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  
APRIL 22, 2024  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
22nd day of April at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular  
City Council meeting.  
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  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Absent:  
Kelvin Deupree  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Trudy Lewis  
Caroline Waggoner  
Alicia Richardson  
Cara White  
City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Interim City Attorney  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  
1.  
DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
City Council had no questions for staff.  
MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31,  
2024.  
2.  
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis reviewed the mid-year financial report for the period  
ending March 31, 2024. Ms. Lewis reviewed the General Fund, Park Development Fund,  
Crime Control District Fund and Utility Fund providing year to date actuals.  
General Fund  
Revenue - $41,570,769 (68.59% of projected budget)  
Expenditures - $29,432,875 (48.56% of projected budget)  
Park Development Fund  
Revenue - $6,229,542 (49.52% of projected budget)  
Expenditures - $6,276,210 (51.42% of projected budget)  
Crime Control District Fund  
Revenue - $3,836,235 (48.69% of projected budget)  
Expenditures - $3,446,598 (43.74% of projected budget)  
Utility Fund  
Revenue - $18,157,166 (42.18% of projected budget)  
Expenditures - $21,473,474 (49.88% of projected budget)  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
There being no Executive Session, Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 p.m. that the City  
Council would adjourn to the regular City Council meeting.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 22, 2024 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  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Absent:  
Kelvin Deupree  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Alicia Richardson  
Cara White  
City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Interim City Attorney  
A.1  
Council member Compton gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
INVOCATION  
Council member Compton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas  
flags.  
A.3  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
CEREMONIAL CHECK PRESENTATION BY NEW ARMOR RESTORATION  
A.3.1  
FOR  
THE  
TITLE  
SPONSORSHIP  
FOR  
THE  
2024 NEIGHBORHOOD  
INITIATIVE PROGRAM.  
Assistant Neighborhood Services Director Kristen James was joined by Jeremy and  
Angela Berg with New Armor Restoration. The Berg's company, Armor Restoration, is a  
title sponsor for the Neighborhood Initiative Program and donated $10,000 to the  
Program.  
A.4  
CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
Ms. Laura Jenkins, 8101 Canyon Oak Drive, shared her experience when she was hit by  
a vehicle while walking in North Richland Hills and her interaction with the fire and police  
departments.  
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  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY DEPUTY  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
B.1  
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
CONSTRUCTION  
B.2  
B.3  
CONTRACT WITH TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC TO PERFORM  
PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,890.65 IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH RFB 24-004 (ST2304).  
CONSIDER  
MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
A
2024-018,  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
CITY  
UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH  
VILLAGE COOPERATIVE OF CENTURY HILLS, A TEXAS COOPERATIVE  
ASSOCIATION, FOR ACQUISITION OF A WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED  
IN THE CENTURY HILLS ADDITION FOR PUBLIC USE.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
B.4  
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH  
ARMKO INDUSTRIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,500 FOR  
BUILDING ENVELOPE AND ROOFING DESIGN SERVICES AT FIRE STATION  
#4 AND FIRE AND POLICE TRAINING/FIRE STATION #5.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-019, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S ENERGY EFFICIENCY  
AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.  
B.5  
B.6  
B.7  
B.8  
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE BUYBOARD CONTRACT #729-24, FOR  
EXPENDITURES OF NEW TIRE PURCHASES AND ROADSIDE TIRE REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, FROM SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC, IN  
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 6M HYDRAULIC BREAKER HAMMER  
AND ONE HUSQVARNA FS5000 30" CONCRETE SAW IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$51,527 FROM ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. USING BUY BOARD  
CONTRACT #685-22.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO  
THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH GALLS  
PARENT HOLDINGS, LLC USING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 670-22 FOR  
THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES INCREASING THE  
TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT TO $129,295.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3850, AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II,  
SECTIONS 78-62 AND 78-63 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF  
ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING THE 2024 WATER CONSERVATION AND  
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT  
PLANS.  
B.9  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE FY24 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES  
LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT PROGRAM.  
B.10  
B.11  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE  
MANAGEMENT AGENCY FY2023 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND  
EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FOR COST OF  
GRANT  
APPLICATION  
FOR  
THE  
FEDERAL  
EMERGENCY  
SALARY/BENEFITS FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS  
FOR 3 YEARS.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC24-0099,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3848,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MM3 HOSPITALITY LLC FOR A  
REVISION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 101 TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM  
COMMERCIAL BUILDING HEIGHT FROM 45 FEET TO 52 FEET FOR THE  
PRIMARY ROOFLINE AT 7656 BOULEVARD  
26, BEING 1.99 ACRES  
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 12, CITY POINT ADDITION.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of  
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a revision to Planned  
Development 101 for 1.99 acres located at 7656 Boulevard 26. The area is designated  
on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as urban village and the current zoning is NR-PD,  
nonresidential planned development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant representative Sergio Espinoza and Noe Avila with Avila + Castillo Architects  
located at 614 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas, Texas presented the request. The site is for  
a Homewood Suites by Hotel with 103 rooms, pool, half-court basketball, and 103 parking  
spaces (76 onsite and 29 on-street parking). They provided an overview of the elevation  
that illustrated materials and finishes (warm tones) of cladding, stucco, limestone tile,  
wood composite siding and aluminum windows. They also reviewed an alternate elevation  
that illustrated materials and finishes (cool tones) of thin stone veneer, stucco, brick and  
aluminum windows. The request before City Council is to increase the maximum  
commercial building height for the hotel from 45 feet to 52 feet.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The request before City Council is to consider a  
revision to Planned Development 101 to increase the height of the primary roofline of the  
building. The maximum commercial building height standard of 45 feet was established  
by the City Point Planned Development (PD) zoning district. The request before City  
Council to amend the building height standard only applies to this property. Staff  
requested the applicant use warm tones for materials and finishes to complement the City  
Point Development. The applicant is concerned that Hilton may not approve of the  
preferred warm tones requested by staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
April 18, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0, to include that the  
applicant communicate the preferred colors.  
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 ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3848, WITH  
RECOMMENDATION OF WARM COLORS VERSUS COOL.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
TR23-03, ORDINANCE NO. 3847, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER  
A
C.2  
COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 110, SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE  
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES. THE PROPOSED  
AMENDMENT REVISES AND UPDATES THE CURRENT SUBDIVISION  
REGULATIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND INCLUDES REVISIONS TO  
APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR PLATS, GENERAL PLATTING AND PLAT  
REVIEW PROCEDURES, ADDITION OF  
A
MINOR PLAT PROCESS,  
PROCEDURES FOR WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS, AND DESIGN  
CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of  
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock provided a summary of the proposed subdivision regulations and action  
taken thus far for the proposed subdivision regulations. He shared that most of the  
regulations and standards remain the same, procedures and processes related to plat  
approvals are the primary changes, and the organization of regulations were improved.  
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted three public hearings and received  
input from the development community. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their  
April 18, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0  
Senior Planner Clayton Husband provided an overview of updates to the Subdivision  
Regulations.  
1. Approval authority - Approval responsibility for some plats are delegated to the  
Planning and Zoning Commission and staff.  
2. General platting procedures - Revised to reflect current practices and procedures  
outlined by state law.  
3. Plat review process - The timeline for review and action on plats within 30 days of  
submittal, as required by state law.  
4. Minor plat process - New process for plats with four or fewer lots.  
5. Waivers and modifications - The Planning and Zoning Commission considers and  
approves waivers, with appeals of disapproval considered by the City Council.  
6. Design criteria - Simplified or removed standards covered in the Public Works Design  
Manual and added standards for flag lots.  
7. Masonry screening walls - Revised to include C2U major collector roadways, with the  
new standard applicable to any existing perimeter street for residential plats of five or  
more lots.  
8. Flag lots - New policy guidance and standards for flag lots.  
9. Flood plain features - Revised to require floodplain and finish floor elevations to be  
shown on all plats.  
10. Building setback lines - Removed requirement to show building setback lines on plats  
since they are regulated by zoning and not subdivision regulations.  
11. Global positioning horizontal control - Revised to include reference to include any  
future coordinate system adopted by the state.  
Mr. Comstock provided an overview of the process to receive public input regarding the  
proposed amendments to the subdivision regulations. A City Charter Amendment Election  
was held in May 2023 and included a proposition allowing the City Council to delegate  
approval of plats to the Planning and Zoning Commission as allowed by state law and the  
city's Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed amendments were available to the public on  
the city's website. The development department held work sessions and focus group  
meetings between May - August 2023. Beginning in September 2023 and through March  
2024 staff drafted an ordinance for public review. The city dedicated a webpage for the  
proposed Subdivision Ordinance in March 2024, an article was included in the NRH  
e-Newsletter and information posted on the city's Facebook page. Additionally, the  
Planning and Zoning Commission conducted one work session and held three public  
hearings. The City Council conducted two work sessions and tonight's public hearing.  
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.  
Mr. Sean Nutt, 7905 Kandy Lane, shared that he is not necessarily in favor or opposed  
to the item. He asked why the city did not include information about the subdivision  
regulations in the printed newsletter that is mailed to residents.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the information was not included in the city's printed  
newsletter. Staff received a suitable amount of input from developers, engineers and  
surveyors regarding the city's subdivision regulations that generated a lot of changes to  
the ordinance.  
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3847.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3849,  
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ADOPTED OPERATING AND  
CAPITAL BUDGET.  
C.3  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Assistant City Manager Trudy  
Lewis to introduce the item.  
Ms. Lewis provided an overview of the proposed amendment. The amendment impacts  
four operating funds of the city related to the Parks Department.  
Parks and Recreation Fund Budget  
* Adopted budget $12,121,186  
* Amendment $141,426  
* Amended budget $12,262,612  
Aquatic Park Fund Budget  
* Adopted $6,155,626  
* Amendment ($543,297)  
* Amended budget $5,612,329  
Golf Course Fund Budget  
* Adopted $3,383,193  
* Amendment $74,000  
* Amended Budget $3,457,193  
Donations Fund Budget  
*Adopted $212,611  
* Amendment $41,550  
* Amended Budget $254,161  
The item on tonight's agenda is to conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to  
the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 adopted operating and capital budget. The public hearing for  
this item was posted in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on April 11, 2024.  
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. 3849, AMENDING  
THE FY2023-24 ADOPTED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
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  
QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $288,100 FOR  
THE HARMONSON ROAD PROJECT (ST2218).  
APPROVED  
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented items E.1 and E.2 regarding street  
reconstruction, both projects are included in the 2020 Street Bond Program.  
Ms. Waggoner provided an update on the 2020 Street Bond Program. As of April 2024,  
32% of the projects (9 streets) are complete; 11% of the projects (3 streets) are in the  
design phase; 18% are the remaining projects (5 streets); 25% of the projects (7 streets)  
are under construction; and 14% of the projects (4 streets) will soon be starting  
construction.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn left the meeting at 7:58 p.m.  
City Council had no questions on the 2020 Street Bond Program.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn returned to the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  
Ms. Waggonner commented that staff recommends City Council approve a professional  
services agreement for engineering design services with Quiddity Engineering, in an  
amount not to exceed $288,100 for the Harmonson Road Project and a professional  
services agreement for engineering design services with Shield Engineering Group,in an  
amount not to exceed $72,565 for the Ruth Road Project.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH  
QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $288,100 FOR THE  
HARMONSON ROAD PROJECT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
E.2  
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH  
SHIELD ENGINEERING GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,565  
FOR THE RUTH ROAD PROJECT (ST2402).  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item E.1.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH  
SHIELD ENGINEERING GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,565 FOR THE  
RUTH ROAD PROJECT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE  
FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2023 SINGLE AUDIT.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis introduced the item. The city's audit firm, Forvis,  
conducted the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ("ACFR") and  
the Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit. Ms. Lewis introduced Forvis representative Rachel  
Ormsby.  
Ms. Rachel Ormsby presented the audit results and financial report for Fiscal Year  
ending September 30, 2023. Ms. Ormsby stated that the city received a clean unmodified  
opinion, which is the highest level of assurance that can be give on a set of financial  
statements. She stated the city's strengths and accomplishments includes being the  
recipient of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 39  
consecutive years and the city's compliance and being up-to-date on all Governmental  
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements issued through September 30,  
2023.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn stated that the report shows the city is good financial  
stewards, but what does it say to the efficiency or effectiveness of the city's spending.  
Ms. Ormsby commented that Forvis was not hired to do an operational assessment.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 AUDITED ANNUAL  
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2023 SINGLE AUDIT AS  
PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC FURNITURE FOR THE NRH  
LIBRARY FROM LIBRARY INTERIORS OF TEXAS (TMC CHOICE PARTNERS  
F.2  
COOPERATIVE  
CONTRACT  
NO.  
23-022MF-14,  
NCPA  
COOPERATIVE  
CONTRACT NO. 07-84, OMNIA COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS NOS. 07-78  
AND 07-127, AND TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS NOS. 230301 AND  
210305), WILSONBAUHAUS (TIPS CONTRACT NO. 230301 AND OMNIA  
CONTRACT  
NO.  
R191802),  
AND  
WORKPLACE  
SOLUTIONS  
OMNIA  
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. R191816 IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,887  
UTILIZING ARPA FUNDING.  
APPROVED  
Director of Library Services Cecilia Barham presented the item. Staff is requesting City  
Council's approval to purchase public furniture to replace the existing furniture in the  
NRH Library. The City Council, at its April 24, 2023 meeting, adopted a revised budget  
that included funding in the amount of $711,000 for the furniture replacement project  
utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The item for City Council's  
consideration tonight is the Library's first request for $468,887. Staff will bring forward an  
additional item requesting $125,000. Ms. Barham shared that the furniture is original to  
the building when the facility opened in 2008. The use over 16 years, sanitation  
measures during the COVID pandemic, and excessive wear and tear has caused  
non-repairable damage to much of the library's furniture. The item for consideration  
tonight is to replace furniture in the children's area, adult services, lounge, local history  
room and lobby, and community room. Ms. Barham shared that the furniture for the  
library will be commercial grade, which is designed to last 15-20 years.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn asked what happens to the difference of the ARPA  
funding.  
Ms. Lewis commented that staff and City Council will discuss all remaining ARPA funds  
during the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process. Staff will provide an update on all ARPA  
projects, to include interest earnings.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC FURNITURE  
FOR THE NRH LIBRARY FROM LIBRARY INTERIORS OF TEXAS, WILSONBAUHAUS,  
AND WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,887 UTILIZING ARPA  
FUNDING.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
Mayor Trevino announced that City Council did not convene into Executive Session.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements.  
Early voting began today and continues through April 30, 2024 for the May 4, 2024 City  
Council election. Registered voters can cast their ballot at the NRH Library, former  
Bursey Senior Center, City Point United Methodist Church, or other locations in Tarrant  
County. You can find the sample ballot and more information on the city’s website or  
contact the City Secretary’s Office for more information.  
The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues each Friday night through May 17, 2024  
on the plaza in front of City Hall. Admission is free. Seating starts at 6:00 p.m. and  
concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Seating is on the lawn, so don’t forget to bring a blanket or  
lawn chair. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for each concert. Please visit the city’s  
website for more details.  
Keep NRH Beautiful is seeking volunteers for their Spring Litter Cleanup on Saturday,  
May 4, 2024. Volunteers will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of Davis Boulevard and  
Starnes Road. Safety vests, gloves and trash bags will be provided. Pre-registration is not  
required. Please contact Kristin James with any questions.  
Kudos Korner - Matt Johnston, Scott Pearce, Brian VanHouten, Joey Ferreira, Chuck  
Guerra and Michael Salazar in the Parks Department - A coach emailed his appreciation  
for the crew that maintains the soccer fields at Green Valley Park. He said they have  
done a great job and the fields have never looked nicer. Across all of the mid-cities, this  
is one of the nicest fields they play on, he said.  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.  
__________________________  
Oscar Trevino, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
________________________  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer