Council Meeting March 12, 2019
In Invocation Ple ledge of All llegiance
Public Hearing #1: : Repla lat Magnoli lia West t Lo Lots ts 4, , 5 & 6 • To receive Citizen comments and input regarding the proposed replat of Magnolia West Subdivision Lots 4, 5, and 6, known as 301, 305 and 309 Magnolia Lane, Westworth Village, Texas, adjusting the lots lines on each lot. • Submitted replat meets all City ordinance requirements. • Staff and P&Z recommend approval.
Public Hearing #2: : Repla lat Dennis is J. . Watters Su Subdiv ivis isio ion Lo Lots ts 1 & 2 • To receive Citizen comments and input regarding the proposed replat of Dennis J Watters Subdivisions Lots 1 & 2, known as 5616 and 5618 Watters Place, Westworth Village, Texas, from two lots into one lot. • Submitted replat meets all City ordinance requirements. • Staff and P&Z recommend approval.
Approval of Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda
Executive Session Co Consult ltatio ion with ith Attorney pursuant to LGC C 551.071 Closed Executive Session: regarding Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code.
Staff Reports For th the month of f February 2019
Police Department Kevin Reaves, Chief
Number of Violations per Month 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 Violations 2019 Violations
Total Calls for Service 3000 2500 2000 1500 2553 2340 2159 2103 2087 1000 2000 1983 1970 1778 1541 1479 1472 1454 500 0 Feb 18 March 18 April 18 May 18 June 18 July 18 Aug 18 Sep 18 Oct 18 Novc 18 Dec 18 Jan 19 Feb 19 Westworth
Charges Resulting From Arrests Summary FEBRUARY Year to Date 2019 FEBRUARY Year to Date 2018 8 5 7 24 135 98 Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi
Building In Inspection, Code Compliance and Community Development Reports Nader Jeri, Building Official
Code Compliance TOTAL: 68 300 250 200 150 100 50 37 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 2019
Inspections TOTAL: 245 200 180 160 140 125 120 100 80 60 40 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 2019
Project Updates Residential Projects Commercial Projects New Residential Projects 30 Retail/Restaurant Shell 75% 0% Rule the Roost (Permit issued for finish-out) 55% Dairy Queen
Community Development Alleyway Project • Minor issues being resolved, should conclude by end of March. Westworth Plaza Development: • Lot 3 – Potential developer, possible set-back variance to allow for green space and historical marker near the cemetery. • Lot 5 – Under construction • Lot 6 – Under construction Replats Submitted: approval recommended by Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission • Magnolia West adjusting lot lines • Watters Place combining two lots into one
Public Works Cody Cooke-Morse, Public Works
Work/Service Orders 200 180 160 140 140 131 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19
Hawks Creek Golf Course Mike Meka, Golf Pro
Rounds Played Revenue Days Closed Preferred Players February 2019 1813 $76,747 2 full / 0 half 30 Description 2019 $ per Rd Green Fees & Membership Dues $51,210 $28.25 Cart Fees $2,564 $1.41 Range $5,883 $3.24 Pro-Shop Merchandise $7,910 $4.36 Club Rental / Handicaps / Lessons $ 221 $ .12 Food $2,758 $1.52 Beer $3,689 $2.03 Beverages $1,012 $ .56 Liquor $1,301 $ .72
Fiscal YTD Rounds 15000 14000 13000 12598 12341 12000 10976 11000 10000 9574 9377 9000 8000 7000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fiscal YTD Rounds
Fiscal YTD Revenue 700,000 612,909 584,486 600,000 477,117 500,000 440,408 423,028 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fiscal YTD Revenue
Municipal Court Cass Callaway, Judge
City Administrator Sterling Naron, City Administrator
Advisory ry Board & Committee Updates A. Finance – Kelly Jones, Chair B. Vision – John Davies, Chair C. Library – Tiffany Aller, Chair D. Ordinance – Sharon Schmitz, Chair
Public In Information Brandy Barrett ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Announcements • Vision Committee applications are available by contacting Brandy Barrett B. Meetings: Crime Control and Prevention District Meeting, April 9 th at 5:30pm • Finance Committee Meeting, April 9 th at 6:00pm • Regular Council Meeting, April 9 th at 6:45pm •
Citizen Comments • Please submit a Public Comment Form to be called on to speak. • Comments must be made at the Podium and you must state your name and address for the record. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter, whether it is or is not posted on the agenda. The Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any presentations not on the agenda. Citizens may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit determined by the Mayor or presiding officer. Topics of presentations should be limited to matters over which the Council has authority.
Action It Items Mayor Cole leman
Action It Item A: : Lib ibrary ry Servic ices Presentation by Sterling Naron
Library Services Town Hall Meeting March 11, 2019 6:30pm
Library History • Established in old base housing and staffed by volunteers • Bond denied by vote in 2017 (82 - 109) • A temporary building was put in place to continue basic services, knowing that it would have to be revisited in the future
Timing • Temporary Building lease will expire in a little over a year • Full-time Librarian has resigned (advancing her career in a larger city) • North Richland Hills is in the process of withdrawing from the Consortium • Since 2015, the cost of the library has increased by 134%
5 Year Statewide Comparison Statistics Number of Books in Print -6% Number of eBooks 808% Total Digital Items in Collection 878% Total Annual Use of Public Computers -24%
5 Year Statewide Comparison Statistics * Data from Texas State Library and Archives Commission
5 Year Statewide Comparison Statistics * Data from Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Options Explored 1. Continue library services, planning for significant capital investments within a year 2. Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Worth to operate a satellite branch 3. Contractual Agreement with City of Fort Worth for a flat annual fee 4. Close the Westworth Village Library and discontinue services 5. Reimbursement program for the cost of a Fort Worth Library Nonresident Card
Option 1 • Continue to operate the library as is • Make significant capital investments (new building, technology, and staff) • Council financing a permanent structure and modernizing the services offered • Acknowledge Consortium services are decreasing (North Richland Hills withdrawing) • Current annual budget of $100,000, anticipated future cost to increase
Option 2 • Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth to operate a satellite branch of their library system • Fort Worth would be responsible for staffing, services, and management • Westworth Village would have to dedicate land/space for the facility • Anticipated annual cost of $400,000-$500,000
Option 3 • Contractual Agreement with the City of Fort Worth • Flat fee based on population • Westworth Village would purchase Nonresident Cards for citizens • Anticipated cost is $100k, with additional fees for joining MetroPac system
Option 4 • Close the Westworth Village Library • Let residents seek services through a library of their choosing • No cost to the City
Option 5 • Westworth citizens purchase a Nonresident Card • Adults $50.00 • Students and under 17 – no cost • Bring issued library card and receipt of payment to the Utilities Department and a credit for the amount paid will be applied to their utilities account • City Staff continues relationship with the Fort Worth Library Director to offer: • Local programming opportunities in the Community Room (book club, art exhibits, etc.) • Local drop-off and pick-up services for library books
Option 5 • Anticipated cost include: • Fort Worth Library is exploring a self-serve book kiosk (similar to Redbox program) and • $46,000 one time cost to buyout & remove it could also serve as the delivery of “held temporary leased building items” (no cost to City) • $10,000 annual budget to reimburse 200 adult library cards at $50 each (currently 78 active adult cards in the last 6 months $3,900) • Less than $3,000 annual fee for delivery services, allowing Fort Worth Library to designate City Hall as a drop-off/pick-up location.
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