HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 02-15-05 Names Tabs.doc AGENDA
#2504
CITY COUNCIL MEETING/WORK SESSION
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 AT 7.'30AM
i. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
Anyone wishing to address an item not on the Agenda or having questions about
items on the Consent Agenda should do so at this time. Questions and comments
regarding Main Agenda items may be made when that item is addressed by the
City Council.
ii. CONSENT AGENDA
B.
C.
D.
CONSIDER: Request for Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Goar Park from
Highland Park Presbyterian Church - Bradley Tab I
CONSIDER: Changing the City Public Safety Wireless Solution - Criswell Tab II
CONSIDER: Dates for 2005 Employee Holidays - Livingston Tab III
CONSIDER: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2005 -
Wilson Tab IV
iii. MAIN AGENDA
D.
E.
F.
G.
CONSIDER: Kerwin Memorial Project - Bradley Tab V
CONSIDER: Request to abandon sanitary sewer easement at 6809 Golf-
Smallwood Tab VI
CONSIDER: Contract for Master Plan Development for Snider Plaza/Hillcrest
South - Livingston Tab VII
CONSIDER: Snider Plaza Spring Banners - Bradley Tab VIII
DISCUSS: Zoning requirement associated with residential construction on corner
lots - Smallwood Tab IX
DISCUSS: Park Information Signs - Bradley Tab X
REVIEW: Quarterly financial statements - Austin Tab XI
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may
be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal
advice from the City Attorney on any agenda items listed herein.
8:30-9:00A.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM CITY
ATTORNEY UNDER SECTION 551.071 OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/05AGENDA)
DATE'
February 9, 2005
TO'
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM'
Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks
SUBJECT' Easter Morning Church Service at Goar Park
Each year, the Highland Park Presbyterian Church hosts an hour long sunrise
service on Easter morning at Goar Park. The church begins their set-up at
approximately 4:00 a.m. and usually leaves the park no later than 8:00 a.m. The
set up for the event includes a PA system, 5- 6 tables and a large tarp for the
congregation to sit on. The church estimates approximately 700 participants will
be in attendance Easter morning.
RECOMMENDATION'
Based on past history, staff has received no complaints regarding the church's
event. The church will pay a refundable $250.00 security deposit and the typical
$500.00 land use fee for the use of the park site. Staff is recommending City
Council approve the use of Goar Park by the Highland Park Presbyterian Church
for Easter morning services.
ATTACHMENTS'
Letter of request from Highland Park Presbyterian Church
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Easter- Church Service
(3).doc 5:24 PM 02/09/05
Jan 27 05 05: 30p HPPC Mus i c Department 2 i 4-559-53?0
Janua~ 27, 2005
Nathan Cadet
Highland Park Prebyterian Church
3821 University Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205
Gerw Bradley
University Park City Hall
3800 University Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205
Dear Mr. Bradley:
Per Amber Johnson's instructions, Highland Park Prebyterian Church would like to
request the use of Goar Park on the morning of March 2:5 (Easter Sunday) for the
annual Easter Sunrise Se~ice. Although the se~ice itself only lasts an hour and will
not begin until 6:30, am,. we would need to, requisition the Park from approximately
4:00 am to 8:00, am that morning.
We expect .approximately seven hundred people at: the event, it has been a great
success in years past, and we look forward to working with the City on~ again.
Sincerely,
Nathan A. CaAer
Associate Director of Music in Contempor2w Worship
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/05 AGENDA)
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 9, 2005
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Jim Criswell, Director of Information Services
Changing the City Public Safety Wireless Solution
BACKGROUND:
In August of 2001, the City first implemented mobile data computing for the Police
and Fire Departments. To provide a secure, reliable connection to each laptop
computer, CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) wireless technology was
implemented. The exclusive provider of that service for our area was AT&T
Wireless. In early 2004, the City received a letter from AT&T announcing the end of
life for the CDPD network effective June 30, 2004, and incentive to migrate to their
new GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) network.
Due to advances in wireless communications technology, the City published an RFP
in March, 2004 to explore other alternatives. Three bidders responded, and staff
began the process of determining the best solution for the future. Subsequently, due
to the number of Public Safety agencies that complained to AT&T about the short
termination notice for CDPD, a follow up letter from AT&T moved the CDPD
network termination date to June 30, 2005. This move allowed our staff to slow
down the replacement process and take advantage of additional technological
advances that have been implemented over the past year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has evaluated responses from Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and Sprint.
The major evaluation criteria were network security, static IP addressing (the
specific fixed address of each laptop), transmission speeds, technological growth
without replacement, the ability to add additional City Departments in the future,
and cost. One solution has surfaced as the best fit to meet all of those objectives. The
service is called EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized) and is provided by Verizon
Wireless. All three vendors can provide security, static IP, and the ability to add
additional departments. The area where EVDO has a major advantage is
SUBJECT: Changing the City Public Safety Wireless Solution Page 2
transmission speed and growth capability. As an example of speed, consider the
analogy of miles per hour (mph). Below is listed the relative speeds of the four
solutions.
Vendor Technology
AT&T Wireless CDPD
AT&T Wireless GPRS
Sprint CDMA
Verizon Wireless EVDO
Speed
12 mph (Current solution)
30-40 mph
50-70 mph
400-700 mph
The EVDO speeds will allow streaming video, web cam transmission from an
emergency event, City map transmission along with cellular 911 pin-mapping, etc. It
is also easy to add additional users later for areas such as Building Inspectors or
Utility Supervisors.
The monthly cost breakdown by vendor is:
Verizon Wireless 19 devices @ $55
Frame Relay Circuit
Static IP Addresses
Total
$1,045.00
698.00
.00
$1,743.00
Sprint
19 devices @ $60
Frame Relay Circuit
Static IP Addresses
Total
$1,140.00
698.00
62.50
$1,900.00
AT&T Wireless
19 devices @ $59.49
Frame Relay Circuit
Static IP Addresses
$1,130.31
698.00
57.00
Total $1,885.31
Staff recommends awarding a contract for Public Safety Wireless Services to
Verizon Wireless for $1,743.00 per month.
Funding has been included in the 2005 Information Services Budget for the Frame
Relay Circuit, and in the Police and Fire Budgets for the 19 devices.
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/05 AGENDA)
DATE'
TO:
February 9, 2005
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Bob Livingston
SUBJECT: 2005 Holiday Schedule
On nine holidays each year, City Hall and most departments, except for police and fire,
are closed. In 2005 the City will recognize the same holidays as in previous years on the
following days'
New Year Day
Employee Picnic
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Christmas Eve & Day
Monday, January 3rd
Friday, May 27th, Close at noon
Monday, May 30th
Monday, July 4th
Monday, September 5th
Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th
Friday, December 23rd& Monday, December 26th
As in 2004, I am proposing to combine the two one-half day Christmas Eve and New
Year's Eve holidays and let our employees celebrate it on Friday, December 23rd. The
Christmas Holiday would be celebrated on Monday, December 26th. Sanitation collection
will resume on Tuesday, December 27th. The 2006 New Year Holiday will be celebrated
on Monday, January 2nd.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Holiday Schedule as Proposed
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Cc~
Department Heads
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwils°n'UNIVPARK\L°cal Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\OLK3\2005HOLIDAYS020905.doc 12'11 PM 02/10/05
MINUTES
#2503
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005, 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Holmes opened the meeting of the City Council. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Jim
Roberts and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly Walker and Harry Shawver. Also in attendance
were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and City Secretary Nina Wilson.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
PROCLAMATION' Mayor Pro Tem Jim Roberts presented Mayor Blackie Holmes with a
proclamation from the City Council honoring him as a Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
for Private Practice from the Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University for the
Year 2004-2005. Mayor Holmes has also received numerous other awards including 2004 Texas
Trial Lawyer of the Year and the Lola Wright Foundation Award for Outstanding Public Service
in 2002.
BOY SCOUTS: Boy Scouts Dean Hawn and Courtney Strachan introduced themselves and
stated they were working on Citizenship in the Community Merit Badges.
RECOGNITION: Municipal Court Associate Judges Winfield Scott and Charles Caperton for
their years of service to the City. Municipal Court Judge presented them with plaques and
Mayor Holmes thanked them for their years of service.
RECOGNITION: Police Officer A1 Rosales was unable to attend to receive the Employee of the
Year Awards from the Police Department. His appearance will be rescheduled at a future
meeting.
DEPARTMENT PINS' Fire Department Lt. Shane Schindler and Fire Department
Drive/Engineer Nelson Shaw were awarded 25-year pins and Building Department Code
Enforcement Officer Russell Craig was awarded a 15-year pin for a total of 65 years of service to
the City.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
Ms. Susan Eldredge, 6805 Golf Drive, Ms. Sylvia LaRue, 6720 Golf Drive, Mrs. Frank Bradley,
6709 Golf Drive and Mr. Kenny Stephens, 6701 Golf Drive spoke in opposition to the home
being built at Golf and Rosedale. The size of the home and the setback from Golf Drive were of
major concern. Mrs. Bradley distributed pictures of the view on Golf Drive to the
Councilmembers. The Mayor thanked them for coming before the Council with their concerns
and stated the builder would be contacted and everything possible would be done to soften the
impact aesthetically on the west side of the home. Mayor Holmes also invited them to go before
the Board of Adjustment to express their concerns. He then requested the City Attorney and City
Manager to investigate City ordinances regarding whether a home can change from the street on
which it faces to a different street if the home is torn down. If possible, an ordinance will be
passed immediately prohibiting that change.
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved acceptance of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Shawver
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 5701 ARMSTRONG
PARKWAY: The Fair Market Value of the 196 square foot strip of land was calculated at
$42.3736 per square foot for $8,305.23. No utilities will be impacted by the proposed sale of the
right-of-way, and the City has no current or future use of the subject parcel.
ORDINANCE NO. 05/03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ABANDONING A
PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ARMSTRONG PARKWAY, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT "A", TO THE ABUTTING
OWNER IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF THE APPRAISED MARKET VALUE
BY THE OWNER TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED
COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS A QUIT CLAIM DEED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
CONSIDER BID #05-07, ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR CRUSHED STONE: TXI submitted the
low bid of $6.10 per ton with an $8.73 per ton delivery fee ($14.83 per ton total). This price is
$1.19 per ton more than our expired contract price solicited in September 2002. The Street
Division expects about 80% of its orders will be delivered with the remaining 20% picked up by
City employees. Based on this ratio, this contract is worth approximately $34,018.40.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For January 19, 2005.
MAIN AGENDA
CONSIDER AWARD OF BANK SERVICES PROPOSAL' The City of University Park uses a
variety of contemporary banking services in conducting its daily financial operations. The City's
current depository bank is Bank of Texas. Five banks submitted comprehensive proposals on
November 12, 2004, the proposal deadline. Two members of the City's Finance Advisory
Committee participated in the selection process and interviewing two proposers, Bank of Texas
and Texas Capital Bank. These two banks proposed the lowest pricing with Bank of Texas being
the low bidder, and Bank of Texas has provided excellent service during the time of it's contract
with the City. The selection committee and the Finance Advisory Committee recommended
awarding the three-year contract for banking services to Bank of Texas. The contract includes
two additional one-year extensions if agreeable to both parties. Councilmember Walker moved
approval of the award. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to
award a three-year contract for banking services to Bank of Texas.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE FOR NO PARKING ON DUBLIN FROM DYER NORTH TO
MCFARLIN: The City is preparing to open this new section of Dublin, which is approximately
200 feet in length and adjacent to the new SMU parking lot on the east side of campus. The need
for no parking on the east and west side of Dublin is for public safety and fire lane protection.
Councilmember Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded,
and the vote was unanimous to approve no parking on Dublin from Dyer north to McFarlin.
ORDINANCE NO. 05/04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING
PARKING ON DUBLIN STREET FROM THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH DYER
TO THE PO1NT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH MC FARL1N BOULEVARD; PROVIDING
FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
1N CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
OF F1NE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.1208 PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED
OR DISABLED PERSONS: The proposed amendments, updated by state law, include a revised
schedule of fines and penalties for the owners of vehicles parking in or blocking access to a
designated parking spot without a license plate or placard bearing the international symbol of
accessibility. Under existing code, the fine is a maximum of $200 per violation. The proposed
changes increase the minimum fine to $250, with increased fines and penalties for repeat
offenders. Staff also recommended amendments be removed which would require the City to
post the fine amount beneath the sign designating an accessible parking space. Mayor Pro Tem
Roberts moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to amend parking for handicapped or disabled persons.
ORDINANCE NO. 05/05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE
AMENDED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.1208 TO PROVIDE
REGULATIONS FOR PARK1NG FOR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES 1N CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF F1NE NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADDING COMMUNITY INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)
POSITION: An additional job description will be added to the salary schedule. Councilmember
Walker moved approval of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to add the CIO position.
ORDINANCE NO. 05/06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 04/28, THE PAY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES FOR FY 2004-2005, BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION OFFICER; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER AT&T TELECOM EASEMENT AT DRANE DRIVE' AT&T Wireless plans to
install wireless communication antennas on a TXU pole along the Dallas North Tollway across
from the Dallas County Park Cities Municipal Utilities District booster pump station. AT&T
plans to place the base cabinets associated with that installation in the southwest corner of
Germany Park on land owned by the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA). The cables
between the TXU pole and the base cabinets will need to run along a 5-foot wide strip of land
between the sound wall and Roland Avenue curb line. They also need to install underground
conduits in the same area for electric and telephone service to the site. That strip of land is
owned by the City. Consequently, AT&T Wireless has requested a utility easement in the
above-mentioned strip of land to allow for the placement of their cables and associated hardware.
AT&T has requested an easement for subterranean and surface rights on a 77-foot long, 1-foot
wide strip of land beginning at the NTTA property and extending south to the TXU pole.
Appraisal Brokerage & Consulting Co. has valued that part of the easement at $3,386.00. AT&T
has also requested subterranean rights on a 289-foot long, 1-foot wide strip of land beginning at
the TXU monopole and extending south to a wooden utility pole near the Stanhope alley. That
part of the easement was valued at $3,972.00. The total easement was valued at $7,358.00.
Payment from AT&T will also include reimbursement for appraisal expenses in the amount of
$650.00. Thus, the total payment will be $8,008.00. Councilmember Shawver moved approval
of the easement. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the
telecommunications easement for AT&T Wireless along the west side of the Roland Avenue
right-of-way.
CONSIDER PARK CITIES YMCA FACILITY UTILIZATION AGREEMENT: The Park
Cities YMCA and City have cooperated for years to provide youth athletic facilities and
recreational programming for residents of University Park, Highland Park and the surrounding
north Dallas area. The City Council is on record giving the YMCA the right of first refusal for
use of all City fields. In recent years, in addition to the YMCA, we have provided practice and
game facilities for the HPHS girl's softball teams, HPHS Lacrosse teams, HPHS soccer teams,
and other groups. The frequency of requests from all groups continues to increase due to the
limited amount of practice and league game field space available in our area. The agreement
provides direction regarding both the City's and YMCA's responsibilities associated with field
scheduling, user fees, field maintenance practices and field closures. The agreement also
provides a schedule for meetings between the City and the YMCA after each season to evaluate
the field usage and the successes of the agreement. The agreement is structured to cover a five
(5) year period from January 2005 until June 2010. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the
agreement with suggested changes addressed in the pre-meeting. Councilmember Shawver
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the YMCA Facility Utilization Agreement.
CONSIDER AWARD OF RFP NO. 05-04, DIGITAL IMAGERY COLLECTION: GEOSPAN
for an amount not to exceed $38,500. The Cartegraph work order and asset management
software approved for purchase in August 2004 will be utilized to direct and assign all citizen
inquiries/requests and to assign work orders within the streets, utilities, sanitation, and traffic
divisions. It will also serve as an asset management tool for maintaining inventory, tracking
work completed on specific assets and providing the initial inventory of City assets.
GEOSPAN's technology incorporates van-mounted cameras that take a 360-degree picture of the
right-of-way every fifteen feet. The digital imagery will be used to collect specific location on
the following city assets: signs, signals, water valves, street intersections, manholes, fire hydrants
and decorative street lights. It was suggested that the City be listed as additional insured
GEOSPAN Proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved approval of the award. Councilmember
Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the award for digital imagery
collection to GEOSPAN for an amount not to exceed $38,500.
DISCUSS REST AND RECUPERATION PROGRAM AT D/FW AIRPORT' The City, along
with The Town of Highland Park and the Highland Park Independent School District, has
volunteered to participate in the Rest and Recuperation Program at D/FW Airport February 21-
27 to greet our troops as they return home. The City will furnish goodie bags, decorated by the
Highland Park Elementary Schools, and will display welcome home banners and signs. All
University Park employees are eligible to volunteer for this program. The City Council will
greet the troops on February 23rd.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of February 2005.
ATTEST:
James H. Holmes III, Mayor
Nina Wilson, City Secretary
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/05 AGENDA)
DATE'
February 9, 2005
TO'
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM'
Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks
SUBJECT' Kerwin Memorial Project
As you are aware, two weeks ago staff met with Barbara and Colin Kerwin to
discuss a memorial for their daughter Ann Kathryn. Mr. Kerwin presented staff
with a concept of a sculpture and hopes to place the statue in a botanical bed on
the western boundary of Caruth Park (see attachment).
Mr. Kerwin indicated that the entire project would cost somewhere in the $40,000
to $70,000 range. These costs would include the hiring of a sculptor and the
foundry charges for statue. Funding for the project to date is supported by the
following contributions:
· Kerwin Family Personal Donation $30,000.00
· University Park Civic Foundation
Kerwin Memorial Account
Total
$10,629.96
$40,629.96
If the memorial project costs (on the high end) $70,000.00, this would leave the
project approximately $29,370.04 short of being funded. The Kerwin Family has
requested that the City Council consider utilizing funding from the UPCF
Playground Project to offset the deficit within the Kerwin Memorial project.
Although this project is extremely worthy of consideration, staff has two concerns
regarding the use of the playground funds for the memorial.
Staff Concerns
· Funding in the UPCF Playground Project has already been identified to
support the design and installation of the Williams Park Playground. Staff
has anticipated construction to begin by June 2005. Cost of the
playground is estimated at $40,000 - $50,000.
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Kerwin Request (5).doc 5:21 PM 02/09
Staff is also concerned about setting a precedent of utilizing funds
identified from various donations for playground improvements to develop
a memorial.
RECOMMEDATION
Based on a review of this matter with our City Attorney, there are two
alternatives that City Council can consider to support the Kerwin Family's
request for matching funds for the memorial. First, City Council can direct
staff to budget tax dollars to support the Kerwin Memorial or secondly, the
Kerwin Family can continue to solicit support from private donations until all
necessary funds have been identified.
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Kerwin Request (5).doc 5:21 PM 02/09
Barbara and Co~ Ke~n
3304 Purdue
Da~as, ~ 75225
Giving Wings to Others
Januaw 28, 2005
Ci~ of Un. iversi~ Park
3.800 Universi~ Blvd.
Universi~ Park, TX 75205
Dear Ci~ Council::
Ever since the tragic death of om preCious daughter Ann Kath~n, th~ greater communi~,
of the Park Cities has been extremely suppo~ive of our family. While we were new to the
com. muni~, Ann. Kathryn was not. She: was born April 7, ! 997 .at Presb~erian Hospital, just 3
miles from whe:re her life: ~would be taken a li~le more than six years later.
In the sho~ time that she lived here, she grew to love Caruth Park. Just a sho~ walk
no~h of our home, she would play there ogen with her ii~le sister and best friend Erin. Whether
running in the rieids, playing on the playground, riding her bike .or having a picnic, th.e park was
always a great getaway.
In memory of these joyous moments and as a small gesture of th.anks to a loving
communi~, we would like to donate the necessary' fun.ds to. the Universi~ Park Civic Foundation
to commission a bronze sculpture of children playing it is .our desire to have this sculpture
pe~anently placed at the entrance to Caruth Park on the Tuale Creek Parkway side. A~ached is
an. example of how such statua~ might look in. this location..
If this is acceptable to the Council, we plan. to do, nate the necessaw funds to the Civic
Foundation from Ann Kathwn's Fund, a charitable program we've recently established in. her
memory. Together with other 'funds so generously contributed by other:s, it is anticipated that the
Ci~ would then directly contract for the statuap.~~ with the artist's studio. Depending on our' final
design choice, total costs are estimated to be in the $4,0-$70K range As it has done in tl.~e pas:t,
Williams Park in Ann Kathwn's memo~.
We appreciate your kind consideration of this pr.oposai.
Sincerely,
and Colin K~rwin
Vanward Charitable Endowment Program
PO Box 3075, Souttheastern, PA 19398-99i7
(888)-383-4483
www.vai~g3mrdchafitabie, org
AGENDA MEMO
(01-19-05 AGENDA)
DATE'
February 10, 2005
TO' Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM'
SUBJECT'
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Consider request to abandon sanitary sewer easement across the
residential property located at 6809 Golf.
Background. The owner of the property at 6809 Golf is requesting that the
City abandon an easement for a previously-abandoned sanitary sewer that
crossed the residential lot. Even though the sewer is no longer in service, the
City still retains the easement which encumbers his property.
No utilities will be impacted by the proposed sale of the easement, and it is
staff's opinion the City has no current or future use of the subject parcel.
If the Council is amenable to the request, staff will determine the fair market
value for the easement and request that the City Attorney develop an
abandonment ordinance, which would then be placed on the 03.07.05 agenda
for Council consideration.
Recommendation. Staff recommends City Council authorization to proceed with
details for sale of the above-referenced sanitary sewer easement.
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3~AM San Sewer aband
6809 Golf 02 15 05.doc 11:55 AM 02/10/05
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/2005 AGENDA)
DATE:
February 1, 2005
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Bob Livingston
SUBJECT: Contract for Master Plan Development for Snider
Plaza/Hillcrest South
One of the goals from the October Council/Staff Planning session was:
Commercial Vitality' Redevelop commercial areas with an emphasis on
Snider Plaza and Miracle Mile.
This issue has been developing over the past few years; particularly, in the Snider
Plaza/Hillcrest South area and has become a priority. This is due to potential
development of the Chase Bank site, the construction of the medical building at Snider
Plaza and Rankin, as well as ongoing development, zoning and parking issues throughout
both areas.
Over the past several months, Bud Smallwood and I have met with Dennis Wilson and
Jim Richards of Townscape Planning Inc. to discuss how to approach developing a plan
for the redevelopment. Townscape has assisted many Dallas area communities with a
complete range of planning services including community master plans and downtown
plans. Mr. Wilson consulted with the City during the 1989-1990 Master Plan and is quite
familiar with the City including its commercial areas.
During our discussions, staff emphasized the need for a high level of public involvement
in this process. That, coupled with the significant differences between the two shopping
areas, led us to determine that it would be best to deal with each area individually. Since
there is a potential for immediate development in the Snider Plaza/Hillcrest South Area,
as well as the fact that specific zoning issues need to be addressed, this proposal is to
perform the first study on Snider Plaza/Hillcrest South. Once this area is completed,
(approximately 1 year), we can then determine a scope and timeframe for the work on the
Miracle Mile.
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwils°n'UNIVPARK\L°cal SettingsVl-emporary Internet
Files\OLK3\SNIDERCoNTRACT012605 (2).doc
3:50 PM 02/03/05
The attached proposal totals $95,212, which is more expensive than originally
anticipated. It includes several workshops, a one-half day design charrette, meetings with
property owners and lessees, and other interested parties. These will be necessary in
order to obtain maximum input. They will necessitate allowing the consultant significant
time to revise plans based on the comments and suggestions received during the meeting
and workshops. Additionally, funds are included to allow for traffic studies to be sure that
recommended changes will result in parking and traffic flow improvements. Finally, we
have asked that the final product include a comprehensive list of all actions necessary to
implement the plan once it has been adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the City Council. This will include drafts of necessary Zoning Ordinance changes,
financial needs for infrastructure improvements and other items.
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend Council approve the Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Agreement.
Cc~
Park Director
Public Works Director
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwils°n'UNIVPARK\L°cal Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\OLK3\SNIDERCoNTRACT012605 (2).doc
3:50 PM 02/03/05
21 December 2004
Bob Livingston
City of University Park
PO Box 8005
Dallas, TX 75205-0008
RE' Letter of Agreement for Snider Plaza and Hillcrest Avenue
Dear Mr. Livingston'
This letter will serve as the Agreement between the City of University Park (Client) and Townscape
Planning, Inc. (Consultant) for the performance of professional services toward providing a plan,
strategies and public involvement for Snider Plaza and the commercial portion of Hillcrest Avenue
south of Snider Plaza.
The Consultant will perform the scope of services attached as Exhibit A. The fee for these services shall
be $95,212. Monthly billing to the City of University Park will be based on a percent complete basis,
according to the following table:
I. Project Initiation
$11,627
II. Assessment of Issues and
Opportunities
$20,622
III. Principles and Actions
$43,218
IV. Final Plan
Recommendations $19,744
Total $95,212
Any additional assignments will be billed at the firms' customary hourly rate, and expenses will be
billed at cost. The hourly rate for Dennis Wilson and Jim Richards is $150/hr. plus expenses.
If you are in agreement with these terms, please sign and return one of the enclosed copies. We are
looking forward to working with the City of University Park on this project.
Sincerely,
Dennis Wilson, AICP
Principal
TOWNSCAPE PLANNING, INC.
Attachment:
Exhibit A Snider Plaza Scope of Services and Fees
Exhibit B Schedule of Terms and Conditions
Bob Livingston, City Manager
City of University Park
Date
Page 2 of 2
_~Snider Plaza* ~ ~ / { Formatted: Font: 10 pt
~SCOPE OF SERVICES ~ ~ Formatted: Right
~ecember 14 2004 ~ ~
~SNIDER PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN ~
~PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES '~'~',
Step 1' Project Initiation
1.1 Kickoff meeting .,
Meet with the client representative(s) in University Park to review this scope of ,,, ( Formatted: Font: 10 pt
services and work plan, clarify expectations, and receive base mapping of the project '~( Formatted: Centered
area as well as copies of any previous studies historical
background data that would be helpful in the course of the project. We would also ~ ~
identify any additional data needs, establish lines of communication, and clarify ~ ~ Deleted: or
timetables.
Formatted: Font: Times New Roman
MT Extra Bold, 9 pt, All caps
ii F°rmatted: F°nt: Times New
Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
Formatted: Font: Times New
Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
~(Formatted: Font: 10 pt
~I Formatted: Top: 1.3"
IFormatted: Font: Times New Roman
IVlT Extra Bold
1.2 Review Existing Plans, Ordinances and Projects
Review the City's existing comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision
ordinance and other applicable plans and ordinances. We will discuss projects
currently under consideration within the project area with appropriate stakeholders
and agency staff.,
1.3 Prepare Base Maps
I ~ existing mapping provided by the client, prepare project base maps of the
project area.
Miracle Mile Plan?)¶
Deleted: Based on
Step 2: Assessment of Issues and Opportunities
2.1 On-Site Assessment
Conduct an on-site assessment and photo documentation of key planning and design
issues, opportunities and constraints, including:
· Existing land use patterns
· Major vehicular circulation patterns
· Major pedestrian circulation patterns
· Parking patterns and
· Building footprints, uses and character
· Infill and redevelopment opportunities
· Streetscape character
· Visual quality issues
· Projects in progress or under consideration
2.2 Stakeholder Workshop 1: Issue Identification
Conduct an informal workshop with project area stakeholders, community leaders,
residents and city staff to determine key planning and urban design issues from the
community's perspective. This would include both the commercial ~ owners
and adjacent residents in ~arate workshops.
_~Snider Plaza~- ~ ~ / { Formatted: Font: 10 pt
~SCOPE OF SERVICES ~~ ~ Formatted: Right
~ecember 14 2004 ~ ~
- -~ [ Formatted: Font: Times New Roman
~?- IVlT Extra Bold, 9 pt, All caps
2.3 Summary Analysis
Prepare a plan diagram and related illustrations of key observations, issues,
opportunities and constraints that characterize the essential qualities and potential of
the project area. This summary diagram will document agreed-upon observations that
will be the foundation for planning and urban design recommendations.
Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
Formatted: Font: Times New
Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
Formatted: Font: Times New
I Formatted: Font: 10 pt
2.4 Staff Workshop: Analysis Findings
Meet with the client representative(s) to review the team's preliminary observations
and the Summary Analysis, and to reach consensus on the issues raised.
Step 3: Preliminary Alternatives and Recommendations
3.1 Prepare Conceptual Alternatives
Prepare and review with staff_two alternative sketch plan concepts for the project
area to serve as basis for discussion at the design charrette (Task 3.2).
Deleted:
3.2 Stakeholder Workshop 2: Design Charrette
Conduct a half-day public design charrette in University Park to:
· Provide a common understanding of the project's opportunities and
constraints
· Review successful placemaking strategies for similar projects
· Explore alternative concepts for redevelopment, and assess their strengths
and weaknesses
· Based upon participant input, establish guiding principles, a vision statement
and a preferred direction for redevelopment.
3.3 Preliminary Redevelopment Master Plan
Based upon analysis findings and charrette results, prepare a Preliminary Master Plan
that will graphically summarize the key preliminary recommendations for the Project
Area. The Framework Plan will be accompanied by illustrative crossections and
sketches sufficient to convey its key concepts and character, and will outline
recommendations for:
· Land use
o Key land use designations and changes
o Infill and redevelopment opportunities
o Parking
· Vehicular circulation and street relationship issues
· Urban Design
o Walkability
o Project area gateways and focal points
o Streetscape character
o Street wall character
o Public open space locations and character
o Public art
o Other key urban design recommendations
Development Standards
3.4 Preliminary Implementation Strategies
Recommend preliminary implementation strategies, including:
· Necessary city ordinance changes to accomplish key goals of the plan
· Recommended strategies for short and long term, including regulatory,
voluntary and incentive based approaches.
· Parking management recommendations
· Project priorities and phasing
_~Snider Plaza~- ~ ~ / { Formatted: Font: 10 pt
~SCOPE OF SERYICES ~~ ~ Formatted: Right
~ecember 14 2004 ~ ~
- -~ [ Formatted: Font: Times New Roman
~?- IVlT Extra Bold, 9 pt, All caps
~.~ Formatted: Font: Times New
', Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
,~ Formatted: Font: Times New
"Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
(Formatted: Font: 10 pt
3.5 Staff Workshop: Preliminary Recommendations
Meet with the client representative(s) to review the Step 3 products and
recommendations and to refine direction as necessary.
3.6 Stakeholder Workshop 3: Preliminary Recommendations
Conduct a final informal workshop with project area stakeholders, community
leaders, residents and city staff to review the preliminary master plan
recommendations and receive input for refinement.
Step 4: Final Plan and Recommendations
4.1 Final Plan Development
Based on feedback from tasks 3.5 and 3.6 above, revise and refine the Preliminary
Master Plan products ~nd recommendations.
Deleted: and recommendations
4.2 Draft Report
The plans, illustrations and recommendations will be compiled into a draft report,
which will include:
· Introduction/Background
· Key Issues and Opportunities
· Snider Plaza Redevelopment Master Plan
o The Vision
o Guiding Principles
o Land Use
o Street System
o Urban Design Framework
o Development Standards
· Implementation Strategies
The report will be reviewed in a meeting with the client representatives.
4.3 Finalize Report
Based on the client's review and comment, finalize the Master Plan report and
forward an assembled copy and digital files to the Client.
4.4 ZOAC Review
Conduct a brief review of the ~lan with the Zoning Ordinance and
Advisory Commission.
4.5 Planning & Zoning Commission
Conduct a presentation worksh to a recommendation to City
Council.
_.Snider Plaza~- ~ ~ / ( Formatted: Font: 10 pt
~SCOPE OF SERVICES ~ ~ Formatted: Right
~ecember 14 2004 ~ ~
Formatted: Font: Times New Roman
-~ IVlT Extra Bold, 9 pt, All caps
Formatted: Font: Times New
Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
,, Formatted: Font: Times New
'~ Roman, 10 pt, Not All caps
~ (Formatted: Font: 10 pt
~ Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
t Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
4.6 City Council
Conduct a presentation workshop with City Council.
- - - ~ Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS
Deleted:
Mapping¶
1. ,The, Client will provide base mapping of the project area, including roadways, ' ¢ < ~ ~
buildings, significant vegetation, and contour lines, will be supplied by the ~ ~ ~ ( Formatted: Space Before: 6 pt
Client, and that only minor modifications will be necessary to produce project ',~ ( Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
base maps. ( Deleted: target budget assumes that
2. The Client will arrange for and provide the venue for workshops and
distribution of all material.
3. The Consultant will provide the Client with a hard-co~ital files for
ma_ s drawin_ s and re_ orts.
TOWNSCAPE,Inc.
SCHEDULE OF TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
EXHIBIT B:
SCHEDULE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
II.
Client Responsibilities
A. Information, surveys and reports which bear on the
subject plan or study, which are in the possession of the
Client shall be furnished to Townscape, Inc. at the
Clients expense, and Townscape, Inc. will be entitled to
rely upon the accuracy and completeness thereof.
g.
If the Client observes any fault or defect involving non-
conformance with the Contract, prompt written notice
thereof will be given to Townscape, Inc..
C.
The Client shall furnish required information and shall
render decisions expeditiously for the orderly progress
of Townscape, Inc.'s services.
Townscape, Inc. Compensation and Payment
A. Fees under Time and Expense Contracts and extra
services under Lump Sum Contracts shall be billed
according to the following hourly rate schedule:
Partners $150.00
Senior Planners/Graphics $95.00
Junior Planners/Graphics $60.00
Clerical $30.00
g.
Reimbursable expenses under Time and Expense
Contracts and extra services under Lump Sum
Contracts shall be billed at actual Townscape, Inc.
cost, and may include:
1. Transportation and living when traveling in
connection with the project;
2. Fees paid for securing maps, plans and ordinances
from authorities and/or agencies regarding the
project;
3. Postage, delivery services and handling of
information; and
4. Reproduction and photocopying.
C.
Payments are due within thirty (30) days after the bill is
rendered. Payments not made within 30 days will bear
interest from the end of the calendar month in which
the services were rendered at the rate of one-and-one-
half percent (1-1/2%) per month until paid. The
provision of interest shall not be construed as
authorization to make late payments. Failure of the
Client to make payments when due shall be cause for
suspension of services. Townscape, Inc. shall be
entitled to reimbursement of all costs actually incurred
in collecting overdue accounts under this contract,
including without limitation, legal fees.
iii.
General Terms
A. Termination. The Agreement shall be subject to
termination upon a seven-day written notice at any
time for good cause by either party. In the event of
termination, full payment shall be made for services
performed to termination date including
reimbursable expenses then due.
If the Agreement is terminated prior to the
completion of the services herein, use of any interim
reports or other documentation is limited to the
client's internal purposes and no distribution thereof
to others shall be made without Townscape, Inc.'s
specific written authorization.
g.
Ownership of Documents. Final presentation
documents are the property of the client, however,
Townscape, Inc. may use such documents and copies
thereof for its promotional purposes. Ideas and
concepts developed as part of the project may be
used freely by Townscape, Inc. for other purposes.
C.
Laws, Rules and Regulations. Townscape, Inc.
will use its best professional efforts to identify laws,
rules and regulations which apply to the project, to
interpret the same in a reasonable manner, to seek
the advice of government officials and/or the Client's
legal counsel when questions of interpretation and/or
applicability arise, and to produce reports, plans and
other documents which are consistent therewith.
Having done so in accordance with normal standards
of good professional practice, Townscape, Inc. will
have met its obligation hereunder, and will not be
responsible for contrary interpretations or
determinations by others.
D.
Miscellaneous. The Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to
Townscape, Inc. described herein. It supersedes all
prior agreements, and may be amended only in
writing. The Client and Townscape, Inc. each binds
himself and his partners, successors, executors,
administrators and assigns to the other party of the
Agreement and to the partners, successors,
executors, administrators and assigns of such other
party, in respect to all covenants of the Agreement.
Except as above, neither the Client nor Townscape,
Inc. will assign, sublet or transfer his interest in the
Agreement without written consent of the other. The
Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of
Texas.
Page 1 of 1
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/05AGENDA)
DATE'
February 9, 2005
TO'
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM'
Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks
SUBJECT' Banner Program Phase II- Snider Plaza Spring Banners
In an effort to support and establish additional seasonal color during the spring
season, staff is proposing to implement Phase II of the Snider Plaza Banner
Program. The goal of the program is to bring seasonal color to street
intersections and municipally-maintained facilities by utilizing colorful banners
attached to light poles for display. This type of banner program was very
successful as a pilot program at Snider Plaza during the 2004 holiday season.
As phase II of the banner program, staff is requesting approval to install
decorative spring banners on approximately 30 light poles at Snider Plaza. The
banners measure 20 inches wide by 40 inches long and are made of vinyl with
image printing on both sides of each banner. Due to request from citizens and
City Council Members, staff plans to install two (2) banners at each light pole to
obtain a greater visual impact. The Park Advisory Board unanimously supported
the projects concept during their February 8, 2005 meeting and recommended
that staff review the item with City Council for approval.
Due to the success of Phase I of the Holiday Banner Program, to date, the City
has received $2,000.00 in donations from local business owners within Snider
Plaza. This funding has been identified as support funding for the Spring Banner
Program. The following is the proposed budget:
Spring Banners Program Cost Estimate:
Banners (double) -64 banners @ $44.95
*Hardware- 23 @ $47.00
Program Donations
Banner Installation/Removal (Parks Dept.)
Total Cost to City
= $ 2,876.80
= $1,081.00
= ($2,000.00)
= 0.00
$1,868.00
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\spring 2005 Banners
(2).doc 4:05 PM 02/09/05
* NOTE: Staff has identified funding within the 2005 Amended Budget to
support the purchase of additional hardware for the Snider Plaza Holiday
Banner Program, which was going to be purchased next month. The funds
would reduce the City's non-budgeted financial commitment in the Spring
Banner Program to approximately $787.00
RECOMMENDATION'
Staff is recommending City Council consider the approval of the City's portion of
funding for the Snider Plaza Spring Banner Program. Funding for the project in
the amount of $787.00 has been identified within the Parks Department general
operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS'
Banner Examples
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\spring 2005 Banners
(2).doc 4:05 PM 02/09/05
AGENDA MEMO
(02-1S-0S AGENDA)
DATE'
February 10, 2005
TO' Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM'
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
SUBJECT' Discuss zoning requirement associated with residential
construction on corner lots.
Background. Pursuant to the discussion at the 01.19.05 Council meeting,
a suggestion was made to review the zoning requirements for residential
construction on corner lots. Although the structure under construction at 6700
Golf meets all of current setback requirements, there appeared to be support
from the Council for amending the Zoning Ordinance to place restrictions on
building frontage on corner lots - specifically, when there is consideration of
reconfiguration of the structure on the lot.
Discussion. Staff recommends that the City Council forward this issue to the
Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) for more detailed discussion and
recommendation back to Council.
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3WM Zoning for Resid Cor
Lots 02 15 05.doc 8:17 AM 02/10/05
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/05AGENDA)
DATE'
February 9, 2005
TO'
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM'
Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks
SUBJECT' Park information Signs
In fiscal year 2004/05, City Council, the City Manager and Department Directors
met to discuss important items involving the City's future and how to continue to
provide excellence in customer service to UP residents. As a result, City Council
developed a Strategic Plan that is supported by six (6) major goals that City staff
has been directed to implement.
Under the goal of "City Aesthetics", a key objective requested that staff install
attractive, uniformed signs in each park site providing park history, regulations
and hours of operations.
Staff has been working on various examples of the sign (color, wording, symbols)
and sign framework. It is staff's objective to provide City Council examples of
sign and framework in an effort to obtain direction on how to proceed with the
signs design and appearance. The informational signage is not intended to serve
as an entrance sign at each park site, but provide a subtle, yet sophisticated
presentation of the park's history and regulations.
RECOMMENDATION'
Based on the information provided to City Council on 2/15/05, staff is requesting
direction on how to proceed with this objective. Once defined, staff will develop a
detailed cost estimate involving sign design, production and framework
installation for City Council review.
ATTACHMENTS'
Sign Concepts
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwilson. UNIVPARK\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Park Information Signs
(2).doc 3:43 PM 02/09/05
4
5
6
AGENDA MEMO
(02/15/2005 AGENDA)
DATE'
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 10, 2005
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Kent Austin, Director of Finance
Quarterly financial statements
Background
The February 15, 2005, agenda package includes a set of financial reports for the City.
These reports show budget to actual activity by fund and department; a narrative is also
provided to highlight notable events and trends. Going forward the reports will be
included each quarter in the agenda package.
Attachments'
· Quarterly financial report 12/31/2004
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwils°n'UNIVPARK\L°cal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3XAGENDA MEMO QTRLY
FINANCIALS 021005.doc 12:38 PM 02/10/05
January 13, 2005
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Finance Advisory Committee
City Manager
Tom Tvardzik, Controller
Kent Austin, Director of Finance
December 2004 Fund Reports Commentary
The first quarter of fiscal 2005 concluded December 31. Lead sheets, financial
statements, and related analysis continue to be prepared for the FY 2004 audit, which is
scheduled to begin February 7, 2005.
Notable trends in the December 31, 2004 reports include:
· Property tax revenues are running 17% ahead of budget and are consistent with
amounts collected during the prior fiscal year. Not a cause for celebration, tax
collections in excess of budget are more a function of timing during the year,
rather than an unanticipated increase in the revenue stream. All other General
Fund revenues are in line with budget, except for Auction/Other, which received
an early boost due to a sale of unused right-of-way. Overall, General Fund
revenues are 10% ahead of budget, and almost 10% greater than the previous year.
· General Fund expenditures are currently 3% below budget, but 15% higher than
prior year. The entire increase is due to the change in the "booking" of budgeted
transfers to the Capital Projects Fund, from a singular event to a (more steady)
monthly transfer. Excluding the effect of the transfers, expenditures would
actually be almost $90,000 less than the same period last year.
· Utility Fund revenues are essentially on budget and 5% ahead of prior year,
primarily due to the implementation of stormwater fees and more favorable
interest earnings. Water sales are slightly (2%) ahead of prior year.
· Utility Fund expenditures are tracking slightly lower than budget, but higher than
last year. The increase from the prior year is due in large part to the previously
mentioned change in budgeted transfers, and higher sewerage costs.
· The Sanitation Fund is currently operating at a slight deficit, which is $400,000
better than budget. Revenues are on target and essentially even with the prior
year. Overall, expenditures are lower than budget, due primarily to lower current
land fill and disposal fees, offset slightly by higher fuel, maintenance and repair
costs.
Att:
Summary Fund Report
General Fund Report
Utility Fund/Sanitation Fund Report
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205
TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
C:\Documents and Settings\nwils°n'UNIVPARK\L°cal Settingswemporary Internet Files\OLK3\FUND REPORT MEMO
DEC04.doc 12:53 PM 02/10/05
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
FUND REPORT
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
BUDGETED FUNDS
GENERALI UTILITY ISANITATION
NON-BUDGETED FUNDS
PROJECTS INSURANCE SERVICE
INTERFUND ELIMINATIONS
BUDGETED I BUDGETED
TRANSFERS CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL
Revenues 7,410,431 2,474,076 541,072 1,274,683 629,093 358,682 (1,185,941 ) (944,156) 10,557,941
Expenditures 4,717,729 2,404,334 542,288 1,849,691 710,343 169,379 (1,185,941) (944,156) 8,263,667
2,692,702 69,742 (1,216) (575,008) (81,250) 189,303
Excess/(deficiency) of revenues
Special Transfers
Net change in fund balance 2,692,702 69,742 (1,216) (575,008) (81,250) 189,303
Working Capital - beginning 8,652,864 6,358,847 706,115 16,761,776 5,043,842 5,639,486
Working Capital - ending 11,345,566 6,428,589 704,899 16,186,768 4,962,592 5,828,789
2,294,273
2,294,273
43,162,930
45,457,203
FundReportl 2-2004N.xIsSUMMARY2/10/200512:55 PM
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
FUND REPORT
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
GENERAL FUND
Revenues
Property Taxes
Interfund Transfers
Sales/Mixed Bev. Tax
Franchise Fees
Permits and Licenses
Fines and Fees
Park and Pool
Interest Earnings
Auction/Other
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Executive
Finance
Human Resources
Information Services
Legal
Building
Engineering
Traffic Control
Facilities Maintenance
Fire
Police
Parks
Swimming Pool
Streets
Transfers, Budgeted
Total Expenditures
Exceesl(deflclency) of revenues
Transfers, Special
Net change In fund balance
Working Capital - beginning**
Working Capital - ending
j BUDGET
ACTUAL AS AMENDED
YTD %
5,451,941 12,956,929 42%
137,500 550,000 25%
511,455 2,275,220 22%
422,451 2,060,000 21%
391,031 1,196,000 33%
274,434 1,163,160 24%
608 202,500 0%
66,036 350,000 19%
154,975 329,406 47%
7,410,431 21,083,215 35%
168,247 750,884 22%
224,248 955,847 23%
66,059 329,554 20%
137,737 740,259 19%
54,253 262,831 21%
115,134 627,831 18%
177,491 817,033 22%
149,510 788,304 19%
144,717 648,399 22%
839,582 3,873,280 22%
1,112,289 4,915,467 23%
480,590 2,131,979 23%
4,636 147,969 3%
344,947 1,647,334 21%
698,291 2,793,166 25%
4,717,729 21,430,136 22%
2,692,702 (346,921) n/a
n/a
2,692,702 (346,921) n/a
8,652,864 8,652,864 100%
11,345,566 8,305,943 137%
%
PRIOR YEAR CHANGE
5,416,374 1%
112,500 22%
549,573 -7%
125,148 238%
293,483 33%
273,669 0%
935 -35%
16,687 296%
15,895 875%
6,804,264 9%
153,656 9%
229,621 -2%
74,039 -11%
144,044 -4%
62,235 -13%
136,664 -16%
200,540 -11%
163,790 -9%
136,379 6%
822,759 2%
1,108,434 0%
477,295 1%
3,380 37%
396,115 -13%
4,108,949 15%
2,695,315 0%
2,695,315 0%
7,512,872 15%
10,208,187 11%
FundReport12-2004N.xlsGEN 2/10/200512:57 PM
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
FUND REPORT
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
UTILITY FUND
Revenues
Water Sales
Wastewater Fees
Stormwater Fees
Interest Earnings
Auction/Other
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Utility Office
Utilities
Transfers, Budgeted
Total Expenditures
Excess/(deficiency) of revenues
Transfers, Special
Net change in fund balance
Working Capital - beginning
Working Capital - ending
BUDGET BUDGET
ACTUAL AS ADOPTED AS AMENDED
YTD %
1,260,424 5,592,625 5,592,625 23%
1,064,420 3,873,450 3,873,450 27%
126,101 501,156 501,156 25%
16,883 250,000 250,000 7%
6,248 5,600 5,600 112%
2,474,076 10,222,831 10,222,831 24%
1,314,522 5,760,061 5,760,061 23%
602,163 2,912,965 2,912,965 21%
487,649 1,950,598 1,950,598 25%
2,404,334 10,623,624 10,623,624 23%
69,742 (400,793) (400,793) n/a
n/a
69,742 (400,793) (400,793) n/a
6,358,847 6,358,847 6,358,847 100%
6,428,589 5,958,054 5,958,054 108%
%
PRIOR YEAR CHANGE
1,234,056 2%
1,102,657 -3%
2,209 5609%
6,346 166%
260 2131%
2,345,752 5%
1,066,590 23%
567,665 2%
1,654,275 45%
691,477 -90%
691,477 -90%
6,969,072 -9%
7,660,549 -16%
SANITATION FUND
Revenues
Refuse Collection
Recycling Charges
Yard Waste Bag Sales
Brush/Special Pickup Fee
Interest
Auction/Other
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Sanitation Dept.
Total Expenditures
Excess/(deficiency) of revenues
Transfers
Net change in fund balance
Working Capital - beginning
Working Capital - ending
BUDGET BUDGET
ACTUAL AS ADOPTED AS AMENDED YTD %
453,632 1,862,950 1,862,950 24%
49,468 210,000 210,000 24%
11,932 77,000 77,000 15%
21,209 62,500 62,500 34%
2,626 18,000 18,000 15%
2,205 1,000 1,000 220%
541,072 2,231,450 2,231,450 24%
542,288 2,664,806 2,664,806 20%
542,288 2,664,806 2,664,806 20%
(1,216) (433,356) (433,356) 0%
n/a
(1,216) (433,356) (433,356) 0%
706,115 706,115 706,115 100%
704,899 272,759 272,759 258%
%
PRIOR YEAR CHANGE
460,818 -2%
50,699 -2%
12,598 -5%
17,432 22%
1,433 83%
1,474 50%
544,454 -1%
514,159 5%
514,159 5%
30,295 -104%
30,295 -104%
723,333 -2%
753,628 -6%
Fund Report12-2004N.xlsUTI L_SAN2/10/20051:58 PM