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2015_05.18 CC Packet JC KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2015 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. Interview potential candidates for the 2015-16 Youth Advisory Council B. Interview potential candidate for Place 5 vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission C. Presentation by SJR Planning for the Downtown Village Project D. Discussion of items on regular agenda 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 1 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. Updates from City Council B. Updates from the Mayor 1. Certificates of appreciation to the 2014-2015 Youth Advisory Council 2. Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month C. Updates from the City Manager 1. Governance Report - Executive Limitations - Balanced Scorecard 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 April 20, 2015 regular meeting B. Consider approval of minutes from the May 7, 2015 Council Workshop C. Consider adopting Resolution 448, amending authorized representatives of TEXPOOL local government investment pool D. Consider adopting Resolution 449, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term asset reserve program (TEXSTAR) local government investment pool E. Consider adopting Resolution 450, amending authorized representatives of Texas Term/Texas Daily local government investment pool F. Consider authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Kennedale for the 2015 tax year G. Consider approval of Resolution 451 authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee and authorize payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC H. Consider approval of Resolution 452 approving a negotiated settlement between the atmos cities steering committee and Atmos Energy Corp., mid-tex division regarding the company's 2014 and 2015 rate review mechanism filings I. City Council to consider approval of Resolution 454 approving the sale of property held for delinquent taxes, located at 200 -202 Sixth Street XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. City Council to make appointments to the 2015-16 Youth Advisory Council B. City Council to make an appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission C. Consider approval of Ordinance 571 re-appointing Kennedale Municipal Court Presiding Judge, William "Bill' Lane and Associate Judge, Craig Magnuson, and re-appointing Erin Bakker, as the alternative Associate Judge D. Consider approval of personnel policy update E. Consider approval of Ordinance 572 amending Chapter 15 - Nuisances of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas by adding a new Section 15-3 (b) -Certain cars, appliances declared nuisance F. Presentation of the ICMA/State Department International Fellows Hong Muyheng, Cambodia Bounmy Sibounheaung, Laos G. Proclamation presentation in recognition of IMCA International Fellow- Hong Muyheng Proclamation presentation in recognition of ICMA International Fellow- Bounmy Sibounheaung XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the regular 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 on any item posted on the agenda and the following items: 1. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway 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 the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989 CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the May 18,2015,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. Leslie Galloway, City S cretary KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION -A. I. Subject: Interview potential candidates for the 2015-16 Youth Advisory Council II. Originated by: Leslie Galloway, Communication Coordinator III. Summary: City Council conducts interviews with potential candidates for the 2015-16 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. outh Advisory Council AC applicants LL APPLICANTS-YAC. df k&wau" A"&CUS" My Favorites Pages Modules n�Leslie Help ViewSite Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: Returning Applicant ►Submission#1258 Eligibility Eligibility Reguirements&Additional Information C")r1cal Cancel Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application. Form Details SUBMITTED BY e, SUBMITTED ON March 31,2015 8:50 PM Application Deadline: IP ADDRESS Sunda Aril 5th 206.60 y� p REFER REFERRER Thank you for your continued interest in serving on the http://tx- Youth Advisory Council!Applications are kept on file with kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent City Secretary for two(2)years. Secretary-Forms-5/Application- ...................................................................................................................... Reappointment-to-the-Youth-A-140 Contact Information Answered 16 of 21 (76.2°/x) First Name* Last Name* Danielle Quaye Address* 811 warwick Court City* State* Zip* Kennedale Texas 76060 Mailing Address(if different) city State Zip ✓, f /I Primary Phone#* Alternate Phone# 8172196918 t, r: Email* daniellequaye9@gmail.com The majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Grade* Age* How many years have 8th 15 you served on YAC?* 9th 16 1 10th 17 2 11th 18 3 12th 19 4 Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District, but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words Why do you feel you should be reappointed to serve on the YAC for another term?* I believe I should be reappointed on the YAC because this past year has been amazing and I believe I was beneficial to some of the successes and should be granted the opportunity to continue next year.I have a few ideas that would help get more of the high school students involved in Kennedale that I believe would benefit the city. I have also learned many things about how the city runs and have become very interested in government lately. Being in YAC again next year would be another great learning experience for me. Which YAC projects have you been involved with over the last year?What was your involvement in these projects?* I have been involved in: The Movie Night as help for Advertisement and as Historian taking photos The YAC Food Truck Event as helping plan,advertise,set up as well as doing my job as Historian by taking photos Tour of the Fire Department as Historian taking photos The National League of Cities Trip as Historian taking photos li If you are reappointed,what specific projects and events would you like to see the YAC focus on next year?* I would like to see the continuation of the Food Truck event as well as expanding it. I hope to also make the family movie night events a tradition to involve the whole community and get people to visit our beautiful park. In addition to these events, I hope for YAC to make a lasting impact on the city and really change our community by involving all citizens in bigger events and programs. ...................................................................................................................... Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale,TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday,May 18th at 7:00 p.m. My Favorites Pages Modules n�Leslie Help ViewSite Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: Returning Applicant ►Submission#1265 Eligibility Eligibility Reguirements&Additional Information C")r1cal Cancel Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application. Form Details SUBMITTED BY e, SUBMITTED ON April 1,2015 4:17 PM Application Deadline: IP ADDRESS Sunda Aril 5th .247.188 y� p REFER REFERRER Thank you for your continued interest in serving on the http://tx- Youth Advisory Council!Applications are kept on file with kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent City Secretary for two(2)years. Secretary-Forms-5/Application- ...................................................................................................................... Reappointment-to-the-Youth-A-140 Contact Information Answered 16 of 21 (76.2°/x) First Name* Last Name* Jillian Melbourne Address* 6402 Elm Springs Dr. City* State* Zip* Arlington TX 76001 Mailing Address(if different) city State Zip ✓, f /I Primary Phone#* Alternate Phone# 817-994-1286 t, r: Email* jillianmelbournel @lhotmail.com The majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Grade* Age* How many years have 8th 15 you served on YAC?* 9th 16 - 1 10th 17 2 11th 18 3 12th 19 4 Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. + I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District, but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words Why do you feel you should be reappointed to serve on the YAC for another term?* I feel that I should be reappointed to the Youth Advisory Council because I have,throughout the year, played a role in the organization and execution of every Youth Advisory Council project.I have worked with the current chair of the Youth Advisory Council,Ashley Luu,to better prepare myself as a potential leader and role model for next year's Youth Advisory Council. I plan to continue with my commitment to the success of the Kennedale Youth Advisory Council into the coming year. Which YAC projects have you been involved with over the last year?What was your involvement in these projects?* In the past year, I have been involved in several of the Kennedale Youth Advisory Council's projects.The most notable projects that I have participated in are the Youth Advisory Council's Movie Night and Food Truck Event.For the Movie Night 1,along with my fellow YAC members,assisted with advertisement,set up,clean up,food sales, and general organization. During the planning process for the YAC's Food Truck Events, my primary responsibility has been to contact potential vendors. However, I have also assisted in organization and general execution such as set-up,clean-up, and advertisement. If you are reappointed,what specific projects and events would you like to see the YAC focus on next year?* I would like to see the YAC continue with the Movie Night Event as well as the Food Truck Events.However,in the coming year my greatest goal is to implement a more active position concerning volunteer work as well as involve the Youth Advisory Council in more community betterment programs. I would also like to see the YAC become better educated on the daily happenings of the Kennedale City Government so as to become better advisers to it. Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale,TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday,May 18th at 7:00 p.m. My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: Returning Applicant ►Submission#1249 Eligibility Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Cancel Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application. r Form Details SUBMITTED BY \EI)riedale,Texas SUBMITTED ON March 17,2015 10:07 PM Application Deadline: IPADDRESS 75.17.248.248 Sunday, April 5th REFERRER Thank you for your continued interest in serving on the http://tx- Youth Advisory Council!Applications are kept on file with kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent City Secretary for two(2)years. Secretary-Forms-5/Application- ...................................................................................................................... Reappointment-to-the-Youth-A-140 Contact Information Answered 17 of 21 (81.0%) First Name* Last Name* Samantha Randolph i Address* 6116 Castle Creek Rd i city* State* Zip* Arlington TX � 76017 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone#* Alternate Phone# 8174788953 8172338702 Email* samrandolph7 @gmail.com i The majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Grade* Age* How many years have 8th 15 you served on YAC?* 9th 16 1 10th • 17 2 11th 18 3 12th 19 4 Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words Why do you feel you should be reappointed to serve on the YAC for another term?* As secretary of the 2014-2015 Youth Advisory Council, I gained knowledge and experience that went far beyond anything I could ever learn in school. I learned procedures,meeting etiquette,and departments of the city that I knew little about before I started. I am eager to receive another opportunity to learn more about the city of Kennedale. If reappointed, I would be prepared to step up in more leadership positions as a second year member.Additionally, I have many projects and ideas involving many people that could benefit our city. I sincerely hope the city council considers reappointing me for the next term. Which YAC projects have you been involved with over the last year?What was your involvement in these projects?* This year, I was involved with all of the YAC projects.My favorite was one that we had never attempted before:a movie night directed toward kids of elementary and middle school ages. I was on the advertisement committee; I hung up flyers around the city and encouraged everyone I knew to attend the event. During the movie, I served concessions and was delighted to meet the kids from all over the city.Additionally, I had the privilege of serving as a youth delegate at the National League of Cities conference,where I represented the Kennedale YAC and attended seminars and other workshops that furthered my knowledge of city government. Next month, I plan on helping at the Brickworks festival in the newly re-designed kids area. I am looking forward to this event,as it combines the Independence Day parade and Art in the Park and thus could combine people of all ages and backgrounds together. L J If you are reappointed,what specific projects and events would you like to see the YAC focus on next year?* For the 2015-2016 year, I believe there are many projects the YAC could choose to focus on.The two most important are the planning of some kind of outdoor recreational activity,such as a volleyball court(a project we started last year)and an event that would get youth from outside of the YAC involved with the city.The public works project is important because there is a generous amount of available land in Kennedale,and it would be extremely beneficial if we could devote that space to an activity that would be promote healthy lifestyles within our city. Additionally, I would like to focus on an event that would encourage youth involvement with in the city,such as a mass service project or city career day.This way,the youth could truly see that they can have an impact on their own community. Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive 6UV45- CP 'j�? My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1261 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Sunday, April 5th Form Details Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached April 1,2015 11:14 AM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 99.33.62.56 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not `nneJale Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ication- Appo i ntment-to-the-Youth-Adv-137 Contact Information Answered 22 of 27(81.5%) First Name* Last Name* Aaron Helm i Address* 515 steeplechase trail i city* State* Zip* Kennedale tx 76060 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 8174784817 8178464578 Email* sport97@att.net i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* (-% 15 Q 8th 016 Q 9th Q 17 r 10th Q 18 11th 019 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I believe hard work and dedication will lead to prosperity and with that mind set I would like to think I could help the YAC in any area I am assigned too. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* Everyone you will every encounter will always has,at least,one different opinion than you.With that said, compromise is always the best way to go.Trying to find a good balance in-between each other persons idea will lead to better understanding of each others opinion,while at the same time reaching a unified goal. L Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* I personally like to"knock out"each subject one at a time,so that in the process my mind is not going in 5 different direction at once. I believe organization and goals are the best way to achieve what you have set out to do. i What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* I would like to say I'm a very motivational guy, I like to help others through inspiration. I am also very family oriented, so I like to involve them in my social media. L Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* I do not have any specific areas I would like to work and learn in; I'm very open to wherever I am put. L In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* r I am currently not playing any sports, but I do excersise frequently. I expect however as much time is needed of me for meeting/activities. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* Aaron Helm Letter.pdf Letter.docx Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay Why do I think participating in my local government and community is important?I believe that it will help me get a better understanding of how our city works,while at the same time helping improve the community in the process. Helping the community not only allows for activities and work but it allows the city to form a bond with those who dwell within our city,who could very well be our neighbors. It is important to make this relationship with the community so that we can better understand the problems that occur,allowing us to act on those problems and fixing them in a quick and loving manner.What kind of impact do I hope to leave on Kennedale as a member of the YAC?I hope that I can leave the position and look back on the experience thinking that I did everything in my power to do the best for this city and community. I don't want to leave this position, if I am chosen,and have nothing to show for it. I want to leave a lasting impression on this community,one that will guide it in its future years to better prosperity. Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* Aaron Helm i By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. This site is powered by CivicPlus Rev:4.0.41632 For assistance,please visit our support site Learn more about the CfvicPlus Service Greg Adams was 601 Wildcat Way•Kennedale,Texas 76060•Phone: (817)312-7471 F,Mail:gadamslbchurchCsbcglobal.net Date:April 1, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: As Aaron's pastor for the past several years I have had the opportunity of observing his conduct and character.Aaron is a young man who demonstrates the qualities of authentic leadership.He understands and practices service above self and leads with a quiet but confident demeanor.While Aaron is an independent thinker he also knows the value of working toward the common good. Aaron will be an asset to your council.It is an honor and privilege to recommend him to you. Sincerely, Greg Adams Pastor/Elder Covenant Life Baptist Church ic KENNEDALE City Manager www.cityofkennedale.com March 31, 2015 RE: Youth Advisory Council application —Aaron Helm To whom it may concern: I am pleased to write a letter in support of the appointment of Aaron Helm to the Youth Advisory Council. I have known Aaron for some four years through the Church youth program at Covenant Life Baptist Church, Kennedale. Aaron works well with the youth and adults in our church. He has participated on both a mission trip and camp. He has worked at a number of events, including Art in the Park, in order to raise funds for both trips. During these times he has worked long hours with a great attitude. Aaron has also traveled widely and thus could add a new perspective to the YAC discussions. Moreover because Aaron is home-schooled, he will broaden the outreach of the YAC. If you have any questions about Aaron, please contact me. I remain, Sincerely y urs, Bob Hart City Manager 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2102 1 Fax: 817-478-7169 Main Field Sets Legacy Forms Properties Permissions View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1255 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Form Details Sunday, April 5th ��r Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached March 29,2015 3:24 PM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 76.187.216.166 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not kennedale,Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://www.cityofkennedale.com/for... date if a vacancy occurs. secretary-forms-5/yac-new-applicant- 137 Contact Information Answered 25 of 27(92.6%) First Name* Last Name* Alexa N eifert Address* 6517 josephine drive C My Favorites Pages Modules i 0 n Leslie Help Zip* arlington tx 76017 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Arlington TX 76015 Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 817-706-0506 8177067074 Email* Inn825 @yahoo.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* Q?, 15 8th 016 9th Q 17 10th Q 18 11th 019 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I feel as if I could bring a positive attitude and open mind to the YAC. I am always willing to hear others ideas,as well as presenting my own ideas. I also feel as if I could take on the role of leading my peers as well as being lead by them.As a member of YAC I might have to take on multiple different roles, I think it is very important to be flexible with in the organization. i Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* I face adversity everyday,a time that sticks out in my head though is home coming week. During homecoming week multiple decisions have to be agreed on by me and all my peers.That is not always easy to come by.One major conflict we had was choosing the theme to decorate our hallway.Some people wanted Hawaiian others, including me,wanted candy land.As a class officer it was my job to resolve this, I did this by taking a class vote. I resolved the issue calmly and timely even if though my theme didn't win. i Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* As a student-athlete, I have to balance school work and sports all the time.The way I do this is to prioritize my responsibilities. For example student comes first and athlete comes second,therefore schoolwork is my first priority. Sometimes, I have to work with my coach in order to figure out a good academic schedule for both me and him. By prioritizing, I can keep all my responsibilities in order. What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* Social Networking is something that can make you or break you. In my opinion I think it is more than important to present myself as well educated and an over all great person. Everything you post on social media is public,others can see it. I always think"would i want my grandmother to see this?"or"is this relevant?" , Because I stick to those two things my social media accounts are appropriate and relevant. Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* I think being involved in my City's council is so valuable. Having a say in what goes on in my community is a great opportunity. I think bringing together the community is something that is very exciting. I would love to get the chance to bring my community together more often. I would love to do more events like food truck night. In general,all aspects of my city's government is exciting. In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* I am currently involved in student council,leadership(Sophomore class officer),varsity softball,FCA and club softball 11 expect to devote as much time as necessary to YAC,as long as I prioritize my activities. Most of the activities i participate in are flexible.So I think managing all my activities does not post an issue. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... Please include contact information in letters of recommendation. 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* CH ET LOR.docx Sherry LOR.docx Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay I think participating in my local government is important because,without students participating adults do not get the chance to hear what we have to say. By being involved in Youth Advisory Council I could help the adult leaders of my community understand what it is like to be student leader,along with areas we could improve in. Being able to voice your opinion with in your community is priceless. I also think the chance to improve on speaking skills among adults and your peers is a great opportunity.Another reason being a part of my city's youth council would be beneficial is because I would get a taste of what real politics were like.Stepping up and leading in my community run events would be great also.Such as food truck night, helping bring my community together is something that I greatly hope to accomplish as a Youth Advisory Council member. I hope to bring great ideas to the table and maybe have more chances to bring everyone together. I hope to leave a great impact on the youth advisory council. I hope I get the chance to make a difference in my community.Overall I think being a part of the Youth Advisory Council would strongly benefit me as a person. I believe I could grow as a young leader though this opportunity. I could also benefit the organization by bringing an open mind and positive attitude. I am willing to listen to others idea's and give my opinion on them as well as provide my own opinion.The Youth Advisory Council would provide a great opportunity for me to get more involved in my community.YAC will help me better serve my peers as a student leader and leave a positive impact for years to come. The opportunity to participate in YAC is priceless. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 IGNATURE* Alexa Neifert i By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. This site is powered by CivicPlus Rev:4.0.41632 For assistance,please visit our support site Learn more about the CfvicPlus Service 29 March 2014 Re:YAC program, Lexi Neifert Dear YAC, It is with great pride that I write you this letter of recommendation on behalf of Alexa Neifert. It has been my pleasure to work with and be friends with Lexi for the last three years. Over this period of time I have come to know Lexi as a charming and unique young lady who exemplifies the definition of role model. As a coach, it is rare that I get to experience the level of maturity in a teenager that I do with Lexi. In addition, Lexi is one of the hardest working and enthusiastic athlete's that I have had the opportunity to work with. When it comes to positive attitude and focus on all matters of life, I find that Lexi becomes my coach. Without a doubt, I feel that Lexi will be a benefit to the YAC program and to all those who have the pleasure of meeting and working with her. Best regards, Chet Ingram Roanoke, Texas 817-233-3837 March 1, 2015 YAC: The intent of this letter is to recommend Alexa Neifert as a great addition to your Youth Advisory Council (YAC) program. I have known Lexi for approximately 4 years. She is a confident, intelligent and compassionate young lady. She is very driven and works very hard at everything she does. Lexi is bright and learns very quickly. She is enthusiastic and genuine in her desire to join your YAC organization. She was beaming when she told me about you and your program. I believe that Lexi would be a welcome addition to your program. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Sherry L. Werner, PhD Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy 682.561.8619 Main Field Sets Legacy Forms Properties Permissions View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1264 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Sunday, April 5th Form Details Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be Carson Ham submitted all required information(including attached SUBMITTED ON references and essay)must be included. April 1,2015 4:11 PM Please note that applications are kept on file with the I ADDRESS City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not — texas 99.32.86.12 appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later n leJale' REFERRER date if a vacancy occurs. http://tx- kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ew- Contact Information Applicant-1 37?savedProgress I D=13 First Name* Last Name* Answered 21 of 27(77.8%) Carson Ham Address* 1348 Meadowview Drive i city* State* Zip* Kennedale Texas 76060 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 8174780778 Email* hamcarsonj @gmail.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* 15 8th 16 9th 17 10th 18 11th 19 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* • I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I am usually described as calm and responsible and I make careful,calculated decisions regarding important issues. As the president of my class I lead very intentionally but do not hesitate to seek guidance from other officers,adult sponsors,and members of my class. i Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* When deciding on the layout and color of our class shirts, my officers and I were at a disagreement. Each of the four of us had a different opinion on what the shirt should look like,and each was adamant in his or her belief.To resolve the situation, I sought advice from the senior class officers,who had experience in shirt designing.With their help, we were able to compromise and decide on a design that everyone appreciated.This example may seem trivial,but it is an example of the importance of council and compromise. Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* When I balance multiple activities, I create a priority checklist to ensure the most important aspects of each part of my life are attended to in an efficient manner. I am able to be successful in multiple areas because of my time management skills. Balancing activities is always slightly challenging,but it is an important life skill which I have always been successful with it in the past. i What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* I always try to depict myself in the most respectable and honest way p ossible. I don't typically spend an extraneous amounts of time on social media,but I do casually make an appearance to spread useful information and occasionally communicate with friends. I always like to dress respectfully and maturely at and outside of school. I make an effort to not be offensive in any way I present myself. Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* I would love to be a part of the decision making process involving the beautification and infrastructure of Kennedale. Also,as a student at Kennedale High School,any decisions involving any school in the Kennedale School District would interest me greatly. i In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* I am a member of the High School band,the cross country team,and assorted U IL academic teams.Asa member of YAC,the meetings and events held would be of top priority.Typically any other event involving my other activities can be missed or rescheduled so missing anything involving YAC will not be an issue. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... My Favorites Pages Modules 0 Leslie ielry Essay Question(upload here-OR-paste below) YACEssay.docx Why do you think participating in your local government and in your community is important?What kind of impact do you hope to leave on Kennedale as a member of the YAC?(about 300 words) Essay i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* Carson Ham i By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. This site is powered by CivicPlus Rev:4.0.41632 For assistance,please visit our support site Learn more about the CfvicPlus Service I believe that getting Kennedale's youth involved with city government is of utmost importance. To educate the future generation of politicians is to ensure security in our government for the future. The majority of the decisions made by city council and other city government positions directly affects everyone in the city including the youth, so I believe that it is vital for students such as myself to be included and be able to give opinions regarding certain issues. As a YAC member I would seek to represent the voice of all of my peers, collecting and sharing their ideas. When I graduate from high school, I hope I will have left a lasting visible imprint on Kennedale. I want to be an active part of a council that is known for accomplishing great things, despite our youth. I believe that I have the necessary skills to be a productive member of the council. I enjoy group discussion and have valuable ideas that can result in meaningful and in- depth conversations. I also have organizational and time management skills that would make me a valuable asset to the team. I am a firm believer in the principle that there is always room for improvement. It is my belief that being a part of such a prestigious organization requires the active analysis of issues, and providing useful and practical solutions for them. I am excited to even think about being part of such a prestigious organization and making a positive difference in my community. I hope my eagerness to serve will be sated and my ambition and talents will be put to good use. KENNEDALE HIGH SCHOOL "Where Everybody is Somebody" To Whom It May Concern: I have known Carson Ham for the past two years as his Computer'Science teacher. Carson has exemplified, in his .day to clay actions, a person of integrity, humility, hard work, leadership, and kindness. He is everything I want,rny Ow son to,be. He has a skill set that is broad. He excels in academics,bandy and cross c� try. He can Cana e:,his time so well? Carson had competed several times on my'UIL Computer Science team and is very involved in my Computer Science Society tluli. He is eonsis wt 11 his attendance and relentless, his pursuit to get better. He has no areas where he needs motivation.or redirected work ethic. He never quits. He would be a valuable asset to any organization. He.understandk how to contribute to=a team and I have found him to be one of them reli .ble'students I have ever known. Sincerer, i i Shaheen Matuni i Math/Computer Science Kennedale High School 817-563-8139 P. O. Box 1208 Kennedale, Texas 76060 (817)563-8100 • Fax (817)563-3718 Equal Opportunity Employer . March 30, 2015 Youth Advisory Council, This year, I have had the honor and privilege of being a part of Carson Ham's educational experience at Kennedale High School. I have served as Carson's Leadership teacher and Student Council advisory. Being able to observe Carson in these rolls had shown me what a great leader, student, and representative of KHS he is, and will be, in the future. Carson has been a part of many of the clubs/organizations at Kennedale and has gained valuable experience from these groups. Carson has served as class president for 2 years.This shows his ability to guide, and gain respect, of his classmates. Carson has also been a member of the KHS Key Club for two years,and Student Council representative for 2 years. Both of these clubs have allowed Carson the opportunity to complete many hours of community service,which have allowed him to grow as a person. Aside from his club participation, Carson has also been a member of the Kennedale High band that placed 5th in State this year. Being a member of the band had taught Carson how to work together with many different personalities and come together for a mutual goal. Carson is also very active in our academic teams at KHS. He was a district winner for Physics and Editorial writing this year. He is also a member of the Computer Science Society. i have also been able to observe Carson in the educational setting when I taught him in Spanish 2 Pre-AP last year. Athletically, Carson has also proven himself as a leader as part of the KHS cross country team for the last 2 years. I would strongly recommend Carson Ham to be a part of your Youth Advisory Council. He will be a great addition to your council. His dedication and hardworking, personality will be a great asset for you in the years to come. He will be someone that can step in and take over as you lose members to graduation in the next few years. Sincerely, Roger Aleman Leadership Teacher,StuCo Advisor CP 'j�? My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1262 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Form Details Sunday, April 5th ��r Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached April 1,2015 3:41 PM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 75.17.249.70 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not kennedale,Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ication- Appo i ntment-to-the-Youth-Adv-137 Contact Information Answered 21 of 27(77.8%) First Name* Last Name* Danielle Hall Address* 6306 Blaney Drive i city* State* Zip* Arlington Texas 76001 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 8177919036 Email* anye116306@gmail.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* 15 Q 8th 16 Q 9th 17 Q 10th 18 Q 11th 19 Q 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? As a person I am very outgoing and creative. I easy to get along with and open to new ideas.As a leader I am open minded and easy to talk to. I like to make sure everyone's ideas are heard and incorporated. I am very understanding and respectful of my peers. L Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* The best way to deal with a different opinion is to compromise. Last year in chemistry we had to make atom models with partners that were assigned to us.My partner wanted to do a simple 2D drawing while I wanted to do a more elaborate 3D design.After days of fighting about the project,we decided to put the two together and created a partial 2D model with 3D aspects.As a result of the compromise,we got the highest grade in the class. L Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* I have to handle multiple responsibilities on the daily. I have to balance the homework load of all advanced classes,a 30 hour a week job,three clubs,youth group,and spending time with my friends and family. I have to do all of the above without letting one activity hinder my performance in another. L What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* I believe how you display yourself to the world over social media is very important. I like to portray myself as a very open minded person with many values. I watch what I post, making sure its not offensive to anyone. I do not reveal everything about my life and like to keep things clean and classy. i Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* Being able to be involved in my community brings me excitement as a whole. I love planning events and being a part of something big. I'm most excited about being able to make decisions that would benefit our community and bring it closer together. I would like to know whats going on in my city and it would be ever better if I could be a part of it. i In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* I work at Sonic part time. I'm in Spanish Club,Art Club,and National Spanish Honor Society.My schedule is flexible enough to where I have time for everything,making my attendance at YAC meetings and events not an issue. I will dedicate as much time as needed. Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... Please include contact information in letters of recommendatior° 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* BROOKE recomendation.ipo HADAWAY recomendation.ipo Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay I've always wanted to be involved in our community but never really knew how to start. Participating in local government is important because your voice can be heard. Instead of hearing people constantly complain about Kennedale I could be a part of trying to make it better. I've always eager to improve the community. I always have something to contribute,and I hate waiting around for someone else to get the job done. I am filled with ideas and enthusiasm when it comes to being a leader and playing an important role in something. Being involved is what makes you part of a community. I think being involved in my local government and community is important because you get to have a say in what goes on in your city.As a leader in our community the goal is to make a difference,to improve the things no one else will. You can't see change in your city or it's government without being a part of it and contributing to the cause.To see a change you have to be a change,and that's why I think being involved in the community would be exciting.Also, participating in community events and government would bring me closer to the city of Kennedale. I hope to leave a large positive impact as a member of YAC. I want Kennedale to be a closer city with more events that bring people closer together. I hope to participate in community activities and maybe even start new ones. Being a part of something this big is an exciting thought and I'm really looking forward to it. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* Danielle Hall By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 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She will represent ou�rs t well and br �n m t w m ;. y migani 1 irm— I highly per-ommend Dar0,11s- H;ilC for the Kienoeda�--Youth Advisory Caunrri- Thank you for yo�ir tromp and attentrLN�i. Si r ILA �Ii Fser`h Std oo'ke Campus W Wlson Kennr4ale High SdxxA Creative Mltln& En&h, I-V, AP English Li ter tuc±, AP Art MMory& Howw umRnr r-s CP 'j�? My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1257 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Sunday, April 5th Form Details Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached March 30,2015 9:42 PM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 99.174.200.158 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not `nneJale Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ication- Appo i ntment-to-the-Youth-Adv-137 Contact Information Answered 21 of 27(77.8%) First Name* Last Name* Emily Marr i Address* 5601 Blue Meadow Trail i city* State* Zip* Arlington Texas 76017 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 817-793-5295 Email* emilyjoycel 1 @yahoo.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* Q?, 15 8th 016 9th Q 17 10th Q 18 11th 019 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I am very responsible and cooperative. I like listening to everyone's opinions and I like knowing what everyone is thinking. I am also very determine to get things done. i Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* One time a friend told me that they think cheer is easy and that it's not considered a sport. In my opinion I think cheer is a sport but not everyone acknowledges all of the hardwork that's put into it. I just told them that it's very hard and involves a lot of teamwork but they can think what they would like. L Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* I do well with managing time. I am one of those people that doesn't like puting things off so I make sure I get everything I need to get done finished. i What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* I recently deleted all of my social media accounts. I don't want to be apart of the negativity that's on there. I thought it would be best if I took a break from social media for a while. L Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* I would like to become more familiar in the finance division. I think it would be interesting to see where the majority of Kennedale's money is going. L In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* I am currently involved in school cheer, PTA,student council,and my church group. I would do the best I can to attend every meeting of YAC and participate in all of the volunteer work YAC is doing. Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* image.ipg image.ipo Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay I think participating in your local government is important because you have the privilege to have the say to what goes on in your community.Your opinion about something that you think should be happening in your area is finally heard and it's always a good thing to voice what you think.You get to be open-minded about new ideas to help better your community and local government. If I got the chance to be apart of YAC, I would like to try to make sure that all go the negative stuff going on at the Kennedale Schools gets handled and resolved. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* Emily Marr By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. This site is powered by CivicPlus Rev:4.0.41632 For assistance,please visit our support site Learn more about the CfvicPlus Service CP 'j�? My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1260 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Form Details Sunday, April 5th ��r Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached April 1,2015 10:36 AM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 216.213.209.229 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not kennedale,Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ication- Appo i ntment-to-the-Youth-Adv-137 Contact Information Answered 21 of 27(77.8%) First Name* Last Name* Katherine Randolph Address* 6116 Castle Creek Road i city* State* Zip* Arlington Texas 76017 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 817-240-5442 Email* katie.randolphl228 @gmail.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* 15 8th 16 9th 17 • 10th 18 11th 19 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I believe that the best thing a city government can do is serve others,and I see YAC as an excellent opportunity to l improve my community. I am very dedicated to volunteer projects and helping those around me. In the spring of 2015 alone, I have already helped our Student Council organize multiple service projects,and I also volunteer alone in my spare time. I work well with others,and I do whatever it takes to get the job done.My outgoing,self-motivating personality would greatly benefit the Youth Advisory Council. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* I have several siblings,and one year we couldn't agree on what to get my mom for Mother's Day. Everyone had different ideas and opinions,and while they were all excellent,we couldn't possibly get them all.We quickly realized that squabbling over what we would buy wasn't going to make her gift any better,so we decided to each make her a card and then get her the book she'd been wanting.Although no one ended up buying the present we'd originally wanted,we put aside our differences to focus on our goal---making our mom feel special. i Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* I believe time management is the key to success and health. I juggle band,four AP classes,a part time job, volunteer work and multiple clubs,and I've learned that the best way for me to keep track of everything is to keep an organized planner and to always know what I need to do each day. It's important to make arrangements for the weeks ahead,but I also think that I need to remember what I have to do this second in order to make sure everything gets taken care of. In the past year, I've matured a lot and nearly perfected a system of organization. i What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* I always want to behave like someone who would be a good role model,and I do everything I can to reflect that intention in my actions. I always use my social media accounts to lift others up rather than tear them down,and I focus on my passions rather than things I dislike.My goal is to be a positive,honest person that others can look up to. i Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* I don't know much about how city government works,and I am excited to learn more about what exactly goes into running a city. I'm interested in helping plan local events,such as the food truck night put on by the YAC. I am also interested in attending City Council meetings to learn about how decisions are made within city government. i In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* I am the Student Council historian at Kennedale High School,and I am also first chair in Kennedale's top band. I am involved in the Computer Science Society and have competed with our U I L programming team. I am on five separate U I L academic teams,and I work at Johnny Rockets in Six Flags Over Texas. In addition to my school activities, I volunteer for two hours per week at All Star Equestrian in Burleson. I expect to devote at least three to four hours weekly to YAC meetings and events,and am totally willing to give more time whenever necessary. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* 002.I pQ 001.i pa Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay If one hopes to live in a better city,it is necessary to be active in the City Council decision making process.As Americans,we are blessed with the opportunity to have a voice in our local government. It is up to us to use that voice to make our city a better place. I believe that the most important thing a citizen can do is participate in city government and community activities.A community with great citizen involvement is always happier and healthier than one without any citizen participation. Our system of government truly puts the decisions in the hands of the people,and I believe that is not only a citizen's right but also their duty to step forward and become actively involved in community activities and issues. As a member of the YAC, I hope to improve my city and make it a happier place to live. I would like to encourage community involvement and build on existing programs to offer more exciting events and services for my fellow citizens to enjoy. I think it would be really beneficial to make an effort to plan more youth-centered programs and to put on events for students of all ages. If selected to the Youth Advisory Council, I would do my best to offer new ideas for service projects and to organize more great events like the ones put on by the YAC in years'past. I am dedicated to improving my community and offering opportunities to everyone. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* Katherine Randolph By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. March 30, 2015 Youth Advisory Council, Last year, and this year, I have had the privilege of educating Katie Randolph for Spanish 2 Pre- AP and Leadership. I have been able to observe her work ethic and dedication to her academic successes. Katie has been extremely active during her high school career at Kennedale High School. She has been involved in various academic organizations, as well as several of our clubs/organizations. Ms. Randolph has been able to show her musical talents as part of the Kennedale band. She has proven herself to be musically talented by being 152 chair in the symphonic band and a member of the All-Region band, in 2013 Katie has also been a part of many clubs and organizations at KHS. These clubs have taught her valuable leadership skills,while also allowing her to interact with various students, and personalities. Katie has been in Student Council for two years. She has served as the StuCo Historian this year and has been a representative for 2 years. Katie has also been very active in our UIL Academics teams the last two years. Katie has placed 1st in Ready Writing, 2nd in Feature Writing, Yd in Computer Applications, and 5th in Informative Speaking. All these awards show that Ms. Randolph is extremely talented in speaking and writing. A talent that will greatly help your council.' Katie also placed 2nd in the Rotary Four Way Speech this year. I feel that Ms. Randolph would be a great addition to your Youth Advisory Council. She has shown to be a great leader, an outstanding student and a well-rounded young lady. She will bring lots of enthusiasm and experience to your council. Sinc rely, Roger Aleman Leadership Teacher, StuCo Advisor To Whom It May Concern: I have known Katie Randolph for the past two years as her Computer Science teacher. Katie has been an amazing student and advocate for Computer Science. She has worked very hard in my class and has gone above and beyond in so many instances. She has consistently worked ahead of her peers in my class and consistently comes in after school to get better! I've personally seen her take a leadership role without fear of getting her hands dirty for the benefit of the cause. She is not afraid of hard work! Katie has competed several times on my UIL Computer Science team and is very involved in my Computer Science Society club. She is consistent in her attendance and relentless in her pursuit to get better. She has no areas where she needs motivation or redirected work ethic. She never quits. She would be a valuable asset to any organization. She understands how to contribute to a team and I have found her to be one of the most reliable students I have ever known. Sincerely, Shaheen Matuni Math/Computer Science Kennedale High School 817-563-8139 Main Field Sets Legacy Forms Properties Permissions View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1263 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Sunday, April 5th Form Details Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached April 1,2015 4:04 PM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 99.32.84.97 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not `nneJale Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ew- Applicant-137?savedProgress I D=11 Contact Information Answered 21 of 27(77.8%) First Name* Last Name* Marissa Brennan i Address* 6708 Glen Dale Dr i city* State* Zip* Arlington TX 76017 Mailing Address(if different) i City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 817-715-4590 Email* brennanm @ymail.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* (-% 15 Q 8th 016 Q 9th Q 17 Q 10th Q 18 Q 11th 019 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I think that I have a"go-getter"personality and I'm willing to go the extra mile to get things accomplished. I work well with others and I am a good listener which I think is a good quality for a leader to have. Before making a decision, I will listen to what everyone has to say,so that I can make a more accurate judgment based on the situation. I am a good problem solver. I think that this is an important quality to have as a leader because problems will always happen when in a leadership position and it's necessary to find a solution or an alternative quickly so that things still run smoothly. i Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* The way I handle a situation is different every time based on the circumstance.Sometimes I will let things go and not say anything because I know that it is not worth arguing over.Other times, I will fight for what I think is right because I know what is going on is wrong.As a leader, I am faced with situations where I have to deal with people that have different opinions than I do. I believe that the important thing is to work cooperatively with that person and compromise to reach the best outcome. i Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* I have a very busy schedule and time management is essential to me. I am a good multi-tasker and I can juggle many things that I have going on without cracking under the pressure. I am the type of person that needs something to do which is part of the reason I am involved in so many activities. If I was not as involved, I wouldn't know what to do with all of my free time!Sometimes it is difficult to manage maintaining A's in all advanced classes, being a part of clubs, having a job,and playing volleyball. However, I always have enough time to get everything done that I need to and still have time to spend with friends and family. i What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* Keeping what I post on social media"clean"is very important to me. I make sure that I do not post anything that has inappropriate language or content on it. I think that keeping my posts positive and not getting involved in online arguments or cyber-bullying is also important. I want my social media to reflect who I am as a person,a person with high morals and class,so I steer clear of posting or reposting things that would be deemed inappropriate for school behavior. I also know that colleges look at applicants'social media and I do not want a post to affect my acceptance into that school or getting a scholarship. i Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* I like being a part of student government for many reasons. I like the creative process of brainstorming ideas for various fundraisers and other activities. I also like the planning and organizing that goes into making an event happen. In my opinion,the most gratifying thing of being a leader is at the end of a successful event when you know that of your hard work has paid off. i In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* I am currently involved in many activities and clubs. I am in student council, key club,student leadership, National Honor Society,Spanish club,and National Spanish Honor Society. I am also the class of 2016 President at my school and I have been since my freshman year.Also, I play volleyball for the high school. I also work at Vintage Vibe in Mansfield,about 15 hours each week.Although I am very involved in these clubs and organizations, I still have time to be involved in YAC. I think that I am good at time management and balancing a schedule. I always like to challenge myself and I know that I will be able to devote enough time to YAC to attend all of the meetings and activities. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... Please include contact information in letters of recommendation. 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* CCF04012015 OOOO.ioa CCF04012015 0001.0oa Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay II think that participating in local government or in other leadership positions is important for multiple reasons. I think that it is important to know what is going on in your community and to try to improve it. Being a part of the Youth Advisory Council would be a great way for me to get more involved in the city of Kennedale because although I am highly involved in activities at my school, I am not involved in anything that directly betters the city of Kennedale itself. I think that being involved in this organization would be an amazing experience and opportunity for me to learn more about city government and help contribute to make it better. I think that is important for youth to be involved in city government because we are the future.Also, I think My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help Kennedale together with events similar to the food truck nights,movie nights,and the Brickworks Festival. I am willing to help with whatever needs to be done and I pick up on things quickly. I think that I have done a good job leading my class at school through multiple successful fundraisers and I hope to extend this into the Youth Advisory Council and the city of Kennedale. I think there is always room for improvement in everything,and I hope to help improve the city of Kennedale. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* March 27, 2015 YAC Advisory Council: This year, I have had the honor and privilege of being Marissa Brennan's Leadership teacher, as well as her Student Council sponsor. I have had ample opportunities to watch this remarkable young lady show her leadership skills in various aspects of her school career. In Leadership, I have been able observe Marissa as the junior class president. She has held this position for 3 consecutive years. This is a strong sign of the respect that her classmates have for her, if they have elected her all 3 years she has run for election,as the leader for her class. Her strong leadership skills have shown in her creative, hardworking style. Marissa is also good at multi-tasking and coming up with creative ideals to motivate her classmates. She was a good leader during her class' homecoming hallway decorating. This activity also allowed her to motivate her fellow classmates to work hard to complete the task of getting their hallway decorated. Aside from also being very punctual, Marissa is a very intelligent young woman that has a very bright future ahead of her. Her participation in many clubs and organizations at Kennedale have helped mold her into a natural-born leader. She has been a part of Student Council for 3 years, Leadership class 2 years, Key Club 2 years, National Honor Society 1 year, National Spanish Honor Society 1 year and Spanish Club 1 year. Marissa has also been a member of the KHS Volleyball team for 3 years. All these clubs and organizations have helped Marissa gain valuable work ethics and leadership skills. Ms. Brennan has completed over 60 hours of community service in the past two years at various club service projects. Those have included working at Mission Arlington and various church activities. Outside of her extremely busy school schedule, Marissa has also worked at Vintage Vibe, 15 hours a week, since October 2014. 1 would strongly recommend Marissa Brennan as one of your members of your Youth Advisory Council. She would bring lots of leadership, intelligence and hard work to your organization. Thank you, Roger KHS Teacher, StuCo Advisor, Leadership Teacher aAMI-II-)c �s�.�x .f 6 March 30, 2015 Re: Marissa Brennan I have had the honor of having Marissa Brennan as a student in my Pre-AP Algebra 2 course, and as a teacher's assistant. Over the course of those two years I have been able to get to know her as both as a student and person. Marissa is a dedicated student and as such takes her academic endeavors very seriously. As a student she was dedicated and hard-working. She was a self-starter that could analyze her areas of weakness and hone in on them. 'Almost'was never good enough for Marissa—she would keep going until she had fully mastered something. Marissa loves a challenge and never turns one down. She maintains an excellent GPA and leads her class academically. As a teacher's assistant, she's highly organized, accurate, and quick. She follows instruction well but she also is able to determine what should be done and make sure it gets down without being told. Her abilities have made my life as a teacher much more pleasant and more streamlined. Outside of class Marissa shines. She is well liked and a leader of people. She is involved with her high school in the capacity of President of her class and puts those organizational skills and high intellect to good use. She is consistently among the top performers in her grade. She motivates her fellow students to participate in school-wide activities and leads by example. As chair of the Junior Class of 2015 1 have worked closely with Marissa and I have entrusted her with a great deal. She has handled money responsibly, keep accurate records,created proposals and been all that one could hope for in a President. Marissa Brennan is the type of student that is an asset to Kennedale High School, both in and out of our campus. I feel she would represent the best we have to offer at all times. It is my honor and privilege to recommend her to you. Regards, C� Tracey Hadaway Pre-AP Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus Junior Class Chair h CrO(Aw "I -� @ Y_:\Sm-, ��- CP 'j�? My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1259 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Sunday, April 5th Form Details Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached March 31,2015 11:27 PM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 162.192.229.238 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not `nneJale Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ication- Appo i ntment-to-the-Youth-Adv-137 Contact Information Answered 22 of 27(81.5%) First Name* Last Name* Minh-son Nguyen i Address* 4307 Quail Field Dr. 1 i city* State* Zip* f Arlington Texas 76001 Mailing Address(if different) City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 7034090991 8174830796 Email* snguyen098 @gmail.com i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* 15 Q 8th 16 Q 9th 17 Q 10th 18 (.Q 11 th 19 0 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? My personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals because I like to keep a positive attitude and encourage others to work diligently. By keeping goals in mind,it is easier to work more efficiently. I like to lead others by encouraging the organized sharing of opinions and discussion of ideas. More ideas can lead to more creative projects and opportunities. Even though there may be conflicting ideas, keeping a positive attitude is critical so brainstorming is a peaceful process. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* During a Spanish Club officer meeting,three officers were in disagreement with our sponsor and me over whether a typical three boxes of lollipops or six boxes of lollipops should have been ordered for a fundraiser.To come to a resolution,we decided to work together to draft a list of pros and cons to ordering more lollipops than usual.After a few minutes,we all willingly agreed to order five boxes.This was a successful decision because only half a box remained when the fundraiser was over,and the profit was greater than any previous fundraiser. Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* I handle multiple responsibilities through efficient time management and reminding myself why responsibilities are important. It is easier to balance everything when time is managed effectively and time is taken to acknowledge the importance of day to day activities. For example, I know that excelling academically will lead to success in college and the work force.Clubs and jobs are opportunities to expand knowledge and meet people with similar interests. Family and friends are most important because they support me however they can. By reminding myself of why these responsibilities are important, it becomes easier to balance and manage everything. What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* I like to present myself as someone pleasant and approachable.On social media, I like to share my thoughts in a humorous but inoffensive manner.Social media is definitely a place where opinions are shared without much filtering, so it is important to express oneself without being profane or offensive to others. I have never portrayed myself inappropriately. I have made sure to dress appropriately for the occasion and to not post or display anything that could be hurtful or offensive. I want people to feel comfortable with me since I believe I can contribute much to my community. i Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* There are many areas of the city government and the City Council decision making process I would like to be a part of. I would like to participate in the planning of events such as Art in the Park, Food Truck Night,and the Kennedale Tree Lighting because they are events that bring the community together.After attending the informational meeting and observing how a YAC meeting operates, I am more excited for planning events. I'm interested in providing a youth perspective on issues since I know the opinions of youth can impact the city and its decisions. In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* At school, I am currently involved in the following clubs and organizations:Spanish Club,Green Club,Student Council, Key Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society,and U I L Academics for mathematics and science. I am currently president of the Spanish Club,and I have previously served as the Historian and Public Relations officer. During the summer, I work at Shoe Carnival.Considering how important the role of the YAC member is, I would expect to devote a few hours each week towards meetings.As for activities, I expect to devote as many hours as necessary to make the activities and events as successful as possible. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... 4lease include contact information in letters of recommendation. 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* Recommendation SonNauven YouthAdv8rmUotmerii.docx Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay Participating in one's local government and community is important because it is important to give back to others,especially those that have provided support over the years. It is important to voice opinions and share ideas with the local government so that improvements can be made and suggestions can be implemented. If there is a looming problem in a city and nothing is said about it,then the city government will not know there is a problem.The city government can only rectify a problem it knows about. In Kennedale,there have been multiple requests for a recycling program,and on Wednesday,April 1st, Kennedale's recycling program will begin. Decisions like these are the result of participation in the local government and community.Since the community deemed recycling an issue,it was addressed,and now there is a solution. In addition to city programs, it is also important to be involved in community service projects because many people in need are able to benefit from volunteer work and donations. People in less fortunate circumstances are in need of things like food and clothing,so it is critical that communities have service projects to provide for people like this. As a member of the YAC, I would like to benefit as many people as possible through improvements in the city. I hope to participate in events the YAC is involved in such as the Food Truck Night and Art in the Park. From the last YAC meeting, I know there are plans to beautify certain areas of the city and convert empty space into functional areas. I believe I would be able to contribute time and ideas to these projects. As a member of the Youth Advisory Council, I want to leave a lasting impact. I want the community in Kennedale to be able to look at something or attend an event and think of how the YAC contributed to make it a success. I would like to be part of this group that impacts the community in a positive way. In conclusion, I hope to be one of the voices that can help Kennedale continue to improve. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 March 15, 2015 City of Kennedale 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 To Whom It May Concern: I am privileged to write in support of Son Nguyen for service on the Kennedale Youth Advisory Council. I have known Son for three years now, and from my experience with him I can tell you he is an extraordinary, polite, dedicated, hard-working and talented young man, and I believe the City of Kennedale will benefit greatly by having him serve on this council. I have been fortunate to have Son as a student twice now, first in my Pre-AP Biology class during his freshman year and again this year in AP Biology. As a student, Son is my highest achiever. His attendance has always been excellent, he turns in every assignment, pays excellent attention, has a strong work ethic, and always does his very best. I could not ask for a better student. In addition to his dedication to his education, Son is highly dedicated to the clubs to which he belongs. He has been in Spanish Club all three years of high school, serving as Historian and Public Relations Officer his sophomore year and serving as President this year. Son has also been a Student Council member, Key Club member, Green Club member, and has competed in UIL math and science all three years of high school. In addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Leadership class, and Tennis team. Throughout each school year since I first met Son, he has consistently demonstrated leadership abilities and is a role model who students admire. Son is a great person with an amazing personality, is always extremely polite and has a wonderful attitude. I truly admire the type of person he is and his great character. I recommend Son to serve on the Youth Advisory Council with great confidence. For three years now he has continued to make me extremely proud of the person he is and his accomplishments. With his dedication, dependability, and great character, I have no doubt that the city will benefit tremendously by having him on this council. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this recommendation, need additional information, or if there is anything else I can do on Son's behalf. Sincerely, Gia Bowens AP/Pre-AP Biology Teacher Kennedale High School, 901 Wildcat Way, Kennedale, TX 76060 bowensg @kisdtx.net (817) 563-8168 March 12, 2015 To whom it may concern, If you are reading this letter, then you have an opportunity to learn about an outstanding young man! Son Nguyen is a very intelligent young man, a diligent worker, fast thinker, creative, and has a wonderful personality. As a teacher I have known Son for the past several years as his AP and Pre-AP Spanish teacher. It has been a great pleasure to know this young man's dedication to the Spanish Language and his other courses. Academically, he is passing with high marks, placing him at the top ten percent of his junior class. Son has demonstrated hard work and understanding. Since he was a freshman, he has only taken Pre-AP and AP courses. Outside of the classroom, Son is actively involved in extracurricular activities. He has been part of each organization for the past two years or more. He is a member of Green Club, Student Council, Key Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, UIL Academics, (excelling both in Math and Science). Son is currently the Spanish Club President and is in KHS Leadership course. Son has also been part of KHS Tennis Team for the past two years. Son is very active in the community and has done many hours of volunteer work. On a personal note, Son is a responsible and dependable individual and is a pleasure to work with. He is a self-starter and is open to correction and instruction. I highly recommend him for your program. There is so much more to say about this outstanding young man. If you would like additional information about how this young man would benefit your program, please feel free to contact me at 817-563-8122. Respectfully, Foreign Language Department Head National Spanish Honor Society Sponsor- El Palacio Real Chapter Spanish Club Sponsor FOR Club Co-Sponsor Debate Coach CP 'j�? My Favorites Pages Modules 0 n Leslie Help View Site Form Center Back Print Form Center►City Secretary Forms ►YAC: New Applicant► Submission#1256 Please take a moment to review eligibility requirements and board responsibilities before completing your application: Cancel Eligibility Requirements&Additional Information Application Deadline: is Sunday, April 5th Form Details Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth SUBMITTED BY Advisory Council! In order for your application to be SUBMITTED ON submitted all required information(including attached March 30,2015 8:55 PM references and essay)must be included. I ADDRESS 99.32.86.22 Please note that applications are kept on file with the City Secretary for two(2)years. Even if you are not `nneJale Texas REFERRER appointed immediately,you could be contacted at a later http://tx- date if a vacancy occurs. kennedale.civicplus.com/FormCent ication- Appo i ntment-to-the-Youth-Adv-137 Contact Information Answered 22 of 27(81.5%) First Name* Last Name* Noet Avila Address* 5203 Saratoga Lane i city* State* Zip* Arlington Texas 76017 Mailing Address(if different) City State Zip Primary Phone* Alternate Phone 8179389086 8175634899 Email* vintagegirl20lO@att.net i Please note that the majority of communication is conducted via email. ...................................................................................................................... Eligibility Requirements Age* Grade* (-% 15 Q 8th 016 Q 9th Q 17 r 10th Q 18 11th 019 12th Please select the answer that describes you:* I reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. I reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District,but not the City of Kennedale. I attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale. You must fall into one of the categories above to qualify. ...................................................................................................................... Short Answer Questions 50-100 words How do you feel your personality and leadership style would help the YAC to achieve its goals? I believe with my charismatic,ambitious,and organized personality I will be able to bring new ideas and events to the Youth Advisory Council.After demonstrating my leadership skills in other organizations such as Spanish Club, National Honors Society,and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, I hope my influence on this organization will help better my school and community. i Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an opinion that was different from your own. How did you resolve the difference in opinion?* Last year, my English teacher had taken off ten points on my essay because I did not have a clear thesis.When saw my grade, I was shocked, believing it was one of the most exceptional essays I wrote. I went home and decided to read my essay again,highlighting the points I made in my paper that I mentioned in my thesis.The next day, I talked to my teacher about it and asked her to reconsider my grade. By simply talking to her about my opinion on the essay,she was able to fix my grade. Describe how you handle multiple responsibilities.For example, balancing schoolwork,afterschool activities, family,etc.* At Kennedale High School, I am involved in many extracurricular activities. I am a squad leader for the marching band, parliamentary for Spanish Club,and secretary for National Honors Society.On top of that, I am in all honor core classes.All of these responsibilities can be overwhelming,but I have learned to manage my stress and focus on one thing at a time. Family is always first,then my school work,and lastly,extra curricular activities. L What values do you publicly display through social networking sites, blogs, pictures,bumper stickers, clothing,etc. How do you present yourself to the world?* Social networking can tell you a lot about someone's values,that is why it is important to never post anything you would not want your boss to see.Through my social networking,such as Twitter and Instagram, I post about family, bible verses,beauty,nature,and also my love for books. I present myself to the world in a modest fashion and try to show my kind and unique personality through media and style. Are there specific areas of city government and the City Council decision making process that you find exciting and would like to be a part of?* One aspect that I find really quite exciting in the YAC program is that the youth gets to express their ideas and help out their community. By bringing awareness to certain issues,we will unite the student body and the community into making our city a better place. In addition, I also think working in Art in the Park would be really fun and also helping out with the food trucks. I believe I could be the candidate to help the council plan more programs and events in our community. In what other activities are you currently involved(sports,clubs,groups,job,etc)?How much time do you expect to devote to YAC meetings and activities?* As previously mentioned, I am a squad leader for the Kennedale Marching Band, parliamentary for Spanish Club,and secretary for National Honors Society. I am also involved in Key Club,Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Spanish Honors Society, Friends of Rachel,and a Peer Academic Leader(PAL).While these activities do take up a large amount of my time, I will try to make it to all of the Youth Advisory Council's meetings. I believe it is crucial to attend all meetings and be involved in a club as much as possible. i Attendance at YAC meetings and events is very important. ...................................................................................................................... Please include contact information in letters of recommendation 1. Letter of Recommendation* 2.Letter of Recommendation* Letter Of Recommendation 1.docx Letter of Recommendation 2.docx Please upload attachment here Please upload attachment here. Essay I believe,as a young adult,it is important for me to be involved with my local government in order to connect the youth at our schools with the community.The City Council wants to hear the students'opinions and I think it is necessary that we take this opportunity to fix the flaws we see in our system. I understand that the school board does not see all the wrongs in our school and this organization will allow the youth to bring up these issues. By participating in the community,you can create bonds with other people who share your beliefs,working together to create something big with equal knowledge and contribution. Helping people has always been important to me and working with students who also have the same values is truly an honor. Knowing that your opinions matter and having the chance to make a difference in someone's life is what this program is all about. With my acceptance into the Youth Advisory Council, I believe my leadership skills will assist the City Council into making decisions that will improve our school district and government. I also hope to help the council plan more social events for our community,such as adding more festivities at Art in the Park and the food truck gathering. I believe I could introduce the council to more programs to bring into Kennedale like a book club or even a cooking class. Interacting with the community and getting them involved is a very important aspect in the success of a government and I believe I can help achieve this goal.This is a great opportunity for me to be the voice of my fellow peers and bring peace to my community and the student body. i Important Dates Wednesday,April 1st at 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Monday,April 20th at 5:30 p.m. Candidate Interviews City Council Working Session Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 Monday,April 27th Accepted candidates notified via email Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Official appointments made City Council Meeting Council Chambers in City Hall 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale, TX 76060 SIGNATURE* Noet Avila i By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. March 20, 2015 Dear Youth Advisory Council, I consider it a privilege to write a letter of recommendation for Noet Avila. Noet has been a student in my Human Services courses and has been a member of the Peer Assistance and Leadership Program during her junior year at Kennedale High School. In sixteen years of teaching I have rarely encountered such a committed and compassionate student. It has been my pleasure to be a part of Noet's educational experience at Kennedale High School. A select few students are accepted into PAL, a program in which juniors and seniors mentor younger students in the elementary,middle and junior high schools in Kennedale ISD. Noet was accepted her junior year and has shown herself to be a compassionate and capable mentor. It is easy for younger students to open up to Noet because she has a genuine interest in understanding and helping them deal with their concerns. Noet is an excellent role model,not only for the young children she works with, but also for her peers. Noet is a highly organized, goal oriented young woman who sets high expectations for herself. She strives to make the best grades possible and exhibits great respect for the learning process. A very special quality of Noet's is her ability to motivate others. When there is an important goal to be reached Noet will be cheerfully urging and encouraging others to use their talents, gifts and skills to achieve success. Kennedale students and teachers are drawn to her because she is a hard worker who leads by example and helps her peers to be fully involved as well. Noet genuinely cares about others and because of this she is a well loved and respected student at Kennedale High School. I feel that Noet will be an excellent member of the Youth Advisory committee and I am proud to recommend her for this worthy endeavor. Sincerely, Julie Naughton CTE Department Head Human Services Peer Assistance and Leadership Teacher Peer Mediation Teacher Kennedale High School March 15, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: If you are reading this letter, then you have the opportunity to learn about an outstanding young lady. As a Spanish teacher at Kennedale High School, I have had the pleasure of knowing NoU Avila for the past two academic school years 2013-2015. Noet Avila is a smart, intelligent and wonderful student who always strives to do her very best. NoU Avila is a strong Spanish AP IV student and maintains a 97 average in my class. She is academically successful in all her courses as well as her other Pre-AP courses. She is a very active member on our campus. She is a member of Interact, Key Club, KHS Spanish Club, PAL, Leadership class and KHS Spanish National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society, she holds officer positions in several of these organizations. NoU Avila knows the importance of handling stressful situations and working through them. As a band member, she has competed in state band twice in the past three years and has also competed in UIL Solo and ensemble. When she is not competing or in meetings,Noet is busy volunteering. She has devoted 50+ hours since her freshman year. It is for these reasons that I offer my recommendation for No&Avila to be part of your program. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Monica Stephens Monica Stephens Kennedale High School Foreign Language Department Head National Spanish Honor Society Sponsor Debate Coach Spanish IV-AP Spanish II -Pre-AP KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B. I. Subject: Interview potential candidate for Place 5 vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission II. Originated by: III. Summary: City Council will interview Jeff Whitacre for Place 5 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Jeff Whitacre Profile Peff Whitacre profile.docx Jeff Whitacre Summary Registrations: Professional Engineer in Texas AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) PTP (Professional Transportation Planner) Specialties: Thoroughfare Planning Project Planning/Management Bike and Ped Planning/Design Traffic Impact Studies Impact Fees Context Sensitive Solutions Complete Streets Roadway Design Corridor Studies Master Planning Event Traffic Control My design practice leans on the cutting edge of bringing land use and transportation together to developer a walkable,bikeable, pedestrian friendly environment. I am a firm believer of developing a personalized solution for each situation and realize that one size does not fit all. Experience Project Manager/Associate Kimlev-Horn and Associates,Inc. June 2005 —Present (10 years) Projects Austin Strategic Mobility Plan January 2010—December 2010 City of Fort Worth Transportation Impact Fee Program Starting January 2006 Project Manager for the original program and ordinance adoption in May 2008. Continuing to serve in an advisory and QC/QA role for the proposed February 2013 update. Education Leadership Fort Worth Leadership 2014-2015 The University of Texas at Arlington Masters,Public Administration 2009-2012 Expected Graduation - May 2012 Texas A&M University Masters,Civil Engineering 2004—2005 Texas A&M University BS,Civil Engineering 2000—2004 KENNEDALE Planning and Zoning Commission www.c rtyo f I<e n n e d a l e.co m Staff Report to the Commissioners Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No:WORK SESSION -C. I. Subject: Presentation by SJR Planning for the Downtown Village Project II. Originated by: Rachel Roberts, City Planner III.Summary: Shai Roos will present the draft guidelines for the area described as a Downtown Village in the comprehensive land use plan.The district is proposed to be made up of four sub-districts within an expanded Old Town district, each allowing a different range of uses and varying in lot requirements.The sub-districts are: 1) Single family residential; 2) Single family residential and retail in single family design; 3)TownCenter; and 4) Mixed use. In addition to standard zoning regulations such as permitted/prohibited uses, lot sizes, and setbacks,the district guidelines also calls for using historically-appropriate designs for new structures. Illustrated standards will be provided to make it easier for both staff and the public to understand what is required. Design guidelines are intended to ensure that, whatever the land use, new development fits the desired character of the area. The Planning&Zoning Commission has already reviewed the first draft of the regulations and will be considered adopting the regulations and rezoning properties accordingly during its May meeting. After Ms. Roos' presentation during the work session, if you have any concerns that you would like to see addressed in the draft ordinance, please let us know so that we can make changes to the ordinance before you have a public hearing on it. IV. Notification: V. Fiscal Impact Summary: VI. Legal Impact: VII. Recommendation: None VIII.Alternative Actions: IX. Attachments: KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS -A. I. Subject: Updates from City Council II. Originated by: City Council, City Council III. Summary: Updates and information. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: None VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - B. I. Subject: Updates from the Mayor 1. Certificates of appreciation to the 2014-2015 Youth Advisory Council 2. Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month II. Originated by: III. Summary: Updates and information from the Mayor - Certificates of appreciation to the 2014-2015 Youth Advisory Council - Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: None VII.Alternative Actions: Both Clarence Bullocks (City Marshal) and Tiffany Penhallegon (Court Administrator)will be present. VIII.Attachments: 1. outh Advisor Council Appreciation AC Names. df P. Proclamation - Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month IMotorcycle Safety Awareness Month.rtf.docx Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to the members of the 2014-15 Youth Advisory Council (YAQ: • Ashley Luu, Chair • Jillian Melbourne,Vice Chair • Samantha Randolph, Secretary • Danielle Quaye, Historian • Emily Beck • Morgan Biscoe • Shelby Flowers • Nicholas Johnson • Nadeya Patel • Alison Villaire PROCLAMATION . ffo&� Sal,&I aad CZwamzz ej.4 ✓vl dh May 2015 WHEREAS, today's society is finding more citizens involved in motorcycling on the roads of our country; and WHEREAS, motorcyclists are roughly unprotected and therefore more prone to injury or death in a crash than other vehicle drivers; and WHEREAS, campaigns have helped inform riders and motorists alike on motorcycle safety issues to reduce motorcycle related risks, injuries, and, most of all, fatalities, through a comprehensive approach to motorcycle safety; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of all who put themselves behind the wheel, to become aware of motorcyclists,regarding them with the same respect as any other vehicle traveling the highways of this country; and it is the responsibility of riders and motorists alike to obey all traffic laws and safety rules; and WHEREAS, urging all citizens of our community to become aware of the inherent danger involved in operating a motorcycle, and for riders and motorists alike to give each other the mutual respect they deserve; NOW THEREFORE I, Brian Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kennedale, do hereby proclaim the month of May, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in this city. Further, I urge all residents to do their part to increase safety and awareness in our community. Dated this 181h day of May, 2015. Mayor,Brian Johnson Attest: City Secretary,Leslie Galloway KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - C. I. Subject: Updates from the City Manager 1. Governance Report - Executive Limitations - Balanced Scorecard II. Originated by: Bob Hart III. Summary: Updates and information, if any. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Governance Report- Executive Limitations lGovernance Report 5-18-15.docx P. Balanced Scorecard April 2014 [APRIL BALANCED SCORECARD. df POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS POLICY TITLE: GLOBAL EXECUTIVE CONSTRAINT The City Manager shall not cause or allow any organizational practice, activity, decision, or circumstance that is either unlawful, imprudent, or in violation of commonly accepted business and professional ethics. City operations are in compliance with the global constraint policy. POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS POLICY TITLE: TREATMENT OF CUSTOMERS OF CITY SERVICES With respect to interactions with customers, the City AI anager shall not cause or allow conditions, procedures,or decisions that are unsafe, untimely, undignified, or unnecessarily intrusive. The City Manager will not: 1. Elicit information for which there is no clear necessity. 2. Use methods of collecting, reviewing, transmitting, or storing customer information that fail to protect against improper access to the material 3. Operate facilities without appropriate accessibility and privacy. 4. Operate without establishing with customers a clear understanding of what may be expected and what may not be expected from the service offered. 5. Operate without informing customers of this policy or providing a way to be heard for persons who believe that they have not been accorded a reasonable interpretation of their rights under this policy. City operations are operating in compliance with the policy on treatment of customers. POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS POLICY TITLE: TREATMENT OF STAFF With respect to the treatment of paid and volunteer staff, the City Manager shall not cause or allow conditions that are unfair, undignified,disorganized, or unclear. The City Manager will not 1. Operate without written personnel rules that (a) clarify rules for stair, (b) provide for effective handling of grievances,and (c) protect against wrongful conditions, such as nepotism and grossly preferential treatment for personal reasons. 2. Retaliate against any staff member for non-disruptive expression of dissent. 3. Allow staff to be unaware of City Manager's interpretations of their protections under this policy. 4. Allow staff to be unprepared to deal with emergency situations. City operations are in compliance with the treatment of staff policy. Staff is heavily involved in the preparation of an asset management plan. POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS POLICYTITLE: EMERGENCY CITYMANAGER SUCCESSION In order to protect the Council from sudden loss of the City Manager Services, the City Manager shall not permit there to be less than one other person familiar enough with Council and City Manager issues and procedures to be able to maintain organization services. Kelly Cooper is the most informed of staffmembers.The department heads collectively are aware of on-going activities and projects, and I have been more attentive to this in staff meetings. Kennedal family oriented, economically prosperous, business friendly and KENNEDALE conveniently • . providing ••.• . • April 2015 eHem.YourHaw p S1 Achieve a Thriving - --- - --- - Community — ----- - ----- S2 Be a Sustainable S3 Be Family &Attractive City Oriented I1 Provide Excellent Services E hance I3 Expect Operational I4 Ensure Public I5 Enhance ess Climate Excellence Health & Safety Partnerships E1 Build Exceptional E2 Foster Pride in LE3cl-everage Talent Ownership hnology Alf F1 Balance the F2 Expect Fiscal F3 Leverage Tax Base Responsibility Resources1 CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY ACCOUNTABILITY TEAMWORK INNOVATION COMMITMENT KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS-A. I. Subject: Consider approval of minutes from April 20, 2015 regular meeting II. Originated by: Kathy Moore, Deputy City Secretary III. Summary: Please see the attached minutes for your approval IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: Fl--Tc—ity Council Regular Meeting Minutes-April 20, 2015 [April 20, 2015. df )c KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.corn KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING April 20, 2015 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. 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.Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning Board Planning and Zoning Commission Present: Carolyn Williamson, Harry Browne, Stephen Brim,Thomas Pirtle, Ernest Harvey, Donald Rawe, Billy Gilley Absent: None City Council met jointly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss future planning projects and issues of concern. Items discussed included the Senior Housing Project, Downtown Village, the Development Code Updates, and development along Kennedale Parkway. It was agreed that Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission would jointly meet again in September/October 2015. B. Discussion of items on regular agenda Rachel Roberts provided a review of the Comprehensive Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations update, stating that staff is recommending LSL Planning to provide services for the city code updates. Rachel added that the scope of work would include a diagnostic of our existing code. Additionally, Staff is recommending that a Development Code Advisory Committee be created to participate in the code updates. Rachel Roberts informed the group that the Consultants for the Downtown Village submitted a "Draft" code to Planning and Zoning, noting that consideration of the code has been postponed in lieu of 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169 suggested changes made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Bob Hart provided an update on the Senior Housing project, stating that staff is working to get them into our tax reinvestment zone. He added that the project would have 137 units, which is equivalent of 56 homes under the TIRZ financing plan, and the investment would add approximately$14.5 million to the taxable rolls in the TIRZ. Bob Hart informed Council that some very preliminary discussions with TxDot have taken place concerning access issues on Kennedale Parkway. He stated that he has met with the District Engineer about eliminating the continuous left turn lanes and putting in medians. He added that it seems like a favorable environment for the project. Bob Hart reminded Council that the ICMA International Fellows would be here on May 2, 2015 and that staff with hold a reception in their honor to welcome them on May 4, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Work session recessed at 6:29 p.m. III. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:03 p.m. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker Absent: None 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. Ernest Harvey, 604 Oak Leaf Drive, Kennedale spoke in favor of Council's decision to implement a citywide recycling program. 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. Page 2 of 7 A. Updates from City Council Frank Fernandez stated that the Police Department did a great job on Saturday night at the Brickworks Festival dealing with all the inclement weather. B. Updates from the Mayor 1. Proclamation presentation in recognition of Autism Awareness Month 2. Proclamation presentation in recognition of the Kennedale High School Lady Kats Soccer Team— Class 4A State Champion Title Mayor Johnson commended the Brickworks Committee for their work on the Festival. He noted that Bob Hart finished first in his age group in the 5K Run; and Kelly Turner finished second in the pie eating contest. Mayor Johnson read aloud a proclamation in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. Mayor Johnson read aloud a proclamation presented to the Kennedale High School Lady Kats Soccer Team in recognition of the Team's Class 4A State Champion Title. Mayor Johnson and Councilman Kelly presented each player a proclamation certificate. C. Updates from the City Manager 1. Receive and review the 2014 year-end report of the City Marshal Department's Use of Force/Racial Profiling 2. City Marshal and Municipal Court results from the annual "Great Texas Warrant Round-Up" 3. Governance Report - Balanced Scorecard - Executive Limitations Report City Manager Bob Hart informed Council that this would be Finance Director Sakura Moten-Dedrick's last meeting, stating that she has accepted a position with the City of Keller. Additionally, he stated that the City Marshall was unable to attend and he would review the Use of Force/Racial Profiling and the Great Texas Warrant Round-Up items with Council. Bob stated that each year, the City Marshal's Office is required to submit an annual racial profile report to the City Council. Because it is not the policy of this agency to make traffic stops in the routine performance of the Marshal's official duties, a full exemption report is being submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for 2014. The submitted report by the Marshal's Office is purely for Councils information and reference only. Bob stated that the Great Texas Warrant Round-Up was held February 20 through March 15. He noted that while the city did in fact generate more revenue for 2015, it retained approximately$7,000 less for the City compared to this same time last year. This variance is based on the manner in which each ticket's revenue is allocated. Page 3 of 7 Bob noted that the Balanced Scorecard and Executive Limitations Reports were attached for Council's review. Bob provided some highlights from the Brickworks Festival noting that approximately 6,000 people came through the gates for the festival, with 70 participants in the 5K run. A total of five (5) scholarships were given to Kennedale students in the Arts, an increase from last year. He added that due to the storm on Saturday night, forty vendor booths were damaged, however, twenty vendors have already signed up for next year. He concluded stating that Kelly Cooper did a fabulous job with the festival this year. 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. Mayor Brian Johnson stated that all matters listed under the consent agenda have been previously discussed. A. Consider approval of minutes from March 16, 2015 regular meeting B. Consider action regarding a notice from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates. Motion To approve consent agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion passed Unanimously XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. Case#PZ 15-03 Public hearing and consideration of approval of Ordinance 569 regarding a city- initiated request for a zoning change from "C-2" General Commercial district to "OT" Old Town district for approximately 1.15 acres at 400 North Rd, legal description of Jacob Prickett Survey A-1225 Tract 3A. 1. Staff Presentation 2. Public Hearing 3. Staff Response &Summary 4. Action by the City Council 1. Staff presentation by Rachel Roberts who explained that this request is to rezone property located in the Old Town zoning district, located at 400 North Road. She stated that staff is requesting the change from "C-2" to "OT". She added that a change to the Old Town zoning would be the best fit for the future land use plan. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; Don Kemp, 528 W.Third Street spoke in favor of the proposed zoning change. Page 4 of 7 Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. 3. Staff response and summary Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone Old Town from C-2 to OT. 4. Action by the City Council Motion To approve Case # PZ 15-03. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously B. CASE#PZ 15-04 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 570 approval regarding a city-initiated request for a zoning change for 23.8 acres from "MH" Manufactured Home district to "C-2" General Commercial district at 7205 Hudson Village Creek Rd, legal description of Wade H Hudson Survey A-716 Tract 2. 1. Staff presentation 2. Public hearing 3. Staff response and summary 4. Action by the City Council 1. Staff Presentation made by City Planner Rachel Roberts who reviewed the purposed zoning change for 7205 Hudson Village Creek Road; stating that to the west of the property is a manufactured home area and to the east is an industrial area. Rachel noted that it is designated as neighborhood on the future land use plan; however, the City would like to add a buffer between the industrial area and the neighborhood area; adding that the C-2 zoning would best serve as the transition and support the TIRZ district which is pointed out in the static plan. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; There were no speakers. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. 3. Staff Summary and Recommendation Rachel stated that this is not expected to have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the approval. 4. Action by the City Council Motion To approve Case# PZ 15-04. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously C. Consider the selection of LSL Planning to provide the Comprehensive Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed Page 5 of 7 $140,000 Rachel Roberts provided a review of the Comprehensive Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations updates, stating that staff had four responses to their request for proposals. Staff looked closely at two firms, SJR Planning and LSL Planning; with LSL raising to the top. Staff is recommending LSL Planning to provide services for the City Code Updates; all their references have been checked. Motion Approve a contract with LSL Planning to provide the Comprehensive Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulation Updates. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously D. Discuss and approve calendar for FY2015-2016 budget preparations. Finance Director Sakura Moten-Dedrick reviewed the FY2015-16 budget calendar with City Council and requested approval. Motion To approve the FY2015-16 calendar for budget preparations. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Johnson recessed into the first of two Executive Sessions at 6:36 p.m. City Planner, Rachel Roberts and Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson Ernest Harvey were in attendance for the first Executive Session. Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 6:59 p.m. A. The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the regular 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 on any item posted on the agenda and the following items: 1. Amortization Status 2. Development Agreement Status 3. Economic Development Agreement for 1298 W. Kennedale Parkway 4. Plat Filing Mayor Johnson recessed into the Second Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. B.The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, lease, or value of real property Page 6 of 7 1. Land acquisition at 780 W. Kennedale Parkway and 1001 E. Kennedale Parkway C. 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 Evaluation Item C in Executive Session was moved forward to the May 18, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION,AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 8:26 p.m. No Action Required. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn. Action meeting adjourned, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Brian Johnson, Mayor Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Page 7 of 7 KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- B. I. Subject: Consider approval of minutes from the May 7, 2015 Council Workshop II. Originated by: Kathy Moore, Deputy City Secretary III. Summary: Please see the attached minutes for your approval IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: Fl----Fc—itY Council Special Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2015 IMay 8, 2015 Worksho df )c KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.corn KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 7, 2015 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker, Kelly Turner, Frank Fernandez, and Liz Carrington Absent: None III.WORK SESSION A. Presentation of the Ethical Climate Survey The City of Kennedale Ethical Climate and Organizational Culture Analysis was presented to City Council by Cathy Vallejo,Jasmine Lazarky and Oscar Lazarky, students from the Management School of Business Administration & Professional Programs at Texas Wesleyan University. Students were under the leadership of Professors Dr. Trisha Anderson and Dr. Rodney Erakovich. The analysis presented was based on a survey of city employees during the fall semester. B. Presentation of the Citizens Survey Kristina Ashton, Jorge Pineda, Michael McFarland, and Jessica Serrano members of the Capstone Class from UTA presented a report to Council on the Citizen's Opinion Survey conducted by their class. The survey was conducted during the spring semester. C. Presentation of the Asset Management Plan Tom Dawe and Matthew Van Dommelen from the Public Sector Digest and William Fowler, Katelyn Francis, Kyle Gordon, Kathya Hattaway, Ryan Keenan, Jesica McEachern, and Cory Kyle from the UTA Capstone class presented an analysis of the City of Kennedale Asset Management Plan, which examined the cost of maintaining and replacing city assets over their life cycle. IV. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn the May7, 2015 City Council Workshop. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Michael Walker. Motion passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169 APPROVED: ATTEST: Brian Johnson, Mayor Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Page 2 of 2 KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- C. I. Subject: Consider adopting Resolution 448, amending authorized representatives of TEXPOOL local government investment pool II. Originated by: Finance Director, Director of Finance & IT III. Summary: The attached resolution is being presented before Council only to amend authorized representatives for TexPool. By approving the resolution, Council will be designating Bob Hart, City Manager and Carolyn Marshall, Interim Finance Director, as authorized representatives to transmit local funds for investments. Carolyn Marshall will be the primary representative performing transactions and receiving confirmations of monthly statements. Lastly, for bank reconciliation purposes, Kia Crosby will have "view- only" access. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Tex ool Resolution 448 lResolution 448.doc RESOLUTION NO. 448 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXPOOL LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale (the "Participant") is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment Pool the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kennedale to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the TexasPool Local Government Investment Portfolio, a public funds investment pool (a "Pool"), was created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS: A. That the City of Kennedale shall amend authorized representatives, for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in the TexasPool series. The form of application for amendment to this resolution is approved. B. That the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are Authorized Representatives of the City of Kennedale and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in the Pool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. C. That the City of Kennedale may by Amending Resolution change Authorized Representatives provided the additional Authorized Representative is an officer, employee, or agent of the City of Kennedale. List of the Authorized Representatives of the City of Kennedale. These individuals may be issued P.I.N.Numbers. 1.Name: Bob Hart Title: City Manager 2. Name: Carolyn Marshall Title: Interim Finance Director List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confirmations and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement. Name: Name: Carolyn Marshall Title: Interim Finance Director In addition and at the option of the Participant, one additional Authorized Representative can be designated to perform only inquiry of selected information. This limited representative cannot perform transactions. Name: Kia Crosby Title: Accounting & Pqyroll pecialist D. That this Resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant and until the Pool receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, this the 18th day of May 2015. APPROVED: Brian Johnson, Mayor ATTEST: Leslie Galloway, City Secretary KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- D. I. Subject: Consider adopting Resolution 449, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term asset reserve program (TEXSTAR) local government investment pool II. Originated by: Finance Director, Director of Finance & IT III. Summary: The attached resolution is being presented before Council only to amend authorized representatives for TEXSTAR. By approving the resolution, Council will be designating Bob Hart, City Manager and Carolyn Marshall, Interim Finance Director, as authorized representatives to transmit local funds for investments. Carolyn Marshall will be the primary representative performing transactions and receiving confirmations of monthly statements. Lastly, for bank reconciliation purposes, Kia Crosby will have "view- only" access. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. ITexstar Resolution 449 lResolution 449.doc RESOLUTION NO. 449 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS SHORT TERM ASSET RESERVE PROGRAM (TEXSTAR) LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale (the "Participant") is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment Pool the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kennedale to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the TEXSTAR Local Government Investment Portfolio, a public funds investment pool (a "Pool"), was created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS: A. That the City of Kennedale shall amend authorized representatives, for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in the TEXSTAR series. The form of application for amendment to this resolution is approved. B. That the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are Authorized Representatives of the City of Kennedale and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in the Pool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. C. That the City of Kennedale may by Amending Resolution change Authorized Representatives provided the additional Authorized Representative is an officer, employee, or agent of the City of Kennedale. List of the Authorized Representatives of the City of Kennedale. These individuals may be issued P.I.N.Numbers. 1.Name: Bob Hart Title: Ci . Manager 2. Name: Carolyn Marshall Title: Interim Finance Director List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confirmations and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement. Name: Name: Carolyn Marshall Title: Interim Finance Director In addition and at the option of the Participant, one additional Authorized Representative can be designated to perform only inquiry of selected information. This limited representative cannot perform transactions. Name: Kia Crosby Title: Accounting & Pqyroll pecialist D. That this Resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant and until the Pool receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, this the 18th day of May 2015. APPROVED: Brian Johnson, Mayor ATTEST: Leslie Galloway, City Secretary KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- E. I. Subject: Consider adopting Resolution 450, amending authorized representatives of Texas Term/Texas Daily local government investment pool II. Originated by: Finance Director, Director of Finance & IT III. Summary: The attached resolution is being presented before Council only to amend authorized representatives for Texas Term/Texas Daily. By approving this resolution, Council will be designating Bob Hart, City Manager and Carolyn Marshall, Interim Finance Director, as authorized representatives to transmit local funds for investments. Carolyn Marshall will be the primary representative performing transactions and receiving confirmations of monthly statements. Lastly, for bank reconciliation purposes, Kia Crosby will have "view-only" access. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Texasterm Resolution 450 lResolution 450.doc RESOLUTION NO. 450 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS TERM/TEXAS DAILY LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale (the "Participant") is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment Pool the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kennedale to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the Texas Term/Texas Daily Local Government Investment Portfolio, a public funds investment pool (a "Pool"), was created on behalf of entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS: A. That the City of Kennedale shall amend authorized representatives, for the purpose of transmitting local funds for investment in the Texas Tenn/Texas Daily series. The form of application for amendment to this resolution is approved. B. That the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are Authorized Representatives of the City of Kennedale and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in the Pool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters of instruction, and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. C. That the City of Kennedale may by Amending Resolution change Authorized Representatives provided the additional Authorized Representative is an officer, employee, or agent of the City of Kennedale. List of the Authorized Representatives of the City of Kennedale. These individuals may be issued P.I.N.Numbers. 1.Name: Bob Hart Title: Ci . Manager 2. Name: Carolyn Marshall Title: Interim Finance Director List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confirmations and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement. Name: Carolyn Marshall Title: Interim Finance Director In addition and at the option of the Participant, one additional Authorized Representative can be designated to perform only inquiry of selected information. This limited representative cannot perform transactions. Name: Kia Crosby Title: Accounting & Pqyroll pecialist D. That this Resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant and until the Pool receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, this the 18th day of May 2015. APPROVED: Brian Johnson, Mayor ATTEST: Leslie Galloway, City Secretary KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- F. I. Subject: Consider authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Kennedale for the 2015 tax year II. Originated by: Finance Director, Director of Finance & IT III. Summary: This is an annual agreement under which Tarrant County serves as the tax assessor and collector for the City of Kennedale, Texas. The agreement is substantially the same in form as it has been for several years. The main factor which generally changes from year to year is the costs that are charged by Tarrant County to mail out tax statements. For the 2015 Tax Year (FY2014-2015), the fee will be $1.10 cents per parcel. The prior year fee was $1.10. This represents no change. The City of Kennedale will be invoiced for all accounts based on the October billing roll certified to the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector by January 15 and payment must be received by February 15. The contract must be executed and returned to the Tarrant County Tax Office no later than July 32, 2015. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. FY15-16 Tarrant County Tax Collection Contract 01 50422134843703. df couNT�... TARRANT COUNTY TAX OFFICE RON WRIGHT 100 E.Weatherford,Room 105 • Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0301 817-884-1100 Tax Assessor-Collector taxoffice@tarrantcounty.com April 20,2015 Ms Sakura Moten-Dedrick Director of Finance and IT 405 Municipal Dr Kennedale,TX 76060 Dear Ms.Moten-Dedrick, I am pleased to enclose our tax collection contract for the coming year. Our collection fee for the coming year will remain at$1.10 per property tax account,the lowest collection fee of any urban county in Texas. The fee for out of county accounts will remain$2.60 per account State law requires that I charge taxing entities my actual costs for tax collection. Enclosed are three original renewal contracts for the assessment and collection of your ad valorem taxes by Tarrant County for the tax year 2015. After the contracts have been signed,please return ALL copies to my office to the attention of Sheila Moore,Entity Liaison. I will mail a fully executed contract to you after the Commissioner's Court has made formal approval of the contract. This will be at the end of September,so the contract will be returned in October. If you require more than one original,please make a copy of the contract and mail all four back to my office. In order to have your contract in place prior to the upcoming tax season, I would ask that you have the properly executed contract returned to me no later than July 31,2015. In addition to your 2015 contract, I am enclosing an attorney confirmation form. Please fill out the requested information,sign and return to my office along with the collection contracts. You will be invoiced for your collection commission by January 31,2016 with payment due no later than February 28,2016. The time for rate calculations is rapidly approaching and many of you are already in budget preparations. Please remember the importance of getting the rate and exemption information to us prior to the September 16`x'rate € submission deadline. My office will provide more information on this requirement in the near future. If you have questions,please contact my Entity Liaison, Sheila Moore,at 817-884-1526,or you may contact me at 817-884-1106 or by e-mail rjwright @tarrantcounty.com. f Sincerely, I Ron Wright,PCC Tax Assessor-Collector r Tarrant County H i i e § Agreement For the Collection of Taxes COUNTY OFTARRANT § Agreement made this day of 2015, by and between the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector,hereinafter referred to as ASS>� SOR/COLLECTOR, and Tarrant County, hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY, both of whom are addressed at 1100 E. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0301, and the City of Kennedale hereinafter referred to as City,whose address is 405 Municipal Dr,Kennedale,TX 76060. PURPOSE OFAGREEMENT The purpose of this Agreement is to state the terms and conditions under which the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide assessment and collection services of Ad Valorem taxes levied by the City. NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained,the parties hereto agree as follows: L SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR agrees to bill and collect the taxes due and owing on taxable property upon which the City has imposed said taxes. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR shall perform the said services in the same manner and fashion as Tarrant County collects its own taxes due and owing on taxable property. The services performed are as follows: receiving the Certified Appraisal Roll from the appropriate Appraisal District and monthly changes thereto; providing mortgage companies, property owners and tax representatives, tax roll and payment data; providing all necessary assessments of taxes and Truth in Taxation calculations as required;the transmittal of tax statements via the U.S. Mail or electronic transfer of data; and payment processing. All City disbursements, made by check or by electronic transfer(ACH),for collected tax accounts will be made to the City on the day the COUNTY Depository Bank indicates the mandatory assigned"float"period has elapsed and the funds are posted to the collected balance.If any daily collection total is less than one hundred dollars($100.00),the disbursement may be withheld until the cumulative total of taxes collected for the City equals at least one hundred dollars($100.00),or at the close of the month. II. REPORTS The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide the City the following reports,if requested: Daily: General Ledger Distribution Report Weekly: Detail Collection Report(Summary) Monthly: Tax Roll Summary(Totals Only) Year-to-Date Summary Report Detail Collection Report(Summary) Distribution Report(Summary) Delinquent Tax Attorney Tape Annual: Paid Tax Roll Delinquent Tax Roll Current Tax Roll A selection of the above listed Reports will only be available by internet access. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide the City the General Ledger Revenue & Expense Report monthly as required by Sec. 31.10 of the Texas Property Tax Code. III. COMPENSATION In consideration of the services to be performed by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR, compensation for the services rendered is a rate of one-dollar and ten cents ($1.10)per account located within Tarrant County, and two-dollars and sixty cents($2.60)per account located outside Tarrant County. The number of accounts billed will be based on the July 25 billing roll certified to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR,net of subsequent account additions and deletions made by the Appraisal District. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will invoice for these accounts by January 31,2016 with payment to be received from the City by February 28,2016. The scope of services identified in this contract does not include the administration of a rollback election. In the event of a successful rollback election,these costs incurred by the Tarrant County Tax Office will be separately identified,billed, and paid by the entity. IV. AUDITS The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will provide to the City auditor necessary explanations of all reports and access to ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR in-house tax system computer terminals to assist the City auditor in verifying audit samples of the financial data previously provided by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR during the past audit period. Additional support for entity verification or entity auditor verification is not a part of this contract. Each request for support will be reviewed individually. Costs for providing audit support will be determined by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR and will be charged to and must be paid by the City. V. TAX RATE REQUIREMENT The City will provide the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR, in writing, the City's newly adopted tax rate and exemption schedule to be applied for assessing purposes by Wednesday, September 16,2015. Under authority of Section 31.01 (h) of the Property Tax Code, any additional cost of printing and mailing tax statements because of late reporting of the tax rate or the exemption schedule will be charged to and must be paid by the City. The tax rate and the exemption schedule for each of the last five(5)years in which an ad valorem tax was levied,or all prior years where there remains delinquent tax, must be furnished in writing to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR at the time of the initial contract. VI. COMPLIANCE WITHAPPLICABLE STATUTES, ORDINANCES,AND REGULATIONS In performing the services required under this Agreement, the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR shall comply with all applicable federal and state statutes,final Court orders and Comptroller regulations. If such compliance is impossible for reasons beyond its control,the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR shall immediately notify the City of that fact and the reasons therefore. VII. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS All funds collected by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR in the performance of the services stated herein for the City shall be promptly transferred to the account of the City at the City's depository bank. All payments to entities will be made electronically by the automated clearing house (ACH). The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR has no liability for the funds after initiation of the ACH transfer of the City's funds from the COUNTY Depository to the City's designated depository. VIII. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS The City hereby agrees that the COUNTY, acting through the COUNTY Auditor,may invest collected ad valorem tax funds of the City during the period between collection and payment. The COUNTY agrees that it will invest such funds in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act. The COUNTY further agrees that it will pay to the City all interest or other earnings attributable to taxes owed to the City. All parties agree that this Agreement will not be construed to lengthen the time period during which the COUNTY or the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR may hold such funds before payment to the City. REFUNDS Refunds will be made by the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR except as set forth herein. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will advise the City of changes in the tax roll which were mandated by the appropriate Appraisal District. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will not make refunds on prior year paid accounts unless the prior year paid accounts for the past five(5)years are provided to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. All refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments due, but not requested, and as described in Section 31.11 of the Texas Property Tax Code,will after three years from the date of payment,be proportionately disbursed to those entities contracting with the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. The contract must have been in force,actual assessment and collection functions begun and the tax account was at the time of the over or erroneous payment within the City's jurisdiction. The proportional share is based upon the City's percent of the tax account's total levy assessed at the time of receipt of the over or erroneous payment. In the event any lawsuit regarding the collection of taxes provided for in this agreement to which the City is a party, is settled or a final judgment rendered, and which final judgment is not appealed, and the terms of such settlement agreement or final judgment require that a refund be issued by the City to the taxpayer, such refund shall be made by ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR by debiting funds collected by ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR on behalf of the City and remitting such refund to the taxpayer in conformity with the terms of the settlement agreement or final judgment. X. DELINQUENT COLLECTIONS The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will assess and collect the collection fee pursuant to Sections, 33.07, 33.08, 33.11 and 33.48 of the Property Tax Code, when allowed. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will collect attorney fees that are specified by the City through written agreement with a delinquent collection Attorney. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will disburse the amount directly to the City for compensation to a Firm under contract to the City. If the delinquent collection Attorney contracted by the City requires attendance of ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR personnel at a court other than the District Courts in downtown Fort Worth, and the COUNTY is not a party, the employee's expenses and proportionate salary will be the responsibility of the City and will be added to the collection expenses and charged to the City. The ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR will not be responsible for the collection of prior year delinquent accounts unless all delinquent accounts information is provided to the ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. X1 TERM OFAGREEMENT This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereinabove set out,and shall continue in effect during the 2015 tax year,unless sooner terminated by providing sixty(60)day written notice,as outlined in paragraph XII. XIL NOTICES Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other may be effected,in writing,either by personal delivery or by mail,registered or certified,postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the address of the parties as they appear in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement, but each party may change this address by written notice in accordance with this paragraph. XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS This instrument hereto contains the entice Agreement between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and obligations herein assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force or effect. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Tarrant County,Texas. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives and successors. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid,illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or enforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid,illegal,or unenforceable provisions had never been contained. This Agreement and the attachments hereto constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting the within subject matter. Executed on the day and year first above written,Tarrant County,Texas. BY.• RON WRIGHT, DATE TAX ASSESSOR(COLLECTOR TARRANT COUNTY FOR City of Kennedale BY.• �, DATE TITLE: FOR TARRANT COUNTY. BY.• B. GLEN WHITLEY DATE TARRANT COUNTY.IUDGE APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY.• CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE* DATE *By law,the Criminal District Attorney's Office may only approve contracts for its clients. We reviewed this document as to form from our client's legal perspective. Other parties may not rely on this approval. Instead those parties should seek contract review from independent counsel. .. DELINQUENT ATTORNEY CONFIRMATION 2015 TAX YEAR ]Plmmmu complete the form below, have notarized and return with your entity uomtraot. The Delinquent Attorney Firm for Name,Q-f)f axing Entity /�� to( q,V (�c(214-eul Sty ,) [~i~ Collection penalty%6y ordinance,resolution or amendment authorizing attorney collection fees iu uoco,duooeto Sections 33O?ood33.O8 Texas Property Tax Code is Poxoout Collection penalty%by ordinance,resolution or amendment authorizing early turn over of this unit's business yom |property io accordance ro Section 33.|| Texas Propeju Tax Code is Percent The effective date of the ordinance,resolution or amendment authorizing early turn over u[this unit's business personal property in accordance to Section 33.11 Texas Property Tax Code is Month Day Year If you change law firms you must notify Tarrant County Tax Office in writing. By signature below,the information contained in this form is deemed true and correct. Authorized Signature Date Ity� Printed Name ��|u `~ �� Sworn and Subscribed to before muonthis the \ O day of to certify which witness my hand and seal u[office. �J Notary Public in and for the State ofTexas K4y commission Expires: KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- G. I. Subject: Consider approval of Resolution 451 authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee and authorize payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC II. Originated by: III. Summary: The City of Kennedale is a member of a 153-member city coalition known as the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor. The resolution approves the assessment of an eleven cent ($0.11) per capita fee to fund the activities of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee undertakes activities on behalf of municipalities for which it needs funding support from its members. Municipalities have original jurisdiction over the electric distribution rates and services within the city. The Steering Committee has been in existence since the late 1980s. It took on a formal structure in the early 1990s. Empowered by city resolutions and funded by per capita assessments, the Steering Committee has been the primary public interest advocate before the Public Utility Commission, ERCOT, the courts, and the Legislature on electric utility regulation matters for over two decades. The Steering Committee is actively involved in rate cases, appeals, rulemakings, and legislative efforts impacting the rates charged by Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC within the City. The Steering Committee representation is also strong at ERCOT. It is possible that additional efforts will be necessary on new issues that arise during the year, and it is important that the Steering Committee be able to fund its participation on behalf of its member cities. A per capita assessment has historically been used, and is a fair method for the members to bear the burdens associated with the benefits received from that membership. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Resolution 451 lResolution 451.docx RESOLUTION NO. 451 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 11 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC. WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has historically intervened in Oncor rate proceedings and electric utility related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing within municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, and legislative activity, affecting transmission and distribution utility rates; and WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor; and WHEREAS, the Steering Committee functions under the direction of an Executive Committee (whose current members are identified in Attachment 1) which sets an annual budget and directs interventions before state and federal agencies, courts and legislatures, subject to the right of any member to request and cause its party status to be withdrawn from such activities; and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee in its December 2014 meeting set a budget for 2015 that compels an assessment of eleven cents ($0.11)per capita; and WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in these activities which affects the provision of electric utility service and the rates to be charged, it must assess its members for such costs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS: I. That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of Kennedale and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC residing and conducting business within the City limits. 4680288.1 II. The City is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee of eleven cents ($0.11) per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest TML Directory of City Officials. III. A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made payable to "Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor" shall be sent to David Barber, Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, c/o City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, Post Office Box 90231, Arlington, Texas 76004-3231. PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 18th day of May, 2015, by a vote of ayes and nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas. Brian Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Leslie Galloway City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wayne Olson City Attorney 4680288.1 2 Attachment 1 OCSC 2015 Executive Committee Members Allen Eric Ellwanger,Assistant to City Manager Arlington David Barber,Assistant City Attorney Burkburnett Trish Holley, Director of Administration Carrollton Elizabeth Horn, Assistant City Attorney Cleburne Kim Galvin, Director of Finance Colleyville Cathy Cunningham, City Attorney Comanche Ronnie Clifton, Mayor Dallas Nick Fehrenbach, Manager of Regulatory Affairs & Utility Franchising Denison Courtney Goodman-Morris, City Attorney Ennis Joel Welch, Director of Finance Flower Mound Christianne Price, Budget& Grants Manager Fort Worth Bridgette Garrett, Director of Budget& Management Services Frisco Ben Brezina, Assistant to City Manager Grand Prairie Don Postell, City Attorney Irving Carrie Morris, Assistant City Attorney Lewisville Phil Boyd, Consultant Mansfield Joe Smolinski, Director of Utility Operations Mesquite Cynthia Steiner, Assistant City Attorney Odessa Konrad Hildebrandt, Assistant City Manager Plano Mark Israelson, Director of Policy and Government Relations Sherman Brandon Shelby, City Attorney The Colony Gwen Mansfield,Assistant Finance Director Tyler Deborah G. Pullum, City Attorney Waco Jennifer Richie, City Attorney Watauga Greg Vick, City Manager Waxahachie Doug Barnes,Director of Economic Development 4680288.1 3 KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- H. I. Subject: Consider approval of Resolution 452 approving a negotiated settlement between the atmos cities steering committee and Atmos Energy Corp., mid-tex division regarding the company's 2014 and 2015 rate review mechanism filings II. Originated by: III. Summary: The City, along with other similarly situated cities served by Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos Mid-Tex" or"Company"), is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC"). The RRM Tariff was adopted by the City as an alternative to the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program ("GRIP"), the statutory provision that allows Atmos to bypass the City's rate regulatory authority to increase its rates annually to recover capital investments. In February 2014, Atmos Mid-Tex filed its second annual filing under the Rate Review Mechanism ("RRM") Tariff, seeking an increase of$45.7 million. Although ACSC attempted to reach a settlement with the Company as it had in past years, the wide differences between the Company and ACSC's consultants' recommendations made a compromise impossible. On the recommendation of the ACSC Executive Committee and ACSC's legal counsel, the City in 2014 adopted a Resolution denying the requested rate increase. The Company appealed the City's denial to the Railroad Commission of Texas ("Commission"), and revised its requested increase to $43.8 million. A hearing was held on the Company's appeal on September 3, 2014. On April 28, 2015, the Commission's Hearings Examiner issued his Proposal for Decision ("PFD") in the Company's appeal of the City's denial of the 2014 RRM rate increase. This PFD was not favorable to ACSC, but did recommend a reduction of approximately $860,000 to the Company's adjusted 2014 filing. While the parties were waiting for the PFD from the Hearings Examiner in the appeal of the 2014 RRM filing, on February 27, 2015, Atmos Mid-Tex filed with the City another rate increase request under the RRM Tariff, seeking additional revenues in the amount of$28.762 million (total system) or$24.0 million (affected cities). The City worked with ACSC to analyze the schedules and evidence offered by Atmos Mid-Tex to support its 2015 request to increase rates. The Resolution and attached Settlement Agreement and tariffs are the result of negotiation between the Mid-Tex Executive Committee and the Company to resolve issues raised by ACSC during the review and evaluation of Atmos Mid-Tex's filing. The recommended Settlement Agreement also requires Atmos to abate its appeal of the City's rejection of the 2014 RRM rate increase pending approval by all ACSC cities of the Settlement Agreement. The Agreement requires Atmos to give the City the benefit of the adjustments to the 2014 rate increase recommended by the PFD. The Resolution and Settlement tariffs approve rates that will increase the Company's revenues by$65.7 million for the Mid-Tex Rate Division, effective for bills rendered on or after June 1, 2015. The monthly residential customer charge will be $18.60. The consumption charge will change from $0.08819 per Ccf to $0.09931 per Ccf. The monthly bill impact for the typical residential customer consuming 60 Ccf will be an increase of$1.14 (about a 1.59% increase in the base bill). The typical commercial customer will see an increase of$2.69 or 0.96%. The ACSC Executive Committee and its designated legal counsel and consultants recommend that all Cities adopt the Resolution approving the negotiated Settlement Agreement resolving both the 2014 and the 2015 RRM filings, and implementing the rate change. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Resolution 452 lResolution 452.doc Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 452 AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS,APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE ("ACSC")AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP.,MID- TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S 2014 AND 2015 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILINGS; APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ATTACHED RATE TARIFFS AND PROOF OF REVENUES; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT; FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE SETTLEMENT TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ACSC'S REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; DETERMINING THAT THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND THE ACSC'S LEGAL COUNSEL. WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale, Texas ("City") is a gas utility customer of Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos Mid-Tex" or "Company"), and a regulatory authority with an interest in the rates and charges of Atmos; and WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC"), a coalition of similarly-situated cities served by Atmos Mid-Tex ("ACSC Cities") that have joined together to facilitate the review of and response to natural gas issues affecting rates charged in the Atmos Mid-Tex service area; and WHEREAS, ACSC and the Company worked collaboratively to develop a new Rate Review Mechanism ("RRM") tariff that allows for an expedited rate review process by ACSC Cities as a substitute to the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program ("GRIP")process instituted by the Legislature, and that will establish rates for the ACSC Cities based on the system-wide cost of serving the Atmos Mid-Tex Division; and WHEREAS, the initial RRM Tariff was in effect for four(4)years; and 4764616.1 1 WHEREAS, ACSC Cities and Atmos Mid-Tex entered into another settlement agreement and revised the RRM Tariff; and WHEREAS, ACSC Cities and Atmos Mid-Tex compromised and reached agreements on the amount of the rate increases to be in effect for the RRM Tariff filings for 2012 and 2013; and WHEREAS, ACSC Cities and Atmos Mid-Tex were unable to reach an agreement on the 2014 RRM Tariff filing, resulting in the ACSC Cities' rejection of the 2014 RRM filing; and WHEREAS, Atmos Mid-Tex appealed the ACSC Cities' actions rejecting its 2014 RRM filing to the Railroad Commission of Texas ("Commission"), pursuant to the provisions of the RRM Tariff, and WHEREAS, Atmos Mid-Tex and ACSC litigated the appeal of the 2014 RRM filing at the Commission; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2015, Atmos Mid-Tex filed its 2015 RRM Tariff filing, requesting to increase natural gas base rates system-wide by $28.762 million; and WHEREAS, ACSC coordinated its review of Atmos Mid-Tex RRM filing through its Executive Committee, assisted by ACSC's attorneys and consultants, to resolve issues identified in the Company's RRM filing; and WHEREAS, Atmos Mid-Tex has agreed to withdraw its appeal of ACSC's rejection of its 2014 RRM Tariff rate increase; and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee, as well as ACSC's counsel and consultants, recommend that ACSC Cities approve the attached Settlement Agreement (Attachment A to this Resolution) as well as the tariffs attached thereto, resolving both the 2014 and the 2015 RRM Tariff filings, which together will increase the Company's revenues by $65.7 million over the amount allowed under City-approved rates set in 2013; and 4764616.1 2 WHEREAS, the attached tariffs implementing new rates are consistent with the negotiated Settlement Agreement and are just, reasonable, and in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the RRM Tariff should be renewed for a period of time commencing in 2016 and continuing until the RRM Tariff is suspended by ordinance of the City; and WHEREAS, the RRM Tariff contemplates reimbursement of ACSC's reasonable expenses associated with RRM applications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set forth in this Resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Council finds that the Settlement Agreement (Attachment A to this Resolution) represents a comprehensive settlement of gas utility rate issues affecting the rates, operations, and services offered by Atmos Mid-Tex within the municipal limits arising from Atmos Mid-Tex's 2014 and 2015 RRM filings, is in the public interest, and is consistent with the City's authority under Section 103.001 of the Texas Utilities Code. Section 3. That the existing rates for natural gas service provided by Atmos Mid-Tex are unreasonable. The new tariffs attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment C, are just and reasonable, and are designed to allow Atmos Mid-Tex to recover annually an additional $65.7 million in revenue over the amount allowed under currently approved rates, or $21 million over currently-billed rates, as shown in the Proof of Revenues attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment B; such tariffs are hereby adopted. Section 4. That the ratemaking treatment for pensions and other post-employment benefits in Atmos' next RRM filing shall be as set forth on Attachment D, attached hereto and incorporated herein. 4764616.1 3 Section 5. That in an effort to streamline the regulatory review process, the Atmos Mid- Tex RRM Tariff is renewed for a period commencing with the Company's March 1, 2016 RRM filing for calendar year 2015, effective June 1, 2016, and continuing thereafter until such time as the City adopts an ordinance suspending operation of the RRM Tariff. Section 6. That Atmos Mid-Tex shall reimburse the reasonable ratemaking expenses of the ACSC in processing the Company's RRM application. Section 7. That to the extent any resolution previously adopted by the Council is inconsistent with this Resolution, it is hereby repealed. Section 8. That the meeting at which this Resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 9. That if any one or more sections or clauses of this Resolution is adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Resolution and the remaining provisions of the Resolution shall be interpreted as if the offending section or clause never existed. Section 10. That consistent with the City ordinance that established the RRM process, this Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage with rates authorized by attached tariffs to be effective for bills rendered on or after June 1, 2015. Section 11. That a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Atmos Mid-Tex, care of Chris Felan, Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Affairs Mid-Tex Division, Atmos Energy Corporation, 5420 LJB Freeway, Suite 1862, Dallas, Texas 75240, and to Geoffrey Gay, General Counsel to ACSC, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900, Austin, Texas 78701. 4764616.1 4 PASSED AND APPROVED this 181' day of May, 2015. Brian Johnson,Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Wayne Olson, City Attorney 4764616.1 5 KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofl<ennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- I. I. Subject: City Council to consider approval of Resolution 454 approving the sale of property held for delinquent taxes, located at 200 - 202 Sixth Street II. Originated by: III. Summary: Ruel Clifton Wells is interested in buying the property located at 200 - 202 Sixth Street (corner of 6th and Sulphur Street), for a bid amount of$3,600. The Wells family own the adjoining property and plans to construct a Church on the property. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Atto rne Offer to Purchase Letter- May 13, 2015 Attorney's Letter-Land Purchase. df 2. Resolution 454 Resolution 454.docx 3. Tax Resale Deed Tax Resale Deed. df LINEBARGER GBGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW too THROCKMORTON STREET,SURE Boo FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76102 (817)977-4589 FAX(817)977-0601 May 13,2015 Brian Johnson,Mayor City of Kennedale 405 Municipal Drive Kennedale,TX 76060 RE: Offer to Purchase Property Struck-Off for Taxes E23859-08 / County of Tarrant,ET AL vs C. W.Miller Lots 9 thru 12, Block 68,and part of closed alley, City of Kennedale Addition 2001202 Sixth Street (corner of 6th&Sulphur) Account No.01498894 Dear Mayor Johnson: Enclosed you will find information for the sale of the above mentioned property which was struck off to the City of Kennedale at a tax foreclosure sale on March 4, 2014. The appraised value of the property on the date of Judgment was $3,000.00 and the current appraised value is $3,000.00. A bid has been submitted in the amount of$3,600.00 by Ruel Clifton Wells. Pursuant to Section 34.05(h) of the Texas Property Tax Code, if the property is sold for an amount that is greater than the lesser of the adjudged value or the amount due under the judgment, consent from the other taxing entities is not required. The bid of $3,600.00 exceeds the amount due under the judgment and subsequent tax sale;therefore this resale will only require the consent of the City of Kennedale. The attached explanation includes the bid received on the property and a breakdown of the amount due to each entity if the bid is accepted. Please consider placing this item on your next agenda for the City Council's next meeting for their approval regarding the bid. Once the bid has been approved, I would appreciate a copy of the minutes showing approval forwarded to me. Enclosed is the deed for your signature,if this bid is accepted by all of the entities. If you have any questions or need additional information,please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, STEP EN T. MEEKS CJ Attorney for Tarrant County,City of Kennedale and Kennedale Independent School District STM/dw Enclosures SUIT E23859-08 ACCOUNT#01498894 Struck off to: CITY OF KENNEDALE on March 4,2014 for$3,000.00(adjudged value) Offer: $3,600.00 Buyers: RUEL CLIFTON WELLS 2911 LAKESHORE COURT,ARLINGTON,TX 76013 Cdrat25 @att.net 817-357-2521 Intended Use of Property:own adjoining property and plan to construct a church on property Total Amount of Bid offered: $3,600.00 Less: Court Costs $1,502.00 Remaining balance of$2,o9s.00 to be prorated to taxing entities as follows: CURRENT VALUE: $3,000.00 Judgment Years 2001-2012 Judg Amt ProRata Share of Judg Amt Realized if Bid is accepted Tarrant County $216.74 (9.116%) $191.25 Tarrant County College $106.16 (4.465%) $93.68 Tarrant County Hospital $184.47 (7.759%) $162.78 City of Kennedale $578.82 (24.35%) $510.86 Kennedale ISD $1,291.3s (54.31%) $1,139.43 Total $2,377.57 $2,098.00 Post Judgment Amount Due 2013 TAX YEAR Tarrant County $.11 Tarrant County College $.04 Tarrant County Hospital $.10 City of Kennedale $.29 Kennedale ISD $.56 $1.10 Property Description: LOTS 9 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 68,AND PART OF CLOSED ALLEY, OUT OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE ADDITION,SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE,TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS,AND LOCATED WITHIN THE KENNEDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,AS SHOWN BY A DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 599, PAGE 634 AND VOLUME 11414,PAGE 1569 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 01498894 ALSO KNOWN AS 200/202 6th STREET,KENNEDALE,TX RESOLUTION NO.454 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the CITY OF KENNEDALE, Trustee for the KENNEDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT and TARRANT COUNTY, ET AL has acquired title to a certain tract of real estate at a Tax Sale held on March 4, 2014 in Cause No. E23859-08, County of Tarrant, ET AL us C. W. Miller; and WHEREAS, Section 34.05(a), Texas Property Tax Code, authorizes the City of Kennedale,by and through its governing body, to resale the property; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kennedale and its taxpayers to return this property to a productive use; and WHEREAS, an offer has been made by Ruel Clifton Wells to purchase the property for the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($3,600.00). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale, that the Mayor is authorized to sell, convey and transfer that certain tract of real estate acquired at the above described tax sale for the sum of $3,600.00, as authorized by Section 34.05, Texas Property Tax Code, and that the proceeds of the sale shall be distributed as provided by Section 34.06, Texas Property Tax Code. Said proceeds of the sale to be accepted as payment in full for tax years through 2013. Post Judgment taxes due for the 2013 tax year and taxes for the present year are to be paid by grantee(s) herein. LOTS 9 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 68, AND PART OF CLOSED ALLEY, OUT OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AND LOCATED WITHIN THE KENNEDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AS SHOWN BY A DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 599,PAGE 634AND VOLUME 11414,PAGE 15690F THE DEED RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 01498894ALSO KNOWN AS 200/202 6th STREET,KENNEDALE,TX PRESENTED and PASSED this 181h day of May, 2015,by a vote of Ayes and Nays by the City of Kennedale City Council, Tarrant County, Texas. Brian Johnson,Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Leslie Galloway,City Secretary Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney Notice of confidentiality rights: if you are a natural person,you may remove or scribe any or all of the following information from any Instrument that transfers an interest in real property before it is filed for record in the public records: your social security number or your driver's license number. TAX RESALE DEED STATE OF TEXAS X X KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF TARRANT X That CITY OF KENNEDALE, as Trustee for TARRANT COUNTY, the KENNEDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT and TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, acting through the presiding officer of its governing body,hereunto duly authorized by resolution and order of each respective governing body which is duly recorded in their official Minutes, hereinafter called grantors,for and in consideration of the sum of$3,600.00 cash in hand paid by RUEL CLIFTON WELLS 2911 LAKESHORE COURT ARLINGTON,TX 76013 hereinafter called grantee(s), the receipt of which is acknowledged and confessed, have quitclaimed and by these presents do quitclaim unto said grantee(s) all of the right, title and interest of grantor and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment against the property herein described, acquired by tax foreclosure sale heretofore held under Suit No. 236-E23859-08,County Of Tarrant, Et Al vs.C. W. Miller, in the district court of said county,said property being located in Tarrant County,Texas,and described as follows: LOTS 9 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 68, AND PART OF CLOSED ALLEY, OUT OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS AND LOCATED WITHIN THE KENNEDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AS SHOWN BY DEEDS OF RECORD AT VOLUME 599, PAGE 634 AND VOLUME 11414,PAGE 1569,OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 01498894; ALSO KNOWN AS 200/202 6th STREET, KENNEDALE,TX TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereto in any manner belonging unto the said grantee(s), their heirs and assigns forever, so that neither the grantors,nor any other taxing unit interested in said tax foreclosure judgment,nor any person claiming under it and them, shall at any time hereafter have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances,or any part thereof. Post judgment taxes due for the 2013 tax year and taxes for the present year are to be paid by grantee(s) herein. This deed is given expressly subject to recorded restrictive covenants running with the land, and valid easements of record as of the date of this sale, if such covenants or easements were recorded prior to January 1 of the year the tax lien(s) arose. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF CITY OF KENNEDALE has caused these presents to be executed this day of BY: Brian Johnson Mayor CITY OF KENNEDALE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TARRANT X This instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of 2015,by Brian Johnson,Mayor,of CITY OF KENNEDALE. Printed Name: Notary Public,State of Texas My Commission Expires: After recording return to: Linebarger,Goggan,Blair&Sampson 100 Throckmorton,Suite 300 Fort Worth,TX 76102 KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A. I. Subject: City Council to make appointments to the 2015-16 Youth Advisory Council II. Originated by: Leslie Galloway, Communication Coordinator III. Summary: City Council interviewed all applicants during the May 18, 2015 work session. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- B. I. Subject: City Council to make an appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission II. Originated by: Leslie Galloway, Communication Coordinator III. Summary: City Council interviewed the applicant to fill the vacancy in Place 5 during the May 18, 2015 work session. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- C. I. Subject: Consider approval of Ordinance 571 re-appointing Kennedale Municipal Court Presiding Judge, William "Bill" Lane and Associate Judge, Craig Magnuson, and re-appointing Erin Bakker, as the alternative Associate Judge II. Originated by: Tiffany tpenhallegon, Municipal Court Administrator III. Summary: As required by Section 9.03 of the City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter, this ordinance is being presented for consideration of re-appointment for William "Bill" Lane as the Kennedale Municipal Court's Presiding Judge and Craig Magnuson as the Municipal Court Associate Judge. Both have served a two- year term consecutive with the Mayor. It is also recommending re-appointing Erin Bakker as an alternative Associate Judge for the Kennedale Municipal Court. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: There is no additional cost or financial impact to the re-appointment of our current judge or the re- appointment of the alternative associate judges. V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Ordinance 571 10rdinance 571.doc ORDINANCE NO. 571 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS APPOINTING THE JUDGE AND ASSOCIATE JUDGES OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale, Texas 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 created a municipal court of record pursuant to Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code; and WHEREAS, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code relating to municipal courts of record provides that the judge of the municipal court of record shall be appointed by the City Council by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the workload of the Kennedale Municipal Court is not large enough to support a full time Municipal Court Judge; and WHEREAS, it is of great benefit to the City of Kennedale to have an experienced municipal court judge sit on the bench of the municipal court of the City of Kennedale; and WHEREAS, Section 574.001, Texas Government Code requires that a finding be made to the effect that a person who serves as an officer in more than one appointed position obtain a finding from the governing body that such officer has satisfied Article XVI, Section 40, of the Texas Constitution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. It is hereby found that the office of municipal court judge of the City of Kennedale is of benefit to the State of Texas and to the City of Kennedale and that there is no conflict between the office of municipal court judge of Kennedale and the office of municipal judge in any other city. SECTION 2. William "Bill" Lane is hereby reappointed as the Municipal Judge of the municipal court of record in the City of Kennedale, Texas for a one year term beginning May 1, 2015. At the expiration of said term, in accordance with Article 16, Section 17 of the Texas Constitution, Judge Lane shall continue to serve until his successor shall be duly qualified. SECTION 3. Craig Magnuson and Erin Bakker are hereby appointed as the associate judges to serve when the Municipal Judge is temporarily absent or unable to serve. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Kennedale, and shall not repeal any of the provision of such ordinances except in those instances when provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in which the 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 ordinance 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 publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED,ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, this the 18th day of May 2015. ATTEST: APPROVED: Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Brian Johnson, Mayor KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- D. I. Subject: Consider approval of personnel policy update II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: The current handbook was last updated September 2012. Staff continues to evaluate current policy with best practices and trends in the local government and compares current policies and benefits with other area cities to ensure the city remains competitive. The policy changes proposed are changes that will allow the city to remain competitive with benefit structures for employees who are leaving employment in good standing. Currently, when an employee resigns, he/she is eligible for payment of earned vacation (up to 160 hours) and a portion of accrued sick time (min of 20% to a maximum of 60%). The attached document shows that the majority of metroplex cities surveyed allow for payment of all earned vacation to the maximum accrual. In addition, six of the eight cities surveyed do not pay out any sick leave when an employee resigns. There are two cities that pay a portion of sick leave accrual if employed for a minimum of five to10 years. Giving consideration for current turnover trends, the need to remain competitive is important. In addition to vacation and sick leave policy changes, staff is also recommending a change in the probationary period for new hire employees in police and fire departments. The current policy allows one year for evaluation, however it takes almost an entire year to get a new hire through the academy and field training program. This provides no time for the command staff to evaluate on the job performance effectiveness. This policy change will correct this issue. The management team has reviewed and also recommends these changes. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Policy Survey Policy Com arison.2015. df 2. Vacation Policy Vacation Leave.docx 3. Sick Leave Pay Out Sick leave Polic .docx 4. Sep eration Policy es of Se eration.docx 5. Probationary Period Policy Probationary Polic .docx Page 2 of 2 Policy Comparison Leaving in Good Max Vacation Vacation Hrs continue City Name Population Standing Sick Leave Pay Out Accrual on books? Vacation Payout Hrs continue to accrue until Max accrual 240 each September,the Current 1 year with 2 101=20%1201=30%, (360 for Fire),work carryover forms must be week notice,change to 3 301=40%1401=50%, urgency policy for completed or time beyond Max pay out for all Kennedale 7,236 years 600+=60% carryover 2401360 is lost employees is 160 hrs. Max accumulated sick leave is 720 hrs. Only those retiring can receive Max accrual is 160 sick leave pay out when hours,employees Employee may carry over up leaving. It is 112 what is are not paid for any to a max of 160 hours on No Policy other than 2 accrued to a max of 240 vacation in excess of October 1 of each year. Not Paid for unused vacation Richland Hills 7,995 week notice hrs. the maximum paid for anything in excess. and compensation time. 1-5 yrs-80 hrs,5-10 Up to the department yrs-120 hrs,10-20 Can buy out 40 hrs vacation head to determine yrs-160,20+-200 November or May of each Crowley 14,102 eligibility for rehire No pay out for sick leave hrs. No max accrual year 200 hrs max payout 3-4 yrs-28%of max 240 0-4 yrs-80 hrs,5-9 hrs,5-9 yrs-50%of 480 yrs-120 hrs,10+- No carry over after reach Midlothian 19,891 hrs,10+yrs 75%of 720 hrs 160 hrs. max accrual Pay out all accrued Max accrual is 60 days Upon seperation,paid up Hired before 1012013 paid 0-5 yrs-15 days per vacation,it will accumulate to 60 days vacation(hired out up to 90 days,hired year,5-10 yrs=16 on the books and at before 1012013),paid out after 1012013 do not pay days,after 10 yrs= anniversary,anything over 30 days(if hired after Watagua 24,187 No Policy out sick leave. 21 days 60 is lost 1012013). No pay out for sick leave, Max accrual is 320,nothing Paid out total accrual up Weatherford 27,021 earn 8 hrs per month 320 max accrual beyond the max to 320 hrs. 0-4 yrs 0 hrs,5-9 yrs 240 1 year of employment, hrs,10-14 yrs 480 hrs,15- 1.5 times Annual vacation forfeited if don't 19 yrs 600 hrs,20+720 Accrual rate(ie 0-4 Excess hours of max accrual What is accrued is paid complete 12 months hrs,anything beyond 720 is yrs=120,20+yrs= on the books as of Dec are out to a maximum of 300 Burleson 40,714 employment forfeited 300) lost hrs. Policy Comparison Leaving in Good Max Vacation Vacation Hrs continue City Name Population Standing Sick Leave Pay Out Accrual on books? Vacation Payout 1 year of employment, Employees don't accrue leave their last two 2 times annual No additional accrued until Keller 42,907 weeks. No pay out for sick leave accrual rate fall below the max 160400,max accrual Not eligible for sick leave 1 to 4 yrs=120,5-9 pay at Termination =180,10+=240, unless has 5 years max FF=360(civil Vacation leave is paid at employment,sick leave service). Max termination,whatever Completion of Probation may not be used after accrual is 1.5 times Vacation not accrue beyond employee has on the Haltom City 43,580 and 2 weeks notice notice is given. annual accrual. the maximum(1.5 times) books up to max accrual. Payout only if 10 years employment+;max paid No Max accrual, is 720 if retire and then however the current 6 months,Public Safety is 50%of what is earned or policy is under Payout what has been Mansfield 60,872 1 year max of 350 if not retired. review. No Max Accrual accrued 4.6 PAID VACATION LEAVE Compensation For Leave Time. Vacation leave is paid at the employee's base pay rate at the time of vacation. Vacation leave will be paid only for time that the employee would ordinarily have worked. Vacation leave is considered time worked for purposes of calculating overtime payments. Employees may not "borrow" unearned vacation time, nor will the City buyback vacation time from an employee. However, upon termination of employment, employees in good standing (as defined in Section 8.1) i p. ISed- \//Y! /Yfl/lYl l499GN. 9 \ be id fpr thrvt �rvtir�r� timo i ire try 1 6() hG irS crr— , (riRrGlY diRg 360 hGl virs fvr tvv/oRt\ _fG t h _i it fin__ Shrift PerPS c rRRrelr), a t theiP reg lr a r r hourly rGte �t the time of +ormir,ry+inn will be paid for any accrued but unused vacation time (up to a maximum of 240 hours; maximum of 360 hours for twenty- four hour fire shift personnel) at their regular hourly rate at the time of termination. Probationary Employees. Newly hired, probationary employees are not eligible to take vacation time until they have completed six-months of service with the City. Vacation leave is forfeited if employment is terminated before a probationary employee completes six-months of service. 4.8 SICK LEAVE Eligibility. All regular full-time employees begin accruing paid sick leave during their first full pay period of employment. Part-time, temporary and seasonal employees do not accrue sick leave. Employees may use sick leave as it accrues. Payment for Unused Sick Leave. Employees who terminate employment in good standing (Section 8.1), have not been terminated for disciplinary reasons, and have been employed for five years, are eligible to receive compensation for a portion of their accrued sick leave. No compensation will be paid unless the employee has accrued a minimum of 101 hours, then compensation will be calculated as a percent of the employee's regular hourly rate as listed below, rounded to the nearest hour. ACCRUED SICK LEAVE COMPENSATION Hours % Hourly Rate Hours % Hourly Rate 000-100 0 301-400 40 101-200 20 401-599 50 201-300 30 600+ 60 Using the accrued sick leave compensation schedule, an employee with 210 accrued sick leave hours would be paid 30 percent of their hourly rate for those 210 hours upon separation from employment. The maximum sick leave payment would be 60 percent of an employee's hourly rate times 600 hours unless specified differently in the City Charter, Ordinance or employment agreement. 8.1 TYPES OF SEPARATION Resignation. To resign "in good standing," the City requires that employees give at least two weeks advance written notice, return all City-issued property, pay all debts owed to the City, and attend an exit interview before terminating their employment so that an orderly transition can be made. Employees who resign in good standing may be eligible for payment of unused vacation (Section 4.6), sick leave (Section 4.8, after 5 years employment) and accrued longevity (Section 3.11 ). Employees who resign are asked to furnish written notice to their supervisor or Department Head, giving the reasons for and the effective date of their resignation. Employees who fail to give a two-week notice will not be paid for unused vacation and sick leave nor accrued longevity, and may not be eligible for rehire. 2.7 PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES All newly hired or rehired employees hired to fill a regular role and employees who have been promoted must satisfactorily complete a probationary period. During an employee's probationary period, the employee has no appeal rights for disciplinary actions. Temporary employees do not serve a probationary period and have no appeal rights. Only those employees who meet acceptable performance and other standards during their probationary period will be retained as employees. If an employee successfully completes his/her probationary period he/she is still employed at the will of the City; the employee will, however, have a right to appeal disciplinary action, as set forth in the City's Employee Appeals policy. Probationary Periods. Probationary periods are as follows: A one year probationary period will apply for all newly hired or promoted sworn and non-sworn public safety employees. Probation begins after completion of the required FTO training. and then oontini ioc for o period of Six Months. A six month probationary period will apply to all other newly hired or promoted employees of the City. A probationary employee is ineligible for a pay increase and probationary employee has no right to appeal disciplinary actions. The probationary period may be extended up to an additional 90 days if the employee's performance has been marginal and/or if the employee has missed a substantial amount of work time during the probationary period due to extenuating circumstances. Any extensions to a probationary period must be recommended by the Supervisor and agreed jointly by Human Resources, the MoR, Department Head and the City Manager. Employees are required to successfully complete their probationary period (and any extensions thereof) before they are eligible for transfer or promotion unless otherwise approved by the City Manager. An employee who is re-employed, demoted, or transferred to another role as part of a disciplinary action is required to satisfactorily complete an additional probationary period of not less than 90 days. During this time period, the employee has no right to appeal disciplinary actions. KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- E. I. Subject: Consider approval of Ordinance 572 amending Chapter 15 - Nuisances of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas by adding a new Section 15-3 (b) -Certain cars, appliances declared nuisance II. Originated by: III. Summary: Effective March 1st of 2015 the Texas Legislature removed the violation of Displaying an Expired Inspection Sticker from the Transportation Code. Inspections are now included in the requirement for a renewed vehicle registration. This change in the law has necessitated a change to our nuisance ordinance covering inoperable vehicles. The term "fails to display a current motor vehicle inspection sticker"was recommended for removal by the city attorney. There were additional ordinance updates that were recommended as well. The updates covered time requirements for a vehicle to be in violation as well as covering other types of vehicles. In addition it gives guidelines about granting extensions for violators who are attempting to comply. The city attorney has made those changes and they are attached in the new ordinance. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Istaff/Attorney Report Istaff Attorney Re ort.docx P. Ordinance 572 JOrdinance 572.docx Staff/Attorney Report Ordinance 572— Revised Nuisance Ordinance This ordinance is substantially broader than the current City regulations on nuisances. It tracks state law with regard to two basic types of nuisances. First, it addresses the abatement of junked vehicles in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code by providing notice and hearing procedures for the removal of junked vehicles on private and public property. We have added aircraft and watercraft to the definition of junked vehicles as authorized by state law. Second, the ordinance addresses high grass and weeds and the accumulation of junk, trash and debris in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code. There are elaborate notice and hearing procedures for the abatement of weeds, junk, trash and debris that mirror state law. There are separate procedures for high grass and weeds (above 48") that are dangerous, which the City can abate without prior notice. All this is a little complicated but it provides the City with options to abate or ticket which comply with state statute. I kept in the ordinance current provisions in the City Code which address blowing dust from unpaved driveways and junkyards/wrecking yards because I was not directed to remove them. If these are not deemed to be necessary, we can easily delete them. ORDINANCE NO . 572 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL" OF CHAPTER 15 "NUISANCES" OF THE KENNEDALE CITY CODE BY PROVIDING DEFINIITIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE VEHICLES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF OVERGROWN VEGETATION, RUBBISH AND OTHER UNSANITARY MATTER; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE ; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale Texas is a Home Rule municipality 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 has previously enacted ordinances now codified in Chapter 15 of the Kennedale Code of Ordinances and regulating nuisances within the city limits; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens to amend the existing ordinance to regulate nuisance vehicles and overgrown vegetation, rubbish and other unsanitary matter; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this amendment to the City Code of Ordinances will advance the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Kennedale. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS: SECTION 1 Chapter 15, "Nuisances", Article I, "In General", of the Kennedale City Code is hereby amended by revising Sections 15-3 through 15-6 and adding new Sections 15-7 through 15-20 to read as follows: "Sec. 15-3. — Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Antique vehicle means a passenger car or truck that is at least 35 years old. Brush shall mean scrub vegetation or dense undergrowth. Carrion shall mean the dead and putrefying flesh of any animal, fowl, or fish. Costs shall mean the actual cost the city incurs in abating or causing to be abated a nuisance, including without limitation, the cost of mowing, weeding, removing objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter, etc. Cultivated shall mean vegetation that is deliberately grown and currently and continuously maintained by the owner, occupant, or agent of the property. Expenses shall mean the total of the administrative fee and costs incurred by the city in abating or causing to be abated a nuisance. Filth shall mean any matter in a putrescent state. Garbage shall mean all decayable waste. Impure or unwholesome matter shall mean any putrescible or non-putrescible condition, object, or matter which tends to, may, or could produce injury, death, or disease to human beings. Inoperable shall mean, in addition to its ordinary meaning, failing to display a valid or unexpired license plate and having one or more flat tires. Junk shall mean all worn out, useless, worthless, discarded, or scrap material, including, but not limited to, odds and ends, old metal, scrap lumber, building debris or old building materials, used tires, vehicle parts, and other items no longer used in the manner in which they were intended, including, but not limited to, upholstered furniture, working and nonworking appliances, and machinery and parts thereof. Junked vehicle means a motor vehicle that: (a) Is self-propelled; (b) Displays an expired license plate or does not display a license plate; and (c) Is: (1) Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or (2) Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than: i. Seventy-two consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or ii. Thirty consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property. Junked vehicle also includes: (a) An aircraft that does not have lawfully printed on the aircraft an unexpired federal aircraft identification number registered under Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registration regulations in 14 C.F.R. Part 47; and (b) A watercraft that does not have lawfully on board an unexpired certificate of number and is not a watercraft described by V.T.C.A., Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.055. Maintained shall mean watered, pruned, trimmed, treated, and controlled in such a manner as to enhance the use or enjoyment of one's property, without interfering with the enjoyment or use of neighboring property or public access. Motor vehicle collector means a person who: (a) Owns one or more antique or special interest vehicles; and (b) Acquires, collects, or disposes of an antique or special interest vehicle or part of an antique or special interest vehicle for personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest. Nuisance shall mean anything which is injurious to the health or morals, or indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter shall mean any matter, condition, or object which is or should be objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary to a person of ordinary sensitivities. Owner shall mean a person having title to real property. Person shall include a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation, as well as an individual. Refuse shall mean a heterogeneous accumulation of worn out, used, broken, rejected, or worthless materials, including garbage, rubbish, or litter, and other decayable or non-decayable waste. Rubbish shall mean both garbage and trash and shall include all animal, vegetable and inorganic matter subject to discard that is generated from within a household, residence, or business, such as, but not limited to, coffee grounds, tin cans, paper bags, boxes, glass, and food articles. It shall also include all animal, vegetable, and inorganic matter subject to discard that is not typically generated from within a household, residence, or business, such as, but not limited to, shrubbery, grass clippings, brush, yard cleaning materials, leaves, tree trimmings, stoves, refrigerators, iceboxes, clothes washers or dryers, pieces of metal scrap, feathers, furniture, dead animals, rocks, shingles, building materials, junk, trash, refuse, and other worn-out, wrecked or dismantled machinery, tractors, automobiles, household appliances, and other similar wastes. Special interest vehicle means a motor vehicle of any age that has not been changed from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist. Trash shall mean all non-decayable waste. Undeveloped property shall mean tracts of land or lots, upon which no structure exists. Vegetation shall mean any grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, brush, bushes, or vines. Weeds shall mean vegetation that because of its height is objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary, but excluding cultivated crops, shrubs, bushes, trees, flowers, and vines." Sec. 15-4. — Blowing dust from unpaved driveway. Blowing dust from an unpaved driveway is a nuisance. No person shall suffer or permit such a nuisance to exist on any property under his care, custody or control. Sec. 15-5. —Junkyards, wrecking yards, etc. Any place used or maintained as a junkyard or dumping ground, or for the wrecking or disassembling of automobiles, trucks tractors or machinery of any kind, or for the storing or leaving of worn out, wrecked or abandoned automobiles, trucks, tractors or machinery of any kind, or of any of the parts thereof, or for the maintenance or operation of such place for the accumulation of rubbish of any description, is hereby declared to be a nuisance. No person shall create or maintain such a nuisance. Sec. 15-6. —Junked vehicles declared a nuisance. A junked vehicle, including part of a junked vehicle that is visible at any time of the year from a public place or right-of-way: (1) Is detrimental to the safety and welfare of the public; (2) Tends to reduce the value of private property; (3) Invites vandalism; (4) Creates a fire hazard; (5) Is an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to the health and safety of minors; (6) Produces urban blight adverse to the maintenance and continuing development of municipalities; and (7) Is a public nuisance. Sec. 15-7. — Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow a junked vehicle to be placed or maintained on any private or public property within the city. A violation of this provision shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) each day that a violation exists. Sec. 15-8. —Abatement and removal of junked vehicles; procedures. (a) General. The city, acting through the city manager or his designated representative, shall have the right at all times to abate and remove junked vehicles, or a part of a junked vehicle, and such abatement and removal shall be accomplished according to the requirements set forth in this section. (b) Notice. (1) Prior to any official action being taken to abate and remove a junked vehicle constituting a public nuisance from private property, public property or public right-of-way, not less than ten (10) days' notice shall be given, except as hereinafter provided, to the following parties; a. The last known registered owner of the junked vehicle as shown on the certificate of title; b. Any Iienholder of record; and C. The owner or occupant of the property upon which the junked vehicle is located or the owner or occupant of the premises adjacent to the public right-of-way on which the junked vehicle is located. (2) The notice shall be either personally delivered, mailed by certified mail with a five-day return requested, or delivered by the United States Postal Service with signature confirmation service. A copy of the notice shall also be affixed to the front windshield of the vehicle. The notice shall state the following: a. The nature of the public nuisance; b. That it must be removed and abated not later than the tenth day after the date on which the notice was mailed or personally delivered; C. The addressee is entitled to a public hearing if requested in writing prior to the expiration of the ten-day period, and that the public hearing, if requested, must be held prior to the removal of the vehicle or vehicle part by the city; d. That the person entitled to notice shall be entitled to speak at the public hearing, either by making a request prior to the time of the hearing or by making a request at the time of the hearing; e. In the event that no request for hearing is received before the expiration of the ten (10) day period, or the persons entitled to notice fail to attend a requested hearing, it shall be conclusively presumed the vehicle is a junked vehicle as defined under state law and this article; and f. That failure to abate the nuisance, failure to request a public hearing, or failure to attend a public hearing that has been requested constitutes a waiver by the owner and Iienholders of all right, title and interest in the vehicle and their consent to disposal of the junked vehicle under the terms of this article. (3) If the post office address of the last known registered owner of the junked vehicle is unknown, notice may be placed on the junked vehicle, or, if the owner is located, hand delivered. (4) If any notice is returned undelivered by the United States Post Office, official action to abate the nuisance shall be continued to a date not less than eleven (11) days after the date of return of the notice. (c) Hearing. (1) A request for a public hearing shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the municipal court clerk of the city. A public hearing, when requested, shall be held before the judge of the municipal court not earlier than the eleventh (11th) day after the date on which the notice was delivered or mailed. At the public hearing, the municipal judge shall hear and consider all relevant evidence, objections and protests, and shall receive testimony from the owner, witnesses, city personnel and interested persons relative to the alleged public nuisance. The hearing may be continued from time to time. (2) At the hearing the junked motor vehicle is presumed, unless demonstrated otherwise by the owner, to be inoperable. (3) Following the public hearing, the municipal judge shall consider all evidence to determine whether the vehicle or any part thereof constitutes a public nuisance as alleged. If the municipal judge finds that the junked vehicle constitutes a public nuisance and there is sufficient cause to abate the nuisance, and if the notice requirements provided in this article have been met, the municipal judge shall make a written order setting forth his findings and ordering that the junked vehicle be abated. (4) The order shall include a description of the motor vehicle and a correct vehicle identification number and license plate number if such information is available at the site of the vehicle. For an aircraft, the order shall include the aircraft's description and federal aircraft identification number as described by Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registration regulations in 14 C.F.R. Part 47. For a watercraft, the order shall include the watercraft's description and identification number as set forth in the watercraft's certificate of number. (d) Relocation of junked vehicle. The relocation of a junked vehicle that is a public nuisance to another location within the city limits after a proceeding for the abatement or removal of the public nuisance has commenced has no effect on the proceeding if the junked vehicle constitutes a public nuisance at the new location. (e) Abatement of nuisance. In the event the municipal judge orders abatement of the junked vehicle, any duly authorized person may remove and dispose of the junked vehicle. (f) Junked vehicles not to be made operable after removal. After any junked vehicle has been removed under the authority of this article, it shall not be reconstructed or made operable again. (g) Notice to department of transportation. No later than the fifth day after the date of removal of a junked vehicle pursuant to this article, notice shall be given to the Texas Department of Transportation. Such notice shall identify the vehicle. (h) Disposal of junked vehicle. Any junked vehicles or a part of a junked vehicle taken into custody by the city or any duly authorized person pursuant to a provision of this article shall be removed to a scrapyard, a motor vehicle demolisher, or a suitable site operated by a municipality or county as authorized by Chapter 683, subchapter E of the Texas Transportation Code. (i) Enforcement. The municipal court of the city shall have authority to issue all orders necessary to enforce the provisions of this article. Sec. 15-9. — Right of entry for abatement of junked vehicle. Any person authorized by the city to administer the provisions of this article may enter upon private property for the purposes described in this article to examine vehicles or parts thereof believed to be a public nuisance, to obtain information to identify the vehicle believed to be a nuisance, and to remove or direct the removal of the vehicle if found to be a nuisance. Sec. 15-10. — Traffic obstruction; removal. Nothing in this article shall affect statutes that permit immediate removal of a vehicle left on public property which constitutes an obstruction to traffic. Sec. 15-11. — Exemptions from junked vehicle abatement. The provisions of this article pertaining to the abatement and removal of junked vehicles shall not apply to a vehicle or vehicle part: (1) That is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner consistent with all applicable zoning laws, ordinances and regulations, and is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or (2) That is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed vehicle dealer or junk yard or that is an antique or special interest vehicle stored by a motor vehicle collector on the collector's property, if the vehicle or part and the outdoor storage area, if any, are: a. Maintained in an orderly manner; b. Not a health hazard; and C. Screened from ordinary public view by appropriate means, including a fence, rapidly growing trees, or shrubbery. Sec. 15-12. — Armed forces personnel exemption from junked vehicle abatement. The provisions of this article pertaining to the abatement and removal of a junked vehicle as a public nuisance shall not apply to a motor vehicle, the title of which stands in the name of an individual who is currently on active duty with the armed forces of the United States of America and stationed outside the continental limits of the United States of America, so long as the owner of the motor vehicle maintains the status as above described. However, when such owner has returned to the continental limits of the United States of America for a period of no less than two weeks, then the provisions of this article pertaining to the removal and abatement of a junked vehicle shall from that date forward apply. Secs. 15-13 — 5-14. – Reserved. Sec. 15-15. – Overgrown vegetation, rubbish, and other unsanitary matter declared nuisance. All grass, weeds, vegetation, or brush not regularly cultivated and which exceed twelve (12) inches in height as prohibited herein, and all rubbish and other unsanitary matter shall be presumed to be objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary, and are hereby declared a public nuisance. Sec. 15-16. – Unlawful accumulations of overgrown vegetation, rubbish or unsanitary matter. It shall be unlawful for any person owning, leasing, claiming, occupying, or having supervision or control of any real property, occupied or unoccupied, improved or unimproved, developed or undeveloped, within the corporate limits of the city, to suffer, permit, or allow: (1) Uncultivated grass, weeds, or brush to grow to a height greater than twelve inches on average upon such premises or to grow in rank profusion upon such premises, including along the sidewalk or street adjacent to the premises between the property line and the curb or, if there is no curb, between the property line and the driving surface; or (2) Refuse, rubbish, junk, litter, trash, debris (vegetation, building or other), garbage, discarded items, carrion, filth, animal or human feces, or any other unsightly or unsanitary matter to accumulate or remain upon said premises or to grow in rank profusion upon such premises, including along the sidewalk or street adjacent to the premises between the property line and the curb or, if there is no curb, between the property line and the driving surface. Sec. 15-17. Duty to comply with ordinance. (a) Removal of matter. It shall be the duty of any person owning, leasing, claiming, occupying, or having supervision or control of any real property, occupied or unoccupied, improved or unimproved, developed or undeveloped, within the corporate limits of the city, to cut, or cause to be cut, grass, weeds and brush and to remove, or cause to be removed, rubbish and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter as often as necessary to comply with the requirements of this article, and to otherwise maintain that property in full compliance with this article. (b) Violations. Any person who violates this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Sec. 15-18. — Notice of violation prior to abatement by city. (a) Notice required. Except as provided by section 15-20 of this article, if the owner of land fails to comply with the requirements of sections 15-16 and 15-17, a city official may cause the property owner to be notified to cut the grass, weeds, or brush or to remove the rubbish, brush, or other unsanitary or unsightly matter within ten days of the date of the notice. (b) Where notice given. The notice must be given: (1) Personally to the owner in writing; (2) By letter addressed to the owner at the owner's post office address; or (3) If personal service cannot be obtained or the owner's post office address is unknown: a. By publication in the city's official newspaper at least twice within ten days; b. By posting the notice on or near the front door of each building on the property to which the violation relates; or C. If the property contains no buildings, by posting the notice on a placard attached to a stake driven into the ground on the property to which the violation relates. (c) Consequence of failure to abate nuisance. If the owner does not cut the weeds, grass, or plants, or remove the rubbish within ten days of the notice, the city may go on such property or authorize another to go on such property, and do or cause the work to be done and charge the expenses incurred to the owner of the property and assess the expenses against the real estate on which the work is done. The remedy provided in this section is in addition to any criminal penalties or other remedies authorized by this article or other law. (d) Additional notice and authority to abate. Although it is not required, if the notice is given by certified mail, return receipt requested, then the city may: (1) Inform the owner in the notice that if the owner commits another violation of the same kind (failure to mow weeds) on or before one year from the date of the notice, the city without further notice may correct the violation and assess the expenses against the property; and (2) If a violation occurs within the one-year period and the city has not been informed in writing by the owner of an ownership change, then the city, without notice, may take corrective action and assess the expenses against the owner and the property. (e) Contents of notice. The notice shall contain: (1) The name and address of the record owner; (2) An identification, which is not required to be a legal description, of the property upon which the violation is located; (3) A statement describing the violation and the work necessary to correct the violation; (4) A statement advising the owner that if the work is not completed within ten days, the city will complete the work and charge the expenses to the owner; (5) A statement that if the city performs the work and the owner fails to pay the expenses, a priority lien may be placed on the property; (6) A statement that the city may, at any time, file a criminal misdemeanor complaint in municipal court with a maximum fine of $2,000.00 for each day the violation exists, in addition to or in lieu of any other remedy provided by law. (f) Notice filed with county clerk. If notice is provided to the owner as permitted by subsection (d) of this section, the city manager or his designee shall cause a copy of the entire notice to be filed with the county clerk. Sec. 15-19. —Assessment of expenses; lien; appeal. (a) Contents of notice. In assessing the expenses incurred pursuant to subsection 15-18(c) against the property on which the work is done or improvements made, the city shall send the owner of the property upon which the work was done a notice which shall include: (1) Identification of the property; (2) Description of the violation; (3) A statement that the city abated the condition; (4) A statement of the city's expenses in abating the condition; (5) An explanation of the property owner's right to request a hearing within ten days of the date of the letter; and (6) A statement that if the owner fails or refuses to pay the expenses within 30 days of the date of the notice, the mayor or his designee shall place a lien against the property by filing with the county clerk a notice of lien and statement of expenses incurred. (b) Where notice given. The notice shall be sent in the same manner as provided in subsection 15-18(b). (c) Hearing. The city manager will conduct a hearing if the property owner submits a written request within ten days of the date of the notice. The hearing shall be held within 30 days of the receipt of a request for a hearing. At the hearing: (1) The owner and the city may testify or present witnesses or written information related to the city's abatement of the nuisance. (2) The city has the burden to show that a violation of this article existed, notice was given in substantial compliance with this article, and expenses incurred to abate the violation were reasonable. (3) At the close of the hearing, the city manager or his designee may approve the expenses, deny the expenses, or adjust the amount of the expenses and approve them as adjusted. (d) Lien on property. If no hearing is requested, or a hearing is held and the expenses are determined to be valid or are otherwise appropriately adjusted, and the owner fails or refuses to pay the expenses within 30 days after written notification to pay, the mayor or his designee shall place a lien against the property by filing with the county clerk a notice of lien and statement of expenses incurred. (e) Security provided by lien. The lien is security for the expenses and interest accruing at the rate of ten percent per annum from the date the work was performed or the expenses were incurred by the city. (f) Privileged lien. When the statement is filed, the city shall have a privileged lien on that property, second only to tax liens and liens for street improvements. (g) Suit or foreclosure to recover expenses. The city may institute suit to recover the expenses, with interest, and may foreclose on the property. The original or a certified copy of the statement of expenses is prima facie proof of the expenses incurred by the city in doing the work or making the improvements. Sec. 15-20. –Additional authority to abate dangerous weeds without prior notice. (a) Authority to abate dangerous weeds. The city may abate, without prior notice, weeds that: (1) have grown higher than 48 inches, and (2) are an immediate danger to the health, life, or safety of any person. (b) Notice of abatement. Not later than the tenth day after the date the city abates weeds under this section, the city shall give notice to the property owner in the same manner provided in subsection 15-18(b). The notice shall contain the items specified in subsection 15-19(a). (c) Hearing. The city manager or his designee shall conduct an administrative hearing under this section if, not later than the 30th day after the date of the abatement of the weeds, the property owner files with the city a written request for a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the city manager or his designee not later than the 20th day after the date a request for hearing is filed. At the hearing: (1) The owner and the city may testify or present witnesses or written information related to the city's abatement of the nuisance. (2) The city has the burden to show that a violation of this section existed, notice was given in substantial compliance with this section, and expenses incurred to abate the violation were reasonable. (3) The city manager or his designee may approve the expenses, deny the expenses, or adjust the amount of the expenses and approve them as adjusted. Secs. 15-21 — 15-45. – Reserved." SECTION 2 This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and the Code of the City of Kennedale except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of other ordinances or the Code in which event the conflicting provisions of the other ordinances or Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 3 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 a phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect 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 the unconstitutional phrase clause sentence paragraph or section. SECTION 4 All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Sections 15-3 through 15-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale Texas or any other ordinances regulating nuisances 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 5 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 for each offense as provided in Section 1-6 of the City Code. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 6 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 ordinance two (2) days as authorized by Section 52.013 of the Local Government Code. SECTION 7 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 18TH DAY OF MAY 2015. APPROVED: Brian Johnson, Mayor ATTEST: Leslie Galloway, City Secretary EFFECTIVE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: City Attorney KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- F. I. Subject: Presentation of the ICMA/State Department International Fellows Hong Muyheng, Cambodia Bounmy Sibounheaung, Laos II. Originated by: III. Summary: IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1 ICMA International Fellows Bios IFellows Bios Kennedale. df 9PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE FELLOWS . . - . Mr. Hong Muyheng (Cambodia) Title/Organization/Country: Deputy-Chief of Vocational Training Bureau, Department of Personnel, General Department of Local Administration,Ministry of Interior, Cambodia U.S.Host Organization: City of Kennedale,Texas Email: muyheng @iuj.ac.jp I have been a deputy-chief since 2012 which working thorough understanding and facilitating of the personnel management,motivation, administrative training,and administrative reform both national and sub- national levels.Focusing on the accomplishment of government policy of Decentralization and De- concentration reforms in Cambodia,through adapting policies and regulations for sub-national levels, monitoring and researching directly at the local levels.I have a main aim to reduce corruption and increasing the creditability of government image which nowadays less trust by citizens because of inability of government in providing public services,nepotism in public organizations,injustice practices of top management to public officials motivation,higher rate of public officials'absenteeism, and less cooperation among officials.Good governance,decentralization and de-concentration practices in USA,effective rule and regulation to improve public function,and local governance are the interest topics I would like to explore in this program. At the same time,I am a visiting professor at a university, Economic Development,and Comparative Economic System are offering to some students by adapting ICT standard of teaching methodology.And working on paper"The impacts of motivation and satisfaction on public employees'absenteeism: evidence from Cambodian's public organizations". As a membership of CJAC (Cambodia-Japan Association of Cambodia),which provide assistant and sharing knowledge to students and public officials since 2012 and a membership of Public Official of Ministry of Interior Association since 2008.The main activity is obtaining the good working environment,rights,and protection to ministry officials. I graduated from International University of Japan,Master's degree of Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (PMPP),June 2014,through the JDS scholarship.In 2006,as Khmer Law Compilation Coordinator I had coordinated in the production of the first CD-Rom version of the Cambodian applicable laws.This CD-Rom produced by the students in faculty of Public Administration 2nd batch at the Royal University of Law and Economics,in which cooperated with the Cambodia Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR). Page 11 of 24 The Professional Fellows Program is made possible through generous funding from the United States Department of State,Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (9PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE FELLOWS dwam Bounray Sibounheaung .o A4 Title/Organization/Country: HR Coordinator- Career&Employment, Vientiane Office, MMG-Lane Xang Minirals Limited, Laos U.S.Host Organization: City of Kennedale,Texas Email:boumythonggyahoo.com or bounmy.sibounheuanggramg coin Mr.Bounmy Sibounheuang was born in the remote area in the northern part of Laos where education is very rare access. Many people in his community lack opportunity to access the higher education. Because of his parents are very poor.They have no money to afford him to school he decided to become a novice to live at the temple for study.As a monk,he went to university in Chiangmai,Thailand and became the only one person in his village who graduated.He always dreams to get higher education from abroad in order to model the young people in his community.In the future,he wishes to educate young people in his community to come along with him and reach the international. During doing his degree in Chiangmai,he worked as volunteer for Religious and Cultural Confict Resolution at Payap International University. He was also an English Teacher at Secondary School as part-time. He enjoyed teaching English to the children.In the evening,he actively joined Monk Chat Program where he improved his English speaking.Monkchat gives both monks and foreigners chance to discuss about Buddhism,religious,and exchange the culture differences. After he graduated,he returned to Laos and taught English part-time for colleges in Vientiane capital. He got his first job as Trainer-Language Skills at Training Centre,LXML Sepon Mine Industry.He has been trained to be professional trainer such as TESOL(Teaching English to Seakers of Other Languages) program and TKT(Teaching Knowledge Test),Presentation Skills,Communication Skills and Teamwork Model. His pedominantly accountable is to train Lao employees across site and upgrade their languages competence especially English Language. However,planning,development, evaluation of the couses is also involved. Based on his knowledge and experience at the Training Centre,he was interested to work for Education Sector after MMG.He and his friend in Germany initiated a small project called"Education Technical Promotion"at Luang Namtha Teacher Training College.This project aims to educate the pedagogue on teaching technique and creating learning material at LTTC as it produces thousand of teachers every year.Although,he is very busy working for MMG but he wishes to continue his project to promote education in the remote area of Laos. He has recently moved to take new managerial role in Vientiane Office as HR Coordinator-Career& Employment,LXML Company.This role provides him new challenge as mostly involves the management,key relationship and communication for all levels both internal and external LXML,MMG, conducting research on Lao labour market and creates an optimal plan and advertising activities to inspire more people throughout Laos.This role also gives him skills,experience and knowledge in terms of Human Resource Management as it's completely different between his previously position as trainer. However,he strongly believe that learning to know more different areas of job is the way to improve his future career. Page 18 of 24 The Professional Fellows Program is made possible through generous funding from the United States Department of State,Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- G. I. Subject: Proclamation presentation in recognition of IMCA International Fellow- Hong Muyheng Proclamation presentation in recognition of ICMA International Fellow- Bounmy Sibounheaung II. Originated by: III. Summary: IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: 1. Proclamation - Hong Muyheng Day JMuyheng Proclamation.docx P. Proclamation - Bounmy Sibounheaung Day JBounmy Proclamation.docx PROCLAMATION Office of the Mayor Kennedale, Texas WHEREAS, Mr. Hong Muyheng (Cambodia) is a participant in the U.S. Department of State- sponsored International Fellows Exchange Program;and WHEREAS, He is a member of the International Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)and Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program(PFP);and WHEREAS, the exchange has been arranged by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the organization that develops and advances professional local government management worldwide;and WHEREAS, this year the Professional Fellows Program is providing professional development opportunities to up-and-coming leaders in the fields of legislative process and governance, media and economic empowerment;and WHEREAS, Muyheng was placed at the City of Kennedale and have for the month of May participated in the City's budget process, Tarrant County Asian Recognition Day, Kennedale Rotary Club, Economic Development Corporation, received tours of the City, County offices and court houses, Tarrant County College South Campus, Austin State Capital, and met with Senator Konni Burton and State Representative Bill Zedler;and WHEREAS, Muyheng experienced Texas culture and hospitality by attending Fort Worth Stockyards,Kimball Art Museum and the Amon Carter Museum as well as the LBJ Library, ,University of Texas,State Museum and the host home of Bob and Lois Hart, WHEREAS, Muyheng engaged the management team, bringing a cross cultural perspective to management solutions, NOW,THEREFORE,I,Brian Johnson,Mayor of the City of Kennedale,Texas, and on behalf of the Kennedale City Council,do hereby and proudly proclaim May 28,2015 as Mr. Hong Muyheng Day in honor of his participation in the International Fellows Program IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Kennedale, Texas to be affixed this 181h day of May 2015. s` Mayor,Brian Johnson May 18,2015 Date ok*1�1 ki*�IAOOOO PROCLAMATION Office of the Mayor Kennedale, Texas WHEREAS, Mr. Bounmy Sibounheaung (Laos) is a participant in the U.S. Department of State- sponsored International Fellows Exchange Program;and WHEREAS, He is a member of the International Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)and Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program(PFP);and WHEREAS, the exchange has been arranged by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the organization that develops and advances professional local government management worldwide;and WHEREAS, this year the Professional Fellows Program is providing professional development opportunities to up-and-coming leaders in the fields of legislative process and governance, media and economic empowerment;and WHEREAS, Bounmy was placed at the City of Kennedale and have for the month of May participated in the City's budget process, Tarrant County Asian Recognition Day, Kennedale Rotary Club, Economic Development Corporation, received tours of the City, County offices and court houses, Tarrant County College South Campus, Austin State Capital, and met with Senator Konni Burton and State Representative Bill Zedler;and WHEREAS, Bounmy experienced Texas culture and hospitality by attending Fort Worth Stockyards,Kimball Art Museum and the Amon Carter Museum as well as the LBJ Library, ,University of Texas,State Museum and the host home of Bob and Lois Hart, WHEREAS, Bounmy engaged the management team, bringing a cross cultural perspective to management solutions, NOW,THEREFORE,I,Brian Johnson,Mayor of the City of Kennedale,Texas,and on behalf of the Kennedale City Council,do hereby and proudly proclaim May 28,2015 as Mr. Bounmy Sibounheaung Day in honor of his participation in the International Fellows Program IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Kennedale, Texas to be affixed this 18th day of May 2015. Mayor,Brian Johnson May 18, 2015 Date KENNEDALE You're Here,Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: May 18, 2015 Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION -A. I. Subject: The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the regular 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 on any item posted on the agenda and the following items: 1. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway II. Originated by: III. Summary: At this time the City Council will meet in executive session. IV. Fiscal Impact Summary: V. Legal Impact: VI. Recommendation: Approve VII.Alternative Actions: VIII.Attachments: it KENNEDALE You're Here,VOUr Home The following pages contain documents that were submitted or presented during the meeting . March 1,2015 Youth Advisory Council, This year, I have the honor of teaching Emily Marr in my Spanish 2 Pre-AP class at Kennedale High School. I have been able to observe this young lady in an academic setting that has shown me she possesses strong leadership and people skills. I have also been able to work with Emily as her Student Council sponsor this year. Despite being young, Emily Marr has already shown she is willing to take part in several groups/organizations at KHS and has gained some valuable experience in her freshman year. Emily has been a part of the Kennedale Student Council this year,serving as a class representative. She also was in Student Council her 91h grade year. During her freshman year,she was able to take part in the StuCo volunteer program at Mission Arlington. She,along with her fellow StuCo representatives,sorted and boxed up over 50 boxes of donated toys. Emily was also a part of the National Junior Honor Society,and was on the 71h and 81h A-Honor Roll in Junior High. This year, Emily has also worked on her leadership skills,and her school pride, by being a part of the Kennedale cheer squad.She has been a member of the cheer squad for 3 years. She has also been nominated,and won,for Best Flyer by her fellow squad members. Emily is also working on her school support by being a member of the PTA. I would highly recommend Emily Marr to be a member of your Youth Advisory Council.She has proven that she will be one of our future school leaders by already taking park in several activities and groups in our school. 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