HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3731ORDINANCE NO. 3731
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE III AND
APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO LIBRARY FEES; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at the January 10, 2022 City Council Work Session, staff presented on the
benefits of eliminating overdue fees on library materials, with a
recommendation to eliminate overdue material fees charged by the City;
and
WHEREAS, a survey of libraries in north Texas determined that a growing number of
cities have either eliminated overdue fees or are in the process of
eliminating overdue fees; and
WHEREAS, staff cited more equitable library access, enhanced customer service, an
increase in returned materials, and efficient and effective use of staff time
as driving factors behind this recommendation; and
WHEREAS, changes have been recommended by staff to the library charges
established by Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances and the City Council
has concurred that such changes should be implemented; and
WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council now desires to modify certain fees as
set forth in Appendix A - Fee Schedule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds the recitals above to be true and correct,
and such recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if written
herein.
SECTION 2: That Chapter 46, Article III of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances
be amended by removing Section 46-63(c) Fines and Processing Charges
and resequencing Section 46-63(d) Maker Spot Charges to become
Section 46-63(c).
SECTION 3: That Appendix A - Fee Schedule, of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances be amended by amending the fees therein established by
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Section 46-1 for Library charges as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto
and made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes.
SECTION 4: That Appendix A - Fee Schedule, of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances be amended by removing Section 46-63(c) Fines Per Day for
Overdue Materials and resequencing Section 46-63(d) The Maker Spot
Fees to become Section 46-63(c), as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto
and made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes.
SECTION 6: All other fees set forth in Appendix A. Fee Schedule not amended herein
this Ordinance remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, except where the provisions
of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances
and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and
such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7: All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances in
the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills that have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such
accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal,
whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not
be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition
by the courts.
SECTION 8: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance
are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment
or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality
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 unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 9: The City Secretary is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in
accordance with applicable law.
SECTION 10: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective March 1, 2022.
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AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 14th day of February, 2022.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mark C. Mills, Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 46 - LIBRARY
Article III. - KEEPING LIBRARY MATERIALS PAST DUE DATE, DAMAGING LIBRARY MATERIALS
Sec. 46-63. - Library Charges
(a) Library cards. Library cards shall be issued free of charge to residents of the state.
(b) Book replacement and material charges. For lost or damaged books, or library materials,
the actual cost of the book or material plus a processing fee shall be as established in
appendix A. Fees shall be subject to change annually by the director of the library upon
approval by the director of finance.
(c) Maker Spot charges. A fee shall be charged for use of the Maker Spot facilities. Such fee
shall be as established in Appendix A.
APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 46-1
Section 46-1
Maximum fine / fee levels
Inter -Library Loans
50.00
Lost or stolen card replacement fee
1.00
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EXHIBIT A
APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 46-63(c)
Section 46-63(c) The Maker Spot Fees
_ All fees are subject to change
313 Printers
3D Printer Filament $0.20 per gram Weight of object with no supports or rafting
removed; must use provided filament.
Plotter
Plotter Printer Printing $2.00 per linear foot (all plotter printing jobs)
Long
Arm Machine
c
Option 1
Free
Users may use The Maker Spot's "M" bobbin.
Bobbins stay in The Maker Spot during and
°
m
after use.
Option 2
$2.00
Users may purchase an "M" bobbin from The
Maker Spot. Users can re -use or take the
bobbin with them.
Option 1
Free
Users may bring their own thread. The
machine requires the following thread:
• King Tut (top thread)
• So fine #50 (bobbin thread)
Option 2
$1.00 per bobbin fill
Users may fill a borrowed or purchased
bobbin with The Maker Spot's thread.
Embroidery Machine
*Users must always bring their own top thread for the Embroidery Machine
c
Option 1
Free
Users may use a Maker Spot's empty bobbin.
Bobbins stay in The Maker Spot during and
°
m
after use.
Option 2
$1.00
Users may purchase an empty bobbin. Users
can re -use or take the bobbin with them.
Option 1
Free
Users may bring their own top & bobbin
CU
thread.
Option 2
$1.50 per bobbin fill
Users may bring their own top thread and
purchase a prefilled bobbin.
Sewing Machine
c
Option 1
Free
Users may use The Maker Spot's empty
bobbin. Bobbins must stay at The Maker Spot
m
during and after use.
Option 2
$1.00
Users may purchase an empty bobbin. Users
can re -use or take the bobbin with them.
Free
Users must bring their own top and bobbin
CU °
thread.
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