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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999— 5:30 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Regular September 13, 1999
City Council Meeting (5 Minutes)
2. IR 99-206 Complete Count Committee Census 2000 (5
Minutes)
3. IR 99-201 Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water
(5 Minutes)
4. IR 99-207 Review of Monthly Financial Report and
Investment Report (10 Minutes)
5. IR 99-203 Review and Discussion of Draft Copy of Tree
Preservation Ordinance (55 Minutes)
6. Adjournment— 6:50 pm
*Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is
contemplated, it will be taken in open session.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 — 7:00 PM
For the 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 - Birdville High School
3. Pledge of Allegiance— Birdville High School
4. Special Presentations
a). Proclamation —
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Dr. James Dzandu
IR 99-205 b). Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award for Fiscal Year 1998/99
5. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
09/13/99
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
a.) Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting
August 23, 1999
b.) Minutes of the Council Meeting
August 23, 1999
GN 99-94 c.) Approve Exemption of City's Health Plan
from HIPAA Requirements
GN 99-95 d.) Consideration of Ordinance Amending
Nuisance Ordinance— Ordinance No.
2409
GN 99-96 e.) Consideration of Ordinance Amending
Junked Vehicle Ordinance — Ordinance
No. 2408
GN 99-97 f.) Lease Agreement with AT&T Wireless—
Resolution No. 99-65
PU 99-38 g.) Award Emergency Medical Services Billing
and Collection Contract to Southwest
General Services - Resolution 99-64
7. PS 98-56 Request of Doug Long for a Final Plat of
Blocks 1-6, Thornbridge South Addition.
(Located south of Thornhill Drive in
Thornbridge Addition, Phase I)
8. PS 99-21 Request of Freese & Nichols for a Final Plat of
Lot 3, Block 1, Northeast Crossing Addition
(Located in the 9100 Block of Grapevine
Highway)
9. GN 99-89 Appointments to the Crime Control and
Prevention District
09/13/99
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
10 GN 99-90 Appointment to Library Board, Place 2
11.GN 99-91 Acceptance of Preliminary Project Plan,
Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North
Richland Hills
12 GN 99-92 Acceptance of Preliminary Financing Plan, Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City
of North Richland Hills
13.GN 99-93 Calling a Public Hearing to Create
Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North
Richland Hills
14.GN 99-98 Revision of School Zone Hours for Dismissal
at Birdville Elementary Schools — Ordinance
No. 2410
15 GN 99-99 Approve Agreement with Cook InletNoice
Stream PCS — Resolution No. 99-63
16.GN 99-100 Consideration of"Other Masonry Materials"for
Proposed Single Family Dwelling at 8328
Thorncrest Court
17.PU 99-37 Approve Agreement for Planning Services with
Dunkin, Sefko & Associates for the Update of
the Comprehensive Plan — Resolution No. 99-
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18. a) Citizens Presentation
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19. Adjournment _ J la=
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-206
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Date September 13, 1999
Subject. Complete Count Committee Census 2000
As the Federal Government begins the year 2000 census survey, the top pnority of Census
2000 Bureau coordinators is to build partnership at every stage of the process to insure a
complete count. To this end, the Bureau of the Census is asking State and local
governments and other organizations to help distribute information and encourage active
participation in Census 2000.
One of the ways North Richland Hills can participate and partner with the federal government
to accomplish the goal of a complete census is to establish a Complete Count Committee
(CCC) The role of this committee is to develop and implement a Census 2000 awareness
campaign that will influence every member of the community to complete the census
questionnaire in a timely and accurate manner. The Census Bureau recommends that the
CCC be comprised of 8 subcommittees. These subcommittees are:
• a government subcommittee,
• an education subcommittee,
• a religious subcommittee,
• a media subcommittee,
• a community-based organizations subcommittee,
• a business subcommittee,
• a recruiting subcommittee, and
• a special housing subcommittee.
Attached is a list describing each subcommittee as well as a Census Partnership Checklist
descnbing the duties to be performed by the CCC. The committee would work on this
campaign from now until November 2000.
Staff recommends that the City Council consider appointing a CCC in an effort to insure a
complete count of all NRH citizens which affects Federal funding and grant opportunities.
The ideal candidates for a CCC are those community members who have expertise,
influence and experience in the focus area of the respective committee. For example, a
member of the school board or a school administrator might serve as the chairperson of the
education sub-committee.
A couple of options for Council consideration are:
Option 1 —1) A committee of 9 citizens be appointed with the Mayor appointing the chair.
2) The Mayor and each Council member select a category and nominate a person
with expertise in the subject area to that category.
Option 2 — 1)A committee of 9 citizens be appointed, with the Mayor appointing the chair.
2) The Mayor and each Council member nominate one person per category,
submit the names to the City Secretary prior to the September 27 Council
meeting, then collectively decide on the 8 members.
a ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Using either option, or any other the Council may prefer, it is recommended that if a CCC is
created that it be appointed September 27, 1999.
In addition, the CCC could be given discretion as to whether they want to enlist the
assistance of other citizens to serve on subcommittees, or if the CCC as a group would want
to serve as the various subcommittees
The intent is that this committee will coordinate, implement and carry out all campaign efforts
with minimal staff involvement However, I have asked Paulette Hartman to serve as the staff
contact for this committee, should one be appointed, to coordinate such things as use of City
facilities for meetings and the like. Please contact Paulette or me should you have questions
or require more detailed information regarding the Complete Count Committee or the duties
of each sub-committee.
I look forward to reviewing this information with you Monday
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Vic J
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Managing Director of Community Services & Facilities
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• Government sub-committee - Assists in all erns dues between the Census Bureau and the
local gosemment. I e Local I odate of Census AddresseslLCC A identifying free space for
luestumnmre Assistance Centers (1-NCI and Be Counted Centers and mentds mg special
homing, group quarters. and places tor people without housing
• Education sub-committee - Facilitates a Census program for local schools from pre-
kindergarten through I?'t grade ac well as postsecondan education Institutions in the area
• Religious sub-committee - Creates and coordinates actrsmes and matenals that can be used
Is) any local religious institution Hi the promotion of Census 2000 awareness and
participation
• Media sub-committee - Creates and facilitates ways to get the Census message to all
community residents, utilizing all asailable sources such as, local newspapers, newsletters.
Flyers, billboards, local festivals, radio and television.
• Community-based organizations sub-committee - Coalesces with community organizations
to inform residents of the benefits derived from Census data
• Business sub-committee - Creates and coordinates activities that Involve business in Census
awareness such as, distribution of Census
Information, Census messages on packaging (grocery bags), and the inclusion of the Census
logo and message on sales promotion matenals.
• Reeruitine sub-committee - Receives information from the Partnership Specialist about
Census job openings in local areas and disseminates this information to all segments of the
community. Information will include the number of jobs available, type of jobs available,
and the locations of testing and training sites.
1 Special Housing sub-committee - Compiles a list of non-conventional housing facilities
and locations such as, nursing homes,jails, dormitones, soup kitchens, places for people
without housing. shelters, missions. and group quarters.
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�.e_"- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United Sla':
Bureau of the Census Census
2000
CENSUS PARTNERSHIP CHECKLIST
}ES' I COMMIT TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING
IN THE CENSUS 2000 PARTNERSHIP PROGR\M Bl DOING (check off one.or more, of the folio..m.
ORGANIZING —Now until Januan 2000
Name a Champion' Identify a Census 2000 Coordinator to serve as a liaison to work with the Census Bureau
Get Others Involved' Establish a Complete Count Committee comprised of community, business and cn¢ leaders
develop and implement local activities to promote the census
• Issue a Proclamation' Publicly endorse Census 2000 Send endorsements to members. chapters, or affiliate:
• Distribute and display Census 2000 promotional materials
LL Offer time on conference agendas for Census Bureau staff to address membership
C Call a Meeting! Call and host public and in-house meetings to help constituents and the community increase awareness of
the census and promote its benefits to the community
Invite Census staff to speak at meetings
IDENTIFYING -Now until January 2000
▪ Identify areas that will require special enumerator procedures such as housing projects,migrant worker camps,etc
• Identify special places such as halfway houses,homes for battered women,soup kitchens,homeless shelters,etc
• Identify"gatekeepers"or key community leaders who can help convince persons to respond to the census
• Identify places that can served as "Be Counted"sites where blank census forms can be made available
▪ Identify places where"Citizens Assistance Centers"can be set up at local community organizations with volunteers
PROMOTING-Now until June 2000
Spread the Word' Insert Census 2000 messages In newslettersmailings/paychecks'utihn bills to your
memhers/employ ees'c ustomers
_ Print census messages on products,bags,envelopes, and bulletins
▪ Display census promotional matenals EVERYWHERE'
• Sponsor special Census 2000 events,especially on the official"Census Day"on April 1,2000.
▪ Develop promotions using Census 2000 designs, logos, and slogans on product package ire-ins; PSAs videos, and tags for
radio,television,and print advertisements
• Develop merit programs for Census 2000 volunteer work(such as a Census Girl Scout Patch).
RECRUITING-January 2000 to Apnl 2000
• Advertise our jobs in your newsletters,post a notice on the bulletin board
• Recruit workers, including enumerators and volunteers
▪ Distribute census recruiting materials to schools,churches,and organizations
• Set up census recruiting desks in neighborhood meeting places.
▪ Pre-tram prospective applicants so they can complete our application and pass our test
• Provide space for testing and training applicants
DURING THE CENSUS-Apnl 2000 to June 2000
- Hold a"Census Day"event to promote April I,2000 as the official kick-off day for the census
• Conduct a"Quick Response"campaign.
- Establish "Questionnaire Assistant Centers" in your community for persons who need assistance in completing thee:
census questionnaire. Establish,publicize locations of,and recruit volunteers to operate these centers
▪ Publicize"Be Counted Sites"where people can obtain blank census questionnaires
Publicize the"Census Help Line,"our toll-free number for questionnaire assistance.
- Publicize sites where people can obtain blank census questionnaires, Place questionnaires where people will find them
- Launch a"It's Not Too Late to Respond"to the census campaign in low response areas once return rates are published.
REVISED '14,06,99
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-201
Dale September 13, 1999
Subject. Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) has instigated new
rules this year requiring all private and municipal water providers to inform their
customers of the drinking water quality on an annual basis. The first "drinking water
quality report" has to be delivered to the customers by October 19, 1999. The TNRCC
furnished all water providers in the state a draft copy of the minimum information they
expect to be sent to customers in the report. Because we are a wholesale customer of
Fort Worth and Trinity River Authority, we received our draft copy on August 17, 1999.
Attached is a copy of our proposed 1999 Drinking Water Quality Report. The text
included in the report is straight from the TNRCC's draft they sent us with minor
changes. All the information in the report is what is required by the State. Staff will
begin sending these out with the water bills September 14, 1999. With eight different
billing cycles in the City, customers will receive the report at different times. The last
cycle will go out approximately October 1, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
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a ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
1999 Drinking Water
Quality Report
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Customer Service (817) 581-5560 Public Works Administration (817) 581-5521
OUR DRINKING WATER ALL drinking water may contain
IS SAFE contaminants:
The Texas Natural Resource Drinking water, including bottled
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) water, may reasonably be expected to
has assessed our system and contain at least small amounts of some
determined that our water is safe to contaminants. The presence of
drink. The analysis was made by using contaminants does not necessarily
the data in the attached tables. If your indicate that water poses a health risk.
drinking water meets federal standards, More information about contaminants
there may not be any health based and potential health effects can be
benefits to purchasing bottled water or obtained by calling the Enviornmental
point of use devices. Protection Agency's Safe Drinking
Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
En Espanol
Este report incluye la informacion Public Participation
importante sabre su aqua beber. a Opportunities
obtener una copia de esta informacion o
traducir en espanol, Ilamar 581-5521. If you have concerns or questions about
North Richland Hills' drinking water
Our drinking water is obtained from the quality,of Fort Worth, the Trinity River q Y• please call 581-5521.
Authority (TRA) and five ground water To request a speaker for a group or
wells (Twin Mountains and Paluxy organization meeting, please call 581-
sands). The City of Fort Worth and TRA 5521.
sell treated drinking water to North
Richland Hills at wholesale prices. The North Richland Hills governing body, the
water comes from lakes in the north City Council, meets the second and
central Texas area, but the majority fourth Mondays of the month at 7.00
comes from Cedar Creek Reservoir and p.m. at City Hall. Please call 581-5502
Richland Chambers Reservoir. for information about the City Council
Meetings
The TNRCC will be reviewing all of
Texas' drinking water sources. The
source water assessment process will
be completed in three years.
Special Notice for THE DEFINITIONS:
ELDERLY, INFANTS, CANCER
PATIENTS, people with Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)-
HIV/AIDS or other immune The highest level of a contaminant in
problems: drinking water. MCLs are set as close
to the MCLGs as feasible using the best
available treatment technology.
Some people may be more vulnerable
to contaminants in drinking water than Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
the general population. Immuno- (MCLG) -The level of a contaminant in
comprised persons such as persons drinking water below which there is not
with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, known or expected health risk. MCLGs
persons who have undergone organ allow for a margin of safety.
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or
other immune system disorders, some Treatment Technique — A required
elderly, and infants can be particularly at process intended to reduce the level of
risk from infections These people a contaminant in drinking water.
should seek advice about drinking water
from their health care providers. Action Level — The concentration of a
EPA/Centers for Disease Control and contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers
Prevention (CDC) guidelines on treatment or other requirements which a
appropriate means to lessen the risk of water system must follow.
infection by Cryptosporidium and other
microbial contaminates are available Nephelometic Turbidity Units (NTU) —
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline This is the unit used to measure water
(800-426-4791) turbidity.
About the Attached Table MFL — million fibers per liter
The attached table contains all of the pCi/I — picocuries per liter (a measure of
chemical constituents which have been radioactivity)
found in your drinking water. U.S. EPA
requires water systems to test up to 97 ppm — parts per million or milligrams per
constituents. Ten (10) constituents liter (mg/I)
were detected in your water
ppb — parts per billion or micrograms
per liter (ug/l)
ppt — parts per trillion or nanograms per
liter
- Inorganics
Highest Level at Range of
any Sampling Detected Unit of
Year Constituent Points Levels MCL MCLG Measure Source of Constituent
1996 Barium 0 068 0.0040- 2 2 ppm Discharge of drilling wastes,
0 0680 discharge from metal
refineries; erosion of natural
deposits
1998 Chromium 6.1 0 00—6.1 100 100 ppb Discharge from steel and pulp
mills;erosion of natural
deposits.
1998 Fluoride 1.0 0 45— 1.0 4 4 ppm Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive which
promotes strong teeth,
discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories.
1998 Mercury 0.36 0 00—0.36 2 2 ppb Erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from refineries and
factories; runoff from landfills;
runoff from cropland
1998 Nitrate 0.61 0.00—0.61 10 10 ppm Runoff from fertilizer use;
leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
1996 Gross beta 6 0 00—6.00 50 0 pci/I Decay of natural and
emitters manmade deposits.
1998 Turbidity 0.48 0.03-0.48 Treatment N/A ntu Soil runoff.
_ Technique
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Organics
Highest Average Range of
of any Sampling Detected Unit of
Year Constituent Points Levels MCL MCLG Measure Source of Constituent
1998 Atrazine 1 2 0 52— 1.20 3 3 ppb Runoff from herbicide used
on row crops.
THM
Range of
Average of all Detected Unit of
Year Constituent Sampling Points Levels MCL MCLG Measure Source of Constituent
1998 Total 27 33 15.80— 100 0 ppb By-product of drinking water
Trihalo- 49 23 chlorination
methanes
Unre•ulated Contaminants
Average of all Range of
Year Constituent Sampling Points Detected Levels Reason for Monitoring
1998 Bromomethane 0.09 0.00—0.35 Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA
to determine where certain contaminants occur
and whether it needs to regulate those
contaminants
Lead and Copper
Number of Sites
90th Percentile Exceeding Action Unit of
Year Constituent Values Action Level Level Measure Source of Constituent
1998 Lead 4 9000 0 15 ppb Corrosion of household
plumbing systems, erosion of
natural deposits
1998 Copper 0.0950 0 1 3 ppm Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits; leaching
_ from wood preservatives.
Coliforms
What are coliforms?
Coliform bacteria are used as indicators of microbial contamination of drinking water because
they are easily detected and found in the digestive tract of warm blooded animals. While not
themselves disease producers, they are often found in association with other microbes that are
capable of causing disease. Coliform bacteria are more hardy than many disease-causing
organisms; therefore their absence from water indicates it is bacteriologically safe for human
consumption
Fecal coliform (mostly E-coli) is a portion of the coliform bacteria group originating in the
intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals that passes into the environment as feces. Fecal
coliform is often used as an indicator of the fecal contamination of domestic water supply.
Total Coliform
Highest Monthly
Year Constituent of Positive Samples MCL Unit of Measure Source of Constituent
1998 Total Coliform 2 Presence Naturally present in the
Bacteria environment
Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of more of the monthly samples
Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite affecting the digestive tracts of humans and animals.
It is shed in the feces and when digested, may result In diarrhea, cramps, fever, and other
gastrointestinal symptoms.
No specific drug therapy has proven to be effective, but people with healthy immune systems
usually recover within two weeks. Individuals with weak immune systems, however, may be
unable to clear the parasite and suffer chronic and debilitating illness.
Fort Worth and TRA have tested for cryptosporidium in both lake water and treated water for
many years, and have not detected it.
ERVED AUG 1 9 1999
Robert J.Huston,Chairman PT E \T
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R B 'Ralph"Marquez,Commissioner s Dg-1
John M Baker.Commissioner ,zz•
Jeffrey A Saitas,Executive Director _ _
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Protecting Texas by Reducing and Preventing Pollution
July 28, 1999
Dear Water System Representative:
In an effort to support compliance of the new Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR)rule, we are
sending all community water systems a CCR packet. This packet will include your draft CCR
with monitoring data tables. It will have a step by step instruction sheet, your certification letter,
frequently asked questions and answers, and ether sources of information. Due to the complexity
of the data for water systems that purchase wholesale water, your Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) packet will be mailed to you by August 31, 1999.
Once you receive your CCR packet,please complete your report and deliver it to your customers
by October 19, 1999. You must also send a copy of the repon and the certification letter to us.
If you have questions regarding CCR. please call 512/239-6109.
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P.O.Box 13087 • Austin,Texas 78711-3087 • 5121239-1000 • Internet address www tnrcc state.tx.us
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-207
Date September 13, 1999
Subject. Review of Monthly Financial Report and Investment Report
Recently Council was sent the Financial Report ending July 31, 1999 (IR 99-118) and the
Investment Portfolio Report for the period ending June 30, 1999 (IR 99-117). Councilman
Trevino and Mayor Scoma have requested that an item be placed on the Pre-Council agenda
to review and discuss these reports
Staff will be prepared to discuss these with Council. The Revenue and Expenditure Report
reflected in IR 99-118, shows that some revenues are up over the same period last year and
some are down. A couple of our operations impacted by the weather, the aquatic park and
our water utilities, should show some changes in the next report in August Overall it is our
estimate that even with some revenues being up and some down, the overall estimates are
in line with what we projected in our revised 98-99 Budget that was distributed at the Budget
Retreat. We believe that our revenues will exceed our expenses and we should end in a
positive position for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999.
Again, we will be happy to respond to any questions you might have
Respectfully submitted, 7
Larry J rim"'ngham
City Manager
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a ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No.IR 99-203
Date. September 13, 1999
Subject:
Review and Discussion of Draft Copy of Tree Preservation Ordinance
Please find attached a draft tree preservation ordinance. This is the first draft of the
ordinance based on feedback Staff received from the survey and from the limited
discussion at the August 23, 1999 Pre-Council Meeting. Staff carefully reviewed the
Land Use Ad Hoc Committee's draft tree preservation ordinance and used it as base for
the proposed ordinance in your packet. Staff is still soliciting input from various City
Departments and will be soliciting input from other Boards such as the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Staff will be
requesting additional feedback from the development community after City Council's
initial review.
The development of the proposed tree preservation ordinance was based on City
Council's direction from the survey, Council's goal for quality development and to not
create an ordinance punitive to new development. The draft was written with the intent of
being logical, easily understood and enforceable by City Staff. Your comments and
recommended additions and deletions will be greatly appreciated. Staffs desire it to give
City Council the opportunity to consider and adopt the best tree preservation ordinance
for the City of North Richland Hills.
Attached also is a list of requirements included in the ordinance based on responses
from Council's survey on tree preservation, a chart listing the differences between the
proposed draft and the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee's draft and a chart outlining the
differences between ordinances from Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, Colleyville and the
proposed North Richland Hills Ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
0 .
Marcy R liff
Planning !rector
L\Cases\Staff Reports\IR 99-203 Old Tree Preaavat=9-13-99/lac 10 07 AM 09/09/99
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
PLANNING STAFF DRAFT
City of North Richland Hills
ARTICLE 12
TREE PRESERVATION
SECTION 100 PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this Article is to encourage the preservation of mature trees and natural
areas, to preserve protected trees during construction, and to provide for the removal of
protected trees when necessary. It is the intention of the City to:
• Prohibit the indiscriminate clearing of property,
• Protect and increase the value of residential and commercial properties within the City,
• Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new businesses and
residents to the City,
• Protect healthy mature trees and promote the natural ecological, environmental and
aesthetic qualities of the City.
SECTION 200 DEFINITIONS
A. GENERAL RULES: For the purpose of this ordinance, the following rules shall be
applied in constructing, interpreting or otherwise defining the terms and provisions
hereof:
1. Words used in the present tense shall include the future, words used in the
singular number shall include the plural number and words used in the plural
shall include the singular.
2 The word "shall is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.
B DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply to this article. Words and terms
used in this article, but not defined in this article shall have the meaning ascribed
thereto in the Zoning Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance or other ordinances of the
City. Words and terms defined in two ordinances shall be read in harmony unless
there exists an irreconcilable conflict in which case the definition contained in this
ordinance shall control.
1. BUILDABLE AREA: That portion of a building site exclusive of the required
yard areas on which a structure or building improvements may be erected and
including the actual structure, driveway, parking lot, pool and other construction
as shown on a site plan.
2. BUILDING PAD: The actual foundation area of a building and a reasonable
area around the foundation necessary for construction and grade transitions
3 CLEAR-CUTTING The removal of all trees or a significant majority of the trees
within an area of land.
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4. CRITICAL ROOT ZONE: The area of undisturbed natural soil around a tree
defined by a concentric circle with a radius equal to the distance from the trunk
to the outermost portion of the dripline.
5. CUT/FILL. Areas where the natural ground level has been excavated (cut) or
fill brought in.
6. DRIP LINE A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the canopy of a
tree and extending to the ground.
7. LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION: A delineation on the graphic exhibit, which
shows the boundary of the area within which all construction activity will occur.
8. PERSON: Any corporation, partnership, association or other artificial entity; or
any individual; or any agent or employee of the foregoing.
9. PROTECTIVE FENCING Snow fencing, chain link fence, barbed wire fence,
orange vinyl construction fencing or other similar fencing with a four foot (4')
approximate height.
10. PROTECTED TREE: Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which has a
caliper of four (4) inches or more when measure at a point of four and one-half
(4.5) feet above ground level and which normally attains an overall height of at
least fifteen (15) feet at maturity, usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and
many branches. It may appear to have several stems or trunks as in several
varieties of oaks.
11. SELECTIVE THINNING The removal of selected trees from within a densely
forested area
12. YARD AREA: The front, side and rear yard areas as required under the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning district requirements
applicable thereto.
SECTION 300 APPLICABILITY
A. The terms and provisions of this article shall apply to real property as follows:
1. All vacant and undeveloped property.
2. All property to be redeveloped, including additions and alterations.
3 All easements and rights-of-way, except those included in a plat approved by
City Council shall meet the terms and provisions of this article.
4 The yard areas of all developed property, excluding developed and owner-
occupied single family residential property
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B. Protected Trees
1 A "protected tree" is any tree that has a trunk caliper of four (4) inches or more,
as measured four and one half(4.5) feet above natural grade level.
2. Protected Trees shall not include the following species:
Bois d'Arc - (Maclura Pomifera Japanese Black Pine— (Pinus
Female Only) thunbergi/)
Cottonwood - (Populus Deltoides) Mesquite — (Prosopis glandulosa)
Chinaberry - (Melia Azeoarach) Mimosa - (Alibizzia Julibrissen)
Deodar Cedar— (Cedrus deodara) Mulberry (Mores Alba)
Hackberry - (Celtis Occ/dentalis Tree of Heaven — (Ailanthus Altissima)
Laevigata)
Honeylocust— (Gledits/a tnacanthos) Black Willow— (Salix Nigra)
SECTION 400 TREE REMOVAL AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED
A. A Tree Removal Authorization shall be required when protected trees are requested
to be removed. No person, directly or indirectly, shall cut down, destroy, move or
remove, or effectively destroy through damaging, any protected tree situated on
private or public property regulated by this ordinance without first obtaining a Tree-
Removal Authorization unless the conditions of Section 500 apply.
1. Clear-cutting: The clear-cutting of land as defined in this ordinance is
prohibited
2. Selective Thinning: The removal of selected trees from within a densely
forested area when done in a professionally accepted manner shall be allowed
as a single permit upon approval by the Parks and Recreation Department
Approval will only be granted when the Parks and Recreation Department
determines that the selective thinning is being done in a manner that would
enhance the environment and likelihood of survival for the remaining trees.
SECTION 500 TREE REMOVAL
A. No tree or trees shall be removed prior to issuance of a building permit unless one of
the following conditions exist. The burden of proof as a qualified exception is upon
the remover of the tree. It is highly recommended that qualification as an exception
be determined by the Building Official prior to removal of the tree.
1. Any tree located in a new single family residential subdivision with two lots or
less.
2. Any tree located within street rights-of-way, utility or drainage easements as
recorded on a plat approved by City Council. In the event that certain trees
outside the above areas or trees based partially outside the easement or right-
of-way are requested to be removed to allow the operation of equipment, the
applicant shall submit a recorded plat, and a site plan which indicates the exact
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operation area needed The Building Official or his designee may approve
selected removal under this condition.
3. The tree is diseased, injured, in danger of falling, interferes with utility service,
creates unsafe vision clearance, or conflicts with other ordinances or
regulations and immediate removal is required.
4 Any tree that has disrupted a public utility service due to a tornado, storm, flood
or other act of God. Removal shall be limited to the portion of the tree
reasonably necessary to reestablish and maintain reliable utility service.
5 Landscape Nursery. All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from
the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal
provision only in relation to those trees planted and growing on the premises of
said licensee which are so planted and growing for the sale or intended sale to
the general public in the ordinary course of said licensee's business. This may
also apply to a nursery established and so designated by a developer of a large
project within the City, where trees are intended for landscaping future phases
of such larger project
B. Upon issuance of a building permit, the developer shall be allowed to remove trees
located in the approved buildable area of the property. Trees located in required
yard areas, buffers and open space area shall be maintained. The buildable area
shall extend five feet from such areas to allow for the normal operation of
construction equipment.
SECTION 600 AUTHORIZATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS
A. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW: The Building Official or his designee shall be
responsible for the review and approval of all requests for Tree Removal
Authorizations submitted in accordance with the requirements specified herein
Upon receipt of a completed application, the Building Official, may take one of the
following actions:
1 DEFERRAL OF DECISION: The Building Official may defer the approval of a
tree removal authorization to the Planning and Zoning Commission for any
reason. All decisions made by the Commission shall be final
2. APPROVAL. The Building Official shall issue a Tree Removal Authorization if it
is determined that:
a. The tree constitutes a hazard to life or property which cannot be
reasonably mitigated without removing the tree; or
b. The tree is dying, dead, or diseased to the point that restoration is not
practical; or
c All reasonable efforts have been made to avoid removing the tree for the
development and removal cannot be avoided
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3 REFUSAL: The Building Official shall deny a Tree Removal Authorization
Application if it is determined that;
a. Removal of the tree is not reasonably required in order to conduct
anticipated activities; or
b. A reasonable accommodation can be made to preserve the tree.
4. APPEAL OF DECISION Any decision made by the Building Official may be
appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All decisions made by the
Commission shall be final.
5. AUTHORIZATION EXPIRATION: Tree Removal Authorization issued in
connection with a Building Permit or Site Plan shall be valid for the period of that
Building Permit's or Site Plan's validity. A Tree Removal Authorization not
issued in connection with a Building Permit or a Site Plan shall become void one
hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the approval
B. TREE REMOVAL AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION
1. Tree Removal Authorization. A request for Tree Removal Authorization must
be submitted and approved prior to the removal of any protected tree in the City
unless the tree is exempt under a provision of this ordinance.
2. Tree Removal Authorization Application. The application shall be made by the
property owner in conjunction with a registered landscape architect, certified
nurseryman, arborist, registered engineer or registered professional land
surveyor. A graphic exhibit shall be provided showing at least the following
items:
a. Appropriate title (i e. Tree Removal Authorization Exhibit);
b. Title block includes street address, lot and block, subdivision name, city
and date of preparation;
c. North arrow, graphic and written scale in close proximity,
d Scale at a size no larger than 1 inch equals 200 feet (i.e 1 inch equals
100 feet OK)
e. Name, address and phone of owner(s) and person(s) preparing the
exhibit;
f. Location of all R 0 W. lines and public easements;
g. Location of all buildings, structures, pools, parking, and other
improvements which are existing or intended on the lot;
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h. Areas of proposed cut/fill with amount of each shown, and the drainage
flow line, if applicable;
i. Existing and proposed spot elevation, grades and major contours, along
with existing landscaping, streams, ponds and major natural features.
j Limits of construction line shown, if applicable;
k. Location of all protected tree(s) and thicket boundaries within 50 feet of
any construction area that are to remain, with a description of the size and
types of trees, such trees shall be designated by a circle;
I. The location of all protected trees which are to be removed, such trees
shall be designated by a triangle;
m. Note on the graphic exhibit the caliper size (4.5 feet from ground), the
Latin and common name of tree to be removed; and
n Location of any required replacement trees shown with caliper size and
common name of tree found from the list of approved trees in the
Landscaping Regulations
These requirements may be modified by the Building Official as needed to
administer this ordinance. An aerial photograph may be allowed if it includes all
of the above items on a transparency at the same scale as the photo.
SECTION 700 TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
A. TREE REPLACEMENT: In the event that a Tree Removal Authorization is granted,
the applicant shall replace the protected trees being removed with trees listed in the
Approved Plant List in the Landscape Regulations A sufficient number of trees shall
be planted to equal, in caliper, the diameter of the tree removed. Replacement trees
shall be a minimum of 2" caliper measured 12 inches from the ground and seven (7)
feet in height when planted.
B. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES: Replacement trees shall be located on the
subject site whenever possible. However, if this is not feasible, the Building Official
has the authority to allow the planting to take place within the right-of-way or on
another property. Such replacement shall occur at the time of landscaping of newly
developed property or anytime in the event of removal after the property has been
developed.
C RE-FORESTATION FUND: If approved by the Building Official, or the Planning and
Zoning Commission, the applicant, in lieu of compliance with this Article, may make
a payment into the Re-forestation Fund, which shall be a special account
administered by the City Parks and Recreation Department. The funds shall be used
only for purchasing, planting and maintaining trees on public property, or for
acquiring and preserving wooded property. The amount of payment required shall
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be calculated based on an average of three current market prices for the cost of
acquiring, planting and maintaining a tree(s) equal in caliper to the trees to be
removed for a period of one year. Two prices will be provided by the applicant and
the City will provide one price.
SECTION 800 TREE PROTECTION
A PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION The following procedures shall be followed on all
types of construction projects (i.e. residential subdivisions, commercial, multi family,
industrial developments, residential builders and municipal/public). It is the
responsibility of the developer and his subcontractors to take the appropriate action
to preserve all protected trees during all phases of construction.
1 TREE FLAGGING: All protected trees on the subject property within fifty feet
(50') of a construction area or surface improvements such as driveways and
walks, shall be flagged with bright fluorescent orange vinyl tape wrapped
around the main trunk at a height of 4 feet or more, such that the tape is very
visible to workers operating construction equipment.
2. OPEN SPACE FLAGGING: All trees or groups of trees within areas intended
to be saved as open space shall be enclosed with fluorescent orange tape
along all areas of possible access or intrusion by construction equipment. Tape
shall be supported at a minimum of twenty-five (25) foot intervals by wrapping
trees or utilizing another approved method. Single incident access for the
purposes of clearing underbrush is allowed.
3. PROTECTIVE FENCING: In those situations where a protected tree is so
close to the construction area that construction equipment will infringe on the
root system, a system of protective fencing may be required between the tree
and the construction activity.
4 BARK PROTECTION: In situations where a protected tree remains in the
immediate area of intended construction, the tree shall be protected by
enclosing the entire circumference of the tree with 2 inch x 4 inch lumber
encircle with wire or other means that do not damage the tree. This will protect
the bark of the tree against incidental contact by large construction equipment
B. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ADJACENT TO TREES: The following activities shall be
prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree subject to the
requirements of the ordinance
1. MATERIAL STORAGE: No materials intended for use in construction, or waste
materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition, shall be placed under
the canopy of any protected tree.
2. EQUIPMENT CLEANING/LIQUID DISPOSAL. No equipment shall be cleaned,
or other materials or liquids deposited or allowed to flow over land, within the
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limits of the canopy of a protected tree. This includes, without limitation, paint,
oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, mortar or similar materials.
3. TREE ATTACHMENTS. No signs, wires, or other attachments other than
those of a protective nature shall be attached to any protected tree.
4 VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. No vehicular and/or construction equipment traffic or
parking shall take place within the limits of the canopy of any protected tree
other than on an existing paved street or parking lot. This restriction does not
apply to single incident access within the critical root zone for purposes of
clearing underbrush, establishing the building pad and associated lot grading,
vehicular traffic necessary for routine utility maintenance or emergency
restoration of utility service or routine moving operations.
5. GRADE CHANGES: No grade changes in excess of two inches (2") (cut or fill)
shall be allowed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree
unless adequate construction methods are utilized which have been approved
by the Building Official
6. IMPERVIOUS PAVING: No paving with asphalt, concrete or other impervious
materials in a manner which may reasonable by expected to kill a tree shall be
placed within the limits of the critical root zone of a protected tree except as
otherwise allowed in this ordinance.
B. PRESERVED TREE CRITERIA: A protected tree shall be considered preserved
only if a minimum of 75% of the critical root zone is maintained at undisturbed
natural grade and no more than 25% of the canopy is removed due to building
encroachment
SECTION 900 TREE PRUNING RESTRICTIONS
A. GENERAL: Normal pruning required to promote tree health and vitality is permitted.
No protected tree shall be pruned in a manner, which would reasonably lead to the
death of the tree
B. REQUIRED PRUNING. The owners of any tree adjacent to a public right of way
(R.O.W.) shall be required to maintain a minimum clearance of fourteen feet (14')
above the traveled surface or curb of a public street or open space trail The City
shall also have the right to prune trees overhanging the public R.O.W. as necessary
to preserve the public safety.
C ALLOWED PRUNING. The Building Official may approve pruning of a protected
tree in cases where protected trees must be strategically pruned to allow
construction or demolition of a structure. When allowed, all pruning shall be in
accordance with Section 400 B above, approved arboricultural techniques and the
recommendation of Appendix "A" This section is not intended to require a tree
removal authorization for reasonable pruning performed or contracted to be
performed by the owner of the tree when unrelated to construction activity
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D. TREE TOPPING: It shall be unlawful as a normal practice for any person, firm, or
city department to top any tree on public property. Trees severely damaged by
storms or other causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions
where other pruning practices are impractical may be exempted from this ordinance
at the determination of the Building Official.
SECTION 1000 TREE PLANTING RESTRICTION
A. OVERHEAD LINES: Replacement trees shall not be planted in a location where the
natural canopy of the tree will interfere with overhead utility lines
B UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. Any required replacement trees or street trees shall
not be planted within an area such that the mature root zone of the tree will interfere
with underground public utilities lines (including water lines, sewer lines,
transmission lines or other utilities. No trees shall be planted within ten feet (10') of
a fire hydrant.
C VISIBILITY TRIANGLE: No trees shall be planted in the visibility triangle as defined
in the approved Landscaping Regulations.
SECTION 1100 ENFORCEMENT
A. DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT: All developer's agreements shall state that all
construction activities shall meet the requirements of the Tree Preservation
Ordinance.
B. CONSTRUCTION PERMITS: Prior to issuance of a permit to do any site work, a tree
survey of the development shall be submitted to the Building Official.
C. BUILDING PERMIT No Building Permit shall be issued unless the applicant signs a
statement, that binds the applicant to ensuring that all construction activities shall
meet the requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The Building Official shall
make a copy of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and other relevant City policies
available to the applicant.
D ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS: No acceptance of public improvements shall
be authorized until all fines for violations of this ordinance have been paid to the City
or otherwise disposed of through the Municipal Court.
E CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: No Certificate of Occupancy (C.0 ) shall be issued
until all fines for violations of this ordinance have been paid to the City or otherwise
disposed of through the Municipal Court.
F. ENFORCEMENT: Any person, firm, corporation, agent, or employee thereof who
violates any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
final conviction thereof shall be fined an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars
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($500) for each incident. The unlawful injury, destruction, or removal of each
protected tree shall be considered a separate incident.
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Based on the Survey completed by City Council the Tree Preservation
Ordinance includes:
A protected tree has a 4 inch caliper at 4.5 feet about ground. Trees less than 4
inches at 4 5 feet above ground are considered shrubs and can be removed as a
matter of right.
There is a list of trees included in the ordinance that no matter what size they are they
are not protected and can be removed as a matter of right.
Y The proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance applies to all new development including
single family residential, multi family, commercial and industrial developments.
The proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance does not apply to owner occupied single
family residences.
Approval of a tree removal authorization application is required to removed any
protected tree located outside of the buildable area (building area plus paved areas).
A tree survey is required to be submitted before any construction or preliminary site
work is allowed.
Illegal removal of a protected tree without a tree removal application approval will
result in a fine that is $500 per tree or incident.
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Differences between Drafts:
Sec. Staff Proposed Draft Sec. LUAHC Draft
200 List of definitions None
300 Expanded applicability section for 2 N/A
300 12 species not protected list" 2.1A Lists only 6 species "not protected"
400 Better defined when a Tree 2 N/A
Removal Authorization is required
Renamed application from Tree
Removal Permit
500 Eliminate applications for trees in 2.2 Require a removal permit for all
recorded easements and ROW public or private properties,
Do not require other utility including ROW., public easements,
franchises to get a permit to franchises and utility easements
remove trees in easements.
500B Defined specifically what trees are None
authorized to be removed with a
building permit (buildable area)
5008 Allow 5' outside of buildable area None
to allow for construction equipment
600 Building Official approves Tree 7.2 Building Official approve permit
Removal Authorization base on recommendation from the
City's Landscape Architect
700 Replacement Trees 2" caliper 1 3 Replacement Tree 3" caliper 1 foot
foot above ground & min 7' in above ground & min 10' in height
height. (Same as Landscaping
Ordinance Requirement)
700 Re-Forestation Fund administered 3.3 Re-Forestation Fund administered
by Parks and Recreation by the City.
Department.
800 Do not require a tree protection 4 Requires a Tree Protection Plan
plan or landscape plan with and a Landscape Plan to be
construction plans submittal State submitted with construction plans.
what measures are necessary to
protect a tree Burden on
developer. Landscape Plan is
submitted at time of building
permit.
900 Eliminated requiring franchise 5.2 Require all franchise utility
utility companies from submitting companies to submit pruning
applications for tree removal. specifications and applications
when necessary.
900 Elaborated on approved and 5.2 Defined normal pruning
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required pruning. maintenance to not remove more
than 10% of the tree mass.
1000 Elaborated on tree planting in 6 Only address limitations next to fire
public utility easements. hydrants.
1100 Enforcement—violation fee of 8.6 Enforcement—violation fee was not
$500 per incident developed.
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Public Works
July 22, 1999
MEMO TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Julia W Skare, P.E., Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: PS98-56; THORNBRIDGE SOUTH ADDITION; Final Plat
We have reviewed the subject documents submitted to this office on June 29, 1999.
The following items are for your consideration.
1. ADJACENT PROPERTY There is a triangular strip of property on the west side
of the proposed plat, which is shown to be owned by the same owner. Public
Works is not opposed to this strip being included in a replat of the Holder
Smithfield Addition lot to the west.
2. LITTLE BEAR CREEK (LBC1 This plat is adjacent to the LBC Corridor.
Additional staking has been provided in the field indicating the limits of the ROW
close to the environmentally significant areas. Lot 6, Block 1 will need to be
revised on the plat and plans as discussed. A minimum 10' X 10' corner clip is
necessary to provide adequate space for the trail.
3. DEDICATED PROPERTY There is a significant portion of property east and
south of this subdivision, which the Engineer has indicated is to be dedicated to
the Parks Department.
4 FLOOD PLAIN A portion of this Plat is in the 100-year flood plain. The CLOMR
was submitted to FEMA on 3/16/99 and we received acknowledgment from
Michael Baker that they had everything to begin review on 4/19/99. A positive
response from FEMA on the CLOMR Is required before any fill in the flood plain
will be allowed. A LOMR must be submitted to Public Works prior to a final
approval on the construction. A positive response from FEMA for the LOMR will
be required prior to issuing permits for lots in the flood plain.
5. UTILITY EASEMENTS The Subdivision Ordinance requires a 7.5 foot Utility
Easement on both sides of all water and sanitary sewer mains. Metes and
bounds description, exhibit and easement will be required with the next submittal
for the portion of waterline west of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 and east of Timber Drive
ROW.
P O. Box 820609•North Richland Hills, Texas -76182-0609
7301 Northeast Loop 820- 817-581-5521 • FAX 817-656-7538
6. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS All storm drain improvements shall be placed in a
drainage easement with minimum 7.5 feet from center line of improvement or 5
feet from edge whichever is greater. All drainage easements dedicated between
lots need to include an overland concrete surface. Adequate easements have
been shown for the proposed plans.
7. OFF SITE EASEMENTS There are several locations where off site drainage
and utility easements are required. All off site easements and exhibits have
been prepared and forwarded to the Public Works Department for review. There
are a few minor revisions and one location where additional easement is needed.
The signed easements need to be transmitted to the Public Works Department
for filing with the approved Final Plat.
8. DEAD END STREET Timber Drive ROW is shown to dead end into this
subdivision. The street has not been constructed to this point. The Subdivision
Regulations require all streets to end in a cul-de-sac. The Engineer responded
the existing dedication would be addressed later, either by a replat or by
dedication to the City. This portion of Timber Drive is unimproved and has not
been accepted by the City.
9. SIDEWALKS Subdivision Regulations require sidewalks adjacent to all public
streets. The Parks and Recreation Department requests the sidewalk along
Kentwood Drive South and Thornhill Drive South be waived in lieu of a
multipurpose trail. The sidewalk along the Kingston Court cul-de-sac should be
constructed by the developer with the street and has been included on the plans.
10. SIGNATURES The appropriate signatures need to be added to the Owner's
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.
There are a few comments regarding the engineering and construction plans. These
comments are recorded on a set of blueline construction plans. These plans are
available for the Engineer. 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
engineenng 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, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
July 28, 1999
Mrs. Julia W. Skare, P.E. -
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E. LOOP 820 - --
North Richland Hills, Texas
Re: PS98-56 THORNBRIDGE SOUTH ADDITION
- Final Plat and plans.
-- North Richland Hills, Texas
Dear Julia; .
We have received a copy of your memo dated July 22, 1999
addressed to the Planing and Zoning Commission regarding the
captioned Final Plat with construction plans. We have the following
comments. -
Item
1. We agree to replat the land with the Holder Smithfield tract.
2 . Lot 6 will be revise with a corner clip on the Final plat.
3 . Land portions east and `south will be dedicated to-the Parks
Dept. at a future time.
4 . A LOMB will be submitted and approved prior to permits being
requested in the flood plain.
5. Metes and bounds will be provided with the next submittal for
the waterline west of Lots 2 & 3 , Block 1.
6. Adequate easements have been provided for the drainage
improvements.
7 . The signed off-site utility easements will be transmitted to the
city prior to Final plat approval.
8 . The Timber Drive R.O.W. will- be adressed with the Holder
Smithfield Addition to the west at a latter time.
9. Sidewalks have been shown on the construction plans except where
the Park Dept. has indicated the multpurpose trail will be
located.
10. Signatures: The appropriate signatures will be added to the
Final Plat
Aditional comments on the marked up construction plans will be
addressed and the marked up set will be returned to the Public Works
Dept. If you have any further comments, P1 ase ive me ila call.
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1615 Precinct Line Road - Suite 106 t Hurst, Texas 78054 f Phone (817) 281-8121 '7!
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 09/13/99
subject Consider Request of Freese & Nichols for a final Plat of Agenda Number PS 99-21
of Northeast Crossing Addition, Lot 3, Block 1. This property is Located in the 9100
Block of Grapevine Highway.
Case Summary
Freese and Nichols have submitted a Final Plat on Lot 3, Block 1, Northeast Crossing
Addition, which contains 16.25 acres. The proposed final plat will be immediately to the
west of the entrance to the Aegon Office Park and Lot 2, Northeast Crossing, which was
recently approved. The property is zoned C-2, Commercial and is proposed to be
developed as retail. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates the subject property
as Commercial. The following outstanding issues associated with this plat are as follows:
1. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) The LOS (Level of Service) as indicated
without the recommended improvements does not meet normally acceptable
municipal criteria. The City expects some traffic related improvements to be made
to the adjacent streets to help offset the impact made by this development See the
attached memos from Julia Skare, P.E., Staff Engineer and Greg Dickens, Public
Works Director
The applicant has noted in the attached letter they are willing to comply with the conditions
established the Planning and Zoning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on August 12, 1999, recommended
approval of PS 99-21 Final Rat of Lot 3, Block 1, Northeast Crossing Addition by a vote of
6 to 0 with the following conditions:
1 Subject to staff engineering comments
2. The signalization of Cardinal Lane/ Grapevine Highway Intersection
3 The restriping of Grapevine Highway to five lanes from Precinct Line Road to 200'
southwest of Cardinal Lane
4. The extension of the southbound free right-hand turn lane on Precinct Line Road
north of Grapevine Highway, 100'
5 These construction plans should be submitted to the Public Works Department and,
upon their approval, will be forwarded to TX Dot for ultimate approval.
Finance Review
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To approve PS 99-21 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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City of North Richland Hills
Attn Julia Skare, P.E
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
RE. P.S. 99-21-Final Plat
Lot 3, Block 1, Northeast Crossing Addition
Dear Ms. Skare
Per your letter dated August 19,1999. it is our understanding that the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the plat subject to the following requirements:
1. Subject to staff engineenng comments
_2. The signalization of Cardinal Land/Grapevine Highway Intersection
3. The restnping of Grapevine Highway to five lanes from Precinct Line Road to 200 ft.
southwest of Cardinal Lane
4. The extension of the southbound free nght-hand turn lane on Precinct Line Road north of
Grapevine Highway 100'
5 These construction plans should be submitted to the Public Works Department and , upon
their approval, will be forwarded to TX Dot for ultimate approval.
As the applicant, we agree to be bound by the above stated conditions subject only to TX Dot
approval of conditions 2 thru 4, in whole or in part. If you have any questions.please don't hesitate
to call me
Sincerely.
NORTHEAST CROSSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
BY ITS GENERAL PARTNER,NORTHEAST CROSSING GEN"PAR,L P.,
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Public Works
July 30, 1999
MEMO TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Julia W. Skare, P.E., Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: PS99-21; NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION;
Block 1, Lot 3; Final Plat
We have reviewed the subject documents submitted to this office on July 23, 1999.
The following items are for your consideration.
1. CARDINAL LANE A covenant will need to be signed by this developer for
future construction of their portion of the proposed Cardinal Lane including
sidewalks along the east ROW line.
2. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) The LOS (Level of Service) as indicated
without the recommended improvements does not meet normally acceptable
municipal criteria. The City expects some traffic related improvements to be
made to the adjacent streets to help offset the impact made by this development.
Those improvements are as recommended in the TIA and listed below.
a. Signalize the Cardinal Lane/Grapevine Highway intersection. (See note.*)
b. Restripe Grapevine Highway to five lanes from Precinct Line Road to 200
feet southwest of Cardinal Lane.
c. Extend the southbound free nght-hand turn lane on Precinct Line Road north
of Grapevine Highway 100 feet.
d. Construct a westbound free right-hand turn lane on Grapevine Highway east
of Precinct Line Road. ,
Public Works has not received plans for any of these improvements. The
signalization of the Cardinal Lane intersection should be accomplished with the
construction of Cardinal Lane. This will need to be resolved prior to start of
construction on this Lot.
3. DRAINAGE ANALYSIS Sufficient information has been provided to complete
the drainage analysis review. Public Works expects to complete this review on
or before August 8, 1999. A separate letter will be provided to the Engineers
regarding the construction plans.
P 0 Box 820609• North Richland Hills, Texas-76182-0609
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4. ROW DEDICATION Grapevine Highway is designated as a P6D on the Master
Thoroughfare Plan with a 130-foot ultimate right-of-way. The ultimate right-of-
way requirement is total of 65 feet from the existing centerline. Additional ROW
has been dedicated on the Plat for this street.
Sufficient ROW will need to be dedicated along Cardinal Lane to provide 9.5 feet
from the back of curb to the ROW line. The existing ROW for Cardinal Lane
should be clearly shown and the lines labeled.
5. UTILITY EASEMENTS The Subdivision Ordinance requires a 7.5 foot Utility
Easement on both sides of all water and sanitary sewer mains. All fire hydrants,
water meters and detector check vaults are to be contained in a waterline or
utility easement.
6. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS All storm drain improvements shall be placed in a
drainage easement. A minimum of 5-0 of drainage easement is required from
the outside edge of the structure (box culverts, inlets) or 7'-6" from centerline of
the pipe whichever is greater.
7. EASEMENT DEDICATION The entire attached easement dedication needs to
be incorporated into the closing paragraph after the metes and bound's
description on the Final Plat submittal.
8. TXDOT ACCESS PERMIT The Plat is bordered by Grapevine Highway (State
Highway 26). Driveway and street intersection constructed onto Grapevine
Highway will require a TxDOT Access Permit. The TxDOT permit application
must be submitted to Public Works for approval prior to submitting to TxDOT.
9. TXDOT UTILITY PERMIT All storm drain or utility construction located in the
Grapevine Highway ROW will require a permit from TxDOT. The need for this
permit will be determined when the construction plans are complete.
10. ADJACENT PROPERTY The adjacent property has not been clearly shown as r
required in the Subdivision Regulations. This needs to be addressed with the
next submittal.
11. 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.
12. SIDEWALKS Subdivision Regulations require sidewalks adjacent to all public
streets. The sidewalks adjacent to the portion of this lot being developed along
Grapevine Highway have been included with the construction plans. The
covenant for Cardinal Lane will need to include sidewalks along the east ROW
line.
13. STREET LIGHTING Street Lighting is required by Section 1-06 of the Design
Manual. No existing streetlights were shown on the topographical drawing
provided, therefore a street light plan in required with the next submittal. Any
additional streetlights that may be required based on current ordinances, needs
to be coordinated with Public Works and TXU Electric. The developer will pay
the cost for installation of any additional streetlights directly to TXU Electric.
14. DETAILS All appropriate details for services will need to be included in the
construction plans. There are several details that have not been included. North
Richland Hills details are to be used when available. Similar additional details by
others should be removed from the plans. Note that the details included in the
Design Manual do not contain any logos other than that of the City of North
Richland Hills. It is therefore required details be used in their entirety.
15. 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. The developer is aware of the fees.
This review was based on preliminary plans and was therefore only cursory. The
intention of this letter is to comment on items of significant importance to the general
concept. A detailed review will be processed with the review of the final construction
plans. 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 engineenng in the bid
documents. The marked-up blue lines need to be returned with the next submittal.
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Kevin B. Miller, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director
Marcy Ratcliff, Planning Director
EASEMENT DEDICATION
The easements indicated on this plat are for the purpose of constructing, using,
and maintaining public utilities including underground conduits, manholes, pipes,
valves, posts, above ground cables, wires or combinations thereof, together with the
right of ingress and egress.
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A C E N T U R Y O F S E R V I C E
August J 1999 FREESE-NICHOLS
Julia Skate. P E.
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.h. Loop 820
North Rchland Hills. TX 7610S
Re: NE Crossing, Block I, Lot 3
Response to Comment Letter
Dear Julia
We have restewed your letter co the Planning. and Zoning. Conunis ion Elated July ?II and the
following is .t response In ne comments.
A cos enant will be signed hs the developer for future construction nl I heir portion of
C.udmul Lane and the ad1accn[ sidewalk along the east ROW line
- a Signahewon will be Included on the Carter sn Ruiners, submittal
Re-sniping of Grapevine I LW Y will he included on the Caner& Borges. submittal
c ,C d Were currently di,cutting these issues with all Conan-fling parties.
We will respond to the construction comments when prosidcd
▪ Suit dent ROW will he dedicated lu 9 5 feet Irnm back of curb to he ROW hie.
▪ Ali online, are contained In [he easements required
Ail Itie drainage improvements are contained in the required casement
The Lumplete enclosed easement dedication will be included with our nest suhrni u,tl
We will submit the h[Dar peanut to Public Works along is'[II the required number of plans
once the drive entrance has hcen approved by Public Works
El W.:w ill suhnut the Tx DOT permit to Public W orks along with the m equireu nunJwr ul plans
once the sanitary sewer line has been approved by Public Wnt k,
111 The idlacent properly will more dearly shown with time nest submittal
The approprlare signatures will be added. The surveyor;Neal and•LIgn.Ir Lire will he added Ia
the im larsubmittal ui plat ones it has been approved.
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August 3. 1999
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12 A covenant will be signed by the devclopct for tuture construcuun 01 heir portion ul
Car lmal Lane and the adjacent sidewalk along the east ROW Itne.
13 A proposed street light to be installed by others as shown on the Dimensional Control Plan
Sheet C2
: l All approprate details will he on the next submittal
15 Inspection ices will he paid prior to construction.
Sine.rcly,
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Public Works
August 5, 1999
MEMO TO: Marcy Ratcliff, Planning Director
FROM: Greg Dickens, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: PS99-21; Northeast Crossing Addition;
Block 1, Lot 3, Final Plat
The review by Public Works of the plans for this project dated July 30, 1999, mentions the
need for the improvements recommended by the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). The four
recommendations will improve the mobility around the site on Grapevine Highway and
Precinct Line Road. The existing Level of Service (LOS) at this intersection is Level "E".
LOS is a measure of how quickly an intersection can move traffic. LOS ranges from "A"
to "F" (see list below). LOS "E" is described as "unstable flow with short stoppages".
The TIA says the LOS at the Grapevine Highway and Precinct Line Road intersection will
not change with completion of the development. This means the development does have
an impact on the intersection, but not enough to drop the level of service to "F". Public
Works recommends the four improvements outlined in the TIA be made to compensate
for the development's impact on surrounding traffic.
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LOS "A" - Free flow, with low volumes and high speeds.
LOS "B" - Stable flow, but speeds are beginning to be restricted by traffic
conditions.
LOS "C" - Stable flow, but most drivers cannot select their own speed.
LOS "D" - Approaching unstable flow and drivers have little room in which to
maneuver.
LOS "E" - Unstable flow with short stoppages.
LOS "F" - A stop-and-go, low speed condition with poor safety and
maneuverability.
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department City Secretary Council Meeting Date 9/13/99
Subject Appointments to the Crime Control and Agenda Number GN 99-89
Prevention District
The terms of office for the Crime Control and Prevention District Board Members serving in
Places 2, 4 and 7 expired September 1, 1999 These positions are currently being held by
Councilman Welch (Place 2), Councilman Phifer (Place 4) and Councilman Trevino (Place
7) The Corporation's Rules and Procedures state that appointments to the Board of
Directors are to be made by the City Council. State Law also provides that the
appointments are to be two-year terms expiring on September 1.
Other members presently serving on the Board of Directors and whose terms have not yet
expired are: Mayor Scoma, Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Metts and Councilman
Milano.
Recommendation:
To appoint members of the City Council to Places 2, 4 and 7 to the Crime Control and
Prevention District, terms expiring September 1, 2001.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Avauaoie
Operating Budget
Other Finance Director
Department Head Signature `City Manager Sig a .re
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department City Council _ Council Meeting Date. 9/13/99
Subject Appointment to Library Board, Place 2 Agenda Number GN 99-90
Currently Place 2 on the Library Board is vacant. Councilman Mitchell is recommending
the appointment of Ms Janet Ball to Place 2
Recommendation:
To consider the recommendation of Councilman Mitchell to appoint Ms. Janet Ball to Place
2 on the Library Board. term expiring June 30. 2000.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
Other Finance Director
Department Head Signature lily Manager Sign:lure
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Department. Economic Development Council Meeting Date. 9/13/98
Subject Acceptance of Preliminary Project Plan, Agenda Number: GN 99-91
Reinvestment Lone Number 2,
City of North Richland Hills
On August 23, Council unanimously passed a resolution of intent to create a Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) in and around the 280-acre NRH Town Center development—and
authorized staff to begin preparing the preliminary financing plan and project plan.
Staff proposed creation of a second reinvestment zone in that part of town to help fund the
approximately $30,885,331 needed to construct the proposed new Library and Recreation Center.
We have likewise since confirmed Tarrant County College's interest in operating a $9,409,054
Conference/Performing Arts Center on the edge of Town Center—and are proposing its inclusion
among the TIRZ projects. The TCC facility would supplement the "Civic" building recommended by
consultants during the October 1998 Design Workshop—and would be placed where "City Hall" is
shown on the Town Center plan (at or very near Grapevine Highway).
Upon creation of a Town Center TIRZ, the existing tax value in the designated area would be
temporarily frozen—with all additional improvements dedicated to paying off the bonds for the
Library, Recreation Center and Conference/Performing Arts Center projects. All three projects will
e debt financed, with the life of the TIRZ proceeding until the bonds are retired. The City of North
Richland Hills assumes bond oversight and accountability—even if any of the other five taxing
entities do choose to participate in the TIRZ and help pay for these improvements.
Since our last discussion, staff has worked with representatives of First Southwest to prepare the
attached preliminary project plan (and following financing plan) for your review and comment—as
required by State law.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council accept the preliminary project plan for Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North
Richland Hills.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
PRELIMINARY PROJECT PLAN
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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Preliminary Project Plan
Page 2
As required by the Chapter 311, Title 3, Subtitle B of the Texas Property Tax Code, the
City of North Richland Hills and First Southwest Company submit the following Preliminary
Project Plan for the creation of the Reinvestment Zone Number 2:
BACKGROUND
Dallas-based Arcadia Realty Corporation and the pension trust fund of Raytheon
Systems, Inc. began discussing development of a "Town Center" development on 330
acres immediately north of the NRH,O Family Water Park in June 1997.
In November 1997, the North Richland Hills City Council authorized the joint funding of
two consultant studies to determine 1) the market for such a Town Center development
and 2)the need for proposed public facilities to be constructed within the project.
Consultants delivered the resulting analysis in June 1998, which quantified the need for
a mixed-use "traditional neighborhood development" (TND)"—and likewise illustrated
market demand for a new library building and recreation center.
Representatives of Arcadia Realty Corporation brought renowned city planner Andres
Duany to Tarrant County College for an evening presentation in early September 1998.
The event allowed the City to introduce representatives of Blue Line Ice Complex, who
announced their plans to locate in the Town Center as its first anchor development.
Six weeks later in mid-October, Arcadia and the City co-produced a weeklong design
workshop—convening a team of architects, planners, engineers and specialists led by
Duany/Plater-Zyberk, Inc. The week of public and private meetings with adjacent
property owners, community leaders and interested citizens culminated in the
presentation of a detailed site plan for a 280-acre Town Center development—and
.preliminary drawings featuring buildings with a 'Texas Regional" architectural look.
Discussions then turned to Town Center zoning. After several weeks of
consideration—and joint talks with Arcadia officials—the North Richland Hills City
Council became the first known local governing body in the United States (and possibly
the world) to create and adopt a Town Center zoning classification (in January 1999).
At the same time, Council approved an amended Thoroughfare Plan for the
development.
Representatives of Carter& Burgess immediately began preparing the preliminary site plan
and civil engineering documents—and likewise started negotiating with the U.S. Corps of
Engineers concerning the Town Center lakes development. Preparation of the site plan
included periodic meetings with the City Departments involved in North Richland Hills'
Development Review Committee.
Preliminary Project Plan
Page 3
While Carter& Burgess formally submitted the preliminary plat for review in the Summer
of 1999—and it was eventually approved by the Planning &Zoning Commission on August
26--City Councilmembers continued discussions on the Library and Recreation Center at
a Workshop on August 17. On August 23, Council unanimously passed Resolution 99-60
expressing intent to create Reinvestment Zone Number 2.
PROJECTS
Throughout the Town Center discussions, Arcadia Realty Corporation representatives and
North Richland Hills City officials have discussed the idea of placing a library and
recreation center in the "urban core or the eastern-most portion of the project.
There have likewise been informal discussions among Arcadia representatives, Tarrant
County College (TCC) officials and City staff regarding a Conference/Performing Arts
Center to be operated by TCC's Northeast Campus. Located at the eastern edge of Town
Center (at or near where "City Hall is shown on the Town Center plan), this facility will
supplement the "Civic" facility recommended by consultants during the October 1998
Design Workshop.
Library The North Richland Hills Library Board has been working with a consultant for
several months to identify future needs—and have laid out plans for a 60,000 SF facility
costing $9,675,331. Costs include
Site acquisition $200,000
Parking 300,000
Construction of shell 4,500,000
Finish-out of 45,000 1,575,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment 873,000
Fees (@ 10%) 724,800
Information Technology 450,000
Owners Costs, Contingency 956,736
Cost of Debt Issuance 95.795
Total Project Cost 9,675,331
Regional Recreation Center Likewise, the NRH Park Board—in association with the Park
Facilities Development Corporation—has prepared plans for a 100,000 SF regional
recreation center. This $21.2 million state-of-the-art facility is anticipated to include a
number of essential elements:
Preliminary Project Plan
Page 4
• Double Gymnasium • Banquet/Meeting Room Space
• Fitness Center • Indoor Pool (natatorium)/Leisure Pool
• Weight Room • Rock Climbing Walls
• Classrooms • Instruction Kitchen
• Dance Rooms • Concession Area
• Aerobic Rooms • Ceramic/Art Rooms with Kiln
• Pre-school/Day Care Room • Lockers and Showers
• Game Room • Administrative Offices
• Indoor Running and Walking Track
Such a recreation facility is expected to cost:
Land acquisition $0
Site improvements $715,673
(parking, utilities, etc.)
Facility construction costs $16,000,000
Contingency, Fixtures & Furniture
Soft costs $2,640,000
(design, materials testing,
miscellaneous professional
expenses)
Cost of Debt Issuance 254,327
Total Project Cost $21,210,000
Conference/Performing Arts Center For several years, Tarrant County College officials
have been planning a multi-purpose facility designed to not only meet the needs of
students in the fine arts, sciences and management—but likewise to use and make
available to outside groups for short-term conferences and seminars.
The Conference/Performing Arts Center will include the following:
• Auditorium/Performance Hall • Dressing Rooms
• Ballroom/Exhibit Hall • Catering Service Area
• Breakout Session Rooms • Administrative Office
• Tiered Meeting Room • Utility/Storage Areas
• Computer Demonstration Room • Parking
• Planetarium • Marquee
• Rehearsal Space/Warm-up Room • Landscaping/Garden
-- Preliminary Project Plan
Page 5
In addition to hosting "Fine Arts Performances and concerts, Town hall meetings and
conference general sessions", TCC officials also foresee this facility serving as an
"InfoMart West"—with computer hardware and software vendors renting space for display
and use of their products.
Such a facility is expected to cost:
Site improvements $1225,000
(parking, signage, landscaping)
Facility construction costs 6,579,895
Contingency, Fixtures & Furniture 1,511,000
Cost of Debt Issuance 93,159
Total Project Cost $9,409,054
MAP
Attached are an aenal map showing the existing conditions and uses of the 280-acre Town
Center location and a site plan and artist rendering illustrating the proposed mixed-use
development.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING ORDINANCE, MASTER PLAN, BUILDING CODES
AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
The existing zoning (TC) will provide for all uses intended by owner/developer Arcadia
Realty Corporation.
The City of North Richland Hills is not proposing any additional changes to its master plan,
zoning ordinance, building codes or any other municipal ordinances to help facilitate this
project.
LIST OF NON-PROJECT COSTS
The City of North Richland Hills expects that Arcadia Realty Corporation (in partnership
with Raytheon Systems, Inc.) its tenants and/or other future builders and/or investors
will spend a minimum of$386 million in developing the infrastructure, building shells,
constructing tenant finish out, landscaping and signing projects within the Town Center.
The non-project costs are expected to include anything necessary to develop:
Preliminary Project Plan
Page 6
160,000 SF of Retail Space
600,000 SF of Class A & B and Owner-Occupied Corporate Office Space
1400 residential housing units
METHOD OF RELOCATION
The City of North Richland Hills does not anticipate needing to relocate any existing
property owners or tenants as a result of implementing the plan
Preliminary Project Plan
Page 7
EXHIBIT 1
Proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Project Plan
- Library at Town Center
Estimated Cost of Project Plan.
TIF Expenses
Design & Construction of Library $9,675,331
(Includes Cost of Issuance)
Interest Expense Over 20 Years 6.095,459
Total $15,770,790
Recreation Center at Town Center
Estimated Cost of Project Plan:
TIF Expenses:
Design & Construction of Recreation Center $21,210,000
(Includes Cost of Issuance)
Interest Expense Over 20 Years 13,362.300
Total $34,572,300
TCC Northeast Conference/Performing Arts Center
Estimated Cost of Project Plan:
TIF Expenses:
Design & Construction of Center $ 9,409,054
(Includes Cost of Issuance)
Interest Expense over 20 Years 5,927,704
Total $15,336,758
GRAND TOTAL: PLAN COST $65,679,848
Comparison of Tree Preservation Ordinances
NRH Grapevine S.lake Keller Colleyville
Caliper of Protected Tree 4" 3" 2" to 6" 2" to 6"* 3"
Caliper of Replacement Tree 2" 3" 3" 3" 3"
Applies to Owner Occupied NO NO NO NO NO
Single-Family Lots
Applies to Trees in Building NO NO NO NO NO
Pad Area
Tree Survey Required with YES YES YES YES YES*
Application
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• Keller and Southlake require protection of"understory trees" with a caliper of 2" or
more and "quality trees" with a caliper of 6" or more.
• Colleyville requires an aerial photo with all tree removal applications and a complete
tree survey if deemed necessary by the Director of Community Development
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TREE PRESERVATION
SECTION 1 PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this Article is to encourage the preservation of mature trees
and natural areas, to preserve protected trees during construction, and to
provide for the removal of protected trees when necessary. It is the intention
of the Town to:
• Prohibit the indiscriminate clearing of property,
• Protect and increase the value of residential and commercial properties
within the City,
• Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new businesses
and residents to the City,
• Protect healthy mature trees and promote the natural ecological,
environmental and aesthetic qualities of the City, and
SECTION 2 APPLICABILITY
2.1 Protected Trees
A. A 'protected trees' is any tree that has a trunk caliper of four (4) inches
or more, as measured four and one half (4.5) feet above natural grade
level, and is not one of the following species:
1. Ailanthus Altissima (Tree of Heaven)
2. Alibizzia Julibrissen (Mimosa)
3. Madura Pomifera (Female Only) Bois d'Arc
4. Melia Azeoarach (Chinaberry)
5. Salix Nigra (Black Willow)
6. Celtis Occidentalis Laevigata (Hackberry)
B. A person must not, directly of indirectly, cut down, destroy, move or
remove, or effectively destroy through damaging, any protected tree
situated on property regulated by this ordinance without first obtaining a
tree-removal permit unless otherwise specified in this ordinance.
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2.2 Properties Requiring a Tree Removal Permit
All public or private properties, including rights-of-ways, public easements,
franchises and utility easements, shall be subject to a Tree Removal Permit.
2.3 Exceptions
A. Residential Properties. Single family residential is exempt from this
Ordinance, however, new subdivisions with 2 or more lots are not
exempt from this provisions
B. Identified on an Approved Landscape Plan. A Tree Removal permit
shall not be required for the removal of a protected tree if the
protected tracts) to be removed are shown, and noted as such, on an
approved Landscape Plan, and on construction plans approved by the
Building Official.
C. Public Safety. A Tree Removal Permit shall not be required if a tree
endangers the public health, welfare or safety, and immediate removal
is required as determined in writing by an official of the City.
D. Utility Service Disruption. A Tree Removal Permit shall not be required
if a tree has disrupted a public utility service due to a tornado, storm,
flood or other act of God. Removal shall be limited to the portion of
the tree reasonably necessary to reestablish and maintain reliable
utility service.
E. Landscape Nursery. All licensed plant of tree nurseries shall be
exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and
from the tree removal permit requirements only in relation to those
trees planted and growing on the premises of said licensee which are
so planted and growing for the sale or intended sale to the general
public in the ordinary course of said licensee's business. This may
also apply to a nursery established and so designated by a developer
of a large project within the City, where trees are intended for
landscaping future phases of such larger project.
SECTION 3 TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Replacement Trees
In the event that a Tree Removal Permit is granted, the applicant shall
replace the protected trees being removed with trees listed in the
Approved Plant List. A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to
equal, in caliper, the diameter of the tree removed. Replacement trees
shall be a minimum of 3' caliper measured 12 inches from the ground,
and 10 feet in height when planted.
3.2 Replacement Procedures
Replacement trees shall be located on the subject site whenever
possible. However, if this is not feasible, the Building Official has the
authority to allow the planting to take place on another property.
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3.3 Re-forestation Fund
If approved by the Building Official, the applicant, in lieu of compliance
with this Article, may take a payment into the Re-forestation Fund,
which shall be a special account administered by the City. The funds
shall be used only for purchasing, planting and maintaining trees for a
period of one year on public property, or for acquiring and preserving
wooded property. The amount of payment required shall be calculated
based on current market prices for the cost of acquiring, planting and
maintaining a treelsl for a period of one year.
SECTION 4 TREE PROTECTION
The following procedures are required to protect all protected trees which
have not been approved for removal.
4.1 Construction Plan Requirements
In order to ensure that contractors adequately protect trees during
construction, the following shall be required as a part of all
construction plans submitted to the Town unless determined otherwise
by the Building Official.
A. Tree Survey and Protection Plan. A Tree Protection Plan shall
include the following at a minimum:
1. The graphic exhibits required for a Tree Removal Application
as specified in Section 3.
2. A graphics legend to be used throughout the plans for the
purposes of showing the following: Trees to be flagged.
protective fencing, trees requiring bark protection, boring,
and areas of cut and fill impacting protected trees.
3. Graphic tree exhibit showing the tree being removed and
being preserved, and the features of those trees, including
the critical root zone, trunk, canopy, drip line and caliper.
4. Graphic exhibits showing methods of protection to include
snow fences, boarded skins, etc.
5. Graphic exhibits showing construction methods of protection
to include grade changes, boring, trenching, etc.
All requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance shall be shown
graphically on all applicable sheets within the construction plans.
B. Landscape Plan. The Tree Survey and Protection Plan must be
accompanied by the Landscape Plan.
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4.2 Prior to Construction
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Building Official, the
following procedures shall be followed on all construction projects:
A. Tree Flagging. All protected trees on the subject property within
fifty feet (501 of a construction area or surface improvements
such as driveways and walks, shall be flagged with bright
fluorescent orange vinyl tape wrapped around the main trunk at a
height of 4' or more, such that the tape is very visible to workers
operating construction equipment.
B. Open Space Flagging. All trees or groups of trees within areas
intended to be saved as open space shall be enclosed with
fluorescent orange tape along all areas of possible access or
intrusion by construction equipment. Tape shall be supported at a
minimum of twenty-five (25') intervals by wrapping trees or
utilizing another approved method. Single incident access for the
purposes of clearing underbrush is allowed.
C. Protective Fencing. In those situations where a protected tree is
so close to the construction area that construction equipment will
infringe on the root system, a system, a protective fencing may
be required between the tree and the construction activity.
D. Bark Protection. In situations where a protected tree remains in
the immediate area of intended construction, the tree shall be
protected by enclosing the entire circumference of the tree with
2" x 4" lumber encircled with wire or other means that do not
damage the tree. This will protect the bark of the tree against
incidental contact by large construction equipment.
4.3 Prohibited Activities Adjacent to Trees
The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the
critical root zone of any protected tree subject to the requirements of
this ordinance.
A. Material Storage. No materials intended for use in construction,
or waste materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition,
shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of any
protected tree.
B. Equipment Cleaning/Liquid Disposal. No equipment shall be
cleaned, or other materials or liquids deposited or allowed to flow
over land, within the limits of the critical root zone of a protected
tree. This includes, without limitation, paint, oil, solvents,
asphalt, concrete, mortar or similar materials.
C. Tree Attachments. No signs, wires, or other attachments other
than those of a protective nature shall be attached to any
protected tree.
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D. Vehicular Traffic. No vehicular and/or construction equipment
traffic or parking shall take place within the limits of the critical
root zone of any protected tree other than on an existing paved
street or parking lot. This restriction does not apply to single
incident access within the critical root zone for purposes of
clearing underbrush, establishing the building pad and associated
lot grading, vehicular traffic necessary for routine utility
maintenance or emergency restoration of utility service or routine
mowing operations.
E. Grade Changes. No grade changes in excess of two inches 12")
(cut or fill) shall be allowed within the limits of the critical root
zone of any protected tree unless adequate construction methods
are utilized which have been approved by the Building Official.
F. Impervious Paving. No paving with asphalt, concrete or other
impervious materials in a manner which may reasonably be
expected to kill a tree shall be placed within the limits of the
critical root zone of a protected tree except as otherwise allowed
in this ordinance.
4.4 Permanent Construction Methods
A. Boring. Boring of utilities under protected trees may be required in certain
circumstances. When required, the length of the bore shall be at a
minimum of the width of the critical root zone, and shall be at a minimum
depth of forty-eight inches 1481.
B. Grade Change. Grade changes within the critical root zone of a protected
tree should not exceed two inches (2"). If more than 25% of the critical
root zone is disturbed by trenching or a grade change greater than 2
Inches, the applicant may be required to prune that root zone or tree
canopy in accordance with industry standards, or take some other
mitigative measure to help preserve the health of the tree.
C. Trenching. All trenching shall be designed to avoid crossing the critical
root zone of any protected tree.
D. Root Pruning. It is recommended that all roots two inches (2") or larger in
diameter which are exposed as a result of trenching or other excavation,
shall be cut off square with a sharp, medium tooth saw and covered with
pruning compound within 2 hours of initial exposure.
4.5 Preserved Tree Criteria
A protected tree shall be considered to be preserved only if a minimum of 75%
of the critical root zone is maintained at undisturbed natural grade and no more
than 25% of the canopy is removed due to building encroachment.
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SECTION 5 TREE PRUNING RESTRICTIONS
5.1 General
No protected tree shall be pruned in a manner which significantly disfigures the
tree or in a manner which would reasonably lead to the death of the tree.
5.2 Permit Requirements
All franchise utility companies shall be required to maintain a set of pruning
specifications (updated annually) at the City to be followed by all pruning
contractors working for the company within the City. Prior to beginning any
pruning not requested by the owner of the tree, the contractor shall submit to
the City an application for a pruning permit for approval.
5.3 Allowed Pruning
A. Pruning for Construction. The Building Official may approve pruning of a
protected tree in cases where a protected tree must be pruned to remove
branches broken during the course of construction, or where protected
trees must be strategically pruned to allow construction of a structure.
When allowed, all pruning shall be in accordance with approved
arboriculture! techniques.
8. Normal Maintenance. Normal pruning required to promote tree health and
vitality is permitted provided, however, that such pruning does not remove
greater than 10% of the tree mass.
5.4 Required Pruning
The owners of any tree adjacent to a public R.O.W. shall be required to maintain
a minimum clearance of twelve feet (12') above the traveled surface or curb of
a public street or open space trail. The City shall also have the right to prune
trees overhanging the public R.O.W. as necessary to preserve the public safety.
SECTION 6 TREE PLANTING RESTRICTION
6.1 Overhead Lines
Replacement trees shall not be planted in a location where the mature canopy
of the tree will interfere with overhead utility lines.
6.2 Fire Hydrants
No trees shall be planted within ten feet (10'1 of a fire hydrant.
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SECTION 7 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS
7.1 Submittal Requirements
A. Tree Removal Permit. A request for a Tree Removal Permit must be
submitted and approved prior to the removal of any protected tree in the
City unless the tree is exempt under a provision of this ordinance.
The application shall be made by the property owner in conjunction with a
registered landscape architect or surveyor, or a certified nurseryman or
arborist.
B. Tree Removal Application. All request for Tree Removal Permits must be
accompanied by a Tree Removal Application and a graphic exhibit showing
at least the following items.
1. Appropriate title (i.e. Tree Removal Permit Exhibit);
2. Title block includes street address, lot and block, subdivision name,
city and date of preparation;
3. North arrow, graphic and written scale in close proximity;
4. Name, address and phone of owner and person preparing the exhibit;
5. Location of all R.O.W. lines and public easements within 50 feet of the
tree proposed for removal;
6. Location of all buildings, structures, pools, parking, and other
improvements which are existing or intended on the lot easements
within 50 feet of the tree proposed for removal;
7. Areas of proposed cut/fill, and the drainage flow line, if applicable;
8. Limits of construction line shown, if applicable;
9. Location of all protected tree(sl and thicket boundaries within 50 feet
of any construction area, with a description of the size and types of
trees;
10. The location of all protected trees which are to be removed;
11. Caliper (4.5 feet from ground), Latin and common name of tree to be
removed; and
12. Location of any required replacement trees shown with caliper size and
common name of tree.
These requirements may be modified by the Building Official as needed to
administer this ordinance. An aerial photograph may be allowed if it
clearly meets these requirements.
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7.2 Authority for Review
Upon receipt of the permit application, the Building Official, based on a
recommendation of the City's Landscape Architect, may take one of the
following actions:
A. Deferral of Decision. The Building Official may defer the approval of a tree
removal permit to the Planning and Zoning commission for any reason. All
decisions made by the Commission shall be final.
B. Approval. The Building Official shall issue a Tree Removal Permit if it is
determined that:
1. The tree constitutes a hazard to life or property which cannot be
reasonably mitigated without removing the tree; or
2. The tree is dying, dead, or diseased to the point that restoration is not
practical; or
3. All reasonable efforts have been made to avoid removing the tree for
the development and removal cannot be avoided.
C. Refusal. The Building Official shall deny a Tree Removal Permit if it is
determined that:
1. Removal of the tree is not reasonably required in order to conduct
anticipated activities; or
2. A reasonable accommodation can be made to preserve the tree.
7.3 Appeal of Decision
Any decision made by the Building Official may be appealed to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. All decisions made by the Commission shall be final.
7.4 Permit Expiration
Tree Removal Permits for tree removal issued in connection with a Building
Permit or Site Plan shall be valid for the period of that Building Permit's or Site
Plan's validity. Permit(s) for tree removal not issued in connection with a
Building Permit or a Site Plan shall become void one hundred eighty (180) days
after the issue date on the permit.
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SECTION 8 ENFORCEMENT
8.1 Developers Agreement
All developer's agreements shall state that all construction activities shall meet
the requirements of the tree preservation ordinance.
8.2 Construction Permits
Prior to issuance of a permit to do site work, a Tree Survey, a Tree Protection
Plan and a Landscape Plan for the development, shall be approved. These plans
may be combined on one or more drawings.
8.3 Building Permit
No Building Permit shall be issued unless the applicant signs an application or
permit request, or a statement, that binds the applicant to ensuring that all
construction activities shall meet the requirements of the tree preservation
ordinance. The Building Official shall make a copy of the Tree Preservation
Ordinance and other relevant City policies available to the applicant.
8.4 Acceptance of Improvements
No acceptance of public improvements shall be authorized until all fines for
violations of this ordinance have been paid to the City or otherwise disposed of
through the Municipal Court.
8.5 Certificate of Occupancy
No Certificate of Occupancy (C.0) shall be issued until all fines for violations of
this ordinance have been paid to the City or otherwise disposed of through the
Municipal Court.
8.6 Enforcement
Failure to comply with this Article will constitute a violation of this code and
subject to the provisions of Article XV 'Enforcement?
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Greater Fort Worth Texas Chapter, Inc., SickCe Cell
Disease Association of America,provides public education, screening,
testing, antifamily services; and
WHEREAS, an estimated4.5 million Americans have SickCe Cellar are
carriers of the genetic trait; and
WHEREAS, i in 30o residents in Tarrant County have SickCe Cell
Disease, and in every 12 residents carry the genetic trait which
predisposes a 25% risk of each of their children being born with SickCe
Cell-Disease; and
WHEREAS, the majority of individuals who suffer with Sickle Cell
Disease are African Americans, and, today, they are joined fry the
alarming, rising rate of Sickle CellDisease foundin ancestry and
heritages from Europe, South America, Mexico, the Mediterranean,
Caribbean, Pacific Islands, Vietnam, andLaotia, contributing to an
escalating crisis of Sickle Cell Disease spreading in all ethic groups.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Charles Scoma, Mayor of the City of North
t• :ti Richlandifih to hereby proclaim September 1999 as
"9vationaCSickle CellAwareness Month"
in the City of North Richland9-li(Cc.
Jai ,r, IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto
�' set my hand and caused the seal of the City
)Ty of North RichlandHfie& to be affixed this the
13th day of September 1999.
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-205
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c � Date: September 13, 1999
' Subject: Special Presentation — Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal
Year 1998-99.
The City of North Richland Hills has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
for its Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1998. The Budget Award is a
prestigious national award presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA) recognizing conformance with the highest standards for
preparation of exemplary budget documents. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
is valid for a period of one year only. The City has received a Distinguished Budget
Presentation award for the last nine years.
Governments participating in the program submit copies of their approved budget documents
for review by an impartial panel of budget experts. Each budget document is evaluated using
a comprehensive checklist with four major categories. These major functions include the
document as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan and a communications
device.
The focus of the Budget Review program is on the management elements of the budget
document and its effectiveness in a policy and public environment. Its emphasis on
Performance Measures brings accountability to government through documentation and
further assists City Council and Management through long range policy planning for the City's
future. It is generally found that jurisdictions whose budget documents are properly prepared
tend to avoid many of the common weaknesses in governmental financial management. The
program encourages participants to address the needs of elected officials, the public and
interested parties in the financial policies of the City, and encourages guidance in operations
improvements. It helps avoid the tendency of budgets to become static, directionless
financial documents. A good budget document also provides an excellent opportunity to
communicate with the public, the financial community and the press. It reinforces the needs
of non-technicians to obtain a general understanding of governmental finance through the
budget document.
Charles Cox, Director of Finance, City of Farmer's Branch, and President of GFOA of Texas
will be at the Council meeting to present the Distinguished Budget Award to the City. No
action is needed by Council, but we do commend Debbie Durko, former Budget Coordinator,
and Margaret Ragus, Budget Analyst for their professional efforts in the City s receiving this
prestigious award for the ninth consecutive year. This award represents a total team effort
starting with the leadership of City Council and Management, and reflects the hard work of
each City Department.
2 espectfully submitted,
(M/ s4 j
Karen Bostic
Budget & Research Director
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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 — AUGUST 23, 1999 — 5:00 P.M.
Present Charles Scoma Mayor
JoAnn Johnson Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E. Welch Councilman
Russell Mitchell Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman
Don Phifer Councilman
Matt Milano, Ph D. Councilman
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Councilman
Larry J. Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager
Greg Vick Managing Dir. of Community Services
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Alicia Richardson Assistant City Secretary
Rex McEntire Attorney
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Donna Huerta Director of Communications
Karen Bostic Budget & Research Director
Paulette Hartman Administrative Assistant to City Manager
Marcy Ratcliff Director of Planning
Marty Weder Director of Economic Development
Jim Browne Parks & Recreation Director
Andy Jones Fire Chief
Terry Kinzie Information Services Director
Greg Dickens Public Works Director
Kevin Miller Assistant Public Works Director
Mike Curtis Assistant Public Works Director
Bill Thornton Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to
order at 5 00 p m
DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6e, PU 99-34— Councilman Trevino NAN
FROM REGULAR questioned the not to exceed amount of $57,807.50
AUGUST 23, 1999 on the cover sheet. He asked if the total should not
CITY COUNCIL be $60,807 based on the base bid amount of
MEETING $28,634 and $32,173.50 for replacement of cable
and pipe as needed. The City Manager advised the
correct amount should have been $60,807, but that
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Staff would not have a problem if the not to exceed
amount remained as stated on the cover sheet. The
consensus of the Council was to leave the
recommendation as outlined on the cover sheet.
IR 99-111 BOARD The consensus of the Council was to hold the Board PATRICIA
AND COMMISSION and Commission Reception on Tuesday, October 19
RECEPTION at 7.00 p.m. at the BISD Fine Arts Complex. Staff is
to bring back to the Council suggestions for the
"thank you" gift to be given to the Board Members.
Due to a conflicting scheduling problem with BISD,
the Reception was subsequently changed to October
28.
GN 99-85 DISCUSS The City Manager recapped the telecommunications TERRY
PROPOSALS FOR system project. There were several representatives
TELECOMMUNI- present from OTM Engineering and Fujitsu Business
CATIONS SYSTEM Communication Systems. Mr. Dave Misko, OTM,
gave a detailed presentation of the project and theft
recommendation that the City enter into an
agreement with Fujitsu Business Communications
Systems for the replacement of the City's
telecommunication system. The representatives
from OTM and Fujitsu answered questions from the
Council In response to Council questions, the
representatives advised that 1) Fujitsu will have an
obligation to support the proposed system for a ten
year period; 2) Fujitsu will provide the City with new
releases on an annual basis making available new
technology; and 3) the system has the capability for
video teleconferencing.
IR 99-114 TREE Mr. Norwood presented the findings of the Tree STEVE N./MARCY
PRESERVATION Preservation Survey sent to the Council. He advised
STUDY that further direction was needed from the Council
on several issues, i.e., the level of preservation, level
of enforcement, impact on staff, cost of
development, and whether tree preservation
regulations should apply only to commercial
developments and new residential subdivisions of
two lots or more and not apply to existing single
family parcels. Mayor Scoma requested that Staff
also review and take into consideration the study
done in1989 by the Beautification Commission on a
proposed tree preservation ordinance. The Council
discussed whether they felt the ordinance should
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August 23, 1999
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apply to existing homes and how it should be applied
to commercial developments and whether the
ordinance should or should not restrict the pads and
street easements. Mayor Scoma asked Staff to
prepare a draft ordinance and bring to Council for
further discussion.
IR 99-112 PARK Mr. Browne, Parks Director, advised that Staff was JIM B.
LAND preparing to discuss with the Park and Recreation
DEDICATION/PARK Board a proposed Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
IMPACT FEE Mr. Browne asked Council if they had any additional
PROPOSAL preferences before the information is presented to
the Parks Board. The Council discussed whether
they wanted an ordinance developed that is 1) based
on impact fees only or 2) requires land dedication
with the option for cash fee. They also discussed
whether non-residential development should be
included. Mayor Scoma, Mayor Pro Tern Johnson,
Councilmen Phifer, Welch, Mitchell, and Metts
preferred Option 2 and non-commercial
Councilmen Milano and Trevino preferred Option 2
and the inclusion of commercial. Staff will take the
information to the Parks Board for them to make a
recommendation back to the Council.
IR 99-113 UPDATE Mayor Scoma advised of a meeting on September 2 NAN
OF COTTONBELT at COG to introduce and discuss the opportunity to
RAIL SYSTEM begin development of the Cottonbelt Rail System for
a commuter line for those cities along the Cottonbelt.
Mayor Scoma requested the Council to advise him of
any suggestions they had so he could represent the
Council.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p m.
Charles Scoma— Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 — AUGUST 23, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order August 23, 1999 at 7.01 p m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Scoma Mayor
JoAnn Johnson Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E. Welch Councilman
Russell Mitchell Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman
Don Phifer Councilman
Matt Milano Councilman
T Oscar Trevino, Jr. Councilman
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager
Greg Vick Managing Director of Community Services
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Alicia Richardson Assistant City Secretary
Rex McEntire Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Mr. Don Scroggs, Richland Hills United Methodist Church led the invocation.
Mr. Scroggs briefed the Council on the community outreach programs his Church
provides to the community.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a.) PROCLAMATION — RHONDA BANNISTER, MRS. TEXAS ALL AMERICAN
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August 23, 1999
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Mayor Scoma introduced Rhonda Bannister, Mrs. Texas All American, and presented
her with a proclamation.
b.) BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
Ms. Patsy Tucker, Chairman, presented the following awards for yards of the month.
Bob & Jennette Forrester, 3332 Willowcrest Drive; Bill & Joan Mayfield, 7209
Karen; Sarah & Dale Henry, 4913 Skylark Circle; Tommy & Sue Martin, 5425
Susan Lee; Rick & Maria Spencer, 6120 Shady Cove, Stephen & Kris Randles,
7564 Hightower; James & Carol Davis, 7209 Elmwood; Gary & Jo Davis, 7501
Brockwood Court; and Rodney & Mary Burns, 7913 Kandy.
Ms. Tucker also presented the landscape of the month award to McDonalds/Chevron,
7451 Davis Boulevard.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999
B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999
C. GN 99-85 - APPROVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM — RESOLUTION NO.
99-58
D. GN 99-86 - CONTRACT AUTHORIZING PASS-THROUGH STATE GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR NETS
E. PU 99-34 - AWARD BID FOR AMUNDSON WELL PUMP REPAIR TO MILLICAN
WELL SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,634
Councilman Metts moved seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent
agenda
Motion carried 7-0.
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7.
SRC 99-03 - CONSIDER REQUEST OF TONY CALLAHAN (RICHLAND BUSINESS
CENTER) FOR VARIANCES TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE 2374,
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SIGNS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FREEWAY OVERLAY
ZONE ON AN EXISTING POLE SIGN. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 6300
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND PLATTED AS TRACT A, RICHLAND PLAZA
ADDITION
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized SRC 99-03 and gave staff
recommendations
Mr. Tony Callahan, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council
Council discussed the existing poles on property.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing, and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or
against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Trevino moved to approve SRC 99-03 allowing the maximum sign area of
486 square feet, a maximum sign height of 57 feet and to allow a triple pole sign with
no masonry material coverage for 6300 Grapevine Highway, Richland Business Center
and platted as Tract A, Richland Plaza Addition. Councilman Mitchell seconded the
motion.
Motion carried 6-1, with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Metts, Phifer, Trevino and Mayor
Pro Tern Johnson voting for and Councilman Milano voting against.
8.
GN 99-80 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1999-2000 BUDGET
APPROVED
Ms. Karen Bostic, Director of Budget and Research, summarized GN 99-80 and
furnished a slide presentation of the proposed budget for Council.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or
against item to come forward.
Mr. James Green (address unknown) is in favor of a 4% increase.
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Mr. James McCartney, Sandhurst Lane, inquired where Council is getting the money to
increase the City's annual budget.
Mayor Scoma advised Mr McCartney if a property owner's land is valued the same this
year as last year there would be no increase in property taxes. Mayor Scoma further
stated that citizens of 65 years of age or older would receive a reduction of an
additional $3,000, and that the City's tax rate has in fact remained the same the past
seven years.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing.
9.
GN 99-81 - APPROVAL OF 1999 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL— RESOLUTION 99-55
APPROVED
Ms. Karen Bostic summarized GN 99-81 during her 1999-2000 proposed budget
presentation.
Councilman Phifer asked the percentage of new construction attributed to the tax roll.
Ms Bostic advised Council the dollar amount attributed to new construction is 87.6
million.
Councilman Phifer moved to approve Resolution No 99-55 and the Certified Tax Roll in
the amount of$2,136,094,682 for the tax year 1999. Councilman Milano seconded the
motion.
Motion carried 7-0.
10.
GN 99-82 -AUTHORIZING HOMESTEAD, OVER 65, AND DISABILITY
EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXES -ORDINANCE NO. 2402
APPROVED
GN 99-82 was addressed in Ms. Bostic's presentation of the proposed 1999-2000
budget. Ms. Bostic was available to answer questions from Council
Councilman Welch moved to adopt Ordinance No 2402 providing exemptions for
homestead, over 65 years of age, and disabled persons. Mayor Pro Tern Johnson
seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0.
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11.
GN 99-83 -ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 1999 —
ORDINANCE NO. 2403
APPROVED
Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, summarized GN 99-83 for Council.
Councilman Metts moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2403 setting the tax rate for the
1999-2000 fiscal year at 57 cents. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0
12.
GN 99-84 -ADOPTING THE 1999-2000 BUDGET— ORDINANCE NO. 2404
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No 2404 adopting the 1999-
2000 Budget for all funds and the revisions to the 1998-99 Budget for all funds.
Councilman Welch seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0.
13.
GN 99-87 - APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER TO REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER 1
APPROVED
Mr. Marty Wieder, Director of Economic Development, summarized GN 99-87 for
Council.
Councilman Welch moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Johnson to serve the remainder
of Cheryl Lyman's two-year term on the Reinvestment Zone Number 1 Board of
Directors. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0
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14.
GN 99-88 - RESOLUTION COMMUNICATING CITY'S INTENT TO FORM
REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS —
RESOLUTION NO. 99-60
APPROVED
Mr. Wieder provided Council with background information on Reinvestment Zone
Number 2.
Councilman Milano moved to adopt Resolution No. 99-60, a resolution communicating
the City's intent to form Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills.
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0.
15.
PU 99-35 - PURCHASE OF 2 ACRE ADDITION TO 100 ACRE PARK SITE —
RESOLUTION NO. 99-61
APPROVED
Mr Jim Browne was available to answer any questions from Council regarding PU 99-
35.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve Resolution No. 99-61, authorizing the City
Manager to execute agreements to acquire the 2-acre tract in the amount of$50,000
and associated access easement. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0
16.
A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
NRH2O Family Water park is now open only on Saturdays and Sundays through
September 14, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Labor Day, Monday September 6
from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
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North Richland Hills Fire Department is offering a Citizen's Academy This 11-week
class begins September 9 and runs through November 18 They will meet on Thursday
evenings from 7:00 pm to 1000 pm Registration deadline is Wednesday, August 25.
City facilities will be closed on September 6 in observance of Labor Day. In addition,
the library will be closed on Saturday, September 4. Residential garbage will be
collected as usual
Dallas 2012 Committee will be touring City facilities as a possible host for Olympic sites.
16.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:18 pm.
Charles Scoma - Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Human Resources Council Meeting Date: 09/13/99
Subject: Approve Exemption of City's Health Plan from HIPAA Requirements Agenda Number: Gil 99-94
The federal government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) in 1996;this law mandates certain requirements for health insurance plans. The
City meets the requirements of many of these mandates such as mental health parity,
health status nondiscrimination, and length of stay requirements for mothers and
newborns. However, the City does not meet requirements for portions of the preexisting
condition limitation or all notices required under the Act. As a self-funded non-federal
governmental health plan, the City may elect to exempt itself from the requirements of this
legislation. In 1998 the City Council voted to exempt the City Health Plan from these
requirements.
The City's options are to continue exempting itself from the HIPAA requirements or to
allow the City's health plan to become subject to HIPAA. The advantages of exempting
out of HIPAA are savings in administrative costs and exposure to further federal regulation
of our plan. Exempting the health plan from this legislation does not preclude the City from
adopting any or all of the requirements in the future. Electing to exempt the plan from
these requirements enables the City to maintain optimal flexibility in managing the plan.
The health plan will be reviewed and evaluated this upcoming year. During this review,
any of the HIPAA requirements we currently do not comply with could be considered for
inclusion. This election is required on an annual basis in conjunction with the plan year.
Recommendation:
To exempt the health plan from the HIPAA requirements for the plan year October 1, 1999
to September 30, 2000.
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•Department. Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 09/13/99
Subject Consideration of Ordinance Amending Nuisance Agenda Number GN 99-95
Ordinance - Ordinance No. 2409
This ordinance provides two changes to Ordinance No. 2233, the Nuisance Ordinance.
Section 2 &3 of the proposed ordinance reflects changes effected by the signing of H.B.
1110 The recently approved legislation changed the times of compliance for nuisances
from ten (10) days to seven (7) days and makes several minor changes in the notification
process and remedies available. All of the changes will make the City's task of code
enforcement more effective.
Section 1 of the proposed ordinance establishes a new nuisance. Upon adoption, it is a
nuisance for the owner of an 18-wheeler to park on private property (with exceptions for
valid reasons) and it is a nuisance for a property owner to permit the parking of 18-
wheelers (with same exceptions for valid reasons) on private property. The City's
enforcement opportunity will be to provide property owners with the information to prevent
the owners of the big rigs from utilizing parking lots for parking and the dropping of trailers.
Property owners have certain rights conveyed to them by state statute. Those rights
permit the property owners to post their property and have vehicles that violate the
provisions impounded and towed after required notification.
H.B. 1110 took effect on September 1, 1999
In November of 1998, the City Council passed Resolution No 98-63 supporting this type of
legislative change. These bills and the adoption of the proposed amendments support
Council's Goals #2-Quality Development The bills and the proposed amendments also
support the adopted Code Enforcement Implementation Plan that resulted from the efforts
of the Code Enforcement Ad-hoc Committee. These bills and the adoption of the
proposed amendments will make the City's task of code enforcement more effective.
RECOMMENDATION
To approve Ordinance No. 2409.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2409
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE #2233; PROVIDING FOR A DESCRIPTION OF STANDING,
PARKING AND STORING OF TRACTOR, TRAILER AND/OR TRACTOR/TRAILER RIGS
AS A NUISANCE; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE TIME; PROVIDING FOR PROCESS
OF NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR REMEDIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT Section 3. Specific Nuisances. is amended by adding
paragraph (y) to read as follows:
"(y) The standing, parking or storing of a tractor, trailer and/or a tractor/trailer rig on any
parking lot, playground, athletic field, vacant lot, public or private school, church premises,
or residentially used property; or, permitting the standing, parking or storing of a tractor,
trailer and/or a tractor/trailer rig on any parking lot, playground, athletic field, vacant lot,
public or private school, church premises, or residentially used property.
EXCEPTION: The standing, parking or storing of tractor, trailer and/or tractor/trailer
rigs performing a bona fide delivery, loading or unloading in conjunction with or
associated with business, or in conjunction with any other legally permitted activity."
SECTION 2. THAT Section 7. Notice of Violation. is amended to read as
follows:
"Whenever it is determined that a violation of this Ordinance exists, except where a
different notification requirement is established in this Ordinance, the enforcement officer
shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible
for such violation as follows:
(a) The owner of a property shall be notified of violations of this Ordinance as follows:
i. The notice shall be given personally to the owner in writing;
ii. The notice shall be addressed to the owner at the owner's address as
recorded in the appraisal district records of Tarrant County; or
iii. If personal service cannot be obtained,
1. by publication at least once;
2. by posting the notice on or near the front door of each building on the
property to which the violation relates; or
3. by posting the notice on a placard attached to a stake driven into the
ground on the property to which the violation relates, if the property
contains no buildings.
(b) Any notice that is mailed to a property owner in accordance with this Ordinance, and
the United States Postal service returns the notice as "refused" or"unclaimed," the validity
of the notice is not affected and the notice is considered as delivered.
(c) In a notice provided in this Ordinance, the enforcement officer may inform the owner
by regular mail and a posting on the property, that if the owner commits another violation
of the same kind or nature that poses a danger to the public health or safety on or before
the first anniversary of the date of the notice, the City without further notice may correct
the violation at the owner's expense and access the expense against the property. If a
violation covered by a notice under this Ordinance occurs within a one-year period, and
the municipality has not been informed in writing by the owner of any ownership change,
then the City may without notice take any action permitted by SECTION 3, Sub Paragraph
(a) & (b) of this Ordinance and assess the expenses as outlined in Section 11.
(d) The placement of a notice of violation on a vehicle in violation of Section 3-(a) shall
be considered adequate notice under this article."
SECTION 3. That Section 9. Remedies. is amended to read as follows:
"To enforce any requirement of this Ordinance, a code enforcement officer may:
(a) Do the work or make the improvements required, and
(b) Pay for the work done or improvements made and charge the expenses to the owner
of the property.
(c) Cause appropriate action to be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction."
SECTION 4. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase or section of this Ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be
adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of said Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, which shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
this ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00)
Dollars for each offense, and each and every day said violation is continued shall
constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage as the
law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, on the 13th day
of September, 1999.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date, 09/13/99
Subject Consideration of Ordinance Amending Agenda Number GN 99-96
Junked Vehicle Ordinance - Ordinance No. 2408
Ordinance No. 2408 provides several changes to Ordinance No. 2234, the Junked Vehicle
Ordinance. The proposed ordinance reflects changes effected by the signing of H.B. 1103
and S.B. 688.
H B. 1103 provides changes in the definition of a junked vehicle. One of the criterions for
tagging a vehicle as a junked vehicle is the time the vehicle is inoperable and has
remained inoperable. The legislation changes the time from a 45-day period to 72 hours if
the vehicle is located on public property and from 45 days to 30 days if the vehicle is
located on private property.
S.B. 688 prevents relocating a junked vehicle from one location to another in an attempt to
avoid the abatement process. As long as the abatement process has commenced and the
new location still constitutes a public nuisance, then the procedure does not have to start
over.
H.B. 1103 took effect on September 1, 1999 and S.B 688 was immediately in effect upon
the passage of the bill.
In November of 1998, the City Council passed Resolution No. 98-63 supporting this type of
legislative changes. These bills and the adoption of the proposed amendments support
Council's Goal #2-Quality Development. The bills and the proposed amendments also
support the adopted Code Enforcement Implementation Plan that resulted from the efforts
of the Code Enforcement Ad-hoc Committee. These bills and the adoption of the
proposed amendments will make the City's task of code enforcement more effective.
RECOMMENDATION
To approve Ordinance No. 2408.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2408
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE # 2234; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED DEFINITIONS OF A
JUNKED VEHICLE; PROVIDING FOR DEFINING A PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROVIDING
FOR PROCEDURES FOR ABATEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Section 1. Definitions. , is amended to read as follows
"(a) Junked Vehicle — means a vehicle that is self-propelled and:
(1) does not have lawfully attached to it:
(i) an unexpired license plate; or,
(ii) a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate
(2) is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded, or
(3) is inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:
(i) 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or
(ii) 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property
(b) Antique Auto —means a passenger car or truck that is at least 35 years old.
(c) Special Interest Vehicle- means a motor vehicle of any age that has not been
changed from original manufactures specifications and because of its historic
interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist.
(d) Motor Vehicle Collector- means a person who:
(1) owns one or more antique or special interest vehicles, and
(2) acquires, collects, or disposes of an antique or special interest vehicle for
personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle
for historic interest."
SECTION 2. That Section 2. Junked vehicle as a public nuisance. is amended to read
as follows.
"A junked vehicle, including a part of a junked vehicle, that is located in place where
it is visible from a public place or public right-of-way is detrimental to the safety and
welfare of the general public, tends to reduce the value of private property, invites
vandalism, creates fire hazards, constitutes an attractive nuisance creating a
hazard to the health and safety of minors, is detrimental to the economic welfare of
the City by producing urban blight adverse to the maintenance and continuing
development of the City, and is a public nuisance. Any person, firm, or corporation
maintaining a public nuisance as defined above shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction, subject to a fine. Each and every day the maintenance of
such public nuisance shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate
offense. Upon conviction in the municipal court of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas, the court shall have the authority to order removal and abatement of such
nuisance.
The relocation of a junked vehicle that is a public nuisance to another location
within the City of North Richland Hills after the Code Enforcement Officer has
initiated the proceedings to abate the public nuisance shall have no effect on the
proceedings if the junked vehicle constitutes a public nuisance at the new location."
SECTION 3. That Section 3. Procedures for abating a nuisance. is amended to read
as follows:
"(a) The notice for the abatement and removal of a public nuisance under this
ordinance must provide not less than ten (10) days' notice of the nature of the
nuisance and must be sent by certified mail with a five (5) day return requested
to:
(1) the last known registered owner of the nuisance;
(2) each lien holder of record of the nuisance; and
(3) the owner or occupant of:
(i) the property on which the nuisance is located; or
(ii) if the nuisance is located on public right-of-way, the property
adjacent to the right-of-way
(b) The notice must state that:
(1) the nuisance must be abated and removed not later than the 10th day after
the date on which the notice was mailed; and
(2) any request for a hearing must be made before that ten (10) day period
expires.
(c) If the post office address of the last known registered owner of the nuisance is
unknown, notice may be placed on the nuisance, or if the owner is located, hand
delivered.
(d) If the notice is returned undeliverable, action to abate the nuisance shall be
continued to a date not earlier than the 11'" day after the date of the return.
(e) if a person for whom a notice is required under this ordinance requests a
hearing, the hearing shall be held not earlier than the 11`h day after the date of
the notice.
(t) The municipal judge or his designee shall conduct hearings under the
procedures adopted under this ordinance
(g) At the hearing, the junked motor vehicle is presumed, unless demonstrated
otherwise by the owner, to be inoperable. Upon finding that the vehicle is a
junked vehicle and constitutes a public nuisance, the municipal judge shall
have the authority to enter an order requiring the removal of the junked vehicle
or vehicle part.
(h) If the information is available at the location of the nuisance, an order requiring
removal of the nuisance must include the vehicle's:
(1) description;
(2) vehicle identification number; and
(3) license plate number.
(i) When the junked vehicle is declared a public nuisance by the municipal judge
and is ordered to be removed, it shall not thereafter be reconstructed or made
operable.
W Notice shall be given to the Texas State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation not later than the fifth day after the date of removal. The notice
shall identify the vehicle part which was removed.
(k) The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to a vehicle or vehicle part:
(1) that is completely enclosed in a building in a lawful manner and is not visible
from the street or other public or private property; or
(2) that is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection
with the business of a licensed vehicle dealer or junkyard, or that is an
antique or special interest vehicle stored by a motor vehicle collector on the
collector's property, if the vehicle or part and the outdoor storage are, if any,
are:
(i) maintained in an orderly manner,
(ii) not a health hazard; and
(iii) screened from ordinary public view by appropriate means including a
fence, rapidly growing trees or shrubbery.
(I) The provisions of this article shall be carried out and enforced by regularly
salaried, full-time employees of the City of North Richland Hills, except that the
removal of vehicle or vehicle parts thereof from property may be done by any
other duly authorized person, including persons with whom the city may at the
time of passage of this ordinance or hereafter have a valid contract for the
removal of such vehicles.
SECTION 4. Authority to enforce. A person authorized by the city to administer the
procedures of this article may enter private property for the purpose specified herein to
examine a vehicle or vehicle part, obtain information as to the identity of the vehicle for
vehicle part, and remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or vehicle that constitutes a
nuisance as defined herein. The judge of the municipal court of the City of North Richland
Hills may issue orders necessary to enforce the procedures of this article.
SECTION 5. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase or section of this Ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be
adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of said Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, which shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 6. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
this ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00)
Dollars for each offense, and each and every day said violation is continued shall
constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect after its passage as the law and
charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, on the 13th day
of September, 1999.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST
CITY SECRETARY
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CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Information Services Council Meeting Date- Sept. 13, 1999
Subject Lease Agreement With AT&T Wireless-Resolution #99-65 Agenda Number: GN# 99-97
AT&T Wireless has approached the City requesting placement of a cellular tower located
at the Public Works equipment yard, 5141 Davis Blvd., through lease agreement. In
addition to the tower, other electronic communication equipment will be located in the
immediate area next to the tower.
The conditions of the lease call for an initial five-year period that would renew for three
additional five-year periods, using the same lease terms and conditions. AT&T Wireless
will pay the City an annual payment of$9,000 per year. Beginning in year two and each
year thereafter, the yearly lease payment will increase by three percent.
This tower will also provide the capability of co-locating two other cellular providers.
Approximately $1,200 per month could also be realized if other cellular providers co-locate.
The City Attorney and the Director of Information Services have reviewed the lease
agreement. The Director of Public Works has reviewed the site planning requirements
from AT&T.
A similar lease agreement with AT&T Wireless was approved by the City Council on April
26, 1999 (GN 99-35). The tower placement will comply with Article 7 of the City's Zoning
Regulations entitled Communication Towers and Television Receivers. AT&T will also be
required to provide a 1 million dollar commercial general liability insurance policy. Staff
believes it to be in the best interest of the City to proceed with the lease agreement.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 99-65 allowing the City Manager to proceed
with executing the aforementioned lease agreement with AT&T Wireless on the City's
behalf
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-65
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager, be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached
Lease Agreement with AT&T Wireless for the purpose of installing a cellular
communications tower and related equipment, located at 5141 Davis Blvd.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of September, 1999
APPROVED:
Charles Scoma-Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire —Attorney for the City
CITY OF
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Finance Council Meeting Date 9/13/99
Subject Award Emergency Medical Services Billing and Collection Agenda Number PU 99-38
Contract to Southwest General Services - Resolution 99-64
In the 1997-1998 budget, Mayor and Council approved the staff recommendation to
contract out EMS billing and collections A cost/benefit analysis was presented indicating
that contracting with a company specializing in the billing and collection of EMS accounts
would be a more efficient business practice than the current in-house situation. The
analysis considered the cost of City staff time, supplies, replacement and maintenance of
software. The analysis also considered the likelihood that a contractor, expert in the
collection of EMS accounts, would improve the percentage of dollars collected. The
conclusion of the analysis was net savings to the City would be from $10,000 to $20,000
depending on the amount of improvement in collections realized.
Based on this decision, requests for proposal were sent out seeking the following
services.
1. Billing and collection of Emergency Medical Services using the necessary billing
forms for various third party payers including self pay, commercial insurance,
Medicare, Medicaid, workers compensation and personal injury protection Providing
all required reports of activity to the City.
2. The ability of the successful contractor to receive North•Richland Hills' EMS billing
database in an electronic format that is compatible with the Contractor's billing system
at the contractor's cost.
3 A contractor that is knowledgeable of and abides by billing requirements for Medicare,
Medicaid and Worker's Compensation patients. The contractor will hold the City
harmless for any errors due to the contractor's activity.
4. Collection methods that comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
5. The ability to collect accounts that are delinquent before and after the contract takes
affect.
6. A contractor which would provide and maintain all insurance coverages including
Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability.
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7. A contractor which would provide a bid bond and indicate the ability to provide a
performance bond or a letter of credit upon award of the contract
8. A contract period of 36 months with two one-year options to renew under the same
terms and conditions.
9. A minimum collection rate of 40% was required.
Requests for proposals were sent to eight potential companies The five proposals were
evaluated based on the following factors:
1. The completeness of the bid to all required items.
2. Cost evaluation.
3. Experience of the firm in EMS billing and collections
4. Proven ability of contractor to perform services including the stated percentage
of collections.
The proposal which successfully met all of the requirements is Southwest General
Services (SGS) located in Dallas, Texas. SGS has more than 17 years of experience in
EMS billing and collections. They service over 175,000 new ambulance transport
accounts annually in Arizona and Texas They have achieved collection rates of 62% for
the City of Dallas since 1997, and 70% for the City of Phoenix over the past ten years.
They have also had high collection rates for the Cities of Peoria, Glendale, Tempe,
Chandler and Mesa, Arizona. The proposal from SGS would guarantee a 56% collection
of gross billings. SGS will have six months to achieve this collection rate for the first month
of billings. If the 56% level is not reached the City will deduct 25% from the proposed 10%
commission. This penalty will apply to every month in which the guaranteed rate is not
achieved.
Attached is a spreadsheet showing the increase in dollars to the City of North Richland
Hills if the guaranteed 56% level is achieved. The City would realize an increase in
revenues of over $50,000 annually compared to the 43% collection rate achieved by the
current in-house operation. The break-even point for the City is around 47% of gross
billings. SGS's proposal also includes a commission for the collection of bills outstanding
at the time of the award of the contract The proposed percentage is 15% for accounts up
to 120 days old, and 18% for accounts older than 120 days old. This is far superior to the
current arrangement with Municipal Services Bureau which charges 30% for all delinquent
accounts collected.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 99-64 authorizing an agreement with Southwest General Services for
EMS billing and collection service.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 99-64
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance requested proposals for a contract for billing
and collection of emergency medical service fees; and
WHEREAS, five proposals were received and reviewed by the Finance Department;
and
- WHEREAS, the lowest and best proposal was received from Southwest General
Services, Inc which the Council so finds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached contract
for billing and collection of emergency medical service fees with Southwest General
Services, Inc., as the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of September, 1999.
APPROVED.
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntire, City Attorney
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City of North Richland Hills
Service Contract for
Emergency Medical Services
Billing and Collection Service
This contract is made and entered by and between
hereinafter referred to as "Contractor", and the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, hereinafter
referred to as "City", to be effective as hereinafter provided.
For and in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein, and for the
mutual benefits to be obtained hereby, the parties agree as follows:
TERM OF CONTRACT: TERMINATION: SCOPE OF WORK,
(A) The initial term of this contract shall be a period of thirty-six (36) months commencing
upon the effective date hereof; provided, however, that the City shall have the right
and option to renew. for two (2) one (1) year terms under the same terms and
conditions by giving written notice to Contractor of City's election to so extend the
term hereof, such notice to be given not more than ninety (90) nor fewer than thirty
(30) days prior to the expiration of the said initial term.
(B) The parties further agree that either party may cancel and terminate this contract,
without cause, upon sixty-(60) days written notice to the other party.
(C) During the initial term hereof, or any extension thereto, Contractor shall provide such
labor, supervision, equipment and materials as may be necessary for emergency
medical services billing and collection services for the City of North Richland Hills,
including emergency medical services account management, rate adjudication for
Medicare and Medicaid, and electronic claim filing for Medicare and Medicaid and
insurance companies. Such services shall be performed in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the City's Bid No. 99-866 and the Contractor's Proposal in response
thereto. The Bid and the Response of Contractor are attached hereto as Exhibits "A"
and "B", respectively, and thereby made a part hereof.
TERM OF CONTRACT: TERMINATION: SCOPE OF WORK. - CONTINUED
In the event there exists a conflict among these documents, they shall control in the following
order:
(a) This written Service Contract;
(b) Vendors Response;
-(c) Proposal No. 99-866
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provision of ambulance service may or may not
change over the term of this agreement. The rates charged may change, the service may
change, and/or the service may cease to be a City function. The parties agree that, if the
service is stopped, neither party will have any further obligation under this contract.
II.
COMPENSATION AND PROCEDURES,
City agrees to pay Contractor fees based on the Vendors Response attached as Exhibit "B".
It is understood that ambulance services payments, for a number of valid causes, may be
delayed for up to one hundred fifty (150) days from date of service. In that instance,
Contractor collections will be based upon collections received as a result of billings during the
contract period. This determination will extend for a period of one hundred fifty (150) days
after the end of the initial period and apply only to billings generated within the contract
period.
Contractor will also assume collection activity for all active EMS accounts receivable on the
contract commencement date.
City shall pay contractor within thirty (30) days following receipt of invoice. Contractor agrees
that City shall not be invoiced more frequently than once every thirty days.
2
III.
ACCOUNTS ARE PROPERTY OF CITY
All accounts receivable, including documentation of any kind furnished by the City, shall at all
times remain the property of the City. In the event of termination of this contract for any
reason or expiration thereof; account receivables and all other documentation which is
generated, supplied or prepared by or for the City of North Richland Hills, shall be returned
within five (5) days to the City.
IV.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR AND CITY
In addition to the duties provided in this Contract the parties shall abide by the following terms
and conditions:
(A) REMIT FEES TO CITY
Contractor agrees that all fees collected or paid shall be directly remitted to the City.
All instructions for payment issued by Contractor shall indicate that payment shall be
made to the City In no event shall Contractor designate, imply or infer that payment
should be made in any other manner for collections under this Contract.
(B) TELEPHONE SERVICE
Contractor agrees to have in operation within three (3) days after the execution of this
Contract, a toll free phone number, which shall be without cost or expense to the
caller, which will be staffed during regular business hours by an employee of
Contractor who will answer any questions regarding the bills or other services provided
by Contractor under this agreement. The phone number shall be published on all
statements sent by Contractor in its efforts of collection and billing under this
agreement.
(C) CITY TO PROVIDE RECORDS
City agrees that it shall provide the Emergency Medical Service reports to Contractor
to allow it to fulfill its duties under this Agreement. The reports will be furnished in
ASCII file format, which can be downloaded into the Contractor's billing program or
printed by the Contractor for manual input into the Contractor's billing system. Any
programming costs incurred by the Contractor in relation to the downloading of billing
information, will not be reimbursed by the City
V.
TIME OF COMPLETION
Contractor agrees and covenants that all work thereunder shall be completed in accordance
with the schedule set forth in the Notice to Bidders
VI.
PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENT TO EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC
The Contractor shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of employees
and others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal,
State, and Municipal safety laws. The safety precautions actually taken and the adequacy
thereof shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
VII.
RECORDS
Contractor shall keep available for inspection and copying by City, records, whether written or
electronically generated and stored, which sufficiently and adequately contain all bills and
collections, accounts, activity, disposition, etc., relative to this Contract. These records shall
be kept from the inception of the contract and for two years following termination or expiration
of the Contract. Contractor will be responsible for making electronic back-ups on a daily
basis and provide a copy at an offsite location.
VIII.
LAWS AND ORDINANCES
The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations and policies of the City, which in any manner affect the Contractor or
the work, including those related to debt collection. Contractor shall indemnify and save
harmless the City against any claim arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances
and regulations whether by the Contractor or his employees in accordance with Article XII. If
the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such law, ordinances, rules or
regulations, and without such notice to the City, Contractor shall bear all costs arising
therefrom.
IX.
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
The Contractor agrees to retain control and to give full attention to the fulfillment of this
Contract, that this Contract will not be assigned without the prior written consent of the City,
and that no part or feature of the work will be sublet to anyone objectionable to the City's
Director of Finance. The Contractor further agrees that the subletting of any portion or feature
of the work, or materials required in the performance of this Agreement, shall not relieve the
Contractor from his obligations to the City as provided by this Agreement.
X
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor is and shall be an Independent Contractor and shall not, with respect to its
acts or omissions, be deemed an agent or employee of the City.
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents,
and employees from and against all damages, injuries (including death), claims, property
damages (including loss of use), losses, demands, suits, judgments and costs, including
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, in any way arising out of
or resulting from the performance of the work or caused by the negligent act or omission of
the Contractor, his officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licenses, or invitees.
XL
INSURANCE AND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, insurance as set forth
in the Notice to Bidders.
XII.
MISCELLANEOUS
(A) BINDING OF PARTIES
The undersigned represents and warrants that he or she is the duly authorized
representative of the Contractor and is authorized to execute this Contract which has
been approved and accepted by the Contractor.
This Agreement shall not be considered fully executed or binding on the City of North
Richland Hills until the same shall have been executed by Contractor, the Mayor or his
designate, and the City Secretary, and approved and accepted by the City Council of
the City of North Richland Hills in open meeting as required by law.
This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their successors and
assigns.
(B) PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience only and are not
intended to define or limit the Scope of any provisions in this Agreement.
(C) INTERPRET CONTRACT FAIRLY
Although this Agreement is drafted by the City, should any part be in dispute, the
parties agree that the Agreement shall not be construed more favorably for either
party.
MISCELLANEOUS-CONTINUED
(D) VENUE/GOVERNING LAW
In the event of breach of this Contract, venue for all causes of action shall be instituted
and maintained in Tarrant County, Texas. The parties agree that the laws of the State
of Texas shall apply to the interpretation, validity and enforcement of this Agreement.
(E) NOTICE
Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, all notices required or permitted shall be
in writing and be deemed to be delivered when received at the address provided
below. Each party shall notify the other in writing upon change of address.
Litt Contractor
Larry Koonce
Director of Finance
P.O. Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609
817/581-5535
(F) SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any paragraph, section,
subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase of this agreement is for any reason held to
be contrary to the law or contrary to any rule or regulation having the force and effect
of the law, such decisions shall not affect the remaining portions of the Agreement.
However, upon the occurrence of such event, either party may terminate this
agreement by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice.
(G) ENTIRE CONTRACT
It is understood and agreed the entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and
that this agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the
parties relating to the subject matter as well as any previous agreements presently in
effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the Contract in the year and on
the day set forth below.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CONTRACTOR
BY: BY:
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
TITLE:
DATE: DATE:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
SOUTHWEST GENERAL SERVICES, INC.
September 2, 1999
Larry Koonce, Director of Finance
Finance Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Dear Mr Koonce
Southwest General Services is prepared to offer the City of North Richland Hills a
"Performance Guarantee" as part of our EMS Billing and Collection Services
Proposal Southwest proposes to utilize the "Gross Collection Rate" method to
measure our performance. This method is calculated by dividing total payments
received, less refunds, by Gross Amount Billed. (See Attachment A for the
definition of Gross Amount Billed, Southwest's Performance Guarantee, Penalty
Clause, and Exception Rule)
A "Performance Analysis" for fiscal year 99-2000 detailing estimated collection
and commission results is attached for you to analyze Estimates provided are
based on fiscal year 97-98 data obtained in the RFP Also detailed in the
"Performance Analysis" are the months performances are to be measured (See
Attachment B for the Performance Analysis)
If agreed upon, both Attachments will become part of the contract If you have
any questions please call me at (214) 747-1431 or leave me a voice mail at (972)
799-8251.
cot Fothergill
COO and Director of Billing and Collections
REIMBURSEMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
5010 Renaissance Tower/ 1201 Elm Street,Dallas,Texas 75270-2016
Marking Address: P.O.Box 50460.Dallas,Texas 75250-0460
(214)747-1431 (2114)741-1412 Fax
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ATTACHMENT A — Proposal- #99-866
1. "Gross Amount Billed" — Is defined as transports received from the City
of North Richland Hills Fire Department on a regular basis excluding
transports received with "Unknown Names" and/or "Unknown Addresses'.
Also excluded from Gross Amount Billed will be transports/accounts
written-off or discontinued per request by a designated City of North
Richland Hills' employee.
• Note- Southwest General Services will make every attempt to locate
patient information for all transports received.
2. "Performance Guarantee" — Southwest General Services will guarantee
a Gross Collection Rate of 56% to be measured by the end of a 6-month
collection process
3. "Penalty Clause" — If Southwest General Services does not satisfy its
proposed Guaranteed Gross Collection Rate of 56% after the end of a 6-
month collection process, a penalty of 25% will be assessed to the current
month's commission
4. "Exception Rule" — If Medicare Part B places the City of North Richland
Hills on "Pre-Payment Review', this will delay Medicare Part B payments
for up to 6 months. Therefore, the 6-month measurement period to
measure performance would be extended by an additional 6 months.
City of North Richland Hills Southwest General Services, Inc.
Larry Cunningham Scott Fothergill
City Manager COO & Director o :dung d Collections
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Planning & Inspections Department Council Meeting Date 09/13/99
subject Consider Request of Doug Long for a Final Plat of Blocks Agenda Number PS 98-56
1-6, Thornbridge South Addition. This Property is Located south of Thornhill Drive in
Thornbridge Addition, Phase I
Case Summary
Doug Long has submitted a Final Plat of Thornbridge South, which contains 25.718 acres
of land with 71 lots proposed. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family with a minimum
house size of 2,200 square feet and a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet. The
proposed density of the development is 2.76 units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan
designates the subject property as low density residential. The proposed plat complies
with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The remaining issues
associated with the final plat are as follows:
1. ADJACENT PROPERTY There is a triangular strip of property on the west side of
the proposed plat, which is shown to be owned by the same owner. Public Works is
not opposed to this snip being included in a replat of the Holder Smithfield Estates lot
to the west.
2. UTILITY EASEMENTS The Subdivision Ordinance requires a 7.5 foot Utility
Easement on both sides of all water and sanitary sewer mains. Metes and bounds
description, exhibit and easement will be required with the next submittal for the
portion of waterline west of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 and east of Timber Drive ROW
3. OFF SITE EASEMENTS There are several locations where off site drainage and
utility easements are required. All off site easements and exhibits have been prepared
and forwarded to the Public Works Department for review. There are a few minor
revisions and one location where additional easement is needed. The signed
easements need to be transmitted to the Public Works Department for filing with the
approved Final Plat
4. DEAD END STREET Timber Drive ROW is shown to dead end into this subdivision.
The street has not been constructed to this point. The Subdivision Regulations
require all streets to end in a cul-de-sac The Engineer responded the existing ROW
dedication would be addressed later, either by a replat or by dedication to the City.
This portion of Timber Drive is unimproved and has not been accepted by the City.
Finance Review
Source of Funds. Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev I Sufficient Funds Avanaoie
Operating Budget
Other Finance Director
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
5. SIDEWALKS Subdivision Regulations require sidewalks adjacent to all public streets.
The Parks and Recreation Department requests the sidewalk along Kentwood Drive
South and Thornhill Drive South be waived in lieu of a multipurpose trail The sidewalk
along the Kingston Court cul-de-sac should be constructed by the developer with the
street and has been included on the plans.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on August 12, 1999, recommended
approval of PS 98-56 Final Plat of Blocks 1-6, Thornbridge South Addition with the
following conditions by a vote of 6 to 0.
1. Street names as recommended are changed. (completed)
2. That the triangular strip of property to the west be included in a future replat of the
Holder Smithfield Estates.
3. The final copies of the metes and bounds description, exhibit and easement are
submitted prior to going before City Council for approval. (completed)
4. That the applicant submits the signed off-site utility easements prior to going before
City Council for approval. (completed)
5. That the Timber Drive right-of-way/cul-de-sac issue is addressed with the replat of the
Holder Smithfield Estates.
6 Recommend waiving the sidewalks along Kentwood Drive South and Thornhill Drive
South in lieu of a multi-purpose trail as request the Parks and Recreation Department
To approve PS 98-56 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department. Public Works Department Council Meeting Date 9/13/99
Subject Revision of School Zone Hours for Dismissal at Agenda Number GN 99-98
Birdville Elementary Schools — Ordinance No. 2410
The Birdville Independent School District (BISD) has requested the school zone time
during the afternoon dismissal be changed surrounding the elementary schools.
Kindergarten classes are being dismissed at 2.25 p.m. Currently, the afternoon school
zone time is 3:00 p m. to 3:45 p.m
The Public Works Department is requesting the school zone time for dismissal be changed
from the current time of 3:00 p.m to 3 45 p.m. to the new time of 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at
all the elementary schools, with the exception of the Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line
Road school zone. These zones are regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation
under separate ordinance per State guidelines. Since the pre kindergarten classes are still
only half-days, the noon school zone hours (11:00 a.m. to 1230 p.m.) will not be changed
The Police Department is in agreement with the above recommended changes.
Recommendation Approve Ordinance No. 2410.
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
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ORDINANCE NO. 2410
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1830 AS IT AFFECTS THE SCHOOL ZONES AT
ALL BIRDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2319 AND ORDINANCE
NO. 2326 THAT AFFECTED THE SCHOOL ZONE AT CARRIE FRANCES THOMAS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MILES PER HOUR; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF A FINE NOT IN EXCESS OF $200.00 AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
that:
1.
That portion of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1830 dealing with the speed zones at the
Elementary Schools is amended as follows:
Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the
provisions of Section 169, Article 6701d, V.T.C.S , the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on highways, the
prima fade speed limits hereinafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be
reasonable and safe, and such speed limits are hereby fixed for vehicles traveling upon the following
named streets and highways, or parts thereof during the hereinafter designed hours, either (1) when
such hours are described on official school speed limit signs located at said zones; or (2) when school
one signs bearing a flashing amber light and located at said zones are in operation. The location of
.,aid school zones and hours during which said speed zones shall be in effect are as follows, to-wit:
The prima facie speed limit on the following streets between the hours shown below, shall be 20 miles
per hour:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ZONES -Three Times Daily
7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
2:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.
Carrie Frances 8000-8300 Emerald Hills Way
Thomas Elementary 5600 Cork Lane
5600 Newman Drive
8100-8200 O'Brian Way
5500 Finian Lane
Holiday Heights 7500 - 7600 Lola Drive Northridge 7200-7500 Starnes Road
Elementary 7500 Jade Circle Elementary 7200-7300 Holiday Lane
7600 Sybil Drive
5200-5400 Susan Lee Lane
5200 Cloyce Court
7600 Palomar Drive
Snow Heights 6800-7000 Marilyn Lane Mullendore 100-4200 Rufe Snow Drive
- Elementary 6800-7000 Shauna Drive Elementary 6700-6800 Manor Drive
7000 Oakland Lane 200 Stevens
4700-4900 Vance Road 6700-6800 Glenview Drive
4900 Caton Drive 4000-4100 Flory Street
4700-4900 Redondo Street
Smithfield 6700-6800 Smithfield Road Foster Village 7000 Meadowview Terrace
Elementary Elementary 7000 Crosstimbers Lane
6800-7000 Springdale Lane
6800-7100 Hightower Drive
(from flashing light east)
Green Valley 7700-7900 Smithfield Road
Elementary 7900-8100 Green Valley Drive
2.
Any person violating any portion of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine not in excess of
$200.00.
3.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
.equired by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 13th day of September, 1999.
APPROVED:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FO'M • i • " • TV:
L _ i "S
Re Mc ntire, •'orney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
L IrszaI'
GregoryJDick- s, Public or Director
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Public Works
August 13, 1999
Mr. Allen Norman
Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services
Birdville Independent School District
6125 East Belknap
Haltom City, Texas 76117 .,
RE: SCHOOL SPEED ZONES
Dear Mr Norman:
The Public Works Department has received several complaints about the school speed
zone times in the city. We have been told that all BISD Elementary Schools in the City
of North Richland Hills have all day Kindergarten classes. If this is correct then the
school zone dismissal time of 3'00 PM — 345 PM does not cover the Kindergarten
dismissal time of 2:25 PM.
Could you please respond by fax or mail concerning the following questions? This will
help us to determine whether we need to revise our school zone ordinance.
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1 Which elementary schools in the City of North Richland Hills have all day
Kindergarten classes?
2 Are any of the elementary schools having Pre-Kindergarten classes this year?
3 Will the following times cover the all day Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten
classes?
7'30 AM — 8:30 AM
11OOAM - 1230 AM
215 PM — 3'45 PM
If you have any questions, please contact me at (817) 581-5682 Thank you for your
help
Sincerely,
AAJWILLaw• a d! ;
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Public Works Superintendent/Streets
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P O Box 820609 • North Richland Hills, Texas • 76182 0609
7700 A Dick Fisher Dr S • 817-581-5671 • FAX 917-6567552
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Jimmy Cates
Public Works Department
City of North Richland Hills
P 0 Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609
Dear Mr. Cates:
I received your letter of August 13, 1999. The elementary schools in NRH that
have full day Kindergarten are:
Alliene Mullendore Elementary
Holiday Heights Elementary
The Academy at Carrie F. Thomas
The elementary schools in NRH that have Pre-Kindergarten classes are
Foster Village Elementary'
North Ridge Elementary
Smithfield Elementary
The Academy at Carrie F. Thomas
Holiday Heights Elementary
Alliene Mullendore Elementary
BJSD elementary schools accept all children at 7:30 a.m. even though school does
not start until 8:00 a m It is possible that children walking to school could be on
the street at 7:10 - 7:15 a.m. The other times mentioned in your letter should
cover all day and p m. Kindergarten.
Sincerely,
Allen Norman
Associate Superintendent for
Administrative Services
Copy' David Brewer
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Information Services Council Meeting Date. Sept. 13, 1999
Subject' Lease Agreement With Cook Inlet/VoiceStream PCS- Agenda Number GN# 99-99
Resolution# 99-63
Cook InletNoiceStream PCS, (VoiceStream) a wireless cellular provider, has approached
the City regarding placement of cellular antennas atop three (3) of the following existing
City water tower locations:
1. Amundson Water Tower, 8728 Amundson Road
2. Bursey Road Water Tower, 7301 Bursey Road
3. Shady Grove Water Tower, 8451 North Davis
Additional communication equipment will be located near the water towers.
The conditions of the lease call for an initial five-year period that would renew for five
additional five-year periods, using the same lease terms and conditions. VoiceStream
will pay the City an annual payment of$12,600 for each site Beginning in year two and
all years thereafter, each yearly lease payment will increase by three percent.
VoiceStream (NASDAQ: VSTR) is a nationwide provider of personal communication
services (PCS), was established in 1994, is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and
employees over 2500 nationwide. VoiceStream has recently acquired licenses from the
FCC to provide service in the DFW, San Antonio and Austin areas. More information
about VoiceStream can be obtained at their website: www.voicestream.com.
The City Attorney and the Director of Information Services have reviewed the lease
agreements. The Director of Public Works has reviewed the site planning requirements
from VoiceStream The installation will comply with Article 7 of the City's Zoning
Regulations entitled Communication Towers and Television Receivers. VoiceStream will
be required to provide a 1 million dollar commercial general liability insurance policy for
. each site. Staff believes it is in the City's best interest to proceed with the agreement.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No 99-63 allowing the City Manager to
execute the aforementioned lease agreement with Cook Inlet/VoiceStream PCS on the
City's behalf
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) _ Sufficient Funds Available
Operating Budget
Other I/ii,� VL Finance Director
earl Al- _ awls
Depa ment He.. ag Cture Pity Manager 'gture
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-63
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager, be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached
Lease Agreement with Cook InleUVoiceStream PCS for the purpose of attaching
cellular antennas to water towers located at:
1. Amundson Water Tower, 8728 Amundson Road
2. Bursey Road Water Tower, 7301 Bursey Road
3. Shady Grove Water Tower, 8451 North Davis
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of September, 1999
APPROVED:
Charles Scoma-Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY-
Rex McEntire —Attorney for the City
CITY OF
• NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Finance Council Meeting Date. 9-13-99
Subject: Acceptance of Preliminary Financing Plan, Tax Increment Agenda Number GN 99-92
Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills
Upon Council's acceptance of a preliminary project plan to create a second Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), it is necessary for you to consider a preliminary financing plan.
Such a document is attached for your review
You will note that the City anticipates the sale of an estimated $40,294,385 certificates of
obligation over six years to finance the design and construction of a public library, a
recreation center and a conference/performing arts center located within the TIRZ Number
2 boundaries. Captured valuation is based on unescalated values of construction put in
place as presented in the Market Position Analysis of the E-Systems property conducted
by ZimmermanNolk Associates dated April 15, 1998 and updated February 4, 1999. The
Town Center Market Position Analysis and estimates of market values by The Crossing
show anticipated construction of over $386,000,000 through the year 2011. Captured
valuation for years 2012 through 2027 is based on a conservative growth rate in taxable
property values of one percent. Staff believes these are the most conservative valuation
numbers available
The Preliminary Financing Plan anticipates County, Hospital District, Tarrant County
Community College and the City participation at 100%. Total estimated property tax
revenues (using 1998 tax rates) would be nearly $107 million over twenty-seven years.
These property tax revenues would more than cover the estimated $66 million debt service
for these three projects over twenty-seven years. If all of the jurisdictions participate at
100%, it will not be necessary to dedicate Parks Development Sales Tax to these projects.
Since the City will be liable for all debt issued including the TCCC project, Staff believes
that it is in the best interest of the City to secure an agreement that would ensure that
TCCC will pay for the debt associated with the conference/performing arts center should
the TIRZ captured values not produce the tax revenues necessary to pay for the debt.
Recommendation:
That Council accept the preliminary financing plan for Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City
of North Richland Hills
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Avaiidoie
Operating Budget / /
Other r rj/ /CO-m-KA-, Finance Director
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D artment Head Signature •ity Manager Sig r ature
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
PRELIMINARY FINANCE PLAN
September 13, 1999
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
FINANCING OPTIONS FOR
TAX INCREMENT SUPPORTED DEBT
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
DEFINITION OF TERMS
• The City creates the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
• The Base Value is the value that is on the ground when the TIRZ is Created.
• The Captured Assessed Valuation is the real property which is added to the tax base
after TIRZ is created. The Captured Assessed Valuation does not include
personal property.
• The TIRZ has no taxing powers; however, participating overlapping political
subdivisions' tax revenues generated on the Captured Assessed Valuation are
diverted to the Tax Increment Fund.
• Tax increment revenues can only be used for the benefit of the property within the
TIRZ, including paying for capital improvements and paying debt service on bonds
issued for improvements.
• A TIRZ has a defined period of existence which may be related to the term of debt.
Once the TIRZ is abolished, the tax revenues are no longer diverted to the Tax
Increment Fund.
• The City creates the TIRZ and is the issuer of debt and is therefore responsible for
the payment of the Debt. Other participating political subdivisions allow their tax
revenues to be diverted to the Tax Increment Fund and have representation on the
TIRZ Board.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
FINANCING OPTIONS FOR TAX INCREMENT SUPPORTED DEBT
Combination Tax and TIRZ Revenue Certificates of Obligation
• Same rating as general obligation bonds;
• Requires a pledge of tax increment revenues and ad valorem property taxes;
• Are subject to vote if petitioned by 5% of the registered voters;
• Most cost effective debt option;
• Sold on a more timely basis.
TIRZ Revenue Bonds
• Supported solely by the revenues generated by the TIRZ zone,
• Cannot generally be marketed until improvements are on the ground;
• Generally, these are sold at a lower rating than certificates of obligation;
• They require the use of a Reserve Fund and restrictive additional issuance
covenants;
• Higher borrowing costs.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
FLOW-OF-FUNDS
Tax Increment Revenues
City of North Richland
Hills Ad Valorem Property
Tax Revenuesw
Interest Earnings on
Construction Fund (2) Tax Increment Fund
1
Debt Service Fund
1
Bond Holders
(1) If necessary.
(2) During construction period only
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
SOURCES OF TAX INCREMENT FUND REVENUES
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2
Sources of Funds
Sources of Funds Amount
Certificates of Obligation $ 40,294,385
Total Sources of Funds $ 40,294,385
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2
PRELIMINARY FINANCE PLAN
PROJECTED TAX INCREMENT FUND CASH FLOWS
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No 2
Estimated Tax Revenues
Participation
100% 100% 100% 100% 0%
Total City of Total
Fiscal Captured NRH TCCC TC Hospital Tarrant Co. BISD Property Tax
Year Valuation (1) $ 0.5700 $ 0.1064 $ 0.2341 $ 0.2648 $ 1.5385 Revenues
2001 $ 18,029200 $ 102,766 $ 19,185 $ 42,201 $ 47,748 $ - $ 211,900
2002 $ 62,888,445 $ 358,464 $ 66,920 $ 147,203 $ 166,551 $ - $ 739,138
2003 $ 93,808,805 $ 534,710 $ 99,822 $ 219,578 $ 248439 $ - $ 1,102,550
2004 $ 133,670,655 $ 761,923 $ 142,239 $ 312,883 $ 354,008 $ - $ 1,571,053
2005 $ 179,985,905 $ 1,025,920 $ 191,523 $ 421,293 $ 476,667 $ - $ 2,115,403
2006 $ 216,384,090 $ 1,233,389 $ 230,254 $ 506,490 $ 573,063 $ - $ 2,543,197
2007 $ 258,666,185 $ 1,474,397 $ 275,247 $ 605,460 $ 685,041 $ - $ 3,040,145
2008 $ 301,934,275 $ 1,721,025 $ 321,288 $ 706,738 $ 799,631 $ - $ 3,548,682
2009 $ 343,951,625 $ 1,960,524 $ 365,999 $ 805,088 $ 910,908 $ - $ 4,042,518
2010 $ 371,342,145 $ 2,116,650 $ 395,145 $ 869,201 $ 983,448 $ - $ 4,364,444
2011 $ 386,293,400 $ 2,201,872 $ 411,055 $ 904,197 $ 1,023,044 $ - $ 4,540,168
2012 $ 390,156,334 $ 2,223,891 $ 415,165 $ 913,239 $ 1,033,274 $ - $ 4,585,570
2013 $ 394,057,897 $ 2,246,130 $ 419,317 $ 922,371 $ 1,043,607 $ - $ 4,631,426
2014 $ 397,998,476 $ 2,268,591 $ 423,510 $ 931,595 $ 1,054,043 $ - $ 4,677,740
2015 $ 401,978,461 $ 2,291,277 $ 427,745 $ 940,911 $ 1,064,584 $ - $ 4,724,517
2016 $ 405,998,246 $ 2,314,190 $ 432,023 $ 950,320 $ 1,075,230 $ - $ 4,771,762
2017 $ 410,058,228 $ 2,337,332 $ 436,343 $ 959,823 $ 1,085,982 $ - $ 4,819,480
2018 $ 414,158,810 $ 2,360,705 $ 440,706 $ 969,422 $ 1,096,842 $ - $ 4,867,675
2019 $ 418,300,399 $ 2,384,312 $ 445,113 $ 979,116 $ 1,107,810 $ - $ 4,916,352
2020 $ 422,483,403 $ 2,408,155 $ 449,565 $ 988,907 $ 1,118,888 $ - $ 4,965,515
2021 $ 426,708,237 $ 2,432,237 $ 454,060 $ 998,796 $ 1,130,077 $ - $ 5,015,170
2022 $ 430,975,319 S 2,456,559 $ 458,601 $ 1,008,784 $ 1,141,378 $ - $ 5,065,322
2023 $ 435,285,072 $ 2,481,125 $ 463,187 $ 1,018,872 $ 1,152,792 $ - $ 5,115,975
2024 $ 439,637,923 $ 2,505,936 $ 467,819 $ 1,029,060 $ 1,164,319 $ - $ 5,167,135
2025 $ 444,034,302 $ 2,530,996 $ 472,497 $ 1,039,351 $ 1,175,963 $ - $ 5,218,806
2026 $ 448,474,645 $ 2,556,305 $ 477,222 $ 1,049,745 $ 1,187,722 $ - $ 5,270,994
2027 $ 452,959,392 $ 2,581,869 $ 481,994 $ 1,060,242 $ 1,199,600 $ - $ 5,323,704
Totals $ 51,871,253 $ 9,683,544 $21,300,885 $ 24,100,658 $ - $ 106,956,340
(I)Source Lmmerman VoIk Assooates and The Crossing for Years 2001 through 2011 Assumes 1%growth 2012 through 2025.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2
Tax Increment Fund - Estimated Coverage Calculations
Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated
Pledged Park Interest Total Certificate Surplus Cumulative
Fiscal Property Tax Development Earnings on Estimated Debt Coverage Certificate Surplus
Year Revenues(1) Sales Tax(2) Constr Funds(3) Revenues Service(4) Ratio Coverage Coverage
2001 $ 211,900 $ - $ - $ 211,900 $ - NA $ 211,900 $ 211,900
2002 $ -739,138 $ - S 132.499 $ 871,637 $ - NA $ 871,637 $ 1,083.537
2003 S 1.102,550 $ - $ 284,151 $ 1,386,701 $ 1,064.286 1 30 $ 322,415 $ 1,405,952
2004 5 1.571,053 $ - $ 355,713 $ 1,926,766 $ 1.590,760 121 5 336,006 $ 1,741,957
2005 $ 2,115.403 $ - $ 387,657 $ 2,503,060 $ 3,324,184 075 $ (821.125) $ 920,833
2006 $ 2.543,197 $ - $ 63,698 $ 2,606,895 $ 3,231.528 0.81 $ (624,633) $ 296,200
2007 $ 3.040.145 $ - $ 185.070 $ 3,225,215 S 3.138,872 1 03 5 86,342 $ 382.542
2008 $ 3,548,682 $ - $ 267,877 $ 3.816,559 $ 4,081,212 0.94 $ (264.653) $ 117,889
2009 5 4,042,518 $ - $ 83,085 $ 4,125,604 $ 3.960,329 1 04 $ 165,275 $ 283,163
2010 $ 4,364,444 $ - $ 80,843 $ 4,445,286 $ 3,839,446 1.16 5 605,840 $ 889,004
2011 $ 4,540,168 $ - $ 0 $ 4,540.168 $ 3,716563 1,22 $ 821.605 $ 1.710.609
2012 $ 4,585.570 $ - $ 0 $ 4.585,570 $ 3,597.680 127 5 987,890 $ 2,698,499
2013 S 4,631,426 $ - $ 0 $ 4,631.426 $ 3,476,797 133 $ 1,154,629 $ 3,853.128
2014 5 4,677,740 $ - S 0 $ 4,677.740 $ 3,355,913- 139 $ 1,321,826 $ 5.174,954
2015 $ 4,724,517 $ - $ 0 $ 4.724,517 $ 3,235.030 1.46 $ 1,489,487 $ 6,664,441
2016 $ 4,771,762 $ - $ 0 S 4.771.762 $ 3,114,147 153 $ 1,657.615 $ 8.322,056
2017 $ 4,819,480 $ - $ 0 $ 4,819,480 $ 2,993,264 161 $ 1.826,216 $ 10,148,272
2018 $ 4667.675 5 - $ 0 $ 4,867.675 $ 2.872,381 169 S 1,995,294 S 12,143.566
2019 $ 4.916,352 5 - 5 0 $ 4.916,352 $ 2,751498 179 $ 2,164.854 $ 14,308,420
2020 $ 4,965,515 $ - $ 0 5 4,965,515 $ 2.630,615 1 89 $ 2,334,900 $ 16,643,320
2021 $ 5,015,170 $ 0 $ 5,015.170 $ 2.509.731 200 5 2.505,439 $ 19,148.759
2022 $ 5,065,322 $ 0 $ 5.065,322 $ 2,388,848 212 $ 2,676,474 $ 21.825,233
2023 $ 5,115,975 $ 0 $ 5,115,975 $ 1.784.199 287 $ 3,331,777 $ 25,157,009
2024 $ 5,167,135 $ 0 $ 5,167,135 $ 1,439,841 359 $ 3,727,294 $ 28.884,303
2025 $ 5,218.806 $ 0 $ 5.218806 $ 555,134 940 $ 4.663,672 $ 33,547,975
2026 1 5,270,994 $ - $ 5,270.994 $ 526,907 1000 $ 4,744,087 $ 38,292,062
2027 $ 5.323,704 $ - $ 5,323,704 $ 498,680 1068 $ 4,825,024 $ 43.117,086
Totals $106,956,340 $ - $ 1,840,594 $ 108,796,935 $65,679,848 $ 43,117,086
(1)Source ZimmermanNolk Associates and The Crossing for Years 2001 through 2011.Assumes 1%growth 2012 through 2025
(2)Assumes no usage of Parks Development Sales Tax
'3)Assumed 18 months straight-line construction of facilities. Interest earned on cash balances at 4 5%.
(4)See Debt Service Worksheets pages 11 and 12.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2
TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
August 23 Council passes Resolution of Intent
September 13 Council Considers Acceptance of Preliminary
Project & Financing Plans; Considers Calling a
Public Hearing on October 25; Considers
Requesting Waiver of 60-day Notice
September 14 Staff Communicates Call for Public Hearing to
Four Overlapping Jurisdictions; Within 15 days,
the Overlapping Jurisdictions Appoint a
Representative to Meet with the City.
September 16 — October 21 Staff Delivers Formal Presentations to
Overlapping Jurisdictions.
October 25 City Council Holds Public Hearing; Considers
Ordinance Creating Reinvestment Zone
Number 2.
October 26 City Convenes First TIRZ Board Meeting;
Board Considers Approval of Preliminary
Project Plan & Financing Plan; Considers
Recommending Draft Agreements with
Overlapping Jurisdictions.
November 8 City Council Considers Ratifying Preliminary
Project Plan & Financing Plan; Considers
Approval of Draft Agreements with Overlapping
Jurisdictions.
November 9 — December 9 Overlapping Jurisdictions Consider
Participation in the TIRZ; Consider Approval of
Draft Agreement to contract with City pursuant
to the Financing Plan and Project Plan.
December 10 — 31 Execute Participation Agreements.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Economic Development Council Meeting Date 9/13/99
Subject Calling a Public Hearing to Create Agenda Number GN99-93
Reinvestment Lone Number 2,
City of North Richland Hills
Upon Council's acceptance of the two preliminary plans, the next step in establishing a second
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) is to call a public hearing.
State law requires that Cities provide a 60-day notice to the other taxing entities prior to such a
hearing, making the TIRZ creation process quite lengthy. Nevertheless, it may be shortened
somewhat if the other entities agree to waive the 60-day notice, as law permits them to do
In order to capture new property values created by the construction of the new Kohl's Department
Store and Blue Line Ice Complex, staff recommends you consider requesting such a waiver upon
notification of the Public Hearing so the City may complete this process prior to the end of 1999
If Council chooses this plan of action, staff will formally notify the other jurisdictions of the public
hearing scheduled for Monday, October 25. We will likewise forward your request for them to
waive the 60-day notice.
Each taxing entity will then have 15 days after our notification to designate a representative to
neet with the City and begin discussing the specifics of the proposed TIRZ in greater detail.
Likewise, City staff must formally present the preliminary plans to the governing body of each
taxing entity prior to the public hearing. The October 25 hearing date should allow sufficient time
to make these presentations
RECOMMENDATION
That Council call a public hearing for Monday, October 25, request that the other four taxing
entities waive the required 60-day notice and authorize staff to notify these entities of both actions.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev.) Sufficient Funds Avauabie
Operating Budget
• lithe Finance Director
(511 chci,M1
Departme ead Signature 'City Manager Sigdature
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411/210 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 761 02-659 9
TELEPHONE 817 515-520m
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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
LEONARDO OE LA GARZA, PH.D.
September 9, 1999
•
Law Cunningham
City Manager
City of North Richland Hills
7301 N.E.Loop 820
North Richland Hills,TX 76180
Dear Mr.Cimningbaat:
On behalf of Tarrant County College (TCC), and for the purpose of supporting our ongoing
Seaming for fume facilities development, I hereby request that the North Richland Hills City Cotmcil
include the TCC Northeast Campus'proposed Conference/Perforating Arts Center among the projects to
be funded through Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills. The
estimated cost of the Center is$9,409,054(including cost of debt issuance). Availability of TIF finding
could be key in allowing the City of North Richland Hills and Tarrant County College to leverage our
respective resources and allow us to build a quality,shared-use facility.
Northeast Campus staff members first envisioned such a facility several years ago--recognizing
a prime opportunity to meet the Greater Northeast Tarrant area's market demand for quality educational,
artistic and convocational amenities. However,funding it has not been possible.
It appears that the opportunity for serious planning for the Center has come--and it is great to
see that it may also play an important role in establishing your proposed Town Center's urban core. In
combination with the City's proposed new Library and Regional Recreation Center, the TCC Northeast
Conference/Performing Arts Center will help create an attractive destination next to ow dynamic
Northeast Campus
Tenant County College looks forward to assisting the City in establishing the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or need additional information in
the meantime,please call Northeast Campus President Larry Darlage at 515-6200.
Very cordially,
Chance
cc: Dr.Larry Darlage,President,TCC Northeast Campus
Individual Members,TCC Board of Trustees
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planning & Inspections Council Meeting Date. 09/13/99
Subject. Consideration of"Other Masonry Materials" for proposed Agenda Number. GN 99-100
Single Family Dwelling at 8328 Thorncrest Court
Mr. Joe W. Hardin, Jr. has made an application to construct a single family dwelling at
8328 Thorncrest Court in Thornbridge Addition. The proposed house is a 2-story dwelling
consisting of about 3800 square feet of living area. The estimated valuation is $300,000.
The exterior covering of the house consists of stone and an Exterior Insulation and Finish
System (EIFS). The current language in the zoning ordinance requires that each elevation
of the exterior walls in residential zoning districts consist of 75% masonry coverage. The
75% masonry coverage is calculated on the wall area of the first floor less all doors and
windows. The remaining 25% may be of any material approved by the building code (EIFS
is approved). The masonry construction is to consist of brick or stone, or if approved by
the City Council, other masonry materials.
The submitted plans show the following masonry (brick or stone) coverage:
North (Side) Elevation — 51%
East (Rear) Elevation — 0%
West (Front) Elevation — 69%
South (Side) Elevation — 30%
The remainder of each elevation is covered in an EIFS material. This type of a material is
presently accepted as masonry in non-residential districts However, there is currently
some discussion at the Planning & Zoning Commission level debating whether or not EIFS
products are to be considered as masonry
The specific EIFS product proposed by the builder is a STO One-Coat System consisting
of a fiber reinforced cementuous covering (similar to conventional stucco). The outer
covering is installed over metal lathing The metal lathing is installed over the insulation
board. This is a proprietary system that is approved by the building code The system
has been tested by an approved third party agency as is the case with all building systems
or elements of construction. A copy of the ICBO Evaluation Report is attached for review.
As a matter of standard procedure, the installer of the plastering portion of the EIFS
Finance Review
Source of Funds: Account Number
Bonds (GO/Rev ) Sufficient Funds Avaiiaoie
Operating Budget
Other , Finance Director
D• •artment Head Signature ity Manager Si ure
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
system is approved by the product manufacturer and is required to submit an installation
certification to the building official at the completion of the project.
Mr. Hardin is a commercial builder and has built several buildings in the region using this
product as an exterior covering. He has constructed one such building in NRH recently
(Cool Air, 4174 Willman Avenue). As a commercial builder, he has represented a good
understanding and familiarity of the proposed product.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has identified no technical issues with the proposed building system. From a building
code perspective, staff recommends approval of the request.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
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ICBO Evaluation Service, Inc.
E\,g 5360 WORKMAN MILL ROAD • WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA 90601-2299
_ A subsidiary corporation of the International Conference of Building Officials
EVALUATION REPORT ER-3804
Copynght 0 1998 ICBO Evaluation Service.Inc Reissued November 1, 1998
Filing Category: EXTERIOR COATINGS (060)
STO ONE-COAT STUCCO SYSTEM thick and have 3/8-inch-high tongues with compatible grooves
STO CORP for honzontal Joints. See Figure 1 for Joint detail. All boards
6175 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, S.W. must be recognized in an evaluation report issued by ICBC
ATLANTA,GEORGIA 30331 ES or the National Evaluation Service See Section 2 7 for
1.0 SUBJECT board identification.
2.2.4 Lath:
STO One-coat Stucco System. 2.2.4.1 Wire Fabric Lath:Minimum No.20 gage, 1-inch gal-
2.0 DESCRIPTION vanized steel woven-wire fabric. Lath must be self-furred or
2.1 General: furred when applied over all substrates except unbacked
polystyrene board. Sell-fumng lath for coatings must comply
The STO One-coat Stucco System is a proprietary mixture of with the following requirements:
portland cement,sand,chopped fibers,water and propnetary 1. The maximum total coating thickness is 1/2 inch.
ingredients reinforced with wire fabnc or metal lath and 2. Furnng crimps must be provided at maximum 6-inch inter-
applied to substrates of expanded polystyrene(EPS) mule- vats each way The crimps must fur the body of lath 1's
Lion board, gypsum sheathing, fiberboard or plywood. The inch minimum from the substrate after installation
system is installed on exterior walls of wood or steel stud con-
struction_ 2.2.4.2 Metal Lath: Complies with Table 25-B of the code
2.2 Materials: Furnng and self-furring requirements are as set forth for wire
fabric lath.
2.2.1 Fiber Reinforced Stucco System: The factory-pre- 2.2.5 Gypsum Sheathing Board:Water-resistant core gyp-
pared concentrate is a mixture of Type I or II portland cement sum sheathing complying with ASTM C 79.
complying with UBC Standard 19-1, Type E glass fibers and
proprietary additives The concentrate mixture is packaged in 2.2.6 Fiberboard: Minimum V2-inch-thick asphalt-impreg-
80-pound bags Five to seven gallons of water and 180 to 200 nated fiberboard complying with ANSI/AHI A 194 1 as a regu-
pounds of sand are added to each bag in the field in proportion lar density sheathing.
to the bag weight and mixed in accordance with the manufac- 2.2.7 Plywood: Minimum 5/16-inch-thick plywood with exte-
turer's recommendations.A premix,containing sand in addi- nor glue for studs spaced 16 inches on center and minimum
non to the ingredients specified for the concentrate, is avail- 3/8-mch-thick plywood with extenor glue for studs spaced 24
able in 80 or 100 pound bags. For the 80-pound premix, 1 to inches on center. Plywood complies with UBC Standard 23-2
11/2 gallons of water are added in the field. and for the
2.2.8 Caulking: Acrylic latex caulking material complymc
100-pound premix 2 to 2112 gallons of water are added in the with ASTM C 834
field.Color and bonding adhesives are added in the field in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 2.2.9 Weather-resistive Barrier: Minimum Grade D kraft
2.2.2 Sand: Must be clean and free from deleterious building paper complying with UBC Standard 14-1 or as-
amounis of loam,clay,silt, soluble salts and organic matter phalt-saturated rag felt complying with Underwriters Labora-
Sampling and testing must comply with ASTM C 144. Sand tones Standard Specification 55-A. The weather-resistive
must be graded within the following limits. where is required over all substrates except for EPS beam
where the barner may be behind the board.Application of the
PERCENTTRETAINEEDRV WEIGHT barrier complies with Section 1402.1 of the code When ERC
RETAINED ON u s STANDARD SIEVE . - Max applied over any wood-based sheathing,the barrier must be
Noy _ 0 a minimum two layers of Grade D building paper as set forth
No 8 0 w in Section 2506 4 of the code.1 30
No No w 30 65 2.2.10 Fibers: The fiberglass strands are Type E. approxi-
No CO '0 1 00 mately 1/2 inch long,for short-term benefits during initial cur-
No ilKi n_5 WO trig.
2.2.3 Insulation Board: Expanded, polystyrene(EPS) insu- 2.2.11 Admixtures: Proprietary ingredients added to Im-
lation board has a nominal density of 1 5 pound der cubic foot, prove quality of the coating.
a Class I flame-spread classification and a smoke-density rat- 2.2.12 Miscellaneous: All trim, screeds and corner rein-
ing not exceeding 450 Unbacked boards are 1 to 11/2 inch forcement must be galvanized steel or approved plastic
Evaluation reports of ICBO Evaluation Service.Inc,are issued solely to provide mfonnanon to Class A members of(CEO.utilizing the code upon which the report
is based.Evaluation reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed nor as an endorsement or recommen-
dation for use of the subsea report.
This report s limed upon independent tests or other technical data submitted by the applicant.The ICBO Evaluation Service.Inc..technical staff has reviewed the
lest results and/or other data,but does not possess test)an/des to make an independent venfcahon There is no warranty by IC80 Evaluation Service.Inc,express
or implied.in to any 'Finding"or other matter in the report or as to any product covered by the report Thu ducluvner includes but is not limited to,mechantabdm
Page 1 of 5
'age 2 of 6 ER-3804
2.3 Installation: in a manner similar to fiberboard. Gypsum sheathing is fas-
2.3.1 General: The exterior cementitious coating is applied tened in accordance with Table 25-G of the code. A weath-
by hand troweling or machine spraying in one or two coats to er-resistive barrier is required over the gypsum sheathing
minimum 3/e-inch thickness The lath must be embedded in prior to installation of the metal lath and coating as described
ie minimum coating thickness and therefore cannot be ex- in Section 2.3 2.Minimum i/2-inch-thick EPS insulation board
posed. The finish coat, if required,must be applied per STO may be installed over the barner prior to the lath and coating
Industries, instructions Fasteners for lath must penetrate 1 2.3.3.3 Plywood: Plywood is applied directly to wood or
inch minimum into wood studs. Flashing, corner reinforce- minimum No 20 gage(0 0359 inch)steel studs under condi-
ment, metal trim and weep screeds must be installed as Lion set forth in Section 2.2.7 of this report and Table 23-I-N-1
shown in attached details See Figure 3 of the code.The weather-resistive barrier,wire fabric lath and
The coating is applied at ambient air temperatures ranging coating are applied as descnbed for fiberboard. Minimum
from 35'F to 120"F by applicators approved by STO Indus- t/p-inch-thick EPS insulation board may be installed over the
tries The weather-resistive barrier must be applied as set barrier prior to the lath and coating
forth in Section 2 2 9 An installation card, as noted in Figure 2.4 One-hour Fire-resistive Assembly:
2 must be on the iobsite with the name of the applicator and 24.1 First Assembly:
the product to be used before any weather-resistive barner or
2.4.1.1 Interior Face: One layer of NB-inch-thick Type X
exterior sheathing is installed Also, see Section 4 6 of this re-
port gypsum wallboard, water-resistant backerboard or veneer
base is applied parallel or at right angles to the interior face
2.3.2 Application Over Open Framing:The weather-resis- of 2 by 4 wood studs spaced 24 inches on center maximum
five barrier is placed over open wood studs spaced 24 inches The wallboard is attached with fid coated nails 17/e-inches
on center, maximum long with a 1/4-inch-diameter head, at 7 inches on center to
The EPS board described in Section 2 2.3 is then placed studs, plates and blocking. All wallboard joints must be
horizontally with tongues faced upward and is temporarily backed with minimum 2 by 4 wood framing,taped and treated
held in place with galvanized staples or roofing nails Vertical with joint compound Fastener heads must also be treated
butt joints must be staggered a minimum of one stud space with joint compound.
from adjacent courses and occur directly over studs 2.4.1.2 Exterior Face: One layer of minimum 5/3-inch-thick
The lath is then applied tightly over the polystyrene board Type X water-resistant core treated gypsum sheathing 48 in-
and fastened through the board to wood studs with No 11 ches wide is applied parallel to studs with No 11 gage galva-
gage galvanized roofing nails or No. 1 fi gage galvanized sta- nizetl rooting nails 1314 inches long with 7/16-inch- or
pies spaced 6 inches on center with a minimum 1-inch pene- 1/2-inch-diameter heads at 4 inches on center at board edges
nation Staples must have a minimum crown width of inch and 7 inches on center at intermediate studs The sheathing
Stapling is permitted only in Group II wood species. Care is nailed to top and bottom plates at 7 inches on center A
must be taken to avoid overdnving fasteners The lath is weather-resistive barrier is required over the sheathing.The
olied with 11/2-inch end and side laps lath and wall coating are then applied as described in Section
.pplication to minimum No 18 gage(0 0478 inch)steel gal- 2.3.3.2.
vanized studs, is similar except that No 8 self-tapping screws 2.4.2 Second Assembly:
are installed at 8 inches on center. Screws must penetrate 2.4.2.1 Interior Face: One layer of fire-inch-thick U S
studs and track at least 1/4 inch Steel stud spacing is 16 in- Gypsum Company, FIRECODE C' ' gypsum wallboard is
ches on center maximum. applied vertically to the interior face of the wood studs spaced
Wall bracing in accordance with Section 2326 11 3 of the 16 inches on center maximum.The wallboard is attached with
code or acceptable alternate is required.Outside wall corners No 13 gage galvanized parker nails, 13/e inches long and 8
and parapet corners are covered with extra metal corner rein- inches on center to studs, plates and blocking. All wallboard
forcement. Weep screeds are installed at the bottom of the joints must be backed with minimum 2 by 4 wood framing
wall in accordance with Section 2506 5 of the code Galva- taped and treated with joint compound. Fastener heads must
nizetl steel 13/5-inch J-shaped trim pieces are installed at oth- also be treated with joint compound Three-and-one-halt-
er areas where foam is exposed.At windows and doors, butt- inch-thick R-11 paper-faced mineral fiber (1 45 pct density)
ing J-rpm metal edges must be caulked Holes for hose bibbs. ban insulation is installed in the wail cavity. The maximum
electricai panels and other penetrations of substrate surfaces stud height is 8 feet.
except those caused by fasteners must also be caulked The 2.4.2.2 Exterior Face: Building paper, EPS board, galva-
coating is applied after caulking as described in Section 2.3 1 nixed wire mesh and the STO One-Coat stucco mixture is
2.3.3 Application Over Solid Backing: applied as described in Sections 2 3.1 and 2.3.2, except that
2.3.3.1 Fiberboard: Minimum t/2-inch-thick fiberboard the foam insulation is attached to the wood studs with No 11
sheathing is installed directly over wood or minimum No 20 gage galvanized roofing nails with 3/a-inch-diameter head at
gage 1,0.0359 inch) steel studs spaced 24 inches on center, 8 inches on center along edges and studs
maximum The fiberboard is temporarily held in place with 2.4.3 Third Assembly:
corrosion-resistant staples, roofing nails, or self-tapping 2.4.3.1 Interior Face: One layer of 1/2-inch U S Gypsum
screws A weather-resistive barner of two layers of building Company FIRECODE C gypsum wallboard is applied verti-
paper rs applied over the fiberboard prior to lath or optional in- cally to the interior face of 2 by 4 wood studs spaced 1 fi inches
sulation board The lath is then attached to studs through the on center maximum The wallboard is attached with galva-
sheathing with fasteners and spacings as described for insu- nixed parker naiis 11/2 inches long with a 0 12-inch shank di-
lation ooard in Section 2 3 2 of this report or Table 23-I 43 of ameter and a 112-inch head diameter,at 8 inches on center to
the code, whichever is more restrictive All walls must be studs. plates and blocking. All wallboard Joints must be
orated in accordance with the code Exposed sheathing backed with wood framing,taped and treated, along with the
-)s are prcreced with screeds Pores in the substrate sur- fastener heads, with joint compound Three-and-one-half-
are caulked and the coating applied as described in Sec- inch-thick R-11 paper-raced nominal 1 45 pcf density mineral
Lion 2 3 1 fiber or 0.6 pcf density fiberglass bag insulation is installed in
2.3-3.2 Gypsum Sheathing: Minimum /2-inch-thick wa- the wall cavity
rer-rpse cant :are svpsum sneathmg may be installed directly 2.4.3.2 Exterior Face: One laver of 1'2-inch water-resistant
on WO ml or 'n,mmum No 20 ,0 0359 inch) gage steel studs core regular gypsum sheathing is applied parallel to stuns
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with No 13 gage galvanized parker nails, 11/2 inches long 2.6.4 Soffits:The system may be applied to soffits, provided
with 0 30-inch-diameter head at 8 inches on center along all the coating is applied over metal lath complying with Table
board edges and to studs. A weather-resistive barner is re- 25-B of the code in lieu of wire fabric lath Metal lath fastening
quired over the sheathing.The wire fabnc lath and wall coat- must comply with Table 25-C, except the length must be fin-
ing are then applied as described in Section 2.3.3.2 creased by the thickness of any substrate
2.5 Noncombustible Construction: 2.6.5 Sills: The system may be applied to sills at locations
such as windows and other similar areas Sill depths 6 inches
The stucco system may be installed on extenor walls required or less may have the coating and lath applied to any substrate
to be noncombustible construction as follows permitted in this report, provided the coating, lath, weath-
2.5.1 Interior Finish:One layer of Sig-inch-thick Type X gyp- er-resistive barner.and substrate are installed in accordance
sum wallboard complying with ASTM C 36 is applied vertically with the appropriate section of this report.Sill depths exceed-
to steel framing with all edges blocked. Fasteners are No. 6 ing 6 inches must have substrates of solid wood or plywood
by 11/4-inch-long corrosion-resistant self-tapping screws fas- The substrate is fastened in accordance with Table 23-1-0 of
tened to board Joints at 8 inches on center and intermediate the code, over which a double layer of a complying weath-
locations at 12 inches on center. All joints are taped and er-resistive barrier is applied.The coating, lath, and optionai
treated with joint compound Intermediate fasteners are EPS board are applied in accordance with Section 2.3 2 of
treated with compound this report.
2.5.2 Steel Framing: Minimum 3518-inch-deep, minimum 2.7 Identification:
No 18 gage (0 0478 inch thick)steel studs spaced 16 inches The factory-prepared mix is delivered to the Jobsite in
on center. maximum. water-resistant bags with labels bearing the following infor
2.5.3 Openings: Wall openings are framed with minimum matron
No 18 gage framing. • Name and address of manufacturer and evaluation report
number.
2.5.4 Exterior Finish: One layer of minimum 1/2-inch-thick • Identification of components.
gypsum sheathing complying with ASTM C 79 is applied non- Weight of packaged mix
•zantally to the steel framing with No 6 by 11/4-inch-long corro-
sion-resistant self-tapping screws spaced 8 inches on center • Storage instructions.
at all framing locations. • Maximum amount of water and other components that
2.5.5 Stud Cavity: A R-13 unlaced fiberglass insulation may be added and conditions that must be considerea in
manufactured by Owens Coming Fiberglas is fit into each determining actual amount added.
stud cavity The insulation has a minimum nominal 6 ounces • Curing mstmctions
per cubic foot density, is 35/g inches thick, and long enough Polystyrene foam plastic insulation boards are identified in
to achieve a friction fit accordance with their respective ICBO ES or NES evaluation
in-
2.5.6 Insulation Board: Insulation boards are placed hors- reports.Additionally,the board density must be noted For in-
zontally Horizontal Joints have a tongue and groove configu- bble on construction applied nottd in Section Lion 2.5,to each of board be
ration All vertical butt Joints must be tight and occur over stud idln identified alonign one noted in and oniob and from board muat on as
framing Vertical joints must be sta identified identified one edge,hf faces,board the each insulation
g I staggered. d Insulation roofing package thenbloc on both fnam with the I quality ty control
are temporarily self-tit held screws place with galvanized staples, roofing number, the block molder name and the quality control
nails or self-tapping screws agency name
2.5.7 Stucco Coating: Stucco coating includes application 3.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
of one layer of Pyro-Kure 600 vapor retarder manufactured by
Fortifiber Pyro-Kure vapor retarder has a maximum Data in accordance with the ICBO ES Acceptance Criteria for
flame-spread of 25, a maximum smoke-developed rating of Cementitious Extenor Wall Coatings (AC11), dated Aonl
30 and qualifies as a Type 1,Grade A weather-resistive barn- 1994, and test reports in accordance with UBC Standard
er in accordance with UBC Standard 14-1.The vapor retarder 26-4
is installed over the sheathing in accordance with Section 4.0 FINDINGS
1402.1 of the code Expanded polystyrene insulation board
with a nominal (1 0)pound per cubic foot density is installed That the 5T0 One-Coat Stucco System described in this
at 1-inch thickness horizontally in running bond to the sheath- report complies with the 1997 Uniform Building Code'"
ing Reinforcement consists of 1 inch by No 20 gage galva- subject to the following conditions:
nixed steel self-furring woven-wire fabric lath.The lath, insu- 4.1 The material and methods of installation comply
ration board. and vapor retarder are positively fastened to the with this report and the manufacturer's instruc-
steel framing using No 8 by 21/z-inch-long waferhead self- Lions.
drilling screws spaced at 8 inches on center to all framing
members The stucco is applied at a g/g inch minimum thick- 4.2 Installation is by contractors approved by the man-
ness in accordance with Section 2 3 of this report ufacturer.
2.6 Miscellaneous: 4.3 The STO One-Coat Stucco System may be applied
to walls required to be of noncombustible con-
2.6.1 Inspection Requirements: Building department in- struction in accordance with Section 2.5.
spection is required on lath installation prior to application of 4.4 The system is recognized as a one-hour fire-resis-
the coating, as noted in Section 108 5 5 of the code five assembly when complying with Section 2.4 of
2.6.2 Control Joints: Control Joints must be installed as this report. The design stress for the system de-
specified by the architect. designer.builder or extenor coating scribed in Section 2.4.1 is limited to 0.78 F'c and the
manufacturer in that order In the absence of details, conven- maximum stress may not exceed 0.78 F"c at a maxi-
tional three-coat plastering details must be used mum f•/d ratio of 33.
2.6.3 Curing: Moisture curing by fogging the finished wall 4.5 The following load limitations apply to the assem-
lightly with water is required for a minimum of 24 hours after lily in Section 2.4.2 or 2.4.3,whichever is less:
coating application 4.5.1 1,000 pounds per stud.
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4.5.2 Design stress of 0.78 F'0 in accordance with 4.8 The allowable wind load on the system with wood
Section 2307.3 of the code. studs 24 inches on center maximum is 35 psf posi-
tive or negative. For minimum No. 20 gage steel
4.5.3 Design stress of 0.78 Pc at a maximum 4/d studs spaced 24 Inches on center maximum with
ratio of 33. solid substrates,the allowable wind load is 52 psf
4.6 The interior of the building is separated from the positive or negative. For minimum No. 18 gage
steel studs spaced 24 inches on center with solid
EPS board with a thermal battler complying with substrates,the allowable wind load is 56 psf. For
Section 2602 of the code such as /2tinch regular minimum No. 18 gage steel studs spaced 16 inches
gypsum wallboard applied in accordance with on center maximum,with foam plastic substrates.
Table 25-G of the code. the allowable wind load is 53 psf positive or nega-
4.7 An installation card,as shown in Figure 2 m left at five.Supporting framing must be adequate to resist
the jobsite for the owner and a copy filed with the the required wind load.
building department. This report is subject to re-examination in one year.
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This is to certify that the exterior coating system on the building
exterior at the above address has been installed in accordance
with the evaluation report specified above.
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after completion of work and before final inspection.
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• CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department Planning and Inspections Department Council Meeting Date: 09/13/99
Subject Approve Agreement for Planning Services with Dunkin, Agenda Number: PU 99-37
Sefko &Associates for the Update of the Comprehensive Plan -Resolution No. 99-62
City Council authorized the Planning and Inspections Department to seek requests for
proposal to update the current Comprehensive Master Plan. One of the goals established
by the Planning Division is to complete the update of the Comprehensive Plan in
1999/2000 fiscal year. Staff has requested and reviewed an agreement with Dunkin,
Seiko and Associates to update the Comprehensive Master Plan
The agreement outlines the scope of work as the following services.
• Identify issues, goals and objectives.
• Collect data
• Demographic/Economic analysis and regional relationship.
• Existing land use analysis.
• Visioning and identification of issues.
• Formulate goals and objectives.
• Create an updated future land use map.
• Create an updated thoroughfare plan.
A more detailed description is shown as Attachment "A".
Dunkin, Seiko & Associates would like to start as soon as possible. The project is
estimated to be completed within a seven (7) month time frame from date of execution
Dunkin, Seiko & Associates may invoice monthly for the amount of work completed on the
project up to that time. The charges will not exceed $25,000 for the professional services.
Any direct/reimbursable expenses (e.g., printing/reproduction/bindery costs,
delivery/courier fees, etc) will be invoiced to the City. Printing expenses for the final
updated Comprehensive Plan document are the responsibility of the City.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 99-62.
Finance Review
Source of Funds Account Number 001-45-03-523-35-35
Bonds (GO/Rev ) SuffagnyPunds Avanaoie
Operating Budget !i` �,.pp�� f�//J��-{
O er ttyL Budget Director
i
J Sint A nth. s/a/uwSti/
rrepart jt Head Signature "City Manager Siature
L Comprehensvie Plan Update\Planning Services Constract DSA doe Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 99-62
WHEREAS, the City has received requests for proposals for the preparation of a
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation of the requests the Planning and Inspections
Department recommends that the proposal from Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc. be
approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached contract
with Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, Inc. as the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of September, 1999.
APPROVED:
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST.
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROV • •S TO FORM AND LEG• • .
Rex McEriiire, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Marc Ratcli tHir ry/�1anning
Resolution 99-62 �yy YYY
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CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas
This CONTRACT is made and entered into this_day of , 1999 by and between the City
of North Richland Hills. hereinafter called the 'City", and Dunkin. Sefko & Associates. Inc.. a corporation
hereinafter called the 'Planning Consultant'.
RECITALS
This CONTRACT is applicable to the furnishing of planning services by the Planning Consultant for
preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), hereinafter called
the "Project'.
CONTRACTUAL UNDERTAKINGS
SECTION I
Emp4Llyln.nL of Plann ng Consultant
I. Employment of the Planning Consultant
The City hereby agrees to retain the Planning Consultant to perform professional planning services
in connection with the Project; the Planning Consultant agrees to perform such services in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this CONTRACT.
II. Scope of Services:
The parties agree that the Planning Consultant shall perform such services as are set forth and
described in Exhibit 'A', which is attached hereto and thereby made a part of this CONTRACT. The
parties understand and agree that deviations or modifications in the form of written change orders
may be authorized from time to time by the City.
SECTION II
Authonzatten..nf_Sen ttCeS
No professional services of any nature shall be undertaken by the Planning Consultant pursuant to this
CONTRACT until the Planning Consultant has received written authorization to proceed from the City.
SECTION III
Eenod_otSenuce
This CONTRACT shall be effective upon execution by the City and the Planning Consultant, and shall
remain in force until terminated under the provisions hereinafter provided in Section XII.
SECTION IV
Cooidinason Wth the Clay
The City shall designate a Project Coordinator through whom the Planning Consultant shall coordinate all
work efforts and meetings/workshops pertaining to the Project. The Planning Consultant shall attend
meetings at the City of North Richland Hills as determined by the Project Coordinator for the City. in
accordance with the Scope of Services (Exhibit "A") which is attached and thereby made a part of this
CONTRACT. The City shall make available to the Manning Consultant for use in this Project all existing
plans, maps, prior studies, statistics, computations and other data in the City's possession pertaining to
the Project which the City might believe could have any relation to the Project. The Planning Consultant
may rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such plans, maps. studies, statistics, computations and/or
other data provided to him by the City unless noted by the City.
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SECTION V
Compensation arxd.Metbod_of Payt¢eixt
The parties agree that the Planning Consultant shall be compensated for all services provided pursuant to
this CONTRACT in the amount and manner described and set forth in the attached Exhibit "A". which is
thereby made a part of this CONTRACT.
SECTION VI
LegaLReguirements
The Planning Consultant will advise and assist the Project Coordinator in the need for seeking legal
assistance through the City Attorney. However, nothing contained herein shall alter the fact that the City
shall be responsible to pay for all costs or tees associated with any such consultation with legal counsel.
SECTION VII
Standard of Care
The Planning Consultant will perform and complete work related to the Project in a good and workmanlike
manner. The Planning Consultant shall not, either during or after the term of this CONTRACT, disclose to
any third party, any confidential information relative to the work or the business of the City without the
written consent of the City. The Project Coordinator shall at all times have access to the work for the
purpose of inspecting the work and determining that the work is being performed in accordance with the
terms of this CONTRACT.
SECTION VIII
Ind ependent_COnttaCtOLAClat tod56lp
In performance of the services hereunder, the Planning Consultant shall be an independent contractor with
the sole authority to control and direct the performance of the details of the work. The Planning
Consultant is self-employed, shell not purport to be an employee or an agent of the City, and shall not have
any right or power to bind the City to any obligation not otherwise specifically authorized in writing by the
City. The Planning Consultant shall provide its own premises for performance of its duties hereunder, but
shell have free access to the premises of the City and any information, records and other material relevant
to its work hereunder. None of the professional services under the Scope of Services for this Project shall
be sub-contracted without the City's written permission.
SECTION IX
Indemnifi.canon andlnsucance
The Planning Consultant shall indemnify, save, hold harmless and defend City with respect to any claims
or demands, actions,damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and costs
of litigation) arising out of or from the death of or injury to any person whomsoever, or any loss, damage
or destruction of any property whatsoever which arises out of or relates to the Planning Consultant's
breach of any or the terms or provisions of this CONTRACT, or by any other negligent or grossly negligent
act, error or omission of the Planning Consultant, its agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, or any
other persons or entities acting on behalf of the Planning Consultant or for whom the Planning Consultant
is legally liable.
The Planning Consultant agrees to obtain and keep in force, at its sole cost and expense, throughout the
term of this CONTRACT. in a form and with a company satisfactory to the City, the following policies of
insurance:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance with combined single limits of not less than $500,000;
(b) Contractual Liability Insurance underwriting the indemnification, hold harmless and insurance
provisions of this CONTRACT with combined single limits of not less than $500,000; and
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(c) Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
Certificates of Insurance verifying each of the above conditions, and providing for thirty(30) days' written
notice of any cancellation or reduction in coverage, shall be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days
of the execution of this CONTRACT if requested by the City. In the event that the limits of liability
imposed upon municipalities are increased by the Texas Legislature, the parties agree that the Planning
Consultant shall increase the coverage and limits of liability required by this CONTRACT to conform to the
new liability limits created by the Texas Legislature.
SECTION X
Progreaa Wallace
The Planning Consultant agrees to attend progress meetings scheduled by the Protect Coordinator, and at
such meetings will endeavor to outline work accomplished and identify any special problems or issues
known to the Planning Consultant which are encountered in connection with the Project.
SECTION XI
Ownerehip_nf Dnruments
All documents, including the Comprehensive Plan report and maps, prepared or furnished by the Planning
Consultant (and the Planning Consultant's independent professional associates and consultants, if
applicable) pursuant to this CONTRACT are instruments of service with respect to the Project. The City
shall retain ownership and property interest therein, whether or not the Project is completed, upon full and
complete payment by the City to the Planning Consultant for the cost of report/document reproduction
(i a., printing) and other similar direct expanses.
SECTION Xlt
Term nphnn
Either party t0 this CONTRACT may terminate the CONTRACT by giving to the other party thirty (301 days'
notice in writing. Upon delivery of such notice by the City to the Planning Consultant, the Planting
Consultant shall immediately discontinue all services in connection with the performance of this
CONTRACT and shall proceed to promptly cancel all existing orders and contracts insofar as such orders
or contracts are chargeable to this CONTRACT. As soon as practical after receipt of notice of termination,
the Planning Consultant shall submit a final invoice, showing in detail the services performed under this
CONTRACT up to the data of termination. The City shall then pay the Planning Consultant within thirty
(301 days any unpaid invoice(s) which relate to services actually performed under this CONTRACT.
Onginals of all completed or partially completed reports/documents prepared under the CONTRACT shall
be promptly delivered to the City upon termination.
SECTION XIII
Entire Agreement
This CONTRACT Contains the entire agreement between the parties covering the subject matter. No
modifications or amendments shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
SECTION XIV
Severability
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in the CONTRACT shall for any reason be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect. such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shell not affect
any other provision hereof. and this CONTRACT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
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SECTION XV
Eectormance
This entire CONTRACT is performable in North Richland Hills, Texas. and the venue for any action related,
directly or indirectly, to this CONTRACT or in any manner connected therewith shall be Tarrant County,
Texas, and this CONTRACT shall be construed under the laws of the State of Texas.
SECTION XVI
Successors and Assignments
The City and the Planning Consultant each binds himself and his successors, executors, administrators and
assigns to any other party of this CONTRACT,and to the successors,executors, administrators and assigns
of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this CONTRACT Except as above, neither the City nor
the Planning Consultant shall assign, sublet or transfer its interest in this CONTRACT without the written
consent of the other party- Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part
of any officer, agent or employee of the City or of the Planning Consultant.
SECTION XVII
Notice
The responsible parties for any notice or contact between the City and the Planning Consultant shall be
the City Manager of the City of North Richland Hills, and Mr. Dan Seiko, President, Dunkin, Sefko &
Associates, Inc.
EXECUTED IN 2 counterparts (each of which is an original) on behalf of the Planning Consultant by its
Principal shown below, and on behalf of the City by its (thereunto duly authorized)
this_day of , 1999
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. TEXAS DUNKIN, SEFKO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Urban Planning Consultants
[Signature] [Signature]
Dan G. Sefko. President - _ ._
(Typed Name, Title] (Typed Name. Title]
ATTEST: ATTEST:
[Signature] [Signature]
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EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Services for Preparation of the
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas
PROJECT APPROACH
The first task will be to meet with City staff to structure the comprehensive planning process.
This will include determining meeting schedules and who will participate, exchanging
information, and discussing the Consultant's recommendations pertaining to the process,
among other issues. The Consultant will present a general discussion of planning principals,
as well as detailed suggestions on how the process would work in North Richland Hills.
Our approach to this project is based, in part, upon our extensive experience in other cities.
We understand the complexities of gaining consensus on broad issues such as land use or
thoroughfare planning; but more importantly, our recommended work program is designed to
accomplish the objectives which are deemed important to North Richland Hills within a
structured planning process. Throughout the project, there will be opportunities to provide
input and to exchange ideas. Our philosophy is to work closely with our clients, since
effective communication is essential for producing work products which satisfy the needs of
the City. This approach ensures that, as the Consultant advances recommendations, they are
balanced and evaluated against community objectives.
Identification_at-Iesuea_Goals and Objectives
In the preparation of an updated Comprehensive Plan, one of the most important tasks for the
Planning Consultant is identification, and possible revision, of community-wide goals and
objectives. Any planning project of this nature requires familiarity with the issues of concern
to the community. The depth of the Consultant's understanding of these issues will depend,
in large part, upon the degree of personal contact and dialog Icommunication) between the
Consultant, elected officials and City staff.
This step in the planning process will establish the working structure for forthcoming
workshops and public meetings with City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission,
as well as any designated subcommittees. It is recommended that the City of North Richland
Hills decide with whom the Consultant should primarily work, whether it be the City Council.
the Planning and Zoning Commission, or a steering committee comprised of area citizens.
Data nlkn___i n
The Consultant will review all existing reports, surveys and documents relative to the project,
but additional and revised data will be required to arrive at the conclusions necessary to
formulate an update for the Comprehensive Plan. It is assumed that the City will make
available all existing data, aerial photographs, and maps applicable to the planning program.
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Data collection to be performed by the Consultant will include an updated, parcel-by-parcel
existing land use map, baseline analysis, demographic analysis, and other appropriate
information concerning the planning process.
The data provided by the City and collected by the Consultant concerning the City will be
represented in both graphic (map) and tabular format. Land use patterns and densities will be
particularly focused upon. Conclusions generated by the Consultant will be documented to
explain the compatibility, relationship, and strengths and weaknesses of the existing and use
patterns. Special attention will also be given in the analysis of vehicular access routes,
present zoning relationships, and other aspects of the City which will assist in evaluating
current land use relationships and establishing a basis for future land use requirements. The
data collected will allow the Consultant to formulate the basic elements of the Plan that will
facilitate a better understanding of the merits of particular land use proposals.
EcamulatiorLaf_theplan Elements
rasLOne Demngraphic/Frnnum(Qgna/ySiS and Regional AriatinncJrip
Appropriate data will be extracted from the 1990 U.S. Census (and from other sources, as
needed), and will be used throughout the study (1990 Census data is already documented in
the 1992 Plan). Such data may include housing characteristics, employment (includes wage
and occupational information), and population characteristics such as age, income and
education. Information of this type will give the Consultant an accurate socioeconomic profile
of the existing population of North Richland Hills, and will allow for predictions to be made
regarding future trends that will have an effect on the community. Also, re-evaluation of the
physical location of a community, in relation to the surrounding region, may yield information
that can be used in anticipating and predicting future needs, as well as giving insight into the
past.
Description of Task
A profile for the population will be developed from 1990 Census and NCTCOG data, as well
as data from other sources. The following sets forth the factors which, among others, will be
examined and presented in this task:
The People
• Analysis of present population characteristics for the City. County and Region;
• Development of base data for future population projections;
• Analysis of social data as available from the 1990 Census and other sources (e.g.,
age, gender, ethnicity, educational status, housing characteristics, economic/work
force characteristics, etc.).
Product: The results of this task will be a series of charts and tables with written
explanations of their meaning to North Richland Hills and the Plan. This information
would be incorporated into a chapter (or element) of the Comprehensive Plan
document.
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The Physical Site and Regional Relationship
These relationships will be discussed and graphically represented. It is anticipated that
this section of the 1992 Plan will be retained, with any minor revisions necessary to
ensure that it responds to current conditions and trends.
• Relationship of the City to the region and its regional influence;
• Influence of other local factors upon the City & Region.
Product: The results of this task will be prepared graphically to show the relationship
of North Richland Hills to the region. This information would be incorporated into a
chapter (or element) of the Comprehensive Plan document.
Task Two: Existing Land Use
The land use data obtained from the City will be updated and compared with data in the 1992
Plan. This information will be calculated to yield an accurate account of the existing conditions
throughout North Richland Hills. It will also be used to determine future land use requirements
and population projections.
Description of Task
To better understand the "fabric" and long-term objectives of any city, it is very important to
document the existing land use pattern, especially those changes which have occurred since
1992 when the existing Comprehensive Plan was prepared. Because the existing land uses
will be the basis or foundation for future land uses. a graphic and statistical analysis is
necessary. This updated inventory and analysis will also be the basis for future land use
projections. The present land use composition will provide a visual picture of how the City has
evolved to satisfy the present needs of the citizens.
Existing Land Use Analysis
Once the field reconnaissance Is completed, the Consultant will provide a statistical
analysis of the survey including:
• Land use quantity (by acres);
• Quantity related to population;
• Discussion of existing land use relationships (both good and bad).
Existing Zoning Analysis
The City's existing zoning patterns will be mapped, and an analysis will be conducted
to compare the relationship of existing zoning to existing land use.
Product: The color-coded land use map(s) will be suitable for use in the public
workshops. A reduced version will also be prepared for inclusion in the Plan document.
The analysis will be presented in a written form explaining the process, collection
methodology and results.
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Task Thrrrr Vicioniog_andldeotifieation of Issues
The purpose of visioning is to develop a refined and detailed planning process, to identify
major issues that need to be addressed, and to finalize citizen participation strategies that will
be used throughout the process. Much useful information already exists in the 1992 Plan.
Description of Task
It is anticipated that this phase will reaffirm or revisit specific issues and concerns, as
appropriate.
Accomplishment of Objectives
These objectives would be accomplished by:
• reviewing and assessing the relevant plans and studies which currently exist.
especially the current Comprehensive Plan;
• conducting extensive moping interviews with staff, members of boards and
commissions, and other key informants;
• identifying critical issues which need to be addressed;
• setting forth the specific ways the public will be involved and kept informed.
Product: The product of this phase will be an interim report outlining the Comprehensive
Plan vision statement, a participatory work strategy (i.e., process), and identification
of community issues and needs as perceived by the Consultants.
Zask_Eoor The Fornadation of Goafs.anctObjechves
Description of Task
This work will involve review and refinement of existing goals and objectives from the 1992
Plan, and will address critical issues identified in the Visioning phase of the project that pertain
to current concerns in North Richland Hills.
Accomplishment of Objectives
This phase will be accomplished through a series of meetings and workshops with the
City.
Product: An interim report on goals, objectives and policies will be produced. These
new Goals and Objectives will then be applied to the update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Task.F_ive: Future/and Uca and Theroughfare PJaa
The final element of the study will be the updated Future Land Use and Thoroughfare Plans.
These will be the culmination of the initial basic studies and analysis, and will represent future
land uses and thoroughfare alignments. Thoroughfare standards will also be reviewed and
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evaluated for all existing and proposed thoroughfares. The updated Plan will provide the City
with a development guide for its existing, as well as future, growth areas.
Description of Task -- Future Land Use
The Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Plan will set forth the proposed pattern
for urban development of residential, nonresidential and public spaces. The goals for land use
and existing patterns of use will have a pronounced influence upon the location of these future
uses. While it is recognized that the City already has a land use plan, it is recommended that
a new one be prepared as part of the overall comprehensive planning process to ensure that
all elements and recommendations within the Comprehensive Plan document are effectively
integrated and coordinated with one another, This will help to ensure that the City's
Comprehensive Plan is truly comprehensive in nature and will facilitate the City's decision-
making processes in the future.
This task will involve review of the City's Future Land Use Plan and will update it, as needed,
to ensure that it remains current, useful and responsive to changing conditions and trends.
The new Future Land Use Plan will include the Thoroughfare Plan as its framework, about
which future uses of land will be designated.
Future Land Use Plan
The Future Land Use Plan and element will provide a basis for decision-making in North
Richland Hills for the next ten years or longer. Specific recommendations will be
made regarding where the City will be in terms of growth and expansion. The City's
Future Land Use Plan will include:
• Mapping of future land use (by color code) with other relevant elements of the
Comprehensive Plan;
• Future population projections;
• Discussion of the features of the Future Land Use Plan and its relationship to the
established goals and objectives of the community;
• Land use projections consistent with population projections;
• Land use ratios for calculating specific land use needs as related to population
needs;
• Density guidelines (if identified as an issue in the goals and objective setting task).
Product: The Future Land Use Plan map will be prepared at full size, suitable for
presentation at public meetings. Text will explain and support graphic representations
on the map. The map will also be reproduced in the Comprehensive Plan report. A
summary of major land use recommendations will also be prepared, and can be printed
on the back of the graphic plan. These summary plans are useful marketing and
information aids to the City, development community, economic development
prospects, and other interested parties.
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Description of Task — Thoroughfare Plan
This task will involve review of the City's thoroughfare system, and will make
recommendations to help the roadway system respond to changing conditions and trends.
Review of the thoroughfare system will be coordinated with transportation planning efforts by
adjacent municipalities and by other agencies, such as NCTCOG and TxDOT.
Updated Thoroughfare Plan
The City's existing and future thoroughfare system will provide the "skeletal"
framework about which land use and other components will evolve. The Plan will
include:
• Discussion of major traffic generators and existing traffic circulation problems;
• Recommendations for improving the thoroughfare system;
• A functional classification system for roadways;
• Residential/nonresidential design guidelines. if needed.
Product: This element will provide recommendations on improving the thoroughfare
system, and the Thoroughfare Plan will provide a continuing basis for right-of-way
dedication requirements for plats and site plans. The Plan map will be referenced in the
report with written analysis, cross-section diagrams keyed to the Plan map, and other
supporting documentation, as appropriate.
PROJECT_DURATION
It is estimated that the updated Comprehensive Plan will be completed within a seven (7)
month time frame. Throughout the comprehensive planning process and at the City's request,
the Consultant will be available for telephone consultation on any zoning or land use related
matter.
BUDGET ESJIMAIE
The scope of work (professional services) as outlined herein can be accomplished within a
budget of $25,000. Any direct/reimbursable expenses (e.g., printing/reproduction/bindery
costs, delivery/courier fees, etc.) will be invoiced to the City in addition to the fee above at the
Consultant's actual incurred cost (i.e., no mark-up). The Consultant will prepare the final,
"camera-ready" documents within the scope of this proposal. Printing expenses for the final
updated Comprehensive Plan document are the responsibility of the City. Customary office
expenses (e.g., long distance telephone/facsimile, mileage, etc.) are Included in the
professional services budget amount and will not be billed to the City.
The Consultant may invoice monthly for the amount of work completed on the project up to
that time. The City shall pay each invoice within 30 days after receipt.
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WORK PRODUCTS
All text documents will be prepared in WordPerfect or MSWord, as the City prefers. All
mapping work products will be prepared in ARC/INFO or ArcView, whichever is found to be
compatible with the City's Geographic Information System and as requested in the Request
For Proposals.
_Vendor Assumptions
It is assumed that the City will provide all base maps in digital ARC/INFO or Aral/few format
for use by the Consultant
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