HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2019-08-29 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
AUGUST 29, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern
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
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Compton gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Compton led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
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.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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B.1 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX YEAR 2019 (FISCAL YEAR
2019/2020) PROPOSED TAX RATE.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research
Robert Myers to present the item.
Mr. Myers informed City Council tonight is the second public hearing prior to setting the
tax rate to support the 2019/2020 proposed budget. The public hearing was advertised in
accordance with state law on the city's website and in the Fort Worth Star Telegram. The
proposed tax rate is a reduction of $0.013 than the previous year. This the third year the
city has lowered the tax rate. The city offers a number of exemptions--homestead, senior
citizen/disabled person, and senior tax ceiling--for residents. Citizens receiving a senior
or disabled person tax ceiling will not see an increase in property taxes than in the prior
year unless a new home was purchased or they have added on to their existing home.
Currently, approximately 27.4% of all single family residences receive the tax ceiling.
The city's property tax rate accounts for approximately 22.2% of the total tax rate before
factoring in exemptions and the senior tax ceiling. The majority of the total property tax
rate goes to the school district (55.2%) and Tarrant County (22.6%). Mr. Myers
announced the City Council will take action on the proposed tax rate at their September
9, 2019 meeting.
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.
Mayor Trevino announced that the City Council will consider and take action on the
proposed tax rate at their September 9, 2019 City Council meeting. The meeting will
begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chamber.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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