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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2022-07-11 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 JULY 11, 2022 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 11th day of July at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Place 4 Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7 Vacant: Place 5 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager Karen Manila Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council had no questions for staff. Mayor Trevino announced that work session items would be taken out of order. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:02 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.076: Deliberate the deployment or implementation of security personnel or devices - 4301 City Point Drive. Executive Session began at 6:02 p.m. Mayor Trevino recessed Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 9 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:12 p.m. that City Council would reconvene to work session. 2. FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WORK SESSION. Mayor Trevino reconvened the work session at 6:14 p.m., with the same members present. City Manager Mark Hindman provided City Council with an overview of what staff is working on for the 2022-2023 budget. Staffs presentation includes the Aquatic Park Fund, Golf Fund, and Special Revenue Funds. Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an overview of the Aquatic Park Fund. The City Council, at their May Goals Retreat asked staff to provide data on the impact of NI .H20 in our community. Ms. Hartman shared that NRH2O opened in 1995 and was one `of the first municipal water parks in Texas. North Richland Hills has become known as an innovative city and remains a destination for families. The city invested an initial $7.8 million, which was funded by the 1/2 cent Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation sales tax. Over the years, an additional $15 million in improvements were funded through NRH2O revenues. The park has paid $5.4 million to the general fund. There were only two years (2017 and 2020) when the park did not cover their operating costs and monies from the general fund reserve will be reimbursed by the Aquatic Fund. In 2022, NRH2O is anticipated to set an all time revenue record. In comparison to last year, revenues through July 10, 2021 were $2,704,813 and $3,916,151 for revenues through July 10, 2022. The attendance through July 10, 2021 was 88,514 compared to 124,093 through July 10, 2022. The revised revenue for the current year includes an increase of $390,376 and the revised expenditures for the current year includes an increase of $388,576. The proposed revenues for 2022/2023 will remain flat as revised from 2021/2022 at $3,316,162. The proposed expenditures for 2022/2023 includes the park paying their debt payment of $699,006. In looking to the future, staff is focused on growing the revenue, investing in infrastructure and streamlining operations. The future of the park includes investment in attractions that includes the replacement of the Green Extreme and an improved Kiddie Area. NRH2O has employed 10,000 seasonal employees since the park opened. The last five seasons (2016-2021), the percentage of NRH residents employed as seasonal team members was 35%-40%. Of those team members, 50%-60% attended Birdville Independent School District. Ms. Hartman provided an update on golf operations at Iron Horse. On April 1, 2022, Kemper Sport Management took over management of the golf course. A full time food and beverage manager and on-site accountant have been hired. The current revenues are on pace with the revised budget, which is a significant increase over prior year. Staff continues to work closely with Kemper Sports on development of a long-range plan July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 to identify deferred maintenance and equipment. There is an increase in proposed expenses for 2022/2023, a result of operational changes to increase guest experience and course conditions. Staff anticipates a positive ending balance in both the revised and proposed budgets. The revised revenues for 2021/2022 is estimated at $3,224,972 which is an increase of $381,400. The revised expenditures or 2021/2022 is estimated at $3,155,720, which is an increase of $312,148. The revised budget reflects a positive balance of $69,252. The fiscal year 2022/2023 proposed revenues is $3,345,060 and proposed expenditures is $3,315,402. The proposed budget reflects a positive balance of$29,658. Director of Budget and Research Trudy Lewis provided an overview for the Promotion Fund, Traffic Safety Fund, Donations Fund, and Special Investigations Fund. The Promotion Fund proposed revenues for 2022/2023 is $304,278 and the proposed expenditures is $276,725. The proposed budget fund reflects a positive ending balance of $27,553. The Traffic Safety Fund proposed revenues for 2022/2023 is $112,721 and proposed expenditures is $112,721. The Donations Fund proposed revenues for 2022/2023 is $242,646 and the proposed expenditures is $233,411. The proposed budget fund reflects a positive ending balance of $9,235. The Special Investigations Fund proposed revenues for 2022/2023 is $290,500 and the proposed expenditures is $290,500. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - 6600 DAVIS BOULEVARD 2. SECTION 551.076: DELIBERATE THE DEPLOYMENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY PERSONNEL OR DEVICES -4301 CITY POINT DRIVE. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:03 p.m. that the City Council would reconvene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 6600 Davis Boulevard. Executive Session began at 7:07 p.m. and concluded at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:15 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 July 11, 2022 at 7:19 p.m. July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Place 4 Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7 Vacant: Place 5 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Wright Oujeksy 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. A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 27, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESOR/COLLECTOR FOR TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR TAX YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ORDINANCE NO. 3748, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 AMENDED BUDGET. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research Trudy Lewis to present the item. Ms. Lewis stated this budget amendment (sixth) is requested to provide necessary funding for vehicles. The Fleet Department is responsible for assessing the condition of city vehicles for replacement and maintains a schedule for city vehicles and submits requests for the following year. Fleet Services identified 17 Ford vehicles at a cost of $745,026 for several city departments. Staff has been notified that Ford is experiencing supply chain demands and in order to secure delivery of vehicles in 2023, the city must order the vehicles by July 15, 2022. The request before City Council this evening is to amend the FY 2021/2022 budget by $745,026 to allocate funds from existing Fleet Fund reserves to submit valid purchase orders by the deadline. The FY 2022/2023 Fleet Fund budget will be reduced by the same amount. 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. July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3748, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 AMENDED BUDGET. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SIXTEEN (16) VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD, USING BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 601-19, IN THE AMOUNT OF $745,026.00. APPROVED Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue presented. item. The purpose of the request is to receive authorization to allocate funds to submit valid purchase orders to meet the July 15, 2022 deadline for 2023 Ford model vehicles. The funds are available in the Fleet Services Fund and the purchase of the vehicles is identified in the 2022/2023 budget year. If approved, the purchases will move to the current budget year from reserve funds. The combined total for sixteen vehicles is $745,026.00. Staff requests authorization to purchase the following vehicles for replacement in fiscal year 2023. (7) 2023 Ford Explorer Interceptor SUV (Police) (3) 20223 Ford Escape Hybrid (Neighborhood Services) (1) 2023 Ford F-150 Regular Cab LB Pickup (Fleet Services) (2) 2023 Ford Explorer Interceptor SUV (Municipal Court) (1) 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Work Van (Facilities) (1) 2023 Ford F-150 Regular Cab LB Pickup (Public Works) (1) 2023 Ford F-150 Regular Cab SB Pickup (Parks) July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SIXTEEN (16) VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD, USING BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 601-19, IN THE AMOUNT OF $745,026.00. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-029, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO PLACE 6, PLACE 2 AND ALTERNATE ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. APPROVED City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented item. The following nominees are recommended for appointment, terms expiring June 30, 2024. KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Steve Chaney Place 2 June 30, 2024 Kathy Luppy Place 6 June 30, 2024 Steve Linford Alternate June 30, 2024 LIBRARY BOARD Mary Robbins Place 6 June 30, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Brad Evans Place 6 June 30, 2024 PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE *Gregory Hoffa Place 6 June 30, 2024 SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD Brian Crowson Place 6 June 30, 2024 TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD Karen Russell Place 6 June 30, 2024 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Dustin Coniff Place 2 June 30, 2024 Bill Gibbs Place 6 June 30, 2024 July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 9 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Renee Shiflet Ex-Officio June 30, 2024 *Error in name will be corrected at July 25, 2022 City Council meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-029, AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 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 H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez made the following announcements. Friends of the NRH Library invites the community to their pop-up book sale this Thursday, July 14. The book sale will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the NRH Library. An assortment of books will be available, with all proceeds supporting the Friends of the NRH Library in their mission to enhance literacy events and services. Kudos Korner - Clayton Husband in the Planning Department - A developer recently emailed to say what a pleasure it was to work with Clayton and the city. He noted that Clayton provided great communication and the process for obtaining his final plat was very efficient. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Oscar Trevino, Mayor July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 ATTEST: , �rF.. %.70 fl T Alicia Richardson '>�•. y�.` City Secretary/Chief G fti,grr 4-►+k 'cer July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9