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City Council Meeting Highlights
Following are highlights from the April 22, 2024 City Council and Sign Review Board meetings. For more details and to watch the meeting video, visit www.nrhtx.com/agendas. You can also sign up to be notified by email when new meeting agendas are posted.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel
The City Council approved a request to increase the maximum building height for a Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel at the corner of Boulevard 26 and Rodger Line Drive. The development plan originally limited the building height to 45 feet. The developer requested that a height of 52 feet be allowed for the 4-story hotel. Construction of the new hotel may begin later this year.
Subdivision Ordinance Update
The City Council approved a comprehensive update to the Subdivision Ordinance to provide consistency with current state law and a City Charter amendment that was approved by NRH voters last year regarding the plat approval process. Changes were also made to the flag lot policy, masonry screening wall requirement, and floodplain references. The organization of the ordinance was improved and language was revised to be consistent and concise. To learn more about these updates, please visit the 2024 Subdivision Ordinance Revision webpage.
Harmonson Road and Ruth Road Reconstruction Projects
The City Council approved a contract with Quiddity Engineering for engineering design services for the Harmonson Road reconstruction project. A contract was also awarded to Shield Engineering Group for engineering design services for the Dawn Drive reconstruction project. We anticipate going out for construction bids for these projects next year. Both projects are part of the 2020 Street Bond Program.
Annual Audit Reports
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2023 were presented to the City Council. The independent audit firm of Forvis CPAs gave the City’s financial statements and internal controls an unmodified or “clean” opinion. An unmodified opinion provides the highest level of assurance that can be given on a set of financial statements.
The ACFR provides an overview and analysis of the City’s financial statements for the previous fiscal year and demonstrates the City’s commitment to stewardship and accountability with public funds. The City’s ACFR provides a comprehensive look at the City’s financial condition, funds, compliance, and statistical information.
The Single Audit is required when the city receives $750,000 or more in federal assistance (grants) or $300,000 or more in state assistance. The purpose of the Single Audit is to report on internal controls for compliance with regulations and standards, as well as to report on the schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards.
These documents exhibit the City’s ongoing strong financial position and compliance with municipal, state, and national standards. Both documents are available online at www.nrhtx.com/acfr.
Library Furniture
The City Council approved the purchase of new furniture for the NRH Library from three companies using federal ARPA grant funding. The commercial-grade furniture will replace 16-year-old furniture that is showing significant wear in the children’s area, adult services area, local history room, lobby and community room.
Sign Variances
The Sign Review Board approved sign variance requests for three businesses. A variance for Jason’s Deli at 5131 Rufe Snow Drive will allow the business to have signs on all four sides of the building. A variance for Crash Champions at 8225 Northeast Parkway will allow the business to have a sign that is smaller than the existing sign on the building, but larger than what is allowed by current codes. A variance for Peppa Pig Theme Park at 8851 Boulevard 26 will allow a larger monument sign for the business.
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