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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRFD 2009-08-24 MinutesMINUTES OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HELD IN THE CITY HALL PRE COUNCIL ROOM, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 -AUGUST 24, 2009 - 5:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Oscar Trevino John Lewis Tim Barth David Whitson Brad Greene Tracye Tipps Sixto "Tito" Rodriguez Chairman/Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Citizen Member Citizen Member Citizen Member OFFICERS: Larry J. Cunningham Patricia Hutson Monica Solko Larry Koonce STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Elizabeth Reining Vickie Loftice Mark Mills Mary Peters President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant to City Manager Managing Director Budget Director Public Information Officer 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 26, 2008 MEETING APPROVED BOARD MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 26, 2Q08 MEETING. BOARD MEMBER EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. Park Corporation Minutes August 24, 2009 - 5:00 pm Page 2 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 3. FDC 2009-001 REVIEW THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION Mr. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, gave an overview of the proposed 2009-10 Operating Budget and the revised 2008-09 Operating Budget. The proposed 2009-10 Operating Budget is $4,739,893 and the revised Operating Budget is $5,409,497. The revenue portion of the revised Operating Budget has been reduced by $505,053 with sales tax revenue accounting for the majority of the adjustment. The revenue portion of the proposed Operating Budget has been decreased by $1,174,657 compared to FY 2008-09. Sales tax revenue was reduced by $417,787 and fund balance appropriation was reduced. On the expense side, Reserve for Capital Projects has been reduced in both the revised and proposed budget. The proposed budget also includes a reduction in the Recreation Center Capital Project. Ms. Loftice advised that Staff recommends approval of the revised 2008-09 and proposed 2009-10 Operating Budget. As required by State law the Park Facilities Board will conduct a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. and the Council will consider adoption at the 7:00 p.m. Council meeting. There were no questions from the Board on the revenues or expenditures. At the request of the Mayor, Mr. Cunningham explained to the Board the plans to fund the new recreation center. Mr. Cunningham advised the goal was for 75% cost recovery with the balance of funds needed coming from the Park Department's existing operating budget and if needed, supplemented by the half cent sales tax. BOARD MEMBER GREENS MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED 2008f2009 AN'D PROPOSED 20Q9E20'I Q ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL. BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 4. FDC 2009-002 REVIEW THE PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION Mr. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, presented the proposed 2009-10 Capital Projects Budget. The proposed budget is $2,273,612 and includes 11 continuing projects and five Park Corporation Minutes August 24, 2009 - 5:00 pm Page 3 new projects. Ms. Loftice recapped the history and accomplishments of the Park Development Fund and highlighted the continuing projects that had changes and new projects. Continuing projects discussed were Boulevard 26 Trail, Calloway Branch Trail, Davis Boulevard Streetscape Program, Founders and Legacy Park Recognition Program, Grand Avenue Park Plaza, Lighting at Tipps Canine Hollow and Little Bear Creek Trail. New projects discussed were Annual Tree Planting, Fossil Creek Area Revitalization Project, Richland Tennis Center, Walkers Creek Phase 2. The Board was advised that if the decision is made to do the Senior Center project, the Walkers Creek Phase 2 will be moved back a couple of years to provide enough capacity in the long range plans. Ms. Loftice advised Staff recommends approval of the proposed 2009-10 Capital Projects Budget. As required by State law, the Board will conduct a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. and the Council will consider adoption at the 7:00 p.m. Council meeting. There were no questions from the Board. BOARD MEMBER C.EWIS MOVED TO APPROVE FDC 2009-42 TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ~OO~~~Q1 Q DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET. BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. 5. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Trevino the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. APPR Oscar Tr ino -Chairman /Mayor ATTEST: ~G1,f/ltC~a ~~%u~rt_ Patricia Hutson -Secretary