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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 04/24/80 - 12/15/87APPOINTING P&Z COMM. 1980-82 APPOINTING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 80-82 APPT. Board of Equalization 1981 APPT. ARTS COMMITTEE, 1981-83 APPRECIATION, John Crone APPRECIATION, Peter Chantilis for Goar Park Pavilion 4/24/80 5/22/80 2/5/81 3/2/81 6/19/80 8/4/80 80-14 80-16 81-1 81-2 80-17 80-22 Page 1 3 22 23 4 APPOINTING CITY HEALTH OFFICER 82-84 3/4/82 82-5 48 APPRECIATION: JUDGE JOHN KOONS 3/22/82 APPOINTING: Planning & Zoning Comm. 5/3/82 (1982-84) Board of Adjustment " Fringe Benefits Committee " Finance Committee " Environmental Standards Comm. " 82-6 82-9 82-10 82-11 82-12 82-13 49-50 53 54 55 56 57 APPRECIATION, Roy C. Coffee, Jr. " APPOINTING: Goar Park Pavilion Comm. 06/28/82 Texas Sesquicentennial Committee for Park Cities 06/28/82 82-14 82-21 82-22 58-59 66 67-68 APPOINTING city health officer Dr. Donelson N. Shannon ARMENTROUT, Maurice Day, 3/25/83 02/03/83 83-1 Proclamation 79 82 APPOINTING: Public Safety Committee 04/21/83 83-4 83 APPOINTING 3 more members to the Employee Benefits/Insurance 12/07/83 83-21 APPOINTING: Planning & Zoning Comm. 05/23/84 84-7 (1984-86) Board of Adjustment 05/23/84 84-8 Employee Benefits/Insurance 06/04/84 84-9 Finance Committee 06/04/84 84-10 105 117 118 119 120 APPOINTING: Public Safety Committee Environ. Standards Commit. City Health Officer Public Works Committee 06/21/84 84-11 06/21/84 84-12 07/02/84 84-14 08/06/84 84-15 121 122 124 125 ANNEXATION, Power to - for General Law cities 01/07/85 85-1 131 APPOINTING, Parks Advisory Committee ANTI-CRIME PACKAGE, supporting APPOINTING: Planning & Zoning Commiss. Board of Adjustment 10/07/85 85-12 02/20/86 86-2 05/20/86 86-7 05/20/86 86-8 144 157-8 163 164 APPOINTING: Judge of Municipal Court Three Acting Judges of Court City Health Officer Residential ZOAC Finance Committee Employee Benefits Committee Public Works Committee Public Safety Committee Parks Advisory Committee Env. Standards Committee Legal & Legislative Comm. Joint SMU/UP Committee Prop.Casualty & Liabil. Ins. Commercial ZOAC Service Center Relocation Task Force 86-9 86-10 86-11 86-12 86-13 86-14 86-15 86-16 86-17 86-18 86-19 86-20 86-21 86-23 87-2 06/17/86 07/15/86 02/17/87 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 179 188 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, Appt.80-82 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, Appt. 1981 BUDGET 1980-81, hearing BIRTHDAY, 100th-Laura J. Suehs BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATES, increased fees BOND REQUIREMENT for driving tanks, etc, on city streets BEIDELMAN, DAVID N., in appreciation BASS, RICHARD D., commending for climbing Mt. Everest BEVERS, FRANK DAY, declaring BANK ACCOUNT, SEPARATE, for payment of health insurance claims 5/22/80 2/5/81 8/21/80 3/19/81 7/12/81 7/2/84 12/20/84 6/27/85 08/22/85 12/02/85 80-16 81-1 80-24 81-3 81-16 84-13 84-19 85-4 85-8 85-18 PAGE 3 22 12 24 40 123 129-30 135 140 151 PLANNING & ZONING COMM., Appt. 1980-82 ARTS COMMITTEE, 1981-83 COMMENDING Police Officer Brad Freis and Gerald Jones CENTRAL EXPWY., adopting 50' widening COMMENDATIONS to Don Brogdon and James Sanders for helping policeman COMMENDING the auxiliary policemen CITY HEALTH OFFICER, appointing 82-84 CITY JUDGE, appt. W. John Allison 82-84 COFFEE, ROY C. JR., appreciation CHECKS RETURNED by Bank for lack of funds $10 penalty CENTRAL EXPWY., asking for other options, time, or walls CHECKS, signing of City checks CHANGING COMMITTEE NAME TO Employee Benefits Committee CENTRAL EXPWY., against all proposed projects for COMMENDING DAVE RICHARDS, "best High School football player of the year" CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, adopting Tunnel Alternative A for development CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY. Accepting provisions set by SDHPT Minute Order #84045 COMMENDING THREE SANITATION WORKERS COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS doing away with compensation CHECKS, people authorized to sign 4/24/80 3/2/81 8/4/8O 11/20/80 7/7/81 1/21/82 3/4/82 /5/82 5/3/82 09/27/82 08/19/82 02/17/83 09/06/83 12/22/83 o8/o5/85 o5/12/86 05/20/86 02/17/87 04/21/87 80~14 81~2 80-21 80-28 81-9 82-2 82-5 82-8 82-14 82-20 82-24 82-23 83-3 83-12 83-23 85-7 86-5 86-6 87-1 87-3 PAGE 1 23 8 16 30 44 49 52 58-9 71-2 69-70 81 93-4 107 138-39 160-1 162 187 189-90 DP&L, suspending rates DP&L, Standards of PURPA Act DP&L, suspending tariff schedule 120 days DP&L, suspending tariff schedule DART, approving the service plan of DP&L, suspending tariff schedule 120 days DART, forming coalition of cities and appointing a Board member DP&L, postponing rates for extra 30 days from December 17, 1983 DART, forming a combination of cities to include Cockrell Hill DART, reappointing William H. Clark DP&L, postponing rates for 120 days DART, appointing William H. Clark DART, including Town of Buckingham in coalition of cities DART, appointing W. H. Clark III DART, adopting "Tunnel Alternative A" for North Central Expy. improvement DART, Appointing William H. Clark, III DCAD (Dallas Central Appraisal District) Please look under TAX 10/23/8O 10/23/80 01/07/82 05/03/92 05/19/83 os/ol/83 10/03/83 12/22/83 01/03/84 01/03/84 03/22/84 08/06/84 06/27/85 08/05/85 08/o5/85 08/19/86 80-26 80-27 82-1 82-15 83-7 83/10 83/16 83/22 84/1 84/2 84-4 84-16 85-5 85-6 85-7 86-25 14 15 41 60 86-87 90 99 106 108 109 112 126 136 137 138 181 ELECTION, ordering in 1982 ELECTION, declaring results 1982 ELECTION, ordering in 1984 ELECTION, declaring results 1984 ELECTION, declaring results 1984 ELECTION, declaring results 1986 2/18/82 4/5/82 2/16/84 4/10/84 4/10/84 4/10/86 82-4 82-7 84-3 84-6 84-6 86-4 46-7 51 110-11 116-16 115-16 159 FACSIMILE SIGNATURE CHECKS for cash bond refunds and transfer checks FACSIMILE SIGNATURE CHECKS for certain defined depository checks FIXING FEES FOR P&Z AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS - $150.00 FLETCHER, Ray -Honoring his life FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, declaring 12/18/80 /4/81 2/4/82 11/21/84 10/07/85 80-31 81-4 82-3 84-18 85-11 Page 21 25 45 128 143 GARLAND PROPERTY, 21.5 acres to State Highway 190 No. 85-3 03/19/85 133-4 HONORING H.P. SCOTS, 1980 football HIGHWAY 75, removal of truck traffic during reconstruction work HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS, separate bank account for payment of 11/20/80 08/01/83 12/02/85 80-29 83-11 83-18 18 91-2 151 INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS 9/2/80 80-25 13 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP. PLAN, adopting plan, trust, and trust agreement INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS by Robert E. Hicks Jr. 09/19/83 11/07/83 83-15 83-18 97-8 101 JUDGE (temporary) of the Municipal Court, appointing Joe Nathan Boudreaux 82-26 10/22/82 75 KOONS, JOHN P. Judge, Appreciation 3/22/82 82-6 59-50 LONE STAR GAS CO., suspending rates for 120 days LONE STAR GAS CO., denying temporary rates and billing surcharge LONE STAR GAS CO., suspending rates for 90 days LONE STAR CAS CO., suspending rates for 90 days 09/06/83 09/06/83 09/23/85 07/15/86 83-13 83-14 85-10 86-22 95 96 142 178 MUNICIPAL JUDGE, ACTING, James P. Barklow, Jr. - appointing MUNICIPAL JUDGE, ACTING, appointing Joe Nathan Boudreaux MUNICIPAL JUDGE, ACTING appointing John Willard Clark Jr. MUNICIPAL JUDGE, ACTING Appointing Charles Lee Caperton MUNICIPAL BONDS: Endorsing US House of Reps. resolution for changes to H.R. 3838 MOBILITY PLAN, Greater Dallas JOHN M. MORRIS, in appreciation for 20 years of volunteer service MAILING LIST of water customers, selling and fee 06/28/82 06/28/82 10/22/82 12/07/83 10/23/85 02/20/86 11/18/86 12/15/87 12/15/87 82-18 82-19 82-26 83-20 85-16 86-3 86-29 87-12 87-13 63 64 75 104 148 155-6 186 201-2 203 McMILLAN, Buford E., appreciation 82-29 11/18/82 78 NAMING Fred Peek Service Center NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COG, membership in 06/19/80 10/07/85 80-18 85-15 5 147 OPEN SPACE PLAN of Dallas County, endorsing 07/01/80 80-19 6 PEEK, Fred Service Center, Naming P.U.R.P.A., DP&L-PUC, Standards 06/19/80 10/23/80 80-18 80-27 Page 5 15 RAILROAD (Southern Pacific) R-O-W right-of-way, prohibiting develop. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, supporting a RENT-A-TRUCK Program for $25 fee REAL ESTATE & TAX INQUIRIES, fee of $2.00 REAL ESTATE & TAX INQUIRIES, $3.00 81-8 81-14 82-16 83-8 85-9 7/7/81 10/5/81 06/08/82 06/23/83 09/23/85 29 37 61 88 141 SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD prohibiting development SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM notice of intent to withdraw SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE updating of exchange $52 SEAY, CHARLES E., thanking him for illumination of City Hall SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, approving the plans of 7/7/81 6/18/81 9/27/82 11/01/82 04/21/83 81-8 81-7 82-25 82-27 83-5 29 28 73-4 76 84 PAGE Thanking EDWIN JACOBS TAX, Approving General Rolls, year 1980 TAX, Dallas County Appraisal District- method of alloct.operation costs TAX, Dallas County Appraisal District- changing method of payment TAX, Dallas County Appraisal District- changing funding formula TAX ROLLS, 1981 TAX, Dallas County Appraisal District- changing method of allocation TAX, Dallas County Appraisal District- method of selecting members TRANSPORTATION, regional trasp.author., supporting a RTA TAX, Dallas County Appraisal District- casting vote for Earl Sewell Thanking Frederick Olden for donating money for tree in memory of S.Blaylock THANKING MR/MRS CHARLES E. SEAY for the outdoor illumination of City Hall THANKING DR. DEAN KIPP for his service as city health officer THANKING MR/MRS JOHN C. BIGGERS for donation of magnolia tree TAX & REAL ESTATE INQUIRIES, establishing fee of $2.00 THANKING "Kit" Collins & Don McKay for rehab. of Windsor triangle TAX APPRAISAL ROLL, 1983 TAX: Dallas County Appraisal District Voting for Thomas Landrum to Board of Directors TANKS & other non-rubber tired vehicles, requiring posting of bond for driving on city streets TAX ROLL OF DCAD-1984, approving TAX ROLL OF DCAD-1985, approving 5/5/80 8/4/80 8/21/80 6/4/81 5/4/81 9/3/81 9/28/81 9/28/81 10/5/81 11/12/81 06/08/82 11/01/82 02/17/83 05/02/33 06/23/83 08/01/83 10/03/83 11/07/83 07/02/84 09/27/84 10/07/85 80-15 80-20 80-23 81-5 81-6 81-11 81-12 81-13 81-14 81-15 82-17 82-27 83-2 83-6 83-8 83/9 83-17 83-19 84-13 84-17 85-13 2 7 10 26 27 32 33-34 35-36 37 38-9 62 76 8O 85 88 89 100 102-3 123 127 145 TAX: Nominating Thomas B. Landrum to represent U.P. at DCAD Board TAX; casting vote for T. B. Landrum, as 4th member of DCTAD Board Dir. TAX: Joint Resolution UP-HP-HPISD to DCAD asking for re-appraisals TAX: Asking TX Legislature to amend Property Tax Code-disclosure of sale prices TAX: Asking TX Legislature to establish appraisal deadline for first day of November TAX APPRAISAL ROLL OF DCAD 1987 TAX APPRAISAL ROLL of DCAD 1986 10/07/85 11/04/85 09/16/86 09/16/86 09/16/86 08/18/87 12/15/87 85-14 85-17 86-26 86-27 86-27 87-5 87-14 146 149-50 182 183 184-5 192 204 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. ACT: supporting S.B. 2 UNITED WAY, request employees to support 80-30 81-10 19 31 VITAL STATISTICS: increasing fees for birth/death certificates VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT for Snider Plaza, approving and appropriating funds VIDEO SURVEILLANCE-MIRACLE MILE authorizing filing of application with Criminal Justice Division 81.-16 82~28 84-5 12/07/81 11/01/82 03/22/84 4O 77 113-14 WATER TOWER, request to water board WIRE TRANSFERS from City Accounts: Authorizing certain employees to WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS: Endorsing COG's policy for protection of 02/21/85 08/19/86 12/15/87 85-2 86-24 87-15 132 180 205 RESOLUTION NO. 80-14 WHEREAS, Article 1011(f) of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provides a combined Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has operated under a combined Planning and Zoning Commission since April of 1976; and WHEREAS, the terms of the present members of the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission have expired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the following appointments are made to the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: 2. 3. 4. 5. Richard E. Gray James W. Goss Brooks Patrick Jon B. White Orion Newman THAT they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1982, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission is to organize itself but to include regularly scheduled monthly meetings subject to cancellation; and THAT the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 24TH APRIL, 1980. RESOLUTION NO.'~ 80-15 WHEREAS, Edwin M. Jacobs served on the Board of Adjust- ment for the last thirty years; and WHEREAS, such duty was out of pride in the City of Uni- versity Park; and WHEREAS, all citizens of University Park benefited from such service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the Board of Commissioners, acting in behalf of the citizens of University Park, thanks and expresses deep appreciation to Edwin M. Jacobs for the civic duty he has performed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be recorded permanently in the official Book of Resolutions for the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MAY, 1980. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 80-16 WHEREAS, Article 1011(g) of Vernon's Texas Statutes and Appendix A, Section XVI of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provide for a Board of Adjustment to make variances and special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park, Texas; and WHEREAS, Section XVI of the Code of Ordinances provides that there shall be five (5) members and four (4) alternate members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT the following appointments to the BOARD OF ADJUST- MENT are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners: MEMBERS ALTERNATES 1. Bob Floyd 2. Hal McGraw 3. George Connell 4. Martha Carlson 5. John G. Roach 1. Robert L. Taylor, Jr. 2. Harold Peek 3. James H. Holmes 4. S. Louis Moore, Jr. THAT they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1982, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 22ND DAY.~OF..~Y, 1980. RESOLTUION NO. 80-17 A RESOLTUION OF APPRECIATION BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, TO MR. JOHN CRONE. WHEREAS, on March 28, 1980, a fire started in the house of Mrs. Maurine McCool; and WHEREAS, Mrs. McCool was trapped in her home by that fire; and WHEREAS, Mr. John Crone acted to remove Mrs. McCool from the burning structure at risk of his own safety; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, this City officially expresses to Mr. John Crone the appreciation of the City of University Park and commend him for his actions in the highest tradition of service to his fellow man. BE IR FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT, a copy of this Resolution be posted in the Official Resolution Book of the City of University Park, Texas, and that a copy shall be given to Mr. Crone. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 1980. / RESOLUTION NO. 80-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE WORCOLA PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AS THE FRED N. PEEK SERVICE CENTER. WHEREAS, Fred N. Peek has faithfully served the City of University Park as a duly elected Commissioner for ten years; and WHEREAS, he has also served this City as a civic leader in other ways for many years; and WHEREAS, he has retired from public service this year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the property known as Worcola Property shall be re-named Fred N. Peek Service Center to show the gratitude of the City for years of unselfish public service; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this Resolution be recorded permanently in the official Book of Resolutions of the City of University Park, and that a copy be sent to Mr. Peek and his family. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 1980. / / RESOLUTION NO. 80-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ENDORSING THE DALLAS COUNTY OPEN SPACE PLAN, 1980. WHEREAS, the Dallas County Open Space Planning Committee recently published a "Dallas County Open Space Plan"; and WHEREAS, the Dallas County Commissioners Court has approved the Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park is anxious and willing to cooperate with the County, other governments, and private sources in the preservation of open spaces; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the City of University Park endorses the Plan and agrees to cooperate in the implementation of the Plan. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 1980. RESOLUTION NO. 80-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1980. WHEREAS, James A. Porter, John W. Titus and Frank C. Carter, having been duly appointed and qualified as the Board of Equalization of the City of University Park for the year 1980; having conducted the meetings of the Board in accord- ance with provisions of the law; after issuing all the notices required by law or which were proper; having finally completed an examination of said general rolls, have found them correct and have given their final approval to these general rolls for the calendar year 1980; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the tax rolls so examined and approved should become the final rolls of the City of University Park, Texas, for the calendar year 1980. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas; THAT, the General Tax Roils of the City Manager-Clerk, as Ex-Officio Tax Assessor-Collector of the City of University Park, Texas, be and are approved and adopted as the official tax rolls for the year 1980 for the City of University Park, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of August, 1980. ATTEST: C I TY i M~NAGER-CLE RK RESOLUTION NO. 80-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CO~ENDING POLICE OFFICERS BRAD FRIES AND GERALD JONES. WHEREAS, on July 27, 1980, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Police Officers Brad Fries and Gerald Jones did respond to a call from 4080 Stanford in regard to a sick person; and WHEREAS, upon the arrival, Officers Fries and Jones found Emma J. Mann unconscious and with no visible signs of heart beat; and WHEREAS, the officers immediately began CPR and sustain- ed such CPR until the arrival of the ambulance paramedics from Highland Park; and WHEREAS, such quick action led to the revival of the heart beat prior to the ambulance transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners officially commend and thank Police Officer Brad Fries and Gerald Jones for their quick action, devotion to duty and good representation of the City of University Park; and THAT, Officers Fries and Jones be presented a copy of this resolution and, further, that a copy be filed in the official resolution book of this City. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of August, 1980. ATTEST RESOLUTION NO. 80-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, OF APPRECIATION TO PETER S. CHANTILIS FOR LEADERSHIP IN CONSTRUC- TION OF THE GOAR PARK PAVILION. WHEREAS, the citizens of University Park and Highland Park have given money to build a pavilion in Goar Park; and WHEREAS, Peter S. Chantilis vigorously and enthusias- tically guided not only the drive that gained the funds necessary for the construction of the pavilion but also spent his time overseeing the actual building of the structure; and WHEREAS, such pavilion has been donated to the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the pavilion adds to civic pride and to the amenities of life in University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants to officially recognize the good citizenship of Peter S. Chantilis and, therefore, recognize the good citizenship of all who contrib- uted to the pavilion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners expresses appreciation and gratitude to Peter S. Chantilis for his effort and guidance in the construction of the Goar Park Pavilion; and THAT, Peter-- S. Chantilis has rendered duty and responsi- bility beyond the normal citizenship; and THAT, a copy of this resolution be filed in the official resolution book of this City and copies given to Peter S. Chantilis. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th August, 1980. C I TY ~ANAGER-CLERK ? RESOLUTION NO. 80-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, A TAXING UNIT ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, CHANGING THE METHOD OF ALLOCATING THE COTS OF OPER- ATION OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, RESCINDING ANY RESOLUTION HERETOFORE ADOPTED COVERING ANY OTHER METHOD OF ALLOCATING THE COST OF OPERATION OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL. WHEREAS, the Texas Property Tax Code establishes an appraisal district in each county and provides a method of financing and allocating costs of operation of such District; and WHEREAS, Section 6.06(d) of the Texas Property Tax Code provides that the governing bodies of three-fourths of the taxing units entitled to vote on appointment of members of the appraisal district's board of directors may change the method of allocating costs and financing the district; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Board of the Dallas County Appraisal District voted on July 30, 1980 to recommend that the method of allocating the cost of operation and of financing the Dallas County Appraisal District be changed as set out herein below; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park is a taxing unit entitled to vote on the appointment of members to the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: SECTION I THAT the method of allocating the cost of operation of the Dallas County Appraisal District be changed as follows: Subsection (a): There shall first be allocated to each group of taxing units participating in the District a portion of the cost of operation of the District as follows: to the Municipalities, Thirty Per Cent (-30%) to the Independent School DistYicts, Thirty Per Cent (30%), and to County-Wide Taxing Units (to-wit: County of Dallas, Dallas County Hospital District, and Dallas County Community College District), Forty Per Cent (40%); and Subsection (b): There shall then be allocated to each taxing unit within each of the three (3) aforesaid groups an amount equal to: Fifty Per Cent (50%) of the proportion that the total number of tax accounts assessed by or for the taxing unit bears to the total number of tax accounts (excluding personal automobiles from any part of such calculation) assessed by or for all of the taxing units in the group within which such taxing unit is included; PLUS Fifty Per Cent (50%) of the proportion that the tax levy of such taxing unit bears to the total of the tax levies of all of the taxing units in the group within which such taxing unit is included; except that The County-Wide Taxing Units as aforesaid may agree in writing between and among themselves to a different allocation of their Forty Per Cent (40%) of the cost of operation of the District. SECTION II THAT any Resolution heretofore adopted covering any other method of allocating the cost of operation of the Dallas County Appraisal District is hereby revoked and rescinded. SECTION III THAT the City of University Park shall send a certified copy of this Resolution to the chairman of the Board of Direc- tors of the Dallas County Appraisal District. SECTION IV THAT the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District record this Resolution as the vote of the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, to change the method of allocating the cost of operation of the Dallas County Appraisal District. SECTION V THAT this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. PA~SED AND APPROVED this the ~2t.~'~d~'o~ August, 1980. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 80-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1980, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT a public hearing be held by this Board of Commis- sioners at the University Park City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on the 18th day of September, 1980, on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1980, and ending September 30, 1981, filed by the City Manager-Clerk on July 29, 1980, at whose office the budget is open for inspection; and THAT a notice of such hearing be given by publishing a copy of this Resolution in the official publication prior to the time of such hearing. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of August, 1980. CITY ~NAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 80-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COS~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS. WHEREAS, Article 4413(342) of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provides that cities shall adopt rules governing the investment of local funds; and WHEREAS, the Article provides that cities shall designate the officers or employees who shall be responsible for the investment of local funds; and WHEREAS, the Article further provides that the designated investment officer(s) shall prepare a written report descri- bing the city's investment transactions for the preceeding year, shall sign the report, and shall deliver it to the governing body and the chief executive officer; and WHEREAS, the provisions of the article have not been met by the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, City of University Park funds be invested by a designated employee of the city manager-clerk of the City and may invest such funds in accordance with State Statutes governing such investments to yield the highest possible rate of return while providing necessary protection of the principal consistent with operating requirements and consistent with depository obligations and contracts; and THAT, James Brown, Director of Finance, is confirmed as the appointee of the city manager-clerk to be responsible for investment of City funds; and THAT, once each year, James Brown shall prepare, sign and present to the Mayor and Commissioners a written report describing the City's investment transactions for the previous year and such report shall be for the fiscal year of the City from October 1 to September 30. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd d~y--g~9~tember, 1980. CITY ~NAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 80-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUSPENDING UTILITY RATES TO BE CHARGED BY DALLAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY UNDER A PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULE PRESENTED TO THE CITY ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1980. WHEREAS, on September 26, 1980, the Dallas Power and Light Company filed with the City of University Park a proposed schedule of rates which increases rates to the customers by an average of 16.4%; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done in accordance with the procedures of Article 1446(c), the Public Utilities' Act of West's Texas Statutes and Codes; and WHEREAS, Article 1446 (c) allows the proposed utility rates to go into effect unless the regulatory body has dis- approved or suspended such schedule for an additional one hundred and twenty (120) days; and WHEREAS, the Dallas Power and Light Company has declared such proposed rates are to be effective October 31, 1980. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446(c) Section 43(d), Texas Business Corporation Act, West's Texas Statutes and Codes, the Board of Commissioners do suspend the operation of the rate schedule proposed on September 26, 1980, to University Park citizens for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date when the schedule would go into effect, which said date is February 28, 1981; and THAT, the reasons for suspension are to study the mass of material presented for justification of said rates and to hold necessary hearings as required by the Act. PASSED AND APPROVED the 23rd day of ciober, 1980. c MANACER-CLER / RESOLUTION NO. 80-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CONCERNING CONSIDERATION OF STANDARDS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 111-117 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT OF 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621-2627). WHEREAS, the City of University Park supports and endorses the purposes of the retail regulatory policies for electric utilities section of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to encourage the conservation of energy, the efficient use of facilities and resources, and equitable rates for elec- tric consumers; and WHEREAS, said City, through its lawfully elected Board of Commissioners, during the course of rate proceedings filed by Dallas Power & Light Company, considered the subject matter addressed in standards established in Sections 111-117 of the above referenced statute; and WHEREAS, full consideration was given to cost of service, declining block rates, time-of-day rates, seasonal rates, interruptible rates, load management techniques, master meter- ing, automatic adjustment clauses, procedures for termination of electric service and advertising as applied by the electric utility providing service within the corporate limits of said City; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Univer- sity Park has considered and adopted rates and service policies with respect to each of the standards enumerated above, and whereas, Section 124 (16 U.S.C. 2634) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 provides that proceedings commenced and actions taken prior to the enactment of said Act shall be treated as complying with the requirements of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, has considered and will consider all established standards of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 at such time as may be required by said Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park reserves the right to reconsider or to modify its position from time to time as may be appropri- ate to comply with applicable law and prevailing regulatory policy. CITMAN~( ~ RESOLUTION NO. 80/28 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING A FIFTY FOOT (50') RIGHT-OF-WAY EXPANSION AS THE OPTIMUM AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY IN UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. WHEREAS, on September 20, 1979, the City of University Park approved the Schimpeler-Corradino Associates' Plan "D" for widening Central Expressway in lieu of the proposed double-decking recommended by the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation; and WHEREAS, such Plan "D" contained a proposal to widen an additional fifty feet (50') within the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has, according to news media reports, suggested a widening plan requiring additional right-of-way of one hundred feet (100') or more within the city limits of University Park; and WHEREAS, such one hundred feet (1110') would be taken from the west side of Central Expressway- all within University Park; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park is entirely surround- ed by the City of Dallas, and therefore, the city limits of University Park cannot be expanded; and WHEREAS, such one hundred feet (100') would include property subject to ad valorem taxes; and WHEREAS, such widening would be not only devastating to the tax base of University Park but to the genera], operations as we].l ~ NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RES©LVED by the Board of CO~Lission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Com~issioners reaffirms its approval of Schimpeler-Corradino Associates' Plan "D" in lieu of the original recommendation of the Texas State Department of High- ways and Public Transportation for double-decking of Central Expressway; and THAT, the Board of Commissioners is opposed to any plan that would require more than fifty feet (50') of additional right-of-way abutting Central Expressway within the City limits of University Park; and THAT, this resolution shall be filed not only in the official records of the City of University Park but also with the City of Dallas, ~the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation and other parties involved in the improvements along Central Expressway. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of November, 1980. CITY/ MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 80/29 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HONORING THE HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL SCOTS FOOTBALL TEAM. WHEREAS, the Highland Park High School Scots football team won the District 10-AAAAA Championship with an undefeated season; and WHEREAS, through the expert guidance of Coach Bevers and his staff, the team has shown skill, good sportsmanship and perseverance; and WHEREAS, the football team has provided not only thrills but also community pride to the citizens of University Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Coach Bevers, coaches, players, managers and staff are thanked for all of the accolades and esteem that they have brought Highland Park High School and the City of University Park during their undefeated football season, and are given encouragement and best wishes for their game with Euless- Trinity High School and remaining games to the State Champion- ship. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of November, 1980. CITY MANAGER-CLER~ RESOLUTION NO. 80-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO. 2, AMENDING THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. WHEREAS, the City of University Park and other municipal- ities in the State of Texas are required to abide by the provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Act; and WHEREAS, the benefits paid to the recipient employees, who receive benefits under the Act, have a significant impact on City finances; and WHEREAS, the present Act appears to be inequitable to the City, employees-who remain employed with the City- and tax- payers as certain elements of the Act may work as a disincen- tive to continued employment; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill No. 2 is an attempt to rectify some of the apparent problems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park officially supports Senate Bill No. 2 for the following reasons: (1) If the employee leaves work voluntarily, the present Act only denies unemployment compensation for a certain period of time. Under the amendment, benefits would be denied until the recipient had returned to work. (2) If the employee has been discharged for justifiable misconduct, unemployment compensation can be denied, under the present Act, for a period of time. The Senate Bill No. 2 would require denial until the employee had returned to work. (3) If the employee, while unemployed, is offered a job of a similar nature to the job from which he was separated and if such employee refuses to take such job, unemployment benefits can only be denied for a specified period of time by provisions of the present Act. Senate Bill No. 2 requires the denial until such recipient has returned to work; and THAT, the amendments to the Unemployment Compensation Act contained in Senate Bill No. 2 are in the best interests of the City of University Park and the Cities of Texas; and THAT, copies of this resolution be sent to legislators representing the University Park area. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of December, 1980. / RESOLUTION NO. 80-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ALLOWING THE USE OF A SIGNATURE FACSIMILE FACHINE FOR CASH BOND REFUND AND TRANSFER CH~CKS. WHEREAS, the City of University Park receives funds for other jurisdictions in the form of cash bonds, deposits the funds in the gerenal fund and then transmit by check to the respective jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park receives cash bonds for alleged violations of state and local laws, deposits these funds in the general fund and, at the city judge's direction, either keeps the funds as fines or refunds the monies to the paying parties; and WHEREAS, it is advantageous and necessary to expedite the refunding or transfer of these monies to the respective parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Director of Finance is given the authority to use a signature facsimile machine of the Mayor's and City Manager's signatures on cash bond refund and transfer checks; and THAT, the Director of Finance take all precautions to avoid misapplication of such checks. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 181th f December, 1980. ? CITY MANAGER - CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 81-1 WHEREAS, Texas Statutes, Article 1048, and Section 2-158 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provide for the appointment of a Board of Equalization; and WHEREAS, Section 2-158 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park provides for the appointment of such Board as near as practicable to the first meeting in January. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, James W. Porter, John W. Titus and Frank C. Carter each of whom are residents, qualified voters and property holders in the City of University Park, Texas, are hereby appointed members of the Board of Equalization; and THAT, such appointment is to run until December 31, 1981; and THAT, the members of the Board of Equalization shall receive twenty dollars ($20.00) per diem as compensation of attendance at such meetings. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of February, 1981. CITY lgANAGER-CLERK ? / / RESOLUTION NO. 81-2 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is desirous of appointing an Arts Committee for the Goar Park Pavilion; and WHEREAS, the Goar Park Pavilion was built with contribu- tions from residents of University Park and Highland Park; and WHEREAS, the Arts Committee membership includes residents of both Park Cities; and WHEREAS, such Arts Committee shall divise a program of cultural activities to take place at the Goar Park Pavilion, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following members are appointed to the Arts Committee: Frances Chantilis, Chairperson Tom Loy Sylvan Sigler Pat Andrews Heather Marcus Kay Gilbert Emily Rodgers Dr. John Denman Patsy Donosky Ed Burnett THAT, the Arts Committee shall organize itself and shall meet on call of the Chairperson or the Mayor; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the last day of February, 1983. ~P.~SSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of March~. RESOLUTION NO. 81-3 WHEREAS, the officials of the City of University Park wish to record their respect and acknowledgment of a very special birthday, Mrs. Laura J. Sueh's one hundredth, on April 5, 1981; and WHEREAS, Laura J. Suehs has lived in University Park for two years; and WHEREAS, she has experienced a century of incredible change, progress, transition and invention; and WHEREAS, such venerability is to be admired, respected and revered by the community; and WHEREAS, we of the City of University Park wish Mrs. Suehs many more years of pleasure, contentment and accomplish- ment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas, that Mrs. Laura J. Suehs be saluted for the attainment of one hundred years of life; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be entered in the official Book of Resolutions of the City of University Park and that a copy be given to Mrs. Suehs and her family. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of March, 1981. ,,~,~ ..... _.~ ~ ..? / .:' - ! // hA// - CIT~ ~NAGER-CLE~ RESOLUTION NO. 81-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ALLOWING THE USE OF A SIGNATURE FACSIMILE ~CHINE FOR CERTAIN DEFINED DEPOSITORY CHECKS. WHEREAS, income tax withheld from employees' checks must be deposited with the city's depository bank, or a Federal Reserve Bank, within three (3) working days after each payroll without penalty; and WHEREAS, social security taxes withheld, plus the employers equal portion of social security taxes, must reach Austin each month no later than the sixth (6th) working day following the end of the month without penalty; and WHEREAS, it is difficult at times to find a member of the Board of Commissioners to counter-sign the city checks on a short notice, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the Director of Finance, with the approval of the City Manager-Clerk, is given authority to use a signature facsimile machine of the Mayor's and City Manager-Clerk's signature on those checks listed above and only those more specifically described as (1) Payable to the city's depository bank for income taxes withheld, and (2) Payable to the Employees Retirement Systems of Texas, Social Security Division, for special security deposits, and THAT the depository bank is given authority to honor these two checks even though they will, in most cases, exceed the $5,000.00 limit listed with the facsimile signature. PASSlD AND APPROVED this 6th~daY~-~-A~'~1981'../ TTEST: RESOLUTION NO. 81-5 WHEREAS, the Texas Property Tax Code establishes an appraisal district in each county and provides a method of financing and allocating costs of operation of such district; and WHEREAS, Section 6.06(e) of the Texas Property Tax Code provides that the taxing units shall pay their allocation in four equal payments to be made at the end of each calendar quarter, unless the governing body of a unit and the chief appraiser agree to a different method of payment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City of University Park hereby agrees with John R. Marshall, Chief Appraiser of Dallas County Appraisal District, that this taxing unit will pay its allocation of the costs of operating the Dallas County Appraisal District for the year 1981 as follows: 20% for the first calendar quarter; 20% for the second calendar quarter; 30% for the third calendar quarter; 30% for the fourth calendar quarter. The third'and fourth quarters may be adjusted at a later date by mutual consent. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of April, 1981. ATTES~~ ! ~/~/~ /~//~/f _ x~ CITY M~/NAGER-CLERK ~ RESOLUTION NO. 81-6 WHEREAS, a resolution changing the funding formula for the Dallas County Appraisal District has heretofore been recommended and adopted by three-fourths of the taxing units in the Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, said resolution inadvertently omitted from coverage of costs eight (8) special districts of less than County-wide jurisdiction, although the intent of such resolution was to include all such special districts; and WHEREAS, the Dallas County District Attorney's office has advised the Dallas County Commissioners Court "that each taxing unit is required to contribute operating costs to the District" and has recommended the inclusion of all special districts in the funding formula. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Advisory Board recommends to the governing bodies of the taxing units entitled to vote on appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District the adoption of "Amendment of Resolution" so as to provide for allocation of costs of operation of the District to the eight (8) special districts of less than County-wide jurisdiction as afore- said and on the basis of the following general formula: Such eight (8) special districts are to be grouped with the County of Dallas, the Dallas County Hospital District, and the Dallas County Community College District under the general heading of County-wide Taxing Units and Special Districts; such group to bear Forty Per Cent (40%) of operation costs, suballocated on a 50% parcel and 50% levy method. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day ~~. CITY ~AGER-CLERK" RESOLUTION NO. 81-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1983. WHEREAS, the Federal Statutes allow the discontinuance of Federal Social Security by the States and their sub- divisions of local government; and WHEREAS, the Fringe Benefits Committee of the City of University Park, Texas, has recommended that the City give the required two-year notice to withdraw with an intense two year study of the advantages and disadvantages of such with- drawal; and WHEREAS, such withdrawal can be terminated prior to the effective date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Univer- sity Park, Texas, does hereby give notice of its intent to withdraw all employees of the City from the Social Security System as of December 31, 1983; and THAT, such notice should be sent to Herman Hermanson, Director, Social Security Division, Employees Retirement System, Austin, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED the 18th day of June, 1981. / / RESOLUTION NO. 81-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD BETWEEN UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND THE ALLEY SEPARATING FONDREN DRIVE AND DYER STREET. WHEREAS, public transportation in the Dallas metropolitan area is a concern of all area citizens, including those of University Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Dallas had indicated that the right- of-way of the Southern Pacific Railroad should eventually be used for rapid, public transit; and WHEREAS, there appears to be a necessity to protect such railroad right-of-way from development in order to make such public transit economically feasible; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park is desirous of cooperating with the City of Dallas in encouraging public rapid transit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners hereby restricts the building of any facilities, other than railroad connected, on the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way between Univer- sity Boulevard and the alley separating Dyer Street and Fondren Drive within the city limits of the City of Univer- sity Park, Texas; and THAT, further, the Building Department is instructed not to issue any puilding permits for the railroad right-of-way listed above. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of July, 1981. CITY/MANAGER-CLERK ~ RESOLUTION NO. 81-9 WHEREAS, Don Brogdon, a resident of Duncanville, helped a lone University Park Police Officer in the apprehension of a criminal suspect, and WHEREAS, Don Brogdon, at the risk of personal injury, jumped into the path of the fleeing suspect, and WHEREAS, his prompt action greatly aided the Officer in the arrest of the suspect, and WHEREAS, James Sanders also offered help at the scene, and WHEREAS, without the help of people like Mr. Brogdon and Mr. Sanders law enforcement would be even more difficult, and WHEREAS, both Don Brogdon and James Sanders work at the Bath Specialty & Hardware store on Greenville Avenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Don Brogdon be commended for his bravery and dedication to good citizenship, and THAT, James Sanders be commended for offering back up help. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commendations be per- manently recorded in the Book of Resolutions of the City of University Park, and that copies be given to Don Brogdon and James Sanders. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of July, 1981. /~_.oy/'c. ~~.. :, MAYOR Q~" of ~iv~rsity Park C~tT/~ana~er-Clerk / RESOLUTION NO. 81-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TO SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY DRIVE OF 1981. WHEREAS, the general kick-off of the United Way is August 8, 1981; and WHEREAS, United Way supports many of the social welfare programs for the disadvantaged in the Dallas metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, there is a sentiment at the local level and in the federal government that federal expenditures for social welfare should be decreased and such expenditures directed to the local level. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park support the United Way drive and urge that the employees of the City of University Park voluntarily join in the city employee drive and make it a success. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of August, 1981. RESOLUTION NO. 81-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1981. WHEREAS, James A. Porter, John W. Titus and Frank C. Carter, having been duly appointed and qualified as the Board of Equalization of the City of University Park for the year 1981; having conducted the meetings of the Board in accord- ance with provisions of the law; after issuing all the notices required by law or which were proper; having finally completed an examination of said general rolls, have found them correct and have given their final approval to these general rolls for the calendar year 1981; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the tax rolls so examined and approved should become the final rolls of the City of University Park, Texas, for the calendar year 1981. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas; THAT, the General Tax Roils of the City Manager-Clerk, as Ex-Officio Tax Assessor-Collector of the City of University Park, Texas, be and are approved and adopted as the official tax rolls for the year 1981 for the City of University Park, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of September, 1981. ATTEST: CITY/MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 81-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, A TAXING UNIT ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, CHANGING THE METHOD OF ALLOCA- TION OF THE COST OF OPERATION OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE TERMS AND THE CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: The method of allocation of the cost of oper- ation of the Dallas County Appraisal District shall be changed as follows: A. The incorporated cities and towns and those participa- ting taxing units not entitled to vote on appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District (excepting the Dallas County Community College District and the Dallas County Hospital District) each shall be allocated a portion of the cost of operation of the District equal to that portion of such cost of operation as is statutorily provided in Section 6.06(d) of the Property Tax Code, as amended. B. The County of Dallas, the Dallas County Community College District, and the Dallas County Hospital District collectively shall be allocated a portion of the cost of operation of the District equal to thirty-three and one- third (33 1/3) percent of such cost of operation; with the sub-allocation of such collective cost allocation between and among such taxing units to be by written agreement to be entered into by such taxing units. C. The Independent School Districts collectively shall be allocated a portion of the cost of operation of the District equal to the difference between the total of such cost of operation and such portions of such costs as are allocated to other taxing units under the provisions of Subsection A and B hereof; with the sub-allocation of such collective cost allocation between and among such Independent School Districts to be proportional to the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the Dallas County Appraisal District by such Independent School District for the tax year in which the budget proposal is prepared bears to the sum of the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the Dallas County Appraisal District by such Independent School Districts for the year. RESOLUTION NO. 81-12 (Continued) SECTION 2: This resolution shall become effective only upon compliance with each and all the following terms and conditions: A. If it is adopted by the Dallas County Commissioners' Court. B. If a concurrent and companion resolution regarding appointment of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District is adopted according to the terms and conditions thereof. C. If this resolution is adopted by the governing bodies of three-fourths (3/4) of the taxing units entitled to vote on appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District. SECTION 3: This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.061 of the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas, and is hereby conformed to the restrictions and constraints imposed by and contained in such Section 6.016. SECTION 4: The governing body of this taxing unit shall cause an official copy of this Resolution to be filed with the County Clerk of Dallas County, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of September, 1981. · ATTEST: % CITY' MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 81-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, A TAXING UNIT EN- TITLED TO VOTE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY AP- PRAISAL DISTRICT, CHANGING THE METHOD OF SELECTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE TERMS AND THE CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: Members of the five (5) member Board of Dir- ectors shall be appointed in accordance with the following procedure; A. The City of Dallas shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. B. The Dallas Independent School District shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. C. The Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. The member appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall not be a resident of either the City of Dallas or of the Dallas Independent School District. D. Each of the incorporated cities and towns, except for the City of Dallas, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fourth member of the Board of Directors. The said cities and towns shall, from among the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each city and town being entitled to one (1) vote, the fourth member of the Board of Directors. E. Each of the independent school districts, except the Dallas Independent School District, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The said independent school districts shall from among the nom- inations received appoint by a majority vote, with each independent school district being entitled one (1) vote, the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The votes required for appointment to the Board of Direc- tors in Subsection D and E hereof shall be by a majority of those authorized to vote in D and E respectively and not by a majority of the quorum. RESOLUTION NO. 81-13 (Continued) SECTION 2: This resolution shall become effective only upon compliance with each and all the following terms and conditions. A. If it is adopted by the Dallas County Commissioner's Court. B. If a concurrent and companion resolution regarding funding of the Dallas County Appraisal District is adopted according to the terms and conditions thereof. C. If this resolution is adopted by the governing bodies of three-fourths of the taxing units entitled to vote on appointments of members of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District. SECTION 3: This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.031 of the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas, and is hereby conformed to the restrictions and constraints imposed by and contained in such Section 6.031. SECTION 4: The governing body of this taxing unit shall cause an official copy of this resolution to be filed with the County Clerk of Dallas County, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of September, 1981. \ ATTEST: \ RESOLUTION 81-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONFIRMING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK IN A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, legislation permitting the creation of regional transportation authorities (Art. ll18y, V.A.T.C.S.) was amended in the regular session of the Sixty-seventh Legisla- ture of the State of Texas (as amended, the "Act"); and WHEREAS, such amendment revised the procedure for creating an authority; and WHEREAS, on September 2, 1981, the City Council of the City of Dallas, Texas, and on September 8, 1981, the Commis- sioners Court of Dallas County (the "creating entities") each adopted a resolution initiating the creation of a regional transportation authority (the "Authority") for the Dallas County area; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park deems it to be in the City's best interest to be actively involved in the planning process of the Authority; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park hereby confirms the participation of the City of University Park in the planning process of the Authority initiated by the City of Dallas, Texas and Dallas County, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of October, 1981. RESOLUTION NO. 81/15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, CASTING ITS VOTE FOR THE FOURTH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Dallas County eligible taxing entities have expressed and approved an option which allows for representation to the Appraisal Board of Directors (in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code) as follows: 1. The City of Dallas shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 2. The Dallas Independent School District shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 3. The Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. The member appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall not be a resident of either the City of Dallas or the Dallas Independent School District. 4. Each of the incorporated cities and towns, except for the City of Dallas, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fourth member of the Board of Directors. The said cities and towns shall, from among the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each city and town being entitled to one (1) vote, the fourth member of the Board of Directors~~- 5. Each of the independent school districts, except the Dallas Independent School District, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The said independent school districts shall, from the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each independent school district being entitled to one (1) vote, the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The votes required for appointment to the Board of Directors in 4 and 5 hereof shall be by a majority of those authorized to vote in 4 and 5 respectively and not by a majority of the quorum; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park does hereby cast its vote by marking the ballot below: (Check one only) BALLOT Craft, L. B. "Bo" /--~ Sewell, Earl /X--7 Smith, B.J. /--7 RESOLUTION NO. 81/15 (Continued) NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, does hereby confirm its one (1) vote for the Election of EARL SEWELL as the surburban cities' representative to the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Tax Appraisal District. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of November, 1981. ATTEST: ~ CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 81-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, INCREASING THE FEE FOR A BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE TO FIVE DOLLARS. WHEREAS, House Bill No. 292, passed by the 67th Texas State Legislature, amends Rule 54a, Article 4477 of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes and, as of January 1, 1982, allows the local registrar to charge as follows: Five Dollars ($5.00) for each copy of a birth record of part of a birth record and Five Dollars ($5.00) for the first copy of a death record and Two Dollars ($2.00) for each additional copy of the record requested by the applicant in a single request; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park's registrar who issues certified copies of death certificates shall charge the same fee as charged by the State Registrar. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, on January 1, 1982, the City of University Park staff is authorized to charge as above described for birth and death certificates. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7th day of December, 1981. RESOLUTION NO. 82-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUSPENDING TARIFF SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED BY DALLAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY UNDER A PROPOSED TARIFF SCHEDULE PRESENTED TO THE CITY ON DECEMBER 9, 1981. WHEREAS, on December 9, 1981, the Dallas Power and Light Company filed with the City of University Park, a proposed tariff schedule including the adjustment of fuel cost charges and payment to affiliates; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done in accordance with the procedures of Article 1446(c), the Public Utilities Act of West's Texas Statutes and Codes; and WHEREAS, Article 1446(c) allows the proposed utility rates to go into effect unless the regulatorY body has officially disapproved or suspended such schedule for an additional one hundred twenty (120) days; and WHEREAS, the Dallas Power and Light Company has declared such proposed rates to be effective January 13, 1982. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446(c), Section 43(d), Title 32 Corporations, West's Texas Statutes and Codes, the Board of Commissioners do suspend the operation of the rate tariff proposed on December 9, 1981, to the City of University Park for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date which such tariff would go into effect, which said date is August 12, 1982; and THAT, the reasons for suspension are to study the effect of said tariff on the rates and regulatory responsibility of the City of University Park, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of ja~rU~ , 1982. ATTEST: ~y~~ CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 81-17 RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFICERS WHEREAS, it is our privilege to recognize the high level of proficiency of a number of officers of the University Park Police Department; and WHEREAS, we recognize the improved display of work- attitude, concern, and desire to get the job done and to offer the best protection for the citizens of University Park; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of University Park with respect and with pride submits the recommendation of special recognition for the listed officers; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park recognizes and appreciates the fine efforts of our law enforcement agency and its accomplishments in 1981, NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners commends the following officers for outstanding police work: Sergeants B. G. Brown, A. H. Roth, M. C. Brock, E. L. holman; Corporal C. W. Clary and Investigator K. E. Burks; Officers M. R. Pappas, L. K. Adelstein for their efforts in apprehension, investigation and clearing of burglary offenses leading to a 54% clearance of those offenses. Officer R. L. Pavey for the arrest of a suspect and the clearance of twenty wheel-cover thefts in September, 1981. Officer Kyle Anderson and L. C. Schoolcraft for their apprehension of three robbery suspects after a high speed chase on Central Expressway for the robbery and assault of an elderly couple on Turtle Creek. Officers Kyle Anderson and C. W. Clary, after observing smoke and a fire coming from a residence at 3948 Marquette, searched and aroused Mr. Joe Smith and rescued him from the house with only minor injuries to Mr. Smith. Resolution No. 81-17 (continued) Corporal Larry Gat!in. After witnessing a bicycle theft in progress, Gatlin confronted the suspect who shot twice at him. Gatlin was able to respond by wounding the suspect and avoiding injury to himself. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commendations be permanently recorded as Resolution No. 81-17 of the City of University Park and that copies be given to each officer. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of December, 1981. "' ATTEST~ RESOLUTION NO. 82-2 WHEREAS, the Commissioners of University Park recognize the accomplishments of the seven auxiliary officers of the police department. WHEREAS, the Commissioners appreciate the more than 3,000 hours of dedicated service contributed to the police department in various police related activities. WHEREAS, the Commissioners appreciate the expertise these officers contribute to the department, in addition to their full-time careers. NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park: THAT, the Commissioners give special thanks to officer Joshua Dowdell for his unselfish devotion in developing and implementing a police and fire Computer Assist Dispatching system that already has been recognized through computer trade magazines. THAT, the Commissioners give special thanks to officer Stanley Knight for his valuable contribution in recodifying ordinances that pertain to the enforcement of laws in Univer- sity Park for the police department. THAT, the Commissioners give special recognition to these unique officers that have contributed so much in making the quality of life in University Park a little better and a little safer as a result of their unselfish devotion to their community. PASSED AND APPROVED the 21st day of January, 1982. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FILING FEES FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park have the duty and responsibility of estab- lishing filing fees for application of statutory hearings before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to capture out-pf-pocket costs of the City for publications, mailings and fees paid to members of the two bodies; and WHEREAS, a study of other municipalities have been made to be assured that such filing fees are in line with charges made by cities in Dallas County. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the fees to be paid by applicants who request a hearing before either the Board of Adjustment or the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per application; and THAT, the effective date of the charge shall be those filings made after February 4, 1982. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of February, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDERING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK, TEXAS, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1982, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR AND TWO COMMISSIONERS, AND ESTABLISHING THE TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION AND APPOINTING JUDGE AND ASSISTANT JUDGE THEREFOR. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, that a general election be and the same is hereby ordered to be held on Saturday, April 3, 1982, for the purpose of electing one Mayor and two Commissioners for the City of University Park, Texas. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that voting machines be used in said election which will be held in the City of University Park Fire Station, 3800 University Boulevard. Although there are seven (7) County precincts in University Park, said City shall constitute a single election precinct for said election, and the following election officers are hereby appointed to hold said election at the aforesaid polling place: Dorothy H. Gruber, Presiding Judge Donna Rush, Alternate Presiding Judge The Presiding Judge shall appoint no more than two clerks for each County precinct table to assist in conduction of said election. The polls shall be opened promptly at 7:00 a.m. and shall be closed promptly at 7:00 p.m. Absentee voting, both by personal appearance and by mail, shall be by paper ballots and shall be conducted at the Assistant City Clerk's office, during regular office hours of said clerk, from the 20th through the 4th day preceding the date of the election. The following absentee voting clerks are hereby appointed: Amelia L. Johnson-Clerk, P. Smith and M. Boehning-Deputy Clerks. Voted absentee ballots will be counted by the election officers at the polling place on election day. Said election shall be held under the provisions of Federal laws and laws of the State of Texas governing general elections and only duly qualified voters who are residents of the City shall be allowed to vote. RESOLUTION NO. 82-4 (Continued) The Mayor is authorized and directed to have copies of the official notice of this election, in both the English and Spanish languages, posted in the City Hall and at two other places in the City of University Park, Texas, not less than 21 days before the election, and is further authorized and directed to have said election notice published at least once in the Park Cities News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of University Park, Texas, not more than 25 days nor less than 11 days before the date of the election. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February, 1982. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING DEAN C. KIPP AS CITY HEALTH OFFICER FROM APRIL 1, 1982 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1984. WHEREAS, Section 2-120 of the Code of Ordinances, City of University Park, Texas, and Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provide for the appointment of a City Health Officer; and WHEREAS, such City Health Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Dean C. Kipp is appointed by the Mayor to the position of City Health Officer and is confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; and THAT, after the City Health Officer has taken office, his appointment shall be filed with the State Board of Health as required by Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes; and THAT, the appointment is for a term beginning April 1, 1982 and ending March 31, 1984, or as soon thereafter as a successor has been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 1982. ATTEST: C I TY ~ANAGE R- CLERK / RESOLUTION NO. 82-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, IN APPRECIATION OF JUDGE JOHN P. KOONS WHEREAS, John P. Koons has faithfully served the City of University Park for over fifteen years as Judge of the Municipal Court; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park desires to express its appreciation for Judge Koons' outstanding services to the community, and, in this connection, the City wants to record some of his con- tributions and accomplishments; and WHEREAS, in the performance of his duties of judge he is firm but warm and compassionate, particularly with the young; he has a strong sense of duty to justice and to both the quality and rights of the community, but, at the same time, treats each individual with respect and concern; and WHEREAS, he takes great pride in our community where he has invested most of his years and where he is a good neighbor and friend; and WHEREAS, the employees of the municipal court are saddened by Judge Koons' departure and by loosing someone who is so capable, hard working, friendly and good natured; and WHEREAS, Judge Koons was born in Sanger, Texas, and his family moved to the Park Cities in 1939; and WHEREAS, he attended Highland Park High School and Southern Methodist University where he received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees; and WHEREAS, he entered Midshipman School at Columbia University, was commissioned as an Ensign and was released by the Navy as Lt. JG; and WHEREAS, he is general counsel and member of the Board of Directors of the North Dallas Bank & Trust Co., and also general counsel for Plano Bank & Trust. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and the American Bar Association, and is highly respected in the legal community. RESOLUTION NO. 82-6 (CONT) NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, we express to John P. Koons, his wife, Helen Jones Koons, his two sons, daughter and five grandchildren the appreciation of the City of University Park for the valuable and unselfish services rendered by John P. Koons. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be permanent- ly recorded in the official records of the City of University Park and that a copy be given to Judge Koons. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 1982. CITY M~ ~-~R-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-7 A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION WHEREAS, a city election was held on Saturday, April 3, 1982, for selecting the hereinafter named officials; and WHEREAS, there were 140 votes cast, according to the returns; and WHEREAS, each of the candidates listed on the ballot in said election received the following votes: Name of Candidate FOR MAYOR: Joel T. Williams, Jr. FOR COMMISSIONERS: Number of Votes Received 139 Ed Drake 135 Don M. Houseman 137 WHEREAS, there was one write-in vote cast for Georgean Filak for Mayor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, said election was duly called; and THAT, notice of said election was given in accordance with law; and THAT, on April 3, 1982, Joel T. Williams, Jr., was elected Mayor of University Park; and Ed Drake and Don M. Houseman were elected Commissioners of University Park. The above parties are declared duly elected to their respective offices, subject to taking of oaths and filing bonds as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of April, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING WILFRED JOHN ALLISON AS JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. WHEREAS, Section 21, Chapter 1, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, and Article 1197(a) of West's Texas Statutes provides the manner and term of the municipal judge; and WHEREAS, it is the intent to appoint a municipal judge under the terms of the Code of Ordinances and State Statutes. NOW, TEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Wilfred John Allison is hereby appointed judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, to serve a term of two (2) years, coterminus with the term of the Board of Commissioners, or until a successor has been appointed; and THAT, he shall receive such compensation as is budgeted in the official, annual budget of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-9 WHEREAS, Article 1011(f) of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provides for a combined Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has operated under a combined Planning and Zoning Commission since April of 1976; and WHEREAS, the terms of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission have expired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following appointments are made to the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Richard E. Gray, Chairman Ted O. Bartholow Felix B. (Pete) Goldman James H. (Blackie) Holmes Da, e Tomlin THAT, they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1984, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT, the Planning and Zoning Commission is to hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings; and THAT, the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, 1982. ,ATTEST: ~ /') - ? . CITY MANACER-CLERK / RESOLUTION NO. 82-10 WHEREAS, Article 1011(g) of Vernon's Texas Statutes and Appendix A, Section XVI of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provide for a Board of Adjustment to make variances and special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park, Texas; and WHEREAS, Section XVI of the Code of Ordinances provides that there shall be five (5) members and four (4) alternate members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following appointments to the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners: MEMBERS ALTERNATES George Connell, Chairman Robert V. Lentz Harold Peek John G. Roach Dan W. Stansbury Slayden Diehl Paul W. Flowers Justin S. McCarty, Jr. Webb S. Wallace THAT, they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1984, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT, the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, 1982. ATTEST RESOLUTION NO. 82-11 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is desirous of appointing an advisory committee on Fringe Benefits; and WHEREAS, such committee on Fringe Benefits shall advise the Board of Commissioners on policy decisions concerning the equity of various classes of employees' fringe benefits as they apply one to another, the increasing or decreasing of fringe benefits and the present and future economic liability of fringe benefits bestowed upon City employees; and WHEREAS, such committee on Fringe Benefits shall advise the City Manager and administrative employees on suggested changes in fringe benefits which will be of benefit to either the employees or the citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following members are appointed to the Fringe Benefits Committee: David R. Floyd, Chairman Robert B. Holland, III James E. Roberts Wm. F. Sanderson Robert L. Taylor, Jr. Jon B. White THAT, the committee on Fringe Benefits shall meet on call of the Chairman or Mayor; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1984, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-12 A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, appointing an Advisory Finance Committee for the City of University Park. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park is desirous of appointing an advisory committee whose responsibility shall be in two areas: (1) Make recommendations on future financing of the City of University Park through current statutory authority or suggesting passage of enabling legislation by the State; (2) Review the financial condition of the City on a monthly basis and make a quarterly report to the Board of Commissioners on the state of finances and account- ing practices in the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners want to keep a strong, viable, financial condition in the City; and WHEREAS, the expertise of the residents within the City should be tapped. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the committee to be known as the Finance Committee: Thomas Max Nygaard, Chairman Frank C. Carter Alex Bul James B. Gardner Martin C. Cude, Jr. Trevor Rees-Jones Milledge A. Hart THAT, the Finance Committee is to make recommendations on future financing of the City and the status of the current financial status and financial records; and THAT, such Finance Committee is advisory only and that nothing herein relieves the Board of Commissioners of its ultimate responsibility over financial policy decisions; and THAT, each are appointed to a term to run parallel to the Board of Commissioners term or until the Finance Committee is terminated, if the latter should occur sooner. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, ATTEST: CITY MAnGER-CLERK~ / RESOLUTION NO. 82-13 A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, appointing the Environmental Standards Committee. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, desires to form an advisory committee to formulate criteria for the environs of the City of University Park that will enhance the quality, safety and general welfare of the community and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following citizens of University Park are appointed to the Environmental Standards Committee: Tie Davis, Chairman Hal McGraw Robert'H. Clark Martha Carlson E. Taylor Armstrong, Jr. Bobby Abbott THAT, the Environmental Standards Committee shall act as an advisory committee and shall make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners from time to time on matters relating to the purpose for its establishment; and THAT, the term of office of the members shall run concurrently with the term of the Board of Commissioners. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, 1982. ATTEST: CITY M~NAGER-CLER~ / / RESOLUTION NO. 82-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, IN APPRECIATION OF ROY C. COFFEE, JR., MAYOR, 1976-82. WHEREAS, the Honorable Roy C. Coffee, Jr., is a native of Dallas, Texas; and WHEREAS, he is married to Janis Pettit Coffee and has two sons, Roy III and Robert Clayton; and WHEREAS, he graduated from Highland Park High School in 1955 and received both his BBA (1959) and LLB (1961) from the University of Texas; and WHEREAS, he was licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas, and by the U. S. District Court, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court; and WHEREAS, following graduation he joined his father in the law firm of Coffee, Coffee & Chantilis (1961-77), then Coffee & Coffee since 1977; and WHEREAS, he was Administrative Assistant to Governor Dolph Briscoe as Legislative Coordinator, 1972-73; and WHEREAS, he was appointed twice to the Board of Adjustment of the City of University Park, 1972-76; and WHEREAS, he was elected Mayor of the City of University Park in 1976 and served in that capacity for the past six years; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as Mayor of University Park he provided great strength, guidance, wisdom and leadership to the community; oversaw a strong and efficiently run government; and set forth an outstanding example of government for the people in University Park; and WHEREAS, he chose not to seek reelection to the Mayor's position in 1982; and WHEREAS, he is President of Dico Group, Inc., Director and President of Hilco Investments, Inc., Founder and Chairman of the Board of Reunion Bank, Director and Executive Committee member of Allied Bankers Life Insurance Company; and RESOLUTION NO. 82-14 (Continued) WHEREAS, he a member of the American, Texas, and Dallas Bar Associations, and is a former Chairman of the Governor's Drug Abuse Advisory Council; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, desires to commend him for his outstanding record. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park: THAT, the Honorable Roy C. Coffee, Jr., be commended for his service as Mayor of the City of University Park; for his dedication to his profession, to the City, the County, the State and the Nation; and for his untiring work in behalf of his community; and THAT, a copy of this resolution be permanently recorded in the Book of Resolutions of the City of University Park, and a copy be given to Mayor Coffee and his family. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of May, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF~THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUSPENDING A TARIFF SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED BY DALLAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY DAYS UNDER A PROPOSED TARIFF OF DECEMBER 9, 1981. WHEREAS, on December 9, 1981, the Dallas Power and Light Company filed with the City of University Park, a proposed tariff schedule including the adjustment of fuel cost charges and payment to affiliate; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 1982, the City suspended the rate request until May 13, 1982, according to the provisions of Article 1446(c), Section 43(d) West's Texas Statutes and Codes; and WHEREAS, the enumerated statute allows the regulatory authority to suspend rates and additional thirty (30) days if a longer time is needed to consider the final determination of the rate request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD.OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners feel that an additional thirty (30) days is needed to consider the rate request as pre- sented by the Dallas Power and Light Company on December 9, 1981; and THAT, in accordance with the provision of Article 1446(c), Section 43(d) West's Texas Statutes and Codes, the Board of Com- missioners do continue the suspension to a total of one hundred fifty (150) days or until June 13, 1982. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, 1982. ATTEST: CITY ~4ANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FEES FOR THE USE OF THE CITY FLAT BED SANITATION TRUCK OVER WEEKENDS. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park has the duty and responsibility of estab- lishing fees for city purposes; and WHEREAS, through citizen requests, the city has established the usage of Sanitation Department flat bed trucks for weekend trash disposal; and WHEREAS, the City parks such trucks by the user's residence on Friday night and pick up such trucks on Monday morning for a fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars; and WHEREAS, such twenty-five ($25.00) dollar fee needs to be verified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COM- MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the fee for the use of a flat bed truck for disposal services shall be twenty-five ($25.00) dollars per truck, per weekend; and THAT, all fees shall be accounted and collected in the usual manner with attendant proper controls. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. ATTEST CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, OF APPRE- CIATION TO DR. FREDERICK E. OLDEN FOR A GIFT TO THE PARK DEPARTMENT IN MEMORY OF STEWART BLAYLOCK. WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick E. Olden has given money to the City of University Park for a tree to be planted in memory of Stewart Blaylock; and WHEREAS, such gift adds to the amenities of life in University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants to officially recognize the good citizenship of Dr. Frederick Olden. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CO~MISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners express appreciation and thanks Dr. Olden for money given to acquire a tree for a city park in memory of Stewart Blaylock; and THAT, Dr. Olden has rendered duty and responsibility beyond the normal citizenship of a community; and THAT, a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the official resolution book of this City and copies given to Dr. Frederick Olden and Dr. Tom Blaylock. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 8th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. ATTEST: \ CITY MANAGER CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY MAILING LISTS OF WATER CUSTOMERS. WHEREAS, the City of University Park has from time to time, received requests from various companies, organizations and groups requesting computer gummed labels of the City's water department customers; and WHEREAS, several minute orders have been recorded since 1973 describing the costs and availability of such groups; and WHEREAS, it appears prudent to consolidate such minute orders into one resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, mailing lists of the City of University Park Water Department customers may be sold to the following: (1) Civic and community organizations within the confines of the city limits; (2) Companies franchised by the City; (3) Political candidates for local municipal, water district or school board elections; and THAT, the cost to those buying such mailing list shall be seventy-five ($75.00) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. ATTEST: CI~ MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING AN ACTING JUDGE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDING MUNICIPAL JUDGE. WHEREAS, Chapter 1, Section 21.D, of the Code of Ordi- nances of the City of University Park, Texas, provides for the appointment of an acting judge of the municipal court. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners does hereby appoint James Paul Barklow, Jr. as acting judge in the municipal court of the City of University Park; and THAT, this appointment runs from June 17, 1982, until a successor is appointed or Mr. Barklow resigns; and THAT, as an acting judge, he shall discharge the duties of the judge of the municipal court; and THAT, he shall receive compensation as approved by the governing body of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. ATTEST: C ITY~ANAGER-CLERK / RESOLUTION NO. 82-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A CHARGE FOR CHECKS RETURNED BY THE BANK FOR THE LACK OF FUNDS. WHEREAS, the City of University Park receives and accepts personal checks from individuals in payment of fines, water bills, taxes and other obligations; and WHEREAS, the incidence of returned checks for lack of funds has increased substantially over the last several years; and WHEREAS, the City expends time and money redepositing such returned checks and making arrangements to cover the balance at the depository in addition to calling and tracing the issuer of the returned checks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the City establish a charge of ten ($10.00) dollars for the collection of checks returned by the banks for the lack of funds when such checks are used in payment to the City for deposits or obligations legally owed by the issuer of the said returned checks; and THAT, the Director of Finance add the ten ($10.00) dollars to the other obligations owed to the City by the issuer of the returned checks; and THAT, the Director of Finance, with the approval of the City Manager, may waive such charge if the City was negligent in the cashing of the check or if special circumstances deem the waiver as appropriate; however, in all cases of a waiver complete records must be made of the reason for such waiver. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. ATTEST: CITY ~NAGER-CLERK ~ RESOLUTION NO. 82-21 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is desirous of appointing a Committee for the Goar Park Pavilion; and WHEREAS, the Goar Park Pavilion was built with contribu- tions from residents of University Park and Highland Park; and WHEREAS, the Goar Park Pavilion Committee membership includes residents of both Park Cities; and WHEREAS, such Committee shall devise a program of cultural activities to take place at the Goar Park Pavilion, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following members are appointed to the Goar Park Pavilion Committee: Frances Chantilis, Chairperson Barbara Sypult, Secretary Sylvan Sigler Pat Andrews Kay Gilbert Ed Burnett Donna Jordan Judy Bernard Betty Holland Pierce Allman THAT, the Goar Park Pavilion Committee shall organize itself and shall meet on call of the Chairperson or the Mayor; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the last day of June, 1984. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. CIT~ MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE TO PLAN A SES- QUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FOR THE PARK CITIES. WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas has asked local governmental units to provide Texas Sesquicentennial Committee to help the State and local communities plan for the Texas Sesqui- centennial celebration during the year 1986; and WHEREAS, it seems appropriate that the City of University Park and the Town of Highland Park join in the promotion of the Texas Sesquicentennial celebration; and WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Park has agreed that all names appearing on the committee list are acceptable to them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the Park Cities Texas Sesquicentennial Committee: Peter Chantilis, Chairman Ed Drake Mrs. Mitch Gracy Gilbert Mr. & Mrs. Carl Andrews Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hancock Mr. & Mrs. Harry Jordan Mr. & Mrs. David Martin Mrs. Reuben Adams Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dysart Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lankford Dr. & Mrs. Winston Power Lon Sailers Mr. & Mrs. Rebel Blackwell Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ballard Mr. & Mrs. Pierce Allman S.M.U. - Don Shields, President Highland Park Village Merchants Association - President Snider Plaza Merchants Association - President Preston Strip Merchants - David Franklin Hillcrest Merchants - Idell Ravin Co-Ordinator of Church Activities - Rev. Creath Davis RESOLUTION NO. 82-22 (Continued) THAT, the Committee shall have all of the duties, rights and authorizations to represent the City of University Park and the Town of Highland Park as official representatives to the Governor's Sesquicentennial Committee; and THAT, the Committee shall assume all necessary responsi- bilities to promote a proper celebration within the confines of the two municipalities; and THAT, the term of office of each member shall be until all stayes of the Sesquicentennial celebration have been completed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 1982. ATTEST: ,, , RESOLUTION NO. 82-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ALLOWING THE USE OF A SIGNATURE FACSIMILE MACHINE FOR CERTAIN DEFINED REASONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE DUAL SIGNATURE OF ALL CHECKS FOR EXPENDITURES OF MONEYS FROM THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. WHEREAS, down through the years the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park has provided for the facsimile signature on certain checks under $5,000 and on emergency and monthly employee contractual checks; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has always used a dual signature on checks; and WHEREAS, in years past, the city manager-clerk and the mayor or members of the Board of Commissioners were required to sign the checks and, at some point in time, both the mayor, the commissioners and/or the city manager were out of the city; and WHEREAS, it appears efficient and in the best interest of the city, and does not violate any internal audit procedures of the City of University Park, to provide alternate dual signatures. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT all previous resolutions pertaining to facsimile signatures on checks for the City of University Park are hereby repealed and the following city checks may be signed on the facsimile machine: 1. All payroll checks. 2. Checks payable to the city depository bank for income taxes withheld. 3. Checks payable to the Employees Retirement System of Texas-Social Security Division, Texas Municipal Retire- ment System, Firemen's Relief & Retirement, and special security deposits. 4. Retirement or dependent checks from the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. 5. Cash bond refund and transfer checks. 6. Water security deposit refund checks. 7. Building department clean-up deposit'checks. 8. Emergency checks for emergency purchases approved by the director of finance and city manager and subsequently approved by the Board of Commissioners. RESOLUTION NO. 82-23 (Continued) THAT the depository bank is given the authority to honor checks over the $5,000 limit, listed on the facsimile machine signatures, for those checks payable to the city's depository bank for income taxes withheld and payable to the Employees Retirement System of Texas-Social Security Division, Texas Municipal Retirement System, Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund, and special security deposits. THAT all other checks, not signed by facsimile signatures, shall require two signatures. One signature can be one of the following: city manager-clerk, city treasurer, or assistant city treasurer. The other signature must be one of the following: mayor, commissioner, or city manager-clerk. In any cases, however, the city manager-clerk's signature shall only be one of the required signatures and there shall be the signature of either a member of the Board of Commissioners or the city treasurer or his assistant. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of August, 1982. ATTE~T.'~ / J~ CIT~._~NAGER CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-24 WHEREAS, the City of University Park has more residential area abutting Central Expressway than any other community in Dallas County; and WHEREAS, because of the residences involved, noise and pollution affect the citizens of University Park more than citizens of other areas; and WHEREAS, any impact on our area has a greater tax base implication than in other communities inasmuch as the total city contains only 3.7 square miles of area; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has never had a formal presentation on the proposed plans for Central Expressway; and WHEREAS, the Interim Regional Transportation Authority is studying the total picture in regard to public transportation and will present to the citizens a comprehensive public trans- portation plan for approval or disapproval in 1983. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Texas Department of Highways and Public Trans- portation delay implementation of any Central Expressway plans until the citizens of the metropolitan area have decided on whether to form a permanent regional transportation authority; and, if the authority is created, what impact public transpor- tation will have on Central Expressway expansion; and THAT, the City request that options other than T-decking or excessive widening be considered because of the impact to the residential areas and tax base; and THAT, if T-decking is~ finally approved, the Texas Highway Department be charged with working with the City of University Park to construct additional barriers in order to alleviate the adverse effect to University Park, because of the resi- dential nature of ou~ community as compared to the commercial character of the property affected in other communities. PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of September, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS REQUIRE AND THAT SOUTHWESTERN BELL AGREE TO UPDATE TELE- PHONE EXCHANGE NO. 52. WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company now has a rate increase request before the Public Utility Commission of Texas; and WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell has promised to update Exchange No. 52 which serves a portion of the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, to this date no significant updating or scheduling has been forthcoming in regard to Exchange No. 52. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Public Utility Commission of the State of Texas require, as a condition of any rate increase to Southwestern Bell, a significant showing that Southwestern Bell has either started or specifically scheduled improvements to Exchange 52. Improvements, although not totally inclusive, need to be made in the following areas: 1. Providing for credit card charges on direct dialing. 2. Providing for a call wiating system. 3. Providing for speed calling. 4. Providing for conference calling. 5. Providing for a call forwarding system. THAT, a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to South- western Bell Telephone Company, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Don Butler, Counsel representing the cities of Texas in the present rate case. PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of September, 1982. ATTEST: ?$ RESOLUTION NO. 82-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT MUNICIPAL JUDGE TO SUCCEED THE PREVIOUSLY APPOINTED ACTING JUDGE WHEN THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE IS TEMPORARILY UNABLE TO ACT FOR ANY REASON AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 1199a, VERNON'S ANNOTATED TEXAS STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 1, SECTION 21.D OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. WHEREAS, Article 1199a of Vernon's Annotated Texas Statutes and Chapter 1, Section 21.D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provides for the appoint- ment of a temporary replacement when the Municipal Judge of the City of University Park is temporarily unable to act for any reason, such person to be known as Acting Judge; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Com- missioners hereby terminates the appointment of JAMES PAUL BARKLOW, JR., as Acting Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park in order that his successor may be appointed, and THE Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park does hereby appoint JOE NATHAN BOUDREAUX as temporary replacement Judge as defined in Article 1199a of Vernon's Annotated Texas Statutes, and Chapter 1, Section 21.D of the Code of Ordinances of this City, as Acting Judge who shall sit for the regular Municipal Judge on those occasions when the Municipal Judge is temporarily unable to act for any reason, including temporary absence, sickness, disqualification or inability of the Municipal Judge to act. THAT this appointment is effective immediately, and shall continue until a successor is appointed or Mr. Boudreaux resigns; and THAT he shall receive compensation for such services as provided by law, and approved by the governing body of this city. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day ~ctober, 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 82-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, EXPRESSING APPRE- CIATION TO MR. & MRS. CHARLES E. SEAY FOR PROVIDING THE LIGHTING OF CITY HALL. WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Seay have, by their generosity, provided many civic improvements in the University Park area; and WHEREAS, Mr. & Mrs. Seay have provided the recently completed illumination of the flag pole and City Hall of the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, such lighting has added significantly to the night time decor of the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners, acting in behalf of the citizens of University Park, thanks and expresses deep appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Seay for their generous gift to illuminate City Hall; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be recorded permanently in the official Book of Resolutions for the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of November, 1982. ATTEST: CITY M~NAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 82-28 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of University Park recognize the problem of street crimes within the city and surrounding areas. WHEREAS, the Commissioners of University Park agree to adopt an innovative concept in law enforcement by installing video sur- veillance equipment in a saturated area of this city which will be monitored by the police department. WHEREAS, the Commissioners of University Park have approved funds in the 1982-83 budget to cover the 25% share of the purchase of equipment for the project. WHEREAS, the City of University Park will receive $50,850.00 from the Texas Criminal Justice Fund as a result of fines collected from persons that have committed Class "C" offenses within our city, and that $5.00 out of each fine has been directed to improvement of our criminal justice system. WHEREAS, the video surveillance equipment will be conspicuously displayed with posted messages of its purpose to create a deterrent to criminal behavior. WHEREAS, the viewing of a crime actually being committed would expedite police response and apprehension of the suspect and serve as a catalyst in the prosecution. WHEREAS, the City of University Park commend and laud the actions of the staff of the criminal justice system for their under- standing and support during the selection process of dispersing funds. WHEREAS, this City and its police department support and thank the Governor of Texas for his untiring effort to pass legislation aimed at making our cities and towns safer places in which to live. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City of University Park approve and appropriate $11,000.00 as its commitment for 25% of the closed circuit television equipment purchase. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st lday o~/Noyember, 82. RESOLUTION NO. 82-29 WHEREAS, Buford E. McMillan presented a picture of the American Flag to our Chief of Police and Fire. WHEREAS, in doing so, Mr. McMillan made a resounding patriotic speech. WHEREAS, he and his wife Rosa have been residents of University Park for almost thirty years. WHEREAS, Mr. McMillan worked for the City of University Park for two years in the late 1960's. WHEREAS, he worked for the City of Dallas Water Department for twelve years. WHEREAS, he spent twenty six years with the United States Army, both as a military and a civilian, and is presently retired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park: THAT, Buford E. McMillan be commended for his thoughtful gift, his patriotic fervor, and for his years of service to the federal and local governments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be recorded in the official book of resolutions of the City of University Park and that a copy be given to Buford E. McMillan. PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of November, 1982. C I~ANAGER- C~ERK / RESOLUTION NO. 83-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING DONELSON N. SHANNON AS CITY HEALTH OFFICER FROM FEBRUARY 3, 1983 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1984. WHEREAS, Section 2-120 of the Code of Ordinances, City of University Park, Texas, and Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provide for the appointment of a City Health Officer; and WHEREAS, such City Health Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT DONELSON NEAL SHANNON is appointed by the Mayor to the position of City Health Officer and is confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; and THAT, after the City Health Officer has taken office, his appointment shall be filed with the State Board of Health as required by Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes; and THAT the appointment is for a term beginning February 3, 1983 and ending March 31, 1984, or as soon thereafter as a successor has been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-2 WHEREAS, Dean C. Kipp, M.D., has been City Health Officer for the City of University Park from 1973 until his resignation in December, 1982; and WHEREAS, he has been a faithful and dedicated public servant; and WHEREAS, he has handled such duties without compensation from the City: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners express for themselves and the citizens of University Park their deep gratitude to Dr. Kipp's long and faithful service; and THAT, a copy of this Resolution be presented to Dr. Kipp as well as recorded in the official Resolution Book of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-3 WHEREAS, on May 3, 1982, the Board of Commissioners appointed a Fringe Benefits Committee to study certain benefits granted to city employees and make recommendations; and WHEREAS, the members of the committee have requested that its name be changed to Employee Benefits Committee, because they feel that the original name does not describe its function adequately, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the change in name to EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE is hereby acknowledged. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 1983. CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Four score or many years ago Maurice "Army" Armentrout was brought forth upon this continent, and WHEREAS, Before coming to University Park he built tunnels under water, constructed buildings in the sky, and sent rockets to the heavens, and WHEREAS, Nine years ago he brought his experience and expertise to the City of University Park, and WHEREAS, He has used that expertise to the great benefit of the City through aggressive and competent management of its bond projects, and WHEREAS, Through his humor, his example, and his indomitable spirit he has endeared himself to the employees and citizens of University Park. NOW, Be it declared that March 25, 1983, the date of his 80th birthday is MAURICE ARMENTROUT DAY With all best wishes from the City administration, employees and citizens of University Park. , Jr. RESOLUTION NO. 83-4 WHEREAS, the University Park Police and Fire Departments have earned the respect of our citizens by directly responding and con- tributing to community needs; and WHEREAS, the needs of our citizens and community are influ- enced by different sociological, technological, and philosophical changes that constantly occur; and WHEREAS, although our Police and Fire Departments have re- sponded successfully to many of these new developments, there still is a need for more citizen input. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park: THAT, a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE comprised of the following citizens and a City Commissioner is hereby appointed: EDWARD J. DRAKE WALTER HUMANN TREVOR REES-JONES BOBBY REED WINFIELD SCOTT JANIS COFFEE STAN WRIGHT MARK MARTIN THAT, the Committee is to meet periodically with staff mem- bers of the Police and Fire Departments to discuss matters impor- tant to the safety of the community such as potential dangers, prevalent crime, traffic problems, legislative concerns, and issues that.would directly affect public safety, thereby serving in a valuable advisory capacity. THAT, its term of duty is to run parallel to the Board of Commissioners term or until the Public Safety Committee is term- inated, if the latter should occur sooner. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-5 WHEREAS, the City of University Park - jointly with the Town of Highland Park - has appointed a Committee to plan a Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration for the Park Cities; and WHEREAS, the Committee has chosen several projects to support in keeping with the 1986 Sesquicentennial Celebration; and WHEREAS, the Committee's major p~oject would be the beautification of at least two entrance ways to the Park Cities, one at a Dallas-University Park entrance and one at a Dallas-Highland Park entrance; and WHEREAS, the Committee would promote the planting of trees along the major streets and parkways; and WHEREAS, in addition to these major projects, several minor events would take place during the year such as the enlargement of the 4th of July Celebrations to commemorate the Texas Sesquicentennial, a community Thanksgiving Cele- bration, and a Texas Independence Day celebration; and WHEREAS, there would also be programs at the schools, churches, and shopping centers throughout the year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners that the City of University Park wholeheartedly supports the above plans and gives permission for the necessary fund raising projects. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, OF APPRECIATION TO MR. AND MRS. JOHN C. BIGGERS FOR A GIFT TO THE PARK DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Biggers have donated a magnolia tree to be planted in Goar Park, and WHEREAS, such gift adds to the amenities of life in University Park, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants to recognize the good citizenship of Mr. and Mrs. Biggers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Com- missioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners expresses apprecia- tion and thanks Mr. and Mrs. Biggers for the donation of a magnolia tree to Goar Park, and THAT, Mr~ and Mrs. Biggers h~ve rendered duty and responsibility beyOnd the normal citizenship of a community, and THAT, a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the official resolution book of this City and a copy given to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Biggers. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of May, 1983. '-~iiT~ ~~XGER~CLERK' ' / RESOLUTION NO. 83-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPROVING THE SERVICE PLAN AND RATE OF TAX ADOPTED BY THE INTERIM BOARD OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT. WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas has, pursuant to Article ll18y, Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes (the "Act") provided for the establishment of regional transportation authorities in certain metropolitan areas within the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the City of Dallas and Dallas County have, in the manner provided by the Act, initiated the procedure for creating a regional transportation authority named "Dallas Area Rapid Transit" to provide public transportation services within a proposed territory including the City of Dallas, all unincor- porated areas of Dallas County and certain adjacent and neigh- boring municipalities; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has by Resolution dated May 19, 1983, confirmed its participation in the process estab- lished by Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Act to develop an initial service plan to be implemented, and rate of tax to be levied and collected, by the proposed regional transportation authority; and WHEREAS, the interim board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit has, through a process of consultations and public meetings, developed and approved a service plan and adopted a rate of tax that it proposes to levy and has, on April 15, 1983, sub- mitted such service plan and rate of tax to the City of Uni- versity Park for approval in accordance with the requirements of Section 9 of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: SECTION I In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of Article ll18y, Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, hereby approves the service plan for Dallas Area Rapid Transit dated April 14, 1983. This approval also includes the letter dated May 9, 1983, from Adlene Harrison, Chairwoman, and Maurice Carter, Executive Director, Interim DART Board, to Leland Nelson, City Manager, City of University Park, in regard to service plan clarification. SECTION ti In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of Article ll18y, Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, hereby approves the one percent (1%) rate of local sales and use tax proposed by the interim board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit. SECTION III This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of May, 1983. CITY MAnaGER- C LERK'- ? RESOLUTION NO. 83-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR REAL ESTATE AND TAX INQUIRIES. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, inquiries relative to real estate description or tax matters shall not be given over the telephone to any commercial establishment by employees of the City of Univer- sity Park; and THAT, all inquiries in regard to real estate descriptions, tax searching status, etc., shall be presented in writing to the City and the City shall make a two dollar ($2.00) charge for each item requested; and THAT, exceptions to the restriction to telephone inquiries and charges shall be to property owners, except that such property owner request shall be processed on a call back basis; and THAT, exception to the telephone restriction shall be for title companies when such title companies need the information for immediate closing; and THAT, a refusal to pay the charges enumerated herein within two (2) months (60 days) shall be reason on the part of the City of University Park to refuse to respond to any further inquiries until such amount is paid in full by the offending user; and THAT, when an interpretation of the policies listed here- in is needed, the tax and building departments shall use their judgement as to the meaning and exact circumstances. However, any person can appeal such ruling to the City Manager-Clerk. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of June, 1983. ATTEST: ACTING CITY MANAGER 't'' RESOLUTION NO. 83/9 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, OF APPRECIATION TO CARR P. COLLINS, III AND DONALD L. McKAY, JR. WHEREAS, the residents surrounding the Windsor triangle parkway have given money to rehabilitate such parkway; and WHEREAS, "Kit" Collins and Don McKay vigorously and enthusiastically guided not only the securing of the funds but also spent time overseeing the construction project; and WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of the Windsor triangle parkway adds to civic pride and amenities of life in University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants to officially recognize the good citizenship of "Kit" Collins and Don McKay, and thereby, recognize the good citizenship of all who contributed to the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners express gratitude and appreciation to "Kit" Collins and Don McKay for their efforts and guidance in the Windsor triangle parkway; and THAT, "Kit" Collins and Don McKay have rendered duty and responsibility beyond normal citizenship; and THAT, a copy of this resolution be filed with the official resolution book of this City and copies be given to "Kit" Collins and Don McKay. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of August, 1983. ATTEST RESOLUTION NO. 83/10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUSPENDING TARIFF SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED BY DALLAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY UNDER A PROPOSED TARIFF SCHEDULE PRESENTED TO THE CITY ON JULY 15, 1983. WHEREAS, on July 15, 1983, the Dallas Power & Light Co. filed with the City of University Park a proposed tariff schedule including the adjustment of fuel cost charges and payment to affiliates; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done in accordance with the procedures of Article 1446(c), the Public Utilities Act of West's Texas Statutes and Codes; and WHEREAS, Article 1446(c) allows the proposed utility rates to go into effect unless the regulatory body has officially disapproved or suspended such schedule for an additional one hundred twenty (120) days; and WHEREAS, the Dallas Power & Light Co. has declared such proposed rates to be effective August 19, 1983. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446(c), Section 43(d), Title 32 Corporations, West's Texas Statutes and Codes, the Board of Commissioners do suspend the oper- ation of the rate tariff, proposed on July 15, 1983, to the City of University Park, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date which such tariff would go into effect, which said date is December 16, 1983; and THAT, the reasons for suspension are to study the effect of said tariff on the rates and regulatory responsibility of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of August, 1983. ......... CITY N[ANAGER- CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 83-11 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REMOVAL OF PORTIONS OF U.S.75 FROM THE FEDERAL INTERIM HIGHWAY NETWORK FOR LARGER COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council is the policy body of the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas- Fort Worth urban area; and WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council wants to assure the safest possible highway system for the North Central Texas region; and WHEREAS, North Central Expressway (U.S.75) in Dallas and Collin Counties has a poor safety record and very severe traffic congestion; and WHEREAS, recent statistics have shown that large trucks already account for a widely disproportionate number of highway accidents and deaths; and WHEREAS, major reconstruction will begin soon on much of U.S.75; and WHEREAS, there exist reasonable alternatives to the portions of U.S.75 of concern, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED: SECTION 1. That the City of University Park hereby join the Regional Transportation Council in supporting removal of the portion of U.S.75 from I.H.30 to McKinney from the highway network for larger commercial vehicles. SECTION 2. That the indicated portion of U.S.75 not be part of the highway network for larger commercial vehicles unless or until reconstruction to acceptable geometric standards has been completed. SECTION 3. That I.H.35E from Dallas to Denton and S.H.380 from Denton to McKinney is suggested as an alternate route. SECTION 4. That this resolution shall be sent to the appropriate State Department of Highways and Public Transpor- tation and Federal Highway Administration officials. SECTION 5. That this motion shall be in effect immedi- ately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 1st day of August, 1983. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 83-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, EXPRESSING THE OFFICIAL POLICY OF THE CITY IN REGARD TO AN IM- PROVEMENT PROJECT CONTEMPLATED BY THE TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY. WHEREAS, on August 13, 1983, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority was established by the voters of Dallas County; and WHEREAS, various plans to widen North Central Expressway propose the taking of residential property within the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the taking of property of the City of University Park could significantly reduce the tax base of the City; and WHEREAS, construction of elevated transportation struc- tures along North Central Expressway would have an unacceptable and negative effect on the quality and life in University Park due to noise and visual pollution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners rescinds its previous resolution of November 20, 1980, approving a proposal to widen Central Expressway within the city limits of University Park; THAT, the Board of Commissioners is not supportive of any plan at this time that would require the taking of additional right-of-way for the Central Expressway corridor within the city limits of University Park; THAT, the Board of Commissioners is opposed to T-Decking or Double-Decking North Central Expressway for vehicular traffic; THAT, this resolution be filed in the public records of the City of University Park, City of Dallas, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority, the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and such other entities that are involved in transportation improvements along North Central Expressway. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September, 1983. ATTE ST: CITY RESOLUTION NO. 83-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, REGARDING THE INTENT OF THE LONE STAR GAS COMPANY TO CHANGE THE RATES CHARGED FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE. WHEREAS, on August 17, 1983, the Lone Star Gas Company, a division of Ensearch Corporation, filed with the City of University Park a Statement of Intent to Change Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Public Free School Rates; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done under the provisions of Section 43(a) of Article 1446c of V.A.C.S. (Supp. 1983) and Article 6050 et. seq. V.A.C.S.; and WHEREAS, Article 1446c allows the proposed natural gas service rates to go into effect unless the regulatory body has officially disapproved or suspended such schedule for an additional one hundred twenty (120) days; and WHEREAS, the Lone Star Gas Company has declared such proposed rates to be effective on September 22, 1983. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446c, above mentioned, the Board of Commissioners do suspend the operation of the proposed rate schedule for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date which such rate schedule would go into effect, the new date being January 19, 1983; and THAT, the reasons for suspension are to study the effect of such rate schedule o~ the residents of the City of Univer- sity Park and the regulatory responsibility of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September, 1983. CITY MANAGER-CLERK ATTEST: RESOLUTION NO. 83-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DENYING LONE STAR GAS COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY RATES AND, FURTHER, DENYING THE COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR A BILLING SURCHARGE OF $2.00 PER MONTH FOR PAST SERVICES OF PROVIDING ENERGY AUDITS AND INFORMATION UNDER FEDERAL LAW. WHEREAS, on August 17, 1983, Lone Star Gas Company filed with University Park an intent to change residential, commer- cial, industrial and public free school rates; and WHEREAS, the company, also, requested approval of tem- porary rates during the one hundred twenty (120) day suspension of their request under State Statute; and WHEREAS, the Lone Star Gas Company also notified the City of intent to charge a two dollar ($2.00) surcharge for providing energy audits as required under Federal Law; and WHEREAS, the Federal Law seems to indicate that costs involved in the energy audit are to be submitted as general costs under a rate request; and WHEREAS, an allowance of temporary rates prior to a hearing, study and determination of the actual rate would seem to be assuming the validity of facts without testimony and cross examination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, denies the request by Lone Star Gas Company for temporary rates pending a determination of the official rate request, and further, denies the company the right to add a two dollar ($2.00) surcharge for energy audits in October of 1983; and THAT, a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the following companies or jurisdictions: Lone Star Gas Company, City of Dallas, Town of Highland Park and Railroad Commission of Texas. 'i MATof \ CITY MANAGER-CLERK 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, IN REGARD TO THE ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION PLAN. WHEREAS, the City of University Park maintains a deferred compensation plan for its employees which is administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation (the "Administrator"); and WHEREAS, the Administrator has recommended changes in the plan document to comply with recent federal legislation and Internal Revenue Service Regulations governing said plans; and WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued a private letter ruling approving said plan document as complying with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code; and WHEREAS, other public employers have joined together to establish the ICMA Retirement Trust for the purpose of representing the interests of the participating employers with respect to the collective investment of funds held under their deferred compensation plans; and WHEREAS, said Trust is a salutary development which further advances the quality of administration for plans administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of University Park hereby adopts the deferred compensation plan attached hereto as Appendix A, as an amendment and restatement of its present deferred compensation plan administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation, which shall continue to act as Adminis- trator of said plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of University Park hereby executes the ICMA Retirement Trust, attached hereto as Appendix B; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of University Park hereby adopts the trust agreement with the ICMA Retirement Corporation, as appears at Appendix C hereto, as an amendment and restatement of its existing trust agreement with the ICMA Retirement Corporation, and directs the ICMA Retirement Corporation, as Trustee, to invest all funds held under the deferred compensation plan through the ICMA Retirement Trust as soon as is practicable; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager-Clerk shall be the coordinator for this program and shall receive necessary reports, notices, etc. from the ICMA Retirement Corporation as Administrator, and shall cast, on behalf of the City of Uni- versity Park, any required votes under the program. Administra- tive duties to carry out the plan may be assigned to the appropriate departments. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of September, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-16 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FORMING A COMBINATION OF CITIES AND APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City, pursuant to subsections 6(c) and 6(e) of Article 1118y, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, join in forming a combination of the cities of University Park, Highland Park, Rowlett and Glenn Heights to aggregate their population to appoint jointly one member of the Board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit. SECTION 2. That each member city of the combination has proportionate votes based on relative populations of the four cities as of the 1980 census. SECTION 3. That the City of University Park join in the appointment of WILLIAM H. CLARK, III, to the Board of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit to serve until September 1, 1984, and thereinafter until a successor is appointed. SECTION 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes of Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of October, 1983. ATTEST: CITY MANAGER-CLERK XO0 RESOLUTION NO. 83-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1983 TAX APPRAISAL ROLL. WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of Taxes sub- mitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval the 1983 tax appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein based upon the 1983 tax rate adopted by the Board of Commissioners by Ordinance No. 83/25; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the 1983 appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein should be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas; THAT, the 1983 tax appraisal roll in the amount of $1,080,634,082 with a 39¢ tax rate, producing revenue of $4,214,472.92 is hereby adopted. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of October, 1983. MAYOR PRO CITY MANAGER-CLERK 101 RESOLUTION NO. 83-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS. WHEREAS, Article 4413(34c) of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provides that cities shall have rules governing the in- vestment of local funds; and WHEREAS, the provisions of the article have been into effect in the City since September 2, 1980, when Resolution No. 80-25 was passed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City of University Park funds continue to be invested by a designated employee who will invest such funds in accordance with State Statutes governing such investments to yield the highest possible rate of return while providing necessary protection of the principal, consistent with oper- ating requirements and consistent with depository obligations and contracts; and THAT, Robert E. Hicks Jr., Assistant Finance Director, is confirmed as the appointee of the City Manager-Clerk to be responsible for investment of City Funds; and THAT, once each year, Robert E. Hicks Jr. shall prepare, sign and present to the Mayor, Commissioners, and City Manager-Clerk a written report describing the City's invest- ment transactions for the previous year, and such report shall be for the fiscal year of the City from October 1 to September 30. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of November, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, CASTING ITS VOTE FOR THE FOURTH MEM- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Dallas County eligible taxing entities have expressed and approved an option which allows for representa- tion to the Appraisal Board of Directors (in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code) as follows: 1. The City of Dallas shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 2. The Dallas Independent School District shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 3. The Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. The mem- ber appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall not be a resident of either the City of Dallas or the Dallas Independent School District. 4. Each of the incorporated cities and towns, except for the City of Dallas, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candi- date as the fourth member of the Board of Directors. The said cities and towns shall, from among the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each city and town being entitled to one (1) vote, the fourth member of the Board of Directors. 5. Each of the independent school districts, except the Dallas Independent School District, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The said independent school districts shall, from the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each independent school dis- trict being entitled to one (1) vote, the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The votes required for appointment to the Board of Directors in 4 and 5 hereof shall be by a majority of those authorized to vote in 4 and 5 respectively and not by a majority of the quorum; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park does hereby cast its vote by marking the ballot below: (Check one only) BALLOT Craft, L. B. "Bo" /---7 Landrum, Thomas B. /-X-7 103 NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park does hereby confirm its one (1) vote for the election of Thomas B. Landrum as the suburban cities' representative to the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of November, 1983. CITY MANAGER- CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 83-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A SECOND ACTING JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK IN THE TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF THE DULY APPOINTED JUDGE OF SAID COURT. WHEREAS, As amended on October 26, 1983, Chapter 1, Section 21.D. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provides for the appointment of a qualified person, or persons, to discharge the duties of the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, in case of temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, inability to act or the availability of the duly appointed Judge. WHEREAS, the duly appointed Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, is W. John Allison, Jr., and Joe Nathan Boudreaux is the duly appointed Acting Judge of said Court, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that from time to time there is a necessity for a second additional Acting Judge to discharge the duties of the Judge of said Court in case of the temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, inability to act or the availability of the duly appointed Judge and Acting Judge of said Court. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the Board of Commissioners does hereby appoint John Willard Clark, Jr. as Acting Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park to discharge the duties of the Judge of said Court in case of the temporary absence, sickness, dis- qualification, inability to act or the availability of the said duly appointed Judge and Acting Judge of said Court; and THAT, this appointment is effective immediately and shall continue until a successor is appointed or Mr. Clark resigns; and THAT, John Willard Clark, Jr., shall receive compensation as approved by the governing body of the City of University Park, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of December, 1983. ATTE ST: CITY MA RESOLUTION NO. 83-21 .05 WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Com- mittee advises the BOard of Commissioners on policy de- cisions concerning the equity of various classes of employees' fringe benefits as they apply one to another, the increasing or decreasing of fringe benefits and the present and future economic liability of fringe benefits bestowed upon City employees; and WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Com- mittee advises the City Manager and administrative employees on suggested changes which will be of benefit to either the employees or the citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Com- missioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following members be added to the present committee: Mark Martin Peter A. Rush John F. Stephens THAT, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Committee shall meet on call of the Chairman or Mayor; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1984, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of December, 1983. CITY MANAGER-CLERK ? RESOLUTION NO. 83-22 WHEREAS, Dallas Power & Light Company gave written notice to the City of University Park on July 15, 1983, of its intention to raise its rates to the citizens of the City of University Park approximately 14.4% according to a pro- posed Rate Schedule, Rules and Regulations and Specifications for Electric Service filed with the City of University Park on said date, such rates to become effective on August 19, 1983; and WHEREAS, on the 1st day of August, 1983, it was the decision of this Board of Commissioners to suspend for 120 days the operation of the Rate Schedule, Rules and Regulations and Specifications for Electric Service, filed by Dallas Power & Light Company on July 15, 1983, pursuant to the provisions of Section 43 (d) of the Texas Public Utilities Regulatory Act of 1975, in order for the City to conduct a rate study. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the City of University Park shall suspend for an additional period of 30 days from December 17, 1983, pursuant to the provisions of Section 43 (d) of the Texas Public Utili- ties Regulatory Act of 1975, the Rate Schedule, Rules and Regulations and Specifications for Electric Service, filed by Dallas Power & Light Company on July 15, 1983, pending a rate study and the City Manager-Clerk is hereby directed to furnish Dallas Power & Light Company with a copy of this resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of December, 1983. 107 RESOLUTION NO. 83-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS COMMENDING DAVE RICHARDS OF THE HIGHLAND PARK SCOTS FOOTBALL TEAM WHEREAS, Dave Richards has been named "The Best High School Football Player in the Country" by Parade magazine; and WHEREAS, he is an offensive tackle with the Scots, our successful local team; and WHEREAS, Dave Richards has brought further honor and recognition to the Highland Park Independent School District's athletic program, not only by his accomplishments as offensive lineman but also as a discus thrower; and WHEREAS, Dave Richards will be featured in the Parade magazine of January 1, and will be seen in the Parade All- American television show on January 15, 1984; and WHEREAS, he is a senior at the Highland Park High School and a resident of the City of University Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Dave Richards be commended not only for being named the best player of the year but also for his overall athletic achievements. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of December, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 84-1 RESOLUTION FORMING A COMBINATION OF APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City, pursuant toi~subsections 6(c) and 6(e) of Article lllSy, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes join in forming a combination of the cities of University Park, Highland Park, Rowlett, Glenn Heights, and Cockrell Hill to aggregate their population to appoint jointly one member of the Board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit. SECTION 2. That the City appoint William H. Clark, III, to a committee of representatives of the five cities to select a person to be appointed jointly by the five cities; that each member of the committee have proportionate votes based on rela- tive populations of the five cities as of the 1980 census; and that the committee meet and return the appointee to this Board of Commissioners as soon as possible. SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect immedi- ately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 1984. CITY MAnAGER-CLERK k, / 109 RESOLUTION NO. 84-2 RESOLUTION JOINING IN THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That in accordance with subsections 6(c) and 6(e) of Article ll18y, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the City joins in the appointment by the cities of University Park, Highland Park, Rowlett, Glenn Heights and Cockrell Hill of the following person to the Board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit to serve until September 1, 1984, and thereafter until the person's successor is appointed: WILL 1AM H. CLARK, III SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect immedi- ately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 1984. C ITy~NAGER-C LERK ' ,f~- 110 RESOLUTION NO. 84-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDERING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK, TEXAS, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1984, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR AND TWO COMMISSIONERS, AND ESTABLISHING THE TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION AND APPOINTING THE ELECTION JUDGES THEREFOR. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Ctiy of University Park, Texas, that a general election be and the same is hereby ordered to be held on Saturday, April 7, 1984, for the purpose of electing one Mayor and two Commissioners for the City of University Park, Texas. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the electronic (punchcard) voting system be used in said election which will be held in the University Park Fire Station, 3800 University Boulevard, by the following election officers: Election Judge: Dorothy Gruber Assistant Election Judge: Shirley Dickinson The polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 7:00 p.m. The maximum pay for judges and clerks is $5.00. Absentee voting, both by personal appearance and by mail, shall be by paper ballots and shall be conducted at the Assis- tant City Clerk's office, during regular office hours of said clerk, from the 20th through the 4th day preceding the date of the election. The following absentee voting clerks are hereby appointed: Amelia L. Johnson-Clerk, Paula Smith and Mary Boehning- Deputy Clerks. Voted absentee ballots will be counted by the election judge and clerks at the polling place. Said election shll be held under the provisions of Federal laws and laws of the State of Texas governing general elections and only duly qualified voters who are residents of the City shall be allowed to vote. The Mayor is authorized and directed to have copies of the official notice of this election, in both English and Spanish languages, posted in the City Hall and at three designated places in the City of University Park, Texas, 111 not less than 21 days before the election; the Mayor is further authorized and directed to have said election notice published at least once in the Park Cities News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of University Park, Texas, not more than 25 days nor less than 11 days before the date of the election. PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of February, 1984. C I TY~'-~N~AG E R -"CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 84-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUSPENDING TARIFF SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED BY DALLAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY UNDER A PROPOSED TARIFF SCHEDULE PRESENTED TO THE CITY ON MARCH 9, 1984. WHEREAS, on March 9, 1984, the Dallas Power & Light Co. filed with the City of University Park a proposed tariff schedule including the adjustment of fuel cost charges and payment to affiliates; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done in accordance with the procedures of Article 1446(C), the Public Utilities Act of West's Texas Statutes and Codes; and WHEREAS, Article 1446(C) allows the proposed utility rates to go into effect unless the regulatory body has offi- cially disapproved or suspended such schedule for an additional one hundred twenty (120) days; and WHEREAS, the Dallas Power & Light Co. has declared such proposed rates to be effective April 13, 1984. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446(C), Section 43(d), Title 32 Corporations, West's Texas Statutes and Codes, the Board of Commissioners do suspend the operation of the rate tariff proposed on March 9, 1984, to the City of Uni- versity Park, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date which such tariff would go into effect, which said date is August 16, 1984; and THAT, the reasons for suspension are to study the effect of said tariff on the rates and regulatory responsibility of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 1984. TTEST: ~ //~ ~C ITi~ MANC~GER- CLERK ~ (~xSt ing) MAYOR PRO-T~ RESOLUTION NO. 84-5 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Uni- versity Park recognize the problem of street crimes within the city and surrounding areas. WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the City of University Park agree to adopt an innovative concept in law enforcement by in- stalling video surveillance equipment in a saturated area of this city which will be monitored by the Police Department. WHEREAS, the video surveillance equipment will be con- spicuously displayed with posted messages of its purpose to create a deterrent to criminal behavior. WHEREAS, the viewing of a crime actually being committed would expedite police response and apprehension of the suspect and serve as a catalyst in the prosecution. WHEREAS, the City of University Park has enjoyed great success in the installation of video surveillance equipment in one of its business districts, making that area a safer place to shop and work. WHEREAS, the City and its police department support and thank the Governor of Texas for his untiring effort to pass legislation aimed at making our cities and towns safer places in which to live. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City of University Park authorizes the filing of application for a Criminal Justice Division Grant for video surveillance at the business district of the 4400 block of Lovers Lane, and authorizes David N. Beidelman, Chief of Police, as the official representative of the applicant to act in con- nection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. THAT, the City of University Park approves and appropriates 50% of the cost of the closed circuit television equipment in the amount of $19,625.00. 114 PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 1984. MAYOR PRO-T~ ATTEST :~ ,' ACTING CITY' MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 84-6 A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION WHEREAS, a city election was held on Saturday, April 7, 1984, for selecting the hereinafter named officials; and WHEREAS, there were 284 votes cast, according to the returns; and WHEREAS, each of the candidates listed on the ballot in said election received the following votes: Name of Candidate FOR MAYOR: Number of Votes Received Ed Drake 274 FOR COMMISSIONERS: Don Houseman 264 John Roach 254 WHEREAS, there were two write-in vote(s) cast for Roy C. Coffee, Jr.-Commissioner, and John Doe-Commissioner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, said election was duly called; and THAT, notice of said election was given in accordance with law; and THAT, on April 7, 1984, Edward J. Drake, was elected Mayor of University Park; and Don M. Houseman and John G. Roach were elected Commissioners of University Park. The above parties are declared duly elected to their respective offices, subject to taking of oaths and filing bonds as pro- vided by law. 116 PASSED AND APPROVED this the 10th day of April, 1984. CITY M~AGER- CLERK~ / ? 117 RESOLUTION NO. 8477 WHEREAS, Article 1011(f) of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provides for a combined Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has operated under a combined Planning and Zoning Commission since April of 1976; and WHEREAS, the terms of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission have expired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following appointments are made to the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Richard E. Gray, Chairman Felix B. "Pete" Goldman James H. "Blackie" Holmes Barbara Hit zelberger Christopher G. Sharp THAT, they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1986, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT, the Planning and Zoning Commission is to hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings; and THAT, the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of May, 1984. MAYOR ,,..ATTEST: CITY ~NAGER-CLERr RESOLUTION NO. 84-8 WHEREAS, Article 1011(g) of Vernon's Texas Statutes and Appendix A, Section 17-100 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provide for a Board of Adjust- ment to make variances and special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park, Texas; and WHEREAS, Appendix A, Section 17-100 of the Code of Ordi- nances provides that there shall be five (5) members and four (4) alternate members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following appointments to the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commission- ers ~ MEMBERS ALTERNATES Harold Peek Robert V. Lentz Dan W. Stansbury Justin S. McCarty, Jr. Webb S. Wallace Paul W. Flowers Michaux Nash, Jr. Olin B. Lane, Jr. Ted O. Bartholow THAT, they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1986, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT, the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of May, 1984. RESOLUTION NO. 84/9 WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Committee advises the Board of Commissioners on policy decisions con- cerning the equity of various classes of employees' fringe benefits as they apply one to another, the increasing or decreasing of fringe benefits and the present and future economic liability of fringe benefits bestowed upon City employees; and WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Committee advises the City Manager and administrative employees on suggested changes which will be of benefit to either the employees or the citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE of the City of University Park, Texas: David R. "Bob" Floyd, Chairman Robert B. Holland, III James E. Roberts William F. Sanderson Robert L. Taylor, Jr. Jon B. White Robert M. Olmsted, Jr. John F. Stephens THAT, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Committee shall meet on call of the Chairman or Mayor; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1986, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of June, 1984. RESOLUTION NO. 84/10 WHEREAS, the Finance Committee advises the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park in two areas: (1) Makes recommendations on future financing of the City through current statutory authority or suggesting passage of enabling legislation by the State; and (2) Reviews the financial condition of the City on a monthly basis and makes a quarterly report to the Board of Commissioners on the state of finances and accounting practices in the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners want to keep a strong, viable, financial condition in the City; and WHEREAS, the expertise of the residents within the City should be tapped. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the FINANCE COMMITTEE: Thomas Max Nygaard, Chairman James B. Gardner Frank C. Carter Alex Bul Martin C. Cude, Jr. Trevor W. Rees-Jones Ronald J. Case James E. Brown THAT, such Finance Committee is advisory only and that nothing herein relieves the Board of Commissioners of its ultimate responsibility over financial policy decisions; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1986, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of June, 1984. ATTEST' ~, ~ . ~ ~ * CITY MA RESOLUTION NO. 84-11 WHEREAS, the University Park Police and Fire Departments have earned the respect of our citizens by directly responding and contributing to community, needs; and WHEREAS, the needs of our citizens and community are influenced by different sociological, technological, and philo- sophical changes that constantly occur; and WHEREAS, although our Police and Fire Departments have responded successfully to many of these new developments, there still is a need for more citizen input. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park: THAT, a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE comprised of the following citizens is hereby appointed: Winfield Scott, Chairman Walter Humann Trevor W. Rees-Jones Mark Mart in Janis Coffee Robert M. Reed Stan Wright Joseph H. McCracken III THAT, the Committee is ~o meet periodically with staff members of the Police and Fire Departments to discuss matters important to the safety of the community such as potential dangers, prevalent crime, traffic problems, legislative concerns, and issues that would directly affect public safety, thereby serving in a valuable advisory capacity. THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1986, or until the Public Safety Committee is terminated, if the latter should occur sooner. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of June, 1984. ? RESOLUTION NO. 84-12 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Univer- sity Park, Texas, desires to appoint an advisory committee to formulate criteria for the environs of the City of University Park that will enhance the quality, safety and general welfare of the community and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following citizens of University Park are appointed to the ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE: Tie Davis, Chairman Hal McGr aw Robert H. Clark Martha Carlson E. Taylor Armstrong, Jr. W. Roy Howell, Jr. William H. Pardoe Charles R. Little THAT, the Environmental Standards Committee shall act as an advisory committee and shall make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners from time to time on matters relating to the purpose for its establishment; and THAT, the term of office of the members shall run concur- rently with the term of the Board of Commissioners. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of June, 1984. C 17 MANAGER-CLERI~ RESOLUTION NO. 84-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, REQUIRING A BOND FOR THE USE OF ANY CITY STREET BY VEHICLES USING TRACTION OTHER THAN THE PNEUMATIC TIRES NORMALLY USED ON AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS WHEREAS, all City streets of University Park were con- structed to carry only loads supported by air-pressured tires; and WHEREAS, vehicles using solid tires, steel tracks and other non-conventional traction tend to create repair prob- lems; and WHnR.~AS, the Board of Commissioners feel incumbent to protect the interests of the City taxpayers, who not only pro- vided funding for the building of the streets but the mainte- nance thereof: NOW, TheREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, all parties wanting to use vehicles upon the streets of the City of University Park, Texas, which have traction other than the customary air-pressured tire, shall receive a permit from the Director of Public Works, and THAT, prior to the issuance of such permit the applicant shall post a sufficient cash bond, which sufficiency shall be determined by the Director of Public Works, to cover the cost of repair of any streets damaged by the tracks, solid rubber tires, or other non-traditional locomotion; and THAT, any violation of this resolution shall be prosecuted by the proper authority under the provisions of Chapter 7, Sec- tion i(H) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this second day of July, 1984. RESOLUTION NO. 84-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING DONELSON N. SHANNON, M. D., AS CITY HEALTH OFFICER FOR THE 1984-86 TERM WHEREAS, Chapter 6, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of University Park, Texas, and Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provide for the appointment of a City Health Officer: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, DONELSON NEAL SHANNON is appointed by the Mayor to the position of City Health Officer:and is confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; and THAT, after the City Health Officer has taken office, his appointment shall be filed with the State Board of Health as required by Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes; and THAT, the appointment is for a term beginning July 2, 1984, and ending March 31, 1986, or as soon thereafter as a successor has been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this second day of July, 1984. ATTE sT F'---N~/ RESOLUTION NO. 84-15 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park is desirous of establishing a Public Works Committee to advise the Board of Commissioners on technical aspects of infra-structure problems in the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, many of our citizens have technical and admin- istrative knowledge dealing with public works problems; NOW, THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park: THAT, the following citizens of University Park are appointed to the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Arthur Z. Barnes, Chairman Don C. McIlyar, Secretary Murphy Dalton James W. Porter Marion B. Solomon Barton B. Wallacei Jr. THATi the Public Works Committee shall have the respon- sibility of advising the Board of Commissioners on the scope and cost of infra-structure rehabilitation including, but not restricted to, streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water distribution; and THAT, the Committee shall recommend the priorities which should be considered by the Board of Commissioners in under- taking any major capital expenditures for public works proj- ects; and THAT, the term of office of the members of the Public Works Committee shall run concurrent with the term of the Board of Commissioners. PASSED AND APPROVED this ~'-~ ATTEST.- ~ ~ MAYOR 6th day~august, 1984. RESOLUTION NO, 84-16 WHEREAS, on August 13, 1983, by vote of the electorate, Dallas Area Rapid Transit ("DART") has been confirmed and ratified pursuant to the provisons of Article ll18y, Texas Revised Civil Statutes (the "Act") for the purpose of pro- viding public transportation and general transportation services in the DART service area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 and Section 8 of the Act, the City of University Park (the "City") has jointly appointed an individual to represent the City and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, and Rowlett as a member of the Board of Directors of DART; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(g) and Section 8(a) of the Act, such member serves at the pleasure of the govern- ing body of the City; and WHEREAS, the Act provides that the governing body of the City shall confirm its board appointment to begin terms on the first day of September each year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the City to designate the following person to serve on the Board of Directors of DART to repre- sent the City and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, and Rowlett; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park: THAT, the following individual is hereby designated as a member of the Board of Directors of DART effective September 1, 1984: WILLIAM H. CLARK, III THAT, this resolution shall take effect from and after its final date of passage and it is accordingly so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF~.~G~4MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, THIS~h day of August, 1984. ATTEST: ~ ~ !MANAGER-~CL~RK RESOLUTION NO. 84-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1984 TAX APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of taxes submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval the 1984 tax appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein based upon the 1984 tax rate adopted by the Board of Commis- sioners by Ordinance No. 84/28; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the 1984 appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein should be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the 1984 taxable roll in the amount of $1,149,089,372 with a $.39/$100 tax rate, producing revenue of $4,481,448.55 is hereby adopted. PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of September, 1984. MAYOR ATTEST: ~ % CITY Ea-CLER / RESOLUTION NO. 84-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HONORING CAPTAIN RAY FLETCHER'S LIFE. WHEREAS, on November 3, 1984, Captain Ray Fletcher of the University Park Police Department died; and WHEREAS, Captain Fletcher was a valued employee of the City of University Park for fifteen years, having worked his way from patrolman to the second highest ranking officer in the Police Department; and WHEREAS, as a professional and friend, he was beloved by not only his fellow employees in the Police and Fire Departments but also by all other employees of the City; and WHEREAS, he will be missed by all and his will be an unfilled void. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the Board of Commissioners and the city employees send our sympathy and condolences to Janis Fletcher and the children, Michelle, Tracy, and Collin, and our thanks for having had the privilege of working with Ray Fletcher during his career; and THAT, a copy of this resolution be given to Janis Fletcher and a copy filed in the official resolution book of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of November, 1984. MAYOR RESOLUTION NO. 84-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK THANKING DAVID N. BEIDELMAN FOR HIS SERVICE AS CHIEF OF POLICE AND FIRE THE LAST SIX YEARS WHEREAS, David N. Beidelman was appointed Chief of Police and Fire for the City of University Park on April 16, 1979; and WHEREAS, Chief Beidelman was hired to reorganize and modernize the Police and Fire Departments and to implement the policies desired by the City administration, all of which have been accomplished; and WHEREAS, Chief Beidelman instigated such innovative projects as voluntary policemen to supplement the regular forces, additional fire inspection services on the SMU Campus, more frequent home fire inspectoins, crime watch areas, electronic surveillance of Snider Plaza, Identi-Kid fingerprinting of juveniles; and WHEREAS, Chief Beidelman has been recognized by his peers by having served as President of the Dallas County Fire Chiefs' Association and, presently, as President of the Texas Police Chiefs' Association; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners and Staff join in thanking Chief Beidelman for a job well done and in wishing him the very best in his new venture; and THAT, to further express the City's feeling, an appreciation dinner for Chief Beidelman be scheduled for January of 1985; and THAT, a copy of this resolution be given to Chief Beidelman and a copy filed in the official resolution book of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of December, 1984. RESOLUTION NO. 85-1 WHEREAS the economic vitality of a City is dependent upon a strong and growing tax base; and WHEREAS planned growth is widely recognized beneficial both economically and socially; and as WHEREAS current annexation laws create an atmosphere of unequal taxation where Cities artificially support fringe areas outside the City; and WHEREAS the power to unilaterally annex has been shown to be a significant contributing factor in the economic health and stability of home rule Cities in Texas; and WHEREAS the inability of General Law Cities to annex has limited the growth of the tax base in numerous Cities, has hampered efforts at planned growth, and in general has contributed to stagnation, decay and detrimental development patterns in many smaller Cities throughout the State; and WHEREAS the power to unilaterally annex would provide significant and long term benefits to the citizens of many General Law Cities. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park does hereby unanimously call upon Senator O. H. "Ike" Harris and Representative Patricia Hill to support legislation in the upcoming session of the Texas Legislature which would extend annexation powers to General Law Cities. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of January, 1985. MAYOR , CITY MANaGER-CLERK~' RESOLUTION NO. 85-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE DALLAS COUNTY/PARK CITIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AMEND ITS PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO SPEED THE BUILDING OF A WATER STORAGE FACILITY IN THE SOUTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. WHEREAS, the Dallas County/Park Cities Municipal Utility District is contemplating a proposed five-year plan which would include the engineering in 1987 and the building of a water storage facility in the southeastern section of University Park; and WHEREAS, the staff and Board of Commissioners feel that such storage facility and its influence on the water distribution system serving the southeastern or Southern Methodist University area is the most critical problem facing the Utility District and the City of University Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: OF THAT, the Dallas County/Park Cities Utility District Board of Directors be requested to change their five-year plan of capital improvements to include immediate engineering on a storage facility in the SMU area and to include the construction of such facility as soon as practical; and THAT, the Board of requested, any necessary County/Park Cities Utility augment the request. Commissioners will provide, if documentation to the Dallas District Board of Directors to PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 1985. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY /VlANAGER-CLERK .33 RESOLUTION NO. 85-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN INTENT TO DEDICATE 21.5 ACRES OF LAND TO THE CITY OF GARLAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SH190. WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Transportation is in the process of finalizing right-of-way and plans for the construction of State Highway 190; and WHEREAS, the City of Garland has the obligation of obtaining right-of-way for said highway and the City of University Park owns approximately 90 acres in the City of Garland where the proposed highway traverses; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park wishes to cooperate with the City of Garland but does realize that such dedication will, for all practical purposes, take most of the useful portion of the 90 acres owned by the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, while wishing to help the City of Garland, has the obligation of protecting the assets of the citizens of its city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, the City of University Park will deliver a letter of intent to dedicate right-of-way for SH190 through its property in Garland with certain stipulations listed below: (1) The value of the property will be established through a mutually agreeable process but at a minimum of 25¢ per square foot. (2) The value established in (1) above shall be vested in a landfill site as determined by the City of Garland. (3) The City of University Park shall have an undivided interest in any subsequent landfill site or until a site is sold and the City of University Park will receive a cash payment for its portion. (4) The City of University Park will share in the costs of operation and maintenance for any landfilling based upon its tonnage. (5) Any land above the flood plain, not taken by SH190, shall remain the property of the City of University Park and the City of University Park will negotiate all remaining flood plain land to the City of Garland for park purposes. (6) Any and all definitive obligations agreed to in the letter of intent by both parties shall be a part of this resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED the 19th day of March, 1985. ATTEST RESOLUTION NO. 85-4 WHEREAS, on April 30, 1985, Richard D. Bass stood on the summit of Mount Everest and, in so doing, became the oldest man ever to conquer the world's highest mountain, and WHEREAS, in climbing Mount Everest, Richard D. Bass completed his "Seven Summit Odyssey" and became the only man in history to climb the highest peak on each of the Seven Continents, and WHEREAS, in spite of adverse weather conditions, illness and death to fellow explorers, and injunctions which halted prior expeditions, Richard D. Bass adhered to his motto and exemplified the words of Ulysses "to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield", and WHEREAS, his accomplishments place him among a select group of international explorers, and WHEREAS, the realization of his dreams is a tribute to the human spirit and an inspiration to the adventurer in us all. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by Commissioners of the City of University Park the Board of THAT, the City of University Park commend Richard D. Bass for his accomplishments and applaud the outstanding example he has set for all of us, and THAT, the Citizens of University Park, who have been Richard D. Bass' friends and neighbors for 31 years, take pride in his unique achievements and thank him for his positive influence on their community, and THAT, this official congratulation be printed in the Book of Resolutions of the City of University Park for permanent record. PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of June, 1985. EDWARD_J.~KE, MAyoR City of Un~yersity Park RESOLUTION NO. 85-5 RESOLUTION FORMING A COMBINATION TO APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT WHEREAS, pursuant to Subsections 6(c) and 6(e) of Article ll18y, Vernon's Civil Statutes, the Town of Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park have previously formed a cOmbination to aggregate their population to appoint jointly one member of the Board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit; and WHEREAS, the Citizens of the Town of Buckingham voted on April 6, 1985, to be annexed to Dallas Area Rapid Transit and to impose and collect a local sales and use tax of 1% for Dallas Area Rapid Transit; and WHEREAS, the Board of Alderman of the Town of Buckingham approved a resolution on May 2, 1985, requesting that it be allowed to join the existing combination of the Town of Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park, and to be represented by William H. Clark, III, on the DART Board of Directors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: OF SECTION 1. That the City of University Park joins in the combination of the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Rowlett, and University Park to aggregate their population to appoint jointly one member of the Board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit. SECTION 2. That the City of University Park jo~ns in the appointment of William H. Clark, III, to the Board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, to serve until September 1, 1985, and thereafter until a successor is appointed. SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the State Statutes. PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of June, 1985. ? RESOLUTION NO. 85-6 WHEREAS, on August 13, 1983, by vote of the electorate, Dallas Area Rapid Transit ("DART") has been confirmed and ratified pursuant to the provisions of Article ll18y, Texas Revised Civil Statutes (the "ACT") for the purpose of providing public transportation and general transportation services in the DART service area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 and Section 8 of the Act, the City of University Park (the "CITY") has jointly appointed an individual to represent the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park, and the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park, as a member of the Board of Directors of DART; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(g) and Section 8(a) of the Act, such member serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the City; and WHEREAS, the Act provides that the governing body of the City shall confirm its board appointment to begin terms on the first day of September each year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the City to designate the following person to serve on the Board of Directors of DART to represent the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett and University Park, and the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas that: SECTION 1. The following individual is hereby designated as a member of the Board of Directors of DART effective September 1, 1985: WILLIAM H. CLARK, III SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect from and after its final date of passage and it is accordingly so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of August, 1985. RESOLUTION NO. 85-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TASK FORCE AND DART BOARD FOR A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT IMPROVE- MENTS FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY CORRIDOR. WHEREAS, DART, the Cities of Dallas, University Park and the Town of Highland Park, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and the citizens and property owners in the North Central Corridor have worked together to develop a concensus on the highway and transit improvements in the corridor through participating in a North Central Task Force; and WHEREAS, the North Central Task Force has recommended adoption of a preferred alternative to highway and transit improvements for the North Central Expressway Corridor; and WHEREAS, the planning and engineering efforts of the North Central Project have been integrated into the overall DART planning effort; and WHEREAS, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board has selected a preferred alternative for the transit component in the southern segment of the North Central Corridor; and WHEREAS, these highway and transit improvements for the North Central Corridor will be the subject of a public hearing co-sponsored by DART and the City of Dallas on August 26, 1985: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: SECTION 1. That the City of University Park adopts the recommendation of the North Central Task Force and DART Board for a preferred alternative for highway and transit improvements for the North Central Expressway Corridor. SECTION 2. That the preferred alternative includes transit in subway from downtown Dallas to Mockingbird Lane and total reconstruction of the expressway to an eight-lane below grade facility with continuous service roads, auxiliary lanes, a reduced number of ramps, and a program to maintain four lanes of traffic during construction. 139 SECTION 3. That, the City of University Park shall also sponsor the public meeting on the preferred alternative for highway transportation improvements for the North Central Corridor on August 26, 1985. SECTION 4~i That, this ResoLution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of August, 1985. 140 RESOLUTION NO. 85-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DECLARING SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 "FRANK BEVERS DAY' . WHEREAS, Frank Bevers has been a respected football coach of the Highland Park Scots and a citizen of the City of University Park the past eleven years; and WHEREAS, his career record of 125 wins, 54 losses and 1 tie, including a 101-30 record at Highland Park High School, has brought favorable publicity and recognition to the school and the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, not only has he been a winning coach but his positive attitudes and teaching of young people have had a positive effect on countless University Park citizens; and WHEREAS, Frank Bevers represents the very best of what constitutes University Park: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the Mayor and Board of Commissioners declare September 3, 1985, as "Frank Bevers Day" in University Park; and THAT this resolution be filed in the official resolution book of the City and that a copy be given to Coach Bevers. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of August, 1985. M~YOR f \ ATTEST: ~~~~.~ ~~~ CITY MANAGER-CLERK 141 RESOLUTION NO. 85-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR REAL ESTATE AND TAX INQUIRIES. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, information relative to real estate description or tax matters shall not be given over the telephone to any commercial establishment by employees of the City of University Park; and THAT, all inquiries in regard to real estate descriptions, tax searching status, etc., shall be presented in writing to the City and the City shall make a three dollar ($3) charge for each item requested; and THAT, exceptions to the restriction to telephone inquiries and charges shall be to property owners, except that such property owner request shall be processed on a call back basis; and THAT, exception to the telephone restriction shall be for title companies when such title companies need the information for immediate closing; and THAT, a refusal to pay the charges enumerated herein within two (2) months (60 days) shall be reason on the part of the City of University Park to refuse to respond to any further inquiries until such amount is paid in full by the offending user; and THAT, when an interpretation of the policies listed herein is needed, the tax and building departments shall use their judgement as to the meaning and exact circumstances. However, any person can appeal such ruling to the City Manager-Clerk. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of September, 1985. MAYOR CITY M~NAGER-CLERK ' RESOLUTION NO. 85-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, REGARDING THE INTENT OF THE LONE STAR GAS COMPANY TO CHANGE THE RATES CHARGED FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE. WHEREAS, on August 30, 1985, the Lone Star Gas Company, a division of Ensearch Corporation, filed with the City of University Park a Statement of Intent to Change Residential and Commercial Rates; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done under the provisions of Section 43(a) of Article 1446c of V.A.C.S. (Supp. 1983) and Article 6050 et. seq. V.A.C.S.; and WHEREAS, Article 1446c allows the proposed natural gas service rates to go into effect unless the regulatory body has officially disapproved or suspended such schedule for an additional ninety (90) days; and WHEREAS, the Lone Star Gas Company has declared proposed rates to be effective on October 7, 1985. such NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446c, above mentioned, the Board of Commissionres do suspend the operation of the proposed rate schedule for a period of ninety (90) days from the date which such rate schedule would go into effect, the new date being January 4, 1986; and THAT, the reasons for suspension are to study the effect of such rate schedule on the residents of the City of University Park and the regulatory responsibility of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of September, 1985. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 85-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK WHEREAS, in 1984, five thousand two hundred and forty civilians (5240) died in the United States as a result of fire and that fires in the home accounted for 77.7 percent of all fatalities; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has not had a fire fatality for six years due to efforts in fire safety prevention programs and passage of ordinances concerning fire safety; and WHEREAS, home fire safety education on such topics as causes of home fires, use of smoke detectors, escape planning, and enforcement of fire safety ordinances must continue to be brought to the attention of all University Park citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City recognize October 7 through 11, 1985, as Fire Prevention Week, and that further be noted THAT, the fire department efforts in fire prevention have brought favorable results to our fine city; and THAT, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park continue to support the fire prevention activities conduc- ted by the fire department and to pass ordinances that are essential to the safety of all University Park residents. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of October, 1985. 144 RESOLUTION NO. 85-12 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners to appoint an advisory Parks Committee; and WHEREAS, said Committee shall have the duty and responsi- bility of advising the Board of Commissioners on policy decisions in regard to park matters; and WHEREAS, the Parks Committee, along with the City staff, is charged with helping formulate and with recommending to the Board of Commissioners major park plans, rejuvenation and maintenance levels; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants an attractive, functional park system; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes that the expertise of the residents of University Park should be used. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE William H. Pardoe, Chairman Richard Ciardella, Vice Chairman Mrs. Barton Wallace (Peggy), Secretary Mrs. Justin McCarty (Mary Kay) J. Laurence "Larry" Martin Mrs. Bruce Taylor (Rae) Robert W. Lambert Robert H. Clark Thomas W. Oliver THAT, such Parks Committee is advisory only and that nothing herein shall relieve the Board of Commissioners of its responsibility of deciding policy for the parks of the City of University Park; and THAT, the Parks Committee is appointed to a term to run parallel to the Board of Commissioners' term or until the ~~s terminated, if the latter should occur sooner. PASSED ~D APPROVED this 7th da~ of October.,1985. CITY F~INAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 85-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LrNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1985 TAX APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of taxes submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval the 1985 tax appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein based upon the 1985 tax rate adopted by the Board of Commissioners by Ordinance No. 85/12; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the 1985 appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown there- in should be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the 1985 taxable roll in the amount of $1,314,617,221 with a $.4035/$100 tax rate~ producing revenue of $5,304,480.00 is hereby adopted. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of October, 1985. ~~Y~o R '~R~_TEM RESOLUTION NO. 85-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, NOMINATING THOMAS B. LANDRUM TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, in November 1985~ directors for the Dallas County Appraisal District will be elected for two-year terms beginning January 1, 1986; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park is entitled to nominate a candidate for the directorship representing the suburban cities in Dallas County, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Univer- sity Park deems Thomas B. Landrum, Councilman, City of Garland, to be eminently qualified to fill this directorship; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the name of Thomas B. Landrum shall be placed in nomination for the Dallas County Appraisal District director- ship representing the suburban cities of Dallas County and the City of University Park. THAT, on or before October 15, 1985, one copy of this resolution be filed with the County Clerk of Dallas County, Earl Bullock~ and one copy be filed with the Elections Depart- ment of Dallas County to fulfill statutory requirements for presenting timely nominations. THAT this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. THAT the Assistant City Clerk is authorized to furnish copies of this resolution to all interested parties. PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of October, 1985. hou~eman~ Mayor Pro-Tem · I ' ~ City of University Park CIIT~- ]~/~NAGER-CLERK ~"'~'~"~ ~ ~ RESOLUTION NO. 85-15 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas has identified the North Central Texas region, consisting of the 16 Cities of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise as a State planning region for purposes of sub-state regional planning; and WHEREAS, the local governments of North Central Texas- cities, counties, school districts, and special districts- in 1966, created the North Central Texas Council of Governments in response to their common interest and concerns and the need for a joint approach to resolve areawide problems; and WHEREAS, this voluntary, cooperative venture was intended to help local governments improve their capability to serve their citizens by defining regional issues, problems, and opportunities; by setting priorities and devising policies, plans, and programs to deal with them; and by achieving efficient and effective action on areawide matters and related actions in order to insure the orderly growth and development of the region; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commission- ers of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City of University Park wishes to become a participating member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, created for the purposes set out above, and hereby applies for membership in said organization by submission of this Resolution and payment of annual dues. THAT, this Resolution shall take effect immediately on its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 7th day of October, 1985. ~~Y~R' P~O-TEM RESOLUTION NO. 85-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING AN ACTING JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN THE TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF THE DULY APPOINTED JUDGE OF SAID COURT. WHEREAS, Chapter 1, Section 21.D. of the Code of Ordi- nances of the City of University Park, Texas, provides for the appointment of a qualified person, or persons, to discharge the duties of the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, in case of temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, inability to act or the availability of the duly appointed Judge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the Board of Commissioners does hereby appoint Charles Lee Caperton as Acting Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park to discharge the duties of the Judge of said Court in case of the temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, inability to act or the avail-ability of the said duly appointed Judge of said Court; and THAT this appointment is effective immediately and shall continue until a successor is appointed or Mr. Caperton resigns; and THAT Charles Lee Caperton shall receive compensation as approved by the governing body of the City of University Park, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of October, 1985.  MAyoR ~ AT TEST: y~~~ CIT ?NAGER-CLEkK [ 149 RESOLUTION NO. 85-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, CASTING ITS VOTE FOR THE FOURTH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Dallas County eligible taxing entities have expressed and approved an option which allows for representation to the Appraisal Board of Directors (in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code) as follows: 1. The City of Dallas shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 2. The Dallas Independent School District shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 3. The Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. The member appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall not be a resident of either the City of Dallas or the Dallas Independent School District. 4. Each of the incorporated cities and towns, except for the City of Dallas, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fourth member of the Board of Directors. The said cities and towns shall, from among the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each city and town being entitled to one (1) vote, the fourth members of the Board of Directors. 5. Each of the independent school districts, except the Dallas Independent School District, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The said independent school districts shall, from the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each indepen- dent school district being entitled to one (1) vote, the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The votes required for appointment to the Board of Directors in 4 and 5 hereof shall be by a majority of those authorized to vote in 4 and 5 respectively and not by a majority of the quorum, and WHEREAS, the City of University Park does hereby cast its vote by marking the ballot below: BALLOT Craft, L. B. "Bo" / / Landrum, Thomas B. /XX/ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park does hereby confirm its one (1) vote for the election of THOMAS B. LANDRUM as the suburban cities' representative to the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Tax Appraisal District. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 4th day of November, 1985. C ITY~NAGER-CL~E RK 151 RESOLUTION NO. 85-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT WITH THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK FOR PAYMENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK ACCOUNT FOR CLAIMS PAID. WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits and Insurance Committee has recommended a modified self insurance or Flex Pay Plan with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas; and WHEREAS, a separate bank account for claims payment is required under the Flex Pay Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the City Manager-Clerk is authorized to establish a separate account at a bank designated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Inc.; and THAT, the City Manager-Clerk is authorized to provide for the reimbursement of said separate bank account as claims are paid. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of December, 1985. MAYOR ATTE ST: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AN IDEMNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ITS FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN FOR LIABILITY CLAIMS. WHEREAS, the City of University Park has had or will have difficulty in finding liability insurance for firemen and policemen, or may be unable to find or carry such liability insurance; and WHEREAS, the City feels obligated to bear the liability of the employees named above when such employees are carrying out tasks in a prudent manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Mayor Edward J. Drake and other members of the Board of Commissioners are authorized to sign a contract indemnifying firemen and policemen from liability while carrying out their duties for the City in a prudent manner and such contract shall be permanently filed in the official records of the City; and THAT, the contract date shall be January 22, 1986. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 1986. MAYOR INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT STATE OF TEXAS ) COUNTY OF DALLAS ) This Agreement is made on this 22nd day of January, 1986, and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park for the benefit of all employees of the Police and Fire Department of said City covering the time when each of said employees is employed by the City and is on active duty carrying out the said employees assignment within the scope of his or her employment. WITNESSETH: The parties to this agreement are: each and every employee of the Police Department and Fire Department of the City of University Park during the time he or she is acting within the scope of his or her employment for the benefit of the City of University Park. IT IS HEREBY AGREED: Section 1. Liabilities, Losses or Damages The City of University Park as Indemnitor, will indemnify and hold each and every employee of the Police Department and Fire Department of the City of University Park while on active duty carrying out the responsibilities of his or her duty free and harmless from any liability, loss, damage, expenses, lawsuits, judgments, counsel fees, and costs arising out of such action of said employee whether done with or without cause or intentionally or inadvertantly which result in a claim or liability asserted against said employee based upon the action of said employee while acting within the scope of his or her employment. The City further agrees to hold harmless and idemnify each of said employees in the Police and Fire Department while acting within the scope of their employment for all costs, expenses, loss or damage which may be incurred by said employee arising out of any suit or claim filed against said employee and in which action a final judgment is ultimately rendered against said employee in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant which arise against said employee within the course and scope of his or her employment. The City of University Park shall further be liable for all incidental costs necessary in connection with such claim and suit and any damages awarded against such employee together with all court costs, attorney's fees and interest thereon. The indemnity obligation herein created is limited to permanent employees who are actually fulfilling the duties of their employment and to none other. Resolution No. 86-1 was passed and approved and adopted by the Board of Commissioners for the City of University Park on this 22nd day of January, 1986. EDW D J. D~KE, Mayor flN ~. v~OACf, Co'mmi~'sione~ RESOLUTION NO. 86-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS ENDORSING HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 279 AND ASKING THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES TO REDEFINE THE PROPOSED PUBLIC PURPOSE VS PRIVATE PURPOSE DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL BONDS AND THE ARBITRAGE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN HR 3838. WHEREAS, on December 17, 1985, the House of Representatives passed HR3838 which makes changes in the internal revenue code in relation to exclusions from federal income tax for municipal bonds; and WHEREAS, in current form these amendments would be effective as to bonds which are issued after December 31, 1985; and WHEREAS, the HR3838 definition of tax exclusion bonds for municipal purposes seems to basically remove all municipal bonds from income tax exclusion; and WHEREAS, the arbitrage unworkable and punitive; and rules of HR3838 seem to be WHEREAS, all of the above tend to increase costs to municipal government at a time when municipal governments are expected to shoulder more and more costs for public programs being reduced in size by the federal government. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: Board of THAT, the City of University Park endorse the enactment of House Concurrent Resolution No. 279 which delays any change in the taxable status of municipal bonds under HR3838 until January 1, 1987, or later date provided by law and, further, that the City of University Park thank Representative J. J. Pickle for the introduction of the resolution; and THAT, the Senate and House consider amendments to HR3838 to clearly define the difference between the private and public use of municipal bonds so that the general public use of public facilities be the determining factor and, further, that such public use remain as excluded for income tax purposes; and 156 THAT, the arbitrage provision in HR3838 be amended to provide the same arbitrage provisions as current law; and THAT, all appropriate members of Congress be sent a copy of this Resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of February, 1986. MAYOR RESOLUTION NO. 86-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE ANTI-CRIME PACKAGE THAT WILL BE PRE- SENTED TO THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE IN JANUARY OF 1987. WHEREAS, in spite of the dedication and best efforts of our law enforcement community, we find that the crime rate continues to rise and that our Texas businesses and law abiding citizens continue to needlessly suffer, WHEREAS, the problems caused by crime and criminal acts being visited upon our citizens is unacceptable and must be rectified, WHEREAS, the first function of government at all levels is to protect and safeguard the lives and property of its citizens, WHEREAS, the citizenry requires that governments at all' levels take whatever action and appropriate whatever sums are necessary to properly fulfill said above referenced first function of government, WHEREAS, the law enforcement community and the law abiding citizens of University Park require that more attention be focused on crime, solutions identified to address our crime problems, and actions implemented to solve said crime problems, and WHEREAS, cities throughout Texas are presently working in a cooperative endeavor to identify those solutions which may be implemented unilaterally by the cities and those which require state legislative action, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Edward J. Drake, Mayor of the City of University Park, Texas, support and recommend that the Chief of Police and all other appropriate officials and concerned citizens continue the process above described and develop and support a strong well-rounded anti-crime package to be presented to the 70th Session of the Texas Legislature to convene in January, 1987, and, FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the undersigned find and determine that said anti-crime legislation is the singular most important issue affecting the lives, property, and safety of the citizens of Texas which will be dealt with in said legislative session. Motion being properly made and seconded, this RESOLUTION was adopted by the undersigned on Thursday, February 20, 1986, in the City of University Park, Texas. f~~ MAYOR · ~xTTEST: ~ RESOLUTION NO. 86-4 A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF THE CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION WHEREAS, a city election was held on Saturday, April 5, 1986, for selecting the hereinafter named officials; and WHEREAS, there were 379 votes cast, according to the returns; and WHEREAS, each of the candidates listed on the ballot in said election received the following votes: Name of Candidate Number of Votes Received FOR MAYOR: DOn M. Houseman 345 FOR COMMISSIONERS: John G. Roach 325 Ronald J. Case 334 WHEREAS, there were seven write-in votes cast for Tom Blackwell, for Mayor; six write-in votes cast for Priscilla Wofford for Commissioner; and six write-in votes cast for George Weir for Commissioner: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, said election was duly called; and THAT, notice of said election was given in accordance with law; and THAT, on April 5, 1986, Don M. Houseman was elected Mayor of University Park; and John G. Roach and Ronald J. Case were elected Commissioners of University Park. The above parties are declared duly elected to their respective offices, subject to taking of oaths and filing bonds as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 10th day of April, 1986. ~'~ATTEST: . ~ CITY MA~AGER-CL~RK / 160 RESOLUTION NO. 86-5 WHEREAS, the County of Dallas, the City of University Park, the Town of Highland Park, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and the citizens and property owners in the North Central Expressway Corridor, through participation in the North Central Task Force, developed a consensus program for highway and transit improvements in the corridor; and WHEREAS, on August 5, 1985, by resolution number 85-7 the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park adopted the consensus plan as the "preferred alternative" for these improvements; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 1986, the Texas Highway and Public Transportation Commission passed Minute Order No. 84045 setting forth certain provisions for the Cities and for the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation regarding the "locally preferred alternative" for highway improvements on North Central Expressway (U.S. 75) from Woodall Rodgers Freeway to Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (Spur 366 to I.H. 635); and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary for the City of University Park to accept the provisions set forth in Minute Order 84045. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park: SECTION 1. That the provisions of Texas Highway and Public Transportation Commission Minute Order 84045, dated February 13, 1986, are hereby accepted. SECTION 2. That nothing herein shall commit the City of University Park to any costs not specifically outlined in Minute Order 84045. SECTION 3. That the Assistant City Clerk certify two (2) copies of this resolution for transmittal to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. SECTION 4. That this resolution immediately from and after its passage. shall take effect 161 PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of May, 1986. [/~A~R I '~ CITY ~AGER-CLEkK ( RESOLUTION NO. 86-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, COMMENDING THREE SANITATION WORKERS FOR THEIR HONESTY. WHEREAS, on April 17, 1986, Ms. Cindy Lapp of 3912 Marquette lost her purse with $150.00 plus credit cards and documents; and WHEREAS, three of our sanitation crew members - Jesus Villarreal, Jr., Jose Castellanos, and Guadalupe Garcia - found the purse on the street and immediately returned it intact to the owner, Ms. Cindy Lapp; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lapp wrote a letter to the City complimenting the three sanitation workers for their honesty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park: THAT, the City also commend Jesus Villarreal, Jr., Jose Castellanos, and Guadalupe Garcia for their honest deed, of which we are proud; and THAT, this commendation be divulged throughout the City of University Park (City Hall and Service Centers) as an example of behavior that brings honor to our municipality and its employees. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May, 1986. CITY M~ NAGER-CLERK 163 RESOLUTION NO. 86-7 WHEREAS, Article 1011(f) of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provides for a combined Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has operated under a combined Planning and Zoning Commission since April of 1976; and WHEREAS, the terms of the present members of the Planning and Zoning Commission have expired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following appointments are made to the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: MEMBERS ALTERNATES Felix B. "Pete" Goldman Richard E. Gray James H. "Blackie" Holmes III Christopher G. Sharp Mrs. Jon L. Mosley, Jr. (Paula) Walter G. Dahlberg Mike Massad John M. Morris THAT, they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1988, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT, the Planning and Zoning Commission is to hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings; and THAT, the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May, 1986. RESOLUTION NO. 86-8 WHEREAS, Article 1011(g) of Vernon's Texas Statutes and Appendix A, Section 17-100 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provide for a Board of Adjustment to make variances and special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park, Texas; and WHEREAS, Appendix A, Section 17-100 of the Code of Ordinances provides that there shall be five (5) members and up to four (4) alternate members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following appointments to the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Commissioners: MEMBERS ALTERNATES Harold Peek Dan W. Stansbury Robert V. Lentz Justin S. McCarty, Jr. Webb S. Wallace Paul W. Flowers Michaux Nash, Jr. Olin B. Lane, Jr. THAT, they are each appointed to serve a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1988, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed; and THAT, the compensation is to be ten dollars ($10.00) for each meeting attended. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May, 1986. 165 RESOLUTION NO. 86-9 APPOINTING WILFRED JOHN ALLISON, JR. AS JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. WHEREAS, Section 21, Chapter 1, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, and Government Code Judicial Branch, Chapter 29, Municipal Courts, Texas Codes, provides the manner and term of the municipal judge; and WHEREAS, it is the intent to appoint a municipal judge under the terms of the Code of Ordinances and Texas Codes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Wilfred John Allison, Jr., is hereby appointed judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, to serve a term of two (2) years, coterminous with the term of the Board of Commissioners, or until a successor has been appointed; and THAT, he shall receive such compensation as determined in the official annual budget of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. RESOLUTION NO. 86-10 APPOINTING THREE ACTING JUDGES OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN THE TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF THE DULY APPOINTED JUDGE OF SAID COURT. WHEREAS, Chapter 1, Section 21.D. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, provides for the appointment of a qualified person, or persons, to discharge the duties of the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, in case of temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, inability to act or the availability of the duly appointed Judge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University park, Texas: THAT, the Board of Commissioners does hereby appoint Joe Nathan Boudreaux, John Willard Clark, Jr., and Charles Lee Caperton as Acting Judges of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park to discharge the duties of the Judge of said Court in case of temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, inability to act or the availability of the duly appointed Judge of said Court; and THAT, the appointments are effective immediately and shall continue until a successor (or successors) is appointed or the appointee(s) resigns; and THAT, the acting Judges shall receive compensation as approved by the governing body of the City of University Park, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST: \ CITY MANaGER-CLERK 167 RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING DONELSON N. SHANNON, M.D., AS CITY HEALTH OFFICER FOR THE 1986-88 TERM. WHEREAS, Chapter 6, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of University Park, Texas, and Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes and Codes provide for the appointment of a City Health Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, Donelson N. Shannon is appointed by the Mayor to the position of City Health Officer and is confirmed by the Board of Commissioners; and THAT, after the City Health Officer has taken office, his appointment shall be filed with the State Board of Health as required by Article 4425 of West's Texas Statutes; and THAT, the appointment is for a term beginning April 1986, and ending April 1988, or as soon thereafter as a successor has been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST: \ / CITY MA~AGER-CLER~ -f RESOLUTION NO. 86-12 APPOINTING A RESIDENTIAL ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners feels it is incumbent to appoint a citizens committee to help advise the city staff, consultants and Planning and Zoning Commission on revisions and updating of the zoning ordinance (residential districts); and WHEREAS, it is the intent of such Committee to represent not only the various community interests but also lend certain expertise to the zoning process; and WHEREAS, such Committee is advisory only and does not infringe upon the legal prerogatives of the Planning and Zoning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons shall serve on the RESIDENTIAL ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the City of University Park: Walter J. Dahlberg, Chairman Dan W. Stansbury Harry C. Hoover, Jr. Steven M. Chapman Richard D. Davis THAT, the appointments shall be coterminous with the Board of Commissioners or until their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST: \ 169 RESOLUTION NO. 86-13 APPOINTING A FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Finance Committee advises the Board Commissioners of the City of University Park in two areas: of (1) Makes recommendations on future financing of the City through current statutory authority or suggesting passage of enabling legislation by the State; and (2) Reviews the financial condition of the City on a monthly basis and makes a qUarterly report to the Board of Commissioners on the state of finances and accounting practices in the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners want to keep a strong, viable, financial condition in the City; and WHEREAS, the expertise of the residents within the City should be tapped. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, COMMITTEE: the following persons are appointed to the FINANCE James Gardner, Chairman Frank C. Carter Alex Bul Trevor W. Rees-Jones David Lambert Darrell Lafitte Charles Seay, Jr. THAT, such Finance Committee is advisory only and that nothing herein relieves the Board of Commissioners of its ultimate responsibility over financial policy decisions; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1988, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th y of June, 1986. RESOLUTION NO. 86-14 APPOINTING AN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits Committee advises the Board of Commissioners on policy decisions concerning the equity of various classes of employees' fringe benefits as they apply one to another, the increasing or decreasing of fringe benefits and the present and future economic liability of fringe benefits bestowed upon City employees; and WHEREAS, the Employee Benefits Committee advises the City Manager and administrative employees on suggested changes which will be of benefit to either the employees or the citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE of the City of University Park, Texas: James E. Roberts, Chairman James Bailey Kirk Anderson William R. Johnson David Burgher THAT, the Employee Benefits Committee shall meet on call of the Chairman or Mayor; and THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1988, or as soon thereafter as their successors have been appointed. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST: CITY MANaGER-CLERK 171 RESOLUTION NO. 86-15 APPOINTING A PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park is desirous of establishing a Public Works Committee to advise the Board of Commissioners on technical aspects of infra-structure problems in the City of University Park; and WHEREAS, many of our citizens have technical and administrative knowledge dealing with public works problems; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following citizens of University Park are appointed to the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Arthur Z. Barnes, Chairman Don McIlyar Robert Dickerson Thomas Hughston Larry D. Showalter THAT, the Public Works Committee shall have the responsibility of advising the Board of Commissioners on the scope and cost of infra-structure rehabilitation including, but not restricted to: streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water distribution; and THAT, the Committee shall recommend the priorities which should be considered by the Board of Commissioners in undertaking any major capital expenditures for public works projects; and THAT, the term of office of the members of the Public Works Committee shall run concurrent with the term of the Board of Commissioners. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. CITY MAN~tGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 86-16 APPOINTING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the University Park Police and Fire Departments have earned the respect of our citizens by directly responding and contributing to community needs; and WHEREAS, the needs of our citizens and community are influenced by different sociological, technological, and philosophical changes that constantly occur; and WHEREAS, although our Police and Fire Departments have responded successfully to many of these new developments, there still is a need for more citizen input. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE comprised of the following citizens is hereby appointed: Winfield Scott, Chairman Stan Wright Janis Coffee Joseph H. McCracken, III Martha Carlson William Conger Walker Harman THAT, the Committee is to meet periodically with staff members of the Police and Fire Departments to discuss matters important to the safety of the community such as potential dangers, prevalent crime, traffic problems, legislative concerns, and issues that would directly affect public safety, thereby serving in a valuable advisory capacity. THAT, the appointment is for a term ending the first Saturday in April, 1988, or until the Public Safety Committee is terminated, if the latter should occur sooner. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. CITY MANAGER-CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 86-17 APPOINTING A PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners to appoint a Parks Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, said Committee shall have the duty and responsibility of advising the Board of Commissioners on policy decisions in regard to park matters; and WHEREAS, the Parks Committee, along with the City staff, is charged with helping formulate and with recommending to the Board of Commissioners major park plans, rejuvenation and maintenance levels; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants an attractive, functional park system; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes that expertise of the residents of University Park should be used. the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to ADVISORY COMMITTEE: th e PARK S William H. Pardoe, Chairman J. Laurence Martin Rae Taylor Robert W. Lambert Peggy Wallace Robert H. Clark Thomas W. Oliver Susan Madote Betty Mott THAT, such Parks Committee is advisory only and that nothing herein shall relieve the Board of Commissioners of its responsibility of deciding policy for the parks of the City of University Park; and THAT, the Parks Committee is appointed to a term to run parallel to the Board of Commissioners term or until the Committee is terminated, if the latter should eccur sooner. PASSED AND APPROVED this ATTES CITY MANAGER-CLERK t74 RESOLUTION NO. 86-18 APPOINTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, desires to appoint an advisory committee to formulate criteria for the environs of the City of University Park that will enhance the quality, safety and general welfare of the community and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following citizens of University Park are appointed to the ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE: E. Taylor Armstrong, Chairman Tie Davis W. Roy Howell, Jr. James M. Walley, Jr. Mrs. William Cooper (Susan) Mrs. William J. Adams (Mollye) Mrs. Fred Deaton (Mary) THAT, the Environmental Standards Committee shall act as an advisory committee and shall make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners from time to time on matters relating to the purpose for its establishment; and THAT, the term of office of the members shall run concurrently with the term of the Board of commissioners. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST: CITY MAN~ RESOLUTION NO. 86-19 APPOINTING A LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park wishes to have a committee to advise it on legal matters pertaining to the City and legislative matters which involve the City at the State or Federal level; and WHEREAS, many citizens are attorneys and have technical skills vital to the operation of the City of University Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Robert L. Abbott, Chairman Richard E. Zadina Mark Martin Robert B. Holland, III Robert Begert THAT, the appointments run concurrently with the Board of Commissioners or until their successors have been appointed, whichever comes first. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST 176 RESOLUTION NO. 86-20 APPOINTING A JOINT SOUTHERN METHODIST/CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Southern Methodist University occupies a major area of the University Park city limits and is a significant contributor to the overall ambience of the City; and WHEREAS, the cooperation between SMU and the University Park on many issues is of utmost importance. City of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the SOUTHERN METHODIST/CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK COMMITTEE: JOINT Ronald J. Case Larry Landry Bill Chesnut Mrs. James (Suzanne) Tubbs THAT, the appointments run concurrently with the Board of Commissioners or until their successors have been named. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ATTEST: CITY MANAGER CLERK 177 RESOLUTION NO. 86-21 APPOINTING A PROPERTY CASUALTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City of University Park has experienced increasing rates for casualty and liability insurance as well as increased deductibles; and WHEREAS, the City has many citizens who are knowledgeable in insurance matters; and WHEREAS, the City needs to formulate policies that will stimulate the adequate risk coverage at the lowest p~ssible costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the following persons are appointed to the PROPERTY CASUALTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Hayden Pittman, Chairman John Fred Stephens J. Robert Carter, III David R. (Bob) Floyd Paul Adams, Jr. THAT, the appointments shall be coterminous with the Board of Commissioners or until their successors have been named. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 1986. ~~~GER- CLERK · 178 RESOLUTION NO. 86-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS REGARDING THE INTENT OF THE LONE STAR GAS COMPANY TO CHANGE THE RATES CHARGED FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE WHEREAS, on July 3, 1986, the Lone Star Gas Company, a division of Ensearch Corporation, filed with the City of University Park a Statement of Intent to Increase Residential, Commercial, and Public Authority Rates by 7.15%; and WHEREAS, the filing of such rate increase was done under the provisions of Section 43(a) of Article 1446c of V.A.C.S. (Supp. 1983) and Article 6050 et.seq. V.A.C.S.; and WHEREAS, Article 1446c allows the proposed natural gas service rates to go into effect unless the regulatory body has officially disapproved or suspended such schedule for an additional ninety (90) days; and WHEREAS, the Lone Star Gas Company has declared such proposed rates to be effective on August 8, 1986. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1446c, above mentioned, the Board of Commissioners suspend the operation of the proposed rate schedule for a period of ninety (90) days from the date which such rate schedule would go into effect, the new date being November 6, 1986; and THAT the reasons for suspension are to study the effect of such rate schedule on the residents of the City of University Park and the regulatory responsibility of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of July, 1986. ? RESOLUTION NO. 86-23 APPOINTING A COMMERCIAL ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, at the request of the Planning and Zoning Commission, desires to appoint a citizens committee to help advise the Planning and Zoning Commission on possible changes in the zoning applicable to commercial or non-residential districts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the following COMMERCIAL ZONING ADVISORY University Park: persons shall serve on the COMMITTEE of the City of Mrs. W. H. Hitzelberger Jr., Chairperson Alex Bul Michael W. Culwell Robert L. Dillard, III Leroy Hallman John M. Morris Mrs. Stanley E. Neely Robert M. Olmsted, Jr. Marvin J. Wise THAT Board of appointed. the appointments Commissioners or shall be coterminous with the until their successors have been PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of July, 1986. RESOLUTION NO. 86-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SPECIFYING WHO MAY AUTHORIZE WIRE TRANSFERS FROM CITY ACCOUNTS WHEREAS, from time to time the City of University Park (herein called "City") requests NorthPark National Bank of Dallas (herein called "Bank"), by written communication, telephone, or telegraph, or computer communication device to transfer funds to other banks or other financial institutions or to other accounts at Bank for credit to parties designated by the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City shall enter into the Funds Transfer Agreement (and any addenda thereto) with Bank, and that any one of the following officers of the City is hereby authorized to execute and deliver to Bank said Funds Transfer Agreement (and any addenda thereto) on behalf of the City upon the terms and conditions set forth in said Agreement and addenda, and to appoint and delegate, from time to time, such persons who may request such transfers on behalf of the City in accordance with such Agreement and addenda: Leland Nelson, City Manager Robert E. Hicks Jr., Finance Director Theresa Robertson, Administrative Assistant-Finance BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authority conferred hereinabove may be exercised singly by any of such officers and shall continue in full force and effect until written notice of modification or revocation shall be received by the Funds Transfer Division of Bank, and that Bank shall be protected in acting upon any form of such written notice of modification or revocation which it in good faith believes to be genuine. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of August, 1986. RESOLUTION NO. 86/25 WHEREAS, on August 13, 1983, by vote of the electorate, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was confirmed and ratified pursuant to the provisions of Article ll18y, Texas Revised Civil Statutes (the "Act") for the purpose of providing public transportation and general transportation services in the DART Service Area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 and Section 8 of the Act, the City of University Park (the "City") has jointly appointed an individual to represent the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park as a member of the Board of Directors of DART; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(g) and Section 8(a) of the Act, such member serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the City; and WHEREAS, the Act provides that the governing body of the City shall confirm its board appointment to begin terms on the first day of September 1 of each year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the City to designate the following person to serve on the Board of Directors of DART to represent the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of DART effective September 1, 1986: SECTION 1: The following individual is hereby designated as a member of the Board of Directors of DART effective September 1, 1986: Section 2: after its so ordered. WILLIAM H. CLARK, III This resolution shall take effect from and final date of passage and it is accordingly PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of August, 1986. RESOLUTION NO. 86-26 (JOINT RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Dallas Central Appraisal District recently reappraised property in the Town of Highland Park, City of University Park, and the Highland Park Independent School District; and WHEREAS, such real property appraisal was developed from an analysis of trends based on an inflationary and somewhat speculative environment which developed in recent years; and WHEREAS, real property values in these taxing entities steadily declined since that time; and WHEREAS, inequities existing in the initial reappraisal overvalued some real property and undervalued other real property of like kind and value; and WHEREAS, reappraisal appeals were handled by multiple review panels which responded differently to similar requests; and WHEREAS, such differential treatment of appeals has compounded the inequity which exists between and within various classes of real property; and WHEREAS, real property in a significant number of cases is not valued in an equal and uniform manner related to other real property within the entities and those of Dallas County: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the undersigned request the Dallas Central Appraisal District review the status of real property in these entities related to current market value and conduct a comprehensive study and reappraisal of all property in the Town of Highland Park, City of University Park, and the Highland Park Independent School District which shall be effective for the 1987 tax year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Dallas Central Appraisal District in order to promote equal and uniform treatment assign one review panel to handle all real property value appeals from real property owners with our jurisdiction; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these requests be made to the Dallas Central Appraisal District at the October meeting of its Board of Directors with appreciation expressed for the assistance and consideration given by DCAD Director Foy Mitchell and his staff. DONE in the Town of Highland Park, the City of University Park, and the Highland Park Independent School ~istrict during September meetings. ~~~ Sam P. Burford, Jr. Don Houseman Mayor, Town of Highland Park Mayor, City of University Park John E. Eisenlohr, M.D. President, Board of Trustees, HPISD 183 RESOLUTION NO. 86-27 WHEREAS, under the Texas Property Tax Code an appraisal district is charged with the duty of appraising all property in the district at its fair market value in each tax year; and WHEREAS, the most accurate indicia of fair market value is the prices at which comparable properties are bought and sold in the open market; and WHEREAS, the lack of sales information substantially limits an appraisal district's ability to accurately appraise comparable properties and creates a risk that certain properties may be erroneously appraised; and WHEREAS, in many instances the characteristics and qualities of a particular property make it comparable to only a very few properties which have been brought and sold in the open market; and WHEREAS, in these instances an appraisal district may need information about the price at which a particular property has been sold in order to accurately appraise comparable property; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Texas Property Tax Code providing for the disclosure to appraisal districts by the parties to a sale of property of the sales price or other consideration paid for the property would enable appraisal districts to more accurately appraise properties with uncommon characteristics and qualities; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Texas Property Tax Code could make confidential any information about sales of property disclosed to an appraisal district un~er a. provision calling for such disclosure thus eliminating any prejudice to the party disclosing the information; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of University Park, Texas, that the Texas Legislature, the taxing units of the State, and other interested parties be urged and requested to consider the potential advantages of amending the Texas Property Tax Code to provide for the disclosure to appraisal districts by the parties to a sale of property of the sales price or other consideration paid for the property; and IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO RESOLVED. SIGNED this 16th day of Septem~er, 1986. CI.T.Y MAN ~AGER-CLERK " 154 RESOLUTION NO. 86-28 WHEREAS, Section 23.01 of the Texas Property Tax Code directs that all taxable property be appraised at its market value as of January 1st of each tax year; and WHEREAS, Sections 25.01 and 25.22 of the Texas Property Tax Code direct each appraisal district to prepare the appraisal records listing the appraised value of all taxable property in the district and to submit the completed appraisal records to the appraisal review board by May 15th of each tax year; and WHEREAS, Section 41.12 of the Texas Property Tax Code directs an appraisal review board to complete its review of the appraisal records by July 20th of each tax year; and WHEREAS, the appraisal schedule prescribed the Texas Property Tax Code requires appraisal districts to concentrate their most important work in the early months of each year; and WHEREAS, the deadlines prescribed by the Texas Property Tax Code impose substantial pressures upon appraisal districts and often do not permit them to meet the highest standards of thoroughness and accuracy in the appraisal of property; and WHEREAS, the appraisal schedule prescribed by the Texas Property Tax Code requires.an appraisal review..board.to concentrate its vital task of hearing and determining property owners' protests into a relatively short period of time each year; and WHEREAS, the deadlines prescribed by the Texas Property Tax Code impose substantial pressure upon appraisal review boards and often do not permit them to review each property owner's protest with the degree of thoughtful deliberation which each property owner deserves; and WHEREAS, with an appraisal date of the first day of November preceding each tax year, the appraisal districts and appraisal review boards could begin the performance of their statutory duties each year, and could be assured of having adequate time to perform their duties without the pressure which can sometimes compromise the quality of their performance; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Texas Property Tax Code to provide for the appraisal of property at its market value on the first day of November preceding each tax year would improve the ad valorem tax appraisal process in Texas without prejudice to the interest of any person. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of University Park: That the Texas Legislature be requested and urged to amend the Texas Property Tax Code to provide for the appraisal of property at its market value on the first day of November preceding each year; and That the taxing units of the State of Texas and all interested parties be requested and urged to support such an amendment to the Texas Property Tax Code; and IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO RESOLVED. SIGNED this ~16th day of September, 1986. !~. ~ UMAYORV , . / .86 RESOLUTION NO. 86-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE 1986 GREATER DALLAS MOBILITY PLAN WHEREAS, traffic and transportation have become one of the major concerns of the Dallas metroplex citizens; and WHEREAS, in 1982 a detailed study was conducted which defined the magnitude of the transportation problem that existed at that time; and WHEREAS, the 1986 Greater Dallas Mobility Plan is a complete update and expansion of the 1982 report; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, that: SECTION I. The City of University Parks supports and endorses the goals of the 1986 Greater Dallas Mobility Plan and the suggested mechanism by which they may be achieved. SECTION II. This resolution shall immediately upon its passage. take effect PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of November, 1986. ~OUSE~AN, MAYOR- CITY MANAGER-CLERK ? ? RESOLUTION NO. 87-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DOING AWAY WITH COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STATUTORY BOARD MEMBERS. WHEREAS, the three elected officials and the members of the two statutory boards of the City of University Park have historically received nominal compensation for their services to the City; and WHEREAS, the following amounts have been paid: $100/month to the Mayor, $50/month to each Commissioner, and $10 per hearing attended to each member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: of THAT the nominal compensation normally paid to the Mayor, Commissioners, and members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment is hereby rescinded; and THAT this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 1987. RESOLUTION NO. 87-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN THE PROPOSED LOCATION OF A DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT STATION ON A PORTION OF THE PEEK SERVICE CENTER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners to appoint a task force to study the issues involved in a possible loss of the Peek Service Center; and WHEREAS, it appears that the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority will either buy or condemn a portion of the property; and WHEREAS, such possible taking may happen within a shorter time frame than originally thought; and WHEREAS, a study of the issues and a prompt recommendation to the Board of Commissioners are of primary importance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: of THAT, the following persons are appointed to the SERVICE CENTER RELOCATION TASK FORCE: FRED N. PEEK Chairman EDWARD J. DRAKE ROY C. COFFEE, JR. ROBERT F. SPIES THATr the Task Force is to make a study and recommendation as soon as possible because of the urgency of the problem and because of the long term results of any taking of the Peek Service Center; and THAT, the appointments are to run for as long as needed to complete the study. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 1987. ATTEST: ~ CITY r~ANAGER CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 87-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ALLOWING THE USE OF A SIGNATURE FACSIMILE MACHINE FOR CERTAIN DEFINED REASONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE DUAL SIGNATURE OF ALL CHECKS FOR EXPENDITURES OF MONEYS FROM THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park has provided for the facsimile signature on certain checks under $5,000 and on emergency and monthly employee contractual checks; and WHEREAS, the City of University Park has always used a dual signature on checks; and WHEREAS, it appears efficient and in the best interest of the city, and does not violate any internal audit procedures of the City of University Park, to provide alternate dual signatures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT all previous resolutions pertaining to facsimile signatures on checks for the City of University Park are hereby repealed and the following city checks may be signed on the facsimile machine: 6. 7. 8. Ail payroll checks. Checks payable to the city depository bank for income taxes withheld. Checks payable to the Employees Retirement System of Texas-Social Security Division, Texas Municipal Retirement System, Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund, and special security deposits. Retirement or dependent checks from the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. Cash bond refund and transfer checks. Water security deposit refund checks. Building department clean-up deposit checks. Emergency checks for emergency purchases approved by the director of finance and city manager and subsequently approved by the Board of Commissioners. THAT the depository bank is given the authority to honor checks over the $5,000 limit, listed on the facsimile machine signatures, for those checks payable to the city's depository bank for income taxes withheld and payable to the Employees Retirement System of Texas-Social Security Division, Texas Municipal Retirement System, Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund, and special security deposits. 1,90 THAT all other checks not signed by facsimile signatures shall require two signatures. One signature can be one of the following: city manager-clerk, finance director, or assistant finance director. The other signature must be one of the following: mayor, commissioner, city manager-clerk, or chief of police and fire; however, the city manager-clerk shall not sign twice. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 1987. RESOLUTION NO. 87-4 APPOINTING JAMES PAUL BARKLOW, JR., AS JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. WHEREAS, Section 21, Chapter 1, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, and Government Code Judicial Branch, Chapter 29, Municipal Courts, Texas Codes, provides the manner and term of the municipal judge; and WHEREAS, it is the intent to appoint a municipal judge under the terms of the Code of Ordinances and Texas Codes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, JAMES PAUL BARKLOW, JR., is hereby appointed judge of the Municipal Court of the City of University Park, Texas, to serve a term of two (2) years, coterminous with the term of the Board of Commissioners, or until a successor has been appointed; and THAT, he shall receive such compensation as determined in the official annual budget of the City of University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of June, 1987. CITY MANA~ER- CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 87-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1987 APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of taxes submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval the 1987 tax appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein based upon the 1987 tax rate adopted by the Board of Commissioners by Ordinance No. 87/17; and WHEREAS, the Board that the 1987 appraisal therein should be adopted; of Commissioners is of the opinion roll with the tax amounts shown WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of taxes has reported to the Board of Commissioners that there was situated in the City of University Park, as of January 1, 1987, property with a total appraised value of $2,259,351,600 and a total taxable value of $1,656,287,534; WHEREAS, new property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable value of $19,824,163 as of January 1, 1987; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, the 1987 taxable $1,656,287,534 is hereby adopted. roll in the amount of PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of August, 1987. ATTEST: ~ -' CITY MANAGER-CLERK 193 RESOLUTION NO. 87-6 WHEREAS, on August 13, 1983, by vote of the electorate, Dallas Area Rapid Transit ("DART") was confirmed and ratified pursuant to the provisions of Article ll18y, Texas Revised Civil Statutes (the "Act") for the purpose of providing public transportation and general transportation services in the DART Service Area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 and Section 8 of the Act, the City of University Park (the "City") has jointly appointed an individual to represent the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park as a member of the Board of Directors of DART; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(g) and Section 8(a) of the Act, such member serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the City; and WHEREAS, the Act provides that the governing body of the City shall confirm its board appointment to begin terms on the first day of September 1 of each year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the City to designate the following person to serve on the Board of Directors of DART to represent the Towns of Buckingham and Highland Park and the Cities of Cockrell Hill, Glenn Heights, Rowlett, and University Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the City of University Park that: Board of SECTION 1: The following individual is hereby designated as a member of the Board of Directors of DART effective September I, 1986: RICHARD M. HART SECTION 2: This after its final date ordered. resolution shall take effect from and of passage and it is accordingly so ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of August, 1987. CITY MANAGER-CLERK 194 RESOLUTION NO. 87-7 RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: 1. That attached form of notice, the adopted and approved. hereto and marked "Exhibit A" is a form and substance of which are hereby 2. That the City Manager-Clerk shall cause said notice to be published, in substantially the form attached hereto, in a newspaper, as defined in Chapter 84, Acts of the 43rd Legislature, First Called Session, 1933, as amended (Article 28a, Vernon's Tex. Civ. St.), of general circulation in the City of University Park, Texas, for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication thereof to he at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date tentatively set for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Risk Management Certificates of Obligation as described therein. 3. That it is hereby officially found and determined: that a case of emergency or urgent public necessity exists which requires the holding of the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted, such emergency or urgent public necessity being that the City of University Park, Texas urgently needs to issue Risk Management Certificates of Obligation as soon as possible and without delay for the immediate preservation of public property, health and safety; and that said meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. Article 6252-17, as amended. PASSED AND APPROVED this llth day of November, 1987. CITY ~ANAGER- CLERK~ 195 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 3rd day of December, 1987, the City of University Park, Texas, at a 5:00 o'clock, p.m., at a Special meeting of the Board of Commissioners to be held at the City Hall, University Park, Texas, the regular meeting place thereof, intends to pass an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Risk Management Certificates of Obligation for the purpose of providing for a self-insurance fund for the City and for paying all or a portion of the contractual obligations for professional services of consultants, attorneys and financial advisors in connection therewith. Said Certificates shall be issued in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000, they shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) per annum, and shall have a maximum maturity date of not later than forty (40) years after their date. Said Certificates shall be payable from the levy of a direct and continuing ad valorem tax against all taxable property within said City sufficient to pay the interest on this series of Certificates as due and to provide for the payment of the principal thereof as the same matures, as authorized by Article 2368a.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended, and by S.B. 1273, as enacted by the 70th Legislature of Texas, Regular Session, 1987. THIS NOTICE is given directed by the Board of University Park, Texas. in accordance Commissioners with law and as of the City of GIVEN this the llth day of November, 1987. ~yY ~n~ng'~v~rsity Park, Texas 196 RESOLUTION NO. 87-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CONTRACTING WITH FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY. WHEREAS, the City of University Park desires to contract for financial advisory services in connection with financial planning and the issuance of debt; and WHEREAS, First Southwest Company has submitted a Proposed Agreement for Financial Advisory Services to provide such services; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK: Section 1. That the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with First Southwest Company for the provision of financial advisory services in connection with financial planning and the issuance and sale of bonds and other debt instruments which may be authorized, issued and sold. Section 2. That this Agreement may be terminated without cause by the City of First Southwest Company upon thirty (30) days' written notice. In the event of such termination, it is understood and agreed that only the amount due First Southwest Company for services provided and expenses incurred to the date of termination will be due and payable. No penalty will be assessed for termination of this Agreement. Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and it is accordingly so resolved. PASSED AND APPROVED this llth day of November, 1987. NAGER- CLER~ .~ 197 RESOLUTION NO. 87-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TX, CASTING ITS VOTE FOR THE FOURTH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DALLAS CENTRAL TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Dallas County eligible taxing entities have expressed and approved an option which allows for representation to the Appraisal Board of Directors (in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code) as follows: 1. The City of Dallas shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 2. The Dallas Independent School District shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. 3. The Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall appoint one (1) member to the Board. The member appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners' Court shall not be a resident of either the City of Dallas or the Dallas Independent School District. 4. Each of the incorporated cities and towns, except for the City of Dallas, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fourth member of the Board of Directors. The said cities and towns shall, from among the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each city and town being entitled to one (1) vote, the fourth members of the Board of Directors. 5. Each of the independent school districts, except the Dallas Independent School District, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one (1) candidate as the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The said independent school districts shall, from the nominations received, appoint by a majority vote, with each independent school district being entitled to one (1) vote, the dent school district being entitled to one (1) vote, the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The votes required for appointment to the Board of Directors in 4 and 5 hereof shall be by a majority of those authorized to vote in 4 and 5 respectively and not by a majority of the quorum, and WHEREAS, the City of University Park does hereby cast .its vote by marking the ballot below: BALLOT Debo, Jerry V., III / / Hall, Ron / / Landrum, Thomas B. /X/ Searight, William / / NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners, City of University Park does hereby confirm its one (1) vote for the election of THOMAS B. LANDRUM as the suburban cities' representative to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the llth day of November, 1987 ATT CITY~AGER-CLERK ~ 199 RESOLUTION NO. 87-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, COMMENDING WILLIAM H. CLARK, III, FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BOARD WHEREAS, William H. Clark, III, represented the Cities of University Park, Highland Park, Rowlett, Glenn Heights, Cockrell Hill, and Buckingham on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board from 1983-1987; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark is a distinguished resident University Park, Texas; and of WHEREAS, Mr. best interests of handling difficult foresight; and Clark consistently sought to represent the University Park and other communities in transportation issues with fairness and WHEREAS, effort and behalf of communities. Mr. Clark's tenure was marked by tireless significant contribution of personal time on the citizens of University Park and other NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, William H. Clark, III, be commended for his outstanding community service on behalf of University Park on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board. PASSED AND APPROVED this llth day of November, 1987. RESOLUTION NO. 87-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, IN APPRECIATION TO MRS. SUSAN HALL. WHEREAS, Mrs. Susan Hall resides at 4104 Stanhope and with her husband owns Amore Restaurant at Snider Plaza; and WHEREAS, Mrs. organizing the 1st Plaza; and Hall spent countless hours planning and Annual OktoberFest celebration at Snider WHEREAS, at the same time, she initiated the fund raising drive for the renovation of the Snider Plaza Fountain. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT, University Park is fortunate to have a citizen as devoted to the welfare and image of our community; and THAT, the Board of Commissioners expresses gratitude and appreciation for her efforts toward adding to civic pride and the amenities of life in University Park. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of November, 1987. ~...ATTEST: CITY~ANAGER-CLERK 201 RESOLUTION NO. 87-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, IN APPRECIATION OF JOHN M. MORRIS' CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY AS A VOLUNTEER WORKER. WHEREAS, John City of University two sons; and M. Morris was a long time resident of the Park where he and his wife raised their WHEREAS, he was appointed member of the original Planning and Zoning Commission and continued to serve in that capacity for eighteen years; and WHEREAS, as a P&Z member he helped set the boundaries of the various zoning districts, and helped develop and implement the zoning ordinance which has been guiding the changing needs of our community; and WHEREAS, he subsequently served for two years on the Board of Adjustment where his ability to balance community needs with sensitive citizen requests further demonstrated his value as a board member; and WHEREAS, over the past few debilitating health problems which his service to the community; and years he experienced temporarily interrupted WHEREAS, during the latter part of 1986, he again volunteered his services as Chairman of the U.P. Crime Watch Program which then was virtually non-existent; and WHEREAS, John Morris died on October 28, 1987; and WHEREAS, on the day of his untimely death he was involved in efforts to enhance crime watch effectiveness and had already developed sufficient momentum to insure the program's future success. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the City and its citizens, express its gratitude to an unselfish citizen who gave of his time, talents, and energy so that University Park could realize its goal of providing a quality life for all citizens; and THAT a copy of this Resolution be given to Mrs. John M. Morris in appreciation of "Johnny" and his wise counsel; and THAT this Resolution be made part of the official records of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of December, 1987. RESOLUTION NO. 87-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY MAILING LISTS OF WATER CUSTOMERS. WHEREAS, the City of University Park has from time to time received requests from various companies, organizations and groups requesting computer gummed labels of the City's water department customers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: THAT, mailing lists of the City of University Park Water Department customers may be sold to the following: (1) Civic and community organizations the city limits; (2) Companies franchised by the City; (3) Political candidates for local municipal, water district or school board elections; and located within THAT, the cost to those buying such mailing list shall be one hundred ($100.00) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of December, 1987. CITY MANAGER-CLERK MAYOR RESOLUTION NO. 87-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS ADOPTING THE 1986 APPRAISAL ROLL (INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTS THROUGH #9-87) OF THE DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of taxes submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval the 1986 tax appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein based upon the 1986 tax rate adopted by the Board of Commissioners by Ordinance No. 86/14; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the 1986 appraisal roll with the tax amounts shown therein should be adopted; and WHEREAS, the City's Assessor and Collector of taxes has reported to the Board of Commissioners that there was situated in the City of University Park, as of January 1, 1987, property with a total appraised value of $2,528,269,390 and a total taxable value of $1,860,984,821; and WHEREAS, new property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable value of $47,719,383 as of January 1, 1986. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas: THAT the 1986 taxable roll $1,860,984,821 is hereby adopted. in the amount of PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of December, 1987. CITY ~NAGER-CLRRK ~ 2O$ RESOLUTION NO. 87-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE POSITION AND ENDORSING THE POLICY OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ON THE PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS. WHEREAS, and clean water is essential to human existence; WHEREAS, water quality problems loom ever larger throughout Texas and are of increasing concern to communities in North Central Texas; and WHEREAS, all Texas cities with a population of over 5,000 are required to develop pollution control and abatement programs in accordance with the Texas Water Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has adopted a policy position on the protection of water supply reservoirs: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commis- sioners of the City of University Park, Texas: SECTION 1: That the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park support the position of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and endorses COG's policy on the protection of water supply reservoirs. SECTION 2: That copies of this Resolution of support be forwarded to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and the Water Commission. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of December, 1987. 266