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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 12, 1992
On the 12th 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 The Reverend Carmen Mele, Catholic Center.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
On motion of Council Member Puente, seconded by Council Member Woods, the minutes of
the meeting of March 3, 1992, were approved.
A proclamation for Girl Scout Week was presented to Ms. Liz O'Brien.
Mr. Reginald Gates, newly elected Director of Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber
of Commerce, appeared before the City Council and introduced board members and presented a
proclamation to City Council/City staff for basing 1991-92 budget on zero percent sales
increase.
Mayor Granger congratulated Mr. Gates on his appointment as Director and accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the City Council and City staff.
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Mayor Granger re Ms. Mayor Granger advised the City Council of the achievement of Ms. Carolyn Bell in
Carolyn Bell receiving receiving the Zonta International Award on last night for her accomplishments.
the Zonta Internation-
al Award A proclamation for Women's History Month was presented to Mesdames Jyl DeHaven and Jan
Proclamation - Women's Zdanuk.
History Month
M&C P-5512 was with- Council Member Chappell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5512 be
drawn withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C G-9556 was with-
drawn Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9556 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C C-13269 was with- Council Member Meadows requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13269 be
drawn withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C Nos. P-5511 and Council Member Puente requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P-5511 and
P-5525 was withdrawn P-5525 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C FP -2931 was with- City Manager Ivory requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2931 be
drawn from consent withdrawn from the consent agenda.
agenda
M&C FP -2931 was with- City Manager Ivory requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2931 be
drawn from the agenda withdrawn from the agenda.
Consent agenda was On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent
approved agenda, as amended, was approved.
M&C CP -172 re There was presented Council Proposal CP -172 as proposed by Council Member Chappell,
Certain City Employees as follows:
to Respond to a Civil
Emergency PROPOSAL:
It is proposed that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance which
prescribes reasonable standards with respect to the time within which City
employees who reside outside the city limits must respond to a civil emergency.
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Section 150.021 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes cities to
prescribe reasonable standards with respect to the time within which city
employees who reside outside the city limits must respond to a civil emergency.
Such standards may not be imposed retroactively on any person in the employ of
a city at the time the standards are adopted.
It is proposed that emergency response standards be adopted for certain City of
Fort Worth employees who reside outside the city limits. The attached ordinance
would establish the following requirements:
a) City employees who reside outside the city limits and are required to
respond to a civil emergency would have to reside at a location which
permits them to respond to such an emergency within 30 minutes.
b) The response time would be measured by the time required for the employee
to travel from his or her residence to the emergency by automobile at
posted speed limits in ordinary weekday traffic.
c) The ordinance would not apply to persons who are employed by the City when
the ordinance is adopted.
d) Employees who are hired after adoption of the ordinance and reside outside
the city limits would have to comply with the ordinance within six months
after they are hired.
e) The City Manager could grant written exceptions from the requirements of
the ordinance when he must fill a job and is not reasonably able to find
a person who meets the requirements of the ordinance.
f) The ordinance would not prohibit the City from requiring that elected
officials, the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, City Auditor
or Judges of the Municipal Courts reside within the city limits.
LEGALITY:
The City Attorney has reviewed this proposal. The proposal is within the powers
of the City Council and there are no legal impediments to its implementation.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
The City Manager has reviewed this proposal and supports it.
Council Member Chappell advised City Counci that the date of April 1st should be added
to Section 1(d) of the ordinance.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that the
recommendation, as contained in Council Proposal CP -172 be adopted. 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,
McCray, Woods, and Chappell
NOES: Council Members Silcox, Matson, and 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 Puente. 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,
McCray, Woods, and Chappell
NOES: Council Members Silcox, Matson, and Meadows
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11043 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11043
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION", OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (1986), AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 2-189, "RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES;
STANDARDS FOR RESPONSE BY CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES TO CIVIL
EMERGENCIES"; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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 be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage, and it is so ordained.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger expressed appreciation to all of the citizens who worked with the task
expressed appreciatior force and all of the citizens from the environmental groups that helped the task force to
to all citizens recommend the establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee.
with the taxk force
Mr. Charles Brink re Mr. Charles Brink, 7600 Anglin Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested
Environmental Advi- that the City Council give favorable consideration for the resolution authorizing the
sory Committee establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee.
Mr. Earl Burnam re Mr. Earl Burnam, Conservation Co -Chair for the Audubon Society, 3821 Burkett Drive,
Environmental Advi- appeared before the City Council and urged the City Council to move forward with the
sory Committee establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee and include the consolidation of the
environmental agencies on today and requested that the committee membership include members
of various environmental groups.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that the
resolution authorizing the establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee for the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, appointing membership, setting goals and objectives, as authorized by
the City of Fort Worth, be continued for two weeks and that the resolution be referred to
the Boards and Commissions Committee.
Ms. Mary Scott re Ms. Mary Scott, President of Tarrant Coalition for Environmental Awareness, 1101
Environmental Advi- Circle Lane, Bedford, Texas, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City
sory Committee Council go forward with the establishment of the Environmental Advisory Committee and
expressed appreciation to the Mayor and City staff for allowing her the opportunity to work
with the task force and stated that the preliminary work should continue and advised Council
that she is in favor of consolidating environmental issues.
Mr. Jim Schermbeck re Mr. Jim Schermbeck, representing Texans United, 2101 South Edgefield, Dallas, Texas,
Environmental Advi- appeared before the City Council and urged the City Council to adopt the resolution
sory Committee authorizing the establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Fort
Worth and expressed concerns regarding the selection process of individuals who are not
represented on the resolution such as grass roots groups that deal with environmental issues
and expressed concerns regarding the participation and the involvement of minorities.
Mr. Webster D. Arm- Mr. Webster D. Armstrong, 3629 Vancouver Drive, appeared before the City Council and
strong re Environments requested that he be considered for an appointment to the Environmental Advisory Committee.
Advisory Committee
Ms. Edith Heil re Ms. Edith Heil, representing the League of Women Voters, 6009 Ridglea Way, appeared
Environmental Advi- before the City Council and commended the City Council on its timely response to the request
sory Committee lof the citizens for an Environmental Advisory Committee.
Environmental Advi- When the motion, that the resolution authorizing the establishment of an. Environmental
sory Committee resolu- Advisory Committee for the City of Fort Worth, Texas, appointing membership, setting goals
tion cont. for two and objectives as authorized by the City of Fort Worth, be continued for two weeks and that
weeks the resolution be referred to the Boards and Commissions Committee, was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Mayor Granger re Mayor Granger requested that an item be put on the work session for April regarding
establishment of the establishment of Council Proposals and what kind of documentation should be provided
Council Proposals
be put on work session
for April
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Mayor Granger re along with the Council Proposal and also announced that a Town Hall Meeting will be held on
Council Proposals March 26, 1992, at the Tarrant County Convention Center from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. in
cont. order to receive input from citizens.
Mr. Ted Que re Mr. Ted Que, 3733 Earl Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed his
CODE:BLUE appreciation to the City Council for the CODE:BLUE.Program and for trying to make the City
of Fort Worth a better place to live and requested that the City Council make a public
statement to the effect that no additional parking meters will be added around the Will
Rogers Complex.
M&C OCS-400 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-400 from the Office of the
Liability Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize -the acceptance of liability
bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Del Weston Concrete
INSURANCE COMPANY
State Farm Fire and
Casualty Company
Leroy Weisheit Universal Surety of America
M&C OCS-400 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-401 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-401 from the Office of the
Claims City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department, as follows:
Charles E. Zivney
State Farm Insurance
Co. (Bob Wagner)
Suzanne O.B.
O'Connell
Mrs. Tommy W. Trimble
D. Alice Valdez
Rebecca Castruita
Lauro Valdez
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cf
7.
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Charles E. Zivney
February 27, 1992
February 16, 1992
South of Forest Park Blvd. & Henderson
$30.00
Claimant alleges damages to automobile sustained
as a result of a diesel fuel spill from a dump
truck.
State Farm Insurance Co. (Bob Wagner)
February 26, 1992
January 20, 1992
Undeclared
$1,256.86
Claimant alleges subrogation rights on behalf of
insured, Richard Huysie.
Suzanne O.B. O'Connell
February 27, 1992
February 12, 1992
4809 Washburn Avenue
Undeclared
Claimant alleges damages to sprinkler system
sustained as a result of street crew making
repairs to the street.
Mrs. Tommy W. Trimble
February 4, 1992
Two year period
4125 Shannon
Undeclared,
Claimant alleges damages to property sustained as
a result of a broken water main.
D. Alice Valdez
March 2, 1992
February 3, 1991
Fort Worth Auto Pound
$50.00
Claimant alleges damages, an unnecessary
impounding fee, sustained as a result of Police
Officer's failure to report recovery of stolen
vehicle in timely manner.
Rebecca Castruita
March 2, 1992
February 13, 1992
Intersection of Rosedale & McKenzie
$371.25 plus follow up doctor visit
Claimant alleges injuries sustained as a result of
falling from curb into the street.
Lauro Valdez
March 2, 1992
February 4, 1992
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Lauro Valdez claim Attorney:
cont. Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Wayne Whitesell 8. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Michael A. Castillo
D.E. Oliver Waites
David Stevenson
M&C OCS-400 adopted
M&C OCS-402
Correspondence from
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Jouett
re recycling program
9. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
10. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
11. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Attorney:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Thursday, March 12, 1992
Sepulveda and Garcia (Mr. Eloy Sepulveda)
2200 block of Hemphill St., Fort Worth, Texas
Undeclared
Claimant alleges injuries and damages sustained as
a result of a vehicular accident involving a City
vehicle. (Police)
Wayne Whitesell
March 3, 1992
February 21, 1992
Lancaster & Riverside
$200.00
Claimant alleges injuries sustained as result of
a pedestrian and vehicular accident involving a
City -owned truck.
Michael A. Castillo
March 3, 1992
January 14, 1992
E. Biddison
$580.00
Claimant alleges damages
the Police's failure to
timely manner regarding
vehicle.
D.E. Oliver Waites
March 5, 1992
February 1992
3006 Lee
sustained as result of
notify claimant in a
recovery of stolen
$67.50
Claimant alleges damages sustained as a result of
a clamp becoming dislodged from a water meter
causing excessive water loss.
David Stevenson
March 4, 1992
February 20, 1992
James Stanley
5200 Trail Lake Drive
Undeclared
Claimant alleges damages and injuries sustained as
a result of vehicle colliding into a four foot
high pile of asphalt.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-402 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jouett, 7662 Shallow
Water Court, requesting that a mandatory recycling program be added to the new waste
management contract to begin in October 1992, be referred to the Office of City Manager.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Beneift Hearing
It appearing
to the City
Council
that the City Council on February 4,
1992, set today
BH -0084
as the date for the
benefit hearing
in
connection with the assessment paving
of Vera Avenue
Vera Avenue from
from Dunbar Street
to Calumet
Street
and that notice of the hearing has
been given by
Dunbar Street to
publication in the
Fort Worth
Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper
of the City of
Calumet Street
Fort Worth, Texas,
on February
12, 13,
and 14, 1992, Mayor Granger asked if there
was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday re
BH -0084
Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works,
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 unavailable for questioning; and
called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0084, as
follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF VERA AVENUE FROM
DUNBAR STREET TO CALUMET STREET (PROJECT NO. 67-040220)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance that:
1. Closes the benefit hearing, and
2. Levies the assessments as proposed, and
3. Acknowledges that in each case the abutting, property is specially
benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the
improvement of Vera Avenue from Dunbar Street to Calumet Street.
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H-0084 cont. 11 DISCUSSION•
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of Vera
Avenue from Dunbar Street to Calumet Street. The street is in the Stop Six
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.
Vera Avenue will be constructed with standard concrete pavement including
standard driveways and sidewalks will be built where shown on the plans.
On February 4, 1992 (M&C G-9497), the City Council established March 12, 1992,
as the date of the benefit hearing. Notice was given in accord with Article
1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
An independent appraiser has provided a report that documents the enhancement
to property values which results from the improvements. Based on standard City
policy, the City Engineer's estimate, and the advice of the independent
appraiser, the division of estimated construction cost is:
Property owners' share of cost $ 12,187.84 ( 9%)
City's share of cost $127,512.16 ( 91%)
Total cost $139,700.00 (100%)
Unusual situation: A church and associated church property is located on Lots
3A, 4A, 5A, 6A and 7A, Block 2, Stallcup Addition; however, the lots are
registered as the property of an individual and are not exempted from property
taxes as a place of worship. In accordance with the Assessment Paving Policy the
standard residential rate has been applied. The property owner has been notified
and is in process of obtaining a church exemption. If the exemption is approved
prior to the project being completed and accepted by the City Council, the
assessment will be recomputed using the Church -Exempt Rate. This will reduce the
assessment from $6,062.00 to $2,428.50.
The project is in DISTRICT 5.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit
hearing for the assessment paving of Vera Avenue from Dunbar Street to Calumet Street,
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that an ordinance be
adopted closing the benefit hearing and levying assessments as proposed. When the motion
was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance 11 The motion was seconded by Council Member Woods. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, -and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
rdinance No. 11044 II ORDINANCE NO. 11044
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF VERA AVENUE FROM DUNBAR
STREET TO CALUMET 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-9547 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9547 from the City Manager,
Indoor firing range as follows:
SUBJECT: INDOOR FIRING RANGE - 2420 N.E. 28TH STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
It is requested that the City Council consider for approval the application for
installation of an indoor firing range at 2420 N.E. 28th Street.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Robert Spradling, owner of Fort Worth Law Enforcement Supply, is requesting
permission to install an indoor firing range at 2420 N.E. 28th Street. The
firing range equipment is manufactured by Caswell International Corporation, and
will be installed in an existing building. All local codes will be met. All
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expended lead bullets and dust sweepings from the floor will be disposed of
M&C G-9547 cont. properly by a licensed contractor.
Section 23-6 of the City Code states:
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot off, fire or discharge
any gun, pistol, revolver or any firearm of any description within
the city; provided, that this section shall not be so construed as
to prohibit the discharge of firearms on premises owned or operated
by any branch of the armed services of! the United States
government, Texas National Guard, Texas State Guard or any
responsible organization existing for the purpose of operating and
maintaining a rifle or pistol firing range, providing such
discharge is in the course of the regular functions and course of
training of such branch of the armed services of the United States
government, Texas National Guard, Texas State Guard or such other
organization; provided further, that such branch of the armed
services or other organization has secured and holds a permit from
the city council so to do on the premises involved.
Mr. Spradling has made no claim to be representing any organization. This is
a commercial range open to the public.
The Building Inspection Division, Development Department, forwards this M&C in
order to issue the permit without making any recommendation, for or against.
Mr. John Barber re
Mr. John Barber, 1300 South University Drive, Suite 500, appeared before the City
M&C G-9547
Council and advised City Council that Mr. Spradling is the owner and will be the operator
of the indoor firing range located at 2420 N.E. 28th Street; that Mr. Spradling bought the
building and has remodeled it; advised Council that the range participants will mainly be
police officers and security guards; that the range is currently operational and that Mr.
Spradling has spent over $100,000.00 in this project; and stated that it was an oversight
on Mr. Spradling's part in not knowing that a permit was required to operate a firing range.
Mr. Joe Bilardi re
Mr. Joe Bilardi, Director of the Development Department, appeared before the City
M&C G-9547
Council and advised City Council that the requirement for a permit to operate a firing range
is not in the Building Code but in The City Code of the City of Fort Worth.
Mr. Barber re
Mr. Barber requested that the City Council delay voting on this item until he can
M&C G-9547
prepare a preliminary report for the City Council involving the firing range.
Chief Thomas Windham
Chief Thomas Windham appeared before the City Council and advised Council that early
re M&C G-9547
in 1990 this particular business was reported selling brass knuckles to gang members and
that, during investigation, the Police Department did find two illegal weapons and these
cases are still pending.
Council Member Puente made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9547, be denied. When
the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9551 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9551 from the City Manager,
Assignment Pay as follows:
SUBJECT: ASSIGNMENT PAY - FIELD OPERATION CAPTAIN POSITIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached amendment to
Chapter 27, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), providing for
the payment of assignment pay for the Captain positions who are assigned by the
Chief of Police to the North, East, South, and West Field Operations Divisions.
DISCUSSIONS:
Section 143.042 (d) of the Local Government Code of the Police and Fire Civil
Service Act permits the City Council to authorize assignment pay for police
officers performing specialized functions in their department. The amount of
assignment pay must be established by ordinance and is in addition to the police
officer's regular pay. Such an ordinance may set criteria that provides for
payment only to a police officer on a special assignment.
Chief Thomas R. Windham has requested an amendment to Chapter 27, Code of the
City of Fort Worth, establishing assignment pay for the Captain positions
assigned to the North, East, South and West Field Operations Divisions. The
attached amendment permits the Chief of Police to designate those Captains who
will be assigned to those positions.
The last five years the Police Department has undergone a major reorganization
and a significant amount of additional duties have been required of the Captain
positions in the Field Operations Divisions. Prior to decentralization, the
Patrol Captains were responsible for one eight-hour shift, with no investigative
functions assigned to them.
With decentralization, a Captain was assigned complete responsibility for one
of the four geographically designated commands within the City. In addition,
investigative functions were placed within each Field Operations Division,
adding to the responsibilities and duties of those four positions. Each Captain
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now supervises approximately 140-155 employees with overall responsibility for
M&C G-9551 cont. the management and direction of their respective division.
The Field Operations Captain must respond to all major incidents which occur
under their command which subjects them to being called back for duty at any
time of the day or night. Any special events or activities which require
additional police activity is directed and coordinated by the Field Operations
Captain which may involve additional departmental personnel or other agencies.
Also, the desire of the department to maintain and enhance our community
oriented policing requires a significant amount of time and effort from these
employees. These Captains must be actively involved with various neighborhood
and community groups to provide guidance and direction in implementing and
fostering the departmental commitment to the community in crime reduction and
prevention.
Therefore, the four divisional Field Operations Captain positions are
recommended to receive assignment pay for the remainder of the fiscal year. The
Captain positions so designated shall receive assignment pay of 10% of their
base pay rate as shown in the City's salary schedule for the current fiscal
year. "Base pay rate" shall not include amounts otherwise received for
longevity pay, educational incentive pay, certification pay, shift differential
pay, other assignment pay, nor overtime or comp time payment.
This ordinance does not create, by implication or otherwise, any new classified
positions, vacancies or ranks within the Police Department. Funds required to
implement the assignment pay for the remainder of the fiscal year total
$10,724.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for these
expenditures are available in the current operating budget of the General Fund.
Funds budgeted in Non -Departmental for salary increases will be utilized for the
proposed expenditure.
Police Chief Windham Police Chief Thomas Windham appeared before the City Council and advised Council that
re M&C G-9551 the assignment pay is similar to the Watch Commander; that the pay is temporary for the
person occupying this position of Field Operation Captain; informed Council that a
considerable amount of responsibility is placed on these Captains; and advised Council that
there are 12 Captains, but only four positions are effected by the assignment pay.
Council Member Matson Council Member Matson excused himself from the Council table at this time.
excused himself
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9551, 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 Puente. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Matson
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11045 II ORDINANCE NO. 11045
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS (1986); PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ASSIGNMENT PAY TO
CAPTAINS SERVING AS FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION COMMANDERS WITHIN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT HEREBY KNOWN:
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has advised the Council of the ongoing
operations of the Police Department, and particularly in regard to the operation
of the four separate Field Operations Divisions recently established throughout
the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that those individuals at the rank of Captain
who are from time -to -time assigned to perform the specialized duties and
functions in police work as well as in the administration of a Field Operation
Division are deserving of additional compensation by way of assignment pay;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
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Ordinance No. SECTION 1.
11045 cont. That Chapter 27 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), is
hereby amended by adding a new Section 27-30 to read as follows:
"Sec. 27-30. Assignment Pay - Captains of Field Operations
Divisions.
"(a) The Police Chief may designate individuals from the
classification of Captain for assignment to the duties of
commanding a Field Operations Division of the Department. Captains
so assigned will perform the following functions with the
department:
(1) Plan, direct, supervise and manage the daily operations
and personnel of the Field Operations Division under
their command; and
(2) Represent police department operations by providing to
the division personnel and the citizens of the
community competent technical knowledge and expertise
in laws, regulations, ordinances, law enforcement,
policing functions and overall departmental operations;
and
(3) Perform other specialized duties as assigned by the
police chief.
"(b) Police Captains who perform .the above specialized
functions at each of the Field Operations Divisions shall receive
in addition to their regular pay an additional sum equal to ten
percent (10%) of a Captain's base salary as assignment pay. 'Base
salary' shall be that amount as shown in the City's salary schedule
for the current fiscal year."
M&C G-9552 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9552 from the City Manager
Statement of Cash stating that the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement on
Management Policy September 24, 1991, with The American Center for Cash Management Studies to assist in
evaluating and strengthening the City's cash management policies and procedures; that the
need for this review primarily resulted from the resignation of a key staff member early in
1991, the lack of familiarity on the part of remaining staff with the technical details of
the City's cash management operation, and the decision to expand the role of the City
Treasurer and streamline the Treasury function; that the Policy Statement consolidates and
clarifies Council policy, separating and emphasizing the policy direction from the more -
detailed administrative procedures required to carry out that policy; the policy mandates
absolute safety and integrity of the City's financial assets; compliance with all local,
state, and federal laws and professional standards, utilization of competitive bidding
practices with outside financial intermediaries whenever practicable, written standards and
guidelines for the City's cash management operations, and prudent investment guidelines and
standards; that the Policy further instructs the City Treasurer to promulgate and maintain
a written Statement of Cash Management Rules and Regulations, subject to the approval of
City Manager and Director of Fiscal Services; and recommending that the City Council adopt
the Statement of Cash Management Policy. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Woods, that the recommendation be adopted. When the motion was put to a vote
by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously. (The Statement of Cash Management Policy is
incorporated herein by reference thereto and is included in the Council proceeding file of
the meeting of March 12, 1992.)
M&C G-9553 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9553 from the City Manager
Modern Art Museum of stating that the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has requested City Council approval to
Fort Worth display a banner across the 400 Block of West Seventh Street between Taylor and Lamar
Streets to promote awareness of the Museum's 100th Anniversary; that Fleming Sign Company
will secure the necessary permit and install, service, and remove the banner; that this
request requires City Council approval since it exceeds the 15 day time limit for
administrative approval; and recommending that the City Council approve the request of the
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to display an over -the -street banner across the 400 Block
of West Seventh Street from Thursday, April 9, through Monday, May 11, 1992. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9554 from the City Manager
M&C G-9554 re recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a work authorization in
water main replace- accordance with AR3-3 for water main replacement in Rose Hill Drive by Water Department
ment in Rose Hill Field Operations crews; that the project is located in Rose Hill Drive from Lancaster Avenue
Drive to Routt Street; that the total estimated project cost is $116,902.09; with funds available
in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9555 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9555 from the City Manager
disposal of public stating that records belonging to the Police Department have been targeted for disposition;
records in Police that procedures for disposal of public records outlined in City of Fort Worth Administrative
Department Regulation 1-30 were followed; that the requests to dispose of the records were reviewed and
,approved by the Police, Law, Internal Audit, Risk Management and the Records and Information
Management Office departments prior to submission to the Texas State Library; and
recommending that the City Council approve the disposal of public records, as follows:
Records Title Dates Volume
Computer Printouts
1/88 - 12/89 100 cu. ft.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9556 be approved. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member 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:
Ordinance No. 11046 ORDINANCE NO. 11046
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE TEMPORARY LABOR FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,060.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES TO EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING; 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.
1. P805 Messages
M&C G-9555 cont.
2. P292 Messages
M&C G-9557 re
3. 9-1-1 ANI Printouts
acceptance of donation
4. 9-1-1 ALI Printouts
from the Target Stores
5. Phone Position Reports
M&C G-9555 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Matson
Council Member Matson assumed his chair at this time.
assumed his chair
shoplifting by store employees who might be tempted to be involved in criminal activity and
M&C G-9556 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9556 from the City Manager
Temporary Labor
stating that the Employment and Training Department has requested 13 additional temporaries
Services for JTPA
for the JTPA summer programs through the Working Connection; that, in order to fund the
Employment and Trainin
program a supplemental appropriation of $121,060.00 is required; that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that upon adoption of the supplemental appropriation ordinance funds
required for this expenditure will be available in the operating budget of the Temporary
Labor Fund; and recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental appropriations
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and increasing appropriations in the Temporary Labor
Fund by $121,060.00 from increased revenues and authorize the $121,060.00 to be used to
Introduced an
provide Temporary Labor services to Employment and Training.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9556 be approved. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member Silcox introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
Ordinance The motion was seconded by Council Member 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:
Ordinance No. 11046 ORDINANCE NO. 11046
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE TEMPORARY LABOR FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,060.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES TO EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING; 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.
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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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-9557 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9557 from the City Manager
acceptance of donation
stating that Ms. Theresa Mosier, with Target Stores Security, is donating $2,000.00 to the
from the Target Stores
Police Department to enhance the crime prevention effort for businesses city-wide; that two
Law Enforcement
brochures would be designed and printed to be utilized in a program to address the areas of
concern of local businesses; that the first brochure would address internal theft and
shoplifting by store employees who might be tempted to be involved in criminal activity and
the second brochure would be designed to help employees identify various techniques used by
property -crime criminals, including fraudulent checks, counterfeit currency, credit card
abuse, as well as "till taps" and quick change artists; and recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to accept in the Special Trust Fund the donation of
$2,000.00 from the Target Stores Law Enforcement Grant Program; approve an appropriations
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriation in the Special Trust Fund by
$2,000.00 from increased revenue; and approve the use of $2,000.00 by the Police Department
to design and print 10,000 business oriented crime prevention brochures. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
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
lof
said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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Ordinance No. 11047 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11047
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE TARGET STORE LAW
ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM; 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-9559 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9559 from the City Manager,
positions of Fire as follows:
Dpartment Firefighters
SUBJECT: ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE AUTHORIZED STRENGTH FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance increasing
the authorized positions of Fire Department Firefighter from 308 to 311;
increasing the number of Fire Engineers from 154 to 157; and, reaffirm the
intent to delete two Fire Captain positions and one Fire Lieutenant position
upon the occurrence of the next vacancies in said ranks.
DISCUSSION:
The 1991-92 adopted budget for the Fire Department included a total of 661 civil
service positions - 6 Deputy Chiefs, 17 District Chiefs, 76 Captains, 98
Lieutenants, 156 Engineers, and 308 Firefighters. The adopted budget also
called for the deletion of five (5) positions through attrition - 2 Captains,
1 Lieutenant and 2 Engineers - which would result in a revised civil service
staff of 656.
Subsequent to the adoption of the 1991-92 adopted budget, litigation involving
Fire Department staffing and duties concerning the City's Meacham Airport
Aircraft Crash and Rescue operations was concluded. A court judgment required
that all crash and rescue operations be performed by civil service personnel in
the Fire Department effective January 3, 1992. Since the Meacham Airport
personnel who were transferred to the Fire Department did not have civil service
status, they had to be replaced by civil service Fire Department staff on the
above date.
Since January 3, 1992, the Fire Department has been staffing the station at
Meacham Airport through the use of overtime personnel. The Fire Chief has
submitted a staffing proposal for Meacham that will use two (2) personnel per
shift (1 engineer and 1 firefighter), as opposed to the previous staffing of
three (3) per shift. This will result in the need for three (3) engineers and
three (3) firefighters to cover the three 24 hour shifts.
In order to accomplish the proposed staffing changes, staff is recommending that
the City Council rescind the deletion of the two (2) engineer positions that was
included in the 1991-92 budget and authorize the hiring of one (1) additional
engineer. Three (3) additional firefighters will be authorized and the
positions will be filled upon graduation of the next class. The two (2)
captains and one (1) lieutenant will still be deleted as soon as a vacancy
occurs in the respective ranks.
Once these changes are made, the revised civil service staffing for the Fire
Department will be 662 - 6 deputy chiefs, 17 district chiefs, 74 captains, 97
lieutenants, 157 engineers, and 311 firefighters.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this
expenditure are available in the current operating budget of the General Fund.
N&C G-9559 adopted On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9559, was adopted.
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
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The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11048 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11048
AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING THE ADJUSTED TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS AT EACH RANK IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; ADDING
THREE FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS TO THE TOTAL AUTHORIZED STAFFING;
ADDING ONE ENGINEER POSITION TO THE TOTAL AUTHORIZED STAFFING;
PROVIDING THE STATEMENT OF INTENT TO DELETE TWO CAPTAIN AND ONE
LIEUTENANT POSITIONS AT A LATER DATE FROM THE TOTAL AUTHORIZED
STAFFING; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 6.
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
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
Resolution No. 1810 11 RESOLUTION NO. 1810
DECLARING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE AS A
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WEED AND SEED CITY
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has created a program called "Weed
and Seed" which is a comprehensive and coordinated multi -agency approach to law
enforcement and community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the "Weed and Seed Program" is a comprehensive and intergrated
approach to addressing violent crime, drug abuse, gang activity and
deteriorating social and economic opportunities within a targeted high crime
community; and
WHEREAS, there exists within the City of Fort Worth an area of
approximately fifteen square miles which includes the neighborhoods of Stop Six,
Near Southeast and Polytechnic which represents 5.5% of the City's territory and
10% of the City's population and which in 1991 experienced a 24% increase in
Park I crimes, had 33% of all gang members in Fort Worth, had 45% of all
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was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9560 from the City Manager
M&C G-9560 reThere
stating that Fort Worth is among 16 cities across the country invited to compete for a pilot
U.S Department of
location of the U.S. Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Program; that approximately ten
Justice's Weed and
cities will be chosen from among the 16 finalists to receive grants of up to $1,500,000.00;
Seed Program
that these funds are to enhance existing law enforcement efforts in the target area; that
the Weed and Seed Program is a comprehensive and coordinated multi -agency approach to law
enforcement and community revitalization; that the first task, "weeding", is accomplished
by utilizing the resources of the Criminal Justice System, including intensive law
enforcement efforts to remove and incapacitate violent criminals and drug traffickers from
targeted neighborhoods; that the second task, "seeding", restores the community by providing
broad economic and social opportunities developed in cooperation with other federal, state,
and local agencies, along with public and private organizations and community groups; that
the targeted Fort Worth neighborhoods include Stop Six, Near Southeast and Polytechnic; that
the target boundaries are the South Freeway (I-35) south to Berry Street, Berry Street east
to South Berry Street, South Berry Street east to Mitchell Boulevard, Mitchell Boulevard
north to Berry Street, Berry Street east to Loop 820, Loop 820 north to Union Pacific right-
of-way, west to South Freeway (I-35); that, in addition to receiving up to $1,500,000.00 in
grant monies for "weed" activities from the Executive Office of United States Attorney's
funds and the Bureau of Justice Assistance funds, Weed and Seed cities may receive grants
from a variety of other federal and state agencies to enhance the "seeding" activities in
the target area; and recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution endorsing the
City of Fort Worth's participation in the U.S. Department of Justice's Weed and Seed
Program; authorize the City Manager to join with the Citizen's Crime Commission of Tarrant
County in submitting an application for Weed and Seed grant funding and accept such funds
if awarded; authorize the Accounting Division of the Fiscal Services Department, subject to
grant award and the City Manager's acceptance of the grant, to establish Weed and Seed
project accounts in the City of Fort Worth's financial accounting system; waive the
application of any indirect costs rates; and authorize acceptance of any additional funds
which may become available for Weed and Seed projects. Council Member Chappell made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the recommendations be adopted. When the
motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced a
Council Member Chappell introduced a resolution and made a motion that it be adopted.
Resolution
The motion was seconded by Council Member Woods. The motion, carrying with it the adoption
of said resolution, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
Resolution No. 1810 11 RESOLUTION NO. 1810
DECLARING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE AS A
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WEED AND SEED CITY
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has created a program called "Weed
and Seed" which is a comprehensive and coordinated multi -agency approach to law
enforcement and community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the "Weed and Seed Program" is a comprehensive and intergrated
approach to addressing violent crime, drug abuse, gang activity and
deteriorating social and economic opportunities within a targeted high crime
community; and
WHEREAS, there exists within the City of Fort Worth an area of
approximately fifteen square miles which includes the neighborhoods of Stop Six,
Near Southeast and Polytechnic which represents 5.5% of the City's territory and
10% of the City's population and which in 1991 experienced a 24% increase in
Park I crimes, had 33% of all gang members in Fort Worth, had 45% of all
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narcotic search warrants in the City executed in it, experienced 21% of all
Resolution No. 1810 rapes and 25% of all aggravated assaults occurring in the City, had 19% of all
cont. robberies, many of an extremely violent nature, a number of which ended in
murder and attempted murders, and finally, had 37% of all murders committed in
the City, representing an 89% increase over 1990; and
WHEREAS, the residents, business people, religious leaders, educators,
social service providers, law enforcement agencies and government officials from
the federal, state and local levels are all committed to working together to
reduce the incidence of violent crime, drug-trafficking and drug-related crimes
and to restore this community making it a safe environment for law-abiding
citizens to live, work and raise a family;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
The City of Fort Worth enthusiastically endorses the concepts and
approaches embodied in the U.S. Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Program
and will join with the Citizens Crime Commission of Tarrant County as a co -
applicant to participate as a pilot Weed and Seed City.
II.
The targeted' area shall include the neighborhoods of Stop Six, Near
Southeast and Polytechnic. The area shall be bounded by the South Freeway (I-
35) south to Berry Street, Berry Street east to South Berry Street, South Berry
Street east to Mitchell Boulevard, Mitchell Boulevard north to Berry Street,
Berry Street east to Loop 820, Loop 820 north to Union Pacific ROW west to South
Freeway (I-35).
Community policing which has already been initiated by the Fort Worth
Police Department will be expanded in the target area.
IV.
Other resources available through the various City departments will be
brought to bear in the community restoration process.
V.
In adopting this resolution, the City of Fort Worth commits to cooperating
and collaborating with federal, state, local and private agencies as well as
area residents and business people in order to achieve the goals of the Weed and
Seed Program.
M&C P-5509 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5509 from the City Manager
purchase from Crafco submitting a quotation received for the purchase of a hot crack seal machine for the City
Texas, Inc. Services Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds
required for this purchase are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Airports Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from Crafco Texas, Inc.,
on its quotation for an amount not to exceed $11,455.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5510 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5510 from the City Manager
urchase agreement stating that the City Council authorized a purchase agreement with two one-year options to
ith G & S Company renew on April 2, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4858 with G & S Company to
provide janitorial service for the Police Department at 3345 Winthrop; that service has been
satisfactory and the vendor has agreed to renew at the original bid price; that the Director
of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this anticipated expenditure during the
1991-92 fiscal year are available in the General Fund, as appropriated, and the funds
required for the 1992-93 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and
recommending that the City Council exercise its first renewal option of the purchase
agreement with G & S Company to provide janitorial service for the Police Department for an
amount not to exceed $8,640.00 annually, with purchase agreement to begin April 1, 1992, and
end March 31, 1993, with one more renewal option remaining. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5511 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5511 from the City Manager,
ehicle Conversion as follows:
SUBJECT: VEHICLE CONVERSION TO TEST ALTERNATE FUELS FOR THE CITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve:
1. The conversion of three vehicles to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for the
City Services Department from the sole source vendor, Suburban Propane
Co., for an amount not to exceed $4,800.00, and
2. The conversion of two vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for the
City Services Department from the sole source vendor, Lone Star Energy,
for an amount not to exceed $7,950.00, and
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3. A six month lease of a two -hose slow fill natural gas filler from Lone
M&C P-5511 cont. 11 Star Energy for a total amount not to exceed $510.00.
Total expenditure not to exceed $13,260.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
Presently school districts, transit organizations and state vehicles are
required to start converting to an alternate clean fuel with at least 20 percent
of their vehicles being converted by year end 1992.
The City of Fort Worth's fleet is not presently required to convert to a clean
fuel but conditions may change based on 1992-93 State legislation action.
Equipment Services Division wishes to be ahead of the expected mandated
conversion. To accomplish this, ESD wishes to test the two (2) main alternative
fuels (LPG & CNG) under actual operational conditions. The third alternative
fuel, Liquefied Natural Gas, testing would be accomplished as soon as equipment
modifications and refueling are established sometime in 1993.
The City would like to enter into a test agreement with both Suburban Propane
and Lone Star Energy for a test of at least six (6) months. If the tests prove
to be satisfactory to ESD then ESD would pay the vendors for their- conversions.
If the tests are not satisfactory then the vendors would remove the conversions
at their expense.
This testing has been thoroughly discussed with the City's Environmental
Compliance Office and has their approval. The decision of what alternate fuel
the City will use will not be made until requirements from the State are
finalized.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this
expenditure are available in the Equipment Services Fund.
Council Member Puente Council Member Puente advised the citizens that the City of Fort Worth is looking at
re M&C P-9511 converting at least six to eight vehicles to liquid petroleum gas or to compressed natural
gas and advised staff that this also will be good for the environment.
M&C P-5511 adopted
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5511, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C P-5512 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5512 from the City Manager
purchase agreement
stating that the City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4826 on March
with Barr Company
19, 1991, for the printing of the City Times; that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
4885 approved on April 16, 1991, amended Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4826 with a
one year renewal option; that the City Manager's Office wishes to exercise this option to
renew with the Barr Company; that purchasing was notified by the Barr Company that their
price would remain firm for another year; that the total of this agreement will be
$32,892.00 for one year, $2,741.00 per month; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that funds required for this expenditure are available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund, and the funds required for the 1992-93 fiscal year will
be included in the proposed budget; and recommending that the City Council exercise its
option to renew the purchase agreement with the Barr Company for the printing of the City
Times for the Public Information Office, with term of agreement to begin March 31, 1992, and
end March 30, 1993.
Council Member Chappel
re abstain from
Council Member Chappell requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
voting on M&C P-5512
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5512 as a result of a business relationship
with the Barr Company.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Council
Member Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication
No. P-5512. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-5512 be adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
M&C P-5513 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5513 from the City Manager
purchase agreement stating that the -City Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement with two annual
with Heron Industries, renewal options with Heron Industries, Inc., on May 14, 1991, (by Mayor and Council
Inc. Communication No. P-4959), to provide metal fabrication; that estimated expenditure for this
agreement is $60,000.00; that the service rendered has �been satisfactory and staff has
requested that the first option to renew be exercised; that Heron Industries, Inc., has
agreed to maintain unit prices as originally bid; that no guarantee has been made that a
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M&C P-5513 cont. specific quantity of goods or services will be purchased; that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that funds required for this anticipated expenditure during the 1991-92
fiscal year are available in the current operating budgets, as appropriated, and the funds
required for the 1992-93 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and
recommending that City Council exercise its first of two options to renew the purchase
agreement for all City departments with Heron- Industries, Inc., to provide metal
fabrication, with term of agreement to begin May 19, 1992, and end May 18, 1993, with the
option to renew for one additional year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5514 re
purchase agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5514 from the City Manager
with Delta Distribu-
stating that the City Council approved a purchase agreement with Delta Distributors on
tors
January 21, 1992, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5437 to furnish potassium
tional Security
permanganate to the Water Department; that on January 29, 1992, a letter was received from
Service
Delta Distributors declaring "force majuere"; that the company's source of raw materials had
1991, by Mayor and Council Communication
been destroyed by fire; that Delta Distributors was not informed of the fire until after the
bid had been awarded; that the Water Department will use the product to control odor and
parts and labor on Enmet gas detectors;
taste in the production of potable water; that the Water Department anticipates spending
approximately $24,800.00 on this purchase agreement; that the Director of Fiscal Services
service rendered
certifies that funds required for this anticipated expenditure during the 1991-92 fiscal
has been satisfactory and staff
year are available in the current budget of the Water Operating Fund, as appropriated, and
the funds required for the 1992-93 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and
recommending that the City Council authorize the cancellation of the purchase agreement with
Delta Distributors to furnish potassium permanganate to the Water Department; and authorize
a purchase agreement with DPC Industries, Inc., to furnish potassium permanganate to the
Water Department on the second low bid of $2,596.00 per ton, with term of agreement to begin
February 25, 1992, and end January 9, 1993. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5515 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5515 from the City Manager
purchase from Badger submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of circular chart recorders for
Meter Inc., C/O the Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds
Precision Products required for this expenditure are available in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and
recommending that the purchase be made from Badger Meter Inc., C/O Precision Products, on
its low bid meeting specifications of $9,312.50, f.o.b. delivered Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5516 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5516 from the City Manager
purchase agreement
stating that the City Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement, with option to renew
with Burns Interna-
annually for two years, on February 26, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4759
tional Security
with Burns International Security Service to provide security service for the City Hall
Service
Municipal Building, Public Safety/Courts Building and the Municipal Parking Garage; that a
1991, by Mayor and Council Communication
new card reader security system is being installed in City Hall and the Public Safety/Courts
Building; that this installation is expected to be completed, tested, and fully operational
parts and labor on Enmet gas detectors;
by the end of April 1992; that, at that time, the security service by Burns International
Security Service will be terminated for City Hall and the Public Safety/Courts Building;
service rendered
however, it will continue for the Municipal Parking Garage; that the Director of Fiscal
has been satisfactory and staff
Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in the operating
budgets, as appropriated, of the. General Fund and the Parking Building Fund; and
recommending that the City Council exercise its first option to renew a purchase agreement
for security service with Burns International Security Service for Transportation and Public
Works Department on its bid of $7.06 per hour, term of agreement to begin February 27, 1992,
and end February 26, 1993, with one additional one-year ,renewal option. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted..
M&C P-5517 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5517 from the City Manager
purchase agreement submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide butyl rubber
with Delta -Southwest, for the Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds
Inc. of Fort Worth required for this agreement are available in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and
recommending that a purchase agreement be authorized with Delta -Southwest, Inc., of Fort
Worth, on its low bid of unit prices of 0.365 per linear foot meeting City specifications,
with term of agreement .to begin February 11, 1992, and end February 10, 1993, with the
option to renew for one additional year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5518 re
purchase agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5518 from the City Manager
with Cooper Energy
stating that the City Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement on March 14, 1991,
Services Group
by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4797 with one annual renewal option with Cooper
authorized a one-year purchase agreement
Energy Services Group to provide White Superior Engine manufacturer's genuine replacement
tion
parts; that the total expenditures on this service for the FY 90-91 budget were $100,000.00;
1991, by Mayor and Council Communication
that the service rendered has been satisfactory and staff has requested that the last option
to renew be exercised; that Cooper Energy Services Group has agreed to maintain its unit
parts and labor on Enmet gas detectors;
prices dealer list price; that no guarantee has been made that a specific quantity of goods
or services will be purchased; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds
service rendered
required for this anticipated expenditure during the 1991-92 fiscal year are available in
has been satisfactory and staff
the Water and Sewer Fund; and recommending that the City Council exercise its last option
to renew the purchase agreement for Water Department with Cooper Energy Services Group to
provide White Superior Engine manufacturer's genuine replacement parts on its low bid of
prices dealer list price, f.o.b. shipping point, prepay and add freight to the
,unit
invoices, with term of agreement to begin April 22, 1992, and end April 21, 1993. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5519 re
purchase agreement
There was presented Mayor
and Council Communication No P-5519 from
the Cit Manager
Y 9
with Dantack Corpora-
stating that the City Council
authorized a one-year purchase agreement
with two annual
tion
renewal options on February 26,
1991, by Mayor and Council Communication
No. P-4764 with
Dantack Corporation to provide
parts and labor on Enmet gas detectors;
that the total
expenditures on this service for FY 90-91 budget were $2,000.00; that the
service rendered
has been satisfactory and staff
has requested that the first option to renew be exercised;
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P-5519 cont. that Dantack Corporation has agreed to maintain unit prices as originally bid; that no
guarantee has been made that a specific quantity of goods or services will be purchased;
that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure
during the 1991-92 fiscal year are available in the Water and Sewer Fund, as appropriated,
and the funds required for the 1992-93 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget;
and recommending that the City Council exercise its first of two options to renew the
purchase agreement for Water Department with Dantach Corporation to provide parts and labor
on Enmet gas detectors for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, with term of agreement to
begin February 25, 1992, and end February 24, 1993, with option to renew for one additional
year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
P-5520 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5520 from the City Manager
chase from Heep an submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of a remanufactured Herman Miller
nard Panel System for the Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in the current operating
,budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and recommending that the
purchase be made from Heep and Leonard on its low bid meeting specifications, not to exceed
$13,226.07. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5521 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5521 from the City Manager
purchase agreement
submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide parts and labor
with Metro -Quip, Inc.
on chlorine units for the Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this expenditure during the 1991-92 Fiscal Year are
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund and the funds required for the 1992-93 Fiscal Year will be included in the proposed
budget; and recommending that the purchase agreement..be authorized with Metro -Quip, Inc.,
on its low overall bid of unit prices of $60.00 per hour for an hourly rate, $90.00 per hour
for overtime rate, with no travel expenses, with term of agreement to begin February 25,
1992, and February 24, 1993, with the option to renew for two additional years. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5522 re
purchase from multiple
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5522 from the City Manager
vendors
submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of miscellaneous tools for the
Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
for this expenditure are available in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and recommending
that the purchase be made from various vendors on a low -bid per unit price for a total
amount not to exceed $ 8,398.87, net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5523 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5523 from the City Manager
purchase with multiple
submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of traffic signal arms and
vendors
standards for the Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this expenditure are available in the General Fund;
and recommending that the purchase be made with Smith Steel Fabrication, Dealers Electrical
Supply, Union Metal, and Valmont Industries for a total amount not to exceed $94,754.63 net,
f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C P-5524 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5524 from the City Manager
purchase agreement submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase to furnish polymer to the Water
with Applied Special- Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for
ties, Inc. this purchase agreement are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and recommending that a purchase agreement be authorized
with Applied Specialties, Inc., to furnish polymer to the Water Department on its low bid
of $0.093 per pound for AS -238, Amannic Polymer and $0.069 per pound for AS -228, Amannic
Polymer, with term of agreement to begin March 16, 1992, and end March 15, 1993, with
options to renew for three additional one year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5525 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5525 from the City Manager
purchase agreement witi submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide laboratory
Harris Medical services for the Risk Management Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
Laboratory certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund, and funds required for the 1992-93 fiscal year
will be included in the proposed budget of 1992-93; and recommending that a purchase
agreement be authorized with Harris Medical Laboratory on its low bid, meeting City
specifications, of $19.50 per test, net, f.o.b. Fort Worth, with term of agreement to begin
February 29, 1992, and end February 28, 1993, with an option to renew for one additional
year.
Council Member Puente
abstain from voting Council Member Puente requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting
on M&C P-5525 on Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5525.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Council
Member Puente be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication
No. P-5525. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. No. P-5525 be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
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Thursday, March 12, 1992
M&C P-5525 cont. AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Puente
M&C P-5526 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5526 from the City Manager
purchase agreement submitting a quotation received for a purchase agreement supply blueline supplies for Office
with Oce -Bruning Services; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for
these anticipated expenditures during the 1991-92 Fiscal Year are available in the current
operating budget of the Office Services fund, as appropriated, and the funds required for
the 1992-93 fiscal year will be included in the proposed budget; and recommending that the
purchase agreement be authorized with Oce -Bruning on its quotation for a total amount not
to exceed $7,898.78, with term of agreement to begin March 3, 1992, and end March 2, 1993,
with an option to renew for one year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5527 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5527 from the City Manager
purchase agreement submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide HVAC repair
with K&M Service, Inc. service for the City of Fort Worth; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that funds required for this anticipated expenditure during the 1991-92 Fiscal Year are
available in the Funds, and the funds required for the 1992-93 Fiscal Year will be included
in the proposed budget; and recommending that the purchase agreement be authorized with K&M
Service, Inc., at a labor rate of $33.50 per hour, $47.45 per hour for emergency and
weekends, and parts provided at dealer's list less 25 percent discount, net f.o.b. Fort
Worth, with term of agreement to begin February 25, 1992, and end February 24, 1993, with
two one-year renewal options. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.,
M&C P-5528 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5528 from the City Manager
purchase agreement stating that the City Council authorized a one year purchase agreement with Johnson Pump
with Johnson Pump Company on August 27, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5180 to provide
Company vertical pump repair for the Water Department; that the Park and Recreation Department has
a need to utilize this agreement for vertical pump repair at Water Gardens Active Pool; that
the estimated expenditure for this agreement by the Park and,Recreation Department is
$20,000.00; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this
purchase are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General
Fund; and recommending that the City Council amend Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
5180 to authorize the Park and Recreation Department to participate in the purchase
agreement for vertical pump repair with Johnson Pump Company. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C L-10861 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10861 from the City Manager
acquisition of tem- recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent and temporary
porary and permanent easement described as a portion of Lot R-30, Block 31, Diamond Hill Addition (2600 Block of
easement Grover Avenue) from Gracie L. Malone, required for Irion Street drainage, for a total
consideration of $200.00, and authorize acceptance and recording of the appropriate
easements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10862 re
acquisition of
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10862 from the City Manager
per-
manent and temporary
recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of permanent and temporary
easements
easements described as a portion of Lot 27, Block 12, Southside Addition (804 West Broadus
Avenue) from James Joseph Warnock required for M-89 and 14 sewer line replacement, for a
total consideration of $368.00, and authorize acceptance and recording of appropriate
easements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10863 re
acquisition of
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10863 from the City Manager
per-
manent utility ease-
recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent utility easement
ment
described as a 15 foot by approximately 83.21 foot strip out of Lot 10Block 15, Overton
,
West Addition (4400 Riveridge Drive) from Jackie L. Pierce and Patricia A. Pierce, for a
total consideration of $1.00, required for eight inch Sanitary Sewer Extension/Willow Lake
North Addition; and authorize acceptance and recording of appropriate deed. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10864 re
approved fund transfer
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10864 from the City Manager
approved acquisition
recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent easement
described as a 30 foot by approximately 451.30 foot strip out of Tract 44G2, being
of permanent easement
and temporary con-
part of
Block 44, Shelby County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 1375 and a temporary construction
struction easement
easement described as two strips of land 25 feet in width, adjacent to both sides of the
permanent easement from Midland Manufacturing Company for a total consideration of
$4,360.00; authorize City Manager to approve a fund transfer in the amount of $4,360.00 from
State Revolving Fund, Unspecified, to State Revolving Fund, Village Creek Collector
Parallel, Contract III; and authorize acceptance and recording of the appropriate deeds.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C PZ -1658 re
vacating portion of
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1658 from the City Manager
Ephriham Avenue from
recommending that an ordinance be adopted vacating a 98.2 foot wide by 304.02 foot long
N.W. 21st Street
portion of Ephriham Avenue from N.W. 21st Street to the southwest property line of Lot 1-N,
Block 4, West Haven Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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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, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11049 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11049
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING A
PORTION OF A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE WEST HAVEN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION
OF FEE IN SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C PZ -1659 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -1659 from the City Manager
vacating alley and recommending that an ordinance be adopted vacating a ten -foot wide alley and five-foot
reservation strip reservation strip located between Lots 1-10, Block 1, Seminary Hill Addition, and Tract 1,
William W. Wheat Survey, Abstract 1645, as deeded in the Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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
11of 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. 11050 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11050
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING AN
ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE SEMINARY HILL ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION OF FEE IN SAID
LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C PZ -1660 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.' PZ -1660 from the City Manager
vacating portion of recommending that an ordinance be adopted vacating a ten -foot wide by 90 -foot long portion
West Leuda Street of West Leuda Street along the south property line of Lot 6, Block 6, College Hill Addition.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11051 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11051
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING AND EXTINGUISHING A
PORTION OF A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE COLLEGE HILL
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REVERSION
OF FEE IN SAID LAND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
M&C C-13264 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13264 from the City Manager
lease agreement with stating that, in recent weeks, the City Council has approved certain M&C's for the purchase
Municipal Service of equipment and vehicles which authorized the City Manager to arrange third party financing
Group of these acquisitions; that, subsequently, bids were solicited for third party financing of
the purchases approved by Council from December 19, 1991, through February 24, 1992; that
the total amount being financed is $1,457,417.25, of which $973,954.25 is being proposed to
be financed over 36 months at a cost of $93,822.67 and $483,463.00 is proposed to be
financed over 48 months at a cost of $62,280.63; that the recommended provider of third
party financing, Municipal Service Group, requires the resolution as a part of the
documentation necessary to complete the lease agreement; and recommending that the City
Council adopt a resolution approving a municipal lease agreement with Municipal Service
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M&C C-13264 cont. and
Group for equipment purchases.
It was the consensus of
the City Council that the
adopted
recommendation be adopted.
Introduced a.r
Council Member Chappell introduced a resolution and made
a motion that it be adopted.
Resolution
The motion was seconded by Council
Member Silcox. The motion,
carrying with it the adoption
of said resolution, prevailed by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger;
Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente,
Silcox, Matson,
McCray, Woods, Meadows, and
Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
Resolution No. 1811 RESOLUTION NO. 1811
WHEREAS, the governing body has determined that a true and very real need
exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Master Municipal
Lease and Option Agreement No. 1 (the "Agreement") presented to this meeting;
and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the lessee has taken the necessary steps,
including any legal bidding requirements, under applicable law to arrange for
the acquisition of such Equipment,
WHEREAS, the governing body hereby directs its legal counsel to review the
Agreement and negotiate appropriate modifications to said Agreement so as to
assure compliance with state law and local statutory law, prior to execution of
the agreement by those persons so authorized by the governing body for such
purpose,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of Lessee that:
Finding: Authorized Officers. The terms of said Agreement are in the best
interest of lessee for the acquisition of such Equipment and the governing body
of lessee designates and confirms the following persons to execute and deliver,
and to witness (or attest,) respectively, the Agreement and any related
documents necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement.
RESOLVED, the acquisition of the Equipment,, under the terms and conditions
provided for in the Agreement, is necessary, convenient, in the furtherance of
and will at all times be used in connection with the lessee's governmental and
proprietary purposes and functions and are in the best interest of the lessee
and no portion of the equipment will be used directly in any trade or business
carried on by any person other than a governmental unit of the State on a basis
different from the general public.
RESOLVED, the Lessee covenants that it will perform all acts within its
power which are or may be necessary to insure that the interest portion of the
Rental Payments coming due under the Agreement will at all times remain exempt
from federal income taxation under the laws and regulations of the United States
of America as presently enacted and construed or as hereafter amended.
M&C C-13265 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13265 from the City Manager
approved fund trans�v submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to Borden Drive from
fer;contract with West Vickery Boulevard to Willis Avenue and for water line replacements in Borden Drive; and
Walt Williams Con- recommending that the City Council:
struction, Inc. and
J.D. Vickers, Inc. 1. Approve a $82,562.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Water Capital Projects to the Water Capital Improvements Fund, Water
Replacement Borden Drive, and
2. Approve a $20,100.80 fund transfer for the property owners' share from the
Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
3. Approve a $187,095.44 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the,Borden Drive, West Vickery to Willis Avenue
Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Walt Williams
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $197,329.75 with forty-five (45)
working days for street paving improvements to Borden Drive from West
Vickery Boulevard to Willis Avenue, and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J.D. Vickers, Inc.,
in the amount of $68,561.60 for the water replacement in Borden Drive.
M&C C-13265 adopted IIIt was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13266 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13266 from the City Manager
amendment with Texas stating that the City Council approved the Job Training Partnership Act Title IIA Plan for
Department of Commerc 1991 and authorized execution of a contract with Texas Department of Commerce on April 30,
1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12823 for implementation of the Title IIA
Plan for the period beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992; that the Texas
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M&C C-13266 cont. Department of Commerce, on December 31, 1991, issued Job Training Partnership Act Policy
Issuance No. 56 which instructed Service Delivery Areas to prepare and submit for approval
Formal Plan Amendments to the Title IIA Plan for 1991; that the formal plan amendment
updates the plan by including Program Year 1990 carry-over funds, incentive grants, and any
re -obligated funds contracted to the SDA for PY 1991; stating that the availability of the
additional funds will be contingent upon execution of the amended contract with Texas
Department of Commerce; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an
amendment to the Job Training Partnership Act Title IIA Program Year 1991 Contract, with
Texas Department of Commerce, increasing the amount of the contract by $1,133,304.00 to a
1new total contract amount of $5,277,123.00 for the contract period July 1, 1991, to June 30,
1992. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13267 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13267 from the City Manager
approved fund transfer submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to Page Avenue from
contract with Hemphill Street to east of the Southern Pacific Railroad; stating that the Director of
McClendon Construction Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this project.are available in the current
Company, Inc. capital budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund, and the Street Improvement Fund; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $16,233.31 fund transfer from the Streets Assessments Project
to the Page Avenue Project in the Grants Fund, and
2. Approve a $35,576.24 fund transfer, for the property owner's share from
the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
3. Approve a $62,412.54 bond fund transfer from the Inner' Cities Unspecified
Project to the Page Avenue, Hemphill Street to East of the Railroad
Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
M&C C-13269 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13269 from the City Manager
approved fund submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to Summit Avenue and
transfer;contract witt Rio Grande Avenue and for water and sewer replacements in Summit and Rio Grande Avenue;
Wlat Williams Con- stating that the Water Capital Improvement Fund, the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, and the
struction and Street Project Account contains $6,000.00, $1,627.00, and $81,281.60 respectively, for
Architectural Utili- possible change orders; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
ties, Incorporated for this project are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Water
Capital Improvement Fund, the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, and the Street Improvement
Fund; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $106,508.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Water Capital Project to the Water Capital Improvement Fund, Water
Replacement Summit and Rio Grande Avenue, and
2. Approve a $18,953.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Sewer Capital Project to the Sewer Capital.Improvement Fund, Sewer
Replacement Summit and Rio Grande Avenue, and
3. Approve a $81,281.60 fund transfer for the property owners' share from the
Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
4. Approve a $284,637.99 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the. Summit, Rio Grande Avenue Project in the Street
Improvements Bond Fund, and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Walt Williams
Construction, Incorporated in the amount of $348,494.85 with thirty (30)
working days for street paving improvements to Summit Avenue and Rio
Grande Avenue, and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $108,222.09 with twenty-seven
(27) working days for street paving improvements to Page Avenue from
Hemphill Street to East of the Railroad. -
M&C C-13267 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13268 re
agreement with
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13268 from the City Manager
Johnny Griffay -
stating that the Transportation and Public Works Department's budget includes funds for an
Architect
annual open-end Miscellaneous Projects Architectural/Engineering Agreement; that the purpose
of this annual agreement is to provide cost effective designs for projects which cannot be
handled by the City staff and which are too small for individual architectural contracts;
that four Fort Worth firms were invited to submit unpriced proposals to perform the work;
that a selection committee has recommended that the agreement be awarded to Johnny Griffay -
Architect; that Griffay has agreed to provide architectural/engineering services on a
project -by -project basis for a total fee not to exceed $30,000.00; that the agreement will
be for a term of one year from the date of execution; that the Transportation/Public Works
budget will fund $10,000.00 for the proposed agreement to cover.work related to maintenance
and modifications to existing structures for which the department is responsible; that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this agreement are available in the
operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund or will be provided on an individual
project basis as approved by the appropriate staff personnel; and recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for. miscellaneous architectural design
services with Johnny Griffay - Architect, for a fee not to exceed $30,000.00, with term of
agreement to cover one year from the date of execution. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13269 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13269 from the City Manager
approved fund submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to Summit Avenue and
transfer;contract witt Rio Grande Avenue and for water and sewer replacements in Summit and Rio Grande Avenue;
Wlat Williams Con- stating that the Water Capital Improvement Fund, the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, and the
struction and Street Project Account contains $6,000.00, $1,627.00, and $81,281.60 respectively, for
Architectural Utili- possible change orders; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
ties, Incorporated for this project are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Water
Capital Improvement Fund, the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, and the Street Improvement
Fund; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $106,508.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Water Capital Project to the Water Capital Improvement Fund, Water
Replacement Summit and Rio Grande Avenue, and
2. Approve a $18,953.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Sewer Capital Project to the Sewer Capital.Improvement Fund, Sewer
Replacement Summit and Rio Grande Avenue, and
3. Approve a $81,281.60 fund transfer for the property owners' share from the
Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
4. Approve a $284,637.99 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the. Summit, Rio Grande Avenue Project in the Street
Improvements Bond Fund, and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Walt Williams
Construction, Incorporated in the amount of $348,494.85 with thirty (30)
working days for street paving improvements to Summit Avenue and Rio
Grande Avenue, and
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M&C C-13269 cont. 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute,a contract with Architectural
Utilities, Incorporated in the amount of $110,472.85 for water and sewer
replacements in Summit and Rio Grande Avenue.
Council Member Meadows
re M&C C-13269 Council Member Meadows advised Council that he is disqualified from voting on Mayor
disqualified from andCouncil Communication No. C-13269 inasmuch as he serves on the Board of Directors of
voting Sum 't Bankshares, Inc., and filed'a conflict of interest affidavit.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that the
rec endations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13269, be adopted.
Wher 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: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
M&C C-13270 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13270 from the City Manager,
contract with as llows:
J.D. Vickers, Inc.
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT IN LEE
AVENUE, J.D. VICKERS, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $650.00 from Water and Sewer
Operating Fund, Water Capital Project to Water Capital Improvement Fund,
Water Replacement, Lee Avenue, and
2. Authorize Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $7,150 to City Secretary
Contract No. 18815 with J.D. Vickers, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement
in Lee Avenue, revising the total contract cost to $166,338.25.
DISCUSSION:
On November 12, 1991 (M & C C-13135), the City Council authorized the award of
a contract to J.D. Vickers, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement in Lee Avenue.
During construction, it was determined necessary to add additional bid
quantities to address actual field conditions. The contractor, J.D. Vickers,
Inc. will perform this additional work for $7,150.
The proposed changes are described below:
1. Add 27 ea. Class "A" meter boxes
@ $50.00/ea. $1,350.00
2. Add 290 c.y. crushed Limestone
@ $20.00/c.y. $5,800.00
Total Change Order $7,150.00
The net effect of the proposed change order is as follows:
Original Contract Cost $157,771.45
Change Order No. 1 $ 1,416.80
Proposed Change Order No. 2 $ 7,150.00
Revised Contract Cost $166,338.25
The staff engineers of the Water Department have reviewed the proposed charges
and found them reasonable.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this contract
are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Water
Capital Improvement Fund.
M&C C-13270 It w s the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and
adopted Cou it Communication No. C-13270, be adopted.
M&C C-13271 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13271 from the City Manager
contract with subrritting a tabulation of bids received for brick' pavement repair at various locations;
Jim Bowman stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this project
Construction are available in the current Capital Budget, as appropriated, of the Contract Street
Company, Inc. Mair tenance Fund; and recommending that the City Council approve a $103,340.00 fund transfer
f ror 1992 Program, Unspecified Project, to Brick Pavement Repair at Various Locations
Pro'
ct of the Contract Street Maintenance Fund, and authorize the City Manager to execute
a c tract with Jim Bowman Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $97,340.00, and 45
wor ling days for Brick Pavement Repair at Various Locations. It was the consensus of the
Cit Council that the recommendations be adopted.
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M&C C-13272 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13272 from the City Manager
agreement with Texas stating that the Texas Air Control Board on October 25, 1991, approved a budget, as
Air Control Board presented by TACB staff, of $621,000.00 for contracting with eligible local programs for the
provisions of an air pollution control services within. their jurisdiction; that the
methodology used to allocate the $621,000.00 among five metropolitan areas having local air
pollution control programs involved a weighted formula based one-third on the population
served and two-thirds on the relative level of local funding provided; that Fort Worth's
share was $39,368.00, based upon this methodology; that staff will continue to work with the
TACB in an attempt to secure additional funding for fiscal year 92-93; that the City
executed a contract with Tarrant County through Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13249,
dated February 18, 1992, for $27,195.00 to provide assistance to the County in its air
pollution program in unincorporated areas of the county; and recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to:
1. Accept and execute an agreement with the Texas Air Control Board in the
amount of $39,368.00 for performance of air pollution control activities
during the period October 19 1991 to September 30, 1992, and
2. Transfer $46,091.00 from the General Fund to the Grants Fund as the City's
participation in the total air pollution program, and
3. Transfer from the General Fund to the Grants Fund $27,195.00 received from
Tarrant County as the County's participation in the air pollution program,
and
4. Set up a project in the Grants Fund in the amount of $112,654.00 for the
purpose of accountability for this program upon contract execution and
Tarrant County's related contract for air pollution assistance, and
5. Waive indirect costs of $1,590.00 on the Texas Air Control Board Grant.
M&C C-13272 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13273 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13273 from the City Manager,
Texas Department of as follows:
Health Local Health
Services Contract SUBJECT: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT -
DOCUMENT NO. C3000187, ATTACHMENTS 1 THROUGH 4
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of
Health (TDH) Local Health Services Contract, Document No. C3000187,
Attachments 1 through 4, and
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance increasing
appropriations by $423,717 in the General Fund and decreasing the
unreserved, undesignated fund balance of the General Fund by the same
amount for interim financing of costs pending grant contract execution,
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to create four project numbers in Grant Fund
GR76 that will correspond to the various TDH attachments listed herein,
and
4. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $423,717 from the General Fund to
the four projects created in the Grants Fund, and .
5. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the Texas Guide to Uniform
and Contract Management Standards Procedures Manual, Exhibit I, Page 9,
and
6. Accept such additional funds from TDH as may become available under this
contract during Fiscal Year 1992.
nT-Cus-q TON -
Local Health Department activities supported by TDH are covered by a single
umbrella contract with a unique document number. All attachments included
within this recommendation are continuations of on-going activities. Funding
levels represent either locally assigned state salaried staff or program grants.
Attachments 1 through 4 of Document No. C3000187 support the following program
activities within the Health Department:
Attachment Scope of Work Total Assistance
No. 1 Sexually Transmitted Disease $179,173
No. 2 HIV 134,240
No. 3 HIV 59,144
No. 4 HIV 51 160
Total 423,717
The interim funding from the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance is
a temporary measure that is designed to ensure the smooth transitions from one
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grant funding period to another. Upon execution of the umbrella contract with
M&C C-13273 cont. TDH, the interim funding will be returned to the unreserved, undesignated fund.
Following the expiration of the City of Fort Worth's indirect cost rates in
September 1990, TDH allowed a six month grace period for a new indirect cost
rate to be established. With the expiration of the grace period, TDH applied
the indirect cost rates detailed in these attachments according to the Uniform
Grant and Contract Management Standards.
Upon the City's establishment of a valid indirect cost charge for the Health
Department, TDH allows amendment requests to reflect changes to each
attachment's indirect cost allocations.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
Upon approval of recommendation Nos. 2, 3, and 4, full contract funding will be
available in the four grant projects for these TDH attachments.
Upon receipt of the final contracts, the $423,717 will be transferred back to
the General Fund unreserved, undesignated fund balance.
M&C C-13273 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-13273, be adopted.
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, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
Ordinance No. 11052
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 11052
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $423,717.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND AND
DECREASING THE UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL
FUND BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERIM FINANCING OF
COSTS PENDING GRANT CONTRACT EXECUTION WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH; 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 C-13274 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13274 from the City Manager,
contract with LEM as follows:
Construction Company
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO THE EAGLE MOUNTAIN WATER TREATMENT
PLANT, LEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize Change Order No. 5 in the
amount of $18,333.88 to City Secretary Contract No. 17792 with LEM Construction
Company for the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant, revising the total
contract cost to $24,703,003.76.
DISCUSSION:
On April 10, 1990 (M & C-12260 Revised), the City Council authorized the award
of a contract to LEM Construction Company for construction of the Eagle Mountain
Water Treatment Plant.
During construction, it has been determined necessary to modify certain items
and the contractor, LEM Construction Company, will perform this additional work
for $18,333.88.
The proposed changes are listed below and described on the attached sheets.
1. Furnish and install heat tracing $10,236.60
2. Construct concrete stub wall $ 847.00
3. Add seven (7) RACO support posts $ 400.40
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4. Modify walls for Room U-134 $ 875.00
M&C C-13274 cont. 11
5. Furnish wire enclosures ($ 2,000.00)
6.
Modify 19 light pole supports
$
3,362.70
7.
Modify electrical pull boxes
$
169.40
8.
Add I-beam supports in attic
$
332.20
9. Furnish and install explosion proof carbon
room space heater $ 5,015.15
10. Reduce amount of lime required in road subgrade($ 1,668.50)
11. Relocate level sensors $ 762.93
Total Change Order $18,333.88
The net effect of the proposed change order is as follows:
Original Contract Cost $24,535,198.00
Extras to Date $ 149,471.88
Proposed Change Order No. 5 $ 18,333.88
Revised Contract Cost $24,703,003.76
The construction manager, Freese and Nichols, Inc. and the staff engineers of
the Water Department have reviewed the proposed charges and found them
reasonable.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this contract
are available in the current capital budget, of the Commercial Paper Water Fund.
M&C C-13274 adopted
On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation,
as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13274, was adopted.
M&C FP -2930 re
contract with J.D.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2930 from the City Manager
Vickers, Inc.
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the contract with J.D. Vickers, Inc.,
for Water Main Replacement in Lee Avenue and authorize final payment in the amount of
$22,447.26 to J.D. Vickers, Inc., bringing the final project cost, including $8,566.80 in
change orders, to $163,495.38 under City Secretary Contract No. 18815, with funds available
in current capital budget, as appropriated, and the retainage account of the Water Capital
Improvements Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
M&C FP -2931 was with-
drawn
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
No. FP -2931, Final Payment to Red River Construction Company, Inc., for the Eagle Mountain
Water Treatment Plant Intake Structure, be withdrawn from the agenda.
M&C FP -2932 re
contract with Conatser
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2932 from the City Manager
Construction, Inc.
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the contract with Conatser
Construction, Inc., for Water Main Rehabilitation, Five. Locations, Contract "T" and
authorize final payment in the amount of $35,569.40 to Conatser Construction, Inc., bringing
the final project cost to $355,694.00 under City Secretary Contract No. 18725. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Zoning Hearing It appearing to the City Council that Resolution No. 1809 was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on February 18, 1992, setting today as the date
for hearing in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No.
3011, and that due notice of the hearing has been given by publication in the Fort Worth
Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on February
21, 1992, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council Member Meadows made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing,be closed and that the recommended
changes in zoning be approved, as follows:
Z-91-101 approved Z-91-101 KENNETH MERREL HOPKINS by H. Dennis Hopkins
2713-17 Loving Avenue
From "B" Two -Family to "E" Commercial
Z-91-008 approved
Z-92-008 ROBERT PETRIE
2101 Ep r- am Avenue
From "E" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial
Z-92-013 approved Z-92-013 A.R. BULLS
5217 & 5221 Vesta Farley Road
El
From "B" Two -Family Residential to "I' Light Industrial
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Z-92-014 approved
Z-92-015 Approved
Thursday, March 12, 1992
Z-92-014_ JOE HOWARD - CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES by Ernest Hedgcoth
5008 James Avenue
From "E" Commercial to "B" Two -Family Residential
Z-92-015 G.J.L. HURST PARTNERSHIP by H. Dennis Hopkins
10800 Tube Drive
From "AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial
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 Puente,
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11053 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11053
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE
NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND
FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE OR OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT,
NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE
SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS
AND SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS"; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION, PURPOSE AND
CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENAL CLAUSE PROVING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 6.
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 Two Thousand Dollars
($2000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist
shall constitute a separate offense.
Public Hearing on It appearing to the City Council that a public hearing on the application of Seminary
South Seminary is scheduled to be held by the City Council prior to consideration and action on the request
Addition Water by South Seminary Addition Water Utility for an increase in water rates and that the hearing
Utility is before City Council at this time, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
M&C G-9533 re
Attention of the City Council was called to Mayor and Council Communication
South Seminary
No. G-9533, dated February 25, 1992, from the City Manager, as follows:
Addition Water
Utility
SUBJECT: REQUEST BY THE SOUTH SEMINARY ADDITION WATER UTILITY FOR AN
INCREASE IN WATER RATES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the request by the South Seminary Addition Water Utility
to increase the rate for water service and the requested surcharge be granted.
BACKGROUND:
In 1972 the City of Fort Worth annexed the South Seminary Addition. At that
time the South Seminary Addition Water Utility ("Seminary") was and continues
to be the provider of water service to approximately 30 residences.
Pursuant to Section 13.042 of the Texas Water Code, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth has original jurisdiction over all water and utility rates,
services and operations provided by private water companies within its corporate
limits. Appellate jurisdiction rests with the Texas Water Commission.
On August 21, 1991, Seminary filed an Application For'a Rate/Tariff Change for
Utilities with 200 or Less Customers with the City of Fort Worth. The details
of this filing were discussed in I.R. No. 7581.
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M&C G-9533 cont.II The City Council has three options with respect to this rate/tariff increase
request:
1. Grant the increase as requested.
2. Set a rate different from the rate which was requested.
3. Deny the rate increase.
Staff recommends that the City Council grant the increase and surcharge
requested.
SCHEDULED HEARING:
A public hearing on the application of Seminary is scheduled to be held by the
City Council prior to consideration and action on this M&C so that the City
Council may receive testimony and other evidence from all parties interested in
this matter.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
Council action does not require the expenditure of any City funds.
Mr. Danny Reed re Mr. Danny Reed, representing the Law Department, appeared before the City Council and
M&C G-9533 advised the City Council that the purpose of today's public hearing is to receive testimony
and other evidence from all parties interested on the increase in water rates by the South
Seminary Addition Water Utility; advised City Council of three options with respect to this
rate/tariff increase request 1) granting the increase as requested; 2) setting a rate
different from the rate which was requested; and 3) to deny the rate increase; and advised
Council .that staff is recommending that City Council grant the increase and surcharge
requested.
Mr. Bill Boomer re Mr. Bill Boomer, Receiver of the South Seminary Water Utility System as of July 1,
M&C G-9533 1990, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that in order to make the
improvements to the water utility facility, it was necessary to request a rate increase and
advised Council that he is asking for a flat rate of $41.00 per month; a surcharge of $28.00
and advised Council that there are no meters presently on the. system, and that, once meters
are put in, the customers will then pay the meter rate.
Ms. Corby Gross re
M&C G-9533 Ms. Corby Gross, 9424 Claudia Drive, appeared before the City Council and introduced
Alta Milner along with Mike Nowicki.
Ms. Alta Milner re Ms. Alta Milner, 9305 Claudia Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed
M&C G-9533 opposition to the South Seminary Addition Water Utility for an increase in water rates and
advised Council that since annexation of this area, the City of Fort Worth has not provided
any services other than police and fire protection.
Mr. Mike Nowicki re Mr. Mike Nowicki, 9225 Sunrise Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed
M&C G-9533 concerns regarding the ownership of the South Seminary Addition Water Utility and the
condition of the well located on the property; expressed concerns regarding code violations
and whether the City of Fort Worth will insure that violations are brought up to code; and
advised Council that he does not feel that they should be responsible for any type of
retroactive rate.
Mr. Daniel Johnson re
M&C G-9533 . Mr. Daniel Johnston, 1624 Lakeside Drive North, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that he wanted to express his support in opposition of the water rate
increase.
Ms. Melba Boyd re
M&C G-9533
Ms. Melba Boyd, 1709 Ruthdale Drive, appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that she is a single person and will not be able to afford a rate increase that will
triple her current water bill.
Ms. Virginia Chango
re M&C G-9533
Ms. Virginia Chango, 9228 Claudia Drive, appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that she is a single mother on' a fixed income and expressed opposition to the
request by the South Seminary Addition Water Utility for an increase in water rates.
Mr. Bill Boomer re
Mr. Bill Boomer appeared before the City 'Council and advised Council that the
M&C G-9533
improvements for the South Seminary Addition Water Utility will cost approximately
$30,000.00, and that it will require this, amount of money for the water utility to be
brought into compliance and advised Council that presently, the utility is not generating
enough revenue to pay its bills.
Assistant City
Attorney Gary Stein-
Assistant City Attorney Gary Steinberger, appeared before the City Council and advised
berger re M&C G 9533
Council that, in the case regarding the well located at Spinks Airport, the well was taken
over by TDH.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the hearing
for the request by South Seminary Addition Water Utility to increase the tare for water
service and the requested granting of surcharge, Council Member Woods made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Chappell, that the hearing be closed and that the recommendation
be denied. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Public Hearing -
Fort Worth Improve-
It appearing to the City Council that state law requires that a service plan and
ment District No. 3
budget be reviewed and approved by the City Council annually; that the budget and service
FY '91-'92 Plan of
plan were discussed in the February 18, 1992, Pre -Council Session and property owners were
Service and Budget
notified of the service plan, budget and today's public hearing in accordance with state
M&C G 9558
law, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Olivia Rodriquez
Ms. Olivia Rodriguez, representing the City Manager's Office, appeared before the City
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Council and advised the City Council that the purpose of today's public hearing is to
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receive comments regarding the budget and plan of service for improvement district known as
M&C G-9558 cont. Fort Worth Improvement District No. 3 and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9558, as follows:
SUBJECT: HEARING AND ACTION CONCERNING FY'91-'92 SERVICE PLAN AND BUDGET FOR
PID #3, EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH CASEBIER AND SETTING BENEFIT
HEARING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action regarding the
Fort Worth Improvement District No. 3:
1. Hold a public hearing regarding the Plan of Services and Budget for FY'91-
'92, and
2. Adopt the attached FY'91-'92 Plan of Services and Budget as recommended
by SENCA, and
3. Adopt the attached proposed FY'91-'92 assessment rolls and set Tuesday,
March 31, 1992, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers as the time and
place for the benefit hearing; and
4. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the March 31 hearing in
accordance with state law, and
5. Authorize the City Manager to sign a document extending City Secretary
Contract No. 18116 with Casebier Companies, Inc.,;for an additional year
to provide services and improvements in PID #3 during FY'91-'92 for the
sum of $96,166.73.
DISCUSSION:
State law requires that a service plan and budget be reviewed and approved by
the City Council annually.
The budget and service plan were discussed in the February 18, 1992, Pre -Council
Session. Property owners were notified of the service plan, budget and today's
public hearing in accordance with state law. I
Approval of this M&C would lead to the final step in the 1991-92 assessment
procedure, that of benefit hearings and levying assessments.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
Payments under the proposed FY'91-'92 contract with Casebier Companies, Inc.,
shall be made exclusively from special assessments collected from owners of
property in the district.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the hearing
and concerning FY 1991-92 service plan and budget for PID No. 3 an extension of contract
with CASEBIER Companies, Inc., Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Meadows, that the hearing be closed and that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9558, be approved., When the motion was put to a vote
by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously. .
Mr. Phil Bordeleau re Mr. Phil Bordeleau, President of the Fairmont Neighborhood Association, 1909 Alston
"HC" Subdistrict Avenue, appeared before the City Council and submitted additional forms of individuals he
has contacted requesting to keep the "HC" Subdistrict Zoning Designation and requested that
the City Council make sure that the legal process is followed.
" Subdistrict
Joe Hill re
HC" Mr. Robert Joe Hill, 2200 Northwest 24th Street, appeared before the City Council and
HC Subdistrict advised Council that he is requesting that the City Council appeal it's cancellation on a
Lake Worth lease and requested that the City Council reinstate his lease at 7364 Love
Circle. Mr. Hill was referred to Assistant City Manger Ramon Guarjardo.
Met in closed or
executive session It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in closed or
executive session for the following purposes:
1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending
litigation or other matters which are exempt from public disclosure under
Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) Fort Worth Club and Tavern Owners Association et al V. City of Fort
Worth,'Cause No. 48-132075-90;
b) W.K.C., Inc. v. Board of Adjustment of the City of Fort Worth and
City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 141-140307-92;
c) Regulations concerning bars;
d) Lucille Adams et al V. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 348-110469-88;
e) Paula Payne et al v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 141-102625-87;
f) A.B. Rodriguez et al v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 141-115065-88
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Closed or executive
session cont.
Reconvened into
regular session
Adjourned
Thursday, March 12, 1992
g) Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Franchise Ordinance
as authorized by Section 2(e), Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S.
The City Council reconvened into regular session with all members present.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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