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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301,
NORTHEAST LOOP 820, AUGUST 22, 1983 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
Mayor Faram called the meeting to order August 22, 1983 at
7:30 p.m.
2.
Dick Faram
Jim Ramsey
Jim Kenna
Richard Davis
J.C. Hubbard
Dick Fisher
Harold Newman
Marie Hinkle
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Present:
Staff:
Rodger Line
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Dennis Horvath
Richard Albin
Lou Spiegel
City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
City Engineer
Finance Director
Planning & Zoning:
Marjorie Nash
Don Bowen
Press:
Mark England
Mid Cities
3.
The invocation was given by Councilman Davis.
4.
Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve the minutes of the August 8, 1983 meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
5.
None.
6.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
CONS IDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8, 1983
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REMOVING ITEMS (S)
FROM CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (S) (#26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, & 32)
APPROVED
7.
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Councilman Davis asked to be excused from the Council table
due to a possible conflict, because he had done the survey-
ing on the property.
Mayor Faram excused Councilman Davis.
Mr. Frank Kimmell, 1330 Plaza Drive, Granbury, Texas,
appeared before the Council.
Mr. Kimmell stated he had initially applied for IF-8-1400,
IF-9-1500 and IF-8-1200 and the Planning and Zoning Commission
had approved but changed the square footage to 1300, 1400 and
1500. Mr. Kimmell stated that when the request went to the
Council the entire project was approved 1500. Mr. Kimmell
stated that in that meeting Councilman Hubbard made the
statement that it was his goal that all new projects in the
City be 1500 square feet. Mr. Kimmell stated that if his
project was in an unzoned area he would have no problem with
the 1500 square feet. Mr. Kimmell stated his project was in
an area that was substantially all zoned, and a considerable
portion already built. Mr. Kimmell stated the property adjoin-
ing his tract to the east was zoned for duplexes, on the
southeast industrial, south and southwest IF-7 and had been
built IF-7. Mr. Kimmell stated he was requesting the Council
to change the building minimums on the portion of his property
that was IF-8 from 1500 and 1400 leaving the IF-9 at 1500.
Mr. Kimmell stated he felt it would be comfortable to the
existing zoning in the area.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Kimmell if he would accept the 1500
square footage requirement.
Mr. Kimmell stated that if he had to he would, but did not feel
that was what was needed in that particular area.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated that since the last meeting he and
Mr. Kimmell had some discussion and he had expressed to him
that if he had to go to 1F-9-1500 he would prefer the tract go
back to agriculture.
Mr. Kimmell stated that was when the whole tract was being
discussed, it was his understanding the property was already
zoned IF-8 and IF-9 on the 26 lots adjoining Chapman Road on
the north and the balance of the property zoned IF-8.
Councilman Kenna asked what the property was zoned at the
present time.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey stated that according to the minutes of
the last meeting the motion was IF-8-1500 and IF-9-1500.
August 22, 1983
Page 2
PLANNING & ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
RECONSIDERATION
PZ 83-40, REQUEST OF
FRANK KIMMELL,
TRUSTEE, TO REZONE
TRACTS 12 & 12A,
JOHN BARLOUGH SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 130 AND
TRACT 2, WILLIAM MANN
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1010
FROM AGRICULTURE TO
1F-9-1500, IF-8-1400
& 1F-8-1200 - ONE
FAMILY DWELLINGS
(LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF CHAPMAN
ROAD AND BOUNDED ON
THE WEST BY RICHFIELD
PARK)
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
Mr. Dan Patterson, 6445 Sudbury Way, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Patterson stated he was glad the Council saw fit to raise
the square footage. Mr. Patterson stated his concern was
pedestrian access to Richfield Park. Mr. Patterson stated he
hoped this Council did not make the same mistake as their
predecessor's did. When North Park Estates I was developed
there were 35 homes built with the backyards next to the park
and the rest of the homes did not have ready access to the
park.
Mayor Faram stated the park was a gift to the City and did
not know how the City could make the requirements. Mayor
Faram advised Mr. Patterson the matter of access could be
discussed when the platting came up.
Mr. Patterson asked how he could pursue the matter.
Mayor Faram advised Mr. Patterson he would be notified when
the plat came up for approval.
Councilman Fisher asked if there was not a street that dead-
ended into the park.
Mr. Patterson stated no.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
8.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna to
approve PZ 83-40, Ordinance No. 1039, with the stipulation
1F-8-1500 and IF-9-1500.
Motion carried 6-0.
Councilman Davis returned to the Council table.
August 22, 1983
Page 3
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-40
ORDINANCE NO. 1039
APPROVED
9. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, appeared before
the Council representing Tierra Financial.
Mr. Stembridge stated the request was to rezone approximately
13 acres from agriculture to 1F-9. Mr. Stembridge stated his
client felt this would be an ideal location for duplexes.
Councilwoman Hinkle asked how many duplexes they planned to
build.
Mr. Stembridge stated thirty-five.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
Mr. J.G. Haley, 8116 Turner, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Haley stated he represented a neighborhood committee and
they still had the same objections they had in December and
February when the request went before the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Mr. Haley stated the problems that had been
brought up were drainage, sewerage, water and traffic and the
problems had not been resolved at this time.
Councilman Kenna asked the nature of the water problems.
Mr. Haley stated distribution.
Councilman Kenna asked if there were small lines in the area.
Mr. Albin stated there was a distribution problem. There was
a 6" line in Turner, a 2" line in Davis and a 24" line in
Hightower.
Councilman Fisher asked Mr. Haley if he felt the intersection
of Turner and Davis was dangerous.
Mr. Haley stated it was a very dangerous intersection.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey asked Mr. Haley if he was aware that a
lot of monies had been spent in that neighborhood and some of
the problems were relieved. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated the
Council did recognize the problems and the Engineer was
working on plans for the area.
Councilman Davis stated that he could understand the water,
sewer and traffic problems and the City was trying to correct
the problems as much as possible. Councilman Davis stated he
did not feel these problems were applicable to the zoning
case. They were strictly platting problems. Councilman
Davis stated the Council's objective tonight was to determine
the best use of the land.
August 22, 1983
Page 4
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL HEARING
PZ 83-39, REQUEST OF
TIERRA FINANCIAL
INCORPORATED, TO
REZONE TRACT 3A,
WILLIAM COX SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 321, FROM
AGRICULTURE TO 2F-9-
TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF TURNER DRIVE
AND APPROXIMATELY
226 FEET WEST OF
DAVIS BOULEVARD)
Mr. John Larriviere, 6971 Cox Lane, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Larriviere stated his objection was the drainage and
traffic congestion. Mr. Larriviere stated Turner was a very
narrow street.
Councilwoman Hinkle asked if there were plans to widen
Turner.
Mr. Albin stated there were no plans at this time. Turner was
not on the Thoroughfare Master Plan.
Councilman Davis asked if the applicant owned thirteen acres
or twenty-five.
Mr. Stembridge stated the applicant only owned thirteen
acres.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
10. Councilman Hubbard stated that the applicant had reduced the
dwellings from 250 to approximately 78 and the population
from 1,000 to approximately 250. Councilman Hubbard stated
he felt this was a step down and he thought this would be
the best use of the property.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
approve PZ 83-39, Ordinance No. 1048.
Councilman Davis stated the questions that had arisen on the
water, sewer and streets, hopefully the Council had
addressed the problems but these were all platting problems
that would have to be addressed and taken care of, even to
the effect of the widening of Turner Road, or his portion of
Turner Road. Councilman Davis stated that on the drainage,
in platting the property the applicant did have to have
underground drainage. Councilman Davis stated the applicant
had reduced the request and he felt that if the request was
approved it would bring in some of the needed improvements in
the area.
Councilman Kenna stated he felt the best use of the land
would be single family. Councilman Kenna stated he did agree
with Councilman Davis on the platting, but there was nothing
platting could do on the congested intersection.
Councilman Hubbard stated that the applicant had reduced the
dwellings from 250 to approximately 78 and the population
from 1,000 to approximately 250. Councilman Hubbard stated
he felt this was a step down and he thought this would be the
best use of the property.
August 22, 1983
Page 5
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-39
ORDINANCE NO. 1048
DENIED
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to
approve PZ 83-39, Ordinance No. 1048.
Mayor Faram advised the Council this was an appeal hearing
and would require 3/4 vote of the Council for approval.
Motion failed by a vote of 5-2; Councilmen Kenna, Fisher,
Newman, Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey and Councilwoman Hinkle voting
against; Councilman Hubbard and Davis voting for.
11.
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Stembridge stated that Dr. Mills would like to build a
home on this property and in order to get a permit he had to
rezone the property.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the
public hearing.
12.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 83-45, Ordinance No. 1049.
Motion carried 7-0.
13.
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Stembridge stated that Mr. Balero would like to build a
home.
Councilman Davis stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
had recommended the request be changed to 1F-9-1500 and asked
Mr. Stembridge if his client would agree to 1500.
Mr. Stembridge stated yes.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
August 22, 1983
Page 6
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-45, REQUEST OF
DR. JERRY D. MILLS TO
REZONE A PORTION
OF TRACT 3U,
T.K. MARTIN SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1055, FROM
AGRICULTURE TO IF-9-
1500 ONE FAMILY
DWELLING (LOCATED ON
THE WEST S IDE OF
PRECINCT LINE ROAD
AND APPROXIMATELY
1,200 FEET SOUTH OF
AMUNDSON ROAD)
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-45
ORDINANCE NO. 1049
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-46, REQUEST OF
RAMIRO M. BALERSO TO
REZONE TRACT 6D,
WILLIAM COX SURVEY
FROM AGRICULTURE TO
1F-9-1300 ONE FAMILY
DWELLING (LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF
SMITHFIELD ROAD AND
APPROXIMATELY 115
FEET NORTH OF NONEMAN
STREET)
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram
closed the public hearing.
14. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve PZ 83-46, Ordinance No. 1050, with the stipulation
1F-9-1500.
Motion carried 7-0.
15. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge stated he represented the owner and
asked that the Council approve the request.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
16. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to
approve PZ 83-47, Ordinance No. 1051.
Motion carried 7-0.
17. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Tim Fleet, Representative, Sabine Valley, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Fleet stated they planned to develop 158 lots and did not
plan on selling any of the lots to other developers.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey advised Mr. Fleet his recommendation
would be 1F-9-1500.
Mr. Fleet stated they had asked for the lesser zoning because
they would not make as much profit on the larger zoning.
Councilman Davis asked Mr. Fleet if he was aware that the
1F-9-1500 would be larger houses and lots.
Mr. Fleet stated yes.
Mr. Fleet stated the larger zoning would put them at a
disadvantage.
August 22, 1983
Page 7
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-46
ORDINANCE NO. 1050
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-47, REQUEST OF
SAMMYE THOMPSON TO
REZONE TRACT 12E,
S. RICHARDSON SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1266, FROM
AGRICULTURE TO IF-9-
1500 ONE FAMILY
DWELLINGS (LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF
RUMFIELD ROAD AND
APPROXIMATELY 300
FEET EAST OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
CONS IDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-47
ORDINANCE NO. 1051
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-48, REQUEST OF
SABINE VALLEY INDUS-
TRIES TO REZONE
TRACT 3Al, WILLIAM
MANN SURVEY, ABSTRACT
1010, FROM AGRICUL-
TURE TO IF-8-1200 ONE
FAMILY DWELLINGS
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF CHAPMAN ROAD
AND APPROXIMATELY
1,130 FEET EAST OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE)
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to please forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the
public hearing.
18. Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to approve PZ 83-48, Ordinance No. 1052, with the stipulation
of 1F-8-1500.
Motion carried 7-0.
19. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Mark Tutun, representative of Baker and Associates,
appeared before the Council.
Mr. Tutun stated that they had this property currently under
contract. Mr. Tutun stated their business was to buy land,
plan it, rezone it when necessary and develop it, then sell
the lots to builders. Mr. Tutun stated this property would
have roughly 300 lots so that would probably be two builders.
Mr. Tutun stated the land adjacent was Foster Village and
they were trying to pickup where it left off.
Mr. Tutun stated they would put in all the necessary improve-
ments.
Councilman Hubbard asked if the Council granted 1F-8-1500
could they live with it.
Mr. Tutun stated they could accept the IF-8-1500 as opposed
to dropping the whole project.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to
the request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
20. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
approve PZ 83-48, Ordinance No. 1053, with the stipulation
of IF-8-1500.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Faram called a fifteen minute recess.
Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order. The same
Council Members and Staff were present as recorded at the
beginning of the meeting.
August 22, 1983
Page 8
CONS IDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-48
ORDINANCE NO. 1052
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-49, REQUEST OF
BAKER AND ASSOCIATES
JOINT VENTURE TO
REZONE A PORTION OF
TRACT 3 & TRACTS 4A
& 4B, THOMAS SPRONCE
SURVEY ABSTRACT 1399
& NORTH RICHLAND
ESTATES FROM IF-9-
1500 ONE FAMILY
DWELLINGS TO IF-8-
1400 ONE FAMILY
DWELLINGS TO IF-8-
1400 ONE FAMILY
DWELLINGS (LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF RUFE
SNOW DRIVE, BOUNDED ON
THE EAST BY DOUGLAS
LANE AND APPROXIMATELY
906 FEET SOUTH OF
BURSEY ROAD)
CONS IDERATION OF
ORD INANCE FOR
PZ 83-49
ORDINANCE NO. 1053
APPROVED
RECESS
BACK TO ORDER
21. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. James Carter appeared before the Council.
Mr. Carter stated he was requesting the rezoning change
so he could sell alcoholic beverages.
Councilman Hubbard asked Mr. Carter if he was aware the
permit would be issued in his name.
Mr. Carter replied yes.
Councilman Newman asked if this would be the first one in
area.
Mr. Carter replied no.
Councilman Davis asked if this was a restaurant.
Mr. Carter replied it was a Pizza Parlor.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to the request to please come forward.
Mr. Jessee Holmes, 5729 Carolyn Drive, appeared before the
Council.
Mr. Holmes stated he objected because of the locality of the
neighborhood. Mr. Holmes stated that College Circle was the
only entrance into this addition and the only place the
street went was to the Fort Worth Christian School. Mr.
Holmes stated he also objected to the parking and the traffic
it would create in the neighborhood.
Councilman Hubbard asked Mr. Holmes if he was aware that the
State Laws were very specific on issuing permits for beer and
wine in a restaurant and as a Council they did not have the
authority to deny the permit and if it were denied the City
could be overruled in the County Court at a cost to the City.
Mr. Holmes stated in that case, he saw no reason for having a
hearing if nothing could be done.
Councilman Hubbard stated he was not saying nothing could be
done, but there had been cases where the Council had denied
the request and the Court overruled the City.
Mr. Ray Bullard, 7500 College Circle South, appeared before
the Council.
August 22, 1983
Page 9
PLANNING & ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 83-50, REQUEST OF
JAMES R. CARTER TO
REZONE A PORTION OF
LOT I, BLOCK 1,
COLLEGE CIRCLE
SHOPPING CENTER
ADDITION FROM LOCAL
RETAIL TO LOCAL
RETAIL-SPECIFIC-USE
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES (LOCATED
IN THE SHOPPING
CENTER AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
COLLEGE CIRCLE DRIVE
AND DAVIS BOULEVARD)
Mr. Bullard stated he objected to the request because of the
drinking at the location. Mr. Bullard stated he wanted to
keep alcohol out of the area.
Mrs. Margaret Brown, 7500 Lincolnshire, appeared before the
Council.
Mrs. Brown stated she did not want to see this in the area
and also there would be beer cans thrown everywhere.
Councilman Davis asked Mrs. Brown if she was aware the
alcoholic beverages could not be taken out of the establish-
ment.
Mr. Brown stated the people would not stay there.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
22. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman,
to approve PZ 83-50, Ordinance No. 1054, the permit to be
in the name of James Carter and non-transferable.
Councilman Hubbard stated he could agree with the opposition,
but the City had lost in Court in the past and the establish-
ment would have to sell 60% food to 40% alcohol.
Councilman Davis asked if there was a convenience store
across the street that sold alcoholic beverages.
Councilman Fisher replied yes.
Motion carried 7-0
23. Councilman Kenna stated this application did meet the
requirements of the Sign Ordinance, however, the property
currently was not platted.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey,
to approve this request subject to the property being platted
and any pro rata that would be due.
Councilman Davis stated there was another large sign on the
property and his concern was that there were apartments
directly north and the sign would be lighted.
Mr. Line stated there might be a difference of opinion on
whether the sign met the requirements. Mr. Line stated it
was his understanding that the tract of land already had its
quota of signs.
Councilman Davis stated he agreed with the Staff and
recommended the application be denied.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey amended the motion, seconded by
Councilman Kenna, to postpone until more data was received.
August 22, 1983
Page 10
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR
PZ 83-50
ORDINANCE NO. 1054
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
REQUEST OF KEM
ADVERTISING FOR A
BILLBOARD PERMIT
POSTPONED
Councilman Davis stated he saw no reason to postpone if it
did not meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey called for the question. Councilman
Kenna seconded.
Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Kenna, Fisher, Davis, Newman,
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey and Councilwoman Hinkle voting for;
Councilman Hubbard against.
Motion on the amendment carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey,
Councilmen Hubbard, Kenna, Newman, Fisher and Councilwoman
Hinkle voting for; Councilman Davis voting against.
24. Mr. Line advised this was the second hearing, as required
by law. Mr. Line presented the following proposed Revenue
Sharing Budget:
Library Automation
Civil Defense Siren
Public Safety Computer
Fire Station/Remodeling
$ 32,800
29,400
75,000
75,000
TOTAL
$212,200
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the
public hearing.
Mayor Faram stated that it had been brought to his attention
that a Boy Scout was present and asked the gentleman to come
forward.
Andrew Martinez came forward. Master Martinez advised he was
working toward his Communication Eagle Merit Badge and only
needed three more merits before receiving it.
25. Mr. Line advised this was a balanced budget, the total amount
of the proposed budget was $14,644,989. Mr. Line stated this
was an approximate 8.6% increase over the current budget.
Mr. Line stated there were service improvements proposed in
the budget to meet the most critical demands and require-
ments of the City at the present time. Primarily in the area
of strengthening the street maintenance program, Library
services, establishing a formalized park and recreation
maintenance operating program, public safety improvements,
additional policemen and improvements in the financial
management area. Mr. Line stated that the City of North
Richland Hills was in a very strong financial position due to
the growth, strength of the local economy and the sound
conservative political leadership. Mr. Line stated that the
original proposal of the City Manager called for a $0.01 tax
rate reduction from $0.57 to $0.56. However, since that time
August 22, 1983
Page 11
PUBLIC HEARING
REVENUE SHARING
BUDGET
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PRESENTATION OF
1983-84 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS AND
SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING DATE
the City had welcome news, having done an audit pursuant to
the Mayor's directive, on the sales tax collections. We
learned the City was entitled to and have already received,
$630,000 that should have gone to North Richland Hills that
was received by Fort Worth, Hurst, Richland Hills and Euless.
Mr. Line stated those funds enabled the City to strengthen
the Capital Improvements Program in lieu of doing it out of
next year's budget, plus the fact next years sales tax
revenue estimate is increased by approximately $170,000 to
$175,000 since those taxes that have been going to other
cities will, in the future be going to North Richland Hills.
Mr. Line stated that the Staff recommended an additional tax
rate reduction of $0.07 which would be $0.50 per $100.00
valuation.
Mayor Faram stated that he felt it was important to note that
the City Council had put before the public an opportunity to
vote on a Capital Improvements Program, which they authoriz-
ed, in the selling of eight million dollars in bonds. Mayor
Faram stated the primary purpose was, or the number one
priority was to improve Rufe Snow Drive and designate it as a
major thoroughfare and when completed it would attract
commercial enterprises to help share the tax burden and felt
that had come to pass. Mayor Faram stated it was pretty hard
to run a city on strictly ad valorem tax. Mayor Faram stated
a commitment had been made by the City not to raise that
portion of the taxes above the $0.22 and that will be in Mr.
Line's recommendation for the retirement of the debt service
so that left $0.28 for the maintenance and operating budget.
Mayor Faram stated he was very pleased with the Staff on
preparing a very good budget and with the Council for working
so hard on their input. Mayor Faram stated he felt it was a
very good budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to
set the public hearing on the 1983-84 Operating Budget for
September 12, 1983.
Motion carried 7-0.
*26.
August 22, 1983
Page 12
CONSIDERATION OF
PAYMENT, ESTIMATE #1,
TO R&S QUALITY
PAINTING CONTRACTORS,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT
OF $23,713.75 -
JOHNSON STEEL WATER
STORAGE TANK, REPAIR
AND REPAINTING
APPROVED
August 22, 1983
Page 13
*27.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE 116, TO
UNIVERSAL TANK & IRON
WORKS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $63,180.00 - DAVIS
BOULEVARD ELEVATED
STORAGE TANK
*28.
CONS ID ERAT ION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT
ESTIMATE 117, TO
STOLARUK CORPORATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,064.16 - NORTH
HILLS STREET &
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*29.
CONSIDERATION OF
CHANGE ORDER #1, IN
THE AMOUNT OF
$8,428.75 - RUFE SNOW
DRIVE PHASE II
APPROVED
*30.
CONSIDERATION OF
CHANGE ORDER #2, IN
THE AMOUNT OF
$147,972.66 - SNOW
HEIGHTS STREET &
DRAINAGE CONTRACT
APPROVED
*31.
CONS IDERATION OF
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
DEPOSITORY BANK
APPROVED
*32.
CONSIDERATION OF
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
APPROVED
33. None
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
34. Mayor Faram adjourned the August 22, 1983 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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