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 11, 2025  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
11th day of August at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular  
City Council meeting.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Cecille Delaney  
Ricky Rodriguez  
Danny Roberts  
Matt Blake  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Billy Parks  
Place 5  
Russ Mitchell  
Kelvin Deupree  
Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Trudy Lewis  
Caroline Waggoner  
Alicia Richardson  
Bradley A. Anderle  
City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
City Council had no questions for staff.  
2. PRESENTING SENIOR/AGING BOARD RESEARCH  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson shared that staff was  
directed to research local cities for advisory boards serving the senior/aging population.  
The Economic Development Department estimates that 18.9 % of the North Richland Hills  
population are adults aged 65 and older. In North Richland Hills, there are a number of  
resources available for the senior population.  
NRH Senior Centre provides a space for residents aged 55 and older to socialize and  
participate in various amenities and enrichment activities.  
NRH Centre offers discounted memberships for seniors and partners with insurance  
programs (SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active) allowing policyholders to use the  
facility at no cost.  
NRH Neighborhood Initiative Program assists senior citizens with exterior home  
maintenance, repair and yard work, enhancing safety, comfort, and neighborhood  
quality of life.  
Community Enrichment Center (CEC)’s Senior Network supports adults aged 62 and  
older with housing assistance, a food pantry, activities and entertainment.  
Social Transportation for Seniors partners with North Richland Hills, United Way  
Group and CEC, offers free transportation to residents aged 62 and older for personal  
care trips (shopping, grocery store runs, grooming, and socializing) within the city.  
Northeast Transportation Services (NETS) collaborates with Trinity Metro, provides a  
door-to-door transportation service for elderly and disabled citizens aged 65 and older in  
North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst and Keller,  
prioritizing medical, work, and social service trips.  
Tarrant County also has a number of resources that supports older adults with services in  
transportation, housing, healthcare guidance, and food availability.  
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County assists with navigating healthcare options  
such as Medicaid, Medicare and long-term care. Provides services like minor home  
modifications and small medical equipment.  
Community Action Partners supports low-income seniors with bill assistance, housing,  
employment, financial guidance, community development and emergency information.  
Empowering Seniors Expo is a free event in Fort Worth that provides information to  
seniors and their caregivers access to resources to enhance quality of life. Includes  
health screenings, informative workshops and guest presentations.  
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County assists with delivering meals to those who are  
home bound and unable to prepare food for themselves.  
Serving Our Seniors (Mid-Cities Care Corps) provides free transportation, minor  
home repairs, social and fundraising events for older adults in surrounding cities  
(Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills,  
Richland Hills, Southlake and Watauga).  
Tarrant County Seniors/Adults with Disabilities Network offers resources for  
seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers.  
United Way of Tarrant County Aging and Disability Resource Center with local  
support from municipalities, the organization provides assistance for adults aged 60 and  
older, individuals with disabilities and their family and caregivers.  
Staff surveyed 15 cities, including surrounding municipalities, and found that seven have  
an advisory board. Those cities are Arlington, Austin, Bedford, Dallas, Grapevine, Keller,  
and Southlake. A summary of the purpose, responsibilities, structure and membership of  
the board includes:  
Purpose and responsibilities:  
- Provide recommendations to City Council on enhancing the quality of life for aging  
residents.  
- Identify issues and barriers impacting older adults in the city.  
- Recommend improvements to policies, practices and programs for seniors  
- Enhance communication and engagement between the government and seniors  
regarding services.  
- Provide an annual report on findings to City Council.  
Structure and membership:  
- Consists of 7 to 15 citizens appointed by City Council.  
- Members must be residents of the city that have knowledge about senior affairs and  
representative of the population.  
- Monthly board meetings.  
City Council discussed existing resources available to the senior population,  
communicating available resources to the senior population, utilizing printed resources,  
and receiving information from the cities of Southlake and Grapevine regarding their  
advisory boards. The consensus of the City Council was to move forward with creating a  
senior advisory board. City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council that staff  
would bring back a proposed ordinance outlining the membership and charge for the  
advisory board. She recommended the membership include Senior Center staff and  
representatives from agencies that provide resources in North Richland Hills.  
REVIEW UPDATED INFORMATION FROM TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT  
(TAD) REGARDING CERTIFIED TAXABLE VALUES AND TAX RATE.  
3.  
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis informed City Council that staff received notification  
on Thursday afternoon from the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) regarding an error in  
data they provided in Line 10 of the Truth and Taxation worksheet. TAD also provided  
staff with an updated amount of $27,095,738 for the city's new absolute value. Staff  
revised the city's Truth and Taxation worksheet and the updated information changed the  
No-New Revenue rate from $0.497841 per $100 of value to $0.498625 per $100 of value.  
Staff still proposes the same rate of $0.497841 per $100 of value for Fiscal Year  
2025/2026. Ms. Lewis stated that the voter-approval rate, $0.511490 per $100 of value,  
did not change.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items.  
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON EFFICIENCY AUDITS.  
City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an update on the ongoing efficiency audits.  
Staff anticipates receipt of the preliminary reports for the permit and fleet studies. Ms.  
Hartman informed City Council an item is on the regular agenda to ratify action taken by  
administration to terminate the professional services agreement with Cogent Infotech  
Corporation for the Information Technology efficiency study. Staff recommends the city  
enter into an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group LTD. for the Information  
Technology efficiency study. The item is on the regular agenda for consideration by the  
City Council.  
Ms. Hartman informed City Council the draft of the short term rental ordinance will be  
provided at the August 25th work session meeting. Staff is still receiving input from the  
public.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK  
ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION OR ON A  
1.  
MATTER  
IN  
WHICH  
THE  
DUTY  
OF  
THE  
ATTORNEY  
TO  
THE  
GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF  
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY  
CONFLICTS WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT - (1) CITY OF NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS V. MANUEL FINANCIAL NO. 2, LLC ET AL, CASE NO.  
CC240015, MUNICIPAL COURT NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,  
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; (2) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V.  
MANUEL OLDSMOBILE, INC., CASE NO. CC240019, MUNICIPAL COURT  
NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; (3)  
JESSIE GOODFELLOW VS. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, T. OSCAR  
TREVINO, JR, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25, AND (4) TERMINATION OF  
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COGENT INFOTECH  
CORPORATION.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:01 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into  
Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically,  
Section 551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney to seek advice about pending or  
contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the  
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the  
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act - (1) City of North  
Richland Hills v. Manuel Financial No. 2, LLC et al, Case No. CC240015, Municipal Court  
No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; (2) City of North Richland Hills  
v. Manuel Oldsmobile, Inc., Case No. CC240019, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North  
Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; (3) Jessie Goodfellow vs. City of North Richland  
Hills, T. Oscar Trevino, Jr, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25, and (4) termination of the  
professional services contract with Cogent Infotech Corporation. Executive Session  
began at 6:04 p.m. and concluded at 6:45 p.m.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:45 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular  
City Council meeting.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order August 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Mayor  
Cecille Delaney  
Ricky Rodriguez  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Danny Roberts  
Matt Blake  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Billy Parks  
Place 5  
Russ Mitchell  
Kelvin Deupree  
Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Alicia Richardson  
Bradley A. Anderle  
City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
A.1  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
INVOCATION  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas  
flags.  
A.3  
There were no items for this category.  
A.4 PUBLIC COMMENTS  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
No items were removed from the consent agenda.  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
B.  
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
APPROVED  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 28, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR  
MEETING.  
B.1  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT  
WITH WAYPOINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR PURCHASES OF  
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES THROUGH A  
B.2  
DEPARTMENT  
OF  
INFORMATION  
RESOURCES  
COOPERATIVE  
AGREEMENT FOR A COLLECTIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,418,000  
THROUGH APRIL 4, 2030.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
B.3  
B.4  
B.5  
B.6  
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES  
WITH FREESE & NICHOLS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,253  
FOR GENERATORS AT TWO CITY FACILITIES.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE  
CITY’S CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LTD  
FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM  
OF THE CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR, TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2028.  
AUTHORIZE  
THE  
PURCHASE  
OF  
HORNADY  
RIFLE  
AND  
PISTOL  
AMMUNITION FROM SOLE SOURCE VENDOR SSD INTERNATIONAL IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $18,740.46, WHICH WILL BRING THE TOTAL PURCHASE  
AMOUNT WITH SSD INTERNATIONAL TO $61,702 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-035, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A  
GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE FY24 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT  
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,292.49 AND AUTHORIZE THE  
EXECUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC25-0137,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3916,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JHF ENGINEERING PLLC FOR A  
ZONING CHANGE FROM U (SCHOOL CHURCH AND INSTITUTIONAL) TO  
NR-PD (NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 5301 DAVIS  
BOULEVARD, BEING 4.411 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8, BLOCK 33,  
NOR’EAST ADDITION.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0137, Ordinance No. 3916.  
Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a  
zoning change for 4.411 acres located at 5301 Davis Boulevard. The area is designated  
on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as community services, and the current zoning is  
U - school, church, and institutional. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property.  
MAD Concepts Group representatives Courtney Lindley, 4708 Nashwood Lane, Dallas,  
Texas and Cameron Hays provided an overview of the company and their request. The  
proposed development is a restaurant park for Jakes (5,008 SF) and Tacos and  
Avocados (4,050 SF). The development includes an outdoor yard area with amenities  
(30,000 SF), family environment, landscaped parking lot with 151 spaces, cross-access  
to the existing community garden, and a cross-parking agreement with the community  
garden. The hours of operations are Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-10:00 pm;  
Friday-Saturday, 10:00 am-11:00 pm; and Sunday, 10:00 am-10:00 pm. The submitted  
landscape plan includes a sidewalk on the western portion of the property and increased  
landscaping to ensure protection along Greenwood Way.  
City Council and representatives discussed hours of operation, being responsive to the  
community, location and direction of speakers in the park, noise challenges/complaints,  
shaded areas/structures, medians and landscaping.  
Ms. Reaume presented staff's report and provided an overview of the request. The  
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their July 17, 2025 meeting, recommended  
approval with a vote of 6-0, subject to the following: installation of a sidewalk adjacent to  
Greenwood Way; consideration of installing a short wall in addition to the hedgerow  
adjacent to Greenwood Way to screen headlights from residential properties;  
consideration of closing the driveway on Greenwood Way if warranted by traffic  
analysis; and adding landscaping around the refuse container enclosure. In response to  
the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations, the applicant is including a  
sidewalk along Greenwood Way; providing six designated spots for the community  
garden; proposing shrubs to be bermed up as an alternative to the parapet wall; and  
landscape screening around the refuse container enclosure. The applicant proposes to  
leave the entrance/exit to Greenwood Way open. The applicant is requesting a wavier to  
the height and maximum area for signage. The combined monument sign for both  
restaurants is 10 feet in height and has 120 SF area.  
In response to Mayor McCarty's question, Director of Economic Development Craig  
Hulse provided an overview of the agreement between the City of North Richland Hills and  
MAD Concepts Group for the development.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the  
audience wishing to speak for or against the item.  
Shawna Stiles, 3908 Lochridge Court, stated she is happy for the development. She  
asked what prevents the applicant from selling the property in the future to make a profit.  
Mr. Hulse stated that the agreement has safeguards in place that addresses closure or  
change in use.  
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3916.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC25-0138,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3917,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.2  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MJ6 ENTERPRISES LLC FOR A  
ZONING CHANGE FROM R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO RI-PD  
(RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 8301 SAYERS LANE,  
BEING 0.461 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 16, BLOCK 2, WOODBERT  
ADDITION.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0138, Ordinance No. 3917.  
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a  
zoning change for 0.461 acres located at 8301 Sayers Lane. The area is designated on  
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential, and the current zoning is  
R-3, single family residential. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant Jerrod Goff with MJ6 Enterprises, 6217 Price Drive, stated that he and his wife  
purchased the property to develop a residence. He is requesting a PD, planned  
development, because the lot does not meet the depth requirement. He provided an  
overview of his proposed rendering.  
Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to  
develop three single-family lots. Each lot is proposed to be 69.3 feet wide, 96.5 feet deep  
and approximately 6,690 square feet in area. Following the zoning change request, a plat  
will be considered at a later date. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their July 17,  
2025 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3917.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3918,  
APPROVING THE ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND  
ASSESSMENT PLAN, INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS, FOR THE  
CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.  
C.3  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 3918. He announced that  
City Council would receive one presentation for item C.3 and companion items F.1, and  
F.2, but that Council would take separate action on each item.  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Economic Development Craig  
Hulse. The 2025 Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan  
includes the assessment rolls for the City Point Public Improvement District (PID) Zones  
A and B. Mr. Hulse provided a recap of the City Point Development and explained the  
purpose for the PID. Items F.1 and F.2 are three-year agreements for Tax Years 2025,  
2026 and 2027 between the city, Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Tarrant  
County. The city currently contracts with Tarrant County for tax collection services.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3918.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
D.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3919, AMENDING SEC. 106-13 (B) (1)  
RELATED TO WALL SIGNS.  
D.1  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. Staff  
recommends that City Council approve an ordinance amending Section 106-13 (b) (1) to  
remove restrictions related to the placement of wall signs on building faces with street  
frontage or public entrances.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3919.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
E.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
There were no items for this category.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH  
TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT COUNTY  
FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE A.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO  
CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT  
COUNTY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL  
A
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE A.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH  
TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT COUNTY  
FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE B.  
F.2  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT  
COUNTY  
FOR  
THE  
ASSESSMENT  
AND  
COLLECTION  
SERVICES  
OF  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE B.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ACTION SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE, SETTING AUGUST 25, 2025  
AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AS DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND  
PLACING ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE  
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.  
F.3  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase  
Fosse. The City Council is requested to set the proposed tax rate of $0.497841 per $100  
of taxable valuation and to set August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 as public hearing  
dates on the proposed tax rate. Staff also requests that City Council place the adoption of  
the tax rate for FY 2025/2026 on September 8, 2025.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF 49.7841  
CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION, SET AUGUST 25, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025  
AS DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND PLACING ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS  
AN ACTION ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ACTION SETTING AUGUST 25, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AS DATES  
FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND  
PLACING ADOPTION OF FY 2026 BUDGET AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE  
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.  
F.4  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase  
Fosse. The City Council is requested to set the public hearing dates for the FY  
2025/2026 proposed budget on August 25 and September 8, 2025. Staff also requests  
that City Council place the adoption of the FY 2025/2026 budget on the September 8,  
2025 agenda.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER DELANEY TO SET AUGUST 25, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AS DATES  
FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND PLACING  
ADOPTION OF FY 2026 BUDGET AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025  
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
TO RATIFY THE TERMINATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  
CONTRACT WITH COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION FOR RFP 25-014  
FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT,  
EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2025.  
F.5  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis. Staff  
recommends that City Council formally ratify the termination of the professional services  
contract/agreement with Cogent Infotech Corporation, dated May1, 2025 for RFP 25-014  
Information Technology (IT) operational efficiency audit, for non-performance effective  
June 30, 2025.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER MITCHELL TO RATIFY THE TERMINATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL  
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION FOR RFP 25-014  
FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT,  
EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2025.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX  
CONSULTING GROUP LTD. FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)  
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$69,080 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.  
F.6  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis. Staff  
recommends that City Council approve a professional services agreement with Matrix  
Consulting Group LTD. for the Information Technology (IT) operational efficiency audit in  
an amount not to exceed $69,080.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH  
A
MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP LTD. FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)  
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,080 AND  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED PROFESSIONAL  
SERVICES AGREEMENT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-036, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO  
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES.  
F.7  
APPROVED  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented the nominees for  
appointment to the city's boards, commissions, and committees.  
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - Sally Bustamante, Position 1, term expiring June 30,  
2026; September Daniel, Position 2, term expiring June 30, 2026; Melissa Kates,  
Position 3, term expiring June 30, 2027.  
CONSTRUCTION CODE APPEALS BOARD (terms expiring June 30, 2027) - Philip  
Varughese, Place 3; and John Klein, Place 5.  
LIBRARY BOARD (term expiring June 30, 2026) - Laura “Lo” Linford, Alternate.  
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD (term expiring June 30, 2026) - Turquoise  
Banks, Place 5.  
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY  
COMMITTEE (term expiring June 30, 2026) - Jacob Whittaker, Alternate B.  
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (terms expiring June 30, 2026) - Byron Bradford,  
Place 2-Alternate; and Kristen Whittaker, Place 4.  
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MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-036, AS PRESENTED  
AND DISCUSSED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
Mayor McCarty announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive  
Session.  
H.  
CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
Mark Hindman, 7605 Acorn Drive, presented on behalf of Christmas Providers. He  
recognized the City of North Richland Hills for supporting 650 families in 2024. He noted  
that 42% of providers were from the City of North Richland Hills.  
Karran Martin, 5614 Westchase Drive, commented on the lack of parking spots at the  
NRH Centre when events are being held at Grand Hall.  
I.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
I.1  
Council member Matt Blake apologized for his absence and thanked city staff and City  
Council for their support.  
Council member Delaney made the following announcements.  
The NRH Animal Services is waiving pet adoption fees during the month of August 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.  
Learn from local gardening experts at the annual Fall Gardening Seminar on Saturday,  
August 16. This free event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Grand Hall at NRH  
Centre.  
The Budget Roadshow is coming up on:  
· Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Kindred Coffee  
· Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the NRH Centre Lobby  
· Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Golf Course  
Drop by at the time that works best for you to learn about the City’s proposed budget and  
tax rate, ask questions and share your feedback.  
Kudos Korner - Karla Bagsby in Municipal Court - A recent customer gave Karla a 5-star  
Google review for her exceptional assistance with a citation issue, saying: “She is so  
nice and helpful!” Thank you, Karla, for your dedication to providing excellent customer  
service.  
Council member Mitchell recognized the NRHPD for their vacation watch program.  
J.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.  
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Jack McCarty, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
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Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer