HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2024-04-22 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
APRIL 22, 2024
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
22nd day of April at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
City Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
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
Absent: Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Trudy Lewis Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Cara White Interim City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council had no questions for staff.
2. MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31,
2024.
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis reviewed the mid-year financial report for the period
ending March 31, 2024. Ms. Lewis reviewed the General Fund, Park Development Fund,
Crime Control District Fund and Utility Fund providing year to date actuals.
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General Fund
Revenue - $41,570,769 (68.59% of projected budget)
Expenditures - $29,432,875 (48.56% of projected budget)
Park Development Fund
Revenue - $6,229,542 (49.52% of projected budget)
Expenditures - $6,276,210 (51.42% of projected budget)
Crime Control District Fund
Revenue - $3,836,235 (48.69% of projected budget)
Expenditures - $3,446,598 (43.74% of projected budget)
Utility Fund
Revenue - $18,157,166 (42.18% of projected budget)
Expenditures - $21,473,474 (49.88% of projected budget)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no Executive Session, Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 p.m. that the City
Council would adjourn to the regular City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Absent: Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Cara White Interim City Attorney
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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 CEREMONIAL CHECK PRESENTATION BY NEW ARMOR RESTORATION
FOR THE TITLE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD
INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
Assistant Neighborhood Services Director Kristen James was joined by Jeremy and
Angela Berg with New Armor Restoration. The Berg's company, Armor Restoration, is a
title sponsor for the Neighborhood Initiative Program and donated $10,000 to the
Program.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Ms. Laura Jenkins, 8101 Canyon Oak Drive, shared her experience when she was hit by
a vehicle while walking in North Richland Hills and her interaction with the fire and police
departments.
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 DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC TO PERFORM
PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,890.65 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RFB 24-004 (ST2304).
B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-018, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
VILLAGE COOPERATIVE OF CENTURY HILLS, A TEXAS COOPERATIVE
ASSOCIATION, FOR ACQUISITION OF A WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED
IN THE CENTURY HILLS ADDITION FOR PUBLIC USE.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
ARMKO INDUSTRIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,500 FOR
BUILDING ENVELOPE AND ROOFING DESIGN SERVICES AT FIRE STATION
#4 AND FIRE AND POLICE TRAINING/FIRE STATION #5.
B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-019, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
B.6 AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE BUYBOARD CONTRACT #729-24, FOR
EXPENDITURES OF NEW TIRE PURCHASES AND ROADSIDE TIRE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, FROM SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.
B.7 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 6M HYDRAULIC BREAKER HAMMER
AND ONE HUSQVARNA FS5000 30" CONCRETE SAW IN THE AMOUNT OF
$51,527 FROM ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. USING BUY BOARD
CONTRACT#685-22.
B.8 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH GALLS
PARENT HOLDINGS, LLC USING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 670-22 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES INCREASING THE
TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT TO $129,295.
B.9 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3850, AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II,
SECTIONS 78-62 AND 78-63 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING THE 2024 WATER CONSERVATION AND
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT
PLANS.
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B.10 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE FY24 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT PROGRAM.
B.11 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY FY2023 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FOR COST OF
SALARY/BENEFITS FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS
FOR 3 YEARS.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC24-0099, ORDINANCE NO. 3848, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MM3 HOSPITALITY LLC FOR A
REVISION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 101 TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
COMMERCIAL BUILDING HEIGHT FROM 45 FEET TO 52 FEET FOR THE
PRIMARY ROOFLINE AT 7656 BOULEVARD 26, BEING 1.99 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 12, CITY POINT ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a revision to Planned
Development 101 for 1.99 acres located at 7656 Boulevard 26. The area is designated
on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as urban village and the current zoning is NR-PD,
nonresidential planned development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Sergio Espinoza and Noe Avila with Avila + Castillo Architects
located at 614 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas, Texas presented the request. The site is for
a Homewood Suites by Hotel with 103 rooms, pool, half-court basketball, and 103 parking
spaces (76 onsite and 29 on-street parking). They provided an overview of the elevation
that illustrated materials and finishes (warm tones) of cladding, stucco, limestone tile,
wood composite siding and aluminum windows. They also reviewed an alternate elevation
that illustrated materials and finishes (cool tones) of thin stone veneer, stucco, brick and
aluminum windows. The request before City Council is to increase the maximum
commercial building height for the hotel from 45 feet to 52 feet.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The request before City Council is to consider a
revision to Planned Development 101 to increase the height of the primary roofline of the
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building. The maximum commercial building height standard of 45 feet was established
by the City Point Planned Development (PD) zoning district. The request before City
Council to amend the building height standard only applies to this property. Staff
requested the applicant use warm tones for materials and finishes to complement the City
Point Development. The applicant is concerned that Hilton may not approve of the
preferred warm tones requested by staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
April 18, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0, to include that the
applicant communicate the preferred colors.
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 for or against
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 WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3848, WITH
RECOMMENDATION OF WARM COLORS VERSUS COOL.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 TR23-03, ORDINANCE NO. 3847, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A
COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 110, SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES. THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT REVISES AND UPDATES THE CURRENT SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND INCLUDES REVISIONS TO
APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR PLATS, GENERAL PLATTING AND PLAT
REVIEW PROCEDURES, ADDITION OF A MINOR PLAT PROCESS,
PROCEDURES FOR WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS, AND DESIGN
CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock provided a summary of the proposed subdivision regulations and action
taken thus far for the proposed subdivision regulations. He shared that most of the
regulations and standards remain the same, procedures and processes related to plat
approvals are the primary changes, and the organization of regulations were improved.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted three public hearings and received
input from the development community. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their
April 18, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0
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Senior Planner Clayton Husband provided an overview of updates to the Subdivision
Regulations.
1. Approval authority - Approval responsibility for some plats are delegated to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and staff.
2. General platting procedures - Revised to reflect current practices and procedures
outlined by state law.
3. Plat review process - The timeline for review and action on plats within 30 days of
submittal, as required by state law.
4. Minor plat process - New process for plats with four or fewer lots.
5. Waivers and modifications - The Planning and Zoning Commission considers and
approves waivers, with appeals of disapproval considered by the City Council.
6. Design criteria - Simplified or removed standards covered in the Public Works Design
Manual and added standards for flag lots.
7. Masonry screening walls - Revised to include C2U major collector roadways, with the
new standard applicable to any existing perimeter street for residential plats of five or
more lots.
8. Flag lots - New policy guidance and standards for flag lots.
9. Flood plain features - Revised to require floodplain and finish floor elevations to be
shown on all plats.
10. Building setback lines - Removed requirement to show building setback lines on plats
since they are regulated by zoning and not subdivision regulations.
11. Global positioning horizontal control - Revised to include reference to include any
future coordinate system adopted by the state.
Mr. Comstock provided an overview of the process to receive public input regarding the
proposed amendments to the subdivision regulations. A City Charter Amendment Election
was held in May 2023 and included a proposition allowing the City Council to delegate
approval of plats to the Planning and Zoning Commission as allowed by state law and the
city's Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed amendments were available to the public on
the city's website. The development department held work sessions and focus group
meetings between May - August 2023. Beginning in September 2023 and through March
2024 staff drafted an ordinance for public review. The city dedicated a webpage for the
proposed Subdivision Ordinance in March 2024, an article was included in the NRH
e-Newsletter and information posted on the city's Facebook page. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission conducted one work session and held three public
hearings. The City Council conducted two work sessions and tonight's public hearing.
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 for or against
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the item to come forward.
Mr. Sean Nutt, 7905 Kandy Lane, shared that he is not necessarily in favor or opposed
to the item. He asked why the city did not include information about the subdivision
regulations in the printed newsletter that is mailed to residents.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the information was not included in the city's printed
newsletter. Staff received a suitable amount of input from developers, engineers and
surveyors regarding the city's subdivision regulations that generated a lot of changes to
the ordinance.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3847.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.3 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3849,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ADOPTED OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Assistant City Manager Trudy
Lewis to introduce the item.
Ms. Lewis provided an overview of the proposed amendment. The amendment impacts
four operating funds of the city related to the Parks Department.
Parks and Recreation Fund Budget
*Adopted budget$12,121,186
*Amendment $141,426
*Amended budget $12,262,612
Aquatic Park Fund Budget
*Adopted $6,155,626
*Amendment ($543,297)
*Amended budget $5,612,329
Golf Course Fund Budget
*Adopted $3,383,193
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*Amendment$74,000
*Amended Budget$3,457,193
Donations Fund Budget
*Adopted $212,611
*Amendment $41,550
*Amended Budget $254,161
The item on tonight's agenda is to conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to
the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 adopted operating and capital budget. The public hearing for
this item was posted in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on April 11, 2024.
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 for or against
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 WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3849, AMENDING
THE FY2023-24 ADOPTED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $288,100 FOR
THE HARMONSON ROAD PROJECT (ST2218).
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented items E.1 and E.2 regarding street
reconstruction, both projects are included in the 2020 Street Bond Program.
Ms. Waggoner provided an update on the 2020 Street Bond Program. As of April 2024,
32% of the projects (9 streets) are complete; 11% of the projects (3 streets) are in the
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design phase; 18% are the remaining projects (5 streets); 25% of the projects (7 streets)
are under construction; and 14% of the projects (4 streets) will soon be starting
construction.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn left the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
City Council had no questions on the 2020 Street Bond Program.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn returned to the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Waggonner commented that staff recommends City Council approve a professional
services agreement for engineering design services with Quiddity Engineering, in an
amount not to exceed $288,100 for the Harmonson Road Project and a professional
services agreement for engineering design services with Shield Engineering Group,in an
amount not to exceed $72,565 for the Ruth Road Project.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $288,100 FOR THE
HARMONSON ROAD PROJECT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
E.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
SHIELD ENGINEERING GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,565
FOR THE RUTH ROAD PROJECT (ST2402).
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item E.1.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
SHIELD ENGINEERING GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,565 FOR THE
RUTH ROAD PROJECT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2023 SINGLE AUDIT.
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis introduced the item. The city's audit firm, Forvis,
conducted the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ("ACFR") and
the Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit. Ms. Lewis introduced Forvis representative Rachel
Ormsby.
Ms. Rachel Ormsby presented the audit results and financial report for Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 2023. Ms. Ormsby stated that the city received a clean unmodified
opinion, which is the highest level of assurance that can be give on a set of financial
statements. She stated the city's strengths and accomplishments includes being the
recipient of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 39
consecutive years and the city's compliance and being up-to-date on all Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements issued through September 30,
2023.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn stated that the report shows the city is good financial
stewards, but what does it say to the efficiency or effectiveness of the city's spending.
Ms. Ormsby commented that Forvis was not hired to do an operational assessment.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 AUDITED ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2023 SINGLE AUDIT AS
PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.2 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC FURNITURE FOR THE NRH
LIBRARY FROM LIBRARY INTERIORS OF TEXAS (TMC CHOICE PARTNERS
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 23-022MF-14, NCPA COOPERATIVE
CONTRACT NO. 07-84, OMNIA COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS NOS. 07-78
AND 07-127, AND TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS NOS. 230301 AND
210305), WILSONBAUHAUS (TIPS CONTRACT NO. 230301 AND OMNIA
CONTRACT NO. R191802), AND WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS OMNIA
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. R191816 IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,887
UTILIZING ARPA FUNDING.
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APPROVED
Director of Library Services Cecilia Barham presented the item. Staff is requesting City
Council's approval to purchase public furniture to replace the existing furniture in the
NRH Library. The City Council, at its April 24, 2023 meeting, adopted a revised budget
that included funding in the amount of $711,000 for the furniture replacement project
utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The item for City Council's
consideration tonight is the Library's first request for $468,887. Staff will bring forward an
additional item requesting $125,000. Ms. Barham shared that the furniture is original to
the building when the facility opened in 2008. The use over 16 years, sanitation
measures during the COVID pandemic, and excessive wear and tear has caused
non-repairable damage to much of the library's furniture. The item for consideration
tonight is to replace furniture in the children's area, adult services, lounge, local history
room and lobby, and community room. Ms. Barham shared that the furniture for the
library will be commercial grade, which is designed to last 15-20 years.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn asked what happens to the difference of the ARPA
funding.
Ms. Lewis commented that staff and City Council will discuss all remaining ARPA funds
during the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process. Staff will provide an update on all ARPA
projects, to include interest earnings.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC FURNITURE
FOR THE NRH LIBRARY FROM LIBRARY INTERIORS OF TEXAS, WILSONBAUHAUS,
AND WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,887 UTILIZING ARPA
FUNDING.
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 that City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements.
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Early voting began today and continues through April 30, 2024 for the May 4, 2024 City
Council election. Registered voters can cast their ballot at the NRH Library, former
Bursey Senior Center, City Point United Methodist Church, or other locations in Tarrant
County. You can find the sample ballot and more information on the city's website or
contact the City Secretary's Office for more information.
The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues each Friday night through May 17, 2024
on the plaza in front of City Hall. Admission is free. Seating starts at 6:00 p.m. and
concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or
lawn chair. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for each concert. Please visit the city's
website for more details.
Keep NRH Beautiful is seeking volunteers for their Spring Litter Cleanup on Saturday,
May 4, 2024. Volunteers will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of Davis Boulevard and
Starnes Road. Safety vests, gloves and trash bags will be provided. Pre-registration is not
required. Please contact Kristin James with any questions.
Kudos Korner - Matt Johnston, Scott Pearce, Brian VanHouten, Joey Ferreira, Chuck
Guerra and Michael Salazar in the Parks Department - A coach emailed his appreciation
for the crew that maintains the soccer fields at Green Valley Park. He said they have
done a great job and the fields have never looked nicer. Across all of the mid-cities, this
is one of the nicest fields they play on, he said.
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