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KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. WORK SESSION
*NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right
to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular session to
discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item
posted on the agenda.
A. Online communication initiatives report.
B. Review Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30, 2012.
C. Discuss ONCOR Franchise Agreement.
D. Discuss recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regarding joint
park /playground development with Delaney Elementary.
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. ROLL CALL
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
VIII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the
Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting.
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 I Telephone: 817- 985 -2100 1 Fax: 817- 478 -7169
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of
community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments,
information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc.
A. Information and updates from the Mayor, if any.
B. Information and updates from Councilmembers, if any.
C. Information and updates from the City Manager, if any.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
All matters listed under consent agenda have been previously discussed, require little or no deliberation, or
are considered to be routine by the council. If discussion is desired, then an item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
A. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement for Administrative Costs Funding for
Section 5310 Program with Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a Gateway Monument Agreement with TXDOT.
C. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a City Pride Sign Agreement with TXDOT.
D. Consider approval of meeting minutes from February 14, 2013.
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider action for approval of Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September
30, 2012.
B. Public Hearing to discuss the annexation of 0.723 acres of land located at the site of the previous
Bowman Springs Bridge near the intersection with Winding Creek Drive.
1. Staff Presentation
2. Public Hearing
3. Staff Response and Summary
C. Case PZ # 13 -01 to receive comments and consider action on an ordinance amending Chapter 17
"Planning and Land Development," Article VI "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Kennedale, Texas, by adding additional criteria for determining a reasonable amortization period for the
purpose of discontinuing nonconforming uses by a date certain.
1. Staff Presentation
2. Public Hearing
3. Staff Response and Summary
4. Action by the City Council
D. Consider action to accept certification of unopposed candidates, and approve an Ordinance
canceling the May 11th, 2013 election.
E. Discuss and consider approval of an appointment to Place 3 of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission
F. Discuss and consider supporting HB 626 regarding a change in the TMRS definition of part -time
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employment.
G. Consider sending a letter of opposition to HB 1496 to local representatives.
H. Consider setting dates for upcoming governance meetings.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee.
1. City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty -eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Amethyst Cirmo, City Secretary, at
817.985.2104 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the March 14, 2013, agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the main entrance of the City
Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said meeting, in accordance with
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - A.
I. Subject:
Online communication initiatives report.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time Amethyst Cirmo will provide communications information and data from the past year with
regard to:
- Website functionality and participation data
- Social media initiatives
- Increased transparency initiatives
Staff would like the council to provide feedback in terms of 2012 -2013 communications initiatives.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. 'Online Communications Initiatives Report 12012 Online Communications Report.pdf
KENNEDALE
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2012 -2013
ONLINE COMMUNICATION
INITIATIVES REPORT
In an effort to build upon the 2011 citywide rebranding campaign, the city launched several online
communication initiatives, including a new, redesigned city website (www.cityofkennedale.com),
and several secondary online communication tools. The following report provides baseline data
related to online initiatives that have been used from March 2012 to March 2013, including
secondary programs such as SuiteOne Media (agendas and packets), Facebook /Twitter, and MyGov.
We strive to maintain our website as the primary source for the most up to date and accurate city
information. The information in this report will allow us to track and adjust our online offerings over
time to ensure that we are engaging our residents in an effective, consistent manner.
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Online Communication Initiatives 2012 -2013 Report
The city currently provides online services to residents through several vendors. All of these services are made available on the city website,
www.cityofkennedale.com. Current online services available fall into two broad categories: subscription services that allow interested
residents /users to subscribe to specific information voluntarily, and direct contact services that allow residents /users to reach out to the city for
information, payments, and to submit forms. The city has also utilizes social media, as well as providing 'extras' in the form of photo and video
galleries.
The following online initiatives are currently being used:
Subscription Services:
✓ Newsletters by Email (CivicPlus)
✓ Press Release Alert (CivicPlus)
✓ Calendar Event Alert (CivicPlus)
✓ News Feed /Flash Alert (CivicPlus)
✓ Bid Postings (CivicPlus)
✓ Job Postings (CivicPlus)
✓ Agendas /Packets (SuiteOne Media)
✓ Facebook
✓ Twitter
✓ Emergency Alerts (Blackboard Connect)
Direct Contact Services:
✓ Online Forms (CivicPlus)
✓ Request Tracker (MyGov)
✓ Utility Bill ePayments (STW)
✓ Court Ticket ePayments (LT Systems)
Online Extras
✓ Video Gallery
✓ Photo Gallery
Subscription Services
Report: Direct Communication Subscriptions
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2012 Direct Communications Stats
March 2012 - March 2013
2012/13 Newsletters Press Releases
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
7
11
X*
X
59
32
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—a—Press Releases
Total Subscriptions
7
11
29 7 36
36 13 49
40 14 54
44 18 62
44 19 63
46 19 65
49 23 72
50 24 74
51 25 76
53 28 81
59 32 87
An 'X' indicates a category that was not published at that time.
'Direct communication' refers to posted information that
users can subscribe to receive through our website. This
includes newsletters and press releases.
The greatest increase for subscriptions to the newsletter
occurred from April to May of 2012 during the initial launch
of the rebranded website.
Press releases have had a steady, gradual increase in
subscriptions since May 2012. Several local news entities
have subscribed and now receive posted press releases
automatically.
Note: Subscriptions to agendas and packets are examined on
page 7 of this report, as a separate software system is used.
Subscription Services
Report: Calendar Subscriptions
200
150
100
50
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Calendar Subscriptions
March 2012 - March 2013
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March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November*
December
January
February
March
3 1 5 3
1 3 2
1 0 3 2
Residents are able to subscribe to receive
email or text message notification of published
calendar items. The graph to the left displays
the total subscriptions to all calendars
available, including meetings, events, specific
departments, and holiday schedules.
*All board and commission meeting dates,
with the exception of Council, were removed in
November in order to eliminate duplication
and drive allagenda- related traffic directly to
SuiteOne Media.
TDD Special
Events
X 9
Utility
Billing
5
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5 1 10 7
3
2 2 2 7 4
X 20
6 2 14 8
22
X 38
4 85
5 11 3 2 3 9 4 X 25 7 5 109
9 6 2 17 9 6 12 5 2 5 10 4 0 29 7 7 130
6 2 17 12 6 12 5 2 5 10 3 0 31 7 8 135
11 6 2 18 12 5 13 5 2 6 11 5 1 33 7 9 146
11 6 4 19 13 5 13 5 2 6 11 5 1 33 8 9 151
X X X 21 14 X X X 4 X X 7 X 35 12 X 93
X X X 20 13 X X X 4 X X 7 X 36 12 X 92
X X X 24 13 X X X 4 X X 7 X 38 14 X 100
X X 24 14 X X X 5 X X 8 X 41 16 X 108
1 X X X 25 14 X X X 5 X X 9 X 44 17 X 114
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Subscription ServiceF
Report: News Flash Subscriptions
40
Total News Flash
March
/Feed Subscriptions
2012 - March 2013
35
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30
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homepage news, project- specific construction updates, KKB
news, and KPD incident report feeds. News feeds are
created and deleted as necessary with the exception of the
homepage, with is ongoing.
From March 2012 to March 2013, 125 individual news feed
posts were made (approximately 2.4 posts per week).
*In November, several road projects were completed and
those news feeds were removed, which lowered the
subscription count.
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March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November*
December
January
February
March
X
X
X
X
X
X
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0
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4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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5
6
7
7
7
9
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X
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X 18
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X
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X
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Subscriptions
7
20
23
26
31
30
32
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Subscription ServiceE
Report: Bid Posting Subscriptions
14
12
10
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Bid Posting Subscriptions
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
X 3 3
X X 4 4
X X 4 4
1 X 5 6
3 2 7 12
3 2 7 12
4 7 15
6 6 10 22
7 10 24
9 9 11 29
9 9 11 29
10 10 13 33
The City currently posts certain projects online for external
contractors. Currently we post finance, property, and water
related projects. The graph to the left displays the number
of users who have subscribed to receive email notification
when opportunities to bid are posted.
From March 2012 to March 2013 staff posted 2 bids online.
This functionality will be utilized more in the future as we
refine our processes.
Subscription Services
Report: Job Listing Subscriptions
200
150
100
50
0
Job Listing Subscriptions
March 2012 - March 2013
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March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Subscriptions
4
6
6 18
13 7 11 39
20 16 16 61
11 22 16 18 67
13 27 18 20 78
14 30 18 21 83
17 36 25 25 103
20 44 33 31 128
25 52 46 39 162
27 54 49 40 170
27 55 52 41 175
27 56 52 41 176
29 56 49 42 176
The new website allows users to subscribe to receive an
email notification when city job opportunities are posted
online. Staff currently post jobs in the categories of Fire,
Police, Public Works, and Other. As with most websites, this
functionality is heavily used by external job seekers.
Subscription Services
Report: Agenda Subscriptions
Agenda /Packet
March 2012 -
Subscriptions
March 2013
45
40
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35
30
25
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20
18
15
10
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March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
SuiteOne Media
Subscribers
18
26
27
28
30
31
35
37
39
39
39
Agenda subscriptions are managed through the SuiteOne
Media Agenda Management software program and are
available through a portal on our website.
The largest increase in subscribers was from April to June
2012, likely due to political turmoil in the city at that time.
The SuiteOne software system requires a unique login name
and password for users separate from the website itself.
Staff has chosen to maintain this secondary software
interface due to its ease of use and high functionality.
Staff has posted all agendas and packets for all boards and
commissions online since April of 2012.
The posting of our agendas and packets online has almost
completely eliminated the number of phone calls and emails
received to request copies of these documents. Although
the number of subscribed users is not high, many residents
have relayed positive comments regarding the online
availability of agendas.
Subscription Services
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Social Media Presence
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2012 Facebook Twitter
'likes' followers
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
X (not live) X (not live
12 6
28 14
34 21
40 20
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56 25
59 28
60 31
62 34
61 38
62 40
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Report: Social Media Presence
The graph to the left displays the total number of Facebook
'likes' and Twitter followers since April 2012.
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/City-of-Kennedale-Government
Twitter: twitter.com /CityofKennedale
The City uses social media as a secondary source of city
information. We strive to maintain our website,
www.cityofkennedale.con as the primary source for the most
up to date and accurate city information. This is best practice
for cities of our size and staff resources.
Facebook and Twitter are set up as automatic feeds from our
website. Posts from all news feeds, calendar items, job
postings, etc., are automatically pushed to social media. This
allows for continuity of information across the board and
negates the need to duplicate the posting process.
The City also uses additional Facebook pages to disseminate
special program and event information. The following
additional pages are being maintained by various city groups:
Art in the Park: (712 likes)
facebook.com/pages/Art-in-the-Park-Kennedale-TX
Keep Kennedale Beautiful: (87 likes)
facebook.com/pages/Keep-Kennedale-Beautiful
Bark in the Park: (84 likes)
facebook.com/BarkinTheParkPawsForTheCause
Parks and Recreation Board: (38 likes – not currently in use)
facebook.com/pages/Kennedale-Parks-and-Recreation-Board
Direct Contact Services.
Report: Request Tracker
Top 10 Request Tracker Categories
March 2012 - March 2013
Mayor & City Council
Parks and Recreation and Facilities
Animal Control
Code Enforcement
Information Technology
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
2012/13
Information Technology (internal)
Public Works
Code Enforcement
Police
Animal Control
City Manager
Parks, Recreation, & Facilities
Permits & Planning
Mayor & City Council
Boards & Commissions
Requests by
37
1
1
1
The RequestTracker program, currently provided by
MyGov.com, provides residents with a portal through which
they can send information to or ask questions of city staff
(report a pothole, noise disturbance, code violation, request
information, etc). City staff also uses the program to track
internal requests. The program is currently utilized for internal
requests moreso than external.
In order to make this process more available to residents, staff
will be transitioning to the RequestTracker service provided by
CivicPlus, website software program. The new RequestTracker
will be housed within the website, which allows for continuity
of brand, look, and feel. Utilizeing the CivicPlus system will also
reduce the need for duplication of information and enhance
our 'one stop shop' mentality for residents and staff alike. We
hope that this transition will encourage more residents to
utilize the service.
Direct Contact Services
Report: Online Forms
30
25
20
15
10
5
City Secretary - Online Forms /Applications
March 2012 - March 2013
B/C Request for Appointment Emergency B/C
Appointment Public to City Council Assistance - Appointment
(Annual) Information Place 1 Tornado (Year- round)
25
20
15
10
5
24
Online Email Form Submissions
Top Categories, March 2012 - March 2013
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To allow for easy access to staff directly from the
website, we have set up several online forms which
have proven to be very useful. Online forms also
increase our ability to be paperless.
The City Secretary Department has transitioned to an
online application process for board and commission
appointments, as well as for several one -time
application needs.
Online email forms are an easy way to allow for
direct contact with staff. These online email forms
eliminate the need for users to search the website for
email addresses and help to protect the city servers
from mass spam and computer viruses.
Staff will be expanding this service through additional
online email forms, applications, and requests
through Request Tracker.
Direct Contact Services
Report: ePayments
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
Utility Bill Payments
Online and Other
/ 461
2125
5
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December (17.83% January (20.29% February
Online) Online) (24.42% Online)
• Online
Other
The city currently offers customers the ability to make certain
payments online. Staff is currently researching options for
additional online payment capabilities, including facility
reservations, permits, etc.
UTILITY BILLING:
Utility Billing payments are made through STW. Customer
interest in this program has grown steadily over the past few
months. Staff anticipates that participation in online UB payment
options for will increase when we transition to the Global Water
payment system.
Of the UB online payments made online, 234 were made by
customers who are registered for automatic withdrawal
payments (59 by credit card draft and 175 by bank draft).
MUNICIPAL COURT
Municipal Court payments are made through LT Systems. Over
the past three years , the Court department has averaged
approximately 200 online payments per year. Due to the
variations in court proceedings and payment options staff does
not have additional comparative data.
Direct Contact Services
Report: Blackboard Connect (Emergency Alerts)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Blackboard Connect Contacts
3301 Total
Resident Business Employee
100
80
60
40
20
0
Other
Blackboard Connect - Opt in /out*
March 2012 - March 2013
Opted IN (Email Opted IN (Phone
and Phone) Only)
Opted OUT
The city uses Blackboard Connect to send emergency phone calls,
text messages, and emails to residents and business owners.
Data for specific user types is not available at this time, however
staff was able to gather approximate data on the number of users
who opted in and out of the system over the past year.
A recent upgrade to the system has allowed staff to link Blackboard
Connect with our social media outlets. Any and all emergency
messages sent by the system, including those sent automatically by
the National Weather Service, will be automatically posted to both
Facebook and Twitter.
In order to minimize opt -outs from the system, it is city policy to
use BlackBoard Connect for life- safety emergency situations only.
This includes inclement weather, water line ruptures, and electrical
disruption type emergencies. Special events, surveys, and other
non - emergency notification options are available to residents
through our other options.
*Note: Due to a recent upgrade to the BlackBoard Connect system
and a chance in reporting options, the data to the left is
approximate. Staff will have accurate data in the near future.
Online Extras
Report: Photo & Video Galleries
Video Consumption
"Get to Know Your Community" Web Series
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1000
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Photo Consumption
Sonora Park TownCenter 9/11 Tree Bark in the
Park Dedication Lighting Park
In order to enhance the exposure of Kennedale's quality of life,
community atmosphere, and small -town feel, staff has made
an effort to provide opportunities for online users to
experience the community visually though photo and video
galleries.
The response to our video initiative, "Get to Know Your
Community," has exceeded expectations and the city will
continue to provide video of community events on a regular
basis. Our partnership with 4 Wall Studios has allowed us to
provide quality video production at a minimal expense to the
city. The high level of response to the 2012 State of the City
video encourages us to expand video production in this
capacity.
The photo gallery has also been successful, if to a lesser extent.
This gallery is best used to display static features of our city
(parks, reservable facilities, infrastructure), and to display
recent enhancements to those facilities. Staff will continue to
utilize this functionality to display our community.
Online Communication Initiatives 2012 -2013 Report Summary
The online communication services initiated over the past year have yielded positive results, and staff will continue to monitor usage and pursue additional
opportunities to provide online services whenever possible. Staff will continue to examine ways to streamline and simply how residents engage with Kennedale
government. It is our goal to be as effective, responsive, timely, and available as possible.
2013 -2014 Online Initiatives:
✓ RequestTracker transition to CivicPlus module house within the website software
• Addition of LaserFiche WebPortal electronic document center, which will allow anyone to view historical public
documents online at any time.
✓ Potential addition of Community Voice, a CivicPlus software module which provides residents with opportunities to
weigh in on ideas, policies, etc. (Crowd- sourcing)
✓ Increased and refined use of all online tools used over the past year.
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
Review Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30, 2012.
II. Originated by:
Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Director of Finance & IT
III. Summary:
Our auditors (Patillo, Brown & Hill) will be in attendance to present their findings of the City audit to
Council, as well as answer any questions Council may have. A copy of the City's audit will be emailed to
the Council for review prior to the meeting.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - C.
I. Subject:
Discuss ONCOR Franchise Agreement.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Bob Hart will present information on this item.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - D.
I. Subject:
Discuss recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regarding joint park/playground
development with Delaney Elementary.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Bob Hart will present information regarding this item during the work session.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS - A.
I. Subject:
Information and updates from the Mayor, if any.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
Updates from the Mayor, if any.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS - B.
I. Subject:
Information and updates from Councilmembers, if any.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
updates from Council, if any.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS - C.
I. Subject:
Information and updates from the City Manager, if any.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Updates and information from the City Manager:
YAC applications will available online through May 1st.
KKB Crud Cruiser & Ewaste Disposal: March 30
Art in the Park: April 5, 6, 7
Citywide Garage Sale: April 20
Citywide Cleanup: April 27
Bark in the Park /Kidfish /National Kids to Parks Day: May 18th
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement for Administrative Costs Funding for
Section 5310 Program with Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
This is an annually renewed internlocal agreement that covers elderly transportation services.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. 12013 5310 Agreement 15310 Interlocal Agreement.doc
T Contract No.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FUNDING FOR
SECTION 5310 PROGRAM
BETWEEN
THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND
THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority ( "T ") and the City of Kennedale, Texas
( "City ") are both local governmental entities as that term is used in Chapter 791, Interlocal
Cooperation Contracts, V.T.C.A., Government Code. They shall sometimes be referred to
collectively as the "Parties ".
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale desires to provide door -to -door paratransit services
for elderly and persons with disabilities within Tarrant County and does not have a transportation
service nor is a member of a transportation authority; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority is a federal grantee of the Federal
Transit Administration and the Federal Transit Administration provides funding to States under
Section 5310 of Title 49 of the United States Code, and the goal of the Section 5310 program is
to provide transportation for elderly and disabled persons residing in cities that do not have
public transportation available to them; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) asked the T to develop
and implement a Section 5310 program (TCTS) for otherwise under served communities in
Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority has been awarded the grant for
this area and the City of Kennedale is contributing $1,288.00 towards the administrative costs of
the Section 5310 service (TCTS); and
WHEREAS, the monies will support a portion of administrative costs for the
transportation services to the described peoples during a 12 month period;
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The parties pursuant to City of Kennedale action and Fort Worth Transportation
Authority action agrees as follows:
1. This program is called Tarrant County Transportation Services (TCTS). This
transportation is provided for a variety of purposes such as medical appointments,
shopping or recreation.
2. Each party represents to the other that the delegated costs of the project under the
Agreement, as well as any payments made by it pursuant to this Agreement, will be made
from current revenues and/or specified grant funds. Further, each Party warrants and
represents to the other party that each Party has been authorized by it respective
governing body to do so. Each party further represents and warrants to the other Party
that any renewal of, deletion, or change to this Agreement will be in writing and
authorized by its respective governing body.
3. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority will administer transportation services to the
citizens of the City of Kennedale under the program known as Tarrant County
Transportation Services from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
4. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority will administer demand responsive
transportation services for the seniors and persons with disabilities of Kennedale
according to the federal requirements of the Section 5310 grant and according to the
relevant State of Texas statutes.
5. The City of Kennedale will pay the authorized amount to the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
6. Fort Worth Transportation Authority will provide access upon request to the Section
5310 records to the City of Kennedale.
7. Parties will comply with all applicable State of Texas and federal statutes and regulations
as required by their status as a federal grantee and transit authority of the State of Texas,
and federal grantee and municipality of the State of Texas, respectively.
8. The term of this agreement will begin January 1, 2013 and end December 31, 2013.
9. The City of Kennedale will be considered a participating community and the qualifying
residents of Kennedale will be entitled to ride TCTS for a one -way trip fare of $2.50.
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CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS FORT WORTH
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY:
By: By:
Mayor John Clark Richard L. Ruddell
President /Executive Director
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Amethyst G. Cirmo
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney, Wayne K. Olson
City of Kennedale, Texas
Sylvia Hartless
General Counsel
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a Gateway Monument Agreement with TXDOT.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Please see the attached agreement.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. 'Gateway Monument Agreement
Igateway.pdf
Contract No.
GATEWAY MONUMENT
AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and
through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "State ",
and the of , acting through its duly
authorized officials, as evidenced by Resolution or Ordinance Number
dated , hereinafter called the "Local Entity ".
BACKGROUND
The State owns and maintains a system of highways, including
in County, Texas, for public use and benefit. The State agrees
to allow for the construction of a Gateway Monument within the State's right of
way and the Local Entity agrees to construct the Monument and to conduct the
tong term maintenance for this structure located at from
to , referred to as the "Gateway
Monument," more specifically described in Attachment "A," Project Map, which
is attached hereto. The Local Entity will conduct the Monument's long term
maintenance activities through the use of Local Entity forces, contractors, or
other means satisfactory to the Local Entity and the State.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this
Agreement, the parties agree to the following.
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. PERIOD OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement becomes effective when finally executed by the State and shall
continue unless or until otherwise terminated as provided by this agreement.
SECTION 2. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
AU costs covered by this agreement including design, engineering, testing,
construction, installation, access for maintenance, maintenance, labor, materials,
supplies, traffic control, additional improvements, and if required, removal of the
Gateway Monument, shall be the responsibility of the Local Entity.
Any administrative costs associated with the Gateway Monument that are
incurred by the State, such as those related to proposal review, as well as
developing, issuing, and monitoring the Agreement for approved the Gateway
Monument project shall be the responsibility of the State.
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SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTIES
A. The Local Entity agrees to:
1. Provide Gateway Monument design plans to the State before
execution of this agreement according to TxDOT policy and,
upon final approval, furnish and construct the Gateway
Monument according to plans approved by the State, which are
set out more specifically in Attachment "B," Local Entity's Final
Gateway Monument Proposal, which is attached to this
Agreement, and include any other related installation items that
may be required; and
2. Furnish, erect, and maintain any barricades, signs and traffic
handling devices, in accordance with the latest Texas Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and to the satisfaction
of the State related to this project, as may be required to protect
the safety of the public; and
3. Conduct periodic inspections of the Gateway Monument as
deemed necessary; and
4. Provide for the construction and maintenance of all associated
appurtenances that are considered by the State to be a part of
the project. The Local Entity further agrees to remove such
items from the project's location and restore the area to the
satisfaction of the State upon termination of this Agreement in
accordance with Section 9.
B. The State agrees to:
1. Review and evaluate the Gateway Monument proposal
submitted by the Local Entity with due consideration to safety
(location, potential for motorist distraction, accessibility for
maintenance, etc.), aesthetics, community support and
maintainability; and
2. Coordinate with other TxDOT Divisions, as appropriate, as well
as interact with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for
input, review and approval; and
3. Cooperate with the Local Entity to determine the requirements
for barricades, signs, and traffic handling devices to be used by
the Local Entity during the construction and maintenance of the
Gateway Monument; and
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4. Provide maintenance access to the project location for the Local
Entity or for its Contractor or group, and if possible, from outside
the highway right of way; and
5. Conduct periodic inspections of the Gateway Monument as
deemed necessary.
C. The Local Entity and State further agree that nothing contained in this
Agreement will be construed to:
1. Give either party the power to direct and control the day -to -day
activities of the other; or
2. Constitute the parties as partners, joint venturers, co- owners, or
otherwise as participants in a joint or common undertaking; or
3. Allow either party to create or assume any obligation on behalf
of the other party for any purpose whatsoever.
SECTION 4. DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF GATEWAY MONUMENTS
A. Gateway Monuments shall be designed and placed so as to:
1. Be freestanding.
2. Feature only the letters of the community name and /or
officially adopted seal.
3. Include, if required by TxDOT, approved protective graffiti
coatings.
4. Be appropriate to its proposed setting and community context.
5. Be in proper size and scale with its surroundings.
6. Be composed of materials that are durable for the projected life
span of the project.
7. Be located beyond the clear zone, for both main lane traffic and
frontage road traffic.
8. Be located where maintenance can be safely performed, as
specified in the Gateway Monument Agreement, and in
conformance with TxDOT procedures.
9. Be subject to the review and approval of TxDOT in
consideration of design, size, and scale for appropriate
integration on urban or rural highway features.
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B. Gateway Monuments shall not:
1. Be allowed within the center median areas of interstate highway
rights -of -way.
2. Contain religious, political, special interest, private, or
commercial messages of any sort, including, but not limited to,
symbols, logos, business names, trade names, jingles, or
slogans.
3. Contain any displays of any sort, advertising, decorative
banners, flags, or flag poles.
4. Display telephone numbers, street addresses, or Internet
addresses.
5. Interfere with airspace above the roadway.
6. Create a distraction to the motoring public; for example, the
Gateway Monument shall be large enough to interpret at
highway speed, but not be so large that it demands attention
from the motorist.
7. Include reflective or glaring surface finishes.
8. Include illumination that impairs or distracts the vision of
transportation system users. Other lighting may be permitted.
9. Display blinking or intermittent or moving lights, including
changeable message signs, digital displays, or lighted static
displays such as LED.
10. Include moving elements (kinetic art) or simulate movement.
11. Include water features of any sort.
12. Interfere with official traffic control devices, nor interfere with
the operational right -of -way above the roadway.
13. Be placed within State right -of -way upon trees, or painted or
drawn upon rocks or other existing natural features.
14. Make use of or simulate colors or combinations of colors
usually reserved for official traffic control devices described in
the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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15. Require the removal of trees or other vegetation for visibility, or
harm trees during construction. Pruning of tree branches or
roots, and removal of shrubs should be avoided.
16. Negatively impact existing highway features, including existing
signs, irrigation systems, necessary drainage patterns, and
facilities.
SECTION 5. MAINTENANCE
The Local Entity shall provide regularly scheduled maintenance, as described in
Attachment "B," the Local Entity's Final Gateway Monument Proposal, for its
projected lifespan. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, restoration
work to maintain the integrity of the approved Gateway Monument, maintenance
of any associated landscaping or lighting, and graffiti removal. Gateway
Monuments shall be kept clean, free of graffiti, and in good repair. Graffiti
removal shall conform to the most current TxDOT policies and guidelines, which
require prompt removal of offensive messages and timely removal of all other
graffiti. Maintenance practices of the Local Entity or its agent shall protect air
and water quality as required by federal and state law.
SECTION 6. MONUMENT REMOVAL
The Local Entity shall remove the Gateway Monument covered by this
agreement, if in the opinion of TxDOT, it creates safety or operational concerns
due to deterioration or inadequate maintenance or upon termination of the main
Gateway Monument Agreement. TxDOT will notify the Local Entity when it has
determined that the Gateway Monument requires special attention. In the event
the Local Entity fails to maintain, repair, rehabilitate, or remove the Gateway
Monument in a timely manner, TxDOT may choose to remove the Gateway
Monument after thirty (30) days following notification to the Local Entity, and bill
the Local Entity for all costs of removal and restoration of the area.
TxDOT reserves the right to remove the Gateway Monument due to construction,
rehabilitation, violation of the terms of this agreement, or other necessary
activities affecting the transportation facilities without any obligation,
compensation to, or approval of the Local Entity. TxDOT will strive to notify the
Local Entity of its intent to remove the Gateway Monument to allow for timely
removal and salvage by the Local Entity, if possible.
TxDOT reserves the right to remove or alter any Gateway Monument that
presents an immediate safety hazard to the public without delay or advanced
notification to the Local Entity.
SECTION 7. USE OF CONTRACTOR OR GROUP
The Local Entity shall have the right to engage any responsible Contractor or
group to perform or provide any portion of the Local Entity's Gateway Monument
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activities specified in this Agreement. However, notwithstanding this provision,
the Local Entity shall continue to remain responsible to the State to ensure
performance of all its duties and responsibilities specified in this Agreement. The
Local Entity shall ensure that any Contractor or group complies with all provisions
of this agreement, and federal, state, and local laws, and regulations as may be
applicable.
In the event the Local Entity engages a Contractor to perform Gateway
Monument construction or maintenance activities under this Agreement, the
Local Entity shall ensure that said Contractor shall indemnify the State for any
and all damages and claims for damages by said Contractor, its employees,
agents, or representatives, including any claims resulting from bodily injury or
death to others, or, for loss of or damage to property of others, arising out of,
incident to, or in any manner connected to Gateway Monument construction or
maintenance activities, and, for any or all liability arising from the negligent acts
of said Contractor, its employees, agents, or representatives.
In the event the Local Entity engages and approves a responsible group to
perform Gateway Monument construction or maintenance activities under this
Agreement, the Local Entity shall require and ensure that said Contractor or
group follow all the terms of this Agreement as well as all Attachments.
SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION
A. The Local Entity and the State each acknowledge responsibility for the
acts, deeds, errors and omissions of its own employees. The parties
agree that the Texas Tort Claims Act pertaining to govemmental
liability for tortious conduct and/or property damage shall apply to this
Agreement.
B. The Local Entity shall also indemnify and save harmless the State
from any and all expense, including, but not limited to, attorney fees,
which may be incurred by the State in litigation or otherwise resisting
a claim or liabilities that may be imposed on the State as a result of
error, omission, or act of the Local Entity, its agents, or its
employees.
SECTION 9. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated under any of the following conditions:
A. By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties; or
B. By either party upon giving the other party thirty (30) days prior written
notice; or
C. By the State, in the event the State determines that the Gateway
Monument is not in the best interest of the traveling public.
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If either party terminates this Agreement, as provided herein, the Local Entity will
be responsible for repair or removal of the Gateway Monument. In the event that
the Local Entity does not provide the repair or removal services, the State may
remove or repair the Gateway Monument and shall be entitled to reimbursement
from the Local Entity for any reasonable costs incurred by the State to restore the
State's right of way to its original condition.
SECTION 10. AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be executed by both
parties.
SECTION 11. AUDIT
The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving
funds from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract
under the contract. Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly
through a subcontract under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of
the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct
an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. An entity that is the
subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to
any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
SECTION 12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Subject to the provisions of Section 7, the Local Entity shall not assign or
otherwise transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement except with
prior written consent of the State, and any prohibited assignment or transfer shall
be null and void.
SECTION 13. REMEDIES
This Agreement shall not be considered as specifying the exclusive remedy for
any default. All legal remedies may be pursued by either party and shall be
cumulative.
SECTION 14. INSURANCE
If this agreement authorizes the Local Entity or its contractor to perform any work
on State right of way, before beginning work, the entity performing the work shall
provide the State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate
of Insurance verifying the existence of coverage in the amounts and types
specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all persons and entities working on
the State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all work on the
State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State
right of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all
costs of completing the work.
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SECTION 15. NOTICES
All notices to either party by the other under this Agreement shall be delivered
personally or sent by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at the
following addresses:
STATE :
Texas Department of Transportation
District Engineer
(mailing address)
Texas
LOCAL ENTITY:
City of
Attn:
SECTION 16. GRATUITIES
Texas Transportation Commission policy mandates that employees of the State
shall not accept any benefits, gifts, or favors from any person doing business or
who reasonably speaking may do business with the State under this Agreement.
The only exceptions allowed are ordinary business lunches and items that have
received advanced written approval of the Texas Department of Transportation
Executive Director. Any person doing business with or who may reasonably
speaking do business with the State under this Agreement may not make any
offer of benefits, gifts or favors to State employees, except as mentioned here
above. Failure on the part of the Local Entity to adhere to this policy may result in
the termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. SIGNATORY WARRANTY
Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute
this agreement on behalf of the entity represented.
SECTION 18. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS
Attachments "A" and "B" are made part of this contract. The parties shall comply
with the provisions of Attachments "A" and "B" as if they were set forth in full
within the body of this contract.
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THEREFORE, the Parties have executed this Agreement in duplicate originals.
THE CITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Certified as being executed for the
By: purpose and effect of activating
and /or carrying out the orders,
Title: established policies or work programs
heretofore approved and
Date: authorized by The Texas Transportation
Commission
Attest: By:
City Clerk
District Engineer
Date:
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
List of Attachments:
District
"A" — Project Map for Gateway Monument
"B" - Local Entity's Final Gateway Monument Proposal
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Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a City Pride Sign Agreement with TXDOT.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Please see the attached agreement.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. (Sign Agreement Isign.pdf
CITY PRIDE SIGN AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
THIS AGREEMENT, made on the dates hereinafter shown, by and between the State of Texas,
hereinafter called the "State," represented by the Executive Director of the Texas Department of
Transportation, acting for and in behalf of the Texas Transportation Commission, and the City of
, hereinafter called the "City."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the State owns, operates, and maintains a system of highways for public use and
benefit, in the City of ; and
WHEREAS, the City desires and has requested authority to construct or have reconstructed the
City Pride Sign along the roadway(s)
of:
, and •
at the location(s) shown on construction plans, attached hereto and 'made part of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth,
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and in accordance with Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 25, Subchapter H, it is agreed as
follows:
1. The State grants to the City permission to construct or to have reconstructed, the City Pride
Sign(s) within the right -of -way as shown on construction plans and to be maintained by the City
as stipulated in the Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the City of
, dated , 19
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
2. The City, at no cost to the State, shall prepare or have prepared, complete construction drawings,
plans and specifications for the proposed City Pride Sign(s), State approved breakaway sign
supports, foundations, appurtenances, and incidental items. No construction work shall be
performed on highway right -of -way until these plans and specifications have been approved in
writing by the State. After such approval has been given, no changes or alterations shall be made
without the written approval of the State.
3. The plans and specifications shall be submitted to the District Engineer, Texas Department of
Transportation, (TxDOT District), Texas for approval. Any changes or alterations which become
necessary during the course of the work shall also be submitted to the District Engineer for
approval.
4. The City, its contractor(s), or agents, shall submit a traffic control plan as required and in
accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to direct and protect
vehicular and pedestrian traffic while construction work, including related activities, is in progress.
Details and descriptions of these traffic handling measures shall be included in the.plans and
specifications when submitted for approval. If, during construction, it becomes necessary or
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desirable to modify the traffic control measures as specified, prior approval must be obtained from
the State's District Engineer in (TxDOT District).
5. The City shall construct, or have constructed, at its entire cost and expense, the proposed City
Pride Sign(s) and incidental items referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 above. The State shall have the
right to inspect the work on highway right -of -way at any time during the progress of the work, and
to make final inspection upon completion. Construction operations will be conducted in a manner
acceptable to the District Engineer or their authorized representative. The City, its contractor(s) or
agents, shall correct any deficiencies revealed by the State's inspection of the work or of the traffic
control and protection measures, where such deficiencies could have an adverse affect on public
use of the highway or the safety and convenience of the traveling public.
6. Upon completion of the work authorized herein, the City shall submit copies of the as -built plans
and specifications, including any changes or alterations, showing the City Pride Sign(s) in their
completed state within 45 days to the State's District Engineer in ( TxDOT District) for permanent
records of the State.
7. The City agrees to pay all damages accruing to the State, by reason of injuries to the right -of -way,
roadbed, pavement, and/or bridge owned by the State, when such damages are caused by the City's
construction, operations, maintenance or rehabilitation on said roadway. To the extent allowed by
law, the City also agrees to indemnify and save harmless the State from any and all claims,
demands, actions or causes of action, due to damage to property or injury to or death of persons
arising from or growing out of or in any manner connected with work on said roadway project
including, but not limited to, all court costs, attorney fees and other expenses incurred in
connection with suits for such damage and shall, if so requested in writing, assist or relieve the
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State from defending any such suits brought against it. In addition, the City shall require its
contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) to secure a policy of insurance in the maximum statutory limits
for tort liability, naming the State as an additional insured under its terms, and maintain the required
insurance coverages in full force and effect during any period that work is performed on the State
right-of-way. Adequate insurance, as a minimum shall mean the City contractor(s) shall furnish the
State with the Texas Department of Transportation's Certificate of Insurance covering the below
listed insurance coverages:
A. Worker's Compensation Insurance Amount - Statutory
B. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
Amounts Bodily Injury $600,000 combined single limit each
Property Damage occurrence and in the aggregate
OR
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Amounts Bodily Injury $250,000 each person
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence
C. Texas Business Automobile Policy
Amounts Bodily Injury $250,000 each person
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence
The State shall be included as an "Additional Insured" by Endorsement to policies issued for
coverages listed in B and C above. A "Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement" in favor of the State
shall be a part of each policy for coverages listed in A, B, and C above. A certified copy of these
endorsements shall be submitted to the State with the evidence of coverage. The City and /or its
contractor(s) shall be responsible for any deductions stated in the policy.
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LOCATION
8. One City Pride Sign shall be allowed per eligible highway entrance to the City. A City Pride Sign
shall be located on the right -hand side of the roadway unless otherwise approved in writing by the
State. A City Pride Sign shall be located between 300 and 800 feet of the city limits at a location
approved by the State. A City Pride Sign shall take advantage of the natural terrain, have the least
impact on the scenic environment, avoid visual conflict within the State highway right -of -way, have
a lateral offset greater than existing guide signs, not block the motorist's view of existing traffic
control signs, and be placed in locations other than hanging above the highway.
9. A City Pride Sign shall not be located adjacent to the main lanes of full controlled access highway;
however, a City Pride Sign may be located on the right -hand side of the access road.
10. The City may landscape the area adjacent to the City Pride Sign(s) upon written approval of the
plans by the State's District Engineer in the (TxDOTDistrict). Only small plants, flowers, and
shrubbery will be allowed. Permanent structures or items such as large stones, masonry, berms,
landscape timbers, etc. shall not be allowed. The State assumes no responsibility for watering,
maintenance or damage'due to State maintenance and construction activities, fire, theft or
vandalism.
CITY PRIDE SIGN
11. The sign face of a City Pride Sign or the combined total area of the attachment signs displayed shall
not exceed 80 square feet total. A City Pride Sign shall not contain words, symbols, or messages
that:
A. May be construed as advertising, including, but not limited to, the offering of products and
services.
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B. Contain notification of municipal ordinances or regulations, or
C Resemble official traffic control devices.
12. Banners, flags, streamers, flashing lights, or other appurtenances shall not be attached to a City
Pride Sign or sign supports. Sign supports shall be galvanized metal or painted solid white.
13. A City Pride Sign shall not be illuminated internally or externally.
14. A City Pride Sign may contain the name of the City, message, or slogan no greater than eight
inches in height. The City may include a seal or symbol that is commonly used to represent the
City.
15. If a City Pride Sign requires background material, it shall be painted brown (Sherwin Williams
#2315 or equivalent) or have brown reflective material affixed to the sign face meeting State
specifications. Lettering upon the brown background shall be white and may be any script or font.
A white 2 inch border is optional. Lettering and border shall be painted white (Sherwin Williams
#2130 or equivalent) or have white reflective material affixed to the sign face meeting State
specifications.
ATTACHMENT SIGNS
16. Attachment signs or civic information signs are provided by a non -profit civic organization or
governmental entity that display points of interest or geographical, recreational, cultural, or civic
information. A civic organization must be located within or have a member who resides in the City,
and complies with all applicable law concerning the provisions of public accommodation without
regard to race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
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17. Attachment signs may be any color or combination of colors and may be in any design or shape.
Attachment signs shall not be greater than 48 inches in width and 36 inches in height, and shall not
consist of text, symbols, trademarks or a legend message identifying the name or abbreviation of a
commercial establishment, service or product, or contain supplemental address or directional
information such as meeting dates or locations.
18. A civic organization shall apply to the City for permission to display an attachment sign upon the
City Pride Sign. The City shall notify /contact the civic organization in writing if the civic
organization does not meet the requirements of eligibility as stated herein. The civic organization
shall have 30 calendar days after written notification to meet the requirements herein.
19. The City shall approve all attachment signs and determine the order, arrangement, and duration of
display. Attachment signs shall be placed upon a City Pride Sign as to provide a balanced
appearance. Attachment signs shall remain within the borders of a City Pride Sign and shall not
overlap.
20. A civic organization shall have only one attachment sign per City Pride Sign unless the City and
civic organization agree to said organization's multiple attachment signs upon a City Pride Sign.
21. The City shall remove an attachment sign of a participating civic organization if the civic
organization ceases to exist, does not meet the requirements stated herein, or has not provided a
replacement sign after 60 days of the City or State's written notification that the attachment sign is
damaged, broken, faded, or has become a hazard due to failure to build to specifications, inclement
weather, inadequate maintenance, accidental damage, or other cause.
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MISCELLANEOUS
22. Signs from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), the SUPERIOR (or
APPROVED) WATER SUPPLY and CLEAN TEXAS 2000 signs, shall be erected and maintained
to State specifications at the sole expense of the TNRCC and the City. TNRCC signs shall not be
allowed as attachments to State signs or sign supports.
23. Signs from the Texas Historical Commission (THC), the HISTORICAL MARKERS IN CITY
signs, shall be erected and maintained to State specifications at the sole expense of the City. THC
signs shall not be allowed as attachments to State signs or sign supports.
24. Signs from Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), the signs that show a city's dedication to the mission of
preventing litter and promoting beautification for the Keep Texas Beautiful Proud Community
Program, shall be erected and maintained to State specifications at the sole expense of the City.
KTB signs shall not be allowed as attachments to State signs or sign supports.
25. Upon completion of the City Pride Sign(s), all attachment signs, TNRCC, THC and KTB signs
previously erected on State sign supports shall be removed and relocated to the City Pride Sign or
individual supports as outlined herein for TNRCC, THC, and KTB signs.
26. The State shall not require fees from the City for participating in the City Pride Sign Program. The
City shall not require fees from the civic organizations or governmental entities for display upon a
City Pride Sign.
27. While installing or maintaining a City Pride Sign, the City shall cooperate with any State contractor
working on the State highway system at that location.
28. In the event that the State determines that it is necessary to repair, construct, reconstruct and/or
make any changes in the highway facility for reasons other than those specified herein, the City shall
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be responsible for all costs necessary for removal and relocation of the City Pride Sign,
29. The City shall remove a City Pride Sign if it has not provided a replacement sign within 60 calendar
days of written notification from the State that the sign is damaged, broken, faded or has become a
hazard due to failure to build to specifications, inclement weather, inadequate maintenance,
accidental or other cause. After 60 days, the City Pride Sign not removed or replaced will be
removed by the State at the expense of the City. The State may terminate this agreement upon
default of the City.
30. This Agreement shall bind, and shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the respective parties
and their legal successors.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their signature, the City of
on the
day of , 19
and the State on the day of , 19
CITY OF TEE STATE OF TEXAS
Executed by the District Engineer for the Executive
By: Director and approved for the Texas Transportation
(Signature) Commission under the authority of Minute Order
107005, for the purpose and effect of activating
and carrying out the orders, established policies or
work programs by the Texas Transportation
Typed Name Commission.
Title
ATTEST: APPROVED:
By:
Title (Signature name,), P.E.
District Engineer
Date:
(2) ped Name)
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KENNEDALE
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of meeting minutes from February 14, 2013.
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. (minutes
102.14.2013 CC Minutes.doc
KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the work session to order at 5:30PM.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Review executive limitations and discuss council management delegation.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor John Clark, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Frank Fernandez, Kelly Turner, Liz
Carrington
Absent: None
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM
Three individuals signed up to speak.
1. Pat Doescher. Chair of the Chamber of Commerce announced the following:
• "Kennedale Day" legislative tour to Austin took place on February 12th, 40 community
members attended. Pat presented the Mayor with a proclamation from Senator Wendy
Davis, which Mayor Clark read aloud.
• Business after hours will be held at Primerica on February 19th
• Chamber Luncheon with Ken Shetter will be held on February 20th
2. Jeffrey Nevarez, members of the Art in the Park Committee, approached the Council, announcing
that a silent auction to raise money for scholarships will be held on February 22nd at Red's
Roadhouse.
3. Bill Massey, of 313 S. Dick Price Rd, asked council to address issues related to large trucks, road
conditions, air braking, debris, and railroad backup on Dick Price Road.
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 I Telephone: 817- 985 -2100 1 Fax: 817- 478 -7169
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement to City of Kennedale Finance Department for year ending September 30, 2011 and
Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Director of Finance & Information Technology.
Bob Hart announced that the city finance department and Sakura Moten - Dedrick had received the
Government Finance Officers Association award for the 9th year in a row.
B. Proclamation regarding the Celebration Rally for Texas public schools.
Mayor John Clark read this proclamation aloud and announced that the rally will be held at the
Mansfield Performing Arts Center on February 21St
C. Updates and information from the Mayor and Councilmembers, if any.
• Mayor Clark announced that he and the City Manager had met with US Senator Ted Cruz.
• Councilmember Johnson thanked Pat Doescher and the Chamber of Commerce for organizing
the legislative day trip to Austin. He noted that the recent meetings with TCEQ and TRTC were
productive.
• Councilmember Overstreet also mentioned that the recent meeting with TCEW regarding
remediation in the area of Village Creek was productive.
D. Updates and information from the City Manager, if any.
Bob Hart introduced Tiffany Penhallogen, the city's new Municipal Court Administrator, to the Council.
He also announced that a KKB cleanup day will be held on March 30th from 9am to noon, and that the
KKB was recently recertified as a Tree City USA. Mr. Hart announced that the 2013 Citizen Survey
was currently available online and he encouraged all residents to take a few minutes to provide
feedback on Kennedale.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of meeting minutes from January 10, 2013 regular meeting and January 31, 2013
governance workshop.
B. Discuss and consider authorizing temporary permission to Art in the Park to sell alcohol in
TownCenter Park during the Art in the Park event from April 5, 2013 through April 7, 2013.
C. Consider accepting the 2012 Racial Profiling Report.
D. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $69,600.00 with
Corrosion Eliminators, Inc. for emergency repairs to the T -2 750,000 gallon standpipe.
E. Final acceptance of and payment on the Little School Road Improvement project with Conatser
Construction.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner,
Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
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XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Public hearing and consideration of an an Ordinance regarding case # PZ 12 -08, a request by
Bowerman Oil & Gas for a zoning change from "R -3" Single Family Residential district to "AG"
Agricultural district for a portion of Lot 1R, Block A, Bowerman Addition, being approximately 2.610
acres at 205 N Joplin (formerly 1309 Swiney Hiett).
1. Staff presentation
Rachel Roberts approached the council, noting that the owner purchased this lot to store
livestock, that he owns the surrounding property and was previously granted a special
exception.
2. Applicant presentation
No presentation necessary.
3. Public hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak at the hearing and it was
closed.
4. Applicant response
No response necessary.
5. Staff response
No response necessary.
6. Action by the City Council
Motion To approve case PZ # 12 -08 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez,
Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Public Hearing to approve and pledge City funding for the 39th Year Community Development Block
Grant project to replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive.
1. Staff presentation
Larry Ledbetter approached the council, noting that for the next CDBG program, the city is
pursuing a project to replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive in the old
town area.
2. Public hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the hearing was
closed.
3. Staff response
No response necessary.
4. Action by the City Council
Council took action on this item through approval of the next agenda item (XI -C)
C. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the city to pledge funding in the amount of $33,043.00
toward the 39th year Community Development Block Grant project with Tarrant County to replace
sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive in Kennedale.
Motion To approve Resolution 403, authorizing the city to pledge funding in the amount of
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$33,043.00 toward the 39th year Community Development Block Grant project with Tarrant County
to replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive in Kennedale. Action Approve,
Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance providing for the appointment of prescribed magistrates Sakura
Moten Dedrick and Tiffany Panhallegon -Oakes for the Kennedale Municipal Court.
Motion To approve Ordinance 516 appointing Sakura Moten Dedrick and Tiffany Panhallegon-
Oakes as magistrates for the Kennedale Municipal Court . Action Approve, Moved By Liz
Carrington, Seconded By Charles Overstreet
Motion Passed Unanimously
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn . Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider action for approval of Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30,
2012.
II. Originated by:
Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Director of Finance & IT
III. Summary:
The auditor's opinion on the financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2012 is that the
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental
activities, the business -type activities, the discretely - presented component unit, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information of the City as of September 30, 2012. The statements also present
the respective changes in financial position and cash flows, where applicable, and the budgetary
comparison for major fund - types, thus demonstrating the City of Kennedale's end of year financial report
is in conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as provided by the
Governmental Accounting Standard Boards (GASB) of America.
A copy of the actual bound Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that will be submitted to the
Government Financial Officer's Association (GFOA) will be available for public review on the City's
website by Mar 31, 2013. Staff is in the process of putting it together for the March deadline. However, we
have attached a copy of the Independent Auditor's Report that is brought before you every year (will be
emailed to the Council for review prior to workshop and regular meeting).
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
Staff recommends Council accept the Independent Auditor's Report as presented by Patillo, Brown, &
Hill, LLP.
VIII. Attachments:
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Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Public Hearing to discuss the annexation of 0.723 acres of land located at the site of the previous
Bowman Springs Bridge near the intersection with Winding Creek Drive. 1. Staff Presentation
2. Public Hearing
3. Staff Response and Summary
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
III. Summary:
Public Hearing only. No action at this time.
The site service plan is attached.
The land for proposed annexation is identified as follows:
These public hearings are to discuss the annexation of the site of the previous Bowman Springs Bridge,
specifically described as follows: Being a tract of land located in the E.R. Mingus Survey, Abstract No.
1114, Tarrant County, Texas, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in
the North line of said Mingus Survey, lying N88 °47'52 "E, a distance of 294.94 feet from the Northwest
corner of said Mingus Survey, said point by City of Kennedale ordinance dated January 13, 1949, Lying
East 100 yards from said Northwest corner of Mingus Survey; THENCE N88 °47'52 "E, a distance of
403.23 feet along said North line of Mingus Survey to a point in the Northerly line of the 62.156 acre tract
of land described in the deed to Riverview Development Corporation recorded in Volume 13850, Page
316, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas, as shown on exhibit in City of Kennedale Ordinance No. 176;
THENCE along said Northerly line of 62.156 acre tract as follows:1. Southwesterly, 19.64 feet along a
non tangent curve to the right, having a radius of 229.63 feet, a central angle of 04 °53'58" and a chord
bearing S65 °33'05 "W, 19.63 feet to a point; 2. S67 °55'20 "W, passing the Northwest corner of said 62.156
acre tract, and the Northeast corner of a 12.691 acre tract described in said deed to Riverview
Development, in all continuing along the Northerly line of said 12.691 acre tract a distance of 414.38 feet
to an 1/2" iron rod found at the Northwest corner of said 12.691 acre tract, said iron rod being in the West
line of said tract described in City of Kennedale ordinance dated January 13, 1949; THENCE
N00 °28'11 "W, a distance of 155.42 feet along said West line to the point of beginning, containing 0.723
acres of land. The bearings recited hereon are oriented to NAD 83 North Central Texas zone.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE PLAN
Annexation of the site of the previous Bowman Springs
Bridge, approximately 0.723 acres of land which is currently
owned by Tarrant County.
Services to be Provides upon the Effective Date of Annexation
FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
The City of Kennedale, Texas will provide, or cause to be provided, fire protection and
ambulance service to the newly annexed tract at the same or similar level of service now being
provided to other areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas, with similar topography, land use, and
population.
POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL
The City of Kennedale, Texas will provide, or cause to be provided, police protection and
animal control service to the newly annexed tract at the same or similar level of service now
being provided to other areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas, with similar topography, land
use, and population.
WATER AND WASTEWATER AND MAINTENANCE OF SAME
The City of Kennedale will provide, or cause to be provided, water and wastewater
service to the newly annexed tract at the same or similar level of service now being provided to
other areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas, with similar topography, land use, and population.
Any and all water or wastewater facilities owned or maintained by the City of Kennedale, Texas
at the time of the proposed annexation shall continue to be maintained by the City of
Kennedale, Texas. Any and all water and wastewater facilities, which may be acquired
subsequent to the annexation of the proposed area, shall be maintained by the City of
Kennedale, Texas, to the extent of its ownership.
ROADS AND STREETS AND MAINTENANCE OF SAME
Any and all roads, streets, or alleyways that have been dedicated to the City of
Kennedale, Texas, or which are owned by the City of Kennedale, Texas shall be maintained to
the same degree and extent that other roads, streets, and alleyways are maintained in areas
with similar topography, land use, population, and density. Any and all lighting of roads,
streets, and alleyways that may be positioned in a right -of -way, roadway, or utility company
easement shall be maintained by the applicable utility company servicing the City of Kennedale,
Texas pursuant to the current rules, regulations, and fees of the City of Kennedale, Texas.
SOLID WASTE
The City of Kennedale will provide, or cause to be provided, solid waste service to the
newly annexed tract at the same or similar level of service now being provided to other areas of
the City of Kennedale, Texas, with similar topography, land use, and population, to the extent
that the City has access to the area to be serviced.
MAINTENANCE OF LIBRARIES, PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND SWIMMING POOLS
No libraries, parks, playgrounds, or swimming pools are now located in the area
proposed for annexation. In the event any park, playground, or swimming pool is created and is
a public facility, the City of Kennedale, Texas, will maintain such areas to the same extent and
degree that it maintains parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools and other similar areas of the
City now incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas.
STORM WATER
The City of Kennedale will provide, or cause to be provided, storm water maintenance
to the newly annexed tract at the same or similar level of service now being provided to other
areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas, with similar topography, land use, and population.
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC OWNED FACILITY, BUILDING, OR MUNICIPAL SERVICE
The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas is not aware of the existence of any
publicly owned facilities, buildings, or other municipal service now located in the area proposed
for annexation. In the event any such publicly owned municipal facility, building, or municipal
service does exist and are public facilities, the City of Kennedale, will maintain such areas to the
same extent and degree that it maintains publicly owned facilities, buildings, or municipal
services of the City now incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
GENERAL
The City policy for extending water and wastewater service is to extend service on an as
required basis when development applications or subdivision plans are submitted to the City in
accordance with the City's subdivision and development ordinances.
Landowners may be required to fund capital improvements necessary to provide service
in a manner consistent with law. Nothing in this plan shall be interpreted to require a
landowner with newly annexed area to fund capital improvements necessary to provide
municipal services in a manner inconsistent with Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code,
unless otherwise agreed to by the landowner.
POLICE PROTECTION, FIRE PROTECTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas finds and determined it to be
unnecessary to acquire or construct any capital improvements for the purposes of providing
police protection, fire protection, or emergency medical service. The City Council finds and
determines that it has at the present time adequate facilities to provide the same type, kind,
and level of protection and service which is presently being administered to other areas already
incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas, with the same or similar topography, land use,
and population density, without reducing by more than the negligible amount of the level of
fire, police, and without reducing by more than the negligible amount of the level of fire, police,
and emergency medical services provided within the corporate limits of the City.
WATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, has determined it to be unnecessary to
acquire or construct any capital improvements for the purposes of providing water service. The
City Council finds and determines that it has at the present time adequate facilities to provide
the same type, kind, and level of water service which is presently being administered to other
areas already incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas, with the same or similar
topography, land use, and population density, without reducing by more than the negligible
amount of the level of water service provided within the corporate limits of the City.
SEWER SERVICE
The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, has determined it to be unnecessary to
acquire or construct any capital improvements for the purposes of providing sewer service. The
City Council finds and determines that it has at the present time adequate facilities to provide
the same type, kind, and level of sewer service which is presently being administered to other
areas already incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas, with the same or similar
topography, land use, and population density, without reducing by more than the negligible
amount of the level of sewer service provided within the corporate limits of the City.
ROADS AND STREETS
The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, has determined it to be unnecessary to
acquire or construct any capital improvements for the purposes of providing roads and streets.
The area to be annexed has no structures, will not have structures built upon it, and is already
accessible by existing roads and streets at the same level of service presently being
administered to areas already within the corporate limits of the City.
SPECIFIC FINDINGS
The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas finds and determines that this proposed
Service Plan will not provide any fewer services, and it will not provide a lower level of service
in the area proposed to be annexed than were in existence in the proposed area at the time
immediately preceding the annexation process.
Because of the differing characteristics of topography, land utilization and population
density, the service levels which may ultimately be provided in the newly annexed area may
differ somewhat from the services provided in other areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas.
These differences are specifically dictated because of differing characteristics of the property
and the City of Kennedale, Texas will undertake to perform consistent with this contract as to
provide the newly annexed area with the same type, kind and quality of service presently
enjoyed by the citizens of the City of Kennedale, Texas who reside in areas of similar
topography, land utilization and population.
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Case PZ # 13 -01 to receive comments and consider action on an ordinance amending Chapter 17
"Planning and Land Development," Article VI "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Kennedale, Texas, by adding additional criteria for determining a reasonable amortization period for the
purpose of discontinuing nonconforming uses by a date certain. 1. Staff Presentation
2. Public Hearing
3. Staff Response and Summary
4. Action by the City Council
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
The comprehensive plan establishes a vision for Kennedale's future based on the community's needs, as
well as a desired quality of life and sense of place. But before the vision in the comprehensive plan can
be realized, some non - conforming uses in Kennedale will need to be eliminated. Section 17- 428(i)(6) of
the code authorizes the board of adjustment to remove non - conforming uses, but the code provides very
little guidance on how the city should proceed with terminating such uses. The proposed ordinance for
your consideration would add a procedure for amortization and would give the Council authority for
initiating removal of non - conforming uses.
Staff recommends approval.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
The proposed ordinance would provide a clear process for amortization of non - conforming uses. The
process would then be used in future actions to eliminate non - conforming uses, when deemed necessary
by city council.
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. IPZ 13 -01 adopting ordinance 'Amortization ordinance 3- 2- 13.docx
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 "PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT ", ARTICLE VI "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, BY ADDING
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING A REASONABLE
AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCONTINUING
NONCONFORMING USES BY A DATE CERTAIN; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVING A PENATLY FOR
VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE,
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Zoning Ordinance, which ordinance
regulates and restricts the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry,
residence and other purposes, and provides for the establishment of zoning districts of such
number, shape and area as may be best suited to carry out these regulations; and
WHEREAS, Section 17 -428 of the Zoning Ordinance provides that it is the declared
purpose of the Zoning Ordinance that nonconforming uses be eliminated and be required to
conform to the regulations prescribed in this section with due regard for the property rights of the
persons affected when considered in light of the public health, safety, and welfare, the character
of the area surrounding the nonconforming use and the conservation and preservation of
surrounding properties and their values; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment has the authority under Section 17 -428 of the
Zoning Ordinance to take action to abate, remove, limit or terminate any nonconforming use or
building under reasonable guidelines as set forth in Section 17 -430; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the public health,
safety, and welfare that in determining a reasonable amortization period for nonconforming uses
certain factors should be considered; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Kennedale on the 21st day of February, 2013, and by the City Council on the 14th day
of March, 2013, with respect to the adoption of this proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of law dealing with notice and publication and all
procedural requirements for adoption of this ordinance have been complied with in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1.
Chapter 17, Article VI, Section 17 -428, of the Kennedale City Code is hereby amended
by repealing Subsection (i)(6).
SECTION 2.
Chapter 17, Article VI, Section 17 -428, of the Kennedale City Code is hereby amended
by adding a new Subsection (j) to read as follow:
(j) Amortization of nonconforming uses and structures.
(1) The board of adjustment shall, from time to time, on its own motion, or upon
direction of the city council, inquire into the existence, continuation or
maintenance of any nonconforming use or structure within the city. If the board
of adjustment or the city council determines that amortization of a nonconforming
use is appropriate, the board shall take specific action to abate, remove, limit or
terminate any nonconforming use or structure under a reasonable plan whereby
the owner's investment in the nonconforming use or building can be recouped
through amortization over a definite period of time, taking into consideration the
general character of the neighborhood and the necessity for all property to
conform to the regulations of this article.
(2) The board of adjustment shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining a
date certain for termination of the nonconforming use or removal of the
nonconforming structure, or both, with respect to the property. Prior notice of
such hearing shall be given to the property owner.
(3)
The date established for termination of the nonconforming use or removal of the
nonconforming structure shall give the property owner a reasonable opportunity
to recover its investment in the nonconforming use or structure from the time such
use or structure became nonconforming
(4) The board of adjustment shall measure the reasonableness of the opportunity for
recoupment of the property owner's investment by conditions existing at the time
such use or structure became nonconforming.
(5)
The following factors shall be considered by the board of adjustment in
determining a reasonable amortization period:
a. The owner's capital investment in structures, fixed equipment, and other
assets that cannot reasonably be used in conformance with the zoning
district regulations (excluding inventory and other assets that may be
feasibly transferred to another site) made on the property before the time
the use, the structure, or both, as applicable, became nonconforming.
Costs of replacements, improvements or additions made after the structure
or use became nonconforming shall not be included. Costs of the land or
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structures that reasonably can be used for a conforming use shall not be
included.
b. Any costs that are directly attributable to the establishment of a
compliance date, including demolition expenses and relocation expenses.
c. Recovery of investment, including net income and depreciation, and any
profit or loss realized on the investment.
d. General character of the neighborhood in proximity to the nonconforming
use or structure and the necessity for all property within the city to
conform to the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
(6) Once the board of adjustment establishes a compliance date for a nonconforming
use, the use must cease operations on or before that date and it may not operate
thereafter except in compliance with the applicable zoning district regulations.
(7)
If the board of adjustment establishes a termination date for a nonconforming
structure, the structure must be completely removed from the property by that
date, by demolition or otherwise, and such structure may not be reconstructed or
relocated in any other location in the city where it would not be in conformance
with all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 3.
Chapter 17, Article VI, Section 17 -430 of the Kennedale City Code is hereby amended by
repealing Subsection (e)(3) and revising (e)(4) to read as follows:
(4) Require the discontinuance of a nonconforming use or building under a
reasonable plan whereby the owner's investment in the nonconforming
use or building can be recouped through amortization over a definite
period of time, taking into consideration the criteria set forth in Section
17 -428.
SECTION 4.
PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas, as amended, except where the provisions of this
ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which
event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5.
PROVISIONS SEVERABLE
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
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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 6.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each violation, and in addition shall
pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day a violation occurs is a separate
offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action as
is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
SECTION 7.
All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of the Kennedale City Code or any other ordinances affecting land
use which 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.
The City Secretary of the City of Kennedale is hereby directed to publish in the official
newspaper of the City of Kennedale, the caption, penalty clause, publication clause and effective
date clause of this as provided by Section 3.10 of the Charter of the City of Kennedale.
SECTION 9.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS DAY OF , 2013.
John Clark, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Consider action to accept certification of unopposed candidates, and approve an Ordinance canceling
the May 11th, 2013 election.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
Please see the attached information related to the 2013 election. The election will be cancelled as there
are no opposed candidates.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.
1
2013 Certification of Unopposed Candidates.doc
2.
2
Canceling 2013 General Election.docx
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CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES
CERTIFICACION DE CANDIDATOS ONICOS
To: Mayor John Clark, Mayor and Members of the Kennedale City Council
Al: John Clark, Alcalde
As the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared, I hereby certify that the
following candidates are unopposed for election to office for the election scheduled to be held
on May 11,2013.
Como autoridad a cargo de la preparacion de la boleta de votacion official, por la presente
certifico que los siguientes candidates iunicos para eleccion para un cargo en la eleccion que se
Ilevaro a cabo el 11 de Mayo, 2013.
Office(s), Car_go(s) Candidate(s), Candidato(s)
Council Place 1 — Charles Overstreet
Council Place 3 — Brian Johnson
Council Place 5 — Frank Fernandez
Amethyst G. Cirmo
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City of Kennedale
Date
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE MAY 11, 2013 GENERAL
ELECTION AND DECLARING EACH UNOPPOSED
CANDIDATE ELECTED TO OFFICE; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with law the city council of the City of Kennedale ordered a
general election has been ordered forto be held on May 11, 2013 for the purpose of electingon
council members to serve in Place 1, Place 3 and Place 5 on on the city council in the City of
Kennedale; and
WHEREAS, no proposition is to appear on the ballot in that election; and
WHEREAS, the city secretary has certified in writing that each candidate on the ballot is
unopposed for election to office; and
WHEREAS, the filing deadlines for placement on the ballot and declaration of write -in
candidacy have passed; and
WHEREAS, in these circumstances Subchapter C of Chapter 2 of the Election Code
authorizes a the governing body to declare each unopposed candidate electedion to of office
and to cancels the election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The following candidates, who are unopposed in the May 11, 2013 general election, are hereby
declared elected to office, and shall be issued a certificate of election at the time prescribed in
the Election Code for canvassing of votes:
Charles Overstreet Council Place 1
Brian Johnson Council Place 3
Frank Fernandez Council Place 5
SECTION 2
The general election previously ordered for May 11, 2013 for the purposed of electingon council
members to serve on the city council in of the City of Kennedale is hereby canceled.
SECTION 3
The city secretary is directed to post a copy of this ordinance at each designated polling place
on May 11,2013.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Kennedale,
Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provision of
such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 5
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 ordinances 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 6
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 14th DAY OF MARCH, 20142013.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney
Mayor John Clark
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - E.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider approval of an appointment to Place 3 of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 NaMicha Williams sent a letter resigning her position with the Keep Kennedale
Beautiful Commission for personal reasons. The Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission has two
alternate position and would like to recommend the City Council move one of the alternates into Place 3
and then advertise to fill the alternate.
Keep Kennedale Beautiful Board members are present to answer any questions you may have.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.
Resignation Letter
Resignation Letter2_0001.pdf
2.
KKB Attendance Record
KKB Attendance Records_0001.pdf
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Subject: Re: Look what NRH did
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proven to be a huge balancing act. I feel horrible because this is something I feel passionate about, but I feel as if I am
taking up a spot for someone who could be more involved. I hate to resign but I know you all need people who can
work. Trust me this is not something I want. I hope to be able to be more active in the future. Sorry for any
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - F.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider supporting HB 626 regarding a change in the TMRS definition of part -time
employment.
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
HB 626 was filed this legislative session regarding the "part- time" employee definition for purposes of
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). The current law is very limiting regarding part -time
personnel for the purposes of TMRS, meaning part -time employee's may not work over 1,000 hours each
year (or 20 hours per week) or they become eligible for participation in TMRS. This eligibility creates an
additional expense for the city. HB 626 increases the hours an employee is eligible to work before TMRS
participation is required, to 1,500 hours or approximately 29 hours per week.
Staff requests a letter of support for HB 626 be sent to The Honorable Bill Callegari, House Committee on
Pensions Chair. If the bill is passed, the city would then be required to adopt the definition by local
ordinance. The Ordinance could include a grandfather clause that would exclude those part -time
employees currently participating in TMRS to continue their participation, should the city desire to do so.
This bill serves as a beneficial tool, if passed and adopted to potentially increase available part -time
hours without additional costs associated with TMRS contributions.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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Date: March 14, 2013
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - G.
I. Subject:
Consider sending a letter of opposition to HB 1496 to local representatives.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
TML has alerted cities to a new bill working its way through the legislative process, HB 1496. The
passage of this bill could result in the city losing the ability to protect the health and safety of citizens by
removing the city's authority through ordinance to manage drilling of oil or gas well distances from homes,
schools and parks. If approved the bill would essentially permit gas and oil wells anywhere in the city,
obliterating these protections (property, property values, health and safety) that homeowners seek when
moving to the city.
City Staff is requesting City Council to approve sending a letter of opposition to HB 1496 to our
representatives, Senator Wendy Davis and House Representative Bill Zedler.
Mineral interests are a large part of the Texas economy, but the ability of cities to protect the health and
safety of their citizens through thoughtful regulations keeps Texas an attractive and safe place to live.
H.B. 1496 would eradicate that authority, and perhaps the safety and value of where you live.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - H.
I. Subject:
Consider setting dates for upcoming governance meetings.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Bob Hart will discuss potential dates for future governance meetings.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION - A.
I. Subject:
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a
public officer or employee.
1. City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart, City Manager
III. Summary:
Please see the attached document.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1. ACM Eval lcm eval.pdf
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