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North Central Texas Council of Governments

616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888

(817) 640-3300 FAX: 817-608-2372 www.nctcog.org

TO: NCTCOG Executive Board DATE: February 21, 2013 FROM: Mike Eastland Executive Director SUBJECT: Executive Board Meeting The next regular meeting of the NCTCOG Executive Board will be: DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2013

Please RSVP to the Executive Director’s office as soon as possible by return email or call (817) 695-9100.

TIME: 11:30 am – Audit Committee (Chair-Bill McElhaney, Clay Jenkins, Glen Whitley, Marcus Knight)

12:00 noon – Lunch

12:45 p.m. – Executive Board Meeting PLACE: NCTCOG Offices Centerpoint II Conference Center 616 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX 76011 Transportation Council Room

I hope each of you will plan to attend this important meeting. I look forward to seeing you there! ME:sc


616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two

P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888

(817) 640-3300 FAX: 817-608-2372

www.nctcog.org

TO: Audit Committee Date: February 28, 2013

FROM: Monte Mercer Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Attached to the Executive Board Item #2 are the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and single audit reports for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. Mr. Jerry Gaither, Partner, Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., will be presenting to the Committee the final reports along with any audit findings and/or Management Letter Comments. At this time, staff is not aware of, nor expects, any findings or comments that will be presented. The Committee will have the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Gaither or staff during the presentation. In addition, the Committee will be given the opportunity to address Mr. Gaither independent of staffs’ presence. I will be available to answer any questions at the Executive Board Meeting. MM:mdm

North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX, 76011

EXECUTIVE BOARD AGENDA

Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:45 P.M.

Executive Board _____ Bobbie Mitchell _____ Stephen Terrell _____ Bill McElhaney _____ Linda Koop ____ Vonciel Jones Hill

_____ Clay Jenkins _____ Marcus Knight _____ A.J. Mathieu _____ Jared Patterson _____ Daniel Scarth

_____ Lissa Smith _____ Glen Whitley _____Kathryn Wilemon

Staff _____ Mike Eastland _____Monte Mercer _____Tim Barbee _____Fred Keithley

_____Michael Morris _____David Setzer _____Molly Thoerner _____Jack Tidwell

_____Lucille Johnson _____Stephanie Cecil _____Jerry Gilmore

REGULAR SESSION Call to order time: __________

Pledges

ACTION: Motion/ Second

Item # Name of Item

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1. Approval of Minutes

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2. Resolution to Accept and Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2012 (MMercer)

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3. Resolution Authorizing Depository Services Contract (MMercer)

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4. Resolution Authorizing Purchase and Placement of Air North Texas Print and Online Advertising (MM)

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5. Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Nelson/Nygaard for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) Transit Service Planning Study (MM)

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6. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Rowlett for the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project (MM)

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7. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to the Federal Highway Administration for Deployment of the INVEST Evaluation Tool (MM)

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8. Resolution Endorsing the Re-designation of the North Central Texas Council of Governments as the Host Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition (MM)

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9. Resolution Authorizing Addition of Part-Time Employee for Aging Program (FK)

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10. Resolution in Support of Model Construction Code Regional Uniformity and Endorsement of Recommended 2012 International Codes Along with Regional Amendments (JT)

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11. Resolution Appointing a Legislator as an Ex-Officio Member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Executive Board (ME)

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12. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR 1999-002 on Behalf of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties to Provide Safe Room Rebates for Individual Home Owners (MT)

STATUS REPORTS: 13. Integrated Warning Team (IWT) Workshop (MT)

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14. Discuss Proposed Legislation Supported by Collin and Denton Counties to Amend Section 391.000 of the Local Government Code for Counties with Population of 650,000 to 850,000 to Appoint a Member to the Executive Board of a Regional Planning Commission (ME)

MISCELLANEOUS: Future Calendar and Attendance

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Convene Into Executive Session: ____________

The Board will be asked to convene in Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071(a) and (b) of the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or matters in which the duty of NCTCOG’s counsel under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

Potential NCTCOG litigation against non-compliant subgrantee

Close Executive Session and Reconvene in Open Session: ____________

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16. Possible Resolution on Matters Arising out of Executive Session

Adjournment: _____________________

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ITEM # 1 – February 28, 2013

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Minutes — January 24, 2013 Transportation Council Room

616 Six Flags Drive Arlington, Texas

President Mitchell called the regular meeting of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board to order at 12:47 PM on January 24, 2013. Members of the Board Present: Bobbie Mitchell – President, Commissioner, Denton County Stephen Terrell – Vice-President, Mayor, City of Allen Bill McElhaney – Secretary/Treasurer, County Judge, Wise County Linda Koop – Past President, Councilmember, City of Dallas Clay Jenkins, County Judge, Dallas County Marcus Knight, Mayor, City of Lancaster A.J. Mathieu, Councilmember, City of Joshua Jared Patterson, Councilmember, City of Sachse Daniel Scarth, Councilmember, City of Fort Worth Lissa Smith, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, City of Plano Vonciel Jones Hill, Councilmember, City of Dallas B. Glen Whitley – County Judge, Tarrant County Kathryn Wilemon, Councilmember, City of Arlington

Members of the Staff Present: Mike Eastland, Executive Director Monte Mercer, Deputy Executive Director Tim Barbee, Chief Information Officer, Research and Information Services Fred Keithley, Director of Community Services Michael Morris, Director of Transportation David Setzer, Director of Workforce Development Jack Tidwell, Manager, Environment and Development Molly Thoerner, Director of Emergency Preparedness Lucille Johnson, Assistant to the Executive Director Stephanie Cecil, Administrative Assistant, EDO Pat Remington, General Counsel Christopher Story, Web Developer, Research and Information Services Scott Rae, Data Applications Manager, Research and Information Services Amy Wyatt, Information Services Coordinator, Research and Information Services Christopher Anderson, Program Manager, Research and Information Services Kenneth Sickler, Web Developer, Research and Information Services Sam Gordel, Web Developer, Research and Information Services Tim Reid, Systems Engineer, Research and Information Services Monty Johnston, Network Administrator, Research and Information Services Sonia Monga, GIS Applications Developer, Research and Information Services Cindy Berken, Help Desk, Research and Information Services David Raybuck, Solutions Architect, Research and Information Services Amanda Everly, Information Analyst, Emergency Preparedness Bob Best, Audio/Video Comp Support Tech, Transportation Dana Buckholt, Operations Manager, Workforce Ken Kirkpatrick, Senior Program Manager, Transportation Debra Kosarek, Quality Assurance Manager, Workforce

Mindy Mize, Program Manager, Transportation Shad Lancaster, Supervisor, Emergency Preparedness Natalie Moffitt, Manager, Workforce Development James Powell, Senior Planner, Transportation Randy Richardson, Fiscal Analyst, Workforce Kelly Schmidt, Criminal Justice Specialist, Community Services Molly Rendon, Fiscal Manager, Administration

Visitors Present: Ruby Blum, Judge Clay Jenkins Executive Staff, Dallas County Gordon Dickson, Fort Worth Star Telegram

REGULAR SESSION

ACTION:

Item 1. Minutes

President Mitchell stated that the first item on the agenda was approval of the minutes from the December Board meeting. Upon a Motion by Councilmember Koop (seconded by Judge Whitley), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the minutes of the December Board meeting. Item 2. Presentation on the Law Enforcement Analysis Portal

Police Chief Jimmy Perdue, Director of Public Safety for the City of North Richland Hills, briefed the Board on the Law Enforcement Analysis Portal (LEAP) program. LEAP is a program that law enforcement and courts use to share information that helps deter criminal activity. NCTCOG is the administrative agency for LEAP, and Chief Perdue is one of many law enforcement administrators who strongly supports the program. A Law Enforcement Advisory Committee oversees the program and provides police guidance as needed. The program has 426 existing Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) with law enforcement organizations in Texas at this time and over 150 MOU’s are pending. 217 organizations have gone live in the LEAP program and there are currently 78 active integration efforts. The goal of LEAP is to expand outside of Texas during 2013. Through his presentation, Chief Purdue demonstrated how the program works through “heat” mapping to show crime in a geographical area. LEAP intends to extend mapping capabilities to Google maps where areas like beats and precincts will be available for display and search. He also explained the relationship between LEAP and the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National License Plate Recognition Program (LPR) which began in 2008. The LPR program consists of a strategic querying system & tactical alerting system. There are 114 Devices in the network owned by the DEA, other Federal agencies and state and local agencies, providing coverage in nine states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, NJ, NM, NV, NY and TX. There are greater than 76 million LPR sightings in the system containing over 443 million images and this is growing by more than 150,000 sightings per day. There have been more than 500,000 queries since the LPR system went live and over 7,389 alerts have been placed in the system since inception. Alerts are received in 10-15 seconds via e-mail and/or text message by up to 1,000 recipients. Item 3. Resolution to Accept and Approve the Quarterly Investment Report

Monte Mercer, Deputy Executive Director, reported that the investment Report, which complies with the Public Funds Investment Act, provides information on the investment activity for the quarter ending December 31, 2012 and shows the average rate of return, cumulative transactions, and beginning and ending balances for the quarter. A supplementary schedule showing the State’s investment activity for the Regional Toll Revenue funds as well as the NTTA Hwy 161 funds was also provided to the Board. Upon a Motion by Judge Whitley (seconded by Councilmember Koop), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-3

Page 2 – NCTCOG Executive Board Minutes

Item 4. Resolution Approving Joint Procurement Guidelines Pursuant to Senate Bill 1048 for the Cotton Belt Passenger Rail Project

President Mitchell noted that Councilmember Koop had recused herself and left the room for this item. Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, reviewed the Board’s actions to advance the Cotton Belt Passenger Rail Project by authorizing Interlocal Agreements with member governments in order to formally operate under SB 1048 as a Responsible Governmental Entity (RGE) and to proceed with a joint public-private partnership procurement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T). He explained that the final requirement of an RGE is to adopt, and make publicly available, procurement guidelines enabling compliance with SB 1048. The proposed procurement guidelines have been jointly developed with DART and The T. Following adoption by all public partners, the region will be positioned to receive any unsolicited proposals for the Cotton Belt Passenger Rail Project. Upon a Motion by Mayor Knight (seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-4 Item 5. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreements with Subgrantees for the US

Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities - Implementation Initiatives to Advance Alternative Fuel Markets Award

President Mitchell noted that Councilmember Koop had been notified she could return to the room. Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, reminded the Board that on May 24, 2012, the Executive Board authorized staff to submit a proposal and receive funds from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the Clean Cities – Implementation Initiatives to Advance Alternative Fuel Markets funding opportunity. The grant provides funding for projects that address barriers to alternative fuel vehicle adoption and use, including policy initiatives, barrier reduction initiatives, safety and training initiatives, and market development and outreach initiatives. DOE has announced funding recommendations related to the proposal submitted by NCTCOG and will provide $500,000 for the project, pending final approval of NCTCOG’s Statement of Project Objectives by DOE. Five subgrantees were selected through a Call For Partners to participate in the grant for a total federal amount not to exceed $283,551. The five subgrantees are: Dallas County Schools, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium/West Virginia University, the National Biodiesel Board, the North Texas Commission, and The Sales Network. The remaining award amount of $216,449 will be utilized by NCTCOG for implementation of an alternative fuel education program and project management activities. A local match is not required for this program; however, a local funding contribution is being provided by three of the five subgrantees (The Sales Network, The North Texas Commission, and Dallas County Schools). Some members of the Board noted that they serve on the Board of the North Texas Commission and would abstain from voting, as follows: Mayor Knight, Mayor Terrell, Judge Whitley, Judge Jenkins, President Mitchell, , and Mayor Pro Tem Smith, who left the meeting for another engagement upon abstention. Upon a Motion by Judge McElhaney (seconded by Councilmember Koop), Councilmember Jones Hill, Councilmember Scarth, Councilmember Wilemon, Councilmember Koop, Judge McElhaney, and Councilmember Mathieu voted for, and Mayor Pro Tem Patterson voted against approval of the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-5 Item 6. Resolution Authorizing Consultant Contracts with NuState LLC and Abt SRBI Inc. for the

North Central Texas Household Survey Technology Demonstrations

Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, explained that NCTCOG has received Surface Transportation Program – Metropolitan Mobility funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the North Central Texas Household Travel Survey Technology Demonstrations project. The technology demonstrations will include a sample data collection of household survey data using various technologies. The data collections are intended to demonstrate the capabilities of the selected technologies to reduce the burden of the respondents in a household travel survey and to increase the accuracy of the data collection. Four consultant firms submitted proposals in response to a Request for Proposals soliciting assistance. The Consultant Selection Committee recommended the proposals from NuStats LLC (for an amount not to exceed $75,100) and Abt SRBI, Inc. (for an amount not to exceed $37,300).


Upon a Motion by Councilmember Scarth (seconded by Judge Whitley), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-6 Item 7. Resolution Endorsing Administrative Actions Authorized Under the Clean Vehicle,

Equipment, and Technology Funding Policy

Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, told the Board that it has become necessary for NCTCOG staff to make specific additional administrative adjustments to some of the Subgrantee Agreements authorized by the Executive Board under the previously adopted Clean Vehicle, Equipment, and Technology Funding Policy. Changes were prompted by withdrawal of previously approved subrecipients/activities and/or a need to shift funding sources to carry out the intent of the Programs. Staff requested approval for modifications to agreements under the North Central Texas Clean School Bus Program with Allen, Mabank and Celeste ISD’s. Upon a Motion by Judge Whitley (seconded by Councilmember Scarth), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-7 Item 8. Resolution Authorizing a Consultant Contract with Code Studio for the City of Fort

Worth TCU/Berry Station Area Transit-Oriented Development Plan and Form-Based Code

Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, explained that the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) has previously awarded, and the Board has authorized, entering into agreements with local governments for a total of $1 million in RTC Local funds through the 2009-2010 Sustainable Development Call for Projects (SDCFP). This includes an agreement for the TCU/Berry Station Area Transit-Oriented Development Plan and Form-Based Code. Under the Agreement, NCTCOG will serve as the contract manager and procurement administrator and the City of Fort Worth will provide a local match. Through coordination with the City of Fort Worth, NCTCOG issued a Request for Proposals to solicit consultant assistance for this project. The Consultant Selection Committee reviewed and evaluated proposals from six firms and recommended Code Studio to complete the project, in an amount not to exceed $215,000. Upon a Motion by President Mitchell (seconded by Judge Whitley), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-8 Item 9. Resolution Approving Pilot Job Opportunity Partnership Program and

Sidewalk/Landscaping Construction Project Program

Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, explained that the Job Opportunity Partnership Program and Sidewalk/Landscaping Construction Project Program is a result of coordination between the City of Dallas, the Texas Department of Transportation, Workforce Dallas, and NCTCOG. This initiative was originated by Dallas City Councilmember Carolyn Davis with the aim to increase the competitive effectiveness of minority contractors for construction jobs and to provide untrained, disadvantaged residents with construction skill sets to be employable on transportation construction jobs. This program has an ancillary component of providing paid field experience for trainees who are not able to be placed immediately on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) construction projects by giving them the option of gaining experience on smaller-scale construction projects. This pilot program is anticipated to cost approximately $2 million over a five-year period and has two elements: 1) public outreach on: job training, Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) contracting, and upcoming transportation projects that would impact the community and 2) transportation project field experience through specific TxDOT and/or city projects. The program will be open to all residents. The training element of this program is anticipated to begin in 2013 so that trainees can receive the proper certifications and be eligible to work on TxDOT’s SM Wright project, which is expected to go to contract the first quarter of 2014. Program funding for this element will be needed from 2013 to mid-2017 at an overall cost of $1 million. Since this cost is not eligible for any Regional Transportation Council-selected funding sources, an


agreement has been reached between Regional Transportation Council (RTC) and TxDOT to swap funds for a TxDOT funding source that is eligible. TxDOT wishes to make this initiative a statewide model. Activities, resources, and materials funded through this element will include, but are not limited to: training leading to certification; limited staffing; community outreach including periodic briefings and newsletters; assessment testing; maintaining lease space; and training manuals. At the community level, by harnessing the joint benefits of highway/mobility improvements, enhanced minority contractor competitiveness and a pool of residents certified to perform highway construction tasks, this program is anticipated to function as an economic development engine for communities that choose to participate. Upon a Motion by Councilmember Jones Hill (seconded by Councilmember Koop), and unanimous vote of all members present, except Councilmember Mathieu who voted no, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-9 Item 10. Resolution to Accept the Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA WX)

Executive Council Policy and Operating Guidelines

Molly Thoerner, Director of Emergency Preparedness, presented updates to the CASA WX Executive Council Operating and Policy Guidelines. She explained that due to the creation of the CASA WX Membership program, the Council is recommending updates to the guidelines, which include minor changes to streamline the Council and to reflect how it will operate, including membership requirements the ability to make administrative changes to the Guidelines and Membership Roster as needed. Upon a Motion by Councilmember Koop (seconded by Judge McElhaney), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-10 Item 11. Resolution to Authorize North Central Texas Council of Governments to Enter Into a

Contract with the Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA WX)

Molly Thoerner, Director of Emergency Preparedness, reminded the Board that they had previously authorized a contract, provided funding was secured, with the Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA) (as represented by the University of Massachusetts / Amherst). The contract was for the purpose of installing and operating CASA weather radars for one year and was not to exceed $350,000. The funds have now been secured, from various sources, for years one and two and this request is for a contract not to exceed $650,000. This project is a 5-year phased initiative with the potential to extend in the future as the project expands. Upon a Motion by Judge Whitley (seconded by Councilmember Koop), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-11 Item 12. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of 2011 Hospital Preparedness Program for Grant

Funds from the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council for Installation of CASA WX Radars and all Related Agreements

Molly Thoerner, Director of Emergency Preparedness, explained that funding for this grant is made available through the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council (NCTTRAC) under the 2011 Hospital Preparedness Program in the amount of $75,000 and has been tentatively approved. The funds will increase the Emergency Preparedness budget and, if approved, will be utilized to pay for radar installation expenses as well as research and focus groups for the healthcare community. Upon a Motion by Judge Whitley (seconded by Councilmember Koop), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-12


Item 13. Reconsideration of the Process of Selecting a Legislator to Fill an Ex-Officio, Non-Voting Seat on the NCTCOG Executive Board

Mike Eastland, Executive Director, summarized the progress of the Board to comply with House Bill 2160, which requires the Executive Board to offer a seat on the Board to a legislator whose district is located wholly or partly within the 16 counties served by NCTCOG. He reviewed the actions the Board had previously taken; the recommendation of former Representative Jim Jackson who had served as this legislator until his term ended in January 2013; and discussions of the item reconsidering the process at the December meeting. He reiterated the anticipated difficulties of the currently adopted process that requests eligible Legislators to meet as a delegation to select a person to hold the seat. Considering all of these factors, it was recommend that the Board adopt a procedure requiring that each eligible legislator be notified of the open position and asked to declare if they would like to serve. Then a lottery would be held to select from those that expressed an interest, assuring that all interested legislators are given fair consideration. Upon a Motion by Mayor Knight (seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Patterson), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-13 APPOINTMENTS: Item 14. Appointments to the Criminal Justic Policy Development Committee (CJPDC)

Fred Keithley, Director of Community Services and Public Safety Communications, as outlined in a memo to the Board, reviewed the responsibilities of the Criminal Justice Policy Development Committee and the guidelines for membership. He explained that the Nominations Subcommittee reviewed all nominations and recommended sixteen new appointments and three reappointments for another three-year term. As Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Councilmember Koop presented the nominees for new and reappointed members as follows and made a motion for their appointment. Collin County Ms. Holly Griffin, Assistant District Attorney, Collin County Dallas County Mr. Samuel Allen, Community Service Liaison, City of Balch Springs Mr. Ron Everett, Police Forensic Services Administrator, City of Dallas Ms. Kimberly Martinez, Executive Director, Dispute Mediation Service Ms. Evy Kay Washburne, Transition Resource Action Center Director, CitySquare Denton County Ms. Eren Turner, Executive Director, Youth and Family Counseling Ellis County Mr. Patrick Wilson, County and District Attorney, Ellis County Proposed reappointment: Ms. Rhonda Welch, Safety/Security Coordinator, Midlothian ISD Johnson County Mr. Jerry Stringer, Commissioner, Precinct #3, Johnson County Proposed reappointment: Ms. Jerri Vaughn, Executive Director, Johnson County Family Crisis Center Kaufman County Ms. Pam Corder, Project Manager, Kaufman County Navarro County Ms. Nori Rhodes, Police Patrol Support Captain, City of Corsicana Parker County Mr. Russ Authier, Chief Deputy, Parker County Sheriff’s Office Mr. Chris Crawford, Police Lieutenant, City of Weatherford


Rockwall County Ms. Kenda Culpepper, District Attorney, Rockwall County Tarrant County Ms. Deborah Caddy, Director of Rape Crisis and Victims’ Services Programs, The Women’s Center Ms. Nancy Hagan, Executive Director, Alliance for Children Mr. Kelly Willis, Victims’ Services Supervisor, Tarrant County Juvenile Services Wise County Ms. Terri Johnson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Wise County Upon a Motion by Councilmember Koop (seconded by President Mitchell), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the appointments. Item 15. 2013 Appointments to the Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA

WX) Executive Council

Molly Thoerner, Director of Emergency Preparedness, recommended approval of the updated members of the 2013 Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA WX) Executive Council. As Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Councilmember Koop presented the nominees for new and reappointed members as follows and made a motion for their appointment. Officers Co-Chair, Juan Ortiz, EMC, City of Fort Worth Co-Chair, Kevin Oden, Emergency Management Specialist, City of Dallas Funding Chair, Eric Carter, Homeland Security Grants Manager, City of Fort Worth Marketing Chair, Joe Frizzell, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Midlothian Technology Chair, Eric Gildersleeve, EM Specialist, Denton County Don Beeson, Commissioner, Johnson County Sandy Respess, Council Member, City of DeSoto Sid Sexton, Mayor, City of Seagoville Don Lawrence, Analyst, City of Dallas Karen Adkins, EMC, City of McKinney Greg Patrick, Meteorologist, National Weather Service Jason Lane, Assistant EMC, Collin County Carrie Little, EMC, City of Grapevine John Ballard, Fire Chief, City of Cedar Hill Matt Miller, EM Specialist, DFW Airport Rodrick Jones, Director of Operations, Dallas County Melissa Patterson, EMC, Tarrant County Raymond Rivas, EMC, City of Mesquite Rick Antonisse, Executive Director, NCTTRAC John O'Neal, EMC, Town of Addison John McEnery, Assistant Professor, UTA DJ Seo Associate Professor, UTA Blake Abbe, Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist, UNT Larry Mowry, Chief Meteorologist, CBS 11 Dan Henry, Chief Meteorologist, Fox 4 David Finfrock, Chief Meteorologist, NBC 5 Rebecca Miller, Meteorologist NCTCOG Staff Molly Thoerner, EP Director Amanda Everly, EP Information Analyst - Facilitator Melanie Devine, EP Senior Specialist Scott Rae, Data Applications Manager Donna Coggeshall, Manager of Research


Scott Miller, E&D Technology Coordinator Shannon Ramirez, Controller Upon a Motion by Councilmember Koop (seconded by Judge Whitley), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-15 Item 16. Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (EPPC) 2013 Appointments

Molly Thoerner, Director of Emergency Preparedness, reviewed the role and process for nomination to the Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (EPPC). She explained that due to end-of-term rotations, the EPPC currently has eight population category positions open and requested approval to appoint representatives at the next EPPC meeting. As Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Councilmember Koop presented the nominees for new and reappointed members and made a motion for their appointment, as follows: • 5,000-14,999: Reappoint: Alan Hanes - Red Oak • 30,000-49,999: Ken Shetter – Burleson, Curtistene McCowan - DeSoto • 50,000-79,999: Reappoint: Perry Bynum - Haltom City • 80,000-119,999: Reappoint: John Gorena, Lewisville • 170,000-249,999: Reappoint: Rick Williams - Garland • 750,000-999,999: Reappoint: Danny Scarth - Fort Worth • 1,000,000+: Reappoint: Delia Jasso - Dallas Upon a Motion by Councilmember Koop (seconded by Mayor Knight), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved the resolution as presented. See Exhibit E13-01-16 Item 17. Research and Information Service Staff Accomplishments

Tim Barbee, Director of Research & Information Services, updated the Board on the progress of his staff on researching, planning, designing and implementing a new network that brought significant improvements in network performance for the Workforce Centers. This work was very time consuming and it was very difficult to address in the course of normal operations because of the impact on current projects. The Information Services Group worked anywhere from 12 to 18 hours per day to meet the defined objectives. He commended the following team for their skill and dedication that continues to serve the Agency well by providing quality, reliable, secure information services to all departments and outside customers. Information Services: Mick Maguire – Chief Technology Officer; Brett Ogletree, Information Security Officer Application Team Operations Team: David Raybuck – Manager; Todd Tanner – Manager; Scott Rae; Tim Reid; Amy Wyatt; Monty Johnston; Sam Goerdel; Brian Ellsworth; Sonia Monga; John Vickery; Chris Story; Michael Hajek; Ken Sickler; Adrian Perez; Cindy Berken He also expressed his appreciation to the Transportation Department’s IT staff who assisted in backfilling the duties of team. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Item 18. Executive Session

The NCTCOG Executive Board convened into Executive Session at 2:08 PM pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act to obtain legal advice and deliberate the status of all workforce center leases entered into by the NCTCOG on behalf of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board. The Board took no action during Executive Session and adjourned the Executive Session at 2:17 PM to reconvene the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board.



Item 19. Resolution on Matters Arising out of Executive Session

David Setzer, Director of Workforce Development, explained that due to anticipated loss of funding and budget reductions, it will be necessary to close the operations of three current workforce centers in North Central Texas. The North Central Texas Workforce Development Board has approved the closure of the following three centers:

1. 2307 E. Hubbard in Mineral Wells, Texas 76067 2. 2705 N. Kaufman St. Suite B in Ennis, Texas 75119 3. 1816 South FM 51, Suite 1600 in Decatur, Texas 76234

The Board was informed that all notifications have been either made or shall be timely made in accordance with state and federal law, including notifying the Texas Workforce Commission, elected officials and staff of the workforce centers. Upon a Motion by Councilmember Mathieu (seconded by Mayor Terrell), and unanimous vote of all members present, the Board approved closing the operations of three current workforce centers. See Exhibit E13-01-19 MISCELLANEOUS: Future Calendar and Attendance The Board was provided a calendar of upcoming meetings and a record of attendance. President Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:25 PM. Approved by: ___________________________________ Bobbie Mitchell President, North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, City of Denton

Checked by: ____________________________________ Mike Eastland, Executive Director North Central Texas Council of Governments




February 28, 2013 – Item 2

TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 20, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Monte Mercer Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Resolution to Accept and Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial

Report for Fiscal Year 2012 North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), single audit reports, and the accompanying independent auditor’s report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 are presented for acceptance to the Executive Board. Representatives from NCTCOG’s independent auditing firm, Weaver & Tidwell, LLP, will be available to review the reports with Board members. The Executive Board Audit Committee will have met with the audit firm representatives prior to the Executive Board meeting to review the reports. I will be available to answer any questions at the Executive Board Meeting. MM:mdm

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2012 WHEREAS, North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report along with single audit reports for Fiscal Year ending September 2012 are hereby submitted as audited by independent auditing firm Weaver & Tidwell, LLP; and

WHEREAS, the Audit Committee of the Executive Board and the Executive Board have reviewed the document; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED: Section 1: The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Executive Board

hereby accepts the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report along with single audit reports for Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 2: This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.

Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. _______________________________ Bill McElhaney, Secretary-Treasurer

North Central Texas Council of Governments County Judge, Wise County

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http://www.nctcog.org/edo/docs/Attachment1-2013-02-Item2-ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialReport.pdf

Federal Financial Assistance Reports

Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2012


http://www.nctcog.org/edo/docs/Attachment2-2013-02-Item2-FederalFinanacialAssistanceReport.pdf

http://www.nctcog.org/edo/docs/Attachment2-2013-02-Item2-FederalFinanacialAssistanceReport.pdf

Uniform Grant Management Standard Reports

Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2012


http://www.nctcog.org/edo/docs/Attachment3-2013-02-Item2-UniformGrantManagementStandardReports.pdf





TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 20, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Monte Mercer Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Depository Services Contract The North Central Texas Council of Governments periodically contracts for a bank depository based upon competitive proposals received from eligible financial institutions. Proposals from three banking institutions were received – Frost Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and BBVA Compass. Based on proposals submitted, staff is recommending Frost Bank to continue as NCTCOG’s depository for the period April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2016 with two one-year renewal options. Frost Bank has been NCTCOG’s depository since April 2008. I will be available at the Board meeting to answer any questions. MM:mdm

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEPOSITORY SERVICES CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) periodically, at least every five years, contracts for depository services based upon competitive proposals received from eligible financial institutions; and

WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Executive Board is authorized to designate the preferred depository institution based upon the proposals submitted by such financial institutions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:

Section 1: The Executive Board hereby designates Frost Bank as NCTCOG’s depository for the period April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2016 with two one-year renewal options.

Section 2: The Executive Board authorizes the Executive Director to execute

all contractual agreements necessary stipulating the conditions, including authorized signatures.

Section 3: This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.

Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013.

_________________________________ Bill McElhaney, Secretary-Treasurer North Central Texas Council of Governments County Judge, Wise County




TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation

SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Purchase and Placement of Air North Texas Print and Online Advertising

Air North Texas is a regional clean air public awareness campaign and partnership that offers the public a comprehensive air quality resource for clean air issues. It is supported under element 3.05 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 and FY2013 Unified Planning Work Program, which provides for the preparation and implementation of an Air Quality Public Awareness Campaign to promote transportation-related clean air strategies and activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth nonattainment area. Staff is seeking Executive Board approval to spend up to $150,000 to purchase print and online advertising. Advertisements will be presented in print in English and Spanish and online with the Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Pegasus News, Lauren Publications, Natural Awakenings North Texas, Natural Awakenings Dallas, and other appropriate publications between May and October 2013. These ads will educate North Texans on ways to improve air quality and will include Air North Texas Be Air Aware messages about implementing specific clean air actions on Air Pollution Watch Days. Each month will focus on a different action. Examples include taking transit, biking, walking, carpooling, etc. Be Air Aware with Air North Texas asks businesses, local governments, and the general public to make commitments on Air Pollution Watch days, and promotes health messages during Air Pollution Warning days. Additionally, specific advertisements will highlight the Fourth Annual Clean Air Action Day in which North Texans will be asked to make clean air choices on June 21 between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. The goal of Clean Air Action Day is to have participants continue on with those clean air commitments not only throughout Ozone Season, but become permanent lifestyle changes. Staff is also exploring other forms of education for this campaign such as, but not limited to, radio ads, social media ads, and smart-phone applications. A draft resolution authorizing the purchase and placement of print and online advertising is attached for Executive Board consideration. I will provide a brief presentation of this item and will be available to answer any questions prior to requesting Board approval. PB:tmb Attachment

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF AIR NORTH TEXAS PRINT AND ONLINE ADVERTISING

WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has been designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area by the Governor of the State of Texas in accordance with federal law; and,

WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), comprised primarily of local

elected officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated with NCTCOG and has been and continues to be a forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and,

WHEREAS, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is in non-attainment of the federal air quality

standard for ozone and NCTCOG is actively involved in the development and implementation of the State Implementation Plan for air quality; and,

WHEREAS, the RTC is committed to the development and implementation of policies,

projects, and programs to improve air quality and reduce emissions that create ozone; and, WHEREAS, element 3.05 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 and FY2013 Unified Planning

Work Program provides for the preparation and implementation of an Air Quality Public Awareness Campaign to promote transportation-related clean air strategies and activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth nonattainment area; and,

WHEREAS, NCTCOG has complied with federal and State regulations regarding

contract and procurement proceedings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. Purchase and placement of print and online advertising in an amount not

to exceed $150,000.00, be and is hereby approved. Section 2. The Executive Director or designee of NCTCOG are authorized to enter

into agreements and/or contracts necessary to carry out print and online advertising in the name of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

Section 3. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption. _____________________________________ Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. ______________________________________

Bill McElhaney, Secretary-Treasurer North Central Texas Council of Governments County Judge, Wise County





TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Nelson/Nygaard for the Dallas/Fort

Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) Transit Service Planning Study On May 25, 2012, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) executed a contract with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., to complete the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) Transit Service Planning Study utilizing funding awarded to DFW Airport through the Job Access/Reverse Commute Program. Over the course of this study, DFW Airport identified needs to expand the scope of some tasks included in the Study. DFW Airport requested the consultant conduct additional work on the airport’s plan for the development of the Southgate mixed-use project and updated plans for a southern airport gateway at the Rental Car Facility. To expand this study and address these additional needs, staff is requesting Executive Board approval to amend the Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., contract to continue the DFW Airport Transit Service Planning Study. This amendment will increase the Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., contract budget by $24,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $124,000. This additional funding is available through an existing Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program grant. Required local match of $4,800 will be provided by DFW Airport. A draft resolution authorizing a contract amendment with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., is attached for Executive Board consideration. I will provide a brief presentation of this item and will be available to answer any questions prior to requesting Board approval. DJH:tmb Attachment

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH NELSON/NYGAARD FOR

THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DFW AIRPORT) TRANSIT SERVICE PLANNING STUDY




WHEREAS, element 3.07 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 and FY 2013 Unified Planning

Work Program provides for administration of the Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program; and,

WHEREAS, the RTC programmed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 –

Urbanized Area Formula Program funding for planning activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Urbanized Area; and,

WHEREAS, on March 22, 2012, the Executive Board authorized a contract not to

exceed $100,000 for Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., to complete the DFW Airport Transit Service Planning Study utilizing funding from the Job Access and Reverse Commute and New Freedom Programs; and,

WHEREAS, on May 25, 2012, NCTCOG and Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates,

Inc., executed a contract for implementation of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) Transit Service Planning Study for NCTCOG; and,

WHEREAS, Over the course of the study, DFW Airport identified the need to extend

some tasks included in the original scope of work; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the contract for continuation of implementation of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) Transit Service Planning Study; and, WHEREAS, additional planning funds are available utilizing Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program funding; and, WHEREAS, under Local Government Code Chapter 252, Executive Board has authority to amend contracts by up to 25% without undergoing additional procurement activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. A Contract Amendment between NCTCOG and Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., with a budget increase of $24,000 for a revised contract amount of $124,000, be and is hereby approved.

Section 2. The Executive Director or designee of NCTCOG are authorized to execute a Contract Amendment with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., in the name of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

Section 3. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption. ______________________________________ Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. ______________________________________






TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

with the City of Rowlett for the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project

The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ (NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) announced the second Sustainable Development Call for Projects (SDCFP) in October 2005. On April 13, 2006, the RTC selected projects and awarded $40 million to infrastructure, planning, and land banking projects. On September 28, 2006, Executive Board authorized NCTCOG to enter into agreements with local sponsors who have requested to move forward in the contracting process for their projects. The City of Rowlett’s Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project was one of the projects funded through the SDCFP with a total project cost of $1,687,500 ($1,350,000 RTC Local funds and $337,500 local match). On December 26, 2007, NCTCOG and the City of Rowlett executed an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement (ILA) for the implementation of this initiative. Additionally, on July 13, 2006, the RTC awarded the City of Rowlett a Park-and-Ride project through the Local Air Quality Program. The City of Rowlett informed NCTCOG its desire to cancel this project in April 2009. The RTC approved reprogramming of the cancelled Park-and-Ride funding of $2,500,000 for a second phase of the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project in October 2012. Executive Board authorization is requested to amend the ILA with the City of Rowlett to modify the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project. This Amendment will fund Phase 2 of the project adding additional street construction, pedestrian amenities, landscaping, traffic signals, and intersection improvements in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. With this Amendment, total funding for this project will increase to $4,187,500 ($3,350,000 RTC Local funds and $837,500 local match). A resolution authorizing an Amendment to the ILA with the City of Rowlett for the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project is attached for Executive Board consideration. I will provide a brief presentation of this item and will be available to answer any questions prior to requesting Board approval. PM:tmb Attachments

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROWLETT FOR THE DOWNTOWN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT


WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), comprised primarily of local elected

officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated with NCTCOG and has been and continues to be a forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and,

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the RTC to encourage and provide opportunities to develop sustainable development projects throughout the region and has developed Partnership Program #3 to fund air quality related projects to assist the region with meeting federal air quality standards; and,

WHEREAS, on April 13, 2006, the RTC approved projects for the Sustainable Development

Program in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area for the implementation of transportation improvements related to sustainable development projects, land banking, and local sustainable development planning programs which included the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project sponsored by the City of Rowlett; and,

WHEREAS, in September 2006, the Executive Board authorized an agreement with the City of Rowlett for the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project; and,

WHEREAS, on December 26, 2007, NCTCOG and the City of Rowlett executed an Interlocal

Cooperative Agreement for a Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project; and, WHEREAS, in October 2012, funding from a cancelled City of Rowlett Park-and-Ride Local

Air Quality Project was reprogrammed by the RTC for a second phase of the City of Rowlett Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement to

increase the budget to include Phase 2 of the City of Rowlett Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project; and,

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Government Code, provides

authority for NCTCOG and Local Governments to enter into Agreements for the provision of governmental functions and services of mutual interest.


Section 1. An Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the North

Central Texas Council of Governments and the City of Rowlett for the Downtown Mixed Use Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project to add $2,500,000 to the total project budget, including the contribution of local matching funds from the City of Rowlett, for a revised total project budget of $4,187,500 be and is hereby approved.

Section 2. The Executive Director or designee is authorized to execute an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Rowlett in the name of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

Section 3. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption. ______________________________________ Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. ___________________________________






TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to the Federal Highway

Administration for Deployment of the INVEST Evaluation Tool The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) recently participated as a partner to pilot the draft version of the Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool (INVEST) and provided feedback to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on the tool. The INVEST tool is a social, economic and environmental assessment tool designed to assist agencies with integrating best practices toward sustainability into plans, programs and projects. FHWA has announced a call for partners for INVEST Implementation Projects to deploy the INVEST tool. Staff requests approval to submit a grant application, and if awarded, authorization to receive funding from the Federal Highway Administration. If awarded, NCTCOG anticipates using the INVEST tool to evaluate the planning efforts associated with the development of the next Metropolitan Transportation Plan, emphasizing and incorporating key areas of the system planning process such as asset management, infrastructure resiliency, and environmental analysis, in addition to other best practices identified in the tool. Staff is proposing a project budget of $150,000 ($75,000 FHWA and $75,000 RTC Local). The INVEST Implementation Project awards require a 50% local match contribution. Staff has identified $75,000 of available RTC Local funds to contribute to this effort. A resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application to the Federal Highway Administration is attached for Executive Board consideration. I will provide a brief presentation of this item and will be available to answer any questions prior to requesting Board approval. EB:tmb Attachment

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR DEPLOYMENT OF THE INVEST EVALUATION TOOL




WHEREAS, element 4.02 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 and FY 2013 Unified Planning Work

Program includes coordination of transportation and environmental planning processes; and, WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration has announced a call for MPO partners in

the deployment of the INVEST program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. The NCTCOG Executive Board authorizes submittal of a grant application to

the Federal Highway Administration for deployment of the INVEST Evaluation Tool.

Section 2. NCTCOG is authorized to accept grant funds, if awarded, of approximately

$75,000 from the Federal Highway Administration.

Section 3. If awarded, grant funds and required local match of approximately $75,000 will be added to the FY 2013 budget, and the budget will be amended to incorporate the resources associated with the approval of this resolution.

Section 4. The Executive Director or designee is authorized to execute necessary

agreements to carry out this program.

Section 5. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption. ______________________________________ Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. ___________________________________






TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013 Executive Director FROM: Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation

SUBJECT: Resolution Endorsing the Re-designation of the North Central Texas Council of Governments as the Host Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition

In October 1993, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Executive Board authorized NCTCOG to apply to the US Department of Energy (DOE) for designation as a Clean Cities Coalition. DOE approved this designation on July 25, 1995. Since this time, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Clean Cities Coalition has been housed at and supported by NCTCOG. The mission of the DFW Clean Cities Coalition is to advance the economic, environmental, and energy security goals of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that help improve air quality and contribute to the reduction of petroleum (traditional gasoline and diesel fuels) in the transportation sector. Coalition stakeholders include local government fleets, regional private fleets, fuel providers, technology vendors, interested parties, and environmental groups. As the designated Clean Cities Coalition for DFW, NCTCOG was awarded $500,000 through the Clean Cities’ Implementation Initiatives to Advance Alternative Fuel Markets grant in 2012. NCTCOG and the DFW Clean Cities Coalition also received $13.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding through the Clean Cities Petroleum Reduction Technologies grant in 2009. Additionally, DOE has provided NCTCOG with over $175,000 in support for carrying out the mission of the Clean Cities program. On January 11, 2013, DOE initiated the re-designation process with the DFW Clean Cities Coalition. NCTCOG submitted a letter of support, attached, for this initiative prior to a February 1, 2013, deadline as requested by DOE. The Executive Board will be asked to endorse the re-designation of NCTCOG as the host organization for the DFW Clean Cities Coalition. A draft resolution endorsing the re-designation of NCTCOG as the host organization for the DFW Clean Cities Coalition is attached for Executive Board consideration. I will provide a brief presentation of this item and will be available to answer any questions prior to requesting Board approval. PB:tmb Attachment

RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE RE-DESIGNATION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS

COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AS THE HOST ORGANIZATION FOR THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH CLEAN CITIES COALITION




WHEREAS, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is in nonattainment of federal air quality

standards and NCTCOG is actively involved in the development and implementation of the State Implementation Plan for air quality; and,

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the RTC to encourage the implementation of projects to

adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption in the transportation sector; and,

WHEREAS, in October 1993, Executive Board authorized staff to apply to the US

Department of Energy (DOE) for designation as a Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Clean Cities Coalition and on July 25, 1995 DOE approved this designation; and,

WHEREAS, on January 11, 2013, DOE initiated the re-designation process with the

DFW Clean Cities Coalition; and, WHEREAS, NCTCOG has submitted a letter of support for this initiative prior to the

February 1, 2013 deadline. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. The Executive Board endorses NCTCOG’s re-designation as the host

organization for the DFW Clean Cities Coalition. Section 2. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption. ______________________________________ Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. ______________________________________


February 28, 2013 — Item 9


TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013Executive Director

FROM: Fred KeithleyDirector of Community Services and Public Safety Communications

SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Addition of Part-Time Employee for Aging Program

Since 2008 NCTCOG has served as the lead agency for an aging and disability resourcecenter (ADRC), funded through a competitive procurement process by the Texas Departmentof Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The North Central Texas Aging and DisabilityResource Center is staffed by NCTCOG’s Aging Program and currently serves four counties—Collin, Denton, Hood, and Somervell. It assists persons of all ages, who have disabilities, inaccessing long-term services and supports.

In addition to Collin, Denton, Hood, and Somervell counties, DADS wishes to make ADRCservices available statewide and has requested Aging to serve all counties in its 14-countyservice area, including Ellis, Erath, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker,Rockwall, and Wise. As such, Aging staff would need to respond to phone and internetqueries, and help consumers access community-based services such as transportation,subsidized housing, attendant services, and other services. Aging currently has no staffmember dedicated solely to the ADRC, but instead relies on several employees to provideADRC services under “other duties as assigned.”

We propose adding a new part-time position of Benefits Counselor, which will be supported byDADs funding. If this new position meets with your approval, we will coordinate with HumanResources to advertise it.

Should you or the Board have any questions, I will be present at the February 28 meeting.

Thank you.

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616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint TwoP.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888

(817) 640-3300 FAX: 817-608-2372wwwnctcog.org

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF PART-TIME EMPLOYEEFOR AGING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, NCTCOG’S is a grantee agency of the Texas Department of Aging andDisability Services (DADS); and,

WHEREAS, DADS funds NCTCOG’s Aging Program to provide Aging and DisabilityResource Center (ADRC) services in four counties, consisting of Collin, Denton, Hood, andSomervell; and,

WHEREAS, DADS intends to make ADRC services available statewide; and,

WHEREAS, the AAA does not have sufficient staff to provide ADRC services in 14counties; and

WHEREAS, the AAA does have sufficient funds to add a new part-time position.


Section 1. The North Central Texas Council of Governments ExecutiveBoard authorize the Aging Program to add a part-time person toserve as Benefits Counselor, at Grade 9, at a salary not to exceed$32,000 per annum;

Section 2. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.

Bobbie Mitchell, PresidentNorth Central Texas Council of GovernmentsCommissioner, Denton County

I hereby certify that the resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the NorthCentral Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013.

Bill McElhaney, Secretary/TreasurerNorth Central Texas Council of GovernmentsCounty Judge, Wise County




February 28, 2013 – ITEM 10

TO: Mike Eastland, Executive Director DATE: February 20, 2013 FROM: Jack Tidwell Manager of Environment and Development SUBJECT: Resolution in Support of Model Construction Code Regional Uniformity and

Endorsement of Recommended 2012 International Codes Along with Regional Amendments

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has actively promoted the standardization of model construction codes since 1967, when the Regional Codes Strategy Committee first documented the wide disparity in codes used by cities in the region. NCTCOG has continued to serve as facilitator in the recommendation of model codes, code standards, and regional amendments to the model codes. The goal of the Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC), NCTCOG's present model codes advisory committee, is to standardize the model codes used throughout North Central Texas. Composed of public and private sector code professionals, the RCCC and its five Code Advisory Boards encourage the adoption of NCTCOG-recommended model codes and regional amendments to reduce the variation of local construction codes in the region. By encouraging cities to adopt standardized codes and regional amendments, NCTCOG has helped North Central Texas municipalities reduce the cost of training codes personnel. These efforts have also made it easier for contractors, builders, and developers to do work from city to city throughout the region, thereby reducing overall construction costs. To continue these code uniformity initiatives, the RCCC’s four Code Advisory Boards for the building, residential, fire, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and energy codes conducted open review meetings over the past 12 months. The purposes of these meetings were to 1) review and recommend the 2012 editions of the International Codes and 2) evaluate the codes for any necessary regional amendments. After the Code Advisory Boards completed their deliberations, the Regional Codes Coordinating Committee reviewed and approved all the recommended regional amendments at their meetings on January 9 and February 15, 2013. The final recommendations are that cities adopt the following model codes published by the International Code Council (ICC) with regional amendments. ♦ International Building Code – 2012 Edition ♦ International Residential Code – 2012 Edition ♦ International Fire Code – 2012 Edition ♦ International Plumbing Code – 2012 Edition ♦ International Mechanical Code – 2012 Edition ♦ International Fuel Gas Code – 2012 Edition ♦ International Energy Conservation Code – 2012 Edition

By way of the attached resolution, the RCCC is seeking Executive Board action at this time so that local governments may begin their respective code adoption process, including consideration of the recommended regional amendments as appropriate. I look forward to reviewing this item with the Executive Board.

______________________________ Jack Tidwell /sb Attachment

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MODEL CONSTRUCTION CODE REGIONAL UNIFORMITY AND ENDORSEMENT OF RECOMMENDED 2012 INTERNATIONAL CODES ALONG WITH

REGIONAL AMENDMENTS

WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development, and WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has been active for the last 43 years in promoting construction code uniformity in the region, and WHEREAS, code uniformity has been documented to lead to a decrease in confusion and delays to builders, developers and architects; a decrease in costs to municipalities in the development of codes; and, ultimately, a decrease in construction and insurance costs to consumers; and WHEREAS, the 2012 International Codes are the most current nationally recognized industry standard for buildings and construction; and WHEREAS, the Regional Codes Coordinating Committee through its respective Code Advisory Boards has reviewed the 2012 International Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Energy Conservation Codes and recommends their endorsement with regional amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:

SECTION 1. That the Executive Board firmly supports the current activities in promoting building code uniformity in the North Central Texas region.

SECTION 2. That the Executive Board endorses the 2012 Editions of the International Building

Code; International Residential Code; International Fire Code; International Plumbing Code; International Mechanical Code; International Fuel Gas Code; and International Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code Council and recommends their adoption by all cities and counties in the North Central Texas region.

SECTION 3. That the Executive Board endorses the Regional Codes Coordinating Committee

recommended regional amendments to the aforementioned codes and recommends their adoption by all cities and counties in the North Central Texas region.

SECTION 4. That the Executive Board encourages all cities and counties to adopt the

aforementioned codes and regional amendments as expeditiously as their local code adoption process will allow.

SECTION 5. That this motion shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption. ____________________________________ Bobby Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County

I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013. _______________________________ Bill McElhaney, Secretary – Treasurer North Central Texas Council of Governments County Judge, Wise County





TO: Executive Board DATE: February 21, 2012

FROM: Mike Eastland

SUBJECT: Resolution Appointing a Legislator as an Ex-Officio Member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board

House Bill 2160 became law after the last session of the State Legislature. It requires Councils of Governments to offer an ex-officio, non-voting seat on each of their Executive Boards to a member of the legislature whose district is located wholly or partly within their region. At the Board’s last regular meeting, a resolution was passed to specify the process for choosing a legislator to fill this seat. Thus, letters were mailed to each of the 51 eligible legislators asking them to acknowledge their interest in holding this seat, with the understanding that they would be placed in a lottery to assure an impartial selection. We received nine responses. The lottery will be conducted when this item comes up for consideration and the person chosen in this lottery will be appointed by a resolution of the Board to hold this seat through December 31, 2014. A listing of the nine legislators who expressed an interest in this seat is as follows: Senators

1. Kelly Hancock 2. Royce West

Representatives

3. Giovanni Capriglione 4. Linda Harper Brown 5. Eric Johnson 6. Matt Krause 7. Toni Rose 8. Jim Pitts 9. Jodie Laubenberg

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RESOLUTION APPOINTING A LEGISLATOR AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE BOARD

WHEREAS, HB 2160 was passed during the 82nd Session of the Texas State

Legislature; and; WHEREAS, this Act requires a Council of Governments to offer a legislator a seat on its

Executive Board; and, WHEREAS, a legislator eligible to hold said seat must represent a Legislative District

that is located in-whole or in-part in a county holding membership in the North Central Texas Council of Governments; and,

WHEREAS, said seat is ex-officio and non-voting; and, WHEREAS, there is no provision for the assignment of this seat to another person or for

an alternate to be named; and, WHEREAS, the Executive Board has conducted an impartial lottery to determine the

legislator to hold this seat, and, WHEREAS, Senator/Representative ____________________ was selected through this

lottery process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Senator/Representative _________________________ is appointed to

be a member of the NCTCOG Executive Board in accordance with HB 2160.

SECTION 2. Senator/Representative _________________________ is to serve on the

Executive Board until December 31, 2014. Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments on February 28, 2013.

_________________________________ Bill McElhaney, Secretary-Treasurer North Central Texas Council of Governments County Judge, Wise County





TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013

Executive Director FROM: Molly Thoerner Emergency Preparedness Director SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

(HMGP) DR 1999-002 on Behalf of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties to Provide Safe Room Rebates for Individual Home Owners

The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Emergency Preparedness Program proposes to serve as the designated fiscal agent, grant recipient, and administrative entity of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR 1999-002 Regional Residential Safe Room Rebate Program for the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant. Jurisdictions within these four counties must have a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HazMAP) on file with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to participate. Residents living in eligible jurisdictions may qualify for a rebate of 50% of the cost of a safe room installation, up to $3,000. NCTCOG will serve as the program operator by managing all aspects of the project and ensuring that all applicants meet the State and Federal guidelines in order to receive the rebate. On February 28, 2013, the Executive Board will be asked for approval to accept the HMGP DR 1999-002 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), at an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 and any subsequent agreements related to this program. Staff estimate this amount could fund approximately 500 safe rooms for North Central Texas. The amount listed also includes an application administrative cost of $100, which will be awarded to NCTCOG for final completion of each safe room. The Regional Residential Safe Room Rebate Program has a performance period of two years beginning on the award date. This project will increase the EP department’s budget and no additional staff is necessary at this time. Should either you or the Executive Board members have questions, staff and I will be present at the meeting to summarize and address any questions, or I may be contacted by phone at 817-608-2322 or by e-mail at [email protected]. MT:nc

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) DR 1999-002 ON BEHALF OF COLLIN, DALLAS, DENTON, AND

TARRANT COUNTIES TO PROVIDE SAFE ROOM REBATES FOR INDIVIDUAL HOME OWNERS

WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is working with local

governments and others in building regional emergency preparedness capacity; and

WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of citizens in North Central Texas is threatened by a variety of natural and technological hazards including terrorism; and

WHEREAS, The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Emergency Preparedness Program will serve as the designated fiscal agent, grant recipient, and administrative entity of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR 1999-002 Regional Residential Safe Room Rebate Program for the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant; and

WHEREAS, Jurisdictions within these four counties must have a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HazMAP) on file with FEMA in order to participate. Residents living in eligible jurisdictions may qualify for a rebate of 50% of the cost of a safe room, up to $3,000; and

WHEREAS, North Central Texas Council of Governments is the appropriate agency to act on behalf of its member local governments to assist in administering this program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:

SECTION 1. That the Executive Board authorizes acceptance of the HMGP DR 1999-002, at an amount not to exceed $1,500,000

SECTION 2. That the Exexutive Board authorized the NCTCOG Executive Director to

enter into this agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and any subsequent agreements related to this program.

SECTION 3. That this resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.

______________________________ Bobbie Mitchell, President North Central Texas Council of Governments Commissioner, Denton County I hereby certify that the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments adopted this resolution on February 28, 2013.

______________________________ Bill McElhaney, Secretary-Treasurer North Central Texas Council of Governments

County Judge, Wise County





TO: Mike Eastland DATE: February 21, 2013

Executive Director

FROM: Molly Thoerner Emergency Preparedness Director SUBJECT: Integrated Warning Team (IWT) Workshop The National Weather Service (NWS), in partnership with local news media, regional emergency management coordinators and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), will be holding DFW’s second Integrated Warning Team Workshop on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. The meeting will be held in Arlington, at the NCTCOG from approximately 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Like last year’s workshop, this workshop is designed to bring together the entire Integrated Warning Team (IWT) to establish and deliver a unified warning message. The IWT consists of Emergency Managers, Broadcast/ Print Media, Amateur Radio Network Controllers, and the National Weather Service. This year, the invitation is extended to city managers, public information officers, school officials, and other local government officials who have a role in communicating hazardous weather information. Additionally, this will help to improve an already great working relationship with one another. 2012 was an extreme severe weather year for North Central Texas. On April 3, our region faced a tornado outbreak, in which we were fortunate to have had no fatalities. This workshop is designed to allow for discussion and solutions of how the NWS along with others can work together as a team, and how they can ensure the correct message reaches the public. To register please visit the IWT Workshop website at: http://www.nctcog.org/ep/IWT_Workshop/Index.asp Should either you or the Executive Board members have questions, staff and I will be present at the meeting to summarize and address any questions, or I may be contacted by phone at 817-608-2322 or via e-mail at [email protected]. MT: nc

http://www.nctcog.org/ep/IWT_Workshop/Index.asp

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TO: NCTCOG Executive Board DATE: February 21, 2013 FROM: Mike Eastland SUBJECT: Discuss Proposed Legislation Supported by Collin and Denton Counties to

Amend Section 391.000 of the Local Government Code to Provide for Counties with Population of 650,000 to 850,000 to Appoint a Member to the Executive Board of a Regional Planning Commission/Council of Governments

The Commissioners Courts of Collin and Denton Counties have each unanimously passed Court Orders supporting legislation that would provide each of these counties a seat on the NCTCOG Executive Board. I have attached the Orders along with a copy of the proposed legislation and a bill analysis. Background In March 1998, the NCTCOG member governments approved Bylaw amendments that designated one seat on the Executive Board for a county with a population of 300,000 or greater. The counties eligible for this seat were, and remain, Collin and Denton. At the same time, the Bylaws were amended to provide Dallas and Tarrant Counties each a seat; as they previously shared a seat on a rotating basis. City seats were classified by population categories and two additional seats were added which any member government is eligible to hold. On April 15, 2011, the Counties of Collin and Denton made their first request for a Board seat for each of them. In response to this request, a Bylaws Review Committee was formed consisting of six active Board members (including the four officers) plus three Past Presidents. This committee discussed and debated the issue and finally determined not to recommend an amendment to the Bylaws. The reasoning for this recommendation centered on keeping the Board size at a manageable level. The Committee determined that, since the amendment would require that counties have at least six seats on the Board, additional seats would also have to be added for cities since there were 16 member counties and over 160 member cities. Another major consideration was that the 16 counties paid a total of $65,000 in dues while cities contributed approximately $583,000. The Committee recommendation was presented to the full Board on May 24, 2012 for consideration. A majority of the Board decided to accept the Committee’s recommendation not to submit a Bylaws amendment to the membership.

Item 14 – Page 2

Options for Consideration Regarding the Counties Proposed Legislation 1. Allow the legislature to determine this matter. 2. Executive Board determines whether to seek the approval of member governments

for a Bylaws amendment that provides individual seats for the four largest counties. 3. Executive Board determines whether to seek member Government’s approval of a

Bylaws Amendment to expand the size of the Board by adding more seats for counties and cities.

Attachments: Collin County Court Order Denton County Court Order Proposed Legislation Bill Analysis ME:sc

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By: ___________________ ___.B. No. _____ 1

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 3

AN ACT 4

Relating to the composition of governing boards of Regional 5

Planning Commissions. 6

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 7

SECTION 1. Section 391.006, Local Government Code, is 8

amended to read as follows: 9

Sec. 391.006. GOVERNING BODY OF COMMISSION. (a) Except as 10

provided by Subsections (c) and (d), participating governmental 11

units may by joint agreement determine the number and 12

qualifications of members of the governing body of a commission. 13

(b) At least two-thirds of the members of a governing body 14

of a commission must be elected officials of participating 15

counties or municipalities. 16

(c) The governing body of a commission of a region that is 17

consistent with the geographic boundaries of a state planning 18

region shall offer an ex officio, nonvoting membership on the 19

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governing body to a member of the legislature who represents a 1

district located wholly or partly in the region of the 2

commission. 3

(d) A County with a population of more than 650,000 but 4

less than 850,000 according to the most recent federal decennial 5

census is entitled to appoint a member to the governing body of 6

a commission for that region. 7

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it 8

receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each 9

house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas 10

Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary 11

for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013. 12

BILL ANALYSIS

83rd Legislative Session

__ B. No. ______

Relating to the composition of the governing boards of Regional Planning Commissions

under section 391.006 of the Texas Local Government Code.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

__B ________ amends section 391.006 of the Local Code so as to add a new subsection

(d) allowing a County with a population of more than 650,000 but less than 850,000

according to the most recent federal decennial census to appoint a member to the

governing body of a commission for that region. It is believed that Counties of this size

should have representation on the governing boards of their respective regional planning

commissions.

ANALYSIS

Section 1: Amends Section 391.006 of the Texas Local Government Code This Bill amends Section 391.006 of the Texas Local Government Code to add subsection “d” which will allow a County with a population of more than 650,000 but less than 850,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to appoint a member to the governing body of a commission for that region. Section 2: Effective Date of the Act This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013.




February 28, 2013 - Calendar

TO: NCTCOG Executive Board DATE: January 17, 2013 FROM: Mike Eastland Executive Director SUBJECT: Future Calendar In order for you to schedule your calendars in advance, here are the next Executive Board meeting dates. March 28, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices April 25, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices May 23, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices June 14, 2013 GENERAL ASSEMBLY June 27, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices July 25, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices August 22, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices September 26, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices October 24, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices November 21, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices December 19, 2013 Executive Board Meeting – NCTCOG Offices

Name June July August September October November December January February March April May TOTAL

Bobbie Mitchell President P P P P P P P P 8

Steve Terrell Vice-President P P P P P P P P 8

Bill McElhaney Secretary/Treasurer EA P P P P P P P 7

Linda Koop Past President P EA P P P P P P 7

Vonciel Jones Hill P P EA P P P P 6

Clay Jenkins P P P P P P P P 8

Marcus Knight EA P P P P P P P 7

A.J. Mathieu P P P P P P P P 8

Jared Patterson P P EA P P EA P P 6

Daniel Scarth P P EA P P P P P 7

Lissa Smith P P P EA P P P P 7

Glen Whitley P P P P P P P P 8

Kathryn Wilemon P P P P EA P P P 7

Jim Jackson Ex Officio, Non-Voting EA EA P P EA EA P 3

TOTAL PRESENT 10 12 12 12 12 12 14 13

Attendance Code:

June 2012 - May 2013

NCTCOG EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE

P=Present EA=Excused Absence A=Absence NM=No meeting

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