HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/02/18-Minutes-City CouncilConsent agenda adopted On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Matson, the consent
agenda, as amended, was adopted.
M&C CP -169 There was presented Council Policy Proposal CP -169 as proposed by Council Member Chuck
Reallocation of 1978 Silcox, as follows•
Capital Improvement
Program Funds SUBJECT: REALLOCATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO FINANCE THE
EXPANSION OF FIRE STATION #32
PROPOSAL
It is proposed that funds from the 1978 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
allocated for the relocation of Fire Station #26 (Hulen) be reallocated to
finance the construction of an additional bay at Fire Station #32 (Westpoint).
nTCrIICCTnN
Funds were allocated in the 1978 CIP for the relocation of Fire Station #26 on
Hulen. The new station was to be part of a facility jointly occupied by the
Police and Fire Departments. Prior to construction of the facility, however,
both departments determined that the project was impractical. Consequently,
$356,268 in CIP funds allocated for the relocation of the fire station have not
been spent.
Fire Station #32 was originally designed to allow for inexpensive expansion of
the station as the Westpoint neighborhood developed. An exterior wall which was
built cheaply to make construction of an additional bay economical has now begun
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1992
Council Met
On the 18th day of February, A.D., 1992, 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, Bill Meadows, and David
Chappell; City Manager David Ivory; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Acting 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 Very Reverend Gayland Pool, Tarrant Area Community of
churches.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes of February 11
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Webber, seconded by Council Member Woods, the minutes
1992 approved
of the meeting of February 11, 1992, were approved.
Proclamation -
A proclamation for Brotherhood/Sisterhood Week was presented.
Brotherhood/Sisterhood
Week
A proclamation for Fort Worth Cowtown Marathon and 10K Day was presented to Mr. Jim
Proclamation -
Gilliland.
Fort Worth Cowtown
Marathon and 10K Day
A presentation of Governmental Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement
Presentation of Govern
for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by Mr. Judson Bailiff of the City of
mental Finance Officers
Fort Worth and the award of Financial Reporting Achievement was presented to Ms. Judy
Association Certificate
Harrell, Chief Accounting Officer.
of Achievement for
Exxcellence
A proclamation for U.S. Marine Corps Reservist Day was presented.
Proclamation - U.S.
Marine Corpos Reser-
Council Member Chappell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1655 be
vist Day
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C PZ -1655 was with-
drawn
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10848 be
M&C L-10848 was with-
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
drawn
M&C Nos. L-10843,
City Manager Ivory requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L-10843,
L-10844, and L-10846
L-10844, and L-10846 be withdrawn from the agenda; and advised City Council that the Mayor
was withdrawn and M&C
and Council Communication of C-13143 is incorrect, and should read C-13243 which is correct
C-13143 is incorrect
on the agenda.
and should read C-1324
Consent agenda adopted On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Matson, the consent
agenda, as amended, was adopted.
M&C CP -169 There was presented Council Policy Proposal CP -169 as proposed by Council Member Chuck
Reallocation of 1978 Silcox, as follows•
Capital Improvement
Program Funds SUBJECT: REALLOCATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO FINANCE THE
EXPANSION OF FIRE STATION #32
PROPOSAL
It is proposed that funds from the 1978 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
allocated for the relocation of Fire Station #26 (Hulen) be reallocated to
finance the construction of an additional bay at Fire Station #32 (Westpoint).
nTCrIICCTnN
Funds were allocated in the 1978 CIP for the relocation of Fire Station #26 on
Hulen. The new station was to be part of a facility jointly occupied by the
Police and Fire Departments. Prior to construction of the facility, however,
both departments determined that the project was impractical. Consequently,
$356,268 in CIP funds allocated for the relocation of the fire station have not
been spent.
Fire Station #32 was originally designed to allow for inexpensive expansion of
the station as the Westpoint neighborhood developed. An exterior wall which was
built cheaply to make construction of an additional bay economical has now begun
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to deteriorate. Reallocation of the funds set aside for the relocation of Fire
CP -169 cont. Station #26 would finance the removal of the deteriorating wall and the
construction of an additional bay.
LEGALITY
By approval of this policy proposal the City Council will be taking affirmative
action to abandon the relocation of Fire Station #26. Because the Council has
determined that due to a change in conditions such project is no longer wise or
necessary, this action is within the powers of the City Council and there is no
legal impediment to its implementation.
1. The salary ranges of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and
the City Internal Auditor shall be set annually by the City Council.
2. The salary ranges shall be based on survey data submitted to the City
Council by the City's Personnel Department. The mid -point of the range
shall be based on the actual median salary being paid according to the
survey.
3. Based on the survey submitted by the Personnel Department, the salary
ranges for FY 91-92 are as follows:
City Manager $85,600 - $136,900
City Attorney $67,400 - $107,900
City Secretary $43,300 - $ 69,400
City Internal Auditor $46,000 - $ 73,600
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger advised Council that, during budget session of 1991, the salary
CP -170 schedules were discussed and decided upon for City employees, but the salary ranges for the
appointed officials of the City were not established and that this proposed Council Policy
will establish a pay structure for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the
City Internal Auditor; and advised Council that the mid -point of the range shall be based
on the actual median salary being paid according to the survey.
Mr. William H. Gates Mr. William H. Gates, 4128 Baldwin, appeared before the City Council and expressed
re-CP=170 opposition to the proposed policy establishing the salary ranges for the City Council
appointed officials; advised Council of the poor conditions of the streets, lights that are
being cut off throughout the City, resulting in hazardous conditions and fire trucks at
various fire stations that are not operational due to lack of personnel; and suggested that
the money be spent more appropriately.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger advised Mr. Gates that there will not be an automatic increase in the
CP -170 and Mr. Gates salaries of the incumbents, and stated that this is only a salary range for the City
officials appointed by the City Council.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendations, as proposed in Policy Proposal CP -170, be adopted. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger announced that the City of Fort Worth is currently holding redistricting
redistricting public hearings in each of the eight City Council Districts; that a City-wide public hearing
public hearings in will be held on Thursday, March 5, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber and that
each eight City the schedule of the district public hearings will be posted on the Citizens' bulletin board;
Council Districts and encouraged citizens to participate in the redistricting process.
Council Member Chappe
re public hearing for
Council District No.
9
Council Member Silcox
re public hearing in
Council District No.
3
I Council Member Chappell announced that the public hearing for Council District No. 9
will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. at the Zoo Education Center
Auditorium.
Council Member Silcox announced that the public hearing for District No. 3 will be
held on Wednesday, February 26, 1992, at 6:00 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library; that
on uesday, February 25, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Westside Police Forum at the
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FISCAL NOTE
Staff recommends closing the CIP account for the relocation of Station #26
(FUND:GC27 PROJ:011126) and shifting the funds to a new project account for the
construction of an additional bay at Fire Station #32.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager's Office and the Fire Department do not object to this
proposal.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the proposal be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
I
M&C CP -170 re
There was presented Council Policy Proposal CP -170 as proposed by Mayor Kay Granger
Salary ranges for
stating that the City Council salaries of its appointed officials should be competitive with
City Council appointe
the salaries of their peers in other large municipalities in order to attract and retain
officials
well-qualified public administrators; that the proposed policy establishes the pay structure
and does not automatically increase the salaries of the incumbents; that salaries will
continue to be set by the City Council and will be based strictly on performance; that this
proposal is within the powers of the City Council and there is no legal impediment to the
implementation; and recommending that the following policy be adopted by the Fort Worth City
Council regarding salary ranges for those City officials appointed by the City Council, as
follows:
1. The salary ranges of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and
the City Internal Auditor shall be set annually by the City Council.
2. The salary ranges shall be based on survey data submitted to the City
Council by the City's Personnel Department. The mid -point of the range
shall be based on the actual median salary being paid according to the
survey.
3. Based on the survey submitted by the Personnel Department, the salary
ranges for FY 91-92 are as follows:
City Manager $85,600 - $136,900
City Attorney $67,400 - $107,900
City Secretary $43,300 - $ 69,400
City Internal Auditor $46,000 - $ 73,600
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger advised Council that, during budget session of 1991, the salary
CP -170 schedules were discussed and decided upon for City employees, but the salary ranges for the
appointed officials of the City were not established and that this proposed Council Policy
will establish a pay structure for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the
City Internal Auditor; and advised Council that the mid -point of the range shall be based
on the actual median salary being paid according to the survey.
Mr. William H. Gates Mr. William H. Gates, 4128 Baldwin, appeared before the City Council and expressed
re-CP=170 opposition to the proposed policy establishing the salary ranges for the City Council
appointed officials; advised Council of the poor conditions of the streets, lights that are
being cut off throughout the City, resulting in hazardous conditions and fire trucks at
various fire stations that are not operational due to lack of personnel; and suggested that
the money be spent more appropriately.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger advised Mr. Gates that there will not be an automatic increase in the
CP -170 and Mr. Gates salaries of the incumbents, and stated that this is only a salary range for the City
officials appointed by the City Council.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendations, as proposed in Policy Proposal CP -170, be adopted. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger announced that the City of Fort Worth is currently holding redistricting
redistricting public hearings in each of the eight City Council Districts; that a City-wide public hearing
public hearings in will be held on Thursday, March 5, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber and that
each eight City the schedule of the district public hearings will be posted on the Citizens' bulletin board;
Council Districts and encouraged citizens to participate in the redistricting process.
Council Member Chappe
re public hearing for
Council District No.
9
Council Member Silcox
re public hearing in
Council District No.
3
I Council Member Chappell announced that the public hearing for Council District No. 9
will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. at the Zoo Education Center
Auditorium.
Council Member Silcox announced that the public hearing for District No. 3 will be
held on Wednesday, February 26, 1992, at 6:00 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library; that
on uesday, February 25, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Westside Police Forum at the
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Tuesday, February 18, 1992
Council Member Silcox' Louel1a Merritt Elementary School, 7325 Kermit; and advised Council that he had the
statement cont. privilege of presenting a proclamation to Doug Stone for performing a benefit concert held
on this past Sunday and a donation of $15,000.00 for flood victims in the City of Fort
Worth. _ ._::. tA.;;;
Mayor Pro tempore re Mayor Pro tempore Webber announced that the public hearing for Council District No.
re public hearing for 8 will be held on Saturday, February 22, 1992, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillside Recreation
Council District No. Center, 1201 Maddox.
8
Council Member McCray Council Member McCray announced that the public hearing for District No. 5 will be
re public hearing for held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 1992, at the Martin Luther King Multi -Purpose
Council District No. 5 Center.
Council Member Matson
re public hearing for Council Member Matson announced that the public hearing for Council District No. 4
Council District 4 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, in the auditorium of Eastern Hills High
School.
M&C OCS-390 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-390 from the Office of the
Liability Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council accept liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTORS BONDS INSURANCE COMPANY
Maberry Construction Company Western Surety Company
S & S Concrete Construction, Inc. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
M&C OCS-390 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-391 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-391 from the Office of the
Claims City Secretary recommending that notices of claims for alleged damages and/or injuries be
referred to the Risk Management Department, as follows:
ry Kleiman 1. Claimant: Mary Kleiman
Date Received: February 6, 1992
Date of Incident: December 20, 1991
Location of Incident: I-35 at Airport Freeway
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $102.45
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained as
the result of road conditions.
Harvey E. Richardson 2. Claimant: Harvey E. Richardson
Date Received: February 6, 1992
Date of Incident: January 28, 1992
Location of Incident: 2812 Langston, front yard
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $125.00 - $150.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to property sustained as
the result of City crews breaking sewer line
pipes.
Mohammed Selah 3. Claimant: Mohammed Selah
Date Received: February 6, 1992
Date of Incident: February 4, 1992
Location of Incident: 2200 Hemphill St.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $4,800.00 plus car rental reimbursement
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to automobile sustained
as a result of a vehicular accident involving a
City -owned vehicle. (Police)
Pamela Lloyd, on be-
4. Claimant:
Pamela Lloyd, on behalf of Sha Keisha Lloyd
half of Sha Keisha
and her unborn daughter, Zenobia Anderson,
Lloyd and her unborn
deceased, Caloa Lloyd, deceased, and on
daughter, Zenobia
behalf of injuries to Dempsey Lloyd.
Anderson, deceased,
Date Received:
February 7, 1992
Caloa Lloyd, deceased
Date of Incident:
May 30, 1991
and on behalf of in-
Attorney:
Paternostro & Associates, P.C. (Robert D. Royse,
juries to Dempsey
Jr.)
Lloyd
Location of Incident:
2004 Amanda, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Undeclared
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages and injuries sustained as
a result of the failure of the Police department
to take reasonable steps to protect members of the
Lloyd family.
Vincent B. Chasteen 5. Claimant: Vincent B. Chasteen
Date Received: February 6, 1992
Date of Incident: December 3, 1991
Location of Incident: 2500 Brennan St.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $91.59 - $105.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle as a result of
an accident involving a City -owned vehicle.
(Equipment Services) .
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Tuesday, February 18, 1992
Shirley A. Richards
6. Claimant:
Shirley A. Richards
Date Received:
February 10, 1992
Date of Incident:
October 29, 1991 to December 20, 1991
Location of Incident:
3800 Driskell Blvd.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Undeclared
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages to property sustained as
a result of a sewer main back=up.
Mary Kennedy and the
7. Claimant:
Mary Kennedy and the estate of Joseph Kennedy
estate of Joseph
Date Received:
February 10, 1992
Kennedy
Date of Incident:
August 7, 1991
Attorney:
Ronald L. Clower
Location of Incident:
401 NW 28th Street, Fort Worth, Texas and the
creek that runs behind it.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$1,500,000.00
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages as the result of the
death of Joseph Kennedy caused by actions of Fort
Worth Police Department personnel.
Stuart T. Johnston 8. Claimant: Stuart T. Johnston
Date Received: February 10, 1992
Date of Incident:- January 4, 1992
Location of Incident: I-820 South, Mansfield Highway exit.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $200.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained as
a result of road conditions.
Ruby Harrison 9. Claimant: Ruby Harrison
Date Received: February 10, 1992
Date of Incident: January 21, 1992
Location of Incident: Undeclared
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $72.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to automobile sustained
as a result of road conditions.
James Amos Wilson & 10. Claimant: James Amos Wilson & Barbara C.
Barbara C. Date Received: February 10, 1992
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Location of Incident: 2908-10 Prevost
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $145.00
Nature of Incident: Claimants allege damages to property sustained as
a result of a sewer back-up.
Greg Brevik 11. Claimant: Greg Brevik
Date Received: February 11, 1992
Date of Incident: January 30, 1992
Attorney: Charles M. Noteboom, P.C. (Marc A. Valenti)
Location of Incident: Undeclared
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries sustained as a result of
an accident.
Lectric Lites Company 12. Claimant: Lectric Lites Company
Date Received: February 10, 1992
Date of Incident: January 1992
Location of Incident: 23rd between Rock Island & Robinson
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $203.70
Nature of Incident: Claimant seeking to recover cost of materials and
labor authorized by City Secretary Contract #18620
with Pheonix Construction Company.
Maria Calvillo 13. Claimant: Maria Calvillo
Date Received: February 12, 1992
Date of Incident: January 13, 1992
Attorney: Juan Tijerina
Location of Incident: 601 Park St., Fort Worth, Texas
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries sustained as a result of
a fall on City property.
John Hanlon 14. Claimant: John Hanlon
Date Received: February 12, 1992
Date of Incident: January 16, 1992
Attorney: Barry G. Johnson
Location of Incident: Intersection of the 6500 block of E. Berry & 3100
block of S. Freeway
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $55,000.00
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Tuesday, February 18, 1992
John Hanlon claim
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages and injuries sustained in
cont.
a vehicular accident as a result of a traffic
light malfunction.
Dawn Groff Schaffer
15. Claimant:
Dawn Groff Schaffer
Date Received:
February 12, 1992
Date of Incident:
November 22, 1991
Location of Incident:
820 South
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$4,441.17 - $449.98
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damage to vehicle sustained as a
result of debris thrown from a City -owned truck.
(Water)
M&C OCS-391 adopted
It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-392 setting
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-392 from the Office of the
regular zoning hearing
City Secretary recommending that a resolution be adopted setting the regular zoning hearing
for March 12, 1992. On motion
of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member
McCray, the recommendation was adopted.
Introduced a
Council Member Chappell 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:
Resolution No. 1809 RESOLUTION NO. 1809
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 MARCH 12, 1992, 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., Thursday, March 12, 1992, 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 Building 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 changed as
hereinafter described.
Z-91-101 Lots 7 thru 12, Block 55, Rosen Heights Addition, First Filing
Recommended from "B" Two -Family to "E" Commercial
(2713-17 Loving Avenue)
Z-91-008 Lot 2, Block 4, Westhaven Addition
Recommended form "E" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial
(2101 Ephriham Avenue)
Z-92-013 Lots 37 & 38, Block 12, Weisenberger City Addition
Recommended from "B" Two -Family Residential to "I" Light Industrial
(5217 & 5221 Vesta Farley Road)
Z-92-014 Lots 17 - 24, Block 31, Seminary Hill Addition
Recommended from "E" Commercial to "B" Two -Family Residential
(5008 James Avenue)
Z-92-015 Lot 2, Block C, Bell Industrial District #1-A
Recommended from "AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial
(10800 Tube Drive)
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.
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Tuesday, February 18, 1992
olution No. 1809 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution, when published in the official
t. 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.
enefit Hearing
It appearing to the City Council that the City Council on January 14, 1992, set today
H-0081
as the date for the benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Avenue G
venue G from Wallace
from Wallace Street to Arch Street and that notice of the hearing has been given by
treet to Arch
publication in the Fort Worth Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of
treet
Fort Worth, Texas, in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes,
Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
rs. Martha Lunday re
Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works,
H-0081
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 case of the abutting property is especially 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; and Mr. Robert Martin is available for questioning; and
called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0081, as
follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF AVENUE G FROM WALLACE
STREET TO ARCH STREET (PROJECT NO. 67-040263)
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 G from Wallace Street to Arch Street.
DISCUSSION:
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Avenue G from Wallace Street to Arch Street. The street is in the Polytechnic
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 are not assessed.
Avenue G will be constructed with standard concrete pavement. Standard concrete
driveways and sidewalks will be built where shown on the plans.
On January 14, 1992 (M&C G-9471), the City Council established February 18,
1992, 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 $ 2,200.00 ( 1%)
City's share of cost 166,100.00 ( 99%)
Total cost $168,300.00 (100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration.
The project is in DISTRICT 5.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with
the assessment paving of Avenue G from Wallace Street to Arch Street, Council
Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the
recommendations, as contained in BH -0081, be adopted. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
ntroduced an Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it
rdinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Meadows. 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, Woods, Meadows,
and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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357
Tuesday, February 18, 1992
ORDINANCE NO. 11019
Ordinance No. 11019
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION
OF AVENUE G FROM WALLACE STREET TO ARCH STREET, 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-9511 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9511 from the
payment to Carrier City Manager, as follows:
Corporation
SUBJECT: PAYMENT TO CARRIER CORPORATION TOWARD THE COST OF A NEW BOILER AT
THE FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize a $6,977.95 payment to Carrier
Corporation toward the cost of a new boiler at the Fort Worth Museum of Science
and History (FWMSH) insured under the City's Boiler and Machinery policy.
DISCUSSION:
The building and HVAC systems at the FWMSH are City property and are covered by
the City's commercial property and boiler and machinery insurance.
Texas Boiler #050783 at the FWMSH sustained a crack and began leaking in mid-
April 1991. The Carrier Corporation was contacted by the FWMSH to perform
repairs on the 1960 boiler which began leaking again in September 1991.
Subsequently, it was determined that replacement would be more cost beneficial
than repair due to the nature and size of the crack, the age of the boiler, and
the uncertainty as to the effectiveness of repair. The FWMSH solicited two bids
to replace the boiler:
T.F. Tigert Co., Inc. - $29,972.00
Carrier Corporation - $39,945.00
The Carrier Corporation bid was selected by the FWMSH due to the highly
desirable features of the boiler system it bid.
The City's policy, provided by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and
Insurance Company, provides for loss recovery by the lesser cost of repair or
replacement. Therefore, the City's claim of damage was settled based on a
proposed repair cost of $7,977.95. Since the policy has a $5,000.00 deductible
per loss, Hartford paid $2,977.95.
The City's self insurance policy within the $5,000 deductible requires the
entity sustaining insured damage to be responsible for the first $1,000 of a
covered loss after which the Property and Casualty Insurance Fund covers up to
the deductible limit. Then the commercial insurance responds, thus the Hartford
will pay $2,977.95, the City's Property and Casualty Insurance Fund will pay
$4,000, and the FWMSH will pay the balance remaining of $32,967.05.
The Risk Management Department coordinated with the General Services Division,
Transportation and Public Works Department, plus with the FWMSH Building
Superintendent to adjust the claim for the City.
Rather than reimburse the FWMSH, arrangements were made to have Carrier invoice
the City directly for $6,977.95. The balance of the acquisition cost,
$32,967.05, will be borne directly by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
Hi story.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this
payment are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
Insurance Fund.
M&C G-9511 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9511, be adopted.
M&C G-9512 re
cont. until after There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9512 from the City Manager
executive session stating that Mr. Catarino Zapata filed a lawsuit alleging that he received a gunshot wound
as a bystander to the exchange of gunfire between Fort Worth Police Officers and suspects
on Au26 Ih9q; teat while admitting no liability in this matter, the Department of Law
nego a ed wit r. ap9ta through his attorney and with Tarrant County Hospital District
and agreed to the total settlement of $32,500.00; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds for this settlement are available in the current operating budget, as
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cont. appropriated, of the Insurance Fund; and recommending that the City Council approve the
settlement of the lawsuit filed by Catarino Zapata and authorized the total expenditure of
11$32,500.00 for the compromise settlement of this lawsuit to be paid as follows:
a. $25,000.00 to Catarino Zapata and his attorneys, Groce and Groce and
b. $7,500.00 to Tarrant County Hospital District for their lien filed in this case.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9512 be continued until after
executive session. When,the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
M&C G-9513 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9513 from the City Manager
appointed Mr. Richard recommending that the City Council give its consent to the appointment of Richard Dickerson,
Dickerson on the to Place 3 on the Electrical Board of Appeals, with a term of office expiring October 1,
Electrical Board of 1993. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Appeals
M&C G-9514 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9514 from the City Manager
cont. for one week stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for improvement of Chapel
Avenue from Reagan Drive to Marquita Drive; that the street is not within a target area and
has never been constructed to City standards; that Community Development Block Grant funds
will not provide a portion of the construction cost; that there are no single or two-family
residences abutting Chapel Avenue from Reagan Drive to Marquita Drive; that the project is
in Council District 3; that the total estimated cost of the assessment is $198,224.00; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Chapel Avenue from
Reagan Drive to Marquita Drive, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to
Chapel Avenue 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 March 24, 1992, 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.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9514 be continued for one week. When the motion was put to
a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9515 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9515 from the City Manager
acceptance of a gift
stating that the Park and Recreation Department was approached by Playgrounds Unlimited,
from Playground Un-
Inc., in May 1990, with a proposal to build Fort Worth's and Tarrant County's first fully
limited, Inc.
accessible public playground; that the project has been designed and Playgrounds Unlimited
is prepared to begin construction by spring of this year; that the project includes three
play areas which address a range of ages and abilities, swings, an olfactory trail and
tactile boards, picnic tables and other features; that additional parking for cars and buses
is being added to the park to support this new facility; that all features will permit
access for the mobility -impaired and are designed to encourage side-by-side play for persons
with and without disabilities; that Playgrounds Unlimited will construct the project through
a private contractor and then turn the facility over to the City; that the construction
estimate for the project is approximately $197,000.00; that, in addition, a $50,000.00
endowment is being established for routine maintenance and repairs of the equipment; that
the maintenance endowment will be administered by a private entity; that approximately 92
percent of the total project budget of $247,000.00 is from private sources; that $20,000.00
from the 1986 Park Bond Fund will be used to install security lighting and construct
additional parking spaces; that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board voted on January 21,
1992, to endorse this action; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds -
required for this project are available in the current budget of the Park and Recreation
Improvement Funds; and recommending that the City Council accept a gift of an accessible
playground for Patricia LeBlanc Park from Playground Unlimited, Inc.
Mayor Granger re
Mayor Granger advised Council that the fully accessible public playground will be the
M&C G-9515
first facility to be built in the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for mobility
impaired individuals; that this park will be the only one its kind in the nation.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9515, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9516 re
transfer of funds There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9516 from the City Manager
from Special Trust stating that one full-time Development Officer will be hired to secure private funding for
Fund, Productivity the Library and thus improve the quality of library services to the citizens of Fort Worth;
Investment Fund to that the Officer will research target funds availability and match the funds with identified
Library Development library service needs, develop and submit proposals, receive funds, assist in program
Officer implementation and oversight, file reports, i.e., written, statistical, evaluation and
financial; that the funds from the City will be matched equally by the Friends of the Fort
Worth Public Library for two years; that total program costs per year is $35,000.00; that
it is anticipated after two years this position will be funded from the increased indirect
costs the City receives from the expected increase in grant funds; that the funds for the
t bb i ment of the roj ct will be repaid with interest in three equal payments of
sb,7 .� per year ove p a three-year period beginning in Fiscal Year 92-93; that repayment
will be made from the indirect cost funds the City will receive from the grants; that the
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M&C G-9516 cont. Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this project are available
in the current budget of the Special Trust Fund; and recommending that the City Council
approve the transfer of $17,500.00 from the Special Trust Fund, Productivity Investment Fund
to Library Development Officer to fund the first year personnel costs of a two-year proposal
for one individual that will research target fund availability.
Council Member Meadows
re expressed his Council Member Meadows expressed the City Council is appreciation to Friends of the
appreciation to Friend Fort Worth Public Library for providing matching funds in order to hire one full-time
of the Fort Worth Development Officer to secure private funding for the library.
Library
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9516 be adopted. When
the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9517 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9517 from the City Manager,
Highland Hills Neigh- as follows:
borhood Targeted Area
Plan SUBJECT: HIGHLAND HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD TARGETED AREA PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Highland Hills Neighborhood
Targeted Area Plan (TAP) as a part of the City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive
Plan.
DISCUSSION:
The Highland Hills Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan was completed under the
Targeted Area Planning Program, a self-help program, whereby neighborhood groups
work with city staff to develop neighborhood -initiated plans. Targeted Area
Plan applications were actively solicited during the summer of 1990. The
selection was based on several criteria including neighborhood support of the
project and the willingness to be involved, number and complexity of problems,
mixture of land uses and size of the proposed TAP area.
PROPOSED GOALS AND ACTION PLAN: under the TAP process, the goals and action
plan were developed by the Highland Hills Neighborhood Association.
In summary the goals of the Highland Hills Neighborhood TAP are as follows:
- Evacuate all dope houses and apprehend dope pushers
- Require owners of unoccupied houses to clean up the area
- Place traffic lights and stop signs at Glasgow, Roma Lane and other
areas where they are needed
- Remove abandoned cars and trash from the neighborhood and clean-up
the car wash area
- Request that store owners enforce the alcoholic beverage laws
- Recreation and Park improvements
Actions to achieve the goals are as follows:
Public Safety: Public phones in the area were changed to one-way lines in order
to eliminate drug dealers from making transactions through the public phones in
the area.
Neighborhood residents identified at least 12 drug houses in the area. Mid -
block lighting has been installed in the neighborhood.
Environmental: The Code Enforcement officers reported a success in eliminating
abandoned cars within the neighborhood. A total 223 premises were inspected.
At least 139 notices and 85 citations have been issued.
Infrastructure: The Park and Recreation Department agreed to install automatic
sprinklers, provide landscape and plant flowers and trees at the Highland Hills
park. In addition, drinking fountains and additional lighting will be installed
in the park.
Public Participation: A draft plan was prepared based on the neighborhood
residents needs and priorities. Several meetings were held in which comments
were heard and incorporated into the final plan. A workshop and public hearing
were held on the Highland Hills Neighborhoods TAP by the City Plan Commission.
The City Plan Commission recommended approval of the Highland Hills Neighborhood
Targeted Area Plan in a vote of 8-0. Upon the City Council approval of the
Highland Hills Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan, a final report will be published
and distributed in the community.
Ms. Dolores Stewart Ms. Dolores Stewart, General Commissioner of the Highland Hills Neighborhood
re M&C G-9517 Association, 1448 Oak Grove Road, appeared before the City Council requesting that the City
Council give favorable consideration to the Highland Hills Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan
and expressed appreciation to staff of the Planning Department and members who helped
establish the Highland Hills Neighborhood Targeted Neighborhood Plan.
Ms. Eunice Givens re Ms. Eunice Givens, Commissioner Pro tempore of the Highland Hills Neighborhood
M&C G-9517 Association, 5500 Stafford Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable
consideration to the Highland Hills Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan and expressed
appreciation to the Police Traffic Division and to all of the City departments that helped
accomplish the targeted area plan for Highland Hills.
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Mayor Pro tempore Mayor Pro tempore Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that the
Webber re M&C G-9517 recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9517, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9518 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9518 from the City Manager,
East Libbey Area Plan as follows:
SUBJECT: EAST LIBBEY AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD TARGETED AREA PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the East Libbey Area Plan (TAP)
as a part of the City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan.
DISCUSSION:
The East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan was completed under the
Targeted Area Planning Program, a self-help program, whereby neighborhood groups
work with City staff to develop neighborhood - initiated plans. Targeted Area
Plan applications were actively solicited during the summer of 1990. The
selection was based on several criteria including neighborhood support of the
project and the willingness to be involved, number and complexity of problems,
mixture of land uses and size of the proposed TAP area.
PROPOSED GOALS AND ACTION PLAN: Under the TAP process, the goals and action
plan were developed by the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Association.
In summary, the goals of the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood TAP are as follows:
- Make the neighborhood crime and drug free
- Halt deteriorations and improve the quality of life within the
neighborhood
Actions to achieve these goals are as follows:
Public Safety: Mid -block lighting will be installed to discourage crime and
numbers will be painted on the roofs of houses to assist the police helicopter
in finding locations at night.
Housing: Home ownership will be increased and the revitalization efforts will
be encouraged in the area.
Infrastructure: Concrete curb and gutters will be installed and the
redevelopment of Goodman Park site will be pursued.
Environmental: The neighborhood steering committee will be responsible for a
clean-up campaign for the neighborhood.
Public Participation: A draft plan was prepared based on the neighborhood
residents needs and priorities. Several meetings were held in which comments
were heard and incorporated into the final plan. A workshop and public hearing
were held on the ELANATAP by the City Plan Commission. The City Plan Commission
recommended approval of the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan
in a vote of 8-0. Upon the City Council approval of the East Libbey Avenue
Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan, a final report will be published and
distributed in the community.
Ms. Joyce Grant re Ms. Joyce Grant, Chairperson of the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc.,
M&C G-9518 5210 Libbey Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested the City Council give
favorable consideration of the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Targeted Area Plan and
expressed appreciation to Mr. Bruce McClendon and the Planning Department staff and the
Executive Committee of the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Association.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9518, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Mr. Bobby Fortune Sr.
termination of the Mr. Bobby Fortune, Sr., 5675 Westcreek Drive, appeared before the City Council and
contract with the read a resolution from the Senior Citizens' Alliance of Tarrant County, Inc., urging the
Zoo Association City of Fort Worth to give consideration to the termination of the contract with the Zoo
Association unless the Zoo Association will agree to a substantial reduction in the proposed
increases in admission charges; urging consideration be given to much smaller increases at
this time to avoid frightening off a large portion of the Zoo clientele, and undertake a
public relations campaign to increase Zoo visitation including films of Zoo attractions to
be shown at schools and citizen group meetings to offset needed price increases; and urged
that consideration be given to the holding of general admission prices at or near there
current level for a reasonable period, with special additional charges levied to view the
new Zoo exhibits such as the $6,000,000.00 World of Primates.
Council Member Chappel
,e Mr. Fortune's state Council Member Chappell advised Mr. Fortune that the Internal Audit Department has
lent ].been directed to conduct an audit of the Zoo contract as soon as possible.
r. Vernon McKinney re Mr. Vernon McKinney, 5724 Trail Lake Drive, appeared before the City Council and
onument honoring requested that a proclamation be presented on July 26, 1992, commemoration the repair and
orld War I Men and dedication of the monument honoring World War I Men and Women of the 36th Division located
omen of the 36th at 4100 Camp Bowie. Mayor Granger referred Mr. McKinney to Mr. Pat Svacina and Mike Groomer
ivision of the City Manager's Office.
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M&C G-9519 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9519 from the City Manager,
Mastor Thoroughfare as follows:
Plan Change
SUBJECT: MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN CHANGE, T-91-2, SUMMERFIELDS BOULEVARD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Master Thoroughfare Plan Change, T-91-2, which deletes
Summerfields Boulevard as a major arterial between North Riverside Drive
and U.S. 377 and eliminates Teal Drive as a minor arterial between
Basswood Boulevard and Summerfields Boulevard, and
2. Approve Summerfields Boulevard remaining as a double 26' roadway on a
minimum 100' right-of-way between the east service road of I -35W and Beach
Street, and
3. Approve Summerfields Boulevard remaining as a 48' roadway on a 68' right-
of-way with widening as needed for channelization between Park Vista Drive
and U.S. 377.
nTScuSStON-
The current Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) shows Summerfields Boulevard as a
minor arterial between I -35W and North Riverside Drive and as a major six -lane
arterial between North Riverside Drive and U.S. 377. Teal Drive is shown as a
minor arterial between Basswood Boulevard and Summerfields Boulevard.
In 1987, the North Tarrant County Freeway was added to the MTP, however, the
roadway network was not reanalyzed to determine if any changes were warranted.
Recently, the Hillwood Corporation has proposed a development both north and
south of Summerfields Boulevard that has caused staff to look at the road system
in great detail. As a result, the deletion of Summerfields Boulevard and Teal
Drive as arterials on the MTP is justified.
The Plan Commission met on October 30, 1991 and again on January 2, 1992 to
consider the proposed MTP change, T-91-2, which would delete Summerfields
Boulevard as a major arterial between North Riverside Drive and U.S. 377 and
eliminate Teal Drive as a minor arterial between Basswood Boulevard and
Summerfields Boulevard. At both hearings, support and opposition were heard from
property owners. On January 2, the Plan Commission voted five (5) to three (3)
to recommend approval of T-91-2 to the City Council.
Staff did meet with affected property owners and developed a compromise
satisfactory to all parties. Summerfields Boulevard will remain as a minor
arterial between Beach Street and the northbound I -35W frontage road since it
will be constructed as a double 26' roadway on a minimum 100' right-of-way. It
will also remain as a minor arterial between Park Vista Drive and U.S. 377 since
it will be a 48' roadway on a 68' right-of-way with widening at the
intersections as needed. Further, it is intended to construct Buttonwood Drive
as a 40' street on a 60' right-of-way from Summerfields Boulevard to Thompson
Road.
Mr. Larry Rose re Mr. Larry Rose, 5308 Wagon Track Court, representing the Tarrant Baptist Association,
M&C G-9519 appeared before the City Council and expressed support for the Master Throughfare Plan
change, expressing appreciation to Mr. Gary Santerre, the Church, Council Member Puente, and
Gordon Swift Company.
Council Member Puente made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9519, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C P-5489 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5489 from the City Manager
purchase agreement stating that the City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4810 on March
with Clemons Tractor 19, 1991, for a purchase agreement with Clemons Tractor Company to furnish Ford tractor and
Company Sperry New Holland and Mitsubishi parts for the Equipment Services Division; that the vendor
has agreed to maintain the quoted discount for an additional year and the Equipment Services
staff has requested that the option to renew be exercised by Council; that the department
anticipates spending approximately $54,000.00 on this agreement; that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that funds required for the anticipated expenditures are available in the
current budget of the department participating in this agreement; and recommending that the
City Council exercise its first of two options to renew the purchase agreement with Clemons
Tractor Company for genuine Ford tractor and Sperry New Holland parts for the City Services
Department on its low bid of manufacturer's suggested list price less 15 percent and
Mitsubishi parts at manufacturer's suggested list price less zero percent discount, with
,term of agreement to begin April 4, 1992, and end April 3, 1993, with option to renew for
one additional one-year period. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5490 re
purchase from Master There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5490 from the City Manager
Turf Distributors, Inc submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of one 40 HP tractor with loader
and rotary mower for City Services Department; 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 purchase be made
from Master Turf Distributors, Inc., on its low bid for an amount not to exceed $26,081.00
net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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M&C P-5491 reg':, There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5491 from the City Manager
purchase agreement stating that the City Council authorized a purchase agreement with an option to renew for
with Trophy Arts, Inc one year on March 19, 1991 by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4819 with Trophy Arts
to provide trophies for the Park and Recreation Department; that the vendor has agreed to
maintain prices firm for another year; that the Park and Recreation Department uses this
agreement to purchase trophies for competitors in the Athletic Program sponsored by the City
Park and Recreation Department; that the estimated expenditure is $15,000.00; that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are available
in the General Fund; and recommending that City Council authorize the option to renew the
purchase agreement with Trophy Arts, Inc., to provide trophies for the Park and Recreation
Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5492 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5492 from the City Manager
purchase agreement stating that the City Council on December 18, 1990, by Mayor and Council Communication
with Jenkins Used No. P-4635, approved a purchase agreement with Jenkins Used Cars to provide parts removal
Cars services for the Police Department; that the agreement was for one year with option to renew
for one additional year; that the Police Department has requested that the renewal option
be exercised and the vendor has agreed to hold the prices for an additional year; that the
Police Department estimates spending approximately $10,000.00 on this purchase agreement;
that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are
available in the current operating budget of the General Fund; and recommending that the
City Council exercise its renewal option on a purchase agreement with Jenkins Used Cars to
furnish services for parts removal for the Police Department on the bid of unit prices; and
authorize term of agreement to begin December 18, 1991, and end December 17, 1992. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5493re
maintenance agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5493 from the City Manager
with Uptime Corpora-
stating that the Transportation and Public Works Department requires assistance to maintain
tion
the closed circuit television and the traffic control management system located in the
Traffic Control Center; that, due to the high technology of this equipment, it is necessary
that only companies with proven technical capabilities continue to maintain this equipment;
that Uptime Corporation has the ability to maintain the computer system and Morris Security
Systems is the proven provider of the maintenance for the closed circuit system; that the
Department of Law has been advised of this purchase; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds for these agreements are available in the General Fund; that funds were
not budgeted for this expenditure; however, the department anticipates savings from
equipment rental and these funds will be used for this expenditure and that funds required
for FY 92-93 will be included in the proposed budget; and recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an annual maintenance agreements with Uptime
Corporation to provide maintenance to the mini computer located in the Traffic Control
Management Center for a monthly charge not to exceed $1,770.00 a month ($21,240.00 per year)
f.o.b. delivered Fort Worth, with the agreement to begin February 18, 1992, and end February
17, 1993, with option to renew for two additional one-year periods and authorize an annual
maintenance agreement with Morris Security Systems to provide maintenance on the closed
circuit television system for a monthly charge not to exceed $2,099.50 ($25,194.00 per year)
with term of agreement to begin November 1, 1991, and end October 31, 1992, with options to
renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10840 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10840 from the City Manager
cancellation of a stating that Gordon G. Newman entered into a 50 -year lease agreement on April 7, 1982, with
50 -year lease agree- the City of Fort Worth covering Lot 1, Block 11, Lake Worth Lease Survey; that Article VIII
ment Lake Worth of that lease reads in part as follows: "In the event of a default by Lessee, and said
Lease Survey Lessee does not take action to cure the default within 45 days of the notice from the City,
the lease may be terminated and the City shall have no duty to reimburse the Lessee for
structures or improvements to the leased land"; that Ms. Payton is currently five months in
arrears with her lease rental account for a total of $323.77, including interest; that
required notice was mailed to the Lessee by certified mail on December 18, 1991, giving
notice of termination for default unless all arrearages were paid current; however, the
default remains; and recommending that the City Council approve the cancellation of the 50 -
year lease with Linda K. Payton covering Lot 1, Block 11, Lake Worth Lease Survey, and
authorize clearing of the lease site at the least possible expense to the City. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10841 re
cancellation of a There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10841 from the City Manager
can
canyear lease agree- stating that Robert J. Hill entered into a 43 -year lease agreement with the City of Fort
ment Lake Worth Lease Worth on March 1, 1988, covering Lot 4, Block 15, Lake Worth Lease Survey; that Mr. Hill is
Survey currently 12 months in arrears with his lease rental account for a total of $50.00 including
interest; that required notice was mailed to the Lessee by certified mail on December 18,
1991, giving notice of termination for default unless all arrearages were paid current;
however, the default remains; and recommending that the City Council approve the
cancellation of the 43 -year lease with Robert Joe Hill covering Lot 4, Block 15, Lake Worth
Lease Survey. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-10842 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10842 from the City Manager
ellation of a stating that Ms. Doris M. Cook entered into a 50 -year lease agreement with the City of Fort
ear lease agree- Worth on February 19, 1982, covering Lot 5, Block 15, Lake Worth Lease Survey; that Article
Lake Worth Lease VIII of that lease reads in part that "In the event of a default by Lessee, and said Lessee
ey does not take action to cure the default within 45 days of the notice from the City, the
lease may be terminated and the City shall have no duty to reimburse the Lessee for
structures or improvements to the leased land"; that Mr. Hill is currently ten months in
arrears with his lease rental account for a total of $447.83 including interest; that the
required notice was mailed to the Lessee by certified mail on December 13, 1991, giving
notice of termination for default unless all arrearages were paid current; however, the
default remains; and recommending that the City Council approve the cancellation of the 50 -
ear lease with Robert J. Hill covering Lot 5, Block 15, Lake Worth Lease Survey and
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M&C L-10842 cont. authorize clearing of the lease site at the least possible expense to the City. It was the
and adopted consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10843 was with- It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
drawn No. L-10843, Cancellation of Lake Worth Lease, Lot 13, Block 31, be withdrawn from the
agenda.
M&C L-10844 was
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
withdrawn
No. L-10844, Cancellation of Lake Worth Lease, Lot 20, Block 25, be withdrawn from the
recommending that
agenda.
M&C L-10845 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10845 from the City Manager
cancellation of a
stating that Betty Thompson Crawford entered into a 50 -year lease agreement with the City
50 -year lease agree-
of Fort Worth on January 19, 1982, covering Lot 33, Block 7, Lake Worth Lease Survey; that
ment Lake Worth Lease
Article VIII of that lease reads "In the event of a default by Lessee, and said Lessee does
Survey
not take action to cure the default within 45 days of the notice from the City, the lease
consideration of
may be terminated and the City shall have no duty to reimburse the Lessee for structures or
property acquired from Overton Park National Bank for
improvements to the leased land"; that Mrs. Crawford is currently 20 months in arrears with
reconstruction of
her lease rental account for a total of $460.03 including interest; that required notice was
Street; and authorize the release of easements previously
mailed to the Lessee by certified mail on December 18, 1991, giving notice of termination
approved by Mayor
for default unless all arrearages were paid current; however, the default remains; and
No. L-9229, dated May 12, 1987.
recommending that the City Council approve the cancellation of the 50 -year lease with Betty
Mayor Pro tempore
Thompson Crawford (deceased) covering Lot 33, Block 7, Lake Worth Lease Survey, and
requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
authorize clearing of the lease site at the least possible expense to the City. It was the
voting on Mayor
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10846 was
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
withdrawn
No. L-10846, Cancellation of Lake Worth Lease, Lots 41 and 11, Block 6, be withdrawn from
National Bank.
the agenda.
M&C L-10847 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10847 from the City Manager
acquisition of right-
recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of right-of-way out of Lot 10 -
of -way
R, Block 1, N.D. Whittington Addition (6162 Meadowbrook Drive); find that $10.00 is just
compensation for property acquired from Taco Bell Corporation for Meadowbrook Drive
reconstruction; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate deed. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10848 re
There was presented Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-10848 from the City Manager
revised easements at
recommending that
the City Council
approve and accept the recording of a revised easements
3701 North Grove
from Lot A, Block
19, Fostepco
Heights Addition, correcting the square footage from 5,441
Street
square feet to
7,188 square
feet (3701 North Grove Street), and approve the total
consideration of
$1.00, for
property acquired from Overton Park National Bank for
reconstruction of
North Grove
Street; and authorize the release of easements previously
approved by Mayor
and Council Communication
No. L-9229, dated May 12, 1987.
Mayor Pro tempore
Mayor Pro tempore
Webber
requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
Webber re M&C L-10848
voting on Mayor
and Council
Communication No. L-10848 because of a family member's
abstain from voting
relationship with
Overton Park
National Bank.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor
Pro tempore Webber be permitted to abstain from voting on L-10848. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Silcox Council Member Silcox advised City Council that he will be abstaining from voting on
re M&C L-10848 Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10848 due to contracts and accounts he has with
abstain from voting Overton Park National Bank and filed a conflict of interest affidavit.
Council Member Puente made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-10848 be adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Council Members Puente, Matson, McCray, Woods,
Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Mayor Pro tempore Webber and Council Member Silcox
M&C L-10849 re J1 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10849 from the City Manager,
Rescist dnDorticn of as follows:
Policy of Certain Lak
Worth Leases to ParkII SUBJECT: RESCISSION OF POLICY WHICH REQUIRED CONVERSION OF CERTAIN LAKE
Property WORTH LEASES TO PARK PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council rescind that portion of the Carter and
Burgess Plan, adopted by M&C L-7292 on January 26, 1982, which required the
conversion of the Lake Worth Leases described below to Park Property.
DISCUSSION:
On January 26, 1982 (M&C L-7292), the City Council adopted the Carter and
Burgess Plan for the Lake Worth leases. Phases One through Four of the plan
called for the conversion of the following lease property to park property:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 363
364
-IUM49 cont.
L-10849 adopted
Tuesday, February 18, 1992
Phase One (Conversion February 1, 1987)
Lots 6 through 27, Block 4
Phase Two (Conversion February 1, 1992)
Lots 1 and 4, Block 22
Lot 22, Block 21
Lots 1 through 12, Block 28
Phase Three (Conversion February 1, 1997)
Lots 7 through 9, 10A, 11 and 12, Block 16
Phase Four (Conversion February 1, 2002)
Lots 1 through 4 and 6 through 9; Block 19
Lot 12, Block 5, Lot 42A, Block 6
It is the opinion of staff that this land is not needed for park purposes, and
can better serve the City by conveying the ownership for private use. Staff
therefore recommends rescission of the conversion policy contained in Phases One
through Four of the Plan. The remainder of the Carter and Burgess Plan will
remain in effect.
This property is located in DISTRICT 7.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-10849, be adopted.
C PZ -1654 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1654 from the City Manager
cating utility ease- recommending that an ordinance be adopted vacating an 8 -foot wide by 205 -foot long utility
nt easement located equally between Lots 5 & 6 and 7 & 8, Block 15, Bailey's Industrial
Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
ntroduced an
rdinance
inance No. 11020
C PZ -1655 re
cating portion of
st 13th Street
ouncil Member Chappel
e PZ -1655 abstain
rom voting
Council Member Woods introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Matson. 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, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 11020
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING A
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE BAILEY'S INDUSTRIAL ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION OF FEE IN
SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1655 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of West 13th Street
located between Ballinger Street and Summit Avenue, Blocks 29 and 30, Jennings West
Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Council Member Chappell requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1655 because of a family member
relationship with First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
Council Member Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ -1655. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1655, be adopted.
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, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
ntroduced an Council Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
rdinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Silcox. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 364
365
Tuesday, February 18, 1992
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11021
ORDINANCE N0. 11021
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING A
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE JENNINGS WEST ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION OF FEE IN
SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C PZ -1656 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1656 from the City Manager
vacating Lamar Street recommending that an ordinance be adopted vacating Lamar Street from West Second Street to
from West Second Stree West Third Street between Blocks 45 and 46, Original Town of Fort Worth, an unrecorded plat,
to West Third Street as recommended by City Plan Commission on July 24, 1991. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Introduced an Council Member Woods introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Matson. 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, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11022 11
ORDINANCE N0. 11022
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING A
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION OF FEE IN SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C PZ -1657 re
vacating drainage There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1657 from the City Manager
easement recommending that an ordinance be adopted vacating a 1 -foot wide by approximately 32 -feet
long portion of a drainage easement located in Lot 8, Block 1, Chapel Creek Ranch. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Introduced an Council Member Woods introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance
The motion was seconded by Council Member Matson. 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, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11023
ORDINANCE NO. 11023
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING A
PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE CHAPEL CREEK
RANCH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
REVERSION OF FEE IN SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C C-13240 re
contract with Ken
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13240 from the City Manager
Moore Enterprises,
stating that, in a competitive bidding process in 1984, five companies submitted proposals
Inc.
to provide food and beverage concession services at the Will Rogers Complex; that a five-
year contract was awarded to Ken Moore Enterprises, and service began on April 1, 1985; that
the contract provided for five additional one-year options to be exercised by the City, the
first two years of this option have been exercised; that, as part of WRMC's proposal to host
these major horse shows, winners and awards receptions are included as an incentive to
relocate or remain in Fort Worth; that Ken Moore Enterprises caters these receptions at
their cost as an additional service to the City; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that revenues received from this agreement will be deposited by the Public Events
Department; and recommending that the City Council execute a one-year renewal option of City
Secretary Contract No. 14255 with Ken Moore Enterprises, Inc., to provide concessions at the
Will Rogers Memorial Center Complex beginning April 1, 1992; authorize Ken Moore
Enterprises, Inc., as the sole concessionaire in catering for the winners and awards
receptions sponsored by the City of Fort Worth per the following contracts:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 365
366
Tuesday, February 18, 1992
M&C C-13240 cont.
_ National Cutting Horse Association, C-11372, dated 12-20-88, effective through
2.
1994
Install multi conductor cable
- Appaloosa World Championship Show, C-18090, dated 8-24-90, effective through
(b)
1994
M&C C-13240 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13241 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13241 from the City Manager
contract amendment
stating that the City Manager executed City Secretary Contract No. 18750 on August 13, 1991,
with Poe Engineering,
by Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13011 with Poe Engineering, Inc., to prepare plans
Inc.
and specifications for airfield guidance signs at Meacham Airport in an amount not to exceed
for
$38,068.00; that, at that time, City Council was advised that the project would be designed
4.
and constructed in multiple phases, as funds become available; that Poe Engineering was
and install duct bank system
selected for subsequent work to be performed on runway, shoulders, electrical circuits,
Install
airfield guidance signs, and emergency generator at Meacham Airport; that it is necessary
now to begin work on Phase II of the professional services to be provided by Poe
and 87
Engineering, Inc.; that Phase II of the Poe Engineering, Inc., services will require an
(a)
amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 18750 as follows: Item I - To analyze and make
recommendations on airfield electrical circuits' ability to power new guidance signs; Item
Add three 500 MCM cable limiters
2 - To develop an Airfield Wide Signage Plan Layout for Meacham Airport; that Poe
(c)
Engineering, Inc., has submitted a proposal that staff feels is reasonable and acceptable
in an amount of $26,000.00 for Item No. 1 and $10,000 for Item No. 2; that the Director of
Additional Hypot testing
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in the
current capital budget, of the Grant Fund; and recommending that the City Manager be
authorized to execute a professional services contract amendment with Poe Engineering, Inc.,
of Fort Worth in a total amount not to exceed $36,000.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13242 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13242 from the City Manager
execution of Texas recommending that the City Manager be authorized to accept and execute the Texas Department
Department of Health of Health Local Health Services contract amendment increasing the levels of participants
Local Health Services served and maximum reimbursement rates for the Women, Infant and Children nutrition program;
contract accept such additional WIC funds from Texas Department of Health which may become available
under the contract due to this amendment during Fiscal Year 1992; and authorize application
of indirect cost rate of 24.70 percent, which represents the most recent approved rate for
this department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
M&C C-13243 re
authorized bond fund There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13243 from the City Manager,
transfer and contract as follows:
with Electrical and
Special Systems, Inc. SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO VCWWTP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE IVB, ELECTRICAL AND SPECIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize a bond fund transfer in the amount of $65,346 from State
Revolving Loan Fund, Unspecified Plants to State Revolving Loan Fund,
Electrical System Improvements, and
2. Authorize Change Order No.
g 2 in the amount of $65,346 to City Secretary
Contract No. 17918 with Electrical and Special Systems, Inc. for the
VCWWTP Electrical System Improvements, revising the total contract cost
to $6,253,671.
DISCUSSION:
On May 22, 1990 (M&C C-12330), the City Council authorized the award of a
contract to Electrical and Special Systems, Inc. for Electrical System
Improvements at the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
During construction, it has been determined necessary to make certain
modifications and/or corrections to the contract.
The proposed changes are listed below and described on the attached sheets.
1.
Install additional splices in M.H. #28
2.
(a)
Install multi conductor cable
(b)
Provide concrete stair and landing,
handrail and point at EDS building
(c)
Provide a full voltage starter
3.
Additional
steel supports and masonry
for
entrance canopy
4.
Modify
and install duct bank system
5.
Install
sump pump circuits to M.H.-85,
86
and 87
6.
(a)
Add 8 -inch bollard at GDS building
(b)
Add three 500 MCM cable limiters
(c)
Relocate smoke detectors
(d)
Additional Hypot testing
Total
$ 4,866.00
$38,208.00
$ 3,147.00
$ 607.00
$ 4,690.00
$10,301.00
$ 1,125.00
$ 168.00
$ 158.00
$ 522.00
$ 1,554.00
$65,346.00
The net effect of the proposed change order is as follows:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 366
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Tuesday, February 18, 1992
C-13243 cont. Original Contract Cost
Extras to Date
Proposed Change Order No. 2
Revised Contract Cost
The construction manager, Yandell and
the Water Department have reviewed
reasonable for similar work.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
$6,180,000.00
$ 8,325.00
$ 65,346.00
$6,253,671.00
Hiller, Inc., and the staff engineers of
the proposed charges and found them
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this contract
are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the State
Revolving Loan Fund.
M&C C-13243 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and
leaseholds from Don
Council Communication No. C-13243, be adopted, as amended.
M&C C-13244 re
Fort Worth Meacham Airport, under the terms of contracts with the City of Fort Worth; that,
contract with Barton-
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13244 from the City Manager
Nschman Associates,
stating that the City Manager was authorized to submit a grant application to the Texas
Inc.
Department of Transportation on August 13, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
13013 for the Traffic Light Synchronization II Program and approved a bond transfer of
$24,000.00 for the City's share of the project; that the application was accepted for
funding by the State; that funding will consist of 75 percent State Oil Overcharge Funds and
a 25 percent local match; that Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., will assist the City staff
by performing intersection traffic counts, "Before" field evaluations, analysis and
development of signal timing plans, and "After" field evaluations; that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this contract are available in the current
capital budget, as appropriated, of the Street Improvements Fund; and recommending that the
City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $42,500.00 to perform engineering services related to the Traffic
Light Synchronization II Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
M&C C-13246 re
recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13245 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13245 from the City Manager
leaseholds from Don
stating that Don E. Hansen leases several parcels of improved and unimproved property at
E. Hensen to Sandpiper
Fort Worth Meacham Airport, under the terms of contracts with the City of Fort Worth; that,
Airport Inn, Inc.
under the terms of the contracts, the leases may not be assigned or subleased without having
received the City's written consent to such assignment; that Mr. Hansen seeks to assign his
leaseholds to Bank of the West of Irving, Texas, in order to secure his indebtedness to the
bank; that such assignments are routinely made by airport operators and do not affect
business operations at the airport; that the assignment grants the bank the right to operate
the business, should the leasehold default on his loan or his contracts with the City; that
Mr. Hansen also seeks to assign his rights, title, and interest under the leases to
Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc., which has agreed to fulfill all duties and responsibilities as
set out in the leases; that all other conditions of the contracts will remain unchanged; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a consent to give security
interest in leaseholds from Don E. Hansen to Bank of the West, Irving, Texas and authorize
the City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment of leases from Don E. Hansen to
Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc., at Fort Worth Meacham Airport. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted, as amended.
M&C C-13246 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13246 from the City Manager,
contract with Growald
as follows:
Architects
SUBJECT: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH GROWALD ARCHITECTS FOR CENTRAL
LIBRARY EXPANSION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
a professional services contract with Growald Architects, 500 Main Street, Fort
Worth, Texas for the design of the Central Library Expansion for a base fee of
$318,500.00.
DISCUSSION:
On December 1, 1988 (M&C C-10738), the City Council approved a contract with the
O'Brien Partnership for the design of the Central Library Expansion. At the
time, a program of $8.5 million in proposed construction was envisioned. Funding
for the program was to come from various City sources, plus private donations.
Since 1988, O'Brien and the City have attempted to define an expansion program
which would meet the library's needs and the City's funding capacity. A recent
review of that program reveals that the anticipated private donations were not
forthcoming, that City funds to cover the latest construction cost estimates
were not available, and that a new scaled-down program more in line with the
available funds would have to be pursued. Accordingly, on January 17, 1992, the
City Manager terminated the O'Brien contract.
In order to resume a scaled-down program, the Fort Worth firm of Growald
Architects was selected to provide the new architectural approach to remedy the
library's water infiltration problems and to expand the library to the extent
that funds are available. Growald proposes to provide architectural and
engineering designs for a fee of $318,500 based on construction costs of
$4,550,000. Should additional funds for the library expansion become available,
Growald's fee will, with City Council approval, increase by seven (7) percent
of the actual construction costs over $4,550,000. Staff considers this fee to
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 367
Tuesday, February 18, 1992
13246 cont. II be fair and reasonable for the work involved. Growald agrees to comply with the
I City's DBE policy.
On January 14, 1992 (M&C G-9474) the City Council authorized the sale of
$18,060,000 in General Purpose Bonds, of which $4,875,000 is identified for
abating the leakage problem at the library and for constructing additional
library space; the bonds were sold on January 28, 1992. In addition, up to
$500,000 can be made available from Street Bond funds to perform paving and
drainage improvements outside the library's building lines.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this contract are
available in the capital budget, as appropriated, of the Library Improvements
Fund.
M&C C-13246 adopted On motion of Council Member Matson, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation,
as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13246, was adopted.
M&C C-13247 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13247 from the City Manager,
contract with Thomas as follows:
S. Byrne, Inc.
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WITH THOMAS S. BYRNE, INC. CONTRACT FOR
CENTRAL LIBRARY EXPANSION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
a construction management contract with Thomas S. Byrne, Inc., 900 Summit
Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas for $273,000 in connection with the Central Library
Expansion.
DISCUSSION:
A reassessment of the Central Library Expansion program has revealed that a new
architectural approach to remedy the leakage problem and to provide additional
unfinished library space is needed. Then, to the extent that funds are
available, a program to finish out the additional space will be pursued. Top
priority will be given to addressing the leakage problem.
Current plans call for abating the leaks by constructing the shell of a building
over the existing underground library. All construction work aimed at abating
the leaks will be accomplished on an emergency basis. Work of a non -emergency
nature will be implemented through the City's normal competitive bidding
procedures. It is anticipated that a number of separate contracts covering
various trades will be working concurrently at the site. These would include,
for example, contracts for demolition, foundations, steel erection, roofing,
curtain wall erection, drainage, finishing out interior spaces, etc.
The multiplicity of construction contracts requires the services of a
construction manager to coordinate and inspect the works of the various
contractors. The Fort Worth firm of Thomas S. Byrne, Inc. was selected to
provide the required services. (Byrne provided similar services for the City in
connection with the design and construction of the Western Currency Plant.)
Byrne proposes to provide the services for a fee of six (6) percent of actual
construction costs, i.e., $273,000.00 based on construction costs of $4,550,000.
Should construction costs exceed this amount, Byrne's fee will, with City
Council approval, increase by six (6) percent of the actual construction cost
over $4,550,000. Staff considers this fee to be fair and reasonable for the work
involved. Byrne agrees to comply with the City's DBE policy.
On January 14, 1992 (M&C G-9474), the City Council authorized the sale of
$18,060,000 in General Purpose Bonds, of which $4,875,000 is identified for
abating the leakage problem at the library and for constructing additional
library space. On January 28, 1992 the bonds were sold. In addition, up to
$500,000 can be made available from Street Bond funds to perform paving and
drainage improvements outside the library's building lines.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this contract are
available in the capital budget as appropriated, of the Library Improvements
Fund.
C-13247 adoptedII On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13247, was adopted.
&C C-13248 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13248 from the City Manager,
pproved change order as follows:
o. 1 with Tarrant
ounty Water Control SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE EAGLE MOUNTAIN WATER TREATMENT
nd Improvement PLANT INTAKE STRUCTURE, RED RIVER CONSTRUCTION CO. (TCWCID NO. 1)
istrict No. 1
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $41,470.15 to City Secretary Contract No. 17732 with the Tarrant
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 368
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Tuesday, February 18, 1992
C-13248 cont. County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for the Eagle Mountain Water
11 Treatment Plant Intake Structure, revising the total contract cost to
$2,390,470.15.
nTCrIICCTnN-
On January 2, 1990 (M&C C-12077), the City Council authorized the execution of
an interlocal agreement with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement
District No. 1, City Secretary Contract No. 17732, which transferred
responsibility for awarding the contract and constructing the Eagle Mountain
Water Treatment Plant Intake Structure to the District. The Interlocal
Agreement requires the District to obtain the City's approval of all Change
Orders prior to proceeding with the necessary changes .
During construction, the District has determined it necessary to modify certain
items in the contract. The District's contractor, Red River Construction Co.,
will perform this additional work for $41,470-15.
The proposed changes are listed below and described on the attached sheets.
1.
Install two H10 X 42 piles at pipe support "D" $ 1,426.00
2.
Raise two 48 -inch valve operators
$ 4,012.00
3.
Revise electrical control service
$ 2,023.00
4.
Install six light fixtures in tunnel
$ 402.00
5.
Substitute coal tar epoxy with bituminous
asphaltic
contract with Tarrant
coating and polyethylene wrapping
($ 1,075.00)
6.
Add conduit and power to the heat trace
system $ 375.00
7.
Adjust bid item "H" per contract documents
$ 2,397.15
8.
Additional dredging
$31,910.00
Total Change Order
$41,470.15
The
net effect of the proposed Change Order
is as follows:
Original Contract Cost
$2,349,000.00
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Proposed Change Order No. 1
$ 41,470.15
Revised Contract Cost
$2,390,470.15
The construction manager, Freese and Nichols, Inc., and the staff engineers of
the Water Department have reviewed the proposed charges and found them
reasonable.
M&C FP -2923 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2923 from the City Manager
contract with Temple recommending that the City Council accept as complete the contract with Temple Associates,
Associates, Inc. Inc., for Odor Control Facilities, Category "B" at the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant; authorize Change Order No. 5 for a reconciliation credit in the amount of $9,206.00
to City Secretary Contract No. 16909 revising the total contract cost to $5,005,653.00; and
authorize final payment in the amount of $291,114.00, less $25,000.00 special retainage, for
a total partial final payment of $266,114.00, to Temple Associates, Inc., bringing the final
project cost to $5,005,653.00 under City Secretary Contract No. 16909. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Met in closed or It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in closed or
executive session executive session for the following purposes:
1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending litigation
or other matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Article X,
Section 9, Texas State Bar Rules:
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this contract
are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Commercial
Paper Water Fund.
M&C C 13248 adopted
On motion of Council Member Puente, seconded by Council Member Woods, the recommendation,
as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13248, was adopted.
M&C C-13249 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13249 from the City
contract with Tarrant
Manager stating that Tarrant County, Texas, requested that the City of Fort Worth provide
County, Texas
certain air quality testing services for FY 1992; that, under the agreement, the City will
make available to the County: a) new source reviews/permits; b) field inspections;
c) response to citizen complaints associated with air pollution; d) provide the pollutant
standard index for ozone to the local media and e) conduct monitoring for particulate
emissions, with term of agreement from February 1, 1992, through September 30, 1992, for an
amount to be paid by the County to the City not to exceed $27,195.00; and recommending that
the City Manager be authorized to accept and execute a contract with Tarrant County, Texas,
in the amount of $27,195.00 to assist the County with its air pollution program in
unincorporated .areas of the County during fiscal year 1992. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C FP -2923 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2923 from the City Manager
contract with Temple recommending that the City Council accept as complete the contract with Temple Associates,
Associates, Inc. Inc., for Odor Control Facilities, Category "B" at the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant; authorize Change Order No. 5 for a reconciliation credit in the amount of $9,206.00
to City Secretary Contract No. 16909 revising the total contract cost to $5,005,653.00; and
authorize final payment in the amount of $291,114.00, less $25,000.00 special retainage, for
a total partial final payment of $266,114.00, to Temple Associates, Inc., bringing the final
project cost to $5,005,653.00 under City Secretary Contract No. 16909. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Met in closed or It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in closed or
executive session executive session for the following purposes:
1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending litigation
or other matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Article X,
Section 9, Texas State Bar Rules:
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losed or executive a. Contract with International Golf of Texas (I.G.T.) for Management of
ession cont. Rockwood Golf Course
b. Timothy L. Hampton V. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 96-115534-88
C. Catarino Zapata v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 141-115185-88
d. Chapter 54 Environmental Code Enforcement Proceedings
as authorized by Section 2(e), Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S.
2. To discuss the appointment of a City Secretary as authorized by Section 2(g),
Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S.
econvened into regulai The City Council reconvened into regular session, with all members present.
ession
&C G-9512 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9512 from the City Manager
pproved settlement stating that Mr. Catarino Zapata filed a lawsuit alleging that he received a gunshot wound
f lawsuit filed by as a bystander to the exchange of gunfire between Fort Worth Police Officers and suspects
atarino Zapata on August 26, 1986; that, while admitting no liability in this matter, the Department of Law
negotiated with Mr. Zapata through his attorney and with Tarrant County Hospital District
and agreed to the total settlement of $32,500.00; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds for this settlement are available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Insurance Fund; and recommending that the City Council approve the
settlement of the lawsuit filed by Catarino Zapata and authorized the total expenditure of
$32,500.00 for the compromise settlement of this lawsuit to be paid as follows:
a. $25,000.00 to Catarino Zapata and his attorneys, Groce and Groce and
b. $7,500.00 to Tarrant County Hospital District for their lien filed in this case.
&C G-9512 adopted
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that the
recommendation be adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
djourned Where being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ASSIST T CITY SECRETARYMAYOR
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