North Richland Hills, TX

Parks and Recreation Board

The North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Workroom at 4301 City Point Drive. The only action item is approval of the minutes of the August 3, 2026 meeting. The rest of the agenda is presentations, discussion, and department updates, including youth sports, community events, NRH2O Family Water Park, parks capital projects, and maintenance and operations. No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes are listed.

• Vote to approve minutes of the August 3, 2026 Parks and Recreation Board meeting
• Presentation/discussion: Youth Sports Overview
• Presentation/discussion: Community Engagement through Community Events
• Department updates: NRH2O Family Water Park, Parks Capital Projects, Parks Maintenance and Operations, and NRH Centre, Grand Hall, Athletics, Senior Center, Richland Tennis Center, Programs and Services
• Informational items: Community Service Monthly Reports (July & August), Department Newsletter (September), Save the Date Calendar (October & November)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, with a 6:30 PM work session followed by a regular meeting no earlier than 7:00 PM. The only substantive planning item is a request from Neel-Schaffer Inc. for a preliminary plat of Smithfield Terrace, 7.494 acres at 6821 Smithfield Road. The agenda also lists a public hearings section with no items, a possible closed executive session for legal advice, and a work session item letting commissioners propose future agenda topics without voting. The rest is procedural.

• PLAT26-0119: preliminary plat request from Neel-Schaffer Inc. for Smithfield Terrace, 7.494 acres at 6821 Smithfield Road
• Public hearings section listed with no items posted
• Possible closed executive session for legal advice under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code
• Work session item allowing commissioners to propose future agenda topics; no vote or action allowed
• Notice posted Friday, September 25, 2026, by 6:00 PM by Clayton Husband AICP, Principal Planner

Notice of Quorum

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to the Childcare Ordinance (Chapter 18, Article II) and receive a City Manager report on efficiency audits and upcoming events. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items, a public hearing on zoning amendments, and a vote on an ordinance regulating sex offender residency. Several contracts for fire station generators, fitness flooring, and EMS equipment are also up for approval.

• Contract with Alman Construction Services, LP for generators and transfer switches at Fire Stations #1, #4, #5 for $553,038
• Purchase of fitness flooring and carpet for NRH Centre from Vector Concepts, Inc. up to $173,370
• Payment to Stryker Sales, LLC for EMS equipment up to $600,000 through June 30, 2030
• Public hearing on zoning amendments (Ordinance No. 3978) regarding building materials, home occupations, and Board of Adjustment hardship criteria
• Citywide concrete contractor services contracts with Alderink Enterprises and Apex Concrete Construction up to $9,301,153 over five years

Teen Court Advisory Board

The North Richland Hills Teen Court Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its April 23, 2026 meeting and receive updates on Teen Court proceedings, new board members and volunteers, and the new Teen Court schedule for January–June 2027. Public comments are limited to agenda items not scheduled as public hearings.

• Approve minutes of April 23, 2026 meeting
• Introduce new Board members and volunteers
• Receive update on Teen Court proceedings
• Receive update on new Teen Court Schedule (January–June 2027)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Richland Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The board will hear public comments and vote on whether to grant variances for properties at 4024 Rita Beth Street and 7900 Turner Drive. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including officer elections and a planning director report.

• Variance request by Calvin Urban Development Co LLC at 4024 Rita Beth Street (Lot 5D, Block 3, JL Autrey Addition) from lot/area, general conditions, and parking requirements.
• Variance request by CWT Homes LLC at 7900 Turner Drive (Lot 7R1, Block 8, Smithfield Acres Addition) from screening wall and fence criteria.
• Public comments period for agenda items not scheduled as public hearings.
• Election of officers during the work session.

Notice of Quorum

Planning and Zoning Commission

The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a request to rezone 0.956 acres at 8701 Rumfield Road from AG to R-1, and on proposed amendments to Chapter 118 (Zoning) covering building materials, public hearing and notice requirements, home occupations, and Board of Adjustment hardship criteria. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing on zoning change from AG to R-1 for 0.956 acres at 8701 Rumfield Road (ZC26-0174)
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 118 (Zoning) regarding building materials, public hearing and notice, home occupations, and hardship criteria (TR26-05)
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2026 meeting
• Work session includes staff presentation and future agenda item discussion

• Zoning change from AG to R-1 at 8701 Rumfield Road
  8701 Rumfield Road · 0.956 ac
• Amendments to Chapter 118 (Zoning)

Library Board

The North Richland Hills Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and consider revised policies for library events/classes and TMS usage/equipment reservations. The board will also receive department updates, including a 2026 bond election update, and discuss the library meeting room policy and personnel updates.

• Approve minutes of August 20, 2026 regular meeting
• Conduct election of board officers
• Consider and approve revised Library Events and Classes Policy
• Consider and approve revised TMS Usage and Equipment Reservations Policy
• Discuss Library Meeting Room Policy

Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee and Legislative Task Force

The Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee and Legislative Task Force will review Texas Municipal League (TML) legislative positions and discuss a timeframe for recommending North Richland Hills' own legislative policy positions. They will also discuss community engagement ideas, upcoming key dates, and the meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific ordinances or contracts.

• Review and discuss TML legislative positions
• Discuss timeframe for recommending North Richland Hills legislative policy positions
• Discuss ideas for community engagement
• Approve minutes from August 25, 2026 meeting
• Public comments on agenda items

City Council

This is a special meeting with public comments and a closed executive session. The council may discuss an ethics complaint (EC2026-01) and a personnel matter involving a council member (Place 4), and may take action on items discussed in executive session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 re: Ethics Complaint EC2026-01
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 re: Council member Place 4
• Public comments on agenda items (form required)

In a special meeting, the North Richland Hills City Council met in executive session for about two and a half hours to consult with the City Attorney on Ethics Complaint EC2026-01 and to discuss personnel matters concerning Council Member Place 4. After reconvening, the Council approved 5-0, with Council Member Blake abstaining, a motion to issue a statement read by Council Member Goetz. The statement said the Code of Ethics as drafted is not the appropriate vehicle to address the conduct referred to in the complaint regarding Council Member 4, condemned the referenced statements in the strongest terms, and stated that Council Member Blake will remove the referenced statements from his social media.

• Approved issuing a statement on Ethics Complaint EC2026-01 (5-0, Blake abstaining)
• Statement condemned the statements referenced in the complaint and said Council Member Blake will remove them from social media
• Held executive session on ethics complaint EC2026-01 and personnel matters regarding Council Member Place 4 (no action recorded beyond the statement)

Notice of Quorum

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation

The Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding projects included in the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. The Board will consider authorizing the adoption of this budget and recommending it to the City Council for approval.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget projects
• Approval of June 8, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget and the Tax Year 2026 tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning changes and a water master plan agreement.

• Public hearing for FY 2027 Operating and Capital Budget and tax rate adoption
• Special development plan request for a winery at 8204 Northeast Parkway
• Zoning change request from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential at 7412 Bursey Road
• Engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Water Master Plan up to $325,000
• Approval of the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2026

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget and ratified the increased property tax revenues it reflects, both on 6-0 votes. It also approved a Tax Year 2026 (FY2027) tax rate of 55.5144 cents per $100 of valuation, described in the minutes as effectively a 3.97 percent increase, split into 15.0895 cents for interest and sinking and 40.4249 cents for maintenance and operations. Separately, the council approved a special development plan for a winery/meadery at 8204 Northeast Parkway and a zoning change from agricultural to single-family residential at 7412 Bursey Road, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate an economic development agreement with Rugovan Import, LLC at 6201 Davis Boulevard. All votes recorded were 6-0, with council members Matt Blake (Place 4) and, during the work session, Billy Parks (Place 5) absent.

• Approved consent agenda, including August 24, 2026 minutes and Resolution No. 2026-052 approving the certified tax roll for tax year 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3976, special development plan for a winery (meadery) at 8204 Northeast Parkway, 8.32 acres (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3977, zoning change from AG (agricultural) to R-1 (single-family residential) at 7412 Bursey Road, 1.92 acres (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3974 adopting the FY2027 operating and capital budget (6-0)
• Ratified the increase in property tax revenues reflected in the adopted FY2027 budget (6-0)
• Approved Tax Year 2026 (FY2027) tax rate of 55.5144 cents per $100 valuation, a 3.97 percent increase; interest and sinking set at 15.0895 cents and maintenance and operations at 40.4249 cents (three motions, each 6-0)
• Authorized the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Water Master Plan, not to exceed $325,000 (6-0)
• Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement with Rugovan Import, LLC at 6201 Davis Boulevard and Tract 6D01 John H Barlough Survey Abstract 130 (6-0)

• Special development plan for a winery (meadery)
  8204 Northeast Parkway · 8.32 ac
• Zoning change from AG to R-1
  7412 Bursey Road · 1.92 ac
• Agreement for Engineering Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Water Master Plan
  $325,000

Crime Control and Prevention District Board

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Board intends to authorize the adoption of this budget and recommend it to the City Council for approval. The Board noted it does not have the authority to impose property taxes.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
• Approval of June 8, 2026, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of July 31, 2026, budget work session minutes

Notice of Quorum

Youth Advisory Committee

The North Richland Hills Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 13, 2026, introduce new applicants, hear a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Director, and discuss potential service opportunities and projects. This is a regular meeting with no public hearings or major decisions expected.

• Approve minutes of May 13, 2026 meeting
• Introductions of Youth Advisory Committee applicants
• Staff presentation by Parks and Recreation Director Adrien Pekurney
• Discussion of service opportunities and potential projects

Notice of Quorum

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. These include a residential zoning change and a special development plan for a winery.

• Zoning change from AG to R-1 at 7412 Bursey Road (1.92 acres)
• Special development plan for a winery (meadery) at 8204 Northeast Parkway (8.32 acres)
• Approval of August 6, 2026, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from their August 6, 2026 meeting. They also approved a zoning change request from agricultural to single-family residential for 7412 Bursey Road, and approved a special development plan for a meadery at 8204 Northeast Parkway with conditions.

• Approved August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from AG to R-1 at 7412 Bursey Road (7-0)
• Approved special development plan for a meadery at 8204 Northeast Parkway with lease area increased to 1,200 square feet (7-0)

Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee

The Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee will approve minutes from May 13, 2026, and review fiscal year 2026 statistics for shelter, field, volunteer, and veterinarian services. The agenda includes reports on special events such as Clear the Shelters and Doggie Beach Bash. The primary discussion item concerns puppy stores operating within the city limits.

• Discussion of puppy stores operating in North Richland Hills
• Review of FY 2026 divisional statistics for shelter, field, volunteer, and veterinarian services
• Reports on special events: Clear the Shelters, Doggie Beach Bash, and Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting

Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee and Legislative Task Force

The Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee and Legislative Task Force is meeting to approve July minutes, discuss proposed budget highlights and forecasts, and review recent interim committee meetings. Members will also discuss community engagement ideas and confirm the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Approve minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
• Review and discuss proposed budget highlights and forecast
• Review and discuss recent interim committee meetings
• Discuss ideas for community engagement
• Confirm upcoming meeting schedule and key dates

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2027 operating and capital budget and the proposed tax rate, which would result in a property tax bill of $1,445.13 for a median-valued home. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts and interlocal agreements, and may take action on items discussed in executive session, such as litigation and economic development incentives.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget
• Public hearing on Tax Year 2026 Proposed Tax Rate (median home bill $1,445.13)
• Award RFB 26-017 to Quality Excavation, LLC for Main Street Road Project ($4,030,707.39)
• Ordinance No. 3972: $3,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation for a fire engine and ambulance
• Resolution 2026-051: authorize recovery of credit/debit card processing costs (max 5% per transaction)

The City Council approved a $4,030,707.39 contract with Quality Excavation, LLC for the Main Street Road Project (ST1102) from Smithfield Road to Davis Boulevard, and approved Ordinance No. 3972 issuing $3,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, for a fire engine and ambulance. Council also approved three commercial property purchases on Davis Boulevard and Rufe Snow Drive totaling $1,334,000, and approved Resolution 2026-051 allowing recovery of electronic payment processing costs up to 5% of the transaction amount. Public hearings were held on the proposed FY2027 operating budget of $181,886,865 and capital budget of $122,340,689, and on a proposed tax rate of $0.555144; no action was taken on the budget or tax rate at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (7-0), including minutes, teen court agreement, TAG Center amendments, Resolution No. 2026-050, Halff Associates contract increase, Mid-Cities Drug Task Force agreement, and Ordinance No. 3973
• Awarded RFB 26-017 to Quality Excavation, LLC for Main Street Road Project (ST1102) at $4,030,707.39 (7-0)
• Approved the 2026 Preventive Street Maintenance Program (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3972 issuing $3,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, for a fire engine and ambulance to TD Financial Products LLC at 3.368579% interest (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Datavox, Inc. agreement, increasing spending authority by $721,728 to a cumulative $1,431,578 through May 31, 2028 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-051 authorizing recovery of electronic payment costs through fees, maximum 5% of transaction amount (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 5332 Davis Boulevard from G&G Property Management, LLC for $500,000 (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 5336 Davis Boulevard from DRMV Fortunes, LLC for $185,000 (7-0)

Notice of Quorum

Library Board

The North Richland Hills Library Board is holding a regular meeting with action items including approval of the May 21, 2026 minutes. The board will receive department updates on new member orientation, staff introductions, key performance indicators, past and upcoming programs, and a 2026 bond election update. Discussion items include the Library Meeting Room Policy, personnel updates, September officer elections, and the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes of May 21, 2026 regular meeting
• 2026 Bond Election update
• Discuss Library Meeting Room Policy
• Discuss September Library Board Officer Elections
• Discuss personnel updates

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 21, 2026, and discuss several programs, including the 2026 Trash Bash, the Halloween Award Program, recycling at city-sponsored events, and classes and schedule for 2026. Public comments are limited to agenda items and require a Public Meeting Appearance Card.

• Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting
• Discuss 2026 Trash Bash
• Discuss Halloween Award Program
• Discuss Recycling at City Sponsored Events
• Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2026

Notice of Quorum

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Committee

The Capital Improvement Projects Committee will meet to select a chairperson, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss the 2026 Preventive Street Maintenance Program. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Selection of Chairperson
• Approve minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and consider the 2026 Preventive Street Maintenance Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider calling a $145,970,000 bond election for November 3, 2026, to fund reconstruction of Fire Stations 2 and 3, street rehabilitation, expansion of the City Services Complex, and library improvements. They will also set public hearing dates for the proposed FY 2027 budget and tax rate, with the median homestead estimated to receive a tax bill of $1,445.13 under the proposed budget. Several zoning and special use permit requests are scheduled for public hearings, including a quick-service restaurant at 6051 Precinct Line Road and a zoning change for residential development on Smithfield Road.

• Resolution 2026-048 calling a $145,970,000 bond election for fire stations, streets, city services complex, and library
• Public hearing for a special use permit for a quick-service restaurant at 6051 Precinct Line Road
• Public hearing for a zoning change from AG, R-2, R-3, and C-2 to RI-PD on Smithfield Road and Hewitt Street (7.494 acres)
• Setting public hearing dates (Aug 24 & Sep 14) for FY 2027 budget and proposed tax rate
• Discussion of cost recovery recommendations for credit card processing fees

The City Council approved a resolution calling a November 3, 2026 bond election with four propositions totaling $145,970,000 for fire stations, street rehabilitation, a city services complex, and library improvements. It also set a proposed tax rate of 55.5144 cents per $100 valuation and scheduled public hearings for the budget and tax rate. Several zoning and special use permits were approved, including a residential infill planned development with a fence height stipulation. The council authorized the city manager to negotiate an economic development agreement with Berry Creek Crossing, LLC for property at 9009 Mid Cities Boulevard.

• Approved Resolution 2026-048 calling Nov 3 bond election for $145,970,000 (7-0)
• Set proposed tax rate of 55.5144 cents per $100 valuation (7-0)
• Set Aug 24 and Sep 14 public hearings for FY 2027 budget (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for quick service restaurant at 6051 Precinct Line Rd (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for secondary living unit at 8459 Shady Grove Rd (7-0)
• Approved zoning change to RI-PD at Smithfield Rd/Hewitt St with 8' fence stipulation (7-0)
• Approved alcohol variance at 6305 Precinct Line Rd (6-1)
• Authorized economic development agreement negotiation with Berry Creek Crossing, LLC (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss revisions to the Zoning Ordinance for compliance with Texas Local Government Code, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on a minor plat request for a commercial data center property and approval of consent agenda items (minutes from prior meetings). No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance revisions for Texas Local Government Code compliance
• Public hearing: minor plat for 7200 Mid Cites LLC, 1.740 acres at 7200 Mid-Cities Boulevard (PLAT26-0115)
• Approval of minutes from July 16 and July 20, 2026 meetings

The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission approved PLAT26-0115, a request from 7200 Mid Cites LLC to subdivide 1.740 acres at 7200 Mid-Cities Boulevard into Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Tecnol Commercial Data Center Addition. The approval carried 7-0 with the conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee comments. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the July 16 and July 20, 2026 meetings, by a 7-0 vote. In a work session, staff discussed upcoming September revisions to the zoning ordinance for compliance with state law; no action was taken on those revisions.

• Approved PLAT26-0115, minor plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Tecnol Commercial Data Center Addition at 7200 Mid-Cities Boulevard, with Development Review Committee conditions (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of the July 16, 2026 and July 20, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meetings (7-0)
• No items removed from the consent agenda
• No requests from commissioners for future agenda items
• Work session only: staff discussed September zoning ordinance text revisions for state law compliance; no vote taken

Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs

The committee will review minutes from its June 2026 meeting and hear overviews from the NRH Police Department, Area Agency on Aging Tarrant County, and Meals on Wheels. Members will also discuss survey responses about committee goals.

• Approve minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting
• NRH Police Department Overview of Programs
• Area Agency on Aging Tarrant County (United Way) Overview
• Meals on Wheels Overview
• Discuss ACSA Goals Survey and Summary of Committee Member Responses