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AGENDA
BENBROOK CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014
911 WINSCOTT ROAD, BENBROOK, TEXAS
PRE-COUNCIL WORKSESSION 7:00 P.M.
CENTRAL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. Review and discuss agenda items for regular meeting
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ALL AGENDA ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation To Be Given By Pastor Gary Oliver Of Tabernacle Of Praise
III. MINUTES
1. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Held October 16, 2014
Documents: CC MINUTES-10-16-14.PDF
IV. PRESENTATION BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EDC-2014-06 Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Annual Report
Documents: EDC-2014-06 ANNUAL REPORT.PDF
V. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
A. GENERAL
G-2157 Accept Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Report For Quarter Ending September 30, 2014
Documents: G-2157 HOTEL MOTEL TAX REPORT SEPTEMBER 2014.PDF, G-2157
HMOT FINANCIAL REPORT.PDF
G-2158 Approve Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Distribution For 2014-2015
Documents: G-2158 HOTEL MOTEL TAX DISTRIBUTION REPORT.PDF, G-2158 BACOFC
APPLICATION.PDF, G-2158 HERITAGE FEST APPLICATION.PDF, G-2158 VISITOR
CENTER APPLICATION.PDF, G-2158 WINTER WONDERLAND APPLICATION.PDF
G-2159 Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 Of The Benbrook Municipal Code By
Amending The 2014 Edition Of The National Electric Code And Regional Amendments
Documents: G-2159 AMEND ELECTRIC CODE.PDF, G-2159 ORDINANCE ELECTRIC
CODE.PDF
B. PURCHASE
P-267 Approve Purchase Of Police Vehicles
Documents: P-267 PURCHASE POLICE VEHICLES.PDF
VI. INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS
State Law Prohibits Any Deliberation Of Or Decisions Regarding Items Presented In Informal
Citizen Comments. City Council May Only Make A Statement Of Specific Factual Information
Given In Response To The Inquiry; Recite An Existing Policy; Or Request Staff Place The Item
On An Agenda For A Subsequent Meeting. The Exception To Informal Comments Is That Once
An Election Date Has Been Set By City Council Comments Relative To Elections Will Not Be
Broadcast On The City’s Cable Channel. However, A Copy Of The Tape Containing Citizens’
Comments Will Be Available At City Hall For Review Or Purchase By Interested Citizens.
VII. COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS
Announcements From City Councilmembers And City Staff May Be Made For Items To
Given In Response To The Inquiry; Recite An Existing Policy; Or Request Staff Place The Item
On An Agenda For A Subsequent Meeting. The Exception To Informal Comments Is That Once
An Election Date Has Been Set By City Council Comments Relative To Elections Will Not Be
Broadcast On The City’s Cable Channel. However, A Copy Of The Tape Containing Citizens’
Comments Will Be Available At City Hall For Review Or Purchase By Interested Citizens.
VII. COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS
Announcements From City Councilmembers And City Staff May Be Made For Items To
Include: Expression Of Thanks; Congratulations; Condolence; Recognition Of Public Officials,
Employees Or Citizens; Information Regarding Holiday Schedules; Reminders Of Community
Events Or Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health And Safety Of
The Municipality That Has Arisen After The Posing Of The Agenda. No Discussion Or Formal
Action May Be Taken On These Items At This Meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
OF THE
MEETING OF THE
BENBROOK CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014
The regular meeting of the Benbrook City Council was held on Thursday October 16, 2014
at 7:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at 911 Winscott Road with the following Council
members present:
Jerry Dittrich, Mayor
Charlie Anderson
Larry Marshall
Rickie Allison
Jim Wilson
Mark Washburn
Ron Sauma
Also Present:
Andy Wayman, City Manager
Joanna King, City Secretary
Sherri Newhouse, Finance Director
Cathy Morris, Public Involvement Director
Others Present:
Donna Savage, Deputy City Secretary
Ed Gallagher, Planning Director
Bennett Howell, Public Service Director
Shay Grannan
Kenny Talley
Bill Smith
Renee Franklin
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p. m. by Mayor Dittrich.
II.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation given by Pastor Todd Pylant of First Baptist Church of Benbrook
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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III.
MINUTES
1.
Minutes of the regular meeting held October 2, 2014
Motion by Mr. Washburn, seconded by Mr. Allison to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held October 2, 2014.
Vote on the Motion:
Ayes: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Allison, Mayor Dittrich, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Washburn
Noes: None
Abstain: Dr. Marshall, Mr. Sauma
Motion carries 5-0-2.
IV.
PROCLAMATION/AWARD/RECOGNITION
1. Proclamation – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Helping People with
Disabilities Day
Mayor Dittrich presented a Proclamation designating October 20, 2014 as Goodwill
Industries of Fort Worth Helping People with Disabilities Day to Shay Grannan with
Goodwill Industries.
2. Proclamation – November as “Stop Diabetes” Month
Mayor Dittrich presented a Proclamation to Kenny Talley designating November
2014 as American Diabetes Month.
3. Introduction of Bennett Howell, P.E., Director of Public Services
Andy Wayman introduced Bennett Howell. P.E. as the new Director of Public
Services for the City of Benbrook.
V.
PRESENTATION
CORPORATION
EDC-2014-06
BY
BENBROOK
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Annual
Report
Mayor Dittrich announced that this item has been postponed to a later date.
VI.
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
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A. GENERAL
G-2155
Accept finance report for month ending September 30, 2014
Sherri Newhouse gave the following report: The financial data presented is
accurate as of October 8, 2014 and does not include revenue generated in the
2013-14 fiscal year that has not yet been received by the City of Benbrook. Two
additional sales tax payments will be included in the total for General Fund
revenues for 2013-14; the City has been notified that the first payment will be
$187,172; however, these funds have not yet been received.
The financial information presented does not include expenditures for items
purchased, services rendered, or other costs that were expended in the 2013-14
fiscal year and for which the City has not yet issued payment.
Revenues, expenditures, and fund balances included within this report will vary
from the audited financial data presented in the City’s Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.
General Fund revenues for the month of September were $315,059. Property
tax collections were $15,527. Sales tax collected in August 2014 but received by
the City and recognized as revenue in September 2014 was $199,305 for the
month. General Fund revenues collected through the end of September were
$15,814,509 or 99.65% of the budget.
General Fund expenditures for the month of September were $1,121,186.
Expenditures through the end of September were $16,178,892 or 91.98% of the
adopted budget. Expenditures include transfers of $1,750,000 as approved by
the City Council through the adoption of the 2013-14 budget.
For the 2013-14 fiscal year-to-date, total General Fund expenditures of
$16,178,892 exceeded General Fund revenues of $15,814,509 by $364,383.
Debt Service revenues collected for the month of September 2014 were
$962,632; $960,316 of the revenue was from transfers from the Stormwater
Utility Account and the TIF for principal and interest payments. Total revenue
collected for 2013-14 was $1,199,627.
There were no Debt Service expenditures for September. Total expenditures for
2013-14 in the amount of $1,420,167 exceeded total revenues in the amount of
$1,199,627 by $220,540.
EDC expenditures as of September 30, 2014 were $658,735. Sales tax revenue
received by the EDC in September 2014 was $99,653. Total revenues collected
in 2013-14 were $1,242,000. EDC revenues for the year exceeded EDC
expenditures by $583,265.
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Total revenues received through September 30, 2014 for the Capital Projects
Fund were $5,545,228. Total revenue received in September 2014 from
stormwater utility fees, gas lease proceeds, land sales, and TIF income was
$99,342.
Expenditures for the Capital Projects Fund in September 2014 were $1,012,122.
Transfers from the TIF and Stormwater Utility accounted for $960,316 and
$51,806 was spent on the Bryant Street drainage project. Total expenditures for
the Capital Projects Fund were $5,504,138 for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Total revenues of $5,545,228 exceed total expenditures of $5,504,138 by
$41,090.
On September 30, 2014, the City had $17,882,353 invested at varying interest
rates; the EDC had $6,024,765 available.
Motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Wilson to accept the finance report for
the period ending September 30, 2014.
Vote on the Motion:
Ayes: Mr. Anderson, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Allison, Mayor Dittrich, Mr. Wilson, Mr.
Washburn, Mr. Sauma
Noes: None
Motion carries unanimously.
G-2156
Approve Gas Lease Agreement with Chesapeake Exploration,
L.L.C. for .0613 acres in the F. S. Perry Survey, along Vickery
Boulevard
Cathy Morris gave the following report: Chesapeake Exploration proposes a gas
lease agreement with the City of Benbrook to acquire minerals for approximately
0.613 acres of deeded right-of-way along Vickery Boulevard.
Staff has negotiated the terms of the lease agreement, as follows:
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A primary term of three (3) years.
A Lessor’s royalty of 25%.
A ‘No Surface Use’ clause.
A lease signing bonus totaling $153.25.
Motion by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Allison to authorize a Gas Lease
Agreement with Chesapeake Exploration for mineral acquisition of 0.613 acres,
with proceeds to be placed in the Core Value Fund.
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Vote on the Motion:
Washburn, Mr. Sauma
Noes: None
B. CONTRACT
C-286
Award Contract for Bank Depository for City of Benbrook
Accounts
Sherri Newhouse gave the following report: The City of Benbrook currently has six
accounts between BBVA/Compass Bank and Pinnacle Bank; these accounts are:
General Funds (General Fund, Capital Project Fund, etc.), Payroll, Hotel-Motel Tax,
Narcotics Seizure Fund, PEG, and EDC.
State Law allows a municipality to designate an eligible financial institution as its
depository for banking services for a period up to five years.
Revisions to the City’s amended investment policy, as adopted by the City Council
on August 21, 2014, result in the necessity to review, evaluate, and award a
contract for depository services.
Proposals were received from three of the financial institutions. American National
Bank, BBVA/Compass, and Pinnacle provided proposals before the deadline of
2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Chase and Wells Fargo Bank
informed City staff that they would not be responding.
The three proposals received were evaluated on five elements and four sets of
criteria. Each set of criteria was assigned a percentage that Staff used to review
and rate the proposals. All three of the financial institutions satisfied the first five
elements.
The five elements were:
 Provision of signed certification;
 Inclusion of fee breakdown;
 Meeting of deadline;
 Proper sealing and addressing of proposal; and,
 Meeting of criteria.
Criteria used in evaluating and rating the proposals and the maximum points
awarded included:
 Interest Rates
15 points
 Cost of Services
30 points
 Service Availability
20 points
 Safety and Creditworthiness of Institution
35 points
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Staff reviewed the criteria and rated the proposals with the following results:
1. BBVA/Compass received 89.5 points out of a maximum of 100 points;
2. Pinnacle Bank received 85 points out of a maximum of 100 points; and,
3. American National Bank received 84 points out of a maximum of 100 points.
Staff recommends continuing to split the City’s funds between the two highestscoring banks for diversification. By diversifying the City’s portfolio, the financial
risk is lowered. In addition, Benbrook is well served by both banks in their current
roles and any change does not net an advantage or create any material value for
Benbrook’s citizens.
BBVA/Compass had the highest-ranking based on evaluation of elements and
rating of criteria. The City is currently using this bank for the depository of the
majority of the City’s available funds. BBVA will continue to waive all fees for
service for City of Benbrook accounts.
The second highest-ranking bank is Pinnacle. Pinnacle Bank has maintained a
satisfactory track record for services provided to the City and offers competitive
rates. Pinnacle will continue to waive all fees for service for City of Benbrook
accounts.
Motion by Mr. Washburn, seconded by Mr. Sauma to award depository contracts to
BBVA/Compass and Pinnacle Bank for a period not to exceed five years effective
November 1, 2014.
Vote on the Motion:
Washburn, Mr. Sauma
Noes: None
C-287
Approve Contract for Fire and EMS Services with Tarrant
County Emergency Services District #1 for Fiscal Year 20142015
Tommy Davis gave the following report: For a number of years, Tarrant County
has engaged (via contract) the Benbrook Fire Department to provide fire and
EMS services to portions of unincorporated Tarrant County.
The City last renewed the annual fire and EMS services agreement with Tarrant
County in November, 2013.
Contract continuation is beneficial to Benbrook for the following reasons:
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The 2014/15 rate of compensation ($105,000) adequately compensates
the City for services rendered.

Provision of the County provided tanker precludes the purchase of this
apparatus by Benbrook citizens. A new tanker is on order to replace the
existing tanker in the summer of 2015.
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Provision of a County provided brush truck also precludes the purchase of
this apparatus by Benbrook citizens.
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Tarrant County also supplies two thermal imaging cameras.
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The 2014/15 rate of compensation from points is estimated to be
$140,000.
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The 2014/15 contract includes a grant from the district for $50,000
towards the purchase of a new ambulance.
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The 2014/15 contract includes a grant from the district of $20,000 for the
purchase and replacement of firefighting personal protective equipment.
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The total cash reimbursement from Tarrant County to the City is
approximately $315,000.
Tarrant County did not provide renewal contracts until after the new fiscal year
began. The term of this contract is for one year, from October 1, 2014 to
September 30, 2015.
Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Allison to approve the proposed contract
for fire and EMS services for the assigned area of Tarrant County Emergency
Services District #1 for fiscal year 2014/15.
Vote on the Motion:
Washburn, Mr. Sauma
Noes: None
C. PURCHASE
P-266
Approve Purchase of Ambulance
Tommy Davis gave the following report: For the 2014/2015 Budget, City Council
approved the purchase of a new ambulance for the Benbrook Fire Department.
To aid in the purchase, Benbrook will receive a $50,000 Ambulance
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Replacement Grant from Tarrant County. The new ambulance will replace a
2008 model.
As with other major purchases, Staff utilized the Buyboard Cooperative
Purchasing Program (through TML). The City continues to find that cooperative
purchasing programs leverage the lowest possible bids through purchasing
volume and a statewide presence. The programs also curtail the City’s
administrative costs associated with the bidding process. The request for quote
from Buyboard is for a 2015 Ford F450 Type 1 ambulance.
The price from Buyboard is $158,998 and includes Buyboard’s administrative fee
of $800.
Once the City receives the ambulance, Staff will request
reimbursement from Tarrant County ($50,000), making Benbrook’s net cost
$108,998. The ambulance manufacturer is Professional Ambulance/AEV - the
City has purchased several vehicles from them in the past and is very satisfied
with their products.
Motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Wilson to approve the purchase of a
2015 Ford F450 Type 1 ambulance through the Buyboard Purchasing Program
at a low bid cost of $158,998
Vote on the Motion:
Washburn, Mr. Sauma
Noes: None
VII.
INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS
VIII.
COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
______________________
Jerry B. Dittrich, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
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City of Benbrook
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE:
REFERENCE
NUMBER:
11/06/14
Postponed
from
10/16/14
EDC-2014-06
SUBJECT:
PAGE:
Benbrook Economic Development Corporation
1 of 2
Annual Report
Benbrook’s Strategic Plan is directed by the City Council and calls for an Annual Progress Report
from the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation each October.
1. Attract at least two new businesses (Benbrook actually grew by 36), including one new
nonresidential building (Benbrook added two), one new retail business (Benbrook added
six) and one new restaurant.
A. Among the 36 new businesses in FY2013 are Benbrook Medical and Sleep Center, Fort
Worth Fit Body Boot Camp, Fort Worth Used Car Outfitter, Frutercia Lafiakqtcr, Gailan’s
Barber Shop, J.J. Golf Balls, Lyngle’s Dog Wild, Q Speed Wash, and Texas Gyro. New
commercial construction from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014, includes QSpeedwash (9,059 square feet) at 9012 Benbrook Blvd. and a strip center at 330
Mercedes Street (7,700 square feet).
B. A new restaurant, identified by many as a casual dining, sit-down restaurant with wait
staff and mixed drink option remains elusive; however, New York Pizza and Pasta, was
added in 2014. The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation has signed a
Purchase Agreement with a local developer agreeing to work toward inclusion of a 4,500
square feet shell to re retained for a restaurant. The new facility is to include a mixed
use façade with retail on the bottom floor and offices on the second story.
C. Local residents continue to ask for a full service grocery store and BEDC staff has
pursued virtually every brand that is represented in the D/FW area. Current land owners
have been unwilling to sell the land. Grocers typically request property on which to
construct their own building. Two vacant grocery stores do not fit the size desired.
2. Increase employment by 5% annually.
An Annual Employment Survey is compiled by the City and EDC. Most of the work is
compiled by EDC Staff by telephoning each business located within the City limits and
checking fire inspections, certificates of occupancy, the business retention surveyed
conducted by the BEDC Staff and other publications that provide information at the time of
the survey.
SUBMITTED BY:
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
CITY MANAGER
DATE:
REFERENCE
NUMBER:
11/06/14
Postponed
from
10/16/14
EDC-2014-06
SUBJECT:
PAGE:
Benbrook Economic Development Corporation
2 of 2
Annual Report
The most recent Employment Survey indicates that employment rose 8.0% from 2013 to
2014.
3.
Increase nonresidential assessed value by 5% annually.
Annual values have varied the past three years with 2010 declining by 6.6%, 2011
increasing by 2.5%, and 2012 increasing by 14.6%. The 2013 assessed values for Real
Estate Commercial grew by 1.39% over 2012. Nonresidential assessed value grew by 3.3%
between 2013 and 2014.
4.
Increase sales tax revenues by 5% annually.
Annual sales tax declined by 2.8% from FY2012 to FY2013, after having grown by 2.0%
during the previous year. The EDC has initiated a marketing campaign to shop locally
citywide. Data for the period covering September, 2014, has not been released.
5.
Reduce square footage of vacant space by 5% annually.
The EDC has continued to track available leasable space, but does not have yet have
sufficient data for comparison purposes. The closure of both Albertson’s and Brookshires
has substantially increased the amount of vacant square footage in Benbrook. Leasing
activity has been ambitiously pursued for the Spigel Property on Camp Bowie West as well
as the Benbrook Plaza.
City of Benbrook
DATE:
11/06/14
REFERENCE
NUMBER:
G-2157
SUBJECT:
PAGE:
Accept Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Report for
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Quarter ending September 30, 2014
REVENUES
Revenues for the City’s hotel/motel occupancy tax fund totaled $36,297 for the quarter beginning
July 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2014. Revenue from the hotel/motel occupancy tax
totaled $34,901. The remainder of the revenue was realized from vendor fees, the sale of DVDs,
and interest income.
EXPENDITURES
Expenses for this quarter totaled $53,950. The City Visitor Center expenditures were $29,433.
The Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce requests reimbursement of $2,075. Heritage Fest
expenses totaled $22,442.
For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, the HMOT Fund had a positive cash flow of
$3,226.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council accept the Hotel/Motel Tax Report for the quarter ending
September 30, 2014.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
CITY MANAGER
City of Benbrook, Texas
Hotel/Motel Tax (HMOT) Financial Report
For Fiscal Year: October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014
Net Position as of September 30
$
Beginning
313,260
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Current
Quarter
8,194
2,764
23,943
719
472
206
36,297
Change
$ (17,653)
Ending
$ 295,607
Y-T-D
$ 31,727
9,513
93,840
2,000
1,840
823
837
$ 140,580
Unearned
Balance
$ 1,576
418
2,153
(2,000)
940
573
(263)
$ 3,397
REVENUE & EXPENSES
Motel 6
Benbrook Inn & Sites
Comfort Suites/BW
Donations
Vendor Fees
DVD's
Interest Income
TOTAL REVENUES
Estimated
Revenues
$ 30,152
9,095
91,687
4,000
900
250
1,100
$ 137,183
Prior Quarters
$
23,534
$
6,749
$
69,897
$
2,000
$
1,121
$
351
$
631
$
104,283
Expenditures:
Motel 6
Comfort Suites/BW
Visitor Center
VC Display
Thunderbirds
Benbrook Video
Benbrook Chamber
Chamber Cook-out
Winter Wonderland
Heritage Fest 14
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Adopted
Budget
5,354
13,768
107,214
0
0
0
3,600
2,000
1,000
20,000
$ 152,936
Prior Quarters
$
$
$
78,569
$
238
$
$
$
$
2,900
$
1,696
$
$
83,404
$ (15,753)
$
Revenue:
NET CHANGE IN POSITION
20,879
Current
Quarter
Y-T-D
$
$
0
0
29,433
0
0
0
2,075
0
0
22,442
53,950
0
108,002
238
0
0
2,075
2,900
1,696
22,442
$ 137,354
$
(17,653)
$
3,226
Budget
Balance
$ 5,354
13,768
(788)
(238)
0
0
1,525
(900)
(696)
(2,442)
$ 15,582
City of Benbrook
DATE:
REFERENCE
NUMBER:
11/06/14
G-2158
SUBJECT:
PAGE:
Approve
Hotel/Motel
Distribution for 2014-2015
Occupancy
Tax
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City Staff received applications for the 2014-15 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax budget distributions.
Upon review of all requests, Staff has compiled the following list.
Organization
Program
Description
Amount
Benbrook Area Chamber
of Commerce
Cook-Off
BBQ Contest
$
2,500
Benbrook Area Chamber
of Commerce
Chamber Support
Promotional
Services
$
4,000
City of Benbrook
Visitor Center
Promotion of Benbrook
$ 106,793
City of Benbrook
Heritage Fest
Home-Town Festival
$ 20,000
City of Benbrook
Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Exhibit
TOTAL REQUESTS
$
1,000
$ 134,293
Required Advertising Budget
Statutory Requirement
TOTAL HMOT BUDGET
$ 19,190
$ 153,483
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the requests as proposed for the Hotel/Motel
Occupancy Tax Budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF BENBROOK TEXAS
HOTEL MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX USE GUIDELINES
FUNDING APPLICATION FORM
2014-2015
The City of Benbrook collects Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax (HMOT) from hotels and motels in Benbrook.
Under state law, the revenue from the HMOT may be used to directly promote tourism and hotel industry.
Chapter 351 of the Tax Codes states that the use of HMOT funds is limited to:
1. Convention Center and Visitor Information Centers: the acquisition of sites for the construction,
improvements, enlargement, equipping, repairing, operation and maintenance of a convention facility or
a visitor information center, or both.
2. Advertising, Solicitations and Promotions the Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel Industry:
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists to the municipality
or its vicinity.
3. Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel Industry: the encouragement,
promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance,
drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography,
graphic and craft arts, motion picture, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related
to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
4. Historical Restoration and Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel
Industry: historical restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting
solicitations and promotional programs to encourage tourist to visit historic sites and museums.
The City of Benbrook accepts applications from groups whose programs fit into one or more of the above
categories. All requests for funds should be submitted with this application by ________
The applications will be reviewed by City Council, along with City Staff, at a worksession and scheduled for
City Council action at the earliest possible regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Applicants may be asked
to attend the worksession of the City Council meeting to answer any questions regarding your application.
Applicants will be notified prior to the meeting of the time and location of the meeting.
Eligibility and Funding: Priority will be given to those events and entities based on their ability to generate
overnight visitors to Benbrook. Events and entities can prove their potential to generate overnight visitors by:
1. Historic information on the number of room nights used during the previous years events;
2. Current information on the size of room blocks that have been reserved at area hotels to accommodate
anticipated overnight guest attending the event requesting funding and:
3. Examples of marketing of the programs and activities that is likely to generate and encourage overnight
visitors at area hotels.
If an event will not generate any meaningful hotel activity, by law of the state of Texas and the City guideline, it
is not eligible for funding.
Use of Local Vendors: The City encourages all entities and event organizers to patronize Benbrook area
businesses for food, printing, supplies and materials where available.
Use of Revenue: Revenues generated from any event or project receiving HMOT funding should be used to
defray the cost of the event or returned to the City for future HMOT projects or events.
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Sherri Newhouse
Finance Director
City of Benbrook
911 Winscott Road, PO Box 26569
Benbrook, Texas 76126
APPLICATION FOR HOTEL MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING
Name of Organization: City of Benbrook
Address: 911 Winscott Road
City, State, Zip: Benbrook, Texas, 76126
Contact Name: Cathy Morris, Public Involvement Director
Contact E-Mail: [email protected]
Tax ID Number
#1-7560036810
Purpose of Your Organization:
Name of Event or Project: 2015 Benbrook Heritage Fest “Cowboy Roundup”
Date of Event or Project: Third Saturday in October (tentative)
Primary Location or Event or Project: Dutch Branch Park, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX
Amount Requested: $20,000.00 for event hosting, advertising, and promotion of the arts/tourism.
How will the Funds be Used: Heritage Fest “Cowboy Roundup” receives some funding through sponsorships
and booth rental. Staff has managed to purchase items that can be used each year, thus decreasing certain
recurring costs. Total event costs have remained steady at approximately $20,000.
Primary Purpose of Funded Activity or Facility: Benbrook Heritage Fest “Cowboy Roundup” is a freeadmission, family-friendly, full-day community event intended to celebrate Benbrook history, increase
community pride, promote craft arts, dance, and music, and to attract visitors to the Benbrook area.
Percentage of Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Support of Related Costs
75%
Percentage of Total Event Costs Covered by HMOT Funding
Percentage of Total Facility Costs Covered by HMOT Funding
Check Which Categories Apply to Your Funding Request
1. Visitor Information Center/Convention Center
Percentage of Staff Costs Covered by HMOT Funding
If staff costs are covered, estimate the percentage of time staff spends annually on the funded
X
X
event or activity compared to all other activities :
2. Advertising, Solicitation & Promotions that Directly Promote Tourism & the Hotel Industry
3. Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention
Industry
4. Historical Restoration & Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism & the Hotel
Industry.
FOR EVENTS ONLY
2500
Expected Attendance
Target 10-12 visitors/vendors
How Many Will Stay Overnight?
Reports from area hotels
How Will You Measure the Impact of this Event?
PLEASE SUBMIT A DETAILED LISTING OF YOUR EXPENSES
Event Expenses
1. Staging/Sound
2. Performances (dance groups, bands, etc)
3. Demonstrations (balloon artist, native village, chuck wagon, roper)
4. Operations/Rentals
(golf carts, train, bounce houses/games, tent, tables, chairs,
ice machine/ice)
5. Food Vendor Reimbursement
6. Marketing/Promotions (Banners/signs, poster, t-shirts,
Benbrook News ads, pole banner placement)
7. Out-of-town publications
(note: most out-of-town publications utilized to encourage
visitors do not charge for advertising events)
8. Decorations/Supplies
$
$
$
$
6,570.00
1,260.00
2,350.00
4,800.00
Total Approximate Expenses
$20,130.00
Total Request
$20,000.00
$ 400.00
$ 3,250.00
$ 1,000.00
$
500.00
* Out-of-town visitor advertising/online promotion of 2015 Heritage Fest (anticipated):
Texas Country Reporter
Texas Highways Magazine
Traveltex.com
Texas State Travel Guide
Texas Monthly online
TX/DOT Texas Fall Events Calendar
Texana Texas News & Culture Texas Events Calendar
Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce online
Texana online
Ballet Folklorio de Fort Worth – Face Book
International BBQ Association online
Dallas News online
TML Texas Town & City Magazine
All Across Texas online
Festivals and Events online
Craftlisters.com
Texasfortstrail.com
Eyesontexas.com
Myfairsandfun.com
Texas Outside.com & TexasRV.com
2014-2015
or its vicinity.
categories. All requests for funds should be submitted with this application by _________.
Sherri Newhouse
Finance Director
City of Benbrook
Name of Organization: City of Benbrook Visitors Center
City, State, Zip: Benbrook, Texas, 76126
Tax ID Number
#1-7560036810
Purpose of Your Organization: Benbrook Tourism/Marketing Department
Name of Event or Project: Benbrook Visitors Center/Marketing
Date of Event or Project: on-going
Primary Location or Event or Project: Benbrook City Hall, 911 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Amount Requested: $106,793.00
How will the Funds be Used: Funds are used for the operation and maintenance of Benbrook Visitors Center.
Primary Purpose of Funded Activity or Facility:
The primary purpose of the Benbrook Visitor’s Center is to encourage visitors to Benbrook, specifically
overnight hotel guests. Visitor’s Center staff is responsible for developing and implementing tourism-generating
strategies, events and activities, including promotional print materials, Visitor’s Center displays, tourism
website management, event planning and assistance, promotion and sponsorship, recruitment efforts targeting
prospective tourism and visitor sources, promotional video production, partnership with groups and
organizations to promote local events, and assisting in development plans to attract visitors.
Percentage if Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Support of Related Costs
______
______
X
1. Visitor Information Center/Convention Center
100% Percentage of Staff Costs Covered by HMOT Funding
event or activity compared to all other activities : 99.5%
X
2. Advertising, Solicitation & Promotions that Directly Promote Tourism & the Hotel Industry
X
3. Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention
Industry
4. Historical Restoration & Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism & the Hotel
Industry
Please Provide a Brief Description of Your Proposal
The Benbrook Visitors Center/Marketing Department continues to develop strategies to attract visitors to
Benbrook, specifically targeting guests to stay overnight in Benbrook hotels. Staff works to develop
relationships with hotel management in an effort to broker discounts for special event visitors/vendors and to
obtain data on overnight guests. Staff continues to partner with groups/organizations to promote and enhance
existing local events (i.e. Benbrook Stables as an option for equestrian boarding during Fort Worth Stock Show;
coordinating with Fort Worth Thunderbirds to encourage students in annual event to stay overnight in
Benbrook; offering Benbrook facilities for training purposes; promotion of Benbrook Community
Center/YMCA events). In addition, staff coordinates City events (i.e. Heritage Fest, Vietnam Wall, etc.) and
encourages stay in Benbrook. For FY 2014-15, increased effort will be made to attract groups to utilize the
Benbrook Public Library or other facilities for extended training/conference purposes, thus increasing overnight
stay in Benbrook. In 2014, the Marketing Coordinator continues a relationship with management of the Cendera
Event Center in nearby Fort Worth and has successfully brokered on behalf of Benbrook hotels to be included
in Cendera marketing materials as a lodging option for visitors to the Center. In addition, Benbrook City
Council purchased a Benbrook History Video, with complimenting information on walking/driving tours in
Benbrook. Staff has promoted the video/tour information at community viewings, events, and at the Visitor’s
Center.
FOR EVENTS ONLY
Expected Attendance
How Many Will Stay Overnight
How Will You Measure the Impact of this Event
PLEASE SUBMIT A DETAILED LISTING OF YOUR EXPENSES*
1. Personal Services
2. Supplies & Material
(office supplies & photographic/videotape supplies)
$ 105, 293.00
$
600.00
3. Contractual Services
(Miscellaneous professional services such as contracting
for video services, advertisements for promotion of
local hotels, printing of brochures/fliers, dues & memberships
& training expenses)
$
Total
$ 106,793.00
900.00
2014-2015
or its vicinity.
categories. All requests for funds should be submitted with this application by _________.
Sherri Newhouse
Finance Director
City of Benbrook
Name of Organization: City of Benbrook
City, State, Zip: Benbrook, Texas 76126
Tax ID Number: #1-7560036810
Purpose of Your Organization:
Name of Event or Project: Winter Wonderland
Date of Event or Project: December through January 2015 (tentative).
Primary Location or Event or Project: Dutch Branch Park
Amount Requested: $1,000.00
How will the Funds be Used: Benbrook Winter Wonderland was created to enhance the existing Christmas
Tree Lighting and Fireworks display hosted by the Fire Department, and held in December each year. The
2014-2015 Winter Wonderland marks the 6th year of the exhibit. The event offers a walkway for guests to stroll
and enjoy holiday lights and character displays. In addition, local non-profit organizations are offered an
opportunity to sell hot chocolate and cookies to visitors as a fund-raising activity. In past years, the Benbrook
Community Center/YMCA has partnered with the City by making a donation to the event. Hotel/Motel funds
will be used to purchase additional holiday lights, materials for crafting characters, holiday decorations, seating,
artificial trees, and other supplies.
Primary Purpose of Funded Activity or Facility: Enhance resident and visitor holiday experience.
Percentage if Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Support of Related Costs
50%
__________
_____ 1. Visitor Information Center/Convention Center
________
Percentage of Staff Costs Covered by HMOT Funding
event or activity compared to all other activities
X
__________
2. Advertising, Solicitation & Promotions that Directly Promoter Tourism & the Hotel Industry
___ __ 3. Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry
_____ 4. Historical Restoration & Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism & the Hotel Industry
Please Provide a Brief Description of Your Proposal
Winter Wonderland will provide a holiday visitor attraction. The display is left open to the public for
approximately 30 days. With further funding, staff can include more permanent holiday displays that can
potentially grow the event to become a visitor destination.
FOR EVENTS ONLY
500-600
Expected Attendance
Target 2-4
How Many Will Stay Overnight?
Reports from area hotels
How Will You Measure the Impact of this Event?
PLEASE SUBMIT A DETAILED LISTING OF YOUR EXPENSES
All previously purchased items will be used again. New items purchased will include more holiday lights to
wrap existing trees in the park, holiday display items, and supplies.
Total cost for these items: $1,000.00
City of Benbrook
DATE:
REFERENCE
NUMBER:
10/9/2014
G-2159
SUBJECT:
PAGE:
Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the
Benbrook Municipal Code by amending the 2014 1 of 1
Edition of the National Electrical Code and regional
amendments.
The City of Benbrook currently enforces the 2011 National Electrical Code with regional
amendments. The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act requires the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt the revised 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) as the
electrical code for the State of Texas. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, which
oversees TDLR, adopted amendments to Chapter 73.100 of the Electricians administrative rules
and established the 2014 NEC as the “minimum standard” for all electrical work in Texas covered
by the Act.
The Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC) and the RCCC Electrical Advisory Board
(EAB) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments has reviewed the 2014 NEC and
developed a set of recommended regional amendments. These recommended amendments are
found in Exhibit “C” as part of the proposed Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached ordinance adopting the 2014
National Electrical Code, with regional amendments, as the official electrical code for the City of
Benbrook effective immediately.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
CITY MANAGER
ORDINANCE NO. 1378
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE BENBROOK MUNICIPAL
CODE (1985), AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING THE 2014 NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND REGIONAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDING OF THE ELECTRICAL CODES AS A PUBLIC RECORD;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Benbrook is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by
the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted Chapter 15 of the Benbrook
Municipal Code (1985), as amended, which adopted the 2011 National Electrical
Code, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a more recent internationally-recognized
Electrical Code, containing construction standards regulating both methods of
construction and materials’ quality; and
WHEREAS; the City Council has reviewed the available codes and has determined that
the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code most fully meets the needs of the
City of Benbrook, Texas, and
WHEREAS; the City Council of the City of Benbrook, Texas, desires to provide a
mechanism by which local modifications reflecting the unique needs of the City of
Benbrook may be made when deemed appropriate; and
WHEREAS; the North Central Texas Council of Governments and City Staff have
recommended adoption of certain amendments to the 2014 Edition of the
National Electrical Code to reflect regionally accepted practice; and
WHEREAS; the City Council of the City of Benbrook, Texas, has determined that these
regional amendments are in the public interest and therefore deems it advisable
to amend the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code to incorporate these
regional amendments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BENBROOK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That Section 15.08.010 of the Benbrook Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adopting the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire
Protection Association, as the official electrical code of the City of Benbrook, Texas.
This document is fully incorporated into this ordinance by reference as though copied
into the ordinance in its entirety.
SECTION 2
That Section 15.08.020(B) of the Benbrook Municipal Code is hereby amended by
amending the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code as shown in Exhibit “C”
attached to this ordinance and incorporated by reference as though copied into this
ordinance in its entirety.
SECTION 3
The material contained in Exhibit “C” to this ordinance, although fully adopted and
incorporated by reference, shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of
ordinances. The material contained in Exhibit “C” shall instead be maintained as a
public record in the office of the City Secretary and the office of the Building Official.
This exhibit will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business
hours. The purpose of maintaining these records separate and apart from the municipal
codification is to avoid the inclusion of detailed technical construction materials, subject
to frequent change, which would unreasonably lengthen the code.
SECTION 4
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of
the City of Benbrook, Texas (1985), as amended, except where the provisions of this
ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such code, in
which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 5
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same would have been enacted by
the City Council without incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 6
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for all violations involving
zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping of refuse, and shall
be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for all other violations of this
Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate
offense.
SECTION 7
All rights and remedies of the City of Benbrook, Texas, are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the provisions of the Benbrook Municipal Code or any other
ordinances affecting the issuance of permits and the payment of fees which have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued
violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or
not, under such ordinances same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be
prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 8
The City Secretary of the City of Benbrook is hereby directed to engross and enroll this
Ordinance by copying the caption, penalty clause, and effective date clause of this
Ordinance in the Ordinance records of the City.
SECTION 9
That the City Secretary is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause,
publication clause and effective date clause of this Ordinance for two (2) days in the
official newspaper of the City of Benbrook, Texas, as authorized by Section 52.013 of
the Local Government Code.
SECTION 10
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as provided by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of November, 2014.
________________________________
Jerry Dittrich, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Exhibit C
Recommended Amendments to the
2014 National Electrical Code
North Central Texas Council of Governments Region
The following articles, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) are hereby
amended as follows:
***Article 90.4; add text to read as follows:
Supervision of Work. In the actual work of installing, maintaining, altering or repairing any electric
conductors or equipment which requires a permit, apprentice electricians shall be directly supervised by a
higher grade classification of electrical license when electrical work is being performed.
Informational Note: As defined by the State of Texas in Title 8, Occupational Code Chapter 1305 administered by
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for proper grade classifications of electrical license.
***Article 100; add the following to definitions:
Engineering Supervision. Supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer
engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations.
***Article 100; amend the following definition:
Intersystem Bonding Termination. A device that provides a means for connecting intersystem bonding
conductors for communication systems and other systems to the grounding electrode system. Bonding
conductors for other systems shall not be larger than 6 AWG.
***Article 110.2; change the following to read as follows:
110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable
only if approved. Approval of equipment may be evident by listing and labeling of equipment by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with a certification mark of that laboratory or a qualified third
party inspection agency approved by the AHJ.
Exception: Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a jurisdiction or is field
modified is subject to the approval by the AHJ. This approval may be by a field evaluation by a NRTL or
qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ.
Informational Note No. 1: See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3, Examination, Identification,
Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of Approved, Identified, Labeled, and Listed.
Informational Note No. 2: Manufacturer’s self-certification of equipment may not necessarily comply with US product
safety standards as certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab.
Informational Note No. 3: NFPA 790 and 791 provide an example of an approved method for qualifying a third party
inspection agency.
***Article 210.52(G) (1) Garages: delete the following
(1) Garages. In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power. At least one
receptacle outlet shall be installed for each car space.
**Article 230.71(A); add the following exception:
Exception: Multi-occupant buildings. Individual service disconnecting means is limited to six for each
occupant. The number of individual disconnects at one location may exceed six.
***Article 240.91; delete the Article.
**Article 300.11; add the following exception:
Exception: Ceiling grid support wires may be used for structural supports when the associated wiring is
located in that area, not more than two raceways or cables supported per wire, with a maximum nominal
metric designation 16 (trade size 1/2”).
**Article 310.15(B) (7); change to read as follows:
(7) This Article shall not be used in conjunction with 220.82.
***Article 500.8 (A) (3) changed to read as follows:
500.8 Equipment.
Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation that ensure safe performance
under conditions of proper use and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with
regard to installation and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and ignition
temperature, the two are independent requirements.
Informational Note No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosion proof or dust-ignition
proof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -25°C (-13°F) unless they are identified for
low-temperature service. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in
a location classified as Class I, Division 1 at normal ambient temperature.
(A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Equipment listing or labeling
Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency
concerned with product evaluation
Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer's self-evaluation
or an engineering judgment signed and sealed by a qualified licensed Professional Engineer in
the State of Texas.
Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating compliance with
applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information.
***Article 505.7 (A) changed to read as follows:
505.7 Special Precaution.
Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under
conditions of proper use and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with
regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations.
Informational Note No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment depending on
the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F)
unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable
concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified Class I, Zones 0, 1, or 2 at normal ambient
temperature.
(A) Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and design,
selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be performed by a
qualified licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
***Article 517.30 Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals; create a new (H) and add the following
language:
(G) Coordination. Overcurrent protective devices serving the equipment branch of the essential electrical
system shall be coordinated for the period of time that a fault’s duration extends beyond 0.1 second.
Exception No. 1: Between transformer primary and secondary overcurrent protective devices, where
only one overcurrent protective device or set of overcurrent protective devices exists on the transformer
secondary.
Exception No. 2: Between overcurrent protective devices of the same size (ampere rating) in series.
Informational Note: The terms coordination and coordinated as used in this section do not cover the full range of
overcurrent conditions.
(H) Selective Coordination. Overcurrent protective devices serving the life safety and critical branches
of the essential electrical system shall be selectively coordinated with all supply-side overcurrent
protective devices.
Exception No. 1: Between transformer primary and secondary overcurrent protective devices, where
only one overcurrent protective device or set of overcurrent protective devices exists on the transformer
secondary.
Exception No. 2: Between overcurrent protective devices of the same size (ampere rating) in series.
Informational Note: The terms coordination and coordinated as used in this section do not cover the full range of
overcurrent conditions.
***Article 680.25(A) changed to read as follows:
680.25 Feeders.
These provisions shall apply to any feeder on the supply side of panelboards supplying branch circuits for
pool equipment covered in Part II of this article and on the load side of the service equipment or the
source of a separately derived system.
(A) Wiring Methods.
(1) Feeders. Feeders shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit. The following
wiring methods shall be permitted if not subject to physical damage:
(1) Liquid tight flexible nonmetallic conduit
(2) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit
(3) Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit
(4) Electrical metallic tubing where installed on or in a building
(5) Electrical nonmetallic tubing where installed within a building
(6) Type MC Cable where installed within a building and if not subject to corrosive environment
(7) Nonmetallic-sheathed cable
(8) Type SE cable
END
City of Benbrook
DATE:
REFERENCE
NUMBER:
SUBJECT:
PAGE:
11/06/2014
P-267
Approve Purchase of four (4) 2015 Police
Vehicles
1 of 1
The 2014/2015 budget allocates $128,600 for the purchase of four (4) police package patrol
vehicles (2015 Chevrolet Tahoe).
Through cooperative purchasing programs, the City received bids from Tarrant County
Cooperative Joint Venture, Smartbuy, and HGAC. The bids include all purchasing fees.
Make/Model
Cost/Unit
Total
Tarrant County
Cooperative Joint
Venture
Chevrolet
Tahoe 9C1
$30, 845.00
$123,380.00
Smartbuy
Chevrolet
Tahoe 9C1
$30,944.68
$123,778.72
HGAC
Chevrolet
Tahoe 9C1
$31,794.00
$127,176.00
Tarrant County Cooperative Joint Venture provided the lowest bid, which is $5,220 below the
approved budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of four (4) 2015 police package
vehicles from the low bidder, Tarrant County Cooperative Joint Venture, in the total amount of
$123,380.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
CITY MANAGER

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