HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2019-08-12 Minutes 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 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
AUGUST 12, 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
12th day of August at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular City Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Suzy Compton Council, Place 3
Vacant Council, Place 4
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Absent: Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager (present at 5:44 p.m.)
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Mayor Trevino announced that item C.1 would follow item D.2. He will begin the public
hearing portion of the meeting with item C.2, followed by items D.1 and D.2. Mayor
Trevino thanked staff for their diligence in reviewing systems to replace the city's current
enterprise resource planning system.
2. DISCUSS IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CONSULTANT
RECOMMENDATIONS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - (1) CITY POINT ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT
2; BLOCK 2, LOTS 1A AND 1B; AND BLOCK 3, LOT 1 AND (2) 9151
BOULEVARD 26
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.087: Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations - (1) City Point
Addition, Block 1, Lot 2; Block 2, Lots 1A and 1B; and Block 3, Lot 1 and (2) 9151
Boulevard 26. Executive Session began at 6:07 p.m, and concluded at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular
City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 12, 2019 at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Suzy Compton Council, Place 3
Vacant Council, Place 4
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Absent: Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
Rollcall
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation.
A.2 - PLEDGE
Council member Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
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A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
There were no items for this category.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
There were no requests to speak from the public.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JULY 22, 2019 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIALTY LOGISTICS VEHICLE FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD IN THE
AMOUNT OF $79,866.00, USING A STATE OF TEXAS SMARTBUY
CONTRACT.
B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTOR
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG
(TAG) CENTER, FOR A TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR WITH KEVIN SCOTT
MCRORY IN AN AMOUNT OF $147,228 PER YEAR EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
1, 2019 AND FOR EACH SUCCESSIVE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED
CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE NORTH
TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER, FOR A TAG CENTER ANALYST WITH
REBECCA CIFERRI INCREASING THE TOTAL RATE OF COMPENSATION
TO $72,708 PER YEAR EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2019.
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B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-031, SUPPORTING CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S 2019 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL-INFRASTRUCTURE
CALL FOR PROJECTS.
B.6 CONSIDER AWARD OF RFP 18-011 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $3,104,710, AND REVISE THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2019-09, ORDINANCE NO. 3595, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CENTURION AMERICAN
ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM NR-PD
NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND C-1 COMMERCIAL TO
NR-PD NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 4400 CITY POINT
DRIVE, BEING 51.945 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 R1,
BLOCK 2, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 3, CITY POINT ADDITION; AND TRACT
9W1A4, WILLIAM WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606.
Mayor Trevino announced this item would be discussed and considered following item
D.2.
C.2 FP 2019-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
INTEGRATED REAL ESTATE GROUP FOR A FINAL PLAT OF WATERMERE
ON THE PRESERVE, BEING 16.83 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 8500-8600
BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, AND ASSOCIATED
DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a final plat for 16.83 acres
located in the 8500-8600 block of Davis Boulevard. The area is designated on the
Vision2030 Land Use Plan as retail commercial along the frontage of Davis Boulevard,
high density residential in the middle and medium density residential along the west
property line. The current zoning is non-residential planned development. Mr. Husband
provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Paul Milosevich with Integrated Real Estate Group, 3110 West
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Southlake Boulevard, Southlake informed City Council the final plat is an important step
to apply for a building permit. He informed City Council 100% of the civil construction
drawings have been submitted for staffs review. The first review has been conducted
and they are in the final review. Once final review is complete, they will request a site
grading permit to begin topography work.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The final plat includes three lots, intended for the
construction of an independent senior living apartment development and two commercial
tracts for future development. The project includes 228 units that includes a three story
building with 211 living units and seven single story cottages housing 17 units. The
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 2, 2019 meeting, recommended
approval with a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE FP 2019-06 AND ASSOCIATED
DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 FP 2018-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BENCHMARK
AMERICAN HOMES, LLC, FOR A FINAL PLAT OF DIAMOND PARK
ESTATES, BEING 3.539 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6300-6400 BLOCKS OF
GLENVIEW DRIVE, AND ASSOCIATED DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE
FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPER'S EROSION
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a
final plat for 3.539 acres located in the 6300-6400 block of Glenview, across from Linda
Spurlock Park. The area is designated on the Vision2030 Land Use Plan as low density
residential and the current zoning is residential infill planned development. Mr. Husband
provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative George Farag, 9001 Glendara Drive, North Richland Hills
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presented request and was available to answer questions.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The final plat includes 17 single family lots and
three open space lots. The open space lots cover 10.7% of the development. If
approved, the final plat includes two agreements--detention/retention storage facility
maintenance agreement and developer's erosion maintenance agreement. The Planning
and Zoning Commission, at their July 18, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a
vote of 5-0.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE FP 2018-06.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
D.2 FP 2019-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM IRON HORSE
OPERATING, LLC, FOR A FINAL PLAT OF IRON HORSE HEIGHTS, BEING
9.564 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF IRON HORSE
BOULEVARD.
APPROVED
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting
a final plat for 9.564 acres located in the 6300 block of Iron Horse Boulevard. The area
is designated on the Vision2030 Land Use Plan as urban village and the current zoning is
transit oriented development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Justin Bailey, 4901 Keller Springs, Suite 1010, Addison
presented request. Iron Horse Heights will be a 328 unit Class A multi-family property
development. The two buildings located on the front include approximately 25,000 square
foot of commercial flex space. Commercial will also be located on the corner of Iron
Horse Boulevard and Browning Drive.
In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Mr. Bailey informed City Council the
development would include head in parking off Iron Horse Boulevard. They will also have
parallel parking spaces off Browning Boulevard and Hilltop Drive.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. He informed City Council the site plan shows
head in / angled parking off Iron Horse Boulevard and on-street parallel parking on Hilltop
Drive and Browning Drive. The applicant meets the open space minimum requirement of
5%. The development includes four story buildings along Iron Horse Boulevard and
tapers to a three story building off Hilltop Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission,
at their August 1, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0-1, with
Commissioner Justin Welborn abstaining.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE FP 2019-07.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.1 ZC 2019-09, ORDINANCE NO. 3595, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CENTURION AMERICAN
ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM NR-PD
NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND C-1 COMMERCIAL TO
NR-PD NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 4400 CITY POINT
DRIVE, BEING 51.945 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 R1,
BLOCK 2, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 3, CITY POINT ADDITION; AND TRACT
9W1A4, WILLIAM WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change from
NR-PD nonresidential planned development and C-1 commercial to NR-PD nonresidential
planned development for 51.945 acres located at 4400 City Point Drive. The area is
designated on the Vision2030 Land Use Plan as urban village and the current zoning is
NR-PD nonresidential planned development and C-1 commercial. Mr. Comstock
provided site photos of the property and an overview of the development proposed by the
applicant, which includes townhomes, multi-family, urban homes, bungalow lots and a
hotel. Mr. Comstock informed City Council the special use permit for a gas well site
(southwest corner of property) expired in June 2019. He also mentioned the applicant
proposes an eight-foot masonry wall next to the Takara restaurant.
Applicant representatives Mehrdad Moayedi and Trevor Kollinger with Centurion
American, located at 1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 300, Farmers Branch presented
request. Mr. Moayedi informed City Council they have been working with staff for
approximately six months. He reviewed his vision for the mixed-use project. The project
will include approximately 60,000 - 70,000 square foot of retail, with approximately half of
the square footage being dedicated to restaurants. He informed City Council that
Centurion American will build and own the restaurants located off City Point Drive. He
mentioned that he does not have any plans to lease the restaurants. The remaining retail
is designed for small privately owned businesses. Mr. Moayedi informed City Council
they are requesting the ability to build either garden style or podium-style multi-family
buildings. The residential component includes a combination of multi-family and
single-family units. Mr. Moayedi commented that they have been in discussions with
Medical City North Hills to lease land located in the floodplain for a dog park and open
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space. The residential area will have an amenity center.
Mr. Kollinger commented that the development will link the existing trails located to the
north and west throughout the project. Mr. Kollinger reviewed the remaining items
identified by the Development Review Committee. Centurion American has agreed to the
following: install a masonry wall to provide a fencing adjacent to City Hall property;
remove the laydown curb in the bungalow district and utilize stamped/stained driveways;
limit building height to two stories adjacent to City Point United Methodist Church, which
is located at the southwest corner next to the Spanos project, and to build a masonry wall
(6-foot in height); single family architectural standards and removal of the city south open
space; and agreed with staff to use the current code adopted by the city. The final item
for discussion is the request for 18-inch single family foundation elevation. Staff seeks
18 inches and Centurion American is requesting 12 inches because the setback is three
feet for urban homes and five feet for townhomes.
Council, staff and the applicant discussed the hotel, elevation for single family
foundations, wall along Highway 26 (adjacent to Takara), water elements in the
development, permits being issued under the city's current adopted building codes and
the proposed dog park (adjacent to Randy Morresi Trail).
In response to questions from City Council, Mr. Moayedi commented that the limited
service hotel would not include a restaurant, but may have a coffee bar with breakfast
service in the morning. The hotel will also have conference/meeting space. The planned
development outlines a minimum of 625 square feet. Mr. Moayedi informed City Council
most limited service hotels have 4,000 square feet of conference space that can be
broken down and used for smaller events. He advised City Council that he is talking
concept, because they do not have a brand for the hotel.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the exhibits presented by staff and the applicant
tonight have been updated after the agenda packet was provided to City Council. If City
Council favors the presentation and exhibits discussed this evening, they will need to
reference exhibits in their motion. The two outstanding items--finished floor elevations
(minimum of 18 inches) and 2018 Energy Code--are included in the ordinance. If
changes are needed, City Council will need to include those in their motion. The
development encompasses 51.945 acres, with 8.5 acres of commercial, 7 acres of
multifamily, 25 acres of single family and 3.5 acres of open space. The development will
provide access off Glenview Drive. Mr. Comstock informed City Council the development
may not have proper number (1 space per 250 square feet) of parking spaces to
accommodate restaurant patrons. The applicant will conduct a parking study prior to
platting and site planning to assess parking requirements. They will look at off-site
shared parking and adjacent shared parking with City Hall, which will be included in the
parking study. The parking study will take into consideration business hours, public
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meetings and after-hours use of City Hall. Mr. Comstock provided an outline of
development standards. He reviewed how applicant worked with staff to address Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendations, less the 18-inch finished floor elevations.
Mr. Comstock explained the importance of the 18-inch finished floor elevation. The
setbacks in the proposed development are similar to town center and transit oriented
development. Staff has interpreted and applied the 18-inch finished floor elevation as an
average along the street or block. The purpose of the requested 18-inch finished floor
elevation is to differentiate between public and private space and to provide a vertical
separation. Developers in home town and transit oriented development areas have
abided by and provided the 18-inch floor elevation.
In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Mr. Comstock commented that he urges City
Council maintain course regarding town center and transit oriented development, with
respect to the 18-inch finished floor elevation. He commented that the minimum 12-inch
finished floor elevation would be sufficient for this development.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that staff seeks direction on the fence type for the
wall to be located north of the police building. This evening, the applicant informed staff
they would provide a thin brick wall, similar to the one proposed behind the United
Methodist Church. Mr. Comstock informed City Council the thin brick wall is not included
in the exhibits provided this evening. City Council will need to include language in their
motion to address the wall located at the northwest corner of the bungalow district being a
thin wall. Lastly, staff needs City Council's direction regarding hotel conditions. Mr.
Comstock explained the difference between a full-service hotel and limited service hotel is
a restaurant. The zoning allows for a full-service and limited service hotel. Staff
recommends City Council remove "economy" from definition of a limited service hotel.
Mr. Comstock reviewed the following possible additional amenities / design standards:
remove "economy" from the definition of limited service hotel; lobby porte-cochere; bar;
workout/gym facility; larger meeting room space; breakfast dining area; additional design
element (water feature, sculpture, public art, etc. at building entrance); guest rooms
accessed through main lobby; surveillance cameras at all entrances and parking areas;
no residence or extended stay hotels or suites limited to a specific percentage of guest
rooms; and minimum of 100 guest rooms. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
July 18, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-1; with Commissioner
Welborn voting against. Staff recommends approval, subject to clarifying and closing out
any outstanding conditions from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Council discussed the additional hotel amenities outlined by staff and the outstanding
concerns. The consensus was to include 1,500 minimum square feet of meeting space
in the hotel and 12-inch average for finished floor elevations within the development.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
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appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3595, ZC 2019-09,
INCLUDING ALL EXHIBITS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING
EXCEPTION FOR THE FINISHED FLOOR AVERAGE OF 12 INCHES; REMOVING
"ECONOMY" FROM DEFINITION OF LIMITED SERVICE HOTEL; MINIMUM SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF 1,500 SQUARE FEET FOR THE CONFERENCE MEETING ROOM;
MINIMUM OF 100 ROOMS FOR THE HOTEL; FENCE AT NORTHWEST CORNER THAT
TIES INTO CITY HALL TO HAVE 8-FOOT CONCRETE PANEL WALL FENCING AND AT
THE TIME PERMITS ARE ISSUED WILL FOLLOW THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED BY THE CITY.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-032, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
UNDER SECTION 372.009 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
FOR THE CREATION OF THE CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE BY THE CITY SECRETARY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING.
APPROVED
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item. City Council is being
asked to consider a resolution to set a public hearing regarding the creation of a Public
Improvement District (PID) to pay for improvements to the mixed-use development
around the City Hall property. The improvements will include: roads, water distribution
lines, wastewater collection lines, drainage improvements and public open space
including, but not limited to landscaping, irrigation, trail and parks. Pursuant to Chapter
372 of the Texas Local Government Code, a PID is a special district created by a city or
county to levy a special assessment against properties within the district to pay for public
improvements to the properties within the district. Staff recommends that City Council
approve Resolution No. 2019-032.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-032
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.2 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE CITY'S FY
2018/2019 REVISED BUDGET, THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY 2018/2019 REVISED BUDGET, THE
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FY 2018/2019 REVISED
BUDGET.
APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented items F.2, F.3 and F.4 as all
related to scheduling public hearings for fiscal year 2018/2019 revised budgets and fiscal
year 2019/2019 proposed budgets.
City Council had no questions for staff.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 AS THE DATE FOR
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY'S FY 2018/2019 REVISED BUDGET, THE PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY 2018/2019
REVISED BUDGET, AND THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S
FY2018/2019 REVISED BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.3 SETTING AUGUST 26, 2019 AND AUGUST 29, 2019 AS THE DATES FOR
THE TAX RATE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND VOTE ON PLACING THE TAX
RATE ADOPTION ON THE AGENDA OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with items F.2 and F.4.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO SET MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.
AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. AS THE DATES FOR PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.572 CENTS PER $100 OF TAXABLE
VALUATION AND TO PLACE THE ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM
ON THE MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.4 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY'S FY
2019/2020 PROPOSED BUDGET, THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY 2019/2020 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND
THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FY 2019/2020
PROPOSED BUDGET.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with items F.2 and F.3.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 AS THE DATE FOR
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY'S FY 2019/2020 PROPOSED BUDGET, THE
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY
2019/2020 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT'S FY 2019/2020 PROPOSED BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-034, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND NOMINATING LIBERTY
TAX, INC., CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2303.
APPROVED
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item. Office property located
at 9151 Boulevard 26 is a finalist for the corporate relocation of Liberty Tax, Inc. The
company is seeking an enterprise project designation with the State of Texas through the
Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism. The designation allows
Liberty Tax to receive state incentives based upon levels of employment and capital
investment. The City of North Richland Hills is required to nominate Liberty Tax for the
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enterprise project designation. If nominated by North Richland Hills and approved by the
State of Texas, Liberty Tax intends to bring 250 full time jobs to this location. The City of
North Richland Hills, in August 2008, approved Ordinance No. 3010 authorizing the city's
participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone program. A city is eligible to nominate up to
six (6) projects for designation each biennium. Staff recommends City Council approve
Resolution No. 2019-034.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-034
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.6 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-033, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2019 TO FULFILL THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED
TERM ON CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4, AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION
AGREEMENT WITH OTHER TARRANT COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
AND CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES.
APPROVED
City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented item. The resolution calls for a Special
Election to be held on November 5, 2019 to elect a person to City Council Place 4 for an
unexpired term. The candidate filing period begins August 13, 2019 and continues
through September 4, 2019. Early voting for the election begins October 21, 2019 and
continues through November 1, 2019. Ms. Richardson informed City Council that the
Tarrant County Elections Office will implement voting centers for this election. Citizens
will be able to vote at any polling location within Tarrant County on Election Day. Staff
recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 2019-033.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR
PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-033.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mayor Trevino announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive
Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Turnage made the following announcements.
The North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center will join shelters across the
region for the annual Clear the Shelters Day this Saturday, August 17. Pet adoption fees
will be waived for this day only. Please visit our website or contact the shelter for more
information.
The Carter Blood Care bus will be in front of City Hall on Tuesday, August 20 from 8:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All donors will receive a free t-shirt. You may reserve a time slot online;
however, walk-ins are also welcome.
Kudos Korner - Marrk Callier in Public Works and Kris Potts and Fidel Silvas in the
Parks Department - A citizen recently contacted Public Works to report graffiti on the
walking trail near her office. Within five minutes Marrk returned her call and within an
hour Kris and Fidel were on site cleaning it up. She was amazed at the quick response
and wanted to give a shout out to our Public Works and the Parks staff for their hard
work and diligence. She appreciates all that you do for our community.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
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