2016_05.16 CC Packet KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
May 16, 2016
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. Joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board and Planning and Zoning Commission to
discuss proposed Parks Master Plan
B. Discussion of items on regular agenda
III. 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.
B. 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. 108 New Hope Road
2. 6900 Kennedale Parkway
3. 6727 Hudson Village Creek
IV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION,AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
V. REGULAR SESSION
VI. ROLL CALL
VII. INVOCATION
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
VIII. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
IX. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation presentation in recognition of the Kennedale High School Lady Kats Soccer Team
B. Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
C. Presentation of certificates of appreciation to the 2015-2016 Youth Advisory Council
X.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.
XI. 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. Bilingual Book Grant-Amanda King
2. Dollar General Summer Reading Grant
3. Firefighter Safety Grant
XII. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials-April 2016
B. Executive Limitations
C. Ends Review- Balanced Scorecard
XIII. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XIV. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
All matters listed under incidental items (consent) 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 18, 2016 meeting
B. Consider approval of tax collection contract with Tarrant County
C. Consider adopting Resolution 484, amending authorized representatives of TEXPOOL local
government investment pool
D. Consider adopting Resolution 485, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term
asset reserve program (TEXSTAR) local government investment pool
E. Consider adopting Resolution 486, amending authorized representatives of Texas Term/Texas
Daily local government investment pool
F. Consider approval of a seizure fund expenditure.
G. Consider ratifying an agreement with Kennedale Seniors, LTD to dedicate public right-of-way
through Sonora Park
H. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the construction of Link
Street
XV. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Resolution 487 adopting an order canvassing the results of the May 7, 2016
charter election and declaring the adoption of charter amendments
B. Consider approval of Ordinance 593 approving a negotiated settlement between Atmos Cities
Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation
C. Interview (to be held in Jury Room) for potential candidate for Place 3 vacancy on the Library
Advisory Board
D. Interviews (to be held in Jury Room) for Youth Advisory Council candidates
E. City Council to make appointments (to be held in Council Chambers) to the 2016-17 Youth
Advisory Council and Place 3 to the Library Advisory Board
XVI.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 16, 2016, 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
You're Here,Your Home
www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
Joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board and Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss
proposed Parks Master Plan
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Board will hold a joint
meeting to review the new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan lKennedale Parks Master Plan FINAL- 03-07-
2016-2026 016.docx
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
PARKS, RECREATION , AND OPEN SPACE
MASTER PLAN
2016-2026
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Acknowledgements
Mayor and City CoundI
Brian Johnson, Mayor
Charles Overstreet
Liz Carrington
M i ke Wal ker
Kelly Turner, Mayor Pro Tern
Frank Fernandez
Administration
Bob Hart, City Manager
Leslie Galloway, Qty Secretary
Rachel Fbberts, Director of Panning
Larry Ledbetter, Director of Public Works
Parks and Recreation Board
David Deaver, Chair
Jeff Nevarez
Michael Chandler
Glenn"Mickey' Shark
Azam Shaikh
Alan Pederson
Dylan Black
Parks and Recreation Staff
Larry Hoover, Parks and Streets Supervisor
Consultant Team
James F. Parajon, FAIQ'
Amalio Calderon
Bi I al Cal iskan
LaShanda Dockery
Leonelle D'Souza
Daniel Harper
Mandie Heineman
Somayeh Moazzeni
M i nesha Reese
Athena Seaton
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements......................................................................................................................................2
ExecutiveSAmmary......................................................................................................................................6
Chapter1: Introduction................................................................................................................................7
Previous Park and Green Areas Master Ran............................................................................................7
VisionStatement ......................................................................................................................................9
Chapter2: Community Profile....................................................................................................................10
DemographicStatistics...........................................................................................................................10
LandUse Analysis...................................................................................................................................14
TransportationAnalysis..........................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3: Inventory of Parks and Facilities...............................................................................................17
ParkInventory........................................................................................................................................17
FacilityInventory....................................................................................................................................19
Chapter4:Analysisof Parks,Trailsand Facilities.......................................................................................22
Introduction............................................................................................................................................22
ParksClassification.................................................................................................................................22
TrailSipport Facilities............................................................................................................................26
Standards for Parks and Fb-creation .......................................................................................................28
NeedsAssessment..................................................................................................................................29
Chapter5: Mission and Goals.....................................................................................................................35
Goals.......................................................................................................................................................35
Strategies................................................................................................................................................35
ParkSjstem............................................................................................................................................36
TrailDesign.............................................................................................................................................37
Indoor and Outdoor F;bcreational Fbcommendations...........................................................................40
Chapter 6: Implementation and Action Ran..............................................................................................42
Introduction............................................................................................................................................42
ImplementationStrategies.....................................................................................................................44
LinearParks............................................................................................................................................47
ParkConcepts.........................................................................................................................................48
FundingSources.....................................................................................................................................50
Appendix A: Fundi ng and Grant 9:)urces...................................................................................................51
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Federal, Elate, and Organizational Funding............................................................................................51
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program.............................................................53
ArborDay Foundation ........................................................................................................................53
Oty-Generated Funding S:)urces............................................................................................................55
AppendixB. City Policy...............................................................................................................................55
O.altural and Natural Landscapes Protection..........................................................................................56
Park Land and Linear Park Dedication Ordinance ..................................................................................57
RoodplainProtection.............................................................................................................................58
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Executive SJmI`D ary
Parks, green spaces, and recreational opportunities are crucial elements to providing a high standard of
living and encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation by all citizens. The City of
Kennedale has seen its population and economy grow since the previous parks master plan was adopted
in 2005 and is implementing a new plan in order to accommodate the influx of new residents and
businesses. The City of Kennedale's 2016 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Ran provides a
framework for the creation and adaptation of parks and green spaces in order to provide necessary
amenities for the future. It is intended to be a guide for the residents of the City as well as for the Qty
Council and staff.
This Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Ran uses an indusive approach when setting its goals
and is designed to be adaptable to the future changes and demands that the Qty will experience during
the plan'sevent horizon.The goalsof this Master Ran are asfollows:
1. Preserve and maintain aviable and balanced open space network
2. Promote a healthy green community
3. Provide leisure opportunities for all ages
4. Expand recreational opportunities in the floodplains of the Trinity River / Village Creek
watershed
5. Build and enhance community partnerships
6. Preserve and enhance the Qty's natural, historical, and cultural resources
7. Improve and ensure park safety and security
8. Ensure that park and open space needs of the Qty are met currently as well as in the
future
The implementation strategy for these goals include:
a. Land acquisition
b. Park land dedication ordinance
C. Conservation easements
d. R nand ng and maintenance
e. Joint use faci lities
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Ran is an ambitious but achievable vision for
Kennedale's community. Through careful planning, management, and citizen participation, this vision
hasthe potential to become a great reality.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Kennedale is a small community in North Texas that is located between two of the largest cities in the
region, Dallas and Fort Worth. With the rising influx of new residents to the region and the continued
growth of North Texas as a national economic center, Kennedale finds itself in a valuable strategic
position to continue itsgrowth. Awell-designed and extensive parkssystem will be a major contributing
factor in the coming decade to providing Kennedale with a competitive advantage to the other small
townsjust outside these large urban centers.
The primary functions of this Master Plan are to assess the current state of Kennedale's parks,
recreation, and open space system; define the needs and deficiencies in the system; establish goals and
priorities for improving the system; and work toward realizing the vision. In addition to performing
these primary functions, the Master Ran also identifies changing trends locally, regionally, and
nationally and identifies residents' desires.
Previous Park and Green Areas Master Ran
The former Parks, FL-creation, and Open Space Master Ran for the Qty of Kennedale was designed to
encompass a ten-year time range(from 2005 to 2015).The plan recommended an increase in developed
park land from 3.6 acres for every 1,000 residents to 12 acres for every 1,000 residents by the end of the
year 2015. If the entirety of the plan were to be implemented, the level of service in 2005 would have
increased three fold by 2015.
The previous master plan outlined the existing conditions of the park system of Kennedale and
calculated the needs of the community through a needs assessment. The assessment used a
combination of three planning approaches: standard-based, resource-based, and demand-based. One of
the greatest strengths of the previous plan was its emphasis on community participation through
community surveys and citizen involvement. Moreover, the previous master plan was a remarkable
information resource, including the geographical constraints of the park system and the ecological value
of the Qty and floodplains. Consequently, the former master plan has been used as a reference and
guide when creating the new master plan. Other remarkable features of the previous master plan are
indicated below:
• Promoted active green spacesand explained their economicvalue
• Limited development in natural open spaces in order to minimize adverse effects on the
ecosystem
• Promoted a trail and green belt system along the Village week corridor and suggested
connecting thiscreek corridor with neighborhood parks, schools, and publicspaces
• Encouraged the local youth sports organizations to aid in the provision of athletic facilities for
organized youth baseball and softball
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• Considered residents with disabilities and recommended that the entire park system meet the
requirementsof the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Panned to expand Sonora Park from 25 acres to between 40 and 150 acres in area by
incorporating undeveloped acreage adjacent to the west end of the park
• Encouraged the City to focus on the acquisition of the Village Creek Corridor from Interstate 20
southwest to the city limits
• Encouraged cooperation with Kennedale Independent School District to allow public use of the
various schools' outdoor recreational facilities during non-school hours
Although the previous master plan had several notable features, it also had some limitations. To
establish a sustainable and innovative parks system for Kennedale over the next ten years, the following
items that were missing in the former master plan have been considered during the planning process of
the new master plan:
• A linear park system plan
• Establishment of an environmentally-friendly green community
• Innovative park designs
• Introduction of new plants and trees
• &king and walking initiatives
• Increased community awarenessof the importance of environmental protection
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Vision aatement
"you're here,your home—a serene environment to engage the wrises and build
relations—to prewrve, conerve, and Ir ire our community"
As Ken nedale progresses t owards further growth and expansion, it is important to ensure that the Qty's
Parks, Facreation, and Open Space Master Ran supports the Qty's objective to provide a quality, safe,
enjoyable, and accessible green network system. This, in turn, encourages a sense of community
through the availability of open spaces and recreational activities for its residents. Listed below are the
core principlesfor the development of this Parks, Facreation, and Open Space Master Ran:
• Protect Kennedale'snatural and historic value
• Meet the community's current and future desiresand needsfor green space
• Better the quality of life for the Qty's residents and visitors alike
• Provide opportunities for passive and active recreation
• Establish an enhanced sense of community
• Increase accessibility throughout the Oty
• Promote health and wellness
• Promote recreational and leisure activities along the riparian corridors and floodplain of the
Trinity Ewer and itstributaries
• Integrate natural floodplain areasinto the green space network
• Promote a sense of safety
• Establish green areaswithin neighborhoods
• Promote economicgrowth opportunities
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Chapter 2: Community Rofile
Demographic aatistics
The following demographic information provides a snapshot of Kennedale's residents.
Table a. Fbnulatlon, Household,and
1970 1980W •• iOO 11WO r r
Population 3076 2594 4096 5381 6763 10,720 13,412
Household 966 971 1623 2089 2617 4143 5176
Employment* 2720 3160 3527 3527
Sources: 1970-1990 data provided by U.S Census Bureau.
2000,2020-2030 data and 2000-2030 employment data provided by the NCTCOG.
"U.S Census Bureau,2010 Census.
Figure 1. Fbpulation and Household Numbers
Population and Household
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Sources: 1970-1990 data provided by U.S Census Bureau.
*2000,2020-2030 data provided by the NCTODG.
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Figure 2. Populatlon and Employment Numbers
Population and Employment
■population ■Employment•
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1970 1980 1990 2000 20201 2020' 203€7'•
Sources: 1970-1990 data provided by U.8 Census Bureau.
2000,2020-2030 data and 2000-2030 employment data provided by the NCTODG.
Figure 3. Fbpulatlon by Age and Sax
Population by Age and Sex
■Male ■Female
85 years and orer
80 to 84 yea rs
75 to 79 yea a
70 to 74 yea r;
65 to 69 yea rs
60 to 64 yea a
55 to 59 years
50 to 54 yea rs
45 to 49 yea rs
40 to 44 yea rs
35 to 39 years
30 to 34 yea rs
25 to 29 yea r;
20 t.24 yea r;
15 to 19 years
30 to 14 years
5 to 9 years
Under 5 years
AGE
15 10 5 0 5 10 15
%of population
Source: US Census Bureau,2010 Census.
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Kennedale's population has a median age of 40-44 years. Based on this and the spike in the population
aged 19 years and younger, it can be concluded that many of the City's residents are part of a family
unit.
Table 2. Demographic I3lversity
White 86%
Black or African American 7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 3.6%
Filipino 1%
Vietnamese 2.6%
Some other race 0.2%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic-or Latino 10.20/8-
*Hi span ic/Lati no is considered an ethnicity,not a race.Therefore,this column does not total 100%
Table 3.&hool Enrolment
School
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school Percentage
Nursery school, preschool 3.3%
Kindergarten 7.9%
Bementary: grade 1 to grade 8 36.7%
High school: grade 9 to grade 12 25.5%
College or graduate school i 26.5%
Source: U.S.Census Bureau,2010-2014 American Community-Survey 5-Year Estimate
8ementary enrolment, which consists of first through eighth grade, has the highest enrolment in
Kennedale. The next highest class of enrolment is college or graduate school. Based on the data
provided, parks should meet the needs of an energetic community.
'able 4. Edu ionai L* Uji4i api aLS of Iiesldent6
Education Percentage
Lessthan 9th grade 4%
91h to 121h grade, no diploma 7.6%
High school graduate(ind. equivalency) 26.4%
SDme college, no degree 30.6%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.9%
Graduate or professional degree 7.1%
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Source: U.S.Oensus Bureau,2010-2014 American Oommunity Survey 5-Year Estimate
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Management, business,science, and arts 32%
occupations
Servi ce 19%
Sales and Office 27%
Construction, Extraction, & Maintenance 8%
Production,Transportation, & Material Moving 14%
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate
Table 6. Industries In Key nedale
Agriculture, forestry,fishing and hunting,and mining 0.4%
Construction 9.5%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.9%
Information 0%
Finance and insurance,and real estate and rental and leasing 6%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management 10.3%
services
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation,and accommodation and food services 13%
i Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 1.9%
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,201 1 rvey5-Year Estimate
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Land Use Analysis
The most dominant land use in the City of Kennedale in 2010 is single-family residential, which
constitutes 30 percent of the total area. One of the land use strengths of the City is the availability of
vacant lands, with 293 parcels. Another dominant land use is industrial, with about eleven percent of
the land area coverage. A complete list of land uses in the City with their parcel count, area, and
percentage is provided in Table 7.
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Cemeteries 2 43.48 0.82%
Commercial 107 281.15 5.32%
Communication 1 0.88 0.02%
Education 4 80.49 1.52%
Group quarters 1 2.71 0.05%
Industrial 29 574.30 10.87%
Institutional/semi-public 14 51.22 0.97%
Landfill 2 496.61 9.40%
Mobile home 50 173.84 3.29%
Multi family 7 14.54 0.28%
Parlcsl recreation 7 264.58 5.01%
Railroad 5 44.20 0.84%
Ranch land 15 147.16 2.79%
Residential acreage 3 68.78 1.30%
Retail 1 26.07 0.49%
Single family 264 1629.51 30.85%
Small water bodies 8 18.66 0.35%
Under construction 6 2.82 0.05%
Utilities 20 229.36 4.34%
Vacant 293 1098.35 20.80%
Others 3 1 32.84 0.62%
Grand Total 842 5281.57 100
Figure shows the locations of particular land uses within Kennedale'scity limits.
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Chapter & Inventory of Parks and Fadlities
In order to meet Kennedale's current and future park and recreation needs and to ensure adequate park
distribution, an analysis of Kennedale's current park system, park locations, and park inventory has been
conducted. This study aids in determining what standards for parks and recreation have been met, and
which standards need to be achieved over the next few years. Factors evaluated include park
classification, location, service area, size, amenities, condition, and natural areas.
Park Inventory
The City of Kennedale currently maintains three neighborhood parks and one community park. Railroad
Park is still under the conceptual design phase, but the other parks are built and their facilities are listed
below:
Table 8. Fibdoers Park Inventory
. .. X Initial Useful Overall
Quantity
Playground Equipment/ Benches/ Tables 1 15 New
Fence(Wood) 1 10 New
Basketball Court 1 25 New
Concrete Trail 1 25 New
Decorative Signage 1 20 New
Drinking Fountain 1 15 New
Monument Plaques 1 20 New
Sanitation Station 1 15 New
Trash Cans 5 15 New
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Table 9.Town Center Park Inventory
Pavilion 1 25 New Lighting 6 25 New
Marquee Sign 1 20 New Drinking Fountain 1 15 New
Flag poles 2 25 New Sound System 1 10 New
Light Poles 6 25 New Fountain(Decorative) 1 20 New
Fence Wrought Iron N/A 25 New Concrete Trail 1 25 New
Benches 12 15 New Decorative Signage 1 20 New
Trash Receptacles 11 15 New Monument Plaques 2 20 New
PiicnicTables 8 15 New Playground (5- 1 10 New
12yr old)
Clock Tower 1 25 New Playground (2- 1 10 New
5yr old)
PublicArt 3 15 New
Table 10.1 Sonora Park Inventory(224 SNew Hope Rd)
Asset Cbmponent 1Z .2 Asset 1Z .2
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Restroom Facility 1 25 New Decorative Signage 3 20 Good
Walking Trail 1 25 New Metal Foiling 1 15 Good
Benches(For Trail) 6 15 New Metal Railing 1 15 Good
Low Water 1 25 New Monument Plaques 1 20 Good
Grossing for Trail 7 -
Pavilion 1 25 New Park Benches 6 15 New
Spray Park 1 25 New Picnic Tables 8 15 New
FshingPier 1 25 New PlcnicTables 8 15 Good
Horseshoe Pit/ 1 20 Good Fond Fountain 2 10 Good
Washer Court/ (Decorative)
Disc
Playground 1 15 New Trail Bridge 1 25 New
Benches 2 15 Good
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Table 11.Sonora Park Inventory(Ballpark at(200 Villaw Sty
Asset Cxnponent Initial Useful Overall
Quantity
Ball Fields/ Fence/ Backstop 3 20 Good
Concession/ Pestroom 1 25 Wor
Soore Boards 3 20 Fbor
Bleachers 6 20 Good
Dugout Benches 6 15 Good
Dumpster Pad 1 25 Good
Field Lighting 17 25 Fbor
Maintenance Building 1 25 Fbor
Picnic Tables 2 15 Good
Score Keepers Stand 3 20 Fbor
Restroom facility 1 25 Good
Facility Inventory
The table on the following page showsthe type and quantity of park and recreation facilities developed
and maintained by the Oty of Kennedale. It should be noted that some facilities(noted with an asterisk)
are located on Kennedale High School Grounds, and may be considered as semi-public. The Oty of
Kennedale may need to consider this limitation when implementing the needsassessment standards.
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Table 12. Facility Inventory
pality Inverytory
Facility type Existing
facilities
1/4 mile runningtrack 0*
Amphitheater 0
Ball field(baseball,youth) 1*
Ball field(softball,youth) 1*
Ball field(t-ball) 1
BMXtrack(standard ABA certified) 0
Court(badminton) 0
Court(basketball,full court) 0.5*
Court(basketball,half court) 1*
Court(handball) 0
Court(horseshoe) 1
Court(multipurpose) 0*
Court(racquetball) 0
Court(shuffleboard) 0
Court(tennis) 0*
Court(volleyball) 0*
Court(washer) 1
Disc golf course 1
Dog park 0
Field(football) 0*
Field(multi-use) 0*
Field(soccer) 0
Fishing piers/wildlife viewing station 1
Gymnasium 0*
Outdoor fitness/ exercise equipment 0
Park bench 26
Piicnicshelter(pavilion,large) 2
Picnictable(sheltered) 12
Picnic table 14
Playground 4
Pool(outdoor) 0
Recreation center 0
Restrooms 2
Rods dimbing wall 0
Senior center 1
Skate park(full4aed,17,000+sq.ft.footprint) 0
Skate park(small,7000 sq.ft.footprint) 0
Splash pad 1
Trail(natural surface,per mile) 0
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Water features 3
*Other facilities may exist at a Kennedale school,but may not be
open to the publicor user preference goes tostudents.
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Chapter 4: Analysis of Parked Trails and Fadlitles
Introduction
This chapter contains the park classification, inventory, standards, and needs assessment upon which
the recommendations of this Parks Master Ran are based.
Parks Classification
A successful and sustainable park system is made up of many different kinds of parks,which vary greatly
in size and in function. It is important to be able to classify and inventory these different parks in order
to assesswhether community needs are being met.The following descriptions are based on an oft-cited
report by the National Facreation and Park Association, "Park, R-,creation, Open Space and Greenway
Guidelines" (1995).
Mini parks are the smallest of all the types of parks, typically ranging in size from 2,500 square feet to
one acre. These parks are located within a'/4mile walking distance of the area they service, and provide
limited recreational needs. Due to their small size, they are usually nestled closely into developed areas
with little buffering between uses.
Atypical mini park may include the following facilities:
• Rayground • Rcnictables
• '/2basketball courts • Grills
• Open play area • Benches
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Neighborhood irk
Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the park system. They range in size from approximately 5 to 10
acres, and serve a'/4to '/2mile radius—still a walkable distance. Ideally, all residential areas within the
City should fall within one of these radii. Neighborhood parks provide a range of activities of interest to
multiple age groups. Although the park size is still somewhat small, the NFPA suggests keeping half of
the site undisturbed to act as a buffer zone between the park and other uses.
Atypical neighborhood park may include the following facilities:
• Rayground • Rcnictables
• Oburt games • Grills
• Informal playing field • Benches
• Trails/ walkways • Parking
• Rcnic shelters
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Community irk
Community parks provide recreation activities for several neighborhoods or sections of the community.
The range of facilities may even support tournament competitions as well as passive recreation. These
parks usually range in size from approximately 20 to 50 acres and serve a radius of one to two miles. The
NRPA suggests that half of the park site be developed for passive recreation, and this area doubles as a
buffer mechanism around the park and between active site facilities. These parks should also have a
varied topography and vegetation, some cleared spaces for active recreation, and preferably be located
near a body of water such as a lake, river, or creek.
Atypical community park may include the following facilities:
• Basketball courts • Benches
• Tenniscourt • Nature trails
• Baseball / softball field • Fastrooms/ concessions
• Multipurpose field/ SDccerfield • Parking
• Amphitheater • Raygrounds
• Rcnic shelters • Discgolf
• Rcnic tables • Paddle boat / canoe harbor
• Grills • Fi shing pier/ boat dock
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Regional parks are the largest park classification, ranging in size from approximately 50 to 1,000 acres.
They can serve several communities or the entire county, and are typically located on land chosen as
nature preserves and where there are natural water features. There are therefore diverse land
formations and a wide range of activities provided. The NF;PA suggests that the majority of the park site
be reserved for passive recreation.
Atypical regional park may contain the following facilities:
• Environmental center • Grills
• Primitive camping • Festrooms/ vending
• Nature trails • Beach
• Observation deck • SNimming
• Rcnic shelters • Fishingpiers/ boat docks
• Rcnictables • Parking
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Linear parks, or greenways, are areas developed for one or more modes of non-motorized, recreational
travel, such as bicycling,walking, and hiking. Also known asgreenways, linear parks should beat least 10
to 12 feet wide, and may be constructed of paved or a more natural surface. These parks are generally
left in a natural state, and usually follow built or natural corridors such as utility rights-of-way, roads, rail
corridors, or rivers and streams. Ideally, linear parks should link other components of the park and
recreation system, such asother parks, recreation centers, or public gathering spaces.
Greenway Trail i W
Greenway trails are to be the key feature of the trail network system. By utilizing the floodplain areas of
local tributaries, the greenway trail system can act as a safe and scenic way to walk from nearly
anywhere in the City to another. A key component of this trail network is to connect with other trail
networksin the area, including Arlington's and possibly Fort Worth's.
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Trail 11pport Facilities
Trad1heads
Trailhead facilities include parking areas, toilets, water (if available) and a trailhead kiosk sign. The kiosk
is a place trail users can pick up literature and find the rules and regulations for the area.
Trail signs provide direction, mileage or educational information. The trail should be measured in order
to determine the length of the trail and any side trails. Distances should be rounded to the next tenths
of a mile. Standard highway signage identifying the trailhead must conform to the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices(M UTM). Trail user groups need to work with the managing government agency
for approval of federal or state highway signage.
Trail signs found in the backcountry providing location, direction and mileage should have 1.0-inch tall
letters and numbers. Trail junction signs should have 1.5-to 2-inch tall letters. These signs are generally
made of treated wood or decay resistant western red cedar or redwood. Letters and numbers are
routed into the boards and the board stained or painted. Names, mileage and directional arrows can be
painted white or color-coded to match the paint blazes found on a particular trail. Boards are generally
2" x6" (2 lines)or 2" x8" (3 lines)wide and 4' -6' long.
Trail crossings of streams involve a wide variety of opportunities. From placing large rocks in wet areas
to building elaborate boardwalks, streams provide opportunities for the trail builder to be creative.
However, any bridge that is built must be structurally sound and able to hold the weight of the bridge
materialsaswell asthe trail userscrossing the bridges. Most trail bridgesare built from pressure treated
lumber but others have been built of steel and there is now a trend using prefabricated fiberglass
bridges that can be carried to the bridge site and the pieces bolted together. Trail builders must work
with the land managing agency and follow their regulations and specifications for bridges.
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standards for Parks and Recreat ion
There have been many studies undertaken to ascertain specific standards for park and recreation
service levels, since these can give planners and policy-makers an idea as to what proper service
standards are. Well-researched standards provide decision-makers with a starting point as they attempt
to ameliorate residents' quality of life.
The standards used for this Parks Master Plan include the National Facreation and Park Association
(NRPA) guidelines, the Colorado Small Community Park and Recreation Standards, and the Arlington
Park and Recreation Standards. These standards should not be adopted in whole by Kennedale and are
simply guidelines. Instead, they should each be adjusted according to the resources and needs of
Kennedale.
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) published a widely-referenced report named
"Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines" (1995). It is important to note that the
classifications and standards used are guidelines and have not been used by the NFFA itself as policy.
The NRPA also recommend that each city take into account its own unique context and resources when
using their guidelines. Many cities have now shifted to using resident surveys in order to better
understand local needs.
1--1 to mall Community irk and
In 2003, this study for the state of Colorado created a new methodology for developing park and
recreation standards, since the NRPA standards are recognized as being based on urban models and not
necessarily being appropriate for smaller communities of 10,000 residents or less (such as Kennedale
currently). The Colorado Small Community Park and Recreation Standards study uses actual levels of
resident demand for parks and facilities in order to develop their standards, and this type of
methodology can be useful as wecontextualizethe NFFAstandardsto Kennedale.
Arlington irk, Recreation and Open Space Standards
The City of Arlington, which borders Kennedale to the north, updated its Park, Recreation and Open
Space Master Ran in 2004. In this updated plan, a methodology similar to that used in the Colorado
study was employed, using information gathered through resident surveys and other municipalities in
Texas. Because Kennedale does not have a similarly detailed database of park and facility demand within
itscity limits,the Arlington surveysand standardsare useful to gauge local resident desires.
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Needs Assessment
The needs assessment establishes the type and quantity of park land or facilities required to meet the
needs of the Qty of Kennedale currently as well as in the future, when Kennedale reaches build-out
population. This section further explains the methods used to ascertain resident demand for park land
or facilities in Kennedale.
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The Qty of Kennedale's 2005 Parks Master Ran included the results of a citizen's survey which was
tabulated in 2005. This survey asked residents to identify which additional park and recreation facilities
they would like to have in Kennedale, and their answers divulge information about resident demand.
Since the survey results are now 11 years old, final demand calculations were tempered by considering
the new facilities provided by the Qty of Kennedale between 2005 and 2016 that were a response to
resident demand. For example, although restrooms were in very high demand in 2005, the Qty built a
restroom facility in Senora Park in 2007, so demand for a restroom in 2016 would be below very high.
The drawback of this survey is that residents were not asked to provide information about how often
people in their household do or would use these facilities, so the methodology used in the Colorado
study cannot be used for Kennedale.
Table 13. Kennedale Survey Simmary
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FWhat additional facilitieswould you like to have in Kennedale?
Facility Percentage"yes"responses
Adult softball fields 5.4%
Amphitheaters 8.1%
Areas for general play 27.9%
Baseball fields 7.2%
Basketball courts 13.5%
Fishing piers/ wildlife viewing station 19.8%
Football fields 0.9%
Horseshoe courts 3.6%
In-line hockey rink/ skate park 6.3%
M ulti-use paved trails 51.4%
Nature areas 32.4%
Picnicareas 34.2%
Picnicshelters/ pavilions 45.9%
Playgrounds 40.5%
Recreation center 37.8%
Recreational vehicle camp sites 1.8%
Restrooms 40.5%
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Rock climbing walls 4.5%
Soccer fields 4.5%
Sports practice fields 9.9%
Swimming pools/ small water park 29.7%
Tennis courts 10.8%
Volleyball courts 2.7%
Water features 31.5%
Youth softball fields 3.6%
In 2002, the City of Arlington conducted a citizen's survey, of which one question concerned the
importance of certain park and recreation facilities to resident households.The Qty of Arlington and the
Qty of Kennedale border each other, and since the survey results were very similar in citizen demands,
his information is a valid source to develop information on possible citizen demands in Kennedale.
Table 14.Arlington Survey Sarnrnar
Arlington PROS
How important are the following facilities to your household
Facility Not At All Somewhat Important Important Very Important
Baseball/ softball fields 17% 16% 25% 42%
Basketball courts 23% 21% 29% 27%
Disc golf 45% 24% 18% 13%
Fishing 28% 22% 27% 23%
Natural areas 5% 12% 27% 56%
M Natural surface trails 6% 13% 32% 48%
Off-leash dog park 32% 16% 20% 32%
M Outdoor fitness/ exercise equipment 16% 24% 28% 32%
Outdoor swimming pool 17% 16% 26% 41%
Paved trails 7% 14% 33% 46%
Picnicshelters/ pavilions 4% 13% 34% 50%
Playgrounds 8% 9% 22% 61%
Recreation center 11% 19% 34% 36%
Sand vol leybal I 28% 26% 25% 21%
Senior recreation center 34% 18% 26% 22%
Skate park 33% 22% 23% 22%
Soccer/ football fields 17% 16% 28% 39%
Splash pads 14% 15% 26% 4 45%
Tennis courts 26% 20% 27% 27%
The information from both the Kennedale survey and the Arlington Sirvey are combined in the table
below,where Kennedale'sfined demand level for each facilitytype isgiven.
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Table 15.Sirvey Comparison
Arlington Facility .. Nennedale
demand demand demand
Amphitheaters N/A Very Low Very Low
Areas for general play N/A Moderate Moderate
Ball fields(baseball) High Very Low Moderate
Ball fields(softbalI,adult) N/A Very Low Very Low
Ball fields(softball,youth) N/A Very Low I Moderate
Basketball courts Moderate Low Low-Moderate
Disc golf course Very Low N/A Moderate
Dog park Moderate N/A Moderate
Fields(football) High Very Low Low
Fields(soccer) High Very Low Low
Fields(sports practice) N/A Very Low Very Low
Fishing piers/ wildlife viewing
Very Low Low Low
station
Horseshoe courts N/A Very Low Very Low
Nature areas Very High High High-Very High
Outdoor fitness/ exercise
High N/A Moderate
equipment
Picnic areas N/A High High
Picnicshelters/ pavilions Very High Very High High
Playgrounds Very High Very High Very High
Recreation center High High High
Recreational vehicle camp sites N/A Very Low Very Low
Restrooms N/A Very High High
Rock climbing walls N/A Very Low Very Low
Skate park Very Low Very Low Very Low
Splash pad Very High Moderate Moderate
Swimming pods High Moderate Moderate
Tennis courts Moderate-High Low Low-Moderate
Trails(natural surface) Very High N/A Very High
Trails(paved) Very High Very High Very High
Volleyball courts Very Low Very Low Very Low
Water features N/A High High
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The tables below show the park land and facility standards from the NFPA, Colorado, and Arlington, as
well as the proposed standards for the City of Kennedale, which have been set specifically to meet local
demand.
The tables show this demand (total resident demand) as well as need (resident demand minus existing
park land or facilities) by the years 2016, 2020, and build-out (approximately 2040). The only type of
park land where current need has been met is community park land. Several types of facility needs have
been met, but the City of Kennedale still needs substantial increases in many facility types in order to
meet current resident needs.
Table 16. irk Needs Assessment
NRPA Arlington Kennedale'
Build-
guidelines standards standards Existing Current Current 2020 2020 Build-out
out
Park type (acres per (acres per (acres per facilities demand' need' demandz need2 demand3
(acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) ( acres
thousand thousand thousand acres acres acres acres acres (acres) (acres)
residents) residents) residents)
Mini 1 0.25-0.5 N/A 0.25 0 1.9 1.9 2.68 2.68 1 4.25 4.25
Neighborhood 1 -2 1.31 i 1 6.73 7.6 0.87 10.72 3.99 17 10.27
Community 3-8 3.25 3 26.3 22.8 Met 1 32.16 5.86 51 24.7
Regional 5-10 3.23 3 0 22.8 22.8 32.16 32.16 51 51
Linear N/A 5.1 3 0 22.8 22.8 32.16 32.16 51 51
Total 10 12.89 a 10.25 33.03 77.9 44.87 109.88 76.85 174.25 141.22
'Based on a population of 7,600 in 2015.
ZBased on a projected population of-10,720 in 2020.
13Based on a build-out population of-17,000 in 2040.
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Table V-1. Fxllity Deeds Assessment(1alrt 1)
Facility NeedsAssessment J!
NRPA Arlington Colorado small Kennedale
guidelines standards community standards M Build-
Existing Current Current 2020 2020 Build-out
Facility Type (facilities/ (facilities/ standards (facilities/ out
1000 1000 (facilities/ 1000 1000 facilities demand' need' demandz needz demand3 need3
residents) residents) residents) residents) r
1/4 mile running 0.05 N/A N/A 0.05 0' 0.4 I 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
track
Amphitheater 0.05 N/A N/A 0.05 0 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 F 0.9 0.9
Ball field
(baseball,youth) 0.2 0.1 0.61 0.1 1' 0.8 Met 1.1 0.1 1.7 0.7
Ball field
0.2 0.1 0.61 0.1 1" 0.8 Met 1.1 0.1 1.7 0.7
(softball,youth)
Ball field(t-ball) N/A N/A N/A 0.05 1 0.4 Met 0.5 Met 0.9 Met
BMX track
(standard ABA N/A N/A 0.16 0.05 0 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
certified)
Court
0.2 N/A N/A 0.1 0 0.8 0.8 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.7
(badminton)
Court
(basketball,full 0.2 0.08 0.91 0.1 0.5' 0.8 0.3 1.1 0.6 1.7 1.2
court)
Court
(basketball,half 0.4 N/A N/A 0.2 1" 1.5 0.5 2.1 1.1 3.4 2.4
court)
Court(handball) 0.05 N/A N/A 0.02 0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
Court 0.15 N/A N/A 0.05 1 0.4 Met 0.5 Met 0.9 Met
(horseshoe)
Court
(multipurpose)
0.1 N/A N/A 0.1 0" 0.8 0.8 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.7
Court
0.05 N/A N/A 0.02 0 0.2 02 02 0.2 0.3 0.3
(racquetball)
Court
(shuffleboard) 0.5 N/A N/A 0.05 0 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
Court(tennis) 0.5 0.14 0.97 0.2 0" 1.5 1.5 2.1 2.1 3.4 3.4
Court(volleyball) 0.2 N/A 0.13 0.05 0* 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
Court(washer) N/A N/A N/A 0.05 1 0.4 Met 0.5 Met 0.9 Met
Disc golf course N/A N/A N/A 0.1 1 0.8 Met 1.1 0.1 1.7 e 0.7
Dog park N/A N/A N/A 0.05 i 0 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
Feld(football) 0.05 0.02 N/A 0.01 0' 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
Table continued on next page.
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Table 17-2. Fadlity Deeds Assessment(1alrt 2)
NRPA Arlington Colorado small Kennedale
guidelines standards community standards Build-
ECurrenCuBuild-out xisting Current Current 2020 2020 Build-out
Facility Type (facilities/ (facilities/ standards (facilities/ out
1000 1000 (facilities/ 1000 1000 facilities demand' need' demandz needz demand3 need3
residents) residents) residents) residents)
Field(multi-
0.1 N/A 0.95 0.1 0* 0.8 0.8 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.7
use)
Feld(soccer) 0.1 0.08 0.95 0.05 0 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
Fishing piers/
wildlife N/A N/A N/A 0.1 1 0.8 Met 1.1 0.1 1.7 0.7
viewing
station
Gymnasium 0.05 N/A N/A 0.05 0* 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
Outdoor
fitness/ N/A N/A N/A 0.2 0 1.5 1.5 2.1 2.1 3.4 3.4
exercise
equipment
Park bench N/A N/A 7.69 6 26 46 20 64 38 102 76
Picnic shelter
(pavilion, 0.02 0.03 N/A 0.1 2 0.8 Met 1.1 Met 1.7 Met
large)
Picnictable
(sheltered) 0.5 0.7 0.36 2 12 15.2 3.2 21.4 9.4 34 22
Picnictable 0.9 1.25 6.25 3 14 22.8 8.8 32.2 18.2 51 37
Playground 1 0.13 0.16 1 4 7.6 3.6 10.7 6.7 17 13
Pool(outdoor)1 0.05 0.02 0.12 0.02 0 1 0.2 0.2 1 0.2 0.2 1 0.3 0.3
Recreation
center
0.04 0.01 N/A 0.02 0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
Restrooms N/A N/A N/A 0.3 2 2.3 0.3 3.2 1.2 5.1 3.1
Rods climbing
N/A N/A N/A 0.02 0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
wall
Senior center 0.01 0.01 N/A 0.01 1 0.1 Met 0.1 Met 0.2 Met
Skate park
(full-sized,
17,000+sq.ft. 0.01 N/A 0.06 0.005 0 0 0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
footprint)
Skate park
(small,7000
sq.ft.
N/A N/A 0.16 0.01 0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
footprint)
Splash pad N/A N/A N/A 0.05 1 0.4 Met 0.5 Met 0.9 Met
Trail(natural
surface,per 2.33 0
mile) 0.1 0.14 0.3 2.3 0.92 3.22 1.86 5.1 3.74
Trail(paved,
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Water features N/A N/A N/A 0.3 3 2.3 Met 3.2 0.2 5.1 2.1
'Based on a population of-7,600 in 2015.
zBased on a projected population of-10,720 in 2020.
313ased on a build-out population of-17,000 in 2040.
*Other facilities may exist at a Kennedale school,but may not be open to the public or user preference goesto students
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Chapter & Mission and Goals
\ASON: "You're here,your home—a serene environment to engage the senses and build
relations—to preserve, conserve and inspire our community."
The focus of this parks and open space master plan is ultimately to meet the needs of both current and
future residents by building on the City's existing assets and identifying new opportunities. It will serve
as a guide for the planning and development of Kennedale's park and open space system for the next
ten years.
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan will provide direction to ensure the existing park
system is preserved and protected and the future park system is efficiently and effectively planned. The
master plan enables planners to assess priorities and establish strategic resolutions toward maintaining
and developing future park services.
1. Preserve and maintain a viable and balanced open space network
2. Promote a healthy green community
3. Provide leisure opportunities for all ages
4. Expand recreational opportunities in the floodplains of the Trinity Inver / Village (reek
watershed
5. Build and enhance community partnerships
6. Preserve and enhance the city's natural, historical, and cultural resources
7. Improve and ensure park safety and security
8. Ensure that park and open space needs of the city are met currently aswell as in the future
a rategies
Listed below are strategies to help attain the above goals:
This provides a basis for analysis of the available programs and facilities and identifying current
trends through citizen survey data.
2. Develop and Implement programs that encourage public participation In both active and passive
° 7reatlon programs,
Public participation programs and educational awareness programs lead to a sense of ownership
and stewardship of the land. It engenders a feeling of belonging to a community and thereby
the City as a whole. It also encourages social interaction and well-being among citizens.
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3. Develop a system of pedestrian and bike-friendly linkages between neighborhoods and the larger
Tegional Veloweb plan for the Metroplex.
Connectivity is the backbone of a successful infrastructure. It can be used to link various sectors
of the City such as neighborhoods, school districts, parks and other facilities. Integrating trails
and linear park systems within the City and extending them to connect to the larger trail
systems within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is another method to invite partnerships with
neighboring cities t hat encourages economic growth and attracts development.
4. Preserve and protect the Qt>rs natural environment and native ecosystems to the greatest extent
possible.
Identify key areas that have historical, ecological and environmental significance to the City
(past, present, and future) to highlight the City's dedication to preserving and maintaining a
sustainable community. These can be achieved through inventorying locations of historical
significance to the City and the community at large, adopting an approved native plant list to
promote water conservation and ecological preservation, and adopting landscape provisions
within developments to provide aesthetic yet functional streetscapes. Parks provide further
alternatives to promote arts and culture within the community and stimulate community
engagement.
5. wand economic growth and public health through Joint programming
Working with developers, investors, and school systems to expand and maintain park facilities
through incentives and national, state, and local funding paves the way for the City to achieve a
healthy community profile. Parks provide the means for children to learn and grow socially,
promote economic development within cities, are a proponent of green infrastructure,
encourage physical activity, and contribute to climate management.
Infrastructure maintenance is an important contributor to quality park facilities. Proper and
adequate lighting, emergency call boxes, and trash receptacles at specific locations and along
trailhead areasare keyto the regular use and functioning of a park system.
Park Sjstem
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1. Provide park land and a variety of recreation facilities and programs to meet the changing
recreational needs and desires of the City of Kennedale.
2. Continue to maintain and manage the park system to improve the physical form and image of
the City of Kennedale.
3. Improve and maintain safety within the park system.
• Develop short and long-range programs for expansion and upgrading of Kennedale's park
system.
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• Provide recreational facilities that address the needs of all age groups,young and old, active and
passive, and in all sod o-economi c cat egori es.
• Acquire park land before the existing vacant land is in its entirety dedicated to development.
• Develop land acquired and dedicated to future parks in a consistent and focused manner.
• Acquire park and open space sites that are prominent and highly visible in the neighborhoods
that surround them.
• Utilize landscape design at key Qty portals and along selected street medians to create an
attractive image of the Qty.
Trail Design
1. create a citywide network that is connected to neighboring trail systems.
2. Build accessibility and connectivity for all citizens.
3. Emphasize the character of the Qty.
4. Improve and maintain safety within the trail system.
Objective,
• Establish an interconnected network of trail systems by connecting various tracts of land to
other neighboring trail systems throughout the region.
• Design the trail system to meet national standards for safety and accessibility.
• The trail system shall be designed with the intention to acknowledge the special heritage of the
Qty by giving the trails namesthat acknowledge notable past citizensof Kennedale.
• The trail system shall be designed by considering safety as its highest priority.
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Trail design is one of the most important factors to ensure that the trail route offers optimum scenic,
geologic, historic, cultural, and biological sites to provide a variety of diverse areas for the trail user to
experience. Trail design is the critical component to making the trail sustainable, reducing impacts on
the natural environment, and minimizing future trail maintenance.
The National Park Service definition of a sustainable trail is asfollows:
• Sapportscurrent and future use with minimal impact to the area's natural systems.
• Produces negligible soil lossor movement while allowing vegetation to inhabit the area.
• FL-cognizes that pruning or removal of certain plants may be necessary for proper trail
construction and maintenance.
• Does not adversely affect the area'swildlife.
• Accommodates existing use while allowing only appropriate future use.
• Faquireslittle rerouting and minimal trail maintenance.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Compliancy
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1991 provided legislation to improve access to buildings,
parks, and trails, as well as many other aspects of life. Complying with ADA legislation includes more
than having a trail or walkway be wheelchair accessible. Pedestrian trails are the only trails that are
required to be ADA accessible. Trail surfaces generally should not exceed 5%slopes and have a cross
slope of greater than 20/a ADA accessible trails also are required to have a firm and stable surface. Most
ADA compliant trails have a paved concrete or asphalt surface, but a hard packed dirt surface without
obstructions can be an accessible surface.
Lighau. ,A Emergency Call Station
Trail lighting and emergency call stations can be utilized in order to make citizens feel more secure
while on the trail.
The Regional Veloweb is a Regional Transportation Council initiative promoted by the North Central
Texas Council of Governments(NCTOOG), a part of the Mobility2040 plan reviewed in January 2016. It is
a trail system that consists of a 1,728 mile network of existing and planned off-street, shared-use paths
that are designed for use by bicyclists, pedestrians, and non-motorized forms of active transportation
within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. This network is a means to connect neighboring cities
within the DFW region by means of a recreational "interstate", with planned routes that may be
prioritized for future funding grants. The Veloweb trail system is focused on connecting communities,
bridging barriers, and also making connectionsto housing, employment, and entertainment areaswithin
the region.
One of the main benefits of connecting the City's master plan of trail systemsto the Regional Veloweb is
the provision of easy accessto and green connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, and destination
points along the way.
Figure 13, on the following page, is the draft map of the proposed Veloweb network, and Figure 14 is a
dose-up of it passing though Kennedale to highlight the connectivity benefits.
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Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Recommendations
The City of Kennedale is ripe with potential in regards to its recreational opportunities. While the
current indoor and outdoor facilities are lacking in both size and location to adequately address the
current and future needsof Kennedale, the City is in a great position to create policy that will encourage
residents and businessesto participate in the movement toward building a better home.
The Qty of Kennedale is primed to have one of the most dynamic park systems across the Elate of Texas.
In order to accomplish this goal, it is important to identify our recreational needs and compare them to
external standards. In the previous chapter, these needs were identified in the park and facility needs
assessments. In the Park Needs Assessment, it was determined that there is a need for additional park
land.
°9Adoor Reaeatlonal Recom radatlons
• Acquire park land: The need to acquire park land will always be present within a growing
community. As new development occurs, so does the need for more park land for residents.
There is a need to acquire park land especially in the western and central portions of the Qty.
• Develop athletic fields for all sports(game and practice): Additional game and practice fields are
a priority in order to meet Kennedale's needs.
• Off leash area: Many cities have devoted park sites for off-leash areas to give pet owners and
their domestic animals an area to socialize. The fenced area will primarily be grassy, irrigated
open space with room for pets to run around and play with each other while allowing pet
ownersto supervise without concern of the pets running away. The off leash area can be added
to one of the proposed parks.
• Outdoor amphitheater: According to the Qty of Kennedale standards, there is demand for one
amphitheater. The amphitheater can be added to the community park or a regional park.
• Raygrounds: Raygrounds should have a design that is unique to the area, and includes natural
components.
• Outdoor exercise equipment: Low-maintenance outdoor exercise equipment should be placed
in a linear park with consecutive stations, and should accommodate userswith disabilities.
While there are currently no publicly-owned indoor recreational facilities in Kennedale, there is an
opportunity to cooperate with the Kennedale Independent S�hool District (143D), the Kennedale Youth
Association (KYA), and possibly the community center to offer indoor recreational opportunities to
residents during the monthswhen weather is not ideal for outdoor activities.
• Partner with the 14SDto develop more publicaocessto indoor sports facilities such asoourtsand
gymnasiums.
• Partner with the bSD to offer programs during the summer and winter months that will keep
the youth active all year long.
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Multi-purpose room: There is no existing city fad Iity which fulfills the need for banquet fad Iities
for large groups. A large room with full-service kitchen facilities is needed within the City to
provide a location for banquet-style special eventswithout moving the event beyond city limits.
• Exercise room: This active environment is desirable for many residents, but seniors would prefer
a more controlled area.A separate exercise area would be necessary for seniors.
• Plant additional native trees in parks as necessary for shade, environmental improvement, and
aest het i c en hancement.
• Provide park and recreation fad Iitiesfor all age groups, induding teens and seniors.
• Provide a variety of practice fields throughout the park system.
• Improve communication with the public regarding available park facilities and recreation
programs.
• Develop a park system maintenance program to improve the equitable distribution of
maintenance, renovation of facilities, and addition of new facilities among all parks.
• Implement an Interlocal cooperation Agreement for .hint Use of Property between the Town
and bSD by allowing public use of existing school property for recreation facilities.
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Introduction
Kennedale is a small city in terms of population and geographic area. As the City grows to develop a
wider range of neighborhoods, age and density patterns have a potential to vary. Mme areasof the City
are currently developing, and other areas of the City are assessed for future development. While facility
standards and levels of service provide a framework for different types of park and open space
development, it is important to recognize that priorities in one area of the City may not be the same as
in another area.
In order to address unique conditions in each area, asthe City grows, implementation strategies need to
be developed in order to coordinate and oversee the facilities and maintenance of various parks and
open space systems within the Qty at build-out. A full scale comprehensive parks master planning
endeavor is necessary so that assets and capital projects are efficiently prioritized and allocated.
The needs assessment has been calculated from the data standards established by the National
R-,creation and Park Association (NRPA) guidelines, Colorado's Small Community Park Standards, aswell
as the Qty of Arlington's standards in order to establish a benchmark for the Qty of Kennedale. The
Parks, Facreation, and Open Space Master Ran will, through a developed trail system, connect major
floodplain areas within the Qty to serve as a continuous main linear park system. Smaller parks will
serve open space needs within residential subdivisions. These will cumulatively serve the Qty based on
population density considerations at build-out.
Based on the needs assessment, it was determined that Kennedale will need one additional regional
park in the Village week area, one community park in the southwest region, and five neighborhood
parks dispersed throughout the city. The Railroad Park was not included in the five additional parks
because it is already planned, therefore, the area of this park was calculated as part of the current park
inventory. This park system will be connected to a primary trail system; either directly or via secondary
trails in Figure 15.
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Implementation arategies
Land Acquisition
Kennedale currently has three neighborhood parks and one community park. Acquisition of land should
be focused on the expansion of existing parks, creation of new parks, and protection of natural habitat.
Land acquisition may include direct purchasing or the establishment of recreational and/or park land
easements.The following recommendat ions target thistype of land acquisition.
Donation of land to the City is considered a tax-deductible charitable donation. Most often the original
landowner remains on the property. Once an easement is in place, it stays with the land and cannot be
moved. The land can also be donated through a living will / trust, which would give the City the same
rightsto the land, but without the stipulation of conservation.
A fee simple land purchase transfers full ownership of the property, including the underlying title, to
another party. It may also be the result of a donation, with tax benefits for the landowner from the
donation. They can also be voluntary transactions between a landowner (seller) and purchaser (buyer)
through fee titles transfers for the sole purpose of park and open space development. The party that
holdsthe fee title has a long-term responsibility to administer and monitor the title.
'irk Land Dedlcatlr-Ordinance
The Qty of Kennedale can offer incentives to developers and property owners through land dedications
associated with subdivision development. This encourages a stewardship of the local landscape in
addition to increasing the economic value of properties within the Qty. This promotes a both a positive
image for the Qty and an aesthetic advantage that may result in further economic profits.
An easement would allow the developers the ability to set aside percentages of land for conservation
reasons, such asthe preservation for wildlife and riparian corridorswithin the floodplain areas.
Inancing gyrations& M",
One method for financing isto adopt a General Sales Tax Revenue and earmark a portion of the salestax
specifically to fund both park land acquisition and maintenance. This can be an especially effective and
dependable mechanism.
Another method of revenue generation is through user fees, which are most appropriate when parks are
used for:
a) special events,
b) entry controlled facilities such as recreation centers, skate parks, bike tracks, swimming pools,
etc., and
c) ball field facilities with centrally organized league play.
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Third, impact fees are a type of one-time charge developers pay to help finance their proportionate
share of the cost of the roads, parks, schools and other facilities necessary to serve their new
developments. A portion of the funds collected would be applied toward the new parks and trails
facilities that are to be developed in order to meet the needs the new developments and the ensuing
population density increase engenders. The following criteria should be considered should the City
adopt an impact fee for any park and open space facility development:
• Statutory limitations
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Other funding options
• Availability of plans and data
• Current levels of service
• Political support,and
• Revenue potential
The amount of the fee must be dearly linked to the added service cost and maintenance of the facilities.
The City must make local policy decisions relating to facilities, methodology, exemptions, offsets, benefit
areas, and percent cost recovery. They may be addressed toward benefit districts and assessment
districtsasthe local authority's policy determines.
A0110L use Facilities
Partnerships between public/ private entities and the public/ school districts for joint-use facilities is an
advantageous route to be used to further augment the City's park and recreation facilities. This type of
agreement between the Qty and the school system is advantageous to both parties as it can maximize
the efficiency of the operations and maintenance costs of each entity.
Park improvement is vital to ensure that the facilities accommodate the citizens as well as exceed their
wants and needs in a park system.
The Qty of Kennedale is recommended to design, construct, and operate all buildings and facilities so
they are accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities to the greatest extent reasonable. This
means that all new and altered buildings and facilities should be in conformance with the appropriate
design standards. It also means that a sufficient number of existing buildings and facilities should be
modified to ensure that programs can be provided in an accessible location.
A good park signage system performs multiple functions: it provides effective information and direction
for people to find their way around the park, encourages learning experiences, helps maintain the image
of the park, and communicates park rules.
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9gnage can meet specific needs,target certain areas, and at the same time be kept to a minimum in the
park as a whole. It can also provide a sense of place and local pride by incorporating the history of a
specific site in the overall design.
Securlt
The implementation of rules and regulations is designed to inform and educate visitors on the safest and
most enjoyable experiences, while ensuring their own personal safety and security while visiting
Kennedale's parks.
Kennedale should partner with local law enforcement to provide a proactive response to suspicious
and/or emergency situations. Incorporating a security-focused signage system is also encouraged to
remind park visitors of Kennedale's expectations regarding the safety of its citizens. Promoting Park
Watch programs within the community will increase safety and a sense of belonging and community
among the citizens.
There are multiple creative options for lighting the parks in Kennedale while providing a park view for
the citizens, enabling the City to attract long-lived activity in the parks as well as local events, while
making people feel safe and welcome.
Aesthetically pleasing solar lighting can function as a sustainable measure to provide safety to citizens
utilizing the parks. Using solar lighting is cost effective, since the future energy use is free and will save
the Citythousandsof dollarsover traditional park Iightswhen installed in new or existing parks.
The City of Kennedale has the potential to acquire additional land to expand and improve their parks. A
population projection sourced by The North Texas Council of Government predicts that the population
will increase to approximately 10,720 residents by 2020. Based on the demographics and geography,
new parks have been proposed in addition to expanding and/or improving the existing parks in the City.
In utilizing the City's topography, the proposed parks should be developed along the flood plains, with
measures to mitigate possible flooding as well add a natural aesthetical appeal to the open space. Fafer
to Figure 14 for more detail.
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Linear Parks
Pecent trends in linear park system design across the U.S focus on abandoned rail lines, allowing
municipalities and local authoritiesto bring green areas into cities asan ecological and sustainable open
space connectivity network. The acquisition of abandoned railway rights-of-way is a feasible option for
many municipalities. The Qty of Kennedale has a rail line passing through its center. Besides that,
existing creeks and rivers within the Qty provide a strong basis for future linear green corridor
implementations. In recent years, the importance of linear parks as part of the open space needs in
cities has increased, as they offer a number of benefits such as non-motorized transportation corridors,
space for sports activities, recreational uses, and locations for social gathering. Linear parks generate a
vital aesthetic yet practical and long-lasting impression of the Qty's image to residents and visitors,
adding to a sense of place. Therefore, utilizing existing creeks and rivers for future linear park
implementations or taking those areas into consideration of expands of green areas is recommended.
As the Qty of Kennedale expands, emphasizing principles and standards essential for the design and
functioning of the linear park establishes guidelines for future park development. The following
principles will define the strategic processes for the development of linear parks for the administrative
divisions of the Qty.
A linear park should be a connector between parksthrough greenwayswith natural beauty that appeals
to the senses (e.g., sunlight, shade, wind, view sheds). It should link schools, shopping places,
workplaces, and neighborhoods through non-motorized modes of transportation such as those used on
hike and bike trails.Wherever possible, a linear park should protect natural and historic areasof interest
within the Qty. A basic linear park is constituted by three parts: trails, trailheads, and open space. The
minimum width of a linear park system is recommended to be 50 feet.
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Park Concepts
Railroad Historical Park
All city park facilities are accessible to the public; however, Railroad Park may serve as an all-inclusive
park which would answer the particular needs for physically challenged populations by incorporating
ADA standards. Using the railroad theme, a concrete "railway' pathway can encircle the radius of the
playground with turf or another artificial surface underneath the playground equipment for wheelchairs
to maneuver. According to the theme, sufficient seating and wide walkways on play equipment can
allow children with walkers and crutches access the equipment. ADA compliant swings can be installed
for physically challenged visitors. All-weather historical stands or kiosks regarding the historical
background of Kennedale can incorporate Braille or voice for blind visitors.
In addition to additional handicap parking for this park, adequate lighting and emergency phone kiosks
should be incorporated due to the special needs of the guests. Due to the special features of this park,
federal grants, private foundations, and community funding may be available.
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flash Park and Flay Fbuntains
A splash park features age-specific play areas including a water wall, ground sprays, play structures, a
magic touch water gun, spray cannons and power geysers. Six touch buttons allow children to interact
with the play features.
At ma)amum capacity, the Splash Factory can pump 2,000 gallons of re-circulated water per minute,
enough to fill an average in-ground backyard swimming pool in 11 minutes. To conserve water, the city
can install a swimming filter and chlorination system that re-circulates water through the park. Staff
monitors and enforces age requirements for the different play areas. A recommended location is
southern Kennedale, in new community where gravel pits are located.
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The purpose of a detention pond is to suppress downstream flooding and erosion by reducing the rate
of flow. Facilities designed for a single use that are located in more remote places or in open spaces
create an opportunity to design them for multiple uses. Since the facility is not accessible or used during
rain or severe weather conditions,the detention facility can be natural or hard surfaced with hard edges
or a planted edge.
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indispensable step in the implementation of this plan, a list of potential funding sources has been
developed and can be found in Appendix A.
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Appendix A Funding and Grant Sources
Federal, Gate, and Organizational Funding
Corr munity Outdoor Outreach Program(MM Grant
The 00-OP grant provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for programming
that introduces under-served populations to environmental and conservation programs as well as the
Texas Parks&Wildlife Department (TPVVD)mission-oriented outdoor activities.
Energy Open curants
Entergy's Open Grants Program focuses on improving communities as a whole. They provide funds for
projects in the areas of arts and culture, community improvement / enrichment, the environment, and
healthy families.These grantsare available to communities where Entergy hasoperations.
°'—mental M–Aectlon Agency(ER ) F ilning ar"Technical Assistance for Small*stem.4
The EPA competitively awards non-profit organizations which provide training and technical assistance
to small public water systems, small wastewater systems and private well owners. The funding can help
provide water and wastewater system staff and private well owners with training and tools to enhance
system operations and management practices, and support EPA's continuing efforts to protect public
health and promote sustainability in small communities.
Patagonia funds environmental work, and is interested in giving grantsto organizations that identify and
work on the root causes of problems, and that approach issueswith a commitment to long-term change.
Funding focuseson organizations that build astrong base of citizen support.
%creatL,cal Trails Gras..,
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPVVD) administers the National Facreational Trails Fund in
Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).This federally funded program
receives its funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational
vehicles. The grants can be up to 80%of project cost with a maximum of $200,000 for non-motorized
trail grants. Funds can be spent on both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projectssuch as
the construction of new recreational trails, the improvement of existing trails, the development of
trailheads or trailside facilities, and the acquisition of trail corridors.
The Local Park Grant Program consists of 5 individual programs that assist local units of government
with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the Elate of
Texas. The Program provides 50%matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible applicants. All
grant-assisted sites must be dedicated as park land in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the
public.
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The Tee Community Development Block Grant Prograrr
This program uses federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to provide a variety of
assistance to smaller communities. This program is administered by the Texas Department of
Agriculture's Office of Feral Affairs.
Community Development Program
This fund distributes the majority of Texas CDBG grants. Funds are awarded once every two years
through 24 regional competitions for assistance to eligible cities and counties to address public facilities
and housing needs. Bigible activities include infrastructure projects such as sewer and water system
improvements, street, bridge, and drainage improvements, and housing rehabilitation. Project
beneficiaries must be 51 percent low and moderate income. Grants range from $100,000 to more than
$500,000, depending on the region. Matching funds are typically required.
The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation works to improve the communities and schools they
serve. The foundation supports non-profit organizations and public institutions that support public
education and community improvement and has grant funds available for playground projects($5,000-
$25,000).
m iracie•s grants for Americas CAiiarer.
Up to $5 million in grant money is available to schools and parks around the country who want to
purchase new playground equipment through Miracle's Grants for America's Children program. Miracle,
a playground manufacturer for over 80 years, awards grants for purchase of equipment based on an
assessment of the current playground equipment proposal, size of project, and amount of grant funding
available.
Shade Structure Gr�*
The American Academy of Dermatology's Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants to public
schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations
that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds. Each grant is valued at up to $8,000, which
indudesthe structure and installation.
States and local governments are eligible to apply for matching grants to fund public outdoor recreation
and areas and fad Iities.
Let's Ray I nitiative
Dr. Pepper 8happle Group has made a three-year, $15 million commitment, as part of KaBOOM!'s Let's
Ray Initiative, to help construct and improve playground areas. Municipalities and non-profit
organizations with a playground or outdoor recreational space that is currently unsafe for children can
apply for construction grants. The Initiative also offers Let's Ray Completion Grants, which can be used
toward the completion or improvement of an existing playground. This grant program has an ongoing
deadline. In addition, there are also opportunities for communities to partner with school districts to
apply for Joint Use Grantsto open school recreation facilitiesto the public during non-school hours.
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Community Facilities Grant Program
The ODmmunity Facilities Grant program is funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). This
program provides grants to communities with fewer than 20,000 residents to construct and renovate
facilities used for public service, health care, recreation, community service, and public safety. Funds are
also used to purchase equipment that is needed to operate the facilities. Bigible applicants include non-
profit organizations, municipalities, towns, districts and tribal government agencies. Areas with the
lowest population and income levels receive higher grant considerations. Up to 75 percent of the project
costs are covered by the grant. The amount of funding is dependent on the median income and
population of the applicant entity.
Outdoor Recreational Grant Ror°,°
The National Park Service (NPS) sponsors the Outdoor Recreational Grant program through the Land &
Water Conservation Fund. Grants are used to acquire land and plan and develop recreational areas such
as playgrounds, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pools, hiking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, and
boat-launching ramps. Funds are also used to build restrooms, water systems, and other support
facilities for the general public. States, cities, counties, and park districts are eligible to apply for these
grants, and over the course of NPSs history, more than $5 billion has been awarded for preservation
and recreation grants. Fundsare allocated as matching with state grants.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors the state-administered
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Grants from this program are used to acquire
real estate property for public use, demolish blighted structures, and construct and renovate public
service facilities, recreational facilities, and public and private buildings. Funds are also used to support
economic development activities including assisting micro-enterprises. Grants are administered by
states to cities and counties with fewer than 50,000 and 200,000 residents respectively. Up to 3 percent
of the grant can be allocated to cover technical assistance and administrative expense.
,may ildints Grani4
The National Environmental Education Foundation will provide Friends Groups with grant funds of up to
$5,000 to help build their capacity to serve public lands.
The U.S Snccer Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry for its Safe Races to Play program, which
provides grants to organizations to help them build or enhance a field space in their communities.
Grants will be awarded for the installation of field surfaces, lighting, and irrigation.
Arbor .. Foundation
TD Green Streets supports innovative practices in community forestry. Through this grant program,
municipalities are eligible to receive one of ten $20,000 grants in support of local forestry projects in
low-to moderate-income neighborhoods.
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U.S, Fish&Wildlife Service
The Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private
partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American
Wetlands Conservation Act. These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or
enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated
migratory birds.
National Recreation and Plarks Association
A new member benefit for NRPA members, Fund Your Park is a crowd funding platform designed
exclusively for park and recreation agencies. Selected projects will be profiled on the platform for
funding,whether it'sfor building a new playground or installing trail signs.
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Indian Tribes to support the development of an Environmental Information Exchange Network. The
Exchange Network is an internet- and standards-based, secure information systems network that
supports the electronic collection, exchange, and integration of high-quality data. Funding for the grant
program hasbeen provided through annual congressional appropriations for the EPA.
The purpose of the Environmental Justice Grant Program is for EPA to provide financial assistance to
support community-based organizations to collaborate and partner with other stakeholders (e.g.,
industry, government, academia, etc.)to develop and implement solutionsthat will significantly address
environmental and/or public health issuesat the local level.
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The Environmental Justice through Pollution Prevention (EJP2) grant program supports community-
based groups across the nation develop collaborative approaches to achieve environmental justice
through pollution prevention.
Clean Water Financing
Indudes guidance and information about the following programs:
• Clean Water Elate Revolving Fund(GWS:T-) program
• Water Pollution Control Program Grants for states
• Water Quality Cooperative Agreements
• Clean Water Indian Program Grants
• Pollution Prevention (P2)
• Water Grants and Funding
• Watershed Funding
City-Generated Funding SDurces
• General fund expendituresare primarily used for improvements or repairsto existing parks and
facilities.Typically general fund expenditures are for smaller repair and replacement efforts.
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• Bond funds are primarily targeted toward new facilities.
• Bectric utility partnerships can be established for utility easement trails. This partnership
typically does not involve monetary contributions; however, it does include use agreements for
easements held by utility companies.
• Water utility bill oontributiorw. Fasidents of the city can choose to add a small amount to their
water collection bills to fund park improvements. In this way, the City of Austin has raised
almost $50,000 for the city's parksand Iibrariessince 2013.
• Half cent sales tax funds: Using this source, the City of Mansfield was able to raise$3.4 million
in 2007.
• Park donations funds can be used for applicable projects, equipment, and general facility
improvements.
• Park development fee funds. This type of funding is received from developers for removing
quality trees for development. The revenue generated is used to plant trees and to irrigate city
properties.
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Cultural and Natural Landscapes Protection
We recommend the City of Kennedale initiate a Conservation and Development Ran or a Natural
Fasource Management Ordinance to protect the cultural and natural landscapes. By protecting natural
environments and encouraging native landscaping, the City can increase the value of residential and
commercial properties within the Qty, maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new
businesses to the Qty, protect healthy quality trees, and promote the natural and aesthetic qualities of
the Qty.
1. Enforcement of Tree Ordinance
The purpose of this ordinance is to promote site planning which furthers the preservation of
mature trees and natural areas,to protect trees during construction, to facilitate site design and
construction, and to control the removal of treeswhen necessary.
2. Encouragement of park land dedication
This will promote neighborhood and community parks intended to serve the people in the
proximate areas, protect the interest of current residents, and to manage growth.
3. Preserving and planting of native landscaping and drought resistant plants
The purpose is to provide for the orderly and aesthetic development of the Qty. By requiring a
minimum of landscape elements such as trees, shrubs and ground cover with suitable irrigation,
landscaping and buffer yards separate land uses from each other to eliminate or minimize
potential nuisances such as dirt, litter, noise, glare of lights, signs, and unsightly buildings or
parking areas, or provide spacing to reduce adverse impacts,odor or danger.
4. Protecting geological interest and protected animal species
The creation, enhancement and promotion of suitable natural green space is a strategy for
buffering or providing appropriate avoidance measures away from sensitive ecological areas. A
survey of the Qty can identify existing and possible conservation areas.
5. Conservation and enforcement of natural resources
Fasidents and officials can actively participate in conserving and protecting the Qty's natural
resources: green belt watershed, ground and surface water resources, and aquatic habitats.
Staff can provide an environmental education center or information classes on how proper
maintenance and disposal practices can reduce risks to surface and groundwater resources and
promote water conservation.
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Park Land and Linear Park Dedication Ordinance
The City of Kennedale imposes a fee in lieu of park development. We recommend the Qty of Kennedale
revise their ordinance to provide a park land dedication. The park land dedication requirement would
apply to subdivision developers or builders and would mandate a dedication of land for a park and/or
pay a fee to be used by the government entity to acquire and develop park facilities(the choice should
be the Qty's to make).
CITYORDINANCE MANSRBD ARJNGTON BENBROOK
Parkland Dedication
Ordinance Ordinance(2011) Parkland Dedication Ord. 1231§1; Ord. 1203§1
fiction 156 Park Land
Zoningandlor section 6.7.2. Cand D;
Dedication& 16.04.045
Dedication Guidelines 10.4.20
Development Fee
Prior to final plat or
Timing of Requirement issuance of building Plat application to city Filing Plat
permit
Park land dedication
Park land dedication
requirements and park
requirements and park
development fee
development fee Park land shall equal one acre
assessments are based
Land Requirements assessments are based for each one hundred
upon the mathematical
formulas and upon the mathematical proposed dwelling units
formula and Parks&
allocations set forth
Pecreation Director review
within the plan.
Recorded Land-Survey Title or purchase
Conveyed Re General Warranty Deed
to Qty agreement (sale)
Director of Parks and Determined by Parks& Determined by Planning and
Land Assessment Re Zoning/Community
Recreation Recreation Director
Development
Fee in lieu of land Yes Yes Yes
Fee Assessment Calculation Calculation Calculation
Mansfield Park Facilities
Deposit Development Park Development Fee park land Dedication Fund
Corporation (MPFDC)
Ordinance
Table continued on next page.
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am SR UNBFZC OIt
Pare, historic or
endangered natural Outside floodplain, ready Suitable, ready access to
Additional areas priority,outside access to public street, public street, located in flood
Requirements floodplain,access to walkway, public utilities plain acceptable,drainage
public street, no dump underground areas
site
Acquire or leasing of
Fee usage park land and Maintenance bond for Only for acquisition or park
parks improvement
development of parks
Comprehensive Plan
Yes Yes Yes
Standards
Credit for Private Park Yes,discretion of city Yes,discretion of city Yes,discretion of city
Appeal Planning and Zoning Parks and Recreation Planning and Zoning
Commission Director Oommission
Non-residential park No Yes No
land dedication
Park land dedication in
ED Yes,subdivision Yes,subdivision Yes,subdivision
Updated ' Every 3 years Annually ' Every 3 years
Floodplain Protection
Roodplains play an important role in natural flood and erosion control. In water management,
floodplai ns filter nutrients and impurities from runoff and benefit wildlife.We recommend the City of
Kennedale review their ordinance to protect the floodplai ns wit hi n the City.Working with the Texas
Roodplain Management Association JFMA),the City can protect life, health,and property in the event
of flooding.
Community regulations include the following:
• Adopt and enforce a flood damage prevention ordinance,
• Require permitsfor all typesof development in the floodplain,
• Establish natural areaswith native vegetation to enhance the natural function of the floodplain,
• Protect existing vegetation and topography within afloodplain,
• Rant treesin thefloodplain,
• Restrict structureson a floodplain or ensure that building sitesare reasonably safe,
• Require elevation certifi cat esto document compliance,
• Carefully consider requestsfor variances,
• Conduct field inspection and cite violations,
• Manage stormwater on-site in upland areas to reduce contri but ions from run-off, and
• Reserve the floodplain for passive recreation activity use only.
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KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
Discussion of items on regular agenda
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Discussion of items on regular agenda.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
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.
B. 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. 108 New Hope Road
2. 6900 Kennedale Parkway
3. 6727 Hudson Village Creek
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: PRESENTATIONS -A.
I. Subject:
Proclamation presentation in recognition of the Kennedale High School Lady Kats Soccer Team
B. Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
C. Presentation of certificates of appreciation to the 2015-2016 Youth Advisory Council
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time the Mayor will make the following presentations:
• Kennedale High School Lady Kats Soccer Team State Championship
• Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
• Certificates of Appreciation to the Youth Advisory Council.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Proclamation - Kennedale High School Lady Kats Lady Kats Soccer- 2016.docx
Soccer Team
2. Proclamation - Motorcycle Safety Awareness Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
016.docx
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PROCLAMATION
In commemoration of the
Kennedal e H i gh School L ady Cats
2015 AAAA Soccer State Champions
Whereas, this season, the Kennedale Lady Cats won the state championship for the second
year in a row; and
Whereas, The Lady Kats beat the# 14 ranked Stephenvi Ile and #2 ranked A bi I ene Wyl i e
in the regional playoffs; and
Whereas, The Lady Kats beat the# 12 ranked Kilgore in the semi-final game; and
Whereas, The Lady Kats beat # 8 ranked Jasper 6-0 in the State Championship game to
f i ni sh the season 27-2-0; and
Whereas, The Lady Kats are coached by Michael Strange and Alyson Stal lcup; and
Whereas, The Lady Kat team trainers are Shannon Johnson and Ben Hooper; and
Whereas, Lady Kat team members are
Sara Vazquez Goal keeper Eryka M cl ntyre Forward
Marisa Echtle Defender Mikayla Harris Midfielder
AlondraOlmos Forward AIIieThornton Midfielder
Daphne Hunt Defender Cara Hunt Midfielder
Megan Jakubisin Midfielder Abigail Olmos Midfielder
Bed ley Crow Iey Midfielder BayleeGow Forward
Taylor Fox Midfielder Emmy Hamilton Midfielder
Tori McLean Defender Kylie Deel Defender
Lauren Otts Defender Claire Hamilton Defender
Now, Therefore be it proclaimed by Brian Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kennedale,
Texas that Monday May 16, 2016 i s hereby proclaimed to be L ady K at Day in honor of the
AAAA Texas State Champion Soccer Team.
Mayor, Brian Johnson
PROCLAMATION
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M ay 2016
WHEREAS, today's society is finding more citizens involved in motorcycling on the roads of our
country; and
W H EREAS, motorcyclists are roughly unprotected and therefore more prone to injury or death in
a crash than other vehi cl e dri vers; and
W H EREAS, campaigns have helped inform riders and motorists alike on motorcycle safety issues
to reduce motorcycle related risks, injuries, and, most of a1 I, 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 a1 i ke to obey ail traffic lairs and
safety rules; and
WHEREAS, urging all citizens of our community to become aNare of the inherent danger
involved in operating a motorcyd e, and for riders and motorists a1 i ke 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 ail
residents to do thei r part to increase safety and awareness i n our community.
Dated this 1&h day of May, 2016.
Mayor, Brian Johnson
KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS -A.
I. Subject:
Updates from City Council
II. Originated by:
City Council, City Council
III. Summary:
Updates and information from Council members .
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
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:
Both Clarence Bullocks (City Marshal) and Tiffany Penhallegon (Court Administrator)will be present.
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - C.
I. Subject:
Updates from the City Manager
1. Bilingual Book Grant-Amanda King
2. Dollar General Summer Reading Grant
3. Firefighter Safety Grant
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
Updates and information from City Manager, if any.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: MONITORING INFORMATION -A.
I. Subject:
Monthly Financials-April 2016
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Overview of the City's revenues/expenditures for all funds compared to budget and previous year.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. ril 2016 Monthly Financials 104_2016 Monthly Financials. df
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CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIALS
CURRENT LINE I TBVI BUDGET OVERAGES FOR TH E d TY
CURRENT
A0001UNT NUMBER ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET BALANCE OVERAGE
10-5409-01-02 WASTEWATER SYS rE3M MAINTENANCE 120,000 215,175 95,175
17-5580-12-02 ENGI NEER NG 6,000 51,632 45,632
01-5109-10-00 PARTTIME/TBVIFOPARY 10,000 49,801 39,801
01-5107-10-00 OVBRTI M E 80,000 111,057 31,057
10-5450-01-02 PUM P/M OTOR M AI NTENANCE 28,000 44,479 16,479
15-5615-01-00 FUNCTIONAL GRANT - 10,283 10,283
17-5403-12-02 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 5,000 12,536 7,536
15-5580-01-00 ENGI NEER NG 1,000 7,150 6,150
01-5116-90-00 UNBVI PLOYM ENT I NSURANCE 6,120 11,579 5,459
17-5404-12-03 PAPKMAINTENANCE 34,000 39,359 5,359
15-5610-01-00 M SUAL GRANT - 4,843 4,843
07-5565-01-00 LEGAL 33W CS 2,500 6,100 3,600
17-5570-12-02 3°EGAL 33W CES 7,800 11,344 3,545
01-5570-01-00 3°EGAL33WCES 8,500 10,753 2,253
18-5101-01-00 SALARIES 8,211 10,294 2,083
01-5540-90-00 I NSURANCE AUTO 19,208 21,109 1,901
01-5573-03-00 BfTION 33W CEE 5,200 7,000 1,800
10-5861-90-00 MOTORVEHICLEE 55,000 56,692 1,692
07-5510-01-00 A=ATION DUES PUBLICATIONS 5,073 6,592 1,519
10-5116-90-00 UNBVI PLOW ENT INSURANCE 990 2,148 1,158
01-5240-02-00 PR NTED SUPR J ES 400 1,526 1,126
01-5590-09-01 WATER cE VBR 33W CEE 1,800 2,506 706
12-5430-02-00 M OTORVEHI CLE M AI NTENANCE - 550 550
17-5260-12-02 GENERAL OFR CE SUPR J ES 375 913 538
18-5107-01-00 OVEFn M E - 361 361
18-5115-01-00 FUn FEM ENT 1,185 1,541 356
17-5240-12-02 PR NTED SU PR J ES 75 419 344
01-5578-17-00 TRAVB_ 365 684 319
01-5510-10-00 A=ATION DUES PUBLICATIONS 5,000 5,287 287
01-5590-09-01 WATER cE VBR 33W CEE 1,800 2,082 282
01-5525-17-00 TRAI NI NG/SEM I NABS - 265 265
01-5240-03-00 PR NTED SU PR J ES 200 459 259
01-5578-07-01 TRAVB_ 1,612 1,855 243
01-5590-16-00 WATER cE VBR 33W CEE 1,500 1,726 226
10-5260-01-02 GENERAL OFR CE SUPR J ES 700 918 218
17-5230-12-02 CLEANINGSUPRJES 425 637 212
01-5260-17-00 GENERAL OFR CE SUPR J ES 300 467 167
01-5525-02-00 TRAI NI NG/SBVI I NARS 1,000 1,150 150
419,339 713,269 293,931
170.1%
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ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIALS
FUND 99 CASH BALANCES
1201 GENERAL FUND 1,870,760
1202 DEBT 33W CE 109,532
1204 CAPITAL PRO,!- ST CONSTRUCTION 67,938
1205 VEHICLE FUND (16,152)
1207 STORM DRA I NAGE UTI L ITY FUND 154,395
1210 WATERAND EBA RFUND (591,618)
1212 COURTSECURITYFUND 10,506
1213 a FUND- 1998 CO (62,226)
1214 PARKDEDICATION FUND 171,996
1215 B30 DEV CORFORATI ON (46,114)
1216 COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND 6,001
1217 STREETS I M PROVE3Vl ENT FUNC 378,621
1218 ,JUVENI LE CASE MANAGER FUND 19,996
1221 KENNEBALEIIFF#1 FUND (17,262)
1231 POLJCESBZUREFUND 6,541
1232 U BRARY BUILDING FUND 11,573
1234 LEOSE FUND 1,768
1241 DONATION FUND 54,397
1245 ROADWAY I M PACT FEE FUND 272,328
1261 WATER I M PACT FEE FUND 154,358
1262 E VVER I M PACT FEE FUND 59,676
1283 TREE REFORESTATION FUNC 67,851
1285 UNCLAJM ED PROPERTY FUND 1,990
1295 EBC RXEB ASS=T/RESERVE 120,056
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CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS
ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIALS
FY14-15 FY14-15 FY15-16 CURRENT FY14-15 CY-PY %OF BUDGET BUDGET
REVENUES YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD CHANGE USED REMAINING
GENERAL FUND 4,208,169 6,023,006 6,091,420 208,930 4,512,682 436,952 74.1% 1,578,737
OTHER GENERAL FUNDS 838,238 1,437,430 1,263,636 54,799 533,388 28,617 42.2% 730,248
GENERAL FUND 5,046,407 7,460,436 7,355,056 263,729 5,046,070 465,568 68.67o 2,308,986
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 1,216,955 1,340,773 1,403,111 121,584 1,228,722 43,928 87.67o 174,389
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,596,429 3,460,517 5,672,328 392,440 2,000,956 2,194,373 35.3% 3,671,372
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND 106,270 200,108 247,825 19,198 135,865 (17,700) 54.8% 111,960
WATER IMPACT FUND 129,412 172,370 116,040 3,939 50,047 30 43.1% 65,993
SEWER IMPACT FUND 31,749 44,619 6,682 1,624 13,113 (1) 196.3% (6,431)
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,863,860 3,877,614 6,042,875 417,202 2,199,981 2,176,703 36.47o 3,842,894
EDC4B FUNDS 269,130 650,469 912,036 35,430 259,670 10,331 28.57o 652,366
CAPITAL FUNDS 92,204 827,125 1,141,107 8,389 384,462 (107,523) 33.77o 756,645
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (3,076) 42,861 126,801 1 55,350 125,000 43.77o 71,451
TOTAL REVENUES $8,485,481 $14,199,278 $16,980,986 $ 846,336 $9,174,255 $2,714,008 54.07o 7,806,731
FY14-15 FY14-15 FY15-16 CURRENT FY14-15 CY-PY 76 OF BUDGET BUDGET
EXPENDITURES YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD CHANGE USED REMAINING
GENERAL FUND 3,040,514 5,688,346 6,198,118 655,648 3,450,527 372,294 55.7% 2,747,591
OTHER GENERAL FUNDS 443,249 1,127,260 1,322,814 184,349 812,258 24,818 61.4% 510,555
GENERAL FUND 3,483,763 6,815,606 7,520,932 839,997 4,262,785 397,112 55.77o 3,258,146
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 1,090,091 1,338,313 1,363,867 118,640 1,127,326 20,759 82.7% 236,541
WATER/SEWER FUND 2,362,040 4,063,998 6,093,227 227,103 2,379,576 1,032,548 39.1% 3,713,651
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND 291,026 111,696 264,273 12,097 42,856 (307,954) 16.2% 221,417
WATER IMPACT FUND - 174,916 171,200 - - (3,716) 0.0% 171,200
SEWER IMPACT FUND - 22,396 - - - (22,396) 0.0% -
WATER/SEWER FUND 2,653,066 4,373,006 6,528,700 239,200 2,422,431 698,482 37.17o 4,106,269
EDC4B FUNDS 432,929 694,022 711,842 247,598 431,944 (24,127) 60.7% 279,898
CAPITAL FUNDS 197,062 795,765 1,283,626 1,573 379,272 (53,843) 29.57o 904,354
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - 48,852 126,800 51,616 69,588 (55,000) 54.9% 57,212
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $7,856,909 $14,065,564 $17,535,767 $1,498,624 $8,693,348 $ 983,384 49.6% 8,842,419
"YOU'RE HERE.YOU'RE HOME."
CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS
ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIALS
FY14-15 FY14-15 FY15-16 CURRENT FY15-16 CY- PY OF BUDGET BUDGET
GENERAL FUND YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD CHANGE USED REMAINING
CITY MANAGER 137,263 275,390 293,578 29,127 166,100 11,658 56.6% 127,477
MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL 29,571 77,128 88,576 9,575 47,763 (5,530) 53.9% 40,813
CITY SECRETARY 55,149 124,118 135,923 23,180 77,257 (12,421) 56.8% 58,666
MUNICIPAL COURT 67,934 129,204 157,745 12,109 49,718 18,928 31.5% 108,027
HUMAN RESOURCES 60,116 112,330 124,565 12,634 69,606 6,723 55.9% 54,959
FINANCE 204,307 348,750 323,931 24,555 210,706 (96,469) 65.0% 113,225
POLICE 1,097,459 2,033,489 2,245,833 267,905 1,249,238 193,639 55.6% 996,595
FIRE 879,206 1,627,526 1,728,014 196,415 985,634 79,246 57.0% 742,380
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 161,993 347,889 439,480 40,792 211,570 57,053 48.1% 227,910
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER 23,545 50,569 54,077 1,293 24,134 (32) 44.6% 29,943
LIBRARY 115,578 217,519 239,080 23,822 139,176 9,990 58.2% 99,903
NONDEPARTMENTAL 208,394 344,434 367,317 14,240 219,623 109,510 59.8% 147,694
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,040,514 $5,688,346 $ 6,198,118 $ 655,648 $3,450,527 $ 372,294 55.77. $2,747,591
FY14-15 FY14-15 FY15-16 CURRENT FY15-16 CY- PY ?r.OF BUDGET BUDGET
WATER/SEWER FUND YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD CHANGE USED REMAINING
UTILITY BILLING 618,312 1,326,837 1,360,981 53,700 579,576 14,824 42.6% 781,405
WATER OPERATIONS 893,356 1,122,780 3,156,143 89,047 825,020 1,374,731 26.1% 2,331,123
DEBT 443,926 186,691 505,472 - 450,087 1,372 89.0% 55,385
NONDEPARTMENTAL 406,446 1,427,690 1,070,631 84,357 524,892 (358,379) 49.0% 545,739
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,362,040 $4,063,998 $ 6,093,227 $ 227,103 $2,379,576 $1,032,548 39.1%. $3,713,651
FY14-15 FY14-15 FY15-16 CURRENT FY15-16 CY- PY ?r.OF BUDGET BUDGET
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD CHANGE USED REMAINING
STREETS 331,673 704,161 1,042,537 159,471 636,999 213,861 61.1% 405,538
PARKS MAINTENANCE 53,272 118,624 84,000 14,184 66,636 7,000 79.3% 17,364
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 384,945 $ 822,784 $ 1,126,537 $ 173,655 $ 703,635 $ 220,861 62.5% $ 422,903
FY14-15 FY14-15 FY15-16 CURRENT FY15-16 CY- PY %.OF BUDGET BUDGET
EDC411 FUNDS YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD CHANGE USED REMAINING
ADMINISTRATION 93,407 241,795 176,466 21,584 99,967 (85,995) 56.6% 76,498
DEBT SERVICE 305,258 323,315 319,893 206,206 300,401 (3,475) 93.9% 19,491
TOWN SHOPPING CENTER 34,264 66,816 50,484 5,913 27,962 - 55.4% 22,522
TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPME - - 90,000 - - 90,000 0.0% 90,000
TX LEVERAGE - 101,192 50,000 18,739 18,739 (60,000) 37.5% 31,261
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 91,744 $ 715,745 $ 686,842 $ 84,494 $ 84,494 $ (59,471) 12.3% $ 239,773
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: MONITORING INFORMATION - B.
I. Subject:
Executive Limitations
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Reports are attached for review.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Executive Limitations lExecutive Limitations 05.2016.docx
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POLI CY 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
Overall, City operations are i n compliance with the global constraint policy.
POL ICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS
POLICY TITLE: TREATM ENT OF CUSTOM ERS OF CITY SERVICES
With respect to interactions with customers, the City Manager shall not cause or allow conditions,
procedures,or decisions that are unsafe, untimely, undignified, or unnecessarily intrusi ve.
The City Manager wi I I not:
1. Elicit informationfor which there is no clear necessity.
2. Use methods of col I ecti ng, revi ewi ng, transmi tti ng, or stori ng customer i nformati on that fai I to
protect agai nst i mproper access to the materi al
3. Operate faci I i ti es wi thout appropri ate accessi bi I i ty and pri vacy.
4. Operate without establishing with customers a dear understanding of what may be expected and
what may not be expected from the servi ce off ered.
5. Operate wi thout i nformi ng customers of thi s pol i cy or provi di ng a way to be heard for persons
who beli eve that they have not been accorded a reasonabl e i nterpretati on of their rights under this
pol i cy.
Cyber security issues area major concern in compliance with point 2. The ci ty backs up files on a daily basis
to avoid more common hacking attempts. Limitations have been placed on what websi tes can be accessed.
Both the city manager and IT analyst are members of I nfraGard to better understand the risks involved.
POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS
POLICY TITLE: TREATM ENT 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 Ci ty M anager wi I I 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. Retal i ate agai nst any staff member for non-disruptive express on of dissent.
3. Allow staff to beunaware of City Manager's interpretations of their protections under this pol icy.
4. Allow staff to be unprepared to deal with emergency situations.
The ci ty mai ntai ns current personnel pol i cy and on entati on handbook. Ci ty operations are i n compliance with
thetreatment of staff pol i cy. Kel I y Cooper works wel I wi th staff to ensure pol i ces are fol I owed. Supervi sory
and manager staff began supervi spry and I eadershi p trai ni ng on February 10. The trai ni ng i s through
ICMA. Staff was heavily involved in the preparation of an asset management plan.
POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS
POLICYTITLE: EMERGENCY CITY MANAGERSUCCESSION
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 isthe most informed of staff members. Ram Robertsiswaik rig doedy with mecnVillageCredc
att"esdvageya-ds Thedepartment heads collectively are aware of on-goi ng acti vi ti esand projects, and I
have been more attenti ve to thi s i n staff meeti ngs. K rystal Crump i s provi di ng excel I ent support
insofar as city finances are concerned. Jack Thompson (EDC& Chamber) is fami liar with the
bud ness devel opment acti vi ti es.
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: MONITORING INFORMATION - C.
I. Subject:
Ends Review- Balanced Scorecard
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Reports are attached for review.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) -A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from April 18, 2016 meeting
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:
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www.cityofkennedale.com KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 18, 2016
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 5:30 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
*NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves
the right to adiourn 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 refinancing outstanding debt
City Manager Bob Hart stated that the City looks at the outstanding debt every six months and
we have crossed the threshold where there can be a savings of approximately $20,000 per
year. Bob spoke with Mark Mcliney concerning selling some debt, however, he noted that if we
wait two more years, we can save a whole lot more. He added that this is something we need to
start monitoring and he asked Mark to provide us with an updated schedule after June 7.
B. Discuss the TIRZ activity and debt requirements
City Manager Bob Hart stated that when you look at the TIRZ activity in terms of buying out the
property at the south end of town, you need to look at doing the design of New Hope Road and
the sewer line.
Bob informed the Council that there is an item on the agenda to consider approval of a
reimbursement resolution which would allow us to incur some debt for this project. He added
that the reimbursement resolution doesn't obligate the city to anything because you can't go up
with the ceiling, but you can go down. Bob explained that the reimbursement resolution would
cover the parkland, the sewer line extension, the hydraulic study for New Hope Road, and the
City's share of the local bridge match with TxDot; we are looking at up to $2 million.
Bob added that the resolution needs to be in place before we sign the contracts with Freese and
Nichols for the design work. He noted that when we look at reimbursing ourselves, everything
we incur from here on out is reimbursable.
There were discussions by Council concerning what items need to be in place to keep us
consistent with the developer agreement, and other chargeable fees once houses are built. Bob
stated that we will adopt a new fee schedule before the platting of the new development, which
will offset some of the cost of the improvements.
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C. Discussion of items on regular agenda
City Planner Rachel Roberts discussed the two upcoming Planning and Zoning cases. PZ Case
#16-04 is a plat from Chesapeake that meets all city requirements. The Planning and Zoning
Board requested that the surveyor check the metes and bounds description, which describes
both lots together. It was checked and is correct.
Rachel continued with PZ Case #16-05 stating that there are two issues with this case. First, it
doesn't have utilities to the site; we normally ask the developer to supply plans for utilities, but
we are doing the plans in exchange for a water easement. Therefore, that requirement has been
met. Secondly, there is the issue of the hammerhead instead of a cul-de-sac; this has been
there a long time. Therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with staff
recommends approval with a required variance. Councilman Turner questioned if the Fire
Department was good with the hammerhead; Rachel replied that they were.
Rachel Roberts spoke in regard to Ordinance 594; she stated that this ordinance isn't needed as
long as we are preserving visibility triangles. Adding that keeping storage in an easement is not
allowed, so basically, we are depriving property owners of their ability to store their equipment.
Concluding, she stated that by putting this new ordinance on the books, we give businesses full
use of their property. There was Council discussion and some concerns regarding proper
screening and appearance.
City Manager Bob Hart informed Council that the TIRZ Board met today and approved the
Freese and Nichols contracts, contingent upon Council approving them. One contract is for the
design of a sewer line to serve the Texas Raceway property and the other is the hydraulic study
of the bridge structure on New Hope Road.
Bob informed Council that the TIRZ has no funds at this point, so the city will need to provide the
funding for a while. Councilman Turner questioned when that will turn around. Bob replied
that we will have to have houses on the ground, and on the tax roll; so we are looking at
about five years. There was a lengthy discussion concerning the TxDot bridge replacement
program.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 6:05p.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.
B. 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. 6727 Hudson Village Creek Road Park Land Acquisition
2. Link Street Extension Right-of-Way Acquisition
IV. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:01 p.m.
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V. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet,
Michael Walker
Absent: None
VI. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by City Manager, Bob Hart.
VII. UNITED STATES AND TEXAS PLEDGES
VIII. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation by the Texas Police Chief's Association Foundation
Tom Sheehan, retired DFW Airport Chief of Police and Past President of Texas Police Chief's
Association Foundation is here representing the Association. Mr. Sheehan presented Chief
Tommy Williams and the Kennedale Police Department with a re-recognition award for
maintaining status for another 5 years.
To maintain recognition in this voluntary program, agencies must prove they meet 166
standards, including use of force, protection of citizen's rights, etc. The program has become the
gold standard for law enforcement in the State of Texas.
Kennedale Police Department was among the first in the state to become recognized, and since
that time, the agency has submitted annual reports showing that they continue to meet those
standards. The program requires re-assessment every four years, which was done a few
months ago.
Kennedale Police Department was unanimously recommended for re-recognition; and tonight
the Texas Police Chiefs Association officially recognizes Chief Tommy Williams for their
accomplishments.
Police Chief Tommy Williams stated that this is the whole Department's accomplishment; adding
that Kennedale has the best group of law enforcement people we could ask for. Chief Williams
introduced Captain Darrell Hull and James Crouch; Officers Culpepper, Blocks, and Bullocks,
who were all in attendance.
IX. 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.
Mayor Johnson opened the Citizens Forum by reviewing the general rules for the Forum. He stated
that anyone may sign up to speak, however, Council cannot respond because that would be in
violation of the Open Meetings Act; which requires items for discussion to be listed on the agenda.
Mayor Johnson introduced staff and council, He noted that we have a bigger crowd than normal
and asked that everyone keep in mind that there are a lot of people who want to speak, so try to
keep it brief. Additionally, he stated that there will be no tolerance for any type of personal insults.
Before opening the Vistors/Citizens Forum he stated that City Secretary Leslie Galloway will be
taking notes; and that he and City Manager Bob Hart will stay after the meeting to discuss the
water rates with anyone interested in a presentation that shows where we are right now. Mayor
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Johnson opened the Vistors/Citizens Forum.
Those who registered as being opposed to water rates, but did not wish to speak:
1. William Morace (1017 Oak Hill Park)
2. Gloria Villaire (208 Arthur)
3. Jennifer Villaire (500 Hillside Drive)
4. Donna Little (516 North Road, Lot 307)
5. Jill Conditt (1224 Peggy Lane)
6. Maureen Guzzo (1017 Oak Hill Park)
7. Carolyn Sanders (711 Paula Lane)
Those who registered to speak:
Chris Pugh, 715 Timberline Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He stated that he
was a new citizen to Kennedale and was frustrated with the situation. Feels there is a lack of trust
between the community and the leaders. He added that the notification process was not sufficient,
and he would like to see an open and honest dialog with the citizens and leaders.
Sherry Calder, 801 and 805 Corry A. Edwards Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate
increase. She feels the increase is too expensive, and it puts a hardship on older citizens. She
added that a smaller increase would have been acceptable. It was also noted that she is unhappy
with the service provided by FATHOM.
Ray Howell, 908 Shady Bend Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He was
shocked by his water bill and feels the extra cost of a 1" meter is not justified when water usage
remains low. He added that it doesn't cost any more to service a 1" meter.
Gail Uranga, 904 Bell Oak Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She has lived in
Kennedale for eight years and is retired. She thanked the City for their efforts to grow and improve
the community; however, a 100 percent increase is no way to grow a community. She added that
in January, Arlington customers saw an increase of$2.91. She questioned that if we purchase
water from Arlington, will our rates go down; and why is there such a big difference in price?
Caroline Bickley, 314 Autumnwood Court, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She feels
citizens should have been more informed. Concur with Mr. Pugh.
Leigh Page, 907 Shady Bend Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She stated that
her bill had a $100 increase for two people this month. Adding, that she could accept the increase
if the water tasted better, and that they buy bottled water for drinking. She also noted that the
drinking water quality report does not really address the taste issue. She would like to see some
improved quality of the taste of the water so she could spend less on bottled water.
John Page, 907 Shady Bend Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He shared an
article on greywater. Stated that he feels the council has improved, along with the city; however,
he concurs with just about everything said this evening, including the taste issue. He requested
that Council consider an Ordinance to allow greywater reclamation; noting that he would love to be
the beta-tester for this.
Mikee Miller. 1028 Kennedale Sublett Road spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She
stated that she missed the notification of the rate increase on his monthly bill. Additionally, she
questioned the handling of the city's financing; questioning why there were not incremental
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increases; what is the age of the system/what work is needed, why did we wait until the fund was
completely depleted to take action, and why did we not plan ahead? She also provided
comparative charges from other nearby Cities.
Joe A. Watts, 911 Bell Oak Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He concurs with
everything said tonight. He requested that the Council reconsider the water rate increase and look
for alternate ways to get the needed funds.
Windell Sanders, 225 S. Dick Price Road, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. Feels it's
shameful to overcharge for such a basic human necessity; adding that there has to be a better
way. Additionally, he stated that he has a detached garage with an apartment and is being charged
the commercial rate. He would appreciate any attention we can give to his case.
Sandy Mata, 1209 Vera Lane, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She stated that
her bill almost doubled; adding that she is single and it's hard to make ends meet. She requests
that Council reconsider the rate increase. Additionally, she would like to be included in decisions
made in the city.
Lisa Cooper, 717 Timberline Street, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She questioned
why the increase was all at once, and why it couldn't have happened over a 2-3 year period. She
also feels that the taste of the water needs to be addressed; but her main concern is the increase
in the cost of water.
John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He feels too
much money is being spent on cosmetics. Stated that he talked with the City's Finance Director
and provided a recap of how money is collected and what it's charged to. He stated that the City
tells us to save water, but with the base rate going up, it makes no difference. He referenced the
formula for water bill calculations; and questioned if there is a surcharge before it comes to the
consumer; if we could convert to a co-op; and where the extra money is going to be spent. He
requested that the Financial reports be in a format that's easier to understand.
Tom Newsom, 305 Pennsylvania Avenue, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He stated
that he could not see anything that justifies a rate increase to the fixed rate; fixed rates are
regressive, they only pay for the right to gather water. He added that this is extremely regressive
and harsh on lower and fixed income families. He added that the annual report described
Kennedale as being one of the fastest growing communities in Tarrant County; therefore, he
questioned what impact fee are being collected and if existing customers are paying in advance for
projected growth. Concluding, he said it is unreasonable to implement the increase all at once,
even if the cost projections are justified.
Sharon Gilley, 612 Cooper Lane, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She stated that
she has never seen such a high increase in her lifetime and that she is now paying more
for sewage than water. She is a senior citizen and her husband is disabled, and a 50 percent
increase is uncalled for. She feels there are other solutions and pointed out examples of
wastefulness in the city.
Rockie Gilley, 220 S Dick Price, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He suggested that
the city needs to do a better job getting the word out to citizens. He added that this seems to be a
popular trend to cover fixed costs at 100% through base rates. He would like the see the
calculations because he has read the fact sheet and it leaves the impression that we are not
seeing all the numbers. He questioned how many years it will take to recover the infrastructure
cost; where the revenue is going; and if existing customers are paying for future growth.
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Richard Weber, non-resident, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. He stated that a lot of
the numbers don't add up. He's looking for answers and wants to understand why this was
approved. He stated that the presentation to the committee showed a 40% shortage in the variable
amount; which seems like a problem with the budget. He added that there are other options and
these options were not presented to the Water Rate Committee for their consideration. This
creates a trust problem. He just wants answers to his questions.
Vinita Thomas, 412 W 3rd Street, spoke in opposition of the water rate increase. She stated that
she received a brochure about Council approval of the water rate increase; however, the
wastewater was actually a much bigger increase. She questioned why the wastewater charge is so
much. She added that she understands that costs go up, but not such a huge increase at one time.
Additionally, she added that there were no senior citizens on the Water Rate Committee that made
the decisions, and most people didn't know anything about it. She also requested that Council
address a drainage issue next to her property.
John Clark, 100 Meadowlake Court, spoke in support of the water rate increase. He stated that he
would like to discuss the process; noting that the committee met four times and all the meetings
were open to the public. He stated that the issue facing the city is we cannot source enough water
with our wells. We have two options: Fort Worth and Arlington. To hook into Arlington, we'd incur
additional infrastructure costs, which would cancel out savings. We are captured by the need to
buy water and to transport our waste. The costs to connect to Fort Worth vastly outweigh the
higher costs of transporting through Arlington. Council recognized that the utility should be a free-
standing enterprise. Estimates for infrastructure repairs are $12 million on water and $6 million on
sewer between now and 2023. He added I don't want to pay more, but when you look at the facts,
we have to deal with it.
X. 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
Liz Carrington stated that she met with the Village Creek-Lake Arlington Water Shed Protection
Program and was asked to be on the steering committee representing both Tarrant County
College and the City of Kennedale.
Kelly Turner thanked all the volunteers and city staff who pitched-in for the Brickworks Festival
this past weekend. He noted that it takes hundreds of hours of preparation from volunteers each
year and helps Kennedale keep that small town appeal.
Mike Walker stated that the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee meetings are
continuing with another meeting next week. He said they are working to get the City codes to
where they are easier for development and for citizens to navigate. He added that the girls' High
School soccer team won their second state championship this past weekend.
Charles Overstreet stated that the scholarship presentation was held at Brickworks Festival on
Sunday. Also, he added that Kennedale had good representation at the watershed meeting,
which may help us with redevelopment in our area.
B. Updates from the Mayor
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Mayor Johnson stated that he attended the Tarrant Transportation Regional Coalition Executive
Board meeting, noting that they are working in Austin to get more funding for transportation
issues. Additionally, he stated that he, Bob and Frank attended the Southeast Transportation
Partnership meeting, noting that their number one project is the 820/287 flyover interchange,
which is a $1.4 billion project. He added that he was appointed to the Texas Municipal League's
Transportation and Infrastructure Board which will meet in June.
He invited everyone to attend the Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, where Commissioner
Andy Nguyen will be speaking. In closing, he noted that he would be appearing in the
Kennedale Junior High School's production of"Annie" as FDR on May 25th and 26th.
C. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager Bob Hart stated that we had 15 entries in the Brickworks Festival Scholarship
Contest and were able to give out eight scholarships, which is the most we've given out to date.
He added that McDonald's has purchased the old Showtime building and closed on the property
this past Friday; we are taking bids and plans have been submitted for Dickey's and new
Chicken Express building in TownCenter; and TxDot will be funding a new bridge for the city on
New Hope Road.
XI. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials - March 2016
B. Executive Limitations
C. Ends Review - Balanced Scorecard
Monitoring information updates are in the agenda packet for review.
XII. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
A. Tarrant County College facility review briefing
City Manager Bob Hart stated that students and faculty from Tarrant County College - Building
Trades, have been looking at building and utility modifications at the Municipal Building, the Fire
Station, and the Police Department to help the city with long-term facility planning. He noted that
they were here to provide an interim report to City Council of their findings.
Project Head, James Howard introduced the team and provided handouts for the power point
slides. Team members and faculty provided a review of their process and requirements. They
presented recommendations for maximizing space utilization in these three buildings. It was
noted that they found full plans for the Municipal building, only preliminary plans for Police
Department and no plans for Fire.
Their findings showed mismatched systems throughout the building with quite a bit of ductwork
that's improperly attached and there is not enough return air. Their recommendations include air
balance of some existing HVAC systems and replacement of others. There was a presentation
of the proposed designs.
XIII. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
All matters listed under incidental items (consent) 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.
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A. Consider approval of minutes from March 21, 2016 meeting
B. Consider approval of Resolution 483 expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-
exempt obligation proceeds costs associated with certain capital improvements
C. 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.
D. Review the annual financial disclosure report
E. Approve Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending March 31, 2016
F. Consider approval of design contract with Freese and Nichols for the design of a sewer line
to serve the Texas Raceway property
G. Consider approval of design contract with Freese and Nichols for the hydraulic analysis of
the bridge structures under the TxDOT bridge replacement program
Motion To approve all required approval Items on (Consent) agenda. Action Approve, Moved
By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
XIV. DECISION ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 16-04 Public hearing and consideration of approval on a request by
Chesapeake Land Development Co. for a replat of approximately 2.752 acres located at 400
Bolen Rd, known as George Case Addition Block A Lot 3, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas.
The replat would create lots 3R & 4.
1. Staff presentation
2. Applicant presentation
3. Public hearing
4. Applicant response
5. Staff response and summary
6. Action by the City Council
City Planner Rachel Roberts provided the presentation for PZ Case 16-04, stating that this
property is near the 1-20 frontage road and was originally platted in 2010 as part of a
Chesapeake land development project for a gas well. She added that Chesapeake does not
need all the land and would like to split a portion off to sell. Staff does not expect this land to
transition to residential usage at any time and finds it to be in compliance with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff recommends approval; the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval as well, assuming confirmation of metes & bounds (they
were confirmed).
There was no applicant presentation.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; there was no one present requesting to speak.
Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
Motion To approve the replat of 2.752 acres located at 400 Bolen Road. Action Approve,
Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion passed Unanimously
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B. CASE # PZ 16-05 Public hearing and consideration of approval on a request by Linda Miller
for a minor replat of approximately 5 acres located at 411 and 431 Kevin Miller Rd, a portion of
Lot 9 of the J. M. Estes Home Tracts, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. The replat would
create lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Miller Hill Addition. A variance from the cul-de-sac requirements of
Section 17-303(a)(8) is requested.
1. Staff presentation
2. Applicant presentation
3. Public hearing
4. Applicant response
5. Staff response and summary
6. Action by the Planning & Zoning Commission
City Planner Rachel Roberts presented PZ Case 16-05 for Council consideration. She stated
that this is a minor replat and normally minor plats can be approved at staff level, however, this
requires a variance from the cul-de-sac requirement. Rachel added that this plat would divide
part of existing lot 9 into two lots. The applicant, Ms. Linda Miller, owns quite a bite of land in
that residual lot 9 track; she has one home there now and wants to build another. City
regulations require that you can only build one single-family residence per lot. City code now
requires a cul-de-sac, but this hammerhead was built prior to annexation. The fire chief has
looked at the situation and approved it. Additionally, Linda Miller is providing an utility easement
in exchange for the city to prepare utility plans. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval.
Applicant Presentation
Cameron Overture with KC Engineering, 9340 Woodruff Drive, Fort Worth. She stated that this
is a fairly straightforward replat. Ms. Miller is offering to dedicate the water easement which will
gets rid of two dead-end water lines and will improve water pressure in that area.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; there was no one present requesting to speak.
Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
Motion To approve the replat of 5 acres at 411 1 nd 431 Kevin Miller Road. Action Approve,
Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
C. Consider approval of Ordinance 594 to eliminate the required minimum spacing for outdoor
storage from the public right-of-way
City Planner Rachel Roberts informed the Council that currently the city require that items stored
outside at a business be a minimum of 25 feet from the public right-of-way. Staff recommends
the approval of Ordinance 594, which will allow business owners full use of their properties. She
added that this does not eliminate any screening requirements.
Motion To approve Ordinance 594 eliminating the required minimum spacing for outdoor
storage from the public right-of-way. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded
By Michael Walker.
Motion passed Unanimously
XV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
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EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 6:30 p.m.
No action required.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn the April 18, 2016 regular City Council meeting. Action Adjourn, Moved By Liz
Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brian Johnson, Mayor Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - B.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of tax collection contract with Tarrant County
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Renewal of Contract with Tarrant County to collect taxes. Our rate has been dropped to $0.95 per
account.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. 'Tarrant Co Tax Office Letter-April 15, 2016 arrant Co Tax Office. df
2. Tarrant Co Agreement for the Collection of arrant Co -Agreement forCollection of
Taxes axes. df
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
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TARRANT COUNTY TAX OFFICE RoN WRIGHT
H 100 E.Weatherford,Room 105 • Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0301 817-884-1100 Tax Assessor-Collector
taxoffice@tarrantcounty.com
April 15,2016
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Ms Sakura Moten-Dedrick
Director of Finance and IT
405 Municipal Dr ;
Kennedale,TX 76060
Dear Ms.Moten-Dedrick,
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I am pleased to enclose our tax collection contract for the coming year. I am lowering my collection fee for the
coming year for in-county accounts to$.95 the lowest collection fee of any urban county in Texas. The fee for out-
of-county accounts will remain$2.60 per account. The rates will be applied to the Tax Year 2015 ending number of
accounts.
State law requires that I Charge taxing entities my actual costs for tax collection.
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Enclosed are three original renewal contracts for the assessment and collection of your ad valorem taxes by my
office for the tax year 2016. After the contracts have been signed,please return ALL copies 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 31,2016.
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In addition to your 2016 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 31,2017 with payment due no later than
February 28,2017.
The time for rate calculations is rapidly approaching and many of you are already in budget preparations. Please
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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.
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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.
Sincerely,
Ron Wright, PCC
Tax Assessor-Collector
Tarrant County
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§ Agreement For the Collection of Taxes
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
Agreement made this day of 2016, by and between the Tarrant County Tax
Assessor/Collector, hereinafter referred to as ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR, and Tarrant County, hereinafter referred to
as the COUNTY, both of whom are addressed at 100 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 OF AGREEMENT
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:
I.
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
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indicates the mandatory assigned float balance.If an period has elapsed and the funds are posted to the collected a a y 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.
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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 ninety-five cents($0.95)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, 2017 with payment to be
received from the City by February 28,2017.
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,
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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 Friday, September 16, 2016. 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.
VIIL
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.
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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.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereinabove set out,and shall continue in effect during the 2016
tax year,unless sooner terminated by providing sixty(60)day written notice,as outlined in paragraph X11.
XII.
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.
XIIL
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
This instrument hereto contains the entire 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 ASSESSORICOLLECTOR
TARRANT COUNTY
FOR City of Kennedale
BY.•
DATE
TITLE.
FOR TARRANT COUNTY.•
BY.•
B. GLEN WHITLEY DATE
TARRANT COUNTYJUDGE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
B Y.
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.
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - C.
I. Subject:
Consider adopting Resolution 484, 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, Krystal
Crump, Finance Director, and Kelly Cooper, HR Director(backup) as authorized representatives to
transmit local funds for investments. Krystal Crump will be the primary representative performing
transactions and receiving confirmations of monthly statements. Lastly, for bank reconciliation purposes,
Debby Scott will have "view-only" access.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 484 k0160516 Resolution to Amend Authorized Representative for TexPool.doc
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
RESOLUTION NO. 484
A RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF
TEXPOOL LOCAL GOVERNMENT I NVESTM ENT 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
I nvestment 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. Theform of application
for amendment to thi s resol uti on i s 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
appropri ate 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 Representat i ves of the City of Kennedale. T hese i nd i v i d ual s
may be issued P.I.N. Numbers.
1. Name: Bob Hart Title: City Manager
2. Name: Krystal Crump Title: Finance Director
3. Name: Kelly Cooper Title: HR 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: Krystal Crump Title: 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 representat i ve can not perform transactions.
Name: Debby Scott Title: Accounting Technician
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 16th day of May 2016.
APPROVED:
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
L esl i e Gal I oway, Ci ty Secretary
KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - D.
I. Subject:
Consider adopting Resolution 485, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term asset
reserve program (TEXSTAR) local government investment pool
II. Originated by:
Finance Director, Director of Finance & IT
Krystal Crump, Finance Director
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, Krystal
Crump, Finance Director, Kelly Cooper, HR Director(backup) as authorized representatives to transmit
local funds for investments. Krystal Crump will be the primary representative performing transactions and
receiving confirmations of monthly statements. Lastly, for bank reconciliation purposes, Debby Scott will
have "view-only" access.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 485 120160516 Resolution to Amend Authorized Representative for TexStar.doc
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
RESOLUTION NO. 485
A RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF
TEXAS SHORT TERM ASSET RESERVE PROGRAM (TEXSTAR)
LOCAL GOVERNM ENT I NVESTM ENT 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
Publ is Funds I nvestment 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
I nvestment 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 fundsfor investment in the TEXSTAR series. Theform of application
for amendment to thi s resol uti on i s 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 Representat i ves of the City of Kennedale. T hese i nd i v i d ual s
may be issued P.I.N. Numbers.
1. Name: Bob Hart Title: City Manager
2. Name: Krystal Crump Title: Finance Director
3. Name: Kelly Cooper Title: HR 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: Krystal Crump Title: 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 representat i ve can not perform transactions.
Name: Debby Scott Title: Accounting Technician
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 16th day of May 2016.
APPROVED:
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
L esl i e Gal I oway, Ci ty Secretary
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - E.
I. Subject:
Consider adopting Resolution 486, 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, Krystal Crump, Finance Director, Kelly Cooper, HR Director(backup) as authorized
representatives to transmit local funds for investments. Krystal Crump will be the primary representative
performing transactions and receiving confirmations of monthly statements. Lastly, for bank reconciliation
purposes, Debby Scott will have "view-only" access.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 486 kOl 60516 Resolution to Amend Authorized Representative for TexasTerm.doc
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
RESOLUTION NO. 486
A RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF
TEXAS TERM/TEXAS DAILY LOCAL GOVERNMENT I NVESTM ENT
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
Publ is Funds I nvestment 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 I nvestment 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 Term/Texas Daily series. Theform
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 Representat i ves of the City of Kennedale. T hese i nd i v i d ual s
may be issued P.I.N. Numbers.
1. Name: Bob Hart Title: City Manager
2. Name: Krystal Crump Title: Finance Director
3. Name: Kelly Cooper Title: HR 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: Krystal Crump Title: 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 representat i ve can not perform transactions.
Name: Debby Scott Title: Accounting Technician
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 16th day of May 2016.
APPROVED:
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
L esl i e Gal I oway, Ci ty Secretary
KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - F.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of a seizure fund expenditure.
II. Originated by:
Tommy Williams, Police Chief
III. Summary:
Chapter 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes expenditures of seizure funds
after submission of a budget to the governing body of the municipality. The police
department desires to spend seizure funds for several items. These items are detailed
in the attached memo. This expenditure, if approved, will zero out the current seizure
account. The total expenditure requested is $7,909.53.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
Fl--FT—ommy Williams Letter to Council keizure purchase - less lethal 05-16-2016.doc
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KENNEDALE
Police Department
www.cityofi(ennedale.com
May 16, 2016
To: Qty Council
From: Chief Tommy Williams
Fb: 9?izure Fund Expenditures
Chapter 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes expenditures of seizure fundsafter submission of a
budget to the governing body of the municipality. The purpose of this memo is to set forth a budgetary
expenditure from the seizure fund for equipment to enhance the police department's ability to deliver service.
The first expenditure involves purchasing equipment to train all personnel in Active Shooter scenarios. 9nce
the shooting at Columbine High School,this has become a high priority as other schools and big box
retailers/malls have fallen victim to thistype of criminal activity.We have been training with other agenciesfor
at least ten years but now have the opportunity to present thistraining in-house and customized to our needs.
Two of our employees are attending a free federally-funded training course at the end of this month to
become certified instructors in Active Shooter.We are proposing to purchase a total of six(6)Glock handguns
manufactured to use the9munition paint rounds.These weapons allow real time training with weaponsthat
fire a round capable of tracking an officer's accuracy without jeopardizing the participants.The handguns are
molded in blue to prevent them from being confused with live round handguns.We are also requesting the
purchase of related protective equipment and the 9munition ammunition.
The second purchase is to convert four 12 gauge pump shotgunsto fire less lethal bean bag rounds.We
recently upgraded all of our standard duty shotgunsto Mossberg Auto Loader shotguns. The pump action
weapons are no longer used for front line service.We are proposing to convert the pump units by placing
orange-colored stocks indicating a less lethal weapon, and purchasing bean bag roundsto use is situations
where force is necessary but deadly force is not the most optimal. Bean bag rounds have been successfully
utilized to defuse many situations where suspects are threatening officers with dubs, bats, knives, or other
dangerous weapons that can cause serious bodily injury or death.
The budget for these purchases is as follows:
Glock Less-Lethal Handguns for Active Shooter Training—$2,754.00
Protective Equipment and 9munitionsAmmo for Active Shooter Training-4,428.45
Less-Lethal Orange-colored Shotgun Elocks-$271.84
Wrench for Elock Change-out -$50.99
12 ga. Less-Lethal Found for Training and Deployment -$404.25
The total for all purchases is$7,909.53.The seizure account currently holds a balance of$6,540.02. We will
cover the remaining$1,369.51 out of regular training funds.
Thank you.
CC Qty Manager
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KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - G.
I. Subject:
Consider ratifying an agreement with Kennedale Seniors, LTD to dedicate public right-of-way through
Sonora Park
II. Originated by:
Rachel Roberts, City Planner
III. Summary:
As you may recall, one of the access points for the Kennedale Seniors development is a road to be built
through an undeveloped portion of Sonora Park. The developer has asked the City for a written
agreement that the roadway will be dedicated as a public right-of-way. The attached agreement was
provided by the developer and has been reviewed and amended by the city attorney.
Please note that the proposed roadway will be built to City standards. The City will be off-setting any loss
of park land through this development or through the New Hope Rd project by the dedication of land from
the Kennedale Seniors property.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. reement to dedicate public right-of-waylSeniors Addition Dedication Instrument Rev FINAL.docx
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DEDICATION INSTRUMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
THAT the City of Kennedale, Texas ("City") for and in consideration of Kennedale
Seniors, LTD., a Texas limited partnership, agreeing to construct and constructing a public street,
related street and drainage improvements, and public utilities in accordance with the City's
specifications over, under and across the 0.350 acre tract described on Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and being further described on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit "B" (the "Property"),
does hereby grant and deli cate to the public a public access road and/or right of way and a public
uti I ity easement over and across the Property to be used by the publ is for al I purposes which a
publ is right of way and publ is uti I ity easement are commonly used, i ncl udi ng but not I i mited to
providing access and utilities to Lot 2, Block 1, of the Kennedale Seniors, Ltd Addition,
according to the Plat of the subdivision being or to be filed of record in Tarrant County, Texas,
and any other property located in such Addition.
EXECUTED this day of , 2016.
CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
By:
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
L esl i e Gad I oway, Ci ty Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of ' 2016
by Brian Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kennedale, Texas, on behalf of said entity.
Notary Public, State of Texas
KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) - H.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the construction of Link Street
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Staff has met with Tarrant County Precinct Two staff to discuss the county's participation in the
construction of the Link Street construction. This would essentially connect Link Street to Wrey Crest
Drive through a public access easement across McDonald's property. The work will be completed on or
before September 30 with a target date of June 30. The county will provide labor and equipment and the
City providing materials. Concrete will be used within TxDOT right-of-way.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Tarrant County Interlocal Agreement for Link Street Link Street ILA. df
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF TARRANT
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This Interlocal Agreement is between Tarrant County, Texas ("COUNTY"), and the City of
Kennedale ("CITY").
WHEREAS the CITY is requesting the COUNTY's assistance with the new construction
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of Link Street, located on the northeast side of Kennedale Parkway, at a width of 28 feet and a
length of approximately 310 feet (the"Project").
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act contained in Chapter 791 of the Texas
Government Code provides legal authority for the parties to enter into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, during the performance of the governmental functions and the payment for
the performance of those governmental functions under this Agreement, the parties will make the
performance and payment from current revenues legally available to that party; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of the COUNTY and the City Council of the CITY
each make the following findings:
a. This Agreement serves the common interests of both parties;
b. This Agreement will benefit the public;
C. The division of costs fairly compensates both parties to this Agreement; and
d. The CITY and the COUNTY have authorized their representative to sign this
Agreement; and
e. Both parties acknowledge that they are each a "governmental entity" and not a
"business entity" as those terms are defined in Tex. Gov't Code § 2252.908, and
therefore, no disclosure of interested parties pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section
2252.908 is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, the COUNTY and the CITY agree as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY }
The COUNTY will furnish the labor and equipment to assist the CITY in completing the Project.
The reconstruction will consist of the following.
1.1 Stabilize and compact sub-grade at a depth of ten (10) inches;
1.2 Apply asphalt emulsion prime coat;
1.3 Place and compact four(4) inches of Type B Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete; and
1.4 Place and compact three (3) inches of Type D Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete.
2. CITY RESPONSIBILITY
2.1 CITY will furnish all materials for the Project and pay trucking charges.
2.2 CITY will furnish a site for dumping waste in close proximity to job site for
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materials generated during this Project.
2.3 CITY will furnish all rights of way, plan specifications and engineering drawings.
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2.4 CITY will furnish necessary traffic controls including Type A barricades to redirect
traffic flow to alternate lanes during the construction phase of the Project; and
2.5 CITY will provide temporary driving lane markings.
2.6 CITY will ensure that the Project is cleared of obstructions which could damage
COUNTY equipment during construction.
2.7 CITY will verify the location of all utility locations, mark those locations and then
remove the utilities that will interfere with the progress of the Project.
2.8 CITY will provide any soil lab testing needed for the Project.
3. PROCEDURES DURING PROJECT
COUNTY retains the right to inspect and reject all materials provided for this Project.
If the CITY has a complaint regarding the construction of the Project, the CITY must complain in
writing to the COUNTY no later than 30 days of the date of Project completion. Upon expiration
of 30 days after Project completion, the CITY will be solely responsible for maintenance and
repairs of Link Street.
4. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
This Agreement does not waive COUNTY rights under a legal theory of sovereign immunity. This
Agreement does not waive CITY rights under a legal theory of sovereign immunity.
5. OPTIONAL SERVICES
5.1 If requested by the CITY, the COUNTY will apply permanent striping coordinated
through the Transportation Department. Application of striping by the COUNTY
is limited to Project roadways. If the CITY desires permanent striping applied to
any roadways or portions of roadways not covered by this Agreement, the CITY
will need to enter into a separate agreement with the COUNTY for the provision
of those services
5.2 If necessary, the CITY will furnish flag persons.
5.3 If required, the CITY will pay for engineering services, storm water run-off plans,
and continuation of services and plan.
6. TIME PERIOD FOR COMPLETION
The CITY will give the COUNTY notice to proceed at the appropriate time. However, the
COUNTY is under no duty to commence construction at any particular time.
7. THIRD PARTY
The parties do not enter into this Agreement to protect any specific third party. The intent of this
Agreement excludes the idea of a suit by a third party beneficiary. The parties to this Agreement
do not consent to the waiver of sovereign immunity under Texas law to the extent any party may
have immunity under Texas law.
8. JOINT VENTURE &AGENCY
The relationship between the parties to this Agreement does not create a partnership or joint
venture between the parties. This Agreement does not appoint any party as agent for the other
party.
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9. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement becomes effective when signed by the last party whose signing makes the
Agreement fully executed.
10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement will automatically terminate upon completion of the Project or September 30,
2016, whichever date occurs first. This Agreement may be renewed prior to its expiration upon
the mutual consent of the parties in writing.
TARRANT COUNTY,TEXAS CITY OF KENNEDALE
COUNTY JUDGE Authorized City Official
Date: Date:
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2
Andy Nguyen
Attest: Attest:
APPROVED AS TO FORM* APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Criminal District Attorney's Office* Assistant City Attorney
* 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.
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Resolution 487 adopting an order canvassing the results of the May 7, 2016 charter
election and declaring the adoption of charter amendments
II. Originated by:
Bob Hart
III. Summary:
Council approve Ordinance 590 on February 15, 2015 calling a special election to be held on May 7,
2016, for the purpose of submitting Charter Amendments to the voters. Resolution 487 orders the
canvassing of the official election results of the charter election and declares the adoption of the
amendments.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 487 lResolution 487. df
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RESOLUTION NO. 487
AN ORDER CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE SPECIAL ELECTION OF MAY 7, 2016 DECLARING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER ADOPTED; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale (the "City") 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 of the City of Kennedale, Texas, ordered that a
Special Election be held on May 7, 2016 in the City of Kennedale, Texas for the
purpose of amending the City Charter with seven (7) propositions; and
WHEREAS, the returns of said special election having been duly canvassed by
the City Council, it is declared that the below propositions received the following votes:
Proposition No. 1 — Vacancies in Office
Shall Section 3.06 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to provide if a
vacancy occurs in a three year term of office of the Mayor or any City Council Member
at a time when more than twelve (12) months remains on the unexpired term, it shall be
filled through a special election; and if twelve (12) months or less remains on the
expired term of the Mayor it shall be filled by the Mayor pro tem; and if twelve (12)
months or less remains on the unexpired term of a City Council Member it shall be filled
by appointment by a majority vote of the remaining City Council Members; and if a
vacancy occurs in a two year term of office, it may be filled by a special election or
appointment?
For 100 65.36%
Against 53 34.64%
The Proposition was approved.
Proposition No. 2 — Forfeiture of Office
Shall Section 3.06 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to allow the City
Council to determine if a condition of forfeiture, as set forth in the Charter, exists for
creating a vacancy in the office of a City Council Member?
For 88 57.89%
Against 64 42.11%
The Proposition was approved.
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Proposition No. 3 — Meeting Procedure
Shall Section 3.08 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that the
Mayor's presence shall not be counted for determining a quorum?
For 81 52.94%
Against 72 47.06%
The Proposition was approved.
Proposition No. 4— City Council Places and Terms
Shall Section 4.01 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to provide,
beginning with the general election in 2017, for the Mayor and City Council Members to
be elected for three (3) year terms and to provide for the transition from two (2) year
terms to three (3) year terms?
For 71 47.02%
Against 80 52.98%
The Proposition was not approved.
Proposition No. 5 — City Secretary
Shall Section 5.06 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the
City Council to appoint a City Secretary upon recommendation by the City Manager and
to allow the City Manager to appoint assist city secretaries as the City Council may
authorize?
For 91 59.87%
Against 61 40.13%
The Proposition was approved.
Proposition No. 6 — Budget
Shall Section 6.02 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the
City Manager to submit a balanced budget to the City Council on or before August 15th
of each year?
For 128 83.66%
Against 25 16.34%
The Proposition was approved.
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Proposition No. 7 — Audit
Shall Section 6.04 of the Kennedale Home Rule Charter be amended to require the
submission of an annual audit by an independent certified public accounting firm to the
City Council no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the end of the fiscal
year?
For 125 82.24%
Against 27 17.76%
The Proposition was approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
The City Council finds that the results of the special election as set forth above
are correct and the canvass of votes is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby declares the amendments to the charter, approved by
the voters, to be adopted, and directs the City Secretary to enter this Resolution as an
Order of the Council into the records of the City.
SECTION 3.
The Mayor, pursuant to Section 9.007, Texas Local Government Code, is hereby
authorized to certify to the Secretary of State an authenticated copy of the charter
amendments under the City's seal showing the approval by the voters of the City.
SECTION 4.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and it is
so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16" DAY OF MAY, 2016.
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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KENNEDALE
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Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- B.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Ordinance 593 approving a negotiated settlement between Atmos Cities Steering
Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation
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 originally adopted by ACSC member cities in 2007 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. The RRM Tariff has been
modified several times, most recently in 2013.
The 2016 RRM filing is the fourth RRM filing under the renewed RRM Tariff. On March 1, 2016, Atmos
made a filing requesting $35.4 million additional revenues on a system-wide basis. Because the City of
Dallas has a separate rate review process, exclusion of Dallas results in the Company requesting $28.6
million from other municipalities.
Environs customers (ratepayers outside municipal limits) remain under the Railroad Commission's
exclusive original jurisdiction and have their rates set through the GRIP process. If the Company had
used the GRIP process rather than the RRM process it would have received a $41 million increase, or
about$11 million more than will be approved by the Ordinance. ACSC and the Company have reached
an agreement, reflected in the Ordinance, to reduce the Company's request by$5.5 million, such that the
Ordinance approving new rates reflects an increase of$29.9 million on a system-wide basis, or$21.9
million for Mid-Tex Cities, exclusive of the City of Dallas.
The tariffs attached to the Ordinance approve rates that will increase the Company's revenues by $29.9
million for the Mid-Tex Rate Division, effective for bills rendered on or after June 1, 2016. The monthly
residential customer charge will be $19.10. The consumption charge will be $0.11378 per Ccf. The
monthly bill impact for the typical residential customer consuming 46.8 Ccf will be an increase of$1.26, or
about 2.43%. The typical commercial customer will see an increase of$3.81, or 1.43%. Attached to this
Model Staff Report is a summary of the impact of new rates on the average bills of all customer classes.
The ACSC Executive Committee and its designated legal counsel and consultants recommend that all
Cities adopt the Ordinance with its attachments approving the negotiated rate settlement resolving the
2016 RRM filing, and implementing the rate change.
Explanation of"Be It Ordained" Sections:
1. This section approves all findings in the Ordinance.
2. This section finds the settled amount of$29.9 million to be a comprehensive settlement of gas utility
rate issues arising from Atmos Mid-Tex's 2016 RRM filing, and that such settlement is in the public
interest and is consistent with the City's statutory authority.
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3. This section finds the existing Atmos Mid-Tex rates to be unreasonable, and approves the new tariffed
rates providing for additional revenues over currently-billed rates of$29.9 million and adopts the attached
new rate tariffs (Attachment A).
4. This section establishes the baseline for pensions and other post-employment benefits for future rate
cases (Attachment C).
5. This section requires the Company to reimburse Cities for reasonable ratemaking costs associated with
reviewing and processing the RRM filing.
6. This section repeals any resolution or ordinance that is inconsistent with this Ordinance.
7. This section finds that the meeting was conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
8. This section is a savings clause, which provides that if any section(s) is later found to be
unconstitutional or invalid, that finding shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this
Ordinance. This section further directs that the remaining provisions of the Ordinance are to be
interpreted as if the offending section or clause never existed.
9. This section provides for an effective date upon passage which, according to the Cities' ordinance that
adopted the RRM process, is June 1, 2016.
10. This paragraph directs that a copy of the signed Ordinance be sent to a representative of the
Company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ACSC Members
FROM: Geoffrey M. Gay
DATE: April 28, 2016
RE: Ordinance Resolving the 2016 Atmos Mid-Tex RRM Filing
CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION
Attached please find an Ordinance that reflects a settlement between Atmos Cities
Steering Committee ("ACSC") and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos" or
"Company") that resolves the 2016 RRM proceeding pending with Cities for a rate increase. The
Ordinance approves a rate increase of $29.9 million, which is approximately $11 million less
than what the Company would be entitled to receive under the GRIP statute. The Settlement
produces a result that is better than what would be the expected result if the Company appealed
an order of the Cities to the Railroad Commission.
In addition to the Ordinance (provided in Word), the attached package of documents
includes a Model Staff Report supporting the Ordinance. Also provided are the Attachments to
the Ordinance, which include: the new tariffs (Attachment A to the Ordinance), proof of
revenues to prove that the new tariffs will produce additional base revenues of$29.6 million plus
a $300,000 surcharge added to the customer charge to cover rate case expenses (Attachment B to
the Ordinance), and a spreadsheet establishing a baseline for pensions for the next RRM filing
(Attachment C to the Ordinance).
Your city should adopt the Ordinance with attachments. As an alternative to the
Ordinance, you may adopt a Resolution, if that is your preference, by replacing the word
"Ordinance"with the word"Resolution."
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle&Townsend,PC
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ORDINANCE NO. 593
AN ORDINANCE 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 2016 RATE
REVIEW MECHANISM FILINGS; 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
ORDINANCE 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 ORDINANCE 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 Mid-Tex; 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, on March 1, 2016, Atmos Mid-Tex filed its 2016 RRM rate request with
ACSC Cities; and
WHEREAS, ACSC coordinated its review of the Atmos Mid-Tex 2016 RRM filing
through its Executive Committee, assisted by ACSC's attorneys and consultants, to resolve
issues identified in the Company's RRM filing; and
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WHEREAS, the Executive Committee, as well as ACSC's counsel and consultants,
recommend that ACSC Cities approve an increase in base rates for Atmos Mid-Tex of $29.9
million on a system-wide basis; and
WHEREAS, the attached tariffs implementing new rates are consistent with the
recommendation of the ACSC Executive Committee, are agreed to by the Company, and are just,
reasonable, and in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the RRM Tariff contemplates reimbursement of ACSC's reasonable
expenses associated with RRM applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set forth in this Ordinance are hereby in all things approved.
Section 2. That the City Council finds that the settled amount of an increase in revenues
of$29.9 million on a system-wide basis 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 2016 RRM filing 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 A, are just
and reasonable, and are designed to allow Atmos Mid-Tex to recover annually an additional
$29.9 million in revenue over the amount allowed under currently approved 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 Mid-Tex's next RRM filing shall be as set forth on Attachment C, attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 5. That Atmos Mid-Tex shall reimburse the reasonable ratemaking expenses of
the ACSC in processing the Company's 2016 RRM filing.
Section 6. That to the extent any resolution or ordinance previously adopted by the
Council is inconsistent with this Ordinance, it is hereby repealed.
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Section 7. That the meeting at which this Ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
Section 8. That if any one or more sections or clauses of this Ordinance is adjudged to
be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remaining
provisions of this Ordinance, and the remaining provisions of the Ordinance shall be interpreted
as if the offending section or clause never existed.
Section 9. That consistent with the City Ordinance that established the RRM process,
this Ordinance 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, 2016.
Section 10. That a copy of this Ordinance 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16 day of May, 2016.
Brian Johnson,Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Wayne Olson, City Attorney
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Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No:
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RATE SCHEDULE: R—RESIDENTIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2016 PAGE: 12
Application
Applicable to Residential Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured
through one meter.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being furnished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and Ccf charges to the
amounts due under the riders listed below:
Charge Amount
Customer Charge per Bill $ 19.10 per month
Rider CEE Surcharge $ 0.02 per month'
Total Customer Charge $ 19.12 per month
Commodity Charge—All Ccf $0.11378 per Ccf
Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated
in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.
Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization
calculated in accordance with Rider WNA.
Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated
municipality.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
Agreement
An Agreement for Gas Service may be required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
'Reference Rider CEE-Conservation and Energy Efficiency as approved in GUD 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1,2015.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No:
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RATE SCHEDULE: C—COMMERCIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2016 PAGE: 13
Application
Applicable to Commercial Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured
through one meter and to Industrial Customers with an average annual usage of less than 30,000 Ccf.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being furnished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and Ccf charges to the
amounts due under the riders listed below:
Charge Amount
Customer Charge per Bill $41.75 per month
Rider CEE Surcharge $ 0.02 per month'
Total Customer Charge $41.77 per month
Commodity Charge—All Ccf $ 0.08494 per Ccf
Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated
in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.
Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization
calculated in accordance with Rider WNA.
Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated
municipality.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
Agreement
An Agreement for Gas Service may be required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
1 Reference Rider CEE-Conservation and Energy Efficiency as approved in GUD 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1,2015.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No:
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RATE SCHEDULE: I—INDUSTRIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2016 PAGE: 14
Application
Applicable to Industrial Customers with a maximum daily usage (MDU) of less than 3,500 MMBtu per day
for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured through one meter. Service for
Industrial Customers with an MDU equal to or greater than 3,500 MMBtu per day will be provided at
Company's sole option and will require special contract arrangements between Company and Customer.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being furnished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and MMBtu charges to the
amounts due under the riders listed below:
Charge Amount
Customer Charge per Meter $ 738.00 per month
First 0 MMBtu to 1,500 MMBtu $ 0.3096 per MMBtu
Next 3,500 MMBtu $ 0.2267 per MMBtu
All MMBtu over 5,000 MMBtu $ 0.0486 per MMBtu
Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated
in accordance with Part (a) and Part (b), respectively, of Rider GCR.
Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated
municipality.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
Curtailment Overpull Fee
Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer's deliveries,
Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay
Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily published for the
applicable Gas Day in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey."
Replacement Index
In the event the "midpoint" or "common" price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table
entitled "Daily Price Survey" is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees
utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely
approximating the applicable index.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No:
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RATE SCHEDULE: I—INDUSTRIAL SALES
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2016 PAGE: 15
Agreement
An Agreement for Gas Service may be required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
Special Conditions
In order to receive service under Rate I, Customer must have the type of meter required by Company.
Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No:
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RATE SCHEDULE: T—TRANSPORTATION
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2016 PAGE: 16
Application
Applicable, in the event that Company has entered into a Transportation Agreement, to a customer
directly connected to the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division Distribution System (Customer) for the
transportation of all natural gas supplied by Customer or Customer's agent at one Point of Delivery for
use in Customer's facility.
Type of Service
Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional
charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to
service being furnished.
Monthly Rate
Customer's bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and MMBtu charges to the amounts
and quantities due under the riders listed below:
Charge Amount
Customer Charge per Meter $ 738.00 per month
First 0 MMBtu to 1,500 MMBtu $ 0.3096 per MMBtu
Next 3,500 MMBtu $ 0.2267 per MMBtu
All MMBtu over 5,000 MMBtu $ 0.0486 per MMBtu
Upstream Transportation Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for upstream transportation costs in
accordance with Part (b) of Rider GCR.
Retention Adjustment: Plus a quantity of gas as calculated in accordance with Rider RA.
Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider
FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated
municipality.
Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX.
Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s).
Imbalance Fees
All fees charged to Customer under this Rate Schedule will be charged based on the quantities
determined under the applicable Transportation Agreement and quantities will not be aggregated for any
Customer with multiple Transportation Agreements for the purposes of such fees.
Monthly Imbalance Fees
Customer shall pay Company the greater of(i) $0.10 per MMBtu, or (ii) 150% of the difference per MMBtu
between the highest and lowest "midpoint" price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table
entitled "Daily Price Survey" during such month, for the MMBtu of Customer's monthly Cumulative
Imbalance, as defined in the applicable Transportation Agreement, at the end of each month that exceeds
10% of Customer's receipt quantities for the month.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION RRC Tariff No:
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RATE SCHEDULE: T—TRANSPORTATION
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 06/01/2016 PAGE: 17
Curtailment Overpull Fee
Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer's deliveries,
Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay
Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily published for the
applicable Gas Day in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey."
Replacement Index
In the event the "midpoint" or "common" price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table
entitled "Daily Price Survey" is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees
utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely
approximating the applicable index.
Agreement
A transportation agreement is required.
Notice
Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies
having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service.
Special Conditions
In order to receive service under Rate T, customer must have the type of meter required by Company.
Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RIDER: WNA—WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2016 PAGE: 41
Provisions for Adjustment
The Commodity Charge per Ccf (100 cubic feet) for gas service set forth in any Rate Schedules utilized
by the cities of the Mid-Tex Division service area for determining normalized winter period revenues shall
be adjusted by an amount hereinafter described, which amount is referred to as the "Weather
Normalization Adjustment." The Weather Normalization Adjustment shall apply to all temperature
sensitive residential and commercial bills based on meters read during the revenue months of November
through April. The five regional weather stations are Abilene, Austin, Dallas, Waco, and Wichita Falls.
Computation of Weather Normalization Adjustment
The Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor shall be computed to the nearest one-hundredth cent
per Ccf by the following formula:
(HSFi x (NDD-ADD) )
WNAFi = Ri
(BLi + (HSFi x ADD) )
Where
i = any particular Rate Schedule or billing classification within any such
particular Rate Schedule that contains more than one billing classification
WNAFi = Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor for the ith rate schedule or
classification expressed in cents per Ccf
Ri = Commodity Charge rate of temperature sensitive sales for the ith schedule or
classification.
HSFi = heat sensitive factor for the ith schedule or classification divided by the
average bill count in that class
NDD = billing cycle normal heating degree days calculated as the simple ten-year
average of actual heating degree days.
ADD = billing cycle actual heating degree days.
Bli = base load sales for the ith schedule or classification divided by the average
bill count in that class
The Weather Normalization Adjustment for the jth customer in ith rate schedule is computed as:
WNA; = WNAFi x q;j
Where q;j is the relevant sales quantity for the jth customer in ith rate schedule.
Attachment A
MID-TEX DIVISION
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
RIDER: WNA—WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT
APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF
DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS
EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2016 PAGE: 42
Base Use/Heat Use Factors
Residential Commercial
Base use Heat use Base use Heat use
Weather Station Ccf Ccf/HDD Ccf Ccf/HDD
Abilene 10.09 0.1392 98.01 0.6440
Austin 11.21 0.1551 203.36 0.8564
Dallas 13.72 0.2048 189.83 0.9984
Waco 9.89 0.1411 129.75 0.6695
Wichita 11.49 0.1506 122.35 0.5967
Falls
Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) Report
On or before June 1 of each year, the company posts on its website at atmosenergy.com/mtx-wna, in
Excel format, a Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) Report to show how the company calculated
its WNAs factor during the preceding winter season. Additionally, on or before June 1 of each year, the
company files one hard copy and an Excel version of the WNA Report with the Railroad Commission of
Texas' Gas Services Division, addressed to the Director of that Division.
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KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- C.
I. Subject:
Interview (to be held in Jury Room) for potential candidate for Place 3 vacancy on the Library Advisory
Board
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
City Council will interview Stan Seat for Place 3 on the Library Advisory Board.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
You're Here,Your Home
www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- D.
I. Subject:
Interviews (to be held in Jury Room) for Youth Advisory Council candidates
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
City Council will interview potential candidates for the Youth Advisory Council:
Returning: Katie Randolph, Lexi Neifert, and Carson Ham
New: Kendall Barnes, Claudia Vilchez, Andrew Flanagan, Luke Michener, Sydney Michener, Leanne
Blind, Leland Murphy, and Tiffany Pavey
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
You're Here,Your Home
www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 16, 2016
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- E.
I. Subject:
City Council to make appointments (to be held in Council Chambers) to the 2016-17 Youth Advisory
Council and Place 3 to the Library Advisory Board
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, Communication Coordinator
III. Summary:
City Council has interviewed all applicants for the Youth Advisory Board and Stan Seat for Place 3 on the
Library Advisory Board and will make appointments.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169