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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCPD 2010-01-11 AgendasTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT AGENDA JANUARY 11, 2010 - 5:30 P.M. For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Pre-Council Chambers, 7301 Northeast Loop 820 at 5:30 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion and/or action. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of August 24, 2009 Meeting 3. CCD 2010-01 Public Hearing on Imposition of Crime Control & Prevention District Sales Tax on Residential Gas and Electric Use -Resolution No. 2010-A. 4. Adjournment Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Richland Hills Crime Control & Prevention District was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on January 8, 2010 at ,'~U ~'Y.l G~Gt- Secretary of Crime District MINUTES OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 -AUGUST 24, 2009 - 6:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER On the 24th day of August, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. the North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District convened in the City Council Chambers at the North Richland Hills City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas with the following members present: Oscar Trevino John Lewis Ken Sapp Tom Lombard Tim Barth David Whitson Scott Turnage Timothy J. Welch President Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Staff Members present: Larry J. Cunningham Jimmy Perdue Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples Larry Koonce Mark Mills The following business was transacted: Chief Operating Officer/City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Secretary Assistant Secretary Attorney for District Finance Director Budget Director 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 2008 MEETING APPROVED Board Member Turnage moved, seconded by Board Member Lewis, to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2008 meeting. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Aye: 8 votes No: 0 votes 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 7-8, 2009 WORK SESSION APPROVED Board Member Lewis moved, seconded by Board Member Sapp, to approve the minutes of the August 7-8, 2009 work session. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Aye: 8 votes No: 0 votes 4. CCD 2009-01 PUBLIC HEARING ON CRIME CONTROL & PREVENTION DISTRICT PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE ADOPTION APPROVED President Trevino opened the Public Hearing on the proposed 2009-10 budget for the Crime Control & Prevention District. Finance Director Larry Koonce presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the 2009-2010 Crime Control & Prevention District Budget. The proposed budget for 2009-2010 is $4,450,764 and the revised budget for 2008-2009 is $4,504,445. Mr. Koonce reviewed the District's financial history, programs and accomplishments since inception. The proposed budget includes the continuation of Alliance for Children and the Special Investigations Unit. Revenues for 2009-10 include $200,000 from the General Fund in the 2009 revised budget and in 2010 an approximate $190,000 increase from additional electric & gas sales taxes as a result of legislation changes in 2009. Expenditures of $4.45 million include CCD personnel costs, and direct costs to the General Fund, and supplies, maintenance and sundry. All goals and objectives as set out in the original CCD proposal and renewal referendum have been met and are being maintained. President Trevino called for public comments on the proposed budget. There being no one wishing to speak, President Trevino closed the Public Hearing. Board Member Welch moved, seconded by Board Member Whitson, to approve CCD 2009-01, approving the revised 2008-2009 budget and the proposed 2009-2010 budget and authorize adoption by Council. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Aye: 8 votes No: 0 votes North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District August 24, 2009 Minutes Page 2 of 3 5. CCD 2009-02 PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPOSITION OF CRIME CONTROL & PREVENTION DISTRICT SALES TAX ON RESIDENTIAL GAS AND ELECTRIC USE - RESOLUTION NO.2009-A. APPROVED President Trevino opened the public hearing on the imposition of the sales tax on residential gas and electricity. Ms. Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager, presented the item. Senate Bill passed during the 2009 Texas Legislative Session allows for the imposition of crime control district sales tax on the residential use of gas and electricity. The sales tax was discussed by the Council at their August 7 budget work session and Council consensus was to move forward with approval of the tax. To impose the tax, a public hearing is required by the Crime Control & Prevention District Board of Directors along with some other procedures to be followed. President Trevino called for public comments on the imposition of the sales tax on residential gas and electricity. There was no one present wishing to comment. Board Member Turnage moved, seconded by Board Member Sapp, to approve Resolution No. 2009-A. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Aye: 8 votes No: 0 votes President Trevino closed the public hearing. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Trevino adjourned the meeting of the Crime Control and Prevention District at 6:52 p.m. APPROVED: Oscar Trevino -President ATTEST: Patricia Hutson -Secretary North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District August 24, 2009 Minutes Page 3 of 3 CRIME CONTROL & PREVENTION U/SIKILI Department: Crime Control District subject: Public Hearing on Imposition of Crime Control & Prevention District Sales Tax on Residential Gas and Electric Use, Resolution No. 2010-A Meeting Date 1/11/10 Agenda Number: CCD 2010-01 Senate Bill 575 was passed during the 2009 Texas Legislative Session. This bill allows for the imposition of fire control or crime control district sales tax on the residential use of gas and electricity. Until this law passed, the Crime Control District sales tax could not be applied on residential gas and electricity usage like the General Fund and Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. This item was previously discussed with the Crime Control & Prevention District Board of Directors on August 24, 2009. The belief was that the public hearing could be held at that time with an effective date of January 1, 2010. However, based on information received from the Texas Comptroller, all actions necessary to implement this sales tax must occur after January 1, 2010, the effective date of the bill. The earliest date that a tax adopted in the first calendar quarter of 2010 will become effective is July 1, 2010. In order to implement this sales tax the Crime Control & Prevention District Board of Directors is required to: • Hold a public hearing; • Adopt a resolution, by majority vote, approving the imposition of this sales tax; • Send a copy of the resolution to the comptroller by certified or registered mail; • Send a copy of the resolution and a copy of the district's boundaries by certified or registered mail to each gas and electric company whose customers are subject to the tax; • Publish notice of the resolution in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. It is estimated this sales tax could generate over $200,000 per year for the Crime Control and Prevention District. Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive comments on the Crime Control District sales tax on residential gas and electricity, approve Resolution No. 2010-A and close the public hearing. Finance Review /s/Larry Koonce Finance Director Signature /s/Karen Bostic /s/Mark Hindman Department Head Signature City Manager Signature Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-A NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT WHEREAS, on the 11t" day of January, 2010, the Board of Directors of the North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District met and a public hearing was held pursuant to a Notice and Agenda and, WHEREAS, a quorum of the members was being present, and WHEREAS, a Motion was duly made, seconded and passed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT that: Section 1. That pursuant to the authority granted by 81St Legislature in the enactment of Section 321.1055, Texas Tax Code, a sales tax of '/~ cent is hereby imposed on receipts from the sale, production, distribution, lease, or rental of, and the use, storage, or other consumption within the district of, gas and electricity for residential use. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11t" day of January, 2010 by a vote of for and against. APPROVED Oscar Trevino, President ATTEST Patricia Hutson, Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AD LEGALITY George Staples, Attorney for District