Annual City Budget, Tax Rate Adopted

At their meeting this week, the NRH City Council approved the annual city budget for FY 2022-23 and adopted a property tax rate of $0.547972 per $100 property valuation. That’s a 2.4 cent reduction from the previous tax rate. The new rate, coupled with the 20% homestead exemption approved earlier in the year, means most NRH homeowners will see a reduction in the city portion of their property tax bill. 

For the average NRH home with a taxable value of $233,679, the city tax bill will be $1,280.50 this year, which is equivalent to $106.71 per month. The city's property tax is about 25% of your overall tax bill. About half of your total tax bill goes to the school district and the remainder to county entities. You can view a breakdown of your property taxes at www.tarranttaxinfo.com.

The City’s budget for FY 2022-23 budget is balanced and provides funding to continue the services residents depend on every day including police, fire and emergency medical services, street, drainage and utility infrastructure, animal control, code compliance, building and health inspections, library services, parks and recreation and more. 

Priorities for the coming year include street and drainage improvements, code compliance, keeping pace with growth and increased service demands, technology advancements, and making sure the city remains competitive in recruiting and retaining city employees. Inflationary increases for the fuel, materials and supplies needed for city operations is also included in the budget. 

You can watch the Sept. 12 City Council Meeting online. Additional information about the city's annual budget can be found at www.nrhtx.com/budget. 
New K9 Joins NRHPD

Luka "Dogcic," a one-year-old Belgian Malinois from Holland, has joined the North Richland Hills Police Department. He is the third K9 to work for NRHPD, replacing Breta who retired in 2021 after 9 years of service. Much of the cost to bring Luka onboard was covered by a generous donor.

Officer Matt Boyd recently spent six weeks training with Luca in the Texas Hill Country. The extensive training program focused on both narcotic detection and patrol functions. Luka's first shift with the department resulted in the successful apprehension of a fleeing suspect who was found in the trunk of a vehicle.

If you're wondering about Luka's name, it's a nod to Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. Officer Boyd is a big fan!
Wild Fork Foods Under Construction

Dirt is moving at 8609 Davis Boulevard to make way for Wild Fork Foods, a meat and seafood market offering a large selection of high-quality products for pickup or delivery. The future site, located near Dutch Bros Coffee and Aldi, will feature over 700 items, including beef, steaks, chicken, seafood, pork, lamb, specialty meats and more. With locations in California, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania, the company also recently opened four locations in Texas. The North Richland Hills location will further expand their Texas footprint with an anticipated opening in mid-2023. Learn more about the unique grocer at www.wildforkfoods.com.
Plan Your National Night Out Event

Join the North Richland Hills Police and Fire Departments to celebrate “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Oct. 4. National Night Out is a time for everyone to get outside, gather with neighbors and show unity against criminal activity. If you will be hosting a National Night Out block party, please register your event in advance at www.nrhtx.com/nno so city officials can plan to attend. Please contact the Police Department Community Services section at 817-427-7021 with any questions.
Celebrating Culture Series

The NRH Library continues its Celebrating Culture Series with a free bluegrass concert by Ioni Creek this Saturday, September 17. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in the Library's lobby.

Ioni Creek was formed in 2018 by a few of the DFW area’s top bluegrass musicians. The group fuses bluegrass instruments with Country, Western Swing, Pop, Gospel, and acoustic rock. A nice mix of down-home comfort and first-class talent, Ioni Creek is sure to have you tapping, clapping, or singing along!

Learn more about the Celebrating Culture series on the Library's website.
Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2O

Say so long to summer at the ultimate pool party for you and your pooch! The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center invites you to their annual Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2O Family Water Park on Sunday, September 25. Admission is $20 per person including up to two dogs, with proceeds benefiting the animal shelter. You can buy tickets and get more information at www.nrhtx.com/beachbash.
Temporary Trail Closure

The Cottonbelt Trail will be closed to all users between Rufe Snow Drive and Iron Horse Boulevard beginning September 19. During this time, cracked and failing concrete will be removed and replaced. The work is expected to take two weeks, pending weather. Thank you for your patience while we make these necessary repairs.
City of North Richland Hills 
 4301 City Point Dr.,
 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-427-6000