2014_03.13 CC PacketKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2014
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. Mid-year budget workshop.
B. Discuss a schedule for filling the vacancy in City Council Place 3 and a schedule for the upcoming
budget planning session.
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.
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.
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A. Updates from the City Manager.
B. Updates from the Mayor.
C. Updates from Councilmembers
D. 2013 Online Communication Initiatives Report
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 approval of minutes from February 13, 2014 regular meeting.
B. Consider approval of minutes from February 25, 2014 special meeting.
C. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Shield Engineering
for the TIP Sidewalk Project.
D. Consider approval of Resolution 422 authorizing a grant application for police body-worn video.
E. Consider approval of Resolution 423 authorizing a grant application for police in-car computers.
F. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with
Tarrant County for a drainage project in the area of Hudson Village Creek Road and New Hope
Road.
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider accepting the official certification of unopposed candidates for the 2014 general election.
B. Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 545, Cancelling the May 10, 2014 General Election
and declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office.
C. Consider approval of Resolution 424 authorizing a grant application for a narcotics task force
position.
D. Discuss and consider executing an interlocal agreement for emergency repairs on a portion of
Corry A. Edwards Drive.
E. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended agreement with
Tarrant County for the High Ridge Road and Link Street project.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of
the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the
Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda, legal issues regarding
nonconforming uses, and discussion of zoning issues in the city.
1.Sewer backup claim.
2.Potential drainage claim.
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 13, 2014, 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. Sloane , City Secretary
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - A.
I. Subject:
Mid-year budget workshop.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
At this time City Council and department staff will conduct a mid-year budget workshop.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
Discuss a schedule for filling the vacancy in City Council Place 3 and a schedule for the upcoming budget
planning session.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
Potential Budget Planning Workshop Schedules:
(8:30AM - 4:00PM on a Friday or Saturday)
Note: The workshop on the new water/wastewater plan will take place on May 8th.
MAY JUNE
- Fri 16 or Sat 17 - Fri 6 or Sat 7
- (22/23 is Memorial Day Weekend) - Fri 13 or Sat 14
- Fri 30 or Sat 31 - Fri 20 or Sat 21
Vacant Council Place 3 Interviews - Proposed Schedule:
Applications available from May 1 - June 4
Applications Due June 4
Interviews the week of June 9, 10, and/or 11
Official Appointment on June 12 Regular Council meeting
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
None
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VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A.
I. Subject:
Updates from the City Manager.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
The City Manager will provide updates at this time.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - B.
I. Subject:
Updates from the Mayor.
II. Originated by:
City Council, City Council
III. Summary:
The Mayor will provide updates at this time.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - C.
I. Subject:
Updates from Councilmembers
II. Originated by:
City Council, City Council
III. Summary:
Updates from Council.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - D.
I. Subject:
2013 Online Communication Initiatives Report
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
Amethyst Sloane will present information on the past year's online initiatives.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.Report 2013 Online Communications Report (FINAL).pdf
2013AONLINEA
COMMUNIC TIONAAAA
INITI TIVESAREPORT
In an effort to build upon the 2011 citywide rebranding campaign, the c ity launched several online
communication initiatives, including a new, re designed city website (www.cityofkennedale.com ),
and several secondary online communication tools. The followi ng report provides data related to
online initiatives that have been used from January to December 2013, including secondary
programs such as SuiteOne Media (agendas and packets), Facebook/Twitter , and MyGov .
Comparative 2012 data is shown when available. 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 i n an effective, consistent manner .
Online Communication Initiatives 2013 Report
The city currently provides online services to residents through several vendors. All of these services are made available o n 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 resident s /users to reach out to the city for
information, payments, reservations, and to submit forms. The city also utilizes socialAmedia,AasAwellAasAprovidingA‘extras’AinAtheAformAofAphotoAandA
video galleries.
The following online initiatives are currently being used:
Subscription Services: Direct Contact Services:
e Newsletters (CivicPlus) Page 2 Request Tracker (MyGov) Page 9
Press Releases (CivicPlus) Page 3 Online Forms (CivicPlus) Page 10
Calendar Events (CivicPlus) Page 3 Utility Bill ePayme nts (STW , Global Water ) Page 11
News Feed s (CivicPlus) Page 4 Court Ticket ePayments (LT Systems) Page 11
Bid Postings (CivicPlus) Page 5 Facility Reservations (CivicPlus) Page 13
Job Postings (CivicPlus) Page 6
Agendas/Packets (SuiteOne) Page 7 Online Extras
Facebook Page 8 Video Gallery (CivicPlus) Page 14
Twitter
Emergency Alerts (Blackboard)
Page 8
Page 12
Photo Gallery (CivicPlus)
Surveys (CivicPlus)
Page 14
Page 14
Su bscription Services Report: Document Subscriptions *
2013 Newsletters Press Releases Total
January 53 28 81
February 57 30 87
March 65 40 105
April 66 39 105
May 70 42 112
June 72 44 116
July 77 47 124
August 77 46 123
September 128 75 203
October 141 87 228
November 149 94 243
December 150 97 247
53 57 65 66 70 72 77 77
128
141
149 150
28 30 40 39 42 44 47 46
75 87 94 97
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2013 Document Subscriptions
Newsletters
Press Releases Su
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s
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i
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‘DocumentASubscriptions’ArefersAtoApostedAdocumentsAthatA
users can subscribe to receive through our website. This
currently includes newsletters and press releases. As of
September 2013 the City Newsletter has been sent in
electronic format only. The spike in subscriptions at that
time is due to this change.
Press releases have had a steady, gradual increase in
subscriptions. Many local news entities have subscribed and
now receive posted press releases automatical ly.
2013 is the first year for which we have had data for a full 12
months, however the overall 234% increase in document
subscriptions indicates that residents are beginning to
become familiar and comfortable with these changes.
*Note: Subscriptions to posted ag endas are examined on
page 7 of this report, as a separate software system is used.
74
247
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2012 2013
Annual Comparison
234%
Increase
Subscription Services (continued) Report : Calendar Subscriptions
* nA‘X’AindicatesAaAcategoryAthatAwasAnotApublishedAatAthatAtime.
108 114 129 127 136 141 144 134
182
201
220 222
0
50
100
150
200
250
2013 Total Calendar Subscriptions
2013 City
Council
City
Holidays
Munici pal
Court
Senior
Center
Special
Events
Utility
Billing Zumba Total
January 24 14 5 8 41 16 X 108
February 25 14 5 9 44 17 X 114
March 28 15 6 11 50 19 X 129
April 27 14 5 10 51 20 X 127
May 29 16 6 10 54 21 X 136
June 31 17 7 10 55 21 X 141
July 32 17 7 10 57 21 X 144
August 32 17 7 X 58 20 X 134
September 38 23 8 X 78 28 7 182
October 42 24 9 X 87 32 7 201
November 44 27 10 X 93 35 11 220
December 44 27 10 X 95 35 11 222
Residents are able to subscribe to receive email or text
message notification of published calendar items in various
categories. The graph to the left displ ays the total
subscript ions to all calendars available. This includes meetings,
events, specific departments, and holiday schedules.
*All board and commission meeting dates , with the exception
of Council, were removed in 2012 in order to eliminate
duplicat ion and drive all agenda -related traffic directly to the
public meetings online portal .
92
222
0
50
100
150
200
250
2012 2013
Annual Comparison*
141%
Increase
*Includes data only for categories posted in
both 2012 and 2013
Subscription Services (continued) Report : News Feed Subscriptions
2013 KKB KPD Art in the Park City News Feed
(homepage) Total
January 1 3 X X 4
February 3 5 X X 8
March 10 12 X X 22
April 10 12 X X 22
May 13 15 X X 28
June 14 17 X X 31
July 16 18 X X 34
August 16 18 X X 34
September 23 37 X X 60
October 28 42 1 X 71
November 32 47 6 X 85
December 34 49 8 3 94
* nA‘X’AindicatesAaAcategoryAthatAwasAnotApublishedAatAthatAti me.
4 8
22 22 28 31 34 34
60
71
85
94
0
20
40
60
80
100
2013 News Feed Subscriptions This section includes data from all news feeds, including
homepage news, KKB news, and KPD incident report feeds.
News feeds are created and deleted as necessary (e vents,
construction, etc) with the exception of the homepage,
which is ongoing. This does affect the data.
The City has been using news feeds with increasing success
over the past year. The addition of the KPD news feed has
greatly increased traffic. All information posted on all news
feeds is also posted to all social media outlets.
From January to December of 2013, 125 individual news
feed posts were made (approximately 2.4 posts per week).
4
94
0
20
40
60
80
100
2012 2013
Annual Comparison
2,250%
Increase
Subscription Services (continued) Report : Bid Posting Subscriptions
2013 Engineering Finance Property Water Other Total
January X 9 9 11 X 29
February X 9 9 11 X 29
March X 10 10 13 X 33
April X 13 13 14 X 40
May 0 13 12 15 X 40
June 4 18 16 19 X 53
July 9 21 18 22 X 61
August 9 21 19 23 X 63
September 9 21 20 22 0 63
October 14 23 21 23 2 67
November 18 26 23 26 3 75
December 26 26 23 26 6 75
* nA‘X’ indicates a category that was not published at that time.
29 29 33
40 40
53
61 63 63 67
75 75
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2013 Bid Posting Subscriptions To facilitate the bid process, t he City currently posts
qua lifying projects online for external contractors. Posted
categories include 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 p osted.
In 2013, staff posted 4 bids online. This functionality will
be utilized more in the fut ure as we refine our processes
and interested parties are made aware of this service .
24
75
0
20
40
60
80
2012 2013
Annual Comparison
213%
Increase
Subscription Services (continued) Report : Job Listing Subscriptions
2013 Fire Other Police PW Total Subscriptions
January 27 56 52 41 176
February 29 56 49 42 176
March 32 61 52 47 192
April 32 62 51 48 193
May 33 65 51 51 200
June 34 69 55 54 212
July 34 72 55 57 218
August 37 78 57 61 233
September 39 86 60 68 253
October 40 90 61 71 262
November 42 92 62 73 269
December 44 94 62 74 274
176 176 192 193 200 212 218 233
253 262 269 274
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2013 Job Listing Subscriptions This module allows interested individuals to subscribe to
receive an email notification when city job opportunities are
posted online. Staff currently post s jobs in the categories of
Fire, Police, Public Works, and Other. As with most
municipal websites, this functionality is heavily used by
external job seekers.
170
274
0
100
200
300
2012 2013
Annual Comparison
61%
Increase
Subscription Services (continued) Report : Agenda Subscriptions
2013 SuiteOne Media
Subscribers
January 39
February 39
March 41
April 42
May 42
June 43
July 43
August 45
September 47
October 49
November 50
December 50
39 39 41 42 42 43 43 45 47 49 50 50
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Agenda/Packet Subscriptions Agen da subscriptions are managed through the SuiteOne
Media Agenda Management software program and are
available through a portal on our website.
The SuiteOne software system requires a unique login name
and password for users . Staff has chosen to maintain t his
secondary software interface due to its ease of use , high
functionality, and customizability.
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. Many residents use the system to
view the documents without subscribing .
39
50
0
20
40
60
2012 2013
Annual Comparison
28%
Increase
Subscription Services (continued) Report : Social Media Presence
2013 City Hall KKB Art in the
Park
Bark in the
Park Twitter
January 62 X X X 40
February 65 X X X 42
March 67 108 725 109 46
April 71 126 731 121 46
May 74 133 X 133 47
June 77 140 X X 49
July 83 157 X X 50
August 86 178 X X 56
September 90 181 X X 62
October 93 192 728 X 60
November 104 201 743 X 71
December 107 205 745 X 82
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Social Media Presence
Annual Comparison
2012
2013
+72%
+90%
+5%
+40% +141%
The graph to the left displays the total number of Facebook
‘likes’AandATwitterAfollowersA in 2013.
Facebook : facebook.com/pages/City -of -Kennedale -Government
Twitter : twitter.com/Cit yofKennedale
The City uses social media as a secondary source of city
information. We strive to maintain our website,
www.cityofkennedale.com , as the primary source for the most
up to date and accurate city information. This is best practice
for cities of our size and resource availability .
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 m edia. 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: (745 likes)
facebook.com/pages/Art -in -the -Park -Kennedale -TX
Keep Kennedale Beautiful: (205 likes)
facebook.com/pages/Keep -Kennedale -Beautiful
Bark in the Park: (133 likes)
facebook.com/Ba rkInTheParkPawsForTheCause
In order to maintain accuracy and reduce unnecessary
maintenance time, special events pages are unpublished during
the portion of the year they are not needed.
* nA‘X’AindicatesAaAcategoryAthatAwasAnotApublishedAatAthatAtime.
Direct Contact Services (continued) Report: RequestTracker
2011 -2013 # of Requests Requests by %
Information Technology 469 60 %
Public Works 89 11 %
Police 44 6 %
Code Enforcement 43 6 %
Parks, Recreation, and Facilities 29 4 %
City Manager 17 2 %
Permits & Planning 16 2 %
Animal Control 14 2 %
City Secretary 13 2 %
Boards & Commissions 7 1 %
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Information Technology
Public Works
Police
Code Enforcement
Parks and ...
City Manager
Permits & Planning
Animal Control
City Secretary
Boards & Commissions
Top 10 Request Tracker Categories 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 heavily
utilized for internal requests . Due to the low -level of
external use , to better illustrate general usage
trends, the data shown is from 2011 -2013
In order to make th is process more available to
residents, staff will be transitioning to the
Reque stTracker service provided by Ci vicPlus,
website software program. The new
RequestTracker will be housed within the website,
which allows for continuity of brand, look, and fe el.
Utilizing the CivicPlus system will also reduce the
need for duplication of information and enhance
ourA‘oneAstopAshop’AmentalityAforAresidentsAandAstaffA
alike. We hope that this transition will encourage
more residents to utilize the service.
Total % does not =100 due to the large number of categories with 1 request
Direct Contact Services (continued) Report: Online Forms & Applications
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10
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31
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6 5
Online Forms
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5
10
15
20
25
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30
19 17 17 14 14 14 13 11 10 9 6
Online Email Submissions
Top Categories
To a llow for easy access to staff several online forms
have been established, 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 boar d and commission
appointments, as well as for several one -time
application needs. The 2013 board and c ommission
appointment application process was completed
100% online and was well -received by applicants.
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
on line email forms, applications, and requests
through the CivicPlus Request Tracker.
Direct Contact Services Report : ePayments
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
39% 39% 39% 39% 40% 40% 40% 41% 35%
46% 48% 50%
Utility Billing Payments
January December
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
8.36%
10.53% 9.57%
5.59%
8.70%
4.98% 4.31%
7.17%
3.27%
7.22%
9.26%
13.25%
Municipal Court Payments
The city currently offers customers the ability to make certain
payments online. Staff is currently researching options for
additional online payment capabilities, inclu ding facility
reservations, permits, etc.
UTILITY BILLING:
From January – August of 2013, Utility Billing payments were
made through STW. As of September 2013 all payments are
processed through Global Water.
Of customers who pay their bills online, 181 use automatic bank
withdrawal. Staff anticipates a continuance in the upward trend
of payments made online.
MUNICIPAL COURT:
Municipal Court payme nts are made through LT Systems. The
online payment option for Municipal Court is only available to
those p aying in full. It is not available to anyone paying in partial
payments, those who take defensive driving, etc. Due to these
variations in court proceedings and payment options , online
payment percentages are lower for this department.
STW Global Water
Direct Contact Services Report: Blackboard Connect (Emerg ency Alerts)
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Resident Business Employee Other
Blackboard Connect Contacts
3376 Total Contacts as of December 2013
2012
2013
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Opted IN
(Email & Phone)
Opted IN
(Phone Only)
Opted OUT
87
4 7
89
5 8
Blackboard Connect Opt in/out
2012
2013
The city uses Bla ckboard Connect to send phone calls, text
messages, and emails to residents and business owners during
emergency situations .
A recent upgrade to the system has allowed staff to link Blackboard
Connect with our social media outlets. Any and all emergenc y
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 lif e -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 other non -emerg ency online service methods .
Five messages were sent out 1 n 2013 . Three were emergency
messages and two were outreach messages related to disruptions
in trash service.
1. “This Monday and Tuesday repairs to the primary water supply
valve and sixteen inch wa ter main supplying all residential and
commercial customers in Kennedale will be shut off for repairs.”
2. “Repairs have been completed on the 16” water line. Everyone
may now return to the normal phase 1 watering schedule.”
3. “A sample from Mistletoe Drive ha s tested positive for the West
Nile Virus. Please be sure that your property is free from any
stagnant water.”
4. “Kennedale residents will not have their trash collected this
Saturday December 7 due to ice on roads.”
5. Repeat of message 4.
+2.2%
+2.2%
+1.6% +2.6%
Direct Contact Services Report: Facility Reservations
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20
40
60
80
100
BallFields Community
Center
Sonora Park
Pavilion
TownCenter
Park Pavilion
89
71
47
11
Online Facility Reservations 2013 is the firs t year that the city has offered an online reservation
system for our facilities. This system allows residents to access the
reservation calendar and online reservation request application
online , and has greatly reduced the number of phone calls and staf f
time spent on processing reservations.
Currently, City policy allows two days for residents who have
reserve d facilities online to make payment at city hall. In order to
ensure equal opportunity to all potential users, City policy also
does not allow for reservations to be made more than 90 days in
advance. Due to credit card issues and other online billing fees and
complications, we are unable to offer online payment for
reservations at this time, but continue to pursue options.
www.cityofkennedale.com
Resi dents are now able to search by facility
type, location, and features (trails, benches,
water features, fishing, basketball courts,
chairs, parking, occupancy, kitchen
equipment, hours, etc). This allows
residents to peruse the options online prior
to mak ing a reservation or to calling staff.
Staff has received positive feedback with
this new functionality.
Online Extras Report: Photo & Video Galleries
Online Extras Report: Surveys
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3000 2716
867
615
326 111 96
Video/Photo Consumption In order to enhance t heAexposureAofAKennedale’sAqualityAofAlife,A
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.
Our partnership with 4 Wall S tudios , which allowed us to
provide quality video production at a minimal expense to the
city , is no longer available . Staff is not currently pursuing
videography projects , but will reexamine possibilities when
funding and affordable services become avail able. The high
level of response to State of the City video s encourages staff to
expand video /visual production in this informational capacity.
The photo g allery has also been successful . 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 is in the preliminary stages of developing tools for online community surveys within the CivicPlus environment .
Many of our surveys are conducted through external entities (University of Texas at Arlington classes, etc), and
therefore use external software options available to those en tities .
In early 2014 a community survey for Keep Kennedale Beautiful was opened and received 45 responses in 4 weeks.
This data is encouraging and efforts will be made to better utilize these technologies in the future.
Online Communication Initiatives 2013 Report Summary
The online communication services initiated over the past year have yielded positive results, and staff will continue to moni tor usage and pursue additional
opportunities to provide online services whenever possible. Staff will continue to examine ways to streamline and simpl if y how residents engage with
Kennedale government. It is our goal to be as effective, responsive, timely, and available as possible.
2014 Online Initiative s:
RequestTracker transition to CivicPlu s 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 . There are currently over 9,500 documents in the LaserFiche system. T his accessibility
to information will create efficiencies for staff as well as informational opportunities for residents.
Potential addition of Community Voice, a CivicPlus software module which provides residents with opportunities to
weigh in on ideas, policies, etc. (Crowd -sourcing)
Implementation of survey tools and opportunities.
Increased and refined use of all online tools used over the past year.
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from February 13, 2014 regular meeting.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
Please see the attached minutes for your approval.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.Feb 13 Minutes 02.13.2014 CC Minutes.doc
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 13, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
The Council recessed into Executive Session at 5:33PM.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City
Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open
Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda, legal issues regarding
nonconforming uses, and discussion of zoning issues in the city.
The Council returned from Executive Session at 6:59PM.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Clark called the regular session to order at 7:00PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: John Clark, Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Absent: none
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Two individuals signed up to speak.
1.April Colthorp, member of the Art in the Park Committee, handed a packet of information to
Council and invited all members to the upcoming ‘Silent Auction’ and ‘Painting with a Twist’
events.
2.Josh Altom of 1033 Estates Drive approached the Council, describing an erosion issue on his
property. He noted that he had contacted Council several times and would like to see if there are
options for the city to assist with the erosion issues in his area. He noted that Bob Hart had
recently visited the property.
IX. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. Mayor: Updates and information, if any:
Mayor Clark noted that several relevant topics were discussed at the recent Mayor’s Council
meeting, which both he and Councilmember Fernandez attended. Topics included Fort
Worth’s safe communities coalition, Foreign Trade Zones, and programs offered by the
Botanical Research Institute of Texas..
Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award of Financial
Reporting Achievement to City of Kennedale Finance Department for year ending September
30, 2012 and Sakura Moten-Dedrick, Director of Finance & Information Technology.
Mayor Clark presented the award to Debby Scott, who accepted the award on Ms. Moten-
Dedrick’s behalf.
B. Councilmembers: Updates and information, if any.
Councilmember Johnson noted that the recent Bird Identification Workshop went well, was well
attended, and that there would be another workshop in April.
C. City Manager: Updates and information, if any.
City manager Bob Hart noted the following:
The City of Arlington’s portion of the Bowman Springs project should be completed in the next
3 months. The project is scheduled to be finished by the end of 2014.
Union Pacific Railroad will be closing a portion of Dick Price Road on Saturday to complete
railroad repairs.
The Texas Independence Day Parade will be held on March 1 st , 2014 at 1:00PM.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of minutes from the January 16, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner,
Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
Councilmember Overstreet asked that item XI-H be moved to the top of the agenda.
Motion To move item XI-H to the top of the agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Charles
Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
H. Consider the approval of a settlement agreement with Don's Scrap Metal.
This item is regarding issues discussed in Executive Session and does not require further discussion.
Motion To approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380 Agreement with
Watson Glass. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
A. Presentation of the 2013 Racial Profiling Report.
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Chief Tommy Williams presented the report, noting that it was required on an annual basis.
No action by the Council was necessary.
B. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement for rabies control with the City of
Fort Worth for use of their Animal Shelter.
Chief Tommy Williams noted that this was an annual agreement with the City of Fort Worth to provide
animal shelter and associated services for the City of Kennedale. He also noted that shelter hours
hours have been increased back to 2012 levels.
Motion To authorize the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement for rabies control with the City of
Fort Worth for use of their Animal Shelter as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Conduct a public hearing relative to Tarrant County Community Development and Housing for the
40th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project for water and sewer
improvements.
1. Staff Presentation
Larry Ledbetter approached the Council, noting that the proposed sanitary sewer project for
Caylebait was the same project proposed for the last round of Community Development Block
Grants.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No individuals signed up to speak and the public hearing
was closed.
3. Staff Response and Summary
No response was necessary.
4. Action by the City Council on Resolution 419, approving funding for the 40th year CDBG
project.
Motion To approve Resolution 419, approving funding for the 40th year CDBG project as
presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider setting a date for a special meeting to accept the audit.
In order to meet new deadlines and standards for the Securities and Exchange Commission, the audit
acceptance needs to take place prior to march 1, 2014.
Council announced that the meeting to accept the audit would be held on February 27, 2014 at
5:30PM.
E. Consider meeting with the Board of Adjustment.
Council announced that Councilmember Charles Overstreet and Mayor Clark would attend a
workshop meeting of the Board of Adjustment on February 25 th , 2014 at 6:00PM to discuss the city’s
strategic plan and other items.
F. Consider approval of Resolution 420, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380
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Agreement with H & O Die Supply.
Bob Hart noted that the city would like to assist H & O Die Supply in their business expansion and
maintain their presence in Kennedale through a Chapter 380 agreement. Through this agreement, the
city will refund incremental taxes from that expansion for a period of 5 years
Motion To approve Resolution 420, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380
Agreement with H & O Die Supply. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz
Carrington
Ayes: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Nays: Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed (4-1)
G. Consider approval of Resolution 421, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380
Agreement with Watson Glass.
Bob Hart noted that the city would like to assist Watson Glass in their business expansion and maintain
their presence in Kennedale through a Chapter 380 agreement. Through this agreement, the city will
refund incremental taxes from that expansion for a period of 5 years
Councilmember Fernandez noted that due to his concern related to the city’s budget he was not able to
support these Chapter 380 agreements.
Motion To approve Resolution 421, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380
Agreement with Watson Glass. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz
Carrington.
Ayes: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Nays: Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed (4-1)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:31PM.
APPROVED:ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________________
Mayor John Clark City Secretary Amethyst G. Sloane
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from February 25, 2014 special meeting.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
Please see the attached minutes for approval.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.minutes 02.25.2014 CC Minutes - Special (done).doc
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
February 27, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro-Tem Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Absent: John Clark
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider an Ordinance amending the FY2012-13 budget.
Sakura Dedrick gave an update on this item, noting that Council is required to amend the budget every
year prior to the acceptance of the audit. Council did not have any questions with regard to the
amended amounts.
Motion To approve Ordinance 544, amending the FY2012-13 budget. Action Approve, Moved By
Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Discuss and consider action for approval of Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September
30, 2013.
Greg Shropshire of Patillo, Brown, and Hill briefed the Council on the year-end September 30, 2013
audit and comprehensive annual financial report, noting that the report was positive and that the
process went smoothly. A copy of the report will be on file with the city.
Motion To approve the Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30, 2013. Action
Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
V. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 6:08PM.
APPROVED:ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________________
Mayor John Clark City Secretary Amethyst G. Sloane
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Shield Engineering for the
TIP Sidewalk Project.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
The city has received a grant through the North Central Texas Council of Government for pedestrian
improvements to the Kennedale TownCenter. The city solicited proposals from engineering firms for
design of the sidewalk that would be along the Southwest side of Kennedale Parkway. City Council
authorized staff to negotiate with Shield Engineering for the sidewalk project design. City staff
recommends approval of the attached engineering contract for design of the sidewalk.
Please see the attached contract for your consideration.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.Contract 20140227115558398.pdf
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Resolution 422 authorizing a grant application for police body-worn video.
II. Originated by:
Tommy Williams, Police Chief
III. Summary:
Consider approval of a grant resolution to purchase body worn cameras for all officers. These cameras
would be synchronized with the current in-car videos systems to provide additional case support for
officer actions in the field. Currently if an officer gets out of the view of a vehicle mounted camera, all that
is recorded is the audio. The body cameras will provide extra video evidence and support regardless of
where the officer is positioned.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.R422 R422 - CJD Body Word Video 2014.docx
RESOLUTION 422
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL AS BEING RESPONSIBLE IN
DEALING WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING
IN A GRANT FOR BODY WORN VIDEO (Grant# 2787001); AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF KENNEDALE IS ELIGIBLE
TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Kennedale finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Kennedale that BODY WORN VIDEO systems be operated for the 2014/15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale agrees that in the event of loss or misuse
of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the City Council of the City of Kennedale assures that the
funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale designates City Manager Bob Hart as the
grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject,
alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Kennedale, Texas approves
submission of the grant application for the BODY WORN VIDEO to the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division.
Grant Application Confirmation Number: 2787001
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH, 2014.
APPROVED: __________________________
Mayor John Clark
ATTEST: ___________________________
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - E.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Resolution 423 authorizing a grant application for police in-car computers.
II. Originated by:
Tommy Williams, Police Chief
III. Summary:
Consider approval of a resolution for a grant application to purchase all new police in-car computers. This
grant will fund new computers for every vehicle in the police fleet, allowing for better
communication between all police vehicles and the regional dispatch center in Mansfield.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.R423 R423 - CJD In Car Computers.docx
RESOLUTION 423
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL AS BEING RESPONSIBLE IN DEALING
WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN A GRANT FOR
POLICE IN-CAR COMPUTERS (Grant# 2781501); AND CERTIFYING
THAT THE CITY OF KENNEDALE IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Kennedale finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of Kennedale that POLICE IN-CAR COMPUTERS be operated for the 2014/15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale agrees that in the event of loss or
misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the City Council of the City of Kennedale
assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale designates City Manager Bob
Hart as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply
for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Kennedale, Texas approves
submission of the grant application for the POLICE IN-CAR COMPUTERS to the Office of
the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Grant Application Confirmation Number: 2781501
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH, 2014.
APPROVED: __________________________
Mayor John Clark
ATTEST: ___________________________
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS - F.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant
County for a drainage project in the area of Hudson Village Creek Road and New Hope Road.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
Tarrant County Precinct 2 has been improving drainage ways in the county adjacent to Hudson Village
Creek Road. The drainage improvement needs overlap into Kennedale and in order for the improvements
to work properly the repairs will need to take place in Kennedale as well. The county approached the city
about participation in the project where the city would have minimal cost reimbursement to the county for
the work done. The Interlocal Agreement asks the city to reimburse the county $2,500 for the work and to
provide minor equipment that will be necessary for the project. Total cost to the city for the drainage
improvements would be less than $5,000 and will be paid from the Storm Water Drainage Utility fund.
This item has been placed on the agenda and is recommended for approval.
Please see the attached interlocal agreement.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.interlocal agreement 20140306150319100.pdf
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Consider accepting the official certification of unopposed candidates for the 2014 general election.
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
In order to begin the election cancellation process, the Mayor must first accept the attached certification
from the City Secretary. This certification will be posted on the agenda board until after the general
election date.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.certification 20140304161333960.pdf
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 545, Cancelling the May 10, 2014 General Election and
declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office.
II. Originated by:
City Council, City Council
III. Summary:
Due to lack of opposition, the May 10, 2014 election can be cancelled. Please see the attached
ordinance.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.O545 O545 - Cancelling 2013 General Election.docx
ORDINANCE NO. 545
AN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE MAY 10, 2014 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 a general election has been ordered for May 10,
2014 for the purpose of election council members to serve 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 governing body to declare each unopposed candidate election of office and
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 10, 2014 general election, are hereby
declared to office, and shall be issued a certificate of election at the time prescribed in the
Election Code for canvassing of votes:
Brian Johnson Mayor
Liz Carrington Council Place 2
M. Kelly Turner Council Place 4
SECTION 2
The general election previously ordered for May 10, 2014 for the purposed of election
councilmember to serve on the city council in the City of Kennedale is hereby canceled. The
Order of Cancellation is attached (Exhibit A).
SECTION 3
The city secretary is directed to post a copy of this ordinance at each designated polling place
on May 10, 2014.
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 AN APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH, 2014.
APPROVE:
_____________________
Mayor John Clark
ATTEST:
_____________________
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
_____________________
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney
ORDER OF CANCELLATION
DE ORDEN DE CANCELACIÓN
The City of Kennedale hereby cancels the election scheduled to be held on May 10, 2014 in accordance with Section
2.053(a) of the Texas Election Code. The following candidates have been certified as unopposed and are hereby
elected as follows:
El Ciudad de Kennedale por la presente cancela la elecciόn que, de lo contrario, se hubiera celebrado el 10 de
Mayo, 2014 de conformidad, con la Secciόn 2.053(a) del Cόdigo de Elecciones de Texas. Los sigueintes candidatos
han sido certificados como candidatos únicos y por la presente quedan elegidos como se haya indicado a
continuación:
Candidate Candidato Office Sought Cargo al que presenta candidatura
Brian Johnson Mayor
Liz Carrington Council Place 2
M. Kelly Turner Council Place 4
A copy of this order will be posted on Election Day at each polling place that would have been used in
the election.
El Día de las Elecciones se exhibirá una copia de esta orden en todas las mesas electorales que se hubieran
utilizado en la elección.
President (Presidente)
Secretary (Secretario)
(seal) (sello)
March 13, 2014
Date of Adoption (Fecha de adopción)
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Resolution 424 authorizing a grant application for a narcotics task force position.
II. Originated by:
Tommy Williams, Police Chief
III. Summary:
Consider approval of a grant resolution to fund a new position for a narcotics investigator to be assigned
to the Tarrant County Narcotics Task Force. This position would allow us to participate in a county-wide
effort to stem the flow of drugs into Kennedale and the surrounding community. We currently get very little
support form the task force due to their working mainly in the communities who support them with
personnel. Participating in this effort will allow the police department to receive seizure funds from any
activity the investigator is involved in. The goal is to allow the grant to pay the first three years of salary
and benefits, with subsequent years being funded through seizure funds.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.R424 R424 - CJD Task Force Ofc 2014.docx
RESOLUTION 424
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL AS BEING RESPONSIBLE IN
DEALING WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING
IN A GRANT FOR NARCOTICS TASK FORCE POSITION
(Grant# 2787401); AND CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM
ASSISTANCE.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Kennedale finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Kennedale that NARCOTICS TASK FORCE POSITION be operated for the 2014/15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale agrees that in the event of loss or misuse
of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the City Council of the City of Kennedale assures that the
funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale designates City Manager Bob Hart as the
grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject,
alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Kennedale, Texas approves
submission of the grant application for the NARCOTICS TASK FORCE POSITION to the Office of
the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Grant Application Confirmation Number: 2787401
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH, 2014.
APPROVED: __________________________
Mayor John Clark
ATTEST: ___________________________
Amethyst G. Sloane, City Secretary
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider executing an interlocal agreement for emergency repairs on a portion of Corry A.
Edwards Drive.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
The city underwent emergency repairs to a portion of Corry A. Edwards due to a culvert in the 500 Block
that collapsed. The city staff assessed the damage and determined that repairs would not be possible
without the proper machinery. The city contacted Precinct 2 staff about repair assistance as an
emergency provision and the county agreed. The commissioner’s court approved the Interlocal
Agreement and completed the repairs with the understanding that the city would approve the Interlocal
Agreement and reimburse the county for the city’s allocated cost. They city will be paying for direct costs
and materials which is not expected to exceed $5,000.00. These repairs will be paid from the Street and
Drainage fund.
Please see the attached document for your consideration. Tarrant County has already ratified the
agreement.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.interlocal agreement 20140227092929243.pdf
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - E.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended agreement with Tarrant
County for the High Ridge Road and Link Street project.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
The city and Economic Development Corporation have been working to redevelop the Oak Crest Area
consistent with the adopted Area Master Plan. Foremost, in the Area Master Plan is an extension of Link
Street to Kennedale Parkway. The City and EDC have acquired the right of way and completed the Link
Street design plan, as well as have secured permits from TXDOT for the connection of the streets. EDC
obtained property along Kennedale Parkway to develop for fast food restaurants. Two fast food
restaurants are under contract as long as the construction of Link Street progresses and are completed.
The city is adjusting utility links to accommodate the construction of Link Street. Tarrant County Precinct 2
has agreed to aid in the construction of Link Street to a sum of $250,000. The $250,000 is expected to
cover most if not all asphalt and base material costs. The city will be required to pay all concrete work
necessary to connect Link Street to Kennedale Parkway, High Ridge Street to the I-20 service road, to
reconstruct head walls around drainage structures and other related concrete work. The estimated cost is
approximately $100,000. The concrete work will be paid from the Street fund. The agreement has been
placed on the agenda and is recommended for approval to facilitate the construction of Link Street, the
reconstruction of High Ridge Road, and to secure the two fast food restaurants.
Please see the attached amendment to this project.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments:
1.amendment High Ridge_Link Amendment.pdf
CONTRACT: Kennedale (High Ridge Road/Link Street Extension ) 1
THE STATE OF TEXAS
1 st AMENDMENT
COUNTY OF TARRANT
BACKGROUND
This Amendment is between the City of Kennedale (CITY) and Tarrant
County (COUNTY), acting by and through its duly authorized officials.
On July 2, 2013 the CITY and the COUNTY agreed to re -construct Link
Street from Li ndale Road to Kennedale Parkway at a width of 30 feet for a length
of approximately 1,230 feet; and re -constr uct High Ridge Road from Link Street to
Interstate 20 frontage road at a width of 30 feet for a length of approxi mately 565
feet; (“Agreement”) and
It is necessary to am end that A greement.
The CITY and the COUNTY agree as follows:
1 st AMENDMENT
All Terms and Conditions of the Agreement remain in effect except to the
extent modified by this 1 st Amendment. The following Terms and Conditions are
added to the agreement:
10. This agreement conclude s with the end of the current fiscal year.
11. COUNTY will reimburse up to $250,000 for the cost of constru ction
materials required for the work contemplated in the Agreement. See
Attachment A for additional information.
However, in the event that the schedule is delayed, the COUNTY is
excused from paying until the successful completion of the scheduled
phase of the project as reasonably determin ed by the COUNTY. The
CITY will provide certification signed by the CFO or authorized official
that the work has been completed and that the funds being requested
have been expended.
CONTRACT: Kennedale (High Ridge Road/Link Street Extension ) 2
COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF KENNEDALE
_______________________________ ___________________________
C ounty Judge Authorized City Official
Date: ___________________ Date: ______________________
Attest: Attest:
_______________________________ ___________________________
_______________________________
Commissioner, Precinct 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM * APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
_______________________________ ____________________________
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
*By law, the District Attorney’s Office may only approve contracts for its clients. We reviewed this
document from our client’s legal perspective. Other parties may not rely on this approval.
Instead, those parties should seek contract review from independent counse l.
CONTRACT: Kennedale (High Ridge Road/Link Street Extension ) 3
CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE AMO UNT OF
$_______________________:
Certification of Funds Available as follows:
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 $250,000
All future years funding is contingent on future debt issuance
a nd renewal of this contract
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 $
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 $
------------------------
$250,000 *
____________________________
Auditor's Office
*Funding provided by Precinct 2 discretionary bond funds.
CONTRACT: Kennedale (High Ridge Road/Link Street Extension ) 4
ATTACHMENT A
Project Information
City: City of Kennedale
Project Name: High Ridge Road reconstruction/Link Street extension
Proposed Project Schedule
Start Date Duration (mo) End Date *
Design: - - -
ROW Acquisition: - - -
Utility Relocation: - - -
Construction: Apr -201 4 6 Oct -201 4
* COUNTY payments by completed phase are contingent upon the COUNTY'S
reasonable determination that the work regarding the project phase for which payment
is expected is successfully completed, as determined by the COUNTY. COUNTY
plans to issue debt for all phases of this project, therefore payment remains contingent
on debt issuance in accordance with applicable law.
Once Construction commences, COUNTY payment shall be made by fiscal quarter
prorated over the life of the construction but contingent upon reasonable progress in
construction as may be determined by the COUNTY.
Proposed County Payment by Phase
Design: $
ROW Acquisition: $
Utility Relocation: $
Construction: $250 ,0 00
County Funding
Total: $250 ,0 00
Proposed County Payment by Calendar Quarter (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
1 st Quarter
2 nd Quarter
3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter
2007 $ $ $
2008 $ $ $ $
2009 $ $ $ $
2010 $ $ $ $
2011 $ $ $ $
2012 $ $ $ $
2013 $ $ $ $
2014 $ $250 ,000 $ $
2015 $ $ $ $
2016 $ $ $ $
CONTRACT: Kennedale (High Ridge Road/Link Street Extension ) 5
______________________Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: March 13, 2014
Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION - A.
I. Subject:
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code
for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including
discussion of any item posted on the agenda, legal issues regarding nonconforming uses, and discussion
of zoning issues in the city.
1.Sewer backup claim.
2.Potential drainage claim.
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
At this time the city council will meet in executive session.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII. Alternative Actions:
VIII. Attachments: