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Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of February
25, 1992 approved
Boy Scout Troop # 326
Certificates of
Recognition
M&C No. G-9544 was
withdrawn
M&C No. G-9546
was withdrawn
M&C Nox. G-9544 &
G-9550 was withdrawn
M&C No. G-9547 be
cont. until March 12,
1992
City Manager Ivory re
resolution iii the 4unii•-
cipal Services Group
be withdrawn and M&C
C-13263 be withdrawn
Consent agenda
approved
Resignation of Ms.
Carolyn Ashford from
the Citizens' Cable
Board
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 1992
On the 3rd day of March, 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:
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:
The invocation was given by Acting City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Webber, seconded by Council Member Woods, the minutes
of the meeting of February 25, 1992, were approved.
Introduced Boy Scout Troop #326, Elliott Briggs, Scout Master, and Ann Bracey, Merit
Badge Counselor.
Certificates -of Recognition will be mailed to former board and commission members.
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9544 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Council Member Chappell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9546 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-9544 and
G-9550 be withdrawn from the agenda.
Council Member Puente requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9547 be
continued until March 12, 1992.
City Manager Ivory requested that the resolution approving the municipal lease with
Municipal Services Group for equipment purchases be withdrawn from the agenda and that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-13263 be withdrawn from the agenda.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Chappell, the consent
agenda, as amended, was approved.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the
resignation of Ms. Carolyn Ashford from the Citizens' Cable. Board be accepted with regrets.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
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Tuesday, March 3, 1992
Withdrew Municipal It was the consensus or Lne %,11-y wunL11 6114%. .+1 + lUul terra w—.,y
Services Group municipal lease with Municipal Services Group for equipment purchases be withdrawn from the
agenda.
Curfew Ordinance Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Webber that the
removed from the table Curfew Ordinance be removed from the table for discussion at this time. When the motion was
for discussion at this put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
time
Mr. William William- Mr. William Williamson, 5424 Odom Avenue, appeared before the City Council and advised
the Council that the City Council needs to devise a way to hold parents responsible for
son re Curfew Ordi- their children's actions and requested that the City Council give favorable consideration
Hance to passage of the Curfew Ordinance.
Mr. Emmett Allen re
Mr. Emmett Allen, 3310 Mitchell Boulevard, appeared before the City Council and
Curfew Ordinance
expressed concerns relative to the City Council becoming involved in the parenting business;
advised Council that the parents need to be more involved with their children; and urged the
City Council to investigate the constitutionality of the Curfew Ordinance and to approve the
ordinance as soon as possible.
Ms. Mary Mitchell re
Ms. Mary Mitchell, 2204 Hurley, appeared before the City Council and requested that
Curfew Ordinance
the City Council give favorable consideration to passage of a curfew ordinance.
Mr. Frank Colosi re
Mr. Frank Col osi, Attorney for American Civil Liberties Union, 2508 Meadowpark Circle,
Curfew Ordinance
Bedford, Texas, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that he is not against
a curfew but, the way the City Council proposes to implement certain portions of the Curfew
Ordinance is unconstitutional, citing the Section of the Curfew Ordinance whereby a law
enforcement officer may stop or detain persons who may appear to be under the age of 16 or
detain a motor vehicle upon reasonable suspicion that occupants of the automobile are
believed to be 16 years of age or under; and advised Council that the ACLU will be watching
the Curfew Ordinance carefully.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Fort Worth City Code by adding Section 23-17 to
establish a curfew for children during nocturnal hours, provide penalties for violation and
provide for other matters related thereto, be approved. Chen 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 Chappell
NOES: Council Member Meadows
ABSENT: None
Introduced an Council Member Chappell introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Silcox. 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, and Chappell
NOES: Council Member Meadows
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted,,is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11031 1 ORDINANCE NO. 11031
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS% OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (1986),
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 23-17, "CURFEW REGULATIONS FOR
CHILDREN", TO ESTABLISH A CURFEW FOR CHILDREN DURING NOCTURNAL
HOURS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REGULA-TIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF
STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES BY CHILDREN DURING NOCTURNAL HOURS, AND
TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS SUCH AS AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND A SUNSET PROVISION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
10. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SUNSET PROVISION
A. This ordinance shall take effect on April 1, 1992, and it is so ordained.
B. This Ordinance shall remain in effect until midnight on March 31, 1994. Before
that date, City Council will review the enforcement of this Ordinance and the number of
offenses committed ;by,and against -children, will determine whether the Ordinance has been
effective in reducing such offenses, and will decide whether the Ordinance should remain in
effect after March 31, 1994.
Policy Proposal No. There was presented Policy Proposal No. CP -171 as proposed by Mayor Granger and
CP. -171 Moratorium on Council Member Woods, as follows:
Demolition or Removal
li
of Certain Historic
buildings and Struc-
tures
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421
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
CP -171 cont.
II SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance Imposing Moratorium on Demolition or Removal
of Historic Buildings and Structures
PROPOSAL
It is proposed that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance which imposes
a moratorium on the demolition or removal of certain historically significant
buildings and structures, and on the issuance of City permits for the demolition
or removal of such buildings and structures, which moratorium would remain in
effect until midnight on September 2, 1992.
DISCUSSION:
Two historically significant buildings have recently been demolished in the City
of Fort Worth. It is proposed that a moratorium be imposed on the demolition
or removal of historically significant buildings and structures, and on the
issuance of permits for such demolition or removal, for a period of six months.
During this time a study would be made of the City codes and ordinances which
regulate historic buildings and structures. The Landmark Commission and Zoning
Commission would determine whether more effective code and ordinance provisions
could be adopted to protect and preserve such buildings and structures in the
City of Fort Worth. Proposed revisions then would be recommended to the City
Council.
If adopted, the attached ordinance would impose the moratorium until midnight
on September 2, 1992. The moratorium would apply to buildings and structures
identified as primary resources for potential listing in the National Register
of Historic Places by the City of Fort Worth's survey of historic resources, or
those listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The moratorium would
not apply to buildings or structures owned by the Federal Government of State
of Texas, nor would it limit power of the City to order the demolition of a
building or structure which is determined by the building official to be such
a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the community that its immediate
demolition is warranted.
LEGALITY:
Ms. Alice Marie Lewis
This proposal is within the powers of the City Council and there is no known
re CP -171
legal impediment to its implementation.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
Mr. Phil Bordeleau re
The City Manager has reviewed this proposal and has no objections to it.
Mr. Tom Reynolds re
Mr. Tom Reynolds, Chairman of the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, 500
CP -171
Throckmorton Street, Suite 1910, appeared before the City Council and requested that the
City Council give favorable consideration to the adoption of an ordinance imposing
moratorium on demolition or removal of certain historic buildings and structures.
Ms. Terri Ellis re
Ms. Terri Ellis, 1205 Mistletoe Drive, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Council
CP -171
for Tarrant County, Texas, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City
CP -171
Council grant its support for the moratorium on demolition or removal of certain historic
buildings and structures and presented the City Council with copies of a petition, with over
900 signatures requesting a stronger preservation ordinance in order to stop continued
destruction of Fort Worth's historic structures.
Mr. Michael McDermott
Mr. Michael McDermott, 1710 Fairmount Avenue, appeared before the City Council and
re CP -171
expressed concerns about the demolition of the two historic structures on last week and
requested that the City Council give favorable consideration to the adoption of an ordinance
imposing a moratorium on demolition or removal of certain historic buildings and structures..
Mr. Lance Williams
re CP -171
Mr. Lance Williams, 7432 Culver Avenue, appeared before the City Council and advised
City Council that he has a 20 year old scrap book that show the history of the City of Fort
Worth and advised Council that he and a friend have distributed over 45,000 fliers in order
to get the word out to the citizens of Fort Worth to preserve the heritage and requested
that the City Council give favorable consideration to the adoption of an ordinance imposing
a moratorium on demolition or removal of certain historic buildings and structures.
Ms. Alice Marie Lewis
Ms. Alice Marie Lewis, 1407 Grand Avenue, appeared before the City Council and
re CP -171
requested that the City Council give favorable consideration to the adoption of an ordinance
imposing a moratorium on demolition or removal of certain historic buildings and structures.
Mr. Phil Bordeleau re
.. '
CP -171
Mr. Phil Bordeleau, representing the Fairmount Neighborhood Association, 1909 Alston
Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested that -the City Council give favorable
consideration to the adoption of an ordinance imposing a moratorium on demolition or removal
of certain historic buildings and structures and presented signed statements from the
Fairmount resident requesting to remain under the "HC" zoning designation.
Ms. Libby Willis re
CP -171
Ms. Libby Willis, representing the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 500 Main
Street, No. 606, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council give
favorable consideration to the adoption of an ordinance imposing a moratorium on demolition
or removal of certain historic buildings and structures.
Ms. Mary Mitchell re
Ms. Mary Mitchell, 2204 Hurley, appeared before the City Council regarding the "HC"
CP -171
zoning designation and advised Council that she did not sign the petition and requested that
she be removed from the "HC" zoning classification.
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422
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
Mayor uranger re Mayor Granger referred Ms. Mitchell to Mr. John Garfield of the Development
Ms. Mitchell to Mr. Department.
John Garfield
City Attorney Adkins City Attorney Adkins advised City Council that a revised ordinance is before the City
re revised Ordinance Council which contains the language discussed in the Pre -Council meeting earlier for City
Council's approval.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that the
recommendation as contained in Policy Proposal CP -171, be adopted. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member Woods introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
Ordinance No. 11032
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. 11032
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF
CERTAIN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH AND ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR SUCH
DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL, WHICH MORATORIUM SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1992, UNLESS SOONER REPEALED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL, THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MORATORIUM BEING TO PRESERVE THE
STATUS QUO PENDING CONSIDERATION BY THE LANDMARK COMMISSION, ZONING
COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL OF POSSIBLE REVISIONS TO THE ORDINANCES
AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
That any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys omits,
neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist
shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 8.
That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication, and it is so ordained.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger announced that a City-wide redistricting public hearing will be held on
City-wide redistrict- Thursday, March 5, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers; that citizens are invited
ing public hearing to attend and make comments on the citizens plan submitted for City Council consideration;
and that revisions on these plans and/or new proposed plans will be accepted at this meeting
for Council's consideration.
Council Member Silcox
Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation to
the Fire Department for its ingenuity
re appreciation to the
in purchasing a
hoover -craft -for the Fire Department in
order to save lives and also advised
Fire Department
citizens of the
graduation ceremony for Police Class
No, 83 at. 7:00 p.m. on March 6, 1992.
City Council Municipal
There was
presented City Council Municipal Court
Advisory Committee Policy No. 25 from
Court Advisory
the City Manager,
as follows:
Committee Policy No.
25 Appointment of
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Municipal Judge Pro
tem - James 0. Price
Municipal Judge Pro
tem James 0. price
POLICY:
It is recommended that the City Council
appoint James 0. Price as
a municipal judge pro tem for a one
year term beginning on the date
of appointment.
DISCUSSION: State law provides that a majority of the City Council may appoint
one or more qualified persons to be available to serve for a
municipal judge who is temporarily absent due to illness, family
death or illness, continuing legal or judicial education programs,
or for other reasons. The Chief Judge selects one of the persons
appointed by governing body to serve during such an absence. Gov.
Code §30.144(1).
The judges pro tem serve for a term of one year. City Code, Sec.
10-3.
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 422
423
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
CCMCADCP No. 25 The Municipal Courts Advisory Committee, at its regular meeting on
cont. February 25, 1992, voted to recommend the appointment of the above
named individual by the City Council to the office of municipal
judge pro tem, acting on the recommendation of the Chief Judge.
CCMCADCP No. 25 On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the recommendation
adopted was adopted.
City Council Municipal There was presented City Council Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy No. 26 from
Court Advisory the City Manager, as follows:
Committee Policy No. 2
Appointment of Munici- SUBJECT: Appointment of Municipal Judge Pro tem - Yolanda Ayala Bernal
pal Judge Pro tem
Yolanda Ayala Bernal POLICY: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Yolanda Ayala
Bernal as a municipal judge pro tem for a one year term beginning
on the date of appointment.
DISCUSSION: State law provides that a majority of the City Council may appoint
one or more qualified persons to be available to serve for a
municipal judge who is temporarily absent due to illness, family
death or illness, continuing legal or judicial education programs,
or for other reasons. The Chief Judge selects one of the persons
appointed by governing body to serve during such an absence. Gov.
Code §30.144(1).
The judges pro tem serve for a term of one year. City Code, Sec.
10-3.
The Municipal Courts Advisory Committee, at its regular meeting on
February 25, 1992, voted to recommend the appointment of the above
named individual by the City Council to the office of municipal
judge pro tem, acting on the recommendation of the Chief Judge.
CCMCADCP No. 25On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation
adopted was adopted.
M&C OCS-397 Liability There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-397 from the Office of the
Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability
bonds as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR'S BONDS INSURANCE COMPANY
Tim Pulliam Concrete Western Surety Company
Jim Birge & Co., Inc. Western Surety Company
M&C OCS-397 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-398 Claims There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-398 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department, as follows:
Herbert S. Drew 1. Claimant: Herbert S. Drew
Date Received: February 20, 1992
Date of Incident: February 5 or 6, 1992
Location of Incident: 3837 Westcliff Road South
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: t $147.36
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to property sustained as
a result of repairs to leaking water line made by
the Water Department.
Reginal W. Young 20 Claimant: Reginal W. Young
Date Received: February 24, 1992
Date of Incident: April 23, 1988
Location of Incident: 1413 Edgewood Terr.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages sustained as a result of
spending 3 years awaiting trial that resulted in
a dismissal of the charges twice.
A.T.S. 3. Claimant: A.T.S.
Date Received: February 24, 1992
Date of Incident: January 3, 1992
Attorney: Bishop, Payne, Williams & Werley, L.L.P.
Location of Incident: Undeclared
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: 100,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages as a result of the City
of Fort Worth's removal of the claimant from the
wrecker rotation list.
Trinity Universal 4. Claimant: Trinity Universal Insurance Companies
Insurance Companies Date Received: February 24, 1992
Date of Incident: August 13, 1991
Location of Incident: Intersection of Beach Street•& Interstate 30
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $2,778.71
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rinity Universal Nature of Incident: Claimant alleging subrogation rights on behalf of
nsurance Companies its client, Tarrant Elevator Service, Inc.
laim cont.
elbert Price 5. Claimant: Delbert Price
Date Received: February 24, 1992
Date of Incident: January 15, 1992
Attorney: James Stanley
Location of Incident: Intersection of Long & Ross Streets
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to automobile sustained
as a result of a vehicular accident involving
another vehicle being chased by Police.
ina T. Van Buskirk 6. Claimant: Gina T. Van Buskirk
Date Received: February 24, 1992
Date of Incident: December 23, 1991
Location of Incident: 1513 Hall Street
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $53.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant seeking to recover cost of plumbing bill
allegedly incurred due to a problem with City
sewer lines.
dalena Dodds McElroy 7. Claimant: Idalena Dodds McElroy
Date Received: February 25, 1992
Date of Incident: 1991
Location of Incident: 2413-15 Ward
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $4,600.00 - $6,200.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to property sustained as
a result of sewer back-up.
udential Property 8. Claimant: Prudential Property and Casualty (Lara
Casualty (Lara Gordon)
rdon) Date Received: February 26, 1992
Date of Incident: February 5, 1991
Location of Incident: A.A. Wrecking
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $4,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges that Police Department's delay in
releasing a stolen automobile resulted in
unnecessary storage fee.
im Reeves 9. Claimant: Tim Reeves
Date Received: February 26, 1992
Date of Incident: February 13, 1992
Location of Incident: 820 East at Whitesettlement Rd.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $224.87 - $225.31
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to his automobile the
result of gravel being thrown from a City -owned
truck. (Water)
Mitchell, Jr. 10. Claimant: Hardy Mitchell, Jr.
Date Received: February 26, 1992
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Location of Incident: 6400 Truman Dr. & 2200 Tanney Hill
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages and bodily injuries and
damages to vehicle the result of road conditions.
illy J. Sewell 11. Claimant: Billy J. Sewell
Date Received: February 20, 1992
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Attorney: Ronald G. Couch
Location of Incident: Vine Street
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $1,000,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries and damages incurred as
a result of paying attorney's fees to defend
citations, suffered emotional distress, mental
anguish and declining health and financial
decline.
Star Gas (Jim Hornl 12. Claimant: Lone Star Gas (Jim Horn)
Date Received:., February 24, 1992
Date of Incident: July 17, 1991
Location of Incident: 6516 Fortune Rd.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $368.28
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to property and is
seeking to recover cost of repairs.
C OCS-398 adopted IlIt was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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M&C OCS-399 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-399 from the Office of the
Correspondence from City Secretary recommending that correspondence from Regena Nixon, Howard Nixon, Anna
Regena Nixon, Howard Hornbeck, Mr. Dean Smith, and Mrs. Viola Merry expressing opposition to "sexual orientation"
Nixon, Anna Hornbeck, being added to the list of protected civil rights and correspondence from Ms. Janet LaFonte,
Mr. Dean Smith, and expressing opposition to the proposed paid parking in the Cultural District be referred to
Mrs. Viola Merry re the Office of the City Manager. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
sexual orientation recommendation be adopted.
Benefit Hearing re It appearing to the City Council that the City Council on February 4, 1992, set today
Cannon Street from as the date for benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Cannon Street
Virginia Avenue to from Virginia Avenue to Exeter Street and that notice of the hearing has been given by
Exeter Street publication in the Fort Worth Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of
BH -0083 Fort Worth, Texas, 6-5—Fe ary 6, 7, and 10, 1992. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday re Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works,
BH -0083 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 specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of
the amount assessed for the improvement; that the independent appraisal report has been
submitted to the City Council; that Mr. Robert Martin is available for questioning; and
called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0083, as
follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF CANNON STREET FROM
VIRGINIA AVENUE TO EXETER STREET (PROJECT NO. 67-040146)
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
benefitted in enhanced value in
improvement of Cannon Street from
DISCUSSION:
the abutting property is specially
excess of the amount assessed for the
Virginia Avenue to Exeter Street.
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Cannon Street from Virginia Avenue to Exeter Street. The street is in the Near
Southeast Target Area and has never previously been constructed to City
standards. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds will provide a portion
of the construction cost. One- and two-family residences are not assessed.
Cannon Street will be constructed with standard concrete pavement. Standard
concrete driveways and sidewalks will be built where shown on the plans.
On February 4, 1992 (M&C G-9490); the City Council established March 3, 19922
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
$
8,200.00
( 4%)
City's share of cost
$
220,490.00
( 96%)
Total cost
$
228,690.00
(100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration.
The project is in DISTRICT 8.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit
hearing for the assessment paving of Cannon Street from -Virginia Avenue to Exeter Street,
Mayor Pro tempore Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that an
ordinance be adopted closing the benefit hearing and levying the assessments as recommended.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Mayor Pro tempore Webber introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member 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:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 425
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
Ordinance No. 11033 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11033
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF CANNON STREET FROM
VIRGINIA AVENUE TO EXETER 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-9525 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.. G-9525, dated February 25,
rental rate for 1992 from the City Manager, as follows:
Cowtown Coliseum
SUBJECT: RENTAL RATES FOR THE COWTOWN COLISEUM AND ADJACENT OUTDOOR
FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the revised rental rates for the
Cowtown Coliseum and the adjacent outdoor facilities as outlined below.
DTSCIISS TnN-
In a continuing effort to increase revenues and decrease the amount of subsidy
by the City for daily operations of the Coliseum, it is proposed that new rental
rates be established. At the current time, there is a distinction between Prime
Time rates (Friday night, Saturday and Sunday) and Non -Prime Time rates (weekday
or weeknight, Monday -Thursday). The cost to provide heat or air and to provide
clean-up remains the same regardless of the day of the week, thus the
recommendation that there be no difference in daily rental rates.
In addition, there is currently a difference in rental rates for profit or non-
profit groups. It is staff's opinion that profit and non-profit groups should
pay the same rates since operational costs are the same and any reduction would
result in using City funds for the difference.
Current Rental Rates:
Prime Time Profit Non -Profit
1. Coliseum Rental $750 against 10% $500 against 10%
(includes outdoor arena) gross ticket sales gross ticket sales
Non -Prime Time
2. Gazebo and Rodeo Plaza
$250 against 10% $100
gross ticket sales
$500 $200
(Current rates are same for both Prime and Non -Prime Times)
3. General
A. All food and beverage services are handled through the -City's vendor
with the City receiving 25% of gross food sales and 28% of beer and
liquor sales, after taxes.
B. When concessions are sold in the Gazebo and/or Rodeo Plaza by anyone
other than the City's:vendor, the City receives 25% of gross food
sales and 28% of beer and liquor sales, after taxes.
C. Lessee shall provide at its expense insurance, security, stagehand(s)
and box office, door and usher personnel.
Proposed Rental Rates
1. Coliseum Rental (includes outdoor arena) $750
Move -In Only (one-half of rental cost) $375
2. Gazebo and Rodeo Plaza
3. General
$500
A. All food and beverage services are handled through the City's vendor
with the City receiving 25% of gross food sales and 28% of beer and
liquor sales, after taxes.
B. When concessions are sold in the Gazebo and/or Rodeo Plaza by anyone
other than the City's vendor, the City receives 25% of gross food
sales and 28% of beer and liquor sales, after taxes.
Lessee shall provide at its expense insurance, security, stagehand(s) and box
office, door and usher personnel.
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M&C G-9525 cont. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
Cowtown Coliseum personnel will be responsible for collection and deposit of
these rental fees.
M&C G-9525 adoptedOn motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member Puente, the recommendation
was adopted.
M&C G-9526 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9526, dated February 25,
subrogation of in- 1992, from the City Manager stating that subrogation revenue was collected by the Risk
surance claims Management Department claims office for damages the City incurred, for which other parties
were responsible; that Table A lists the departments whose losses were recovered and the
respective fiscal year quarters during which revenue was collected and details on the self-
insured property losses are included on Table B; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that sufficient funds are available for this ordinance in the Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance of the Insurance Fund; and recommending that the City Council
approve the following transactions:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance increasing
appropriations by $227,670 in the Property and Casualty Insurance Fund for
subrogation of insurance claims in FY 1990-91, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer the subrogated amounts listed to
the following funds:
General Fund $147,058
Equipment Services Fund 7,678
Solid Waste Fund 2,997
Water and Sewer Operating Fund 6,655
Total
$164,388
3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer the amounts listed for self-
insurance unreimbursed property losses sustained by the following funds in
FY 1990-91:
General Fund
Golf Course Fund
Airport Fund
$ 60,222
2,860
200
Total $ 63,282
M&C G-9526 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted. (The Risk
Management Department subrogation revenue in FE71 (Table A) and Property and Casualty
Insurance Fund for Fiscal Year 90-91 (Table B) is incorporated herein by reference thereto
and is included in the Council proceedings file of the meeting of February 25, 1992.)
Introduced an Council Member Chappell introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
ordinance 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:
11
Ordinance No. 11034 ORDINANCE NO. 11034
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY
INSURANCE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $227,670.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TRANSFERRING FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR.ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9536 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9536, dated February 25,
awarded grants for 1992, from the City Manager, as follows:
Code:Blue , Community
Grant Program SUBJECT: AWARD OF GRANTS FOR ROUND TWO OF THE CODE:BLUE COMMUNITY GRANT
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
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M&C G-9536 cont. 11 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a grant to the organizations listed below, and
2. Approve the transfer of $48,889 from General Fund Nondepartmental to
Special Trust Fund, various projects as listed below, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the agencies in
the total amount of $43,889, and
4. Authorize the establishment of a project in the amount of $5,000 to handle
administrative costs associated with the CODE:BLUE Grant Program and the
"Weed and Seed" program.
DISCUSSION:
The 1991-92 adopted budget includes $3,174,825 for a city-wide crime prevention
program which has been labeled CODE:BLUE. Included in that total is $250,000
that has been designated for award of grants to community-based organizations
for the purpose of carrying out activities aimed at reducing crime. The City
Council approved an eight member committee consisting of the following
representatives to review all grant applications:
1. Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods
2. Citizens Crime Commission of Tarrant County
3. Crime Watch Representative
4. United Way of Tarrant County
5. Fort Worth Police Department
6. Park and Recreation Department
7. Department of Housing and Human Services
8. City Manager's Office
A total of 93 grant applications were received from various community groups and
organizations. On January 28, 1992 (M&C C-13227), the City Council awarded 19
grants in the amount of $114,745 to various agencies. The Grant Review
Committee (GRC) met on February 12, 1992, to review grant applications received
during the second round, as well as those from agencies that submitted multiple
applications that were not considered for funding during the first round. The
recommended funding level for the second round is $43,889, resulting in a total
of $158,634 for both rounds.
The City is in the process of applying for a "Weed and Seed" grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice to address crime problems in a section of southeast Fort
Worth. No funding is available to handle the costs associated with public
meetings, copying, graphics, etc. In addition, none of the CODE:BLUE grant
funds were set aside to handle costs associated with administering the program.
It is estimated the $5,000 should be sufficient to cover administrative costs
for "Weed and Seed" and the CODE:BLUE grant program.
Approximately $86,366 will remain in the grant program after the above
expenditures. Staff recommends that a third round of funding not be held at
this time. Those programs that have been approved for funding will be evaluated
between now and September 30, 1992. A decision can be made prior to October 1,
1992, on whether to solicit additional proposals for the remaining funds.
PROPOSED GRANT RECIPIENTS:
The GRC is recommending that the following organizations be awarded CODE:BLUE
community grants for the period ending September 30, 1992:
1. McDonald Branch YMCA - Forest Oak Y -Pal
(Police Athletic League) $5,900
2. Southwest Branch YMCA - Rosemont Y -Pat
(Police Athletic League) 5,900
3. Eastside YMCA - Handley Y -Pal
(Police Athletic League) 5,900
4. Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
(J. A. Caville Branch) 5,086
5. Arlington Heights East Neighborhood
Association 588
6. Friends of Old Fire Station No. 10, Inc. 9,265
7. East Fort Worth Crime Watch Association 4,500
8. Fort Worth Theatre 2,900
9. R. L. Paschal High School PTA/Administration/
Management Plan 3,850
TOTAL $43,889
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Attached is a description of each of the projects, the population to be served
G-9536 cont. and proposed use of funds. A complete copy of each proposal is available for
review in the City Manager's office.
PROPOSED CONTRACT:
A copy of the standard contract each organization will be required to sign is
attached. The general terms and conditions are outlined below:
1. grantees shall maintain a separate account of these funds,
2. All expenditures will be in accordance with grantees' budget that is
included with the application,
3. Since the City Council has not obligated funds beyond September 30, 1992,
all contracts expire on that date. Any funds remaining shall be returned
to the City.
4. The City has the right to audit use of grant funds, and
5. Grantees agree to provide the City with a written final report on its
activities funded under the CODE:BLUE program on or before October 30,
1992.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this
expenditure will be available in the Special Trust Fund upon approval of
Recommendation No. 2.
Ms. Eva Herrera re Ms. Eva Herrera, 4405 Hardy, appeared before the City Council on behalf of Diamond
M&C G-9536 Hill Area Code:Blue Program and advised City Council that their problem in the Diamond Hill
area deals mainly with the youth and requested that grant money be provided for the purchase
of gasoline so that the neighborhood patrol can continue to deter car thefts in this area.
Mr. Ted Settle re Mr. Ted Settle, 2313 South Adams, appeared before the City Council as one of the four
M&C G-9536 neighborhoods requesting the renovation of Fire Station No. 10 and advised Council that they
currently have a Citizens on Patrol Group and that this fire station will be a base station
of operation for these Citizens on Patrol Group.
Mr. Fernando Florez re Mr. Fernando Florez, Chairman of the South Hemphill Heights Neighborhood Association,
M&C G-9536 appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council give favorable
consideration for the Friends of Old Fire Station No. 10, Inc., by the award of Code:Blue
Community Grants.
Mr. Jimmy Hodges re Mr. Jimmy Hodges, 2940 South Jennings, Apartment A, appeared before the City Council
M&C G-9536 representing the Jennings May St. Louise Neighborhood Association in support of the project
to create a base station at Fire Station No. 10 for the Citizens on Patrol Groups for the
four neighborhood associations involved.
Mr. Lupe Hoyos re Mr. Lupe Hoyos, 3110 North Hampton, appeared before the City Council and requested
M&C G-9536 that the City Council give favorable consideration to the proposal for Citizens on Patrol
under the Code:Blue Grant Program.
Mr. Clyde Picht re Mr. Clyde Picht, President of Wedgewood East Neighborhood Association, appeared before
M&C G-9536 the City Council and advised City Council that they presented a proposal in the second round
of funding for the Code:Blue Community Grant Program but were turned down and advised
Council that other organizations have been awarded grants that, in his opinion, do not meet
the criteria that the Code:Blue grant money was set aside for; and requested that the entire
program be placed on hold until the City Council decides exactly how the money may or may
not be used.
Council Member Chappel Council Member Chappell advised City Council that he has a conflict of interest in
re M&C G-9536 conflict voting on Fort Worth Theater as one of the grant- recipients on Mayor and Council
of interest Communication No. G-9536 and requested that the City Council take a separate vote on this
item.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9536 be approved,
with the exception of Fort Worth Theater. 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,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that the
award of grants to Fort Worth Theater be approved. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
M&C G-9536 cont. Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
Mr. Sheldon Fields re Mr. Sheldon Fields, 1116 West Arlington Avenue, appeared before the City Council and
CODE:BLUE expressed appreciation to the City Council for the Code:Blue and Citizens on Patrol
programs; advised Council that the programs are working well; and advised Council of the
growing interest by other neighborhoods after going through the Code:Blue sessions.
Mrs. Roberta Florez r Mrs. Roberta Florez, 2744 Hemphill, appeared before the City Council and requested all
CODE:BLUE of the citizens in the audience involved in the Code:Blue program to stand and applaud the
City Council for it's efforts and support of the community.
M&C G-9538 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9538 from the City Manager
disposal of public stating that records belonging to the Development Department have been targeted for
records in the De -_."t,1 disposition; that the original paper records have been microfilmed for permanent
velopment'Department preservation; that procedures for disposal of public records outlined in City of Fort Worth
Administrative Regulation 1-30 were followed; that the requests to dispose of the records
were reviewed and approved by Development, Law, Internal Audit, Risk Management departments,
and the Records and Information Management Office; and recommending that the City Council
approve the disposal of 5.0 volumes of ordinance inspections approved and turned down
beginning January 1989 through June 1989. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9539 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9539 from the City Manager
rec6rds'.An"the."lealt stating that records belonging to the Health Department have been targeted for disposition;
records'in"+ he Health that procedures for disposal of public records outlined in City of Fort Worth Administrative
Departments; _ s. Regulation 1-30 were followed; that the requests to dispose of the records were reviewed and
G iff`p, ,r; approved by Health, Law, Internal Audit, Risk Management departments, and the Records and
Y Information Management Office; and recommending that the City Council approve the disposal
lof public records, as follows:
Records Title
Dates Volume
Administrative files
198-88
Disposition Books
1983-1986
Bite Consult Doctor Pads
No Dates
City Tags
1983
Animal Control Complaint Records
1985
Animal Pickup Reports
1984,1985,1987
Folders of complete tag and release sheets
1983-1988-1989
P.T.S. Sheets -Jan -Dec. Head Ship, Humane Society
1986
Cat Traps released to public and Field Reports
1986
Monthly Summary Reports, front office reports,
1984-1989
Euthanasia information and Daily Summary
1984-1989
Daily activity, Bite Reports and Initial Bite Report
1985-1986
Dispatch Operations Log
1985-1986
Daily Pickup reports, Daily activity
10-88,2-90
Tag Sheets, Adoption forms, deposit, Recap Sheets, and 10-88,12-89
Release Forms
Receipts, -1988, City License, impound, Adoption,
1985-1988
Receipt Books
City Tag information and Mail Outs
1988
Vaccination receipts and City Tag receipts
1988
32 c.f.
M&C G-9539 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9540 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9540 from the City Manager,
settlement of lawsuit as follows:
styled M. Akram
Chaudhry SUBJECT: SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT STYLED M. AKRAM CHAUDHRY, ET AL VS. GRIFFIN
AMUSEMENT CO., INC., ET AL CAUSE NO. 67-119883-89
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the below described settlement of the referenced lawsuit, and
2. Approve a $12,000 bond fund transfer from the Pavement Replacement
Unspecified Project to the Fields Welch Addition, Lots 1-4, Block C, Storm
Drain Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
3. Authorize the expenditure of $10,200 as the City's portion of this
compromise settlement, and
4. Authorize the appropriate City personnel to execute the documents
necessary to complete the settlement, including the acceptance of the
below described easement.
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M&C G-9540 cont. 11 DISCUSSION:
M. Akram Chaudhry, Sujaat Ali Khan, and M. Aslam Malik, owners of the real
property located at Lots 1-4, Block C, McAnulty & Nye Subdivision of Block 29,
Fields Welch Addition to the City of Fort Worth, bought suit against the seller,
Griffin Amusement Co., Inc., two title insurance companies, and the surveyor
involved in their purchase of the property in 1985, when it was subsequently
discovered by a survey prepared in connection with a proposed sale of the
property in 1988 that there is a storm sewer pipe running diagonally beneath
Lots 1 and 2. One of the Defendants, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
(hereinafter "CLTIC") subsequently filed a third -party claim against the City,
as Third -Party Defendant, on the basis that the City had no easement or interest
in the storm drain. City records indicate that the underground storm drain is
a 48 by 60 inch concrete arched pipe that was constructed in 1912. No recorded
agreement or easement for this storm drain could be found and a visual
inspection of the property does not indicate the location of this underground
drain.
While admitting no liability, but to avoid further and costly litigation, an
agreement has been reached to settle this lawsuit in its entirety. The total
estimated cost of the proposed settlement is $54,000, with the City's share
being $10,200 of that amount. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, the
Plaintiffs will receive a cash award and will execute a deed to the City of a
storm drain easement along the south property line of Lot 4 and along the west
property lines of Lots 1 through 4, adjacent to Seventh Avenue. The City will
perform or cause to be performed the work of re-routing the storm drain within
the new express easement and will cover and fill the existing storm drain after
the Plaintiffs have removed the existing building, including the concrete slab.
The cost of the re-routing of the storm drain will be as follows: the City will
pay $10,200.00 of the first $22,956.00 of the cost, with the other five
defendants paying $12,756; if the cost of the rerouting exceeds $22,956.00, the
City and the five defendants will split the next ten (10%) percent (or
$2,295.00) of the cost equally; and the City will pay for all costs in excess
of 10% over $22,956.00 (i.e., all costs over $25,251.60). The City's portion of
the proposed settlement will be applied directly and entirely to the re-routing
of the storm drain. The Department of Law, the Transportation and Public Works
Department, and the Risk Management Department recommended accepting the
proposed settlement of the case on these terms.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this settlement are
available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Street
Improvements Bond Fund.
M&C G-9540 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9540, be adopted.
M&C G-9541 re
transfer of funds;
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9541 from the City Manager
increasing estimated
stating that the Fort Worth Public Library was named as one of six institutions entitled to
receipts and appro-
receive either directly or in trust, one-sixth of one-half of the net residuary of Dan A.
priations
Levy's estate; that the share was placed in trust with MBank of Fort Worth and is now
Fort Worth Public
serviced by Ameritrust; that each year interest earned from the Trust is deposited in a
Library; Dan A.
special trust fund with the City; that the provision of Mr. Levy's will require that
Levy's estate
interest earned from the Trust be used for the purchase of technological, business, and
scientific books and periodicals in memory of his mother, Addie Levy; that, in past years,
only portions of the amounts received from the Levy estate trust have been transferred to
the General Fund, allowing the Addie Levy Special Trust to grow and earn additional
interest; therefore, $3,246.49 in funds are currently available in the Special Trust Fund
to be transferred to the General Fund along with the $6,753.51 received this year from the
Levy estate trust; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to adopt an
appropriations ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by $10,000.00 in
the General Fund from increased revenues; that the City Manager be authorized to transfer
$10,000.00 from the Special Trust Fund to the General Fund; and that a supplemental
appropriation ordinance be adopted increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$10,000.00 in the Special Trust Fund from increased revenue. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Introduced an Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 11035
rdinance No. 11035
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT, OF $10,000.00, FROM
INCREASED REVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LIBRARY MATERIALS
UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF THE TRUST; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 541 1
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
ntroduced an Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
rdinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT:. None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
rdinance No. 11036 II ORDINANCE NO. 11036
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00, FROM INCREASED
REVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LIBRARY MATERIALS UNDER THE
GUIDELINES OF THE TRUST; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING
ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; -AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
&C G-9542 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9542 from the City Manager,
upplemental appro- as follows:
riations budjet
djustments SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1991 YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached supplemental
appropriations ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund
departments by $986,656 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General Fund
balance by the same amount.
DISCUSSION:
The City's annual operating budget is formally enacted into law by the City
Council adopting an appropriations ordinance which establishes spending limits
for each department's operation.
Each year as the City's ,September 30 fiscal year end approaches, some
departments will have spent their entire annual appropriation prior to the
recording of all applicable expenditures for the year. Additionally, audit
adjustments occur during the audit process which result in changes to the final
expenditure amount. When the audit nears completion, all departments which have
exceeded their appropriations become known. Of the City's 27 departments,
expenditures for 22 departments were under budget by $5,990,000. This will be
used to cover the over expenditures of the five departments listed below.
The amounts over budget must be appropriated by action of the City Council to
comply with the Charter (Chapter X, Section 5, Expenditure Only Pursuant to
Appropriations).
A brief explanation of the activity which caused these departments to exceed
their budgets follows:
1. Law Department ($21,010) - the use of temporary help to assist staff in
resolution of claims against the City.
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2. Transportation and Public Works ($307,335) - to expense accumulated
M&C G-9542 cont. inventory balances greater than physical inventory. Work done for other
departments was not charged to the other department in the appropriate
accounting period.
3. City Services ($9,124) - salaries and postage.
4. Park and Recreation ($423,193) - electricity, water, waste disposal and
equipment rental costs in excess of estimates.
5. Non -De artmental ($225,994) - transfer of sales tax refund to Solid Waste
Fund $136,893 and transfer of percentage of tax collections to the
General Debt Service Fund based on actual collections which exceeded the
budget ($89,101).
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon adoption of the supplemental
appropriations ordinance all departments of the General Fund will have had
sufficient funds for all expenditures recorded during the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1991.
M&C G-9542 adoptedII It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9542, be adopted.
Introduced an Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11037 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11037
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $986,656.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND AND
DECREASING THE UNRESTRICTED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME
AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING END OF FISCAL YEAR 91 ADJUSTMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9543 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9543 from the City Manager
acceptance of donation
stating that Mr. Stan Duba, Credit Fraud Prevention Manager with J. C. Penney Company, Inc.,
from various re-
and several other area representatives of banks, retailers, oil companies, and other
presentatives
industries have committed to donating $25,000.00 to the Special Operations Division, Multi -
Agency Property Crime Unit for the purpose of purchasing stolen credit cards during calendar
year 1992; that each year credit grantors sustain substantial losses due to the theft and
use of stolen credit cards; that these funds will be used in conjunction with the Multi -
Agency Property Crime Enforcement Grant and has been approved to be utilized in this manner
by the Criminal Justice Division; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to
accept the donation of $25,000.00 from various representatives of banks, retailers, oil
companies and other industries who suffer losses due to credit card theft; that a
supplemental appropriations ordinance be adopted increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund by $25,000.00; and that the use of $25,000.00 be
approved by the Multi -Agency Property Crime Unit in the investigation and arrest of persons
responsible for the theft and illegal use of stolen credit cards. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Introduced an
Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance
The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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434
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
ORDINANCE NO. 11038
Ordinance No. 11038
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR USE BY THE MULTI -AGENCY
PROPERTY UNIT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9544 was with-
It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration of Mayor and Council
drawn
Communication No. G-9544, Ordinance Creating Alternate Member Position of Zoning Commission,
be withdrawn from the agenda.
M&C G-9545 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9545 from the City Manager
contractual payment
stating that the Will Rogers Memorial Center entered into a five-year City Secretary
from Ken Moore
Contract No. 14255 with Ken Moore Enterprises on April 1, 1985, with five one year renewal
Enterprises
options, to provide food and beverage concession services at the complex; that this contract
has been extended to April 15, 1992; that Section 3.01 of this contract provided for an
annual payment during the term of the contract to be placed in a separate fund to be used
for improving concession operations, purchases of improvements or equipment, and for the
advertising, marketing, and promotion of usage of facilities at the Center; and recommending
that the City Council accept a contractual payment to the Special Trust Fund, Special
Marketing Fund, from Ken Moore Enterprises, in the amount of $1,162.27 for improving
concession operations, purchases of improvements or equipment, and for the advertising,
marketing, and promotion of the facilities at Will Rogers Memorial Center; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Trust Fund in the amount of $1,162.27 from increased revenues. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Introduced an
Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance
The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. - The motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11039 II ORDINANCE NO. 11039
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST
FUND OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 BY THE SUM
OF $1,162.27 AND APPROPRIATING SAID $1,162.27 TO THE SPECIAL
MARKETING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING CONCESSION OPERATIONS,
PURCHASES OF IMPROVEMENTS OR EQUIPMENT AND FOR -THE: ADVERTISING,
MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF USAGE OF FACILITIES AT WILL ROGERS
MEMORIAL CENTER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9546 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9546 from the City Manager
acceptance from Fort stating that the Police Department's authorized strength includes 1041 in authorized Civil
Worth Independent Service positions; that Fort Worth Independent School District has funded five additional
School District Police/School Liaison Teams, therefore the Police Department is requesting additional
positions to assign to this program; that the Police/School Liaison Teams consist of an
officer and a school advisor who respond to requests for assistance from school principals;
that the School District wants to have a Police/School Liaison Team in each of the 12 high
school pyramids in the district; that, with increased visibility of these teams, hopefully
the incidence of weapons, drugs, and violent acts can be reduced in the schools; that the
School District pays for all personnel costs involved in assigning these officers to the
Police/School Liaison Teams; that the reimbursement of $117,752.00 represents funding for
five officers for the seven remaining months of the fiscal year as well as $15,359,99 in
indirect costs; and recommending that the City Council:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 434
435
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
M&C G-9546 cont.II 1. Accept $117,752 in the General Fund from the Fort Worth Independent School
District to fund five additional Police/School Liaison Teams, and
2. Approve the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations by $117,752 to fund the increase in
authorized strength, and
3. Adopt the attached ordinance specifying the authorized positions in the
Police Department and increasing the Police Department's authorized
strength by adding five Police Officer positions.
Council MemberCouncil Member Chappell and Puente requested permission of the City Council to abstain
Cha ell and Puente from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9546 involving the Fort Worth
pP
abstain from voting Independent School Districts funding of additional Police/School Team.
on M&C G-9546 Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Council
Members Chappell and Puente be permitted to abstain from voting Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-9546. 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
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9546, 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 Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell and Puente
Introduced anCouncil Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Silcox. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
Ordinance of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Members Chappell and Puente
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11040 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11040
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,752.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INCREASING THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS AUTHORIZED STRENGTH BY ADDING
FIVE POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING
ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
Introduced an Council Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member Silcox. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Members Chappell and Puente
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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436
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
Ordinance No. 11041 ORDINANCE NO. 11041
AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING THE ADJUSTED TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS AT EACH RANK IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT;
CREATING FIVE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE
DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
e ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11042 II ORDINANCE NO. 11042
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM SUMMERBROOK PARK ASSOCIATION FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING ' FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR
ORDINANCES INICONFLICT HEREWITH; ' PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9549 reThere was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9549 from the City Manager
stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
improvements to Ayers Ayers Street from Rosedale Street to Crenshaw; that, due to construction efficiency, this
Street from Rosedale project was divided into two segments; that the length from Rosedale Street to Avenue M is
Street to Avenue the initial of the two segments that is ready for reconstruction; that the street is in the
M Polytechnic Target Area and has never previously been constructed to City standards; that
Community Development Block Grant funds will provide a portion of the construction cost;
that the project is located in Council District 5; that the total estimated assessment is
$ 738,792.00; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Ayers Street from
Rosedale Street to Avenue M, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to
Ayers Street against the owners of the abutting property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in the
Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish April 7, 1992, as the date of benefit hearing, and
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 436
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
M&C G-9547 cont. until
No. G-9547, Indoor Firing Range - 2420 Northeast 28th Street, be continued until March 12,
March 12, 1992
1992.
M&C G-9548 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9548 from the City Manager
acceptance of gift
stating that the Park and Recreation Department is working with Summerbrook Park Association
from Summerbrook Park
to make minor improvements to Summerbrook Park in the Summerfields area (Council District
Association
2); that these funds will be used to purchase park equipment to supplement existing park
facilities; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to accept a gift in the
amount of $1,000.00 from the Summerbrook Park Association for park improvements, and record
receipt of this money in Special Trust Fund 72; that an appropriations ordinance be adopted
establishing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund 72, by
$1,000.00; and that the expenditure of this $1,000.00 for improvements to Summerbrook Park
be approved. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendations were adopted.
Council Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Introduced an
The motion was seconded by Council Member Silcox. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
Ordinance
of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
e ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11042 II ORDINANCE NO. 11042
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM SUMMERBROOK PARK ASSOCIATION FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING ' FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR
ORDINANCES INICONFLICT HEREWITH; ' PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9549 reThere was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9549 from the City Manager
stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
improvements to Ayers Ayers Street from Rosedale Street to Crenshaw; that, due to construction efficiency, this
Street from Rosedale project was divided into two segments; that the length from Rosedale Street to Avenue M is
Street to Avenue the initial of the two segments that is ready for reconstruction; that the street is in the
M Polytechnic Target Area and has never previously been constructed to City standards; that
Community Development Block Grant funds will provide a portion of the construction cost;
that the project is located in Council District 5; that the total estimated assessment is
$ 738,792.00; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Ayers Street from
Rosedale Street to Avenue M, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to
Ayers Street against the owners of the abutting property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in the
Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish April 7, 1992, as the date of benefit hearing, and
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 436
437
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
M&C G-9549 cont. 5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property
owners in accordance with the provisions of Article 1105b of Vernon's
Annotated Civil Statutes.
M&C G-9549 adopted On motion of Council Member McCray, Iseconded by Council Member Chappell, the recommendations
were adopted.
M&C G-9550 was
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
withdrawn
No. G-9550, Assignment Pay - Field Operation Captain Positions, be withdrawn from the
submitting a tabulation of bids received
agenda.
M&C P-5504 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5504 from the City Manager
agreements with
stating that the City Council approved a purchase agreement with Goodyear Commercial Tire
Goodyear Commercial
and Service and Wallace W. Wade Wholesale Tires on January 3, 1991, by Mayor and Council
Tire and Service and
Communication No. P-4650 to furnish tires and tubes to the City Services Department; that
Wallace W. Wade Whole
the City Services Department has requested that the first option be exercised by Council and
sale Tires
the vendors have agreed to maintain the quoted prices for an additional year; that the
anticipated expenditure is $270,000; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that
Sand and Gravel Company on its low
funds required for this agreement are available in the Equipment Services Operating Fund;
and recommending that the City Council exercise its first renewal option on purchase
to Meadowbrook Golf
agreements with Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service and Wallace W. Wade Wholesale Tires for
Course, with term of agreement to
tires and tubes for the City Services Department on their low bid per unit price, with term
1, 1993. It was the
of agreement to begin February 1, 1992, and end January 31, 1993, with one additional option
consensus of the City Council that
to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5506 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5506 from the City Manager
purchase of Luminaire submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of Luminaire glassware for the
glassware Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this agreement are available in the Equipment Services
,Operating Fund; and recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of Luminaire
glassware for the Transportation and Public Works Department on low bid meeting
specifications, as follows:
A. Bluebonnet Supply $2,743.50
B. Dealers Electrical Supply 2,696.80
C. Graybar Electric Company 3,400.00
D. Summers Electric 613.08
Total amount not to exceed $9,453.38 net f.o.b. Fort Worth
M&C P-5506 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5507 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5507 from the City Manager
purchase from Traffic submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of pedestrian signals and lens for
Signals, Inc. the Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds for this agreement are available in the Equipment Services Operating
Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from Traffic Signals, Inc., on its low bid
meeting specifications of $13,225.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth.' It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5508 from the City Manager
M&C P-5508 re submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement for the purchase of
purchase agreement printing supplies for Reprographics; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
with Palmer paper that funds required for this expenditure are available in the current operating budget, as
and Besco appropriated, of the fund; and recommending that a purchase agreement be authorized with
Palmer Paper and Besco based on unit prices, with term of agreement to begin February 24,
1992, and end February 23, 1993, with one option to renew. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C L-10859 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10859 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of a permanent easement and
authorized fund trap- temporary construction easement out of Tract 44E1, being part of Block 44, Shelby County
transfer acquisition School Land Survey, Abstract 1375, from Anna Loughridge McMillan, Individually and as
of a permanent ease- Independent Executrix of the Estate of Robert F. Loughridge, Deceased, and John A. McMillan,
ment and temporary for a total consideration of $8,730.00; authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $8,730.00
construction easement from State Revolving Fund, Unspecified, to State Revolving Fund, Village Creek Collector
Parallel, Contract III; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate deeds.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
M&C L-10860 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10860 from the City Manager
acquisition of per- recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent easement and
manent easement and temporary construction easement described as a portion of Tract 44G, being part of Block 44,
temporary constructic'Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375, from Esco Elevators, Inc., for a total
tion easement consideration of $4,320.00; authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $4,320.00 from State
Revolving Fund, Unspecified, to State Revolving Fund, Village Creek Collector Parallel,
Contract III; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate deeds. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 437
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5505
from the City Manager
M&C P-5505 re
submitting a tabulation of bids received
for a purchase agreement to
furnish trap sand to
agreement with B & M
the Golf Fund, Park and Recreation
Department; stating that the Director
of Fiscal Services
Sand and Gravel Com-
certifies that funds required for
this agreement are available, as
appropriated, in the
pany
current operating budget of the
Golf Course Fund; and recommending that the purchase
agreement be authorized with B & M
Sand and Gravel Company on its low
bid of $13.89 per ton
delivered to Pecan Valley Golf Course and $13.52 per ton delivered
to Meadowbrook Golf
Course, with term of agreement to
begin March 2, 1992, and end March
1, 1993. It was the
consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5506 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5506 from the City Manager
purchase of Luminaire submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of Luminaire glassware for the
glassware Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this agreement are available in the Equipment Services
,Operating Fund; and recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of Luminaire
glassware for the Transportation and Public Works Department on low bid meeting
specifications, as follows:
A. Bluebonnet Supply $2,743.50
B. Dealers Electrical Supply 2,696.80
C. Graybar Electric Company 3,400.00
D. Summers Electric 613.08
Total amount not to exceed $9,453.38 net f.o.b. Fort Worth
M&C P-5506 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5507 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5507 from the City Manager
purchase from Traffic submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of pedestrian signals and lens for
Signals, Inc. the Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds for this agreement are available in the Equipment Services Operating
Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from Traffic Signals, Inc., on its low bid
meeting specifications of $13,225.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth.' It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5508 from the City Manager
M&C P-5508 re submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement for the purchase of
purchase agreement printing supplies for Reprographics; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
with Palmer paper that funds required for this expenditure are available in the current operating budget, as
and Besco appropriated, of the fund; and recommending that a purchase agreement be authorized with
Palmer Paper and Besco based on unit prices, with term of agreement to begin February 24,
1992, and end February 23, 1993, with one option to renew. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C L-10859 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10859 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of a permanent easement and
authorized fund trap- temporary construction easement out of Tract 44E1, being part of Block 44, Shelby County
transfer acquisition School Land Survey, Abstract 1375, from Anna Loughridge McMillan, Individually and as
of a permanent ease- Independent Executrix of the Estate of Robert F. Loughridge, Deceased, and John A. McMillan,
ment and temporary for a total consideration of $8,730.00; authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $8,730.00
construction easement from State Revolving Fund, Unspecified, to State Revolving Fund, Village Creek Collector
Parallel, Contract III; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate deeds.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
M&C L-10860 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10860 from the City Manager
acquisition of per- recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent easement and
manent easement and temporary construction easement described as a portion of Tract 44G, being part of Block 44,
temporary constructic'Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract 1375, from Esco Elevators, Inc., for a total
tion easement consideration of $4,320.00; authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $4,320.00 from State
Revolving Fund, Unspecified, to State Revolving Fund, Village Creek Collector Parallel,
Contract III; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate deeds. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 437
we
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
M&C C-13259 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13259 from the City Manager,
contract with as follows:
Traffic Consultants,
Inc. amended SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO IH 35W COORDINATION CONTRACT WITH TRAFFIC
CONSULTANTS, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a $20,000 bond fund transfer from the North Tarrant Freeway
Alignment Study Project to the IH 35W Coordination Project in the New
Development Bond Fund, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 16899, as amended, with .Traffic Consultants, Inc., 700
Lavaca, Austin, Texas, for additional services in connection with highway
improvements in Fort Worth, increasing the maximum allowable fee by
$20,000.00, from $168,159.00 to $188,159.00.
DTMISSTON-
On January 8, 1989 ,(M&C C-11405), the City Council awarded a professional
services contract to Traffic Consultants, Inc. (TCI) to coordinate various
highway related improvements along IH 35W between SH 114 and North Loop 820. The
work involved coordination of corridor studies, environmental assessments and
interchange projects with Tarrant and Denton Counties, the governor's office,
several Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) offices locally and in -
Austin, Tarrant County Communities, Federal Highway Administration and property
owners.
On January 16,.1990 (M&C C-12107), and July 24, 1990 (M&C C-12442), the City
Council authorized the City Manager to amend TCI's contract to provide
additional funds for ongoing work as needed.
The process of coordinating all the projects with all the interested public and
private parties is an iterative one whereby input from any one source must meet
the requirements of -all the other parties in order to ultimately obtain State
and Federal approval for each project. The process is an ongoing one and is such
that the entire
scope of the consultant's work could not have been anticipated under the basic
contract.
Approximately ninety-five (95) percent of the approved fee has been paid to TCI.
However, major tasks remain to be addressed. These include justification for a
new interchange on IH 35W between SH 114 and Eagle Parkway, coordination of
programs to construct new interchanges on IH 35W at Nat Gibbs Road (Hillwood
Boulevard) and Basswood Boulevard, coordination of various Principal Arterial
Street System (PASS) Projects, right-of-way and utility issues, environmental
considerations relating to highway projects,. and other tasks where TCI's
services can best serve the City's needs. TCI continues to be very effective in
dealing with TxDOT and other state and federal offices on behalf of the City.
Staff estimates that TCI can substantially complete all of the tasks known at
this time for an additional fee not to exceed $20,000.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this amendment
are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the New
Development Fund.
&C C-13259 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and
from the City
Council Communication No. C-13259, be adopted.
&C C 13260 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13260 from the City Manager
rant agreement with
stating that the major objective of the Older -Worker Program is to prepare economically
exas Department of
disadvantaged individuals who are 55 or older for entry or re-entry into the labor force;
ommerce for JTPA
that, to achieve this objective the following services will be offered: counseling,
supportive services (including a physical examination), educational skills and vocational
interest inventory assessment, Orientation to the World of Work Seminar, educational skills
upgrade classroom training, vocational skills classroom training, job search assistance,
and/or On -the -Job Training; that the 3 percent OWP will coordinate closely with the National
Council On the Aging, Inc.'s Senior Community Service Employment Project, which is also
administered by the Employment and Training Department; that the Fort Worth Private Industry
Council on Friday, February 7, 1992, -voted unanimously to apply for funding for the Title
II -A 3 Percent Older Worker Program for the period of February 1 through June 30, 1992; that
no City matching funds are required; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized
to submit a grant proposal for a partial Program Year 1991-92 and accept, if offered, a
grant agreement with the Texas Department of Commerce for the Job Training Partnership Act
Title II -A 3 Percent Older Worker Program for a grant amount of $173,000 for the period
beginning February 1 through June 30, 1992; and apply the FY 1989-90 Indirect Cost grant
rate of 2.44 percent as approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
C C-13261 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13261
from the City
Manager
reement with Tarrant
stating that, due to recent flooding and extended periods of rainy
weather, many
streets
unty
within Fort Worth have developed potholes and other failures; that,
to assist in
reducing
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M&C C-13261 cont.
the problem, Tarrant County Precinct 1 has agreed to provide pothole patching within Fort
Worth; that the limited nature of the assistance is due to the fact that the County and
other municipalities have experienced the same type of deterioration due to the recent
weather; that Tarrant County Precinct 1 has agreed to perform requested work with the City
reimbursing them for the cost of paving materials; that the cost will not exceed $30,000.00;
that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County to perform pothole patching in Precinct 1 within the City of Fort Worth with
expenditures not to exceed $30,000.00. It was the consensus of'the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13262 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13262 from the City Manager
Interlocal Agreement
stating that, due to recent flooding and extended periods of rainy weather, many streets
with Tarrant County
within Fort Worth have developed potholes and other failures; that, to assist in reducing
the problem, Tarrant County Precinct 4 has agreed to provide pothole patching within Fort
Worth; that the limited nature of the assistance is due to the fact that the County and
other municipalities have experienced the same type of deterioration due to the recent
weather; that Tarrant County Precinct 4 has agreed to perform requested work with the City
reimbursing them for the cost of paving materials; that the cost will not exceed $30,000.00;
that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County to perform pothole patching in Precinct 4 within the City of Fort Worth with
expenditures not to exceed $30,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13263 was with-
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
drawn
No. C-13263, Contract with Capital Assistance Group to Furnish Collection Service for
Municipal Court, be withdrawn from the agenda.
M&C FP -2925 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2925 from the City Manager
contract with Pitt-
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the contract with Pitt -Des Moines for
Des Moines
the two MG Sun Country Elevated Tank and authorize final payment in the amount of
$89,974.75, including 14,280.00 in change orders, to Pitt -Des Moines bringing the final
project cost to $1,432,130.00 under City Secretary Contract No. 17596. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2926 from the City Manager
M&C FP -2926 reThere
stating that the project has been completed in accordance with contract plans,
final payment to
specifications, and requirements; and recommending that the City Council accept as complete,
Young Brothers, Inc.
Slurry Seal (90-1) Various Locations and authorize final payment of $3,458.07 to Young
Brothers, Inc., with funds available in the retainage accountl of the Contract Street
Maintenance Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
M&C FP -2927 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2927 from the City Manager
final payment to
stating that the assessment paving of Exeter Street from E. Vickery to E. Terrell Avenue,
McClendon Construction
has been completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; and
Company, Inc.
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the Assessment Paving of Exeter Street
from E. Vickery to E. Terrell Avenue; approve final assessment roll; authorize the issuance
of certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting property
owners on Exeter Street from E. Vickery to E. Terrell Avenue; and authorize final payment
of $1,435.53 to McClendon Construction Company, Inc., with funds available in the retainage
accounts of the Grants Fund and the Street Improvements Bond Fund. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C FP -2928 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2928 from the City Manager
contract with Insitu-
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the contract with Insituform Texark,
form Texark, Inc.
Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract XVIII, and authorize final payment in the
amount of $36,361.39 including $1,389.24 in change orders, bringing the final project cost
to $311,843.73 under City Secretary Contract No. 18663, with funds available in the current
capital budget, as appropriated, and the retainage accounts of the Sewer Capital Improvement
Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C FP -2929 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2929 from the City Manager
final payment to
stating that the assessment paving of Missouri Avenue from Maddox to Magnolia has been
Walt Williams Con-
completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; and
struction Company,
recommending that the City Council accept as complete, the assessment paving of Missouri
Inc.
Avenue from Maddox to Magnolia; approve the final assessment roll; authorize the issuance
of certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting property
owners on Missouri Avenue from Maddox to Magnolia; and authorize final payment of $2,678.81
to Walt Williams Construction Company, Inc., with funds available in the retainage accounts
of the Grants Fund and the Street Improvements Fund. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Mr. Joe Cameron re
Mr. Joe Cameron, representing the Taxpayers' Association of Tarrant County, 4605
one percent sales
Applewood Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to a one percent
tax for utilities
sales tax for utilities.
Mr.Mike Braun re
Mr. Mike Braun, 8848 Pedernales Trail, appeared before.the City Council and expressed
utility tax
utility
opposition to a utility tax.
Ms. Denise Williams
Ms. Denise Williams, 2315 West Rosedale South, appeared before the City Council and
re tax increase
expressed opposition to a tax increase.
Mr. Bobby L. Martin
Mr. Bobby L. Martin, 1819 South Adams, appeared before the City Council regarding the
re H.C. overlay
"HC" Overlay Zoning and advised Council that the information received from the City staff
zoning
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Mr. Bobby L. martin's
was, in his opinion, a promotion for the overlay zoning and read a revised application for
statement cont.
City Council's consideration.
Mr. Stuart Walker re
Mr. Stuart Walker, 3732 Marks Place, Member of Tarrant County Taxpayers' Association,
utility tax
appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to a proposed utility tax.
Ms. Gean Gros re
"HC"
I Ms. Gean Gros Chairman of Fairpark Neighborhood Association, 1901 Alston appeared
overlay zoning
before the City Council and advised City Council that the letters that were sent out
regarding the "HC" Overlay Zoning is not being understood by the people that she represents;
advised Council that the citizens are not able to get out and come to City Hall for a public
hearing; and requested that the allotted time be extended to 90 days rather than 45 days and
requested that the letters be rewritten so that citizens are able to understand them.
City Attorney Adkins
"HC"
City Attorney Adkins advised Ms. Gros that the ordinance for the "HC" Overlay Zoning
re Ms. Gros
was advertised and that a procedure for the removal of the "HC" Zoning is in place; that the
overlay zoning
application form must be signed by the owner of the property and a hearing must be conducted
in order for consideration of the removal of the "HC" Zoning classification; and advised Ms.
Gros the a representative of the property owner can attend the public hearing as long as he
has written permission from the owner of the property advising the commission of their
request to be removed from the HC overlay zoning.
Mayor Granger re
Mayor Granger advised Ms. Gros that she does not see a need for an extension of the
Ms. Gros extension of
45 -day time frame and that City staff prepared the letters and they were sent out in
the 45 day time frame
for the "HC"
accordance with the process that was set up for the removal of the "HC" Overlay Zoning
classification.
overlay zoning
Mr. Pat Taylor re
Citizens' Cable
Mr. Pat Taylor, 4809 Bryce, Apartment B, appeared before the City Council and
expressed concerns relative to the actions of the Mayor with regard to the Citizens' Cable
Board
Board.
Mr. Tom Davis re
Mr. Tom Davis, President of the Taxpayers' Association, 2500 Willing Avenue, appeared
tax on utilities
before the City Council and expressed concerns regarding a tax on utilities and advised
Council that the Association will do everything in its power to oppose such an increase.
Mr. Nelson Hodges re
sand and gravel min-
Mr. Nelson Hodges, 8817 Brushy Creek, Principal of Nelson Hodges Architects, appeared
before the City Council regarding sand and gravel mining operation located in the 8700 block
ing
of East Trinity Boulevard and expressed opposition to the mining operation being located
within the City limits and adjacent to the new residential addition and advised Council that
he has found that, in his opinion, there is no local government inspections of the mining
operation; that no particular department or person from the City has taken any interest in
the project; and advised Council that monitoring of the mining operation should not be the
responsibility of the citizens and expressed appreciation to Council Member Matson for the
interest he has shown in the River Trails area.
Mayor Granger re
Hodges sand and
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Mayor Granger advised Mr. Hodges that the sand and gravel mining operation is being
gr.
gravel mining opera-
investigated and monitored by the City, but that she does not know exactly where the
investigation is at this time.
tion is being investi
.
gated
City Attorney Adkins
City Attorney Adkins advised City Council that the executive session scheduled for the
re executive session'
March 3, 1992, meeting will be held on a later date.
meeting will be held
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
on a later date
Adjourned
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