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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
August 17, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION at 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION at 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. Discuss bid award for health, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and voluntary life insurance and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements
B. Review of Annual Fire/EMS 2014 Incident Reporting
C. Discuss potential FEMA grant application for flood mitigation
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.
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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
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 July 20, 2015 regular meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from August 7, 2015 Budget Workshop
C. Consider approval of Resolution 461 to add a Reserve Officer to the Police Department
D. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for administrative costs funding
for Section 5310 program with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
E. Consider approval to extend the Interlocal Agreement for participation in Fort Worth's
Environmental Collection Center/Household Hazardous Waste program through September 30,
2016
F. Discuss bid award for health, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and voluntary life insurance and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Resolution 462 approving the report for the Kennedale Parkway Access Study
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the
following:
1. 213 Valley Lane
2. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway
3. 501 Cory A. Edwards (Easement)
B. The Kennedale City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business project with
whom the city is conducting economic development negotiations.
1. 6900 Block 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 August 17, 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.
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Leslie Galloway, City ecretary
KENNEDALE
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Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
Discuss bid award for health, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and voluntary life insurance and authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreements
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
In April 2015, staff met with Brinson Benefits, the city's insurance consultant regarding the city's benefit
plans, plan utilization and preparation for the July bid process. At that time the 12 month claims loss ratio
was approximately 63% with three (3) claims over$15,000.
July 1, 2014, staff received the insurance renewal with an overall increase of 20%, staff then immediately
bid the insurance to review other competitive offers. The City advertised and received bids from three
companies (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Health Care). Humana declined to provide a bid.
Aetna provided a bid of 40% increase and United Health Care provided a bid of 18%.
Blue Cross Blue Shield offered alternate plan designs with the most competitive rates (9.38% increase).
The city will maintain the Health Savings Account with a $4,000 deductible (an increase from $3,500) and
100% coverage after the deductible is met. The city will also offer a PPO plan with a $3,000 deductible
(an increase from $2,500). The PPO plan will be considered a "buy-up" plan meaning that employees
who wish to stay on the PPO plan will pay $50.00 per paycheck ($100.00 per month) toward the cost of
the insurance premium. The long-term strategy is to incentivize employees to shift to the HAS plan.
Therefore, staff proposes to continue to offer a $600 incentive for all employees that enroll in the HSAA
as well as provide access to TeleDoc for an additional $3,500. A chart comparing current and proposed
plans is attached.
After review of the bid proposals, staff recommends remaining with Blue Cross Blue Shield for a total
premium increase of 9.38% as well as maintaining the $600 incentive for employees enrolling in the
HSAA and providing TeleDoc for an additional $3,500. The overall increase in health insurance line item
is 12% or approximately$48,000.
Dental Insurance
Staff also recommends moving to a new dental provider, Ameritas. Metropolitan Life, the current dental
provider, offered a renewal rate increase of 14.48%. The city received quotes from seven other
companies. Four companies (Unum, Guardian, Sunlife and Assurant) proposed rate increases from 13%
to 32%. Lincoln Financial proposed 3.66% rate increase but it was packaged with their life insurance
which would have had a total increase of 37%. After comparing each plan design, Ameritas offered the
best plan with an overall rate increase of 7.14%.
Staff recommends moving to Ameritas with an increase in the city's annual cost by$2,565.
Vision Insurance
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The city's current vision provider, Superior Vision, offered a rate pass, meaning they are holding the rates
the same as last year. Guardian, Lincoln and Assurant all offered rates 23% to 74% higher than our
current provider. Staff recommends remaining with Superior Vision for an additional year.
Life Insurance
Staff also bid life insurance and received four bids (Assurant, MetLife, Sunlife, and Lincoln). MetLife, our
current provider offered a rate pass while the other providers bid a 37% to 56% rate increase. Staff
recommends remaining with MetLife.
In closing, with the changes proposed by staff for the benefits program: medical insurance to BCBS,
moving dental insurance to Ameritas, and maintaining vision insurance with Superior Vision and life
insurance with MetLife. The proposed overall expenditure is $459,051; $50,565 over last year, but an
overall budget savings of$33,082 in the proposed 2015-2016 budget.
Recommendation:
Recommend acceptance of BCBS proposal for medical, Ameritas proposed for dental, and remain with
Superior Vision for vision insurance, and Metlife for life and AD&D for a total allocation of $459,051,
maintain Brinson Benefits as the agent of record and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreements.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
The city will experience an overall expenditure of$394,609 an increase of$6,674 in the proposed budget.
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Benefits 2015 jBenefits Briefing 2015. df
Current Ran Renewal
Ran Design BCBS BCBS Proposed Plans UHCProposed Plans
HSA PPO HSA PPO HSA PPO
Deductible 3,500 2,500 4,000 3,000 3,000 2,500
Family Deductible 2X 3X 2X 3X 2X
Out of Pocket 3,500 6,500 4,000 6,600 4,000 6,000
Coinsurance 1000/0* 800/ 1000/0* 700/ 1000/0* 800/
Office V sit Copay 1000/0* $25/$25 1000/0* $40/$40 1000/0* $30/$30
Preventative 100% 100°/ 100% 100°/ 100% 100°/
Hospital 1000/0* 800/ 1000/0* 700/ 1000/0* 800/
ERCopay 1000/0* $200.00 1000/0* $100.00 1000/0* $250
Urgent Care 1000/0* $100.00 1000/0* $65.00 1000/0* $75
$10/40/60
$1,000 $20/40/60%1,000 $10/$35/$60 $15/$35/$60
Prescription 100% deductible 100% deductible Spec Spec
*After Deductible $10/$100/$300 $15/$100/$300
Rates
Employee Only 397.48 473.88 370.37 417.28 426.79 427.82
EE+Spouse 948.71 1,131.10 884.03 996.02 938.94 941.20
EE+Children 830.00 989.57 773.42 871.40 789.56 791.47
EE+Family 1,338.09 1,595.34 1,246.87 1,404.80 1,365.73 1,369.02
1 ncrease/(Decrease) 20% 9.38% 18.47%
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Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
Review of Annual Fire/EMS 2014 Incident Reporting
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Fire Chief, Mike McMurray will provide an overview of the 2014 Annual Fire/EMS Incident Report.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. 2014 Fire/EMS Incident Report 014 Fire Incident Reporting.pdf
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STATE OF TEXAS
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented to WB421
KENNEDALE FD
In recognition of their valued participation in the
2014 Texas Fire Incident Reporting System
C.
Chris Connealy, State Fire Marshal Virginia Garza,TENFIRS Program Manager
Summary By Incident Type
Fire Department Name:Kennedale FD
Report Period: From 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 Fire Department ID:WB421
Calls By Incident Type Mutual Mutual Mutual
Percent Of Aid Aid Aid Other Aid Invalid Aid Total
FIRES Frequency Total Calls None Given Received Given Flag Exposures Incidents
Structure Fires(110-118,120-123)............. 15 1.87% 10 17 4 1 0 0 32
Vehicle Fires(130-138)............................. 3 0.37% 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Other Fires(100,140-173)........................ 17 2.12% 16 9 1 0 0 0 26
Total Fires................................................ 35 4.36% 29 26 5 1 0 0 61
Pressure Ruptures,Explosion,Overheat(200-251) 1 0.12% 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
RESCUE CALLS
Emergency Medical Treatment(300-323) 558 69.58% 526 80 32 0 0 0 638
All Others(331-381)................................. 5 0.62% 5 0 0 0 0 0 5
Total Rescue Calls..................................... 563 70.20% 531 80 32 0 0 0 643
Hazardous Condition Calls(400-482)....................... 30 3.74% 30 3 0 0 0 0 33
Service Calls(500-571)......................................... 90 11.22% 90 9 0 0 0 0 99
Good Intent Calls(600-671)................................... 43 5.36% 43 64 0 0 0 0 107
Severe Weather or Natural Disaster Calls(800-815) 1 0.12% 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
Special Incident Calls(900-911)............................ 3 0.37% 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Unknown Incident Type(UUU).............................. 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FALSE CALLS
Malicious Calls(710-715,751) 1 0.12% 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Other False Calls(700,721-746) 35 4.36% 34 1 1 0 0 0 36
Total False Calls.................................................. 36 4.49% 35 1 1 0 0 0 37
TOTAL CALLS....................................................... 802 100.00% 763 184 38 1 0 0 986
Total Incidents With Exposure Fires................................. 0 Total Fire Dollar Loss ............................ $306,200.00
Total Exposure Fires.......................................................... 0 Total Dollar Loss .................................... $306,200.00
Casualty Summary Civilian Fire Service
Fire Related Injuries 1 3
Non-Fire Injuries 0 0
Fire Related Deaths 1 0
Non-Fire Deaths 0 0
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KENNEDALE
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Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - C.
I. Subject:
Discuss potential FEMA grant application for flood mitigation
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
City Manager, Bob Hart will provide information on this potential grant opportunity.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: August 17, 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:
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Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - B.
I. Subject:
Updates from the Mayor
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Updates and information from the Mayor.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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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.
1. Governance Reports
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Executive Limitations Report lGovernance Report UPDATED.docx
P. Balanced Scorecard Report 113alanced Scorecard. df
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FOUCYTiTLE GLOB&eTaffIvEedW MNT
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 oompl ienoe with the global oonstrai nt pol icy.
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With respect to interactions with customers, the City Alanager shall not cause or allow conditions,procedures, or
decisions that are unsafe, untimely, undignified, or unnecessarily intrusive.
The Qty Manager will not:
1 Bicit information for which there is no deer necessity.
2. Use methods of collecting, reviewing,tra-smitting, or storing custom information that fail to protect
agcinst improper access to the material
3. Operate facilities without appropriate accessibility aid privacy.
4. Operatewithout establishing with customs a deer understanding of what may beepected aid what
may not be epected from the servioe offered.
5. Operate without informing customs of this policy or prodding away to be heard for persons who
believe that they hanie not been accorded a reasonable interpretation of their rights under this policy.
City operations are operating in compliance with the policy on treatment of customs.
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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 Qty Manager will not:
1 Operate without written personnel rules that (a) darify rules for stair, (b) pro\idefor effective handling
of grievances, and (c) protect agcinst wrongful conditions, such as nepotism and grossly preferential
treatment for personal reesons.
2. Retaliateagcinst any staff member for non-disruptive Wression of dissent.
3. Allow staff to be una/vere of Qty Manager's interpretations of their protections under this policy.
4. Allow staff to be unprepared to deal with emgency situations.
Oty operations are in compliance with the treatment of staff policy.
FOL1CYT11 EM CITY MANAGE ON
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.
Kdly Cooper is the most informed of staff members.The department heads collectively are aevare of on-going
activities aid projects
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Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from July 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:
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 20, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALLTO ORDER
Mayor.bhnson called the meetingto order at 5:32 p.m.
11.WORK SESS ON
*NOTE Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Cbundl reserves the right to
adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular session to disaiss
posted exeaitive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the
agenda.
A. Peview the organizational and governing culture vis-a-vis t he boards strategic objectives- Greg Innes
Greg Innes, Innes Strategy provided a presentation on the organizational and governing culture in regard
to the City of Kennedale staff and operations.
B. Faview the 2015 Board and Commission appointment process and calendar
City Manager, Bob Hart reviewed the 2015 Board and Commission appointment process and calendar
with Council members. He noted that interviews for potential appointmentsare scheduled for October
5-8; Council expressed the desire to review the attendance records for candidates seeking
reappointments. Additionally, Bob added that the Budget Workshop is scheduled for August 7, 2015,
at 11 a.m.
G Discussion of items on regular agenda
No items were discussed at this time.
111. RBGU LAR SESSI ON
Mayor.bhnson opened the regular session at 7:00 p.m.
IV. ROLLCALL
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Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, CharlesO,/erstreet, Michael Walker
Absent: None
V. I NVOCA110N
\A. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII.TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII.VI9TOR a-uEVSFORJM
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 itemsat this meeting.
Norm Bulaich, a representative from Progressive Waste SDlutions addressed the Council regarding a missed
route on their trash pick-up schedule. Mr. Bulaich apologized to the City for the error and stated that the
trash was picked up the following day. He added that hopefully, there were no major inconveniences
caused by this miscommunication, and that he would be happy to visit with anyone who may have further
questions.
Chris Fuller, 616 Hillside Drive spoke to Council concerning the loss of his property to the VC3 week
(Hammack week). Fuller stated that over the last couple of years the water in his backyard has increased
causing him to lose eight feet of his yard and he is also about to lose a shed, along with damage to
hissprinkler system. He added that he has spoken with the Qty over the last couple of years and wantsto
know if this issue is on the agenda to formulate a solution.
Qty Manager, Bob Hart will address this later in the meeting.
IX REPORTS►ANNOUN(EIVIENTS
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 Qty Council
Mike Walker stated that he attended the first Unified Development Code Advisory Committee meeting
with LS_Planning Consultants.
Frank Fernanderstated that he, along with Mayor Johnson and Councilman O\ierstreet, picked up trash
along the front end of Kennedale Parkway over the weekend. He added that Councilman Turner and his
family did the same the week before.
Kelly Turner stated that Keep Kennedale Beautiful (KKB) has the Adopt-A-Spot program; however, it's
going to have to be more of a community event to dean up the Parkway. Additionally, he added that he
also attended the Unified Development Code Advisory meeting.
Liz Carrington stated that a large expansion of the facility at .PSHospital is underway, which reportedly
will not affect taxes. Carrington added that she along with Bob Hart and Tommy Williams met with
hospital representatives at Commissioner Nguyen's office to confirm the information concerning taxes.
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B. Updatesfrom the Mayor
There were no updates from the Mayor.
O Updates from the City Manager
1. Governance Feport
- Executive Limitations
- Balanced Scorecard
Bob Hart introduced the City's new Director of Finance, Krystal Crump. Bob stated that Krystal has a
Master's Degree in Accounting, and a strong background in auditing.
Bob reported that the City is currently engaged in a geomorphology study with Halff Associates on the
Village Creek 3 Tributary(Hammack Creek). The study will show where we need to make improvements
to minimize problems on other areas. He added that if you make a stream adjustment in one area, it can
make the water damage worse downstream. The City will look at the water flow analysis of the creek in
its entirety to know where to make the proper adjustments/repairs.
The governance reports are attached for review.
X ODNSENT 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 June 15, 2015 regular meeting
B. Consider adopting Fesolution 456, amending authorized representatives of TDX'OOL local
government investment pool
O Consider adopting Fasolution 457, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term asset
reserve program (TEXSTA:�local government investment pool
D. Consider adopting Fesolution 458, amending authorized representatives of Texas Term/Texas Daily
local government investment pool
E Consider approval of FL-solution 459 adopting the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Ran
F.Approve a date change to the FY2015-2016 Budget Preparations Calendar
G. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of Grapevine
Trail
M otion To approve consent agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Charles
Overst reet.
Motion passed Unanimously
A. REGULAR ITEM S
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A. CASE# PZ 15-02 Public hearing and consideration approval of Ordinance 573 regarding a request by
Kennedale Saniors, Ltd. for azoning change from "R3" Sngle Family Fbsidential district to"PD" Panned
Development district for residential use for senior citizens for an approximately 24-acre tract at 332-370
S New Hope Rd, more particularly described as C B Teague Survey A 1506 Tracts 4A, 4B, 5, and 5B, and
Jesse B Fbnfro Survey A 1260 Tract 1 B, Kennedale,Tarrant County,Texas.
1. Staff Presentation: Oty Fanner, Pachel Fbbertsstated that the property is directly south of Sonora
Park and is bisected by an Oncor transmission line near the floodplain, which makes it difficult to
develop single-family homes. The property is zoned for senior housing, but also allows for single family
homes. ':he stated that the Comprehensive Fan calls for this to be a "Neighborhood", which
encompasses anything that the City would consider for Kennedale. The plan calls out for 34 quadplex
buildings, all single story with two entrances from New Hope Fbad. Rachel added that the Panning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval with several changes, which have been incorporated.
2. Applicant Presentation: Emanuel Bloxom, Developer for Kennedale Seniors, LTD provided an
overview of what a tax credit development is and how it works. Bloxom stated that a tax credit allows
developers to develop with less debt service. Investor groups buy these credits; they then get a
deduction from their income taxes. This is not a government subsidy; it is a tax credit development, no
vouchers, not HUD, and he noted that a number of these units are market-rate units. The project is a
136-unit Senior development community for ages 55+with a 15 + 15 year compliance period (30 years
total).This means t he first 15 years is t he tax-credit compliance period and the second 15 year period no
longer is a tax-credit for investors; however, you still have to rent to the same designated group of
people. The income could be higher for the renters in the second 15-year period, and section 8 tenants
could apply, just like any other rental unit or apartment. Bloxom stated that his group has been doing
thistype of development since 1987 and have never converted any properties for other uses.
3. Public Hearing
Lynn Harris, 319 Bowles Court left a printed statement of opposition, which was read by the Mayor. ':be
feels that this is improper use of city property; it would be better suited for larger homes that would
generate more tax dollars. She also has concerns on property upkeep and residential turnover.
Luann Hull, 416 S New Hope Fbad stated that she owns three other properties in the area and feelsthis
is a bad decision for Kennedale. She noted the current duplexes and condos in town, stating that the
original ownersare gone and the upkeep/background checks have not been kept up. She added that we
do not need more of the same in our neighborhood. Additionally, Mrs. Hull voiced concerns over
increased traffic caused by the development. She concluded, stating that we need to stay single-family
homeowners, not renters,who have no investment in the community.
Wayne Hull, 416 S New Hope Fbad stated that Council needs to look 5-10 years down the road, this
development will look like the duplexes we already have. He wants to keep this area single-family home.
Sue Blen Brown, 409 S New Hope Fbad opposes rezoning for Senior development on New Hope Fbad.
5he stated that they build their home across for this area in 1988 and fells that it should stay single-
family homes. She also hasconcernson the traffic.
.byte Kite, 408 S New Hope Fbad stated that she spoke at the Panning and Zoning (P& Z)meeting
against this proposal and wanted to correct a few things. The site plan shows 297 parking spaces, which
means a lot of cars; I was corrected and told that there would only be 210 parking spaces, which is still a
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lot of cars. 5he wants the site plan to be corrected to show the correct number of required parking
spaces. Additionally, she stated that only two residents in her area received the notice that was sent out
concerning the P& Zmeeting. I'm concerned that we were not fully represented at that meeting due to
the lack of notification. Mrs. Kite added that part of her land is shown as having buildings on it; she
stated that the abstract is correct, but on the map it shows her land included. I was told that the map
was being corrected; however, the copy I received today still shows my land with buildings on it. She
voiced concernsover traffic and crime increases; concluding that she is against the project.
Azam Shaikh, 800 Shady Bend Drive stated that he completely agrees with the letter the Mayor read
earlier. He stated that this project does not affect him; however, it does affect the Qty of Kennedale. He
thanked Council for all recent improvements made to the Qty, but added let's keep up the good work
and keep this project out of Kennedale.
Cathy Brown, 808 Shady Bend stated that she felt that Council needs to take more time to fully
understand what happens in the second 15-year period.
4. Applicant Response: Emanuel Bloxom restated that this is a Sanior housing development and there
are no types of subsidies. He noted that some units are at market rate and some may be less; this is
something they will manage. Bloxom added that his company has an excellent track record with the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
5. Elaff Summary and Fecommendation: Pachel Fbberts addressed the concerns on traffic, and added
that multi-family homes actually generate more property taxesthan single-family per acre. Staff believes
that this development will be of higher quality than the other units in the area; Pachel stated that if you
feel like this is a good project, but the ordinance is not tight enough,we can always add restrictions.
A lengthy discussion ensued.
4.Action by the City Council
Motion To approve Case # PZ 15-02 and Ordinance 573 as written, Moved By Charles Overstreet,
Seconded By Liz Carri ngt on.
Motion passed with a vote of 3-2;with Frank Fernandez and Kelly Turner voting against approval.
Al. EXBCU11VESESSION
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 8:52 p.m.
A. The Qty Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Saction 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the following:
1. 213 Valley Lane
2. 925 E Kennedale Parkway
3. 1201 Bowman Springs
4. 501 Cory A Edwards(Easement)
All. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION,AND TAKE ACTION N ECESSARY PU RSUANT TO EXBCUl1 VE SESS ON,
I F N EEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 9:18 p.m.
No action required.
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)QV.ADJDURNM ENT
Motion To adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council.Action Adjourn, Moved W Kelly Turner,
Seconded W Liz Carri ngt on.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brian Johnson, Mayor Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- B.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from August 7, 2015 Budget Workshop
II. Originated by:
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 Budget Workshop Minutes -August 7, 2015 [August 7, 20 15 Budget Workshop.pdf
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 7, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 11:00 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Oierstreet, Michael Walker
Absent: None
III.WORKSESSON
A. Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Proposed Budget Workshop
Qty Manager Bob Hart and department heads presented the FY2015-2016 proposed budget to City
Council. Highlights included development challenges; municipal fronts; traditional vs. proactive
approaches; staffing changes;turnover and salary; healthcare; and regional collaboration.
Mayor Johnson recessed the budget workshop for a lunch break at 12:34 p.m.
Mayor Johnson resumed the budget workshop at 1:10 p.m.
B. Fbview Effective& Fbllback Tax Rate Summary
Bob Hart stated that the current effective rate is 74.34; the recommendation is to hold the rate at 74.75.
He noted that it's a$25,000 increase in funding, but is still seen as a tax increase and we still have to do
all the notifications and advertise in the newspaper. He added that this will drop our consolidated fund
balance by a couple of percentage points,which is huge when dealing with Moody's and S&P.
Council is concerned with the public perception of raising taxes every year. Bob stated that we have to
get the sales tax up and that he would not want to see the tax rate go above 75 cents. The Council
discussed increasing the tax; concluding that it will be necessary for responsible asset management.
IV. RIBGULARSESSION
A. Discuss and consider approval of Fbsolution 460 of the Qty Council of the Qty of Kennedale, Texas,
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
approving the placement of a proposal on the Saptember 21, 2015 Qty Council Public Meeting agenda to
adopt a 2015 tax rate that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate; calling
public hearings on a tax increase to be held on September 9,2015 and Saptember 17,2015.
Mayor Johnson read aloud the purposed Resolution.
"The Qty CDuncll desires to consider adoption of a tax rate for the 2015 tax year of $0.7475 per $100
valuation,which will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate.
The City Council hereby approves the placement of an item on the September 21, 2015 Qty Council
public meeting agenda, such meeting being a regular Council meeting, to vote on a proposed tax rate of
$0.7475 per $100 valuation that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate.
The Qty Council hereby calls public hearings on the proposed tax increase to be held in the Qty Hall
Council Chambers located at 405 Municipal Drive, KEnnedale, Texas 76060 on Saptember 9, 2015, at
7:00 p.m., and September 17, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., such dates being weekdays which are not public
holidays. The first public hearing will not be held until at least seven (7) days after notice of both public
hearings have been published in the Fort Worth Elar-Telegram, a newspaper having general circulation
within the Qty. The Qty Secretary is hereby directed to publish such notice in accordance with this
Pesolution and Texas Tax Code §26.06. At both public hearings, the Qty Council will afford adequate
opportunity for both proponentsand opponentsof the tax increase to present their views."
Motion To approve Resolution 460 with a change of rate to $0.7675 per $100.Action Approve, Moved
W Michael Walker, Seconded W Liz Carrington.
Motion passed with a vote of 4-1; Vote as follows: Mike Walker voting for approval; Charles
Overstreet voting for approval; Liz Carrington voting for approval; Kelly Turner voting for approval;
and Frank Fernandez voting against approval.
V.ADJDURNM ENT
M otion To Adjourn.Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded W Liz Carri ngton.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brian Johnson, Mayor Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- C.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Resolution 461 to add a Reserve Officer to the Police Department
II. Originated by:
Tommy Williams, Police Chief
III. Summary:
This resolution is for the approval of the appointment of James Crouch to the position of Reserve Police
Officer.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 461 - Police Reserve Appointment- Reserve Officer Appointment Resolution -
James Crouch iCrouch.docx
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RESOLUTION NO. 461
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE POLICE CHIEF
OF MEMBERS OF THE POLICE RESERVE FORCE AS
REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 6: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ANS SERVICES, ARTICLE IV POLICE DEPARTMENT,
SECTION 6-84: APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, AND
COM M AND OF RESERVE OFFICERS.
WHEREAS, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, the City of
K ennedal e finds it appropriate to establish a Reserve Police Force, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 6: Emergency Management and Services, Article IV: Police Department,
Section 6-84: Appointment, Removal, and Command of Reserve Officers, of the City of
Kennedale Code of Ordinances states that appointments to the Police Reserve Force must be
confirmed and approved by City Council, and
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code, Title 11. Public Safety, Chapter 341. Municipal
Law Enforcement Subchapter A. Regular Police Force, Section 341.012 Police Reserve Force
requires that an appointment to the reserve force must be approved by the governing body before
the person appointed may carry a weapon or otherwise act as a peace officer, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to confirm and approve the following individual to the
Pol ice Reserve Force of the City of Kennedale.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The following individual, having been submitted by the Police Chief as meeting all the
qualifications as applicants of the Police Reserve Force are appointed as members of the City of
Ken nedale Reserve Pol ice Force.
James Crouch
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Kennedaleon this 17th day of
August 2015.
M ayor
ATTEST:
L esl i e Gal I oway, Ci ty Secretary
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Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- D.
I. Subject:
Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for administrative costs funding for
Section 5310 program with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
This is an annual agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority that allows for FTA paratransit
services in Kennedale
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Fort Worth Transportation Authority Interlocal Agreement linterlocal Agreement FWTA.doc
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T Contract No.
City Secretary Contract No.
I NTERLOCAL AGREEM ENT
FOR ADM I NI STRATI VE COSTS FUNDI NG FOR
SECTION 5310 PROGRAM
BETWEEN
THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND
THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("T") and the City of Kennedale, Texas
("City") are both local governmental entities as that term is used in Chapter 791, I nterl oval
Cooperation Contracts, V.T.C.A., Government Code. They shall sometimes be referred to
collectively as the"Part ies".
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale desires to provide door-to-door paratransit services
for elderly and personswith disabilitieswithin Tarrant County and does not have a transportation
service nor is a member of a transportation authority; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority is a federal grantee of the Federal
Transit Administration and the Federal Transit Administration provides funding to States under
Section 5310 of Title 49 of the United States Code, and the goal of the Section 5310 program is
to provide transportation for elderly and disabled persons residing in cities that do not have
publ is transportation avai Iable to them; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) asked the T to develop
and implement a Section 5310 program (TCTS) for otherwise under served communities in
Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority has been awarded the grant for
this area and the City of Kennedale is contributing $1,288.00 towards the administrative costs of
the Section 5310 service(TCTS); and
WHEREAS, the monies will support a portion of administrative costs for the
transportation servi ces to the descri bed peopl es duri ng a 12 month peri od;
I nterlocal Jarrant County Transportation Services Section 5310 program—City of Kennedale and The —Page 1
The parties pursuant to City of Kennedale action and Fort Worth Transportation
Authority action agrees as follows:
1. This program is called Tarrant County Transportation Services (TCTS). This
transportation is provided for a variety of purposes such as medical appointments,
shoppi ng or recreation.
2. Each party represents to the other that the delegated costs of the project under the
Agreement, as wel I as any payments made by it pursuant to this Agreement, wi I I be made
from current revenues and/or specified grant funds. Further, each Party warrants and
represents to the other party that each Party has been authorized by it respective
governing body to do so. Each party further represents and warrants to the other Party
that any renewal of, deletion, or change to this Agreement will be in writing and
authorized by its respective governing body.
3. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority will administer transportation services to the
citizens of the City of Kennedale under the program known as Tarrant County
Transportation Services from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
4. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority will administer demand responsive
transportation services for the seniors and persons with disabilities of Kennedale
according to the federal requirements of the Section 5310 grant and according to the
relevant State of Texas statutes.
5. The City of Kennedale will pay the authorized amount to the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
6. Fort Worth Transportation Authority will provide access upon request to the Section
5310 records to the City of Kennedale.
7. Parties will comply with all applicable State of Texas and federal statutes and regulations
as required by their status as a federal grantee and transit authority of the State of Texas,
and federal grantee and munici pal ity of the State of Texas, respectively.
8. The term of t h i s agreement wi I I beg n January 1, 2015 and end December 31, 2015.
9. The City of Kennedale will be considered a participating community and the qualifying
residents of Kennedale wi I I be entitled to ride TCTS for a one-way tri p fare of $2.50.
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CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS FORT WORTH
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY:
By: By:
Mayor Paul J Ballard
Presi dent & CEO
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
City of Kennedale, Texas
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KENNEDALE
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Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- E.
I. Subject:
Consider approval to extend the Interlocal Agreement for participation in Fort Worth's Environmental
Collection Center/Household Hazardous Waste program through September 30, 2016
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
This is an annually renewed agreement that allows Kennedale residents to drop off Household
Hazardous Waste at Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center at no cost to the resident.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth for Environmental/Household r4999.pdf ort Worth Agreement
Hazardous Waste Program
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
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STATE OF TEXAS §
§ KNOWN ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 44999
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT to City Secretary Contract No. 44999 is entered into by
and between the City of Fort Worth, a home-rule municipal corporation situated in
Tarrant County, Texas ("Fort Worth"), acting through Fernando Costa, its duly
authorized Assistant City Manager, and The City of Kennedale, located in Tarrant
County, Texas ("Participant"), acting through Bob Hart, its duly authorized City
Manager.
WHEREAS, Fort Worth and the Participant have entered into that certain agreement ,
identified as City Secretary Contract No. 44999 (also the "Agreement") for fiscal year
2014 (October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014) whereby Fort Worth will purchase
the services of a waste disposal/recycling firm or firms and will administer a household
hazardous waste collection program as authorized by Mayor and Council Communication
C-26421; and d
WHEREAS, that Agreement was for an initial term of one year and that Agreement
g Y
provides for the extension of the term for up to three additional periods of one year each;
and
WHEREAS, City Secretary Contract No. 44999 A-I extended the contract term from
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the initial Agreement for an additional j
year commencing on October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and
III
WHEREAS, the parties agree that all other conditions, terms, and pricing shall remain the
same as stated in City Secretary Contract No. 44999;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
-hereby acknowledged and confessed,the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Extended term of agreement:
City Secretary Contract number 44999 is extended to include the term beginning on
October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016.
Second Amendment to Contract#44999 Page 1 of 2
Household Hazardous Waste Program-The City of Kennedale
2. Anticipated Holiday Closures:
During the extended term of the agreement, the Environmental Collection Center (ECC)
will be closed on the following holidays that are observed on days the ECC would
otherwise be open to the public:
Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday and Friday,November 26-27, 2015
Christmas holiday, Friday, December 25, 2015
New Year's Day holiday, Friday, January 1, 2016
3. Miscellaneous.
All definitions, terms, conditions, and prices, as well as the rights and obligations of the
parties as set forth in City Secretary Contract number 44999 shall remain unchanged
except as expressly set forth herein.
n,
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this contract in triplicate in Fort
Worth, Texas, on the dates written below. I'
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CITY OF FORT WORTH THE CITY OF KENNEDALE
BY: BY:
Fernando Costa Bob Hart
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM WITNESS:
AND LEGALITY:
Arthur N. Bashor
Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST: E
Mary J. Kayser �.
City Secretary
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Agenda Item No: CONSENT ITEMS- F.
I. Subject:
Discuss bid award for health, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and voluntary life insurance and authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreements
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
In April 2015, staff met with Brinson Benefits, the city's insurance consultant regarding the city's benefit
plans, plan utilization and preparation for the July bid process. At that time the 12 month claims loss ratio
was approximately 63% with three (3) claims over$15,000.
July 1, 2014, staff received the insurance renewal with an overall increase of 20%, staff then immediately
bid the insurance to review other competitive offers. The City advertised and received bids from three
companies (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Health Care). Humana declined to provide a bid.
Aetna provided a bid of 40% increase and United Health Care provided a bid of 18%.
Blue Cross Blue Shield offered alternate plan designs with the most competitive rates (9.38% increase).
The city will maintain the Health Savings Account with a $4,000 deductible (an increase from $3,500) and
100% coverage after the deductible is met. The city will also offer a PPO plan with a $3,000 deductible
(an increase from $2,500). The PPO plan will be considered a "buy-up" plan meaning that employees
who wish to stay on the PPO plan will pay $50.00 per paycheck ($100.00 per month) toward the cost of
the insurance premium. The long-term strategy is to incentivize employees to shift to the HAS plan.
Therefore, staff proposes to continue to offer a $600 incentive for all employees that enroll in the HSAA
as well as provide access to TeleDoc for an additional $3,500. A chart comparing current and proposed
plans is attached.
After review of the bid proposals, staff recommends remaining with Blue Cross Blue Shield for a total
premium increase of 9.38% as well as maintaining the $600 incentive for employees enrolling in the
HSAA and providing TeleDoc for an additional $3,500. The overall increase in health insurance line item
is 12% or approximately$48,000.
Dental Insurance
Staff also recommends moving to a new dental provider, Ameritas. Metropolitan Life, the current dental
provider, offered a renewal rate increase of 14.48%. The city received quotes from seven other
companies. Four companies (Unum, Guardian, Sunlife and Assurant) proposed rate increases from 13%
to 32%. Lincoln Financial proposed 3.66% rate increase but it was packaged with their life insurance
which would have had a total increase of 37%. After comparing each plan design, Ameritas offered the
best plan with an overall rate increase of 7.14%.
Staff recommends moving to Ameritas with an increase in the city's annual cost by$2,565.
Vision Insurance
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The city's current vision provider, Superior Vision, offered a rate pass, meaning they are holding the rates
the same as last year. Guardian, Lincoln and Assurant all offered rates 23% to 74% higher than our
current provider. Staff recommends remaining with Superior Vision for an additional year.
Life Insurance
Staff also bid life insurance and received four bids (Assurant, MetLife, Sunlife, and Lincoln). MetLife, our
current provider offered a rate pass while the other providers bid a 37% to 56% rate increase. Staff
recommends remaining with MetLife.
In closing, with the changes proposed by staff for the benefits program: medical insurance to BCBS,
moving dental insurance to Ameritas, and maintaining vision insurance with Superior Vision and life
insurance with MetLife. The proposed overall expenditure is $459,051; $50,565 over last year, but an
overall budget savings of$33,082 in the proposed 2015-2016 budget.
Recommendation:
Recommend acceptance of BCBS proposal for medical, Ameritas proposed for dental, and remain with
Superior Vision for vision insurance, and Metlife for life and AD&D for a total allocation of $459,051,
maintain Brinson Benefits as the agent of record and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreements.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
The city will experience an overall expenditure of$394,609 an increase of$6,674 in the proposed budget.
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Benefits 2015 jBenefits Briefing 2015. df
Current Ran Renewal
Ran Design BCBS BCBS Proposed Plans UHCProposed Plans
HSA PPO HSA PPO HSA PPO
Deductible 3,500 2,500 4,000 3,000 3,000 2,500
Family Deductible 2X 3X 2X 3X 2X
Out of Pocket 3,500 6,500 4,000 6,600 4,000 6,000
Coinsurance 1000/0* 800/ 1000/0* 700/ 1000/0* 800/
Office V sit Copay 1000/0* $25/$25 1000/0* $40/$40 1000/0* $30/$30
Preventative 100% 100°/ 100% 100°/ 100% 100°/
Hospital 1000/0* 800/ 1000/0* 700/ 1000/0* 800/
ERCopay 1000/0* $200.00 1000/0* $100.00 1000/0* $250
Urgent Care 1000/0* $100.00 1000/0* $65.00 1000/0* $75
$10/40/60
$1,000 $20/40/60%1,000 $10/$35/$60 $15/$35/$60
Prescription 100% deductible 100% deductible Spec Spec
*After Deductible $10/$100/$300 $15/$100/$300
Rates
Employee Only 397.48 473.88 370.37 417.28 426.79 427.82
EE+Spouse 948.71 1,131.10 884.03 996.02 938.94 941.20
EE+Children 830.00 989.57 773.42 871.40 789.56 791.47
EE+Family 1,338.09 1,595.34 1,246.87 1,404.80 1,365.73 1,369.02
1 ncrease/(Decrease) 20% 9.38% 18.47%
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Consider Resolution 462 approving the report for the Kennedale Parkway Access Study
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
This item is a follow-up to the letter sent to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regarding the City's request to conduct an access
study for Kennedale Parkway (US Business Highway 287).
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 462 JR462.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS CONDUCT AN ACCESS STUDY FOR KENNEDALE
PARKWAY (US BUSINESS 287)
WHEREAS, the continuous turn lane on Kennedale Parkway (US Business 287) is
dangerous; and
WHEREAS, many streets connecting to Kennedale Parkway are built on 45° or 135° angles,
which impairs vision and access; and
WHEREAS, traffic safety is a high priority for the City Council, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the City Council hereby request
that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council
of Governments (NCTCOG) conduct an access study for Kennedale Parkway (US Business
287); and furthermore, the purpose of the desired study is to facilitate construction of
medians on Kennedale Parkway to alleviate the vehicular conflicts associated with the
continuous turn lane and redesigning several street connections with skewed angles into
intersections with 90 degree angles.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE ON THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST,2015.
Brian Johnson,Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney
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Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code
to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the following:
1. 213 Valley Lane
2. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway
3. 501 Cory A. Edwards (Easement)
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
At this time the City Council will meet in Executive Session.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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ic
KENNEDALE
Kennedale Economic
Development Corporation
www.cityofkennedale.com
STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date: August 17, 2015
Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
The Kennedale City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business project with
whom the city is conducting economic development negotiations.
1. 6900 Block Kennedale Parkway
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
Bob Hart will present information on this topic during executive session.
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Alternative Actions:
VI. Attachments: