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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006 AT 5:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00 PM WORK SESSION FOR AGENDA REVIEW
I. INVOCATION
– Fire Chief David Ledbetter
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
– Fire Chief David Ledbetter/Boy Scouts
III.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL –
Mayor James H. Holmes, III
IV.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
– City Manager Bob Livingston
V.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
DEPARTMENT PINS: Fire Department Captain Max Raney, 15 years and Park
Supervisor Brent Jones, 5 years for a total of 20 years of service to the City
RECOGNITION: Police Department Officer Bill Mathis as new Sergeant
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A.CONSIDER: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for September 26,
October 3 and October 5, 2006 – Wilson
VII.MAIN AGENDA
A.CONSIDER: Location for Germany Park Booster Pumping Station -
Smallwood
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B.DISCUSS: List of items raised at October 5 Public Hearing on increasing
size of single family construction - Persaud
C.CONSIDER: Ordinance establishing 25mph speed limit on certain residential
streets - Smallwood
D.CONSIDER: Interlocal Agreement with The Town of Highland Park for
School Resource Officer - Adams
E.CONSIDER: Interlocal Agreement with The Town of Highland Park for
D.A.R.E. Officer - Adams
F.CONSIDER: Award of bid for HVAC Equipment for City Hall - Smallwood
G.CONSIDER: Purchase of Bucket Truck and Grounds Maintenance
Vehicle/Equipment for Park Department - Green
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
B.EMPLOYEE BENFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
C.FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
D.PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes for September 12, 2006
E.PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
F.PROPERTY CASUALTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
G.PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
H.PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes for April 26, 2006
I.URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
J.ZONING ORDINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
K.CAPITAL PROJECTS REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006, 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver,
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
RETIREMENT OF DR. GEORGE E. HURT, JR., CITY HEALTH OFFICER: Councilmember
Shawver presented a retirement plaque to Dr. Hurt and thanked him for his 18 years of service.
RETIREMENT OF COURT ADMINISTRATOR LINDA WILLIAMS: Finance Director Kent
Austin presented a retirement plaque to Ms. Williams, and Councilmember Kelly presented a gift
check to her from the city and thanked her for her 28 years of service.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES: Park Department employees Robert Ramon, Luis
Alba and Alberto Villa were recognized by the police department for their assistance in catching
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two car burglars. On July 20, they were working on Connerly Street trimming trees when they
observed a female suspect trying to open doors of parked cars at the YMCA. Mr. Alba called the
police and stayed on the line with the dispatcher until officers arrived. They were able to give
the officers a description of not only the female suspect but her male accomplice and their
vehicle as it left the area. Officers were able to stop the vehicle a few blocks away and arrest
both suspects.
Councilmember Walker moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER RESERVATION REQUEST FOR CURTIS PARK FROM WATERMARK
CHURCH: Watermark Church will rent the park from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a church picnic on
Sunday, October 8, with approximately 1,000 participants in attendance.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AND RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
DALLAS COUNTY FOR COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL PROGRAM FY2007: City residents have used either quarterly, local events or the
Home Chemical Collection Center to dispose of paint, herbicides and pesticides. The city makes
an annual contribution of $25,000 to the program. This year’s renewal includes an amendment
to the agreement reflecting changes in the effective term, fiscal year budget, and city
responsibilities related to the time of payments. The changes are largely procedural and
represent no change in the level, type or cost of the services provided.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION FOR TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT
PROJECT: STEP WAVE: The Police Department received a Texas Traffic Safety Grant for
$9,730 to conduct overtime traffic enforcement focusing on specific traffic law violations during
high volume holiday periods. The resolution enters into an agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation supporting the state’s efforts to increase safety belt usage and
speed enforcement.
RESOLUTION NO. 06-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE CITY
MANAGER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR
APPOINTMENT OF DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS LOCAL HEALTH
AUTHORITY: A Memorandum of Understanding originally approved in January 2003 was
renewed designating the Dallas County Health Department as the Local Health Authority in the
event of an outbreak of communicable diseases whether they are from man-made sources, or an
act of bio-terrorism. The Dallas County Health Department acts as the Local Health Authority
for those Dallas County cities that do not have health departments. The MOU allows the Dallas
County Health Department to provide control measures to stop the spread of communicable
disease/diseases to the public.
CONSIDER DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BY CITY
MANAGER: Mr. Livingston’s son, Chris Livingston, is an attorney with Lyon, Gorsky, Haring
& Gilbert, L.L.P. The firm has represented University Park Police Officers in disciplinary
actions that were appealed to the City Manager. The possibility exists that this might occur in
the future, which Mr. Livingston believes could create a conflict of interest. He put forth the
following steps to eliminate any conflict: (1) Place this disclosure in the public record of the city;
(2) Direct the Human Resources Director to amend the city’s administrative order regarding
appeal of disciplinary action to ask the Municipal Court Judge to appoint one of the alternate
judges to hear the appeal instead of the city manager. The decision of the appointee, like the city
manager, would be final; and (3) if a conflict does occur, Alternate Judge Kerr will hear the
appeal.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION SUPPORTING JOINT RECOMMENDATION FOR REGIONAL
RAIL AS APPROVED BY DART, DCTA & THE “T” TO CREATE A FUNDING METHOD
FOR AN AREA RAIL SYSTEM: The City of University Park was one of the original members
of DART and has provided over $20 million dollars to support its operation through a
contribution of a 1% local sales tax. Recently, considerable discussion has developed on a
method to create an area-wide rail system. A major obstacle has been the fact that many area
cities have not joined DART or another transit agency because they have already committed their
additional 1% sales tax to other uses such as economic development, public safety or parks. The
resolution supports allowing cities the alternative of passing an additional 1% sales tax for the
purpose of funding transit needs.
RESOLUTION NO. 06-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
ENDORSING THE “JOINT RECOMMENDATION FOR REGIONAL RAIL IN NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS” AS APPROVED BY THE BOARDS OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART),
DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DCTA) AND THE FORT WORTH
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (THE T) THAT SUPPORTS THE CONCEPT OF LOCAL
OPTION FUNDING OF PUBLIC TRANSIT IN THE REGION BY EXEMPTING AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE LOCALLY AUTHORIZED TRANSIT SALES TAX FROM THE 2% LOCAL
SALES TAX CAP.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 5,
7, 14 & 19, 2006: All minutes were approved as presented except for September 19, 2006, which
was amended to include the wording: “Councilmember Grable moved approval of the contract
with Cutler and moved that staff be authorized to expend approximately $344,000 to pay for the
cost of the asphalt.”
MAIN AGENDA
CONSIDER REQUEST BY ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR
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10 ANNUAL ANGEL RUN: The church’s request was to use the city streets to hold a one-
mile Fun Run and a 5K Race on Saturday, October 28, to raise funds for several charitable
organizations. The run will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at approximately 11:00 a.m. for an
estimated 500 runners. St. Michael’s will hire four off-duty University Park Police Officers to
direct traffic throughout the route. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the request.
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Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous for approval of the 10 Annual
Angel Run by St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church.
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW 8’ WROUGHT IRON
FENCE IN FRONT YARD: Gilbert J. and Patricia Besing, property owners at 6023 St. Andrews,
installed an 8’ wrought iron fence in the front yard of their home. Staff informed the Besings they
were in violation of city code and requested that they bring their property into compliance. The
Besings applied to the Board of Adjustment for consideration of a variance, and the request was
denied. The Besings also came before the city council to request an amendment of the zoning
ordinance that would allow the fence to remain. Councilmember Carter recused himself due to
the fact that his son-in-law was the attorney representing the Besings. Councilmember Grable
moved that the request be denied. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to deny the request for a special exception.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (SMU)
REGARDING POSSIBLE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: Southern
Methodist University requested the city consider the sale of Potomac Park immediately adjacent
to the Park Cities Plaza Shopping Center. SMU will provide funding for the up front costs of
appraisals and public referendum. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the agreement.
Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve an agreement for the
possible sale of certain city-owned property.
CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: The City of University Park,
through its Police Department, entered into an interlocal agreement with the Highland Park
Independent School District for the placement of a School Resource Officer (SRO) on the
campus of Highland Park High School. The SRO’s presence on campus is for the increased
safety and well-being of the students, staff and faculty. The SRO Program will also work to
establish a good rapport between the police, students, parents, staff, faculty and administration.
The program will also focus on student well-being and safety, primarily through anti-drug and
alcohol abuse education programs. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the agreement.
Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the agreement for a
School Resource Officer at Highland Park High School.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
At this time, Mayor Holmes invited Chris Murzin, 3236 Milton, to speak to the council. Mr.
Murzin had his six-year-old handicapped son with him. The Murzins are new residents of
University Park, and Mr. Murzin thanked the city and staff for the handicap accessible curbs to
Snider Plaza, and special thanks went to Tammy Watson, Park Superintendent, who put in a
swing for special needs children at Coffee Park. Mr. Murzin also requested the city consider
more accommodations for special needs children and that the city continue to be inclusive of all
citizens. Park Director Gerry Bradley will address those issues. Mayor Holmes thanked Mr.
Murzin and his son for coming before the council and bringing those needs to the city’s
attention.
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
(HPISD) FOR JOINT USE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS REGARDING TRACK IN
GERMANY PARK: A letter from Cathy Bryce, HPISD School Superintendent, requested
consideration of amending the existing 1991 Joint Use Agreement involving Germany Park. On
August 22, 2006, the council approved a 90-day extension of the project to evaluate the requests.
The request for amendments to the 1991 Joint Use Agreement included: the city’s payment for
the resurfacing of the track; HPISD’s use of track lanes 1-4 and the field from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
from the first day of school through January 14; and, HPISD’s use of track lanes 1-6 and the
field from 3:00-6:00 p.m. from January 15 through May 15. Those opposed to the request were:
Nancy Wood, 4444 Windsor Parkway; Mort Newman, 6725 Golf; Beth Blankenship, 3333
Rankin; Robert Johnson, 4444 Windsor Parkway; Lon Houseman, 4436 Larchmont. Mayor
Holmes moved that a new agreement be drafted and returned to the council after more discussion
with the school. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to draft a new
agreement.
CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR GERMANY PARK TRACK CONSTRUCTION: The
proposals are associated with improvements to the Germany Park track facility. The track is to
be completed by January 10, 2007. Two options were presented by Texas Sports Builders.
Councilmember Walker moved approval of Option 1. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the
vote was unanimous to approve Option 1 for $310,997.
CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF EACH OTHER’S FACILITIES: The interlocal agreement
between the city and the school district will allow utilization of each organization’s facilities at
reduced rates or waived fees. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the agreement.
Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the use of each others’
facilities at reduced rates or waived fees.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SITE LOCATION FOR GERMANY PARK BOOSTER
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PUMPING STATION: City Council took action at their August 22 meeting to continue the
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public hearing until September 26 regarding the location of the proposed booster pumping
station in Germany Park. The feedback from the last meeting suggested that there would be
considerable negative neighborhood comment if the facility were to be placed in the southwest
corner of the park. To that end, staff worked with the engineering consultant to propose a revised
location on the southwest corner of the Park City Municipal Utility District’s (PC MUD)
property immediately south of the existing booster pumping station. Mayor Holmes opened the
public hearing. Those in opposition were: Tad McIntosh, 4508 Stanhope; Marian Martin, 5215
Lomo Alto; Nancy Wood, 4444 Windsor Parkway; Peggy Bell, 6334 Lomo Alto. Mayor
Holmes closed the public hearing. Mayor Holmes moved the item be brought back to the
council after additional consideration and a study on the traffic patterns and parking.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE REVISION OF RESIDENT PARKING DISTRICT: Since the
enactment of the Resident Parking District, the 6600 Block of Westchester has been designated
for use by the high school for volunteer parking. However, due to recent construction of a new
apartment complex that now faces Westchester, the owner of the property requested the
ordinance be amended to include the 6600 block of Westchester (east side of the street from
Emerson to the alley south of the parking garage) in the Resident Parking District. Mayor
Holmes moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to approve the revision to the ordinance for the Resident Parking District.
ORDINANCE NO. 06/25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 10.1213 TO ADD A RESIDENT- PARKING-ONLY ZONE IN THE
6600 BLOCK OF WESTCHESTER; 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 FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW OF BARBARA HITZELBERGER PARK: A design
contract has been awarded to Talley Associates for the landscape development of Barbara
Hitzelberger Park. Mr. Coy Talley presented his design concepts to the city council. Former
Mayor Barbara Hitzelberger was introduced and thanked the council for the honor bestowed
upon her by the creation of the park. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the concept plan and
moving forward to the next phase of the park. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote
was unanimous to approve the concept plan of Barbara Hitzelberger Park and also of moving
forward to the next design phase.
CONSIDER SECONDARY ENTRANCE MARKER PROGRAM: This item was moved to the
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October 3 city council meeting.
CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR WINDOWS FOR CITY HALL PROJECT: Most of the
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bids for the city hall project were approved by the city council at the August 22 meeting. The
architect and representatives of Gallagher Construction Services asked for additional time to
gather additional information about the two bids received for windows. Mr. Von Gallagher
reviewed the situation with both bidders. Staff was prepared to recommend the low bid of Pella
Windows at $199,808; however, their bid did not meet all of terms of the specifications. Mayor
Holmes moved that all bids be rejected and the windows re-bid. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to re-bid the windows for the city hall project.
DISCUSS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND TIMES: It was decided that the meeting
to hear the TXU Transmission Line Report will be held on Monday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
in the council chambers.
CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT FY2005-2006 BUDGET: The amendment will increase
authorized expenditures in the General Fund by $1,026,200 and increase budgeted expenditures
in the Utilities Fund by $55,000. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the amendment.
Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the budget
amendment FY2005-2006 Budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 06/26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2005-
2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 05/31, TO APPROPRIATE $1,026,200
FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO INCREASE
EXPENDITURES AND $55,000 FROM THE UTILITY FUND UNRESERVED FUND
BALANCE TO INCREASE EXPENDITURES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FY2007 BUDGET: The City Council held three public hearings
on the proposed tax rate and budget (August 22, September 7, and September 14), and staff
published the required notices in the local newspaper, Cable TV access channel, and City Web
site. After the City Manager’s proposed budget was presented to the city council on August 1,
2006, staff made three changes to the proposed FY2007 budget. These changes, totaling
$240,000, were directed by the city council after recommendations from the city’s advisory
committees. The changes include: increasing the police department budget approximately
$80,000 to include a School Resource Officer for Highland Park High School; increasing the
park department budget approximately $70,000 to begin reconstruction of the track at Germany
Park; and increasing health insurance accounts for operating departments $90,000 to cover rising
health care costs. These changes pushed the proposed tax rate from an initial $0.28772 to
$0.29272 per $100 taxable value. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the adoption of the FY2007
Budget. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the adoption
of the Budget FY2007.
ORDINANCE NO. 06/27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2006, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2007; APPROPRIATING THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR SUCH BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
There being no further business, Mayor Holmes adjourned the meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of October 2006.
James H. Holmes, III, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nina Wilson, City Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006, 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver,
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
RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN PROCUREMENT AWARD:
Finance Director Kent Austin presented the award to Purchasing Agent Christine Green and
Administrative Secretary Sandy Perkins. This is the sixth consecutive year the city has received
the award and is only one of 42 cities to do so.
Councilmember Walker moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF NEW RUBBER TIRE LOADER FOR STREETS DIVISION:
The rubber tire loader backhoe will be used at the 2525 University Boulevard lot. The vendor is
RDO Equipment for a total cost of $122,865.08 for a John Deere 544J.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF NEW SKID-STEER LOADER FOR PARKS, STREETS AND
UTILITIES DIVISION: The vendor for the purchase of a Mustang Skid Loader is Holt-Cat for a
total cost of $33,754.
CONSIDER REQUEST TO USE CITY STREETS FOR LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK FOR
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS: The two-mile walk will be
Sunday, October 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for 3,000-4,000 participants. Five off-duty police
officers will direct traffic throughout the route.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 PROPERTY TAX RATE OF 29.272 CENTS
PER $100 TAXABLE VALUE: Council approved the FY2007 budget ordinance, the 2006 tax
rate ordinance, and the FY2007 salary plan ordinance. The 2006 tax rate is 5.45% lower than the
2005 rate of 30.958 cents and yields a 3.1% effective tax increase. The salary plan is the result
of the annual study by the Hay Group and a survey of peer cities. Overall, the plan includes a
5% raise for police and fire personnel and 3% to 7% raises for non-public safety City employees.
ORDINANCE NO. 06/28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD
VALOREM TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AS OF
JANUARY 1, 2006, TO PROVIDE REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT
EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING FY2007 SALARY PLAN:
ORDINANCE NO. 06/29
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING A PAY
PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR FY 2006-2007, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MAIN AGENDA
DISCUSS ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ON SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
WITHOUT A MAIN BUILDING: Chris and Susan Cooper purchased a vacant single family lot
at 3844 Bryn Mawr adjacent to their current residence, 3848 Bryn Mawr, and contacted the city
staff with a request to install a fence and playset on the vacant lot. Staff informed the Coopers
that they needed to amend the plat to combine the two single family lots into one building site.
In this way their existing home will serve as the main or primary building on the lot and, then,
other accessory structures may be allowed in accordance with the zoning ordinance. The Coopers
were reluctant to combine the lots as they wanted to preserve their right to sell the other lot at
any time in the future and were concerned that the zoning ordinance might change in the future
to prohibit the subdivision of the combined lot. They requested a written guarantee that the
zoning ordinance will not change to affect the lot dimensions. Even though it is very unlikely
that the lot dimensions in the current ordinance will change, such a written guarantee cannot be
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given. ZOAC considered the item on September 26 and unanimously agreed that the current
provisions relating to accessory structures in the single family districts should be enforced.
ZOAC further advised staff to send letters to property owners who are currently in violation
informing them of the violation and that compliance with the ordinance will be required
whenever they file application for a building permit. Barry Knight, attorney representing the
Coopers, passed out a site plan with landscaping and suggested that another alternative the
council might consider would be to officially approve a site plan and therefore control the
process. Kate & William Cooper, children of the Coopers, spoke in favor of the plan. Mayor
Pro Tempore Shawver moved to deny the request. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the
vote was unanimous to deny the request for an accessory structure on a single family lot without
a main building.
DISCUSS INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPE FEATURES SUCH AS PLANTER
BOXES IN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAYS: Alan Rich, property owner at 6700 Golf Drive, installed
a planter box with stone edging in the public parkway in the front of his house. The Rich family
was contacted and asked to remove the planter box as it violates Chapter 7, Section 7.105 (b) of
the City Code of Ordinances. Staff worked with the Rich family for about two weeks seeking
voluntary compliance. A formal notice of violation was sent on August 30, 2006 requesting
compliance within 10 days. Enforcement action was put on hold as Mr. Rich requested further
consideration of from the city council. After hearing from Mr. Rich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Shawver moved that the item be forwarded to ZOAC for further review. Councilmember Grable
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to forward the item.
CONSIDER SECONDARY ENTRANCE MARKER PROGRAM: These markers will be used
at entranceways into our community that will not support large gateway signs and botanical
plantings. Council discussed the options and their desire was to use the base of Example A, the
logo and letters of Example B enlarging the logo and letters, removing the line separating the
letters and put UNIVERSITY PARK on all four sides of the marker.
CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM C&P ENGINEERING TO DEVELOP 25MPH PILOT
STUDY: The proposal will provide engineering and data collection services associated with the
Pilot Study regarding the residential speed limit. The study will address the area generally
bounded by Lovers Lane, Hillcrest, Southwestern, and Boedeker. The border streets are not
included in the study area. Mr. Cummings will have a third-party firm collect the initial speed
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data prior to November 1; afterwhich, the 25mph speed limit signs will be installed, and
enforcement should begin about the middle of the month. The consultant will collect follow-up
data during March of next year, and C&P will compile the results and recommendations into a
report for Council review. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the proposal. Councilmember
Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the proposal to develop the 25mph
pilot study.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE FOR NEWSRACK REGULATIONS: Three areas outside of Snider
Plaza have been identified as candidates for modular newsrack installation. The ordinance
enables staff to proceed with the installation of modular newsracks along Hillcrest. Also, the
installation of 16 units at the intersections of Hillcrest/Asbury and Hillcrest/McFarlin plus
installation of 10 units at Hillcrest/Granada. The ordinance prohibits the use of independent
newsracks in the zoning district throughout Preston Center East and revises language in the
original ordinance to clarify the correct locations and number of modular newsracks within
Snider Plaza. Councilmember Grable moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember
Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance for newsrack
regulations.
ORDINANCE NO. 06/30
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 4.1205 “LOCATION AND
PLACEMENT OF NEWS RACKS”; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
There being no further business, Mayor Holmes adjourned the meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of October 2006.
James H. Holmes, III, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Nina Wilson, City Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver,
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.
MAIN AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SIZE OF HOMES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS: On
September 20, 2005, the city council received a report from staff evaluating the current building
coverage in single-family zoning districts. Another report was received and discussed on October
20, 2005, providing various alternatives for regulating the “Too-Big House”. Council forwarded
one of the items relating to tree preservation to the Park Advisory Committee and two items
relating to building setbacks and the size of homes on lots less than 60’ in width to the Zoning
Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) for further review and recommendation. The park
committee is currently finalizing a tree protection ordinance which will address the issue of tree
removal and mitigation in all zoning districts in the city. The city council approved an ordinance
last April amending sideyard setbacks for single family lots 60’ wide and greater after receiving
recommendations from ZOAC and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Some residents
continue to express concerns about the size of single-family construction and the impacts on
existing neighborhoods. The purpose of the public hearing was to provide a forum for builders,
realtors, and residents to publicly address the city council on this issue. Community
Development Manager Harry Persaud made a PowerPoint presentation that is available on the
City Web site, www.uptexas.org. Mayor Holmes opened the public hearing. Lee Roever,
President of the Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society, spoke in favor of a change via a
task force. Mike Solari, architect and resident of 3117 Purdue, was neither opposed nor in favor,
but felt that creative architecture was needed. Gage Pritchard, home builder and resident of 3809
Southwestern, stated that buyers drive the size of homes. Ordinances in the city are restrictive
enough now. John Sullivan, 3525 Southwestern, was also opposed to further restrictions on size
and suggested consideration be given to the symptoms, such as removal of trees and noise.
Cindy Abbate, 3616 Marquette, spoke in opposition to large homes that leave no impermeable
surface and contribute to flooding. She was also concerned about fire safety with houses so
close together. She also suggested front entry driveways for all houses and not building more
than one house per block at a time. Harry Hoover, architect and resident of 3518 University, was
opposed to large houses. He stated good rules and good oversight were needed and suggested
the city return to the 1985 zoning rules. Kitty Richie Holleman, 3939 Marquette, was opposed to
large houses because the city has lost the little town feel and houses needed more sideyards and
backyards. Gloria Wise, 3444 University, feels the problem is density. Douglas Hitzmann, 4349
San Carlos, was concerned about the overcrowding of the streets presenting safety problems.
Mort Newman, 6725 Golf, made a PowerPoint presentation. His concern was the small
sideyards and the quality of the building and appearance of the city. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Riddick,
3224 Centenary, felt further restrictions were needed. Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Mims, 3705 Marquette,
were concerned about the quality of life in the city, construction trucks crowding the streets and
inspectors whom he felt favored builders. John Lehman, 4017 Greenbrier, felt that rear entry
garages should be eliminated as well as large houses. Rusty Goff, builder and resident of 3552
Milton, stated that the city is very restrictive, more so than other cities and that builders want to
work with everyone to better the process. Brenk Johnson, 3620 Wentwood, stated that large
houses were being torn down, and he would like to have a consensus from neighbors as to
whether they should be torn down. Jennifer Culbertson, 4116 Stanford, felt that builders were
disregarding neighbors, lots were being raised too much, there was no variety, and nature was
being disturbed. Jenny James, 3625 Marquette, felt more restrictions were needed on height as
well as side and rear setbacks and square footage. Harris Bloch, 4333 Lovers Lane, felt more
restrictions were needed on side setbacks. Meredith Roever, 4141 Stanhope, felt that very
specific regulations were needed for 5,000-7,000 SF homes. Jack Patton, 4009 Marquette, would
like to require builders to clean up trash. Carolyn Loy, 4057 Bryn Mawr, felt people should have
the freedom to build the type and size of house desired. As there was no further discussion,
Mayor Holmes closed the public hearing. He thanked everyone for coming and said that the
council had heard the requests of the community regarding larger sideyard set backs, additional
limitations on house height, staggering building permits to reduce activity on individual blocks,
allowing front-entry garages, requiring architect approval of site plans before construction, limit
construction vehicles that can park on the street, cleaner construction work sites and more
stringent inspection of building sites. He also stated that the council will now go forward and do
what’s good for the community.
There being no further business, Mayor Holmes adjourned the meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of October 2006.
James H. Holmes, III, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nina Wilson, City Secretary
AGENDA MEMO
(10-24-06 AGENDA)
DATE:
October 19, 2006
TO:
Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM:
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Continue discussion and consider site location for Germany Park
booster pumping station.
Background.
The City Council took action at their 09.26.06 meeting to direct staff to
provide additional information regarding the location of the proposed booster pumping
station in Germany Park. Pursuant to the public comments received at the meeting, the
proposed building has been moved about ten feet north (which places it approximately
thirty feet north of the alley) and twenty feet to the east (which provides a code-
compliant drive on the Roland side of the building). Roland Street access to the parking
lot is available, and in response to the concerns about lack of parking, we propose to
increase the existing parking lot by 34 spaces. The remaining green space will provide
a landscape buffer between the booster pumping station and the adjacent residences.
A copy of the site plan for the proposed location is attached.
Discussion.
Staff recommends that City Council affirm the location of the booster
pumping station at the southwest corner of the MUD property as detailed in the
attached drawing.
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AGENDA MEMO
(10/24/2006 AGENDA)
DATE: October 24, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Harry Persaud, MRTPI, AICP, Community Development Manager
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SUBJECT: Discuss a list of items raised at the October 5 Public Hearing and provide
directions to staff.
Background/Analysis:
On October 5, 2006, City Council held a public hearing and received a report from staff and
comments from builders and residents regarding the increasing size of single family
construction in the City. The following is a list of items which were raised by builders,
architects and residents who spoke at the hearing:
1. Staggering permits for lots on the same street
2. Parking on streets by trucks
3. Height of houses
4. Architect seal
5. No rear entry garages
6. Larger side yard set back
7. Complaints about inspectors
8. Clean up lots
9. Check 4041 Lovers Lane
Recommendation:
1. Council may refer some of these items to ZOAC for further review and
recommendation.
2. Alternatively, Council may direct staff to prepare an ordinance for consideration
and adoption on specific items such as the building site issue.
Attachments:
Power point slides
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AGENDA MEMO
(10-24-06 AGENDA)
DATE:
October 18, 2006
TO:
Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM:
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Consider Ordinance ___ establishing a temporary 25 mph speed
limit on certain residential streets.
Background.
The City’s traffic consultant has completed the background speed
studies along the streets generally bounded by Lovers Lane, Boedeker, Southwestern,
and Hillcrest. The attached ordinance will establish a 25 mph speed limit along the
following streets:
STREET FROM TO
Amherst Hillcrest Boedeker
Stanford Hillcrest Boedeker
Purdue Hillcrest Boedeker
Hanover Hillcrest Boedeker
Bryn Mawr Hillcrest Boedeker
Airline Lovers Lane Southwestern
Durham Lovers Lane Southwestern
Dublin Amherst Boedeker
During the test period (11.01.06 through 04.30.07), the Police Department will enforce
the lowered speed limit. The consultant will perform a second speed study in April, and
will compile a report which the City Council can use as a basis on the decision whether
to make the 25 mph speed limit permanent for all residential streets in the City.
Discussion.
Staff recommends City Council approval of the attached ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. __________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ARTICLE 10.1000 BY ALTERING THE MAXIMUM LAWFUL PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT TO 25 MPH ON: AMHERST, STANFORD, PURDUE, HANOVER, AND BRYN
MAWR BETWEEN THE POINTS OF THEIR INTERSECTIONS WITH HILLCREST
AND BOEDEKER; AIRLINE AND DURHAM BETWEEN THE POINTS OF THEIR
INTERSECTIONS WITH LOVERS LANE AND SOUTHWESTERN; AND, DUBLIN
BETWEEN THE POINTS OF ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH AMHERST AND
BOEDEKER; 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
, the City Council has determined that the 30 mph speed limit on the within
named streets is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist thereon; and
WHEREAS
, it is necessary to enact this ordinance to establish a speed limit that is reasonable
and safe under the conditions; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Article 10.1000 of the Code of Ordinances, City of University Park, is
amended by renumbering subsections (7) and (8) and adding a new subsection (9) to read as follows:
ARTICLE 10.1000 SPEED LIMITS
(a)…
…
(7) fifteen (15) miles per hour on Park Street from University Blvd., south to McFarlin Blvd.;
(8) twenty-five (25) miles per hour on:
(i) Amherst from Hillcrest to Boedeker;
(ii) Stanford from Hillcrest to Boedeker;
(iii) Purdue from Hillcrest to Boedeker;
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(iv) Hanover from Hillcrest to Boedeker;
(v) Bryn Mawr from Hillcrest to Boedeker:
(vi) Airline from Lovers Lane to southwestern;
(vii) Durham from Lovers Lane to Southwestern;
(viii) Dublin from Amherst to Boedeker; and
(9) thirty (30) miles per hour on all other streets within the City not otherwise specified.
…”
SECTION 2.
That the Director of Public Works or his designee is authorized and directed
to erect and maintain such signs as may be necessary to give notice of the speed limits adopted hereby.
Such signs shall be erected in the form and manner required by Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of University Park. When the Director has erected and installed such signs, he shall file a
report with the City Secretary and Chief of Police stating the types of signs, locations, and when such
signs were installed.
SECTION 3
. All ordinances of the City of University Park in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
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.
SECTION 5.
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
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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 6
. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and
the publication of the caption as the law in such cases provides, provided however, that the speed
limits established hereby shall have no force or effect until official traffic control devices shall
have been erected as provided herein and by the requirements of Chapter 10 of the Code of
Ordinances.
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DULY PASSED
by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 24
day of October 2006.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
JAMES H. HOLMES III, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_______________________________ _________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY NINA WILSON, CITY SECRETARY
(RLD/10-18-06)
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ORDINANCE NO. __________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ARTICLE 10.1000 BY ALTERING THE MAXIMUM LAWFUL PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT TO 25 MPH ON: AMHERST, STANFORD, PURDUE, HANOVER, AND BRYN
MAWR BETWEEN THE POINTS OF THEIR INTERSECTIONS WITH HILLCREST
AND BOEDEKER; AIRLINE AND DURHAM BETWEEN THE POINTS OF THEIR
INTERSECTIONS WITH LOVERS LANE AND SOUTHWESTERN; AND, DUBLIN
BETWEEN THE POINTS OF ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH AMHERST AND
BOEDEKER; 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.
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DULY PASSED
by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 24
day of October 2006.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
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AGENDA MEMO
(10/24/2006 AGENDA)
DATE: October 10, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gary W. Adams, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Officer
Background/Analysis
In an effort to provide for the well being of students and faculty of the Highland Park High
School, as well as to provide for continued education on the abuse of drugs and alcohol, and
in an effort to establish a good rapport between students, faculty, parents, and the University
Park Police Department, the City of University Park, the Town of Highland Park and the
Highland Park Independent School District have reached an agreement for the placement of a
full time School Resource Officer in the Highland Park High School. Said officer will be a
sworn police officer of the University Park Police Department. Further, said officer will work
directly for the University Park Police Department and under the Police Department’s policies
and procedures.
The salary and benefits of said officer will be shared by the City of University Park and the
Town of Highland Park, with the City of University Park providing for 75% of such cost and
the Town of Highland Park providing for 25% of such cost. The City of University Park will
advance and pay all such costs as they accrue and the Town of Highland Park will reimburse
the City of University Park for its 25% share upon receipt of a statement from the city as
outlined in the Interlocal Agreement.
Said costs for the school year to begin in January of 2007 and ending with the current school
year.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City of University Park enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the
Town of Highland Park in order to provide a School Resource Officer for Highland Park
Independent School District High School.
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement provided by Rob Dillard III, City Attorney
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR JOINT PROVISION OF POLICE SERVICES
THIS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this
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24 day of October 2006, by and between the City of University Park, Texas (hereinafter referred
to as “CITY”), acting by and through its Mayor or his designee, and the Town of Highland Park,
Texas (hereinafter referred to as “TOWN”), and acting by and through its Mayor or his designee.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS
, the Texas State Legislature has authorized the use of interlocal cooperation
agreements between and among governmental entities for the provision of
governmental services and functions; and
WHEREAS
, this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement is made under the authority granted by and
pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
791, and as otherwise provided herein, relative to the joint authorization by CITY
and TOWN to provide certain police services.
WHEREAS
, the governing bodies find that the performance of this agreement is in the common
public interest of both parties, and that the services provided pursuant hereto
benefit the citizens of the CITY and the TOWN; and
WHEREAS
, the parties, in expending funds in the performance of the governmental functions
or in performing such governmental functions under this Agreement, shall make
payments therefore only from current revenues legally available to such party;
NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION
of the mutual agreements
contained herein, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
I
AGREEMENT
A. The CITY and TOWN agree, under the terms and conditions provided herein, and with
consent of the Highland Park Independent School District, to share the cost of provision
of the police personnel, salary and benefits, equipment and supplies, necessary for
implementation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program at the Highland Park High
School for the period of the school semester beginning in January, 2007.
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B. The CITY will employ and furnish an appropriately trained and experienced police officer
of its Department for the SRO position during the term hereof. The total estimated cost
for provision of the program during the term of this Agreement is $___________. The
parties agree that the CITY will pay 75% of such cost and the TOWN will pay 25% of
such cost for the term hereof. The CITY will advance and pay all such costs as they
accrue and the TOWN will reimburse the CITY for its 25 % share upon receipt of a
statement from the CITY therefor, which statement will be rendered on or before June 30
and payable in full on or before August 15, 2007.
II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOWN AND CITY
The following subparagraphs shall apply to this Agreement:
A. (1) IMMUNITY: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to affect, alter, or
modify the sovereign immunity of either party under the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code §§101.001 et seq. It is expressly understood and agreed that in the
execution of this Agreement, neither CITY nor TOWN waives, nor shall be deemed to
waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to each against claims
arising in the exercise of its governmental powers and functions.
(2) INSURANCE: During the term of this Agreement, and any extensions thereof,
CITY agrees to obtain and maintain, as part of the cost of providing the services described
herein, general liability insurance naming TOWN as an additional insured to protect
against potential claims arising out of the CITY’s provision of the service. The CITY
shall furnish TOWN with a certificate of insurance in accordance with this paragraph
within sixty (60) days from the date of execution of this Agreement. Nothing contained
herein shall be construed to grant any third party rights or waive the governmental and/or
public purpose of the provision of the police service described in this Agreement. TOWN
may also have its own insurance, at its own expense, for any liability for such services, if it
so chooses.
B. THIRD PARTIES: This Agreement does not create any third-party beneficiaries.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create, expand or form a basis for liability
to any third party under any theory of law against either the CITY or TOWN unless such a
basis exists independent of this Agreement under State or federal law.
C. NOTICE: Each notice or other communication which may be or is required to be given
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given
when delivered personally during the normal business hours of the party to whom such
communication is directed, or upon receipt when sent by United States registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the appropriate one of the
following addresses as may be designated by the appropriate party; however, each party
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has a right to designate a different address by giving the other party fifteen (15) days prior
written notice of such designation:
If to TOWN:
Mayor
Town of Highland Park
If to CITY:
Mayor
City of University Park
C.MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY During the term of this Agreement, and any extensions
thereof, CITY agrees to provide adequate supervision and training of the police officer
assigned to be the SRO. The CITY shall perform and exercise all rights, duties and
functions and services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and
regulations.
E. CLAIMS AGAINST PARTIES: Each party shall be responsible for defending and/or
disposing of all causes arising against the respective party as a result of this program. It is
expressly understood and agreed that in the execution of this contract, neither CITY nor
TOWN waives, nor shall be deemed to waive, any immunity or defense that would
otherwise be available to each against claims arising in the exercise of governmental
powers and functions.
F. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for the school semester commencing on the
first day of the Spring school term, 2007.
G. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
hereto, and no other oral or written commitments shall have any force or effect if not
contained herein.
H. SEVERABILITY: In case any one (1) or more of the provisions contained herein shall
for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalidity, illegality or unenforceable provision had
never been contain herein.
I. AUTHORITY: The undersigned officers and/or agents are authorized to execute this
contract on behalf of the parties hereto, and each party hereto certifies to the other that
any necessary resolutions extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in
full force and effect.
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III
TERMINATION
Either party, or the Highland Park Independent School District, may terminate this
Agreement with or without cause, by giving prior written notice of the date of termination to the
other party, as provided herein.
IV
REMEDIES
No right or remedy granted or reserved to the parties is exclusive of any other right or
remedy herein by law or equity provided or permitted; but each shall be cumulative of every other
right or remedy given hereunder. No covenant or condition of this Agreement may be waived
without written consent of the parties. Forbearance or indulgence by either party shall not
constitute a waiver of any covenant or condition to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.
V
APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venue of any action
brought to enforce the terms hereof shall lie exclusively in Dallas County, Texas.
VI
RECITALS
The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein for all purposes.
VII
EXECUTION
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument.
Duplicate originals executed by the parties to be effective on the date first written above.
ATTEST: CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
By: ____________________________________ By: ________________________________
City Secretary James H. Holmes III, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
City Attorney
ATTEST: TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK, TEXAS
By: ____________________________________ By: ________________________________
Town Secretary Bill White, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
Town Attorney
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ City Acknowledgment
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared James H. Holmes, III known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed same for and
as the act and deed of the City of University Park, a municipal corporation of Dallas County,
Texas, and as the Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in
the capacity therein stated.
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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the 24 day of October 2006.
06/01/07
My Commission Expires: Notary Public In and For
The State of Texas
Nina Underwood Wilson
Notary’s Printed Name
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ Town Acknowledgment
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Bill White known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed same for and as
the act and deed of the Town of Highland, a municipal corporation of Dallas County, Texas, and
as the Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity
therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the ________ day of ____________
2006.
____________________________ ____________________________
My Commission Expires: Notary Public In and For
The State of Texas
____________________________
Notary’s Printed Name
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AGENDA MEMO
(10/24/2006 AGENDA)
DATE: October 10, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gary W. Adams, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for D.A.R.E. Officer
Background/Analysis
Under the terms and conditions of the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Joint
Provision of a D.A.R.E. officer in the Highland Park Independent School District between the
City of University Park and The Town of Highland Park, both parties are to review the
agreement annually for renewal. Further, as there have been salary increases for the position
of D.A.R.E. officer, it is necessary to review and approve a new agreement.
Under the agreement, the salary and benefits for the D.A.R.E. officer are shared by the City of
University Park and the Town of Highland Park, with the City of University Park providing
for 75% of such cost and the Town of Highland Park providing for 25% of such cost. The
City Of University Park will advance and pay all such costs as they accrue and the Town of
Highland Park will reimburse the City of University park for its 25% share upon receipt of a
statement from the city as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City of University Park enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the
Town of Highland Park in order to continue to provide a D.A.R.E. Officer for Highland Park
Independent School District Middle School.
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement provided by Rob Dillard III, City Attorney
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR JOINT PROVISION OF POLICE SERVICES
THIS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this
th
24 day of October 2006, by and between the City of University Park, Texas (hereinafter referred
to as “CITY”), acting by and through its Mayor or his designee, and the Town of Highland Park,
Texas (hereinafter referred to as “TOWN”), and acting by and through its Mayor or his designee.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS
, the Texas State Legislature has authorized the use of interlocal cooperation
agreements between and among governmental entities for the provision of
governmental services and functions; and
WHEREAS
, this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement is made under the authority granted by and
pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
791, and as otherwise provided herein, relative to the joint authorization by CITY
and TOWN to provide certain police services.
WHEREAS
, the governing bodies find that the performance of this agreement is in the common
public interest of both parties, and that the services provided pursuant hereto
benefit the citizens of the CITY and the TOWN; and
WHEREAS
, the parties, in expending funds in the performance of the governmental functions
or in performing such governmental functions under this Agreement, shall make
payments therefore only from current revenues legally available to such party;
NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION
of the mutual agreements
contained herein, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
I
AGREEMENT
A. The CITY and TOWN agree, under the terms and conditions provided herein, and with
consent of the Highland Park Independent School District, to share the cost of provision
of the police personnel, salary and benefits, equipment and supplies, necessary for
presentation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program at the Highland
Park Intermediate School/McCulloch Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year.
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B. The CITY will employ and furnish an appropriately trained and experienced police officer
of its Department to conduct the D.A.R.E. program during the term hereof. The total
estimated cost for provision of the program during the term of the 2006-2007 school year
is $84,710.00. The parties agree that the CITY will pay 75% of such cost and the TOWN
will pay 25% of such cost for the term hereof. The CITY will advance and pay all such
costs as they accrue and the TOWN will reimburse the CITY for its 25 % share upon
receipt of a statement from the CITY therefor, which statement will be rendered on or
before June 30 and payable in full on or before August 15, 2007.
II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOWN AND CITY
The following subparagraphs shall apply to this Agreement:
A. (1) IMMUNITY: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to affect, alter, or
modify the sovereign immunity of either party under the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code §§101.001 et seq. It is expressly understood and agreed that in the
execution of this Agreement, neither CITY nor TOWN waives, nor shall be deemed to
waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to each against claims
arising in the exercise of its governmental powers and functions.
(2) INSURANCE: During the term of this Agreement, and any extensions thereof,
CITY agrees to obtain and maintain, as part of the cost of providing the services described
herein, general liability insurance naming TOWN as an additional insured to protect
against potential claims arising out of the CITY’s provision of the service. The CITY
shall furnish TOWN with a certificate of insurance in accordance with this paragraph
within sixty (60) days from the date of execution of this Agreement. Nothing contained
herein shall be construed to grant any third party rights or waive the governmental and/or
public purpose of the provision of the police service described in this Agreement. TOWN
may also have its own insurance, at its own expense, for any liability for such services, if it
so chooses.
B. THIRD PARTIES: This Agreement does not create any third-party beneficiaries.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create, expand or form a basis for liability
to any third party under any theory of law against either the CITY or TOWN unless such a
basis exists independent of this Agreement under State or federal law.
C. NOTICE: Each notice or other communication which may be or is required to be given
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given
when delivered personally during the normal business hours of the party to whom such
communication is directed, or upon receipt when sent by United States registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the appropriate one of the
following addresses as may be designated by the appropriate party; however, each party
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has a right to designate a different address by giving the other party fifteen (15) days prior
written notice of such designation:
If to TOWN:
Mayor
Town of Highland Park
If to CITY:
Mayor
City of University Park
C.MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY During the term of this Agreement, and any extensions
thereof, CITY agrees to provide adequate supervision and training of the police officer
assigned to provide the DARE program. The CITY shall perform and exercise all rights,
duties and functions and services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local
laws and regulations.
E. CLAIMS AGAINST PARTIES: Each party shall be responsible for defending and/or
disposing of all causes arising against the respective party as a result of this program. It is
expressly understood and agreed that in the execution of this contract, neither CITY nor
TOWN waives, nor shall be deemed to waive, any immunity or defense that would
otherwise be available to each against claims arising in the exercise of governmental
powers and functions.
F. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for the 2006-2007 school year commencing
on the first day of the Fall school term, 2006.
G. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
hereto, and no other oral or written commitments shall have any force or effect if not
contained herein.
H. SEVERABILITY: In case any one (1) or more of the provisions contained herein shall
for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalidity, illegality or unenforceable provision had
never been contain herein.
I. AUTHORITY: The undersigned officers and/or agents are authorized to execute this
contract on behalf of the parties hereto, and each party hereto certifies to the other that
any necessary resolutions extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in
full force and effect.
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III
TERMINATION
Either party, or the Highland Park Independent School District, may terminate this
Agreement with or without cause, by giving prior written notice of the date of termination to the
other party, as provided herein.
IV
REMEDIES
No right or remedy granted or reserved to the parties is exclusive of any other right or
remedy herein by law or equity provided or permitted; but each shall be cumulative of every other
right or remedy given hereunder. No covenant or condition of this Agreement may be waived
without written consent of the parties. Forbearance or indulgence by either party shall not
constitute a waiver of any covenant or condition to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.
V
APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venue of any action
brought to enforce the terms hereof shall lie exclusively in Dallas County, Texas.
VI
RECITALS
The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein for all purposes.
VII
EXECUTION
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument.
Duplicate originals executed by the parties to be effective on the date first written above.
ATTEST: CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
By: ____________________________________ By: ________________________________
City Secretary James H. Holmes III, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
City Attorney
ATTEST: TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK, TEXAS
By: ____________________________________ By: ________________________________
Town Secretary Bill White, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
Town Attorney
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ City Acknowledgment
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared James H. Holmes, III known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed same for and
as the act and deed of the City of University Park, a municipal corporation of Dallas County,
Texas, and as the Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in
the capacity therein stated.
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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the 24 day of October 2006.
06/01/07
My Commission Expires: Notary Public In and For
The State of Texas
Nina Underwood Wilson
Notary’s Printed Name
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ Town Acknowledgment
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Bill White known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed same for and as
the act and deed of the Town of Highland, a municipal corporation of Dallas County, Texas, and
as the Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity
therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the ________ day of ____________
2006.
____________________________ ____________________________
My Commission Expires: Notary Public In and For
The State of Texas
____________________________
Notary’s Printed Name
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AGENDA MEMO
(10-24-06 AGENDA)
DATE:
October 19, 2006
TO:
Bob Livingston
City Manager
FROM:
Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Consider proposal from Trane to provide HVAC equipment for the
City Hall project.
Background.
Following discussion with the City Hall Oversight Committee, staff was
directed to discuss the proposal with Trane and determine the lowest cost of the
equipment. Additionally, we were asked to determine the “breakout cost” for one chiller,
on the theory that we might purchase one new chiller and use the existing unit. Finally,
the salvage value of the existing chiller was to be determined.
?
The proposal from Trane (through the purchasing authority) is $369,795
?
The breakout cost for one 80-ton chiller is $35,489
?
The salvage value for the existing is $8,000
?
Because the old chiller operates on 208 volts (the new chillers at 460 volts),
a step-down transformer would be required to utilize the old chiller. The cost
of the transformer is about $5,000 and installation and wiring would add
another $5,000 to 8,000, or a total conversion of $10,000 to $13,000 (for an
older unit that will operate at about 60% to 70% as efficient as a new chiller).
?
The delta (direct cost savings) in utilizing the existing 10-year old chiller
would be about $16,989.
Sub-committee members Olin Lane and John Walsh concur with staff in recommending
that the City NOT use the existing chiller.
Discussion.
Staff recommends acceptance of the proposal from Trane in the amount
of $369,795.
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AGENDA MEMO
(10/24/06 AGENDA)
DATE:
October 19, 2006
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christine Green, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT:
BuyBoard Purchase of Bucket Truck and Grounds Maintenance
Vehicle/Equipment
Following are memos from Jim Gau, Fleet Manager, and Gerry Bradley, Parks Director,
requesting the purchase of a new forestry bucket truck for the Parks Department. The
truck is available through a contract with the Texas Local Government Statewide
Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard). Masters International Trucks, Inc. in Arlington, is
the vendor. All bid requirements for the truck have been met by BuyBoard.
The total price for the truck is $134,063.00.
Also following is a memo from Gerry Bradley requesting the purchase of a grounds
maintenance utility vehicle with attachments for the Parks Department. The vehicle and
attachments are also available on a BuyBoard contract through Professional Turf Products
located at DFW Airport, Texas.
The total price for the vehicle with attachments is $45,960.84.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends purchasing the bucket truck ($134,063.00) and grounds maintenance
vehicle ($45,960.84) through the BuyBoard.
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City of University Park
4420 Worcola
Dallas, Texas 75206
Equipment Services
October 19, 2006
Gerry Bradley, Parks Director
Kent Austin, Finance Director
Christine Green, Purchasing Agent
Attached please find the BuyBoard Quote from Masters International to supply a new
Bucket truck for our Parks Department. This unit will replace the 1989 Ford F-800
bucket truck which has been in service for seventeen years.
The new truck will be a 2007 International 7400 with a Terex XT-52 boom and bucket
apparatus. This unit is being purchased with new cutting attachments and some
much needed upgrades to the storage compartments.
The total purchase price for this unit and equipment is $ 134,063.00
Please review the following specifications and sign the attached requisition for
purchase if you are satisfied with them. Please call me if you have any questions.
Once all required signatures have been received, please place on the next available
council agenda for consideration of purchase.
Sincerely,
Jim Gau Jr.
Fleet Manager
AGENDA MEMO
(10/24/2006 AGENDA)
DATE:
October 2, 2006
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks
SUBJECT
: Equipment Replacement – Forestry Bucket Truck
BACKGROUND:
City staff is requesting the purchase of a new bucket truck to replace current
equipment which as been in service for 17 years. The new equipment will allow
the Parks department to continue to maintain tree canopies in our Parks System
and public R.O.W., provide emergency assistance to the public after inclement
weather and provide support for expanding holiday decoration programs.
The new truck will be a 2007 International which has been modified to meet the
needs of the City. The Buy Board price for this truck is $134,063.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is requesting City Council approve the purchase and replacement of the 17
year bucket truck. Funding has been identified within the City’s capital
equipment replacement budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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AGENDA MEMO
(10/24/2006 AGENDA)
DATE:
October 2, 2006
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks
SUBJECT
: Equipment Purchase – Small Utility Vehicle
BACKGROUND:
City staff is requesting the purchase of a new small utility vehicle (Toro
Workman) which will include attachments to support pesticide applications,
fertilizer applications, a turf top dresser and athletic field preparation and field
grooming system.
This single unit will replace unit #1776 Kubota Tractor, Unit #1711 Lely
spreader, #1792 Turfco top dresser, #1704 FMC sprayer and Unit #1763
chemical sprayer. Once the new utility vehicle is purchased, all the above
mentioned equipment will be placed on auction.
The BUY Board price for the equipment and attachment is $45,960.84 from
Professional Turf Products.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is requesting City Council approve the purchase of the Small Utility Vehicle
which will replace five (5) existing pieces of equipment currently carried on the
Parks Department’s equipment inventory.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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PARK ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2006
The Park Advisory Board of the City of University Park met on Tuesday, September 12,
2006 at 4:00pm at City Hall, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, Texas. The
following are the minutes of that meeting.
Committee Members Attending:
William Pardoe - Chairman
Jerry Grable - Council Liaison
Liz Farley
Mac Fuller
Carol Seay
Jacky Spears
Jeff Turpin
Alan Wasserman
Staff Members Attending:
James "Blackie" Holmes - Mayor
Gerry Bradley - Parks Director
Amber Lively - Administrative Secretary
Absent & Excused:
Julia Baltser
Bruce Collins
Darrell Lane
Stan Tucker
Both Coy Talley and John Thompson of Talley Associates were in attendance at the
meeting to go over the concept drawings for Barbara Hitzelberger Park.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Pardoe.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Pardoe asked for any comments on or changes to the August meeting minutes.
There being no changes, Mr. Wasserman moved to approve the minutes. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Spears and approved unanimously by the Board.
Reports
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1. Barbara Hitzelberqer Park - Concept Drawinqs
Mr. Talley was present at the July meeting of the Park Board to gain some
insight as to what the Board was looking for in the design of Barbara
Hitzelberger Park. With the Board's direction, Mr. Talley has developed
three concept drawings for the two park areas.
Mr. Talley began by emphasizing that these are merely concepts that are
a starting point for the design. By showing the concepts, Mr. Talley hopes
to gain more feedback from the Board regarding the design for the parks.
Current images were shown of the two locations. Mr. Talley explained that
the main goal of the three concepts was to soften the residential area that
surrounds the parks. On all three concepts, a more natural border
between the park and the surrounding homes was created using trees
and landscape instead of a brick or stone wall.
Concept "A" is a very simple, symmetrical plan which would create a more
visual area for passing traffic and pedestrians. This plan includes a water
feature with bubbling fountains in front of a stone monument wall.
Concept "B" uses several rows of trees towards the back of the park and a
lawn panel that goes down to the front of the lot. A walkway under the
trees would allow for smaller sculptures to be installed and creates a more
intimate area. Perennial beds are situated along Hillcrest and there is no
water feature for this concept. This plan would also be symmetrical on
both sides of Hillcrest.
Concept "C" has a different layout for each corner. The north west corner
would feature a magnolia screen of trees, a water wall that runs the length
of the park, stone bollards, and a lawn area with benches. The north east
corner would be designed to be more of a garden path with a sitting area,
walkway and landscaping.
After finishing his presentation of the concepts, Board members
discussed various items and concerns regarding the different designs.
Most board members seemed to favor Concept "C" but did have concerns
about the water feature and safety issues with it being so close to the
sidewalk. Mr. Talley suggested that the Board think about a slot fountain
where there would be no actual pool of water on the surface of the park.
He also mentioned that the water feature could be moved back from the
sidewalk. Other items discussed by the Board included the placement of
the park name, visibility issues, lighting, and budgeting for the project.
After member discussion, Mr. Pardoe asked that Staff and Mr. Talley
continue to work on the concepts addressing the issues that the Board
was concerned about and to refine the idea. When these steps are
complete the issue of budgeting for the project can be discussed.
2. Tennis Reservation Policy
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Staff has recently received a complaint regarding the current tennis
reservation policy. The resident who has complained feels that a better
policy should be developed that would not allow individuals to block courts
for unreasonable amounts of time. Staff is bringing this item to the Board
to help determine if a revision should be done to the existing reservation
policy.
The City's current tennis reservation policy allows University Park
residents with a tennis pass to call in and make reservations for the
courts. Reservations can be made for up to two (2) hours and can be
made as early as fourteen (14) days in advance. Reservations are made
by calling the automated tennis line or by contacting the Parks office
during business hours.
The policy could be revised by limiting residents to only one of the two
courts at each park, controlling the number of hours a player can reserve
each day, and only allowing reservations to be made seven days in
advance.
After some discussion, it was decided by the board that since there has
been no other complaints against the system; no changes should be
made to the existing policy.
Work in Progress
Mr. Bradley included a brief outline of current projects being completed by the
Parks Department. This information was included in the agenda packet mailed to
Board 'members.
Adjournment
There being no further business of the Park Board, the meeting was adjourned
by Mr. Pardoe.
The nerst meeting of the Park Board is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 yth.
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PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
April 26, 2006
Committee Members Present: Chairman Thomas Stewart, John Walsh, Randy Hagens,
Paul Pulliam, Michael Collins and Michael Moore.
Committee Members Absent: John Ferris and Amanda Davidson
Council Members Present: Harry Shawver.
Staff Present: Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, City Engineer Bob Whaling,
Civil Engineer Jennifer Shell, Assistant Director of Public Works Director Jacob Speer,
Assistant to the Director of Public Works Robbie Corder, and City Manager Bob
Livingston.
Bud Smallwood began the meeting by introducing the staff and the agenda items.
Agenda Item No.1: Inset Parking
Mr. Smallwood provided an overview of the inset parking issue. In the late 1980's, the
Urban Design and Development Advisory Board recommended a phase out approach to
the use of inset parking. Existing inset parking could be maintained; however, no new
inset parking would be allowed. Staff has interpreted the City Code to allow for
maintenance of inset parking, but not to allow new or reconstruction of deteriorating inset
parking.
A resident recently brought the issue back to the attention of City Council, and staff has
asked the Urban Design and Development Advisory Board and the Public Works
Advisory Boarclto reconsider the inset parking issue. Specifically, the resident is
concerned about the area near Snider Plaza off of Rosedale and Hursey. The resident
believes that with the removal of inset parking, the street becomes too crowded and
narrow for traffic to flow safely.
Mr. Smallwood showed the committee various pictures of inset parking in this area, and
the dangers associated with traffic flow. In addition, the allowance of inset parking takes
away parkway along streets.
Mr. Pulliam indicated that it seemed like we are trying to cut down on traffic anyway,
and inset parking would only widen the travel lanes, allowing for more traffic.
Mr. Moore asked who has constructed the inset parking. Mr. Smallwood indicated that
the homeowners were responsible.
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Mr. Collins noted that if two trucks were parked on a residential street directly opposite
from one another, it is very difficult for any vehicle to travel safely. In addition,
situations with trucks or cars parked on either side of street can reduce the reaction time
of drivers if kids dart in the street.
Mr. Hagens staled that the most disturbing aspect is the mixture of inset parking on
streets that also do not contain inset parking.
Mr. Walsh statcd that it seemed there are two situations. The first involving inset parking
in single family areas, and the second in multi-family or commercial areas like Snider
Plaza. He indicated that the City should consider studying the use of inset parking in
multi-family or commercial areas, but not allow inset parking in single family areas.
Specifically, Snider Plaza is underparked relative to market norms in commercial
developments. Mr. Walsh recommends waiting for Snider Plaza Master Plan before
making any recommendations regarding the use of inset parking.
Mr. Smallwood asked if that recommendation extended to single family areas.
Mr. Walsh said lhat he favored keeping the inset parking requirements in single family
areas at status quo; however, looking at inset parking requirements in multi-family and
commercial areas like Snider Plaza should be incorporated into the Snider Plaza Master
Plan.
Mr. Smallwood asked if the group had consensus with Mr. Walsh's recommendation and
to have Townsciipe look at the inset parking issuc in the Snider Plaza Master Plan. The
committee agreed with this recommendation.
Agenda Item No.2: Approval of Meeting Minutes (10/13/05)
John Walsh moved for approval and Michael Collins seconded. Motion passed
unani mOllsl y.
Agenda Item No.3: Five Year Capital Plan
Mr. Smallwood provided a brief overview of the public works projects scheduled for the
next five years. Specifically noting the mile per year projects, curb & gutter, and in-place
asphalt recycling program.
Mr. Walsh requcsted an overview of the McFarlin bridge project.
Mr. Smallwood indicated that the City Hall architect did not know the fire engine bays
were within the 100 year floodplain for City Hall. The McFarlin bridge improvements
would esscntially lower the 100 year floodplain for the enginc bays.
Mr. Whaling indicated that staff is currently working on modeling studies to determine
the best solution. Initial modeling shows that the engine bays can be taken out of the 100
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year floodplain, but McFarlin and University will always remain in the 100 year
floodplain if nothing is done to the McElvaney Dam. The McFarlin bridge essentially
serves as a weir, and keeps water levels at the existing height. Models show that if you
remove the weir from McFarlin bridge, but the Mcelvaney dam remains downstream, the
100 year floodplain can only be lowered minimally. The static water level in Williams
Pond would be lowered by approximately three and one half feet (3.5'), but McFarlin and
University would still be flooded by a 100 year flood event. To lower the floodplain and
ensure McFarlin and University are not affected by the 100 year flood, the McElvaney
Dam must be removed.
Mr. Walsh asked if this was a project for 2007.
Mr. Srnalhvoocl indicated thnt design work is currently underway. However, staff will
probably have to apply for a new 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. If a
new permit is required, considerable time will need to be added to the project.
Mr. Walsh asked if the City "vould have to raise taxes to complete all projects on the five
year capital plan.
Mr. Livingston indicated that the City has been successful in saving reserves and
essentially reverse bonding for large capital projects. This strategy allows the City to pay
for projects as they are completed without issuing bonds. In addition, the City will
receive new sales tax revenue from a study completed by the Finance Department that
redirects sales t.IX dollars that were inColTectly being directed to the City of Dallas.
Therefore, taxes will not need to be raised to meet this capital plan.
Mr. Smallwood updated the Committee on the battery back up and video detection units
currently being installed at signalized intersections.
Mr. Speer noted that battery backups have been installed at 26 of the City's 33 signalized
intersections. Video detection will be installed at all 33 signalized intersections, and that
is approximately 75<ft, complete.
Mr. Walsh asked if there were NCTCOG protocol for pedestrian countdowns and solid
don't walk in l'el.llIon to the signal when it switches from green to yellow. Mr. Walsh
noted that in Addisoll the pedestrian countdowns differed from those in University Park.
Mr. Speer indicated that he wasn't aware of any protocol, but the City would research.
Mr. Specr pointed out that the City has purchased approximately 80 countdown style
pedestrian moniturs, and the Traffic Division is installing them when they have to
perform signallnaintenance.
Randy Hagens .Isked about the tennis court lighting at city Parks. He noted it didn't look
like funding was in place for additional tennis courts.
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Mr. Livingston indicated that the Parks Director, GetTY Bradley, did have this on his list
for Smith and Germany. :However, at the time this five year plan was created Parks had
not submitted updated capital projects over a five year period.
Mr. Moore asked about the Booster Pump Station, and Mr. Smallwood noted that the
design contract has been awarded to Alan Plummer & Associates after staff approved of
the professional liability requirements.
A~enda Item NO.4: Capital Projects Update
Mr. Whaling staled thm the City currently has three projects underway. On the 3600
block of Stanford, the City's curb & gutter contractor is completing work this week.
The City also has a contractor working on water and sanitary sewer along Turtle Creek
from Lovers to Vassar. This contractor is approximately 25% complete, but this is a slow
project because of the depth of the sanitary sewer at this location.
The box culvert at City Hall is sti II underway, with the footings almost ready for the last
section. The contractor has Llsed approximately 65% of the days allowed in the contract,
and the City has spent approximately 73% of the cash for the contract. Mr. Smallwood
indicated that sl~\ff would bring a change order to Council for the load transfer beams.
Mr. Whaling indicated that the Stanhope/Shenandoah alley, from the 4100 thru 4300
blocks, mile per year project would go to bid i1l1l1id May, with an approximate start date
sometime in July.
Meeting Adjourned.
Thomas H. Stewart, Chair
Public Works Advisory Committee
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