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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1991
Council Met
On the 20th day of August, A.D., 1991, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, met in regular session, with the following members and officers present, to-wit:
Members Present
Mayor Kay Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber; Council Members Carlos
Puente, Chuck Silcox, Morris Matson, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, William Meadows, and David
Chappell; City Manager David Ivory; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Assistant City Secretary
Gloria Pearson; with more than a quorum present, at which time the following business was
transacted:
Invocation
The invocation was given by The Reverend John Stasiowski, St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Pledge of
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Allegiance
Minutes of August
On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber, the minutes
13, 1991 approved
of the meeting of August 13, 1991, were approved.
Honorary Citizen-
Council Member Matson presented an honorary citizenship certificate to Mr. Bayron
ship certificate
Binkley and presented a proclamation declaring August 19-24, 1991, as Nashville Network Week
to Mr. B ay ron
Binkley
and Mr. Binkley presented to the Mayor a TNN jacket and tote bag.
Ms. Linda Allmand
Ms. Linda Allmand, Library Director, appeared and presented City Council Members with
re Council Members
their new V.I.P. library cards.
with V.I.P. cards
Ms. Carol Spann re
Ms. Carol Spann, Children's Material Coordinator of the Fort Worth Public Library
Summer Reading
presented certificates to the Summer Reading Club Members.
Club Members
Nagaoka, Japan
The Nagaoka, Japan Sister City Scholarship students and sponsors were introduced and
Sister City
Council Member Chappell presented each of the students with a book entitled Fort Worth New
Scholarship stu-
dents and Honorary
Frontiers in Excellence and presented Mr. Hideo Hara with an honorary citizenship
Citizenship Cer-
certificate.
tificate to Mr.
Hideo Hara
Council Member Puente called attention of the City Council to the death of Mr. Charlie
Death of Mr.
McCafferty on August 19, 1991, and requested prayers for his wife, Sue McCafferty, and
Charlie McCafferty
family.
Withdrew M & C
Council Member Chappell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5147 be
P-5147
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Withdrew M & C
P-5145
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5145 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Withdrew M&C
P-5152
Council Member Meadows requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5152 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Approved Consent
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the consent
agenda
agenda, as amended, was approved.
Nominated Mr.
Mayor Granger nominated Mr. Estrus Tucker for membership on the Private Industry
Estrus Tucker on
the Private
Council and made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber, that Mr. Estrus Tucker be
Industry Council
appointed to Seat No. 17 on the Private Industry Council, representing United Way of
Metropolitan Tarrant County, to a term of office expiring October 1, 1991, and, when the
motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Council
Carlos Puente be
Member Carlos Puente be appointed to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority upon the
appointed to the
expiration in April 1992 of terms of office of either Messrs. William N. Garrison or Bert
Area Metropolitan
C. Williams. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Ambulance Authoritli
Nominated M r.
Gerald McMindes
Council Member Woods nominated Mr. Gerald McMindes for membership on the Citizens'
on the Citizens'
Cable Board and made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber, that Mr. Gerald
Cable Board
McMindes be appointed to Place No. 6 on the Citizens' Cable Board for a term of office
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
expiring October 1, 1992. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
Resignation of Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that the
GriMs.ffin
Harriet 'resignation of Ms. Harriet .Griffin from the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission be
Griffin
accepted with regrets. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
Appointed Mayor Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that Mayor
Granger as Voting Granger be designated as a Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro tempore Webber and Council Member
Delegate;Mayor Pro) Chappell as Alternate Voting Delegates for the National League of Cities Annual Congress of
tempore Webber and Cities from December 12 through 16, 1991. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor,
Council Member it prevailed unanimously.
Chappell as Al-
ternate
Voting De -
gates Council Member Chappell introduced a resolution and made a motion that it be adopted.
y
Introduced a The motion was seconded b Council Member Silcox. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
Resolution of said resolution, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT:. None
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
Resolution No.I RESOLUTION NO. 1752
1752
SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A NATIONAL CEMETERY
FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS IN THE CITY OF MANSFIELD
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth -Dallas metropolitan region is among the most
Populous urban areas in the United States without a National Cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, the Veterans Administration is in the process of establishing a
National Cemetery in the Fort Worth -Dallas area; and,
WHEREAS, more than 800,000 veterans and their dependents reside in the
Fort Worth -Dallas Metroplex and the establishment of a National Cemetery in
North Central Texas would recognize the outstanding courage, sacrifice and
devotion to country of those tens of thousands of North Central Texas men and
women who have served their nation with distinction in war and peace; and,
WHEREAS, to meet the needs of veterans and their families, the National
Cemetery should be placed in a location central to the entire Fort Worth -Dallas
Metroplex; and,
WHEREAS, a 271 -acre site in northwest Mansfield is under consideration by
the Veterans Administration as the location of the cemetery and meets the
necessary requirements: a central location, proximity to major highways, easy
access and ample room for growth; and,
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth joins Tarrant County and other area cities
In supporting the selection of the Mansfield location for a National Cemetery;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Fort Worth, Texas
supports the creation of the National Cemetery in Tarrant County and does hereby
join Tarrant County and other area cities in urging the Veterans Administration
to select Mansfield as the location for the Fort Worth -Dallas National Cemetery.
Reconsidered
Z-91-064 for next
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Zoning
week's City Counci�
Docket No. Z-91-064 be placed on the City Council agenda for next week for re -hearing b
g y the
agenda
City Council. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C OCS-322
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-322 from the Office of the
Claims
City Secretary recommending that notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
be referred to the Risk Management Department, as follows:
Robert A. Keith
1. Claimant: Robert A. Keith
Date Received: August 6, 1991
Date of Incident: June 24, 1991
Location of Incident: Oak Grove Road East
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $177.35 - $245.57
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages sustained as result of
accident involving City -owned vehicle.
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
Lindsey Brooke 2. Claimant: Lindsey Brooke Bowen
Bowen Date Received: August 12, 1991
Date of Incident: March 23, 1991
Attorney: Phillip C. Bowen
Location of Incident: 4000 Southwest Loop 820
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries as result of an
accident.
Patsy Pringle 3. Claimant: Patsy Pringle
Date Received: August 12, 1991
Date of Incident: March 27, 1991
Attorney: Richard Gladden
Location of Incident: 1523 Pennsylvania Avenue
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $100,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries sustained as result of
a gas explosion at Colonial Cafeteria.
Thomas C. Johnson 4. Claimant: Thomas C. Johnson
Date Received: August 12, 1991
Date of Incident: July 20, 1991
Location of Incident: 4450 May Street & 500 W. Beddell
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $226.52
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle as the result
of allegedly hitting objects in the streets.
State Farm In- 5. Claimant: State Farm Insurance Companies (Bob Wagner)
surance Companies Date Received: August 13, 1991
(Bob Wagner) Date of Incident: May 16, 1991
Location of Incident: 1500 So. University & 3000 W. Rosedale
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $1,718.59
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges subrogation rights as result of
claim paid for accident.
Magnolia Group 6. Claimant: Magnolia Group Inc. (Mark Hulme)
Inc. (Mark Hulme) Date Received: August 13, 1991
Date of Incident: April 11, 1991
Location of Incident: 1227 West Magnolia
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $4,726.35
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages as the result of sewage
backing up into building.
Virginia Florence 7. Claimant: Virginia Florence Prince
Prince Date Received: August 13, 1991
Date of Incident: June 4, 1991
Location of Incident: Parking Area at Botanic Garden
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $879.60
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries sustained allegedly as
the result of a fall.
State Farm In- 8. Claimant: State Farm Insurance Companies (Thelma
surance Companies; Elkins)
(Thelma Elkins) Date Received: August 13, 1991
Date of Incident: May 3, 1991
Location of Incident: Undeclared
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $2,682.09
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges subrogation rights as result of
claim paid for damages.
Connie Holman Pea- 9. Claimant: Connie Holman Peacock
cock Date Received: August 9, 1991
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Location of Incident: Fort Worth Water Gardens
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $96.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries to her daughter as the
result of alleged dry chlorine spilled in the
Water Gardens.
M&C OCS-322II It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
adopted
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
M&C OCS-323 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No..00S-323 from the Office of the
Correspondence City Secretary recommending that correspondence from Ms. Dorthy Rigsby, requesting that
from Ms. Dorthy library services to the senior adults at Huguley Place Retirement Residence be continued;
Rigsby re library copy of correspondence from Mr. Howard Nixon to the Fort Worth Star -Telegram regarding
services at Hugley alleged incorrect information regarding police personnel salaries; and copy of
Place Retirment correspondence to Chief Windham from Mr. Howard Nixon regarding an article published in the
Residence;corr. Fort Worth Star -Telegram regarding the Police Department pay increase be referred to the
from Mr. Howard
Nixon re police -Office of the i y Manager. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
salaries recommendations be adopted.
M&C OCS-324 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-324 from the Office of the
Setting Zoning City Secretary recommending that a resolution be adopted setting the regular zoning hearing
Hearing for Tuesday, September 10, 1991. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Webber, seconded by Council
Member McCray, the recommendation was adopted.
Introduced a Mayor Pro tempore Webber introduced a resolution and made a motion that it be adopted.
Resolution The motion was seconded by Council Member McCray. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said resolution, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
esol uti on No.II RESOLUTION NO. 1753
753
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING IN THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1991, AT 10:00 A.M., FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE
NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, WHICH IS THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING THAT SAID HEARING MAY CONTINUE FROM DAY
TO DAY UNTIL EVERY INTERESTED PARTY AND CITIZEN HAS HAD A FULL
OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That at 10:00 O'clock a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 1991, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, which is the legislative body of said City, will hold a
public hearing In the Council Chambers at the Municipal Bu -i 1 di ng for the purpose
of considering changes and amendments to Ordinance No. 3011, as amended, the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of said City. The purpose of said hearing is to
determine whether or not said Ordinance No. 3011, as amended, should be amended
so that the zoning classification of the following areas shall be changes as
hereinafter described.
Z-91-061 Being a tract of land embracing portions of Lots 28, 29, and
30 in Block 21 in Interurban Addition, Third Filing, in the
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and described as
follows:
BEGINNING at an iron rod, the Southeast corner of Lot 28 in
Block 21 of said Interurban Addition, Third Filing;
THENCE North 840 West 104-1/10 feet to an iron rod in the
South line of Lot 30 in Block 21 of said Addition and 4-1/10
feet from its Southeast corner;
THENCE North 38026' East 177-7/10 feet to the North line of
Lot 28 in said Block of said Addition;
THENCE South 840 East along said line 8-8/10 feet to an iron
rod, the Northeast corner of said Lot 28;
THENCE South 60 West 150 feet to the place of beginning and
containing 8,467 square feet.
Recommended from "J" Light Industrial to "J/S" Light
Industrial/Sign Subdistrict
Z-91-066 Lots 1 & 2, Block 17, Ryan Place Addition
Recommended from "A" One -Family to
Family/Historical and Cultural Subdistrict
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991 I
Z-91-067 Lot A2, Block 40, South Hills Addition
Resolution No.
1753 cont. I Recommended from "E" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial
That the proposed amendments and changes at this hearing will be considered in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution, when published in the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, which is a paper of general circulation,
one (1) time, shall constitute a notice of hearing, which publication shall be
made at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing, and all interested
parties are urgently requested to be in the Council Chambers at the Municipal
Building at the time hereinabove set forth to make any protest or suggestion
that may occur to them, and this hearing may continue from day to day until
every interested party and citizen has had a full opportunity to be heard.
Council Member Matson excused himself from the Council table at this time.
Benefit Hearing It appearing to the City Council that on July 2, 1991, set today as the day for
BH -0059 benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Avenue J from Beach Street to
Vaughn Boulevard and that notice of the hearing has been given by publication in the Fort
Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on July=
11, 12, 1991, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works,
re BH -0059 appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal
performed by Mr. Robert Martin substantiates that, as a result of the proposed construction,
the abutting property is specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount
assessed for the improvement; that the independent appraisal report has been submitted to
the City Council; that Mr. Robert Martin is available for questioning; and called attention
of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0059, as follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF AVENUE "J" FROM
BEACH STREET TO VAUGHN BOULEVARD (PROJECT NO. 67-040229)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance that:
1. Closes the benefit hearing, and
2. Levies the assessments as proposed, and
3. Acknowledges that in each case the abutting property is specially
benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the
Improvement of Avenue "J" from Beach Street to Vaughn Boulevard.
DISCUSSION:
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Avenue "J" from Beach Street to Vaughn Boulevard. The street is in the
Polytechnic Target Area and has never previously been constructed to City
standards. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds will provide a portion
of the construction cost. One and two-family residences will not be assessed.
Avenue "J" will be constructed with standard concrete pavement. Standard
concrete driveways and sidewalks will be built where shown on the plans.
On July 2, 1991 (M&C G-9209), the City Council established August 20, 1991, as
the date of the benefit hearing. Notice was given in accord with Article 1105b,
Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
An independent appraiser has provided a report that documents the enhancement
to property values which results from the improvements. Based on standard City
policy, the City Engineer's estimate, and the advice of the independent
appraiser, the division of estimated construction cost is:
Property owners' share of cost $ 74,893.50 ( 15%)
City's share of cost $431,106.50 ( 85%)
Total cost $506,000.00 (100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration. The project is in Council District 5.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit
hearing for the assessment paving of Avenue J from Beach Street to Vaughn Boulevard, Council
Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that the hearing be closed
and the assessments levied as recommended. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor,
It prevailed unanimously.
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
Introduced an Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Puente. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
11of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Matson
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
rdi nance No. ORDINANCE NO. 10900
0900
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "J" FROM BEACH
STREET TO VAUGHN BOULEVARD, AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS,
AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; FIXING
CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST
THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND
THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, RESERVING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNTS OF THE
ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE
CAPTION IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, AND BY
FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
enefit Hearing It appearing to the City Council that the City Council on July 16, 1991, set today as
H-0060 the date for the benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Bird Street
from North Sylvania Avenue to North Riverside Drive and that notice of the hearing has been
given by publication in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, on July 24, 25, and 26, 1991, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
rs. Martha Lunday Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works,
e BH -0060 appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal
performed by Mr. Robert Martin substantiates that, as a result of the proposed construction,
each parcel of adjacent property will be enhanced in value in excess of the amount assessed
for the improvement; that the independent appraisal report has been submitted to the City
Council; that Mr. Robert Martin is available for questioning; and called attention of the
City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0060, as follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF BIRD STREET FROM NORTH
SYLVANIA AVENUE TO NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 67-040198)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance that:
1.. Closes the benefit hearing, and
2. Levies the assessments as proposed, and
3. Acknowledges that in each case the abutting property is specially
benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the
Improvement of Bird Street from North Sylvania Avenue to North Riverside
Drive.
DISCUSSION:
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of Bird
Street from North Sylvania Avenue to North Riverside Drive. The street is in
the Riverside Target Area and has previously been constructed to City standards.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds will provide a portion of the
construction cost. One and two-family residences will not be assessed.
Bird Street will be constructed with standard concrete pavement. Standard
concrete driveways and sidewalks will be built where shown on the plans.
On July 16, 1991 (M&C G-9221), the City Council established August 20, 1991, as
the date of the benefit hearing. Notice was given in accord with Article 1105b,
Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
An independent appraiser has provided a report that documents the enhancement
to property values which results from the improvements. Based on standard City
policy, the City Engineer's estimate, and the advice of the independent
appraiser, the division of estimated construction cost is:
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BH -0060 cont.
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
Property owners' share of cost $ 11,120.00 ( 4%)
City's share of cost $267,211.00 ( 96%)
Total cost $278,331.00 (100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration. The project is in Council DISTRICT 4.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit
hearing for the assessment paving of Bird Street from North Sylvania Avenue to North
Riverside Drive, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that
the hearing be closed and assessments levied as recommended. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Woods. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Matson
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. ORDINANCE NO. 10901
10901 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF BIRD STREET FROM NORTH
SYLVANIA AVENUE TO NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY
OTHER STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON,
AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, RESERVING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNTS
OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING
THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING
THE CAPTION IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, AND
BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Matson assumed his chair at the Council table at this time.
Benefit Hearing It appearing to the City Council that the City Council on July 16, 1991, set today as
BH -0061 the date for the benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Eastland Street
from Miller Avenue to Carey Street and that notice of the hearing has been given by
publication In the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, on July 24, 25, and 26, 1991, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works,
BH -0061 appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that
the independent appraisal performed by Mr. Robert Martin substantiates that, as a result of
the proposed construction, each parcel of adjacent property will be enhanced in value in
excess of the amount assessed for the improvement; that the independent appraisal report has
been submitted to the City Council; that Mr. Robert Martin is available for questioning; and
called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0061, as
follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF EASTLAND STREET FROM
MILLER AVENUE TO CAREY STREET (PROJECT NO. 67-040190)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance that:
1. Closes the benefit hearing, and
2. Levies the assessments as proposed, and
3. Acknowledges that in each case the abutting property is specially
benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the
Improvement of Eastland Street from Miller Avenue to Carey Street.
DISCUSSION:
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Eastland Street from Miller Avenue to Carey Street. The street is in the Stop
Six Target Area. The length of street between Miller and Village Creek Road has
previously been constructed to City standards; the length from Village Creek to
Carey Road has not. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will provide
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
a portion of the construction cost. One- and two-family residences are not
BH -0061 cont. assessed.
Eastland Street will be constructed with standard concrete pavement. Standard
driveways, sidewalks and storm drains will be built where shown on the plans.
On July 16, 1991 (M&C G-9222), the City Council established August 20, 1991, as
the date of the benefit hearing. Notice was given in accord with Article 1105b,
Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
An independent appraiser has provided a report that documents the enhancement
to property values which results from the improvements. Based on standard City
policy, the City Engineer's estimate, and the advice of the independent
appraiser, the division of the estimated construction cost is:
Property owners' share of cost $ 126,127.84 ( 10%)
City's share of cost $1,200,866.16 ( 90%)
Total cost $1,326,994.00 (100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration. The project is in Council District 5.
Ms. Mary Giles re Ms. Mary Giles, owner of Track 22A, Abstract 7, G.J. Assabranner Survey, which
BH -0061 property is adjacent to Eastland Street from Miller Avenue to Carey Street, appeared before
the City Council and expressed opposition to the proposed paving assessment of Eastland
Street from Miller Avenue to Carey Street.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit
hearing for the assessment paving of Eastland Street from Miller Avenue to Carey Street,
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the hearing be
closed and assessments levied as recommended. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
I Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Introduced an The motion was seconded by Council Member Woods. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
Ordinance of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. ORDINANCE NO. 10902
10902
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF EASTLAND STREET FROM
CAREY STREET TO MILLER AVENUE, AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER
STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON,
AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, RESERVING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNTS
OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING
THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING
THE CAPTION IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, AND
BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C G-9256 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9256, dated August 13, 1991,
amendment to from the City Manager, as follows:
Chapter 12 of the
City Code SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 12 OF THE CITY CODE, "EMERGENCY REPORTING
EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES"
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Emergency Reporting Equipment and Procedures," of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
Several of the proposed amendments are a result of a new state law which becomes
effective September 1, 1991. Staff has included additional amendments to offset
a portion of the lost revenue resulting from the requirements of the new state
1 aw .
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 278
M&C G-9256 cont.
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
The key amendments included in the attached ordinance include the following:
-- increasing the number of free false burglary alarms from 4 to 5;
-- requiring that an alarm notification not be counted if the police do
not respond to the alarm site within 30 minutes of receiving the alarm
notification;
-- raising the permit fee from $15.00 to $25.00;
-- raising the service fee for false robbery alarms in excess of two
within a twelve month period from $50.00 to $60.00;
adding "panic," "duress," "hostage," or other manually activated
alarms to the category of robbery alarm for service fee purposes;
-- reducing the grace period from 60 days to 30 days for those
residential systems which are permitted at the time of installation;
-- providing for a 50 -percent discount on service fees charged to holders
of "low income permits;" and
-- allowing the Police Chief to require that applicants provide
appropriate income documentation when applying for a "low income
permit."
The Alarm Unit of the Police Department is responsible for enforcing the
provisions of Chapter 12 of the City Code.
M&C G-9256 adopted On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Webber, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9256, was adopted.
Introduced an Mayor Pro tempore Webber introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member McCray. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
lof said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 10903
Ordinance No.
10903 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND
PROCEDURES," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986) BY AMENDING
SECTION 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-6, 12-13, AND 12-14 THEREOF; DEFINING
CERTAIN TERMS; CONCERNING APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ALARM PERMITS,
FEES, APPLICATIONS AND TRANSFERS; CONCERNING PERMIT DURATIONS, RENEWALS
AND INSPECTIONS; CONCERNING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND APPEALS;
PROVIDING FOR SERVICE FEES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT
AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
M & C G-9261 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9261 from the City Manager
acceptance of a
stating that the mission of the Male Adolescent Outreach Program is to reduce the incidence
gift from Ms. A.C.
of adolescent pregnancy by working with pre -teen and teenage males on the Issue of '
Stone
responsible sexual behavior and other related issues, including awareness of community
resources; that the program is funded through grants from the Fort Worth Adolescent
Pregnancy Board, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Community Foundation of Metropolitan
Tarrant County; that Ms. A. C. Stone has requested that $600.00 be utilized specifically
to supplement Male Adolescent Outreach Program funding; and recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to accept a $600.00 gift from Ms. A.C. Stone as a contribution to the
City of Fort Worth Health Department's Male Adolescent Outreach Program. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M & C G-9262 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9262 from the City Manager
CDBGP revised
stating that the Community Development Block Grant regulations require that each grantee
definition of
Substantial Change
make public its criteria for what constitutes a "Substantial Change" in the activities
described in its Final Statement of Activities; that the statement, which is submitted to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development annually at the beginning of each
program year, describes the CDBG activities to be undertaken; that the revised "Substantial
Change" definition will increase the program funding amount -for which a public hearing is
required from the current $5,000.00 to $15,000.00, so that a "Substantial Change" will be
defined as any transfer of more than $15,000.00 to existing programs or funding of any new
programs; that, for all funding changes of $15,000.00 or more, except for transfers of
unexpended balances from closed out programs to unprogrammed accounts, a public hearing will
be held in order to provide citizens the opportunity to comment before the City Council
approval on the change; and recommending that the City Council approve a revised definition
of a "Substantial Change" in activities for the Community Development Block Grant Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 279
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
M&C, G-9263 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9263 from the City Manager
disposal of public stating that paper records belonging to the Development Department have been targeted for
records disposition; that requests to dispose of the records were reviewed and approved by the Law,
Development, Internal Audit, Risk Management Departments and the Office of Management
Services; that procedures for disposal of public records outlined in City of Fort Worth
Administration Regulation 1-30 were followed and recommending that the City Council approve
the disposal of public records, as follows: -
Records Title Dates Volume
- Permits November 1978 - 8.0 cu. ft.
March 1990
- Ordinance Inspections 1988 - 1989 3.0 cu. ft.
&C G-9265 re I There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9265 from the City Manager
ppalogsaaHdrset- (stating that the Public Events Department entered into a multi-year agreement with the
1 ub' s World Appaloosa Horse Club to host its World Championship Show; that this will require "stalling"
hampionship Show up to 650 horses in the livestock barns on the south side of the 3200, 3300, and 3400 blocks
of Crestline; that, to facilitate the safe movement of these horses to the show arenas
within Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Public Events Department is requesting the closure
of Crestline Road from Gendy Street to Harley Street (through Will Rogers Memorial Center)
from Tuesday, October 29, 1991, through Monday, November 11, 1991; that appropriate
emergency vehicle access will be provided; and recommending that the City Council approve
the request of the Public Events Department to close Crestline Road between Gendy Street and
Harley Street for the Appaloosa Horse Club's World Championship Show on October 29, 1991,
through November 11, 1991. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9266 from the City Manager
&C G-9266 re stating that the Texas Property Tax Code requires that a taxpayer must request a refund for
of and of tax tax overpayment within three years of that payment; that Section 31.11 of the Property Tax
verpayments Code further approval requires a b
q pp y the governing body before refunding overpayments or
erroneous payments in instances where the refund exceeds $500.00; that the Revenue
Collection Division of Fiscal Services has verified erroneous payments or overpayments were
made and recommends refund, as follows:
ACCOUNT NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
0361-42-39 Lot 55, Block 16,
1990 Taxes Woodhaven Cntry Club
Ests (City and School)
Taxes Paid Twice
0471-67-87 TR 4 AB 160
1987 Taxes Burke, Evan H Sury
(School Only)
Overpayment
NAME AMOUNT
Williams, Jean $2,276.15
Rabal, M. G. 23,330.89
TOTAL $4,607.04
&C G-9266 adopted(I On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation was
adopted.
&C G-9267 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9267 from the City Manager,
emol i ti on of sub- as follows:
tandard structures
SUBJECT: DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES AT 51 LOCATIONS BY MULTIPLE
VENDORS FOR CITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 280
- Certificates of Occupancy 1986 - 1990 3.0 cu. ft.
M&C G-9263 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9264 re
sattlenient filed
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9264 from the City Manager
by Ms. Cynthia
stating that Ms. Cynthia Adcock filed a claim for bodily injury allegedly received when she
Adcock
collided with another vehicle on March 15, 1990, at the intersection of North Beach and
Western Center Boulevard; that, while admitting no liability in this matter, the Risk
Management Department negotiated with Ms. Adcock through her attorney and agreed to a
settlement of $15,000.00 subject to the City Council approval; stating that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that money for this settlement is available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Insurance Fund; and recommending that the City
Council approve the settlement of the claim filed by Cynthia Adcock and authorize the City
Manager to expend the total sum of $15,000.00 for the settlement agreed to by Ms. Adcock,
her attorney, and the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
&C G-9265 re I There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9265 from the City Manager
ppalogsaaHdrset- (stating that the Public Events Department entered into a multi-year agreement with the
1 ub' s World Appaloosa Horse Club to host its World Championship Show; that this will require "stalling"
hampionship Show up to 650 horses in the livestock barns on the south side of the 3200, 3300, and 3400 blocks
of Crestline; that, to facilitate the safe movement of these horses to the show arenas
within Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Public Events Department is requesting the closure
of Crestline Road from Gendy Street to Harley Street (through Will Rogers Memorial Center)
from Tuesday, October 29, 1991, through Monday, November 11, 1991; that appropriate
emergency vehicle access will be provided; and recommending that the City Council approve
the request of the Public Events Department to close Crestline Road between Gendy Street and
Harley Street for the Appaloosa Horse Club's World Championship Show on October 29, 1991,
through November 11, 1991. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9266 from the City Manager
&C G-9266 re stating that the Texas Property Tax Code requires that a taxpayer must request a refund for
of and of tax tax overpayment within three years of that payment; that Section 31.11 of the Property Tax
verpayments Code further approval requires a b
q pp y the governing body before refunding overpayments or
erroneous payments in instances where the refund exceeds $500.00; that the Revenue
Collection Division of Fiscal Services has verified erroneous payments or overpayments were
made and recommends refund, as follows:
ACCOUNT NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
0361-42-39 Lot 55, Block 16,
1990 Taxes Woodhaven Cntry Club
Ests (City and School)
Taxes Paid Twice
0471-67-87 TR 4 AB 160
1987 Taxes Burke, Evan H Sury
(School Only)
Overpayment
NAME AMOUNT
Williams, Jean $2,276.15
Rabal, M. G. 23,330.89
TOTAL $4,607.04
&C G-9266 adopted(I On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation was
adopted.
&C G-9267 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9267 from the City Manager,
emol i ti on of sub- as follows:
tandard structures
SUBJECT: DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES AT 51 LOCATIONS BY MULTIPLE
VENDORS FOR CITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 280
M&C G�1 9267 cont.
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
1. Confirm that each structure listed herein is substandard and a nuisance;
and
2. Authorize contracts for demolition of structures for the City Services
Department on the low bid per unit basis as follows:
1) Crest Investments dba Dyn-O-Mite Demolition $32,862.00
Units 1, 5, 6, 9, 16, 18, 19, 23, 27, 29,
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 45,
48, 49, 51
2) Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas $25,590.00
Units 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24
26, 28, 36, 38, 39, 44, 46, 50
3) Action Excavating Corp., Inc. $ 9,410.00
Units 4, 8, 12, 14, 25, 35, 37
4) Briggs & Son Wrecking Co. $ 8,600.00
Units 40, 47
5) Cast lots to determine the award of Unit 13 $ 995.00
In the amount of $995.00 in the tie bid between
Crest Investments dba Dyn-o-mite Demolition and
Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas.
6) Cast lots to determine the award of Unit 17 $ 750.00
In the amount of $750.00 in the tie bid between
Crest Investments dba Dyn-o-mite Demolition,
Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas, and Action
Excavating Corp., Inc.
Total amount not to exceed $78,207.00 f.o.b., Fort Worth, Texas, and
3. Authorize a lien be filed against each property to cover the cost of
demolition and administration.
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
1.
1123
Grainger Street
2.
1300
South Freeway and Rear
3.
1408
South Freeway
4.
711 East Powell Avenue and Rear
5.
1441
East Baltimore
6.
950 East Richmond Avenue
7.
958 East Richmond Avenue
8.
1415
Illinois Avenue and Rear
9.
1419-B
Illinois Avenue
10.
1265
New York Avenue
11.
1253
New York Avenue and Rear
12.
966 East Oleander St. and Rear
13.
962
East Oleander Street
14.
1205
East Pulaski Street and Rear
15.
929-31
East Bessie Street
16.
950-52 East Stella Street
17.
1320
East Tucker Street
18.
2672-76 Berryh1ll Drive
19.
2664-68
Canberra Court
20.
2805
Canberra Court and Rear
21.
2723-25
Avenue G and Rear
22.
1714
McKenzie Street
23.
2804
Avenue K
24.
4000
Ramey Avenue
25.
3600
Martin Street and Rear
26.
5300
Pinson Street and Rear
27.
3420
Burger Street and Rear
28.
4800
Fitzhugh Avenue and Rear
29.
4803
Fitzhugh Avenue
30.
3161
Milam Street and Rear
31.
2700
East Twelfth Street
32.
1105
Greer Street
33.
3805
North Nichols and Rear
34.
3100
North Pecan Street
35.
2614
Prairie Avenue
36.
2510
Hanna Avenue and Rear
37.
2419
Chestnut Avenue and Rear
38.
2324
Ross Avenue and Rear
39.
2015
Lincoln Avenue
40.
5035
Donnelly Avenue and Rear
41.
5222
Wellesley Avenue
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 281
&C G-9267 cont.
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
42.
5429
Geddes Avenue
43.
5431
Geddes Avenue
44.
113 Callender Drive
45.
2114
West Morphy Street
46.
5212
James Avenue
47.
1340
East Morphy Street
48.
1708
South Jennings
49.
933 East Annie Street.
50.
3820
Vaughn Boulevard
51.
3717
Ada & Rear
BID TABULATION:
Bidders
1) Crest Investments dba
Dyn-o-mite Demolition
Dallas, Texas
2) Briggs and Son Wrecking Co.
Fort Worth, Texas
3) Midwest Wrecking Co. of Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
4) West Excavation
Mansfield, Texas
5) Action Excavating Corp., Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas
6) Calvin Sims dba
Calvin Sims Excavating and
Wrecking
Fort Worth, Texas
All terms are net.
Amount Bid
$ 86,272.00
$112,903.00
$ 91,010.00
$159,230.00
$109,596.00
$109,888.00
Bid invitations were mailed to 29 prospective bidders, one no -bid response was
received, and 22 vendors did not respond. Bid was advertised in the Fort Worth
Star -Telegram on July 18, 1991, and July 25, 1991.
DISCUSSION:
The Minimum Building Standards Code (Chapter 7, Article IV, Fort Worth City
Code) provides civil proceedings for the repair or demolition of substandard
structures in the City of Fort Worth. The Code Enforcement Division has been
unable to obtain Code compliance for the structures listed. The Building
Standards Commission has heard each case and has tried to work with the property
owners toward rehabilitation, or voluntary removal, but the owners continue to
delay abatement of the substandard condition. The Commission has ordered that
each of the structures be demolished in accordance with Section 7-122 of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth. Final approval by the City Council is now
required in order to demolish the structures and remove debris from the lots.
Property owners and 11enholders have been notified that the Housing Official
will recommend that the City Council award demolition contracts during the
regular meeting on August 20, 1991.
Specifications required vendor to demolish structures and to remove all debris,
trash, unsightly and objectionable matter from the demolition premises to a
state licensed or properly permitted landfill site. The bid specifications also
provided that each location would be awarded based upon the low bid for that
particular location. The recommended vendors have complied with the City's DBE
policy.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for these
contracts are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
General Fund. The Revenue Collection Division of the Fiscal Services Department
Is responsible for collection of funds due the City under this agreement.
Ms. Gail Baxter, representing the Code Enforcement Officer, appeared before the City
Council and described the existing conditions of the property at 2015 Lincoln Avenue and
advised the City Council that the property would need to be converted back into a duplex.
Mr. Pedro Rodriguez, 4412 Aguire Court, appeared before the City Council and advised
City Council of his intention to convert the building at 2015 Lincoln Avenue into a duplex
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 282
ZS3
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
Ms. Gail Baxter re Ms. Gail Baxter, representing the Code Enforcement Office, appeared before the City
M & C G-9267 Council and described the existing conditions of the property at 113 Callender Drive.
Mr. Mack Hodge re Mr. Mack Hodge, 2154 Union Church Road, representing Lumberman's Mortgage, appeared
M&C G-9267 before the City Council and requested that an extension be granted in order for
discrepancies regarding the title and work on the property to be accomplished.
Assistant City Assistant City Secretary Pearson announced that lots will be cast to determine the
Secretary Pearson
re lots to be cast award of Unit 13 in as much as identical bids were submitted by Crest Investments dba
Dyn-o-mite Demolition and Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas and to determine the award of
Unit 17 in as much as tied bids were submitted by Crest Investments dba Dyn-o-mite
Demolition, Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas, and Action Excavating Corp., Inc., and,
following the drawing of bids, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Meadows, that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-9267, be adopted with the award of Unit 13 being awarded to Midwest Wrecking Company
of Texas and Unit 17 being awarded to Crest Investments dba Dyn-o-mite Demolition. When the
motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Council Member Woods advised the City Council that she needed to leave to represent
Woods leaving to the City at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine to make a presentation to Indonesian
represent the City students.
at TCOM
M&C G-9269 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9269 from the City Manager
improvements to stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Hardeman St. from Hardeman Street from Martin Luther King Freeway to Edgewood Terrace; that the portion of the
Martin Luther King street from Miller Avenue to Edgewood Terrace is in the Stop Six Target Area and has been
Freeway to Edge- constructed to City standards; that Community Development Block Grant funds will provide a
wood Terrace portion of the construction cost; that the project is located in Council District 5; that
the proposed total assessment is $579,616.62; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Hardeman Street
from Martin Luther King Freeway to Edgewood Terrace, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to
Hardeman Street against the owners of the abutting property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in the
Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish September 24, 1991, as the date of benefit hearing, and
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property
owners in accordance with the provisions of Article 1105b of Vernon's
Annotated Civil Statutes.
M&C G-9269 adopted On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Puente, the recommendations
were approved.
M&C, G-9270 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9270 from the City Manager
improvements to stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of East
East Berry Street Berry Street from Vaughn Boulevard to Crouch Avenue; that East Berry Street from Vaughn
from Miller Avenue Boulevard to Miller Avenue was resurfaced under the 1987-1988 Street Contract Maintenance
to Crouch Avenue Program and does not require reconstruction; that the street is in the Stop Six Target Area
and has been constructed to City standards; that the project is located in Council District
5; that the total estimate of the assessment is $724,276.03; and recommending that the City
Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to East Berry Street
from Miller Avenue to Crouch Avenue, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to
East Berry Street against the owners of the abutting property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in the
Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish September 24, 1991, as the date of benefit hearing, and
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property
owners in accordance with the provisions of Article 1105b of Vernon's
Annotated Civil Statutes.
M&C G-9270 adopted ll On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Chappell, the recommendations
were adopted.
M&C G-9271 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9271 from the City Manager
cont. for one -week -
stating that a supplemental appropriation is requested to fund the projected cost overrun
of $290,000.00 in the Public Events Department; that the overage is due to heavy usage of
the Equestrian Center and the Soviet Space Exhibit being held in the Amon G. Carter, Jr.,
Exhibit Hall; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that, upon adoption of
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 283
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
M&C. G-9271 cont. the supplemental appropriations ordinance, funds required for these expenditures will be
available in Public Events Department budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and
recommending that a supplemental appropriation ordinance be adopted increasing
appropriations in General Fund by $290,000.00 and decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated
General Fund balance by the same amount.
M&C G-9271 approved Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9271 be approved.
Assistant City Assistant City Manger Bob Terrell appeared before the City Council and advised the
Manager Bob Cit Council that the Public Events Department is out of money based on the MARS System and
Terrell re M&C Y p Y
G-9271 that this supplemental appropriation is required in order to take care of projected cost
overruns and, if additional information is needed regarding the cost overrun, he could
provide them with a list of line items.
Council Member Matson made a substitute motion, seconded,by Council Member Puente,
that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9271 be continued for one week.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9272 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9272 from the Office of the
Appointments to City Manager, as follows:
the Fort Worth
Transportation RECOMMENDATION:
Authority Executiv,
Committee I It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appoint the following persons to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Executive Committee to one year terms from September 1, 1991 to August 31,
1992, and
2. Recommend to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court that
be appointed as Tarrant County's appointee to the FWTA Executive
Committee.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) Executive Committee was initially
appointed by the Fort Worth City Council in November, 1983, following the public
referendum which established FWTA. Executive Committee members serve one year
terms. Eight members are appointed by the City Council; the ninth is appointed
by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.
FWTA Appointees
Armando Hernandez
Dr. George C. Kemble, Jr.
Russell Lancaster
S. R. Roberson
Jeter Pruett
Reverend J. W. Briscoe
Roy Laverne Brooks
Kenneth Barr
City Council Member
Recommending
Appointee
Carlos Puente
Chuck Silcox
Morris Matson
Eugene McCray
Jewel Woods
Bill Meadows
Virginia Nell Webber
Mayor Granger
Recommended
Commissioner's
Court by Mayor
to
Council Member Chappell requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9272 due to a business relationship with the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that Council
Member Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-9272. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9272 be adopted.
Council Member Matson advised City Council that Council Member Chappell is listed on
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9272 as recommending appointment of Mr. Kenneth Barr
and inquired whether or not this appointment should be made by the Mayor rather than Council
Member Chappell since he is abstaining from voting on this item.
Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9272 be adopted, as amended, by showing the
appointment of Kenneth Barr as Mayor Granger's appointment. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 284
�S J
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
M&C G-9272 cont. Silcox, Matson, McCray, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Woods
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
&C P-5139 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5139 from the City Manager
nstallation of
submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase and installation of carpet for the
a rp e t
Aviation Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds are
available in the current operating budget, Airport's Fund; and recommending that the
purchase and installation be made from Sandra's Interiors on its low bid meeting City
specifications of $19,563.00, net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5140 re
greement with
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5140 from the City Manager
yclone Aluminum &
submitting a tabulation of bids received for a one-year agreement with a one-year option for
to el Handling
renewal for the sale of scrap metals for the City of Fort Worth; stating that the various
Departments/Divisions selling scrap metal will be responsible for collection of funds due
the City under this agreement; and recommending that the agreement be authorized with
Cyclone Aluminum & Steel Handling on its overall high bid per unit basis and that all
departments be authorized to use this agreement, if needed, with term of agreement to begin
June 1, 1991, and end May 31, 1992. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5141 re
urchase agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5141 from the City Manager
ith Brown Bear
,
stating that the purchase of genuine Brown Bear manufacturers replacement parts are
orporation
available only through manufacturer's representatives/distributors; that the award of a one-
year purchase agreement for purchase of these repair parts on an "as needed" basis reduces
the required volume of parts inventory and reduces equipment down time while still allowing
a volume price reduction by estimating annual requirements; stating that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this purchase are available in the
Equipment Services Operating Fund; and recommending that the purchase agreement be
authorized with Brown Bear Corporation, sole source, on unit prices at manufacturer's list
price, with term of agreement to begin November 14, 1991, and end November 13, 1992. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5142 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5142 from the City Manager
urchase to two
submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of two generators for the Fire
ene ra to rs
Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that money required for
this expenditure is available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
General Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from Parker Power Systems, Inc.,
for an amount not to exceed. $8,221.53 f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5143 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5143 from the City Manager
ease purchase of
submitting a tabulation of bids received for a 24 -month lease -purchase of disk storage
isk storage
subsystem for the Information Systems and Services Department; stating that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that money required for this anticipated expenditure during the
1990-91 fiscal year is available in the current operating budget of the General Fund, as
appropriated, and the money required for the 1991-92 fiscal year will be included in the
proposed budget; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a 24 -month
lease -purchase with C.E. Services on its bid of $1,550.00 per month and execute a 24 -month
maintenance agreement with C.E. Services for $545.00 per month, with term of agreement to
begin August 1, 1991, and end July 31, 1992. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5144 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5144 from the City Manager
urchase of print- submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of printing of brochures for the
ng of brochures Planning Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds
required for this expenditure are available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund; and recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase from Cockrell Printing Company on its low bid of $6,074.58. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5145 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5145 from the City Manager
ont. for one week submitting a tabulation of bids received for janitorial service for Police Administration
Building; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that money required for
this anticipated expenditure during the 1990-91 fiscal year is available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund, and the money required for the 1991-
92 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and recommending that the purchase
agreement be authorized with Tolman Building Maintenance on its low bid of $45,684.00, with
term of agreement to begin August 1, 1991, and end July 31, 1992, with two one-year options
to renew. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5145 be continued for one week. When
the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 285
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5146 from the City Manager
M&C P-5146 re submitting a tabulation of bids received for soft body armor for the Police Department;
purchase agreement stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this
with G.T. Dis t ri- anticipated expenditure during the 1990-91 fiscal year are available in the current
butors, Inc. operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund and the money required for the 1991-
92 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and recommending that the purchase
agreement be authorized with G.T. Distributors, Inc., on its low bid meeting specifications
at a unit price of $484.50 each, f.o.b. Fort Worth, Texas, with term of agreement to begin
August 6, 1991, and end August 5, 1992, with a one-year option to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5147 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5147 from the City Manager
cont. for one week
stating that the Reprographics Department is in need of a laser printer and compatible
scanner that is capable of 1200 dot resolution and capable of printing on 11" x 17" paper;
that the Laser Master Corporation is the only company that provides the equipment that will
resolve the printing problems that have been occurring on the Apple system in the
Reprographics Department; that Apple, Inc. agrees with this solution; stating that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available
In the current operating budget, as a result of salary savings in the Reprographics Fund
PI63; and recommending that the City Council authorize the sole source purchase of a laser
printer and scanner for the Reprographics Division from Laser Master Corporation for
$15,270.50 f.o.b. Fort Worth. Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5147 be continued
for one week. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
4&C P-5148 re
purchase agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5148 from the Cit Manager
y Mana g
with Hi -Tech Sig-
stating that the City Council awarded the purchase of traffic signal controllers to Hi -Tech
nal s, Inc. and
Signals, Inc., on July 30, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5103 for a total
Winko-Matco/Multi-
of $203,422.65; that Hi -Tech Signals was low on Item (1) for controllers and replacement
sonics
parts at $175,322.65 and Winko-Matic/Multisonics was low on Item (2) modification panel at
$27,372.50 resulting in a lesser total of $202,695.15; stating that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that funds required for this purchase are available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and recommending that the City
Council rescind the approval of Item Nos. 1 and 2 on M&C P-5103, dated July 30, 1991, which
was awarded to Hi -Tech Signals, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for the amount of $203,422.65 and
award the purchases for controller/replacements to Hi -Tech Signals, Inc., for an amount of
$175,322.65 and award purchase for modification panel to Winko-Matic/Multisonics for an
amount of $27,372.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
&C P-5149 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5149 from the City Manager
urchase of submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of hydraulic equipment for the
ydraulic equip- Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
e nt for this expenditure are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
Water and Sewer Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from U.E.C. Equipment
Company for hydraulic curb grinders for an amount of $2,720.25 and Commercial Body
Corporation for 1/2" drive impact wrenches, hydraulic paving breakers, and hydraulic valve
operator for an amount of $19,914.00, for a total bid amount of $22,634.25 net, f.o.b. Fort
Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C p-5150 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5150 from the City Manager
urchase of various stating that the Water Department will use various sizes of meter couplings in construction
izes of meter and maintenance of water lines; that specifications for Item 1 need to be revised to provide
ouplings material that is suitable and acceptable for the City; stating that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that funds required for this purchase agreement are available in the
Water and Sewer Fund; and recommending that the City Council authorize the rejection of all
bids received on Item 1 and rebid with revised specifications and that the purchase of
various sizes meter couplings be authorized with Atlas Utility Supply Company and Bowles &
Eden Equipment Company on their low over-all bid. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5151 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5151 from the City Manager
urchase agreement submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement for prerecorded video
ith AAA -Priority cassettes; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the money required
i deo for this anticipated expenditure during the 1990-91 fiscal year Is available in the current
operating budget of the General Fund, as appropriated, and the money required for the 1991-
92 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and recommending that the purchase
agreement be authorized with AAA -Priority Video for Category 2A: Feature -Length Motion
Pictures on Prerecorded Video Cassettes, for a discount of 50 percent of list price; and
that a purchase agreement be authorized with Ingram Library Services, Inc., for Other
Entertainment Programs and Educational/Instructional Programs on Prerecorded Video
Cassettes, for a discount of 31.5 percent of list price, with term of agreements to begin
August 13, 1991, and end August 12, 1992, with option to renew for one additional year. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
&C, P-5152 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5152 from the City Manager
ont. for one week submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of two laser printers for
Information Systems and Services Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that money required for this anticipated expenditure is available in the current
capital budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund (Police Department Awarded
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 286
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
&C P-5152 cont.lion
Assets); and recommending that the purchase be made from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
its low bid $7,693.26, f.o.b. delivered Fort Worth.
City Manager Ivory advised the City Council of an amendment to be made in the dollar
amount on the third line of the Recommendation of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5152
correcting the amount to read $7,631.26 and also correcting the amount under Bid Tabulation
to read $7,631.26.
Council Member Meadows advised the City Council that he is a share holder with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and advised Council that he will be filing a conflict
of interest affidavit.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-5152 be approved.
Council Member Matson made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell,
that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5152 be continued for one week.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Woods
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
M&C L-10565 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10565, dated July 23, 1991,
supplement agree-
from the City Manager stating that the City Manager was authorized by City Council on March
men t
30, 1970, by Mayor and Council Communication No. L-3022, to execute an agreement granting
three permanent
the United States of America a restrictive easement over a portion of the waters of Lake
for the installation of a 48 inch water line
Worth adjacent to Carswell Air Force Base; that the purpose of the restrictive easement was
easements, right-
to establish a safety zone adjacent to the Carswell ammunition dump; that the base now has
overhead transmission lines; that the subject
a need for a larger easement due to an increase of ammunition being stored and has requested
of -way, and,
that the City of Fort Worth expand the easement; that the existing easement is designated
Oak Grove Road; and that the three easements and
as a portion of Tract 253E and all of Tracts 262E, 263E, and 264E, Carswell Air Force Base,
ase-
encroachment ease-
Texas; that the expanded area is approximately 400 feet in depth and 2,000 feet in length;
and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a supplement agreement
ment
ment
expanding the restrictive easement on the waters of Lake Worth held by the United States
A parallelogram -shaped strip of land 55 feet
Government. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10565 be approved, as amended, by amending the third
the L. Cohen Survey, Abstract 290, containing
sentence under Discussion to read "Due to a change in distance requirements by the United
States Government, the Base has requested that the City of Fort Worth expand the easement".
feet.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C L-10591 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10591 from the City Manager
sale of residuals
stating that the City purchased Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 14, Lawn Terrace Addition, to
construct a cul-de-sac; that a portion of the property was not used and is available for
the Robert Gillaster Survey, Abstract 619, containing 2,000 square feet.
sale; that the property described above is a rectangular property of less than 5,000 square
feet and, due to its size and shape, this property is exempt from the requirements of
Section 272.001, Local Government Code, requiring notice and disposition of the property
through competitive bidding; that the Real Property Management Department has determined
that the fair market value of the residual property is $350.00; and recommending that the
City Council approve the sale of the residuals of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 14, Lawn Terrace
Addition, to Wanda Livingston, the adjacent owner, for $350.00 and authorize the City
Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the property. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
3. An irregularly-shaped strip of land 50 feet in width from Tract 6C1A of
the L. Cohen Survey, Abstract 619, containing approximately 3,500 square
feet.
M&C L-10592 adopted It was recommended that the City Council accept the dedication of three permanent easements
and right-of-way, and an encroachment from T.U. Electric as required for the Southside II
Water Main Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 287
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
No. L-10592 from the City Manager
M&C L-10592 re
dedication of
stating that three permanent easements, right-of-way,
and an encroachment easement are
three permanent
required
for the installation of a 48 inch water line
that will be located under T.U.
easements, right-
Electric's
overhead transmission lines; that the subject
property is located near the 4900
of -way, and,
block of
Oak Grove Road; and that the three easements and
right-of-way are:
ase-
encroachment ease-
ment
ment
1.
A parallelogram -shaped strip of land 55 feet
in width from Tract 6C1A of
the L. Cohen Survey, Abstract 290, containing
approximately 3,637.5 square
feet.
2.
A parallelogram -shaped strip of land 30 feet
in width from Tract 2B1A of
the Robert Gillaster Survey, Abstract 619, containing 2,000 square feet.
3. An irregularly-shaped strip of land 50 feet in width from Tract 6C1A of
the L. Cohen Survey, Abstract 619, containing approximately 3,500 square
feet.
M&C L-10592 adopted It was recommended that the City Council accept the dedication of three permanent easements
and right-of-way, and an encroachment from T.U. Electric as required for the Southside II
Water Main Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 287
0"/ S V
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
M&C L-10595 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10595 from the City Manager
acquisition of stating that a fee simple title purchase is required for Martin Street Reconstruction
portion of Lot 7, Project; that the property is an irregularly-shaped strip of land approximately five feet
Block 1, in width from the north side of the aforementioned legal description; that the property is
located in District 8; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for
this purchase are available in the current capital budget of the Street Improvement Fund;
and recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of property described as
a portion of Lot 7, Block 1, Trudale Addition, and find that $220.00 is just compensation
for the property acquired. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10596 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10596 from the City Manager
eminent domain stating that the purchase of the fee simple title and easement to property required is
proceedings required for the construction of Green Oaks Boulevard; that the right-of-way is located
along the proposed Green Oaks Boulevard; stating that the total compensation due the
property owner, as established by an independent fee appraiser in the amount of $47,200.00,
was refused by the owner; and recommending that the City Council declare the necessity of
taking certain land for the purpose of constructing essential public improvements heretofore
authorized by the Council as set out below, and authorize the City Attorney to institute
eminent domain proceedings to acquire a portion of ten acres out of the J.M. Steiner Survey,
Abstract 1972 owned by C.E. Cornutt, Trustee. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10597 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10597 from the City Manager
dedication of recommending that the City Council approve the dedication of streetlight easement out of Lot
street light ease- 8, Block 25, South Hemphill Heights Addition; located at 2929 S. Adams; and owned by Gina
ment Van and Don Van. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C L-10598 re
dedication of There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10598 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council approve the dedication of the property described as a
right-of-way p p y
portion of Block 57, Lot 2R1, Candleridge Phase VIII Addition, aka 4640 Hulen Street South,
for Candleridge Phase VIII Addition, from Jemtex Development No. 41 Inc., and authorize the
acceptance and recordation of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13024 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13024 from the City Manager
contract with submitting a tabulation of bids received for construction of Forty Oaks Detention Basins and
Orval Hall Exca- storm drains; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract
v a ting Company with Orval Hall Excavating Company in the amount of $1,126,751.50 to construct Forty Oaks
Detention Basins Nos. 2 and 3 and associated storm drains and appurtenances, and that a
$130,906.39 fund transfer be authorized from Miscellaneous Streets and Drainage Project to
the Forty Oaks Detention Ponds Project in the Street Improvements Capital Projects Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13025 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10593 from the City Manager
M&C L-10593 re
recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of Lot 1, Block 183, Haywood
acquisition of
Subdivision of portion of Block 123, M.G. Ellis Addition, Parcel 2, and find that $100.00
Lot , Block 183
Is just compensation for property acquired, and stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that the funds required for the acquisition are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Street Improvements Bond Fund.. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10594 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10594 from the City Manager
acquisition of
stating that the acquisition of rectangularly -shaped strips of land five feet in width from
portion of Lot 15,
the street side of a portion of Lot 15, Block 27, Diamond Hill Addition and a portion of Lot
Block 27,
12, Block 29, Diamond Hill Addition by fee simple title is required for the Malone
Street/Moore Avenue Reconstruction Project; that the properties are located in District 2;
that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this purchase are available
in the current capital budget of the Street Improvement Fund; and recommending that the City
Council authorize the acquisition of a portion of Lot 15, Block 27, Diamond Hill Addition,
Parcel 2, and a portion of Lot 12, Block 29, Diamond Hill Addition, Parcel 36, and find that
$280.00 is just compensation for the property acquired. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10595 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10595 from the City Manager
acquisition of stating that a fee simple title purchase is required for Martin Street Reconstruction
portion of Lot 7, Project; that the property is an irregularly-shaped strip of land approximately five feet
Block 1, in width from the north side of the aforementioned legal description; that the property is
located in District 8; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for
this purchase are available in the current capital budget of the Street Improvement Fund;
and recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of property described as
a portion of Lot 7, Block 1, Trudale Addition, and find that $220.00 is just compensation
for the property acquired. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10596 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10596 from the City Manager
eminent domain stating that the purchase of the fee simple title and easement to property required is
proceedings required for the construction of Green Oaks Boulevard; that the right-of-way is located
along the proposed Green Oaks Boulevard; stating that the total compensation due the
property owner, as established by an independent fee appraiser in the amount of $47,200.00,
was refused by the owner; and recommending that the City Council declare the necessity of
taking certain land for the purpose of constructing essential public improvements heretofore
authorized by the Council as set out below, and authorize the City Attorney to institute
eminent domain proceedings to acquire a portion of ten acres out of the J.M. Steiner Survey,
Abstract 1972 owned by C.E. Cornutt, Trustee. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10597 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10597 from the City Manager
dedication of recommending that the City Council approve the dedication of streetlight easement out of Lot
street light ease- 8, Block 25, South Hemphill Heights Addition; located at 2929 S. Adams; and owned by Gina
ment Van and Don Van. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C L-10598 re
dedication of There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10598 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council approve the dedication of the property described as a
right-of-way p p y
portion of Block 57, Lot 2R1, Candleridge Phase VIII Addition, aka 4640 Hulen Street South,
for Candleridge Phase VIII Addition, from Jemtex Development No. 41 Inc., and authorize the
acceptance and recordation of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13024 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13024 from the City Manager
contract with submitting a tabulation of bids received for construction of Forty Oaks Detention Basins and
Orval Hall Exca- storm drains; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract
v a ting Company with Orval Hall Excavating Company in the amount of $1,126,751.50 to construct Forty Oaks
Detention Basins Nos. 2 and 3 and associated storm drains and appurtenances, and that a
$130,906.39 fund transfer be authorized from Miscellaneous Streets and Drainage Project to
the Forty Oaks Detention Ponds Project in the Street Improvements Capital Projects Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13025 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13025 from the City Manager
agreement leasing
of Marine Park
stating that, for the past 16 years, Marine Park has been the site of the annual Mexican
to Catholic Dioces
Independence Day Fiesta sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church of the Diocese of Fort
of Fort Worth
Worth; that, as in previous years, All Saints Catholic Church has requested to lease a
portion of Marine Park and the adjacent traffic island at Houston and NW 15th Streets for
the 16 de Septiembre Fiesta to be held on September 13, 14, and 15, 1991, with lease dates
of September 9 through 16, 1991, for set-up and clean-up; that admission fees would not
exceed $5.00 per person and there would be discounts or free admission for senior citizens
and children; that All Saints Catholic Church would pay the adopted fees of $1,500.00 plus
ten percent of admission fees, plus adopted fees for use of festival equipment such as
stages and ticket booths; that All Saints Catholic Church has requested that the Park and
Recreation Department co-sponsor the event the same as last year by waiving the ten percent
fee on sales of concession items; that the use of the site would be subject to the same
conditions as similar festivals; that, as previously, All Saints Catholic Church would be
required to present a satisfactory plan to prevent consumption of alcoholic beverages by
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 288
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
M&C C-13025 cont. minors; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement leasing
a portion of Marine Park to the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth from September 9 through
September 16, 1991, for the purpose of a Mexican Independence Day Fiesta for a fee of
$1,500.00 plus ten percent of admission fees to the event, and that collection of the ten
percent fee on sale of concession items be waived. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13026 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13026 from the City Manager
agreement with stating that a number of complaints have been received from residents of the Westpoint area
Tarrant County regarding the condition of Alemeda Street and Westpoint Boulevard between Academy Boulevard
and the southbound IH -820 frontage road; that it is proposed to level -up, seal coat and
stripe the two streets, provide four feet to six feet wide shoulders, relocate the roadside
drainage ditches and construct right -turn lanes at the Alemeda/Westpoint intersection; that
County Commissioner J.D. Johnson (Precinct No. 4) has offered to assist the City by
furnishing the personnel and equipment provided the City furnishes the materials; that the
estimated cost of materials (aggregate and asphalt) is $19,868.00; stating that the Director
of Fiscal/Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are available in the
current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Contract Street: Maintenance Fund; and
recommending that the City Council approve a $19,868.00 fund transfer from the Prior Years
Funding Unspecified Project to the Improvements to Alemeda.Street and Westpoint Boulevard
Project in the Contract Street Maintenance Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute
an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for repairs to, and resurfacing of, Alemeda
Street and Westpoint Boulevard between Academy Boulevard and the southbound IH -820 frontage
road. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13027 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13027 from the City Manager,
agreement with as follows:
Resource Informa-
tion Systems, Inc. SUBJECT: CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (RIS)
FOR PLACEMENT OF INFORMATION DISPLAY CENTER IN MEACHAM AIRPORT
TERMINAL BUILDING
11 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a
concession agreement with Resource Information Systems, Inc. (RIS) for the
placement of an information display center in the Meacham Airport Terminal
Building.
DISCUSSION:
Resource Information Systems, Inc. proposes to place on the first floor of the
Meacham Airport Terminal Building, a display center. The display center will
contain panels with the following information:
1.
Local
attractions,
2.
Local
shopping,
3.
Places
to eat,
4.
Places
of entertainment,
5.
Local
services, and
6.
Airfield
layout map.
RIS has agreed to pay the City twenty percent (20%) of gross revenue from the
sale of advertising space on the Display Center.
The term of this agreement shall be for an initial period of three (3) months
with successive one (1) year options to renew as long as the tenant complies
with the terms and conditions of the original agreement. The uneven initial
term is to allow option period(s) to commence at the beginning of each Fiscal
Year.
The initial term of the agreement will commence following City Council approval
with the first option period to commence October 1, 1991.
A clause will be included in the lease agreement prohibiting the lessee from
making alteration or entry into the overhead area of the premises. The purpose
of this clause prevents the disturbance of asbestos.
All other terms and conditions will remain the same. as those contained in
similar agreements with the City of Fort Worth.
The Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this lease at their June 20,
1991, meeting.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Administration Section of the Aviation Department is responsible for
collection of funds due the City under this agreement.
Minutes of City Council S-3 Page 289
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
M&C C-13027 cont. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and
and adopted Council Communication No. C-13027, be adopted.
M&C C-13028 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13028 from the City Manager
lease with Walid stating that, under City Secretary Contract Nos. 18020 and 17217, Walid Joseph Yammine d/b/a
Joseph Yammi ne Skywings Flight ght Training leases office space in the Meacham Airport Terminal Building; n
and Skywings Fligh g; that
Training Skywings Flight Training proposes to enter into a new lease for the renewal of existing
lease space and add some new space; that the total annual revenue will be $31,839.88; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a new lease with Walid Joseph
Yammi ne and Skywi ngs Flight Training, Inc., for office space in the Meacham Airport Terminal
Building. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13029 re
lease with Acme
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13029 from the City Manager
School of Aero-
stating that certain assets of Acme School of Aeronautics have been purchased by a newly
nau tics, Inc.
formed subsidiary of Pegasus Flight Center, Inc., named ACME School of Aeronautics, Inc.,
(ACME); that ACME School of Aeronautics, Inc., now requires the leasing of office space on
the first floor and basement; that Enterprise Aero, Inc., d/b/a ACME School of Aeronautics,
canceled its leases effective May 12, 1991, along with the sale of its business to Pegasus
Flight Center, Inc.; that the agreement will begin as of May 13, 1991, and will end
September 30, 1991; that, beginning October 1, 1991, there will be successive one year
options to renew as long as the tenant complies, with the terms and conditions of the
original agreement; that the schedule of rates and charges in effect during these successive
option periods will be charged; that the total annual revenue will be $45,701.06; that a
clause will be incorporated in the lease agreement prohibiting the lessee from making
alterations or entry into the overhead area of the premises; and recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to enter into a new lease with Acme School of Aeronautics, Inc., for
office space in the Meacham Airport Terminal Building and approve the revision of M&C C-
12880, by deleting 484 square feet of space subject to lease under that Mayor and Council
Communication. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
M&C C-13030 re
contract to City
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13030 from the City Manager
of Westover Hills
stating that the City of Fort Worth currently owns and operates the wastewater collection
system and a portion of the water distribution system located within the corporate limits
of the City of Westover Hills; that, at the present time, the Fort Worth Water Department
maintains the systems and bills citizens of Westover Hills.directly for retail services;
that Westover Hills has requested that Fort Worth sell these facilities to it; that staff
has negotiated a sales price of $231,500.00; and that the contract of sale is contingent
upon each of the following events occurring:
A. Approval of this agreement by the respective governing bodies of the
parties hereto, and
B. Westover Hills being able to arrange suitable financing to permit it to
purchase the facilities, and
C. Westover Hills entering into the standard Wholesale Wastewater Contract,
and
D. The parties entering into an amendment of Fort Worth City Secretary
Contract No. 17214, providing for water service by Fort Worth to Westover
Hills. The amendment shall be for the purpose of approving an additional
point of connection to the Fort Worth system.
That it is further recommended that the City Council find that water lines, water meters,
and sanitary sewer lines owned by the City of Fort Worth and located within the corporate
limits of the City of Westover Hills constitute an insubstantial part of the City of Fort
Worth's combined water and sewer system and that the disposition of the water lines, water
meters, and sanitary sewer lines will not substantially impair the revenues of said system
and that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for the sale of water and
sewer facilities to the City of Westover Hills.
City Manager Ivory City Manager Ivory advised the City Council that the proceeds of the sale of water
re M&C C13030
facilities and sanitary sewer facilities to the City of Westover Hills would be placed in
the Water and Sewer Fund and advised City Council that there was no requirement in the bonds
that stipulated that money be put into a debt service account upon the sale of the property.
Assistant City
anager Mike Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer appeared before the City Council and explained to
Groomer re M&C the City Council that half of the system is owned by the City of Fort Worth and the other
C-13030 half is owned by the City of Westover Hills and that the City of Westover Hills had
requested that the City of Fort Worth either sale its share of the system or buy the entire
system, and informed the City Council that the City of Westover Hills Is planning to upgrade
its portion of the system and, rather than upgrade a portion, the City of Westover Hills
would like to upgrade the entire system.
Nr. Richard Sawey
re M&C C-13030 Mr. Richard Sawey, Director of the Water, appeared before the City Council and advised
the City Council that the water facility and the sanitary sewer facility was constructed as
part of the Leonard Development and by contributions in the early '60's.
Council Member Matson requested that the proceeds of the sale be placed in a
restricted fund account.
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M&C C-13030 cont.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that Mayor
ind adopted
and Council Communication No. C-13030 be approved, as amended by stipulating that the
proceeds from the sale be placed in a restricted fund account. When the motion was put to
a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
4&C C-13031 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13031 from the City Manager
agreement with
stating that the RAILTRAN Policy Committee on May 23, 1991, recommended that the City
Fort Worth and
Councils of Fort Worth and Dallas approve an agreement with Tarantula to provide dinner and
Dallas Railroad
excursion trains over the RAILTRAN Corridor to bring conventioneers from the Dallas central
business district to the Fort Worth central business district and back; that Tarantula will
coordinate its use of the Corridor with the DART and FWTA once an agreement is finalized
between the Cities and the Transit Authorities; describing major provisions of the Trackage
Use Agreement; stating that the Property Management Department of the City of
Dallas/RAILTRAN will be responsible for collection of revenues due under this agreement; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Trackage Use License Agreement
with the Fort Worth and Dallas Railroad, also known as Tarantula. On motion of Council
Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member Matson, the recommendation was adopted.
M&C FP -2857 re
final payment to There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2857 from the City Manager
James W. Jackson , stating that storm drain improvements at Madrid and E1 Greco Streets have been completed in
Inc. accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; that the project is in
Council District 6; and recommending that the City Council. accept as complete the storm
drain improvements at Madrid and E1 Greco Streets and authorize final payment of $520.48 to
James W. Jackson, Inc., with the Director of Fiscal Services certifying that the funds
required for this final payment are available in the Retainage Account and the current
capital budget, as appropriated, of the Street Improvement Fund. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Budget f o r the It appearing to the City Council that on August 13, 1991, the City Council continued
1991-92 Fiscal Year the hearing in connection with proposed budget for the 1991-92 Fiscal Year until the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting to give every interested person or citizen
opportunity to be heard, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Betty Brink re Ms. Betty Brink, 7600 Anglin Drive, representing the Fort Worth Librarians'
Proposed Budget Association, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the City Council
for keeping all of the libraries open and for not cutting the hours of the libraries.
Proposed Budget There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the proposed
cont. until next budget for the 1991-92 Fiscal Year, it was the consensus of the City Council that the
regularly scheduled hearing be continued until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting to give every
City Council meet- interested person or citizen opportunity to be heard.
ing
Introduced a
Resolution Council Member Chappell introduced a resolution and made a motion that it be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Meadows. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said resolution, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Woods
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
Resolution No.II RESOLUTION NO. 1754
1754
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1991 TAX
INCREASE AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That the City Council of the City of Fort Worth will hold a public hearing
on a proposal to adopt a 1991 tax rate of $0.9330 per $100 valuation on
all property liable to taxation, which proposed rate exceeds the lower of
the rollback tax rate or 103 percent of the effective tax rate calculated
as provided by Section 26.04 of the Property Code of the State of Texas.
2. That such public hearing will be held on September 3, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, Fort Worth Municipal Building, 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, and an adequate opportunity will
be afforded for proponents and opponents of the proposed tax increase to
present their views.
3. That the City Secretary shall publish notice of such hearing as provided
in Section 26.06 of the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas.
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
It appearing to the City Council that a public hearing was scheduled for today
Fort Worth Tax concerning the designation of the Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 7; that
Abatement Re- notice of the public hearing was published in the newspaper and delivered to the presiding
investment Zone officers of the governing body of each affectedtaxing unit, Mayor Granger asked if there
No. 7 was anyone present desiring to be heard.
M&C G-9268
Mrs. Ann Di vel ey Mrs. Ann Di vel ey, representing the City Manager's Office, appeared before the City
re M&C G-9260 Council and advised City Council that the proposed area meets the criteria for the
definition of Reinvestment Zone, as required by the Tax Code, in that the area is reasonably
likely, as a result of the designation, to contribute to the retention of expansion of
primary employment or to attract major investment in the zone that would be a benefit to the
property, and would contribute to the economic development of the City, and called attention
of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9268, as follows:
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE, DESIGNATING THE FORT WORTH TAX
ABATEMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 7
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1. Hold a public hearing concerning designation of the Fort Worth Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 7, and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance which designates the Fort Worth Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone No. 7 pursuant to Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax
Abatement Act, Tax Code, Sections 312.001 through 312.209, as amended.
DISCUSSION:
Consideration of this issue as a part of.today's agenda serves as a public
hearing on the designation of a reinvestment zone as required by the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. Notice of this public hearing was
published in the newspaper and delivered to the presiding officer of the
governing body of each affected taxing unit at least 7 days prior to this
meeting as required by State law.
The proposed area meets the criteria for the designation of a reinvestment zone,
as required by the Tax Code, in that the area is reasonably likely, as a result
of the designation, to contribute to the retention or expansion of primary
employment or to attract major investment in the zone that would be a benefit
to the property, and that would contribute to the economic development of the
city. In addition, the improvements sought in the zone are feasible and
practical and would be a benefit to the land to be included in the zone and to
the city after any tax abatement agreements which may be entered in accordance
with State law have expired.
The designation of a reinvestment zone expires after 5 years and may be renewed
for periods not to exceed 5 years.
The Code requires a city to designate a zone prior to entering into tax
abatement.
M & C G-9260 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
adopted designation of the Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 7, Council Member Meadows
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell,that the hearing be closed and the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9268, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Woods
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No.II ORDINANCE NO. 10904
10904
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
(1986), AS AMENDED, BY DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA NORTH OF THE
WESTERN CURRENCY PLANT ON BLUE MOUND ROAD AS THE FORT WORTH TAX
ABATEMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 7; PROVIDED THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Tuesday, August 20, 1991
Ordinance No. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas ("City"),
10904 cont. desires to promote the development or redevelopment of a certain contiguous
geographic area within its jurisdiction by the creation of a reinvestment zone
for commercial/industrial tax abatement, as authorized by the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, V.T.C.A., Tax Code, Chapter 312, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has elected by City Resolution No. 1401 to
become eligible to participate in tax abatement; and
WHEREAS, the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement. Act further provides
that property within a reinvestment zone may be eligible for, inter alia,
commercial/industrial tax abatement, subject to the governing body of the
municipality establishing by resolution the requirements for such eligibility
and entering into a written tax abatement agreement with the owner of taxable
real property that is located in the reinvestment zone; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing in a regularly scheduled meeting before the City
Council was held at 10:00 a.m. on the 20th day of August, 1991, such date being
at least seven (7) days after the date of publication of the notice of such
public hearing as required by the Tax Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was delivered to the presiding
officer of the governing body of each affected taxing unit at least seven (7)
days before the date of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City, at such hearing, invited all interested persons or
their representatives to appear and speak for or against the creation of the
proposed reinvestment zone, the boundaries of the proposed reinvestment zone,
whether all or part of the territory described in this ordinance should be
included in such proposed reinvestment zone, and the concept of tax abatement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
Ms. Doreen Jan- Ms. Doreen Jannotta, Post Office Box 821260, appeared before the City Council
notta re regarding the possibility of the deletion of dental clinics from the 1991-92 proposed budget
dental clinics list of potential reduction options.
Council Member Council Member Chappell requested that a resolution be drafted and brought before City
Chappell re Council next week formalizing the Dental Clinic Task Force of Tarrant County as a City task
resolution drafte
formalizing the force.
Dental Clinic Task
Force Mr. Henry W. Simon, Jr., 4409 Overton Crest Street, representing Sanus Insurance,
Mr. Henry W. Simon appeared before the City Council and presented correspondence requesting further review of
Jr. re contract the preliminary adoption of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12956 awarding contract
with Harris to Harris Methodist Health Plan for provision of HMO Group Health Insurance for the City of
Methodist Health Fort Worth and requested that the City Council look closely at the issues that were raised
Plan in his letter and inquired about the inclusion of the Osteopathic Community into the Harris.
Insurance Plan.
Ms. Sharon Williams Ms. Sharon Williams, 505 Roberts Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested
re Sanus phoning that the City Council stop Sanus from phoning City employees at home, harassing employees
City employees and stop the alleged rumors and untruths in regard to Osteopathic physicians not being
included in the Harris Plan.
Council Member
Chappell re Council Member Chappell requested that the City Council have an executive session
Sanus, listed on next week's agenda to review the issue with regard to Sanus using confidential
information such as private telephone numbers in order to call the employees with regard to
the insurance issue.
Mr. Benny Squyres Mr. Benny Squyres, 3920 Van Deman, Chairman for the Retirees Insurance Program
re Harris Methodisl Committee, appeared before the City Council and advised City Council that the Committee
Plan voted unanimously to select Harris over Sanus and advised Council that it is the best
insurance for the retirees and requested that the City Council consider the Harris Plan for
active and retired employees.
Ms. Sally McCoy re
Ms.
Sally McCoy, 3528 Suffolk,
President of the Librarians' Association, appeared
Harris Methodist
before the
City Council and reiterated
the statement previously made that the choice of the
Plan
employees
is Harris Plan as the City's
health care provider.
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s. Donna Baxter
se of confiden-
ial records by
anus
r. Ted Que re
arking fee at
ill Rogers
omplex
r. Pat Taylor re
lleged mis-
ppropriation of
unds
r. Pedro Herrera
e need of Police
fficers in the
iamond Hill area
djourned
rE
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
Ms. Donna Baxter, 433 Blue Ridge Trail, appeared before the City Council and advised
City Council that she also received a call from Sanus, but that the person did not give her
name, but started advising her of her chronic condition and gave her false information with
regard to the Harris Methodist Plan, and requested that this misrepresentation be stopped.
Mr. Ted Que, 3733 Earl, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the institution of a parking fee at the Will Rogers Complex.
Mr. Pat Taylor, 3437 West Seventh Street, appeared before the City Council regarding
the alleged misappropriation of approximately $1,800,000.00 by Ms. Sue Winter and Mr. Pat
Svacina.
Mr. Pedro Herrera, 3324 North Pecan Street; appeared before the City Council and
requested that Officer R.R. Salinas site each of Council Members and Chief Dees and Captain
Gerland with assault by threat general complaints and advised City Council that Diamond Hill
needs policemen in their area who are born, raised, and expect to remain, in the Diamond
Hill area.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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ASSISTANT PTY ETARY MAYOR
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