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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
MARCH 29, 1999 —5:55 P.M.
For the Special Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Pre-Council Chambers,
7301 Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Special March 29, 1999
Agenda (5 Minutes)
2. IR 99-036 Polish the Star in NRH and Great American Clean
Up (10 Minutes)
3 IR 99-037 Code Enforcement Activities Update
(5 Minutes)
4. IR 99-040 Legislative Update
(15 minutes)
5 IR 99-038 City Entryway Sign Design Proposal (10 Minutes)
6. IR 99-039 Review Timetable for Placing Sign and
Landscaping Ordinances into Zoning Ordinance
(5 Minutes)
7. *Executive Session (5 Minutes) — The Council
may enter into closed executive session to
discuss the following:
Consultation with Attorney Under Government
Code §551.071 - Meridian vs. NRH
8. Adjournment-6 50 p.m.
*Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. It-any action is
contemplated, it will be taken in open session. 3-ak -q_Q______
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MARCH 29, 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
For the Special Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast Loop 820, at 7:00 p m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion
and/or action.
1 Items on the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion unless a Council Member asks for
separate discussion.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items
listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open
Meetings Act.
3 Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should
contact the City Secretary's office at 581-5502 two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
The Academy at Carrie Francis Thomas
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Academy at Carrie Francis Thomas
4. Special Presentations
a. Presentation of History Book to City
Council — Evalyn Lochridge, Historical
Committee Chairman
b. Recognition of Sarah Carney, Miss
Junior North Richland Hills Teen
c. Proclamation - Polish the Star in NRH
and Great American Clean Up
GN 99-24 d Presentation of 1997-98 Audited
Financial Report
Page 2
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent
Agenda
6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
a.) Minutes of the City Council Work
Session February 2, 1999
b ) Minutes of the Special Pre-Council
Meeting March 15, 1999
c.) Minutes of the Special City Council
Meeting March 15, 1999
GN 99-25 d.) Indemnity Clause for Critter
Connection at North Hills Mall —
Resolution No. 99-23
GN 99-26 e.) Rejection of Bids for Northfield Park
GN 99-27 f) Change Order No. 1 to Dean
Construction for NRH2O 1999
Enhancements
GN 99-29 g.) Authorize the Publication of Notice of
Intent to Issue Certificates of
Obligation, Resolution No. 99-22
PU 99-16 h.) Award of Bid for Wave Pool Shade
Structure to Sun Ports
PU 99-17 i.) Award of Contract for Mowing of
Rights-Of-Way
7 PZ 99-02 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of
Bill Dahlstrom for a Zoning Change from
C2-Commercial to PD-Planned
Development on Lot 3R1, Block 50,
Nor'East Addition (Located at 5205—
5217 Davis Boulevard) Ordinance No.
2368
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
8. PZ 99-03 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of
John Cope for a Zoning Change on Tract
4C4, of the J McComas Survey, A-1040
from AG-Agricultural and R1-Residential to
R1S-Special Residential (Located at
6724 Meadow Road and Proposed to be
Final Platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Cope
Addition) Ordinance No 2377
9. PS 98-62 Request of Jimmy Lopez of Adams
Consulting Engineers, Inc., fora Final Plat
of Lots 2R Through 6, Block 6, Tapp
Addition. (Located at the Northeast
Corner of Interstate 820 and Industrial
Park Boulevard)
10 GN 99-28 User Fee Cost Recovery Study
11. GN 99-30 Authorize Broadcasting of Pre-Council
Meetings
12. GN 99-31 Consideration of Amendment to Sign
Ordinance Regarding Political Signs on
Public Right-of-Ways — Ordinance No.
2379
13 GN 99-32 License Agreement for Right of Way
Usage with Metricom Inc. — Resolution No.
99-25
14. GN 99-33 Appointment of Place 2 on the Teen Court
Advisory Board
15. (a) Citizens Presentation
(b) Information and Reports
1.) North Richland Hills Newsletter
2.) Upcoming Special Events
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
16. Adjournment
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas, shall convene at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 26th day of April, 1999, at its
regular meeting place in the City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland
Hills, Texas, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage
and adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation
in an amount not to exceed $3,560,000 for the purpose of paying contractual
obligations to be incurred for (i) street improvements, including drainage
improvements incidental thereto and the acquisition of land and right-of-way
therefor, and (ii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and
the financing thereof; such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and
a limited pledge of the net revenues of the city's combined Waterworks and
Sewer System. The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under
and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A , Local Government Code, Subchapter
C of Chapter 271.
Patricia Hutson
City Secretary
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
FO_"iED
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IINFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-036
Date: March 29, 1999
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Subject: Polish the Star in NRH & Great American Clean Up
In keeping with the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Code Enforcement , a
Proclamation is provided for the Mayor's signature declaring the month of April as "Polish the Star in
NRH" month. Homeowners are encouraged to clean up their neighborhoods and help those
homeowners who may need special assistance such as those who are elderly and disabled.
To celebrate this campaign, the following programs and events are scheduled:
• During the month of April, North Richland Hills will be participating in the Great American Cleanup,
formerly known as the Glad Bag-a-thon and Texas Trash Off. For the past several years, NRH
has participated with the North East Environmental Team to coordinate events with Haltom City,
Richland Hills and Watauga. This year, we will be again working with these cities to coordinate
clean up events in each of the four cities, ending with a picnic on Saturday, April 24, in Haltom
City for all of the staff and volunteers who participate.
• The Environmental Services Department will be working with the Beautification Commission to
sponsor a clean up event at Rufe Snow and Hightower from 9:00 a m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,
April 24 NRH staff and Beautification members will be cleaning up that area of the city. City
Council members are welcome to join us in this event. In addition, the Environmental Resource
Coordinator is working with neighborhood and community groups to adopt areas in NRH to clean
up on that morning.
• The NRH Crud Cruiser is scheduled to provide a collection day for households south of Loop 820
on April 17, 9:00 a.m. — noon. A flyer will be mailed to each household detailing the date, time
and location and what items homeowners can bring. The collection event will be held on the
parking lot of the Fire Complex across from the Environmental Services Building. It is important
that we are able to control the number of homeowners who use the Mobile Unit for the first
collection event. The unit is designed to coiled waste from 75 to 85 households at one event.
• The Beautification Commission will hold a dedication at the location of this year's Trees for Tots
planting on Saturday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m . Parents who have requested a tree planted for their
child will be invited to attend. The dedication ceremony will be held in the 5500 block of Susan
Lee Drive between Circle Drive and Noreast Drive at the entrance to the bike trails.
The above listed events are a cooperative effort between the Environmental Services Department,
the Beautification Commission and the North East Environmental Team and through this
collaborative effort we hope to encourage our citizens to "Polish the Star in NRH".
Res ectfully S bmitted: /�
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`am Burney, Environment ervices Director
irim ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-037
Date March 29, 1999
Subject. Code Enforcement Activities Update
On Monday's regular meeting there is a proclamation and an IR that lists numerous activities
that will be occurring during the month of April as it relates to beautification and
environmental issues. The month of April is historically the time of year that numerous
groups and organizations do "spring cleaning" and other activities to beautify their
surroundings as well as protect the environment.
With the recent recommendations of the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee and the on-
going activities of city staff I have listed several of the proactive steps that city staff is
performing or will soon be exploring. Some of these proactive steps are a direct result from
the input of the Ad Hoc Committee Below is brief listing of these activities'
• Develop New Brochure outlining the current codes with a customer friendly
approach.
• Develop "Did You Know" Door Hangers to notify citizens of potential problems.
• Encourage City Employees that work areas where they spend considerable time
on our city streets to remove advertising signs on utility poles.
• Plan for a month long clean up event to coincide with the Texas Trash Off and
Great American Cleanup events.
• Use City Newsletter, articles in local papers, infomercials on City Cable, etc , to
get the message out about general Code Enforcement issues
• Use Citizens on Patrol as ambassadors to neighborhood, providing them with
special brochures and door hangers.
Also, I have included some statistical information on the activities of the Code Enforcement
department. This information is not all inclusive but rather lists the major topic areas for the
department.
During the past year the city responded to 398 complaints/violations for front yard storage
and over 600 complaints for high grass and weeds. Also, nearly 315 complaints for
inoperative vehicles as well as 520 complaints for unpleasant premises. Total department
complaints were in excess of 2,500.
In a test case in one area the city received nearly 90% voluntary compliance without having
to issue any citations. The city will continue to explore creative ways to gain compliance
voluntarily rather than to seek relief through the court system Afterall. gaining compliance
is the intended goal not a court fine.
Respectful I bmitted,
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Steve Norwoo.
Assistant City Manager
am ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER Nowl NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-040
Date Wednesday, March 24, 1999
Subject Legislative Update
Several legislative issues of concern.to the City of North Richland Hills are now on the
House and Senate floor or have gone to committees in the 76th Texas Legislative
Session in Austin. There are also national issues that often affect the City As these
issues are brought up for discussion, City staff members will be closely monitoring the
progress of these issues, updating the Mayor and City Council at each Pre-Council
meeting if necessary and will be seeking a consensus on whether to support or oppose
legislation as recommended by staff.
Although many of the issues are brought forth quickly and may even be considered,
acted upon, or killed before the City has a chance to make a position, it will be our
attempt to take a position on the items affecting North Richland Hills promptly and
clearly to our legislators.
In order to accomplish this, Department Directors will be tracking the items pertaining to
their departments and forwarding that information to the Communications Department
with appropriate position statements, and or letters of support or opposition for the
review of the Mayor and City Council. Those letters will then be forwarded to the proper
legislators
Attached is an NRH Legislative Update Newsletter that briefly outlines the bills of
concern and a brief description of the issues. Department Directors have included their
support or opposition to each of the proposed bills.
Department Directors with issues at hand will be present at the Pre-Council meeting to
answer any questions the Mayor and Council may have concerning the proposed
legislation.
Respectfully submitted,
A fF v
Donna Huerta
Communications Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Important State Issues (con't)
Pending Legislation Dept Position in committee in calendars on floor
IQ 2848-Water MSWgs-Prohibit water district from Including or PUCK Works Support
a.dng airy portion Ss cityWINn to dieted*Mout MO consort
HG 2884-Public Worts Con tracts-/JIM olOPS more NlWBry to await NOW Works Support
contracts based on contractors performance as opposed to Iw'hid '
1117 2845-Impact P Us-Ptm[M mrtlnuaton of Warmer tee'pmc NellcwyuI CyPose- -- -
est to water and wastewater more Irma consuming and increase the coo
suNm fees for Mel studies awl for-mup studies
58141.Gn uJllnes Surcharge-Mows Gn hmpanyto Impose sur. Put&Woos oppose,
Charge or cites to reamer costs aewaMed with ON relocation of us Ably
fealties for wiMUCtlw Or Improvement of highways.roam streets or
eallemerblre work
Staff will attempt to update Mayor and Council on each of
these items immediately prior to the Pre-Council Meeting by
checking the boxes in the three right columns.
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Important State Issues
vole o.
Several issues of concern to the City of North Richland Hills are now on the floor for discussion,or
March 1999 have gone into committees in the 76th Legislative Session In Austin.Following is a listing of the
House Bills and the Departments monitoring them.
A brief outline of each of the bills and the City staff's posi-
tion on each is provided on the following pages.
CO Position papers and necessary letters of support or dissent
will be prepared for the City Council as necessary. * ME
A Legislative Update will be presented at Pre-Council
Meetings and staff will be seeking a consensus from the
CZMayor and City council on these issues.
P17:: 76th Texas Legislature
P.111 State Legislation Affecting NRH
Pending Legislation Dept. Position in committee calendars on floor
HB 2673-Peace Officer Training-Change from 40 P0L10E Support
hrs.of training every 24 months to 20 hrs.every 48 mos.
HB 1000&HB 1246-Arrest Warrants-Providing Police Oppose
ilillid affidavits at time of arrest as public information.
H8 2654-Ordinances-Requires that city ordinances Public Works& STRONGLY
expire 10 years after adoption unless readopted prior to City Attorney Oppose
Its 10th anniversary.
I H H8 2259-Dangerous Wild Animals-Allows cities/ Environ.Services Support
counties to regulate dangerous wild animals.
HB 1059- Law Enforcement Inspection of Amuse- Parks&Rec Oppose
ment Rides-Allows law enforcement officials to shut
down rides If"unsafe."
r lir Pillaill HB 317 - Amusement Park Ride Responsibilities- Parks&Rec Support
defines responsibilities of riders and operators.
HB 1642-"Grandfathering"TI Fs-Discontinues pen- Eco.Dev. Support
._. • alty to school districts in which Tax Increment Financing
Is available.
C.)
m HB 1673&SB 691-Creation of Public Library Fund- Library Support
CC tig) ' Authorizes the state to establish a permanent endow-
,„,, ment fund flowing directly into local public libraries.
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HB 1433&SB 692-TexShare Resource-Sharing Library Support
i"' Program- Permits public libraries to participate In
Ct '??' TexShare,a library resource-sharing consortium.
o SB 679&HB 1704-Permits- Re-enacts"permit Public Works Oppose
Z vesting"1987 statute that could prohibit the city from
enforcing new policies and procedures on old platted
{li. property that did not develop.
o HB 1755-Utility Districts- Requires that a city con- Public Works Oppose
sent to the formation of a district.
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1.". Public 504&HB 1283-General Discharge Permits- Public Works Support
C) Streamlines Storm Water Permitting process with
TNRCC.
HB 1891(Giddings)-Sanitation Ordinances-Estab- Public Works Oppose
fishes stricter compliance requirements on persons
violating City sanitation ordinances.
Police Issues
HB 2673(Keel)-Peace Officer Training. The Police Department is currently required to vain each peace officer 40 hours every 24 months Ithe
bill has it stated incorrectly/and support the House Bill that changes that to training that would total 20 hours of training every 46 months Staff
supports this legislation
SB 1000(Wentworth) Attest Warrants-This bill would require a peace officer making an arrest to show the arrestee any affidavit filed with a
magstate that is related to issuance of the arrest warrant,and would make arrest warrants and supporting affidavits public information immedi-
ately after the arrest warrant is executed Companion Bill H.B.1246(Keel). The reason we dissent from support of this Bill is that the Police De-
partment often serves arrest warrants that originate from remote locations(out of town,out of County.out of State.etc)and the affidavit may not
be available to us Our own arrest warrant affidavits that originate in our Municipal Court are not available to us readily This Bill would pose
some serious problems Staff opposes this legislation
City-Wide Issues
HB 2654-Ordinances-This would require that 111 a city ordinance,order,rule,or regulation expires on the 10th anniversary of its adoption,(21 a rap could
readopt any act before its expiration if the city determined the ordinance,order.rile,or regulation is necessary or desirable for the operation of the City and(l
these provisions would not apply to city charter provisions or to any ordinance or order authorizing the Issuance of bonds,notes or other debt instruments
Staff opposes this bill because it would cause an incredible amount of work for the city to readopt ordinances still needed after 10 years of existence
Environmental Services Issues
HB 2259-Dangerous Wild Animal Bill. This bill will allow municipalities to regulate these animals plus it mandates a county to do this if there
is no city agency Last session Texas Parks and Wildlife bargained away the permit system for these animals-lions,tigers,bears,etc and cur-
rently there are no resthctions or limitations on keeping these animals as pets This Bill will restore some authority and allow for prohibition if cit-
ies and counties so choose Staff supports this leaslabon
Parks & Recreation Issues
HB 1059-Amusement Rides-is a bill that amends the Texas Insurance Code(Aide 21 60) The original bill created the ability for municipal,
county or state law enforcement oficials to act as inspectors for amusement ndes It also gives them the authonty to shut a nde down if in their
opinion"operation of the amusement nde,conduct of the operator or any other circumstance causes the law enforcement official to reasonably
believe that the amusement nde is unsafe or the safety of a passenger on the amusement nde is threatened'This wording was unacceptable to
NRH2O It also has some other changes such as raising insurance limits and a few other minor changes that NRH2O is in agreement with or
does already HB 1059 was amended before being discussed in committee The changes to the bill exempted fixed nde operations with over
200,000 guests in attendance annually NRH2O is this type of facility So the result is law enforcement officers may enter and inspect,but have no
authonty to suspend operations Staff Oprxases this legislation unless the a request to Rep Keel lauthor)to lower the 200 000 attendance number
to 150 000 or 175 000 is included This will enable us to receive the exemption in a season follovnng a poor attendance year
118 317-Amusement Ride Responsibilities-provides for responsibilities of both operators and participants of amusement park ndes The
definition of amusement rides has been expanded to include"any water-based recreational attraction such as a water slide or wave pool' The
burden is placed on the operator to Inform a nder of"any factors a person might reasonably need to determine whether to parbapate in the ride
and any rules of conduct the operator expects a person to obey while participating in the nde' We currently do this through signage The duty of
patrons is that they must"obey posted rules and oral instructions provided under Section 761 002' It further states what nders cannot do(get on
the nde a location other than the entrance,get on the ride if a physical condition may be aggravated by the rde,disconnect or disable any safety
device,throw any object from the ride,act in any manner contrary to posted signs while on the nde.engage in reckless activity or alter the speed
of the ride or attempt to gain control of the ride intended for use by the nde operator It also provides that a person may not board a ride while in-
toxicated and that an operator may prevent a rider from entering an amusement ride without fear of being liable either cnminally or Civilly Park
operators are responsible for posting signage in conspicuous locations stating that'state law requires an injured person to report any injury the
person believes was sustained on an amusement ride at the park'The Penalties for violating either the'Duties of Operator,tubes of Patrons'
or Intoxication'sections of this bill are considered a Class C misdemeanor The penalty of a Class C misdemeanor as defined under Section
12 23 of the Texas Penal Code is a fine not to exceed$500.Staff supports this legulaton Staff will also continue to monitor the two bills through
the final vote and is prepared to return to Austin for additional hearings,etc that may occur to ensure that the final version of the bills are accept-
able to NRH20 and the City of North Richland Hills
Economic Development Issues
HB 1642- TIF Grandfathering-Under current law,all property value that flows into a TIF after September 1, 1999,would result in a penalty to
the local school disc ct in which the TIF is located Rep Scott Hochberg's(Democrat-Houston)bill would reverse that outcome so that ISOs
would not be penalized even for property value that accrues in the TIF after September 1,1999.as long as the financing plan is in place pnor to
that date
Recommended Position That the City Council endorse HB 1642 and grant authonty to City Staff to communicate support on the City's behalf.
VOLUME I, ISSUE I Papa
Library Issues
HB 1673 (Pitts)would authorize the creation of the Public Library Fund The companion Senate Bill is SB 691 (Lucio) The bill was reported fa-
vorably by the House Committee on State, Federal and International Relations, and the Committee Report was sent to the House Calendars
Committee on March 22 The companion SB 691 has been assigned to the Education Committee
If this bill becomes law, it will authonze the state to establish a permanent endowment fund The proceeds of the fund will flow directly to local
public libranes in the state for the purchase of books and in the form of matching grant for public library construction Texas is currently one of
only 13 states that does not provide any direct funding to local public libranes This lack of state participation is in large part responsible for Texas
public libranes ranking 46°i in the nation in public library funding per capita The Public Library Fund would provide additional funding to operate
our library without ceding any local control to the state
HB 1433 (Hunter) would permit public libranes to participate in TexShare, an important(and cost-effective)library resource-shanng consortium
that has so far been restricted in statute to the 174 two and four year colleges and universities in the state The companion Senate bill is SB 692
(Woo) HB 1433 was reported favorably by the State Federal and International Relations Committee,and the committee report was delivered to
the Calendars Committee on March 22 Senate Bill 692 has been referred to the Education Committee There has been some action in both the
House Appropnations and Senate Finance Committees to earmark additional funds for TexShare to help make these changes possible
Public Works Issues
SB 679(Shapiro)S HB 1704(Kuempel)- Permits: Would provide that,with some exceptions (1)a city shall process a permit application us-
ing the rules,regulations,ordinances,and other cntena that were in force when the application was filed. (2)if a senes of permits is required for a
project,a city shall process all permit applications in that senes using the rules,regulations,ordinances,and other cntena that were in force when
the application for the first permit was filed,and(3)the provisions of the bill shall be retroactive to September 1, 1987 (Note this bill would re-
enact the so-called'permit vesting'statue that was passed in 1987 without a heanng and without debate through the use of an eleventh-hour par-
liamentary maneuver It was inadvertently repealed in 1997) Companion bill is S.B. 679 by Shaolro H B 1704 is similar to-but not identical
to-H.B. 1287 by Hilderbran SB 679 (Shapiro): this bill is the companion of H B. 1704 Please see description above Response Oppose
This bill would re-enact the so-called'permit vesting'statue that was passed in 1987 without a heanng and without debate through the use of an
eleventh hour parliamentary maneuver It was inadvertently repealed in 1997 This is not needed It could stop the City from enforcing new poll-
aes and procedures on old platted property that did not develop
HB 1755(R. Lewis)-Utility Districts: would provide that current requirements that a city consent to the formation of a distract in its ETJ would
not apply to a political subdivision created by an act of the legislature Response: Oppose Takes away the citys rights to object to formation of a
utility distribution in its Extra Temtonal Junsdotion(ETJ).
SB 504(Brown) -General Discharge Permits: would provide that(1)the TNRCC may issue a general permit for the discharge of any amount
of storm water, (2) a general permit may authorize discharging as soon as the discharger files a notice of intent, and (3)a general permit may
eliminate the notice of intent requirement under certain circumstances Companion bill is HB 1283 by Counts
HB 1691 (Giddings)-Sanitation Ordinances' would(1)require a person to comply with municipal sanitation ordinances within 7 days of receiv-
ing a notice of a violation,(2)allow personal delivery of the notice alleging a violation of a city's sanitation ordinances,(3)establishes criteria for a
city to meet due diligence requirements in giving notice to property owners who violate city sanitation ordinances,and(4)allows cities to adopt an
administrative adjudication process for disposing of cases relating to dilapidated houses or dangerous structures
NB 2648 (Madden)-Water Districts: would prohibit a general or special water disthct from including any portion of a city within the district un-
less the dtsthct receives the wntten consent of the city:and would prohibit a district from adding any land located within a city into the disidct with-
out the written consent of the city Response. Support. This would control water districts expansion into a city's boundary
HB 2884 (Bailey) - Public Works Contracts: would (1)require a business submitting a bid or proposal to a governmental entity for a public
works contract to provide detailed information regarding the business'pnor contracting history with public entities, (2)allow a governmental entity
to consider a business'past performance on public works contracts in determining the lowest and best bid or proposal;(3)prohibit a city from re-
Winn to award a public works contract to a business that have previously filed for bankruptcy, (4)allow the governmental entry to consider a
business'past the financial resources of a bidder and deny a bid if the governmental entity determines the business does not pnswss the finan-
cial resources to successfully perform the contract,and(5)remora each subcontractor who contracts directly with the Anne contractor on a public
woks coifed to execute a performance and payment bond Response' No opposition Would give the city more legal foundation to award bids
on basis of contractors performance history and not solely on lowest bid amount
MB 2045(Brimer)-Impact Fees: would provide that.(1)a'service unit'for the purpose of calculating and impact fee,must be a measure es-
tablished by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. (2) the capital improvements plan on which Impact fees are based must
identify the total revenue generated by new development, including sales taxes, property taxes, and so on, (3)impact fees must be collected at
the time of hook-up to the water Of sewer system or at the time the city issues either a building permit or certificate of occupancy, whichever is
later, (4)the city must inform the homeowner of the amount of impact fees assessed, (5)excess revenue generated for an enterpnse fund must
be spent on capital improvements or facility expansions,and(6)an update of the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan does not
constitute a new impact fee,extend the refund penod,or extend the penod of time during which duties must be performed under Section 395 071
of the Local Government Code.Response: Oppose Will make the continuation of the'impact fee"process for water and wastewater more time
consuming and increase the consultant fees for initial studies and re-studies
SB 741 (Armbrister)-Gas Utilities' would allow a gas utility to impose a surcharge on gas volumes sold or transported to customers to recover
the costs associated with the relocation of a gas utility facility relocated to accommodate the construction or improvement of a highway, road,
street,or other public work done on behalf of the United States,the state,or a political subdivision of the state Companion bill is H B 1985 by R
Lewis Response: Oppose Let the gas company include justified costs in their normal rates
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-038
Date: March 29, 1999
Subject City Entryway Sign Design Proposal
The City Council, at their November 17, 1998 Work Session with the Beautification Commission,
requested the Beautification Commission provide input on City entryway signage.
The Parks and Recreation Department implemented a standard entry signage program for all City
parks, trails and recreation facilities. Our citizens have been very complimentary regarding these
aesthetically pleasing and recognizable entry signs.
Proposed signage designs were prepared by staff and presented to the Beautification Commission
at their December 15, 1998 meeting. Based on the park entry signs, the City entry signs reflect
similar design characteristics, but include more prominent elements such as cut stone, tubular
steel, lighting and space for attaching decorative banners. Computer-generated images of the
proposed sign are attached.
The Commission unanimously approved forwarding the proposed signage design to the City
Council for consideration.
Depending on the space available at the potential locations throughout the City, two sign designs
have been developed to accommodate specific location constraints. Additionally, the column mast
with banner attachment can be constructed at various median locations enhance our streetscape.
The estimated cost of the proposed signs is as follows:
Larger Sign $25,000
Smaller Sign $18,000
Column Mast $10,000
The price for installation of the signs will vary depending on the number of signs bid at one time
and the site-specific electrical and irrigation costs.
If the City Council concurs with the recommendation of the Beautification Commission to adopt the
proposed signage design, potential locations will need to be evaluated as a part of the future City
Streetscape/lmage Study to ensure the most appropriate locations for these signs.
If the Council desires to construct a sign prior to completing the Streetscape/Image Study, the City
Hall would be an ideal location for an initial installation. However, the cost of installing only one
sign, as compared to bidding multiple signs, would not be an indication of the true cost of the
signs.
Respectfully Submitted
Jim Browne
Director of Parks and Recreation
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-039
Date March 29, 1999
Subject Review Timetable for Placing Sign and Landscaping Ordinances into
Zoning Ordinance
At the March 15, 1999 Council meeting, Councilman Matt Milano stated in his motion for
adopting the sign and landscaping ordinances to begin the process to reincorporate these
two ordinances into the Zoning Ordinance. Staff would appreciate a clarification as to the
time line in which Council wishes to do this The questions we would appreciate clarification
of are as follows:
1. Do you wish to proceed with official action now to place the recently adopted sign
and landscaping ordinances into the Zoning Ordinance, or
2. Do you with to complete Phase II of the sign and landscaping ordinances and
once adopted by City Council, then proceed with placing these two ordinances
into the Zoning Ordinance?
To make the sign and landscape ordinances a part of the Zoning Ordinance, it will require
an official publication in the newspaper along with a Public Hearing to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to incorporate them into the Zoning Ordinance. This Public Hearing will first be
before the Planning and Zoning Commission and following their hearing and
recommendation, a second Public Hearing and ordinance would have to be held and acted
upon by the City Council.
If Council desires to proceed with number 1 above, then staff needs to proceed with
publishing the Public Hearing notice and amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate
the present sign and landscape regulations into that ordinance. The earliest that this could
be accomplished would be a Public Hearing and recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission at their April 8th meeting. If this occurred then the City Council could
hear the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, conduct the Public
Hearing and take any action it desired at the April 26t" Council meeting.
If Council chooses to proceed with number 1 above prior to completing the process on Phase
II, the Phase II study and recommendations would be done by the Planning and Zoning
Commission versus the City Council and Staff.
Staff would appreciate direction on how to proceed and at what time on taking the sign and
landscaping ordinances and incorporating them into the zoning ordinance.
Respectfully submitted, Q
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City Manager
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the quality of life in a community is enricheD 1 i the maintenance
of its environment•, ant'
WHEREAS.NRH resiDents are encouraget to POLISH THE STAR IN NRH
During the month of April ant'to participate in the GREAT AMERICAN CLEANVP on
April 24. 1999: ant'
WHEREAS, the North Richlant' Hills Beautification Commission.Northeast "� n
Environmental Team, Environmental Services Department. Planning ant' Inspection 1'.. S
Department, ant' CoDe Enforcement AD-Hoc Committee have issueb a challenge to all
NRH resiDents to participate in a cleanup of North RichlanD Hills: ant'
WHEREAS, the City of North Richlant' Hills ant'its resiDents have accepteD
that challenge ant' plan to participate in the POLISH THE STAR IN NRH campaign
anti the GREAT AMERICAN CLEANVP; ant'
WHEREAS. our resiDents are well known for their priDe ant'volunteer
commitment to improving the community.
NOW THEREFORE. I. Charles Scorns. Mayor of North Richlant' Hills. Do hereby
proclaim the month of April as
POLISH THE STAR IN NRH
ant'. Saturt'ay. April 24. 1999 as
GREAT AMERICAN CLEANVP
Day in NRH ant,Do encourage all citizens to grab a bag ant'help POLISH THE STAR
IN NRH.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. 1 have hereunto set my
hanD anti causeD the seal of the City of North Richlant'
tj LI Hills to be affixeD this the 29th bay of March. 1999.
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arles Scoma. Mayor
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Finance Council Meeting Date 3/29/99
Subject Presentation of 1997-98 Audited Financial Report Agenda Number GN 99-24
The results of the 1997-98 Annual Financial Report for the City will be jointly presented by
Finance Director Larry Koonce and a representative of the independent audit firm of
KPMG Peat Marwick Larry Koonce will review the year-end results and fund balance data
for the various Funds (General, Enterprise, etc ) as well as other financial impacts The
representative from Peat Marwick will present the overall results, new reporting
requirements, and be available to respond to questions regarding the report
The auditor's opinion differs slightly from past years. The Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (G.A.S B ) Technical Bulletin 98-1, Disclosures about Year 2000 Issues,
requires disclosure of certain matters regarding the year 2000 issue While the City has
included disclosure of its preparation for Y2K in Note 16 of the financial statements, the
G.A.S B has determined that because of the unprecedented nature of Y2K, that the
effects and success of related remediation efforts will not be fully determinable until the
year 2000 and thereafter.
The G.A.S.B. further requires that the auditors' report state that they do not provide
assurance that the City is, or will be year 2000 ready. This statement is made in
paragraph three of the attached letter. This disclaimer is standard for all independent
auditors' reports issued to governmental entities in 1999.
Paragraph four of the letter goes on to state that in all other respects the City's
financial statements present fairly the financial position of the City as in past years.
Included in the Council packet is a copy of the financial report and attached to the cover
sheet is a summary of the various City Funds showing the results of the changes in Fund
Balances from 1997 to 1998. The City exceeded its budgeted goals for fiscal year 1998
adding nearly $7 million to Operating Fund Balances citywide These fund balances are
designated for future use in the City's long range plans to complete capital projects and
protect the City's investment in its infrastructure.
Overall, the City of North Richland Hills' results of operations during the 1997-98 fiscal
year, as well as the financial position at year-end reflect a sound fiscal condition
RECOMMENDATION
To accept the 1997-98 Audited Financial Report as presented
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds(GO/Rev ) Suffice t Funds Avanaoie
Operating Budget ywl I
Other / `.c-, Finance Director
FMAJ
Department Head Signature ' F ity Manager j ure
City of North Richland Hills Final Audited Figures Fiscal Year 1998
FUND BALANCE SUMMARY
Fund FY 97 Balance FY 98 Balance Change
General Fund
Reserved for Encumbrances, Advances to Other
Funds & Inventories $ 581.148 $ 663,727
Restncted for Incentive Program $ - $ 111,000
Unrestricted $ 4 186 529 $ 4 852 969
Total General Fund Balance $ 4,767,677 $ 5,627,696 $ 860,019
Promotional Fund ' $ 192,776 $ 176,823 $ (15,953)
• Drawdown of Funds to be repaid through the sale of NRH History Books in FY 1999
Donations Fund $ 215,938 $ 322,023 $ 106,085
Special Investigation Fund $ 66,596 $ 77,134 $ 10,538
Drainage Utility Fund $ 202,085 $ 296,601 $ 94,516
Parks 8 Recreation Facilities Development Fund
Reserved for Park Capital Projects $ 1,108,118 $ 2,165,472 $ 1,057,354
Crime Control District Fund
Reserved for Transition (2001) $ 1,000,000 $ 1,600,000
Reserved for Public Safety Computer $ 767 780 $ 192 423
Total CCD $ 1,767,780 $ 1,792,423 $ 24,643
Water 8 Sewer Fund Working Capital $ 5,058,502 $ 7,433,030 $ 2,374,528
Golf Fund Working Capital ** $ 678,289 $ 612,556 $ (65,733)
"Drawdown of Working Capital represents funds used for Golf Course Improvements
Aquatic Park Fund Working Capital
Reserved for Infrastructure Maintenance $ 644,293 $ 867,944
Reserved for Master Plan Improvements $ - $ 583,113
Reserved for Park Insurance $ 195,000 $ 195,000
Total Aquatic Park Fund Balance $ 839,293 $ 1,646,057 $ 806,764
Support Services Fund
Building Services
Reserved for Multi Year Building Upkeep Plan $ 103,279 $ 472,779 $ 369,500
Equipment Services
Reserved for Multi Year Equipment Replacement Plan $ 308 297 $ 842 79'1 $ 534 496
Total Support Services Fund $ 411,576 $ 1,315,572 $ 903,996
Insurance Reserve for Claims & Premiums $ 1,338,795 $ 1,774,273 $ 435,478
Information Services
Reserved for Computer Replacement $ 807,915 $ 780,935
Reserved for Telephone System Replacement $ - $ 410 000
Total Information Services $ 807,915 $ 1,190,935 $ 383,020
Total Change in Fund Balances FY 1998 $ 6,975,255
Independent Auditors' Report
The Honorable Members of City Council
City of North Richland Hills,Texas:
We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas (the City), as of and for the year ended September 30, 1998, as listed in the accompanying table of
contents. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards
applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller
General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the general purpose financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the general purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall general purpose financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Technical Bulletin 98-1, Disclosures about Year 2000 Issues,
requires disclosure of certain matters regarding the Year 2000 issue. The City has included such disclosures
in Note 17. Because of the unprecedented nature of the Year 2000 issue, its effects and the success of related
remediation efforts will not be fully determinable until the Year 2000 and thereafter. Accordingly,
insufficient audit evidence exists to support the City's disclosures with respect to the Year 2000 issue made
in Note 17. Further,we do not provide assurance that the City is,or will be,Year 2000 ready, that the City's
Year 2000 remediation efforts will be successful in whole or in part, or that parties with which the City does
business will be Year 2000 ready.
In our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as might have been determined to be
necessary had we been able to examine evidence regarding Year 2000 disclosures, the general purpose
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,the financial position of the City
as of September 30, 1998,and the results of its operations and the cash flows of its proprietary fund types for
the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated March 12, 1999 on
our consideration of the City's internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with
certain provisions of laws, regulations,contracts and grants.
As discussed in Note 8 and Note 13 to the general purpose financial statements, the City has adopted the
provisions of Government Auditing Standards Board Statements No. 27, Accounting for Pensions by State
and Local Governmental Employers, and No. 32, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Internal Revenue
Code Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plans for the year ended September 30, 1998
Our audit was performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements
of the City taken as a whole. The combining and individual fund and account group financial statements and
schedules and the schedule of required supplementary information listed in the table of contents are
presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the general purpose financial
statements of the City. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit
of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in
relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole.
The Schedule of Funding Progress on page 53 is not a required part of the general purpose financial
statements of the City, but is supplementary information required by the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of
management regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the supplementary information.
However, we did not audit this information and express no opinion on it.
The supplemental information as listed under the statistical section in the table of contents has been
summarized from the City's records and was not subjected to the auditing procedures that were applied to the
general purpose financial statements. Accordingly,we express no opinion on such information.
March 12, 1999
2
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 — FEBRUARY 2, 1999 —6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the work session to order February 2, 1999 at 6:00 p m
ROLL CALL
Present Charles Scoma Mayor
Don Phifer Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E. Welch Councilman
Russell Mitchell Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr Councilman
JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman
Matt Milano Councilman
Cheryl Cowen Lyman Councilwoman
Staff:
Larry Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager
Ron Ragland Assistant City Manager
Steve Norwood Managing Director Development Svcs
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Rex McEntire Attorney
Greg Dickens Public Works Director
Marty Wieder Economic Development Director
Donna Huerta Communications Director
Ed Dryden Building Official
Mike Curtis Assistant Public Works Director
Christopher Baker Planner
1.
DISCUSSION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SIGN
AND LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
Mayor Scoma advised that the purpose of the work session was to review the information
provided to the Council by the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee in its report on January 12 and
the input received from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Beautification Commission
and the Park and Recreation Board He explained that they would follow the Ad Hoc
Committee's report in the order that it was presented to the Council. He explained the process
that would be followed for the Council to arrive at a consensus on each of the
recommendations as they apply to new development and developed areas.
City Council Work Session Minutes
February 2 1999
Page 2
Several of the Council Members questioned why the Council did not receive Staff
recommendations and input on the recommendations. They were of the understanding that
staff would review the recommendations and suggestions of the Ad Hoc Committee, the
Planning and Zoning Commission, the Beautification Commission and the Park and
Recreation Board and formulate some recommendations to present to Council for
consideration
There was discussion as to why Staff did not provide the Council with Staff recommendations
They were advised that Staff stopped working on recommendations when the Mayor
discussed with the City Manager that he would like to go through the process that was outlined
earlier in the meeting. Staff did not see the need to continue the formulation and reviewing of
the recommendations.
The Mayor advised that he misunderstood and did not realize that Council was expecting
recommendations from the Staff The Mayor explained that he thought the Council would
consider each of the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee individually and then Staff
would take Council's input along with the input from the Boards and Commission and bring an
ordinance or recommendations back to the Council.
There was extensive discussion by several of the Council Members on their expectations to
receive Staff input.
The consensus of the Council was to terminate the workshop and for Staffs recommendations
to be formulated and brought to the Council. It was felt that top priorities were new developed
areas. Staff felt they would be able to bring additional recommendations in ordinance
language form back to the Council by February 22.
A member of the Council suggested that input was also needed from the business community
and the North Richland Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adjourned the work session at 7:57 p.m
Charles Scoma - Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE
PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820— MARCH 15, 1999 — 6:00 P.M.
Present Charles Scoma Mayor
Don Phifer Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E Welch Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr Councilman
JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman
Matt Milano Councilman
Cheryl Cowen Lyman Councilwoman
Larry Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shif let Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood Managing Director Development Servs
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Alicia Richardson Assistant City Secretary
Rex McEntire Attorney
Marty Wieder Economic Development Director
Greg Dickens Public Works Director
Terry Kinzie Information Services Director
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Donna Huerta Director of Communications
Ed Dryden Building Official
Mike Curtis Asst. Public Works Director
Marcy Ratcliff Planning/Inspection Director
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Jim Browne Park and Recreation Director
Thomas Powell Director of Support Services
Absent: Russell Mitchell Councilman
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
6:00 p m.
Mr. Cunningham introduced to the Council the new
Director of Planning. Ms. Marcy Ratcliff.
DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 18 — SRC 99-02 —Councilman NAN
FROM SPECIAL Metts questioned why the applicant would withdraw
MARCH 15, 1999 his request. Staff explained that if the City Council
AGENDA adopts the proposed Sign Ordinance tonight, the
variance will not be necessary and the applicant will
withdraw his request for a variance.
City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 2
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
IR 99-34 PRE- ' Councilwoman Johnson and Councilman Metts NAN
' COUNCIL explained their reasons for requesting that this item
BROADCAST ' be placed on the Pre-Council Agenda.
Councilwoman Johnson would like for the citizens to
have the opportunity to view the discussion that
takes place in Pre-Council. Councilman Metts felt
the televising of Pre-Council would eliminate
concerns of deliberation taking place in Pre-Council
prior to the regular meeting The Council discussed
the four options that were presented on the IR. The
Mayor felt that if the philosophy was to expose to the
community the discussions that take place in Pre-
Council, it could apply also to any pre-committee
meetings (Parks Board, Beautification Board, Library
Board, etc ) The Mayor advised that because this
was not a budgeted item, it would need to be placed
on a future agenda for action if the Council wanted to
pursue it. If any Council member would like the
' broadcasting of Pre-Council meetings placed on an
agenda, to get with the City Manager for placement
on an agenda.
SRC 99-02 SIGN This item was discussed earlier in the Agenda with NAN
VARIANCE TO THE Pre-Council Agenda Item No 1 (Discussion of Items
MAXIMUM SIGN from March 15, 1999 Agenda)
AREA FOR
DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS AT 6624
AND 7201
INDUSTRIAL PARK
BOULEVARD
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:20 p.m. that the City
TO EXECUTIVE Council would adjourn to Executive Session for
SESSION Consultation with the Attorney as authorized by
Government Code Section 551 071
Charles Scoma — Mayor
ATTEST.
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 — MARCH 15, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order March 15, 1999 at 7 00 p m
ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Scoma Mayor
Don Phifer Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E. Welch Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman
JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman
Matt Milano Councilman
Cheryl Cowen Lyman Councilwoman
Absent: Russell Mitchell Councilman
Staff
Larry Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Greg Dickens City Engineer
Rex McEntire Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Invocation given by Mayor Scoma
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 2
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
APPROVED
A.)MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1999
B.)MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1999
C.)MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 25,
1999
D.)APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT— RESOLUTION NO. 99-18
E.) REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 1759 AND REMOVE THE NO PARKING
ZONE ON BURSEY ROAD — ORDINANCE NO. 2371
F.) APPOINTING ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE FOR MAY 1, 1999
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/BISD ELECTION — RESOLUTION NO. 99-17
G.)VACATE DEDICATION OF EASEMENT—ORDINANCE NO. 2372
H.)AWARD BID FOR ROOF MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TO PARAGON
ROOFING IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,992
I.) AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT TO PRINT TIME OF YOUR LIFE
BROCHURE TO DALLAS OFFSET, INC — RESOLUTION NO. 99-21
J.) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITORS FROM
PHYSIO CONTROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,861
K.)AWARD BID FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT TO AIRWISE HEATING &
AIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,950
L.) MAJOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS HARDWARE MAINTENANCE —
RESOLUTION NO. 99-19
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phifer, to approve
the consent agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 3
7.
PS 99-02 CONSIDER REQUEST OF TRADEMARK RETAIL, INC., FOR A
FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION.
(LOCATED AT 6091 PRECINCT LINE ROAD)
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, gave staff summarization.
Mr. Tony Chron, applicant, was present to address questions from Council
Motion to carried 6-0.
8.
GN 99-18 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SIGN
REGULATIONS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SIGN REGULATIONS—
ORDINANCE NO. 2374
APPROVED
Deputy City Manager Shiflet, gave a presentation of the Sign Ordinance and
regulations.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak
to come forward.
The following citizens spoke on the proposed sign ordinance:
Joe Crow, 6559 Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills, Texas
Terry Willey, 7624 South Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills, Texas
*Robert O'Reilly, 9001 Trails Edge Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas
Bob Kohsmann, 4526 Shadow Wood Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas
Tony Chron, Trademark Retail, Inc., 301 Commerce St., Ste 3060, Fort Worth,
Texas
*Peggy Weatherred, 3575 Paramount Street, North Richland Hills, Texas
*Joe Tolbert, 4720 Greenway Court, North Richland Hills, Texas
*Dale Whisenant, 6437 Devonshire, North Richland Hills, Texas
Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee Members
Councilman Metts asked for the definition of public property.
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 4
Mayor Scoma said the State passed a provision about right-of-way on state
highways Our ordinance read City property previously, and did not say right-of-
way The current proposal before Council reads right of way rather than City
property
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to pass GN 99-
18, Ordinance No. 2374
After discussion, Councilman Welch withdrew his motion, and Councilwoman
Johnson withdrew her second.
Councilman Welch moved to pass Ordinance. No. 2374, with the exclusions of
Page 24, section 6H, 61, and to remove the fine of$200 00 from 6J and Page 32,
Section IV.
Motion died for lack of second.
Councilman Milano moved to approve Ordinance No. 2374, with the approval to
begin the process of review by Planning and Zoning to reincorporate this
ordinance into the Planning and Zoning Ordinances as discussed several
months ago by Council. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Johnson.
Councilman Metts asked for an amendment to the motion to remove section 61,
on page 24.
Councilman Milano rejected the amendment to the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Phifer clarified with City Attorney if Ordinance No. 2374 is
passed it would not impede the implementation by any form or fashion.
Motion carried 6-0.
9.
GN 99-19 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS — ORDINANCE NO. 2375
APPROVED
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 5
Mr Norwood, Assistant City Manager, summarized staff recommendations of the
proposed Landscaping Ordinance
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak
to come forward
The following citizens spoke on the proposed Sign Ordinance:
*Leslie Jauregui, 7812 Ember Oaks Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas
`Bob Curry, 6713 LaRue, North Richland Hills, Texas (LUAH)
Bob Kohsmann, 4526 Shadow Wood Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas
*Peggy Weatherred, 3575 Paramount Street, North Richland Hills, Texas
Tony Chron, Trademark Retail, Inc., 301 Commerce St , Ste 3060, Fort Worth,
Texas
Terry Willey, 7624 South Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills, Texas
*Sandra Durbin, 5709 Acapulco, North Richland Hills, Texas
*Dale Whisenant, 6437 Devonshire, North Richland Hills, Texas
'Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee Members
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing
Councilwoman Johnson moved that we pass Ordinance No. 2375 with the
addition of including description of major retail malls.
Councilwoman Lyman asked Councilwoman Johnson if she would include to
begin the process of review by Planning and Zoning to reincorporate this
ordinance into the Planning and Zoning Ordinances.
Councilwoman Johnson accepted the amendment, and Councilwoman Lyman
seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Johnson restated the motion, to approve Ordinance No. 2375
with the provision to add the wording that establishes the identification of the
major retail mall development as written in the sign ordinance, as a provision of
consideration for current landscaping; (Sign Ordinance No 2374, page 17, 4C1
General Criteria —A Major Retail Mall is a commerical development that consist
of a multi-occupancy building consisting primarily retail establishments located in
one building or one operating entity having a combined floor area of at least five
hundred thousand (500,000) square feet in floor area. The development may be
located on one or more contiguous and adjacent lots, parcels or tracts ), and to
instruct Staff to commence preparation for Council to consider the returning of
the landscape ordinance as with the sign ordinance to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lyman.
•
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 6
Motion carried 6-0
Mayor Scoma recessed the meeting at 9:10pm
Mayor Scoma called the meeting back to order at 9:22pm with the same
members present as recorded.
10.
GN 99-20 TRANSFER CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS— ORDINANCE NO. 2373
APPROVED
Ms. Donna Huerta, Communications Director, presented GN 99-20.
Mr. Jim Bradshaw, Charter Communications, was present to answer questions
from Council
Mr. David Whitson, Cable Television Board Chairman was present to answer
questions from Council.
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phifer, to approve
GN 99-20.
Motion to carried 6-0.
11.
GN 99-21 AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURES —
ORDINANCE NO. 2373
APPROVED
Attorney McEntire read the proposed amendment to the Council Rules of
Procedure
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve
GN 99-21, Ordinance No. 2370
Councilman Metts questioned if this would conflict with the Roberts Rules of
Order.
The Attorney advised that they were basically amending sections of Roberts
Rules of Order.
Special City Council Minutes
March 15 1999
Page 7
At the request of Mayor Scoma, Councilwoman Johnson explained her rationale
for the amendment
Mayor Scoma discussed that it was his intent, since being elected Mayor, to
move discussion/deliberation that is related to items being considered for a vote
to the regular Council meeting and to have those discussions in public. He
advised that he will respect the wishes of the Council and the action on these
procedures, as well as other actions taken by the Council He felt that approval
of the proposed amendment would be a step backwards rather than a step
forward in communicating to the community and keeping the community abreast
of the rationale behind issues.
There was discussion regarding members of the Council being able to
communicate with each other in Pre-Council. It was suggested by some of the
Council that any Council Member could request that an item be placed on the
next agenda to consider the broadcast of pre-council meetings The televising of
the Pre-Council meetings would keep the citizens informed, and eliminate the
public opinion of the Council rubber stamping issues.
Mayor Scoma recognized Mr. Robert O'Reilly.
Mr. Robert O'Reilly, 9001 Trails Edge, spoke in opposition to the proposed
amendment.
Councilwoman Lyman advised that she would like to request that an item be
placed on the next agenda to consider the televising of Pre-Council meetings.
Councilman Milano stated that the Pre-Council was an open public meeting and
he had no problem with it being televised Councilman Milano requested a point
of clarification. On prior matters before the Council when citizens have been
present to speak about issues, they have been repeatedly told they could not
speak unless it is a public hearing. He questioned why this issue which was not
a public hearing warrants comments and allows comments Citizen's comments
have always been allowed at the end of the meeting and he advised that it
seemed to be a change in procedure.
Mayor Scoma advised that it was not a change in the procedure. The
procedures are that anyone that makes a request to speak on a particular item
can do so. The issue is that if somebody decides that they want to come up and
speak on an issue and they have not turned in a request to speak on the item,
then it is not permitted. According to procedure they can fill out a request and
speak to a particular item if they care to. The difference is that public hearing
comments are pro and con and there is not a time limit exercised on those. The
request to speak is the same as the public request.
Speaal City Council Minutes
March 15. 1999
Page 8
Councilman Milano stated that when the Council has a request to speak during
Citizens Presentation one of the ground rules is there will be no attacks against
Council, and that Council does not respond to issues He felt that if there were
going to be thinly veiled attacks and political statements being brought up by
citizens, the Council needed to have the same rules that are used during the
citizens comments throughout the Council meeting and that there not be attacks
thinly veiled or otherwise
Motion carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tern Phifer, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman
and Councilmen Metts and Milano voting for and Councilman Welch voting
against
12.
GN 99-22 CONSIDER PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ORDINANCE AND APPLICATION FORM —
ORDINANCE NO. 2376
APPROVED
Deputy City Manager Shiflet presented the proposed ordinance and the
recommendations of staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve
GN 99-22, Ordinance No. 2376.
Motion carried 6-0.
13.
PU 99-14 AGREEMENT WITH OTM ENGINEERING FOR
PBX PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE —
RESOLUTION NO 99-20
APPROVED
Mr Kinzie, Information Services Director, presented PU 99-14 and advised that
representatives from OTM Engineering were present to answer questions from
the Council.
Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve
PU 99-14, Resolution No. 99-20 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with OTM Engineering for professional assistance in an amount not
to exceed $3,000 for Phase I; further, if OTM recommends to replace the PBX
and the City Council concurs, OTM will be retained to complete the project for an
additional fee of$35,600 for a total price of$38,600 as per the proposal
submitted by OTM, dated January 27, 1999.
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 9
Motion carried 6-0.
14.
PU 99-15 CONSTRUCTION OF 1999 NRH,O ENHANCEMENTS
APPROVED
Mr. Browne, Parks Director, presented PU 99-15.
Councilman Welch and Councilwoman Lyman requested to be furnished a copy
of the 13 contractors who were contacted about bidding the project.
Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PU 99-
15 rejecting the bid submitted by Randall & Blake, Inc for the construction of the
1999 NRH20 enhancements in the amount of$107,610.50 and direct staff to
initiate a change order with Dean Construction to complete the enhancements
Motion carried 6-0
15.
PW 99-05 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM I.H. 820 TO MID-CITIES BOULEVARD
(CMAQ) KEY INTERSECTIONS ONLY—
RESOLUTION NO. 99-16
APPROVED
Mr. Richard Albin, Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., addressed Agenda Item No.
15 and 16 and answered Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve
Resolution No 99-16.
Motion carried 6-0.
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 10
16.
PW 99-06 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM I.H. 820 TO MID-CITIES BOULEVARD
(STP-MM) ROADWAY ONLY—
RESOLUTION NO. 99-15
APPROVED
Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Milano, to approve
Resolution No 99-15
Motion carried 6-0.
17.
PW 99-08 APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY-
RESOLUTION NO. 99-13
APPROVED
Mr. Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the proposed interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County.
Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phifer, to approve
Resolution No 99-13.
Motion carried 6-0
18.
SRC 99-02 SIGN VARIANCE TO THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AT 6625 AND 7201
INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD
WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
Mayor Scoma advised that the applicant had requested that this be withdrawn if
the Sign Ordinance was approved by the Council No action needed by the
Council.
19.
(A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, asked Council to consider passing an
ordinance addressing the misuse of laser pointers.
Special City Council Minutes
March 15, 1999
Page 11
(B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS
1. GET FREE BEANIE BABY BY SPAYING/NEUTERING PET
Mayor Scoma advised that residents of North Richland Hills could receive a free
Beanie Baby at the Animal Services Center by having pets spayed or neutered
by March 31, 1999.
2. NRH20 SEASON PASSES
Mr. Browne, Director of Parks, advised that NRH20 season passes go on sale
March 22, 1999.
Mayor Scoma announced that the North Richland Hills Fire Department will be
hosting a blood drive on March 22, 1999 at the Fire Administration Building
20.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 10 40 p m
Charles Scoma - Mayor
ATTEST
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Environmental Services Council Meeting Date 03/29199
Subject Indemnity Clause for Critter Connection at NH Mall - Agenda Number GN 99-25
Resolution No 99-23
Attached Resolution #99-23 indemnifies North Hills Mall Associates and Urban Retail
Properties Co against damages or loss caused by the use of space in the Mall for the
NRH Critter Connection.
This agreement was part of the original lease but was inadvertantly left out when the lease
was renewed in January of this year
Recommendation:
To pass Resolution No 99-23 indemnifying North Hills Mall Associates and Urban Retail
Properties Co against damages or loss caused by use of space for Critter Connection
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Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
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RESOLUTION NO 99-23
WHEREAS, North Richland Hills Mall Associates has donated space in North Hills
Mall for the City's pet adoption program since 1997, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 97-31 the City indemnified the North Hills Mall
Associates and Urban Retail Properties Co. against damages or loss caused by the City's
use of the premises for its adoption center ("NRH Critter Connection"); and
WHEREAS, the City renewed the lease by authority of Resolution 99-03, but failed
to indemnify the Lessor pursuant to the negotiations of the parties; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to continue the
adoption program in the North Hills Mall
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that
1.
The City of North Richland Hills does hereby indemnify and hold harmless from suit,
damages or loss the said North Hills Mall Associates and Urban Retail Properties Co.
which is caused by the City's use of the premises in the North Hills Mall during the term
of its lease dated January 1, 1999
PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of March, 1999
APPROVED:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Rex McEntire, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Parks and Recreation Department 3/29/99
Department Council Meeting Date.
Subject Rejection of Bids for Northfield Park Agenda Number GN 99-26
Formal bids were solicited for the construction of improvements to Northfield Park. The
proposed improvements include constructing berms and wood rail fencing along the drives of
the park.
Three bids were received on February 19, 1999, and the results are as follows:
Superior Concrete $29,859 (fences only)
Randall and Blake $99,696.25
Amencan Tennis Court $129,964
The bids received exceeded the budget for the project and should be rejected.
Staff will evaluate the possibility of grouping several smaller projects together in order to get
more competitive bids, and bring the project within the approved budget.
Recommendation:
To reject the bids.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Acct. Number
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Operating Budget
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Department Council Meeting Date
SublecChange Order No. 1 to Dean Construction for NRH2O 1999 Enhancements0 Number GN 99-27
The City Council, at their January 25, 1999 meeting, approved the NRH2O Family Waterpark
1998 Season Report and 1999-2000 Recommendations Report, amending the NRH2O Capital
Project Budget to include design and construction of the 1999 Enhancements.
The City Council, at the March 15, 1999 meeting, rejected the one bid received in the amount
of $107,110, and approved seeking a change order to the Dean Construction contract for the
construction of the 1999 Enhancements at NRH20 within the estimated budget.
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The budget for the proposed improvements is $135,000 and includes sidewalks and picnic
table pads in the forest area, expansion of the concrete area near the wave pool for a large
shade structure, an additional birthday island and related work. The installation of the shade
structure is being bid as a separate item
Dean Construction submitted a change order in the amount of $77,760. Staff believes this is a
responsible cost for the work and falls within the approved budget for the project.
The original amount of the 100-Acre City Park contract is $2,520,000. Upon approval of this
change order in the amount of$77,760, the revised contract amount will be $2,597,760.
The work is scheduled to be completed for the 1999 Season.
Recommendation:
To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $77,760 to the construction contract with
Dean Construction.
Finance Review 21-10-05-6000
Source of Funds' Acct Number 415-0000-712.79-00
Bonds (GO/Rev.) _ Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
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PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1999 Aquatic Park Capital Improvements
No Number Assigned
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project consists of new additions to improve service that the Aquatic Park can deliver to guests
The proposed improvements include shade structures,concrete walks,a second birthday island,and
conversion of the tube rental building into a concession outlet
PROJECT STATUS Beginning Ending
Date Date
Design&Construction 1/99 5/99
FINANCIAL DATA
Change to 1998/1999 Total
Funding Source Amount to 1998/1999 1998/1999 Revised Remaining Project
Date Budget Budget Budget Budget Cost
Aquatic Park Working SO $0 $135,000 $135,000 $0 $135,000
Capital
Total $0 $0 $135,000 $135,000 $0 $135,000
Project Expenditures
Design 40 $0 $9000 $9,000 $0 $9,000
Construction $0 $0 $126,000 $126,000 $0 $126,000
Total $0 $0 $135,000 $135,000 $0 $135,000
IMPACT ON OPERATING BUDGET
No additional operating impact is anticipated
Projected Annual 1998/1999 1999/2000 2000/2001 2001/2002 2002/2003 20032004
Operating Impact $0 $0 SO SO $0 S0
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Finance Council Meeting Date 3-29-99
subject Authorize the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Agenda Number GN 99-29
Certificates of Obligation, Resolution No. 99-22
In a January 25th Information Report to Council, staff provided Council with the calendar of
events leading up to the sale on April 26, 1999 of General Obligation bonds in the amount
of $1,910,000 and Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $3,560,000. As part of the
legal requirements for the planned issuance of Certificates of Obligation, the City Council
must authorize the City Secretary to publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation
the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of$3,560,000 on April
26, 1999. The notice must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first
publication date shall be at least (15) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage
of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation The notice of
intention is attached and labeled Exhibit A.
Recommendation:
Pass Resolution No. 99-22 authorizing the City Secretary to publish the intent to issue
Certificates of Obligation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-22
A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to
issue certificates of obligation.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills,Texas,has determined that
certificates of obligation should be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local
Government Code,Subchapter C of Chapter 271 (the"Act'),for the purpose of paying contractual
obligations to be incurred for(I)street improvements, including drainage improvements incidental
thereto and the acquisition of land and right-of-way therefor, and (ii) professional services
rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof; and
WHEREAS,prior to the issuance of such certificates,the City Council is required to publish
notice of its intention to issue the same in accordance with the provisions of the Act; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be
published of the Council's intention to issue certificates of obligation dunng a meeting scheduled
to begin at 7:00 P M.on the 26"'day of April, 1999,which certificates of obligation shall be Issued
in a principal amount nc t to exceed $3,580,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations
to be Incurred for(i)street improvements, including drainage improvements incidental thereto and
the acquisition of land and right-of-way therefor, and (iq professional services rendered in relation
to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited
pledge of the net revenues derived from the operation of the City's combined Waterworks and
Sewer System. The notice hereby approved and authorized to be published shall mad
substantially in the fort and content of Exhibit A hereto attached and incorporated herein by
reference as a part of this resolution for all purposes.
SECTION 2: The City Secretary shall cause the aforesaid notice to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City,once a week for two consecutive weeks,the date of
Me first publication to be at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage
and adoption of the ordinance authorizing the Issuance of the certificates of obligation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this March 29,1999,
Mayor, City of North Richland Hills, Texas
ATTEST:
City Secretary, City of
North Richland Hills, Texas
(City Seal)
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall
convene at 7:00 o'clock P M. on the 28th day of April, 1999, at its regular meeting place in the
City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, and, during such meeting, the City
Council will consider the passage and adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Issuance of
certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $3,580,000 for the purpose of paying
contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) street improvements, including drainage
improvements incidental thereto and the acquisition of land and right-of-way therefor, and (ii)
professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof; such
certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the
City's combined Waterworks and Sewer System The certificates are to be issued, and this
notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code,
Subchapter C of Chapter 271.
Patricia Hutson
City Secretary, City of
North Richland Hills, Texas
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Parks and Recreation 3/29/99
Council Meeting Date:
Subject: Award of Bid for Wave Pool Shade Structure to Sun Ports Agenda Number: PU 99-16
The shade structure component of the 1999 Construction Plan will provide additional shaded
seating near the NRH2Ocean (Wave Pool) and the Tad Pole Train Station (Children's Area).
Shaded seating is always in high demand and additional shade will be well received by our
guests. This shade structure is included in the $135,000 project budget that was approved by
City Council at the January 25, 1999 meeting.
This steel-framed structure has a 10-year warranty against failure of the structure. It is rated to
withstand 80-mph winds and the shade cloth is warranted for five years.
The project calls for four to five weeks for fabrication and installation from the time the notice to
proceed is given. This timetable allows the project to be completed prior to NRH20's opening,
May 15.
Bids were advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and 9 proposals were sent to
prospective bidders. Two bids were returned by Shade Structures and Sun Ports Shade
Structures' bid was $39,000 and Sun Ports' bid was $39,420.
However, Shade Structures did not include the required certified check or bid bond in the
amount of 5% of the bid price. Therefore, they were disqualified. For this reason, the
recommendation is to accept Sun Ports' bid of $39,420. This bid is within the budget
established by City Council for the project.
Recommendation:
To award the NRH2O Shade Structure Bid to Sun Ports in the amount of$39,420.
Finance Review 21-10-05-6000
Source of Funds: Acct. Number 415-0000-712.79-00
Bonds (GO/Rev) _ Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget `/ ^
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Department Council Meeting Date.
Subject Award of Contract for Mowing of Rights-of-Way Agenda Number. PU 99-17
The City contracts mowing services for rights-of-way, water tower and pump station sites. The
previous contract with The Cutting Edge was not renewed. The original contract, which was
executed February 24, 1997, allowed for two consecutive one-year renewals (1998 and 1999).
The Cutting Edge chose not to renew the contract.
Formal bids were solicited on March 18, 1999. Eleven packets were picked up and four bids
were received, the results are outlined as follows:
VMC Landscape Service $86,586
Minor's Landscape $109,413
Scott Landscape Maintenance $142,932
Qualityscape $148,410
Although the total bid amount is based on a maximum of 36 mowing cycles, the number of
cycles per mowing season is contingent upon the weather, the amount of rainfall and growing
conditions in any given year. These factors have historically reduced the number of mowing
cycles. The total expenditure for the 1997 contract was $74,192. The total expenditure for
1998 was $80,027.
VMC Landscape performs the right-of-way mowing for the Cities of Mesquite, Duncanville,
Farmers Branch and the Town of Flower Mound. References contacted at these Cities were
extremely positive.
Recommendation
To award the bid for Mowing of Rights-of-Way to the low bidder, VMC Landscape Service, in
the amount of$86,586.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Acct. Number 405-2008-712.42-15
Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Available
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Department: Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
Subject Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Bill Dahlstrom Agenda Number PZ 99-02
for a Zoning Change from C2 - Commercial to PD — Planned Development on Lot 3R1,
Block 50, Nor'East Addition. (Located at 5205 — 5217 Davis Boulevard)
The request to rezone the property is an effort to eliminate some existing non-conforming
uses prior to selling the Davis Business Park. The sale is contingent upon the zoning
change approval. The request for Planned Development allows the applicant to
specifically state what uses are allowed and what uses are not allowed.
A petition from 20 4% of the surrounding property was submitted opposing the request As
a result of the petition, a three-fourths vote of City Council is required in order for the
proposed ordinance to be approved (six votes) Most of those who opposed the request
were in favor of the masonry wall and the no parking signs
The Planning and Zoning Commission at the February 11, 1999 meeting tabled the public
hearing on this case The Commission suggested the applicant attend the next work
session on February 25, 1999. The applicant attended that meeting to hear suggestions.
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and landscape plan on February 23, 1999.
Staff sent copies of these revised plans to the Development Review Committee Several
issues arose with several of the Departments regarding the proposed revisions.
Fire Protection - The Fire Department had several major concerns regarding fire
protection of the existing structures The proposed 6 foot masonry wall along Roberta and
Lola Drive would impede the Fire Department reaching the structures if there were a fire
The Fire Department suggested two gates be installed in the masonry wall along Roberta
Drive to eliminate that issue. Staff suggested that such gates not be located in front of an
overhead door. The installation of the masonry wall will create the need to designate the
driving lane area behind Building E as a fire lane. Additionally, the Fire Department had
concerns about providing landscaping in the parking lot area between Buildings D & E.
Such landscaping could cause vehicles to not fully pull into the parking space, therefore
reducing the width of the existing 16 foot wide driving lanes Branches from the proposed
trees could impair the fire truck access, depending on the trees proposed to be planted.
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Landscaping — The proposed landscaping is located mainly in the right-of-way, which is
already irrigated The proposed landscaping plan does not reduce the number of parking
spaces or their size No compact car spaces were created with the landscape plan. The
applicant was able to add one more parking space and all the spaces are 9 feet wide,
which is the standard width. The property owner will be required to maintain the required
landscaping in the right-of-way as a part of the approval of the Planned Development
Ingress and Egress from Roberta Drive - The way the development is constructed some
delivery trucks will not be able to back out of the development nor drive between Buildings
D & E. Closing the access off of Roberta will severely hamper business traffic and public
safety traffic. Staff suggested the applicant submit a request to allow no parking along the
east side of Roberta Drive. The Commission required they request No Parking" on both
sides of Roberta Drive.
6' Masonry Fence - Staff felt that installing a 6 foot masonry wall next to a tilt wall building
would be very harsh in appearance and fit even less into the residential area. Staff
suggested the applicant add landscaping to the right-of-way since it is already irrigated
Typically, Staff would not suggest placing landscaping in the right-of-way due to utility and
street needs. However in this case, Staff saw this as an opportunity to soften the
appearance of the masonry wall and provide the single family residences with a more
appealing development The proposed landscaping is located where it will be most visible
to the general public and not just the tenant and their customers. The suggestions Staff
made allowed the applicant to provide one more parking space and all the spaces are 9
feet wide, which is the standard width.
Dumpsters - The applicant has proposed to totally enclose the existing dumpsters with an
8 foot stockade fence on the sides and an 8 foot gate on the front.
Attached is a copy of the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from the February 11,
and March 11, 1999 meeting. Also, attached is a copy of the draft ordinance showing the
deletions and additions proposed by the Commission. The deletions have overstrikes and
the additions are underlined.
RECOMMENDATION:
The P&Z at their public hearing on March 11, 1999 recommended approval of Zone
Change Request PZ 99-02 and Ordinance 2368 with the following conditions by a vote of
7-0.
1) Erect a six foot masonry wall with two gates on the property line along Roberta Drive
and Lola Drive as shown on the site plan.
2) Install the landscaping as shown on the landscape plan exhibit and the masonry wall
within 4 months of the effective date of the ordinance.
3) Reduce the permitted uses listed for Buildings D & B
4) Only the existing and any future landscaping or irrigation company at 5207 are allowed
to maintain the outside storage as shown on the site plan.
5) Specific uses not permitted in Buildings E and C were listed
6) Applicant to request from City Council No Parking Signs" on the east and west side of
Roberta Drive the length of the property.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2368
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1874, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, TO ESTABLISH A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed a rezoning
request on a tract of land identified in Case Number PZ 99-02; and
WHEREAS, the developer has indicated an interest in establishing the proposed
development as a planned development district under the guidelines of the North
Richland Hills Zoning Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that the
development conditions of this tract of land do not provide adequate opportunities
for development under available existing zoning district regulations; and
WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of North Richland Hills has forwarded a recommendation
to the City Council for amendment of Ordinance No. 1874, as amended, by
establishing a Planned Development District and by changing said Zoning
Ordinance as set forth herein; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
1.
THAT, in Case Number PZ 99-02, the following described property, attached as
Exhibit 1, Location Map, shall be rezoned from C2-Commercial to establish a
Planned Development District with specific development regulations as herein
described:
Lot 3R1, Block 50, Nor'East Addition, Tarrant County, Texas.
2.
That the purpose of this Planned Development District is to provide for a mixed
intensity commercial development The permitted uses and development
regulations for this Planned Development District shall be as follows:
Ordinance 2368
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1. Permitted Uses:
Buildings E & C: Auto parts and accessory sales without machine shop; auto
stereo and alarm store, auto upholstery shop, automotive window tinting store; all
office uses, all retail and service uses except dog training school; retail, wholesale
of hardware and building materials; mini-warehouse, pest control service store,
printing shop; research laboratory, swimming pool sales & service; assembling
operations of commodities conducted in a fully enclosed building;
Buildings D & B: All uses allowed by right in the C2-Commercial district attached
and automobile and light truck repair shop, auto lubrication center; contractors
office with shop and garage; warehousing; wholesale distributor; warehousing and
storage of any commodity except heavy steel, large diameter pipe; junk; salvage;
explosive or hazardous chemicals; assembling operations of commodities all
enclosed in a building. Additionally, any future landscaping/irrigation companies
at 5207 Davis Boulevard (Ewing Irrigation) may have outside storage of irrigation
pipe and related materials as shown on Exhibit "A" (site plan).
Building A: All uses in the office, retail, and C1-Commercial districts as attached
in Exhibit "B".
2. Uses Not Permitted
Buildings E & C• Automobile and light truck repair shop; auto lubrication center;
paint and body shop; auto, truck, or trailer rental; car wash/auto laundry; tire and
battery sales store; machine shop reclamation center, welding shop; and steel
metal shop
3.
That, realizing that all buildings are fully constructed and available to be occupied,
that no additional landscaping requirements are required at the time of approval of
this planned development; however, if improvements to the property exceed 75%
of the assessed value of the property, excluding land, or increase the square
footage of any building by more than 30%, then conformance with landscaping
requirements at the time of building permit application will be required.
4.
That, the following landscape requirements and masonry screening wall imposed
upon this property by this ordinance are shown on Exhibit "C (Landscape Exhibit).
The landscape and masonry screening wall requirements shown thereon must be
met within four (4) months of the effective date of the ordinance.
5.
That, the applicant shall submit an application to City Council requesting a "No
Parking" area be designated along each side of Roberta Drive the width of the
subject property (506 feet) to eliminate on-street parking
Ordinance 2368
Page 2
6.
That, all provisions of Ordinance No. 1874, the Zoning Regulations of the City of
North Richland Hills, as amended, which are not in conflict with the terms of this
Planned Development shall remain applicable on said property, except where
amended herein.
6.
All Exhibits attached to this Ordinance shall govern development of the property
legally described above
7.
That, the Zoning Map of the City of North Richland Hills be amended to reflect this
planned development district at this location
8.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the
City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this
ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have
been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any
such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
9.
SAVINGS CLAUSE. That Ordinance Number 1874, the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in
full force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance
10.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force from and after its
passage
Ordinance 2368
Page 3
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS 11TH DAY
OF MARCH 1999.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 29TH DAY OF
MARCH 1999.
Charles Scoma, Mayor
City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas
ATTEST
City Secretary
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Department Head
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
Ordinance 2368
Page 4
EXHIBIT B
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Duplex Dwelling Unit P
Triplex or Fourplex Dwelling Unit P P
Multi-Family Dwelling Unit P
Boarding or Rooming House S S
Townhame p p
Ranch and Farm Dwelling necessary to agdcul. use P
Zero Lot Line SF Dwelling Unit P
Personal Care Home(16) S S S S S P
B. UTILITY, ACCESSORY, 8 INCIDENTAL USES
Accessory Building (1) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Home Occupation (2) p p p p p p p p
Public and Private Utility Use(Not Office) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Radio,Television or Cellular Telephone Tower - CS CS CS CS
Railroad Right-of-Way(no yards or stattons) P P P P P P P P P p p p p P P_P P
Telephone Exchange,Switching, Relay Statio S S SS S S S S CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS
TV Satellite Disc Receiver(3) p p p p p p p p P P p p p PPP P
Water Reservoir,Water Pumping Station,Ovate P P P P P P P P p p p p p p P P P
Wind Charger(4) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
r EDUCATIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
Cemetery/ Mausoleum I I I I I I I I 1 ISIS 1 S
Article 3 Permitted Uses 1 Page 3-2
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Community Center p
Dance Studio/Martial Ms Studio P P P P
Day Care Center/Kindergarten S P P P P Cs s S P
Emergency Clinic P P P P PP
Facility for care of alcoholic,narcotic,psychiatric rehab S S S S
Family Counseling Clinic P P P
Fire Station P P P P P P P P P
Hospital CS CS CS CS
Library PPPPPPPP
Medical Clinic P P P P PP
Museum p PP
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Nursing Home/Orphanage PP PP
Post Office P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Private or Parochial School PP P P P
Public Budding(not listed elsewhere) P P P P P P P P
Public School P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Senior Citizen Center o P P P
Social Services Administrative Office P P P P S
Trade or Business School S S SP P
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Millard Parlor (6) S CS CS
Bingo Hall S CS CS
Article 3 Permitted Uses Page 3-3
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Children's Entertainment Center PP
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Commercial Amusement, Indoor(19) S P p s
Country Club SP P
Dance Studio or Martial Ails Studio P P P P
Drive-in Theater CS
Golf Course
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Miniature Golf Course S' P
Movie Theater(indoors) P P P P P
Park or Playground P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Private Club/Night Club S S S S
Race Track S S S
Rodeo Ground (8) S S p
Roller or Ice Skating Rink CS CS P
Spa, Health Studio, Fitness or Recreation Center PP PP
Stable(commercial) -_ - S S S
Swim or Tennis Club SP P
E. AUTOMOBILE & TRANSPORTATION RELATED USES
Airport,Heliport/Landing Field S S S S S S
Auto/Truck Dealer-New (9) P P P P
.uto Parts and Accessory Sales(w/machine shop) P P P
Auto Parts and Accessory Sales(w/o machine shop) S P P PP
Arlide 3 Permitted Uses Page 3-4
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Automobile Inspection Station P P l PP
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Auto Upholstery Shop P PP
Automotive Window Tinting Store PP PP
Bus Passenger Terminal P P P P
Car Wash/Auto Laundry s cS CS p p
LPG/CNG Dispensing Station S S S
Marine Equipment Sales/Repair P s p p
Paint and Body Shop S s pp
Railroad or Motor Freight Terminal s P P P
RV or Camper Sales Lot P P P P
Service Station S P pp
Tire& Battery Sales Store S CS PP
Truck Service Center P S P P
Used Vehicle Sales Lot (10) S S SS S
Vehicle Storage Facility (1 1) S S P P
Wrecker/Towing Service o - S S S S
Wrecking/Auto Salvage Yard (12) S S
F. OFFICE USES
Accountants Office P P P P
Advertising Agency PPP P
Anomey's Office P P P P
Article 7 Permitted Uses Page 3-5
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Governmental Office p PP P P P
Insurance Agency P P P P'
Investment Broker Office P P P P
Marketing Consultant O f f i c e P P P P
Mortgage Loan Business Office P P P P
Optometrist/Optioan's Office PPP p
Physician's Office P P P P
Private Investigator's Office I P P P P
Professional/Business Office P P P P PP
Real Estate Office P P P P P P
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Telemarketing Office P P P P
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Title Company/Abstract Company P P P P
Travel Agency/Airline Ticket Office P P P P PP
G. RETAIL AND SERVICE USES
Alcohol Beverage Sales On-Premises (60% Food Sales Required by Ordinance Number 1924)
Antique Shop P P I P PP
Arts e r Crafts Store P P P
Bakery Shop _ P P P P P
Bank or Savings and Loan P P P P PP
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Camera Sales and Service Store P P P
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Clack Store P P P
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Clothing Store P P P P PP
Coffee Shop/Tea Room P P P P
Computer Sales and Service Store P P P
Computer Software Store P P P
Consumer Electronics Store p PP
Copy Center P P P P
Convenience Store CS CS P PP
Department Store PP PP
Dog Training School CS CS CS CS CS
Dry Cleaners (13) PP p
Equipment Rental Requiring Outdoor Display Area p
Fabric Shop e_p P P P
Farmers Markel S S S S S S
Florist Shop S P P P PP
Furniture& Home Furnishings Store PP
Gitt Shop P P P P P P
Greeting Card Store P P P P
Grocery Store/Supermarket P P P PP
Hardware Store PP PP
Health and Nutrition Food Store S P P P
Hot Tubs and Spas S P S
Imported Goods Store P P P
Jewelers P P P P
Article 3 Permitted Uses Page 3.7
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Medical Appliances and Fitting P P P P P P P
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Nail Salon S P p P
Nursery Retail Sales CS CS CS pp
Office Supplies and Equip.Store P P P PP
Paint Retail Store PP p
Pawn Shop P PP
Pet Store PP PP
Pharmacy S P P P P P
Photofinishing Store S P p p
Photography Studio P P P P
Produce Market S S S S
Restaurant or Cafeteria S CS p p PP
Retail Store and Shop S P P P PP
Sales and Service of Heavy Equipment S p
Shoe Repair Shop o S p p p
Shoe Store PP
Shopping Mall or Shopping Center PP PP
Sporting Goods Store PP
Sports Card Store P P P P
Tailor/Alteration Shop P P P
Tanning Salon S P p p
Telephone Business/Sales Office P P P P
Television Sales and Service Store PP
Toy Store P P P
Trophy 8 Awards Shop P P P
Veterinanan Clinic(w/kennels) P PP
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Contractors Office(w/shop&garage) (17) CS PP
Feed and Seed Store _ cs P P P
Garden Center S CS CS PP
Hardware& Building Materials Retail/Wholesale CS PP
Home Improvement Center P PP
Janrtonal Supply and Service Company p PP
Lawn Maintenance Service Shop P PP
Lumber Yard
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Mini-warehouse(Self Slorage) S S P p
Motel or Hotel (14) CS P PP
Moving or Storage Company PP
Newspaper Printing Plant PP
Pest Control Service Store P PP
Printing Shop — p P
Research Laboratory S S S P S P P
Sign Shop S P PP
Swimming Pool Sales and Service Store P PP
Truck 8 Heavy Machinery Sales/Service/Rental S P P P
Jpholslery Shop P PP
Warehousing P P
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Page 3-9
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I. AGRICULTURAL USES
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Asphalt or Concrete}Hatching Plant(permanent) S -
Asphalt or Concrete Balching Plant(temporary) S S
Assembling Operations of Commodities,all operations S S S P P
conducted in fully enclosed building
Cabinet Shop P P
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Cold Storage Plant P
Commercial Bakery Plant p p
Commercial Carpet Cleaning CS P P
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Page a-10
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Petroleum Collection/Storage Facility S
Reclamation Center P P
Sheet Metal Shop P P
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1. Permitted Uses:
Buildings E & C: Auto parts and accessory sales without machine shop; auto
stereo and alarm store, auto upholstery shop; automotive window tinting store, all
office uses; all retail and service uses except dog training school; retail, wholesale
of hardware and building materials, mini-warehouse; pest control service store;
printing shop, research laboratory; swimming pool sales & service; assembling
operations of commodities conducted in a fully enclosed building;
Buildings D & B• all uses allowed by right in the C2-Commercial district attached
and automobile and light truck repair shop, auto lubrication center; paint-and
body-shop; contractors office with shop and garage, warehousing; wholesale
distributor; warehousing and storage of any commodity except heavy steel, large
diameter pipe; junk; salvage; explosive or hazardous chemicals; assembling
operations of commodities all enclosed in a building. Machine-shop,and
structures. Additionally, any future landscaping/irrigation companies at
5207 Davis Boulevard (Ewing Irrigation) may have outside storage of
irrigation pipe and related materials as shown on Exhibit "A" (site plan).
Building A: All uses in the office, retail, and C1-Commercial districts as attached
in Exhibit "B".
2. Uses Not Permitted:
Buildings E & C: automobile and light truck repari shop; auto lubrication
center; paint and body shop; auto, truck, or trailer rental; car wash/auto
laundry; tire and battery sales store; machine shop reclamation center;
welding shop; and steel metal shop
3.
That, realizing that all buildings are fully constructed and available to be occupied,
that no additional landscaping requirements are required at the time of approval of
this planned development; however, if improvements to the property exceed 75%
of the assessed value of the property, excluding land, or increase the square
footage of any building by more than 30%, then conformance with landscaping
requirements at the time of building permit application will be required
4.
That, the following landscape requirements and masonry screening wall
imposed upon this property by this ordinance are shown on Exhibit "C (Landscape
Exhibit). The landscape and masonry screening wall requirements shown
thereon must be met within six-(4) four (4) months of the effective date of the
ordinance.
Ordinance 2368
Page 2
Proposed P&Z Commission Changes to the Ordinance
5.
required. - - - - - - - -
That, the applicant shall submit an application to City Council requesting a
"No Parking" area be designated along each side of Roberta Drive the width
of the subject property (506 feet) to eliminate on-street parking.
6.
That, all provisions of Ordinance No. 1874, the Zoning Regulations of the City of
North Richland Hills, as amended, which are not in conflict with the terms of this
Planned Development shall remain applicable on said property, except where
amended herein.
6.
All Exhibits attached to this Ordinance shall govern development of the property
legally described above
7.
That, the Zoning Map of the City of North Richland Hills be amended to reflect this
planned development district at this location.
8.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the
City Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this
ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have
been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any
such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
9.
SAVINGS CLAUSE. That Ordinance Number 1874, the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in
full force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance
Ordinance 2368
Page 3
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March 4, 1999
Marcy Ratcliff
Director of Planning
City of North Richland Hills
P.O. Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Re: Zoning Case PZ99-02
Dear Marcy:
This letter is in response to your comments dated March 1, 1999 concerning the
zoning request for Davis Park, located at 5209-5217 Davis Boulevard. I have included
your comments below and have responded to them as follows
1. The site plan does not show a masonry wall along Roberta Drive by Building C. The
landscape does show a masonry wall along Roberta Drive by Building C Please make
necessary revisions to clarify what you are proposing.
The site plan has been revised to show a masonry wall along Roberta Drive and
Lola Drive by Building C.
2. The site plan does not show a masonry fence along Lola Drive. The landscape plan
does show a masonry fence along Lola Drive.
The site plan has been revised to show a masonry fence along Lola Drive and
Roberta Drive -
3. Indicate the height of the proposed masonry fence on the site plan
The site plan has been revised to indicate the height of the proposed fence (six
feet)
4. The site plan shows one dumpster. Can the tenants live with one dumpster''
There are two dumpsters on the subject property, both contained within a single
dumpster location, as shown on the site plan. The site plan has been revised to
show two dumpsters at this location.
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5 The proposed masonry fence at the corner shall not infringe on the visibility triangle.
Please revise both the site plan and landscape plan to illustrate that the proposed masonry
fence will not be in the visibility triangle of Roberta Drive and Lola Drive.
Both the site plan and landscape plan have been revised to show a visibility triangle
at the corner of Roberta and Lola Drives. The proposed masonry wall provides a
thirty-foot visibility triangle.
6. The notes on the site plan state there is a masonry fence only along Roberta Drive
The notes on the site plan have been corrected to state that there is a masonry
fence along both Roberta and Lola Drives.
7. Parking spaces are shown in an existing outside storage area. Do you mean that
the outside storage use will be removed?
The parking spaces shown within the outside storage areas have been removed,
and the outside storage use shall remain. Those spaces were not included in the
parking calculation.
8. Recommend the proposed landscaping between building B and C be moved to the
property line to serve as a screen to the Davis Baptist Church.
The proposed landscaping between Buildings B and C has been removed and a
masonry screening wall has been proposed along the property line between
Buildings B and C to serve as a screen to the Davis Baptist Church.
9 How do you proposed to irrigate the proposed landscaping?
An automatic irrigation system currently exists along the perimeter of the subject
property. All landscaping contained within the rights-of-way surrounding the subject
property shall be irrigated by the existing irrigation system.
10 What type of trees are you proposing to plant?' -
There will be a maximum of three shade trees provided within the designated
landscaped areas,as recommended by city staff. The remainder of the trees shown
on the landscape plan will be ornamental trees, chosen by the property owner from
a list of recommended species contained within the North Richland Hills landscape
ordinance. All shrubs shown on the landscape plan will also be chosen by the
property owner from a list of recommended species as contained within the North
Richland Hills landscape ordinance
11. What measures are you proposing to protect the new landscaping from vehicles in
the parking lot?
Landscaping within the parking lot area has largely been removed upon
recommendation from city staff. This should no longer be an issue.
12. When do you propose for the plan to go into effect?
Installation and maintenance of the landscape and screen wall improvements as
shown on the landscape and site plans shall be the responsibility of the property
owner and shall be completed within 6 months from the date of approval by the
North Richland Hills City Council.
13. Include a legend on the landscaping plan to indicate the types of planting material
existing and proposed.
Existing landscape materials have been identified and are listed on the landscape
plan. A variety of recommended species will be provided on the landscape plan for
any proposed landscape material.
14. Putting in the masonry walls along Roberta will create the need for a designated fire
lane. No off-street parking or storage is allowed in the fire lane. This will cause problems
for the existing tenants. Has this been communicated to the tenants?
We have addressed this fire safety concern by proposing the installation of two
gates along that portion of the masonry wall which runs along Roberta Drive for fire
department access.
15. How do you propose to enforce the requirement that no semi-tractor trailer truck
access be allowed from Roberta Drive?
The property owner will place a sign inside the masonry wall at the driveway which
exits onto Roberta Drive which states the semi tractor trailer truck traffic is prohibited
from exiting onto Roberta.
16. Revise the landscape tabulations to align with the site area,existing parking, parking
required and proposed parking. -
This has been done.
17 Revise note Don the landscape plan to state "building" instead of"byuilding"
• This has been done.
18, Revise the vicinity map on the landscape plan to show where the project site is
located.
This has been done.
19. Where are the proposed compact car parking stalls located?
All proposed compact parking stalls have been eliminated.
20. Are you proposing to block access from Roberta Drive?
No,we have not proposed to block access from Roberta Drive. The fire department
has designated a fire lane between Buildings C and E.
21. Several uses proposed to be allowed in buildings D & B such as automobile and
light truck repair, paint and body shop typically require heavy parking storage. This could
create problems for your case. Be prepared to respond to this issue?
So noted.
Thank you for taking the time to prepare these comments; they have been helpful
to our site plan preparation. Please call should you have any questions or comments
concerning our submittal.
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Steve Norwood
Managing Director of Community Services
City of North Richland Hills
P.O. Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Re. PZ 99-02, Application for Zoning Change from C-2-Commercial to PD-
Planned Development
Dear Steve:
Thank you for your assistance over the past week, as we have worked to address
the conditions raised by the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 11, 1999 As
we have discussed, this office has fled the application for zoning change on behalf of the
owner to request a district that would allow the nonconforming uses on the site to become
conforming.
At the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on February 11 , 1999, the
Commission indefinitely postponed the case subject to conditions which we have
addressed as follows
1. A completed planned development application must be filed:
the form has been filed and the revised site plan and landscape plan
are enclosed:
2. Perimeter fencing, in the form of a masonry wall, must be required along
Roberta Drive
this has been shown on the site plan;
3 Truck traffic must be prohibited access to Roberta Drive from the Property:
this has been shown on the site plan;
4. A landscape plan that conforms to the current City requirements must be
submitted:
a landscape plan has been submitted;
5 A condition must be included in the PD that provides a measure for
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controlling trash
this issue has been addressed on the site plan by requiring all
dumpsters to have opaque walls on three sides and a gate on the
fourth side;
6. A noise abatement condition must be included in the PD:
we are proposing to include in the Planned Development regulations
the following: "noise levels must comply with the noise standards set
forth by the City of North Richland Hills";
7. Buildings E and C must be limited to only "C-2" uses:
we are requesting land uses as recommended in the staff report and
reflected on the site plan,
8. All other nonconforming uses on the site must be eliminated after their
leases expire (uses that require Special Use Permits in C-2, such as
automotive repair uses,would subsequently only be permitted with approved
SUP's):
we are requesting the uses as recommended in the staff report and
reflected on the site plan;
9. All signage must comply with whatever sign regulations are in effect
we will comply with the City of North Richland Hills sign regulations,
as amended; and,
10. Truck traffic must be prohibited from accessing the adjacent Church property
from the site
truck traffic will be prohibited from accessing the adjacent church
property from the site, as stated on the site plan
It is our understanding that this matter will go before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on March 11, 1999. If a problem should arise, please let us know as soon as
possible.
Again, thank you for your assistance with thismatter. -
Very truly yours,
SallGillette
Land Planner
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Susan Coleman
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5.
PZ 99-02
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BILL DAHLSTROM
FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C2-COMMERCIAL TO PD-PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ON LOT 3R1, BLOCK 50, NOR'EAST ADDITION.
(LOCATED AT 5205 —5217 DAVIS BOULEVARD)
APPROVED
Mrs. Ratcliff explained that the P&Z originally heard this case at their February
11, 1999 meeting and tabled this case, allowing the applicant additional time as
well as the opportunity to attend a P&Z work session on February 25. The
applicant did attend that session, and received input from the Commissioners
regarding this case She stated the applicant has revised his site plan and
landscape plan. She explained that staff has worked with the applicant to
achieve their final revised site and landscape plan She explained that staff had
several major concerns, i.e., landscaping and irrigation, fire protection and
ingress and egress from Roberta Drive. Staff is also concerned about the impact
and appearance of a six-foot masonry fence along Roberta and Lola Drives.
The applicant has proposed to provide a six-foot masonry fence along Lola Drive
and Roberta Drive. He is proposing to place landscaping in front of this fence in
the ROW. Since this is an existing site, staff believes that landscaping in the
ROW will soften a six-foot masonry-screening fence next to a tilt wall building
Additional landscaping will also be added in the front of the property along Davis
Boulevard as well as a six-foot masonry fence between buildings B & C. This
will screen the outside storage of the irrigation company from the Davis
Boulevard Baptist Church.
Mrs Ratcliff stated that Mr. Dahlstrom is present and will answer any questions
the Commission may have. Additionally, late Wednesday afternoon staff
received a petition from property owners within 200' of this request Because
more than 20% of the property within 200' oppose this request, it will require a %
vote by City Council, should the P&Z approve it.
Chairman Davis reopened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward
Mr. Bill Dahlstrom presented this request. He explained that at the
Commissioners direction, they were requested to put a six-foot masonry wall
along Roberta Drive; the applicant stated that they had agreed to do so as well
as to extend the wall along Lola Drive. Mr. Dahlstrom stated that two gates will
be provided as requested by the Fire Department Additional landscaping has
been provided to soften the concrete appearance from Lola.
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Truck traffic has been prohibited along Roberta. And, the dumpsters will be
enclosed totally with a solid gate to eliminate the complaint of blowing trash.
The uses were discussed at length, explaining that the purpose of this case was
to take the uses that are currently non-conforming and make them conforming so
the property can be sold.
He explained that Building D was constructed with hydraulic lifts, and was
specifically designed for automotive repair kinds of uses. They requested this
type use remain allowed in Building D. He stated they are agreeable to prohibit
these kinds of automotive repair uses out of Buildings E & C so that the existing
automotive repair shop in that location would continue to be non-conforming, so
that when it leaves, it couldn't be replaced with a similar use.
Building A is primarily retail and they have agreed to limit those uses to the
office/retail allowed in Cl-Commercial district uses, which will make it a more
restrictive area.
Buildings D & B are the more intensive uses and they are willing to exclude the
machine shop and manufacturing use. But, he believes the assembly use needs
to be left as a permitted use. He stated that would allow them the uses they
need to make the site conforming and he believes this will be a community
benefit, given the direction they have taken.
He stated that irrigation was at first an issue because landscaping was proposed
throughout the site. However, given staff direction, existing irrigation surrounds
the property so the landscaping in the ROW will be irrigated Additionally, a
landscaping legend has been included on the site plan, which clearly indicates
what type plants are proposed.
Mr. Dahlstrom agreed to subject the site to signage regulations currently
adopted, opposed to grandfathering the site, as previously requested.
In closing Mr Dahlstrom stated they feel they have addressed every issue
brought out in the previous public hearing. He stated they have worked diligently
with staff and significantly modified the plan from the previous submittal. He
stated they have also compiled a list of uses not to be allowed in buildings C &
E
Mr. Wood asked if buildings D or B contained a paint and body shop currently.
Mr Rick Gartner, Bradford Companies responded stating that Building E, which
is housed at the corner of Roberta & Lola, has an automotive shop, which will
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remain non-conforming, meaning that they can only stay until the end of their
lease term, and at that time no additional paint & body shops would be allowed.
Mr. Wood stated that a paint & body shop was not a use needed in Buildings C &
E, and should be removed from the ordinance as a permitted use.
Responding to a question, Mr. Gartner stated that the automotive shops lease
expires in a year, after that another would not be allowed.
Mr. Bowen stated that the Paragraph 5 referencing signage, in its entirety could
be deleted from the existing ordinance. The applicant agreed.
Mr. Nehring asked the applicant to apply for "No Parking" signage and the
applicant agreed
Chairman Davis stated that "No Parking Signs" along Roberta would be a part of
the PD site plan.
Mr. Nehring stated that according to the ordinance as prepared they were
requesting six months for completion of the masonry-screening wall and
landscaping.
The applicant stated that less than six months could be handled if the
Commissioners so desired. He stated they would be amenable to a reasonable
time line.
Chairman Davis stated that the citizens would probably feel a little more assured
if they started seeing immediate results, instead of months of nothing happening.
Mr. Gartner stated that work would commence immediately and that there was
nothing magic with six months.
Chairman Davis asked the applicant if he was willing to commit to four months
tonight The applicant agreed.
Chairman Davis referred to the ordinance again, Page 2, Paragraph Five should
be deleted since new signage regulations are proposed to be adopted by City
Council on March 15, 1999. The applicant agreed to Paragraph Five 5 on Page
2 of the proposed ordinance
Chairman Davis asked if the parkway on Roberta Drive would be sprinkled and
the applicant stated that an irrigation system already exists. Chairman Davis
stated that a large amount of trees were being added and was concerned if the
existing irrigation system would be adequate. The applicant believes it will.
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Chairman Davis stated that additional shrubs would also be added, and wanted
to know if modifications to the irrigation system would be required for this The
applicant stated if it was necessary it would be done since they are obligated to
maintain the landscaping once planted.
George Jones, the proposed buyer for the property, stated that he is aware there
may be special needs arise in tending to the trees and has no problem with
them. He is glad to dress up the property and see's it as a benefit to him.
Additionally, he stated they will be closing on this property by the end of the
month and it is important to him that the wall is installed before they close.
Seeing no additional proponents, Chairman Davis called for opponents.
Chairman Davis reminded the audience that a valid petition had been received
which will require a % majority vote of the Council, if P&Z recommends approval
on this case
Opponents of this case were:
♦Joseph Bullock, 7624 Palomar
*Leon Clark, 7624 Lola
*Terry Mitchell, 7624 Sybil Drive
The issues of concern were excessive parking on Roberta Drive, excessive
noise from the motorcycle shop and safety issues.
Chairman Davis informed the citizens that noise abatement is an issue that can
be resolved by Code Enforcement; he asked that staff have that department
notified.
Mr. Wood suggested that "No Parking" on both sides of Roberta would be more
effective and wanted to know if the homeowners would object to that.
Mr. Bullock stated that they would encourage that.
Seeing no additional opponents the public hearing was closed
Mr. Dahlstrom stated that he would be meeting with surrounding property owners
once again prior to the City Council meeting
Mr. Jones stated that many of the issues he has heard discussed are issues that
should be dealt with by the manager/landlord of the facility. He assured the
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citizens and city that as the new owner and landlord, he will control the tenants
or evict them, it is that simple. He stated he has as much interest in preventing
that sort of behavior as the neighbors and again, assured them it would be
stopped.
Mr Wood stated that the Commissioner's are aware of the valid petition
submitted to staff and they don't want the passage of this item to reflect the idea
that the Commission isn't listening; obviously, some of the uses that exist would
not be approved if this were a new development However, this is an existing
project that they are trying to make the best of.
Chairman Davis asked the applicant for the list of uses that would be excluded
from buildings C & E.
Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PZ 99-02 subject to:
♦Under Category 1 of the Permitted Uses, Paragraph 2, Buildings D & B, strike
paint and body shops as a permitted use as well as the entire final sentence of
the same paragraph referring to machine shops, etc.
*Add to that paragraph that the only outdoor storage will be of landscaping
irrigation pipe and related materials, which is what's currently there today, at the
same location as is today and as shown on the site plan.
*Submit an application to City Council requesting a "No Parking" area be
designated along each side of Roberta Drive the width of the subject property
(506 feet)
♦Section 4 regarding the timing of the items being installed be changed from six
months to four months for completion
♦Section 5 regarding signage be deleted
♦Excluding the following uses from Buildings C & E:
automobile & light truck repair shop
auto lubrication center
paint and body shop
auto, truck, trailer rental
car wash/auto laundry
tire and battery sales store
machine shop
reclamation center
welding shop
steel metal shop
The motion carried unanimously.
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The general consensus of the Commissioners was that was too large and that
size should be an exception
Mr. Wood moved to approve PZ 98-42 subject to Item 3 wording regarding brick,
rock or stone is changed to "shall meet the masonry requirements of the zoning
district"; Item 4 regarding detached garages shall reflect the maximum height
with an increase to 24' and one-story. Under Item 5, Vehicle Parking Space
Surface should have asphalt deleted and only allow concrete.
Mr. Barfield seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
6.
PZ 99-02
PUBIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BILL DAHLSTROM FOR
A ZONING CHANGE FROM C2-COMMERCIAL TO PD-PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ON LOT 3R1, BLOCK 50, NOR'EAST ADDITION.
(LOCATED IN THE 5200 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD)
TABLED
Vice Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked Mr. Baker for an
introduction
Mr. Baker stated that he needed to respond to a question posed to him in the
work session regarding the requirement of landscaping and signage. He stated
that a conditions set forth in the Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned
Developments was that landscaping and signage could be a condition of
approval
He stated that this is an existing facility that is zoned C2-Commercial and it
directly abuts existing residential neighborhoods on the north and west sides of
the property. He stated the owner is selling this property and the proposed
buyer is concerned about some of the uses that are allowed now and may not be
allowed in the future. In order to lock in the uses that will be allowed there, until
the project redevelops, he has applied for a Planned Development (PD)
Mr. Barfield asked for specific uses that are non-conforming
Mr. Baker stated several of the uses that have been operational for many years
would not be allowed by right today. They would have to obtain a Special Use
Permit. An example of one of these is a contractor shop with office and garage.
He stated several of these uses are in the facility now.
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Mr. Bill Dahlstrom, applicant, stated that they are asking for approval of a PD for
the uses to make them conforming. The property is under contract and many
times a lender won't finance deals unless the uses are conforming. He stated
they had done a detailed study of the existing uses and what uses are actually
permitted in this district. He stated there are some questions as to whether
some of the uses would actually be permitted or not today. Rather than trying to
put a square peg in a round hole, they decided to identify specifically what uses
are and seek a PD to avoid questions down the road.
He stated no additional development is being proposed, they just want to keep
the tenancy that they currently have. He showed a site plan of the existing
facility and gave an overview of what businesses office where He pointed out
the building that Ater Plumbing occupies, which directly abuts residentially zoned
property. He stated that because of the gradient of uses they felt their best
option was a PD. He stated the one exception they are requesting is the ability
to have a warehouse in Buildings C & E, not to exceed 10,000 square feet per
warehouse He stated Building C is 17,000 square feet and the nature of the two
uses that occupy them have a primary function that is permitted by right today;
however, as an accessory warehousing is part of the main use. In order to
prevent any confusion in the future, they propose the right to have a warehouse
in both buildings and the warehouse use not to exceed 10,000 square feet per
use.
In closing, Mr. Dahlstrom requested the P&Z approve this request. He stated a
sale is pending on this property and want the uses to become conforming. He
believes the only use that staff has recommended remain non-conforming is the
auto repair shop.
Vice Chairman Bowen called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called
for opponents.
Ms. Wynonna Renz, 7625 Sybil complained of the noise and excessive parking
on the streets currently and wanted to know if this would intensify with this
zoning change.
Mr. Bowen explained that none of the uses will be changing, they are only trying
to get the legally non-conforming uses to be conforming so the building can be
sold There are no plans for additional uses being added.
Mr. Terry Mitchell, 7624 Sybil, complained of current truck traffic and doesn't
want to see any more He would also like to see a screening fence required to
help keep blowing trash off his property.
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Mr. Baker stated that there are demands that can be placed on this PD, such as
screening/buffer zones and public street access
Mr. Dahlstrom stated that they could prohibit truck traffic, citing that he would not
want trucks in his yard either. He showed pictures of the facility and stated that
no room exists for a screening fence since the concrete goes all the way to the
property line.
Mr. Dahlstrom stated they would like the uses in Building D to remain as
conforming uses and the uses in Building E would remain a non-conforming use
Ms. Darla Mitchell, 7624 Sybil voiced concerns about Ater Plumbing that
currently exists She stated that they are a warehouse and distribution center.
She complained of beer drinking by the employees in the parking lot, and it's
only a block from an elementary school. Additionally, she complained of the
employee's lewd, obnoxious behavior and does not believe this use is conducive
to a neighborhood environment. She asked the Commissioners to drive down
Roberta and see for themselves how this facility operates
Seeing no additional opponents, the public hearing was closed
Mr. Nehring stated that if this is changed to a PD, a wall should be built.
Mr. Barfield stated that he would like to go a step further and close the access to
Roberta completely off from the development He stated remembering when this
was originally zoned, industrial uses were not intended. He believes it has
evolved into an industrial nightmare and he would not want to live next door to it
either. He stated their mission, as a Commission is to do what they can to clean
the City up; he doesn't believe this is respectable.
Mr. Wood stated that there is a difference in legal non-conforming uses and
illegal uses. He stated that a vast number of the current uses are not non-
conforming, they are illegal uses. He believes the actual case is not to approve
a PD, but to approve uses not allowed in the C2-Commercial district on a carte-
blanch basis Additionally, he is opposed to the applicant request for a waiver
regarding the more stringent sign regulations Mr Wood also believes that the
residents should contact Code Enforcement on a regular basis until the City
realizes the problem in the area.
Mr. Laubacher believes this was not the intent PD's were designed for and
agrees with Mr. Wood
Mr Blue stated that he concurred with Mr. Wood & Laubacher as well.
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Mr. Bowen believes this is a run around the Zoning Ordinance and is opposed to
this request.
Mr. Dahlstrom stated he was surprised at the Commissions response and stated
this was never intended to be a run around the zoning regulations. He asked
that the Commission consider tabling this issue and give them some time to
rework their plan.
Mr. Rick Gartner, Bradford Companies and representative for the owners, stated
that the John Hancock Life owns this property and they are getting out of the real
estate business, stating they will go to whatever lengths necessary to sell this
building. He stated the building was built with hydraulic lifts in 1984 and several
of the automotive uses were original tenants and believes the uses changed
under the C2 classification, which should grandfather them.
Mr. Dahlstrom stated they would prefer the item be postponed instead of a denial
without prejudice. He stated they have certain contractual obligations that need
to be met.
Mr. Wood stated that denial without prejudice would not slow down their process.
He stated that merely erecting a fence does not address the illegal uses that
currently exist. While the neighbors would appreciate the fence, he also believes
they want the area cleaned up.
Mr Barfield suggested they come back with a PD and the businesses that are
there will comply with C2-Commercial requirements
Mr. Wood stated that while the Commission would like that, the applicant
wouldn't, stating if they could live with that, they wouldn't be before the
Commission at all
Mr Dahlstrom stated they are willing to step back and do some things that aren't
currently required, such as the possibility of a screening wall
Mr. Wood asked how the Commission could ensure that happens, i e , escrowing
money, building a fence before the sale of the property.
After much discussion, Mr. Wood asked if the item could be postponed with
requirements and specifications on when the item is brought back to P&Z.
Mr. Baker stated yes.
Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Barfield, moved to postpone PZ 99-02 subject to
receiving from the applicant, a completed PD application and package that will
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include all drawings and specifications required by ordinance, and not limited to:
perimeter fencing, masonry walls around the perimeter generally required,
specifically on Roberta. The elimination of truck traffic at least, if not complete
traffic coming out onto Roberta or out of this project other than Lola or Davis
Implementation of a landscape plan that meets the current regulations.
Addressing the issue of trash and how it will be handled and kept out of the
neighborhoods, noise abatement Buildings E & C are limited to only uses
currently allowed in C2. All other non-conforming uses in the existing buildings
be eliminated at the time of tenancy change and not replaced with a like use
Signage meets current ordinances and will continue to, as the ordinances are
changed, no truck traffic around off the Davis Boulevard entrance of this property
onto the church property to the south
Mr. Dahlstrom asked what would happen if some of these requirements, such as
landscaping were impossible to accomplish.
Mr. Wood stated that from the standpoint of percentages required, he didn't
know if it could be done, but nothing would stop them from removing paving to
install landscaping.
Mr Barfield suggested the applicant attend the work session for the next
meeting in two weeks and seek guidance if they so desired.
The motion carried unanimously.
7.
STAFF REPORT
There were none
8.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none
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March 24, 1999
Mr. Greg Dickens
Director of Public Works
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Re Lot 3RI, Block 50, of the Nor' East Addition
Dear Mr Dickens
Please accept this request made on behalf of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company,
owner of the property described as Lot 3R1, Block 50, of the Nor'East Addition The property
owner is requesting installation of"No Parking" signs to be placed along the east and west side of
Roberta Drive, to be effective along the length of the subject property
This request is a result of our discussions with the neighbors who live near the subject
property, and also as a result of a recent Planning and Zoning Commission hearing and subsequent
recommendation.
We hope you will find this request acceptable Please do not hesitate to call with any
questions or comments
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McDonald, PLLC (2141378- 94$
Writer's E-Mail:
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January 22, 1999
Mr. Christopher Baker Via Hand Delivery
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Re: Proposed Planned Development District for Davis Park
Dear Christopher:
Attached please find the rezoning application to rezone the property known
locally as Davis Park to a Planned Development District for C-2 and other compatible
uses As you may recall, the purpose of this application is to bring the existing
development into full compliance with the City's zoning regulations
Attached please find:
1. A completed application form
2. A notarized letter from the property owner authorizing Dahlstrom
McDonald to act as their representative for this rezoning
application;
3. A list of permitted uses;
4. Fifteen (15) copies of a site plan showing the existing
improvements on the property; and
5. A $300.00 application fee.
As we discussed previously, this site is an existing project containing five (5)
buildings on a lot of approximately five (5) acres in size The buildings are all
constructed of concrete tilt-up panels with an exposed aggregate finish. The building
closest to Davis Street is used primarily for retail operations while the remaining four (4)
buildings are used for a mixture of retail, commercial and light industrial uses. These
four (4) buildings are all constructed with overhead doors to facilitate the commercial
and light industrial uses. I will have photographs of the property sent to you early next
week.
8333 Douglas Ave Suite 900 • • Dallas,Texas 75225 • • Phone 214-378-7946 • • Fax 214-378-7951
Christopher Baker
January 22, 1999
Page 2
Thank you for your assistance with this matter. If you have any questions, or
need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
lliam S. •ahlstrom
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Davis Park Planned Development District
Permitted Uses
The following uses will be permitted by right within the Davis Park Planned
Development District:
All uses permitted in the C-2 Commercial District;
Automobile and Light Truck Repair Shop;
Automotive Lubrication Center;
Paint and Body Shop;
Contractors Office (with shop and garage);
Warehousing,
Wholesale Distributor;
Warehousing and Storage of any commodity except heavy steel, large diameter
pipe, junk, salvage, explosive or hazardous chemicals,
Assembling Operations of Commodities, all operations conducted in a fully
enclosed building;
Machine Shop; and
Manufacturing and Assembling operations of commodities except large steel
structures.
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WE,THE HOMEOWNERS MOST Al k ECTED BY THE REZONING OF LOT3R1,BLOCK
50, NOR'EAST ADDITION, DO HEREBY WITHDRAW TILE PREVIOUS PETITON BASED
ON SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION OF OUR CONCERNS AS PROVIDED AND STATED IN
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Department Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
subject Public Hearing to consider the Request of John Cope for a Agenda Number PZ 99-03
a Zoning Change on Tract 4C4, of the J. McComas Survey, A-1040 from AG-Agricultural
and R1-Residential to R1S-Special Residential. (Located at 6724 Meadow Road and
proposed to be final platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Cope Addition)
John Cope is the owner and developer of this property. The P&Z recently approved the
preliminary plat of this 2 3-acre tract of land The final plat is forth coming
The property is currently zoned AG-Agricultural and R1-Residential. The applicant would
like to change the zoning to R1S-Special Residential so that he can build a single family
home and have a lot that will allow him to keep horses. See the attached zoning exhibit for
the zoning of surrounding properties. The minimum lot area for the R1S-Special
Residential zoning category is one acre.
All property owners within 200' of this request have been notified To date, staff has
received no adverse comments This rezoning request is in conformance with the
currently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their public hearing on March 11, 1999
recommended approval of Zone Change Request PZ 99-03 and Ordinance 2377 by a vote
of 6-0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2377
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE 2, SECTION 200, OF ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1874,
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
MARCH 22, 1993; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has received a request for a change in zoning district boundaries;
and
WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has forwarded a
recommendation to the City Council for amendment of Ordinance No 1874 and the
Official Zoning Map by rezoning certain property as set forth herein,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
1.
THAT, in Case Number PZ 99-03, the following described property known as Tract
4C4, of the J. McComas Survey, A-1040 and proposed to be platted as Lot 1, Cope
Addition, Tarrant County, Texas and addressed as 6724 Meadow Road containing
2 262 acres shall be rezoned from Ag Agricultural and R1-Residential to R-1-S Special
Residential
2.
THAT, the Official Zoning Map be redrawn to incorporate this zoning district boundary
amendment and the herein described ordinance number be affixed to the property
described herein.
3.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council that the section, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance
are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this
ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree
of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not
affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
Ordinance 2377
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4.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS 11th DAY OF
MARCH 1999.
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 29nd DAY OF MARCH
1999.
Mayor Charles Scoma
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
ATTEST.
City Secretary
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department Head
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY-
Attorney for the City
Ordinance 2377
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Draft Copy
6.
PZ 99-03
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN COPE FOR A
ZONING CHANGE ON TRACT 4C4, OF THE J. MCCOMAS SURVEY, A-1040
FROM AG-AGRICULTURAL AND R1-RESIDENTIAL TO R1S-SPECIAL
RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT 6724 MEADOW ROAD AND PROPOSED TO
BE FINAL PLATTED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, COPE ADDITION)
APPROVED
Because of a prior commitment, Mr. Wood excused himself for the evening
Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents.
Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was
closed
Mr Lueck, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PZ 99-03. The motion
carried unanimously.
Page 9 3/11/99
P 8 Z Minutes
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APPLICATION FORA 7301 NE Loop ezo
i ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE North Richland Hills,Texas
(Plea pnl or type s0 responses)
817-581-5500
°ART 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
..ame of applicant/agent.
John Cope
Street address of applicant/agent:
7709 Briarridge Court
City/ Slate/Zip Code of applicant/agent. Telephone number of applicant/agent
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 (817) 788-9260
PART 2. PROPERTY INFORMATION
Street address at location where zoning district change is being requested.
6724 Meadow Road
Legal Descnption of Property where zoning district change Is being requested.
Tract 4C4, J. McComas Survey, Abstract 1040
Current zoning classification Proposed zoning classification' Proposed use of the property
R-1 & AG R-1-S Residential
Reason for zoning dis(nct change'
Survey or map attached as required by application. Affidavit attached Imm properly owner d applcant Is not owner.
X Yes No Yes No
PART 3. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
of property owner
John & Bethanie Cope
Street address of property owner
7709 Briarridge Court
City/ State/Zip Code of property owner Telephone number of property owner.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 (817) 788-9260
Note: Attach letter or affidavit from property owner ddiferent(mm applicant/agent.
I hereby certify that I am,or represent,the legal owner of The property
descnbed above end do hereby submit this request for approval of a
Date zoning district change to the Planning end Zoning Commission for consideration
Print Name Signature.
PART 4. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date of Planning&Zoning Commission Public Hewing- Taxes Paid? Case Nu
Yes No q9, 03
Date of City Council Public Hearing Fee.
Yes No
Zoning Drs(nct Change Approved
5300.00
Yes No
n Yes No
Co' "ons of Approval
This application will not be
scheduled for public hearing
until application lee is received
Zoning District Change CD-407 (2197)
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
Subject Request of Jimmy Lopez of Adams Consulting Engineers Agenda Number PS 98-62
For a Final Plat of Lots 2R through 6, Block 6, Tapp Addition. (Located at the Northeast
Corner of NE Loop 820 and Industrial Park Boulevard)
Mr. Lopez has submitted a final plat on 22.122 acres for 5 lots. Lot 2 is proposed to be
developed with a Sam's Wholesale Club The remaining lots are not proposed to be
developed. The property is zoned C2-Commercial and 12-Industrial. The property is
designated on the future Land Use Plan as commercial. The final plat relocates Industrial
Park Boulevard slightly to the west The engineer has agreed to all of Public Works
comments and requirements. The only issues outstanding are as follows.
1. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS A traffic analysis has been provided. A signal light was
suggested at the intersection of Loop 820 Frontage Road and Industrial Park
Boulevard. Signal light plans have been submitted, although revisions are required.
The engineer responded in the attached letter that signal light plans are being
produced
2. DART ROW The runoff from a portion of this property is shown to discharge into
the DART ROW Storm drain improvements are also shown to be constructed in
the DART ROW. A letter of permission is required from an authorized
representative from DART acknowledging acceptance of this discharge.
Easements will be required for all storm drain improvements. A meeting was held
on site with representatives from Public Works, Adams Consulting and DART. It
appears the proposed improvements will be permitted with additional channel work
provided in the DART ROW by the Developer. The Parks and Recreation
Department noted they have leased the DART ROW for the continuation of the trail
The engineer has scheduled a meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department
to discuss the impact of the drainage and trail plans for the area. The engineer
states in the attached letter that all parties will work on an acceptable resolution
regarding the DART ROW.
3. FIRE HYDRANT The fire hydrants located on the west side of Industrial Park
Boulevard are not considered as applicable fire hydrants. Additional fire hydrants
and easements may be required The fire hydrants proposed in the Frontage Road
need to be relocated on site and contained in a water line easement
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Avaiiaoie
Operating Budget
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
4 DRAINAGE EASEMENTS All storm drain improvements shall be placed in a
drainage easement. A minimum of 5'-0 of easement is required from the edge of the
structures Attached are letters from Dan Smalley and Wal Mart's' Engineer
committing to dedicate the necessary easements.
5 OFF SITE EASEMENTS All off site easements and exhibits need to be prepared and
forwarded to the Public Works Department for review. The signed easements need to
be transmitted to the Public Works Department for filing with the approved final plat.
The attached letters state Dan Smalley and Wal Mart are committed to dedicate the
necessary easements.
6 DRIVEWAY SPACING The driveway spacing shown on the plans indicate an
approach on Boulder Drive for Lot 2R A temporary approach is being designed and
permitted by TXDOT for Lot 3. This approach will be abandoned when the
reconstruction of Loop 820 Frontage Road is completed. The new approach for Lot 3
will be between Lots 4 & 5. An access easement is being dedicated for future use.
This approach may not be used until the Loop 820 Frontage Road is completed An
additional approach is proposed for Lot 4, located between the temporary approach on
Lot 3 and the future approach on the lot line of Lots 4 & 5. The proposed approach for
Lot 4 should be labeled temporary and removed when the approach between Lots 4 &
5 is constructed. Access for Lot 6 is requested off of Loop 820 Frontage Road. Public
Works requires the approach to be 100 feet from the intersection This encroaches
onto the future gore area of the frontage road Public Works, TXDOT and the
Developer are negotiating the location of this approach.
7. SIDEWALKS Subdivision Regulations require sidewalks adjacent to all public streets.
The sidewalks along Loop 820 Frontage Road were waived with the platting of Lot 1,
Block 6 for the Wal-Mart site. The developer is requesting a waiver for the sidewalks
adjacent to Lot 3, Block 6 for the Sam's site Sidewalks have been shown on the
construction plans adjacent to Lots 2R, 3 and 6 along Industrial Park Boulevard and Lot
2R along Boulder Drive
8. ZONING The applicant needs to submit a zone change request to rezone the 12-
Industrial zoning district to C2-Commercial. This was mentioned at the preliminary plat
stage The applicant has not followed up to get the zoning changed.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider this plat on March 25 and staff will
forward their recommendation to the Mayor and City Council on Friday, March 26.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommendation to the P&Z is to consider PS 98-62 subject to the
engineer's comments requiring submittal of signal light plans, letter of permission
from DART acknowledging acceptance of the discharge and easements for all
storm drain improvements, provide the additional fire hydrants and easements as
may be required, relocate the 2 fire hydrants along the frontage road in a water
line easement, all storm drain improvements to be placed in a drainage
easement, provide all off-site easements and signed exhibits and address the
driveway spacing as noted.
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North R¢halnd Hills,TX 76180
Re: Proposed Sam's Wholesale Club
Store No. 8268
Loop 820 @ Industrial Park Blvd.
Dear Ms Skate:
Pursuant to your request during a telephone conversation yesterday with Daniel J Adams. Adams
Consulting Engineers, Inc, this letter is provided to dariy the position of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. regarding
your requirement to construct facilities to convey developed runoff from the west right-of-way of the DART
railway approximately 750 feet westerly to a discharge point in Singing Hills Creek
We are aware of the status of the developer of the proposed apartment complex, Colonial Equities, Inc,
in that they have indicated to you that they have no established bmetable for the construction of the
apartment facility. We are further aware of the concern of the Public Works Department regarding the
conveyance capacity of the existing drainage way west of the railroad, especially with respect to the
proposed increase in runoff due to the construction of the Sam's Club and the expansion of the existing
Wal-Mart It must be noted, however, that the position of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc is that the responsibility
for constructing improvements already planned and designed by the apartment developer should not be
Imposed on Wal-Mart,especially at such a late stage in our design and permitting process.
Nevertheless, in a effort to expedite the approvals and permitting for the Sam's Club, and at risk of further
delays in the plat approval process.WarMart commits and hereby agrees to construct approximately 750
linear feet of channelizabon improvements to convey the ultimate developed runoff from the west railroad
nght-of-way to Singing Hills Creek Granted,the ability to construct these improvements shall be pending
approval and acquisition of a drainage easement from the applicable landowner(s). Wal-Mart commits to
exercise due diligence to acquire said approvals and easement(s), but can accept no responsibility for
failure on the part of the landowner(s)to grant same, nor should Wal-Mart be penalized due to the failure
of others to comply and cooperate in this endeavor.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at your earliest convenience
Sin - y,
W.I-Mart Stores, Inc.
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Ms.Julia Skare,P.E.
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills,TX 76180
Re: Proposed Sam's
Store#8268
N. Richland Hills,TX
Dear Ms.Skare:
The purpose of this letter is to clarify my position regarding the outstanding items pertaining
to the plans for the proposed development on the east side of Industrial Park Boulevard,as it
relates to my proposed development. I understand that there are a few items rernaming to be
resolved with the proposed Sam's Wholesale Club development(plans that effect my
property).
We have been working closely with Wal-Mart's engineer and are committed and hereby
agree to dedicate the necessary easements required for public drainage,water and sanitary
sewer improvements. We arc also committed to seeing that Sam's and the Wal-Mart
expansion progress forward and be completed as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns,please feel free to call me.
Sincere a -
Dan R. malley,PresidentCapncom Management, - Partner
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Sam M.Wtlma Development Complex (501)2]34859
2001 SE ION St FAX (501)273-4107
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March 18, 1999
Ms Julia Skare,P.E. Fax No. 817-656-7538
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX
RE: Proposed Sam's Store No. 8268
N. Richland Hills, TX
Dear Ms. Skare:
The purpose of this letter is to clarify the position of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. regarding the
outstanding items pertinent to the plaits for the proposed Sam's Wholesale Club located
near the intersection of Loop 820 Frontage Road&Industrial Park Boulevard. We
understand that there are a few items remaining to be resolved;however, Wal-Mart is
committed and hereby agrees to dedicating the necessary easements required for all public
water,drainage and sanitary sewer improvements. We are also committed and hereby
agrees to adding the drainage improvements necessary to obtain approval from the City,
DART and the other down stream entities.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Richard Cantor
Civil Engineer Manager a -
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
FAX TRANSMITTAL
DATE: March 17, 1999 NO. OF PAGE (S): 2
TO: Don Craig FAX NO: 903124-8450
FROM: JULIA W. SKARE, P.E., STAFF ENGINEER
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
P.O. BOX 820609
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
PHONE: 817/581-5521
FAX: 817/656-7538
RE: TAPP ADDITION, BLOCK 6, LOT 3; Sam's Wholesale
The plat is scheduled for P & Z consideration for March 25. All of the items
outlined in the November 25, 1998 release of grading letter, except an on site
meeting, have been addressed Grading can begin after the meeting with the
contractor and the Technical Construction Inspector
Public Works believes the following items need to be provided prior to the Plat
being placed on the City Council for consideration on March 29
> A letter from Wal-Mart Corp and a letter from Dan Smalley is required
agreeing to dedicating the drainage, water and sanitary sewer easements as
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A letter from an authorized DART representative agreeing to provide VQQ J; (e S .
easements or permits as necessary. -- -
A letter from Wal-Mart committing to providing the necessary concrete lining
and erosion control off site
Prior to start of construction on Industrial Park Boulevard the following items will
need to take place.
The review of the plans completed I've committed to a Friday, March 19
deadline.
> Provide 2 copies of the contracts and maintenance bonds as outlined in the
Wal-Mart approval letter or in the draft of the approval letter previously
supplied.
Inspection fees will need to be paid.
> Pre-construction conference held. The meeting will be scheduled after the
above items have been received
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ADAMS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
CIVIL • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS
MEMORANDUM
TO Ms Julia W. Skare, RE , Staff Engineer (City of North Richland Hills)
FROM. Don Craig
Adams Consulting Engineers, Inc
SUBJECT. Response to Memo to Planning & Zoning, Dated March 15, 1999
PS98-62, TAPP ADDITION, Block 6, Lots 2R-6, Final Plat, Sam's Wholesale
DATE March 16, 1999
In response to your comments, the following is a list that corresponds to your letter indicating the
revisions that have been made to the plans
1 DRAINAGE STUDY:
The storm sewer was designed for the 10-Year storm and analyzed for the 100-Year storm
The combination of storm sewer, street and right-of-way convey the 100-Year storm while
maintaining a minimum of two open lanes of traffic We will provide any additional drainage
information and calculations upon request
2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS:
Signal light plans are being produced by the firm that prepared the traffic study, Traffic
Engineering Consultants, and will be included in the plans once they are complete The
revisions to the right turn lane on Industrial Park Boulevard will be addressed upon receipt of
the letter to Engineer
3 DART ROW:
We are in the process of designing the channel improvements and will submit the plans to
DART and Fort Worth & Western Railroad upon completion Also, we are aware that the City
Parks & Recreation department will be involved in review and approval of the channel
improvements along the railroad right-of-way We will work with all parties involved to come to
an acceptable resolution regarding these matters
4 WATER:
The proposed location of the water services for Lots 2R and 3-6 will be Indicated in the next
submittal
Sheer I of 3
5. SANITARY SEWER:
Please indicate in the letter to Engineer any additional information required on the sanitary
sewer service.
6 FIRE HYDRANT:
The fire hydrants on the west side of Industrial Park Boulevard will be deleted for the coverage
area for this subdivision Additional hydrants will be added as required to cover the entire
property. Hydrants located along the Frontage Road will be located within the property.
Easements will be revised and/or added as needed by the surveyor to cover all areas
7 UTILITY EASEMENTS:
The easements will be revised as required Please indicate any known discrepancies on the
plan mark-ups The utility easement along the east side of Industrial Park Boulevard will be
deleted from the plat
8 DRAINAGE EASEMENTS:
The easements on the plat and as shown on the grading plan will be revised to obtain full
coverage of the proposed inlets An easement will be added to the plat to cover the proposed
flume on the east side of the Sam's store.
9 OFF SITE EASEMENTS:
The easements were submitted to this office for review by the attorney, however, the public
improvement easements will need to be revised to match the City's format These will be
submitted to City for review once they have been revised
10 OFF SITE GRADING:
A set of plans will be submitted to the adjacent owner for review requesting an updated letter
of acceptance, once we have received Public Works approval
11 ROW DEDICATION:
The additional dimensions will be added to the plans at the locations as requested and shown
on the marked up bluelines
12 STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
Any additional information outlined in the letter to Engineer will be provided in the next
submittal
13 DRIVEWAY SPACING:
The drive approach to Lot 2R will be designed to meet the City's criteria upon development of
the lot The approach for Lot 4 will be labeled as a temporary drive We are in the process of
setting a meeting with TxDOT to discuss the proposed access along the Frontage Road
Sheet 1 or]
14. TXDOT PERMIT:
All applicable TxDOT permits will be submitted to Public Works upon acceptance of the plans
15 SIGNATURES:
The appropriate signatures will be added to the plat. A copy of these comments has been
forwarded to Marshall Lancaster & Associates (Surveyor) for review and coordination of the
plat revisions
16 SIDEWALKS:
We do not recommend encouraging pedestrian along an Interstate Frontage Road, therefore,
we request these sidewalks be waived
17 STREET LIGHTING:
We will coordinate any additional street lighting required with TU Electric Please indicate any
additional locations required in the letter to Engineer and/or on the marked-up bluelines
18 ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION:
The engineers certification will be included in the next submittal, on the drainage calculations
sheet, as shown in the Subdivision Ordinance
19 INSPECTION FEES:
The inspection fees will be paid prior to beginning construction at the current City rates.
We feel confident that all items listed on your comments can be addressed prior to our next submittal
If you have any questions or additional comments, please feel free to call me at the office no 903-
324-8400 or mobil no #903-521-8005
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FAX TRANSMITTAL
DATE: March 17, 1999 NO. OF PAGE (S) 2
TO: Don Craig FAX NO: 903124-8450
FROM: JULIA W. SKARE, P E., STAFF ENGINEER
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
P.O. BOX 820609
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
PHONE: 817/581-5521
FAX: 817/656-7538
RE' TAPP ADDITION, BLOCK 6, LOT 3; Sam's Wholesale
The plat is scheduled for P & Z consideration for March 25. All of the items
outlined in the November 25, 1998 release of grading letter, except an on site
meeting, have been addressed. Grading can begin after the meeting with the
contractor and the Technical Construction Inspector.
Public Works believes the following items need to be provided prior to the Plat
being placed on the City Council for consideration on March 29
A letter from Wal-Mart Corp and a letter from Dan Smalley is required
agreeing to dedicating the drainage, water and sanitary sewer easements as
necessary. I
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A letter from an authorized DART representative agreeing to provide VQ1 J i re S.
easements or permits as necessary. - f
A letter from Wal-Mart committing to providing the necessary concrete lining
and erosion control off site.
Prior to start of construction on Industrial Park Boulevard the following items will
need to take place
The review of the plans completed I've committed to a Friday, March 19
deadline.
Provide 2 copies of the contracts and maintenance bonds as outlined in the
Wal-Mart approval letter or in the draft of the approval letter previously
supplied.
Inspection fees will need to be paid.
> Pre-construction conference held The meeting will be scheduled after the
above items have been received.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Public Works
March 15, 1999
MEMO TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM Julia W. Skare, P.E.
Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: PS98-62, TAPP ADDITION,
Block 6, Lot 2R-6, Final Plat, Sam's Wholesale
We have reviewed the subject documents submitted to this office on March 1, 3, & 8,
1999. The following items are for your consideration
1. DRAINAGE STUDY The difference between the 10-year and the 100-year
storm needs to be addressed. Additional required drainage information and
calculations will be requested in a separate letter to the Engineers.
2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS A traffic analysis has been provided A signal light was
suggested at the intersection of Loop 820 Frontage Road and Industrial Park
Boulevard. Signal light plans are required. A right deceleration lane on the
northbound side of Industrial Park Boulevard also is required Plans have been
submitted, although revisions are required This will be addressed in a separate
letter to the Engineers
3 DART ROW The runoff from a portion of this property is shown to discharge into
the DART ROW. Storm drain improvements are also shown to be constructed in
the DART ROW. A letter of permission is required from an authorized
representative from DART acknowledging acceptance of this discharge
Easements will be required for all storm drain improvements. A meeting was
held on site with representatives from Public Works, Adams Consulting and
DART It appears the proposed improvements will be permitted with additional
channel work provided in the DART ROW by the Developer
4. WATER The proposed location of water services for Lots 2R and 3-6 need to be
indicated on the property line
P.O. Box 820609•North Richland Hills,Texas •76182-0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820 • 817-581-5521 • FAX 817-656-7538
PS98-62, Tapp Addition,
Block 6, Lot 2R-6, Final Plat
March 15, 1999
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5 SANITARY SEWER The proposed location and flow line of sanitary sewer
services for all lots has been provided.
6 FIRE HYDRANT The fire hydrants located on the west side of Industrial Park
Boulevard are not considered as applicable fire hydrants per the Public Works
Design Manual. Additional fire hydrants and easements may be required. It
appears the entire property (all lots) is not contained in the 300 foot required
radial distance. The 2 fire hydrants proposed in the Frontage Road need to be
relocated on site and contained in a water line easement This will need to be
revised with the next submittal.
7 UTILITY EASEMENTS The Subdivision Ordinance requires a 7 5 foot Utility
Easement on both sides of all water and sanitary sewer mains. There are a few
discrepancies between the plans and the plat that need to be revised with the
next Final Plat submittal. See item #6 above requiring additional easements for
fire hydrants. The utility easement located along the east side of Industrial Park
Boulevard is not longer required since the storm drain was moved to the center
of the street
8 DRAINAGE EASEMENTS All storm drain improvements shall be placed in a
drainage easement A minimum of 5-0 of easement is required from the edge of
the structures. It appears there are still few locations where inlets are not
completely contained in the easement. The flume needs to be contained in a
drainage easement. This needs to be resolved on the next Final Plat submittal.
9. OFF SITE EASEMENTS All off site easements and exhibits need to be
prepared and forwarded to the Public Works Department for review with the next
submittal. The signed easements need to be transmitted to the Public Works
Department for filing with the approved Final Plat
10. OFF SITE GRADING A notarized letter of permission for all off site grading is
required after plan approval and prior to start of grading. A fax copy of the letter
was received prior to the plans being approved. Public Works suggests an
updated letter if significant changes are required or made on the approved off
site plans
11. ROW DEDICATION The current plans indicate a variable ROW for the new
Industrial Park Boulevard Additional dimensions are required at 4 locations
where the existing and new street join and at the intersection of Industrial Park
Boulevard and the Frontage Road These locations are shown on the marked
up blueline
PS98-62, Tapp Addition,
Block 6, Lot 2R-6, final Plat
March 15, 1999
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12. STREET IMPROVEMENTS Plans have been submitted for the realignment of
Industrial Park Boulevard. Additional information is required and will be outlined
in a separate letter to the Engineer.
13 DRIVEWAY SPACING The driveway spacing shown on the plans indicates an
approach on Boulder Drive for lot 2R This approach will need to meet the
current criteria for approaches when Lot 2R is developed. A temporary
approach is being designed and permitted by TxDOT for Lot 3 This approach
will be abandoned when the reconstruction of the Loop 820 Frontage Road is
completed. The new approach for Lot 3 will be between Lots 4 & 5 An access
easement is being dedicated for future use. This approach may not be used
until the Loop 820 Frontage Road is completed An additional approach is
proposed for Lot 4, located between the temporary approach on Lot 3 and the
future approach on the lot line of Lots 4 & 5. The proposed approach for Lot 4
should be labeled temporary and removed when the approach between Lots 4 &
5 is constructed Access for Lot 6 is requested off of the Loop 820 Frontage
Road. Public Works requires the approach to be 100 feet from the intersection.
This encroaches onto the future gore area of the Frontage Road. Public Works,
TxDOT and the Developer are negotiating the location of this approach.
14. TXDOT PERMIT The Plat is bordered by Loop 820 Frontage Road and a State
Highway. A TxDOT Access Permit will be required. A TxDOT utility permit is
required for all utility connections or improvements located in the State ROW
The plans indicate grading work in the bar ditch in the State ROW A TxDOT
permit will be required for this work also. The TxDOT permit application must be
submitted to Public Works after the plans are approved and prior to submitting
to TxDOT
15. SIGNATURES The appropriate signatures need to be added to the Owners
Acknowledgment and Dedication on the Final Plat In addition, the surveyor's
seal and signature needs to be added to the mylar of the Final Plat
P898-62, Tapp Addition,
Block 6, Lot 2R-6, Final Plat
March 15, 1999
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16 SIDEWALKS Subdivision Regulations require sidewalks adjacent to all public
streets. The sidewalks along Loop 820 Frontage Road were waived with the
platting of Lot 1, Block 6 for the Wal-Mart site. The developer is requesting a
waiver for the sidewalks adjacent to Lot 3, Block 6 for the Sam's site Sidewalks
have been shown on the construction plans adjacent to Lots 2R, 3 and 6 along
Industrial Park Boulevard and Lot 2R along Boulder Drive.
17. STREET LIGHTING Street Lighting is required by Section 1-06 of the Design
Manual Relocation of streetlights has been shown on the construction plans.
Any additional streetlights that may be required based on current ordinances,
needs to be coordinated with Public Works and TU Electric. The developer will
pay the cost for installation of any additional streetlights directly to TU Electric.
18. ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION An Engineers Certification (such as the one
included in the Subdivision Ordinance) needs to be included with the drainage
calculation sheet in the construction plans.
19. INSPECTION FEES Inspection fees will be due prior to starting construction
The current rate is four (4%) percent for water and sewer and three (3%) percent
for streets and drainage
Additional comments will be forwarded to the Engineer no later than Friday, March 19
The comments contained herein do not purport to relinquish the design engineer of
their responsibility to provide adequate, accurate and buildable construction plans. The
City's eventual approval of the construction plans will not signify acceptance of
responsibility by the City of North Richland Hills for the engineering in the bid
documents. The marked-up blue lines need to be returned with the next submittal.
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cc: Gregory W. Dickens, P E., Public Works Director
Kevin B Miller, RE , Assistant Public Works Director
Marcy Ratcliff, Planning Director
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
FAX TRANSMITTAL
DATE: March 15, 1999 NO. OF PAGE:
TO: Don Craig FAX NO: 903-824-8450
FROM: JULIA W. SKARE, P.E., STAFF ENGINEER
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
P.O. BOX 820609
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
PHONE: 817/581-5521
FAX: 817/656-7538
RE: TAPP ADDITION, BLOCK 6, LOTS 2R, 3-6, Sam's Wholesale
A written response is required no later than Wednesday, March 17, 1999 to be
considered for the March 25, 1999 P & Z agenda. The plans will be ready to
pick up on or before Friday, March 19, 1999. Your office will be contacted when
the letter and plans are ready for pick up
NItFI APPLICATION FOR A City at North R,:and:d4
730: Northeast Loop 820
PRELIMINARY PLAT Noah Richland Hll¢ Texas
(Praise vn Cr F4.air uacnn.ul
Proposed Subdivision Name 917-531-58C0
Tapp Addition, Lot 2-R & 3 Thru 6, Block 6
Current Legal Description
Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, Volume. 13196,pg. 68 and Volume 13470,
pg. 392. Skeeter and Bucky,L.P. ,Vol- 13196,pg. 72.The City of N.R.H.
- Name and Actress of Current Props- Owner Vni 10468 .P4. 1221 _
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. P7Cnemc 501 -273-4000
2001 S .E. 10th Street
Bentonville, Ar 72717
Name and Adhgss of Previous Cwne-Of purc-hased dumig las:twelve months/
Skeeter & Bucky, L.P.
The City of North Richland Hills
Name and access of Geve Goer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc- P,.,r- ".01 -273-4000—
Name and Actress of Engmee-
Adams Consulting Engineers, Inc. P ,.ner:a S33-324-8400
6320 Copeland Rd.
Tyler,Texas 75703
Type of Geveepment Being POpc:ed
fl SE Residential Q ME Residential G..e,
❑ tiµle+Residential Ccm.merc.al/Incusmal
Total Number or Acres in pat 22. 122 Goner:Zoning Ca raise:on "C-Z" & "I-Z"
Total f:umoer of Lots In Plat 5 WII a Zoning Change be=maosed7 Yes No
App!Ca,on Fee lineron.ma.a r-acea ctireruon,
$120. 00 , $5. 00/AC. X 22 Acres
5 230 . 00
'hereby cerly that I em,br represent the legal owner or the prvicec-Ceno bed atbve and do hereby submit this Preum,nar/Pat
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration
Gate December 21 , 1998 Apphcanrs Phdre no 903-329-8400
Prnt Name S \v‘n v,i‘.,.Y! /�/�F Z Signature (/ a_
OFPICEUSEONLY
r�) q /1 G axes Paid
Case Number //3 Liens Paid
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Asxeismen:en::paid
PRELIMINARY PLAT
CO -401 (2195)
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
MEMO
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Larry J Cunningham, City Manager
SUBJECT: PS 98-62
DATE: March 26, 1999
REF: CMM#99-045
On Agenda item #9, PS 98-62, the cover sheet stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission would consider this plat on March 25 and staff will forward their
recommendation to the Mayor and City Council on Friday, March 26.
The P&Z considered the request of Jimmy Lopez of Adams Consulting Engineers for a
Final Plat of Lots 2R through 6, Block 6, Tapp Addition at their March 25, 1999 meeting.
They recommended unanimous approval subject to engineers comments, which include
submittal of signal light plans, letter of permission from DART acknowledging
acceptance of the discharge and easements for all storm drain improvements, provide
the additional fire hydrants and easements as may be required, relocate the 2 fire
hydrants along the frontage road in a water line easement, provide all off-site
easements and signed exhibits and the addition of two shared curb cuts, one between
Lots 4 & 5 and the other between Lots 5 & 6 on the 820 frontage road, the elimination
of the entrance in the middle of Lot 6 and allow only one curb cut on Industrial Park
Boulevard for Lot 6.
Staff Recommendation:
To approve PS 98-62, and Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations.
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Larry 7 Irningham,
City Manager
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Finance Counctl Meeting Date 3/29/99
Subject User Fee Cost Recovery Study Agenda Number GN 99-28
In the 1998-99 City Operating Budget City Council appropriated funds for a user fee cost
recovery study. The purpose of such a study, as discussed during the budget process, is to
determine what is the actual cost of providing the services for which user fees are charged, to
determine to what degree the City is recovering the costs of the services and to make
adjustments to the fees as desired. It has been over ten years since a study of this nature
was performed and many of the fees that are currently being charged have not been adjusted
since then.
Requests for proposals were mailed to nine prospective firms and three proposals were
received Proposals were evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Vendor experience in similar types of projects for other Cities
2. Number and qualifications of the staff personnel assigned to the study
3. Ability of the firm to complete the study in a timely manner.
4 The ability to provide software and training to enable City staff to analyze fee cost
recovery in the future.
5. Quality and completeness of the proposal
6. Not-to-exceed cost.
Of the three proposals, one firm clearly stood out as the best DMG Maximus currently
serves over 2,900 local governments and state agencies in forty-nine states. Their proposal
provided a list of twenty-five Texas cities and twelve Texas counties for which they have
provided cost allocation or cost recovery services in the last three years These include the
cities of Arlington, Bedford, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Garland, Greenville, Mesquite, Plano
and Richardson.
The DMG proposal indicates that the engagement will be supervised by Mr. Mark Epstein,
the Regional Vice President in charge of the Texas practice out of the Dallas office.
Assisting on the project would be a manager, a senior consultant and one other consultant,
all with extensive city cost recovery analysis experience Their proposal is the only one
which includes the installation of and training on software specifically designed for cost
analysis. The other two proposals would design spreadsheets on windows compatible
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number 001-9898-526. 35-50
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
vl /�-ATh-U--1 Fnance Director
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software. DMG's proposal was the most complete including examples of completed
studies, detailed methodology and even a software users manual. DMG will produce a
draft report in not more than ninety days and a final report and presentation to Council in
not more than 120 days. The not-to-exceed cost proposed by DMG is $25,800. The City
also received a proposal from Becky Brooks-Grimm/Mildred Ellis-Farmer, independent
consultants based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Their estimated cost of $22,800 was
loosely based on how much work City staff would be able to do. The experience and
personnel resources provided by these consultants are significantly less than DMG and
they only propose a team of two consultants for the project. The availability of the
consultants would depend on other pending projects they might have. While the other
proposal from Deloitte and Touche provides adequate experience and resources, the
hourly rates and number of hours estimated are significantly higher than the other
proposals, resulting in an estimated cost of$59,500.
Council has appropriated $25,000 for this project. Funds are available to provide the $800
additional dollars proposed by DMG.
Recommendation
To approve the User Fee Cost Recover Study Proposal from DMG Maximus in the not-to-
exceed amount of$25,800.
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Department Administration Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
Subject Authorize Broadcasting of Pre-Council Meetings Agenda Number GN 99-30
Councilwoman Cheryl Lyman has requested that this item be placed on the Council
agenda. At the March 15 Pre-Council meeting IR 99-034 outlined four possible options if
Council wanted to broadcast the Pre-Council meetings. Another suggestion was made
that the Pre-Council meeting be held in the City Council Chambers The Mayor and
Council did not arrive at a consensus about this matter, but it was stated that if any Council
member wanted to pursue this to make the request. That is what is being done at this
time
Recommendation:
Staff presents no recommendation on this item.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
Other Finance Director
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Department- Administration Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
Consideration of Amendment to Sign Ordinance Agenda Number GN 9931
Regarding Political Signs on Public Right-of-Ways - Ordinance No. 2379
The attached ordinance amends the recently approved sign ordinance as it relates to
political signs in public right-of-way, only This is in response to the request of Councilman
Mitchell to allow political signs (small-yard type only) in the public right-of-way with the
abutting property owners approval This amendment does not change the prohibition of
political signs on public property
The attached ordinance was drafted by the City Attorney and is attached for Council's
consideration.
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev.) _ Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget /^
Other j� Finance Director
Department Head Signature ity Manager
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ORDINANCE NO 2379
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, that
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Ordinance No 2374 be, and is hereby, amended as follows
Section 13-C- i of Ordinance No 2374 shall hereafter read as follows:
"i. Political signs shall not be placed upon public property or within public rights-of-
way except that political yard signs (less than 3 square feet in size) may be placed in the
public right-of-way with permission of the owner of the abutting property
PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of March, 1999
APPROVED
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Rex McEntire, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Steve Norwood, Assistant City Mar
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Administration Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
Subject License Agreement for Right of Way Usage with Agenda Number GN 99-32
Metricom, Inc — Resolution No. 99-25
In August of 1998, Metricom, Inc. submitted a formal application with the City to secure a
License Agreement for Right of Way usage on TU Electric power and light poles located in
rights of way within the City Metricom. Inc. is a wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP)
and is now establishing a network in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Metricom, Inc. does
not provide any telecommunication services that would be regulated by the master
Ordinance for Telecommunication Providers as approved by the City Council at the March
15, 1998 meeting. They do not provide local telephone service.
The service provided by Metncom, Inc., is supported by an infrastructure of low power
transmitter/receivers attached to utility poles in a grid configuration, with
transmitter/receivers located on approximately Y< mile grids. Internet service is established
through the use of a wireless modem that connects to a subscriber's computer and
transmits to the pole mounted receiver. This receiver retransmits to a regional controller
that in turn is connected to Metncom, Inc.'s server via high speed phone lines In order to
provide complete coverage in the Metroplex, Metncom must obtain license agreements
with each city and has currently secured agreements with about 1/2 of the Metroplex cities.
This will provide a seamless grid throughout the Metroplex and subscribers will be able to
access their service from either a fixed location or as they travel throughout the Metroplex
This service is already available in other metro areas such as Seattle, WA, Washington
D C. and San Francisco, CA. The agreement with TU Electric should be finalized within
the next month and no service will be offered until that agreement is finalized.
The proposed License Agreement between Metncom, Inc. and the City is for a five-year
period and requires that Metricom pay the City a $2,000 administrative processing fee for
cost incurred in the initial adoption of this agreement and continued monitoring and
enforcement of this agreement In addition, Metncom, Inc will pay the City an amount
equal to 5% of Gross Revenues, or $125.00 as an on-going administrative fee, whichever
is greater, for each quarter of each calendar year. This fee is in exchange for the City's
granting Metncom a license for use of the public rights of way, which are valuable public
property maintained by the City for the benefit of its citizens. The payments, based on
Gross Revenues, are for customers whose billing addresses are within the city limits of the
Finance Review
Source of Funds. Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev) Sufficient Funds Avaiabie
Operating Budget
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City Due to the fact that this is a wireless service and users are not tracked by location,
billing address is the only means of determining appropriate fees Language is in the
agreement to ensure that the City will receive accurate revenues and that the City has the
ability to review their records to ensure proper compensation.
Additional terms of the License Agreement ensure that Metricom. Inc. will comply with
applicable City requirements and that they will submit complete plans and specifications
for any construction within the streets at least 30 days prior to start of work. Metricom, Inc.
will also provide the City with a map, in "GIS format", that shows the approximate location
of major components within the City. Metricom, Inc also agrees to maintain one million
dollars Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and agrees to indemnify the City from
liability, which arises out of the maintenance and operation of their system.
This license agreement has been reviewed and approved by our City Attorney. In addition,
Mr. Clarence West, the attorney used by this City to develop the Telecommunications
Ordinance, has reviewed this License Agreement for several other Metroplex cities and
has approved of the terms and conditions. for those entities. One additional benefit offered
under the terms of this agreement would permit the City to access their services at a
discounted rate. The number of access subscriptions is based on population.
A representative from Metricom, Inc. will be available at the meeting to address any
questions or concerns from the Council. An example of a typical installation is attached for
your review.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution No 99-25 authorizing the City Manager to sign the License
Agreement with Metricom, Inc. to use the public rights of way
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RESOLUTION NO 99-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS. TEXAS, that
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The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached Licensing
Agreement with Metricom, Inc as the act and deed of the City
PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of March,1999.
APPROVED
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Rex McEntire, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Randy Shiflet, Deputy City Manager
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A LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND METRICOM, INC . FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The City of North Richland Hills, State of Texas (hereinafter
referred to as the "City") , hauing determined that the financial ,
legal , and technical ability of METRICOM, INC . ("METRICOM") is
reasonably sufficient to prouide seruices, facilities, and
equipment necessary for a state of the art wireless and wired tele-
communication system, does hereby ordain as follows :
SECTION 1
DEFINITION OF TERMS
1 . 1 TERMS . For the purpose of this License, the following
terms, phrases, words, and abbreuiations shall haue the meanings
ascribed to them below . When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in
the plural number include the singular number, and words in the
singular number include the plural number :
1 . 1 . 1 MUNICIPAL_ ACCESS PROGRAM . Municipal Access Program
means the discount program described in §4 .9 below .
a . "Affiliate" means an entity, which owns or controls,
is owned or controlled by, or is under common
ownership with Grantee .
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b . "City" means the City, of North Richland Hills,
Texas or the lawful successor, transferee, or
assignee thereof
c . "Communication Seruice" shall mean any wireless
communication seruices provided by Grantee ouer its
"Communication System" (as hereinafter defined) .
Communication Seruice shall not include cable
television seruices or an open uideo system as
defined under the federal law or local exchange
telephone seruice or other certificated
telecommunications seruices, as certificated by the
Public Utility Commission for which a separate
license would be required to prouide such seruices .
d . "Communication System" shall mean Grantee's Ricochet
microcellular data transmission system of poletop
radio receivers/transmitters, modems, and any
associated conuerters, equipment or facilities
designed and constructed for the purpose of
producing, receiuing, amplifying or distributing
data packets by forms of electronic or electric
signals to or from subscribers or locations within
the City .
e . "FCC" means Federal Communications Commission,
or successor governmental entity thereto .
f "Grantee" means METRICOM, INC . , a Delaware
corporation, or the lawful successor, transferee,
or assignee thereof , with the consent as required
in this agreement .
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g. "Gross Reuenue" shall mean all receipts collected by
Grantee from customers with billing addresses to
include zip code plus four digits within the
corporate limits of the City for all communications
and communication-related operations and seruices
within the corporate limits of the City as well as
any other revenue arising from operation or
possession of this License By way of example, but
without limitation, "Gross Reuenue" includes all
reuenues from the sale or lease of customer premise
equipment, installation charges, access charges
paid to Grantee by other carriers, charges to
customers, subscribers and other users of the
Communication System, license fees and occupation
taxes surcharged to customers, and the lease or re-
sale of lines or circuit paths to third parties .
"Gross Reuenue" does not include ( i ) revenues
uncollectible from customers (bad debts) , ( ii )
discounts, ( iii ) state, local , or federal taxes, or
( iu) the license fee payable to the City pursuant
to § 4 . 1 .2(a) below .
h . "Person" means an individual , partnership,
association, joint stock company, trust
corporation, or gouernmental entity .
i . "Public Way" shall mean the surface of , and the
space aboue, any public street, highway, freeway,
bridge, land path, alley, court, bouleuard,
sidewalk, parkway, lane, public way, driue, circle,
or other public right-of-way, including, but not
limited to, public utility easements, dedicated
utility strips, or rights-of-way dedicated for
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compatible uses and any temporary or permanent
fixtures or improuements located thereon now or
hereafter held by the City in the Seruice Area
which shall entitle the City and Grantee to the use
thereof for the purpose of installing, operating,
repairing, and maintaining the Communication
System Public Way shall also mean any easement
now or hereafter held by the City within the
Seruice Area for the purpose of public travel , or
for utility or public service use dedicated for
compatible uses, and shall include other easements
or rights-of way as shall within their proper use
and meaning entitle the City and Grantee to the use
thereof for the purposes of installing or
transmitting Grantee' s Communication Services over
poles, wires, cables, conductors, ducts, conduits,
vaults, manholes, amplifiers, appliances,
attachments, and other property as may be
ordinarily necessary and pertinent to the
Communication System . Public Way shall not include
any portion below any public street, highway,
freeway, bridge, land path, alley, court,
boulevard, sidewalk, parkway, lane, public way,
drive, circle, or other public right-of-way .
j "Service Area" means the present municipal
boundaries of the City, and shall include any
additions thereto by annexation or other legal
means .
k . "Subscriber" or "Customer" means a person or user of
the Communication System with a billing address
within the corporate limits of the City, who
lawfully receives Communication Services or other
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service therefrom with Grantee' s express
permission .
SECTION 2
GRANT OF LICENSE
2. 1 GRANT . The City hereby grants to Grantee a nonexclusive
License which authorizes Grantee to construct and operate its
Communication System and offer Communication Services in, along,
among, upon, across, above, over, or in any manner connected with
Public Ways within the Service Area and for that purpose to erect,
install , construct, repair, replace, reconstruct, maintain, or
retain in, on, over, upon, across, or along any Public Way and all
extensions thereof and additions thereto, such wires, cables,
conductors, conduits, amplifiers, appliances, attachments and other
related property or equipment as may be necessary or appurtenant to
the Communication System .
2 .2 LIMITED GRANT . This grant of authority to provide the
services described herein shall be limited solely to those services
expressly described and no others . In the event of any ambiguity,
this agreement shall be strictly construed as to the rights granted
herein .
2 .3 DUTY T4 NOTIFY OF CHANGE. Grantee represents that the
Communication System will be utilized exclusively for the rendering
of Communication Services . If the nature or character of
Communication Services changes in any manner in the future to
include the offering of telecommunication or other services not
expressly permitted under this License or if there is an increase
in the size or number of any poletop radio transmitter/receiver Cor
like above-ground apparatus) than was contemplated in the adoption
of this License, as described in the application, then Grantee
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shall notify the City in writing as soon as practicable . Such
notice shall be serued at least sixty (60) days prior to the
effectiue date of any change in the nature or character of the
Communication Seruices or in the poletop radios (or like aboue-
ground apparatus)
2 .4 COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS . Except as expressly
prouided otherwise herein, Grantee shall comply with all applicable
City ordinances, resolutions, standards and procedures, as now or
hereafter adopted, to the same extent as any other person or entity
doing business within the City .
2.5 TERM . The License granted herein shall be for a term of
fiue (5) years from the effectiue date of the License as set forth
in Section 2 .6, unless otherwise lawfully terminated in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this License .
2 .6 ACCEPTANCE; EFFECTIUE DATE. Grantee shall accept the
License granted pursuant hereto by signing this License and filing
same with the City Clerk or other appropriate official or agency of
the City within thirty (30) days after the passage and final
adoption of this License . Subject to the acceptance by Grantee,
the effectiue date of this License shall be the thirtieth (30th)
day after its passage . If not accepted within thirty (30) days,
this agreement shall be null and uoid and of no effect and no
license shall exist between METRICOM and the City .
SECTION 3
REGULATION OF THE USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
3 . 1 CONDITIONS OF STREET OCCUPANCY . All transmission and
distribution structures, poles, other lines, and equipment
installed or erected by Grantee pursuant to the terms hereof shall
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be located so as to cause a minimum of interference with the proper
use of Public Ways and with the rights and reasonable conuenience
of property owners who own property that adjoins any of said Public
Ways .
3 1 . 1 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS . Grantee
shall prouide complete plans and specifications for all
construction within streets to the designated City official
for their reuiew at least thirty (30) days prior to the start
of any construction during the term of this License . In the
euent of rejection, Grantee shall submit reuised plans and
specifications for approual . This prouision shall apply to
each construction sequence if the construction is accomplished
in phases . All such construction shall comply with all
applicable ordinance(s) , including ordinances which may be
adopted after the date of this License, all applicable
ordinances shall include, but are not limited to, building and
fire codes and zoning regulations Such construction and this
License shall be expressly subject to all deeds, easements,
dedications, conditions, couenants, restrictions and
encumbrances which may affect the Public Ways .
3 . 1 .2 MAPS. Grantee shall prouide the City with a map
(of general specificity) showing the approximate location of
major components of Grantee' s Communication System within the
City which is attached hereto or will be attached hereto as
Exhibit A . . Upon written request of the City, Grantee shall
update such map to reflect actual or anticipated improuements
to the system . Any such map (or update thereof ) so submitted
shall be for informational purposes only and shall not
obligate Grantee to undertake any specific improuements, nor
shall such map be construed as a proposal to undertake any
specific improuements . Grantee shall submit such map (and
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updates thereof ) to the City in "GIS" format, unless such map
(or updates thereof ) cannot be prepared in a commercially
reasonable manner in such format
3 .2 RESTORATION OF PUBLIC WAYS . If during the course of
Grantee' s construction, operation, or maintenance of the
Communication System there occurs a disturbance of any Public Way
by Grantee, it shall , at its expense, replace and restore such
Public Way to a condition reasonably comparable to the condition of
the Public Way existing immediately prior to such disturbance .
3 .3 RELOCATION AT REQUEST OF CITY . Upon its receipt of
reasonable aduance notice, not to be less than thirty (30) business
days, Grantee shall , at its own expense, protect, support,
temporarily disconnect, relocate in the Public Way, or remoue from
the Public Way, any property of Grantee when required by City by
reason of traffic conditions, public safety, street abandonment,
freeway and street construction, change or establishment of street
grade, installation of sewers, drains, gas or water pipes, or any
other type of structures or improuements by the City: but, Grantee
shall in all cases haue the right of abandonment of its property .
3 .4 RELOCATION AT REQUEST QF THIRD PARTY . Grantee shall , on
the request of any person holding a building mouing permit issued
by the City, temporarily raise or lower its wires to permit the
mouing of such building, prouided; (a) the expense of such
temporary raising or lowering of wires is paid by said person,
including, if required by Grantee, making such payment in aduance;
and (b) Grantee is giuen not less than fourteen (14) business days
aduance written notice to arrange for such temporary wire changes .
3 5 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT . Grantee and the City agree in
principle to a line clearance standard that balances the aesthetic
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needs of the community while enhancing service reliability .
Grantee' s commitment is to respond promptly to the City Identified
tree-related hazards .
Grantee shall reasonably compensate the property owner for any
damages caused by such trimming, or shall , in its sole discretion
and at its own cost and expense, reasonably replace all trees or
shrubs damaged as a result of any construction of the System
undertaken by Grantee Such replacement shall satisfy any and all
obligations Grantee may have to the property owner pursuant to the
terms of this Section 3
3 .6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS . Construction, installation, and
maintenance of the Communication System shall be performed in an
orderly and workmanlike manner . All such work shall be performed
in substantial accordance with applicable FCC or other federal ,
state, and local regulations . The Communication System shall not
unreasonably endanger or interfere with the safety of persons or
property in the Service Area .
3 .7 ABOUE GROUND CONSTRUCTION. Unless agreed to in writing by
both City and Grantee, or approued by the appropriate body of the
City, no communication system shall be erected or operated on any
above ground poles, facilities or structure except these now or
hereinafter owned or leased by one of the City's franchised public
utilities, or as provided in section 3 .8 (b7 below .
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3 .8 USE_, RENTAL UK LEASE OF UTILITY PQLES_AND FACILITIES .
a . There is hereby granted to Grantee the authority to
contract with the City or any appropriate board or agency
thereof or with the holder or owner of any utility license in
the City for the use, rental or lease of its or their poles
and other structures and facilities for the purpose of
supporting or carrying Grantee' s Radios wires, cables,
electronic conductors and other facilities and appurtenances
necessary or desirable in conjunction with the operation of
its Communication System . The City agrees that any public
utility owning or controlling such poles or structures may
without amendment to its license, allow, and is encouraged to
allow, Grantee to make such use thereof pursuant to any
agreement reached between such utility company and Grantee .
b . Grantee may request space in the City-owned poles
and structures as may be auailable; howeuer, such permission
is within the sole discretion of the City and must be granted
in writing.
SECTION 4
COMNSATION TO CITY
4 . 1 PAYMENT TO CITY .
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4 . 1 . 1 Administrative Fee . An administratiue fee is
assessed Grantee as consideration for the administrative
processing cost incurred in the initial adoption of this
License, and for the continued monitoring and enforcement of
same Grantee agrees to pay the City an administrative fee of
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) upon acceptance of the Ordinance
With a credit of $850 .00 from the application fee) Nothing
herein shall preclude the City from recovering any
administratiue costs incurred by the City in the approval of
permits or in the superuision, inspection or examination of
all work by Grantee in the Seruice Area as prescribed in
accordance with applicable ordinances or laws .
4 . 1 .2 PUBLIC WAY USE FEE, LICENSE FEE AND LATE
PAYMENT CHARGE .
a . The City finds that the public streets, alleys
and rights-of-way to be used by Grantee in the operation
of its Communication System within the boundaries of the
City are valuable public properties, acquired and
maintained by the City at great expense to its taxpayers,
and that the grant to Grantee of the use of said public
streets, alleys and rights-of-way is a ualuable Property
right, without which Grantee would be required to inuest
substantial capital in right-of-way casts and
acquisitions, therefore, Grantee agrees to pay to the
City as general compensation for the use of the Public
Way during each year of this License ordinance, an amount
equal to fiue percent (5i) of Gross Reuenues or $125 .00
as an on-going administrative fee, whicheuer is greater,
as defined in Section 1 1 herein, for each quarter of
each calendar year .
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b . Grantee shall pay an amount equal to this
quarterly payment by the fifteenth (15th) day of the
second calendar month immediately following the close of
the calendar quarter for which the payment is calculated .
Any necessary prorations shall be made in the first and
last year of the License
c . In the euent any quarterly payment is made
after noon on the date due, Grantee shall pay a late
payment penalty of the greater of : ( i ) One Hundred
Dollars ($100) or ( ii ) simple interest at a ten percent
(10i) annual percentage rate on the total amount past
due .
d . Grantee shall obtain on all billing addresses
in the City the zip code plus four digits .
4 .2 QUARTERLY REPORT. In order to properly determine the
Gross Reuenues receiued by Grantee, Grantee agrees that on the same
date that each quarterly payment is made, it will file with the
Director of Finance a sworn copy of a report, in a form acceptable
to the City, in sufficient detail to itemize reuenues from each of
the reuenue categories . The City may, if it sees fit, haue the
books and records of Grantee examined by a representatiue of said
City to ascertain the correctness of the reports agreed to be filed
herein . Neither the acceptance of any payment nor any subsequent
reuiew shall be deemed an agreement by the City that the correct
payment was paid, absent a fully authorized release by the City on
any such payments or on such reports .
4 .3 RECALCULATION AT END OF COMPENSATION YEAR. At the end of
each calendar year, Grantee shall recalculate the total general
compensation actually due . If additional amounts are due the City
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by Grantee, said amounts shall be paid by the fifteenth (15th) day
of February following the calendar year during which such amounts
were originally due . If amounts are found to be due Grantee by the
City, said amounts shall be credited by the fifteenth (15th) day of
February during which such amounts were originally due . Any
necessary prorations shall be made .
4 .4 TAXES ARE MOT TO HE_ A C$EDI . The compensation paid
under this License shall be exclusiue of and in addition to all
special assessments and taxes of whateuer nature, including, but
not limited to, ad ualorem tax, sales tax, corporate or business
occupation taxes or other taxes or fees imposed or leuied by any
gouernmental entity .
4 .5 BIGHTS OF CITY . Payment of money under this License
shall not in any way limit or inhibit any of the priuileges or
rights of the City, whether under this License or otherwise .
4 .6 ANNUAL REPORT . Grantee shall file annually with the
Director of Finance no later than ninety (90) days after the end of
Grantee' s fiscal year, a certified statement of revenues (for that
year) attributable to the operations of Grantee' s system, within
the City pursuant to this License ordinance . This statement shall
present a detailed breakdown of Gross Aeuenues and uncollectible
accounts for the year
4 .7 CIECMOEMTING -PAYMENTS . Any transaction(s] which haue
the effect of circumuenting payment of the required license fees
and/or euasion of payment of license fees or any payments due the
City under this License by non-collection or non-reporting of Gross
Reuenues, bartering, or any other means which evade the actual
collection of reuenues for business pursued by Grantee are
prohibited .
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4 .8 TRANSFER OF LICENSE. Grantee's right, title, or interest
in the License shall not be sold, transferred, assigned, or
otherwise encumbered, other than to an Affiliate, without the prior
consent of the City, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld .
No such consent shall be required, however, for a transfer in
trust, by mortgage, by other hypothecation, or by assignment of any
rights, title, or interest of Grantee in the License or
Communication System in order to secure indebtedness
4 .9 Municipal Access Program . In consideration of City s
execution and delivery of this Use Agreement, City shall haue the
right throughout the term of this Use Agreement to purchase, when
such service is commercially available I the City, up to the
maximum number set forth below (based upon the City s population)
of Ricochet basic service subscriptions at the rate of fifty
percent (50/) of the regular rate as current from time to time .
The number of subscriptions which the City may purchase at the
Municipal Access program rate shall be determined in accordance
with the City s official population, as shown on the latest
available census data, as follows : (a) for municipalities with a
population of less than 100,000 up to a maximum of twenty (20)
discount subscriptions, (b) for municipalities with a population of
100,000 to 249,000, up to a maximum of thirty (30) discount
subscriptions; Cc) for municipalities with a population of 250,000
to 500,000, up to a maximum of forty (40) discount subscriptions;
and (d) for municipalities with a population of ouer 500,000 up to
a maximum of fifty (50) discount subscriptions . City understands
and agrees that Metricom s modems and equipment required to utilize
the discounted subscriptions and any additional service
subscriptions or service options the City may desire are expressly
excluded from this special Municipal Access Program rate and may be
obtained from either Metricom or an authorized retailer at market
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rates current from time to time or under other promotional programs
which may be auailable from time to time in addition to the
Municipal Access Program rate . City shall use all subscriptions
prouided pursuant to this 4 3 solely for its own use and shall not
be entitled to resell , distribute, or otherwise permit the use of
the same by any other Person .
SECTION 5
ACCOUNTS, BOOXS AND RECORDS
5 . 1 CITY TO BE INFORMED Grantee shall keep the City fully
informed as to all matters in connection with or affecting the
construction, reconstruction, remoual , maintenance, operation and
repair of Grantee's system, Grantee' s accounting methods and
procedures in connection therewith, and the recording and reporting
by Grantee of all reuenues and uncollectible . Grantee shall report
to the City such other information relating to Grantee as the City
may consider useful and shall comply with the City' s determination
of forms for reports, the time for reports, the frequency with
which any reports are to be made, and if reports are to be made
under oath .
5 .2 ACCOUNTS . Grantee shall keep complete and accurate books
of account and records of its business and operations pursuant to
this License ordinance in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, subject to reuiew and approval by the City .
The City may require the keeping of additional records or accounts
which are reasonably necessary for purposes of identifying,
accounting for, and reporting gross reuenues and uncollectibles for
purposes of Section 4 hereof . Grantee shall keep its books of
account and records in such a way that breakdowns of reuenues are
auailable by type of seruice within the City .
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5 .3 ACCESS TO RECORDS . Grantee shall prouide the City with
access at reasonable times and for reasonable purposes, to examine,
audit, review and/or obtain copies of the papers, books, accounts,
documents, maps, plans and other records of Grantee pertaining to
this License ordinance Grantee shall fully cooperate in making
available its records in Tarrant County, and otherwise assisting in
these activities .
5 .4 INQUIRIES TO GRANTEE . The City may, at any time, make
inquiries pertaining to Grantee' s operation of its System within
City Grantee shall respond to such inquiries on a timely basis .
SECTION 6
INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND BONDS OR OTHER SURETY
6 . 1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Grantee shall maintain in full
force and effect, at its own cost and expense, during the term of
the License, Comprehensiue General Liability Insurance in the
amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit
for bodily injury, and property damage . Said insurance shall
designate the City as an additional insured. Such insurance shall
be noncancellable except upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice
to the City .
6 .2 INDEMNIFICATION. Grantee agrees to indemnify, sane and
hold harmless, and defend the City, its officers, boards and
employees from and against any liability for damages and for any
liability or claims resulting from property damage or bodily injury
( including accidental death) , which arise out of Grantee' s
construction, operation, or maintenance of its Communication
System, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney' s fees
and costs . Grantee further agrees not to oppose intervention by
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the City in such a suit, howeuer, any interuention will be at the
City's sole cost and expense .
6 .3 BONDS AND OTHER SURETY . Except as expressly prouided
herein, Grantee shall not be required to obtain or maintain bonds
or other surety as a condition of being awarded the License or
continuing its existence . In order to minimize such costs, the
City agrees to require bonds and other surety only in such amounts
and during such times as there is a reasonably demonstrated need
therefor . The City agrees that in no euent, howeuer, shall it
require a bond or other related surety in an aggregate amount
greater than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) , conditioned
upon the substantial performance of the material terms, couenants,
and conditions of the License . Initially, no bond or other surety
will be required. In the euent that one is required in the future,
the City agrees to giue Grantee at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice thereof stating the reason for the requirement .
Such reason must demonstrate a change in Grantee' s legal ,
financial , or technical qualifications, which would materially
prohibit or impair its ability to comply with the terms of the
License or afford compliance therewith .
SECTION 7
ENFORCEMENT AND TERMINATION. OF LICENSE
7 . 1 NOTICE OF VIOLATION. In the euent that the City belieues
that Grantee has not complied with the terms of the License, it
shall notify Grantee in writing of the exact nature of the alleged
noncompliance .
7 .2 GRANTEE' S RIGHT TO CURE OR RESPOND . Grantee shall haue
thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice described in 7 . 1 :
(1) to respond to the City contesting the assertion of
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noncompliance, (2) to cure such default, or (3) in the euent that,
by the nature of default, such default cannot be cured within the
thirty (30) day period, initiate reasonable steps to remedy such
default and notify the City of the steps being taken and the
projected date that they will be completed .
7 .3 PING . In the euent that Grantee fails to
respond to the notice described in Section 7 1 pursuant to the
procedures set forth in Section 7 .2, or in the event that the
alleged default is not remedied within thirty-one (31) days after
Grantee is notified of the alleged default pursuant to Section 7 . 1,
the City shall schedule a public meeting to inuestigate the
default . Such public meeting shall be held at the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City which is scheduled at a time which is
no less than fiue (5) business days therefrom . The City shall
notify Grantee of the time and place of such meeting and prouide
Grantee with an opportunity to be heard .
7 .4 ENFORCEMENT . Subject to applicable federal and state
law, in the euent the City, after such meeting, determines that
Grantee is in default of any prouision of the License, the City
may :
a . Foreclose on all or any part of any security
prouided under this License, if any, including without
limitation, any bonds or other surety; provided, howeuer, the
foreclosure shall only be in such a manner and in such amount
as the City reasonably determines is necessary to remedy the
default:
b . Commence an action at law for monetary damages or
seek other equitable relief ;
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c . In the case of a material breach of the License,
declare the License Agreement to be reuoked; or
d . Seek specific performance of any provision, which
reasonably leads itself to such remedy, as an alternatiue to
damages .
Grantee shall not be relieued of any of its obligations to
comply promptly with any provision of the License by reason of any
failure of the License Authority to enforce prompt compliance .
7 .5 ACTS OF GOD . Grantee shall not be held in default or
noncompliance with the prouisions of the License, nor suffer any
enforcement or penalty relating thereto, where such noncompliance
or alleged defaults are caused by strikes, acts of God, power
outages, or other euents reasonably beyond its ability to control .
SECTION 8
MI.SCELI.SNEOUS PROUISIONS
8 . 1 ACTIONS OF CITY . In any action by the City or
representative thereof mandated or permitted under the terms
hereof , such party shall act in a reasonable, expeditious, and
timely manner. Furthermore, in any instance where approual or
consent is required under the terms hereof , such approval or
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld .
8 .2 NOTICE . Unless expressly otherwise agreed between the
parties, every notice or response to be served upon the City or
Grantee shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been duly
giuen to the required party fiue (5) business days after having
been posted in a properly sealed and correctly addressed envelope
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by certified or registered mail , postage prepaid, at a Post Office
or branch thereof regularly maintained by the U .S . Postal Seruice .
The notices or responses to the City shall be addressed as
follows :
Mr . Larry J . Cunningham
City Manager
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
The notices or responses to Grantee shall be addressed as
follows :
METRICOM, INC .
Attn : Network Real Estate Department
980 University Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95032
License Authority and Grantee may designate such other address or
addresses from time to time by giving notice to the other .
8 .3 DESCRIPTIUE_NEBDIIG3 . The captions to sections contained
herein are intended solely to facilitate the reading thereof . Such
captions shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of the text
herein .
8 .4 SEUERABILITY . If any section, sentence, paragraph, term,
or provision hereof is determined to be illegal , inualid, or
unconstitutional , by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any
state or federal regulatory authority having jurisdiction thereof,
such determination shall have no effect on the ualidity of any
other section, sentence, paragraph, term or provision hereof , all
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of which will remain in full force and effect for the term of the
License, or any renewal or renewals thereof .
8 5 _ACTION BY THE FCC . In the event federal or state law or
the FCC promulgates more stringent notice requirements, technical
standards, consumer protection or consumer seruices requirements
than are contained in this agreement, those more stringent
requirements shall preuail . The City shall giue reasonable notice
when in their determination that has occurred . Grantee shall
retain and not waiue any or all rights and privileges as afforded
either under this contract or pursuant to Federal Law or FCC
regulations to complain and/or appeal such a determination .
8 .6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER SERUICES . Notwithstanding
any other prouision in this License, in the euent a state or
federal agency or a court of competent jurisdiction determines that
Metricom is a telecommunications prouider under either federal or
state law, which requires the City to treat them as other
telecommunications providers in direct competition on a
competitively-neutral basis, the City shall , upon sixty (607 days'
notice, amend this agreement to incorporate the same terms that
haue been offered to other similarly situated telecommunications
providers in the City limits of the City .
Approved on this 29" day of March, 1999, subject to applicable
federal , state and local law .
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Larry J . Cunningham, City Manager
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ATTEST :
Patricia Hutson, CITY SECRETARY
APPROUED AS TO FORM :
Rex McEntire, CITY ATTORNEY
Accepted and agreed to this day of
1999, subject to applicable federal , state and local law .
METRICOM, INC .
By :
Name :
Title :
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department City Secretary Council Meeting Date 03/29/99
Subject Appointment of Place 2 on the Teen Court Advisory Board Agenda Number GN 99-33
Place 2 on the Teen Court Advisory Board is currently vacant. Councilman Mitchell is
recommending the appointment of Ms. Barbara O'Reilly to Place 2.
Recommendation•
To consider the recommendation of Councilman Mitchell to appoint Ms. Barbara O'Reilly to
Place 2 on the Teen Court Advisory Board, term expiring June 30, 2000.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Avanaoie
Operating Budget
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INFORMATIONS REPORTS
The North Richland Hills Spring 1999 Newsletter has been mailed to all
residents in the City. This informative newsletter includes information
about the new Town Center project, important meetings and phone
numbers, City Council Meeting'information, major capital improvement
projects and Code Enforcement tips. It also has a "Pets and People" page
that outlines some very exciting special events coming up. If you would
like additional copies of the Newsletter, they are available at the Recreation
Center, Library and City Hall.
Special Events coming up include:
• The Great American Clean Up on April 24`h from 9 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers should sign up by calling 581-5796 to get materials and
register the location they will be cleaning up.
♦ Registration for the Spring Break Youth Camp is underway by calling
the Recreation Center at 581-5760. Spring Break for the BISD will be
April 5`h — 9'h, so sign up early.
♦ Show proof of spaying or neutering your pet prior to the end of May and
you'll receive a free beanie baby from the City of North Richland Hills.
• Pick up a Walk-A-Thon form at the animal shelter or Critter Connection
to participate in the annual Paws for the Cause walk-a-thon on Saturday
May 1. This fun walk benefits the NRH animal shelter and is in
conjunction with National Be Kind to Animals Week, May 2—8. For more
information about the walk-a-thon, please contact Environmental
Services at 581-5674. Participants are encouraged to get sponsors for
the event and they will receive a T-shirt.
♦ Season Passes are on sale now at NRH2O for 1999. The Family Water
Park officially opens on May 15 so get your passes now. Also, if you
have a birthday in the family between May and August, remember that
NRH2O was named the best place for a birthday party by the Dallas
Observer last year! For pricing information or reservations, please call
656-6500.
• If you are looking to adopt a pet, please visit the City's store called the
Critter Connection in North Hills Mall. In April, the store will be open on
the Saturdays of April 3rd and 17`".