HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-042RESOLUTION NO. 2009-042
WHEREAS, the cities of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills and Watauga,
in addition to Birdville Independent School District, agree to meet on a
voluntary basis with a focus on cooperative interlocal initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to focus those initiatives on the growth and
revitalization of neighborhoods, businesses and infrastructure; NOW
THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The "Cooperative Interlocal
Neighborhoods, Businesses
adopted by reference.
Goals for Growth and Revitalization of
and Infrastructure" attached hereto are
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of January, 2010.
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,~ r y Oscar Tre Ino, Mayor
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Patrlcl utson, City Secretary
APP D AS TO ORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. taple ,City Attorney
AP,PR~E[~ AIS TO CONTENT:
Craig ~IJIs~~ Economic Development Director
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Cooperative /nterlocal Goals for the Growth and Revitalization of Neighborhoods,
Businesses and Infrastructure South of Mid-Cities Boulevard
1.0 Quality Neighborhoods: The neighborhoods south of Mid-Cities Boulevard
will be vigorous, thriving residential areas appealing to a wide range of
families
1.1 Evaluate the feasibility to adopt common neighborhood street
maintenance standards between North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and
Haltom City
1.2 Evaluate feasibility of common city codes that promote proper upkeep of
residential property (ie. landscaping, roofing, siding, etc.) between North
Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Haltom City
1.3 Maintain and/or improve the following household occupancy rates within a
proposed revised Multi Cities target area
Owner Occupied (maintain/increase) - 53.1
Vacancy (reduce) - 8.4
1.4 All students will exceed State and National Standards in all subjects.
2.0 Business development will be based in a way that supports the growth of
diverse and thriving local neighborhoods.
2.1 Implement a Multi Cities program that provides technical and financial
assistance to businesses for renovations or restorations to their physical
appearance along Blvd. 26, Glenview, Rufe Snow and Denton Hwy, and
Belknap
(5 business properties per year in each participating city -mirror
current NRH B. 1. G. program)
2.2 Consider adoption of common city codes that promote proper upkeep of
business property (ie. facades, signage, parking, street access, etc.)
between North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Haltom City
2.3 Identify joint sites that have redevelopment opportunities
2.4 Evaluate and identify new businesses not currently in the areas
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3.0 Infrastructure will be developed in a way that creates attractive residential
neighborhoods and encourages the growth of supportive business.
3.1 Pursue State legislation that allows adjoining cities that fall along
redevelopment corridors to participate in joint TIF districts to coordinate
and align public improvements (Example: NRH TIF #1 to combine with
Richland Hills TIF district along Blvd. 26)
3.2 Enhance current `Blvd. 26 Association' signage with the goal being to re-
brand not only the Blvd., but the surrounding neighborhoods as a
special/historical district, including:
Streets -Rufe Snow, Glenview, Denton Hwy, and Belknap
Golf Courses -Iron Horse & Diamond Oaks
3.3 Implement joint streetscape improvements that celebrate the district and
surrounding neighborhoods (median landscaping, lighting, gateways,
sidewalk improvements, etc.)
Streets -Blvd. 26, Rufe Snow Glenview, Denton Hwy, and Belknap
3.4 Develop neighborhood gateway identities at major points of neighborhood
entry
1 gateway structure each year from each participating city
3.5 Complete B/ SD Facilities Plan in regard to replacement of aging School
facilities
4.0 The participation and collaboration of city and schools districts and the
chamber of commerce will focus on interlocal efforts that support the
mutual development and revitalization of existing neighborhoods and their
supportive business establishments.
4.1 Evaluate the feasibility of developing a joint public facility that caters to the
participating Multi Cities that can serve as a hub for community services
(after school day care, recreation facility, conference facilities, etc.)
Example -NRH owned Food Lion; a building on Blvd 26 in Richland Hills,
rail station area at Haltom City
4.2 Redefine and broaden the scope of the current `Blvd. 26 Association' to
include representation from residents, cities, B/SD and the chamber.
Currently only existing businesses along the Boulevard 26 corridor
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4.3 Develop program to assist current or new owners in the purchasing and/or
providing residential improvements in existing neighborhoods
4.4 A marketing plan will be developed and implemented for this project
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