HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2023-07-10 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 10, 2023
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
10th day of July at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City
Council meeting.
Present: Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro-Tern, Place 7
Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council had no questions for staff.
2. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE
AQUATIC PARK FUND, GOLF FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.
City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council that city staff would provide an
update on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and revised Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for
the Aquatic Park Fund, Golf Fund, and Special Revenue Funds.
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an overview of NRH2O Water Park's
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impact on the city. The water park opened in 1995, and at that time, it was the first
municipal water park in Texas. The initial capital investment of $7.8 million was paid by
the Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation half-cent sales tax. The
water park has added more than $15 million in improvements, all of which were funded
through NRH2O revenues. Since it's opening, the water park has paid more than $5.4
million to the city's 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. Ms. Hartman reviewed the long range plan for capital
projects proposed in Fiscal Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Ms. Hartman shared that
the water park has employed 10,000 seasonal employees, during the last five seasons
(2016-2022) 35% - 40% of the seasonal team members were North Richland Hills
residents and of that percentage, 50% - 60% attended a school in the Birdville
Independent School District. The 2023 season has seen a number of rain days, but the
water park revenue in June and July were strong. Ms. Hartman explained that staff
prepares the revised budget in April, which was based off the 2022 year and before the
park opened. Due to the number of rain days in May and June, staff does not anticipate
the water park meeting the revised revenue projections. While it's not anticipated for the
water park to meet the revised revenues, the estimates will be close to the Fiscal Year
2022/2023 adopted revenues. In comparison to last year, revenues through July 9, 2023
were $2,847,897 and $3,859,734 for revenues through July 9, 2022. The attendance
through July 9, 2022 was 121,877 compared to 95,894 through July 9, 2023. The revised
revenue for the current year includes an increase of $628,231 and the revised
expenditures for the current year includes an increase of $513,997. The proposed
revenues for 2023/2024 is $6,155,626, which is a difference of $1,495,342 from
2022/2023 adopted budget. The proposed expenditures for 2023/2024 is $5,080,090,
which is a difference of $419,806 from the 2022/2023 adopted budget. The 2023/2024
proposed expenditures includes a debt payment of $63,505 and contribution to reserves
of$118,958.
Ms. Hartman provided an update on golf operations at Iron Horse. On April 1, 2022,
Kemper Sports Management took over management of the golf course. Staff continues
to work closely with Kemper Sports on development of a long-range plan to identify
maintenance and equipment needs to include the implementation of an equipment lease
and addressing turf issues with a long term solution. Staff anticipates a positive ending
balance in both the revised and proposed budgets. The golf course finished May ahead
of budget and ahead of last year's actual revenues. Kemper Sports implemented a
dynamic pricing model, increased tournament round and increased revenue per round to
include food and beverage revenue. The revised revenues for 2022/2023 is estimated at
$3,349,252 which is an increase of $4,192. The revised expenditures for 2022/2023 is
estimated at $3,349,253, which is an increase of $4,193. The fiscal year 2023/2024
proposed revenues is $3,383,193 and proposed expenditures is $3,304,635. The
proposed budget reflects a positive balance of$78,558.
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Director of Budget and Research Trudy Lewis provided an overview of the Special
Revenue Funds that includes the Promotional Fund, Donations Fund, Special
Investigations Fund, Economic Development Fund, Gas Development Fund, and Traffic
Safety Fund. The revenues for these funds are not associated property taxes, and these
funds have limited uses. Ms. Lewis informed City Council of two new funds (1) Court
Special Revenue Fund Review and (2) Public Educational and Government Access
("PEG") Revenue Fund.
The Court Special Revenue Fund was previously captured in the General Fund and staff
proposes the revenues and expenditures have their own fund. The proposed revenues for
2023/2024 is $157,881 and the proposed expenditures is $274,307. The proposed
budget reflects a negative balance of $116,426 that will be covered by existing fund
balance.
The Public Education and Government ("PEG") Revenue Fund was previously captured
in the General Fund and staff proposes the revenues and expenditures have their own
fund. The PEG Fund receives revenues from franchise fees (cable retailers) and state
law designates how funds are expended. The PEG Fund proposed revenues for
2023/2024 is $130,000 and the proposed expenditures is $54,685. The proposed budget
reflects a positive balance of$75,315 that will be contributed to the fund balance.
The Promotional Fund proposed revenues for 2023/2024 is $369,375 and the proposed
expenditures is $392,344. The proposed budget fund reflects a negative ending balance
of $22,969 that will be covered by existing fund balance. The Donations Fund proposed
revenues for 2023/2024 is $222,941 and the proposed expenditures is $212,611. The
proposed budget reflects a positive balance of $10,330 that will be contributed to the fund
balance. The Special Investigations Fund proposed revenues for 2023/2024 is $103,550
and the proposed expenditures is $275,900. The proposed budget reflects a negative
balance of $172,350 that will be covered by existing fund balance. The Economic
Development Fund proposed revenues for 2023/2024 is $172,500 and the proposed
expenditures is $191,000. The proposed budget reflects a negative ending balance of
$18,500 that will be covered by existing fund balance. The Gas Development Fund
proposed revenues is $640,700 and there are no proposed expenditures. The proposed
budget reflects a positive ending balance of $640,700 that will be contributed to the fund
balance. The Traffic Safety Fund proposed revenues for 2023/2024 is $97,202 and
proposed expenditures is $139,932. The proposed budget fund reflects a negative
balance of$139,932 that will be covered by existing fund balance.
Ms. Lewis reviewed upcoming dates associated with the budget process. There will be
two meetings conducted outside the City Council's regular schedule. The Friday, August
4 Budget Retreat and Thursday, September 7 to conduct public hearings on the
proposed budgets for the city.
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3. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING STREET RACING
AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS.
Police Chief Mike Young provided an overview of the recent street takeovers that have
recently happened in North Texas. Staff is seeking City Council's direction regarding an
ordinance that would make it unlawful for any person to be present as a spectator or to
assist with a street race or reckless driving. The proposed ordinance will hold such
persons accountable for their participation and attendance. Similar ordinances have
been adopted by the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Richland Hills.
There being no opposition, staff will bring forward an ordinance at a future meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - 0.409 ACRE PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3
SMITHFIELD ADDITION, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree announced at 6:38 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into
Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically
Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property -
Lot 1, Block 3 Smithfield Addition. Executive Session began at 6:42 p.m. and concluded
at 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree announced at 6:48 p.m. that City Council would convene to the
regular City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree called the meeting to order July 10, 2023 at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor
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Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
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)
A.3.1 OATH OF OFFICE - MIKE YOUNG, CHIEF OF POLICE
The Oath of Office was administered to Mike Young the city's new Chief of Police.
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
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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B.2 AWARD RFP 23-006 FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES TO
FORVIS, LLP, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$394,500 FOR THE INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM.
B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-060, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION FY2022 NORTH
TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER PROGRAM, GRANT#2848908.
B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-061, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION FY2024 NORTH
TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER PROGRAM, GRANT#2848909.
B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-062, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2023 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT JUSTICE
AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT#3367206.
B.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-063, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2024 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT JUSTICE
AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT#3367207.
B.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-064, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2022 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
CRIME DETECTION AND PREVENTION TOWER, GRANT#4448501.
B.8 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-065, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY23 BULLET-RESISTANT SHIELD PROGRAM, GRANT
#4631601.
B.9 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-066, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FY2024 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, GRANT#4734101.
B.10 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-067, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2023 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM, GRANT#3544404.
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B.11 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-068, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2024 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM, GRANT#3544405.
B.12 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-069, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM
WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS TO TRANSFER MOBILEDETECT TEST KITS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $20,981.25 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848908 FUNDS.
B.13 PLAT23-0042 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HERBERT S.
BEASLEY LAND SURVEYORS FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 5BR1, 5CR1, AND
8AR1, BLOCK 1, JACK M. ESTES JR. SUBDIVISION, BEING 1.014 ACRES
LOCATED AT 3918-3920 RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND 3917-3921 FLORY
STREET.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items for this category.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-070, RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BY TARRANT COUNTY TO DON SMITH
CONCRETE, LLC FOR THE SAO PAULO COURT PAVEMENT
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE 48TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT IN THE TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $280,159.44.
APPROVED
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. The City of North Richland Hills is
considered an entitlement city, and receives Community Development Block Grant
("CDBG") funds. The city has contracted with Tarrant County's CDBG department to
administer the city's CDBG funds. Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution
No. 2023-070 that recommends Tarrant County award a construction contract to Don
Smith Concrete, LLC, for the 48th Annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
project. The project consists of reconstructing Sao Paulo Court from an asphalt street
section to a concrete street section and installing sidewalks.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-070.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE END OF YEAR REPORT
APPROVED
Assistant to the City Manager Billy Owens introduced the item. Mr. Owens invited Chair
Katie Beckman and Incoming Chair Joseph Ray to present the Youth Advisory
Committee's end of year report.
Mr. Ray and Ms. Owens shared that the Youth Advisory Committee assisted the
Community Enrichment Center's fundraising for the Refresh Program. Committee
members solicited donations from residents, businesses, and school organizations and
received $1,110 for the Refresh Program. Mr. Ray commented that 2022-2023 was the
first year since COVID for the eleven-member committee and looks forward to expanding
the number of committee members, to include a larger representation. The committee
received presentations from the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department.
He and Ms. Owens attended the Youth Advisory Council conference in Dallas and they
learned different ways to increase the committee's outreach.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE END OF YEAR
REPORT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3799, ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE CIVIL
SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
APPROVED
Director of Human Resources Patrick Hillis presented the item. The proposed ordinance
for City Council's consideration includes revisions to align the rules and regulations with
the recent Charter Amendment Election. On May 6, 2023, 15 Charter amendments
related to the City's Civil Service system were passed by majority vote of North Richland
Hills residents. The proposed rules and regulations were presented to the Civil Service
Commission on June 21, 2023. The Commission approved the revisions and
recommended that the City Council formally adopt the revised Civil Service Rules and
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Regulations.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3799.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION
CONNECTION, SMITHFIELD ROAD AND DAVIS BOULEVARD, AND EXECUTE ANY
OTHER NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS -COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements.
Join us this Tuesday, July 11, for the next `Round the Town' bicycle ride and walk. The
event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Northfield Park. Please visit the city's website, or contact
the Parks Department, for more information.
The Police Department invites you to cool off with a free popsicle and meet members of
their department every Thursday in July in the North Richland Hills Library parking lot.
Times vary each week. Please view our online calendar for details.
NRH2O Family Water Park will present its first-ever drone show on Saturday, July 22.
Make plans to spend the day at the park from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the drone show
immediately following. Visit the park's website for more information.
Kudos Korner - Kevin Brooks in the Water Office - Kevin noticed that a key was left in
the door of a property he was placing a door hanger on for new service. Concerned that
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someone could get access to the home, he contacted his team in the Water Office to ask
if they would reach out to the homeowner to make them aware. The resident said she
was overwhelmed with the level of customer service provided by Kevin that day. Thank
you for going above and beyond, Kevin!.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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