Reminder: NRH Budget Roadshow

Don't forget, there are two more Budget Roadshows coming up for the community to learn about the city's proposed budget and tax rate, ask questions and provide input. The roadshow is a casual come and go event. We hope you will stop by:

• Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at PJ’s Coffee, 5555 Rufe Snow Dr., #100

• Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at False Idol Brewing, 7924 Maplewood Ave. 

Can't make it? Visit www.nrhtx.com/budget to review the proposed budget and then submit your comments online or at an upcoming public hearing. The public hearings are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 and Monday, Sept. 9 during the City Council meeting at City Hall. Please note, there will not be a public hearing on Sept. 5 as indicated in our last newsletter. It has been rescheduled to Sept. 9.

Council Meeting Highlights

Following are highlights from this week's City Council Meeting. For more meeting details and to watch the meeting video, visit www.nrhtx.com/agendas.

Planning & Zoning

• The City Council approved two requests for the construction of a permanent accessory building exceeding the standard size and height limits. One will be built on property located on Little Ranch Road and the other on Meadow Creek Road. Both properties are larger than one acre in size and zoned Residential Estate. 

• Council also approved a request to replat two acres on Timber Drive to create two residential lots. 

Budget & Tax Rate

• The City Council approved revisions to the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Budget, including funding 7 projects with cash reserves, instead of issuing debt for the projects. 

• Council scheduled public hearings on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate for Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. They will also vote to adopt a budget and tax rate at the Sept. 9 meeting. The Council has proposed a property tax rate of $0.489389 per $100 of property value, which is the same as the current tax rate and just below the No New Revenue Tax Rate. The proposed budget is available to review on the city’s website at www.nrhtx.com/budget. 

Other Items

• A transfer of $45,000 in equipment from the North Texas Anti-Gang Center Project to the City of NRH was approved by the Council. 

• A resolution was passed requesting that the Texas Legislature amend the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act. This would prevent a housing finance corporation from registering a property as tax exempt without the approval of the city where the property is located. 

Back to School Traffic Safety

With school back in session this week, we want to remind everyone to help students across our community get there and back home safely! Remember to:

⌚ Give yourself extra time for your morning commute.

🐢 Slow down in school zones.

🚶‍♂️ Watch for pedestrians.

✋ Obey crossing guards.

🛑 Stop for school buses that are loading and unloading.

👀 Drive aware, drive calm, and drive kind!

Free Pet Adoptions

Find a new fur-ever friend! Now through Sept. 10, the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center (AARC) is supporting the “Clear the Shelters” national campaign to encourage people to adopt from their local shelters. Even better, adoption fees are waived!

The AARC has a wide variety of dogs and cats available for adoption. Located at 7301 Iron Horse Blvd., the center is open Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Stop by today and help us clear the shelter!

Upcoming Events

💓 Blood Drive

Help others in your community with a lifesaving blood donation. The NRH Library will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. You can reserve a time slot online and walk-ins are also welcome.

🌱 Fall Gardening Seminar

Learn from local gardening experts at Common Ground NRH Community Garden's annual Fall Gardening Seminar on Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. This is a free event.

📅 Labor Day Holiday

City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. NRH Centre, NRH2O and Iron Horse Golf Course will be open. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Labor Day. Monday collections will shift to Tuesday and Tuesday collections will be picked up on Wednesday.

🚲👟 Round the Town Bike & Hike

The September Round the Town monthly bicycle ride and hike will take place Tuesday, Sept. 3 starting at 6 p.m. at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. NRH Parks & Recreation will lead the community in a 9.7-mile bicycle ride and a 1.5-mile hike. Everyone is welcome to bike or hike. Bring your water bottle and if riding a bike, please wear a safety helmet during the ride.

🧓 Mapping the Journey

Do you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Are you struggling with the challenges of caregiving? Mapping the Journey is a free, three-part educational series presented by the Alzheimer's Association that will cover different topics that impact caregivers, such as signs of dementia, advanced care planning, community resources, and how to manage changes in behavior and communication. It will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 9, 16 and 23 in the Community Room at the NRH Library.

Find more upcoming events on the city's website at www.nrhtx.com/calendar and the Library's website at www.library.nrhtx.com/calendar.

Browning Drive Closure

As part of an ongoing sanitary sewer construction project, Browning Drive is closed just west of Wuliger Way through Sept. 7. Neighborhoods located off of Browning between Wuliger Way and 377 will need to enter and exit Browning from 377. There will be no access from Iron Horse Boulevard. This closure is necessary for the safety of workers and motorists while an approximately 35-foot deep hole in the street is excavated to construct a sanitary sewer manhole. We apologize for any inconvenience. Questions can be directed to NRH Public Works at 817-427-6400 or by emailing nrhpw@nrhtx.com.