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.
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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
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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
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Patricia Hutson -Secretary