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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/07/08-Agenda-Pre-Council·-A G E N D A PRE-COUNCIL MEETING · TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1986 8:30 A.H. PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION TODAY 1) Revisions of the Fine/Fee Schedule for Ubrary Materials (M&C G-6728) and Rental Rate Increase-Will Rogers Memorial Center (M&C G-6730)-Linda Allmand, Library Director and B. Don Magness, Public Events Director (15 Min.) 2) City-VJide Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Policy (C.P. 123) - Councilman James Bagsby (20 Min.) 3) Resolution regarding Tarrant County Tax Appraisal District-Douglas Harman, City Manager, and A. Judson Bailiff, Finance Director (15 Min.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY 4) Fort Worth Housing Task Force Second Interim Report: Housing Affordability (I.R. No. 7137) -Ramon Guajardo, Assistant City Manager (10 Min.) 5) Other Issues l To add or make rev1s1ons, please call the City Manager•s Office, 870-6140, before 3:00 P.M., Monday, July 7, 1986 SUNBELT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL MEET AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER The purpose of the Pre-Council Conference held prior to a regular City council M€eti ng is to all ow the t·1ayor and Council members to discuss i nfor- mally items on the agenda and to secure information from the City Manager and the staff. Although the meeting is open to the public, citizens are requested to reserve comments and questions for the subsequent Council meeting so they will be a part of the public record. · ff1Cl~l RECORD \IY ~::~J:\R~ :~·.:, TEX. .. . PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1986 8:30 A.M. ABSENT: NONE DISTRICT SEVEN (VACANT) ITEM 1. REVISIONS OF THE FINE/FEE SCHEDULE FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS (M&C G-6728)·AND RENTAL RATE INCREASE-WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER (M&C G-6730)-LINDA ALLMAND.LIBRARY DIRECTOR AND B.DON MAGNESS,PUBLIC EVENTS DIRECTOR Ms. Allmand presented the Council with a schedule of fines and fees for Library materials td be approved. The .fines and fees are to cover charges for lost materials when list price is not available and for replacing various missing items. The last time City Council approved a fee schedule for the Library was 1983. Mr. Williams indicated he did not see the current rate for the fees and fines. Ms. Allmand indicated that 90/. of those listed were first time charges. Mr. Williams: "When was the last change in fees?" ( Allmand:1978) Mr. Lancaster: "I'm concerned with the maximum increase."(Ms. Allmand:"the fees are to charge the true cost of replacement of the items lost or damaged. A patron losing an item will be charged the cost of relacement for the item and processing fee. The processing fee includes the cost in staff time to select. order, catalog and process the replacement as well as the material needed to make the item ready for the shelf.) Mr. Magness presented issue on rental rate increase at Will Rogers Memorial Center. He indicated the new rate increase would come into effect for January 1.1987. The increase is based on labor and utility rates. Mr. Williams:"Is the room being changed?" (Magness: No,Sir, the cost of utility is a little high for the Hall, but we tried to stay as close to a low estimate as possible. The suggested rate increases are from 9 percent to 30 percent, depending upon the current rate and the probable expense of operating the areas to which they are applied.) Mr. Lancaster: " Is the direct operating cost shown?"(Magness: Each room is differnent.) Mr. Garrison: "Is a red still shown for the operating cost?"(Magness: The more usgage of a unit , the less the red will be. There is still a loss per unit, b the more events scheduled, the less loss there will be. In addition concessionary items help bring the cost down. Councilmembers were concerned with the current usage of various units. current flow is discouraging. 2. RESOLUTION: REGARDING APPRAISAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION AND RESOLUTION: OPPOSING MANDATORY CONSOLIDATION OF PROPERTY TAX COLLECTIONS -DOUGLAS HARMAN,CITY MANAGER Mr. Harman recommended that these resolutions be adopted. In reference to the Appraisal District Administration, the Council expressed deep concerns. Ms. Wetherby: "On page 2, paragraph 2, I'm having problems with that,it seems to encourage the use of all monies in the operating budget." (Harman:"You should explain to the Board what you have now expressed. It is up to Council to send out the message".) Mr. Williams:" How many are on the Board? We need to be more conscious of what is going on." (Harman:"There are 5 members,total.") Ms. Wetherby: " I don't understand why they need alot of reserve fund. They don't need it. Their business is very plush." Mr. Harman:" I suggest you meet with the Board. Invite all the members." Mr. Lancaster: "Do they have a code of ethics?" Mr. Garrison: "Confidence has been established, however,there is a situation that must be addressed. The way the public is treated out there is a disgrace." 3. CITY-WIDE MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE POLICY (C.P. 123) ~ COUNCILMAN JAMES BAGSBY Mr. Bagsby proposed to Council to expand the current policy for minority business enterprise participation in federal grants by adopting a City-wide program. He indicated that a "good faith effort" to comply would be essential. The goal of 12 percent was proposed for MWB and 3 percent for WBE participation in contracts for the City. Mr. Lancaster expressed concern with the concept of goals and quotas. "Quotas are a step backwards .for equal opportunity. Once established there is no incentive left." Ms. Wetherby:" I don't believe in quotas either, however, limitations have been set. Small businesses have not been able to participate." Mr. Williams: "Concern is with implementation and what exist. We want to make sure there is an aim toward doing something about it.People will not do it, we will." Mr. Adkins: " I will review the policy. The Supreme Court made a decision yesterday, however, the Appeals have not released an opinion. I will let you know the opinion." 4. FORT WORTH HOUSING TASK FORCE SECOND INTERIM REPORT: HOUSING A I.R. NO. 7137)-RAMON GUAJARDO, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ·. Mr. Guajardo recognized the members of the Ft. Worth Housing Task Force and introduced Mr. Ebbs. Mr. Ebbs presented the Second Interim Report to the City Council. A careful description of housing affordability recommendations was presented. Mayor Bolen commented that he was amazed at the options available and it would be a challenge to the Council. 5. SUNBELT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mr. Zapata was upset with the fact that he had not been approached about the corporation being proposed to be established in his district. Therefore, it was recommended that a meeting be set with the appropriate individuals. The meeting has been postponed for two weeks. 0 FICJAL RECORD Cl r SECR!TARY . V'DRTH, TEX.