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September 8, 2024–Volume 7 Number 36

HIGHLIGHTS:

* P&Z approves Enclave Development (just west of Magnolia Hills).

* Wildcats lose another, 33-7 at Aubrey. Home opener is Friday.

* Holly Tucker concert on Saturday.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, September 10: Keep Kennedale Beautiful meeting, 6:00 p.m.

CANCELLED, September 10: Parks Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. - CANCELLED

Wednesday, September 11: 9/11 Tribute/Event, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 14: Holly Tucker concert, 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 17: City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 21: Farmers Market, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 24: EDC Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 26: P&Z Monthly Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

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KNOW WHAT YOUR CITY IS UP TO...

Your City Council

The city council did not meet this past week. Their next scheduled meeting is September 17, 5:30pm for their regular monthly meeting.

Last Week

P&Z met on Thursday and approved both public hearings. More details in the P&Z section.

This Week

This week KKB (Keep Kennedale Beautiful) will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening.

Public Hearings

On Thursday, September 17 the city council will hold a public hearing for PZ24-11 to change “AG” agriculture to PD at 305 Collett Sublett and 1102-1110 Kennedale Sublett.

On Tuesday, September 17 the city council will hold a public hearing for PZ24-08 to consider a proposed conditional use permit for battery energy storage systems (a new use) for 501 and 509 S. New Hope Road.

??? P&Z will hold a continued public hearing for PZ24-10 to change the Alta Landing Apartments, 3100 Joplin Road to a PD. This was not on the September 5 agenda. We have no idea what is going on...

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P&Z

They met this past Thursday, September 5, and had two public hearings. The agenda packet can be found at: https://kennedaletx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3550/files/agenda/9736 . The meeting may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRVL5hVAI_E .

(2:48) Start of meeting.

(5:38) The first public hearing was for Enclave, just west of Magnolia Hills. They wish for a PD to build 95 homes in that area. We do not know of any changes from the July public hearing other than the school district has been notified. There were three speakers opposed. It was approved, 4-0-1, with one abstention.

[Commentary: I disagree with this one. R-4 housing is awful. 31 feet wide roadways are very nice in comparison to 25 feet wide roadways of Magnolia Hills. The entrance/exit to Kennedale Sublett is a must. That roadway, from Sublett heading towards Swiney Hiett should be wider, I believe 44 feet. There should be about 20-25 fewer lots, thus allowing for larger lots.]

(41:13) The second public hearing was a replat, transforming three lots into two lots at 421 Corey A Edwards Drive. The current OT-4 zoning will remain on both lots. This was approved, 5-0.

Other News....

Wildcats Football

The Wildcats dropped to 0-2 on the season this past Friday evening with a 33-7 loss at Aubrey. They have a very difficult non-district schedule this year.

This week they have their home opener against Springtown.

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TAD Rates

Tarrant Appraisal District has published the tax rates (October 2023) for the county. Kennedale is now the third highest municipality. [https://www.tad.org/content/rates/2023TaxRates.pdf ].

Top ten of 41 (everyone else is < 0.60)

1. Everman 1.03608

2. Forest Hill 0.724094

3. Kennedale 0.70619

4. Sansom Park 0.687888

5. White Settlement 0.687233

6. Blue Mound 0.681745

7. River Oaks 0.68021

8. Fort Worth 0.6725

9. Mansfield 0.659293

10. DWG 0.611854

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