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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-07 Joint Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GE NDA �-9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1981 AT 7: 15 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN ST. � .:<: I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCA TION: Dr. George Clerihew First Baptist Church III. OATH OF OFFICE City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to newly elected City Officials . IV. ADJOURNMENT 0 IN A CCORDANCE WITH A RTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ""` '"` AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 3:00 P.M. � City S cr ry � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1981 AT 7: 30 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET �. _... I. CALL TO ORDER � ;:. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to zoning application Z81-17 submitted by Carla Ross B. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to zoning application Z81-18 submitted by Wadsworth Golf Construction Company of the Midwest. C. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to zoning application Z81-19 submitted by Javatex Corpora- tion. D. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to zoning '�`'" application Z81-20 submitted by Gary Fo�. ,�#,� E. City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to zoning application Z81-21 submitted by Teleprompter of Grapevine, Inc. III. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEA RING A. Planning & Zoning Commission to recess and recanvene in the Civic Center (311 Main Street) to consider the merits of the zoning cases and other published agenda items. B. City Council to recess and reconvene in the Council Chambers to consider further published agenda items . IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S . , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEET- � ING A GENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 3 :00 P.M. � City Secr ary CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1981 AT 8: 15 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET ,�.,: IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS �,� V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (March 24, 1981) VI. NEW BUS INESS A . A representative of engineering firm Freese and Nichols ta report to the Council relative to a proposed increase in water rates . B. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter Twenty-five (25) of the City Code re- lating to water rates . C. City Council to consider the appointment of an Audit Committee. D. City Council to consider authorizing the execution of a contract with Tarrant County relating to fire and ambulance service. "� b E. City Council to consider awarding the bid for the purchase of a computer matrix printer. �� F. City Council to consider making appointments to various boards and committees . G. City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City to participate in Texas Municipal League cooperative study and analysis of Texas Power and Light rate increase request. H. City Council to consider an ordinance abandoning a portion of Dunn Street. I. City Council to consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Committee Chairman Brekken to report to the Council relative to amending the coin operated machine �* licensing ordinance and relative to includ ing coin operated machine establishments in the Specific Use zoning category. +�rrr� B. City Council to consider authorizing the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances relative to coin operated machine establishments. C. City Council to consider an ordinance relative to the purchase and sale of precious metals. VIII. ZONING CASES AND PLATS A . City Council toconsider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-10 (Trailwood Mobile Home, Inc. ) ��� and a subsequent ordinance if applicable. B. City Council to consider the recommendation of �.� the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-17 (Carla Ross) and a subsequent ordinance if applicable. C. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-18 (Wadsworth Golf) and a subsequent ordinance if applicable. D. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Cammission relative to Zoning Application Z81-19 (Javatex) and a subsequent ordinance if applicable . E. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-20 (Gary Fox) and a subsequent ordinance if applicable. ,;- ... F. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative ta �:,;. Zoning Application Z81-21 (Teleprompter) and a subsequent ordinance if applicab le. G. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the f inal plat of Wind ing Ridge. IX. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 3:00 P. M. . � � City Sec ary �iti�r CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7 , 1981 AT 8 :15 P.M. ,�. , COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET �... � VIII . PLATS H. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the final plat of Raintree Estates. The above emergency agenda item was placed on the City Council Meeting Agenda because immec�iate action is necessary to insure the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas. �: . `�-0'"" IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 1 : 30 P.M. Shirley Ar r ng City Secretary � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1981 AT 8:15 P. M. CIVIC CENTER - 311 MAIN STREET ,�:,, IV. NEW BUSINESS �,::� A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-17 (Ross) and make a recommen- dation to the City Council. B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-18 (Wadsworth Golf) and make a recommendation to the City Council. C. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-19 (Javatex) and make a recommen- dation to the City Council. D. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-20 (Gary Fox) and make a recommen- dation ta the City Council. E. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z81-21 (Teleprompter) and make a �,, _, recommendation to the City Council. F. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the `"'"�� preliminary plat of Raintree Estates . G. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the preliminary plat of Highland Greens Estates. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Planning & Zoning Commission to re-consider Zoning Application Z81-10 (Trailwoad Mobile Home) and make a recommendation to the City Council. B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the final plat of Winding Ridge and make a recommen- dation to the City Council. VI. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (March 24, 1981) � VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS &/OR DISCUSSIONS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ilrrr IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CfiAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGIS- LATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE PLANNING & ZONING COM- MISSION AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1981 AT 3 :00 P. M. City ecre ry STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE ,�-> The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 7th day of April, 1981 at 7: 15 P.M. , in the Council Chambers, with the following �,.� persons present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro-Tem C.L. "Larry" Oliver Council Member Charles Dunn Council Member Aulton D. Mullendore Council Member William Shafer Council Member Marion Brekken Council Member constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff: James L. Hancock City Manager Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. '" '� INVOCATION The Invocation was delivered by Dr. George Clerihew, "�`g�' Pastor of First Baptist Church, Grapevine. OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Tate advised that the order of business was for the Oath of Office to be administered to re-elected Council Member Ted Ware. The City Secretary then conducted the Oath of Office ceremony during which Mr. Ware was sworn to the Office of Council Member, Place Five for a period of three years. Members of the Council then expressed their congratulations to Council Member Ware. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Council Member Brekken made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Council Member Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken i�,,,,,, Nays . None 04/07/81 PASSED AND APPROVED on this the ��day of _, 1981. APPRO ED: /y . -;'�1.. � SK/_ .��f'f71� � Mayor � ATTEST: City Secr r � � .�w �� STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint and Special �.�� � Session on this the 7th day of April, 1981 at 7 : 30 P.M. , in the Council Chambers, 413 Main Street, with the fol- lowing persons present to-wit: ��:.� William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Dunn Council Member C.L. "Larry" Oliver Council Member William Shafer Council Member Aulton D. Mullendore Council Member Marion Brekken Council Member constituting a quorum with the following members of the Planning & Zoning Commission: Duane Rogers Chairman Sharron Spencer Vice-Chairman Harlen Joyce Member Robert Sands Member Gerald Norman Member Harold Anderson Member Ron Cook Member constituting a quorum with the following members of the ,,. , City Staff: James L. Hancock City Manager r�;.,>� Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. INTRODUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES For the benefit of the audience, Mayor Tate introduced the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission. He then explained the evening' s procedure, relative to the zoning cases. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-17 , CARLA ROSS The first order of business was for the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-17 , submitted by Carla Ross. �"`"' Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and called upon the City Secretary to explain the requested zoning. It was reported that the property in question was 612 il�„r West Northwest Highway (110 ' x 146 ' ) with a current zoning of "C-2" Community Business. The requested zoning was reported as being "SP" Specific Use Permit District for the storage, sale, serving and on premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer & wine only) , incidental to the operation of a restaurant, in accordance with a site plan, and providing for all other uses as provided in the "C-2" Community Business District Zoning category. 04/07/81 Mr. & Mrs. Ross made a brief joint presentation in which they reviewed the site plan, explained the proposed re- modeling of the existing building, and outlined their experience in the food service business. It was also noted that no bar as such would be constructed and that the serving of beer & wine was for the convenience of customers ordering a meal. Following the discussion among members of the Council '"� and Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. There were none. vwwr The City Secretary reported that she was not in receipt of any correspondence or petitions regarding this matter. There being no further discussion, Member Harlen Joyce made a motion to close the Planning & Zoning Commission' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Robert Sands and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Rogers, Spencer, Joyce, Sands , Norman, Anderson, & Cook ' Nays . None Council Member Mullendore then made a motion to close the Council ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Mullendore, Brekken, & Dunn Nays . None � PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z$.1-18 , WADSWORTH GOLF v�r The next order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-18 , submitted by Wads- worth Golf Construction Company of the Midwest. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and asked the City Secretary to advise those in attendance of the requested , zoning. It was noted that the property in question contained ', 3. 75 acres and was located on the south side of Hughes Road, i near its intersection with Euless/Grapevine Road. Mrs . ', Armstrong further stated that the current zoning was "C-2" Community Business District zoning with the requested zoning being for "I-1" Light Industrial District zoning. Mr. Stephen Harrell, representing Wadsworth Golf Construction Company, made a brief presentation relative to the background of Wadsworth Golf Company, past and current projects , and expected use of the Grapevine site. He added that the Grape- vine facility was proposed to be the firm' s southwestern location, with two to six persons employed in the beginning. '�A" Mr. Harrell further stated that repairs of their golf construction equipment would be made on the site with external storage of same. „� 04/07/81 Following several questions from members of the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. Mr. Bob Taylor, Glade Road resident, advised that he opposed the zoning because he was concerned about appearance of the area regarding outside storage of equipment and machinery. �;.M. Mr. Troy Fuller, representing himself and Dr. George Boswell, both property owners within two-hundred feet of the requested zoning change advised that they opposed the zoning primarily `�`"° because it was not in compliance with the uses shown on the proposed Master Plan Update of the City of Grapevine. There being no further comments , Planning & Zoning Commission Member Gerald Norman made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Robert Sands and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Rogers, Spencer, Sands, Norman, Anderson, Cook, & Joyce Nays . None Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion to close the Council ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer , Mullendore, & Brekken Na��s . None _ PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-19, JAVATEX �;:,.ry, The next order of business was for the City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-19 , ``"`� submitted by Javatex Corporation. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and called upon the City Secretary to explain the requested zoning. Those in attendance were advised that the property in question contained approximately 24 acres and was located west of Park Boulevard and north of Highway 114 . The City Secretary fur- ther stated that the property was presently zoned "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District with the requested zoning being for "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District. Mr. Jess Prideaux, representing the applicant, made a brief presentation explaining that plans were to develop the property as duplexes. He further stated that a plat had also been submitted for Council and Planning & Zoning Commission consideration later in the meeting. Several questions were then asked relating to the number and size of the units being planned. �*. Following the discussion, Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the application. Mrs. Delbert Smith, Southlake resident, and adjacent property ;� owner advised that she opposed the requested zoning because of the potentially dangerous, over crowded access to High- way 114. 04/07/81 The City Secretary reported relating to correspondence, and read the following letter into the record: ------------------------------------ March 30 , 1981 Shirley Armstrong City Secretary City of Grapevine °'"�" P.O. Drawer 1547 Grapevine, Texas 76051 rw�r Dear Ms. Armstrong: We have no objection to Zoning Application Z81-19 , as presented in your letter of March 27 , 1981. Thank you, Mel Hobratsch President MH:tm ------------------------------------- There being no further discussion, Member Robert Sands made a motion to close the Planning & Zoning Commission' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Harlen Joyce and prevailed by the following vote: , Ayes . Roger, Spencer, Joyce, Cook, Norman, Anderson, � & Sands Nays . None � Councilman Shafer then made a motion to close the Council ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brekken and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None , II PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-20, GARY FOX ' �! The next order of business was for the City Council and ' Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-20 , submitted by Mr. Gary Fox. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open and called upon the City Secretary to explain the applicant ' s request. Those in attendance were advised that the property in ques- tion was the eastern portion of Lot A, Block 1 , Bellaire Addition (the southwest corner of Bellaire Drive and Dallas Road) . It was also noted that the current zoning was "C-2" � Community Business District with the requested zoning being for "SP" Specific Use Permit for the rental and outside storage of light construction equipment; providing for the rental of related items; providing for the operation of a '�"'�` mini-concrete mix business and further allowing all other uses in the "C-2" Community Business District zoning category. 04/07/81 Mr. Jack Diamond advised that the EPA approved mini- concrete equipment produced only one yard of concrete at a time, and created no dust or pollution. He further explained that the equipment was small, neat, and clean. During the discussion among members of the Planning & Zoning Commission, concern was expressed as to how to define "light construction equipment" and "mini-concrete ,,,,,:.,, mix" . The City Attorney advised that within the body of the zoning ordinance, the equipment could be defined by weight and the mini-concrete could be defined by the yard. �"'°� Mayor Pro-Tem Ware stated that he felt light industrial should have been the requested zoning rather than a specific use permit. There being little other discussion, Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for or against the requested zoning. Mr. John Price, representing College Street Church of Christ and Mr. George Dearing, Bellaire resident, both expressed opposition to the requested zoning because of expected noise, dust, property devaluation, and concern that the concrete business would expand once the zoning was granted. Mayor Tate responded that expansion would be prohibited by the site plan attached to the zoning ordinance if approved. Mr. Robert Taylor, guest, stated (in response to Mayor Pro- Tem Ware' s concern regarding the zoning requested) that the property in question was rental property, and that the zoning ,-- was requested in the manner stated in an effort for the owner �_� to accommodate the needs of a tenant, and still retain commercial zoning for future use. `�'" The City Secretary then reported that letters of opposition had been received from the following persons : Mr. & Mrs. William O. Thiede Elsie (Kay) Landrith Joe C. Coker Jan Mozingo Ann Adair Robert Carbett Mr. Farrer Thad Yarbrough John K. and Wanda Price Henry Kovarnik The Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were then advised that the above mentioned letters expressed opposi- tion for the following reasons: (1) Detrimental effect to the appearance of the neighborhood (2) Cause pollution, thereby restricting �* outside activity and irritating sinus and respiratory problems (3) Detrimental to resale value of residences ;�, (4) Not a proper location for the type of use requested. 04/07�81 The City Secretary further advised that an additional letter had been received from Mr. Art Self , adjacent property owner, advising that his eleven year old son ha� an asthmatic condition aggregated by, and sensitive to dust and other air-borne pollutants. A letter was also submitted by Dr. Sam Gladney, stating that the proposed cement plant would be potentially injurious to the child' s health. Mrs. Armstrong further stated that more than twenty- � percent of the property owners within two hundred feet of the requested zoning was represented by opposition, thereby requiring a three-fourths (6) vote of the Council for approval of the requested zoning. `� There being no further discussion, Planning & Zoning Com- mission Member Robert Sands made a motion to close their portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Harlen Joyce and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Rogers, Spencer, Sands, Joyce, Anderson, Cook, & Norman Nays . None ' Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to close the Council ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Navs . None PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-21, TELEPROMPTER +� The next order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z81-21, submitted by Tele- "� prompter of Grapevine, Inc. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. The City Secretary advised that the 2 . 01 acres in question , was located in the Thomas Mahan Survey (on the north side , of West Northwest Highway, east of the Gibson' s facility) . ', She further stated that the current zoning of the property ', !, was "C-2" Community Business District with the requested ' I zoning being for a "SP" Specific Use Permit for the con- ' struction and operation of a one-hundred fifty (150) ' foot cable television tower, earth stations , television studio and offices , incidental to a cable television fran- chise operation. Mrs. Sue Crabtree, General Manager of Teleprompter of Grapevine made a brief presentation explaining the in- tended use of the property in question. Questions were then asked relating to storage of cable, anticipated problems with the height of the tower, and � expected interference with the facility being in the down- town area. Teleprompter Engineer, Bob Williams advised that large amounts of cable would be necessary only � during the initial installation with small amounts stored inside for repair and maintenance purposes. He further commented that application for the tower had been made with 04/07�81 FAA. Mr. Williams also added that the tower was for re- ceiving purposes, not transmitting, therefore, no inter- ference problems would exist. Following the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission discussion, Mayor Tate asked if there were any guests present to speak for or against the application. �� Mr. Jesse Woods, Grapevine citizen, asked if the applicants could explain what the facility would look like and exactly what the Grapevine residents could expect. � Engineer Bob Williams provided photographs of the proposed facility and explained the location and appearance of the tower and earth stations. The City Secretary reported that she was not in receipt of any letters or petitions regarding the requested zoning. There being no further discussion, Member Gerald Norman made a motion to close the Planning and Zoning Commission ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Robert Sands and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Rogers, Spencer, Sands , Joyce, Cook, Anderson, & Norman Nays . None Councilman Dunn then made a motion to close the Council ' s portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: �� Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken �°" Nays . None END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Tate advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission would recess and reconvene in the Civic Center (311 Main Street) to consider the merits of the zoning cases and other published agenda items. The City Council then recessed and reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the Council back to order. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the Minutes of March 24 , 1981. �* Council Member Brekken made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as printed. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and prevailed by the �, following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None 04/07/81 FREESE & NICHOLS REPORT, WATER RATES The next order of business was for Mr. T. Anthony Reid, Freese & Nichols representative to report to the Council relative to a proposed increase in water rates. Mr. Reid then reviewed his letter of April 7 , 1981 and referred to the attachment (Table 1) indicating the results of a recent survey of water and sewer rates in neighboring cities. (Letter and Table 1 attached here- � to and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A'•) . There was then a short discussion relative to whether � or not the City, in the future, would need to chancte to a constant rate structure whereby the larger user pays a higher rate. Mr. Reid indicated that the idea was becoming a popular trend in water rate structures and that the approach had been addressed in some areas as a means of conserving water and had some benefit. City Manager, Jim Hancock advised that the method had been discussed and would probably be considered during future rate increase studies. There being no further discussion, Mayor Tate thanked Mr. Reid for his presentation. ORDINANCE, WATER RATE INCREASE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance amending Chapter Twenty-five (25) of the City Code relating to water rates. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordi- nance. � � Councilman Oliver made a motion to adopt the proposed ordinance with an effective date of May 1, 1981. The � motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Mullendore, Dunn, & Brekken Nays . None ' ' ORDINANCE N0. 81-24 I' ' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ' I FOR THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTIONS 25-28 AND 25-36; PROVIDING FOR INCREASES IN WATER RATES AND COST DEPOSITS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1981, PROVIDING A SEVER- ABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AUDIT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the appointment of an Audit Committee. The City Manager reported that upon completion of the � annual city audit, the City Auditors, Pittman & Harris recommended appointment of an Audit Committee to keep the Council informed on audit and financial matters and to advise the City Staff with regard to those subjects. 04/07/81 It was recommended that the committee consist of two members of the Council and one member of the City Staff and one alternate member from the City Staff. Mayor Tate then solicited volunteers afterwhich Council- man Mullendore made the following motion: That the Audit Committee consist of Councilman Charles Dunn and Larry Oliver, Finance Director Lee Maness , with Assistant City Manager Bill Eisen serving as the alter- !�' nate member. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: �,� Ayes : Tate, Ware, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays : None Abstain: Dunn & Oliver TARRANT COUNTY CONTRACT, FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider authorizing the execution of a contract with Tarrant County relating to fire and ambulance service. Assistant City Manager, Bill Eisen explained that for the past few years, the City of Grapevine had a contract with Tarrant County to provide fire and ambulance emer- gency service for unincorporated areas around the City. He added that the contract had expired and the County had requested that it be renewed for an additional year. Mr. Eisen then outlined the contents of the contract and re- commended its approval. Following a short discussion, Councilman Dunn made a � motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff %' and authorize the execution of the contract with Tarrant �„;., A County relating to fire and ambulance service for unincorp- orated areas. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem �._,, Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Mullendore, Dunn & Brekken Nays . None BID AWARD, COMPUTER MATRIX PRINTER The next order of business was for the City Council to consider awarding the bid for the purchase of a computer matrix printer. City Manager, Jim Hancock advised the Council of the following bids received: IBM Decision Printer Data Monthly rental $475. 00 $343. 00 Monthly Maintenance 162 . 00 146 . 00 � Purchase Price (including shipping) 16 ,475.00 16,682 .47 � One time cost (cable for printer) 150 . 00 150 . 00 04/07/81 He then recommended that the Council accept the bid from IBM in the amount of $16 ,475 for the full purchase amount of the printer. A short discussion then followed relating to the life expectancy of the system, the warranty, and maintenance agreement. Councilman Oliver then made a motion to accept the rec- commendation of the City Staff and award the bid to IBM � in the amount of $16 , 475. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Mullendore, Dunn, & Brekken Nays . None COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider making appointments to various boards and committees. During the discussion, it was the general concensus of the Council that action on this item not be considered until after the Council election process was completed. Therefore, Councilman Oliver made a motion to table consider- ation of committee apointments until a later date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken �� Nays . None '� RESOLUTION, TML RATE STUDY ANALYSIS OF TEXAS POWER & LIGHT � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City to participate in Texas Municipal League cooperative study and analysis of Texas Power and Light rate increase request. ' ', Assistant City Manager, Bill Eisen outlined the contents ' ', of the resolution and recommended its approval. City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolution. Councilman Oliver then made a motion that the resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: I! Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None RESOLUTION NO. 81-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF � GRAPEVINE, TEXA5 AUTHORIZING CONSULT- ANTS ENGAGED BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN "'�'` EVALUATING A RATE INCREASE REQUEST BY TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY 04/07/81 ORDINANCE, ABANDONING A PORTION OF DUNN STREET The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance abandoning a portion of Dunn Street. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. .��� The City Manager explained that the plat of Lakeside Estates had been approved on August 19 , 1980 . He added � that the plat called for the abandonment of a portion of Dunn Street. Mr. Hancock continued by saying that the abandonment ordinance needs to be considered in an effort to finalize the arrangement. Following a short discussion, Council Member Brekken made a motion to approve the ordinance abandoning a portion of Dunn Street and authorizing the Mayor to execute quit claim deeds as required. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Mullendore, Dunn, & Brekken Nays . None ORDINANCE N0. 81-25 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF DUNN STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AS HERE- INAFTER DESCRIBED; PROVIDING A SEVER- /% ABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE ""�`�" DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY � MAYOR PRO-TEM APPOINTMENT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem for 1981-82 . In light of the fact that a run-off election for Council, Place Six had not yet been conducted, it was the general concensus of the Council that a Mayor Pro-Tem not be appointed until the full Council was elected. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion to table the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem pending the outcome of the April 25th run-off election. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None COMMITTEE REPORT, COIN OPERATED MACHINES, ZONING The next order of business was for Committee Chairman �" Brekken to report to the Council relative to amending the zoning ordinance to include coin operated machine estab- lishments in the Specific Use Permit category. � The Committee, consisting of Council Member Brekken and Councilman Dunn then advised the Council of the following recommendation: , 04/07/81 The Committee recommended that a Specific Use Permit be required for any business solely dedicated to or deriving a major portion of its income from coin operated machines and for any other commer- cial establishment which had eight (8) or more such machines. Those establishments would be subject to '""� all permit fees and regulations that govern such machines within the City. �rr Following a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Ware made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance relative to amending the zoning ordi- nance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the followinq vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None COIN OPERATED MACHINES , REGULATORY ORDINANCE The next order of business was for Committee Chairman, Marion Brekken to report to the Council relative to the recommendation for amending the licensing ordinance per- taining to coin operated machines. The following recommendation was then stated: The Committee recommended that the j ' regulations governincr all commercial �' establishments which have such machines be made more stringent; that a permit �rr committee be established to review and act on all applications and renewal ap- plications; and that the regulations governing licensed premises be prom- , inently displayed near the machine During the Council discussion that followed, it was the � general concensus that the below described items be ' considered in drafting the amendment ordinance: (1) No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed on the premises nor within the same building nor at any other place with- in three hundred feet of the premises which is reasonably under the control of the owner, occupant, operator or custodian of the premises, excluding those establish- ments with a specific use zoning category for the on-premise consumption of alco- holic beverages. � (2) That a permit committee be established con- sisting of the Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Chief Building Official, and the Assistant City Manager � (3) That coin operated machines for amusement be allowed only in those commercial estab- lishments compatible with the use of said machines. (Council Members Brekken & Dunn to reconvene and determine list of recommended businesses) 04/07/81 (4) To differentiate by definition between coin operated machine establishments and billiard halls. (5) No loud, boisterous, indecent or suggestive conduct shall be al- lowed on the premises (6) No gambling of any kind shall be '�``� allowed on the premises (7) No loitering shall be allowed on � the premises either within or without a building (8) That a permit fee be established (9) That if ordinance violations occur, the Police Department has the ability to close the facility until 8 : 00 A.M. � on the morning following the violation (10) That signs listing regulations be displayed near the machines Councilman Dunn then made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft a regulatory ordinance pertaining to coin operated machines. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & ' Brekken �k,�. Navs . None ORDINANCE, PURCHASE & SALE OF PRECIOUS METALS �.� The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance relative to the purchase and sale of precious metals. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Police Chief, Al1en Deggans made a brief presentation during which the contents of the ordinance were explained. There being little discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to adopt the proposed ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Mullendore, Dunn, & Brekken Navs . None PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION, ZONING APPLICA- � TION Z81-10, TRAILWOOD The next order of business was for the City Council to � consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Com- mission relative to Zoning Application Z81-10 , (Trailwood Mobile Homes) and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. 04/07/81 Planning & Zoning Chairman, Duane Rogers reported that their Commission recommended a Specific Use Permit for the construction and operation of a mobile home park with the requirement that the City be a party to deed restrictions and when Dallas/Fort Worth Airport constructed the cross winds runway, the zoning would revert back to the present zoning. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordi- nance in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission. �+ During the discussion that followed, City Engineer, Jim Baddaker reported that sewer facilities would not be avail- www able to the site for at least two years. Members of the Council then expressed concern for committing the zoning of property that could not possibly be developed for at least a two year period. Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to deny the recom- mendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and oppose the requested zoning. The motion was seconded by Council- man Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION, ZONING APPLICA- TION Z81-17 , ROSS The next order of business was for the City Council to con- sider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-17 , (Carla Ross) , and a � subsequent ordinance, if applicable. Commission Chairman Rogers reported that the Planning & w� Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of six to one. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. �, There being no discussion, Councilman Shafer made a motion j, to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Com- I, mission and approve the requested zoning by adoption of the ' ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn & prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None ORDINANCE NO. 81-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10 , THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF � GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEING A LOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A "'�" PART OF THE THOMAS MAHAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 1050, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE 04/07/81 IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE STORAGE, SALE, SERVING AND ON PREMISE CONSUMPTSON OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER & WINE ONLY) , INCIDENTAL TO THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT; IN ACCORDANCE WITH ��, A SITE PLAN; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ALL OTHER USES AS PERMITTED IN THE "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT CATEGORY; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL `"�" ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATION, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-18, WADSWORTH The next order of business was for the City Council to con- sider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-18 , (Wadsworth Golf) , and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. Chairman Rogers reported that the Planning & Zoning Com- mission recommended denial by a vote of seven to zero. � The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance , � in accordance with the request of the applicant. Upon a request from the Council, Chairman Rogers reported that the reasons for denial were anticipated traffic problems as a result of heavy construction equipment, the proposed use not compatible with the existing area, and the proposed master plan did not concur with the requested zoning. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Mullendore made a motion to table a decision pending further study of the Master Plan and application of same. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Sriafer, Dunn, Mullendore,& Brekken Nays . None PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATION, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-19 , JAVATEX The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning � Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-19 , (Javatex) , and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. „�, It was reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission re- commended approval of the application as requested. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. 04/07/81 Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the re- quested zoning by adoption of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None ��A► ORDINANCE NO. 81-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10 , +�' THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS , BEING A PART OF THE THOMAS EASTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 458 IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PRO- VIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS , MORALS , AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY , _ � PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATION, ZONING APPLICATION Z81-20, GARY FOX The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-20, (Gary Fox) , and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. ! Chairman Rogers reported that the Planning & Zoning Com- mission had recommended approval by a vote of four to three. I The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordi- nance. It was then reported that an error had been made in calc- ulations, and that the owners of 20� of the property , within 200 feet of the property in question had not ' opposed the zoning as previously stated, therefore, a three-fourths (6) vote of the Council would not be re- quired to approve the requested zoning. It was noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission had re- commended approval based on the fact that a sixty foot strip „�,,,, of land separated the Bellaire Addition from the property in question, that the proposed mini-cement plant would be placed on the north side of the property in question, and that the weight of the rental equipment would be limited """'�" to 25, 000 pounds. 04/07/81 Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to table consideration of the requested zoning until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken �„�,, Nays . None PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATION, ZONING APPLICATION � Z81-21, TELEPROMPTER The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z81-21, (Tele- prompter) , and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. It was reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the requested zoning. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro-Tem Ware then made a motion that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be accepted and the zoning be approved by adoption of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & Brekken Nays . None � ORDINANCE N0. 81-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10 , �`" THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEING A LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS , BEING A PART OF THE THOMAS MAHAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1050, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE U5E OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION OF A 150 ' CABLE TELEVISION TOWER, AN EARTH STATION, TELEVISION STUDIO AND OFFICES INCIDENTAL TO A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE OPERATION; IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING a�* TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS, AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; �,, PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS , FINAL PLATS OF WINDING RIDGE AND RAINTREE ESTATES The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the final plat of Winding Ridge & Raintree Estates. 04/07/81 It was reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission had voted to table consideration of both plats , therefore, no action was necessary by the Council at the present time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council , Councilman Oliver made a motion to adjourn. The motion was „� seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore, & `�"` Brekken Nays . None PASSED AND APPROVED on this the �-1 �day of � , 1981. APPROV D: � `��.,_.i� Mayor ATTEST: Ci�c t y �,� �w � EXHIBIT "A" Attachment to Minutes of April 7th �� . �w,�. , SIMON W.FREESE,P.E. � JAMES R. NICHOLS, P.E. . ROBERT L NICHOLS,P.E. � LEE B.FREESE,P.E. ,,�„ F R E E S E A N D N I C II 0 L S , I N C . ROBERT 5. GOOCH, P.E. JOE PAUL JONES,P.E. ROBERT A.THOMPSON III,P.E. C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S JOE B.MAPES,P.E. OCIE C.ALLEN,P.E. Apri 1 7� 1981 W ERNEST CLEMENT,P.E. ELVIN C.COPELAND,P.E. JOHN H.COOK,P.E. T.ANTHONY REID,P.E. GARY N.REEVES,P.E. Honorable 6Jilliam D. Tate ��iayor, City of Grapevine P. 0. Drawer 1547 Grapevine, Texas 76051 Dear Mayor Tate: Freese and fdichols presented the City of Grapevine in September, 1979 a report, "Study of �Jater and Sewer Rates". That report recommended a 15% increase in the water rate and a 100°o increase in the sewer rate both to be effective October l , 1979. These increases were implemented by the City '�"� Council as proposed. The report also indicated that an additional increase '�� would be required in the water rate in October, 1980 and that an additional increase would be required in the sewer rate in October, 1981 . Since the report �vas presented, several deviations from the projected fiscal program have occurred. For example, the existing water and sewer re- venue bonds were refinanced as part of the most recent Revenue Bonds. The Revenue 6ond Ordinance was also revi,sed so that the Net Earnings of the Sys- tem either for the last complete fiscal year of the city, or for any twelve consecutive calender month period ending not more than ninety days prior to the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of Additional Bonds, must be at least 1 .25 times the maximum principal and interest requirements for all Bonds to be outstanding after the issuance of Additional Bonds. l�le were requested to review the proposed additional water rate increase in light of these known changes and u�ith the benefit of approximately eigh- teen months of additional historical data. Based on our review, we recom- mended adoption of the proposed 15% increase with an effective day of May 1 , 1981 . The review also indicated that the continuing demands of inflation and the developmental pressures may necessitate additional rate increases in the future. We propose to maintain a continuing working relationship with the , City Staff so that need for future increases will be recognized in a timely matter. � � � T E L E P H O N E B 1 7 3 3 6 -7 1 6 1 8 1 1 L A M A R S T R E E T F O R T W O R T H, T E X A S 7 6 1 O 2 _ , , � iwrr Page 2 Honorable William D. Tate The attached table compares the water and sewer statements for a monthly water use of 15,000 gallons for several neighboring cities with that for Grapevine after the implementation of the proposed increase. Although the new proposed rates would make Grapevine the highest water rate of those com- pared, it appears likely that the continuation of the inflationary trend will make adoption of some increase by other communities necessary. This situation should maintain Grapevine' s rates within a consistent relationship to those of other communities. Yours very truly, FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. � �` � c��. ��� ��-�' � T. Anthony Rei , P.E. TAR:sd Attachment � � . � � TABLE 1 WATER AND SEWER RATES: April 1981 WATER USE OF 15,000 GALS. PER MONTH . Water Sewer Arlington \• 13. 50 10.25 Bedford 17.80 11 .65 Colleyville 23.20 10.90 Dallas 10. 35 7.85 Denton 14.85 9.84 Euless 18. 70 15.80 Farmers Branch 15.17 12.15 Fort Worth 13.65 9.95 Garland 13. 56 12.79 Grand Prairie 17.49 9.96 Hurst 14.64 10.10 Irving 13. 25 12.93 '"�� Lewisville 21 .90 7.60 �� � Benbrook 18. 10 11 .75 � ��. Richland Hills 20.25 11 .95 Duncanville 15. 35 3.65 Cedar Hill 15.50 4.50 Mansfield 20.36 12.05 Keller 22.30 Lancaster 19.90 6.00 After Recommended Increase Grapevine 24.04 12.20 � �