Council Meeting November 13, 2018 Pre-Council Meeting 1. Review - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Council Meeting November 13, 2018

Pre-Council Meeting 1. Review and discussion of Agenda and Action Items 2. Presentation by Anne Culver, Executive VP at Scenic Texas

Who Developed this Program?

How Does the Program Work? • The Scenic City Certification Program incorporates a detailed a set of model standards for the development of public roadways and public spaces. • Any Texas city may apply to the program for an objective review of the city’s existing municipal ordinances as compared to the Scenic City model. • The evaluation compares these standards to the Scenic City model devised by the Scenic City Program Partner organizations . • Assessment is points-based, with every applicant receiving a detailed, score evaluation.

Evaluation Standards • Sign regulation • Landscaping, landscape protection, screening • Parks, trails and open spaces • Lighting standards and design integrity • Litter and graffiti prohibition • Utility and cable line programs • Unique features

How Does the Program Work? • Primary value: the assessment and scoresheet • Every city that applies receives a 360 ° assessment in the form of a detailed scoresheet. • Official certification can be earned by cities that score in the upper range of available points and demonstrate existence of threshold standards for landscaping or tree-planting and thoughtful sign regulation.

What are the levels of certification? 90+% of possible points 80-89% of possible points 70-79% of possible points 60-69% of possible points 50-59% of possible points

Benefits of Participation • Provides expert third-party evaluation of existing standards • Forms a basis for continual review and analysis of development plans • Serves as a platform to educate citizens on the impact of local regulations • Supports economic development efforts

2019 Application Deadline March 31 Apply at www.sceniccitycertification.org

In Invocation Ple ledge of All llegiance Approval of the Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda

Staff Reports For th the month of f October 2018

Police Department Kevin Reaves, Chief

Number of Violations per Month 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 Violations 2018 Violations

Total Calls for Service 6000 5000 4000 2249 2630 2437 1950 2226 2234 3000 2052 1510 1654 1670 1777 2165 1544 2000 2553 2340 2159 2087 2103 1000 1983 2000 1927 1811 1728 1661 1541 1472 0 Oct 17 Nov 17 Dec 17 Jan 18 Feb 18 March 18 April 18 May 18 June 18 July 18 Aug 18 Sep 18 Oct 18 Westworth Lakeside

Charges Resulting From Arrests Summary OCTOBER Year to Date 2018 OCTOBER Year to Date 2017 43 34 81 61 338 393 Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi Misdemeanors Felonies Dwi

Building In Inspection & Code Compliance Nader Jeri, Building Official

Code Enforcement TOTAL: 840 350 300 250 200 150 100 65 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 2017 Column1

Inspections TOTAL: 1366 160 147 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 2017

Project Updates Residential Projects Commercial Projects Reeder Office Building October New Residential Projects 48 (97%) Dairy Queen February (3%) March Retail/Restaurant (Lot 5) (3%)

Library Courtney Jackson, Librarian

Active Library Cards 270 260 260 249 250 240 230 220 220 210 200 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18

Patron Visitations 800 700 600 500 297 400 300 168 200 100 0 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Children Adults Total

Total Circulations 600 500 446 400 300 242 212 200 100 0 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18

Consortium Loans 120 99 100 80 60 51 48 40 32 20 0 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Loans Received Loans Provided

Computer Users 70 59 60 50 40 30 27 20 10 6 0 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18

Public Works Joey Alvarez, Public Works

Work/Service Orders 193 200 180 160 140 127 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Column1

Hawks Creek Golf Course Mike Meka, Golf Pro

Rounds Played Revenue Days Closed Preferred Players October 2018 2342 $113,240 7 full / 0 half 34 Description 2018 $ per Rd Green Fees & Membership Dues $73,450 $31.36 Cart Fees $2,052 $ .88 Range $5,524 $2.36 Pro-Shop Merchandise $13,092 $5.60 Club Rental / Handicaps / Lessons $ 384 $ .16 Food $4,899 $2.09 Beer $6,856 $2.93 Beverages $1,985 $ .85 Liquor $1,758 $ .75

Fiscal YTD Rounds 4000 3464 3500 3323 3286 3000 2739 2500 2342 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fiscal YTD Rounds

Fiscal YTD Revenue 250,000 195,153 200,000 157,561 147,857 142,270 150,000 113,241 100,000 50,000 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fiscal YTD Revenue

Community Development David Curwen, Director

Community Development Alleyway Project • Alleyways are 95% complete • Anticipated completion by the end of November. Westworth Plaza Development: • Lot 3 – Remains open • Lot 5 – Under construction • Lot 6 – Under construction Westworth Falls and Three Oaks Subdivision • Lots are being sold

City Administrator Sterling Naron, City Administrator

Timeline Begin Construction Advertise (May) And Open Bids Finalize (Mar-April) Design to TxDOT (Feb-Mar) Submit Plans to TxDOT (Nov-Dec) Construction Survey (Oct)

Alignment 2 – Shift Median

Alignment 1 – Drop SB Lane

City Administrator Sterling Naron, City Administrator

Advisory ry Board & Committee Updates A. Finance – Kelly Jones, Chair B. Vision – John Davies, Chair

We will maintain the financial integrity of the City… The City’s revenue base is diversified: GENERAL FUND % of 2018 Revenue Sales Tax 34% • Ad Valorem Taxes Residential 53% • Commercial 47% 23% Franchise Fees 13% Fines and Fees 12% Permits 15% Other 3% Total 100%

We will maintain the financial integrity of the City… The City’s Ad Valorem tax rate is low compared to its neighbors: Tax Rate / $100 Val (2018) Sansom Park .787304 Fort Worth .785000 White Settlement .762186 River Oaks .749400 Arlington .634800 Westworth Village .485000 Westover Hills .387200

We will maintain the financial integrity of the City… The City’s Homestead Exemption is also generous: 2018 Homestead Exemption >65 Arlington 20%; Min $5,000 $60,000 Westworth Village 20%; Min $5,000 $50,000 Fort Worth 20%; Min $5,000 $40,000 White Settlement 20%; Min $5,000 $37,000 Sansom Park 1%; Min $5,000 $20,000 River Oaks $0 $15,000 Westover Hills $0 $0

Advisory ry Board & Committee Updates C. Library – Tiffany Aller, Chair D. Ordinance – Sharon Schmitz, Chair

Public In Information Brandy Barrett ANNOUNCEMENTS: • NASJRB has provided Notice of Aircraft Noise Event to take place around 4:00am on November 14th • City Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving on November 22 nd and 23 rd • Alliance for Children, Christmas Connection donations are due by November 26 th City Hall • Santa Claus is coming to town on December 15 th ; parade begins at 9:00am followed by free pictures with Santa, cookies and punch in the Community Room ends at noon.

Public In Information Brandy Barrett MEETINGS: Planning and Zoning Meeting November 29 th at 5:30pm • • Regular Council Meeting, December 11 th

Citizen Comments • 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