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1996-02-19SOUTHLAKE PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING 667 NORTH CARROLL AVENUE SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS FEBRUARY 19, 1996 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: David Yelton, President; W. Ralph Evans, Vice -President. Members: Gary Fickes, Sally Hall, Janet Murphy, Michael Richarme. MEMBER ABSENT: Rod Johnson STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Lou Ann Heath, Director of Finance; Kim McAdams, Director of Park and Recreation; and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary. The Regular Meeting of the Southlake Park Development Corporation (SPDC) was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by David Yelton, President. Mr. Yelton introduced Pat Valentine, a member of the Southlake Tennis Association who was present to express her support for a Regional Tennis Center. Agenda Item #2. Approval of the Minutes The Minutes of the January 15, 1996 SPDC meeting were not available. Agenda Item #3. Discussion: Southlake Tennis Facilities David Yelton stated this item was placed on the agenda for discussion at the request of June Haney, in her letter dated December 15, 1996. In the letter, she stated the Southlake Tennis Association is currently at 500+ members with programs in place which utilize all available courts in the City of Southlake, both public and private. The programs have been limited due to a lack of public court space. Pat Valentine, a member of the Tennis Association, was present representing Ms. Haney, who added, there is no question that a tennis facility in Southlake would be utilized to capacity both by adult and junior league play, as well as the surrounding communities, including regional United States Association tournaments. The Tennis Association is encouraging the SPDC to go forward with providing a tennis facility. Gary Fickes stated the tennis facility has been talked about with regards to being located in West Beach, noting, there is room there. He stated he has talked with Councilmembers Richarme and Hall about a large facility. In all conversations, tennis was a "pay for use" facility. It would be a positive facility for the city. OR Regular SPDC Meeting Minutes February 19, 1996 page two Agenda Item #3, Continued Michael Richarme stated last week he and Pamela Muller met with the developers regarding the Fechtel property. They talked about a tennis facility. He stated he would consider this-- a concern is that a tennis facility would take up a lot of property. Janet Murphy stated the Park and Recreation Board has conducted a focus group survey to see what citizens want. She noted tennis courts ranked low on the first group and high on the medium group. Ms. Murphy commented that in talking with the consultant, they feel the eighty (80) acres at Goode Airport property would be a good property for this. It was noted the Joint Utilization Committee had concerns that the high school has been locking the courts so no one could play on them. That has been changed, however, more kids are wanting to play tennis. Sally Hall stated she wants to push for pay. David Yelton stated he does not want tennis to be too costly for kids to play. Gary Fickes suggested the homeowners associations get together and work together to provide more courts. It was suggested that fifteen (15) acres of land are needed for a tennis facility. Agenda Item #4, Discussion: Reserve Policy Lou Ann Heath presented a draft working copy of the Southlake Park Development Corporation Fiscal Policy, dated February, 1996. A copy of the draft -working copy is hereby attached to the minutes of this meeting. Ms. Heath noted the fiscal policy will be on the next agenda for approval. Agenda Item #5, Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Motion: Fickes Second: Evans Ayes: Fickes, Evans, Hall, Richarme, Murphy, Yelton Nays: None Approved: 6-0 vote David Yelton, P/esi&nt A-4 Regular SPDC Meeting Minutes February 19, 1996 page three Sandra L. LeGrand City Secretary c:\wpfiIes\spdc-2-I.min\sI N December 15, 1995, Dear David Yelton, I wish to express to the Park Board, the city council, and SPDC my support for a regional tennis center. The Southlake Tennis Association is currently at 500 + members with programs in place which utilize all available courts in the city of Southlake, both public and private. The programs have been limited due to a lack of public court space. Tennis teams from the surrounding communities of Grapevine, Coppell, Flower Mound, Colleyville, Keller, Trophy Club, and Bedford have all expressed an interest in joining our association and utilizing any public facilities Southlake may offer in the future. There is no question that a tennis facility in Southlake would be utilized to capacity by both adult and junior league play, as well as the surrounding communities,including regional United States Association tournaments. All ages will use this facility year around. I urge you to enhance the city of Southlake park system by building a premier tennis facility. Sincerely, ju'vw �" June Haney SPIT; �a .,�, r ✓t /� kf')- 3,7 17 DRAFT -WORKING COPY SOUTHLAKE PARKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Fiscal Policy, February 1996 General Fiscal Policy. Southlake Parks Development Corporation sales tax receipts will be annually designated during the normal budget process: l . For payment of annual requirements for principal and interest on sales tax revenue bond debt service; 2. To establish and maintain an operating reserve; 3. For Park Capital Projects; 4. For operational expenditures to support park projects. Reserve Policy. The Southlake Parks Development Corporation will retain, as a minimum, 15% of the current fiscal year's budgeted sales tax revenues as an operating reserve. This reserve will be used for unanticipated expenditures and to offset lower than expected sales tax receipts. Funds in excess of the minimum operating reserve may be designated for park capital improvements when approved by the SPDC Board and Southlake City Council in the annual budget process or in the form of a budget amendment during the budget year. A transfer from the SPDC Operating Fund to the SPDC Capital Projects Fund will be made for the approved park capital improvements. Revenue Policy. Conservative estimates of sales tax receipts will be used for budget purposes. Estimates may be made using historical trends, anticipated new retail outlets, and existing retail sales tax base growth. Debt Management Policy. Sales tax revenue bonded debt may be issued for approved capital projects only if projected annual sales tax receipts will equal or exceed one and one-half times the average annual debt service requirement. Budget Policy. The SPDC will operate on a fiscal year basis, beginning October 1 and ending September 30. An annual operating, debt service, and capital projects budget will be adopted by the SPDC Board and presented to the Southlake City Council in conjunction with the annual budget process for the City of Southlake. (W CITY OF SOUTHLAKE SOUTHLAKE PARKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES TAX REVENUES 1995-96 collected budget balance budget S670.500 to date %242.471 balance 4 8-0 9 percent 63.84% FISCAL FISCAL FISCAL YEAR YEAR % Inc YEAR % Inc MONTH 93/94 49 /95 -Dec 95/96 -Dec October $0 $44,975 n/a $64,344 43.1% November 0 26,049 n/a 55,958 114.8% December 0 33,622 n/a 51,987 54.6% January 0 47,843 n/a 70,181 46.7% February 0 34,007 n/a 0 -100.0% March 0 28,300 n/a 0 -100.0% April 0 44,106 n/a 0 -100.0% May 29,145 40,554 39.1% 0 -100.0% June 29,788 41,627 39.7% 0 -100.0% July 47,079 67,593 43.6% 0 -100.0% August 29,490 54,792 85.8% 0 -100.0% September 37,614 53.282 41.7% 0 -100.0% TOTAL $173,116 $516,751 $242,471 59.0% SLSTAX96. WK4 02/19/96 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 7 SALES TAX REVENUES six year comparison 1995-96 collected budget balance budget to date balance percent $1.341.000 S484.942 S856-058 63.84% MONTH FISCAL YEAR 90/91 FISCAL YEAR 91/92 % Inc -Dec FISCAL YEAR 92/93 % Inc -Dec FISCAL YEAR 93/94 % Inc -Dec FISCAL YEAR 94/95 % Inc -Dec FISCAL YEAR 95/96 % Inc -Dec October $44,081 $46,731 6.0% $50,956 9.0% $99,408 95.1% $89,951 -9.5% $128,689 i 43.1%%' November 37,117 27,929 -24.8% 42,126 50.8% 50,623 20.2% 52,099 2.9% 111,917 i 114.8%! December 28,464 33,273 16.9% 33,850 1.7% 70,155 107.3% 67,243 -4.2% 103,975 i 54.6% January 47,106 40,012 -15.1% 67,713 69.2% 106,541 57.3% 95,687 -10.2% 140,362 46.7% February 22,487 40,106 78.4% 39,351 -1.9% 57,839 47.0% 68,015 17.6% 0 -100.0%!. i March 32,955 37,488 13.8% 44,176 17.8% 59,378 34.4% 56,600 -4.7% 0 -100.0%1 April 41,445 57,543 38.8% 68,664 19.3% 87,438 27.3% 88,212 0.9% 0 -100.0% May 36,627 41,020' 12.0% 54,623 33.2% 58,291 6.7% 81,109 39.1% 0 -100.0% ✓rune 37,894 43,105 13.8% 52,027 20.7% 59,577 14.5% 83,253 39.7% 0 -100.0%' i July 47,017 51,357 9.2% 80,567 56.9% 94,157 16.9% 135,187 43.6% 0 -100.0%'i August 35,951 48,731 35.5% 48,290 -0.9% 58,980 22.1% 109,584 85.8% 0 -100.0%' September 37,004 42,741 15.5% 54,395 27.3% 75,228 38.3% 106,563 41.7% Q -100.0% TOTAL $448,148 $510,036 13.8% $636,738 24.8% $877,615 37.8% $1,033,502 17.8% $484,942 59.0%I SLSTAX96. WK4 First month of 112 cent additional sales tax. REPORT DATE 02/19/96