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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2010-11-08 Minutes MINUTES 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 — NOVEMBER 8, 2010 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8 day of November, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2 (present at 5:08 p.m.) John Lewis Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety 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 John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Gregory VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Andy Jones Fire Chief Chris Amarante Facilities & Construction Director Bill Thornton Assistant Parks Director Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Chris Swartz NRH2O Park Manager Joe Pack Capital Projects Superintendent Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Kristin Weegar Marketing & Research Coordinator CaII to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 2 A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from the Council. A.2 Review Competitive Sealed Proposals Received and Recommendations for Construction of the New Food Services Building and New 2011 Attraction at NRH2O Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation explaining staffs recommendations for proceeding with the implementation of the new 2011 attraction and food services building at NRH2O. The two projects were combined and competitive sealed proposals were received from six contractors. The lowest bid of $3,053,692 was received from the Fain Group. The available construction budget is $2,141,810. Staff directed the city's consultant Schrickel Rollins and Associates to work with the Fain Group to explore value engineering methods to bring the total contract within the available funding without affecting the overall entertainment value of the project. Ultimately it was determined to be in the City's best interest to reject all bids, revise the specifications and re -bid the new 2011 attraction separately from the food service building. An item is on the council's regular agenda to reject the bids. Staff is also requesting authorization to order the slide allowing the ride to open for the 2011 season. Competitive Sealed Proposals were received in June for the new attraction and Whitewater West was selected. An item has also been placed on the regular agenda for Council to consider the purchase of the slide from Whitewater West. Schrickel Rollins will redesign the bid package and reissue the bid packets to include only installation and associated infrastructure for the slide. Schrickel Rollins will also redesign the food services building to fit into the allotted budget. The food services building will be bid in late summer of 2011 with an opening date of 2012. Councilman Sapp present at 5:08 p.m. A.3 Presentation on Proposed Seismic Survey Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, introduced Mr. Ron Underwood with Gateway Permit Services representing Dawson Geophysical and Chesapeake Energy. Mr. Underwood presented a PowerPoint presentation on the technology and proposed right of way seismic survey planned to begin in the City in January 2011. Dawson Geophysical Survey is conducting a right of way seismic survey for a 35 square mile area that includes parts of Fort Worth, Haltom City, Richland Hills, southern part of Hurst, Bedford and Euless and the southern part of North Richland Hills (primarily south of Glenview Drive). The work will begin in Fort Worth in November and will move eastward with plans to be in North Richland Hills in mid - January for three to four weeks. Dawson will also conduct a larger survey in mid -2011 that will include the remainder of North Richland Hills. Mr. Underwood explained the need for the seismic survey, the process, procedures in place to address citizen concerns and how citizens will be City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 3 notified of their work activity. Staff advised Council that the City would also communicate information about the seismic survey in the City's Winter Newsletter. 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 551.071, Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation - 1) Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096- 236530 -09); 2) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067 - 241297 -09); 3) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al (No. 352- 237213- 09) B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation: 1) Friend v. City of North Richland Hills, et al No. 342 - 218419 -06; 2) HomeTown Urban Partners vs. City of North Richland Hills Cause No. 096- 236530 -09; 3) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills, Cause No. 067 - 241297 -09; 4)Venue at HomeTown vs. City of North Richland Hills and David Pendley, Building Inspector, Cause No. 352 - 237213 -09; 5) Graham Associates, Inc. vs. City of North Richland Hills No. 153 - 245913 -10; 6) City of North Richland Hills vs. AHK Properties; 7) United States of America and The State of Texas ex rel. Douglas Moore, and Douglas Moore, Individually, vs. Cities of Addison etc No. 3- 10CV02333 -K. Mayor Trevino announced at 5:32 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 for the following: • Consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation including but not limited to — 1) Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096- 236530-09); 2) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067 - 241297 -09); 3) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al (No. 352 - 237213 -09) • Consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation for the following lawsuits 1) Friend v. City of North Richland Hills, et al No. 342 - 218419 -06; 2) HomeTown Urban Partners vs. City of North Richland Hills Cause No. 096- 236530-09; 3) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills, Cause No. 067 - 241297 -09; 4) Venue at HomeTown vs. City of North Richland Hills and David Pendley, Building Inspector, Cause No. 352 - 237213 -09; 5) Graham Associates, Inc. vs. City of North Richland Hills No. 153 - 245913 -10; 6) City of North Richland Hills vs. AHK Properties; 7) United States of America and City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 4 The State of Texas ex rel. Douglas Moore, and Douglas Moore, Individually, vs. Cities of Addison etc No. 3- 10CV02333 -K. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 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 November 8, 2010 at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 5 A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Sapp gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Sapp led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) No items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mayor Pro Tem Sapp recognized the following members from the Youth Advisory Committee — Megan Servage, Lynsey McDonald, Kim Horany, Madeline Orr, and Nicole Zajimovic. The following individuals spoke on the need for sidewalks on Mackey Drive when the street is reconstructed citing safety concerns and numerous children in the neighborhood walking to the nearby school. Tina Dorsey, 4424 Mackey Drive James Dorsey, 4424 Mackey Drive Joey Dorsey, 4424 Mackey Drive Sarah Ransdell, 4318 Mackey Drive Katie Cochran, 4117 Mackey Drive Wade Mathis, 4132 Morgan The following individuals did not speak, but submitted a public meeting appearance card advising they did not wish to speak, but wanted to go on record as being in support of sidewalks on Mackey Drive. Cameron Lopez, 4116 Mackey Drive Madelin Lopez, 4116 Mackey Drive Monica Lopez, 4116 Mackey Drive City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 6 Kimberly Cochran, 4117 Mackey Drive Randle Cochran, 4117 Mackey Drive Ms. Barbara Horne, 4146 Mackey Drive, submitted a petition containing signatures of individuals who were opposed to sidewalks on Mackey Drive when the street is reconstructed. Ms. Horne spoke against sidewalks being placed on Mackey citing driveways not being long enough to park two cars deep without blocking the sidewalk and not wanting tree roots disturbed. Mayor Trevino advised the citizens that the Council was unable to discuss the subject because it was not on the posted agenda, but asked Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, and Jimmy Perdue, Police Chief to meet with the citizens and address their concerns. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 PU 2010 -025 AWARD BID NO. 11 -002 FOR STREET SUB -GRADE STABILIZATION TO RELIABLE PAVING IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,774.70 COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SUP 2010 -05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GOHEEN ENTERPRISES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A VARIANCE FROM MASONRY REQUIREMENTS AT 4028 RUFE SNOW DRIVE ORDINANCE NO. 3118 APPROVED City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 7 Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Raymond Goheen, 4028 Rufe Snow, applicant, presented his request for a special use permit. Mr. Goheen's business, Goheen Enterprises /Professional Safety Systems, has grown and he desires to expand both the site and the existing structure of his business. The expansion will occur on the rear of the existing predominately metal structure. Mr. Goheen is requesting a variance to allow the new structure to be painted metal on all sides except those on the front which extend past the edge of the existing structure and face Rufe Snow. The existing building includes approximately 30 percent masonry on the front elevation facing Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Goheen is proposing to increase the masonry on the front elevation of the existing structure to cover the full elevation. Parking is being expanded to the lot on the north and the proposed chain Zink fence along the north property line will include vinyl slats. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, summarized the item. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that the proposed chain link fence along the north property line include weatherproof slats in natural color. 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 WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2010 -05, ORDINANCE No. 3118 AND UPHOLD THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REQUIRING THE PROPOSED CHAIN LINK FENCE ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE TO INCLUDE WEATHERPROOF SLATS IN NATURAL COLOR. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 SUP 2010 -06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RONALD DUNLAP FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A THREE CAR DETACHED GARAGE AT 7955 BURSEY ROAD- ORDINANCE NO. 3119 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 8 Mr. Ronald Dunlap, 7248 Glenview Drive, representing the property owner, requested approval of a special use permit to allow the construction of a detached three car garage at 7955 Bursey Road. Mr. Dunlap advised the garage would be fully bricked. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, presented the item. The property is zoned Agricultural and by ordinance accessory structures larger than 500 square feet located and constructed in agricultural zoning district require a special use permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the special use permit. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Jack Roth, 7955 Bursey Road, property owner, spoke in support of the item. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2010 -06, ORDINANCE No. 3119. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 RP 2010 -02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM QUICK TRIP TO APPROVE A REPLAT CREATING LOTS 1R AND 2R-1, BLOCK 1, FIVE STAR FORD ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE SW CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND NE LOOP 820 - 16.081 ACRES.) APPROVED Mr. Jake Bayer, Real Estate Manager ger for Quick Trip Corporation, 1120 N. Industrial Blvd., Euless, presented Quick Trip's request to approve a replat of the property located at the southwest corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Northeast Loop 820. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, presented the item. The applicant is requesting approval of a replat of a 16 -acre lot into two separate lots. The replat includes the Sam Pack Five Star Ford dealership property and subdivides off 1.55 acres to create a lot for the proposed Quick Trip convenience store. The dealership will remain on the remaining 14.52 acres. The replat consists of mutual access easements and an access City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 9 point off of the Northeast Loop 820 eastbound frontage road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the replat. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2010 -02. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.2 RP 2010 -03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE A REPLAT CREATING LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, NRH CIVIC CENTER ADDITION (LOCATED AT 6000 HAWK AVE. - 14.509 ACRES.) APPROVED Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Parks Director, representing the City as the applicant, presented the Park and Recreation Department's request for a replat of 14.5 acres to create two lots. The replat will combine the platted property where the NRH Public Library is located with the unplatted tract that is contiguous on the north side of the library lot and is where the new Recreation /Senior Center will be located. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, briefly summarized the item and advised the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the replat. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2010 -03. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2010 -039 TERMINATE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT OF PROJECT RFB NO. 10 -041 TO J & T EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,109,257.10 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOUGLAS LANE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (ST0801) FROM HIGHTOWER DRIVE TO STARNES ROAD AND AWARD THIS PROJECT TO JLB CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,116,622.81 APPROVED City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 10 Mr. Gregory VanNieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. Council awarded a contract to J & T Excavating in the amount of $1,109,257.10 on August 9 for the Douglas Lane Street and Utility Improvements Project. In October staff learned that J & T would be unable to perform. SureTec Insurance Company has informed the City that J & T is no longer going to be in business. Staff is recommending the contract be awarded to the second lowest bidder, JLB Contracting. JLB has agreed to honor their bid amount even though the time period for "holding bids" has expired. JLB's bid was $7,365.71 more than J & T's bid. With the execution of a settlement agreement, SureTec is receptive to paying the difference between J & T's bid and JLB's bid. Staff is recommending the following: 1) Terminate the construction contract of Project RFB No. 10 -041 to J & T Excavating in the amount of $1,109,257.10 for the construction of Douglas Lane Street and Utility Improvements Project (ST0801) from Hightower Drive to Starnes Road; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement agreement with SureTec; 3) Award Project RFB No. 10 -041 to JLB Contracting in the amount of $1,116,622.81 for the construction of Douglas Lane Street and Utility Improvements Project (ST0801) from Hightower Drive to Starnes Road; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the required agreement with JLB Contracting. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2010 -039 AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2010 -094 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING SECTIONS 2- 67(E)(2) AND 2- 67(E)(8) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE PERTAINING TO CITIZENS APPEARANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -031 APPROVED Mr. Mark Hindman, City Manager, presented the item. The item introduces into record two amendments to the Council Rules of Procedure. The first amendment clarifies the procedure for persons wishing to speak on agenda items that are not listed as public hearing items by allowing them to submit a request to speak card prior to the subject matter coming up in the meeting. Any member of the council may request that the person be heard and if there is an objection, the question of whether the person shall be heard will be put to a majority vote. The second proposed amendment modifies the provision under citizens presentation to exclude matters that are before a staff board or stakeholders meeting designed to receive citizen input within 60 days. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 11 COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2010 -031 ENTERING INTO RECORD THE COUNCIL'S DESIRE TO AMEND THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 PU 2010 -026 AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID #11 -004 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FOOD SERVICES BUILDING AND NEW 2011 ATTRACTION AT NRH2O APPROVED Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, presented the item. Staff is recommending Council reject all bids received for the construction of the new food services building and the new 2011 attraction. During the work session, Staff discussed with Council the bids exceeding the available funding and staffs recommendations for proceeding with the implementation of the 2011 new attraction and food services building. Staff is recommending that all bids be rejected, the specifications revised and the 2011 attraction be re -bid separately from the food services building. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2010 -026, REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID #11 -004 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FOOD SERVICES BUILDING AND THE NEW 2011 ATTRACTION. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. Councilman Sapp recognized Walter Obot, Boy Scout Troop 341, who is working on his citizenship in community badge. F.3 GN 2010 -095 AMEND CHAPTER 42 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING DIVISION 3, ILLEGAL SMOKING PRODUCTS - ORDINANCE NO. 3121 APPROVED Mike Hamlin, Assistant Police Chief, presented the item. Council is requested to consider an ordinance prohibiting the use, purchase, possession, and sale of synthetic cannabinoids (sold under names such as K -2 or SPICE) and Salvia divinorum (sold under names such as DIVINER'S SAGE OR MAGIC MINT). MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -095, ORDINANCE No. 3121. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 12 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.4 GN 2010 -096 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR NIGHT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC PROPERTY USE APPROVED Andy Jones, Fire Chief, presented the item. Staff is requesting Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd for the temporary use of land they own located between Parker Boulevard and the NRH2O parking area. The agreement will authorize the temporary use of their property during the Night of Holiday Magic festivities on December 4. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -096, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TEMPORARY LAND USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HOMETOWN URBAN PARTNERS, LTD. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.5 GN 2010 -097 AMEND CONTRACT WITH BYRNE CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES ESTABLISHING THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RECREATION CENTER APPROVED Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, presented the item. On December 14, 2009 Council awarded a contract to Byrne Construction for Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMAR) associated with the construction of the new recreation center. The contract provided that when the subcontractor bids were received, the contract would be amended to reflect a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the construction phase of the project. Staff is recommending the amendment of the contract to establish a guaranteed maximum price in the amount of $20,970,654 for the construction of the new recreation center for a total contract amount of $20,989,154. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -097, AMENDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES WITH BYRNE CONSTRUCTION, ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,970,654 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RECREATION CENTER, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $20,989,154. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 13 F.6 GN 2010 -098 SALE OF LAND PARCEL 155 TO THE STATE OF TEXAS - RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -032 APPROVED Chief Perdue presented the item. The item is to authorize the sale of a .3118 acre parcel of city owned property to the State of Texas for the Loop 820 widening project for the appraised value of $24,811.00. The property is located on the north side of Loop 820, east of Cummings Drive and adjacent to the drainage channel. Approval of Resolution No. 20120 -032 will authorize the sale of the property and authorize the City Manager to execute a deed to the State. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2010 -032, GN 2010-098. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.7 GN 2010 -099 AWARD OF BID RFP NO. 10 -035 TO WHITEWATER WEST FOR PURCHASE OF NEW 2011 ATTRACTION AT NRH2O APPROVED Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. The NRH2O Capital Budget includes a new attraction scheduled to open in 2011. The item is to award the bid for the purchase of the new attraction. Competitive Sealed Proposals were received in June and staff is recommending awarding the bid to Whitewater West. Whitewater West's proposal includes fabrication and delivery of all slide components necessary to install the attraction in time for the 2011 summer season. Council's approval of Item F.2 rejected the bids for the construction of the attraction with the new food services building and Schrickel Rollins and Associates is redesigning the bid package to include only installation and associated infrastructure for the slide. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -099, AWARDING BID #RFP No. 10- 035 TO WHITEWATER WEST FOR PURCHAS OF THE NEW 2011 ATTRACTION AT NRH2O IN THE AMOUNT OF $731,000. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 14 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Whitson made the following announcements. The City of North Richland Hills invites you to attend the annual Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, November 11 at Liberty Park, located at 5825 Holiday Lane. This event will honor all who have served our country. For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 817 - 427 -6620. Keep NRH Beautiful is partnering with the BISD Clothes Connection and Cornerstone Assistance Network to provide warm coats and blankets for those in need in our community this winter. Please clean out your closets and drop off your extra winter coats and blankets at the NRH Neighborhood Services Department, located at 7200 -C Dick Fisher Drive South. Donations will be accepted through November 12th. For more information, please call 817 - 427 -6650. In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, the annual Northeast Recycles Day Flea Market will be held Saturday, November 13th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the ATI Career Training Center located at 6351 Boulevard 26. Residents are invited to shop for bargains from over 100 vendors. Residents may also drop off unwanted electronics for recycling. For more information, please call 817 - 299 -1830. The November 22nd City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, December 13. Kudos Korner — Lori Newman, Parks and Recreation Department. A resident e- mailed to express her appreciation to Lori for the recent concert and dancing event at Stormy Plaza. The resident and her family were pleased by the great music and fun dancing. Everything was wonderful and they wanted to thank Lori and all of the recreation employees who organized this great event. City Council Minutes November 8, 2010 Page 15 H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p. . Oscar Trevino — Mayor ATTEST: °`. l H ►�L4 A � m����U , � \c "•�N %., fa& egotz t CO I Patricia HU , on , Ci A ecr O Ya r