MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING  
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS  
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE  
AUGUST 14, 2023  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
14th day of August at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular  
Council meeting.  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Tito Rodriguez  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4 (present at 5:36 p.m.)  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Blake Vaughn  
Scott Turnage  
Kelvin Deupree  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Karen Manila  
Caroline Waggoner  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
Deputy City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
Staff Absent:  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn inquired about the budget work session minutes.  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson informed City Council the  
minutes will be on the September 11, 2023 agenda.  
DISCUSS REQUEST TO CONSIDER SCHEDULING TOWN HALL MEETINGS  
AS A FORM OF CITIZEN INPUT.  
2.  
Mayor Trevino informed City Council that Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn asked for  
this item to be placed on work session.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn said that during his campaign he visited with citizens  
who shared their views about the city. Citizens in the southern portion of the city felt  
excluded with the emphasis of development in the northern part of the city. He shared  
that citizens felt it was futile to bring their concerns/requests to the City Council. He  
believes that citizens may be more inclined to approach elected officials if provided a  
less formal method (town hall meetings). The town hall meetings could be held at various  
areas of the city and attended by the mayor and one council member to provide updates  
about the city.  
City Council discussed utilizing the city's social media platforms, website and printed  
material to share information with the entire community and receive comments from the  
public; the ability for the public to express concerns to their elected officials through  
phone, email, and in-person meetings if they prefer a less formal method than City  
Council meetings; the importance of providing factual and accurate information to  
citizens when responding to concerns; the best way to educate the public about a  
program, concern, or legislation is to communicate the information to the entire  
community versus town hall meetings; and how the city engages citizen interaction with  
the citizen survey.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn commented that he organized his own town hall  
meeting because there was no interest to conduct such meetings. The meetings could  
provide a forum to discuss specific subject matters. He disagrees with the city's process  
of staff responding to citizen concerns and [blind] copying the City Council. He also  
disagrees with the advice provided by legal counsel regarding the Open Meetings Act  
with respect to the citizen responses.  
Mayor Trevino stated that the agenda was not posted to discuss the Open Meetings Act.  
He asked City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis to follow up on the comment regarding the  
city's policy and the Open Meetings Act. Mayor Trevino confirmed that the majority of  
City Council did not want to move forward with town hall meetings.  
PRESENTATION TO PROVIDE A DESIGN PROGRESS UPDATE FOR THE  
NRH2O GREEN EXTREME REPLACEMENT ATTRACTION.  
3.  
City Council received a design progress update for the Green Extreme replacement from  
NRH20 General Park Manager Frank Perez.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
ECONOMIC  
1.  
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7656 BOULEVARD 26  
Mayor Trevino announced that City Council would conduct Executive Session following  
the announcements during the regular City Council meeting.  
Mayor Trevino adjourned work session at 6:00 p.m.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Tito Rodriguez  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Scott Turnage  
Kelvin Deupree  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Staff Absent:  
Paulette Hartman  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
Deputy City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
A.1  
Council member Turnage gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
INVOCATION  
Council member Turnage led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas  
flags.  
A.3  
There were no items for this category.  
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
Mr. Matt Reed, 5145 Gentling Place, North Richland Hills, commented about his concern  
with crime in the city, decreasing affordability of homes, and quality of life.  
Ms. Melanie Rose Eischeid, 6021 Parker Boulevard, Apartment 2302, North Richland  
Hills, spoke in support of backyard chickens.  
Ms. Pamela Smith, 7621 North Forty Road, spoke in support and the health benefits of  
backyard chickens compared to commercial chickens.  
A.5  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
No items were removed from the consent agenda.  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
B.  
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
APPROVED  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn inquired about the process of preparing the minutes  
and when they should be approved.  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson stated that minutes of the  
regular City Council meetings are prepared and placed on the next regular scheduled  
City Council agenda for consideration and approval. The work session minutes of the  
budget are prepared from notes taken at the meeting. The budget work session minutes  
are delayed due to competing priorities of the office.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 24, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING.  
B.1  
B.2  
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS INC., FOR CUMULATIVE  
PURCHASES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$245,775 USING  
BUYBOARD  
CONTRACT  
#695-23 AND  
DIRECT  
PURCHASES FROM ITERIS INC., FOR SOLE SOURCE PRODUCTS.  
APPROVE ADDITIONAL PURCHASES FOR AUDIO VISUAL HARDWARE AND  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER  
FROM DESIGNS THAT COMPUTE DBA VISIONALITY FOR $73,601.68  
UTILIZING THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) COOPERATIVE  
B.3  
CONTRACT NO. 200904 FOR  
$326,380.18.  
A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE AGREEMENT WITH RED RIVER  
TECHNOLOGY, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK EQUIPMENT  
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IT2301 IN THE AMOUNT OF  
B.4  
B.5  
$156,518 UTILIZING  
DEPARTMENT  
OF  
INFORMATION  
RESOURCES  
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT DIR-TSO-4167 FOR  
A
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT  
NOT TO EXCEED $795,016 FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FROM W.  
DOUGLASS DISTRIBUTING, LTD., DBA JACK RAY OIL CO., USING  
TARRANT COUNTY ANNUAL CONTRACT NO. 2023-070 IN AN AMOUNT NOT  
TO EXCEED $850,000.00 ANNUALLY.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC23-0067,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3800,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF  
A
REQUEST FROM JOEL MALDONADO FOR  
A
ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY  
RESIDENTIAL) AT 8424 FRANKLIN COURT, BEING 0.23 ACRES DESCRIBED  
AS LOT 17, THOMAS PECK SUBDIVISION.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton  
Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change of R-2,  
single-family residential, for 0.23 acres located at 8424 Franklin Court. The area is  
designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the  
current zoning is agricultural. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant representative Joel Maldonado, 3616 Greenway Drive, Bedford, TX informed  
City Council he is requesting a zoning change to allow the construction of a primary  
residence for his family.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
August 3, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.  
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting  
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,  
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against  
the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed  
the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3800.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC23-0070,  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TINA TRAN FOR A ZONING  
CHANGE FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3801,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.2  
RESIDENTIAL) AT 5033 WYOMING TRAIL, BEING 0.64 ACRES DESCRIBED  
AS LOTS 1A AND 2, BLOCK N, RICHLAND OAKS SUBDIVISION  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton  
Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.64  
acres located at 5033 Wyoming Trail. The area is designated on the Comprehensive  
Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is C-1, commercial. Mr.  
Comstock provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant representative Tina Tran presented the request for the zoning change. If  
approved, the applicant will construct three single-family homes with a minimum of 2,000  
square feet and maximum of 2,500 square feet.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
July 20, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0.  
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting  
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,  
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against  
the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed  
the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3801.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC23-0072,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3802,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.3  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICK FIGUEROA FOR A SPECIAL  
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A TRANSITIONAL PARKING LOT AT 6412 DAVIS  
BOULEVARD, BEING 6.93 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 2A2, 2A2F, 2C1,  
2C1D, AND 2C1D1, JOHN H. BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton  
Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special development  
plan for a transitional parking lot for 6.93 acres located at 6412 Davis Boulevard. The  
area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and is currently zoned transit  
oriented development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. In March 2023,  
the City Council considered and denied a similar request for a transitional parking lot due  
to the absence of a concept plan for the remainder of the property.  
Applicant representative Rick Figueroa, 8800 Kirk Lane, advised that he worked with staff  
and agreed on a solution for a concept plan. In March, City Council expressed their  
concern with the request not providing a comprehensive plan for the remaining property.  
The proposed concept plan illustrates the placement of buildings, TOD design standards  
(street and landscaping) along the main street, parking, and easements. He commented  
that the concept plan is about 90% of what they propose for the parcel. The first phase of  
the special development plan includes 91 parking spaces. He is seeking City Council's  
approval to provide a temporary parking lot located at the northwestern corner of the  
property while he constructs the permanent parking lot. The temporary parking will be  
constructed of crushed concrete base and pedestrian barriers. The proposed parking  
spaces will be sufficient for the special development plan and the property located  
immediately to the north.  
Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Figueroa how long he anticipates that he will need the  
temporary parking lot (30, 60, or 90 days). The City Council needs to include a deadline  
for completion of the parking lot.  
Mr. Figueroa commented that he would should be able to get the permanent parking lot  
completed in 90 days.  
City Council and applicant discussed pedestrian access, vehicular and pedestrian  
connection to the property located to the north, drainage channel easement for the  
required connection to the north, number of parking spaces, the location of the  
temporary parking lot eventually the becoming a building (Phase II), and timing to  
construct the bridge connection.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn left the meeting at 7:43 p.m.  
Mr. Comstock provided an overview of the special development plan from 2014 to  
present.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn returned to the meeting at 7:44 p.m.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that Jeff Kutak with Smurfit Kappa is present to  
address the easement for the earthen channel. The applicant's concept plan provides  
three blocks; connection to the property to the east with intention to build single-family  
homes; parking for existing businesses on property to the north and for future businesses  
on subject lot; complies with transit oriented development code; new parking area to  
provide 94 parking spaces; the proposed temporary parking will be constructed of rock  
base; existing drive aisle; and gas pipeline valve station. The Development Review  
Committee provided the following recommendations.  
1. No temporary unpaved parking on the property except for equipment and activities  
related to parking lot construction.  
2. The parking lot must support a minimum total of 149 parking spaces between both  
properties.  
3. A vehicular and pedestrian connection must be made to the property to the north. All  
connections must be located within an access to cross the drainage channel. The  
easements must be executed and recorded in Tarrant County public records prior to the  
issuance of paving permits. All plans to span the drainage channel must be approved by  
the City Engineer.  
4. The paving improvements must be completed within nine (9) months of the effective  
date of City Council’s approval of the Special Development Plan.  
5. Within six (6) months of final inspection of the paving improvements, parking lot  
lighting, landscaping, and irrigation must be provided.  
6. The entry drive aisle and parking lot must integrate features of a TOD General Street.  
These include minimum six-foot wide sidewalks, parking lot setbacks, and street trees.  
The drive aisle improvements must connect to Davis Boulevard. A minimum five-foot wide  
sidewalk must be provided along Davis Boulevard between the drive aisle and the north  
property line.  
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 3, 2023 meeting, recommended  
approval to include the Development Review Committee comments, excluding number 1  
with a vote of 4-1-1.  
City Council, applicant, and staff discussed the utility poles located adjacent to Davis  
Boulevard, the number of months for the applicant to complete the permanent parking lot,  
number of temporary parking spots, and number of parking spots currently provided for  
the property located to the north.  
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting  
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. The following people spoke in  
support: Ms. Michelle Keyworth, 9040 Creede Trail, Fort Worth, TX, and Ms. Debbie  
Turnage, 7105 Douglas Lane.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn inquired about the necessity of the city to require the  
additional costs (landscaping and lighting) when the applicant only seeks a temporary  
parking lot.  
Council members Orr, Wright Oujeksy, Rodriguez and Compton thanked Mr. Figueroa  
for the improved development plan.  
Mayor Trevino commented that Mr. Figueroa came forward with a concept plan for the  
parcel as requested by City Council. The special development plan not only addresses  
the parking; it ensures that the property is not piece-mealed. Mayor Trevino asked Mr.  
Figueroa if he had concerns with the TOD requirements. Mr. Figueroa did not have any  
concerns.  
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3802, SUBJECT TO THE  
TEMPORARY PARKING BEING NO GREATER THAN 180 DAYS FROM TODAY'S  
DATE.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3803,  
APPROVING THE ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND  
ASSESSMENT PLAN, INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS, FOR THE  
CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.  
C.4  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Economic  
Development Craig Hulse to present the item.  
Mr. Hulse informed City Council the item before them this evening is to approve the 2023  
Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan to include the  
Assessment Rolls for the City Point Public Improvement District. In 2019, City Council  
approved the creation of the City Point Public Improvement District (PID), associated  
Service and Assessment Plan, and levied assessments against properties within  
Improvement Zones A & B. The City Point development is in year three of a six-year  
project. The master planned development includes a 200+ million mixed-use project, 376  
single-family homes, 352 multi-family units, and 60,000 square feet of commercial on  
City Point Drive. The City Point Public Improvement District includes a 60-acre special  
district that fronts the cost of public infrastructure (9.2 million) and levies an annual  
assessment on property owners to cover the cost. The PID has a 30-year lifespan that  
ends in 2050 and requires an annual adoption of the service and assessment plan.  
Mr. Kirk McDaniel with P3 Works stated that they serve as the city's PID administrator.  
Pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Service and  
Assessment Plan is required to be updated annually and approved by the governing  
body.  
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting  
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,  
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to  
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public  
hearing.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3803, APPROVING THE  
ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT PLAN,  
INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS, FOR THE CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT  
DISTRICT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3804,  
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 REVISED OPERATING BUDGET  
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 CAPITAL PROJECTS  
BUDGET  
C.5  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research  
Trudy Lewis to present the item.  
Ms. Lewis provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Revised Operating Budget.  
The notable changes are due to the annual encumbrance roll which allows purchases  
authorized in Fiscal Year 2022 to occur in Fiscal Year 2023; increases in sales tax to the  
General Fund, Park Fund, and Crime Control District Fund; significant increases in  
interest earnings across all funds; and additions to base by fund for the current year as  
previously discussed with City Council at their August 4 budget retreat are also included.  
Ms. Lewis also provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Revised Capital  
Budget. The Capital Budget has a total of 18 existing street projects with revisions totaling  
$1,000,570 and nine (9) existing drainage projects with revisions totaling a net savings of  
$32,933. In total, the Capital Improvements Project Budget has increased by $7,852,942  
during the fiscal year.  
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting  
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,  
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to  
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public  
hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.  
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 REVISED OPERATING BUDGET  
3804,  
AND  
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
D.  
There were no items for this category.  
E. PUBLIC WORKS  
There were no items for this category.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
ACTION SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE AND SETTING SEPTEMBER  
7, 2023 AS THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED  
TAX RATE AND PLACE ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM  
ON THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
Director of Budget and Research Trudy Lewis informed City Council the item before  
them this evening is to present the proposed property tax rate for 2023, to set the public  
hearing date for input regarding the tax rate, and to set the date for a vote on the  
adoption of the property tax rate. State law prescribes for the calculation, presentation,  
proposal, and adoption of the property tax rate. The order and timing of the steps  
includes (1) receipt of the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Certified Roll; (2) Preliminary  
Tax Rate calculated and presented with proposed budget; (3) Certified Roll presented to  
City Council; (4) calculation and certification of the Truth-In-Taxation worksheet (No New  
Revenue Rate and Voter Approval Rate); and (5) the proposed property tax rate for the  
next fiscal year is compared to the Voter Approval Rate and the No New Revenue Rate.  
The three rates are required to be presented as part of the city's public notice regarding  
the tax rate and public hearing.  
Ms. Lewis commented that the Certified Roll was included in the Executive Summary  
provided to City Council on July 28 and presented at the Budget Work Session on  
August 4, 2023. Ms. Lewis stated that the Truth-In-Taxation worksheet is included as an  
attachment for this item in the agenda packet. Based on the certified value of properties  
in the city, the Voter Approval Rate is 49.8348 cents. The No New Revenue Tax Rate for  
Tax Year 2023 is 48.9389 cents per $100 of assessed value. The Proposed Property Tax  
Rate presented to the City Council and included in the current proposed budget for  
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 is 49.8155 cents per $100 of assessed value. This is a reduction  
of 4.9817 cents or -9% from the current adopted rate. Ms. Lewis shared that if approved,  
this rate would be the lowest rate the city has adopted in 35 years. The City has adopted  
a rate that has decreased as the property values in North Richland Hills have increased.  
Ms. Lewis stated that state law requires the City Council set a date for the tax rate public  
hearing. The notice will be posted on the city's website, published in the Fort Worth Star  
Telegram, located on Tarrant Tax Info.com, posted on the city's social media platforms,  
included in the city's printed and electronic newsletters, and posted on Citicable. Staff  
recommends City Council set September 7 at 7:00 p.m. for the tax rate public hearing.  
The public may speak at the public hearing or submit their written comments through the  
city's website, direct emails to the city, or on the city's social media platforms. Staff also  
recommends City Council set September 11 as the date for a vote on the adoption of the  
property tax rate. Ms. Lewis provided a comparison of the 2022 adopted tax rate and the  
proposed 2023 tax rate. Once the proposed rate is set, the adopted tax rate cannot  
exceed the proposed rate, but it could be adopted at a lower rate.  
In response to Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn's questions, Ms. Lewis informed City  
Council that state law (Tax Code) requires specific language in the notice of public  
hearing to include a template, and requires homestead taxable values to be used in the  
template. The city does not have the option to change information that is provided in the  
notice. Ms. Lewis shared that as the value of property has increased, the city has  
decreased the property tax rate and increased homestead exemptions.  
Council and staff discussed previous property tax years; debt reduction; increase in  
population (14%) and the demand on services; the addition of 27 positions over the past  
10 years; number of full-time employees in the General Fund (excludes NRH20, Crime  
Control Prevention District or Park and Recreation Facilities Development Fund);  
information provided at the budget work session; justification for the proposed property  
tax rate, zero-based budget; citizen surveys and how it relates to departmental requests;  
rental properties (non-homestead properties); and the development of the city manager's  
proposed budget.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE TO SET THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF  
49.8155 CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION, SET SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 AS THE DATE  
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED TAX RATE AND PLACE ADOPTION  
OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN  
VOTING AGAINST.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Council member Orr made the following announcements.  
Registration is open for the Citizens Police Academy. The academy will take place on  
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, starting August 31, 2023 and continuing through  
November 16,2023. There is no cost to participate. You can get more information and  
sign up online at www.nrhtx.com/CPA.  
Throughout the month of August, the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is waiving  
pet adoption fees in support of the national “Clear the Shelters” campaign. A wide variety  
of dogs and cats are available for adoption. Stop by the shelter or visit their website for  
more information.  
Kudos Korner - Emergency Management Coordinator Raelyn Darnell, Fire Chief Stan  
Tinney, Police Chief Mike Young and Staff - The City received a letter from the Birdville  
Superintendent and Board President thanking the city staff who planned and participated  
in a recent mass casualty training exercise at Richland High School. “The drill was  
executed with utmost professionalism, and we commend you for your foresight in  
planning for a situation we all hope will never occur in our community,” the letter said.  
“We extend our heartfelt appreciation to your respective teams for their dedication and  
commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our schools.”  
Mayor Trevino announced at 9:04 p.m. that City Council would convene into Executive  
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section  
551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 7656 Boulevard  
26.  
Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 9:04 p.m.  
Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m.  
Mayor Trevino announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive  
Session.  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.  
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
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Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer