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How to address the Council:

• Submit a Public Comment Form to the City Secretary prior to the

start of Citizen Comments to be called on to speak.

• All comments must be made at the podium and you must state

your name and address for the record.

• This is the opportunity for citizens to comment on any action item
• n the agenda, or any other matter over which the council has

authority.

• Citizens may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit

determined by the Mayor or presiding officer.

Council Meeting

February 11, 2020

In Invocation Ple ledge of All llegiance

Public Hearing #1: :

Ordin inance 457 amending Chapter 3, , Build ildin ing Regula lations

The primary goal of adopting the Family of International Code Council (ICC) is to preserve and protect public health, safety and welfare.

• 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
• 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Benefits :

• 1. Lower ISO Rating (Insurance Services Office)
• 2. Uniformity in North Central Region among other communities

1. . Approval of f the Agenda

2. . Approval of f the Consent Agenda

• A. Approval of the Minutes
• January 14, 2020
• B. Financial Reports

Staff Reports

For th the month of f Ja January ry 2020

Police Department

Kevin Reaves, Chief

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Number of Violations per Month

2019 Violations 2020 Violations

1778 1970 2452 2286 2205 2223 2330 1920 1883 2443 2010 1767 2017

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Jan 19 Feb 19 Mar 19 April 19 May 19 June 19 July19 Aug 19 Sept 19 Oct 19 Nov 19 Dec 19 Jan 20

Total Calls for Service

29 10 6

January Year to Date 2019

Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi

Charges Resulting From Arrests Summary

21 2 2 Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi

DECEMBER Year to Date 2020

WESTWORTH VIL ILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2019

Chief of Police Kevin C. Reaves February 2020

Accomplishments in 2019

Westworth Village Police Department completed an 100% inventory/audit of the property room. This was a crucial step to move the

• rganization forward to

become recognized by the Texas Police Chief’s Best Practices Program.

Accomplishments in 2019

Response Time: In 2019, the City of Westworth Village adopted a performance-based budgeting process. One of the goals for the Westworth Village Police Department was improved response time to priority one, two and three types of calls for service. In 2019 the Westworth Village Police Department averaged a 5:09 minute response time for priority one calls for service with an overall call for service response rate of 8:43. Crime rate: In 2019 there was a slight decrease in part one crimes as compared to previous years due to our improved reporting practices. Comparing 2019 to previous years, we continue to maintain one of the lowest crime rates in the area.

Texas Best Practices

TPCA Best Practices Recognition Program: The Texas Police Chiefs Association began this voluntary accreditation program a few years ago to assist law enforcement agencies in meeting their professional obligations. The process requires agencies to meet or exceed 168 standards of best practices in law

• enforcement. The Westworth Village

Police Department continues to create and implement new policies and procedures to become a TPCA Best Practices Recognized

• Organization. To date we have met

124 standards and have established 74 separate policies to professionalize the practices of the department.

POLICE OPERATIONS

The Westworth Village Police Department is allotted 16 full time Sworn Officers who comprise more than 80% of the police force, 4 Police Dispatchers as well as 1 Administrative Assistant. Additionally, Westworth Village PD has a total of 6 Reserves – 2 Reserve Officers, 4 Reserve Dispatchers as well as one citizen volunteer, making this a great community to live in and enjoy. Our Uniformed Patrol Division operates

• n rotating 12-hour shifts, providing 24-

hour coverage to the city. The patrol division performs a multitude of tasks including traffic enforcement, responding to emergencies, investigating criminal activity, participating in community policing and proactive patrol. High Visibility enforcement serves as a proactive crime reduction strategy as well as a proven technique to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths within our community.

Telecommunicators, also referred to as

dispatchers, receive calls from individuals who need assistance from Firefighters, Police Officers, and Emergency Medical Services. The Westworth Village Police Department’s communications center is staffed 24 hours a day 7 day a week by professional state licensed Public Safety Telecommunicators. In 2019 our communications center handled 23,782 calls for service and officer initiated proactive police activity, 2375 of these calls were received via the Tarrant County 911 System.

Criminal Investigations

The Westworth Village Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit currently has one full time Detective assigned only to Criminal Investigations. Our Detective works closely with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, the Municipal Court, as well as other agencies to ensure the rights of both the victims and the offenders are protected. Simultaneously conducting investigations which leads to the prosecution of criminal cases for

• ffenses occurring in our community.

In 2019, the Unit was assigned 313 cases and achieved an 84.3% clearance rate.

COMMUNITY POLICING

Community policing is a value system that strives towards a primary organizational goal to work cooperatively with individual citizens, groups of citizens, both public and private organizations to identify and proactively resolve issues which potentially affect the livability of specific areas, or the city as a whole. The Westworth Village Police Department is committed to building and maintaining relationships with the community. In 2019, the Westworth Village Police Department hosted Santa in the Village as well the Citywide Community Picnic

EMERGENCY CARE ATTENDANT PROGRAM

Officers of the Westworth Village Police Department maintain a Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Care Attendant Certification, or are in the process of obtaining their certification for newer Officers. The Emergency Care Attendant Certification provides Officers with the skills and equipment training necessary to maintain basic life support for sick or injured patients. During 2019, the Department responded to approximately 319 medical emergencies, not to include traffic accidents. This Certification is maintained by our Officer’s as an additional tool and resource to help better serve the Citizens of Westworth Village.

911 Calls by Calendar Year

2375 3877 3809 2242 100 700 1300 1900 2500 3100 3700 4300 2019 2018 2017 2016 911 Calls by Calendar Year

2019 CALL DATA

2018 ANNUAL POLICE ACTIVITY SUMMARY

2019 ANNUAL POLICE ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Building In Inspection, Code Compliance and Community Development Reports

Nader Jeri, Building Official

31 36 100 200 300 400 500

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

Code Compliance

2019 2020

TOTAL: 36

120 111

40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

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

Inspections

2019 2020

TOTAL: 111

Project Update

Open New Construction 22

Residential Projects Commercial Projects

Jefferson Dental 85% Reeder’s Office Building

1st floor partial finish out for an Insurance Office space (3,000 sf)

10%

Public Works

Joseph Alvarez, Public Works Director

195

50 100 150 200 250 300

Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20

Public Works Service/Work Orders

Hawks Creek Golf f Report

Mike Krsnak, Head Pro

Description 2020 $ per Rd Green Fees & Membership Dues $60,435 $28.57 Cart Fees $1,557 $ .73 Range $5,466 $2.58 Pro-Shop Merchandise $5,697 $2.69 Club Rental / Handicaps / Lessons $1,170 $ .55 Food $2,891 $1.37 Beer $5,607 $2.65 Beverages $1,212 $ .57 Liquor $1,655 $ .78

Rounds Played Revenue Days Closed Preferred Players Jan 2020 2215 $86,020 3 full / 0 half 29

10357 9524 7980 7564 8873 1000 3000 5000 7000 9000 11000 13000 15000 17000 19000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fiscal YTD Rounds

Fiscal YTD Rounds

453,050 468,560 380,599 346,281 416,563 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fiscal YTD Revenue

Fiscal YTD Revenue

City Administrator

Sterling Naron, City Administrator

GENERAL FUND WATER FUND CCPD FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD Revenue $ 548,190 $ 1,357,505 $ 117,852 $ 464,373 $ 50,901 $ 191,672 $ 0 $ 15,204 Expense $ 227,988 $ 993,544 $ 132,277 $ 375,027 $ 28,999 $ 199,872 $ 157,899 $ 637,338 DEBT SERVICING STREET FUND WRA FUND HCGC FUND Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD Revenue $ 290,263 $ 532,549 $ 25,521 $ 96,593 $ 0 $ 49,856 $ 89,915 $ 434,702 Expense $ 163,019 $ 163,769 $ 11,093 $ 57,151 $ 11,694 $ 69,094 $ 101,385 $ 443,700

Delinquent Tax Collection Report to the City of Westworth Village

Presented by: Elizabeth Banda Calvo / Elena Fernandez Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP 500 E. Border Street, Suite 640 Arlington, Texas 76010 817-461-3344 www.pbfcm.com

February 2020

2017 Tax Year

64

Original Levy Collected $1,114,841 Adjusted Delinquent July 1, 2018 Turnover $9,920

Original Levy Collected Adjusted Delinquent July 1, 2018 Turnover

Source: Tarrant County Tax Office, Year-to-Date Summary Report. Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.

0.9%

Original 2017 Tax Year Levy $1,124,761

99.1%

2017 Tax Year Collections

(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)

65 Collected $9,595 Remaining; $325

Collected Remaining

96.7%

Adjusted Delinquent July 1, 2018 Turnover $9,920 Source: Tarrant County Tax Office, Year-To-Date Summary Reports. Collections and Turnover Account for Adjustments and Refunds. Base Taxes Only - No Penalties or Interest Added. Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.

2018 Tax Year

66 Original Levy Collected $1,263,690 Adjusted Delinquent July 1, 2019 Turnover $23,967

Original Levy Collected Adjusted Delinquent July 1, 2019 Turnover

Source: Tarrant County Tax Office, Year-to-Date Summary Report. Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.

1.9%

Original 2018 Tax Year Levy $1,287,657

98.1%

2018 Tax Year Collections

(July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019)

67 Collected $21,180 Remaining; $2,787

Collected Remaining

88.4%

Adjusted Delinquent July 1, 2019 Turnover $23,967 Source: Tarrant County Tax Office, Year-To-Date Summary Reports. Collections and Turnover Account for Adjustments and Refunds. Base Taxes Only - No Penalties or Interest Added. Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.

Commitment to Westworth Village

❖ Customized collection plan, ❖ Fair and compassionate collection approach, ❖ Personal, professional, proactive phone and letter campaign, ❖ Fast and efficient resolution, ❖ Positive public perception and reputation

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City Administrator

Sterling Naron, City Administrator

Mayor’s Report

This is a recap of the mayor’s previous 30 days, no discussion will take place on the report.

Advisory ry Board & Committee Updates

There were no committee meetings in the prior 30 days, therefore no reports will be presented.

Public In Information

Brandy Barrett

• A. Announcements and Proclamations
• City offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on February 17th.
• The last day to file to have name on the General or Special ballot is February 14th

by 5:00pm.

• B. Meetings
• Golf Course Advisory Board meeting, March 3rd at 5:30pm
• Long Range Planning Advisory Board meeting, March 3rd at 6:30pm
• Ordinance Committee meeting, March 5th at 5:30pm
• Public Safety Committee, March 5th at 6:30pm
• Finance Committee, March 10th at 6:15pm
• Regular Council meeting, March 10th at 7:00pm

Citizen Comments

• Those who have submitted a Public Comment Form will be called.
• Comments must be made at the Podium, you must state your name

and address for the record and will be allowed 3 minutes to speak,

• r the time allotted by the Mayor or presiding officer.

Citizens may discuss any agenda item or any other topic over which the council has authority. The Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on non-agenda items. Council dialog is allowed if the item is on the current agenda.

Executive Session

Pursuant to Texas Government Code:

Section 551.071: White Settlement 380 Agreement lawsuit Section 551.074: Personnel matter

Action It Items

Action It Item A: :

Fis iscal Year 2018-2019 Audit it

Action It Item B: :

In Interlocal agreement wit ith TxD xDPS Failu ilure to Appear program

• Allows city software to transmit directly to TxDPS information on people who fail to appear

in court on citations.

• TxDPS will place a hold on their identification or driver’s license renewal until they are

cleared by the municipal court.

• This is allowed by state law and is recommended by our municipal judge as a tool to gain

compliance.

Action It Item C: :

Ordin inance 457 – Chapter 3 In International l Build ilding Code

The primary goal of adopting the Family of International Code Council (ICC) is to preserve and protect public health, safety and welfare.

• 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
• 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Benefits of 2018 ICC Edition:

• 1. Will lower ISO Rating (Insurance Services Office) by using Public Protection Classification (PPC) System (It is the

countrywide classification system used by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) to reflect a community's local fire protection for property insurance rating purposes)

• 2. Will have a Building Code uniformity in North Central Region among other communities with NCTCOG recommended

Amendments

Action It Item D: :

Kim imle ley Horn study regardin ing flo loor heig ights and mit itig igation options

Action It Item E: :

Ordin inance 458 Chapter 3, , Section 3.0 .01.001 – daily ily sit ite cle lean up

(d) Stop Work Order, Suspension or Revocation of Issued Permits.

• 1. A Stop Work Order may be issued by a city employee for any of the

following reasons: a) Failure to protect adjoining property, b) Failure to maintain cleanliness of job site, adjacent streets, alleys and public property, c) Failure to clean up job site at the end of each day. d) Improper storage and placement of tools, equipment, materials and sanitary facilities, e) Improper blockage or use of streets, alleys and public property, f) Failure to obey traffic laws, or g) Failure to obey all city ordinances (reference Sec. 8.04.007).

Action It Item F: :

Colle llection servic ices – delin linquent tax x receivables

• Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP

Action It Item G: :

Colle llection servic ices – delin linquent court receiv ivables

• Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP

Action It Item H: :

Colle llection servic ices – delin linquent utilit ility receiv ivable les

• Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP

Discussion It Item I: I:

Rule les of Order

Councilwoman Mendez

Discussion It Item J: J:

Vid ideo recorded meetings

Councilwoman Mendez

Adjo journ