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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006 AT 5:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00 P.M. WORK SESSION FOR AGENDA REVIEW
I.INVOCATION
– City Attorney Rob Dillard
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –
City Attorney Rob Dillard
III.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL
– Mayor James H. Holmes, III
IV.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
– City Manager Bob Livingston
V.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
DEPARTMENT PIN: Maintenance Tech II Ricky May, Utilities Department, 25 years of
service to the city
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A.CONSIDER: Leadership University Park application in the August edition of The
Arbor
B.CONSIDER: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2006
VII.MAIN AGENDA
A.PUBLIC HEARING: For Public Comments on Water Quality Consumer Confidence
B.CONSIDER: Ordinance for No Parking Along Lovers Lane, 250’ West of Boedeker
C.CONSIDER: Proposal from RL Goodson for Additional Engineering and Surveying
Services for Design of Hillcrest, Villanova North to Northwest Highway
D.CONSIDER: Contract with SYB Construction Company for Extension of Pavement
for Utility Improvements for Turtle Creek Boulevard and Baltimore Drive from
Baltimore to Vassar, Project No. 48500
E.CONSIDER: Proposal from Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. for Professional Services for
New Site Operating Plan for Sanitation Transfer Station
VIII.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.
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.
IX. INFORMATION AGENDA
REPORTS, BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
A.BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes for April 24, 2006
B.EMPLOYEE BENFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
C.FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
D.PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
E.PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
F.PROPERTY CASUALTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
G.PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
H.PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
I.URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
J.ZONING ORDINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
K.CAPITAL PROJECTS REVIEW COMMITTEE
AGENDA MEMO
(7/18/06 AGENDA)
DATE: July 13, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kate Smith, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Leadership University Park application in the August
Arbor
BACKGROUND:
Leadership University Park is a collaborative effort of the University Park Community
League and the City of University Park. It is designed for emerging and recognized
leaders in the community who have demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the
quality of life in University Park. Because of the collaborative nature of the class, the
City has included Leadership University Park application forms in one of its monthly
utility bill mail-outs. The fifth Leadership University Park class is set to begin this
September and the Community League would like to once again utilize this tool to
extend program applications to residents in the month of August.
To accomplish this request and to avoid additional postage changes, since The Arbor is
now a four-page, full color publication, the City will need to reduce its content that
month. Recognizing that Leadership University Park is a great asset to the City and the
community, we are proposing that City content in the August Arbor be shorted to three
pages. In previous years, the application has been two pages but because of space
considerations, it will be shorted to one page. Staff will work with the Community
League Leadership UP coordinators to assure that the August issue is uniform in look.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends inclusion of the one page Leadership University Park application in the
August Arbor.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006, 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver
and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly Walker and Jerry Grable. Also in attendance were City
Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and City Secretary Nina Wilson.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
DEPARTMENT PIN: City Manager Bob Livingston presented Director of Parks Gerry Bradley
with a two-year department pin and thanked him for his service to the city.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
Fire Chief David Ledbetter introduced Dr. Paul Pepe, Professor in Chair of Emergency Medicine
and also the Medical Director for the City of University Park and Dr. Ray Fowler, Deputy EMS
Medical Director of UT Southwestern, who introduced Dr. Paul Mayer, the doctor who will be
working with the firefighters and police officers of the city. Dr. Fowler made a PowerPoint
presentation on the studies now being done for heart attacks and traumatic injuries and the
methodology that will be used for the studies. The rate nationally for surviving a heart attack is
10%, but in the City of University Park, it is 24% because of the quick response and the care
given by the paramedics as well as utilizing the best CPR resuscitation training and capabilities
to its fullest extent.
Councilmember Carter moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Walker
seconded and the vote was unanimous to approve the following:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR 3208 DANIEL: The multi-
family property at 3208 Daniel contains an underground parking garage. The Building Code
requires all basements or below grade construction in residential units to contain drainage
systems that must be drained through enclosed pipe into the City's storm water drainage system.
The license agreement is between the City and the developer, LTN properties. The agreement
will be filed with Dallas County, thereby ensuring the license agreement stays with the property
regardless of who owns the property.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For June 20 and June
27, 2006.
MAIN AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WATER QUALITY CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
REPORT: Mayor Holmes opened the public hearing. Each year, municipal water providers are
required to mail Consumer Confidence Reports to every residence within the community
detailing contaminant levels in the potable water system. The city meets and/or exceeds all
regulatory standards for contaminant levels revealed through water testing samples in 2005.
State regulations also require the water provider to offer residents an opportunity to ask questions
in open forum regarding the report. As there were no questions or comments from residents,
Mayor Holmes closed the public hearing. Residents will have an opportunity for public
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comments or questions regarding the report again on July 18.
DISCUSS STREET CLOSURE ALONG NORTHWEST PARKWAY: Staff met this week with
residents of the 3200 and 3300 blocks of Northwest Parkway regarding the proposed screening
wall. The plans call for closure of Northwest Parkway along the north side of Coffee Park and at
the east side of Hillcrest (residents will effectively live on a cul-de-sac, accessible from Airline).
To accommodate utility and street construction, staff would propose the closure of the street
immediately with barricades. The City of Dallas is also desirous of the closure, so the traffic
signal along Northwest Parkway can be eliminated and the time used for the Northwest Highway
signal. There will be an immediate closure of Northwest Parkway at Turtle Creek Boulevard at
Hillcrest west and Hillcrest east. Mayor Pro Tempore moved approval of the street closure.
Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the street closure
along Northwest Parkway.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE FOR RED LIGHT CAMERAS: Red light cameras are now being
used in several area cities in order to reduce the number of accidents and violations. University
Park has several intersections where the addition of cameras can be useful. While some of the
intersections have not had high accident counts, it is clear that the cameras would make
intersections such as Hillcrest and Daniel as well as Lovers Lane and Dickens safer for
pedestrian traffic. University Park residents, through the community-wide survey, expressed
concerns regarding traffic safety and enforcement. Captain Leon Holman introduced Redflex
Regional Sales Director Mark Etzbach, who presented a PowerPoint presentation on the use of
red light cameras. The addition of red light cameras will supplement what our officers already
accomplish through traffic enforcement, and traffic will continue to be monitored when officers
are not at the most heavily-traveled intersections. Councilmember Grable moved approval of
this project and the installation of red light cameras by Redflex. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the project and the use of Redflex as the
supplier.
ORDINANCE NO. 06/18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 10, TO ADD ARTICLE 10.1600A “AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
ENFORCEMENT”; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF CIVIL PENALTIES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER MARKING TWO-HOUR PARKING, 6901 SNIDER PLAZA: The merchants at
6901 Snider Plaza, the Medical Arts Building, have requested that the city stripe the curbs along
the front and side of their business with the wording 2-Hour Parking. They feel that this will
alleviate some of the parking violations in that area. As this was an information item only, no
action was needed by the council.
CONSIDER UP FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY/OCTOBER ARBOR: For the past few years,
the city has allowed the Friends of the Library to insert a one-page, front and back newsletter in
one of it’s monthly utility bill mailouts. To grant this request and avoid additional postage
charges, the city will need to reduce its content that month since The Arbor is now a four-page,
full-color publication. If the city content in the October Arbor were shortened to two pages, it
would allow the library to use pages three and four. The November issue of The Arbor will
return to the usual four pages of city content. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the
request. Mayor Pro Tem Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to allow the Friends of
the Library’s insertion in the October Arbor.
CONSIDER DESIGN CONCEPT FOR CITY ENTRANCE MARKER PROGRAM: Staff has
been working with GGOArchitects to develop the concept for a secondary city entrance marker
in an effort to create visual identification of the city’s limits. Director of Parks Gerry Bradley
presented council with several examples of the markers. Examples C and D were selected by
council with the request that information be brought back to a future council meeting concerning
pricing as well as matching the brick on example D to the brick on City Hall.
CONSIDER AWARD OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COFFEE
PARK: Director of Parks Gerry Bradley made a PowerPoint presentation showing the existing
conditions of Coffee Park. The new master plan for Coffee Park will consist of botanical areas, a
decorative fence, park signage and additional parking. Mayor Pro Tem Shawver moved
approval of a design contract with Gary Olp of GGOArchitects in the amount of $28,865 to
provide architectural services for upgrades to Coffee Park. Councilmember Carter seconded, and
the vote unanimous to award the contract to GGOArchitects.
CONSIDER AWARD OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR BARBARA
HITZELBERGER PARK: Director of Parks Gerry Bradley made a PowerPoint presentation
showing the existing conditions of the two parks at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Hillcrest
to be known as Barbara Hitzelberger Park. After the presentation, Councilmember Walker
moved approval of architectural services for the design and construction administration of
Barbara Hitzelberger Park with Talley Associates in the amount of $75,000. Talley Associates
has provided similar services to the city for Elena’s Children’s Park. Mayor Pro Tempore
Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve awarding the contract to Talley
Associates.
CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL STORMWATER PROGRAM
THROUGH NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: The North Central
Texas Council of Governments has developed a regional stormwater program designed to
address stormwater quality issues affecting the region. Participation in the program provides
municipalities with resources for staff and developer training, public education and other
technical resources to meet state and federal regulations for stormwater runoff. Participation in
the program will cost the City of University Park approximately $2,572. Resources from the
program will be used for the city’s permit application for a general stormwater permit from the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Councilmember Carter moved approval of
participation in the program. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to approve participation in the regional stormwater program through the North
Central Texas Council of Governments.
DISCUSS DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL/STAFF TWO-DAY RETREAT: In October 2004, a
city council/staff retreat was conducted and facilitated by Drs. John and Carol Nalbandian. At
the conclusion of this process, council and staff members alike recommended that we continue to
conduct a retreat every two years. The goal is to provide a longer period for staff and council to
interact, as well as, to update the Strategic Goals and vision for the city. As there were conflicts
with the proposed date, City Manager Bob Livingston requested alternate dates in 2007 be
brought back for discussion at a future council meeting.
There being no further business, Mayor Holmes moved that the meeting be adjourned.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 18 of July 2006.
James H. Holmes III, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nina Wilson, City Secretary
AGENDA MEMO
(7/18/06 AGENDA)
DATE:
July 13, 2006
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM:
Robbie Corder, Assistant to the Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Public Comments
ITEM:
Each year, municipal water providers are required to mail Consumer Confidence Reports
(CCR) to every residence within the community detailing contaminant levels in the potable
water system. The City meets and/or exceeds all regulatory standards for contaminant
levels revealed through water testing samples in 2005.
State regulations also require the water provider to offer residents an opportunity to ask
questions in open forum regarding the CCR. Staff has placed the opportunity for public
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comments or questions regarding the CCR on the City Council agenda for July 6 and July
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RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
2005 Consumer Confidence Report
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AGENDA MEMO
(07-18-06 AGENDA)
DATE:
July 12, 2006
TO:
Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM:
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Consider Ordinance No __ establishing a NO PARKING ANYTIME zone
along the north and south sides of Lovers Lane for a distance of 250
feet west of the Boedeker intersection.
Background.
Pursuant to the recommendation of traffic engineering consultant Dannie
Cummings, P.E., the above-referenced section of Lovers Lane needs to be designated
as NO PARKING ANYTIME to accommodate the proposed installation of a permanent
left-turn lane for east/west traffic at the subject intersection. The City Attorney
developed the attached ordinance for City Council’s consideration.
Recommendation.
Staff would recommend City Council approval of the
aforementioned NO PARKING ANYTIME ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING
PARKING AT ANY TIME ON LOVERS LANE FROM THE POINT OF ITS
INTERSECTION WITH BOEDEKER WEST APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET; PROVIDING
FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; 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 HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
parking on both sides of Lovers Lane within 250 feet West of the point of its
intersection with Boedeker creates an obstruction for traffic; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That it shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to leave, stand or park
any motor vehicle at any time on either side of Lovers Lane from the point of its intersection with
Boedeker to a point two hundred fifty feet (250’) West of said intersection.
SECTION 2
. That all ordinances of the City of University Park in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3.
That 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.
SECTION 4.
That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of the City of University
Park, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each
offense.
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SECTION 5.
That 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. The parking restrictions
set out herein shall not be effective until appropriate signs giving notice thereof shall have been erected
as provided by the Code of Ordinances.
DULY PASSED
by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 18th day of
July 2006.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
JAMES H. HOLMES III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
NINA WILSON, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
(RLD/7-12-06/68112)
68112
ORDINANCE NO. _______________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS,
PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY TIME ON LOVERS LANE FROM THE POINT OF
ITS INTERSECTION WITH BOEDEKER WEST APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET;
PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; 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 HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DULY PASSED
by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 18th day of
July 2006.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
68112
AGENDA MEMO
(07-18-06 AGENDA)
DATE:
July 13, 2006
TO:
Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM:
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Consider addendum to contract with R. L. Goodson, Jr. in the
amount of $34,000 to provide additional engineering and surveying
services associated with the design of Hillcrest Avenue, from
Villanova north to Northwest Highway.
Background.
R.L. Goodson has been developing plans and specifications
for the proposed NW Highway screening wall, relocation of NW Parkway, and
appurtenant utility and storm sewer relocations. Staff solicited the attached
proposal from RLG, which would modify their 10.05.04 contract by $40,000 for
the additional work associated with the above-referenced section of Hillcrest. It
is our opinion that this work should be designed and included in the screening
wall project rather than deferring to a future (second) period of construction and
inconvenience for the neighborhood. The proposed construction would enhance
traffic safety and increase mobility through the intersection by realigning
north/south travel lanes. Additionally, as a result of recent requests from the City
of Dallas and TxDOT, the consultant will provide the design of a eastbound
right-turn lane (for NW Highway). The design of the intersection will be
coordinated with traffic consultant Dannie Cummings and the City of Dallas.
Discussion.
Staff recommends City Council approval of the R.L.
Goodson proposal, subject to deleting the "limit of liability" clause.
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AGENDA MEMO
(07/18/06 AGENDA)
DATE:
July 13, 2006
TO:
Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM:
Jennifer Shell, P.E.
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT:
Extension of Pavement for Project No. 48500 (Utility
Improvements for Turtle Creek Blvd and Baltimore Dr)
Main Miscellaneous
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BID AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SYB
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
for the labor and materials furnished for the
Extension of Pavement for Project No. 48500 (Utility Improvements for Turtle
Creek Blvd and Baltimore Dr). The locations to be included in this project are
listed below:
Turtle Creek Blvd from Baltimore Dr to Vassar Rd
The budgeted account number is 42-42-4420, Project No. 48500-2300.
EXTENSION OF PAVEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 48500 (UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TURTLE CREEK BLVD AND BALTIMORE DR)
SYB Construction......................................................................$ 343,533.50
North Texas Contracting...........................................................$ 445,800.00
Bids were taken in the Conference Room at 4420 Worcola, Dallas, Texas 75206
at 1:00 P.M., July 11, 2006.
Bid Tabs are attached.
EXTENSION OF PAVEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 48500 (UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR TURTLE CREEK BLVD
AND BALTIMORE DR)
7/11/2006
SYB Construction Co.North Texas Contracting
ItemUnitTotalUnitTotal
No.QtyUnitDescriptionAmountAmountAmountAmount
$34,000.00$34,000.00$19,000.00$19,000.00
P.11LSMobilization
$2.85$2,992.50$10.00$10,500.00
P.21050LFSawed Breakout line-Full Depth
$4.00$3,200.00$15.00$12,000.00
RemoveExisting30"ReinforcedConcrete
P.3800LF
Curb and Gutter
$40.00$14,400.00$90.00$32,400.00
RemoveandReplaceExisting4"+/-
P.4360SY
Reinforced Concrete Sidewalk
$10.00$2,300.00$20.00$4,600.00
P.5230SYRemove Existing Driveway
$62.00$14,260.00$100.00$23,000.00
6"ReinforcedConcreteDrivewayClass"C"
P.6230SY
6 Sack, 3600 PSI@28 Days
$13.60$54,740.00$12.00$48,300.00
RemoveAsph.ConcretePvmt.w/Reinf.
P.74025SY
ConcreteBase(4"HMACAverageand6"
Concrete Base includes 6" Curb)
$23.00$18,400.00$15.00$12,000.00
P.8800LF
30"ReinforcedConcrete6"Curb&Gutter
Class "C", 6 Sack, 3600 PSI@28 Days
$36.00$144,900.00$56.00$225,400.00
6"ReinforcedConcretePavementw/6"
P.94025SY
MonoCurbClass"C",6Sack,3600
PSI@28 Days
$3.00$12,675.00$3.00$12,675.00
P.104225SY8" Cement Modified Soil (8% Cement)
$165.00$18,150.00$120.00$13,200.00
P.11110TONCement
$55.00$8,250.00$80.00$12,000.00
6"ReinforcedConcreteBase,Class"C",6
P.12150SY
Sack,3600PSI@28Dayswith4"HMAC
Overlay(Transitional Pvmt)
$300.00$600.00$700.00$1,400.00
P.132EARemove Existing Barrier-free Ramps
$600.00$1,200.00$1,500.00$3,000.00
P.142EA
Barrier-freeRamps(ADACompliant)(Brick
to be supplied by City of University Park)
$10.00$1,750.00$15.00$2,625.00
ReplacePlantMaterial(Bermuda,St.
Augustine,AsianJasmine,OrOther)
P.15175SY
(ContractorMustReplaceWithSamePlant
Material)
$125.00$625.00$1,500.00$7,500.00
StormwaterCurbOpenings(Neenah
P.165EAR3262-1)
$2,500.00$2,500.00$1,000.00$1,000.00
AdjustmentstoIrrigationSystems(includes
P.171LS
restorationofsystemtopre-project
conditions, all sprinkler heads, lines, etc.)
$200.00$400.00$500.00$1,000.00
AdjustSanitarySewerManholetoMatch
P.182EAGrade
$50.00$450.00$100.00$900.00
P.199EAAdjust Water Valve to Match Grade
$7,741.00$7,741.00$3,300.00$3,300.00
P.201LSHorizontal and Vertical Control
Total$343,533.50$445,800.00
Bid Tabs-1 of 1
AGENDA MEMO
(07/18/06 AGENDA)
DATE:
July 13, 2006
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Jacob Speer, Assistant Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Consider proposal from Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. to provide
professional services associated with a new Site Operating Plan for the
sanitation transfer station.
BACKGROUND:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently adopted new rules
requiring owners/operators of municipal solid waste processing units to revise their Site
Operating Plans (SOPs). The City’s current SOP for the transfer station is very limited
and has not been substantially updated since it was prepared along with the original permit
application. However, the City has developed extensive operating procedures for all
aspects of our sanitation operation.
ITEM:
The required revisions are quite extensive and specific. The revisions will also require
“notice” to surrounding property owners. It will be necessary to develop a new SOP in
the appropriate TCEQ format with existing documents and new supplemental data. Our
submittal will be individually reviewed by TCEQ staff. The review meetings will likely
take place in Austin and require explanation and revisions to our submittal. The revision
must be submitted to TCEQ by September 27, 2006. Given the specific and technical
nature of this submittal, staff feels it would be wise to obtain the services of a professional
firm. CP&Y has a great deal of experience in working with TCEQ and is currently
providing this service for several municipalities in the state. By paying by the hour rather
than a flat rate, we could see some savings from the fact that CP&Y will be working on
similar projects for several clients simultaneously. However, the “not to exceed” figure
provides us with some cost assurances.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the CP&Y proposal for professional services associated
with preparation and submittal of a new Site Operating Plan for the sanitation transfer
station to be charged on an hourly basis with the total amount not to exceed $20,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
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CP&Y proposal for professional services
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
April 24, 2006
The Board of Adjustment of the City of University Park met on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 5:00
P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3800 University Blvd. University Park, Texas. The
following are minutes of that meeting.
Commission Members Attending
Staff Members Attending
Jim Lake - Acting Chairman
Steve Metzger
William Hitzelberger, III
Roy Kull
Mark Hardin - Plan Reviewer
Rob Dillard - City Attorney
Jennifer Deaver - Administrative Assistant
Absent & Excused:
Jerry Grable
Lon Houseman
Bill Lang
Mr. Lake opened the public hearing and introduced the commission members and then read the charge of
the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Lake read the specifics of the first case.
B.O.A. 06-02 - Robert Rhoads, representing Brentwood Construction Company, owner of the
property at 3557 Asbury, requesting a variance to Section 28-105 (2)(a) of the University
Park Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of a fence and retaining wall in excess
of the maximum allowable of eight (8) feet on a comer lot. The applicant is proposing to
construct an 8 feet fence on top of a 2 feet stone retaining wall, for a total height of 10
feet along a street right-of-way.
Mr. Robert Rhoads owner of 3557 Asbury came forward. He stated that his need for a taller fence
was due to the sloping of the lot on the east and west sides causing improper drainage. He stated
that this slope in the lot creates a need for more steps in the lead walk resulting in less privacy due
to that height. A retaining wall will provide adequate privacy.
Mr. Dillard inquired ifthe grade could be raised would there still be a need for a two foot (2')
retaining wall and an eight foot (8') fence.
Mr. Rhoads stated that two feet of foundation is exposed and that is why the grade needs to be
raised but this causes the need for more steps. In addition, the raised foundation means that the
windows are too high for the fence to provide privacy into the house.
Mr. Lake inquired if there were any opposing parties that wished to speak.
Mr. John Lutrell, owner of the property situated at 3554 Granada, came forward. He first read the
letter he sent to the commission and then stated that the problems with the height of the lot could
have been prevented if Mr. Roads did not build the lot up to the level it is. He then stated that this
would be a hazard for children playing in the area making it difficult for them to be seen. Foliage
or some type other type of curtain could be considered. He then urged the board to deny the
request.
Mr. Lake stated that the city is responsible for setting the height requirements for foundation.
Mr. Luttrell then stated that he believes that Mr. Rhoads could have first constructed that
retaining wall and then leveled the lot.
Mr. Lake stated that this was a permitting issue and then inquired why this is done.
Mr. Hitzleburger stated that this is done to create crawl spaces for pier and beam houses.
Ms. Genie Stringer, owner / resident of 3620 Asbury came forward. She presented pictures of
examples of other properties that have ten foot (10') fences. She then urged the board to deny the
request for a variance.
Ms. Gayle Danforth, owner / resident of the property situated at 3643 Asbury, being on the same
side of the lot, she stated that she has received citations for fence height and feels that the
proposed fence is excessive in height and is not visually attractive. She then urged the board to
deny the variance.
Mr. Lake closed the public hearing.
Mr. Metzger stated that there has never been this multitude of responses and that questopned
whether there truly is a need for a fence this tall.
Mr. Lake then stated that the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (Z.O.A.C.) would soon be
reviewing and making recommendation to change the current ordinance for fence height on
comer lots.
Mr. Metzger made a motion to deny the request without prejudice but to allow a two foot (2 ')
retaining wall on the west side abutting Highschool. With a second from Mr. Hitzelburger; the
request was denied 4-0, but the (2') two foot retaining wall was approved.
Mr. Lake then read the specifics of the second case.
B.O.A. 06-03 - Gage Prichard, representing Gage Homes Inc., owner of the property at 3500
Centenary, requesting a variance to Section 28-105 (2)(a) of the University Park Zoning
Ordinance to allow the construction of a fence and retaining wall in excess of the
maximum allowable of eight (8) feet on a comer lot. The applicant is proposing to
construct an 8 feet fence on top of a 2 feet brick retaining wall, for a total height of 10
feet along a street right-of-way.
Mr. Gage Prichard, owner / resident of the property located at 3500 Centenary came forward
with pictures of the fence in question. He stated that his hardship was due to a 30-36" fall toward
Turtle Creek Boulevard and that the windows being only four feet (4') off of the grade result in
an inadequate amount of privacy.
Me Lake inquired if there were any favoring or opposing parties that wish to speak.
Mr. Jim Goss, owner / resident at 3509 Centenary came forward and stated that he is in favor and
he then urged the board to grant the variance.
Mr. Bob Spies, owner / resident of 3424 Centenary came forward and stated that he is very much
in favor of the proposed project due to the location of his breakfast room windows. He then urged
the board to grant the variance adding that it would increase his property value.
Mr. John Clark owner / resident of 3504 Centenary came forward and stated that he thinks the
project is aesthetically attractive and urged the board to approve.
Mr. Lake inquired if there was any correspondence, Mr. Hardin stated no and Mr. Lake then
closed the public hearing.
Mr. Metzger moved to approve the request as written Mr. Hitzelburger made a motion, with a
second from Mr. Metzger; the request was approved 4-0.
Mr. Lake asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2006 Board of
Adjustment Commission meeting. Mr. Metzger made a motion to approve the minutes,
with a second from Mr. Kull the motion was approved unanimously.
There being no further business before the Commission, Mr. Lake adjourned the meeting.
Approved by:
Date:
6!76#6
Jim Lak hairman
Board of Adjustment