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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
• rdinance 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

• f 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
• rdinance 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

100 200 300 400 500 600 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Number of Violations per Month

2018 Violations 2019 Violations

1541 2340 1983 2159 2553 2087 2103 2000 1472 1454 1479 1778 1970

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

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

Total Calls for Service

Westworth

98 7 5

FEBRUARY Year to Date 2018

Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi

Charges Resulting From Arrests Summary

135 24 8 Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi

FEBRUARY Year to Date 2019

Building In Inspection, Code Compliance and Community Development Reports

Nader Jeri, Building Official

37

50 100 150 200 250 300

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Code Compliance

2018 2019 TOTAL: 68

125

40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Inspections

2018 2019

TOTAL: 245

Project Updates

New Residential Projects 30

Residential Projects Commercial Projects

Retail/Restaurant Shell

75%

Rule the Roost

(Permit issued for finish-out)

0%

Dairy Queen

55%

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

131 140 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

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

Work/Service Orders

Hawks Creek Golf Course

Mike Meka, Golf Pro

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

Rounds Played Revenue Days Closed Preferred Players February 2019 1813 $76,747 2 full / 0 half 30

10976 12598 12341 9574 9377 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Fiscal YTD Rounds

Fiscal YTD Rounds

477,117 612,909 584,486 440,408 423,028 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Fiscal YTD Revenue

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 9th at 5:30pm
• Finance Committee Meeting, April 9th at 6:00pm
• Regular Council Meeting, April 9th 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
• ffered
• 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:
• $46,000 one time cost to buyout & remove

temporary leased building

• $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.

• Fort Worth Library is exploring a self-serve

book kiosk (similar to Redbox program) and it could also serve as the delivery of “held items” (no cost to City)

Fort Worth Library Locations

• 1. Central
• 500 W. 3rd St, 76102 (5.9 mi)
• 2. BOLD (Butler Outreach Library Division)
• 1801 N/S FWY, 76102 (7.6 mi)
• 3. COOL (Cavile Outreach Opportunity Library)
• 5060 Avenue G, 76105 (13.7 mi)
• 4. Diamond Hill/ Jarvis
• 1300 NE 35th St., 76106 (7.0 mi)
• 5. East Berry
• 4300 E. Berry St., 76105 (12.3 mi)
• 6. East Regional
• 6301 Bridge St., 76112 (14.1 mi)
• 7. eSkills Library & Job Center
• 2800 Stark St., 76112 (15.7 mi)
• 8. Northside
• 601 Park St., 76164 (4.7 mi)
• 9. Northwest
• 6228 Crystal Lake Dr., 76179 (9.7 mi)
• 10. Ridglea
• 3628 Bernie Anderson Dr. 76116 (3.2 mi)
• 11. Riverside
• 2913 Yucca Ave., 76111 (10.8 mi)
• 12. Seminary South
• 501 East Bolt St., 76110 (11.3 mi)
• 13. Shamblee
• 1062 Evans Ave., 76104 (8.3 mi)
• 14. Southwest Regional
• 4001 Library Ln., 76109 (5.7 mi)
• 15. Summerglen
• 4205 Basswood Blvd., 76137 (17.7 mi)
• 16. Wedgwood
• 3816 Kimberly Ln., 76133 (10.1 mi)

Central Library

3-D Printer Tax Assistance Tax Assistance Distance Learning Theater

Ridglea

Children’s Computers Self Check Out Station Children’s Area Computer Stations

Fort Worth Library Services

• Access to books, audiobooks,

music, magazines, eBooks, & video

• Online Databases
• Genealogy, archives, & local

history resources

• Interlibrary Loans
• Book Clubs
• Art Exhibits
• Early Childhood Resources

Centers

• Adult Classes
• Children’s Learning Programs
• “Worth Reading” Programs

Comparison Chart

Services by Location

• AARP Tax Assistance
• Computer Classes
• Exhibit Gallery
• Family Movie Fun!
• Fort Worth Genealogical

Society Beginner’s Class

• Fort Worth Genealogical

Society Computer User’s Group

• Fort Worth Genealogical

Society Meetings Gaming

• Homeschool Activity

Day

• Meeting Rooms
• Microfilm and

Newspaper Searches

• Mobile Cats
• Passports
• Register for TANF, CHIP

and ACA

• ¡Se habla Español!
• Second Sunday Book

Group

• Spanish Conversation

Classes

• Story Time
• TCU Center for Texas

Studies: Community History Workshops

• Teen Scene Center
• Toll Tags

Ridglea Central

• Avid Readers Club - Book Club for adults.
• Story Time
• Teen Activity
• Teen Movie
• PCs for public use
• Internet access
• Early Literacy Computer for children ages 1-8
• Youth and Adult Volunteer Programs
• Homeschool Activity Day

Services by Location

• AARP Tax Volunteers -

February to April, by appointment

• Book Club at Library Lane
• Chess Club
• Demonstration Garden by

the Fort Worth Native Plant Society

• Early Literacy Computers

for children ages 1-8

• Homeschool Activity Day
• Internet access
• Meeting room available for

rent

• PCs for public use
• Story Time
• Toll Tags
• Youth and Adult Volunteer

Programs

Northside Southwest Regional

• Early Literacy Computer

for children ages 1-8

• Gaming - Wii and board

games available

• Internet access
• Mobile Cats
• PCs for public use
• Se habla Español
• Story Time
• Teen and Adult Volunteer

Programs

• Homeschool Activity Day
• Internet access

How to Get a Card / Reimbursement

• Visit any Fort Worth Library branch and apply for a Nonresident Card
• Provide verification of identity and current address (i.e. Texas Driver’s

License/ ID, mail postmarked in last 30 days, utility bill from last 30 days, etc.)

• Pay $50 annual fee (cash, check, or credit card)
• Bring in library card and receipt of payment to the Westworth Village Utility

Department and receive credit toward your utility account

How to Get an ISD Student Card

• Visit any Fort Worth Library branch and apply for a Student Card
• Provide verification of student enrollment in ISD (i.e. report card, notice

from school, etc.)

• No fee
• Requires parent or guardian signature

Town Hall (March 11, 2019)

1.

Attended by approximately 13 people, including residents from Westworth Village, River Oaks, Fort Worth and a representative from the NTLC

2.

In addition, City Staff, Mayor Coleman, Councilwomen Aller and Schmitz also attended

3.

Top concerns included: a)

Restricted hours for material drop off/pick up

b)

Convenience to programming and loss of hometown feel to services

c)

Ability to access books for people without internet access

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

Next Steps – Option 5

1.

Motion to direct staff to take steps to implement Option 5, including the approval to declare the library assets as surplus and dispose of in accordance with City Ordinance 1.05.031:

a)

Auction, donate or transfer to other city departments, furniture and fixtures

b)

Offer books and materials to the NTLC libraries

2.

Use existing part-time staff to collect all outstanding materials and prepare the collection for transport, ceasing any further check out of materials.

3.

Set up reimbursement program and train Utility Clerk on the new process

4.

Work with Councilwoman Schmitz to update Article 1.11 Library Services Ordinance, for April meeting.

5.

Continue working with Fort Worth Library to designate Westworth Village a pick up/drop off location.

6.

Promote the new library services program via the next newsletter for the next 3 months and the subscription service.

Action It Item B: :

Resolution 2019-02 March of Dim imes Mayoral l Campaign

March for Babies will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. More than 10,000 will gather to:

• Hope for the day when moms and babies are healthy
• Remember those babies we lost and honor them
• Celebrate with fun activities for the whole family, our community and country

Action It Item C: :

Repla lat Magnolia ia West Lots 4, , 5 & 6

Action It Item D: :

Repla lat Dennis is J. . Watters Subdiv ivision Lots 1 & 2

Adjo journ

Library

No Report –Action Item on Agenda tonight

222 258

200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb

Library Cards

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb

Patron Visitations

Children Adults

196 173

258 265

100 200 300 400 500 600 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb

Total Circulation

20 40 60 80 100 120 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb

37 41 45 87

Consortium Loans

Loans Received Loans Provided