FINAL AgendaREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2006
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Council Chambers in Town Hall
WORK SESSION: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Invocation: Coy Quesenbury, Lonesome Dove Baptist Church
3. Discuss Bicentennial Park Schematic Design. (Joint Work Session with the Parks and Recreation Board and SPDC)
4. Discuss all items on tonight’s meeting agenda. No action will be taken and each item will be considered during the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the work session.
Executive Session.
Reconvene: Action necessary on items discussed in Executive Session.
3A. Mayor’s Report
1. Recognition of Miss Southlake Scholarship winners
3B. City Manager’s Report
3C. Library Board Report
Consent Agenda:
4A. Approve the minutes from the November 21, 2006, regular City Council meeting.
4B. Excuse members of the City Council for absences from meetings.
4C. Cancel or reschedule the December 19, 2006, regular City Council meeting.
4D. Resolution No. 06-068, Appoint members to the Public Art Advisory Committee.
4E. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Bob Jones Nature Center
4F. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Call A Ride Southlake.
4G. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with GRACE.
4H. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Keep Southlake Beautiful.
4I. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Metroport Meals on Wheels.
4J. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Southlake Community Band.
4K. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Southlake Historical Society.
4L. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Southlake Sister Cities.
4M. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Southlake Women’s Club for Art in the Square.
4N. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with SafeHaven of Tarrant County.
4O. Approve the 2007 Community Services Agreement with Apex Arts League.
4P. Approve SPDC Matching Funds Request from the Southlake Mounted Patrol of $44,950 for Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.
4Q. Award purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Marking Materials to Centerline Supply and Roadrunner Traffic Supply.
4R. This item intentionally left blank.
4S. Resolution No. 06-071, Approve a resolution supporting a regional rail initiative.
4T. Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Schrickel, Rollins, and Associates for the schematic design of Bicentennial Park for $16,000 to develop a three-dimensional
animated aerial view of the schematic design.
4U. Ordinance No. 480-LLL, 2nd Reading, Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as it pertains to the creation of the SF-2 Single Family Residential District.
THIS ITEM IS TABLED TO THE APRIL 3, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
4V. Ordinance No. 480-492, 1st Reading (ZA06-045), Zoning Change for a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Arnold Estates at 1275 Shady Oaks Drive, with access through 520 W. Highland St. Current
Zoning: RE. Requested Zoning: SF-1A. SPIN #11. BY THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, THIS ITEM IS TABLED TO THE APRIL 3, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
REGULAR AGENDA:
Public Forum.
6A. Resolution No. 06-072 (ZA06-058), Specific Use Permit for a telecommunications antenna at 340 Miron Dr. Current Zoning: B-1. SPIN #8. PUBLIC HEARING
6B. ZA06-159, Site Plan for Lot 17, Block 1, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition at 325 E. Southlake Blvd. Current Zoning: S-P-2. SPIN #9W. PUBLIC HEARING
6C. Ordinance No. 480-422a, 2nd Reading (ZA06-147), Zoning Change and Site Plan for Westgate Plaza at 2300 E. S.H. 114. Current Zoning: S-P-1. Requested Zoning: S-P-1. SPIN #6. PUBLIC
HEARING
6D. ZA06-103, Plat Showing for T. Easter No. 458 Addition, being approx. 1 acre located at 2300 E. S.H. 114. Current Zoning: S-P-1. SPIN #6.
6E. Ordinance No. 704-C, 2nd Reading, Amendment to Ordinance No. 704-B, City of Southlake Sign Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. Ordinance No. 480-509, 1st Reading (ZA06-131), Zoning Change and Development Plan for Estancia at Southlake at 579 N. Kimball Ave. Current Zoning: AG. Requested Zoning: R-PUD.
SPIN #6.
8. There are no items on this agenda.
9A. Consider SP06-481, Variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704-B for San Francisco Oven at 2787 E. Southlake Blvd. #100 in Cornerstone Plaza.
9B. Consider a Commercial Developer Agreement with Southlake Watermark Holdings, LP for Watermere at Southlake located between W. Southlake Blvd. and Union Church Rd., south of Jellico
Estates.
9C. Award of bid to Inter-Tel for in-place upgrade of current Inter-Tel Axxess Telephone System for $27,063.83.
9D. Authorize a Commercial Developer’s Agreement with Cooper and Stebbins for Southlake Town Square, Block 22, at the northeast corner of E. Southlake Blvd. and Central Ave.
10A. Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
Meeting Adjourned.
Items 4E-O: Approval of 2007 Community Services Agreements
City Council approval of the following Community Services Agreements:
Bob Jones Nature Center (no funding)
Southlake Call A Ride, Inc. ($12,000) *
Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange ($5,000)
Keep Southlake Beautiful ($5,000)
Metroport Meals on Wheels ($12,600)
Southlake Community Band ($7,000) *
Southlake Historical Society (no funding)
Southlake Sister Cities ($5,000) *
Southlake Women’s Club for Art in the Square (no funding)
SafeHaven of Tarrant County (formerly The Women’s Shelter) ($1,000)
Apex Arts League ($5,000)**
* Change in funding request
** New Agreement in 2007
Community Services Agreements
Community Services Agreements
• Proposed funding level increases for:
Southlake Sister Cities ($1K to $5K mid-year adjustment)
Southlake Community Band ($5K to $7K as approved in budget)
CARS ($10K to $12K as approved in budget)
Apex Arts League (new unfunded request for $5K)
• New agreement with Apex Arts League; others are renewal agreements.
• No substantive changes to service levels from the previous year
One year terms expiring December 31, 2007.
• Proposed agreements reviewed by City Attorney.
• Funding available in the fiscal year 2006-07 operating budget and/or mid-year adjustment.
Community Services Agreements
The Parks Board recommended (8-0) Council approval of the Bob Jones Nature Center Community Service Agreement at their November 13, 2006 meeting.
The proposed APEX Arts League agreement was on the agenda for both the October and November Public Art Advisory Committee meetings; however, due to a lack of a quorum at both meetings
no action was taken.
The Senior Advisory Commission voted 7-0 at their November 14, 2006 meeting to recommend Council approval of the CARS and MMOW agreements.
Community Services Agreements
GRACE provides short term emergency assistance including food, clothing and shelter and similar essential needs.
The SafeHaven of Tarrant County (formerly Women’s Shelter) provides emergency services and crisis intervention for battered family members.
Metroport Meals on Wheels provides senior lunches at the Southlake Senior Activity Center and home delivered meals.
Southlake Sister Cities serves as official liaison between Southlake’s sister cities of Tome-City, Japan and El Fuerte, Mexico.
Community Services Agreements
Southlake Community Band provides art and culture programs through music at community events.
Southlake Call A Ride, Inc. provides transportation services to the seniors and handicap youth of Southlake.
Bob Jones Nature Center provides services for environmental education and preservation through nature center activities and outreach programs.
Southlake Historical Society provides education and preservation efforts for the history of Southlake.
Community Services Agreements
Keep Southlake Beautiful provides public education and environmental awareness programs as well as volunteer assistance for beautification programs.
The Southlake Women’s Club provides assistance to various organizations throughout the area through funds raised in Art in the Square.
Apex Arts League provides community awareness, participation, and appreciation of the arts for the north central area of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and seeks to provide a venue
for all performing and visual arts in the region.
Staff is available for any questions or comments and seeks City Council direction.
Community Services Agreements
Item 4P: Approve SPDC Matching Funds Request from Southlake Mounted Patrol for TPWD Trail Restoration Grant
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Southlake Mounted Patrol is non-profit, volunteer organization which assists DPS on equestrian and hiking trails on Corps property at Lake Grapevine
Walnut Grove Trail System consists of ten miles of designated National Recreational Trails
TPWD funding awarded in the amount of $50,000
Improvements will provide:
safe access for all users
maintenance needs
Improved DPS emergency response
Park user amenities
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Improvements to City owned or leased areas include:
Bob Jones Trailhead (equestrian)
4 covered picnic tables
Corral fencing (2005 Parks Master Plan)
Walnut Grove Trailhead (Bluestem)
2 covered picnic tables
Erosion control & trail surface
85% of all trail improvements
Improvements to natural water crossings
SPDC matching funds request
US Army Corps of
Engineers Property
City of Southlake
lease area
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Typical area for crossties and fill
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Typical poor drainage area
Area for covered picnic units
Area for Corral Fencing
Area for picnic units
SPDC Matching Funds Request
If approved, funds will allow for:
Restoration of trails in all areas leased by City
Trailhead improvements
Installation of picnic shelters and corral fencing (to match existing)
Fiscal Year 2006-07 SPDC Matching Funds in the amount of $200,000 are budgeted
One allocation to date ($2,000 to KSB for litter receptacle)
If approved in the amount of $44,950, an unencumbered balance of $153,050 would remain
Parks Board recommended approval (8-0) at their November 13, 2006 meeting
SPDC will consider prior to City Council meeting
Representative from Southlake Mounted Patrol is available for questions
Staff is available for questions and seeks City Council direction
Item 4Q:
Award annual purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Marking Materials to:
Centerline Supply
Roadrunner Traffic Supply
Award annual purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Markings
PURPOSE:
Public Works Street division makes numerous purchases of Materials for use in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of traffic control signs and pavement markings
Reduce staff time required for redundant bid processing
Provide for competitive pricing to facilitate purchases
Award annual purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Markings
PROCESS:
To provide for best possible value, supplies were divided into categories
Staff solicited sealed bids for the most commonly used supplies from local vendors
Two bids were received on October 27th, 2006
Award annual purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Markings
RECOMMENDATION:
Award the annual contracts to:
Centerline Supply
Roadrunner Traffic Supply
Award annual purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Markings
FUNDING:
Funds are available
FY 07 General Fund Operating Budget
Street and Drainage Division
QUESTIONS?
Contact Bob Price at (817) 748-8097
Item 4S
Resolution No. 06-071, Approve a resolution supporting a regional rail initiative.
Regional Activity
RTC Study
Regional Transit System Review Committee established by HB 2702 (79th Texas Legislature)
Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition
Citizen Survey
Citizen Survey – Key Findings
Purpose:
To conduct a public opinion study on support for regional rail expansion; and,
financing options for that expansion
Conducted Aug-Sept, 2006
Citizen Survey – Key Findings
62.9% support – “to fund an expansion of the rail transit system in the DFW metroplex”
Use of Sales Tax Revenue – 61.3% favor areawide infrastructure improvements over 38.7% favoring economic development in individual cities.
Citizen Survey – Key Findings
82.3% agree – “DFW area is way behind other large metropolitan areas when it comes to efficient, modern mass transit systems.”
85% agree – “Rail would help them-even if they didn’t use it – by getting more cars off the road and making it easier to drive around the area”
Item 4S
Questions?
Bob Price
(817) 748-8097
Item. 4T
Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Schrickel, Rollins, and Associates for the schematic design of Bicentennial Park in the amount of $16,000 to include
a three-dimensional animated flyover of the schematic design
Currently working with the design firm of Schrickel, Rollins, and Associates on Bicentennial Park conceptual planning and schematic design:
draft presentation manual developed
depicts various design elements
two dimensional overview of the proposed final plan
Initial agreement with Schrickel, Rollins, presented opportunity to produce an animated three-dimensional aerial
Proposal submitted ($16,000)
Amendment to Agreement
with Schrickel, Rollins
Bicentennial Park Schematic Design Work Group
staff, three Council members, three Parks Board members, representatives from the Southlake Baseball Association and CISD
reviewed at October 24, 2006 meeting
supports three-dimensional aerial
Parks Board reviewed and recommended (8-0) at their November 13, 2006 meeting
Amendment to Agreement
with Schrickel, Rollins
Animated version would be available:
City’s website
Cable channel
CD
Proposed improvements easily accessible and visually explanatory – marketing tool
Potential for improved partnership and sponsor opportunities
Funding available in Park Dedication Fund
Approximate unencumbered balance $140,000
Same funding source (eastern portion)
Mid-year budget adjustment
Expands scope of services Schrickel, Rollins
Amendment to Agreement
with Schrickel, Rollins
Staff available for questions and seeks City Council direction
Item 6A ZA06-058
OWNER: American Tower Corp. & Southwestern Bell Wireless, Inc.
APPLICANT: MetroPCS
REQUEST: Approval of a specific use permit for a telecommunications antenna and equipment cabinet. The purpose of the request is to add three (3) cellular antennas and an equipment
cabinet, battery and utility rack on the ground within the tower compound.
LOCATION: The property is located at 340 Miron Drive.
Existing Building
Existing Cabinets
Adding Platform,
Cabinet and Battery Back up
Previously Submitted Plan
Existing Building
Existing Cabinets
Adding Platform,
Cabinet and Battery Back up
Provide wind screen fabric
Revised Plan
Add new or replace
with 5-gallon hollies
Proposing new antenna
*No more than 3 separate equipment buildings/cabinets is permitted on a single lot.
The applicant is proposing to add a 6th equipment shelter at the facility
*The applicant is proposing that the existing plantings and screening be permitted.
Variance Requests
Item 6A ZA06-058
P&Z ACTION: November 9, 2006; Approved (5-0) subject to review.
Questions?
Landscaping in front of compound
Seven (7) Hollies
Landscaping in front of compound
Seven (7) Hollies
Landscaping behind compound
Five (5) Live Oaks
Item 6B ZA06-159
OWNER: J.W. Richards, D.V.M.
APPLICANT: Providence Bank
REQUEST: Approval of a site plan for Lot 17, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition, proposing the development of a Providence Bank totaling approximately 5,585 square feet on a lot of approximately
1.00 acre.
LOCATION: The property is located at 325 E. Southlake Blvd.
Site Plan
Elevation Rendering – Roof-Top Screening in Rear
Added for Mech. Screening
Building Elevations – North & South
*A pitched roof is required on buildings with a footprint of 6,000 square feet or less. The applicant is requesting a roof designed with a combination of pitched roof and flat roof
areas.
Building A Elevations – East & West
*A pitched roof is required on buildings with a footprint of 6,000 square feet or less. The applicant is requesting a roof designed with a combination of pitched roof and flat roof
areas.
Elevation Rendering
Elevation Rendering
Item 6B ZA06-159
P&Z ACTION: November 9, 2006; Approved (5-0) subject to review; granting the requested variance.
Questions?
Tree Conservation Plan
Landscape Plan
Previously Approved Concept Plan
Filed Plat of Record
ZA06-159
Site Data
Gross/Net Acreage: 1.00 acre
Number of Buildings: 1 bank building
Square Footage: 5,585 square feet
Parking Required: 22 spaces
Parking Provided: 30 spaces
Open Space: 15,466 square feet (35.5%)
Impervious Cover: 28,104 square feet (64.5%)
Public Works Presentation
Service off of 8-inch water
line in Parkwood Drive
Service off of 12-inch sanitary
sewer line in E. Southlake Blvd.
Preliminary Drainage Plan
Proposed Underground
Detention Pond
Questions?
Items 6C and 6D ZA06-147 & ZA06-103
OWNER: Eye Consultants Properties
APPLICANT: Pate Engineers
REQUEST: 1) Approval of a second reading for zoning change and site plan from “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “C-3” General Commercial
District uses to include parking as a permitted principal use.
2) Approval of a multiple-lot plat showing containing approximately 1.018 acres and proposing four (4) lots for retail development.
LOCATION: The property is located on the north side of E. State Highway 114 west of Grapevine Plaza (westbound access road of State Highway 114).
Previously Approved Site Plan
Average distance = 40’
Revised Site Plan
Average distance = 25’
Stacking:
Approved = 50’
Provided = 44’
Tree Conservation Plan
Multiple-Lot Plat Showing
Item 6C ZA06-147
P&Z ACTION: October 5, 2006; Approved (7-0) subject to review; and granting the requested variance to stacking depth and deferring to the Park Board on eliminating a portion of the
multi-use trail.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved first reading (5-0) on consent.
Item 6D ZA06-103
P&Z ACTION: October 5, 2006; Approved (7-0) subject to review.
Questions?
View looking north towards property
View looking west towards property
ZA06-147
“S-P-1” Regulations:
Under the “S-P-1” zoning the applicant proposes the following:
• The proposed permitted uses are to include all “C-3” General Commercial District uses with an addition to include parking as a permitted principal use
• Bufferyards – Bufferyards along the perimeter site boundary shall adhere to the requirements of Sections 42 & 43, except that:
o No bufferyards shall be required along lot lines interior to the site boundary
o No bufferyards shall be required along lot lines adjacent to the City of Grapevine
Public Works Presentation
Grading Plan
Drainage Plan
View looking north towards property
View looking west towards property
ZA06-147
“S-P-1” Regulations:
Under the “S-P-1” zoning the applicant proposes the following:
• The proposed permitted uses are to include all “C-3” General Commercial District uses with an addition to include parking as a permitted principal use
• Bufferyards – Bufferyards along the perimeter site boundary shall adhere to the requirements of Sections 42 & 43, except that:
o No bufferyards shall be required along lot lines interior to the site boundary
o No bufferyards shall be required along lot lines adjacent to the City of Grapevine
Questions?
Item 7A ZA06-131
OWNER : Earnest E. Taylor, Jr.
APPLICANT: Tejas Capital Partners
REQUEST: Approval of 1st reading for a Zoning Change and Development Plan from “AG” Agricultural District to “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development District on property being approximately
7.97 acres.
LOCATION: The property is located at 579 N. Kimball Ave.
View looking north at property
N Kimball Ave
View looking east at property
N Kimball Ave
View looking west at property
N Kimball Ave
ZA06-131
“R-PUD” Regulations:
This Residential Planned Unit Development shall abide by the “SF-20A” Single Family Residential Zoning District and the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended, with the following
exceptions:
Lot Area: 11,000 square feet.
Front Yard: 25 feet.
Side Yard: 10 feet.
Side Yard Adjacent to a Street: 20 feet.
Rear Yard: 25 feet.
Lot Width: 70 feet measured at front building line.
Lot Depth: 120 feet
Minimum 4-foot sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the street except where open space lots front the street in which case the ‘internal trail’ location will be required.
Street ROW width of 40 feet with 30 feet wide street section back of curb to back of curb.
ZA06-131
Site Data
Gross Acreage: 7.97 acres
Net Acreage: 6.75 acres
Area of R.O.W.: 1.21 acres
Number of Lots: 13 single-family residential lots
3 common area lots
Open Space: 2.79 acres (35%)
Gross Density: 1.63 DU/Acre
Net Density: 1.91 DU/Acre
Average Lot Size: 0.28 acres (12,376 square feet)
Development Plan (13 Lots)
Development Features
Development Features
Tree Conservation Analysis
Item 7A ZA06-131
P&Z ACTION: November 9, 2006; Approved (4-1) subject to review; regulations proposed; and, the applicant’s willingness to add a well in order to add water to the pond.
Questions?
Public Works Presentation
Preliminary Drainage Plan
Questions?
Item 9A SP06-481
APPLICANT: Mohamad Farhat
LOCATION: 2787 East Southlake Blvd., Suite 100 (formerly Cheeburger Cheeburger)
REQUEST: Variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704-B with respect to attached signs. The requested variances are as follows:
Site Plan
San Francisco Oven
Proposed Sign – West Elevation
Lease space width = 35 feet
Proposed Sign – North Elevation
Lease space width = 75 feet
North Elevation Sign with 12 Inch Letters
Previous Tenant’s Signs
Variance approved April 2004
Max. Letter Height:
24 inches
Adjacent Signs
Variance approved September 2005
Max. Letter Height: 24 inches
Variance approved April 2004
Max. Letter Height: 24 inches
Max. Letter Height: 12 inches
SP06-481
QUESTIONS?
ITEM 9B
Authorize a
Commercial Developer Agreement
with
Southlake Watermark Holdings, L.P., for Watermere at Southlake, located between West Southlake Boulevard and Union Church Road, south of Jellico Estates
Watermere at Southlake
Reason(s) required for Council Consideration:
Dedication of Park Land
Request for Participation > $24,999
Watermere at Southlake
Residential Retirement Community
Standard Commercial Developer Agreement as previously approved by City Council
Watermere at Southlake
Proposed Public Infrastructure includes:
1,570 LF of Paving
6,500 LF of Water Line
2,000 LF of Sanitary Sewerline
2,500 LF of Storm Sewer
Watermere at Southlake
Developer requests Paving Participation:
Proposed Watermere Drive
(Owenwood Drive) - C2U
60’ R.O.W. – 37’ B-B
$ 62,954.45 - Difference between 37’ street and 31’ B-B street
Watermere at Southlake Park Issues
Park Dedication
3.736 Acres of Public Park land
Construct on Public Park land
.5 miles of 5’ wide natural surface walking trail
2 pavilions
Park Identification signage
5 benches
1 playground in Public Area
Watermere at Southlake Park Issues
Install on Private Parkland
5 Benches
Horseshoe Pit
Pavilion
Tennis Court
Fishing Pier
Construct 1.25 miles of walking trail
Watermere at Southlake Park Issues
Public Park Maintenance
Responsibility of Watermere HOA in perpetuity
Combined Park Amenities satisfy Park dedication fees of $356,400 with no credits
Watermere at Southlake
Site Location
Watermere at Southlake
Proposed Water and Sanitary Sewer Plan
1,570 LF PAVING
6,500 LF WATER LINE
2,000 LF SANITARY SEWER
Watermere at Southlake
Proposed Storm Sewer Plan
2,500 LF STORM SEWER
Questions?
Contact
Bob Price at (817) 748-8097
Item 9C
Award of bid to Inter-Tel for In-place Upgrade of Current Inter-Tel Axxess Telephone System in the amount of $27,063.83
Item 9C
Current phone system purchased in late 1999
Addition to phone system made when WDPS facility came on line in 2002
Call controllers are PC based and purposefully redundant
They are over 5 years old and the phone system software is six versions behind the vendors current offering
Will reuse all existing phone sets and other equipment
Item 9C
RFP advertised for in-place upgrade
One vendor replied
Proposed solution would extend the life of our phone system another three to five year
Recommendation is to award bid to Inter-Tel for in-place upgrade of city-wide phone system for
ITEM 9D
Authorize a Commercial Developer Agreement
with
Cooper and Stebbins for Southlake Town Square, Block 22, located at the northeast corner of East Southlake Boulevard and Central Avenue
Town Square, Block 22
Reason(s) required for Council Consideration:
Dedication of Park Land
Town Square, Block 22
Commercial Office Complex
Proposed Public Infrastructure includes:
160 LF of Sanitary Sewerline
Proposed Commercial Developer Agreement
Provisions similar to other Town Square Agreements
Site Location
Southlake Town Square, Block 22
Southlake Town Square, Block 22
160 LF SANITARY SEWER
Questions?
Contact
Bob Price at (817) 748-8097
Item 10A: Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Federally funded program providing transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Service provided from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays within Tarrant County.
Friday’s set aside for service to Southlake residents, other weekdays based on first come first served basis.
$2.50 cost each way for residents of participating cities; Increase to $10.00 each way for non-participating cities (available to qualified users).
Intended to provide alternate transportation program and backup system for CARS.
Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Initial agreement entered into in January of 2004
Annual cost of $1,686.
Current agreement expires December 31, 2006
309 one way trips provided since January 2004
88 one way trips since October 2005
Average cost of $19.16 per trip
Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Efforts to increase ridership
Website
Senior Newsletter
Flyers
Senior Advisory Commission recommended (7-0) to not approve renewal of Agreement at their November 14, 2006 meeting.
Sited general lack of ridership
Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Item may be placed on upcoming agenda for renewal should Council desire.
Funding is available in the approved FY 2006-07 budget
Staff is available for any questions or comments and seeks City Council direction regarding desire to renew agreement.
Community Services Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority
One-way trips
January – December (2004) 57
January - December (2005) 208
January – September (2006) 44
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Total 309