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  
OCTOBER 9, 2023  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th  
day of October at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular  
City Council meeting.  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Mayor  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Kelvin Deupree  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Absent:  
Tito Rodriguez  
Scott Turnage  
Place 1  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Staff Members:  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
Paulette Hartman  
Karen Manila  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
Deputy City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
1.  
DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
City Council had no questions for staff.  
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ)  
PROGRAM FOR DAVIS BOULEVARD AND BOULEVARD 26.  
2.  
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman shared that this item was previously presented to  
City Council at its September 25, 2023 work session. Staff revised the policy purpose  
based on comments from City Council and added clarifying language to explain the  
purpose and evidence required for proposed projects.  
* Create a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) to stimulate reinvestment;  
* Remove barriers that prevent quality redevelopment;  
* Participating projects must provide evidence of the following:  
Private investment of at least 25% of the total market property value;  
Advancement of high-quality development or redevelopment with desirable end  
user;  
Effectively leverage private investment Effective utilization of incentives to  
leverage the involvement of private investment;  
Existence of a financial gap barrier to quality development where project could  
not take place without participation; and  
Furthering community revitalization Financial feasibility of project that furthers  
community revitalization and demonstrates return on investment and  
increased economic benefit  
The boundary for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) encompasses Davis  
Boulevard from Smithfield Road/Bridge Street to Northeast Loop 820 and Boulevard 26  
from Harwood Road to Northeast Loop 820. The property has to be identified as  
commercial area on the Future Land Use Plan/Vision 2030 Strategic Plan. The purpose  
of the zone is to address the condition of properties located within the zone boundaries.  
Properties in the zone have a higher number of code compliance issues and vacancy  
rates.  
The Neighborhood Empowerment Zone benefits to the city includes:  
* Incentivizing only those projects that meet the criteria and provide economic and  
community revitalization in the zone;  
* Provide a menu of incentive options that are considered as case-by-case based on  
what brings the most benefit to the city;  
* Provide waivers to facilitate façade, landscaping and parking lot improvements on  
smaller lots with older design;  
* Projects completed at a faster pace through fast tracking.  
Ms. Hartman reviewed additional uses that would be ineligible to receive "NRH EZ  
Streets" benefits. Based on comments from City Council, staff added CBD shop,  
cannabis dispensary, or vape shop to the list of ineligible uses. Staff also added  
"including car washes" to automotive related uses.  
Ms. Hartman reviewed benefits of the "NRH EZ Streets" program for the applicant.  
* Fast track review of plans, permitting and inspections;  
* City fee waivers to help offset improvement costs (case by case);  
* Customized grants to assist with property improvements (case by case); and  
*Limited variances to codes to provide for façade, landscaping and parking lot  
improvements within property constraints (case by case).  
Ms. Hartman reviewed eligibility criteria for an empowerment zone project - (1)  
application for property located within the zone; (2) not delinquent in paying property  
taxes; (3) in the event of a zoning change or variance, public hearings have taken place  
and result in approval; and (4) comply with design guidelines within existing development  
policies adopted by City Council.  
Ms. Hartman reviewed eligibility incentives for "NRH EZ Streets" - (1) applicant must have  
demonstrated eligibility and receive project certification; (2) property is in conformance  
with the city's zoning or obtains City Council approval for re-zoning; and (3) termination  
of incentives. Ms. Hartman reviewed eligible activities for grant funding in an amount not  
to exceed $50,000 per project. Staff reduced the threshold from $100,000 to $50,000 to  
be in line with the authority allowed by state law. The policy authorizes the City Manager  
to execute approved standard agreements. Applications that involve requests for sales tax  
rebates, abatements or property tax would go through the city's normal process for  
consideration and approval by the City Council.  
Ms. Hartman also reviewed city fees that are eligible to be waived as part of the "NRH EZ  
Streets" benefits.  
* Building permit related fees, except third-party pass-through fees;  
* Zoning and platting application fees;  
* Public Works plan review and inspection fees;  
* Tree mitigation fees;  
* Sign permit fees;  
* Mechanical, plumbing and electrical fees;  
* Fire inspection fees;  
* Park impact fees; and  
* City portion of water and wastewater fees.  
Ms. Hartman informed City Council there are two items on the regular agenda for their  
consideration. The first is to establish the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Basic  
Incentives Policy. The second item is to establish the Davis Boulevard/Boulevard 26  
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.  
City Council and staff discussed the Planning Department's existing workload and how  
submittals from the EZ Streets program would be incorporated into their process.  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Deupree asked if the applicant has the opportunity to select  
eligible activities. Ms. Hartman confirmed that the applicant will include which eligible  
activities they want on their application.  
In response to Council member Compton's question, Director of Economic Development  
Craig Hulse informed City Council that vacant buildings comprise about 14.5% and  
undeveloped land comprises about 5% of the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.  
DISCUSS BACKYARD HEN RESEARCH AND SUGGESTED ORDINANCE  
AMENDMENTS.  
3.  
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an update on staff's  
research regarding the city's current regulations for backyard hens, regulations from  
adjacent cities, and staff's proposed recommendations. Ms. Martinez informed City  
Council that staff met with individuals and groups in support of updating the city's  
ordinance and individuals in support of maintaining current regulations. Staff also  
considered emails and social media posts/comments in support and opposition to the  
ownership and keeping of backyard hens.  
City's current regulations:  
- Allowed on AG or R-1-S (an acre or larger properties);  
- Restricted to one for every full acre thereafter;  
- Must be kept at a distance greater than 50’ from any residential structure or inhabited  
building;  
- Must be kept within enclosures or cages at all times; and  
- Must adhere to all provisions of Chapter 14, City Code of Ordinances (Animal Services)  
as providing basic care, food, water and shelter.  
Of the cities surveyed, Plano and Watauga require a local permit. The cities range in the  
number of backyard hens with Euless allowing four and Forth Worth (one-acre or  
greater), Haltom City (minimum 10,000 square foot lot) and Hurst (one-acre or greater)  
allowing up to twenty (20). The cities of Colleyville, Keller, and Watauga have regulations  
that require a five-foot distance from the property line. The survey revealed half of the  
cities have a 50-foot distance requirement from adjacent structures; all cities, with the  
exception of Bedford and Euless required a coop; and two cities have minimum lot  
square footage requirements. The cities surveyed include Bedford, Colleyville, Euless,  
Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, Plano , Richland Hills, and Watauga.  
Ms. Martinez reviewed the proposed chicken ordinance presented during citizens  
presentation at the last City Council meeting.  
- Allow backyard chickens;  
- Require a course on Backyard Chicken Health;  
- Would not support roosters as part of the ordinance;  
- Allow 15 under 8,200 square foot lot; additional 15 chickens per 1/4 acre thereafter;  
- Allow 20-foot distance from an occupied building on any adjacent property;  
- Recommends a roosting area of 10-inches per hen;  
- One nesting box for every four (4) hens;  
- Run dimensions, a minimum four square foot per chicken;  
- Coop clean/free of debris; chickens provided with fresh water/food; food/bedding kept  
in rodent proof containers;  
- Animal control will not accept surrendered chickens or “accidental roosters”; and  
- Animal control will provide a list of local chicken groups for rehoming purposes.  
Ms. Martinez reviewed staff's recommendations to include in the revised ordinance.  
- Clarify definition of livestock and fowl;  
- Create definition of backyard hen not to include roosters;  
- Eliminate restrictions for housing backyard chickens;  
- Maintain 50-foot distance from neighboring residential structures for coop, run and  
exercise area;  
- Allow six (6) hens on a minimum 8,400 square foot residential lot;  
- Consider allowing up to six (6) additional hens for every 1/4 acre after the minimum  
8,400 square foot requirement;  
- Clarify that backyard hens or chickens may not be surrendered to the animal shelter;  
- Require permit for properties that house backyard hens to include a site plan of the  
property including coop;  
- Coop to be consistent with established zoning restrictions regarding accessory  
structure size, height and setbacks; and  
- Require a 6-foot wood fence surrounding backyard at the property housing chickens.  
Ms. Martinez stated that staff seeks comments from City Council to incorporate into the  
proposed ordinance. Staff will bring the ordinance back for further discussion and based  
off direction by City Council, staff will bring forward a final proposed ordinance for  
consideration. Once approved, the effective date of the ordinance will be 30 days  
following adoption. Ms. Martinez shared that Neighborhood Services would create an  
online permit, similar to the city's online garage sale permit.  
City Council and staff discussed staff's ability to access a property owner's backyard to  
inspect or follow up on complaints; the number of permitted chickens; safety of sick  
chickens and proper removal; distance requirement from neighboring residential  
structures; fence requirements and if waivers would be available to residents; online  
permit process; turnaround time for staff to process online permits; enforcement  
procedures; disputes between residents; responsibility of property owners to rehome  
chickens; extension of moratorium for 60 days following approval of the ordinance;  
annual city permit runs with the property owner and not the property; and requirement  
that chickens remain in coop or run. City Council directed staff to prepare a draft  
ordinance that allows options for their consideration such as number of chickens,  
distance requirement, etc.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
There were no items presented for this category.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
ECONOMIC  
1.  
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7656 BOULEVARD 26.  
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:46 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive  
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section  
551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 7656 Boulevard  
26. Executive Session began at 6:48 p.m. and concluded at 6:55 p.m.  
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City  
Council meeting.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Mayor  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Kelvin Deupree  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Absent:  
Tito Rodriguez  
Scott Turnage  
Place 1  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Staff Members:  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
Paulette Hartman  
Karen Manila  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
Deputy City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
A.1  
Council member Orr gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
Council member Orr led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.  
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
INVOCATION  
There were no items for this category.  
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
Ms. Jessie Goodfellow, 7500 Cimarron Drive, shared with City Council that she  
addressed the flooding at her house at a previous City Council meeting and that she has  
not received any contact from the city. She asked the city to provide a positive plan to  
address the flooding.  
Ms. Jane Birkes, 8321 Main Street, informed City Council about the upcoming North  
Richland Hills Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy Alumni ("CFAA") chili cook off.  
The event will be held on October 21, 2023 at the B&B Theatre.  
A.5  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
Mr. Matt Reed, 5145 Gentling Place, provided comments on backyard hens and the  
presentation provided by staff in work session.  
Ms. Nikki Douglas, 7525 Cimarron Drive, thanked staff and City Council for listening to  
the citizens regarding backyard hens. She commented on the presentation provided by  
staff in work session regarding distance from the property line and neighboring homes  
and the number of backyard hens allowed on a property.  
Ms. Debra Turnage, 7015 Douglas Lane, shared that she is located in R-1-S and she  
supports backyard chickens. She commented on the fence requirement for property  
owners with backyard chickens.  
A.6  
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
No items were removed from the consent agenda.  
B.  
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
APPROVED  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO  
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 REGULAR CITY  
COUNCIL MEETING.  
B.1  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2023 CUMMINS MOBILE GENERATOR,  
WITH REMOTE MONITORING, FROM CUMMINS INC., USING SOURCEWELL  
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT RFP NO. 092222 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED $306,500.  
B.2  
B.3  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF  
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER,  
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG  
CENTER, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO TRANSFER AND RECEIVE  
TWO HANDHELD CHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEMS PURCHASED BY THE  
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER WITH THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG  
PROGRAM GRANT #3060407 FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,146.26.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC23-0075,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3817,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GLOBAL SIGNS, INC. FOR A  
REVISION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 5100 DAVIS BOULEVARD,  
BEING 0.53 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R, BLOCK 18, CLEAR VIEW  
ADDITION.  
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 revision to a  
redevelopment planned development for 0.53 acres located at 5100 Davis Boulevard.  
The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and  
the current zoning is RD-PD, redevelopment planned development.  
provided site photos of the property.  
Mr. Comstock  
Applicant representative Rick Robertson with Global Signs, located at 5105 California  
Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, shared that the request is for a third sign on the building's  
north elevation.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The city's current sign ordinance allows two signs  
and the applicant is requesting a third sign. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at  
their October 5, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.  
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 on 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 COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3817.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
ZC23-0069,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3818,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.2  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE REDINGER GROUP, LLC  
FOR A REVISION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 6716 STARDUST  
DRIVE, BEING 2.88 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1A2, JOHN C. YATES  
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1753.  
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 revision to a planned  
development for 2.88 acres located at 6716 Stardust Drive. The area is designated on  
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as medium density residential and the current zoning  
is RI-PD, residential infill planned development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the  
property.  
Applicant representative Chase Medford, 1217 Castle Cove, Keller, Texas presented the  
request. He provided an overview of the proposed development that includes 14 lots,  
green space, hardscaping, and conceptual elevations.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The revision to the planned development is the  
result of the applicant changing the layout of the lots to accommodate a 15' utility  
easement and 25' gas easement. The development will have four open space lots  
(maintained by Homeowner Association), 14 single-family lots, street access and front  
entry garages for all lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 21,  
2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, with the condition that the  
sidewalk access be required between the central houses in the open space sidewalk.  
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  
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3818, SUBJECT TO  
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
ZC23-0074,  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JASON HAYNIE FOR A SPECIAL  
USE PERMIT FOR PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING AND AN  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3819,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.3  
A
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 7409 BURSEY ROAD, BEING 2.784  
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8R, BLOCK B, GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY  
ESTATES.  
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 use permit for  
a permanent accessory building and an accessory dwelling unit for 2.784 acres located  
at 7409 Bursey Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as  
residential estate and the current zoning is R-1-S, special single-family. Mr. Comstock  
provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant Jason Haynie, 7409 Bursey Road, stated that he is seeking a special use  
permit to construct a shop in the back northeast corner of his property. The building is  
intended for storage and a personal shop and it will not be used to store vehicles. He  
shared that there was an existing permanent accessory dwelling unit (approximately 600  
square foot) when he purchased the home. He would like to finish out the building to  
serve as a pool house and home gym. He is seeking three waivers - (1) from the  
requirement to tie in the accessory dwelling unit to the roof line of his house, (2) request  
approval of a 3:12 roof pitch versus 4:12, and (3) request to use an existing electricity  
line versus a separate meter to the proposed 40x20 shop.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
September 21, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, with the  
allowance for a separate electrical meter for the permanent accessory building on the far  
northwest corner.  
Council member Wright Oujesky clarified that the dwelling unit would not be used as a  
separate living unit.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that the zoning ordinance allows a person, who is  
related to the primary occupant of the house, to live long term in the accessory dwelling  
unit.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3819, TO INCLUDE THE REQUESTED  
VARIANCES.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
ZC23-0081 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM  
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN  
FOR A NEW SMITHFIELD MASONIC LODGE BUILDING AT 6820-6828  
MICKEY COURT, BEING 0.82 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 13-15, BLOCK  
3, WE ODELL ADDITION. (CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 23, 2023, CITY  
COUNCIL MEETING)  
C.4  
CONTINUED  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn left the meeting at 7:54 p.m.  
Mayor Trevino opened and continued the public hearing to the October 23, 2023 City  
Council meeting.  
THIS SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 23, 2023  
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
D.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
There were no items for this category.  
E.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
E.1  
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH  
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., DBA PELOTON LAND  
SOLUTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $383,105 FOR THE MAIN  
STREET STREETSCAPING  
(ST1102).  
&
SNIDER STREET EXTENSION PROJECT  
APPROVED  
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. City Council is being asked to  
consider a professional services agreement for engineering design services for the Main  
Street Streetscaping & Snider Street Extension project. The project includes the  
reconstruction of Main Street, Snider Street, and Center Street near the Smithfield  
Station.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn returned to the meeting at 7:57 p.m.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH  
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., DBA PELOTON LAND SOLUTIONS, IN  
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $383,105 FOR THE MAIN STREET STREETSCAPING &  
SNIDER STREET EXTENSION PROJECT (ST1102).  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
AWARD RFB 23-025 TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LARIAT TRAIL PROJECT (ST2211) IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $2,683,632, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
E.2  
APPROVED  
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. City Council is being asked to award  
RFB No. 23-025 to McClendon Construction and authorize the City Manager to execute a  
construction agreement for the Lariat Trail Project. The project is the fourth "major"  
roadway of the 2020 Bond Program. The scope of the project includes reconstruction of  
approximately 2,000 linear feet of Lariat Trail in two segments - Meadow Lakes to  
Circleview and Riviera to the dead end.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AWARD RFB 23-025 TO MCCLENDON  
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LARIAT TRAIL PROJECT  
(ST2211) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,683,632, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER  
TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-077, ESTABLISHING A NEIGHBORHOOD  
EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ) BASIC INCENTIVES POLICY.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman presented items F.1 and F.2. The City Council at  
their February Goals Session discussed the idea of creating a zone to address aging  
commercial corridors in the city. In May during work session, staff provided additional  
information regarding a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Basic Incentives  
Policy. Staff is bringing forward two resolutions for City Council's consideration to (1)  
establish the NRH Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Basic Incentives Policy and (2)  
establish the Davis Boulevard/Boulevard 26 Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. Ms.  
Hartman provided an overview of the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Policy Purpose  
and the EZ Streets Zone.  
Council member Orr stated that this has been a priority of the City Council at their Goals  
Session. He thanked staff for bringing forward the policy.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL  
ESTABLISHING  
INCENTIVES POLICY.  
MEMBER  
COMPTON  
NEIGHBORHOOD  
TO  
APPROVE  
EMPOWERMENT  
RESOLUTION  
ZONE  
NO.  
(NEZ)  
2023-077,  
BASIC  
A
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-078, ESTABLISHING THE DAVIS  
F.2  
BOULEVARD/BOULEVARD  
(NEZ).  
26 NEIGHBORHOOD  
EMPOWERMENT  
ZONE  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item F.1.  
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE  
A
MAYOR  
ESTABLISHING  
PRO  
TEM  
THE  
VAUGHN  
DAVIS  
TO  
APPROVE  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2023-078,  
BOULEVARD/BOULEVARD  
26 NEIGHBORHOOD  
EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ).  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-079, NOMINATING A REPRESENTATIVE  
TO THE TARRANT COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  
F.3  
APPROVED  
City Manager Mark Hindman presented the item. The Tarrant County Appraisal District  
informed the city that the terms of service for the five members of the Tarrant Appraisal  
District ("TAD") Board of Directors("Board") expire December 31, 2023. As a voting  
entity, North Richland Hills may nominate one candidate for each of the five positions.  
TAD is receiving nominations from voting entities by resolution no later than October 15,  
2023. Once the nomination process is complete, TAD will provide voting entities a ballot  
to allocate 37 votes for nominees. The city's ballot, approved by resolution, is due to TAD  
by December 15, 2023. The five nominees receiving the highest vote totals will be elected  
to office. Mr. Hindman commented that City Council at their September 25 meeting  
approved the nomination of Vince Puente, Sr. The city may nominate additional  
candidates and he received nominations from Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaugn for  
Jerald Miller, Jr., Rich DeOtte, and Gary M. Losada.  
Council member Orr asked if the City Council is going to vote for all the names at one  
time.  
Mayor Trevino stated that he would ask for a show of hands for each nominee. Gerald  
Millers, Jr. received two, Rich DeOtte received three, and Gary M. Losada received two.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
MAYOR  
PRO  
TEM  
DEUPREE  
TO  
APPROVE  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2023-079,  
NOMINATING RICH DEOTTE TO THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF  
DIRECTORS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
APPROVED  
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse shared that Homewood Suites by Hilton  
wants to locate at Boulevard 26 and Rodger Line Drive. The city is being asked to  
consider a Hotel Occupancy Tax reimbursement and reimbursement of permit fees using  
Hotel Occupancy Tax reserves. Mr. Hulse stated that funds associated with the Hotel  
Occupancy Tax are restricted to tourism and hotels.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE  
AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MM3  
HOSPITALITY, LLC OR ASSIGNS AND EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY AND RELATED  
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7656 BOULEVARD 26.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Council member Compton made the following announcements.  
This week is open house week for the NRH Fire Department. Stop by your neighborhood  
fire station to meet the team, see demos, ask questions, and tour the firehouse. Please  
visit our website for the open house schedule and more details.  
Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 for the final ‘Round the Town with Oscar event for  
this year. The bicycle ride and walk will start at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Timbers Park. Please  
visit the city’s website for more details.  
Enjoy a free outdoor concert this Thursday, October 12, 2023 on the City Hall Plaza. The  
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute band Texas Flood will be performing starting at 6:30 p.m.  
You can find all of the details on the city’s website.  
Kudos Korner - Kristin James in Neighborhood Services - We received several  
comments of appreciation for Kristin’s work in coordinating the annual Trash Bash Litter  
Cleanup event. Several volunteers noted that it was well organized, and participants of all  
ages had a great time. “Thank you for making it so easy and fun to serve our  
community,” they said.  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.  
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
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Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer