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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1986-09-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 - 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order September 11, 1986, at 6:00 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Marie Hinkle Mack Garvin Harold Newman Jim Ramsey Staff : Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Members of the Press Absent: Virginia Moody 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Councilwoman 3. GN 86-91 - ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFIED TAX ROLL, RESOLUTION NO. 86-36 APPROVED Mayor Echols stated that the "Truth-in-Taxation" of the Texas Property Tax Code requires that the tax appraisal district supply each taxing unit within that county with certified totals of all appraised values within that tax unit. Mayor Echols stated the net taxable value was $1,445,836,240. Mayor Echols stated that value was lower than the value presented to the City Council during the budget hearings for fiscal year 1986-87. Mayor Echols stated that the difference was the values of properties currently under protest to the Appraisal Review Board. Mayor Echols stated those properties will be listed on a subsequent tax roll after final review. Mayor Echols stated that the Appraisal Review Board hearings were not scheduled to be concluded until the week of October 6th, 1986. Mayor Echols stated the subsequent tax roll was projected to be a minimum of $1,465,836,240. September 11, 1986 Page 2 Mr. Line stated that the figure of $1,465,836,240 was given to the City by Tarrant Appraisal District. Mr. Line stated that there was still a little over 33 million in contested values pending before the Appraisal Review Board of Tarrant Appraisal District. Mr. Line stated that part of this would be added back to the number that was included in the certified tax roll. Mr. Line stated the City estimated it might lose as much as 13 million of the 33 million dollars and end up with as much as 20 million dollars that would subsequently be added to the $1,445,000,000, so that the actual tax roll, when finalized, would be $1,465,000,000 plus. Mr. Line stated that with the 33.5ç tax rate this would leave the City with a $90,145 short fall in revenues. Mr. Line stated the Staff recommends to the Council that this be compensated for as described in the last item on the agenda. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve Resolution No. 86-36. Motion carried 6-0. 4. GN 86-93 - LEVYING A TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986/87, ORDINANCE NO. 1394 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1394. Motion carried 6-0. 5. GN 86-92 - GRANTING OF EXEMPTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986/87, RESOLUTION NO. 86-37 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Resolution No. 86-37. Motion carried 6-0. 6. GN 86-95 - ADOPTING OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986/87, ORDINANCE NO. 1395 APPROVED Mr. Line stated that as a result of the loss of value on the ad valorem tax rolls, the projected amounts to a $90,145 short fall. Mr. Line stated the following recommendations were made: LIBRARY - Originally three new professional librarian positions were scheduled to be filled April 1, 1987 for the anticipated opening of the new facilities. Delays in occuping the new building until July 1, 1987 will postpone the need for hiring these employees, resulting in a cost savings of $14,895. September 11, 1986 Page 3 RECREATION _ Originally three part-time Recreation Attendants and one full-time Recreation Clerk were scheduled to be hired April 1, 1987. Additionally, a Recreation Coordinator was scheduled to be hired on October 1, 1986. The delayed filling of those positions until July 1, 1987 and April 1, 1987, respectfully, will produce a total savings of $25,440. PUBLIC WORKS - STREET DEPARTMENT - A reduction in the City's budget for purchase of materials for street maintenance work by the County is proposed for a savings of $49,810. The remaining sum of $25,190 can be supplemented next summer if needed and if financial conditions permit. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve Ordinance No. 1395. Councilman Ramsey stated he would urge the Council to take another look at the Public Works Department. Councilman Ramsey stated that rather than hire new people, it could be delayed and the street services would not be impaired. Mayor Echols asked Councilman Ramsey if he felt a reduction in the early stage would have an adverse affect. Councilman Ramsey stated if he was cutting the budget it would not be in the Street Department. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he would recommend leaving the $49,810 in the Public Works Street Department and if the money was not available, then not purchase the asphalt. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to amend the motion to state reductions in the Library and Park/Recreation Department as presented. Motion carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilwoman Hinkle, Councilmen Fisher, Garvin and Newman voting for and Councilman Ramsey voting against. 7. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ~.~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~ C Y Secretary