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CITY COUNCIL MID YEAR BUDGET WORK SESSION AGENDA
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKROOM
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014— 4:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Discuss Annual Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for FY 2013 -2014 and
Discuss Planning and Program of Services for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015
3. Adjournment
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City
Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on June 6, 2014 at 2..'. p.m.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
June 9, 2014
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
City of North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, Texas
Office of the City Manager
Welcome to the Mid -Year budget review for fiscal year 2013 -14. The plan for this
meeting is to provide you with an overview of how the current budget is proceeding, as
well as a general overview of major issues staff feels will drive the 2014 -15 budget that
we present in early August.
Overall we are seeing signs of economic stability and anticipate this trend to continue
into the future. The single family home market continues to rebound, and commercial
businesses are continuing to pursue expansion opportunities. In addition to the general
improvement in the regional economy, the end is in sight for the construction of the
North Tarrant Express. While we have a few weeks coming up where construction will
heavily impact North Richland Hills, NTE Mobility Partners is confident construction will
be substantially complete by the end of 2014. With nearly 40% of our retail activity
coming from the corridor encompassing the NTE project, this is welcome news.
As a result of the stabilizing economy and the completion of the North Tarrant Express,
staff anticipates in FY 2014 -15 a modest increase of 1.5% in sales tax over the FY
2013 -14 Revised Budget. While property values continue to rise we have seen an
increase in the amount of property value reductions given during the appeals process
and an increase in delinquent accounts. These factors have tempered our projections
for increased property tax revenue. The small increase in property tax revenue can be
attributed mainly to the new commercial and residential construction we continue to see
occur throughout the city. As we will discuss in more detail, other revenue sources
remain fairly steady, creating an improved revenue forecast for the 2013 -14 budget.
On the expenditure side of the budget, there are several issues that we would like to
bring to your attention prior to presentation of the 2014 -15 budget. One such issue is
the enhancement of the City's Code Compliance efforts. With the homes in the city
aging, the Neighborhood Services Department taking on additional responsibilities over
the years and the high emphasis placed on making North Richland Hills an attractive
place for people to live, I felt it was important to look at ways of enhancing our efforts to
enforce the standards set out in our code. After reviewing our current efforts, staff has
created a two- tiered plan that will be presented in more detail in the coming months.
PO Box 820609 * North Richland Hills, TX 76182
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In addition to Code Compliance, other major expenses I anticipate being factors in the
FY 2014 -15 budget include: staffing two additional School Resource Officers, the
replacement of our current CAD /RMS software, the major revision to the City's
Comprehensive Plan and increases in costs related to both water and sewer. All these
items are described in more detail in the 2014/15 Preliminary Budget section of this
document.
As with previous years, I also foresee decisions regarding personnel and benefits
important in FY 2014 -15. Being that The City of North Richland Hills is primarily a
service industry whose principal working asset is its people. Personnel costs compose
a large portion of the operating budget; therefore, changes in personnel costs related to
the compensation market or the cost of benefits has a profound effect on our budget.
Staff is currently reviewing proposals for administration of the City's medical, dental,
prescription, vision, employee assistance program, life and long term disability
programs. In addition, the Human Resources Department continues to track
compensation throughout the DFW region. As the increase in competition for qualified
workers continues, it is important we have competitive compensation and benefit
packages for employees.
In summary, I believe we are heading into a bright and economically stable future;
however, we will continue to see new issues and challenges arise. It is our
responsibility as staff to keep you as informed and as up to date as possible on all
issues affecting the City of North Richland Hills and one way to do this is to have this
Mid -Year Budget Review session. It is my hope that by the conclusion of the meeting,
you will feel informed and comfortable with where we are in the current 2013 -14 Fiscal
Year, as well as the direction we are heading in the development of the 2014 -2015
Fiscal Year Budget.
Respectfully,
Mark Hindman
City Manager
Agenda
MID -YEAR BUDGET WORK SESSION— FISCAL YEAR 201412015
4:30 pm, Monday, June 9, 2014
City Council Workroom
• Introduction
• Economic Outlook
• 2013/2014 Revised Budget
o Summary of Revenues and Expenditures
• 2014/2015 Preliminary Budget
o Overview of Revenues and Expenditures
o Budget Calendar
• Finance and Debt
• Human Resources Update
• Future Considerations
• Closing
Economic Outlook
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
NRH
From a national perspective the worst winter since 1996 resulted in a first quarter
decline of GDP (goods and services). The current quarter has turned around as job
increases are driving the unemployment rate to its lowest level since September 2008.
Housing starts continue to be a bright spot in the economy as single family growth
continues, but at only half pre- recession levels. Meantime multi - family starts exceed
pre- recession levels and show no sign of slowing down. Consumer confidence
continues to increase (10% over last year), while consumer prices moderately increase
from rising energy costs.
Texas continues to outpace the nation on all positive economic indicators. A most
telling statistic is the state's growth from domestic migration. In 2013 Texas welcomed
over 113,000 people from other states, by far the most of any state. This figure is all the
more staggering as New York lost over 104,000, Illinois almost 70,000, California
almost 50,000 and New Jersey over 45,000. The state continues to enjoy lower
consumer prices (10% less) with a much higher level of consumer confidence (50%
greater). Retail sales tax collections and residential starts are also slightly up over the
previous year. Albeit good, a few state trends are worth noting. First, total sales tax
collections are up 4 %, driven mostly by higher energy prices. Second, Texas multi-
family starts have increased by 88% over the past year versus only a 2% increase in
single family starts. Both of these trends are worth future monitoring.
Economic conditions locally are currently stable with a positive future outlook. The
City's location and diverse economy have allowed it to be resilient through the bad
times and excel during the good times. Unemployment is one percent lower (at 4 %)
than the same period last year while two years of strong residential construction has
established NRH as one of the faster growing cities in the nation. The US Census
Bureau recently announced the City's 2013 growth rate of 3% ranked 32nd in the
nation, the highest in Tarrant County. Meantime road construction continues to impact
select big box retailers, muting the City's taxable sales growth. Overall congestion and
inconsistent closures continue to wreak havoc on business along Loop 820. As always,
in planning for next fiscal year it's important to delve further into City's residential and
business economies given their significance on the City's budget capacity.
Residential Economy
The residents of North Richland Hills enjoy a higher level of employment than the
region, state and nation. As of April 2014, the labor force in NRH is just under 38,000
people, roughly 60% of the City's total population. Combined with steady population
growth and lower unemployment rates, the local labor force should continue grow.
Although the City is roughly 75% built out, residential development continues to be a
strong driver of growth. The 350+ single family starts over the past two fiscal years
have dwindled the number of available lots resulting in a 40% reduction in starts this
fiscal year. While this may seem concerning, the City alongside the residential
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Economic Outlook NRH
development community have been quite active. As of April 2014 there are over 500
single family lots in various stages of development. So while starts take a breath in FY
14, we can expect next fiscal year to pick back up to previous year's strong level.
As it pertains to existing single family sales in 2014 over 2013, the City has seen a 12%
decrease in the number of sales, a 5% increase in average sales price and a 19%
reduction in the average number of days on the market (now at 51 days). In previous
years the City has averaged roughly 170 single family listings; however as of June 2014
there are 111 listings helping to explain the recent spike in lot development in response
to demand.
While single family continues to be the main driver of growth, the City recently permitted
roughly 400 multi - family units in the Home Town area. While this figure from a unit
comparison exceeds recent single family starts, only 25% of all residential units in the
City are multi - family, 5% less than the County average. While the City remains single
family based; economic, societal and behavioral shifts continue to drive demand for
multi - family across the county, state and region. For example, 30% of all DFW
residential units constructed in 2007 were multi - family, that figure today is now 50 %.
Business Economy
While the City's business economy continues to remain stable, new business activity is
on the rise. From a retail perspective, the vacancies are slowly decreasing (now below
15 %) while new space is under development. Vacant office space however continues
to hover around 20% as absorption is anticipated upon the completion of the North
Tarrant Express project.
So far this fiscal year the City has welcomed 48 new businesses resulting in a net
increase of 11 businesses. The number of employees working inside the City limits has
increased by 320 due mainly to Portfolio Recovery Associates in the south sector of the
City.
Beside the three grocery developments that are under construction, the City is in the
process of facilitating the construction of a Chipotle, Chick- fil -A, Whataburger, Pollo
Tropical, Jason's Deli and AutoZone just to name a few. Meantime, shopping centers
such as the Venue at Home Town, The Crossing and Tarrant Parkway Plaza have
quality businesses now occupying long term vacancies. As for the new grocery
projects, both ALDI and WinCo are on pace to open before the end of 2014, while
Kroger Marketplace is targeting the first half of 2015.
While new business activity is on the rise, the City is paving the way for long term
business growth and development. There are roughly 24 acres of highway frontage
available for redevelopment along the North Tarrant Express and 20 additional acres
marketed for new development near the Davis Boulevard and North Tarrant Parkway
intersection.
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Economic Outlook NRH
Heading into FY 2015, there has been no significant change in appraised values for
existing commercial and industrial property (25% of the property tax base); however
because of the three aforementioned grocery projects, we do expect an increase for FY
2016. The projects currently under construction will not generate property tax revenue
until FY 2016, versus the upcoming FY 2015. For example, WinCo and ALDI are
expected to generate property tax revenue for FY 2016 from tax year 2015.
Taxable sales which make up roughly 20% of the General Fund come primarily from
local businesses (74 %), however an ever increasing share (26 %) come from utilities,
gas drilling and online /mail order. From the chart below, increases in online / mail order
will continue as consumers figure out more ways to purchase away from brick and
mortar locations. Meantime utility prices have triggered a 15% increase in taxable sales
over previous year.
Type
FY 2014 YTD
Change From Prior Period
Local Business
74% (of total taxable sales)
Down
Utilities
12%
Up
Gas Drilling
1%
Flat
Online / Mail Order
13%
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Fiscal year -to -date total taxable sales in North Richland Hills are 2% over same period
last year and 100% to budget. The portion of sales tax generating businesses that
reside along Loop 820 (roughly one third of the City total) is down 6% over previous
year resulting in a slight reduction from local businesses overall. During the next fiscal
year the North Tarrant Express project will be completed while new grocery projects
open in the south and north sectors of the City. Given these two milestones, staff
expects a healthy increase to the local business sales tax base for FY 2015.
Summary
While current economic conditions are strong, key sources of local tax revenue will
continue to not only rely upon broader economies and transportation, but also social
and political dynamics. Issues regarding how taxable sales are collected, products are
purchased, trends in residential development and the redevelopment along Loop 820
will shape the City's short and long term economic future. Going into FY 2015, it is
conservatively estimated that both property and sales tax revenues will grow.
From a property tax revenue standpoint, the City will approach FY 2015 with
approximately 3% growth. We expect single family and multi - family taxable values to
make up the majority of this growth, while commercial and industrial taxable values to
remain flat.
The City anticipates taxable sales in FY 2014 to finish at 100% to- budget, 2% over
previous year. In planning for FY 2015, staff conservatively forecasts taxable sales to
increase another 1.5% as Loop 820 construction subsides, existing businesses rebound
and new business enters the City.
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FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014
SCHEDULE 1 - SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
GENERALFUND
ADOPTED PRIOR REVISED
BUDGET YEAR FY 2013114 BUDGET
FY 2013114 ENCUMB. REVISIONS FY 2013114
REVENUES
Taxes
$29,340,679
SO
($180,679)
$29,160,000
Fines & Forfeitures
2,601,090
0
(538,160)
2,062,930
Licenses & Permits
1,811,300
0
51,408
1,862,708
Charges for Service
3,485,750
0
(93,493)
3,392,257
Intergovernmental
4,364,104
0
27,730
4,391,834
Miscellaneous
747,612
0
(16,974)
730,638
SUB -TOTAL
$42,350,535
$0
($750,168)
$41,600,367
APPROPRIATION FROM FUND BALANCE
Legal Settlement & Litigation
$0
$0
594,000
$94,000
Utility Assistance Program
20,000
0
0
20,000
Previous Year Encumbrances
0
279,902
0
279,902
SUB -TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$20,000
$279,902
594:000
$393,902
TOTAL REVENUES
$42,370,535
$279,902
($656,168)
$41,994,269
EXPENDITURES
CIN CCLlnc 1
$125,462
$0
$0
$125,462
City Ma-.ager
544,522
0
(68,744)
475,778
Communications
349,412
0
(715)
348,697
_ Ity Secretary
464,119
0
(20,475)
443,644
-egal
338,753
0
(39,633)
299,120
rumen Resources
118,165
0
0
118,165
once
658178
0
0
658,178
Budget u research
399,859
0
0
399,859
Munic pa Court
1,348,390
0
(989)
1,347,401
Planning and Inspections
998,454
0
(5,178)
993,276
Economic Development
316,942
0
(16,493)
300,449
Library
2,054,332
0
(537)
2,053,795
Neighborhood Services
1,655,862
0
3,732
1,659,594
Public Works
3.745,142
63,531
(22,803)
3,785,870
Parks & Recreation
2 063 728
0
(11,235)
2,052,493
Police
12,418.255
36,871
(160,738)
12,294,388
Emergen-y h :1a:r:gerrlcnt
820,544
179,500
(114,887)
885,157
Fire
10,531,623
0
34,882
10,566,505
5i11l;;1114, 5e "i , es
705,401
0
0
705,401
%on- Del.atnenta1
2,226,781
0
(124,591)
2,102,190
SUB -TOTAL DEPARTMENTS
$41,883,924
$279,902
($548,404)
$41,615,422
RESERVES & OTHER EXPENDITURES
Reserves
$410,729
$0
($210,689)
$200,040
Transferto Information Services
75,882
0
0
75,882
Legal Settlement
0
0
94,000
94,000
SUB -TOTAL RESERVES AND OTHER
$486,611
$0
($116,689)
$369,922
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $42,370,535 $279,902 ($665,093) $41,985,344
BALANCE $0 $0 $8,925 $8,925
Overview of Revenue and Expenditures
REVENUE OVERVIEW
Sales Tax
NRH
Sales tax has been performing within expectations during Fiscal Year 2013/2014. North
Richland Hills has received its sales tax remittance from the State for the months of
October 2013 through March 2014.
Month
FY2013114
Collections
FY2012113
Collections
Percent
Inc /Dec
October
$611,271
$676,075
- 9.59%
November
720,967
653,821
+10.27%
December
1,032,373
970,272
+6.40%
January
617,536
635,602
+2.84%
February
595,042
619,192
- 3.90%
March
956,120
8817005
+8.53%
Total
$475337309
$474357967
+2.19%
Staff has conducted an analysis of sales tax collection trends. Based on the result, staff
believes current year collections project to be flat to the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 adopted
sales tax figure. If this occurs, total General Fund sales tax collections at year -end are
estimated at $8,957,844.
Considering this trend and the potential impact of NTE construction to lessen within the
City later this year, staff estimates sales tax to increase approximately 1.5% for Fiscal
Year 2014/2015 over the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Revised Budget estimate. Staff
projects total estimated collections of $9,092,212 for the General Fund; an additional
$134,368 over the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Property Tax
North Richland Hills receives an uncertified preliminary estimate of taxable values in
May of each year. These figures are subject to reductions resulting from a variety of
factors; however they act as a starting point for projecting property tax revenue for the
following fiscal year. Historically, the reductions that occur from the May Estimate to the
July Certified Tax Roll average about 3% for North Richland Hills. Based on higher
value trends and an increased number of properties under protest, a 4% decrease has
been utilized to project Fiscal Year 2014/2015.
The Estimated Net Taxable Value for North Richland Hills as reflected on the May
Estimate is $4,121,722,244. This is an increase of $280,657,795 compared to the July
2013 Certified Roll, or 7.3 %. Of this amount, $43,776,587 is attributed to new
commercial construction and $44,389,052 is attributed to new residential construction.
The total new construction, $88,165,639, is 48.8% higher than the new construction
reflected in the July 2013 certified tax roll.
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Overview of Revenue and Expenditures
NRH
Including a projected 4% drop in values between the May Estimate and the July
Certified Roll, the estimated property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 is $24,136,805.
When projecting property tax revenue, staff estimated that 1.5% of the property tax
levied will be uncollectable, $362,052 for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. Staff projects
estimated property tax collections of $23,774,753, roughly $578,565 higher than Fiscal
Year 2013/2014. This amount will be allocated between Debt Service, TIF Debt Service
and Maintenance and Operations.
Construction Related Revenue
Over the last three years, construction activity in North Richland Hills has experienced a
resurgence. The four main permit revenues have shown steady recovery since Fiscal
Year 2008/2009.
Revenue Type
Actual
FY2007 /08
Actual
FY2008 /09
Actual
FY2009 /10
Actual
FY2010/11
Actual
FY2011/12
Actual
FY2012/13
Building Permits
$868,208
$282,368
$309,403
$426,952
766,824
$894,624
Electrical Permits
41,467
22,880
26,298
33,120
56,005
69,384
Plumbing Permits
63,076
45,376
54,576
74,525
132,161
119,725
Mechanical Permits
74,768
74,289
53,293
78,333
72,335
77,426
Total
$1,047,519
1 $424,913
1 $443,570
1 $612,930
1 $1,227,325
1 $1,161,159
Based on year -to -date activity, staff projects to end the fiscal year with construction
related revenue in line with the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Adopted Budget. Staff
anticipates construction activity to remain consistent; therefore the Fiscal Year 2014/15
is anticipated to remain relatively flat in comparison to Fiscal Year 2013/2014 estimated
revenue.
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Overview of Revenue and Expenditures
EXPENDITURE OVERVIEW
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In preparing the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Preliminary Budget, there are several items that
have the potential to impact the City. The costs presented below represent the potential
impact of the items /programs. While it is possible that the impact may be offset by
increased revenues or decreased expenditures in other areas, staff felt it was important
to bring these items to Council's attention. While not all inclusive, the following provides
a brief description of several significant items /programs.
Enhanced Code Compliance - $80,65
Three Code Compliance Officers currently enforce codes and ordinances for the City.
The Code Compliance Division provides for the general welfare of the community
through implementation and enforcement of local zoning, nuisance, and health and
safety related ordinances that govern the condition of both commercial and residential
structures throughout the city. The City's population has increased over 18% since the
last code officer was hired in 1999. An aging housing stock has significantly increased
the responsibilities of this three person team, specifically south of 820. Code
Compliance has also taken on additional duties in recent years, including: water
restrictions, commercial parking, vacant & foreclosed homes, recreational vehicles, and
the Neighborhood Initiative Program.
A modified shift has been implemented to provide limited weekend coverage, however it
still does not provide for adequate enforcement. Code Compliance staff is working at
full capacity to produce results consistent with the council's goals and have addressed
5,513 complaints in a twelve month period.
To improve the quality of services to residents, a two tier plan is recommended to
enhance Code Compliance staff. This plan will provide additional personnel for focused
code enforcement south of 820, weekend coverage, and increased compliance by the
business community.
Tier I increases the existing staff by one officer. This tier provides weekend
coverage and creates a proactive overlay inspection zone. This zone
encompasses areas south of 820 and commercial areas north of 820 to the
Amundson and Precinct Line intersection. This officer would also handle routine
calls city -wide, and conduct follow -ups from internal referrals. The cost of Tier I
would be $80,655, including salary and benefits, training and equipment.
Tier II would add a second Code Compliance Officer and a complete redistricting
of the existing coverage areas. This redistricting focuses dedicated resources
south of 820 and along the Boulevard 26 commercial corridor. The Tier II
program would significantly redistribute current call loads among staff and would
provide the capacity for proactive code compliance activities in target areas. Tier
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II would provide for shift coverage to include weekends and afterhours resources
for call -outs when warranted. This plan will also offer sub - standard case
specialization, which is in greater demand due to neighborhood transition. The
cost of Tier II would be an additional $87,425 on top of the Tier I cost. This would
bring the total cost of both tiers to $168,080 which includes salary, benefits,
training, and equipment of two full -time code enforcement officers.
At this time, staff is evaluating the financial feasibility of implementing Tier I in Fiscal
Year 2014/2015. Tier II will be evaluated for a future budget year, based on the
success of the Tier I implementation.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Staffing: $201,274
The School Resource Officer (SRO) program once included a total of 5 officers and
provided an officer at each middle school and high school. Over the past few years, the
program has been reduced at Birdville Independent School District's (BISD) request.
Currently, there are two SRO's: one assigned to each high school. North Richland Hills
shares the cost of these 2 officers with BISD based on a 50/50 split over a ten month
period (the school year). The total cost of the two officers and related equipment is
$196,882.
In 2013 BISD administration made the decision to evaluate the possibility of funding
additional SRO positions throughout the district. In the Spring of 2014, BISD agreed to
share the cost for 4 NRH officers on a 50/50 split over a twelve -month period. The new
total program cost would be $398,156. This is an increase of $201,274 over the previous
$196,883 funding level. The net total cost for North Richland Hills under the new agreement will
be $199,078 (half of $398,156), compared to the current net cost of $114,848 under the current
agreement with BISD.
These additional officers would be assigned at the middle school level and at the
Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL). This decision will
result in the City of North Richland Hills adding 2 SROs to the current staffing of 2;
bringing the total SROs for NRH to 4. Under the new agreement, one officer will
continue to be assigned each high school. A third SRO will rotate between Smithfield
Middle and North Ridge Middle Schools. The fourth SRO will be assigned to cover
North Richland Middle School and the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced
Learning.
The Police Department does not currently have staffing to facilitate this change at the
commencement of the 14/15 school year (August 2014). The Police Department has
hired 2 additional officers who will need to complete the requisite training before the 2
middle school SRO positions are assigned. The Police Department is targeting staffing
the additional SROs when school resumes after the holiday break in January 2015. The
new agreement with BISD will be brought to Council prior to the beginning of the 14/15
school year.
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Overview of Revenue and Expenditures
Public Safety — CAD /RMS: up to $4, 000, 000
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In 2013, the City of North Richland Hills, along with the partner cities of the Shared
Service Public Safety effort, began moving forward with the research, identification, and
ultimate replacement of the CRIMES software. In October of 2013 the City entered into
an agreement for consulting services with the consulting firm of Sciens Consulting, Inc.
to assist with acquiring a replacement CAD /RMS. A series of meetings were held
through March 2104, which were attended by representatives (Fire, Information
Services, Police) of the partner cities. System criteria were identified as a result and
used to develop the specifications for a replacement CAD /RMS solution that will meet
the needs of each agency well into the next decade. A request for proposal was drafted
and submitted for vendor review on April 18, 2014. It is anticipated that a specific
vendor can be identified by end of fiscal year 2014 with negotiations and Council
approval occurring before the end of calendar year 2014.
At this time, staff is creating a capital project in the amount of $4,000,000 for the Fiscal
Year 2014/2015 Budget to fund the CAD /RMS replacement. This funding will be utilized
to acquire the replacement system, related requisite software interfaces, and legacy
data conversion. In the coming months staff will also continue to explore alternative
methods of financing the replacement, including options to lease the system.
Comprehensive Plan: $400,000
The City's Comprehensive Plan has had only minor updates and separate studies since
1992. The City is therefore operating under 22 year old land use descriptions, market
assumptions, and thoroughfare recommendations. While it has held as a stable
document, it has fallen behind market and city planning trends and current and
emerging technologies. The plan should be reestablished as the principal guiding
document for the City.
Since the foundation of the current Comprehensive Plan was written in 1992, the City
has seen tremendous change: overall residential population growth, a substantial retail
exodus along Loop 820, retail gains further north, HomeTown, commuter rail plans,
NRH2O, a new Library, the NRH Centre, and a comprehensive trail system. In the next
two years the City will witness more substantial change: a New City Hall facility placed
within a mixed use redevelopment; a completed Loop 820 expansion; major commercial
growth on the north side of town; and the next wave of residential growth. The City
around and south of the loop is beginning to enter the next phase of its life —
reinvestment, revitalization and redevelopment —while the dust of new development has
yet to settle on the north side of town.
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The Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Capital Projects Budget will include a project request for a
new Comprehensive Plan, to include the following elements:
• Land Use Plan
• Mobility Plan
• Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
• Community Facilities Plan
• Economic Development Plan
• Urban Design Plan
• Sustainability Plan
• Water, Wastewater & Storm Water Master Plan
A single RFQ would be released under a maximum budget of $400,000 to acquire a
single package of consultants for the Economic Development, Land Use, Mobility and
Urban Design elements of the plan. Other elements would be completed in -house by
NRH staff with the direction of a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
(CPAC). The project would take place between October 2014 and January 2016
(minimum 15 months) and will span two fiscal years.
As such, the intent is to split the cost and impact to the budget between two budget
years. An additional $25,000 is requested for a separate city -wide traffic count contract
that will provide information necessary to make informed decisions for the Economic
Development Plan and Mobility Plan. No such comprehensive city -wide traffic count
exists today. Obtaining current counts would benefit not only the Comprehensive
Planning process, but general economic development and marketing purposes.
Water /Sewer. $610,995
Water is provided to North Richland Hills by Fort Worth and the Trinity River Authority
(TRA). North Richland Hills is charged based upon the gallons of water supplied.
Water demand for the City can fluctuate depending upon weather conditions. Water
purchases have been based on consumption over the last four years. In addition, the
City expects an annual rate increase from each entity.
The treatment of the City's wastewater, also handled by Fort Worth and TRA, is billed
based on sewer flow. Prior to the beginning of Fiscal Year 2014/2015 staff anticipates
an additional annual increase by each entity.
Finance & Debt
FINANCE & DEBT
Debt Financing Update
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The City pays for projects with cash on hand when possible but often times the
magnitude of projects is such that debt issuance is necessary. Each year staff
assesses the need for debt financing on capital improvements such as streets,
drainage, facilities, etc. In addition to looking at what's needed for the upcoming year,
we also must take into account the possible issuance of debt in the future to insure the
ability to finance projects within the current property tax rate (61¢). We also
continuously look for opportunities to reduce interest expenses by monitoring the market
for opportunities to refund existing debt at lower interest rates.
A preliminary property tax supported bond sale in FY 2015 may include:
— City Hall (G.O.s and C.O.$) $18,850,000
— Animal Adoption & Rescue Center (C.O.$) $270,000
— Replacement of CAD Public Safety Software $4,000,000
Remaining authorized general obligation bonds after the FY 2015 Sale:
— 1994 Bond Election $ 425,000 (Holiday Lane / 820)
— 2003 Bond Election $ 4,410,000 (streets and drainage)
— 2012 Bond Election $ -0-
Also for budget consideration staff has determined a preliminary Self- Supporting FY
2015 Bond Sale:
— NRH20 Improvements $400,000
— Asphalt Paver Replacement $200,000
These projects will be discussed in detail with City Council at the budget work session
to be held in August. .
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HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE
Employee Benefits
The City's health plan is performing well and year -to -date medical expenditures are
projected to finish very close to our original 2013 -2014 budget. Through April 2014,
claims are running approximately $110,000 under budget.
A new wellness initiative, NRH "Can Do" Wellness, was introduced to our employees for
calendar year 2014. Participation in this program is not tied to achieving a certain
weight loss goal or blood pressure reading. Participation in this program is not tied to
being able to run a mile in under six minutes or even being able to walk a mile. All
employees have an opportunity to participate in the NRH "Can Do" Wellness Program
because everyone can take the steps necessary to learn about their current health
condition. Employees on the City's health plan must complete required activities to
include an annual physical and the viewing of educational videos focused on self -
reported medical conditions. Optional activities include a wide variety of activity based
programs and medical screenings, such as membership to a fitness center, monthly
exercise, completing an online health risk assessment, completing age and gender
appropriate medical screenings, to name a few. Required and optional activities are
tracked by employees through on an online wellness platform. Required annual
physicals and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find
problems early, when chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right
health services, screenings, and treatments, and by participating in regular exercise,
employees are taking steps that help their chances for living a longer, healthier life.
On April 21, 2014, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised for the administration
of the City's medical, dental, prescription, vision, employee assistance program, life and
long term disability programs. The closing date of the RFP was May 21, 2014. Staff
along with the City's benefits advisor, Holmes Murphy, is currently reviewing the
proposals and anticipate finalists to be chosen later in summer 2014.
The City will continue to proactively monitor and address health care costs through
potential plan design changes as well as employee wellness education and prevention
efforts. Current trends in the market include narrow, cost efficient networks, tobacco
surcharges, near site clinics, and spousal surcharges. Any recommended revisions to
the City's Group Medical Plan will be discussed with the City Council during the budget
work session in August.
Employee Compensation
The Dallas /Fort Worth region has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation.
Virtually all sectors of the economy are booming. In Fort Worth and the surrounding
areas, the unemployment rate declined to 4.6% in April 2014 from 5.8% a year ago. In
comparison, The Texas unemployment rate in April 2014 was 5.2% and the national
unemployment rate was 6.3 %. This increase in economic activity creates instability
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within the regional job market. The increased competition among employers for
qualified candidates puts pressure on employers to provide higher wages for
recruitment and retention purposes. In FY 2013/14 the majority of North Texas cities
provided some form of salary increase to their employees.
With the continuing improvement to the local economy, it is anticipated that our market
comparison cities will be allocating funds for their employee compensation programs
next fiscal year. Therefore, in FY 2014/15, staff anticipates allocating funds for the
City's compensation programs. As in the past, options for consideration include
employee merit increases, pay range adjustments and lump sum increases. The
Human Resources Director will present staff's recommendation regarding the City's
compensation program for FY 2014/15 at the upcoming budget work session in August.
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Future Considerations
H.T.E. System Replacement
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In 1997 the City purchased the H.T.E. system, which serves as the primary software
system for many of its operations. Since the original purchase, for approximately
$1,000,000, the City has continued to pay around $100,000 for annual support and
upgrades that have been installed as they became available. H.T.E has served the city
well; however, because of it being an "all in one" type solution it has and will never do
everything to the full level of expectations. Each year the Information Services
Department receives requests from more departments that have identified a solution
that better meets their business needs. Additionally, there have been requests to
automate functions and move the City's processes closer to being totally electronic
(paperless). It is time to move toward its replacement, given the age of the system and
its declining usefulness. Replacing H.T.E. with a new system, or combination of
systems, is estimated to cost between $1,200,000 and $2,500,000. This expense will
not hit in the upcoming year. Similar to the process for replacing the Public Safety
Computer Aided Dispatch / Record Management System (CAD /RMS), staff will be
proposing the utilization of a consultant to guide the selection process.
Solid Waste Requests for Proposals
The contract with Republic Waste Services expires on January 31, 2015. It was
decided many months ago that instead of negotiating a new contract with Republic, we
would issue a request for proposals (RFP) to make sure we get the best service for our
City while keeping costs to residents reasonable. It is anticipated the RFP will be
issued in the next several weeks.
Two surveys have been conducted in preparation of the request for proposal. City
Council was surveyed to get an idea of what is currently being done to council's
satisfaction and where improvements could be made. A second survey was conducted
of area cities to determine what different types of services they might be providing to
residents and how much residents pay on a monthly basis.
Based on City Council feedback and the results of the city surveys, some of the
services to be considered in a new contract are rolling carts for recycling, more frequent
brush collection and a green waste program. Additionally, we will be exploring the
possibility of the City itself providing the brush collection.
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Future Considerations
Street CIP Program
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As Council is aware our last bond program for streets improvements was in 2003. Since
that time we have had several streets deteriorate to a condition that they must be
reconstructed.
In 2012 the Citizens Task Force — Street Committee helped identify and prioritize 49
streets that had a reconstruction cost of approximately $30 million. To make matters
worse; during the past 2 years we have noticed several other streets deteriorating at a
much more rapid rate due to the cut - through traffic from the North Tarrant Express
(NTE) project. Staff has identified several streets that have seen a rapid deterioration
due to the cut - through traffic. Some of the streets identified were also streets identified
as a high priority by the Citizen Task Force but most are streets that were not
considered a high priority two years ago.
Some of the streets can be improved with the Preventive Street Maintenance program
but some, like Meadow Lakes and Harwood Road, will need to be reconstructed. Staff
plans to focus the Preventive Street Maintenance on those streets that have been
severely impacted by the NTE cut - through traffic.
Deterioration of Walker- Calloway Branch Sewer Outfall Lines
The Walker- Calloway Branch outfall lines were constructed in the early 1970's to serve
the cities of North Richland Hills and Hurst. It consists of two separate 27" diameter
sewer lines serving different areas and connecting into a single 42" line which transports
the wastewater to an existing 96" Fort Worth Truck line. This system is owned by the
two cities and both cities have contracted with TRA to maintain and operate this system.
TRA is informing the cities that the system is in very poor condition and needs to be
replaced. The estimated cost to replace the Walker- Calloway Branch outfall lines is
approximately $20 million.
TRA has made this determination through an assessment study performed by one of
their engineering consultants. In December of 2011 the system experienced a line
collapse which required an emergency repair. Additional failures occurred in 1991, 2006
and 2008. These failures and TRA's concern over the integrity of the system resulted in
TRA retaining the RJN Group Inc. to conduct a condition and a preliminary capacity
assessment. The results of the assessment indicated that most of the system had less
than 10 years of remaining useful life and some segments did not have the capacity to
handle the projected peak wet weather flows. Staff is still reviewing the capacity
analysis but the condition of the line appears to be bad in certain areas. Most of the pipe
is reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and has been in a corrosive environment for over 40
years.
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The way the agreements are written TRA cannot require NRH and Hurst to reconstruct
the system of sewer lines. Since a complete reconstruction would fall outside what
would be considered "routine" O &M. However, TRA could decide not to continue with
the current agreement to maintain and operate the system. This responsibility would fall
back on Hurst and NRH.
This is an informational item at this time because of several remaining questions to fully
be examined. For example, are there really capacity issues? Since staff is currently
reviewing the capacity assessment we do not know for certain at this time. How could
the improvements be phased? What does Hurst officially think about what TRA is
suggesting? If we proceed how will the cost for the improvements be split between
Hurst and NRH? Currently we split ordinary O &M 50 -50 but extraordinary maintenance
and repair is split by flow. NRH contributes about 80% of the flow.
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Status of Bond Election Programs
1994 BOND ELECTION PROGRAM
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In 1994, a sixteen - member Citizen Advisory Committee was appointed by the City
Council to review the City's capital improvement needs for the following five to seven
years. The Committee spent several months reviewing and assessing various capital
improvement needs. The Committee examined nearly $40,000,000 in needed projects
and recommended $23,540,000 for voter consideration in a bond election package.
Street and drainage improvements were an integral part of the authorized proposal.
Street projects were prioritized according to which projects would provide the most
positive impact on traffic flow and congestion in the City. Drainage projects were
ranked according to which project would protect the most property from flooding and
erosion. All public safety projects recommended by City staff were included in the bond
election. The projects were divided into three propositions according to the type of
project for the bond election. The election was held on September 27, 1994. All three
propositions passed by a 2 to 1 margin. The propositions are outlined as follows (in
thousands of dollars):
Authorized
Un- issued
$425
0
0
$425
As of June 2014 the City has issued all but $425,000 for projects approved in the 1994
bond election: $19.6 million in street bonds, $1.9 million of drainage bonds, and $1.7
million in public safety bonds. There are no plans to issue the remaining $425,000
authorized 1994 G.O. bonds in 2014. This remaining amount will be issued for Holiday
Lane, from Loop 820 to Dick Lewis Drive as part of the Loop 820 widening project.
2003 BOND ELECTION PROGRAM
In 2002, City Council appointed a Citizens Capital Improvements Study Committee to
evaluate major capital project needs for the City over the following seven to ten years.
The Committee evaluated and prioritized streets, drainage, and facility improvements
that would benefit the citizens of North Richland Hills. City management and staff
analyzed the financial impact of the capital improvements program. The analysis
included factors such as existing debt service obligations, the issuance of the remaining
1994 bond authorization, estimates of future property value growth, and impact on
future operations.
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Amount
Amount
Issued
2014
Authorized
To -Date
Proposed
Issue
Streets $20,000
$19,575
$0
Drainage 1,865
1,865
0
Public Safety 1,675
1,675
0
Totals: $23,540
$23,115
$0
Authorized
Un- issued
$425
0
0
$425
As of June 2014 the City has issued all but $425,000 for projects approved in the 1994
bond election: $19.6 million in street bonds, $1.9 million of drainage bonds, and $1.7
million in public safety bonds. There are no plans to issue the remaining $425,000
authorized 1994 G.O. bonds in 2014. This remaining amount will be issued for Holiday
Lane, from Loop 820 to Dick Lewis Drive as part of the Loop 820 widening project.
2003 BOND ELECTION PROGRAM
In 2002, City Council appointed a Citizens Capital Improvements Study Committee to
evaluate major capital project needs for the City over the following seven to ten years.
The Committee evaluated and prioritized streets, drainage, and facility improvements
that would benefit the citizens of North Richland Hills. City management and staff
analyzed the financial impact of the capital improvements program. The analysis
included factors such as existing debt service obligations, the issuance of the remaining
1994 bond authorization, estimates of future property value growth, and impact on
future operations.
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The results of the analysis were based on conservative estimates of future property
value growth and the scheduled retirement of existing debt. The analysis indicated that
the 2003 debt tax rate of $.24 per hundred dollar valuation would support over $40
million of debt service through the year 2010. The committee identified $38.2 million
(over $30 million for street improvements alone) in projects needed to improve the
infrastructure and provide essential services to the citizens of North Richland Hills. The
committee presented the project list to City Council who called a bond election for
February 1, 2003. The referendum consisted of five separate propositions including
twenty -two street projects (arterial, collector, and residential streets), two drainage
projects, and five municipal facilities projects.
All of the propositions, except for the proposed authorization of $1 million in general
obligation bonds for Maintenance Service Center improvements, were approved by the
voters, and are now a part of the long -range financial plan of the City. The propositions
are presented in the following table (in thousands of dollars):
Streets
Drainage
Public Safety
Facilities
Animal Rescue
Center Expansion
Totals
Approved street projects included eight arterial streets, six collector streets, and eight
residential streets. Some of the major street projects were: Rufe Snow Drive, North
Tarrant Parkway, Glenview Drive, and Boulevard 26. The two drainage projects were
Holiday West Channel and Meadowview Estates Channel. Approved facilities projects
were: Fire Training Facility expansion and upgrade, Fire Stations #2 and #3 upgrades,
Public Safety Facility upgrade, and the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center expansion.
The proposed 2014 G.O. bond sale will help pay for costs at the new City Hall for the
emergency operations center. This will leave an authorized but unissued balance of
$4,410,000 as indicated above. Of the remaining $4,250,000 for street projects
$3,000,000 was authorized for Boulevard 26 widening and the intersection of Harwood
and 26.
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Amount
Amount
Issued
2014
Authorized
Authorized
To -Date
Proposed
Un- issued
Issue
$30,010
$25,760
$0
$4,250
4,000
3,840
0
160
1,900
1,650
250
0
1,300
1,300
0
0
$37,210
$32,550
$250
$4,410
Approved street projects included eight arterial streets, six collector streets, and eight
residential streets. Some of the major street projects were: Rufe Snow Drive, North
Tarrant Parkway, Glenview Drive, and Boulevard 26. The two drainage projects were
Holiday West Channel and Meadowview Estates Channel. Approved facilities projects
were: Fire Training Facility expansion and upgrade, Fire Stations #2 and #3 upgrades,
Public Safety Facility upgrade, and the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center expansion.
The proposed 2014 G.O. bond sale will help pay for costs at the new City Hall for the
emergency operations center. This will leave an authorized but unissued balance of
$4,410,000 as indicated above. Of the remaining $4,250,000 for street projects
$3,000,000 was authorized for Boulevard 26 widening and the intersection of Harwood
and 26.
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2012 BOND ELECTION PROGRAM
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In 2011, City Council appointed a Citizens Capital Improvements Study Committee to
evaluate major capital project needs for the City over the following seven to ten years.
The Committee evaluated and prioritized streets, drainage, and facility improvements
that would benefit the citizens of North Richland Hills. City management and staff
analyzed the financial impact of the capital improvements program. The analysis
included factors such as existing debt service obligations, the issuance of the remaining
1994 and 2003 bond authorization, estimates of future property value growth, and
impact on future operations.
After much study and deliberation, the committee decided the most pressing need for
the community was a municipal facility complex that would consolidate and combine the
general government functions of city hall services with public safety and municipal court
services into one facility. A space needs study was completed, and the cost of a facility
which would meet these needs was determined. It was determined that the maximum
cost of this facility would be $70 million dollars.
The Committee recommended to City Council that $48 million be financed with voter
approved bonds, and the use of cash reserves identified from various sources be used
to finance or pay -go the additional maximum $22 million. Staff identified cash reserves
from sources such as gas development reserves, 413 sales tax for economic
development reserves, general fund balance, debt service fund balance, TXDOT
settlement for City right of way, and proceeds from future sale of city property including
the current City Hall and former Library and Recreation Center sites to help finance the
municipal complex.
The committee presented its' recommendation to City Council who called a bond
election for May 12, 2012. The referendum consisted of the Municipal Facilities
Complex in the amount of $48 million.
Prior to the May election, voters were informed that a 3 to 4 cent property tax rate
increase would be necessary to help finance the project. A 4 cent property tax rate
increase was approved by City Council in 2012 to help pay for the Municipal Facilities
Complex debt.
The Municipal Facilities Complex was approved by the voters, and is now a part of the
long -range financial plan of the City. The proposition is presented in the following table
(in thousands of dollars):
Amount Issued
Authorized To -Date
Municipal Facility $48,000 $48,000
2014
Proposed
Issue
$0
Authorized
Un- issued
$0
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Status of Existing Debt Service
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The City of North Richland Hills maintains a multi -year plan for the capital improvement
needs of the City. This plan is part of the ongoing effort by the City Council and staff to
meet the needs of a growing community, while stabilizing the tax burden of the citizens
of the City. The strategy includes managing the cost of capital projects, paying cash for
capital projects when possible and reducing interest expense by managing the
borrowing of funds. This includes the structuring of general obligation debt (taxpayer
voted debt backed by ad valorem tax levy) and non - general obligation debt (certificates
of obligation authorized by the City Council primarily backed by ad valorem tax levy).
City policy is to structure debt maturities to match the useful life of capital assets
acquired or constructed and to maintain an even - principal repayment schedule. This
practice has saved thousands of dollars in interest expense over the years. Streets,
drainage, parks, and facilities projects with a useful life of at least twenty years are
structured using a twenty -year pay -back period. Debt maturities for equipment
replacement are based on the useful life of the financed equipment.
The Multi -Year Capital Improvement Plan includes the following assumptions:
1. When it is necessary to finance projects through the issuance of debt, the City of
North Richland Hills will continue to issue general obligation bonds and
certificates of obligation (or equivalent). Because interest rates have been more
favorable than those of revenue bonds, certificates of obligation have been
issued to fund Enterprise Fund projects and equipment. An additional benefit of
issuing certificates in place of revenue bonds is that no legal reserve is required
with the issuance of certificates.
2. If it is necessary to issue debt, the maturity schedule will be designed to coincide
with the life of the asset being financed. Every effort will be made to structure the
payback at level principal to ensure the most rapid retirement of debt. The vast
majority of debt issues in the past several years have achieved these objectives.
3. Enterprise Fund projects, such as infrastructure improvements by the Utility
Fund, the Aquatic Park Fund and the Golf Course Fund, funded with ad valorem
tax backed debt will be repaid with Enterprise Fund revenues. Thus, the term
"self- supporting debt."
4. General debt service fund balances will be used as needed to supplement debt
payments and issuance costs. Debt capacity will be calculated annually to
ensure adequate revenues for debt payments for both existing issues as well as
prospective issues.
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5. The plan assumes that City Council will set an ad valorem tax rate that will
assure the payment of existing debt. This assumption is in keeping with the
Council objective to stabilize the tax burden of the citizens of North Richland
Hills.
The following graphs illustrate outstanding debt for fiscal years 2014 through 2034. The
majority of the City's debt is twenty year maturity for street, drainage, utility
improvements and new facilities. The City also has twenty year outstanding debt for fire
apparatus. Ambulances and some public works equipment are financed over 10 years.
Total City Debt Payments 2014 -2034
$18,000,000 -
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
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latest bond sale in December, 2013. Principal and interest payments through 2034 total
$184.6 million. In ten years, by the end of fiscal year 2023, the City will have paid
$126.6 million, or 69% of those obligations.
Enterprise Fund Debt
The following three graphs are the enterprise funds debt payments. These payments
are self - supporting in that they are paid for by the users of each system through the
applicable rates charged to utility customers, water park customers and golfers
respectively.
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revenues collected in the Parks Development Fund (see next chart). The debt service
payments indicated in the Aquatic Park chart are for new attractions and improvements
made to NRH2O after the initial construction in the early 1990's. The first new attraction
was the Green Extreme in 1998. The newest attraction is the Viper added in summer of
2011.
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payments indicated in the Aquatic Park chart are for new attractions and improvements
made to NRH2O after the initial construction in the early 1990's. The first new attraction
was the Green Extreme in 1998. The newest attraction is the Viper added in summer of
2011.
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Golf Debt Payments 2014-2032
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This chart shows the repayment of the loans from the General Fund since 2006. Loans
have been made mostly for replacement of course maintenance equipment. Those loan
repayments began in 2013. Also included are certificates of obligation sold for course
infrastructure improvements made since the course was opened in 1992.
General Government Debt
The next series of charts are debt payments paid for from taxes or special fees
collected for a specific purpose.
Parks Development 46 Debt Payments 2014-2031
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issued certificates of obligation because interest rates for those have been more
favorable than those of revenue bonds. An additional benefit of issuing certificates in
place of revenue bonds is no legal reserve is required with the issuance of certificates.
A certificate of obligation was obtained in 2011 to fund the Senior Center addition to the
NRH Centre.
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monthly water and sewer utility bills.
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This debt, which is being paid for with property taxes levied on property within the
district, includes the original drainage improvements for the business center in 1998 as
well as $1 million in the 2010 sale for Boulevard 26 improvements in the TIF 1
Expansion. The TIF district expires in 2018. Other participants contributing property
taxes include BISD, Tarrant County, Tarrant County Hospital District and Tarrant
County College District.
TIF 2 debt, which is being paid for with property taxes levied on property within the
district, includes the new library and NRH Centre. It is anticipated that no additional
debt will be issued for TIF 2 projects. TIF 2 expires in 2027. Other participants
contributing property taxes include Tarrant County, Tarrant County Hospital District and
Tarrant County College District.
All Other Tax Supported Debt Payments 2014 -2034
$10,000,000 —
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
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Facilities) bond programs and some certificate of obligation debt over the years. The
total principal and interest payments here are $118.8 million. In ten years $77.3 million
or 65% of the total will be retired.
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Preliminary Property Tax
• Tarrant Appraisal District released preliminary roll in May 2014
• Assumptions:
— July Certified are estimated to be 4% less than May preliminary values
based on Appraisal Review Board and other Tax Roll adjustments
— 2014 certified (July 2014) is estimated to be a 3% increase over 2013
certified values. Preliminary FY 2015 property tax revenues are based on
this.
— 98.5% collection rate of tax levy is the historical trend
— 610 tax rate is proposed for FY 2015
Preliminary Net Taxable Value
$4,121,722,224
Less: 4% Estimated Loss (ARB etc.)
($164,868,889)
Estimated Net Taxable Value
$3,956,853,335
Tax Rate per $100 (No Change)
61 cents
Tax Levy at 100% Value
$24,136,805
Less: 1.5% Uncollectible
($362,052)
Less: Debt Service /TIF Taxes (Est.)
($8,765,000)
Estimated General Fund Tax Revenues
$15,009,753
• Effective tax rate calculation
— Definition — Effective tax rate is the tax rate necessary to produce the
same property tax revenues as the prior year
— Includes increase in values existing in prior year
— Does not include new construction (May Roll $88 million new construction)
• Public hearing and publication of tax increase required if proposed tax rate (61 ¢)
greater than effective tax rate.
• Estimated effective tax rate approximately 62.5¢
• Public hearing & publication of tax increase cannot be determined at this time
• The 610 proposed tax rate will not exceed the rollback rate
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Change in Fund Balances FY 2012 to FY 2013
FUND BALANCE SUMMARY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
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FUND
AUDITED
BALANCE
AS OF
09/30/2012
AUDITED
BALANCE
AS OF
09/30/2013
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
FY 2013
General Fund (Unassigned)
$8,992,908
$9,186,072
$193,164
General Debt Service Fund
$2,267,515
$2,615,711
$348,196
Utility Fund
$15,945,123
$12,986,784
($2,958,339)
Golf Course Fund
($406,269)
($187,550)
$218,719
Aquatic Park Fund
$3,821,762
$3,945,209
$123,447
Facilities & Construction Services Fund
$1,146,280
$1,292,161
$145,881
Fleet Services Fund
$2,003,797
$1,848,266
($155,531)
Self Insurance Fund
$5,645,386
$6,525,389
$880,003
Information Services Fund
$1,920,632
$1,987,296
$66,664
Promotional Fund
$474,368
$472,287
($2,081)
Donations Fund
$886,728
$962,253
$75,525
Special Investigation Fund
$517,141
$657,916
$140,775
Drainage Utility Fund
$1,205,750
$1,284,052
$78,302
Gas Development Fund
$4,809,823
$5,195,014
$385,191
Traffic Safety Fund
$156,740
$189,204
$32,464
Park & Recreation Facilities Development Fund
$2,238,439
$3,075,676
$837,237
Economic Development Fund
$4,406,170
$4,465,067
$58,897
Crime Control District
$1,071,282
$1,240,583
$169,301
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Other Information
Fund Balances - Assigned & Unassigned - September 30, 2013
Fund
Balance
General Fund Unassigned Balance
$9,186,072
General Fund Assigned:
Savings Incentive Program
$250,360
Retirement Stabilization
$250,000
Utility Billing Assistance
$8,571
Rail Station Project
$1,200,000
City Hall Project
$2,000,000
Encumbrances & Non - spendable
$254,402
Restricted for Muni -Court Tech /Security
$821,953
Restricted for Franchise Peg Fees
$301,634
Parks Development
$3,075,676
Crime Control District
$1,071,282
Promotional (Hotel /Motel)
$474,368
Donations (mostly Utility Bills)
$886,728
Special Investigations (PD)
$517,141
Drainage Utility
$1,205,750
Gas Development:
Unassigned
$1,915,014
City Hall Project
$3,280,000
Economic Development:
Unassigned
$717,590
City Hall Project
$3,747,477
Utility Fund (Operations & CIP)
$25,883,963
Golf Course Fund
($115,507)
Aquatic Fund
$4,017,252
Facility Services
$1,295,541
Fleet Services
$1,943,272
Insurance Fund
$6,525,389
Information Services
$2,034,363
Capital Projects Funds - June 2014:
Street Funds— Unassigned Project Savings
$0
Drainage Funds— Unassigned Project Savings
$0
Pay-As-You-Go — Unassigned
$77,000
Permanent Street Maintenance Fund
$570,424
Permanent Sidewalk Maintenance Fund
$73,278
. all funds include operations & construction funds
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FUND OVERVIEWS
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Before moving into the details of the revised and proposed budgets, it is important to
give an overview of the types of funds used in planning and accounting for the annual
program of work to create a clearer understanding of the budget as it is reviewed.
General Fund
The General Fund is the principal fund of the City and is used to account for resources
associated with core government services, such as police, fire, streets, library services,
code compliance and building inspections. This is also the largest fund in the operating
budget.
Special Revenue Funds
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue
sources that are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes. Special Revenue
Funds include: Parks & Recreation Facilities Development Fund, Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund, Promotional Fund, Donations Fund, Special Investigations
Fund, Drainage Utilities Fund, Gas Development Fund and Traffic Safety Fund.
Park and Recreation Facilities Development Fund
Accounts for the accumulation and use of resources to build and improve City parks and
recreation facilities, as well as economic development projects. Financing is provided
primarily from the half -cent sales tax and NRH Centre revenues.
Crime Control and Prevention District Fund
Accounts for the accumulation and use of the half -cent sales tax proceeds dedicated for
crime prevention and reduction programs. Financing is provided primarily from sales
taxes, franchise fees and investment income. Voters reapproved the Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCD) for 20 years in May 2010.
Promotional Fund
Accounts for the operations and expenditures for which hotel /motel occupancy taxes
are used. Occupancy tax revenues are used primarily to attract tourists and new
businesses to the City.
Donations Fund
Accounts for the operations for which voluntary contributions by citizens are used.
Contributions are used primarily to support library activities, the Animal Adoption and
Rescue Center, and special events /public art. The Donations Fund derives most of its
revenue from contributions made through city utility bills. The contributions are
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Other Information
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allocated to the Library ($0.65), Humane Services ($0.65), and special events and arts
($0.20).
Special Investigations Fund
Accounts for the accumulation and use of resources from the forfeiture of contraband
and certain other specialized police activities. Revenues for this fund are derived from
federal and state forfeited funds and the automated fingerprint identification system
(AFIS) program. Forfeited funds revenues are dependent on which cases go to court
and whether or not a judge releases any funds to the City. These revenues fluctuate
year to year depending on actual cases involving actual court awards, making it difficult
to predict the amount of funds that will be available for the following fiscal year.
Drainage Utilities Fund
Accounts for the monthly fees charged to residents and businesses to pay for the cost
of storm drainage improvements throughout the City. Revenues are transferred to the
Debt Service Fund to pay for principal and interest on bonds approved by voters for
drainage improvements.
Gas Development Fund
Accounts for the accumulation and expenditures of resources from gas drilling and
exploration on City -owned property.
Traffic Safety Fund
Accounts for resources that will assist in various traffic safety initiatives, revenue is
received primarily through the City's red light camera program.
Enterprise Funds
Enterprise Funds account for services that are funded directly through user fees. They
are financed and operated similar to a private business in that the costs of providing
goods and services are self - supporting. These funds include the Utility Fund, Golf
Course Fund and Aquatic Park Fund.
Utility Fund
Accounts for the distribution of water, transportation of wastewater and solid waste
removal services provided to the residents of the City. All activities necessary to
provide such services are accounted for in the fund, including, but not limited to,
administration, operations, maintenance, financing and debt service, and billing and
collections.
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Other Information
Aquatic Park Fund
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Accounts for the operation of NRH2O, the City's public waterpark. All activities
necessary to operate the park are accounted for in the fund, including, but not limited to,
administration, park operations, park maintenance, and financing and debt service.
Golf Course Fund
Accounts for the operations of Iron Horse Golf Course, the City's public golf course. All
activities necessary to operate the course are accounted for in the fund, including, but
not limited to, administration, operations, course maintenance, and financing and debt
service.
Internal Service Funds
Internal Service Funds are used to account for the financing of materials and services
provided by one department to other departments on a cost reimbursement basis.
Internal Service Funds are designed to clearly delineate the costs associated with these
services. These funds include the Facilities /Construction Management Fund, Fleet
Services Fund, Information Services Fund and Self Insurance Fund.
Facilities /Construction Management Fund
Accounts for building maintenance and repair services provided to numerous
departments located at various sites throughout the City. Facility /Construction
Management Fund operations are financed by charges to user departments.
Fleet Services Fund
Accounts for the maintenance, repair service, and replacement of vehicles and
equipment provided to numerous departments responsible for the operation of city
vehicles and equipment. Fleet Services Fund operations are financed by charges to
user departments.
Information Services Fund
Accounts for the acquisition, maintenance, and support of computer and telephone,
hardware and software. Information Services Fund operations are financed by charges
to user departments.
Self Insurance Fund
Accounts for the payment of insurance premiums and medical, prescription, dental,
property and casualty claims. Self- Insurance Fund operations are financed by charges
to user departments and employee contributions.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKROOM
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Monday, June 9, 2014
6:00 P.M.
A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
A.1 Presentation and Discussion of Proposed Estate Lot Designations (20 Minutes)
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 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate
the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the southwest sector of the
City
C.0 Adjournment
Certification
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was
posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code on June 6, 2014 at 2'.23 p.m.
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This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to
this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817 - 427 -6060 for further
information.
The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed
on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly
conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
City Council Agenda — June 9, 2014
Page 1 of 4
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Monday, June 9, 2014
7:00 P.M.
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Hard copies of the full City Council agenda information packet are accessible prior to every
regularly scheduled Monday Council meeting according to the following locations and
schedule:
❑ City Hall on the day of the meeting
Additionally, the agenda packet is available for download from the City's web site at
www.nrhtx.com after 10 a.m. the day of every regularly scheduled Council meeting.
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A.0 Call to Order - Mayor Trevino
A.1 Invocation - Councilman Barth
A.2 Pledge - Councilman Barth
A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Presentation of Teen Court Scholarships
by Teen Court Advisory Board
A.4 Citizens Presentation
An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not
scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at
a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting
Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council
meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any
subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to
discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation.
A.5 Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to
require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered.
City Council Agenda — June 9, 2014
Page 2 of 4
B.1 Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2014 City Council Meeting
C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 SUP 2014 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from the Caffey Group,
LLC for a Special Use Permit for the Kest gas well pad site located on a portion of Lot 1,
Block 2, City Point Addition in the 4200 Block of Ruth Road - Ordinance No. 3310
D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Items to follow do not require a public hearing.
No items for this category.
E.0 PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 Award RFB 14 -023 to Medora Corporation in the amount of $62,482 for Bursey Water
Storage Tank Solar Power Mixer Unit
F.0 GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 Renew the Joint Administration Agreement for Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Investment Partnership Programs with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2015-
2017 - Resolution No. 2014 -016
F.2 Approve the Purchase of Cisco Network Equipment, Servers, Software Maintenance
and Licensing from Synetra in the Amount of $82,794.75
F.3 Approve Denial of Rate Increase Requested by Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex
Division - Resolution No. 2014 -015
F.4 Authorize the purchase of dispatch consoles for the new City Hall Communications
Center from Watson Furniture Co. in the amount of $181,539.76 to be reimbursed by
the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District PSAP Assistance Program
F.5 Approval of an agreement with the Birdville Independent School District for assignment
of School Resource Officers
G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
G.1 Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session Agenda
H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 Announcements - Councilman Turnage
H.2 Adjournment
City Council Agenda — June 9, 2014
Page 3 of 4
All items on the agenda are for discussion and /or action.
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I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was
posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code on June 6, 2014 at P.M.
4istant City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to
this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817 - 427 -6060 for further
information.
The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed
on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly
conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
City Council Agenda — June 9, 2014
Page 4 of 4
City of North Richland Hills
Work Session
Work Session Meeting Agenda
North Richland Hills City Hall City Council Workroom
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Monday, June 9, 2014
6:00 P.M.
A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meetinq
A.1 Presentation and Discussion of Proposed Estate Lot Designations (20 Minutes)
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 551.072, Texas Government Code to
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the
southwest sector of the City
C.0 Adjournment
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.0
Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.1
Presentation and Discussion of Proposed Estate Lot Designations (20
Minutes)
Presenter: John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
Summary: Discussion with City Council for determining final options for designation of
Estate lot areas.
Estate Lot: The R -1 -S (Special Single Family Residential) zoning was created in the
late 1990's to allow large lot estates (1 acre +) with limited livestock and non - masonry
buildings. Most of the zoning applications have been requested because of the demand
for large accessory buildings that can be built without full masonry requirements. R-1 -S
has occurred throughout the city, sometimes sporadically.
Currently there is no distinction between several single family zoning districts on the
Comprehensive Land Use Map. The single family zoning districts vary from less than 1
unit per acre up to 6 units per acre. Market demand is also creating competition
between rural lots and traditional R2 zoning on the same land areas. There are some
perceived conflicts from R2 development adjacent to rural estates where there are
livestock and large accessory buildings. Also, the rural estate owners have concerns
about multiple 2 -story homes overlooking rural estate areas.
April 21, 2014 Joint P&Z and City Council work session summary: City Council and
P &Z members came to a consensus to support designation of Estate districts in NRH;
to limit future R -1 -S zoning to these designated districts; and to discourage R -1 -S
zoning outside of designated Estate areas.
Staff research clearly indicates that there are only two primary Estate areas that have
sustainable contiguous areas. These include Little Ranch /Meadow Creek and
Continental Trail /Valley. (please see maps below) Staff has also researched other cities
standards for Estate type zoning and will be presenting typical standards appropriate for
this type of zoning.
Currently, staff evaluates R -1 -S zoning requests on a one -on -one case. But generally
considers this type of zoning all over the city where the minimum requirements are met.
Staff seeks clarification and final direction regarding designation of Estate lot
areas. Staff will be giving a presentation regarding these issues and will be
seeking direction and consensus on future Estate lot development based on the
three below scenarios.
Zoning as Usual (no go) - Regulate Estate areas through one -on -one zoning cases
with general City Council policy to allow R -1 -S zoning in Little Ranch/Meadow Creek
and Continental Trail /Valley areas while discouraging R -1 -S zoning outside of these
areas. This is similar to what we currently do except in this option we would discourage
R -1 -S everywhere except in the two areas identified above.
or
Comprehensive Plan Update (slow go) — Incorporate new Estate district policies and
outline Estate area boundaries through Comprehensive Plan update over the next
couple of years.
or
Create new Estate zoning district (Go Go!) - Develop new standards and
boundaries with city initiated rezoning to include lot, square footage, architectural,
entryway, driveway and fencing standards for designated Little Ranch/Meadow Creek
and Continental Trail /Valley areas.
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10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. 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
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. B.1
Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government
Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property in the southwest sector of the City
Presenter: Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. C.0
Adjournment
City of North Richland Hills
Regular Session
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Monday, June 9, 2014
7:00 P.M.
A.0 Call to Order - Mayor Trevino
A.1 Invocation - Councilman Barth
A.2 Pledge - Councilman Barth
A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Presentation of Teen Court
Scholarships by Teen Court Advisory Board
A.4 Citizens Presentation
An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not
scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or
Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a
Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the
start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits
deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda,
therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought
up during the citizens presentation.
A.5 Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed
to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered.
B.1 Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2014 City Council Meetinq
C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 SUP 2014 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from the Caffey
Group, LLC for a Special Use Permit for the Kest gas well pad site located on a
portion of Lot 1, Block 2, City Point Addition in the 4200 Block of Ruth Road -
Ordinance No. 3310
D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Items to follow do not require a public hearing.
No items for this category.
E.0 PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 Award RFB 14 -023 to Medora Corporation in the amount of $62,482 for Bursey
Water Storage Tank Solar Power Mixer Unit
F.0 GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 Renew the Joint Administration Agreement for Community Development Block
Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs with Tarrant County for
Fiscal Year 2015 -2017 - Resolution No. 2014 -016
F.2 Approve the Purchase of Cisco Network Equipment, Servers, Software
Maintenance and Licensing from Synetra in the Amount of $82,794.75
F.3 Approve Denial of Rate Increase Requested by Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -
Tex Division - Resolution No. 2014 -015
F.4 Authorize the purchase of dispatch consoles for the new City Hall
Communications Center from Watson Furniture Co. in the amount of
$181,539.76 to be reimbursed by the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District PSAP
Assistance Program
F.5 Approval of an agreement with the Birdville Independent School District for
assignment of School Resource Officers
G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
G.1 Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session
Agenda
H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 Announcements - Councilman Turnage
H.2 Adjournment
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.0
Call to Order - Mayor Trevino
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.1
Invocation -Councilman Barth
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.2
Pledge - Councilman Barth
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.3
Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Presentation of Teen Court
Scholarships by Teen Court Advisory Board
Presenter: Karen Russell, Teen Court Advisory Board Chair
Summary:
The Northeast Tarrant Teen Court Board will be presenting the 2014 scholarships to
Teen Court volunteers.
General Description:
The Northeast Tarrant Teen Court ( NETTC) includes teens from Watauga, Richland
Hills, Haltom City and North Richland Hills. The NETTC Advisory Board is made up of
representatives from all four cities that participate in Teen Court sessions and oversee a
scholarship fund for the program. Teens participating in Teen Court, as well as the
public, may donate funds to be used to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who
have participated as volunteers in the Teen Court Program. Scholarship applicants
must meet criteria which includes; years of volunteer service in the Teen Court program,
a panel interview by the Teen Court Advisory Board, and an essay submission about
the Teen Court Program.
This year the Northeast Tarrant Teen Court Advisory Board would like to award
scholarships to the following Teen Court volunteers:
Leon Zajimovic
Richland High School
Dylan Barth
Birvdille High School
Mary Rofaeil
Birdville High School
Marina Rofaeil
Birdville High School
The Teen Court staff and Advisory Board would like to express their sincere thanks to
the City Councils from all four cities for their continued support of the program which
allows students to serve our communities while participating in and learning more about
the judicial system.
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.4
Citizens Presentation
An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters
which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or
another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to
address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance
Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the
Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits
deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted
agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take
action on items brought up during the citizens presentation.
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. A.5
Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. B.0
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine
items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council
and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in
which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered.
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. B.1
Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2014 City Council Meeting
Presenter: Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary
Recommendation:
To approve the minutes of the May 19, 2014 City Council meeting.
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 — MAY 19, 2014
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
16th day of May 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino
Mayor
Tito Rodriguez
Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky
Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard
Council, Place 3
Tim Barth
Council, Place 4
David Whitson
Council, Place 5
Scott T urn age
Council, Place 6
Staff Members: Karen Bostic
Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue
Director of Public Safety
Mike Curtis
Managing Director
Vickie Loftice
Managing Director
Monica Solko
Assistant City Secretary
George Staples
City Attorney
Mary Peters
Public Information Officer
Kristin James
Assistant to City Manager
John Pitstick
Director of Planning & Development
Larry Koonce
Finance Director
Stan Tinney
Fire Chief
Kirk Marcum
Assistant Fire Chief
Kyle McAfee
Assistant Fire Chief
Cecilia Barham
Library Director
Mike Hamlin
Assistant Police Chief
Mike Young
Assistant Police Chief
Kyle Spooner
Information Services Director
Greg VanNieuwenhuize
Engineer
Absent: Tim Welch
Council, Place 7
Mark Hindman
City Manager
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
There were no questions from Council.
A.1 Library Update
Cecilia Barham, Library Director, updated Council on library services and programs,
including North Richland Hills Friends of the Library and the 2014 Mayor's Summer
Reading Program.
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
*MIT
C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:44 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 May 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino
Tito Rodriguez
Rita Wright Oujesky
Tom Lombard
Tim Barth
David Whitson
Scott T urn age
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1
Council, Place 2
Council, Place 3
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 5
Council, Place 6
Staff: Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Absent
Jimmy Perdue
Mike Curtis
Vickie Loftice
Monica Solko
George Staples
Tim Welch
Mark Hindman
Director of Public Safety
Managing Director
Managing Director
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
Council, Place 7
City Manager
A.1
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Trevino called for Place 2 Rita Wright Oujesky to come forward for her oath of
office.
Ray 0ujesky administered the oath of office to Rita Wright 0ujesky.
Mayor Trevino called for Place 4 Tim Barth to come forward for his oath of office.
Dylan Barth administered the oath of office to Tim Barth.
Mayor Trevino called for Place 6 Scott Turnage to come forward for his oath of office.
Reed Turnage administered the oath of office to Scott Turnage.
Mayor Trevino stepped down from the Council dais to take his oath of office.
Robert, Vanessa and Reis Copeland administered the oath of office to Oscar Trevino.
A.4
SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S)
2013 Lone Star Achievement Award for Firefighters Safety
Fire Chief Stan Tinney recognized the NRH Fire Department for being one of the
fourteen area departments recognized with the 2013 Lone Star Achievement Award for
Firefighters Safety from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.
*MIT
A.5
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
A.6
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Lombard removed Consent Agenda Item 13.2.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
=1ITI1011FA =1I]
COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO
TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
B.2
APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO TOWER SITE AGREEMENT
WITH STC FIVE LLC AND GLOBAL SIGNAL ACQUISITIONS II LLC.
Mayor Trevino advised Councilman Lombard would be abstaining because he is an
employee at AT &T.
An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Lombard and filed
with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest was his employment with AT &T.
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ MOVED To APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO TOWER SITE
AGREEMENT WITH STC FIVE LLC. AND GLOBAL SIGNAL ACQUISITIONS II, LLC. COUNCILMAN
WHITSONN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0 -1; COUNCILMAN LOMBARD ABSTAINING.
C.0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items for this category.
D.0
PUBLIC WORKS
Items to follow do not require a public hearing.
No items for this category
No items for this category.
No items for this category.
E.0
PUBLIC WORKS
F.0
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
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Mayor Trevino called for a nomination.
COUNCILMAN LOMMBARD MOVED TO NOMINATE COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY AS MAYOR
PRO TEM. COUNCILMAN WHITSONN MOVED TO CEASE NOMINATIONS.
Mayor Trevino closed nominations and called for the vote.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-1; COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY VOTING AGAINST.
G.0
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
G.1
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
1CMI T
H.0
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Lombard made the following announcements.
This week is National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the many contributions
that Public Works employees make in our community. Public Works employees are the
unsung heroes who build and maintain our city's infrastructure, such as streets and
sidewalks; traffic signals and signs; and our water, sewer and drainage systems. The
health, safety and comfort of our community is greatly dependent on the services that
Public Works employees provide. In honor of National Public Works Week, we
recognize the employees of the North Richland Hills Public Works Department and
thank them for their dedicated service to our community.
City Hall and other non - emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th, for
the Memorial Day Holiday. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH20
Family Water Park will be open on Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will be
collected as normal.
Keep NRH Beautiful invites you to participate in the "I Dig My Garden" Photo Contest
now through July 31 st. Entry forms are available at City Hall, Neighborhood Services
and online at www.nrhtx.comlphotocontest. Winning photos will be displayed on the
city's website and the winner will receive a $25 gift card from a local nursery. For more
information, contact Debbie York at 817- 427 -6650.
Kudos Korner - David Simmons of the Fire Department. A citizen called to express
thanks and appreciation for David who came to her rescue after a recent meeting at City
Hall. Following the meeting she discovered she had low tire pressure. David not only
put air in her tire, he led her through the confusing highway construction zone so she
could get back home. She greatly appreciated his kindness and help. David exemplifies
the spirit of public service and is an asset to the community.
H.2
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Oscar Trevino — Mayor
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Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. C.0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. CA
SUP 2014 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from the
Caffey Group, LLC for a Special Use Permit for the Kest gas well pad
site located on a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, City Point Addition in the
4200 Block of Ruth Road - Ordinance No. 3310
Presenter: John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
Summary: The Caffey Group has made application for a Special Use Permit for an
initial 4 acre gas drilling and production pad site with frac pond area on property in the
4200 block of Ruth Road. The Caffey Group is requesting to drill up to 16 gas wells from
this site and has shown a final production pad site to be reduced to 1.93 acres at the
completion of drilling activities. SUP approval for gas well pads are required on all non-
residential properties with appropriate technical and safety plans and a master
development plan indicating how the proposed gas well site will not prohibit or hinder
future development on prime non - residential properties. This SUP only includes
potential approval for a gas well pad site. Specific gas drilling and production permits
would be issued by staff and the Gas Board would be responsible for deciding any
setback variances through a public hearing process on all gas wells that fall within 600
feet of 2 church properties and several businesses on Wellman Drive. A 150 foot "no
build" zone easement outside the boundaries of the pad site is also required and being
established.
SUP Process
The SUP process provides for a land use to occur within a zoning district that would not
otherwise allow such a use by right. Such uses typically warrant the consideration of
special conditions to reduce adverse effects on adjacent or surrounding properties.
Essentially, the City can require additional stipulations beyond the regulations in
Chapter 104: "Gas Well Drilling and Production" of the City Code to enhance visibility
and aesthetics. In this effort, the Caffey Group is proposing to provide certain
improvements before they are required to be installed.
The actual process of permitting the individual gas wells at this site is a separate
process that will require separate permits approved by staff for each of the proposed
gas wells. This permitting process requires the gas operator to demonstrate
compliance with the technical details, safety issues and the other regulations indicated
in Chapter 104.
EXISTING ZONING: The property is currently zoned C1 (Commercial) which is
typically appropriate for retail or office uses. This property also falls directly adjacent to
the recently zoned City Point area planned for multifamily to the east and retail to the
north. Property to the south includes Institutional zoned property occupied by the
Richland Methodist Church. The property to the west is zoned C1 Commercial and
includes a series of office and commercial buildings along Willman Drive.
REVIEW OF GAS WELL REGULATIONS: The City Council and the Planning & Zoning
Commission are aware that North Richland Hills currently has seven operating gas well
sites. The TCCD site and Rick site previously were granted a Special Use Permit. An
SUP for a gas well is required when the proposed gas well site is located in a zoning
district other than Agricultural or Residential. The primary reason behind requiring an
SUP for a gas well site in a zoning district other than Agricultural or Residential zoning
districts is to protect property in the "other" districts from being burdened with long term
gas well sites that could diminish the ability to fully develop the property. For this
reason the first concern in considering approval of a potential gas well pad site should
be to ensure that the gas well does not hamper or burden the land use and building
potential of the property.
The Special Use Permit process cannot relax any regulations and as such, approval of
an SUP does not grant any variances to the requirements mandated by Chapter 104.
The proposed Kest gas well pad site is within 600 feet from the Methodist Church,
Catholic Church and a few commercial properties on Willman Drive, but does not
include any single family properties. The Caffey Group will need to make a separate
variance application if the SUP is approved and receive approval from the Gas Board of
Appeals prior to the drilling of any wells that are within 600 feet from these institutional
and commercial buildings. Approval of this SUP will not grant a variance to the 600 foot
setback requirement. Staff is notifying all properties outside of 200 feet from the greater
pad site which should include the primary properties within 600 feet of all proposed
wells.
REVIEW OF GAS DRILLING OPERATIONS: Typical gas well drilling and production
involves several operations with the main actions being drilling, fracturing, pipeline
connections and production. Multiple wells can also be drilled from a single pad site.
Individual wells can be drilled within 10 feet of each other and can access areas 360
degrees from the well site much like spokes on a wheel. Different subsurface geology
can cause more directional focused drilling along fracturing lines.
Drilling operations include the initial vertical penetrations of approximately 5,000 feet to
the Barnett Shale and horizontal drilling up to 6,000 feet which allows for the reaching of
subsurface properties more than a mile from the drill hole. Drilling typically lasts 30
days and involves 24 hour operations which includes the erection of major drilling
towers, installation of sound reducing devices, drilling and other activities.
Fracturing operations involve pumping pressurized water and sand into the drill hole
that stimulate fractures deep in the shale and allow the gas to escape. These
operations typically last a few days and may involve flaring to make the gas ready for
production.
Gas pipelines are required to be constructed in order to get the gas transported to
market; they must be built directly to the gas well site and connected and distributed to
major markets.
Production is the final process and generally a quiet activity whereby the gas exits the
well, enters the pipeline and is transported to an endpoint. Properly screened and
buffered sites should cause little notice of production activities. Production does
however require weekly maintenance and trucking operations to remove water waste
from onsite storage tanks.
REVIEW OF KEST PAD SITE SUP SITE PLAN: The specific SUP for a gas well pad
site includes the following information.
Conceptual Development Plan- One of the primary requirements of the SUP is to
provide a master development plan to ensure that the gas well site does not hamper or
burden the land use and building potential of the property. This property is left over land
outside of the City Point Planned Development area with access off of Ruth Road.
Plans indicate that the final pad site will be less than 2 acres and be reduced to allow for
future commercial development to the north. The Kest development also includes a
plan for future multifamily apartments directly east of Ruth Road. By reducing the
ultimate production pad site from almost 4 acres down to 2 acres will allow for the
provision of the 150 foot "no build" zone around the final pad site and provide for
effective use of a potential commercial development along Boulevard 26 north of this
site.
Drilling Site Plan — The drilling site plan indicates the potential for 16 gas wells and also
shows the initial construction of a masonry wall and concrete drive prior to drilling which
exceeds current gas drilling requirements.
Production Site Plan — The production site plan indicates full masonry wall with
appropriate landscaping around the entire pad site.
Masonry Wall details — The site plan indicates an 8 foot verticrete ashlar patterned wall
similar to other gas well sites including TCCD and Little Bear.
Drainage Area map — Appropriate grading is provided for the site. Drainage inlets will
have to be installed on the northeast corner of the pad site.
Transportation Route — The plan indicates the primary access off of Ruth Road to
Glenview Drive. This drive off of Ruth Road will be shared with NRH City Hall
construction traffic. An alternate travel route includes access to Boulevard 26 if access
is not available to Glenview Drive.
Landscape Plan — The landscape plan includes large trees such as Live Oaks, Cedar
Elm, Red Oak and Bosque Elm around the pad. Holly and wax myrtle and grasses are
also included around the masonry wall. The initial landscaping at the northern wall will
include Desert Willow and Crepe Myrtle to eventually be removed and relocated at the
time the final smaller pad is established.
Line of Sight plan — The line of sight from the west, north and south provide effective
screening with the 8 foot masonry wall. The future multifamily may include 3 -story
apartments that will have visible access to the pad site from upper floors. Upper floors
of the NRH City Hall should be effectively screened from any view of the Kest pad site
because the multistory apartments will block this view corridor.
Photometric Analysis — The photometric analysis indicates that no light should affect the
existing adjacent properties.
Pipeline Route — Connecting a required pipeline to the Kest Pad site will be from a main
pipeline valve station adjacent to Calloway Creek and the Medical Office Building. The
initial temporary route shows that the pipeline connection will traverse property lines
adjacent to the church, City Hall property and Kest land holdings. Staff would
recommend that any pipeline connections anticipated across NRH City Hall property be
established quickly prior to any parking lot construction or that future pipeline plans be
outside of NRH property.
Fracking Plan — A one acre fresh water Frac pond is shown directly south of the Kest
drilling pad to provide water for fracing. The Frac pond is required to be reclaimed at
the end of drilling all wells.
STAFF CONSIDERATION: The proposed Kest Pad Site is in a commercial area that is
not visible from the traveling public and therefore not very marketable for commercial
uses. The ultimate development plan indicates a reduction from 4 acres to less than 2
acres for the final pad site that will allow for future commercial and office buildings to
develop to the north along Boulevard 26. The surrounding masonry screening wall and
landscaping is compatible with similar gas well pad sites established in the city. There
are no existing residential properties within 600 feet of proposed gas wells. The Kest
pad site provides effective technical, safety and aesthetic plans and the provision of a
significant reduction in the ultimate pad site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of SUP 2014 -02 with the
following stipulations:
• The surrounding church properties and commercial building owners along
Wellman Drive have input and appropriate aesthetic concerns be addressed as
part of this SUP approval.
• A permanent concrete access driveway and 8 foot masonry wall and landscaping
be established prior to any drilling activities.
• Maximum number of gas wells is 16.
• SUP is restricted to 5 years from the date of approval.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning & Zoning
Commission met on May 15, 2014 and voted 6 -0 to recommend approval with the
following stipulations:
• The surrounding church properties and commercial building owners along
Wellman Drive have input and appropriate aesthetic concerns be addressed as
part of this SUP approval.
• A permanent concrete access driveway and 8 foot masonry wall and landscaping
be established prior to any drilling activities.
• Maximum number of gas wells is 16.
• SUP is restricted to 5 years from the date of approval.
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PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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AND CITY COUNCIL
Case Number: SUP 2014-02
Applicant: The Caffey Group, LL,C
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You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within, 200
feet of the property shown on the attached map.
Purpose of Public Hearing:
A Public Hearing is being held to Consider a request from The Caffey Group, LLC for a
Special Use Permit for the Kest gas well pad site located on a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, City
Point Addition in the 4200 block of Ruth Rd,
Public Hearing Schedule:
Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
7:00 PIM THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
CITY COUNCIL
7:00 PM MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014
Both Meeting Locations: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
If you (have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above request,
please contact:
Planning Department - City of North Richland (Hillis
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone (817) 427-6300
Fax (817) 427-63013
LIST OF NOTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS
Grant, Miichael
4146 Willman Ave
N R H Tx 76180-8616
Jordan, Linda D
56001 Meadows Way
N IR H Tx 761 90 -6315
Current Owner
4164 Willman Ave
N R H Tx 76180-81616
Cncor Ellectir6o Dellivery Co LILC
State & Local Tax I
PC Box 219,071
Dallas Tx 75221-91071
St John The Apostle Ch
900 W (Loop 920 S
(Port Worth Tx 76108-2936
Pettit„ Melissa Glenn
4150 Willman Ave
N R Y-I Tx 76180 -8616
Darrow, Kean P.tux Cheryl (Darrow
PLi Box 1806
Colllleyville Tx 79034 -1805
Current Owner
41616 Willman Ave
NRH Tx 76160 -8616
Richland Hills Methodist Ch
7301 GVeinvIIew Dr
Fort Worth Tx 76180 -8337
Iron, Rod eir & D Daugherty
%IIlnc
PO IBox 1714
Colleyvillle Tx 76934.1714
Herndon, Wayne L
815 Wheellwood Dr
Hurst Tx 76053 -3834
Herindoirn„ Wayine L
Cool Air
7502 Boullevaird 26
NRIH Tx 76180 -8318
La Verne Buttertielfd LIP
5150 Overland Ave
Culver City Ca 90230-4914
ORDINANCE NO. 3310
SUP 2014 -02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE KEST GAS WELL PAD SITE LOCATED ON A
PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CITY POINT ADDITION IN THE 4200
BLOCK OF RUTH ROAD; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent
to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at
least 10 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such
hearing; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before
both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the
Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a
recommendation concerning the zone change; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated
furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North
Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
are hereby amended by amending the zoning of Lot 1, Block 2, City Point
Addition to the City of North Richland Hills, located in the 4200 block of
Ruth Road and approving a special use permit to allow for the Kest gas
well pad site and approving the legal description attached hereto as
Exhibit A and the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North
Richland Hills as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to
exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation
shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and
punishable hereunder.
Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance
two times.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 9th day of June, 2014
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Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2014
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
SUP 2014 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from The Caffey
Group, LLC for a Special Use Permit for the Kest gas well pad site located on a
portion of Lot 1, Block 2, City Point Addition in the 4200 block of Ruth Rd.
John Pitstick came forward to present staff's position on the SUP zoning application.
The 600 foot radius from the Kest gas well pad site includes commercial property and a
couple of church sites. There is a 150 foot "no build" zone around the site. Any gas
wells considered for the site would require additional approval. Valve or lift stations
would need to be contained within the site pad. Staff expresses a concern regarding
where the gas pipeline would travel from pad site to valve station around City Hall
parking lot construction. Staff is generally supportive of the request with the stipulation
that the churches & commercial building owners along Willman have input. An eight (8)
foot masonry wall and landscaping will be in place prior to construction. Likewise,
stipulation of a maximum of sixteen (16) wells and a five (5) year maximum time frame
from approval date for the SUP.
Patrick Filson; 5751 Kroger Dr; Ft Worth, TX, representing The Caffey Group came
forward presenting the applicant's SUP request. Caffey has worked with Mr Pitstick and
staff. We may need to modify the pipeline alignment as we work through the City Hall
construction plans with Staff. The Caffey Group has received a number of letters of
support from surrounding properties. Per Staff recommendations, we are planning a
double row of landscape screening in front of masonry screening wall prior to drilling
operations. We understand the approval requirement for each gas well drilling permit.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of SUP 2012 -02 at 07:16pm.
Mark Hancock, Chairman of Board of Trustees, representing Richland Hills Methodist
Church, 6104 Circleview Drive; Haltom City, TX came forward. He stated that they
have signed a waiver in favor of the well site.
Ken Kenvin; 7341 Glenview Dr; NRH, representing St John the Apostles Catholic
Church at 7341 Glenview Drive came forward, neither in favor or in opposition. This
was an informational briefing. Concerns over potential noise, drilling /construction safety
and proximity to church and school. We have 4,000 registered families as well as 250
children in school and 100 children in day care. Our property is mostly outside of the
600 foot radius. Gas line runs right along our property line, adjacent to athletic field.
Paul Lee; 7813 Conn Drive; NRH came forward in favor. I am President of North Hills
Mineral Owners Coalition. We comprise 1,300 members within these proposed units in
a wide area, including a working relationship with the hospital. We are supportive of the
whole concept, but not yet in agreement. Residential and commercial are in favor of
moving forward.
Debra Gagliardi; President Gagliardi Croup, Inc.; 5712 Cherrywood; Arlington, TX. I
represent The Kest Group on this project. Kest would like to address the one issue with
the church. Kest has been working with the City, Caffey Group and Peleton for over a
year. Original location was slightly west of City Hall, close to the school. The school is
one of the primary reasons for the current site location. We hope this is beneficial to all
parties. Lofts and multi - family just west of the City Hall will be outside the 300 foot
radius.
Chairman Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of SUP 2012 -02 at 07:23pm.
MOTION TO APPROVE
Bill Schopper motioned to approve SUP 2014 -02, including staff recommendation
and stipulations, as proposed. The motion was seconded by Mark Haynes.
Don Bowen confirmed with Mr. Pitstick that the gas well route was a staff concern, not a
concern for this Board. Bill Schopper brought up a point of information regarding staff
recommendations that surrounding properties provide input; that driveway, landscaping
and screening wall be established prior to drilling activities; that there is a maximum of
16 wells and SUP restriction of 5 years from date of approval.
Don Bowen brought up his primary concern for the multi - family. However the gas well
will be place before the multi - family comes into place, so they would know what they are
getting.
Jerry Tyner requested landscaping clarification for the reclaimed frack pond. Mr. Filson
clarified the final plan along the south side of trees and shrubs. When frack pond is
filled in, it will revert to natural vegetation.
APPROVAL
The motion passed (6 -0).
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. D.0
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Items to follow do not require a public hearing.
No items for this category.
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. E.0
PUBLIC WORKS
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. EA
Award RFB 14 -023 to Medora Corporation in the amount of $62,482 for
Bursey Water Storage Tank Solar Power Mixer Unit
Presenter: Jimmy Cates, Public Works Operations Manager
Summary:
This is an item to award the purchase and installation of a solar powered water mixer
unit for the elevated potable water storage tank located on Bursey Road. The unit is
being funded from the Utility Capital Project identified as UT1401 with an approved
budget of $85,000.
General Description:
The elevated water storage tank on Bursey Road is a 2 million gallon tank that serves
the northern portion of the city's water distribution system. The storage tank was
constructed prior to the development of equipment used for circulating water inside a
tank bowl. The mixing unit helps to keep the drinking water quality good by circulating
water inside the tank which provides disinfectant boosting and eliminates water
stagnation.
There were two scheduled bid openings for the mixing unit with the first bid opening
resulting in one bid proposal being received. Since only receiving one bid proposal, the
bid time was extended for a week. During the extension of time, staff contacted several
vendors and requested submittal of a bid proposal. A couple of the vendors stated they
would consider submitting one.
The second bid opening resulted in two bid proposals being received.
Edwards Equipment, LLC $75,098.65
Medora Corporation $62,482.00
Medora Corporation bid proposal of $62,482 is well within the approved budget. The
vendor has installed mixing units for the cities of Roanoke, Rockwall, McKinney and
Plano. Medora also installed the mixing unit for the Shady Grove water storage tank
located in North Richland Hills. The vendor has a good record of meeting the job
specifications and work schedules.
Recommendation:
Award RFB 14 -023 to Medora Corporation in the amount of $62,482.
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. F.0
GENERAL ITEMS
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. F.1
Renew the Joint Administration Agreement for Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs
with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2015 -2017 - Resolution No. 2014 -016
Presenter: Kristin James, Assistant to the City Manager
Summary:
The joint administration agreement between the City of North Richland Hills and Tarrant
County includes the administration of the Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program which the City of North
Richland Hills receives direct funding for. The agreement allows the City of North
Richland Hills to continue to be a part of the Urban County for the purpose of program
planning and implementation for the entire period of the Urban County qualification.
General Description:
In order to continue to receive CDBG and HOME entitlement funding through 2017,
Tarrant County must once again qualify as an Urban County. Entitlement counties must
re- qualify every three years for funding. Tarrant County is eligible to receive entitlement
grant funds by having a combined population of 200,000 or more from unincorporated
areas and participating municipalities. Under the Urban County designation Tarrant
County is authorized to undertake essential community development and housing
assistance activities without the consent of local governments; therefore, the County
must notify local governments that they have the option to be included or excluded from
the Urban County designation.
North Richland Hills accepted its status to be included in the Urban County and entered
into a joint agreement with the urban county three years ago and wishes to maintain the
same relationship with the county for this next qualification period. If the City of North
Richland Hills chooses to renew and enter into an agreement with Tarrant County the
city must notify Tarrant County through a signed resolution by June 30, 2014.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2014 -016 the renewal of the Joint Administration Agreement for
participation in the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2015 -2017.
IN * *QR1j11[0]24 F.WillE1111[.1
RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY OF NORTH RICHALND HILLS PARTICIPATION IN
TARRANT COUNTY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
CONSORTIUM FOR THE THREE PROGRAM YEAR PERIOD, FISCAL YEAR 2015
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2017.
WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended
through the Housing and Community Act of 1992, establishes a program of community
development block grants for the specific purpose of developing viable communities by
providing decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income, and
WHEREAS, Title II of the Cranston - Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act,
as amended, establishes the HOME Investment Partnership Act to expand the supply of
decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for very low- income and low- income
Americans, and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has been designated an "Urban County" by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development entitled to a formula share of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program funds provided said County has a
combined population of 200,000 persons in its unincorporated areas and units of
general local government with which it has entered into cooperative agreements, and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 64 of the Texas Constitution authorizes Texas
counties to enter into cooperative agreements with local governments for essential
Community Development and Housing Assistance activities, and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills shall not apply for grants under the
State CDBG Program from appropriations for fiscal years during the period in which it is
participating in Tarrant County's CDBG program, and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills shall not participate in a HOME
consortium except through Tarrant County, regardless of whether or not Tarrant County
receives a HOME formula allocation, and
WHEREAS, through cooperative agreements Tarrant County has authority to
carry out activities funded from annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Program Allocation from Federal Fiscal Years 2015, 2016, and 2017 appropriations and
from any program income generated from the expenditure of such funds, and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County and the City of North Richland Hills agree to
cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community renewal and lower income
housing assistance activities, and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County will not fund activities in, or in support of, any
cooperating unit of general local government that does not affirmatively further fair
housing within its own jurisdiction or that impedes the county's actions to comply with
the county's fair housing certification, and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County will not fund activities in support of City of North
Richland Hills that does not comply with section 109 of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, which incorporates Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable
laws, and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has adopted and is enforcing a
policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non - violent civil rights demonstrations
and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has adopted and is enforcing a
policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to
or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non - violent civil rights
demonstrations within jurisdictions, and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County and the City of North Richland Hills shall take all
actions necessary to assure compliance with the Urban County's certification required
by section 104 (b) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968, section 109 of Title I of the Housing Community Development Act of
1974, and other applicable laws, and
WHEREAS, prior to disbursing any CDBC, HOME and ESC Program funds to a
subrecipient, Tarrant County shall sign a written agreement with such subrecipient, and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills agrees to inform the county of any
income generated by the expenditure of CDBC funds received and that any such
program income must be paid to the county to be used for eligible activities in
accordance with all CDBC, HOME and ESC Program requirements, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 24 CFR 570.501(b), Tarrant County is
responsible for ensuring that CDBC, HOME and ESC funds are used in accordance
with all program requirements, including monitoring and reporting to U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development on the use of program income and that in the event of
close -out or change in status of the City of North Richland Hills, any program income
that is on hand or received subsequent to the close -out of change in status shall be paid
to the county, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 24 CFR 570.501(b), Tarrant County, as the
recipient is responsible for ensuring that CDBG funds are used in accordance with all
program requirements. The use of designated public agencies, subrecipients, or
contracts does not relieve Tarrant County of this responsibility. Tarrant County is also
responsible for determining the adequacy of performance under subrecipient
agreements and procurement contracts, and for taking appropriate action when
performance problems arise, such as the actions described in §570.910. Where a city is
participating with, or as part of Tarrant County Urban County, as a participating unit, or
as part of a metropolitan city, the County is responsible for applying to the unit of
general local government the same requirements as are applicable to subrecipients,
except that the five -year period identified under §570.503 (b) (8) (i) shall begin with the
date that the unit of general local government is no longer considered by HUD to be a
part of the metropolitan city or urban county, as applicable, instead of the date the
subrecipient agreement expires.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills agrees to notify Tarrant County of
any modification or change in the use of the real property from that planned at the time
of acquisition or improvement, including disposition, and further agrees to reimburse the
County in an amount equal to the current fair market value (less any portion thereof
attributable to expenditure of non -CDBG funds) of property acquired or improved with
CDBG funds that is sold or transferred for a use which does not qualify under the CDBG
regulations, and
WHEREAS, any money generated from disposition or transfer of property will be
treated as program income and returned to the county prior to or subsequent to the
close -out, change of status or termination of the cooperation agreement between county
and the City of North Richland Hills;
WHEREAS, Tarrant County and City of North Richland Hills may not sell, trade,
or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such metropolitan city,
urban county, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe, or insular area that
directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits or
non - Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under title I of
the Act in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2014, Pub. L. 113 -76.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of North Richland Hills, that
the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas supports the application of Tarrant
County for funding from Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, and Cranston - Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and
asks that its population be included for three successive years with that of Tarrant
County, Texas to carry out Community Development Program Activities Eligible for
Assistance under Public Law 93 -383, and Affordable Housing activities under Public
Law 101 -625, and authorizes the Mayor of North Richland Hills, Texas to sign such
additional forms as requested by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
pursuant to the purposes of the Resolution, and further that the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas understands that Tarrant County will have final responsibility for selecting
projects and filing annual grant requests.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this agreement will automatically be renewed for
participation in successive three -year qualification periods, unless Tarrant County or the
City of North Richland Hills provides written notice it elects not to participate in a new
qualification period. Tarrant County will notify the City of North Richland Hills in writing
of its right to make to such election on the date specified by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development in HUD's urban county qualification notice for the next
qualification period. Any amendments or changes contained within the Urban County
Qualification Notice applicable for a subsequent three -year urban county qualification
period must be adopted by Tarrant County and the City of White Settlement, and
submitted to HUD. Failure by either party to adopt such an amendment to the
agreement will void the automatic renewal of this agreement.
This agreement remains in effect until CDBC, HOME, ESC funds and income received
to the fiscal 2015, 2016, 2017 programs, and to any successive qualification periods
provided through the automatic renewal of this agreement, are expended and the
funded activities completed, neither Tarrant County nor the City of North Richland Hills
may terminate or withdraw from the agreement while the agreement remains in effect.
Official notice of amendments or changes applicable for a subsequent three -year urban
county agreement shall be in writing and be mailed by certified mail to the City
Secretary of the City of North Richland Hills. Any notice of changes or amendments to
this agreement by the City of North Richland Hills to Tarrant County shall be in writing to
the Tarrant County Community Development Division Director.
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
Commissioners Court Clerk
day of 2014
APPROVED:
MAYOR
County Judge
Approval Form for District Attorney
Approved as to Form*
*By law, the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or
legal documents on behalf of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal
document on behalf of other parties. Our review of this document was conducted solely
from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered
solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this approval, and
should seek review and approval by their own respective attorneys).
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
The CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, hereinafter called "City ", has accepted a
designation by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a
metropolitan city eligible to receive direct entitlement of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for the FY 2015 -2017 program years, and
The CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS has entered into a cooperative agreement
(attachment "Resolution ") with TARRANT COUNTY, hereinafter called "County ", to
participate in the County's CDBG program as a metropolitan city eligible to receive direct
entitlement of CDBG funds, and
The CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS and TARRANT COUNTY have agreed
to abide by HUD requirements as detailed in CPD 96 -04, Article 5, in the cooperative agreement
(attachment "Resolution "), and in accordance with 24 CFR 570.308 Joint Requests.
This JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and
between the City Council of the CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS and TARRANT
COUNTY and the parties hereby AGREE as follows:
1. Scope of Term of Services. The County through this Joint Administrative Agreement
agrees to administer on behalf of the City of NORTH RICHLAND HILLS all activities and
requirements of federal, state and local law, and rules and procedures of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development with regard to the City's Community
Development Block Grant entitlement program for the Fiscal Years 2015 through 2017.
2. Distribution of CDBG. The City shall receive CDBG entitlement program funding
from the County as an entitled metropolitan city. The amount of funding shall be equivalent to
or greater than what HUD determines annually as the City's entitlement as a metropolitan city.
3. Duties of County. The County shall be responsible for administering all activities
related to the City CDBG entitlement program in accordance with 24 CFR 570.500 Subpart "J"
Grant Administration, 24 CFR 570.501(b), and 24 CFR 570.503.
4. Duties of the City. The City will approve all City CDBG entitlement program funding
decisions. The City will determine specific programs, projects, or any other uses to the extent
permitted and consistent with HUD eligible activities.
5. Administrative Expenses. The County shall retain, for HUD eligible reimbursable
administrative costs, an amount not to exceed TWENTY PERCENT (20 %) of the total annual
HUD allocation under 570.205, 5 70.20 6 and OMB Circular A -87 and A -133.
This Joint Administrative Agreement is executed on behalf of the CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS and TARRANT COUNTY by its duly authorized officials.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Oscar Trevino, MAYOR of
CITY of NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
DATE:
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
B. Glen Whitley, COUNTY JUDGE
DATE:
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. F.2
Approve the Purchase of Cisco Network Equipment, Servers, Software
Maintenance and Licensing from Synetra in the Amount of $82,794.75
Presenter: Kyle Spooner, Information Services Director
Summary:
The purpose of this project is the replacement of existing public PCs at the NRH Library
with virtualized PCs. Virtualized desktops utilize back office equipment to perform their
processes. The proposed solution will allow city staff to easily control, troubleshoot, and
deploy Windows computing to current locations. This purchase allows Information
Services to deploy 101 virtual desktops.
General Description:
Information Services has been evaluating the use of virtual desktops instead of
conventional PC replacement and have found it to be a viable solution for this specific
area at the NRH Library. Virtual PCs meet the need for users who only require the use
of Windows and Office.
The advantages of virtualizing desktops is flexible and quick deployment, ease of
maintenance, desktop security and reduced costs. Currently the Library has 117 PCs
scheduled for replacement. Of those computers, around 100 are being used by the
public for various applications. The library is currently paying for a third party service to
keep individual patrons from changing the user interface and settings on all public PCs.
In the virtualized arena, each desktop is locked down to the user and reset to the
original interface nightly. Additionally, the solution allows Information Services to deploy
one of many standard interfaces to the virtualized desktops at any time. This solution
will be evaluated for use in other areas of the City in the future. If we were to replace all
of the proposed virtualized PCs with traditional desktop PCs, the cost involved would be
around $175,000.
Synetra participates in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DI R)
cooperative purchasing program. By purchasing from this contract the city meets all
State competitive bidding requirements.
Recommendation:
Approve the purchase of network equipment, servers, software and maintenance from
Synetra in the amount of $82,794.75.
10114
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. F.3
Approve Denial of Rate Increase Requested by Atmos Energy
Corporation, Mid -Tex Division - Resolution No. 2014 -015
Presenter: Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager
Summary:
Earlier this year, Atmos Mid -Tex filed a Rate Review Mechanism request with the City to
increase rates. The request was for a $45.7 million increase system -wide. The City
worked with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ( "ACSC ") to review documentation
substantiating the rate increase. It was determined the amount of the rate request was
not supported by the documentation and the ACSC Executive Committee tried to reach
a compromise with Atmos. No compromise was reached so the next step in the
process is for City Council to approve a Resolution to deny the increase. After the
denial, Atmos will have the ability to appeal the denial to the Texas Railroad
Commission.
General Description:
The City, along with approximately 164 other cities served by Atmos Energy Mid -Tex
Division ( "Atmos "), is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ( "ACSC "). On
or about February 28, 2014, Atmos Mid -Tex filed with the City an application to increase
natural gas rates pursuant to the Rate Review Mechanism ( "RRM ") tariff renewed by the
City in 2013. This is the second annual RRM filing under the renewed RRM tariff.
The Atmos Mid -Tex RRM filing sought a $45.7 million rate increase system -wide based
on a test -year cost of service revenue deficiency of $49 million. Consultants working on
behalf of ACSC Cities investigated the Company's requested rate increase. While the
evidence does not support the $45.7 million increase requested by Atmos, ACSC's
consultants agree that the Company can justify an increase of $19 million. The
Executive Committee authorized a settlement value considerably above the consultants'
recommendation but it was insufficient to meet the Company's expectation. The
Company and ACSC Cities were too far apart in their positions to reach a compromise,
and rather than granting a partial increase that the Company will not accept, the option
remaining is to deny the rate increase request in its entirety, and participate in the
Company's appeal of this decision at the Railroad Commission.
As a reminder, the RRM tariff was adopted by the City as an alternative to the Gas
Reliability Infrastructure Program ( "GRIP "), the statutory provision that allows Atmos to
bypass the City to increase its rates annually to recover capital investments. In past
years, cities have been able to reach a compromise with Atmos to reduce the rate
impact from the requested RRM increases, and these compromises have also been
lower than the rates that Atmos would have been entitled to under the GRIP filing. In
this case, the Company would have been entitled to an increase from GRIP of no more
than $31.5 million. The magnitude of the requested increase under the 2014 RRM
filing, and the wide differences between it and the ACSC consultants' recommendations
made a compromise much more difficult and ultimately impossible. Atmos requested
more than it would be entitled to if it had filed a GRIP case. For this reason, the ACSC
Executive Committee and ACSC legal counsel recommend that all ACSC Cities adopt
the Resolution denying the requested rate change.
Rates cannot change without the adoption of rate ordinances by cities. The purpose of
the Resolution is to deny the rate increase requested by Atmos. Under the RRM tariff,
Atmos may appeal the rate decision of the cities to the Railroad Commission within
thirty (30) days of the City action.
The RRM tariff also allows Atmos to implement its requested rates effective June 1
while any appeal at the Commission is pending, subject to refunds based upon the
outcome of the appeal. This would represent a monthly increase of approximately
$2.02 for the average residential customer, subject to any refund if the Commission
reduces the rates implemented by Atmos. The attached resolution also authorizes the
City to participate as a party to the appeal in conjunction with the ACSC, and requires
Atmos to reimburse the City for its rate case expenses associated with the City's review
of the RRM filing, and with the appeal of the City's denial of the rate increase.
The RRM tariff constrains the annual increase in the residential base customer charge
to no more than $0.50. The current $17.70 base customer charge will be increased to
$18.20 per month plus there is a new $0.02 per month for an energy conservation
program, making the new base customer charge $18.22 per month.
An average customer comparison of rates for Atmos' RRM filing is reflected below:
Residential Customer Current gill - $48.09 New gill - $50.11 Diff - $2.02
Commercial Customer Current gill - $254.85 New gill - $260.91 Diff - $6.06
Industrial Customer Current gill - $4,680 New gill - $4,837 Diff - $157
Transportation Customer Current gill - $2,837 New gill - $2,994 Diff - $157
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2014 -015.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, DENYING THE RATE INCREASE
REQUESTED BY ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID -TEX DIVISION UNDER
THE COMPANY'S 2014 ANNUAL RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING
IN ALL CITIES EXERCISING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION; REQUIRING
THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE CITIES' REASONABLE
RATEMAKING EXPENSES PERTAINING TO REVIEW OF THE RATE
REVIEW MECHANISM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION
WITH ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE IN ANY APPEAL FILED
AT THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS BY THE COMPANY;
REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE CITIES' REASONABLE
RATEMAKING EXPENSES IN ANY SUCH APPEAL TO THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION; DETERMINING THAT THIS RESOLUTION
WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
TEXAS OPEN MEETINS ACT; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY
AND THE STEERING COMMITTEE'S LEGAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas ( "City ") is a gas utility customer of
Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division ( "Atmos Mid -Tex" or "Company "), and a
regulatory authority with an interest in the rates and charges of Atmos Mid -Tex;
and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ( "ACSC "), a
coalition of approximately 164 similarly situated cities served by Atmos Mid -Tex
that have joined together to facilitate the review of and response to natural gas
issues affecting rates charged in the Atmos Mid -Tex service area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the agreement settling the Company's 2007
Statement of Intent to increase rates, ACSC Cities and the Company worked
collaboratively to develop a Rate Review Mechanism ( "RRM ") tariff that allows for
an expedited rate review process controlled in a three -year experiment by ACSC
Cities as a substitute to the current Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program
( "GRIP ") process instituted by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City took action in 2008 to approve a Settlement Agreement with Atmos
Mid -Tex resolving the Company's 2007 rate case and authorizing the RRM tariff;
and
WHEREAS, in 2013, ACSC and the Company negotiated a renewal of the RRM tariff
process for an additional five years; and
WHEREAS, the City passed an ordinance renewing the RRM tariff process for the City
for an additional five years; and
WHEREAS, the RRM renewal tariff contemplates reimbursement of ACSC Cities'
reasonable expenses associated with RRM applications; and
WHEREAS, on or about February 28, 2014, the Company filed with the City its second
annual RRM filing under the renewed RRM tariff, requesting to increase natural
gas base rates by $45.7 million; and
WHEREAS, ACSC coordinated its review of Atmos Mid -Tex's RRM filing through its
Executive Committee, assisted by ACSC attorneys and consultants, to
investigate issues identified by ACSC in the Company's RRM filing; and
WHEREAS, ACSC attorneys and consultants have concluded that the Company is
unable to justify a rate increase of the magnitude requested in the RRM filing;
and
WHEREAS, ACSC's consultants determined the Company is only entitled to a $19
million increase, approximately 42% of the Company's request under the 2014
RRM filing; and
WHEREAS, the Company would only be entitled to approximately $31 million if it had a
GRIP case; and
WHEREAS, the Company's levels of operating and maintenance expense have
dramatically risen without sufficient justification; and
WHEREAS, the Company has awarded its executives and upper management
increasing and unreasonable levels of incentives and bonuses, expenses which
should be borne by shareholders who received a 23% total return on investment
in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Company requested a drastically high level of medical expense that is
unreasonable and speculatively based upon estimates; and
WHEREAS, ACSC and the Company were unable to reach a compromise on the
amount of additional revenues that the Company should recover under the 2014
RRM filing; and
WHEREAS, the ACSC Executive Committee, as well as ACSC's counsel and
consultants, recommend that ACSC Cities deny the requested rate increase; and
WHEREAS, the Company's current rates are determined to be just, reasonable, and in
the public interest.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set forth in this Resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Council finds that Atmos Mid -Tex was unable to justify the
appropriateness or the need for the increased revenues requested in the 2014
RRM filing, and that existing rates for natural gas service provided by Atmos Mid -
Tex are just and reasonable.
Section 3. That Atmos Mid -Tex shall reimburse the reasonable ratemaking expenses
of the ACSC Cities in processing the Company's RRM application.
Section 4. That in the event the Company files an appeal of this denial of rate increase
to the Railroad Commission of Texas, the City is hereby authorized to intervene
in such appeal, and shall participate in such appeal in conjunction with the ACSC
membership. Further, in such event Atmos Mid -Tex shall reimburse the
reasonable expenses of the ACSC Cities in participating in the appeal of this and
other ACSC City rate actions resulting from the 2014 RRM filing.
Section 5. That the meeting at which this Resolution was approved was in all things
conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 6. That if any one or more sections or clauses of this Resolution is adjudged to
be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate
the remaining provisions of this Resolution and the remaining provisions of the
Resolution shall be interpreted as if the offending section or clause never existed.
Section 7. That a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Atmos Mid -Tex, care of Chris
Felan, Manager of Rates and Regulatory Affairs, at Atmos Energy Corporation,
5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1862, Dallas, Texas 75240, and to Geoffrey Gay,
General Counsel to ACSC, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O.
Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767 -1725.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of June, 2014.
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary
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George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. F.4
Authorize the purchase of dispatch consoles for the new City Hall
Communications Center from Watson Furniture Co. in the amount of
$181,539.76 to be reim b rsed by the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District PSAP
Assistance Program
Presenter: Jimmy Perdue, Public Safety Director
Summary:
Staff requests authorization to purchase dispatch consoles from Watson Furniture Co.
in the amount of $181,539.76 for the Communications Center as part of the new City
Hall project. This resolution allows the city to proceed into an agreement to make
payments to Watson Furniture Co. structured around the utilization of available funds
from the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
Assistance Program. Payments will be made over a 3 -year submission and approval
cycle with three distributions approximating a total of $180,000.
General Description:
The Police Department, working in conjunction with Tarrant County PSAP, is eligible to
request funding through the PSAP Assistance Program reimbursement process. Tarrant
County 9 -1 -1 determines the amount of the total available funding, the annual funding
request limits and disbursements, as well as the parameters for utilization of the
funding.
The Police Department has been notified of $180,000 available funding through the
PSAP Assistance Program, with an annual limit set at approximately $60,000. The
process entails formal application in June 2014, with reimbursement distribution in
August 2014 —to be repeated for three equal payments over a 3 -year cycle.
Allowable expenses are limited to PSAP - related equipment, furniture, gear, etc.
supporting the communicationstdispatch setting. Moving into the new City Hall in
January of 2016 offered the opportunity to align this available funding to equip the
communications suite with ten (10) new dispatch consoles and a training console which
can also serve as a backup /overf low station to run an event and/or future growth.
Communications Staff, I.S. Staff, and Police Staff toured several recently installed
installations and determined that the "Watson— Mercury" dispatch furniture line would
best serve the city's current and future dispatching needs. The collective assessment
and recommendation for the Watson— Mercury product was based on the following
conclusions:
• Provides a state -of -the art dispatching work environment
•
Great integration of technology and cable management
• Capability to accommodate the 8 -9 monitors NRH currently utilizes at each
console
• Accessibility and ease for IS 1 IT upgrades, repairs, replacements, etc. of
equipment, cabling, and monitors without impact or disruption to dispatchers
• Lifetime warranty on all Watson manufactured components, and three -year
warranty on all other components
• Multiple adjustment options to accommodate the different dispatcher
preferences and work styles
• Individual console environmental controls (lighting, heat, cooling)
• The same manufacturer of the current consoles purchased in 2010
• Watson, an industry leader in communications /dispatch settings, has been in
business for over 30 years serving over 2,500 communications 1 dispatching
agencies
The Watson pricing structure and quote is based on the HCAC -Buy platform (Watson
Buyboard Contract #EC07 -11). As a unit of local government, HCACBuy strives to
make the governmental procurement process more efficient by establishing
competitively priced contracts for goods and services. All contracts available to
participating members of HCACBuy have been awarded by virtue of a public
competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes.
The purchase order to be executed with Watson Furniture Co. will be structured to align
with the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 PSAP Assistance Program funding and reimbursement
schedules, as well as the construction schedule for the projected delivery and
installation of the consoles in November - December of 2015. The approved City Hall
project budget includes a line item for "Tarrant County PSAP Assistance" under
"Additional Funding Sources."
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement to make payments to Watson
Furniture Co. for the purchase of dispatch consoles structured around the utilization of
available funds from the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 PSAP Assistance Program over a 3 -year
submission and approval cycle with three distributions approximating a total of
$180,000.
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. F.5
Approval of an agreement with the Birdville Independent School District
for assignment of School Resource Officers
Presenter: Jimmy Perdue, Public Safety Director
Summary:
City Council is being asked to approve an agreement with the Birdville Independent
School District (BISD) for assignment of School Resource Police Officers in various
schools within the district.
The City of North Richland Hills provides School Resource Officers (SROs) for the
security and wellbeing of students within BISD schools located within the city.
Currently, the schools receiving SRO services are Birdville High School and Richland
High School. Two SROs provide services for these two schools during the school year.
An agreement has been reached to add two SROs to provide law enforcement services
to additional schools within the district.
General Description:
Over the past year, BISD and the city have worked together with regard to increasing
the number of police officers in BISD schools within North Richland Hills. Through a
series of meetings, BISD has agreed to assist in funding two additional SROs to be
assigned to schools within the city, bringing the total number of SROs to four. The city
agrees to assign one officer to Birdville High School and one officer to Richland High
School during the school year. The city agrees to assign one of the additional SROs,
who will rotate coverage between two schools, to North Ridge Middle and Smithfield
Middle schools during the school year. Further, the city agrees to assign the second
additional SRO, who will rotate coverage between two schools, to North Richland
Middle School and the Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced Learning campus
during the school year. The two SROs assigned to the high schools will commence
coverage with the onset of the 14115 school year, August 25, 2014. The two additional
officers are expected to begin covering their schools January 5, 2015.
To assist in the costs incurred by the city for this program, BISD agrees to reimburse
50% of the personnel and benefits costs for each officer for a 12 -month period. The
estimated annual reimbursement from BISD to the General Fund for four SROs is
$199,078. The term of this agreement is for the 2014 -2015 school year and will
continue each school year, thereafter, unless terminated by either party.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BISD for
assignment of School Resource Officers
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
and
BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements
contained herein, North Richland Hills, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and
the Birdville Independent School District, hereinafter referred to as the 'District,"
agree as follows:
The District and City agree that four (4) Police School Resource Officers
(SRO) will be assigned to the District. The District and City agree that two (2) officers
will be assigned to the following schools: Birdville High School and Richland High
School. The District and City agree that the remaining two (2) officers will, at the
discretion of the Chief of Police, be assigned to provide patrols at the following
schools: North Richland Middle School, Smithfield Middle School, North Ridge
Middle School, and Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning campus.
Officers working as an SRO will work one additional hour each school day for which
they will receive compensatory time. The officers will be required to utilize this
accrued compensatory time during the regular school holidays or breaks. District
agrees to reimburse the City 50% of the negotiated costs for personnel, training,
equipment, and benefits incurred by the City for each police officer for the full fiscal
year to assist with the personnel costs incurred by the City in this project. The City
will provide the District with standardized budget worksheets detailing the costs
associated with the School Resource Officers each fiscal year. The District will
provide an office for each School Resource Officer with a computer work station. The
City will invoice the District twice during the school year, in December and May, for
such reimbursement and the District will remit such amount promptly. Payments for
the above described governmental service must be made from current revenues
available to the school district.
2.
The term of this agreement is for the 2014 -2015 school year and will continue
each school year thereafter unless terminated by either party. Each party agrees
to give at least one (1) year advance notice if it does not wish to continue this
agreementforthe following school year.
3.
It is understood and agreed that this agreement may be terminated by
either party when such termination is determined by its governing body to be in its
best interest. Notice of such termination will be sent to the other party promptly
after such action of the governing body. In the event of termination, the District will
be given a final invoice for reimbursement to the City for the pro -rated costs and the
District agrees to remit such amount within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
3
All school resource officers furnished by the City will be employees of the City
and will at all times be subject to the supervision and control of the City's Chief of
Police and shall be responsible to the Chief of Police. However, the officers shall
work closely with the principal of the school to which they are assigned. The SRC's
Police Department supervisor will periodically confer with campus administrators to
discuss the performance of the SRC assigned to their respective schools. Such
officers shall have the school to which they are assigned as their primary duty
assignment and will not be assigned additional police duties during regularly
scheduled school hours. The City reserves the right, however, to reassign those
officers temporarily in the event of an emergency or urgent police need as
determined by the Chief of Police. City shall provide all law enforcement training,
certification, vehicles, police equipment, benefits, and insurance (including liability
coverage) to all officers employed by City. The District shall provide any radio
equipment necessary to allow the assigned officer to communicate with school staff.
The City will coordinate assignments and duty hours with the District. Should it become
necessary for the Chief of Police to remove or reassign a SRC, the police
department will confer with the affected school principal to determine unique or
important qualifications desired in the replacement officer prior to the selection of the
new SRC.
5.
When acting as a commissioned peace officer for District, the officer's
jurisdiction shall include, in addition to this jurisdiction as a North Richland Hills
Police Officer, all territory within the boundaries of the District that are within the city
limits of North Richland Hills and all property, real and personal, outside the
boundaries of the District that are within the North Richland Hills city limits and
owned, leased, or rented by or otherwise under the control of the District and its
Board of Trustees.
6.
District and City, in the execution, performance, or attempted performance of
this agreement, will not discriminate against any person or persons because of sex,
race, religion, color, national origin, or age except on the basis of a bona fide
occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement.
7.
City and District agree that in the event either party fails to comply with any
provision of this agreement, the non - defaulting party will give written notice to the
other party promptly upon learning of such failure. If the defaulting party fails to
cure the default within 15 days, the non - defaulting party may terminate this
agreement.
8.
The provisions of this agreement are severable and if for any reason a
clause, sentence, paragraph, or other part of this agreement shall be determined to
be invalid by a court, federal or state agency, board or commission having
jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
0
This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by the parties hereto
concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any other oral
or written agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void.
us
The governing bodies of City and District have approved the execution of this
agreement, and the persons signing the agreement have been duly authorized by
the governing bodies of the City and the District to sign this agreement.
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Mark Hindman, City Manager
ATTEST:
Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary
BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Dr. Darrell Brown, Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY: LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney TOASE, General Council
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Jimmy Perdue, Director of Public Safety
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. C.0
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. C.1
Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work
Session Agenda
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. H.0
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager
Subject: Agenda Item No. HA
Announcements - Councilman Turnage
Announcements
June is Adopt a Cat Month. To celebrate, the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is
offering reduced adoption fees for all cats and kittens this month. For more information,
please visit the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center or call 817- 427 -6570.
Iron Horse Golf Course is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a special golf
tournament this Friday, June 13th. Each player will receive an Iron Horse golf shirt and
golf ball, as well as great food and prizes. Call 817- 485 -6666 to sign up and get more
information.
Celebrate Father's Day at NRH20! All dads will get in free on Father's Day when
accompanied by a child. Visit NRH20.com or call 817- 427 -6500 for more information.
Kudos Korner
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Tonight
we recognize:
Eliza Margenau of the Municipal Court — A note was received from an attorney
thanking the staff who came to her aid when she fainted in court. Eliza was the first to
respond and take care of the attorney until paramedics arrived. "Your kindness and help
that day and since then touched me and my office. We are so grateful and
appreciative," the note said.
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: 6 -9 -2014
Subject: Agenda Item No. H.2
Adjournment