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City of University Park
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
Council Chamber5:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2015
PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION(S)
4:30 - 5:00 P.M. The City Council will meet in open work session to receive agenda item briefings
from staff. No action will be taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall.
TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM
Anyone wishing to address the Council on any item must fill out a green “Request to Speak” form and
return it to the City Secretary. When called forward by the Mayor, before beginning their remarks,
speakers are asked to go to the podium and state their name and address for the record.
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.INVOCATION: Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood / Boy
Scouts
C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor Olin Lane, Jr.
D.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: City Manager Robbie Corder
II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
III.CONSENT AGENDA
15-393 Consider approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 21,
2015 with or without corrections.
Staff Report
2015.07.21 Draft City Council Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
IV.MAIN AGENDA
Page 1 City of University Park Printed on 7/31/2015
August 4, 2015City Council Meeting Agenda
PZ 15-004 Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on an ordinance to
amend Planned Development 20 to allow a perimeter fence to define a
children’s playground at the University Park United Methodist Church.
Agenda Memo PD20 Hearing PB 0080415.docx
Draft Ordinance - PD20.pdf
MINUTES PZ 7.14.2015.pdf
Attachments:
15-391 Consider an ordinance to amend Planned Development 20 to allow a
perimeter fence to define a children’s playground at the University Park
United Methodist Church.
Agenda Memo PD20 Ordinance PB 0080415.docx
Draft Ordinance - PD20.pdf
Attachments:
15-394 Consider selection of external audit firm.
Auditor Selection Agenda Memo.docx
Crowe Best and Final Offer.pdf
Attachments:
15-395 Consider a resolution adopting a maximum proposed property tax rate
for FY2016; and set the dates for both the required tax rate hearings
and the adoption of the final FY2016 property tax rate.
Adopt Max Tax Rate Agenda Memo.docx
RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAX 2015 TAX RATE AND SETTING DATE FOR FINAL ADOPTION.docx
City of University Park 2015 worksheet.pdf
Tax Rate Notice Specimen.pdf
Attachments:
15-396 Consider a proposal in the amount of $40,400 for surveying and design
of certain traffic signals.
AM - FY2016 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT.docx
2015.07.30 - UP Traffic Signal Design - FY 2016.pdf
FY15-16 SIGNAL PROJECT.pdf
Attachments:
V.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anyone wishing to address an item not on the Agenda should do so at this time. Please be advised
that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council cannot discuss or act at this meeting on a
matter that is not listed on the Agenda. However, in response to an inquiry, a Council member may
respond with a statement of specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy. Other
questions or private comments for the City Council or Staff should be directed to that individual
immediately following the meeting.
VI.ADJOURNMENT
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August 4, 2015City Council Meeting Agenda
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.
CERTIFICATE:
I, Christine Green, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of this Agenda was posted on the City
Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and on
the City's website, www.uptexas.org, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE OF POSTING:____________________________
TIME OF POSTING:_____________________________
________________________________
Christine Green, City Secretary
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AGENDA MEMO
8/4/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Christine Green, City Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the July 21, 2015City Council Meeting
Minutes of the July 21, 2015City Council Meeting are included for the Council’s review.
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
City of University Park
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:00 PM Council ChamberTuesday, July 21, 2015
EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:30 - 4:00 P.M. Pursuant to TGC§ 551.071, the City Council met in closed session to
receive confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding a personnel matter. No
action was taken. Executive Conference Room, 1st floor, City Hall.
PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION(S)
4:00 - 5:00 P.M. The City Council met in open work session to receive agenda item briefings
from staff. No action was taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall.
CALL TO ORDERI.
Rollcall
Mayor Olin Lane, Councilmember Taylor Armstrong, Councilmember Bob
Begert and Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Stewart
Present:4 -
Councilmember Dawn MooreExcused:1 -
INVOCATION: City Councilmember Bob BegertA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Councilmember Bob Begert / Boy ScoutsB.
Boy Scout Jack Herz of Troop 730 was present as part of earning his
Citizenship in the Community merit badge. He assisted Councilmember
Begert and the City Council in leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Boy Scout
Andrew Bell of Troop 518 introduced himself later in the meeting and said he
was working on the Communications merit badge. Boy Scout Rishi Assar of
Troop 82 also introduced himself and said he was working on his Citizenship
in the Community merit badge.
INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor Olin Lane, Jr.C.
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July 21, 2015City Council Meeting Minutes
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: City Manager Robbie CorderD.
Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace,
Director of Information Services Dale Harwell, Chief of Police Greg Spradlin,
Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, City Secretary Christine Green,
Director of Parks Gerry Bradley, Deputy Director of Public Works Jacob
Speer, Communications Specialist Amanda Hartwick, Fire Chief Randy
Howell, Director of Finance Tom Tvardzik, Community Development Director
Patrick Baugh, Purchasing Manager Elizabeth Anderson, Library Director
Sharon Martin, Permit Technician Jennifer Deaver, Building Inspector
Dwayne Vest, Planning Technician Jessica Steele, Information Services
Manager Ken Irvin, and Assistant Management Coordinator Thomas Ta.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:II.
Community Development Director Pat Baugh recognized Paul Crane. Paul
worked for the City for over 30 years as a Building Inspector. Mayor Lane
presented Paul with a retirement plaque, and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart
presented Paul with a check.
Deputy Director of Public Works Jacob Speer recognized Ronny Traylor of
the Infrastructure Maintenance Division. Ronny worked for the City for 26
years. Mayor Lane presented Ronny with a retirement plaque, and Mayor
Pro Tem Stewart presented Ronny with a retirement check.
CONSENT AGENDAIII.
15-379 Consider approval of cooperative purchasing agreement with Physio
Control.
City Manager Robbie Corder said that this is a Participating Addendum with
Physio Control to facilitate cooperative purchasing of defibrillators and
maintenance plans for the Police and Fire Departments. A contract with this
vendor exists through the National Association of State Procurement
Officials (NASPO) cooperative purchasing program.
This agreement was approved.
15-384 Consider approval of the minutes of the July 7 City Council meeting,
with or without corrections.
The minutes were approved
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Stewart, seconded by Councilmember
Begert, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Lane, Councilmember Armstrong, Councilmember Begert, and
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart
4 -
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July 21, 2015City Council Meeting Minutes
MAIN AGENDAIV.
15-373 Second Public Hearing for the 2014 Consumer Confidence Report.
Mayor Lane opened the public hearing. City Manager Corder said that this
public hearing is on the agenda every year as part of state and federal
requirements to submit an annual report regarding the City's drinking water
quality. As part of those requirements, the City must conduct two public
hearings to allow University Park residents to comment on the report. As in
past years, the City’s drinking water quality meets or exceeds all federal
(EPA) requirements. This is the second of two public hearings. There were
no speakers, and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
15-381 Consider approval of a right-of-way abandonment at 3945 Amherst.
City Manager Corder said that the property owner at 3945 Amherst
requested that the City abandon right-of-way (R-O-W) along Tulane Avenue,
adjacent to 3945 Amherst. The Tulane R-O-W is considerably wider than
most streets in the community, with the property line about seventeen feet
back of sidewalk. Because the existing franchise utilities are located within
the street, the area behind the sidewalks is excess R-O-W. City Manager
Corder explained that approval of this item would authorize staff to seek a
fair market value appraisal of the right-of-way (at the property owner's
expense), not the actual sale. When the value is determined, the Council
would consider a R-O-W abandonment ordinance.
Councilmember Begert said he was concerned about this request and the
other R-O-W abandonment request at 3945 Purdue on the agenda as there
are around 20 other properties along Tulane that might make similar
requests. He recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission
review these R-O-W abandonments before the Council considers them
further.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Begert, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Tommy Stewart, to refer this item 15-381 and the next item 15-382 to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Lane, Councilmember Armstrong, Councilmember Begert, and
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart
4 -
15-382 Consider approval of a right-of-way abandonment at 3945 Purdue.
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15-380 Discuss License Plate Reader (LPR) Systems.
City Manager Corder said that this a discussion about purchasing a License
Plate Reader system (LPR). LPR are increasingly being used as an
investigative tool in law enforcement. LPR systems can facilitate the
identification and location of stolen vehicles and wanted persons. The
Council was briefed on this item in the pre-session. Staff recommends
sending this item to the Public Safety Committee for review.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Begert, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor Armstrong,to refer this item to the Public Safety
Committee for further review. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Lane, Councilmember Armstrong, Councilmember Begert, and
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart
4 -
15-383 Consider approval of a contract for a Pool Master Plan for the Holmes
Aquatic Center.
The city manager said that this is a contract with Davis and Davis for
development of a master plan at the Holmes Aquatic Center. Development
of a master plan was prompted by an increase in structural damage to the
supporting buildings at the Holmes Aquatic Center and the desire to plan for
the facility’s future needs. The Parks Advisory Committee and staff both
support the expenditure. The contract is in the amount of $58,700.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Begert, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Tommy Stewart, to approve this contract. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Mayor Lane, Councilmember Armstrong, Councilmember Begert, and
Mayor Pro Tem Stewart
4 -
PUBLIC COMMENTSV.
There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENTVI.
CERTIFICATE:
I, Christine Green, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of this Agenda was posted on
the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at
all times, and on the City's website, www.uptexas.org, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code.
DATE OF POSTING:____________________________
TIME OF POSTING:_____________________________
________________________________
Christine Green, City Secretary
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AGENDA MEMO
8/4/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Patrick Baugh, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Conduct a public hearing to receive comments onan ordinance to amend
Planned Development 20 to allow a perimeter fence to define a children’s
playground at the University Park United Methodist Church.
BACKGROUND:A companion action item, to consider adoption of an amending
Ordinance on this issue, is on this same agenda.
RE:Planning Commission Case File PZ 15-004:
University Park United Methodist Church requesting approval to
amend the detailed site plan for Planned Development District, PD
20, to install a 4 feet high wrought iron fence around a children’s
playground located on the northwest corner of the subject site.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT:George O’Reilly, representing the University Park United
Methodist Church
LOCATION:Planned Development District, PD-20 situated at 4024 Caruth
Boulevardand located North of Caruth Boulevardand east of
Preston Road.
REQUEST:Requesting approval to amend the detailed site plan for Planned
Development District, PD-20 to install a 4 feet high wrought iron
fence around a children’s playground located on the northwest
corner of the subject site.
EXISTING
ZONING:Planned Development (PD-20)
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SURROUNDINGLAND USE:
North –Single Family SF-2
South –Single family SF-2
East – PD-16, Hyer Elementary School
West– Single Family SF-3
STAFF COMMENTS:
The Conceptual Site Plan for the UPUMC was approved by Council on May 18, 2005.
The concept plan shows two phases of development and waived the requirement for
detailed site plan approval at P&Z. The detailed site plan for the multi-purpose building,
parking lot and landscaping off of Pickwick Lane andColgate Avenue was approved by
City Council on July 6, 2010. City Councilalso approved a detailed site plan
amendment on July 7, 2012 which provided fora playground designed for children 6
months to 23 months of age.
University Park United Methodist Church is accredited by the NationalAssociation for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Church is nowseeking approval to
install a fourfeet (4’) high wrought iron fence around a children’splayground located on
the north west corner of the subject site. The proposedplayground is shown on the
detailed site plan attached and provides for thefollowing features:
1.The playground measures approximately215 feet along Colgate and 180 feet
along Preston Road and setback 20 feet from the property line. A new 4 high
wrought iron fence will be installed around the perimeter of the playground as
shown on theattached detailed site plan. The fence will be constructed with
redbrick columns and white capstone, spaced 18 feet on center and 3½ inch
spacing between pickets to match the existing fence on the east side. The fence
will include three gates equipped with child proof safety latches.
2.A planting bed with landscaping will be installed on the outside of the fence
facing the public street. A total of 565 one gallon size liriope will be installed on 8
inch center as shown on the detailed site plan. Seasonal color landscaping will
be established at the corner of Preston Road and Colgate Avenue and the
church private drive as shown on the detailed site plan.
3.No additional outdoor lighting, signage or permanent structures shall be installed
on the site.
4.The proposed playground will be used during normal business hours and special
daytime functions of the Church and Weekday School. Primary access to the
playground will be through gates located on the north along Colgate Avenue and
on the South off of the private drive.
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NOTIFICATION OFPROPERTY OWNERS:
Notices were mailed to property owners located within 200 feet of the subject site and a
public notice was published in the Park Cities News on June 25, 2015. At the time of this
report no one has responded. Staff will provide an update at the meeting.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 14, 2015 to receive comments
on the proposed amendment to allow the playground fence. No persons in attendance
offered comments during the hearing.
The proposed amending Ordinance is attached. Staff will be present at the Council meeting
to respondto questions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing
to receive comments on the ordinance amending PD-20 to allow the playground fence.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY
AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 20, DESCRIBED AS
LOT 1A, BLOCK 45, FOURTH SECTION, OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4024 CARUTH; APPROVING
AN AMENDED DETAILED SITE PLAN AS EXHIBIT "A" FOR PD-20;
PROVIDING SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of University Park
and the City Council of the City of University Park, in compliance with the laws of the
State of Texas with reference to the granting of zoning classifications and changes, have
given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have held due hearings and
afforded a full and fair hearing to all property owners generally and to all persons interested
and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof, and the City Council of the City
of University Park is of the opinion and finds that a zoning change should be granted and
that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map should be amended; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS;
SECTION I. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of
University Park, Texas, as heretofore amended, are hereby amended by amending Planned
Development District No. 20 for the University Park United Methodist Church on Lot 1A,
Block 45, Fourth Section, of University Heights Subdivision, an addition to the City of
University Park, Dallas County, Texas, and more commonly known as 4024 Caruth
Boulevard, University Park, Texas, by adopting an amended detailed site plan ("site plan")
setting forth the land uses proposed for the amended PD-20, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and made a part hereof for all purposes, the same as if fully copied herein. That such
amended detailed site plan contains the data required by Section 17-101(2) of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and is hereby approved in all respects.
SECTION 2. Approval of the amended detailed site plan for Planned Development
District No. 20 is subject to the following special conditions:
A. Development of the property shall be in accordance with the amended
detailed site plan submitted and approved in accordance with Section 17-101(2) and all other
provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park, as
amended hereby, and, unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used shall have the
respective definitions assigned to them in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
B. The uses on the property shall be those allowed in the ordinance granting
Planned Development District 20, PD-20, as previously amended and as amended hereby, as
shown on Exhibit "A";
C. The addition of a fence on the northwest corner of the property to enclose a
children's playground is subject to the following special conditions:
1. The children's playground measures approximately 215 feet along the Colgate Avenue
property line and 180 feet along the Preston Road property line as shown on the site
plan;
2. The playground will be enclosed by a four feet high wrought iron fence painted satin
black, having red brick columns with white capstones, spaced eighteen feet (18’) on
centers and having 3 1/2 inches between pickets, to match the existing fence on the
east side enclosing the infants and toddlers playground;
3. The wrought iron fence will be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20’) from adjacent
City right-of-way on Colgate Avenue and Preston Road. The fence will have three
gates with child-proof latches, as shown on the site plan;
4. Five hundred sixty-five (565) one gallon size liriope will be planted on eight inch (8”)
centers to provide landscape screen around outside of the wrought iron fence, and
seasonal color landscaping will be established at the corner of Preston Road and
Colgate Avenue and the Church's private drive, as shown on the site plan;
5. No additional outdoor lighting, signage, or permanent structure, except as shown on
the site plan, will be permitted;
6. Hours of operation for the playground will be during the normal business hours and
special daytime functions of the Church and Weekday School; and
7. Primary access to the playground will be through gates located on the north side along
Colgate Avenue and on the south side off of the Church's private drive.
SECTION 3. All ordinances of the City of University Park in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or
section of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the
same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision
thereof other than the part decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, and the same
shall not affect the validity of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as a whole.
SECTION 5. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or
terms of this ordinance or of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended hereby,
shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the City of University Park, Texas, as heretofore amended, and upon conviction shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each
offense, and each and every day such a violation is continued shall be deemed to constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the
_____day of __________2015.
APPROVED:
OLIN B. LANE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY
AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 20, "PD-20",
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1A, BLOCK 45, FOURTH SECTION, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4024 CARUTH; APPROVING
AN AMENDED DETAILED SITE PLAN AS EXHIBIT "A" FOR PD-20; PROVIDING
SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Duly passed by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the
day of __________ 2015.
APPROVED:
OLIN B. LANE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
City of University Park
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
5:00 PM Council ChamberTuesday, July 14, 2015
4:30 - 5:00PM - Work Session for Agenda Review
A work session was opened at 4:35pm in the Council Conference Room by
Chairman Bob West. Mr. Harry Persaud addressed the commission and
stated that this was the second time seeing the case. A power point
presentation of the case was shown and a brief discussion was held stating
this type of fence is allowed in other parts of the city. No action was taken.
Call to Order
Chariman West called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and introduced the
commissioners and staff members.
Introduction of Commission Members
Chairman Bob West, Commissioner Mark Aldredge, Commissioner Liz
Farley, Commissioner Neil Harris, and Commissioner John Walsh III
Present:5 -
Commissioner Doug Roach, Commissioner Blair Mercer, and
Commissioner Charlie Little
Excused:3 -
Commissioner Jerry JordanSeated:1 -
Staff in Attendance
Harry Persaud, Chief Planning Official
Patrick Baugh, Community Development Director
Jessica Steele, Planning Technician
Rob Dillard, City Attorney
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of University Park conducted a public
hearing in the Council Chamber. Consideration was given to the following item(s):
PZ 15-004 Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on an ordinance to
amend Planned Development 20 to allow a perimeter fence to define
a children’s playground at the University Park United Methodist
Church.
Chairman West opened the public hearing at 5:05 PM. Mr. Persaud
described what the new fence would look like and introduced the members
of the church that were present to answer any questions. Chairman West
stated that seven property owners sent in responses, six in favor and one
opposing the fence. Mr. Persaud told the commission that the staff
recommends approval.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Aldredge, seconded by Commissioner
Farley, that this PD Amendment be recommended for approval. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Consider the previous meeting minutes with or without corrections:
15-378 Minutes for May 12th, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Walsh, III, seconded by Commissioner
Aldredge, that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
ADJOURMENT: With their being no further business before the Commission, Chairman
West adjourned the meeting at 5:08PM.
Approved by:
________________________ ________________
Chairman Robert H. West Date
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AGENDA MEMO
8/4/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Patrick Baugh, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Consider adoption ofan ordinance to amendPlanned Development 20 to
allow a perimeter fence to define a children’s playground at the University
Park United Methodist Church.
BACKGROUND:
A companion action item, to conduct a public hearing on this issue, is on this
same agenda.
RE:Planning Commission Case File PZ 15-004:
University Park United Methodist Church requesting approval to
amend the detailed site plan for Planned Development District, PD
20, to install a 4 feet high wrought iron fence around a children’s
playground located on the northwest corner of the subject site.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT George O’Reilly, representing the University Park United
Methodist Church
LOCATION Planned Development District, PD-20 situated at 4024 Caruth
Boulevardand located North of Caruth Boulevardand east of
Preston Road.
REQUEST Requesting approval to amend the detailed site plan for Planned
Development District, PD-20 to install a 4 feet high wrought iron
fence around a children’s playground located on the northwest
corner of the subject site.
EXISTING
ZONING Planned Development (PD-20)
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SURROUNDINGLAND USE
North –Single Family SF-2
South –Single family SF-2
East – PD-16, Hyer Elementary School
West– Single Family SF-3
STAFF COMMENTS
The Conceptual Site Plan for the UPUMC was approved by Council on May 18, 2005.
The concept plan shows two phases of development and waived the requirement for
detailed site plan approval at P&Z. The detailed site plan for the multi-purpose building,
parking lot and landscaping off of Pickwick Lane andColgate Avenue was approved by
City Council on July 6, 2010. City Councilalso approved a detailed site plan
amendment on July 7, 2012 which provided fora playground designed for children 6
months to 23 months of age.
University Park United Methodist Church is accredited by the NationalAssociation for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Church is nowseeking approval to
install a fourfeet (4’) high wrought iron fence around a children’splayground located on
the north west corner of the subject site. The proposedplayground is shown on the
detailed site plan attached and provides for thefollowing features:
1.The playground measures approximately215 feet along Colgate and 180 feet
along Preston Road and setback 20 feet from the property line. A new 4 high
wrought iron fence will be installed around the perimeter of the playground as
shown on the attached detailed site plan. The fence will be constructed with
redbrick columns and white capstone, spaced 18 feet on center and 3½ inch
spacing between pickets to match the existing fence on the east side. The fence
will include three gates equipped with child proof safety latches.
2.A planting bed with landscaping will be installed on the outside of the fence
facing the public street. A total of 565 one gallon size liriope will be installed on 8
inch center as shown on the detailed site plan. Seasonal color landscaping will
be established at the corner of Preston Road and Colgate Avenue and the
church private drive as shown on the detailed site plan.
3.No additional outdoor lighting, signage or permanent structures shall be installed
on the site.
4.The proposed playground will be used during normal business hours and special
daytime functions of the Church and Weekday School. Primary access to the
playground will be through gates located on the north along Colgate Avenue and
on the South off of the private drive.
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NOTIFICATION OFPROPERTY OWNERS:
Notices were mailed to property owners located within 200 feet of the subject site and a
public notice was published in the Park Cities News on June 25, 2015. At the time of this
report no one has responded. Staff will provide an update at the meeting.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 14, 2015 to receive comments
on the proposed amendment to allow the playground fence. No persons in attendance
offered comments during the hearing.
The proposed amending Ordinance is attached. Staff will be present at the Council meeting
to respond to questions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council, upon closing the requisite
Public Hearingon this issue,consider adoption of the ordinance amending PD-20 to
allow the playground fence.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY
AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 20, DESCRIBED AS
LOT 1A, BLOCK 45, FOURTH SECTION, OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4024 CARUTH; APPROVING
AN AMENDED DETAILED SITE PLAN AS EXHIBIT "A" FOR PD-20;
PROVIDING SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of University Park
and the City Council of the City of University Park, in compliance with the laws of the
State of Texas with reference to the granting of zoning classifications and changes, have
given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have held due hearings and
afforded a full and fair hearing to all property owners generally and to all persons interested
and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof, and the City Council of the City
of University Park is of the opinion and finds that a zoning change should be granted and
that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map should be amended; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS;
SECTION I. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of
University Park, Texas, as heretofore amended, are hereby amended by amending Planned
Development District No. 20 for the University Park United Methodist Church on Lot 1A,
Block 45, Fourth Section, of University Heights Subdivision, an addition to the City of
University Park, Dallas County, Texas, and more commonly known as 4024 Caruth
Boulevard, University Park, Texas, by adopting an amended detailed site plan ("site plan")
setting forth the land uses proposed for the amended PD-20, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and made a part hereof for all purposes, the same as if fully copied herein. That such
amended detailed site plan contains the data required by Section 17-101(2) of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and is hereby approved in all respects.
SECTION 2. Approval of the amended detailed site plan for Planned Development
District No. 20 is subject to the following special conditions:
A. Development of the property shall be in accordance with the amended
detailed site plan submitted and approved in accordance with Section 17-101(2) and all other
provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park, as
amended hereby, and, unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used shall have the
respective definitions assigned to them in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
B. The uses on the property shall be those allowed in the ordinance granting
Planned Development District 20, PD-20, as previously amended and as amended hereby, as
shown on Exhibit "A";
C. The addition of a fence on the northwest corner of the property to enclose a
children's playground is subject to the following special conditions:
1. The children's playground measures approximately 215 feet along the Colgate Avenue
property line and 180 feet along the Preston Road property line as shown on the site
plan;
2. The playground will be enclosed by a four feet high wrought iron fence painted satin
black, having red brick columns with white capstones, spaced eighteen feet (18’) on
centers and having 3 1/2 inches between pickets, to match the existing fence on the
east side enclosing the infants and toddlers playground;
3. The wrought iron fence will be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20’) from adjacent
City right-of-way on Colgate Avenue and Preston Road. The fence will have three
gates with child-proof latches, as shown on the site plan;
4. Five hundred sixty-five (565) one gallon size liriope will be planted on eight inch (8”)
centers to provide landscape screen around outside of the wrought iron fence, and
seasonal color landscaping will be established at the corner of Preston Road and
Colgate Avenue and the Church's private drive, as shown on the site plan;
5. No additional outdoor lighting, signage, or permanent structure, except as shown on
the site plan, will be permitted;
6. Hours of operation for the playground will be during the normal business hours and
special daytime functions of the Church and Weekday School; and
7. Primary access to the playground will be through gates located on the north side along
Colgate Avenue and on the south side off of the Church's private drive.
SECTION 3. All ordinances of the City of University Park in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or
section of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the
same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision
thereof other than the part decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, and the same
shall not affect the validity of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as a whole.
SECTION 5. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or
terms of this ordinance or of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended hereby,
shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the City of University Park, Texas, as heretofore amended, and upon conviction shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each
offense, and each and every day such a violation is continued shall be deemed to constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the
_____day of __________2015.
APPROVED:
OLIN B. LANE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY
AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 20, "PD-20",
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1A, BLOCK 45, FOURTH SECTION, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4024 CARUTH; APPROVING
AN AMENDED DETAILED SITE PLAN AS EXHIBIT "A" FOR PD-20; PROVIDING
SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Duly passed by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the
day of __________ 2015.
APPROVED:
OLIN B. LANE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY
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AGENDA MEMO
8/4/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Thomas W. Tvardzik, Finance Director
SUBJECT:External auditor selection
BACKGROUND:
The City of University Park Financial Management Policies recommendcompetitive
proposals for audit services be obtainedevery five years. This recommendationis
consistent with best practices promulgated by the Government Finance Officers
Association. While thereis nothing in either the policies or the GFOA best practices
mandating the City change external auditorsat the expiration of their initial contract term,
it has generally been the practice of the City to limit external auditors to two five-year
terms before seeking new providers. Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. haveserved as the
City’s external auditor for the past ten fiscal years.
In late March, the City published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for audit services.
Responses were received from eleven audit firms. Five of the responding firms were
identified as finalists based on the scoring criteria established in the RFP. Of the five,
two firms were selected for interviews by the Finance Advisory sub-committee tasked by
the Finance AdvisoryCommittee Chairman with recommending a suitable firm.
At the completion of an exhaustive review process, the sub-committee recommended
the selection of Crowe Horwath LLPto the Finance Advisory Committee. As can be
seen in the attachment, the “bestand final” offer terms includea five-year contract (two-
year base contract with three optional yearly renewals) at a total “not-to-exceed” price of
$207,200.
An electronic poll of the Finance Advisory Committee membership was conducted on
July 29, 2015. Themembers unanimously agreed with the sub-committee
recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Both the Finance Advisory Committee and City Staff recommend selecting Crowe
Horwath LLP as the City’s auditor for fiscal 2015 and 2016.
ATTACHMENTS:
Crowe Horwath LLP “best and final” offer letter.
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AGENDA MEMO
8/4/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Thomas W. Tvardzik, Finance Director
SUBJECT:Approve a resolution adopting a maximum proposed propertytax rate for
FY2016; and setthe dates for both the required tax rate hearings and the
adoption of the final FY2016 property tax rate.
BACKGROUND:
State law requires that all taxing unitscomply with “truth-in-taxation”, a concept
embodiedin both the Texas Constitution and the Tax Code. Truth-in-taxation requires
the calculation and publication of both the Effective Tax Rate (ETR), acalculated rate
that would provide the taxing unit with same amount of revenue it received the year
beforeon properties taxed in both years, and the “Rollback” Tax Rate (RTR), a
calculated maximum tax rate (ETR x 1.08) allowed by law without voter approval.
The city’s tax collector, the Dallas County Tax Office (DCTO), calculates the ETRand
the RTR for the City. When a proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of 100% of the ETR
or the RTR, the Council must adopt a maximum proposed tax rate that it will consider.
State law requires that the vote to adopt a proposed maximum rate be a roll call vote.
The applicable tax rates for the 2015 tax year (FY2016) are as follows:
2015 ETR = 25.3335 cents per $100 of taxable value
2015 RTR = 27.3601cents per $100 of taxable value
2014 University Park property tax rate= 26.979cents per $100 of taxable value.
If Council votes to consider a maximum proposed rate that exceeds the effective rate of
25.3335cents per $100 of taxable value, it must also schedule and conduct two public
hearings on the proposed tax rate.
To comply with state law, the first public hearing will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. during
the regular scheduled Council meeting of August 18, 2015and take place at University
Park City Hall, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, TX. The second public hearing
will take place at 5:00 p.m. duringthe regular scheduled Council meeting of September
1, 2015 and take place at University Park City Hall, 3800 University Blvd., University
Park, TX.
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After these hearings, Council must adopt the final Fiscal Year 2015-2016property (ad
valorem) tax rate. The vote to adopt the property tax rate will be conducted during the
regular scheduled Council meeting of September 15, 2015 and take place at University
Park City Hall, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, TX.
Even though the Council may vote to consider a maximum proposed tax rate that is
higher than the effective tax rate, the Council may, as a result of deliberations, adopt a
final tax rate at or belowthe rate stated in the published notices.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.Approve theresolution adopting amaximum proposed property tax rate the
Council will consider for FY2016 of 26.979 per $100 of taxable valueand setting
the date that the Council will adopt the final FY2016 property tax rate; and,
2.Scheduletwo tax rate public hearing as follows:
a.Tax Public Rate Hearing 1 –during the regularly scheduled City Council
meeting of August 18, 2105, and
b.Tax Rate Public Hearing 2 –during the regularly scheduled City Council
meeting of September 1, 2015.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution adopting maximum proposed ad valorem tax rate and setting date of
final adoption.
2015 Effective Tax Rate Worksheet
2015 Rollback Tax Rate Worksheet
Specimen –Notice of 2015 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate
RESOLUTION NO. ________________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING A MAXIMUM PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAX
RATE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND SETTING THE DATE FOR
ADOPTION OF THE FINAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016.
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide notice and opportunity to the
citizens of University Park to participate in the tax rate setting process;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS:
The maximum proposed ad valorem tax rate that the Council will consider for
Fiscal Year 2016 is 26.979 cents per $100 taxable value; and
The Council will adopt the final Fiscal Year 2016 ad valorem tax rate at 5:00 p.m.
on September 15, 2015 at University Park City Hall, 3800 University Blvd., University
Park, Texas.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park,
Texas, on the 4thday of August, 2015.
APPROVED:
__________________________________
OLIN LANE,MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:ATTEST:
____________________________________________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY CITY SECRETARY
2015 Effective Tax Rate Worksheet
City of University Park
Date: 07/28/2015 09:07 AM
1. 2014 total taxable value. Enter the amount of 2014 taxable value on the 2014 tax roll
today. Include any adjustments since last year's certification; exclude Tax Code Section
25.25(d) one-third over-appraisal corrections from these adjustments. This total includes the
taxable value of homesteads with tax ceilings (will deduct in Line 2) and the captured value
for tax increment financing (will deduct taxes in Line 14).
$6,308,408,520
2. 2014 tax ceilings. Counties, cities and junior college districts. Enter 2014 total taxable
value of homesteads with tax ceilings. These include the homesteads of homeowners age 65
or older or disabled. Other taxing units enter 0. If your taxing units adopted the tax ceiling
provision in 2014 or a prior year for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled, use this step.
$0
3. Preliminary 2014 adjusted taxable value. Subtract Line 2 from Line 1.$6,308,408,520
4. 2014 total adopted tax rate.$0.269790/$100
5. 2014 taxable value lost because court appeals of ARB decisions reduced 2014
appraised value.
A. Original 2014 ARB Values.
B. 2014 values resulting from final court decisions.
C. 2014 value loss. Subtract B from A.
$36,401,980
$29,702,100
$6,699,880
6. 2014 taxable value, adjusted for court-ordered reductions. Add Line 3 and Line 5C.$6,315,108,400
7. 2014 taxable value of property in territory the taxing unit deannexed after Jan. 1,
2014. Enter the 2014 value of property in deannexed territory.$0
8. 2014 taxable value lost because property first qualified for an exemption in 2015.
Note that lowering the amount or percentage of an existing exemption does not create a new
exemption or reduce taxable value. If the taxing unit increased an original exemption, use
the difference between the original exempted amount and the increased exempted amount.
Do not include value lost to freeport or goods-in-transit exemptions.
A. Absolute exemptions. Use 2014 market value:
B. Partial exemptions. 2015 exemption amount or 2015 percentage exemption times 2014
value:
C. Value loss. Add A and B.
$1,061,282
$50,367,275
$51,428,557
9. 2014 taxable value lost because property first qualified for agricultural appraisal (1-
d or 1-d-1), timber appraisal, recreational/scenic appraisal or public access airport
special appraisal in 2015. Use only properties that qualified in 2015 for the first time; do
not use properties that qualified in 2014.
A. 2014 market value:
B. 2015 productivity or special appraised value:
C. Value loss. Subtract B from A.
$0
$0
$0
10. Total adjustments for lost value. Add lines 7, 8C and 9C.$51,428,557
11. 2014 adjusted taxable value. Subtract Line 10 from Line 6.$6,263,679,843
12. Adjusted 2014 taxes. Multiply Line 4 by line 11 and divide by $100.$16,898,781
13. Taxes refunded for years preceding tax year 2014. Enter the amount of taxes refunded
by the taxing unit for tax years preceding tax year 2014. Types of refunds include court
decisions, Tax Code Section 25.25(b) and (c) corrections and Tax Code Section 31.11
payment errors. Do not include refunds for tax year 2014. This line applies only to tax years
preceding tax year 2014.
$36,617
14. Taxes in tax increment financing (TIF) for tax year 2014. Enter the amount of taxes
paid into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone as agreed by the taxing unit. If the
taxing unit has no 2015 captured appraised value in Line 16D, enter 0.
$0
15. Adjusted 2014 taxes with refunds and TIF adjustment. Add Lines 12 and 13, subtract
Line 14. $16,935,398
16. Total 2015 taxable value on the 2015 certified appraisal roll today. This value
includes only certified values and includes the total taxable value of homesteads with tax
ceilings (will deduct in Line 18). These homesteads include homeowners age 65 or older or
disabled.
A. Certified values:
B. Counties: Include railroad rolling stock values certified by the Comptroller's office:
C. Pollution control exemption: Deduct the value of property exempted for the current tax
year for the first time as pollution control property:
D. Tax increment financing: Deduct the 2015 captured appraised value of property taxable
by a taxing unit in a tax increment financing zone for which the 2015 taxes will be deposited
into the tax increment fund. Do not include any new property value that will be included in
Line 21 below.
E. Total 2015 value. Add A and B, then subtract C and D.
$6,831,257,440
$0
$0
$0
$6,831,257,440
17. Total value of properties under protest or not included on certified appraisal roll.
A. 2015 taxable value of properties under protest. The chief appraiser certifies a list of
properties still under ARB protest. The list shows the appraisal district's value and the
taxpayer's claimed value, if any, or an estimate of the value if the taxpayer wins. For each of
the properties under protest, use the lowest of these values. Enter the total value.
B. 2015 value of properties not under protest or included on certified appraisal roll.
The chief appraiser gives taxing units a list of those taxable properties that the chief
appraiser knows about, but are not included in the appraisal roll certification. These
properties also are not on the list of properties that are still under protest. On this list of
properties, the chief appraiser includes the market value, appraised value and exemptions for
the preceding year and a reasonable estimate of the market value, appraised value and
exemptions for the current year. Use the lower market, appraised or taxable value (as
appropriate). Enter the total value.
C. Total value under protest or not certified: Add A and B.
$654,955
$0
$654,955
18. 2015 tax ceilings. Counties, cities and junior colleges enter 2015 total taxable value of
homesteads with tax ceilings. These include the homesteads of homeowners age 65 or older
or disabled. Other taxing units enter 0. If your taxing units adopted the tax ceiling provision
in 2014 or a prior year for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled, use this step.
$0
19. 2015 total taxable value. Add Lines 16E and 17C. Subtract Line 18.$6,831,912,395
20. Total 2015 taxable value of properties in territory annexed after Jan. 1, 2014.
Include both real and personal property. Enter the 2015 value of property in territory
annexed.
$0
21. Total 2015 taxable value of new improvements and new personal property located
in new improvements. New means the item was not on the appraisal roll in 2014. An
improvement is a building, structure, fixture or fence erected on or affixed to land. New
additions to existing improvements may be included if the appraised value can be
determined. New personal property in a new improvement must have been brought into the
taxing unit after Jan. 1, 2014, and be located in a new improvement. New improvements do
include property on which a tax abatement agreement has expired for 2015.
$146,934,742
22. Total adjustments to the 2015 taxable value. Add Lines 20 and 21.$146,934,742
23. 2015 adjusted taxable value. Subtract Line 22 from Line 19.$6,684,977,653
24. 2015 effective tax rate. Divide Line 15 by Line 23 and multiply by $100.$0.253335/$100
25. COUNTIES ONLY. Add together the effective tax rates for each type of tax the county
levies. The total is the 2015 county effective tax rate.
A county, city or hospital district that adopted the additional sales tax in November 2014 or in May 2015 must adjust its
effective tax rate. The Additional Sales Tax Rate Worksheet sets out this adjustment. Do not forget to complete the
Additional Sales Tax Rate Worksheet if the taxing unit adopted the additional sales tax on these dates.
2015 Rollback Tax Rate Worksheet
City of University Park
Date: 07/28/2015
26. 2014 maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate.$0.269790/$100
27. 2014 adjusted taxable value. Enter the amount from Line 11.$6,263,679,843
28. 2014 M&O taxes.
A. Multiply Line 26 by Line 27 and divide by $100.
B. Cities, counties and hospital districts with additional sales tax: Amount of additional
sales tax collected and spent on M&O expenses in 2014. Enter amount from full year's sales
tax revenue spent for M&O in 2014 fiscal year, if any. Other taxing units enter 0. Counties
exclude any amount that was spent for economic development grants from the amount of
sales tax spent.
C. Counties: Enter the amount for the state criminal justice mandate. If second or later year,
the amount is for increased cost above last year's amount. Other taxing units enter 0.
D. Transferring function: If discontinuing all of a department, function or activity and
transferring it to another taxing unit by written contract, enter the amount spent by the taxing
unit discontinuing the function in the 12 months preceding the month of this calculation. If
the taxing unit did not operate this function for this 12-month period, use the amount spent
in the last full fiscal year in which the taxing unit operated the function. The taxing unit
discontinuing the function will subtract this amount in H below. The taxing unit receiving
the function will add this amount in H below. Other taxing units enter 0.
E. Taxes refunded for years preceding tax year 2014: Enter the amount of M&O taxes
refunded in the preceding year for taxes before that year. Types of refunds include court
decisions, Tax Code Section 25.25(b) and (c) corrections and Tax Code Section 31.11
payment errors. Do not include refunds for tax year 2014. This line applies only to tax years
preceding tax year 2014.
F. Enhanced indigent health care expenditures: Enter the increased amount for the
current year's enhanced indigent health care expenditures above the preceding tax year's
enhanced indigent health care expenditures, less any state assistance.
G. Taxes in TIF: Enter the amount of taxes paid into the tax increment fund for a
reinvestment zone as agreed by the taxing unit. If the taxing unit has no 2015 captured
appraised value in Line 16D, enter 0.
H. Adjusted M&O Taxes. Add A, B, C, E and F. For unit with D, subtract if discontinuing
function and add if receiving function. Subtract G.
$16,898,781
$0
$0
$0
$36,617
$0
$0
$16,935,398
29. 2015 adjusted taxable value. Enter Line 23 from the Effective Tax Rate Worksheet.$6,684,977,653
30. 2015 effective maintenance and operations rate. Divide Line 28H by Line 29 and
multiply by $100.$0.253335/$100
31. 2015 rollback maintenance and operation rate. Multiply Line 30 by 1.08.$0.273601/$100
32. Total 2015 debt to be paid with property taxes and additional sales tax revenue.
"Debt" means the interest and principal that will be paid on debts that:
(1) are paid by property taxes,
(2) are secured by property taxes,
(3) are scheduled for payment over a period longer than one year and
(4) are not classified in the taxing unit's budget as M&O expenses
A. Debt also includes contractual payments to other taxing units that have incurred debts on
behalf of this taxing unit, if those debts meet the four conditions above. Include only
amounts that will be paid from property tax revenue. Do not include appraisal district budget
payments. List the debt in Schedule B: Debt Service.
B. Subtract unencumbered fund amount used to reduce total debt.
C. Subtract amount paid from other resources.
D. Adjusted debt. Subtract B and C from A.
$0
$0
$0
$0
33. Certified 2014 excess debt collections. Enter the amount certified by the collector.$0
34. Adjusted 2015 debt. Subtract Line 33 from Line 32D.$0
35. Certified 2015 anticipated collection rate. Enter the rate certified by the collector. If
the rate is 100 percent or greater, enter 100 percent.100.00%
36. 2015 debt adjusted for collections. Divide Line 34 by Line 35 $0
37. 2015 total taxable value. Enter the amount on Line 19.$6,831,912,395
38. 2015 debt tax rate. Divide Line 36 by Line 37 and multiply by $100.$0/$100
39. 2015 rollback tax rate. Add Lines 31 and 38.$0.273601/$100
40. COUNTIES ONLY. Add together the rollback tax rates for each type of tax the county
levies. The total is the 2015 county rollback tax rate.
A taxing unit that adopted the additional sales tax must complete the lines for the Additional Sales Tax Rate. A taxing
unit seeking additional rollback protection for pollution control expenses completes the Additional Rollback Protection
for Pollution Control.
50-819
(05-14/2)
NOTICE OF TAX YEAR
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR
A tax rate of $ _______________ per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of
__________________________________________. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate,
and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.
PROPOSED TAX RATE $ _______________ per $100
PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $ _______________ per $100
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $ _______________ per $100
ROLLBACK TAX RATE $ _______________ per $100
The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for
__________________________________________ from the same properties in both the _____________ tax year
and the _____________ tax year.
The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that _______________________________________ may adopt before
voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.
YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:
property tax amount = ( rate ) x ( taxable value of your property ) / 100
For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________ tax assessor-collector
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate:
First Hearing: _________________________________ at ____________________________________________.
Second Hearing: _______________________________ at ____________________________________________.
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
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AGENDA MEMO
8/4/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.; Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:Traffic Signal Design
BACKGROUND:
The current Capital Projects budget includes replacement of three traffic signals each of
the next ten years. To that end staffsolicited a proposal from Binkley &Barfield,
consulting engineers, to provide the surveying and design of the following intersections:
Preston @ St Andrews;
Preston @ McFarlin;
Preston @ Purdue;
The attached proposal, in the amount of $40,400, provides surveying, engineering
design, and research necessary to develop plans and specifications associated with
replacement of the aforementioned intersections. As mentioned above, funds for the
engineering design and construction of the FY16 signal replacements is in the approved
Capital Projects fund, Acct No 44.44.4410 -Project No49510.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of the Binkley & Barfield proposal in the amount
of $40,400, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the work.
Binkley & Barfield-C&P, Inc. • TBPE F-3815 • 1801 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 101 - Richardson, Texas 75080 • Tel: 972.644.2800 | Fax: 972.644.2817 www.bbcpi.com
July 30, 2015
Gene Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of University Park
P.O. Box 8005
University Park, Texas 75205-1711
RE: Traffic Signal Design Proposal – Three Traffic Signals
Mr. Smallwood:
At your request Binkley & Barfield | C&P Inc. (BBCPI) has submitted this proposal to
provide professional engineering services for the completion of traffic signal design
plans and specifications for the following intersections.
Preston Road at Purdue Drive
Preston Road at McFarlin Boulevard
Preston Road at St. Andrews Drive
SCOPE OF SERVICES
We have developed the following list of engineering services that will be performed by
BBCPI in order to prepare traffic signal design plans for the referenced intersection.
A. BASE MAP PREPARATION
1. Collect available information from the City: utility information; right-
of-way information; and as-built plans.
2. Conduct topographic field survey.
3. Create base map of existing conditions utilizing AutoCAD.
B. PRELIMINARY PLANS
1. Design criteria: City of University Park design criteria and the Texas
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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2. Aspects of plans:
a. Steel mast arm poles - 80 mph wind load design.
b. Paint color for poles to be Benjamin Moore #07164.
c. Vehicle detection and emergency vehicle pre-emption.
d. Signal pole foundations.
e. Vehicle and pedestrian signal controls.
f. LED signal lamps for all signal head hardware.
g. Traffic control and ILSN signs.
h. Controller unit, cabinet, and foundation.
i. Location of City and franchise utilities.
C. REVIEW AND FIELD CHECK OF PRELIMINARY PLANS
1. Submit to City for review.
2. Field check areas of concern as needed.
D. FINAL PLANS
1. Revise to reflect review comments.
2. Submit to City for approval.
E. DOCUMENTATION
1. Develop contract documents using City’s standard documents.
2. Prepare itemized cost estimate.
3. Submit copies to City for approval.
F. DELIVERABLES
1. One (1) digital copy of final design plans and contract documents.
2. One (1) original set of signed and sealed plans and documents.
3. Ten (10) sets of plans and contract documents for bidding purposes
(extra copies will be billed additionally).
G. BID SERVICES
1. Attendance to pre-bid meeting.
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2. Attendance to pre-construction meeting.
3. Prepare bid tabulations and evaluation of bidders.
H. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
1. Field location of signal poles with City forces (as needed).
2. Field location of power sources with City forces (as needed).
3. Preparation of as-built plans based on Contractor’s records.
I. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The services listed below are not included in the proposed fee. This list is
not intended to be a non-exclusive list. Should these services be
requested an additional scope and fee will be prepared and submitted to
the City.
1. Design of utility relocations to accommodate proposed signal poles
(e.g. storm, water, and sanitary sewer lines)
SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATE
The Consultant is prepared to begin work on this project upon your authorization to
proceed. We will provide preliminary signal plans for the City’s review within twelve (12)
weeks of our notice to proceed. Final PS&E will be provided within three (3) weeks of
the City’s staff review.
We are prepared to complete the project as described in the Scope of Services section
for a maximum fee not to exceed forty thousand four hundred dollars ($40,400). A fee
breakdown is as follows:
Task Fee
Survey for Six Intersections ($2,800 x 3): $8,400
Design for Six Intersections ($9,500 x 3): $28,500
Bid Services: $1,500
Construction Services: $1,500
Direct Expenses: $500
Total Project Fee: $40,400
FY15-16 SIGNAL PROJECT