North Richland Hills council approves sewer contract, school zone and other measures; several items passed unanimously

The North Richland Hills City Council on Feb. 10 voted on a package of routine and substantive items, approving a Tarrant County construction contract for sanitary sewer work, changes to local parking and school‑zone rules, a permanent backyard‑chicken rule, and several internal and election‑related items.

A quick summary of the formal actions approved: the council recommended the award of a $157,349 Tarrant County contract for the Matteson Drive sanitary sewer replacement (a Community Development Block Grant project); adopted a parking restriction on part of North College Circle; expanded school speed‑zone boundaries near Fort Worth Christian School; removed the Nov. 30, 2025 sunset provision in the backyard‑chicken ordinance; authorized an amendment to a professional services agreement expanding a police department peer‑support program; approved a temporary change in the shop‑local “restaurant rewards” program (council raised the cash‑back rate and extended the program through April or until funds were exhausted); approved election logistics for May 3, 2025; and confirmed several board and commission appointments.

Why it matters: the CDBG sewer project addresses failing clay sewer lines for about 20 properties and…