published in the Star Telegram newspaper on August 13, 2009 and the notice of public hearing on the tax rate on August 12, 2009 and August 17, 2009 all in accordance with State law. In addition, the notice of public hearing on the tax rate and the notice of vote on the tax rate were posted on the City's website and carried on Citicable in accordance with State law. The public hearing on the tax rate was held on Monday, August 24, 2009 during the regularly scheduled Council meeting even though no public hearings were required by law as the proposed tax rate was lower than both the effective rate and the rollback rate. The proposed 2009/2010 property tax rate for the Cit~hof North Richland Hills is 57¢ per $100 of valuation. If approved, this will be the 17 year with a 57¢ tax rate. The City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 13 proposed rate of 57¢ is a decrease of 3.2% in comparison to the effective tax rate of 58.8866¢. The proposed rate of 57¢ is broken down into two parts as follows: • 35.4116¢ for the purposes of maintenance and operations • 21.5884¢ for the payment of principal and interest on debt of the City Adoption of Ordinance No. 3066 would set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 at 57¢ per $100 valuation. COUNCILMAN LC}MBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 308f:, SETTING THE.. FISCAL SEAR 2.009l2O10 TAX RATE FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AT 3~.4'~'~ G~ PER $1 OO OF VALUATION,.. THE TAX RATE FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND AT 21.5884¢ PER $1.00 OF VALUATIONS FOR A TOTAL TAX RATE OF 57~ PER $1O0 OF VALUATION. COUNCILMAN BARTH' SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-O. F.3 GN 2009-060 APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE 2009 CERTIFIED ROLL - RESOLUTION NO. 2009-028 APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director, presented the item. Tarrant Appraisal District provided the City with the X009 Certified Tax Roll information. This includes the most current appraisal information; exemptions for disabled veterans, persons over 65, homestead and disabled persons; tax ceilings for persons over 65 and disabled persons; abatement value losses; freeport inventory value loss; and agricultural value lost. These values also include new construction, the minimum value of properties still under protest, and the estimated net taxable value of incomplete properties. The certified values for the City of North Richland Hills are $3,750,427,552. This is the amount used to calculate the effective tax rate and property tax revenues for fiscal year 2009/2010 budget. COUNCILMAN EARTH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2009-Q28. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-O. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 No items for this category. City Council Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 14 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. Iron Horse Golf Course is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with special "retro" pricing this week. An anniversary tournament and reception are also planned on Thursday. For complete details, call Iron Horse at 817-485-6666. Residents are invited to a Landscaping in Autumn Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 26t". Residents will receive tips on what to plant this fall and how to prepare your landscape for winter. This free event will be held in the Community Room at the North Richland Hills Public Library. To register or get more information, please call 817-427-6600. The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center will host a low cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, September 26t" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Linda Spurlock Park. Rabies vaccinations will be offered for only $5. Residents can also register their pet and get a city license tag for $7. Linda Spurlock Park is located at 6400 Glenview Drive. For more information, please call 817-427-6570. Kudos Korner -Officer Sylvester Collins, Police Department. An email was. received from a citizen stating that they saw Officer Collins on the side of the road in 101 degree heat changing a flat for a teenage girl. They were reassured there were still good guys out there and some wear a uniform and a badge. He stated, "thanks to that officer for taking care of one of our kids, it takes a village...and sometimes a hero". H.2 ADJOURNMEN Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p. :~ ~~r ~s -~~ ~1~H ~A•NO ~. y~ n ~. r ' ~~ •r . ~„ ESQ ~~ ~h ~•~.~ ino -Mayor Paioi~~~n, City Secretary