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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015
WORK SESSION: 6:00 PM
Held in the City Council Work Room
CALL TO ORDER
1. Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Discuss Quarterly Financial Status Report.
3. Iron Horse Golf Course Update.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session as authorized by
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Executive Session may be held at the
end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises
for the City Council to seek advice from the city attorney (551.071) as to the
posted subject matter of this City Council meeting.
The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on
any matter listed on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney
to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code.
1. Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property - (1) south sector of the City; and (2) Iron Horse Boulevard.
2. Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property in the Town Center Zoning District.
REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following executive session (but no earlier than 7:00 p.m.)
Held in the City Hall Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
A.1 INVOCATION - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD
A.2 PLEDGE - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD
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A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not
scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or
Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a
Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the
start of the Council meeting.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed
to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered.
B.1 Approve minutes of the April 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
B.2 Award Bid to C. Green Scaping, L.P. for the Intersection Improvements
Boulevard 26 & Glenview Drive Project in the amount of$417,548.55
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 Conduct Public Hearing Regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
E. PUBLIC WORKS
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 Approve Resolution No. 2015-012, authorizing the transfer of the duties of Vital
Statistics Registrar to the County Clerk of Tarrant County.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON
H.1 Announcements.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Certification
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills Ci
Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on April 24, 2015 at 3:00 PM.
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City Secretary
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This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours
prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060
for further information.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting.
Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Summary:
The purpose of this item is to allow City Council the opportunity to discuss any item on
the regular agenda.
General Description:
The purpose of this standing item is to allow City Council the opportunity to inquire
about items that are posted for discussion and deliberation on the regular City Council
agenda.
City Council is encouraged to ask staff questions to clarify and/or provide additional
information on items posted on the regular or consent agenda. City Council may also
elect to move items from the regular agenda to the consent agenda upon receiving
clarification from staff on posted regular agenda items.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Discuss Quarterly Financial Status Report.
Presenter: Mark Mills, Director of Budget & Research
Summary:
At the April 27, 2015 City Council Work Session, staff will present the Quarterly
Financial Status Report for the period ending March 31, 2015.
General Description:
Staff will present a quarterly financial status report to the City Council. This report will
include a brief presentation that highlights the major operating funds of the City. The
presentation will focus on revenue and expenditures to date in relation to expectations,
followed by an opportunity for staff to address any questions.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Iron Horse Golf Course Update.
Presenter: Antonio Evangelista, Iron Horse Golf Course General Manager
Summary:
Antonio Evangelista, Iron Horse Golf Course General Manager, will provide an update
on programs and services at the golf course.
General Description:
Antonio Evangelista, Iron Horse General Manager, will provide an update on Iron Horse
Golf Course. The PowerPoint presentation will include revenues, expenditures, total golf
rounds, general course improvements, programs and activities over the past year.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of
real property - (1) south sector of the City; and (2) Iron Horse
Boulevard.
Presenter: Craig Hulse, Director of Economic Development
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of
real property in the Town Center Zoning District.
Presenter: Mark Hindman, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Approve minutes of the April 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Summary:
The minutes are listed on the consent agenda and approved by majority vote of Council
at the City Council meetings.
General Description:
The City Secretary's Office prepares action minutes for each City Council meeting. The
minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the consent agenda for review and
approval by the City Council, which contributes to a time efficient meeting. Upon
approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website.
Recommendation:
Approve minutes of the April 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
APRIL 13, 2015
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the E
13th day of April 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
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Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem
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Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 0
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 M
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
David Whitson Council, Place 5 C
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 w
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager 0
Mike Curtis Managing Director a
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief
Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development ;
Kyle Spooner Information Services Director
Caroline Waggoner City Engineer
David Russell Engineer Associate M
Justin Naylor Engineer Associate
Marrk Collier Management Assistant
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Clayton Comstock Planning Manager o
Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager 0
Amanda Brown Accountant II
Kenneth Garvin Public Works Utility Superintendent
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Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting.
Council had no questions for staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive E
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.072 deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property—(1) south —
sector of the City and (2) Iron Horse Boulevard; and Section 551.087 deliberation
regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the City. Executive
Session began at 6:01 p.m. and concluded at 6:56 p.m. _
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Mayor Trevino announced at 6:56 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular o
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A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 13, 2015 at 7:02 p.m.
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Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
David Whitson Council, Place 5 E
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 —
Tim Welch Council, Place 7 ;
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Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
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Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Alicia Richardson City Secretary o
George Staples City Attorney 0
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
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A.1 INVOCATION
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Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
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Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and
Texas flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
AA CITIZENS PRESENTATION
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A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA ;
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No items were removed from the consent agenda.
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B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS o
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B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 23, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Q
B.2 AWARD CONTRACT TO JP MORGAN CHASE FOR MERCHANT SERVICES.
B.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-010, CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN
TARRANT COUNTY'S HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. E
B.4 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0
AGREEMENT WITH BAIRD HAMPTON AND BROWN, INC. FOR THE MAIN Q
STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT (DR1501) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED a
$89,500.
B.5 AWARD BID RFB15-014 TO DFW SERVICES, LLC FOR REPLACEMENT OF
PUMPS AND MOTORS AT JOHNSON STORAGE TANK (UT1402) IN THE a
AMOUNT OF $90,000.
B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH CENTURY LINK FOR PHONE, INTERNET SERVICE AND A DISASTER ;
RECOVERY LINE AT THE NEW CITY HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $113,952.
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COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER
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D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
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E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE DIRECT STATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RUFE SNOW
DRIVE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ST 0202) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $386,535.
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City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item for Council. Ms. Waggoner advised
that the city is being asked to remit payment to Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) for the Rufe Snow Project (Mid-Cities to Ridgetop). The project involves the
use of federal grants for design and construction. The allocation of those funds is set o
forth in the Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA), which obligates the city N
to reimburse TxDOT for administering this grant on behalf of the Federal Highway
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Council had no questions for staff.
MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. COUNCIL MEMBER
RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. E
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F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-011, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 0
REGARDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.
APPROVED
Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James provided Council with an overview of the
request. The program is designed to revitalize neighborhoods by renovating single- 0
family owner occupied homes in the target area identified as south of Loop 820, east of
Rufe Snow, and north of Glenview. The program will award a twenty percent (20%)
grant up to $10,000 for the completion of well-designed home renovations that are
aesthetically pleasing and inspire continued community growth of the identified o
neighborhoods in the target area. The program includes an incentive for relators to 0
receive a $500.00 cash incentive for homes sold within the target area to a homeowner N
for at least $120,000 or an investor, other than a realtor, who qualifies and participates
in the program. Ms. James informed Council that pursuant to Chapter 373 of the Local E
Government Code, a public hearing shall be conducted to receive comments prior to
formal adoption of the program. The resolution tonight sets the public hearing for April a
27, 2015. The formal adoption of the program is scheduled for the May 18, 2015 City
Council meeting.
Council did not have questions for staff.
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COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-011, SETTING THE
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 27, 2015. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. _
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK E
SESSION AGENDA
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Council member Welch completed and filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City
Secretary stating that he is the engineer for the prospective purchaser of property. N
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Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse informed Council that Southwest ADI is c
under contract to purchase 6650 Wuliger Way (former Sealy Mattress plant). In an 2
effort to attract Southwest ADI to the location and make it financially feasible; a request
for a five year rebate of 50% incremental real property, business property and 1 cent E
general fund sales tax is recommended for Council's approval. Staff is recommending c
that Council authorize the city manager to execute an economic incentive agreement Q
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Council had no questions for staff.
MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST ADI. COUNCIL MEMBER
LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0-1,WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH ABSTAINING. V
Council member Welch returned to the dais at 7:10 p.m.
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Council member Barth made the following announcements. E
The 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series will be held on Friday evenings from April 17 a
to May 22. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at the NRH Centre Plaza and admission is free.
Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of
gourmet food trucks will be on site for each concert and there will be free games and
activities for children. For more details, visit SoundsNRH.com or call 817-427-6600.
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On Saturday, April 18 North Richland Hills residents can get rid of unwanted bulky items
during the annual Spring Community Cleanup. Items can be dropped off between 9:00
a.m. and Noon at the Tarrant County College-Northeast Campus, parking lot E.1 (by the
tennis courts). North Richland Hills residents can also bring up to five average size file
boxes of paper to be securely shredded onsite and then recycled. Proof of residency is
required and must be presented to participate in the Spring Community Cleanup. For
more details, please call 817-427-6663. E
Kudos Korner — Clayton Comstock in the Planning and Zoning Department — A citizen ;
sent an email thanking Planning Manager Clayton Comstock for taking time out of his
weekend to address and resolve a complaint she had with a business that is adjacent to
her home. The citizen said "I can't thank you enough for taking time out of your
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resolving this issue and representing the City's core values especially respect, service, M
and responsibility.
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Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Award Bid to C. Green Scaping, L.P. for the Intersection Improvements
Boulevard 26 & Glenview Drive Project in the amount of $417,548.55
Presenter: Mike Curtis, Managing Director
Summary:
Council is being asked to consider the award of bid to C. Green Scaping, L.P. for the
Intersection Improvements at Boulevard 26 and Glenview Drive in the amount of
$417,548.55. This award would only include the two Bid Alternates (B & D) that
comprise the intersection at Glenview Drive only. The City of Richland Hills has elected
to not participate in the project at this time which would have provided the funding for
the Rufe Snow Drive intersection.
General Description:
This project represents a capital improvement project from several recommendations
made to the cities of North Richland Hills and Richland Hills as part of the South
Grapevine Highway Corridor Study completed in 2006. This particular project included
making improvements at two intersections along Boulevard 26, Glenview Drive and
Rufe Snow Drive. The improvements consist of pedestrian and drainage improvements
at both intersections. Both cities agreed to split the cost of the project equally. The
original construction budget for the project was $800,000, or $400,000 from each city.
Bids were received for the Intersection Improvements on March 9, 2015 and the two
bidders are shown below:
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INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT Boulvard 26 Rufe Snow and Glenview
MORALES
CONSTRUCTION
C. GREEN SCAPING SERVICES
Bid Alternate A
Rufe Snow (RS) $381,683.20 $507,630.00
Bid Alternate B $286,094.75 $369,726.00
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Glenview
Bid Alternate C
RS — Traffic Signal $ 48,584.45 $ 80,296.00
Bid Alternate D
Glenview Traffic Signal $131,453.80 $157,794.00
Total Bid Alternates
A, B, C & D $847,816.20 $1,115,446.00
The low bidder for the project was C. Green Scaping, L.P. with a low bid of
$847,816.20.
A few years ago the City of Richland Hills began indicating that their priorities had
changed and their focus was no longer on the Boulevard 26 corridor. Because of this
change in Richland Hills' priorities, NRH Staff had the project bid with different
alternatives in order to separate the two intersections. As shown from the table above
the cost breakdown per intersection from C. Green Scaping, L.P. is:
Glenview Drive Intersection $417,548.55
Rufe Snow Drive Intersection $430,267.65
Total (Both Intersections) $847,816.20
NRH Staff presented the bid information to Richland Hills and was informed that
Richland Hills would not be participating in the project. Staff is recommending that the
Glenview Drive be the only intersection improved at this time and that the Rufe Snow
Drive Intersection improvements be made in the future. The Bid Alternates that pertain
to the Glenview Drive Intersection are Bid Alternate B & D.
In fiscal year 2009/2010 this project was combined with the Boulevard 26 Utility Burial
project to become TIF 1 Expansion — Intersection Imp/Utility Burial (ED0601) with a total
construction budget of $2,000,000. The intent was that approximately $400,000 would
come from the total construction budget with the remainder going towards the
construction of the utility burial. The low bid for the Glenview Drive Intersection is
$417,548.55 which is slightly more than the original 2006 budget. The construction
funds available after the intersection improvements are:
$2,000,000 - $417,548.55 = $1,582,451.45
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As indicated above Staff is recommending that the bid items pertaining to the Glenview
Drive Intersection be awarded at this time.
Recommendation:
To Award Bid Alternate B and Bid Alternate D in the total amount of $417,548.55
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Conduct Public Hearing Regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization
Program
Presenter: Kristin James, Assistant to the City Manager
Summary:
In order to formally adopt the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), a public
hearing must be held that allows citizens the opportunity to publicly comment on the
program. This is required by Chapter 373 of the Texas Local Government Code that
covers the authorization of establishing community development programs.
General Description:
NRP aims to revitalize neighborhoods by renovating-single family owner-occupied
homes in the following target area:
- South of Loop 820
- East of Rufe Snow
- North of Glenview
By renovating homes, the program will not only boost property values in these
neighborhoods, but also provide interested single-family home buyers the opportunity to
purchase an updated and safe home that they can be proud to own at a reasonable
price. This program aims to give such neighborhoods an update and upgrade while
continuing to attract "invested" citizens.
This program will award a twenty percent (20%) grant of up to $10,000 for the
completion of well-designed home renovations that make a home more aesthetically
pleasing and inspire the continued community growth of the neighborhoods in the
program's initial target area. NRP is open to residents who currently own homes in the
target area, those individuals who are looking to move into the target area as well as
investors looking to renovate homes in the target area and sell them to owner-
occupants.
All projects will undergo a thorough review by the City's Neighborhood Integrity Task
Force in order to make sure the applicants are not just doing the minimum amount of
work to make the home sellable. The goal of this program is not to subsidize the
correction of building code violations, but it is to push the home's value above the top
twenty percent of TAD's market value for the immediate area. The homes that take part
in this program are to be the show places on their streets.
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In addition to the grant, NRP also offers Realtors a $500 cash incentive when they sell a
home within the target area to one of the following:
- Homeowner for at least $120,000
- Investor who qualifies and participates in NRP
The goal of this aspect of the program is to increase the promotion of the target area to
those people interested in buying homes within the DFW Metroplex.
NRP is funded by non-operational funds dedicated to economic and residential
development by the North Richland Hills City Council beginning in the 2014-2015 fiscal
year and is administered by personnel from the City Manager's Office with support from
the Economic Development Department.
In order to formally adopt NRP, a public hearing must be held that allows citizens the
opportunity to publicly comment on the program. This is required by Chapter 373 of the
Texas Local Government Code that covers the authorization of establishing community
development programs. At the April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting, it was established
that the Public Hearing would be held at the Monday, April 27, 2015 City Council
Meeting. Upon completion of the Public Hearing, no action is required. Staff is
scheduled to bring NRP back to City Council for a final decision at the May 18, 2015
City Council Meeting.
Recommendation:
No action required at this time.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN A E
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 373, a,
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; DESCRIBING AND ADOPTING A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDING ACTIVITIES WHICH c
SHALL BE INITIALLY UNDERTAKEN TO BE KNOWN AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS TO
HOMEOWNERS, HOMEBUYERS, CONTRACTORS AND REALTORS; AND
LIMITING EXPENDITURES TO BUDGETED AMOUNTS.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 373, Texas Local Government Code provides for establishment of 0
community development programs by municipalities in order to promote the public purposes set 0
out therein, including the development of viable urban communities; and, a,
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WHEREAS, Section 373.006, Texas Local Government Code requires the adoption by
ordinance or resolution of a plan under which citizens may publicly comment on any such
community development program; and,
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WHEREAS, such public comments were received on April 27, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code provides for establishment of
economic development programs by municipalities in order to promote the public purposes set i
out therein; and,
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WHEREAS, Section 380.001, Texas Local Government Code authorizes the governing body of a
a municipality to establish and provide for the administration of one or more economic
development programs including programs for making loans and grants of public money to c
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS:
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Section 1: A community development program as herein described is hereby adopted. c
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Section 2: Such community development program shall be directed toward improving and
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within an area South and/or West of Loop 820, East of Rufe Snow Drive, and
North of Glenview Drive as depicted on Exhibit A hereto which is an area in a
which predominately low and moderate income persons reside with the goals of
improving living and economic conditions as authorized by Section 373.004,
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Section 3: The activities to be conducted under the program shall be directed toward
achieving the purposes set forth by Section 373.002, Texas Local Government
Code including but not limited to:
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(1) Prevention of blighting influences and of the deterioration of property and a,
neighborhood and community facilities important to the welfare of the
community;
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(2) Elimination of conditions detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare;
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(3) Reduction of the isolation of income groups in communities and c
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neighborhoods through spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities 0
for persons of low and moderate income, and revitalization of a�
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(4) Alleviation of physical and economic distress through the stimulation of
private investment and community revitalization in eligible areas.
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(1) Acquisition of real property, including air rights, water rights, and other i
interests in real property, that:
(a) Is blighted, deteriorated, deteriorating, undeveloped, or a
inappropriately developed from the standpoint of sound
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(2) Municipal code enforcement in a deteriorated or deteriorating area in
which enforcement, combined with public improvements and public
services, may stop the decline of the area;
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which will increase value of homes and provide for home ownership; i
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plan and to develop a policy-planning-management capacity in order that
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objectives, evaluate the progress of the programs, and carry out
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the planning and execution of community development and housing
activities, including the provision of information and resources to residents
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Section 5: Program Overview. The specific activities which shall be initially undertaken
will be known as the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and is
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neighborhoods by renovating single-family owner-occupied homes in the c
area described in Section 1. By renovating homes, the program will not
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interested single-family home buyers the opportunity to purchase an
updated and safe home that they can be proud to own at a reasonable
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more aesthetically pleasing and inspire the continued community growth
of the neighborhoods in the program's initial target zone.
(3) Contractors renovating homes, residents who currently own homes and
those looking to purchase homes to live in themselves qualify for the
incentive threshold within the program. Plans for a home's renovation will a,
be submitted to and approved by the City of North Richland Hills. A
home's renovation plan may not be altered without full and written i
consent from the City. Deviations from the approved renovation plan may
result in a participant not receiving an incentive grant.
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source materials and services from vendors and service providers within c
the City of North Richland Hills. If materials or services are available at a v
lower cost in another city, those vendors or service providers may be
utilized in turn.
(5) NRP is not designed to subsidize corrections of building code violations 2
that prolong the life of a substandard home. All NRP project renovation c
plans should strive toward the increase of a home's market value with the
guidance of a licensed residential real estate professional and licensed w
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residential development by the North Richland Hills City Council
beginning in the 2014-2015 fiscal year. This program is administered by
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Section 6: Eligibility. To be eligible for consideration for participation in the program, the
following minimum requirements must be met:
(1) All participants:
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(g) Employment of Undocumented Workers. All applications and any
Agreements hereunder shall contain the following provision: i
During the term of this Agreement, the Grantee agrees not to
knowingly employ any undocumented workers as defined in Tex.
Govt. Code Sec. 2264.001. If convicted of a violation under 8 a
U.S.C. § 1324a(f), the Grantee shall repay the amount of the Grant
and any other funds received by the Grantee from the City as of the c
date of such violation not later than 120 days after the date the v
Company is notified by the City of a violation of this section, plus
interest from the date the Grant was paid to the Company, at the
rate periodically announced by the Wall Street Journal as the prime
or base commercial lending rate, or if the Wall Street Journal shall 2
ever cease to exist or cease to announce a prime or base lending c
rate, then at the annual rate of interest from time to time announced
by Citibank, N.A. (or by any other New York money center bank w
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(a) Must use contractors licensed to perform work in the state of Texas
and the City of North Richland Hills.
(b) Must agree to sell home to owner-occupant, not investor-owner, by
an instrument restricting such ownership for a period of five (5) a,
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conduct an as if completed appraisal before the start of
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the value of the property by at least forty percent (40%) of the
TAD value, the application will be denied.
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providing for repayment of the incentive payment plus four percent c
(4%) interest and attorney fees if the home is rented or sold to an
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(1) Realtors are eligible for incentive payments for the sale of homes within
the target area identified in Section 2 hereof.
(2) Each home sale for which an incentive payment is available must be to
one of the following:
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come, first approved basis. Total funding for the Realtor Incentive
program for the 2015 annual City budget year is $10,000.00 for 20 home
sales. Once funding is exhausted, the realtor incentive program is over
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evidence of eligibility.
C. Staff reviews and approves Request for Incentive Form and
evidence of eligibility.
Section 9: Limitation on Incentive Payments. The City has budgeted a limited amount of
money for this Program and will not be able to fund applications beyond the a,
budgeted amounts. Applications which would require the payment of more
money than budgeted after funding previously approved applications will be i
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Approve Resolution No. 2015-012, authorizing the transfer of the duties
of Vital Statistics Registrar to the County Clerk of Tarrant County.
Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Summary:
In preparation for the move to the new City Hall, the duties of the vital statistics registrar
will be transferred to the County Clerk of Tarrant County. Resolution No. 2015-012 is
the formal action necessary by City Council to authorize the transfer.
General Description:
In the planning of services that would be provided at the new City Hall, it was
determined that vital statistics—birth and death records—would no longer be offered by
the City Secretary's Office. The City Secretary was tasked with transferring the vital
statistic records to the Tarrant County Clerk.
The City Secretary's Office began registering birth and death records in 1981 and has
properly maintained and preserved approximately 40,000 records. Municipal Records
also maintained and preserved an electronic copy of each vital record recorded in North
Richland Hills. In addition, the City Secretary's Office serves as a remote birth certificate
site for the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and has the ability to issue birth records for
persons who were born in the State of Texas from 1926 to present.
The determination to discontinue the service was based on the declining number of
certificates issued by the City Secretary's Office. Over the past five years staff has seen
a downward trend in the procurement of vital records. The drastic decline in death
records is due to the change in 2010 that required funeral homes to order their first
certificate from the state. The recent relocation of the birth and labor unit from North
Hills Hospital to Medical Center Alliance in Fort Worth will have an impact on the
number of birth certificates.
In today's technology, what once required a member of the public to drive to city hall
can be accomplished via the computer. The seven county sub-courthouses also provide
alternative locations for the public. The closest located in Hurst at 645 Grapevine
Highway, Suite 120.
State law (Section 191.023, Health and Safety Code) authorizes the transfer of the duty
to maintain birth and death records from a municipality to the County Clerk if the County
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Clerk agrees to assume the responsibility. The process to transfer the duties of the
local registrar requires formal action by the Commissioners Court and City Council. The
Commissioners Court, at their April 14 meeting approved a resolution authorizing the
transfer of duties of vital statistics registrar from North Richland Hills to the County
Clerk. Staff is recommending that City Council approve Resolution No. 2015-012 to
finalize the transfer of duties of the vital statistics registrar to the County Clerk of Tarrant
County.
Recommendation:
To approve Resolution No. 2015-012.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH 0
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DUTIES OF VITAL STATISTICS REGISTRAR OF THE CITY OF NORTH
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to maintain birth and death records from a municipality to the County Clerk
if the County Clerk agrees to assume the responsibility and if approved by
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: April 27, 2015
Subject: Announcements.
Presenter: Mary Peters, Public Information Officer
Summary:
At each Council meeting a member of the governing body announces upcoming events
in the City and recognizes an employee that exemplifies the City's core values.
General Description:
Announcements -
Early voting began today and continues through May 5th for the school board and
Tarrant County College elections. In North Richland Hills, early voting is being
conducted at the Public Library and the Dan Echols Center. Voting times, a sample
ballot and more information can be found on the Tarrant County Elections website.
The community is invited to a grand opening celebration for the new North Richland
Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center on Saturday, May 2nd. There will be a ribbon
cutting at 10 a.m., followed by an open house until 2 p.m. In honor of the grand opening,
half-price adoptions will be offered from May 2nd through May 8th. You can find more
information on the city's website or by calling 817-427-6570.
The 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through May
22nd. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the NRH Centre Plaza. Admission is free. Seating is
on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of gourmet food
trucks will be on site for each concert and there will be free games and activities for
children. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved inside the Grand Hall. For more
details, visit SoundsNRH.com or call 817-427-6600.
Kudos Korner -
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Tonight
we recognize:
Cameron Rowland of the Human Resources Department - The spouse of a former
city employee emailed her appreciation for Cameron's assistance regarding an issue
with her late husband's life insurance. She was very impressed by Cameron's
professionalism, kindness and willingness to help. She said: "Cameron remained in
contact with me frequently until the matter was completely resolved in my favor... I felt
like I had the City of NRH at my disposal and in my corner... You should know this
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amazing young man plays a huge role in creating a culture of honor in the beautiful city
of NRH."
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