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NOKTH KICHL.F,ND HILLS
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015
WORK SESSION: 6:30 PM
Held in the City Council Work Room
CALL TO ORDER
1. Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Youth Advisory Committee 2015 project presentation.
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 and 551.087: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive
to a business prospect— 7601 Palomar.
2. Section 551.071: Consultation with city attorney to seek advice about pending or
threatened litigation or a settlement offer - Barbara and Jim McKay.
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 - MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY
A.2 PLEDGE - MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY
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A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.3.1 Oaths of Office / Swearing in Ceremony
RECESS FOR RECEPTION
A.3.2 Youth Advisory Committee End of Year Report.
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
B.1 Approve minutes of the May 11, 2015 City Council meeting.
B.2 Approve the purchase of rugged mobile wifi units from Satellite and Wireless
Solutions, LLC. In The amount Of $85,418 and installation from Professional
Safety Systems in the amount of$27,985.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 TR 2015-01, Ordinance No. 3358, Public Hearing and consideration of
amendments to Sections 118-1, 118-718, and 118-719 of the North Richland
Hills Code of Ordinances (Zoning Ordinance) regarding regulations for solar
energy systems and other accessory structures.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
E. PUBLIC WORKS
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 Appointment of Mayor Pro Tern for the term of one year.
F.2 Consider Resolution No. 2015-014, approving the Neighborhood Revitalization
Program.
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 BARTH
H.1 Announcements.
I. ADJOURNMENT
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Certification
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City
Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on May 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM.
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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: May 18, 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: May 18, 2015
Subject: Youth Advisory Committee 2015 project presentation.
Presenter: Kristin James, Assistant to the City Manager
Summary:
Members of the Youth Advisory Committee will be presenting their 2015 Project, "We
Love NRH" video campaign.
General Description:
The city is fortunate to have the opportunity to use the Youth Advisory Committee to
better understand the needs of the youth within the community, as well as educate them
about municipal government. One way the committee achieves this is by developing a
project that will affect the youth of North Richland Hills.
The goal in having YAC complete this project was to allow members the opportunity to
learn and be involved in the decision making process of local governments. It started
with their ideas, and then they were required to do the necessary research, prepare the
presentation and now bring it before City Council as an idea that may be pursued in the
future.
In January the Youth Advisory Committee met to discuss various ideas for the project
proposal, and after much discussion and debate they decided to present to Council the
possibility promoting an "We Love NRH" video marketing campaign. Members of YAC
came together over the past few months to shoot videos showing all the reasons why
they love NRH. It is YAC's hope, that these videos will be shared via social media and
may inspire others to post similar videos on why they love NRH.
As mentioned above, the primary purpose of this item is to help educate YAC members
in the decision making process of local governments and to receive input from the
potential future leaders of the community. This agenda item is for informational
purposes and no action is being requested from Council at this time.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Section 551.072 and 551.087: to deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property and to deliberate the offer of a financial
or other incentive to a business prospect— 7601 Palomar.
Presenter: Kristin James, Assistant to the City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Section 551.071: Consultation with city attorney to seek advice about
pending or threatened litigation or a settlement offer - Barbara and Jim
McKay.
Presenter: George Staples, City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Oaths of Office / Swearing in Ceremony
Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Summary:
The purpose of this item is to administer the Oaths of Office to the newly elected
officials.
General Description:
Pursuant to the Election Code, the City of North Richland Hills was able to cancel their
general election due to the candidates for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 being unopposed. At
their March 23, 2015 meeting, City Council approved Resolution No. 2015-009,
receiving the city secretary's certification that the following candidates were unopposed
for election to office for the election scheduled to be held on May 9, 2015 and that no
write-in candidates have filed to be placed on the list of write-in candidates.
OFFICE CANDIDATE TERM
Council member, Place 1 Tito Rodriguez Two years
Council member, Place 3 Tom Lombard Two years
Council member, Place 5 David Whitson Two years
Council member, Place 7 Tim Welch Two years
The resolution also declared the above listed candidates elected to office who shall be
issued certificates of election following the time the election would have been
canvassed. The Election Code provides for the dates in which an election will be
canvassed as no earlier than the third (3rd) day and no later than the eleventh (11th) day
after the election.
In accordance with the Election Code, the newly elected officials will officially be sworn
in by the city secretary followed by a ceremonial swearing in at the May 18, 2015 City
Council meeting.
Recommendation:
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Youth Advisory Committee End of Year Report.
Presenter:
Summary:
In accordance with the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws, the committee shall
submit a year-end report to the City Council on the status of its activities for the year.
General Description:
In accordance with the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws, the committee shall
submit a year-end report to the City Council on the status of its activities for the year.
The year-end report of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) as submitted by Caroline
Beagles, Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee, is attached for your review.
Caroline Beagles, will be in attendance to present the report to the City Council and
several members of the YAC are expected to attend as well.
Recommendation:
Accept the Youth Advisory Committee's 2015 Year-End Report.
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The 2014-2015 Academic Year has concluded and the Youth Advisory Committee is pleased to
report it has been exciting and successful. This report is designed to highlight the year in review
and inform the City Council of events and plansfor the fall 2015 semester.
The Youth Advisory Committee ended the year with 13 regular members. At the end May, the
following five memberswill have graduated from the program:
• Laura E'hive- Rchland High School
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• Pete Rscky- Rchland High School
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The Youth Advisory Committee was involved in multiple service projects throughout the year.
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The Youth Advisory Committee met and heard from various city staff members through the
Guest beaker Program. This program provided the Youth Advisory Committee members with
an opportunity to learn more about the City and the services it provides to the citizens. The
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Youth Advisory Committee had the opportunity to hear from the Pblice Department, Economic
Development Department, Library, City Manager's Office and the Animal Adoption and Fbscue
Center t his year.
The Youth Advisory Committee also presented a youth project to City Council during the May
18, 2015 City Council Work Session Meeting. This year YACcreated videos that promote North
Richland Hills. The committee hopes that the "I Love NRH" videos will be promoted thru the
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Approve minutes of the May 11, 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 May 11, 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
MAY 11, 2015
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
11th day of May 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
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Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor E
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 c
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
David Whitson Council, Place 5 LO
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 N
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager o
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Vickie Loftice Managing Director >_
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety c
Alicia Richardson City Secretary Q
George Staples City Attorney a
Stan Tinney Fire Chief
Dave Pendley Building Official
Caroline Waggoner City Engineer
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary o
Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager o
Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief N
Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief
Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director E
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Clayton Comstock Planning Manager a
David Russell Engineer Associate
Marrk Collier Management Assistant
Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager
Frank Perez Water Park General Manager
Boe Blankenship Public Works Superintendent/Streets
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Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting.
Council had no questions for staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section >_
551.071 consultation with city attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened
litigation or a settlement offer: (1) Watson v. City of Allen Cause No. 153-278080-15; c
and 551.072 deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property—(1)
southwest sector of the City; (2) south sector of the City; (3) central sector of the City;
and (4) Iron Horse Boulevard. Executive Session began at 6:01 p.m. and concluded at LO
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Mayor Trevino announced at 7:00 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 0
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 0
Tim Barth Council, Place 4 N
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 E
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
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Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
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A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Barth gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Barth led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
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A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. o
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COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2015-08, ORDINANCE 3357, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION
OF A REQUEST FROM LEGACY CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM 1-1 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND R-1-S - SPECIAL SINGLE o
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LOCATED AT 8801 MID CITIES BOULEVARD AND 8601 CARDINAL LANE. N
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Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton
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Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented item for Council. The purpose of the
request is to consider a zoning change that serves two purposes—reflect the actual use
of Legacy Church of Christ and remove light industrial from the Mid-Cities Boulevard
corridor. Staff first approached the church a couple of years ago as a city initiative to
remove light industrial in this corridor. The former residence was purchased by the
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church for additional office space. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their April
16, 2015 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.
Applicant representative Dr. Bob Mullen, 7709 Perkins Drive, North Richland Hills,
presented request and was available to answer questions from Council.
Council had no questions for staff or the applicant.
Mayor Trevino called on anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There
being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
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COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE NO. 3357. COUNCIL MEMBER E
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
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E.1 AWARD RFB 15-020 TO INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE
CITY'S SLURRY SEALING APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
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Streets Superintendent Boe Blankenship presented item for Council and was available a
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Council had no questions for staff.
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E.2 AWARD BID NO. 14-032 TO JLB CONTRACTING FOR THE
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IMPROVEMENTS (KAREN DRIVE TO I.H. 820) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$969,401.28 AND APPROVE ASSOCIATED BUDGET TRANSFER.
APPROVED
City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item for Council. Ms. Waggoner advised
that the project was established in 1995 and construction was delayed until completion
of the Iron Horse Bridge and frontage roads for the most recent highway project. Staff
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received five bids with the low bid submitted by JLB Contracting. The construction is
anticipated to take 150 days from commencement of project. Ms. Waggoner
commented the budget was originally established in 1995 and due to the uniqueness
of this project with staff working around the highway project and given the time that has
passed the costs associated with the project have increased. Staff is requesting a
budget transfer to offset deficit of the project.
COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO AWARD BID NO. 14-032 TO JLB CONTRACTING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $969,401.28 AND TRANSFER THE APPROVED ASSOCIATED AMOUNT FOR THIS
BUDGET TRANSFER. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
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F.1 CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY FOR
NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIP. LO
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NRH2O General Manager Frank Perez presented item to Council. The purpose for the
request is to approve a five year beverage and sponsorship contract. Staff solicited
proposals and received two responses from Pepsi Cola and American Bottling 0
Company (Dr Pepper). Upon evaluation and negotiation, staff has determined that Dr
Pepper's proposal best fits the needs and requirements of the water park. Their
proposal is valued at $205,000 over a five year period and includes: component for >_
advertising and marketing—on can offer and radio spots—valued at $125,000 and cash c
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Mayor Trevino asked staff if they knew why Coca Cola did not submit a proposal. Mr.
Perez informed Council that Coca Cola asked for an extension, but never submitted a
proposal. Mayor Trevino asked staff to see if they can determine why Coca Cola did
not submit a proposal.
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F.2 APPROVE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH FORREC LIMITED FOR Q
BRANDING AND DESIGN EFFORTS FOR NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$67,500.
APPROVED
NRH2O General Manager Frank Perez presented item to Council and was available to
answer questions.
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MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH
FORREC LIMITED FOR THE PREPARING OF BRANDING DESIGN EFFORTS FOR NRH2O WATER
PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,500. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-013, APPROVING U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS - COMPETITIVE GRANT
#BJA-2015-4081 APPLICATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH OFFICER.
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Assistant Police Chief Rick Scott presented item. The police department is seeking
approval to submit an application for a competitive grant to provide for a mental health c
officer. If awarded the grant, the police department will create a mental health officer
police position. The total grant request is $250,000 over a three year period. The grant
will be supplemented by funds from the police department special investigations fund. LO
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COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-013. COUNCIL
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H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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The city's new Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is now open at 7301 Iron Horse E
Boulevard. There are many lovable pets waiting for new homes and knowledgeable,
friendly staff who would like nothing more than to help you find your newest family a
member. For more information, visit the city's website or call 817-427-6570.
Following the recent rain, the City of North Richland Hills encourages residents to
remove standing water from your property to help to reduce the mosquito population.
Standing water may be found in flower pots, trash containers, children's toys, clogged
rain gutters and other places. For more information, visit the city's website or call
Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6650.
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Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the May 25, 2015 City Council Meeting has been
rescheduled to May 18. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and held in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
Kudos Korner — Wayne White, Lucio Valdez, Steven Wester, Quentin Claxton, Bennie
Frazier, Dallas Wyatt and Nathan Vick of the Public Works Department — A citizen
emailed thanks and praise for the Public Works employees who recently repaired a
sewer line on Sybil Drive. The resident said: "Over the years, I have lived in a number of
cities of various size...and in my book NRH Public Works continues to be # 1.
Department employees have always exhibited a professional demeanor with genuine
concern for residents' needs." The resident added: "Special kudos to the departments' >_
management staff for its ability to maintain a quality work force and implement a training
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We would like to congratulate Mayor Trevino who was honored on Friday as the
Businessman of the Year by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The LO
Chamber is just one of many organizations Mayor Trevino is involved with and, in my N
opinion, this award could not have been given to anyone more deserving.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Approve the purchase of rugged mobile wifi units from Satellite and
Wireless Solutions, LLC. In The amount Of $85,418 and installation
from Professional Safety Systems in the amount of$27,985.
Presenter: Jimmy Perdue, Director of Public Safety
Summary:
The City's Public Safety and Information Services departments have been researching
solutions to replace the wireless air cards currently in use. After reviewing and testing,
Cradlepoint devices were chosen. The City of North Richland Hills is requesting to
purchase devices and installation for both our public safety fleet as well as Haltom City's
fleet. Haltom City will reimburse North Richland Hills for the purchase.
General Description:
The City's public safety staff has been experiencing reliability issues with the current
wireless air cards due to the devices not being a permanent fixture in the unit. Officers
are assigned a computer and air card for their shift. The devices are continually
docked, undocked and carried around throughout that shift. Additionally, the air cards
themselves are moved between computers. With repeated insertion and removal of the
air cards, the connections become worn and the card loses the physical connection
required to be able to communicate back to the City's network. When this happens the
mobile computers are taken out of service and repaired by Information Services staff
when possible.
Approval of this purchase from Satellite and Wireless Solutions, LLC. allows Cradlepoint
devices to be permanently installed in public safety vehicles. Cradlepoint provides for
physical connections to the devices in the vehicle and sets up a 100 foot wireless
network around the mobile unit. The Verizon data service currently in use will be
transferred from the air cards to the Cradlepoint devices. During testing, staff did not
experience any disruptions in service while using the Cradlepoint unit.
Satellite and Wireless Solutions is a State of Texas Department of Information
Resources vendor. By utilizing the State of Texas DIR program, the City meets all
competitive bidding requirements. The funding for this purchase is included in the
CAD/RMS Capital Improvements project and is within budget.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: TR 2015-01, Ordinance No. 3358, Public Hearing and consideration of
amendments to Sections 118-1, 118-718, and 118-719 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances (Zoning Ordinance) regarding
regulations for solar energy systems and other accessory structures.
Presenter: Clayton Comstock, Planning Manager
Summary:
The primary purpose of Ordinance 3358 is to remove the Special Use Permit
requirement for street-facing roof mounted solar panels.
General Description:
BACKGROUND: ORDINANCE 3343
In the latter part of 2014, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council were
approached with two SUP requests for ground-mounted solar panel systems that
exceeded 500 square feet in size. The two cases, coupled with a rush of roof mounted
solar panel permits, lead city staff to review solar panel policies as well as ordinances
from other cities and ask the Commission and City Council what direction they would
like to see on the subject. Work sessions were held September 18 and 22 with P&Z
and City Council respectively and the collective direction from both bodies to staff was
to allow solar panels on non-street facing roof slopes by-right and require an SUP for
roofs that faced a street. Additional direction was given to adopt ground mounted solar
panel policies that were similar to other communities' standards that have ordinances
on the subject. Ordinance 3343 was then passed by City Council with a 5-2 vote on
December 8, 2014. This ordinance also included some amendments related to
accessory structures in general.
BACKGROUND: PETITION & RESIDENT SURVEY
Shortly after the ordinance was passed, a petition calling for the repeal of the ordinance
was submitted to the City. The petition contained over 800 signatures from registered
NRH resident voters. The group that circulated the petition expressed that their primary
objection was to the SUP requirement for street-facing solar panels. It was the legal
opinion of the City Attorney that a petition to repeal an ordinance could not be used to
repeal a zoning ordinance. This opinion was based on state law and case law
regarding this issue. However, the City Council did hear the concerns of the petitioners
and believed it important to explore the issue further.
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To this end, the City Council directed the staff to conduct a survey to include those
citizens who signed the petition as well as another random sample of an equal number
of registered voters in the City who did not sign the petition. The purpose of this was to
get balanced input regarding solar panel regulations. Approximately 1,600 residents
were surveyed and 451 responses were received. There were 272 responses from
those who had signed the petition and 179 from the group selected at random. The
results were reviewed with the Planning and Zoning Commission at their April 16
meeting. In the survey, 61% of survey respondents (70% of respondents who signed
the petition and 47% of the random group) said they should not be notified when a
neighbor installs roof mounted solar panels and half of the respondents said solar
panels should be allowed on any roof slope. On other questions the respondents
confirmed support for regulations included in Ordinance 3343 on the height, size and
screening limits for ground mounted units and confirmed that roof mounted panels
should conform to the shape and slope of the roof. The complete survey results are
also attached to this report for your information
PROPOSED REVISIONS - ORDINANCE 3358
As a result of the petition, the survey, and additional discussion with the Planning &
Zoning Commission at their work session on April 16, the following revisions to the solar
panel regulations were drafted:
1. Removal of the Special Use Permit requirement for street-facing roof mounted
solar panels.
2. Increase the maximum separation between a pitched roof and the solar panel
from 6 inches to 8 inches.
3. Maintenance of solar panels has consistently been a concern of staff, the
Commission and Council. To that end, a new section is proposed that requires
systems to be maintained and kept operable. If damaged or inoperable, the
system must be removed within 60 days of notification.
4. To cover any systems that may have been installed prior to this ordinance and
may not meet all the ordinance's provisions, a new section is proposed that
deems them as legally nonconforming.
5. Clarifying language that allows an SUP for any solar panel installation that
cannot meet the requirements of this ordinance. This would give City Council—
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rather than the Zoning Board of Adjustment—discretionary authority to grant
variances where appropriate.
The proposed ordinance is attached with revisions highlighted in red text.
COMPARISON TO OTHER DFW CITIES
During initial discussions prior to adoption of this ordinance, staff provided information
as to the ordinance requirements of other DFW Metroplex cities. Some cities such as
Benbrook, Flower Mound and Richland Hills—among others—allow solar panels by
right but also regulate their location, height, setback, etc. through zoning provisions
similar to NRH's proposed ordinance. Four cities of those surveyed—South lake,
Carrollton, Allen and Argyle—have ordinances that do not allow street-facing solar
panels by right and/or require special approvals by other elected or appointed boards.
Staff has discussed the topic with these cities and none plan to remove the street-facing
panel provision in the near future. The current NRH ordinance as adopted leaned
toward the more restrictive ordinances, but was not as restrictive as some area cities
and did not seek to prohibit solar panels. The proposed ordinance amendments will
place the NRH ordinance more in the middle as compared to other area cities while still
providing a consideration process for those who cannot install solar panels in such a
way as to comply with the ordinance.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and considered this
ordinance at their May 7, 2015 meeting and voted 4-0 to recommend denial. Minutes
from that meeting are attached for review. After consideration of the petition and the
survey results, the Commission maintained that an ordinance on solar panels should
somehow address aesthetics and/or public notification of neighbors. Their main
concern was for the removal of the SUP requirement.
OPTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
1. Act on Ordinance 3358 as presented.
a. Deny Ordinance 3358 as presented. Pursuant to the recommendation of
the Planning & Zoning Commission, this would keep the SUP requirement
for street-facing roof mounted solar panels in place. Additional direction
may be provided to staff for any future ordinances on the topic.
b. Approve Ordinance 3358 as presented. This would remove the SUP
requirement for street-facing roof mounted solar panels and address the
other points mentioned above.
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2. Modify Ordinance 3358 according to City Council's discussion and
direction. After discussion, City Council may decide to amend the proposed
ordinance with additional or fewer provisions.
Recommendation:
Consider Ordinance 3358 or alternative amendments.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3358
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS BY AMENDING SECTION 118-718,
OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CODE OF ORDINANCES AS THEY PERTAIN TO
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS; ESTABLISHING A
PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has after conducting a public hearing
has made its recommendation for the following amendment to the zoning
ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning & Zoning
Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has forwarded a
recommendation to the City Council for amendment of the City?s zoning
ordinance as set forth herein; and,
WHEREAS, notice has been given and public hearings held as required for
amendments to the zoning ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending the following
within Section 118-718(g) of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code
of Ordinances:
(g) Solar panel systems. Solar panel systems which meet all applicable building codes
as well as the following standards shall be permitted in any zoning district only after
issuance of a building permit.
(1) Roof mounted solar panel systems:
a. Location: Roof mounted solar panel systems shall Pet may be located on
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b. Maximum height, pitched roof: Roof mounted solar panel systems shall
have a top edge that does not project above the roofline, shall conform to
the slope of the roof, and shall not exceed an 68-inch separation between
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the roof and the system. See Figure 1-14: Roof-Mounted Solar Panel
Location Standards.
c. Maximum height, flat roof: Solar panel systems mounted on flat roofs shall
not exceed the maximum height permitted within the zoning district and
shall be screened in accordance with Section 118-877(a), mechanical
equipment screening for nonresidential uses and nonresidential zoning.
(2) Ground mounted solar panel systems. Ground mounted solar panel systems
shall comply with all standards for permanent accessory buildings and
structures, except:
a. Roof pitch and masonry requirement shall not apply.
b. Screening required: An opaque screening fence shall be provided to
screen the system from adjacent properties.
c. Maximum height: Shall not exceed the height of the required opaque
fence and in no case shall exceed eight feet.
d. Long lengths of conduit and wiring associated with the system's
connection to the primary electrical panel shall be placed underground.
(3) Special use permit provision. Properties not able to justifiably meet the lesat+ep
criteria provided herein may apply for a special use permit.
(4) Maintenance, removal of unsafe or inoperable solar panel systems. A solar
Panel system shall be maintained in compliance with standards contained in
applicable building codes so as to ensure the structural integrity and operability
of the system and its underlying roof if roof mounted. If upon inspection by the
building official the system is determined not to comply with the code
standards, is inoperable, or constitutes a danger to persons or property and the
system is not made safe or removed within 60 days of notification from the city
notifying the owner of the unsafe or inoperable system, the owner will be
considered in violation of this ordinance. Any solar panel which is visibly
damaged by hail or other debris shall be removed or replaced within 60 days of
notification.
(5) Pre-existing solar panel systems and nonconforming uses. A solar panel
system operative prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this
section is derived and which may not meet all the regulations of this section
shall be allowed to continue its present usage as a nonconforming use and
shall be treated as a nonconforming use in accordance with this chapter.
Routine maintenance shall be permitted on the existing system. New
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construction other than routine maintenance on an existing solar panel system
shall comply with the requirements of this article.
Section 2: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by adding the following
illustrations to Article IX of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances:
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FIGURE 1-14:
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Section 3: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the
comprehensive zoning ordinance as amended by this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in
an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day
any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate
violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 4: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance
are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by
the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the city council without the incorporation in
this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section.
Section 5: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
Section 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
Passed on this 18th day of May, 2015.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Approved as to form and legality:
George A. Staples, Attorney
Approved as to content:
Clayton Comstock, Planning Manager
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City of North Richland Hills Survey on Solar Energy Systems
The City of North Richland Hills City Council and staff would like your input on solar energy systems.
Aesthetics
1. Should aesthetics be considered when solar panel systems are installed on a residential property?
_yes, they are unattractive and should be kept out of sight
_yes, they should blend in with the home's architecture
_yes, but only in special situations (i.e. a larger or highly visible array)
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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
May 7, 2015
WORK SESSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in
work session on the 7th day of May 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior
to the 7:00 p.m. regular session.
Present: Randall Shiflet Place 4, Chairman
Bill Schopper Place 6, Vice Chairman
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Planning Manager, Clayton Comstock presented announcements. Continuation of
Sounds of Spring Pending some rain it may be moved inside but will still be going on
2. Discuss development activity report and City Council action
Planning Manager, Clayton Comstock discussed development activity. City Council did
not having any Planning and Zoning Items on their April 27th meeting
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3. Review and Discuss Proposed Amendments to Ordinance 3343 related to
Solar Panels
Planning Manager, Clayton Comstock presented announcements of revision to
Ordinance to 3343 the new Ordinance number 3358 regarding Solar Panels.
4. Adjournment
There being no other business, Chairman Shiflet adjourned the work session at 6:57
p.m.
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Chairman Shiflet called the May 7, 2015 meeting to order at 7.00 p.m.
A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mike Benton led the National Pledge of Allegiance.
Mike Benton led the Texas Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman, Randal Shiflet announced that all Commission members are present with the
exception of Kathy Luppy, Steven Cooper, Don Bowman and Gerald Tyner absent due
to other commitments.
May 7,2015
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission 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 Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from the city attorney (551.071)
as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission 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 51, Texas
Government Code.
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amendments to Sections 118-1, 118-718, and 118-719 of the North Richland
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Clayton Comstock came forward to present the revision of Ordinance 3358 section 118-
718 regarding solar energy systems. City staff recommends removal of Special Use
Permit requirements for street facing solar panels, increasing the maximum separation
between a solar panel and pitched roof from 6 inches to 8 inches and adding a
maintenance section.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened the public hearing on TR2015-01
Lori DeLaCruz, 6836 Parkwood Dr., NRH, came forward and is for the revised
ordinance. She would like to thank the Commission for listening to the residents of
North Richland Hills through the petition and through the survey that the City passed
out. She said it came out exactly how we thought it would, the residents are not as
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concerned about aesthetics as this Commission and the City Council are so hopefully
we have been able to educate you a little bit about what our residents want. Lori
DeLaCruz also wants the city aware of some news that came out yesterday from the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that our air quality is a global
problem. It posted more than 400 parts per million of CO2 for over a month, in the
month of March, this is a very serious problem. We need to let people take responsibility
to generate their own electricity.
Larry Howe, 1717 Cathedral Dr., Plano, Texas with the Texas Solar Energy Society, a
non- profit organization, is for the revised ordinance change. He wants to thank
commissioners for listening to local citizens. Mr. Howell is very supportive of removing
the SUP. He wants screening requirements removed also and stated that if solar panels
will be visible on the roof, then why not on the ground? Height restrictions may have to
be done because of some concern of production or construction. The Special Use
Permit requirement seems very reasonable, although if residents have an issue they
could take that to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Maintenance requirement seems like o
a good concept. He is very supportive of a future solar panel Town Hall meeting. C*4
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screening should not be an issue after looking at several cities that have already looked
into this and have determined that it was not needed and he feels it will add to the cost
of a small system in the back yard if you do not have a fence. Finally, the aspect of the
maintenance requirement, the City does not have the means to determine if the system
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James Orenstein, 1802 Rocky Creek Dr., Duncanville, Tx. stated I agree with supposed a
changes to the ordinance regarding solar energy, except for the maintenance
requirements because it is not necessary in the case of visible damage or disrepair E
because you should already have the authority to require repair of such problems. It is
not useful in the case of non-functioning devices which are not visibly damaged since a
this is difficult to detect. The use of the term "inoperable " is a problem for many
reasons, but in particular because of the common use of module level electronics (most
commonly implemented as micro-inverters), one of whose competitive advantages is
that failure of an individual unit does not constitute a safety hazard or degrade the
performance of the rest of the system, so that repair or replacement can be deferred
until convenient or economically advantageous. Mr. Orenstein would like to encourage
the Commissioner's to have an open Town Hall meeting before concluding your
changes.
Bob Powers, 6616 Hillside Ct, NRH has lived here in the city for 31 years and has a
degree in accounting. Mr. Powers wants to thank you for making these changes, he has
been concerned the regulations and he would like to see us progress in the matter with
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making us energy self-sufficient. And by adopting these changes we are going to be
fine.
Bill Byrd, 6505 Spring River Ln., NRH is for approval, did not wish to speak.
David Franklin, 1832 Realistic Ct., Bedford, Tx. is for approval, did not wish to speak.
Chairman Randall Shiflet closed the public hearing
Mike Benton asked Clayton Comstock if by changing the ordinance we are allowing
front mounted solar panels with no SUP?
Clayton answered yes that is correct.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Appointment of Mayor Pro Tern for the term of one year.
Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Summary:
The purpose of this item is to appoint a member of the Council to serve as mayor pro
tem for the term of one year.
General Description:
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the City Charter, the Council shall select a mayor pro
tem from among the seven members of Council. The appointment shall be made at the
first regular meeting following the general city election. The mayor pro tem shall, in the
absence or disability of the mayor, perform all the mayor's duties.
Recommendation:
To appoint a member of Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tern from June 2015 through
June 2016.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 2015-014, approving the Neighborhood
Revitalization Program.
Presenter: Kristin James, Assistant to the City Manager
Summary:
The Neighborhood Revitalization Program will award a twenty percent (20%) grant of up
to $10,000 for the completion of well-designed home renovations within a defined target
area. This program aims to give neighborhoods an update and upgrade while continuing
to attract "invested" citizens.
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 was held on April 27, 2015 to give
citizens the opportunity to publicly comment on the program as required by Chapter 373
of the Texas Local Government Code that covers the authorization of establishing
community development programs. There were no comments for or against NRP at that
public hearing.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2015-014, which formally adopts the Neighborhood
Revitalization Program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-014
A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 373,
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; DESCRIBING AND ADOPTING A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDING ACTIVITIES WHICH 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.
WHEREAS, Chapter 373, Texas Local Government Code provides for establishment of
community development programs by municipalities in order to promote the public
purposes set out therein, including the development of viable urban communities; and,
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,
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 out therein; and,
WHEREAS, Section 380.001, Texas Local Government Code authorizes the governing
body of 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 promote local economic development; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS:
Section 1: A community development program as herein described is hereby
adopted.
Section 2: Such community development program shall be directed toward improving
and increasing the value of residential structures and promoting home
ownership 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 which predominately low and moderate income
persons reside with the goals of improving living and economic conditions
as authorized by Section 373.004, Texas Local Government Code.
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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:
(1) Prevention of blighting influences and of the deterioration of
property and neighborhood and community facilities important to
the welfare of the community;
(2) Elimination of conditions detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare;
(3) Reduction of the isolation of income groups in communities and
geographical areas, promotion of increased diversity and vitality of
neighborhoods through spatial deconcentration of housing
opportunities for persons of low and moderate income, and
revitalization of deteriorating or deteriorated neighborhoods to
attract persons of higher income; and
(4) Alleviation of physical and economic distress through the
stimulation of private investment and community revitalization in
eligible areas.
Section 4: The program may include the following activities:
(1) Acquisition of real property, including air rights, water rights, and
other interests in real property, that:
(a) Is blighted, deteriorated, deteriorating, undeveloped, or
inappropriately developed from the standpoint of sound
community development and growth;
(b) Is appropriate for rehabilitation or conservation activities;
(c) Is appropriate for the preservation or restoration of historic
sites, the beautification of urban land, or the conservation of
open spaces, natural resources, and scenic areas;
(d) Is appropriate for the provision of recreational opportunities
or the guidance of urban development; or
(e) Is to be used for the provision of public works, facilities, or
other improvements eligible for assistance under this chapter
or is to be used for other public purposes.
(2) Municipal code enforcement in a deteriorated or deteriorating area
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in which enforcement, combined with public improvements and
public services, may stop the decline of the area;
(3) Clearance, demolition, removal, and rehabilitation of buildings and
improvements;
(4) Rehabilitation of privately owned properties;
(5) Disposition, by sale, lease, donation, or otherwise, of real property
acquired under this program;
(6) Relocation payments and assistance for individuals, families,
businesses, organizations, and farm operations if determined by
the municipality to be appropriate;
(7) Activities that are conducted by public or private entities if the
activities are necessary or appropriate to meet the needs and
objectives of the community development plan, including
acquisition rehabilitation and site improvements which will increase
taxable value and sale to owner occupants;
(8) Grants to community economic development projects, including
projects which will increase value of homes and provide for home
ownership;
(9) Provision of assistance to private, for-profit entities if the assistance
is necessary or appropriate to carry out an economic development
project such as increasing the value of homes and of taxable
values within the targeted area;
(10) Activities necessary to develop a comprehensive community
development plan and to develop a policy-planning-management
capacity in order that recipients of assistance under this chapter
may more rationally and effectively determine their needs, set long-
term goals and short-term objectives, devise programs and
activities to meet those goals and objectives, evaluate the progress
of the programs, and carry out management, coordination, and
monitoring of activities necessary for effective implementation of
the programs; and
(11) Payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges
related to the planning and execution of community development
and housing activities, including the provision of information and
resources to residents of areas in which community development
and housing activities are to be concentrated with respect to the
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planning and execution of those activities.
Section 5: Program Overview. The specific activities which shall be initially
undertaken will be known as the Neighborhood Revitalization Program
(NRP) and is described as follows:
(1) The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) is intended to
revitalize neighborhoods by renovating single-family owner-
occupied homes in the area described in Section 1. 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 a "facelift" while continuing to attract
responsible citizens.
(2) This program will provide 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 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 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 consent from the City. Deviations from the approved
renovation plan may result in a participant not receiving an
incentive grant.
(4) Both contractors and homeowners should make a conscious effort
to source materials and services from vendors and service
providers within the City of North Richland Hills. If materials or
services are available at a 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 that prolong the life of a substandard home. All NRP
project renovation plans should strive toward the increase of a
home's market value with the guidance of a licensed residential real
estate professional and licensed appraiser.
(6) NRP has been funded by non-operational funds dedicated to
economic and residential development by the North Richland Hills
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City Council beginning in the 2014-2015 fiscal year. This program
is administered by personnel from the City Manager's Office.
Section 6: Eligibility. To be eligible for consideration for participation in the program,
the following minimum requirements must be met:
(1) All participants:
(a) Home to be renovated must lie in target zone described in
Section 2.
(b) Renovations must increase the value of the home and may
not be only cosmetic/decor related.
(c) North Richland Hills Building permits must be obtained
before work commences.
(d) Completed home after proposed renovations must meet at
City of North Richland Hills residential building codes.
(e) Renovations must result in at least a forty percent (40%)
increase in value.
(f) Final home values must exceed $120,000.
(g) Employment of Undocumented Workers. All applications and
any Agreements hereunder shall contain the following
provision: 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 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 date of such violation
not later than 120 days after the date the 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 ever cease to exist or cease to announce a
prime or base lending 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 selected by the City) as
its prime or base commercial lending rate. The payment of
interest shall be as if it had been accruing from the date the
Grants were paid to the Company until the date the Grants
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are repaid to the City.
(2) For Applicants other than homeowner occupants:
(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) years.
(c) Must agree to not to rent home at any point before sale to
owner-occupant.
(d) Must agree that payment under this program will not be
made until the property is sold and it meets the requirement
for a forty percent (40%) increase in value over the purchase
price paid by the Applicant. Such purchase price shall be
established by title company closing documents submitted
with the application. Such sale price shall be documented
by title company closing documents.
(3) For Homeowner Occupant applicant:
(a) Homeowner occupant applicant must be current on all
property taxes.
(b) The initial home value according to most recent TAD
appraisal may not exceed $120,000.
(c) Applicant must hire a licensed residential real estate
appraiser to conduct an as if completed appraisal before the
start of construction. The applicant is responsible for this
cost. Unless such appraisal determines that the completed
work will increase the value of the property by at least forty
percent (40%) of the TAD value, the application will be
denied.
(d) Applicant shall agree to a recordable mechanic's lien
instrument providing for repayment of the incentive payment
plus four percent (4%) interest and attorney fees if the home
is rented or sold to an investor for five (5) years following
receipt of incentive payment.
Section 7: Procedure.
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(1) For Contractors:
(a) Contractor finds home to be renovated.
(b) Contractor submits application with plans for renovation.
(c) Application approved or denied.
(d) Contractor purchases home.
(e) Contractor renovates home according to submitted plan.
(f) Contractor lists and sells home to owner-occupant with use
deed restriction.
(g) Contractor submits closing documents of resale as proof of
final sale price.
(h) If application was approved, City pays incentive upon
confirmation of final sale value.
(2) For Homeowner occupant:
(a) Homeowner determines what will be renovated.
(b) Homeowner submits application with plans for renovation.
(c) City approves or denies application.
(d) Homeowner hires licensed residential real estate appraiser
to conduct appraisal as if proposed renovations completed.
(e) If City approved the application and appraisal confirms forty
percent (40%) value increase and at least $120,000 value,
homeowner signs mechanic's lien instrument and hires
contractor to complete renovation.
(f) Renovations completed.
(g) Licensed real estate appraiser confirms completion of all
required elements of as if completed appraisal, verifies final
home appraisal value.
(h) City pays incentive upon confirmation of newly appraised
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value meeting requirements and proof of payment of
contractor doing the work. If desired, the payment may be
made to such contractor.
Section 8: Realtor Incentive
(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:
a. Homeowner for at least $120,000 or
b. An investor who qualifies and participates in the Home
Remodeling Grant Program.
(3) The incentive payment shall be $500.00 for each home sold on a
first 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 unless and until the program is
evaluated and funded for the next budget year.
(4) Procedure
a. Realtor will apply for program before home is sold in target
area.
b. Realtor sells home that meets eligibility requirements of (b)
hereof and provides proof of sale, supplying closing
documents and 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 budgeted amounts. Applications which would require the
payment of more money than budgeted after funding previously approved
applications will be denied.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of May, 2015.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
(Dept Head Name & Title)
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 18, 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 -
City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th for
the Memorial Day holiday. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O
Family Water Park will be open on Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will be
collected as normal.
Keep NRH Beautiful invites you to participate in the "I Dig My Garden" Photo Contest.
Entries should be turned in to Debbie York by July 31St. Winning photos will be
displayed on the city's website and the winner for each category will receive a $25 gift
card for a local plant nursery.
Kudos Korner -
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Tonight
we recognize:
Pooch Amy in the Public Works Department -A call was received from a resident
thanking Mr. Amy for responding at 1:45 a.m. to turn off her water after a water line
broke and was leaking into her home. She said that even though it was the middle of
the night, he was courteous and professional and she appreciated it very much.
Recommendation:
N/A
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