HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/03/31-Minutes-City CouncilMinutes of City Council T-3 Page 503
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 31, 1992
ouncil Met
On the 31st 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:
embers Present
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; Deputy City Attorney William W. Wood; Acting City Secretary
Gloria Pearson; Mayor- Kay Granger absent; with more than a quorum present, at which
time the following business was transacted:
nvocati on
.. . • --- • -
The invocation was given by The Reverend Liz Lamberth, Tarrant Area Community of
Churches.
ledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
inutes of March 24,
992
On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Woods, the minutes
of the meeting of March 24, 1992, were approved.
resented a grant to
ieutenant Burbank
Ms. Teresa Mosier, representing Target Stores, presented a grant to Lieutenant
Burbank.
resented a certificat
o Mr. Jearrel Webb
Police Chief Thomas Windham presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr.
Jearrel Webb for his Assistance in Apprehension of Criminal.
roclamation - Ms. Pam
agby for Child Abuse
A proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month was presented to Ms. Pam Bagby.
revention Month
elegation of Governors
Acting City Secretary Pearson. acknowledged the presence of a delegation of
rom Turkey
Governors from Turkey.
roclamation - Medical
'
A proclamation for Medical Laboratory Week was presented to Ms. Linda McCree.
aboratory Week
roclamation - David
A proclamation was presented to City Manager David Ivory in recognition of his
vory Day
services to the City of Fort Worth., �i A
&C No. G-9584
as withdrawn
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9584
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.,..
&C No. G-9577 was
ithdrawn
Mayor- Pro tempore Webber requested- that Mayor; and Council Communication
No. G-9577 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
7c No. L-10879 was
ithdrawn
City Manager Ivory requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10879 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
i ty Manager Ivory re
nvironmental Advisory
.City Manager..Ivory requested that ,the resolution authorizing the establishment of
ommittee
an Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Appointing
Membership, Stating Goals and Objectives as Authorized by City of Fort Worth be
withdrawn from the agenda.
onsent Agenda approve
On motion of Council Member Puente, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
consent agenda, as:amended, was approveda,:..
ntroduced Ms. Alice
hunch as appointed
Council Member Woods introduced Ms. Alice Church, newly appointed City Secretary
ity Secretary
for the City of Fort Worth.
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Environmental Advisory
Committee resolution
was withdrawn from
the agenda
City Council Municipal
Court Advisory Commi-
ttee Policy Memorandum
No. 27 re Appointment
of Municipal Judges
and Salary Adjustment
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
It was the consensus of the City Council that the resolution authori2 ng the
establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Fort Worth; Texas,
Appointing Membership, Stating Goals and Objectives as Authorized by City of Fort Worth
be withdrawn from the agenda.
Council Member Chappell made a motion; seconded by Council Member Puente, that
during the interim period; Assistant. City Manager Bob Terrell be appointed as Acting
City Manager. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed
unanimously.
There was presented City Council Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy
Memorandum No. 27 from the City Manager, as -follows:,
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL- JUDGES AND SALARY ADJUSTMENT BONNIE
SUDDERTH, JERRY MOORE, STEVE WILLIAMSON, PAULA CONLEY, MAMIE
BUSH JOHNSON.
POLICY:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint the following individuals
as municipal judges and set their new annual salary as shown below,
effective April 1, 1992, for a term of two years as provided by City Code:
Annual Salary
Name Current New
Bonnie Sudderth, Chief Judge
$47,639
$50,307
Jerry
Moore, Deputy Chief Judge
44,942
47,638
Steve
Williamson, Judge
41,897,-
43,992
Paula
Conley, Judge
38,778
40,717
Mamie
Bush Johnson, Judge
38,778
40,717
It is further recommended that the Chief Judge's car allowance be set at
$150.00 per month. The car allowance for the Deputy Chief Judge and the
other Judges shall be set at $75.00 per month.
DISCUSSION:
These appointments are all reappointments of sitting judges. The Municipal
Courts Advisory Committee voted to recommend these appointments and salary
adjustments at its regular meeting on March 24, 1992.
,ssistant City Manager
ibby Watson re Assistant City Manager Libby Watson appeared before the City Council and advised
.CMCADCPM No. 27 Council that, in April 1991, it was determined that the salaries of the Municipal Judges
for the City of Fort Worth were far below the salary range of other municipalities and,
it was decided at that time that the City Council would phase in salary increases over
a five year period in order to bring the judge salaries up to the salary range of other
municipalities and that this is the third phase of salary increases.
ssistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney David Yett appeared before the City Council and advised
avid Yett re Council that the appointment of municipal- judges is required by state law and also
CMCADCPM No. 27 states that the City Council will set the salaries for the municipal judges.
ouncil Member Silcox Council Member Silcox requested that- Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy
e CCMCADCPM No. 27 Memorandum No. 27 be separated in order to vote separately on the appointment of judges
and the setting of the salaries for the judges.
oted Municipal Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
ud
gesBonnie Sudderth, Jerry Moore, Steve Williamson, Paula Conley, and Mamie Bush Johnson be
appointed as Municipal Judges. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor Pro
tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
et new salaries for Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
he municipal judges the City Council set the new annual salaries for the municipal judges as recommended in
Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy Memorandum No. 27. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed by the following vote:.
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente, Matson,
McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
ity Council Municipal There was presented City Council Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy
ourt Advisory Commi- Memorandum No. 28 from the City Manager, as follows:
tee Policy Memorandum
o. 28 re Appointment SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES PRO TEM - ANNJENET CHENNAULT,
f Municipal Judges MICHAEL NEWMAN, INGRID STROMBERG, MARK SULLIVAN, EDWARD
ro Tem VALVERDE, AND MICHELLE YOUNGBLOOD.
POLICY:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Annjenet Chennault, Michael
Newman, Ingrid Stromberg, Mark Sullivan, Edward Valverde, and Michelle
Youngblood as municipal judges pro tem for a one-year term beginning on
April 1, 1992.
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CCMCADCPM No. 28
cont.
CCMCADCPM No. 28
adopted
M&C OCS-409'
Liability Bonds
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
DISCUSSION:
State law provides that a majority of the City Council may appoint one or
more qualified persons to be available to serve for a municipal judge who
is temporarily absent due to illness,. family death or illness, continuing
legal or judicial.,education programs, or, for -other reasons. The Chief
Judge selects one of the persons appointed by governing body to serve
during such.an absence. Gov. Code 530.144(i).- -
The judges pro tem serve for a term of one year. City Code, Sec. 10-3.
The appointments recommended in this • Policy Memorandum are all
reappointments of judges pro tem who are currently serving existing term s
which began and end on different dates. The purpose of the reappointments
is to coordinate their terms of office.
The Municipal Courts Advisory Committee, -at its regular meeting on March
24, 1992, voted to recommend the appointment of the above named individuals
by the City Council tothe office of municipal judge pro tem, acting on the
recommendation of the Chief Judge.
On motion of Council Member Chappell,
recommendation, as contained in City Council
Memorandum No. 28, was adopted.
5105
seconded by Council Member McCray, the
Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-409 from the Office
of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of
liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTORS BOND INSURANCE COMPANY
Larry Parker'Concrete Lawyers Surety Corporation
James Hammonds Gulf Insurance Company
M&C OCS-409 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-410 re There was:
Claims presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-410 from the Office
of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims
regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department, as
follows:
Mirza Ahmed 1. Claimant: Mirza Ahmed
Date Received: March 20, 1992----
Date
992---Date of -Incident: January 21, 1992
Attorney:,,. Brookman & Baird'
Location of -Incident: 8300 Trinity Blvd.-
Estimate
lvd.Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $530,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges injuries and damages
_ sustained in a vehicular accident caused by
adverse road conditions that resulted in the
death; of claimant's - wife and brother and
severely injured claimant's daughter.
Gary Lee Conklin
Scott Edward Smith
Judy Marie Caudle
M&C OCS-410 adopted
2. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Gary Lee Conklin
March 26, 1992
November 3, 1991
6504 Bea Court
$360.00 c-
Claimant alleges damages to property sustained
as the result of a sewer main back-up.
3. Claimant:-. Scott Edward Smith
Date Received: .-March-26, 1992
Date of Incident: February 12, 1992
Location.of Incident: Approx. 3200 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $551.66
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to automobile as a
result of striking a manhole sticking up out
of the street.
4. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
Judy Marie Caudle
March 24, 1992
March 8, 1992
Marina Dr. before Telephone Rd.
$101.02
Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained
as a result of road conditions. (Pothole)
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Benefit Hearing It appearing to the City Council that the City Council on February 25, 1992, set
VH -0087 11 today as the date for the benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of
Irion Avenue from Hutchinson Street to Grover Street and that notice of the hearing has
been given by publication in the Fort Worth Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper
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Benefit Hearing of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated
BH -0087 cont. Civil Statutes, Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday re Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public
BH -0087 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- amountassessed• for the improvement; that the
independent appraisal report has been submitted to the City Council; that Mr. Robert
Martin is available for questioning; and called attention'of the City Council to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH -0087, as follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF IRION AVENUE FROM
HUTCHINSON-STREET TO'GROVER STREET -(PROJECT NO. 67-040260)
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 Irion Avenue from Hutchinson Street to Grover Street.
DISCUSSION•
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Irion Avenue from Hutchinson Street to ,Grover Street. The street is in the
Diamond Hill Target Area and has never 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.
Irion Avenue will be constructed with standard concrete pavement. Standard
concrete driveways and sidewalks will be built where -shown on the plans.
On February 25, 1992 (M&C G-9532), the City Council established March 31,
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 $- 3,000.00 ( 2%)
City's share of cost $171,594.00 ( 98%)
Total cost $174,594.00 (100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration.
The project is in DISTRICT 2.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
assessment paving of Irion Street from Hutchinson Street to Grover Street, Council
Member Puente made a motion; seconded • by Council Member Woods, that the
recommendations, as contained in BH -0087, be adopted. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an
Ordinance Council Member Puente introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
adopted. 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 Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente, Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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507
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
ORDINANCE NO. 11060"'
Ordinance No. 11060
AN� ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF IRION AVENUE
FROM HUTCHINSON STREET TO GROVER STREET, AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY
OTHER STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES' IN THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, - TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND i 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-9568
DISCUSSION:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9568 from the City
re
Appointment of two
Manager -stating that- the Chairman of the Zoning Commission, Mr. Bud Pickett, has
alternate members to
advised the City Manager that it is often difficult for the Commission to hold
the City Zoning Co-
regularly scheduled public hearings, due to -the inability- of various members to
- denied
participate in hearings because of personal conflicts or lack of a quorum; that Mr.
mmission
Pickett has requested that the City Council create two alternate member positions; that
Mr. Pickett has also suggested that the Council provide that the alternate members
shall be appointed from persons who have recently served on the Zoning Commission but
who also satisfy the requirements of Section 2-83(a) of -the City Code concerning
limitations on terms of office, stating that "No member shall serve more than three (3)
consecutive terms"; that the action does.•not--require the expenditure of any funds; and
recommending that --the City Council adopt an ordinance'amending Section 25-71 of the
City Code to--create-two alternate member positions on the Zoning Commission. Council
Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member-.McCray,•that the recommendation
be denied. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9577
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9577 from the City
re
Holding of Securities
Manager; as follows:
in Joint Safekeeping
SUBJECT: APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE. BANK, OF DALLAS FOR THE
HOLDINGS -OF SECURITIES IN JOINT SAFEKEEPING:
RECOMMENDATION:.
It is recommended that -the City Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Fiscal Services, Assistant Director of
Fiscal -Services/Treasurer, - and Deputy Treasurer to sign in
-transactions with.the Federal Reserve,Bank of -Dallas, and
2. Authorize the City Secretary to execute an Application to the Federal
Reserve Bank -of --Dallas- for` the- Holding of Securities in Joint
Safekeeping.-
afekeeping.
Mayor Pro tempore
Webber re M&C G-9577
Council Member Chappel
re M&C G-9577
Council Member Matson
re M&C G-9577
DISCUSSION:
These actions will: enable the staff --to establish and activate a City of
Fort -Worth "joint custody account" at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in
compliance -with the City's Cash Management Rules -and Regulations.
All-deposits-of:.the-City-in commercial: banks. -must. -be. -fully collateralized
by -,acceptable securities. Presently, the City's deposits at Team Bank are
collateralized by --securities held in custody -at- Bank One (Team Bank's
agent) and pledged to the City of Fort Worth.
The Federal Reserve- Bank (the Fed) has specifically designed a system by
which the. Fed itself may act as- the safekeeping agent of both the City and
the bank which pledges the collateral to secure --City deposits. Upon proper
transfer of the securities by the pledging bank--into:a "joint custody
account" (classification "07"), the Fed will issue a:joint custody receipt
to both the pledging bank and the City. Thereafter, the Fed will not
release the securities prior to their -;maturity without the express written
consent of both parties. This change in safekeeping will improve
compliance with GASB Statement 3 and ensure bank deposits are classified in
the lowest- risk category (deposits collateralized-with� securities held by
the City's agent -in the City's name). +
FISCAL-INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION : r r:
There will berno cost to the City to activate this joint custody account at
the Fed. Safekeeping charges for pledged securities will be paid by the
depository bank.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber disclosed -interest -in Bank- One and Team Bank on Mayor
and Council Communication No. -G-9577--,
J.
Council Member Chappell disclosed interest with Bank One:F-.
Council Member Matson disclosed interest.with Bank One.
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Council Member McCray.;made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9577, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed
unanimously.
&C G-9578 re There was presented -Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9578 from the City
ayment to Alpha Manager stating that Alpha Engineering, Inc., was hired to provide expert accident
ngineering, Inc. reconstruction services in- this lawsuit; that the engineering firm was engaged by the
City's outside legal counsel, Law, Snakard & Gambill, with the agreement and approval
of the City Attorney's office; that, at this time, the Department of Law anticipates no
additional charges from Alpha Engineering, Inc., in reference to this lawsuit; that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this consulting service
are available in the current operating.budget, as appropriated, of the Insurance Fund;
and recommending that the City Council authorize payment to Alpha Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of $11,353.36 for its services as consulting experts in the case of April
Lynch vs City of Fort Worth, et al. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
&C G-9579 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9579 from the City
-90-86, 1322 Fifth Manager stating that the City Council approved Historical/Cultural Subdistrict Zoning
venue (Case Z-90-86) for property,at 1322 Fifth Avenue; that this entitled the owner, Rose
Lynn Scott, to make :an application for partial tax exemption eligibility; that the
eligibility is based on the -fact -that—the-applicant- has spent 30 percent of the
assessed valuation of the structure �on rehabilitation costs and has furnished the
Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission with proof of title to the property and proof
of Historic and Cultural designation; that the owner completed the property in December
1991; that, upon approval of:verification by the City Council, City staff will notify
the Tarrant Appraisal District and the City Assessor in writing of compliance; that the
renovated property will then maintain an assessed, value for ad -valorem tax purposes
equal to the assessed valuation prior to renovation `for a ten-year period; and
recommending that the City Council approve the application for partial tax exemption
eligibility of property at 1322 Fifth Avenue (Fairmount/Southside Historic District).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C G-9580 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9580 from the City
-90-86, 1423 Fairmount Manager stating that the City Council on October 9, 1990, approved Historical/Cultural
Subdistrict Zoning (Case Z-90-86) for property located at 1423 Fairmount; that this
entitled the owners, Steve'Lipsett and Chris Wilson, to make an application for partial
tax exemption eligibility; that eligibility is based on the fact that the applicant has
spent 30 percent of the assessed valuation of the structure on rehabilitation costs and
has furnished the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission with proof of title to the
property and proof of Historic and Cultural- designation, receipt for paid taxes, plans
for renovation; that the owner completed the property in June 1990; that, upon approval
of' verification by the City Council, City staff will notify the Tarrant Appraisal
District and the City Assessor -:in writing of compliance; that the renovated property
will then maintain an assessed value for ad -valorem tax purposes equal to the assessed
valuation prior to renovation for a ten-year period; and recommending that the City
Council approve the application•.for,partial tax exemption eligibility of the property
at 1423 Fairmount (Fairmount/Southside Historic District). It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.,
&C G-9581 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9581 from the City
-90-86, 1417 Fairmounl Manager stating that the City Council on October 9, 1990, approved Historical/Cultural
Subdistrict Zoning ,(Case.Z-90-86) for property. located at 1417 Fairmount; that this
entitled the owners, Steve Lipsett,and Chris Wilson,:to make an application for partial
tax exemption eligibility; that eligibility is based on the fact that the applicant has
spent 30 percent of the assessed valuation of the structure on rehabilitation costs and
has furnished the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission with proof of title to the
property and proof of Historic and Cultural designation; that the owner completed the
property in June 1990; that, upon approval of.verification by the City Council, City
staff will notify the Tarrant Appraisal District and the City Assessor in writing of
compliance; that the renovated property will then maintain an assessed value for ad -
valorem tax purposes equal to the assessed valuation prior to renovation for a ten-year
period; and recommending that the City Council approve the application for partial tax
exemption eligibility of the property at 1417 Fairmount (Fairmount/Southside Historical
District). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
&C G-9582 re There was presented Mayor and .Council Communication No. G-9582 from the City
-90-86, 1320 South Manager stating that the. -City Council on October 9, 1990, approved Historical/Cultural
dams Subdistrict Zoning (Case Z-90-86) for property at 1320 South Adams; that this entitled
the owner, James Paul Davis,' to make an application for partial tax exemption
eligibility; that eligibility is based on .the fact that the applicant has spent 30
percent of the assessed valuation of the structure on rehabilitation costs and has
furnished the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission with proof of title to the
property and proof of Historic and Cultural designation; that the owner completed the
property in May 1991; that, upon approval of verification by the City Council, City
staff will notify the Tarrant Appraisal District and the City Assessor in writing of
compliance; that the renovated property will then maintain an assessed value for ad -
valorem tax purposes equal to the assessed valuation prior to renovation for a ten-year
period; and recommending that the City Council approve the application for partial tax
exemption eligibility of the property at 1320 South Adams (Fairmount/Southside Historic
District). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
&C G-9583 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9583 from the City
awsuit filed by Manager stating that Ms. Pat Brandt filed a lawsuit against the City of Fort Worth to
at Brandt and Kirk recover for injuries to her minor son, allegedly received as the result of an accident
llen Brandt, a minor
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G-9583 cont. on June 10, 1990, involving a leaking water -fountain at Trinity Park; that, while
admitting no liability,. but to avoid further and costly litigation, a settlement
agreement was negotiated to settle this lawsuit with the City for $20,000.00 plus
costs; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this settlement
are available in -the -current -operating budget, as appropriated, of the Insurance Fund;
and recommending that the City Council:
1. approve the settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pat Brandt,
individually and as next friend of Kirk Allen Brandt, a minor, and
2. authorize the total expenditure of $22,000 to be payable as follows:
(1)- $12,000 to the Registry of the Court to be held in Trust for
Kirk Allen Brandt, a minor;
(2) $8,000 to Pat Brandt, individually;
plus taxable court costs and attorney ad- litem fees, estimated to be
no more than $2,000.
UC G-9583 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
UC G-9584 re There was
Denied bond fund presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9584 from the City
transfer for Street Manager stating that City Council Member Carlos Puente has requested that street lights
Light Project on be installed on Marine Creek Parkway between Long Avenue and Loop 820; that, at the
Marine Creek Parkway present time, there is no lighting along this section of roadway, which is a minor
arterial street; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required
for this project are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the
Street Light and Signal Improvements Fund; and recommending that the City Council
approve a $125,000.00 bond.transfer from the Street Light Unspecified Project to the
Marine Creek Parkway Street Light Project in -the-Street Light and Signal Improvements
Bond Fund, and authorize the installation of street lights on Marine Creek Parkway by
City personnel.
ity Manager Ivory re City Manager Ivory advised the City Council that the funds for the street lights
&C G-9584 on Marine Creek Parkway will be taken from the unspecified bond account for street
lights; advised Council that there is about $800,000.00 in the fund; and stated that
Council Member Puente has gone through the proper procedures in order to have the
street lights placed on Marine Creek Parkway.
r. Walt Cooper re Mr. Walt Cooper of the Transportation and Public Works Department appeared before
&C G-9584 the City Council and advised Council that the estimated cost for operation and
maintenance of the lights will be approximately $12,000.00 per year and advised Council
that the accident ratio for this area is not a significant one and that there has been
approximately four incidences where dead bodies were found in an unlighted park located
in the area; and of illegal dumping of trash.
ouncil Member Matson Council Member Matson requested that City -staff -provide the City Council with a
e M&C G-9584 policy defining undesignated bond fund and how the fund is to be used.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded :by -Council Member Meadows, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9584 be denied..-,- When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore., Webber; Council Members Silcox, Matson,
McCray, Woods, Meadows, and.Chappell
NOES: Council Member Puente:
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
&C G-9585 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9585 from the City
ax abatement agree- Manager stating that the City of Fort Worth established a tax abatement policy
ents statement for downtown residential projects in 1989; that, according to state law, the
guidelines and criteria are effective for only two years, therefore, the policy must be
re-established; and recommending that'the City Council adopt a resolution which adopts
guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements for downtown residential
projects. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
ntroduced a resolutio -Council. Member Puente—introduced ,a resolution and made a motion that it be
adopted. 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 Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente, Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
solution No. 1814 {
RESOLUTION NO. 1814
WHEREAS, the enhancement of the tax base.will
the City of Fort -Worth, Texas; and
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Resolution No. 1814 WHEREAS, the eligible voters of the, State of Texas approved Art. 8
cont. Section 1-g as an amendment•to the Texas Constitution at an election held
on the 3rd day of November; 1981, which constitutional amendment authorized
the Texas Legislature to enact; -laws -dealing with tax abatement and further
authorized the Cities of the State of Texas to participate -'in such programs
as a direct means of -assisting in the retention and expansion of primary
employment and to help allow major investment to the City which would be a
benefit to the property in- the City as well as the taxpayers and citizens
and that would contribute to the economic development of the City of Fort
Worth; and
WHEREAS, the enhancement of the local economy is in the best
interests of the citizens of Fort Worth; and''
WHEREAS, the provision of certain economic development incentives may
encourage the development of housing in the Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, V.T.C.A. Tax Code Chapter 312 Property Redevelopment and Tax
Abatement Act allows cities to establish' local guidelines and criteria for
tax abatement agreements which are a prerequisite for designation of
reinvestment zones; and I
WHEREAS, the establishment of specific criteria, guidelines and
procedures are necessary to effectively and fairly administer the provision
of economic development incentives; and
WHEREAS, State Law requires the adoption of criteria and guidelines
governing the establishment of tax abatement agreements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION I. THAT the City of Fort Worth hereby establishes a Policy
Statement on Tax Abatement to Qualified Residential
Projects in the Fort Worth Improvement District #1,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" which Exhibit "A" is
incorporated herein as, if copied- in its entirety and is
approved, and which document contains and establishes
guidelines,, criteria and procedures governing tax abatement
agreements for downtown housing.
SECTION II. THAT the criteria and guidelines established within the
Policy Statement on Tax Abatement* to Qualified Residential
Projects in= the Fort Worth Improvement District #1 shall
expressly govern all subsequent tax abatement agreements,
as required by State law.. -
SECTION III. THAT this resolution shall` take effect from and after its
final date of passage, and -it is accordingly so ordered.
(The Policy Statement Tax Abatement for Qualifying Downtown Residential Projects City
of Fort Worth, Exhibit "A", is incorporated herein by reference thereto and is included
in the Council Preceding File of the meeting of March 31, 1992.) -
M&C G-9586 re
funds 9586 State There was presented- Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9586 from the City
Legislation Impact Manager stating that the City, of Fort Worth Public Health Department earned State
Assistance Grant Legislation Impact Assistance Grant funds during FY 1991 by providing health services
Program to eligible aliens seeking legal status, under the federal "amnesty" act; that these
funds are received by the Health Department in the form of a grant; that the amount of
the grant is $108,661.00 for fiscal- year-. 1991; that, upon receipt of the funds,
internal budgets will be prepared, allocating the money among the divisions of the
Health Department which provide and support these client services; and recommending
that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a State of Texas Purchase
Voucher for $108,661 to the Grants Management Division, Texas
Department of Health, and
2. Authorize the Fiscal Services Department, subject to funding agency
approval and the City Manager's acceptance of the grant, to establish
the grant project account in the City of Fort Worth financial
accounting system, and
3. Apply an indirect --cost rate of -18.84% (current proposed rate) in
accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15, and
4. Accept any additional funding which may become available from the
Texas Department of Health for this program.
M&C G-9586 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C G-9587 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9587 from the City
grant from the 1992 Manager stating that the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is requesting approval to
Museum Assessment apply for and accept a grant (if awarded) from the 1992 Museum Assessment Program of
Program of Institute the Institute of Museum Services;,that the grant will allow funds for one or more
of Museum Services independent professionals to survey the Nature Center, including the interviewing of
staff, officials, and volunteers; that MAP funds will cover registration fee, surveyor
honorarium, technical assistance materials, and travel and lodging for visiting
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M&C G-9587 cont.
surveyor; that, should the surveyor's expenses exceed the allotted amount, the Friends
of the Fort Worth Nature Center support group has agreed to accept responsibility for
the difference; that IMS does not require grant matching funds or grantees to submit
financial reports; however, each institution must maintain accounting records that
identify the source and use of funds; and recommending that the City Manager be
authorized to apply for and accept a grant, if awarded, for accreditation of the City
of Fort.Worth Nature Center and Refuge by the American Association of Museums. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9588 re
outside legal
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9588 from the City
Stanley Simon of the
Manager stating that the City of Fort -:Worth is currently considering proposed
law firm of Winn,
amendments to the Retirement Ordinance; that,',because this matter involves various
Beaudry & Winn
complex federal tax and legal issues, it is the opinion of the City Attorney that
outside legal counsel should be retained to consult with and assist the City Attorney
concerning these issues; that Mr. Stanley Simon of the law firm of Winn, Beaudry & Winn
is well recognized for his knowledge and experience:in the field of employee benefits
law and has agreed to consult with and advise the City in this matter for an hourly
rate of $180.00; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this
expenditure are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
General Fund;+ and recommending that the City Council retain Stanley Simon of the law
firm of Winn, Beaudry & Winn, pursuant to Section - 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, as
outside legal counsel to consult with and assist: the City Attorney in reviewing
proposed revisions to the Retirement Ordinance,: and adopt a resolution fixing in
advance, as far as practical, the compensation to be paid Mr. Simon for his services in
an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Council Member Matson Council Member Matson informed the City Council that the Retirement Board
re M&C G-9588 Committee has reached an agreement on approximately 98 percent of the items in regard
to revisions to the retirement ordinance and that a report will be brought to City
Council soon from the Committee with its recommendations.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9588, be
adopted. When the motion was put to -a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed
unanimously.
Resolution No. 1815 RESOLUTION NO. 1815
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is currently considering proposed
amendments to the Retirement Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, this matter involves various complex federal tax and legal
issues; and i.
WHEREAS, because these matters -are of extraordinary importance, it is
necessary to retain outside legal counsel. to consult with and assist the
City Attorney in these matters; and
WHEREAS, Stanley Simon of the law firm of Winn, Beaudry and Winn
possesses knowledge and experience in employee benefits law and has agreed
to consult with and assist the City in these matters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That Stanley Simon of the law firm of Winn, Beaudry and Winn be
retained as outside legal counsel pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of the
City Charter, to consult with and assist -the City Attorney concerning the
proposed amendments to the Retirement Ordinance.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid Stanley
Simon for his services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $5,000,
Mr. Simon's hourly rate being $180.00.
M&C G-9589 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9589 from the City
extension of injury- Manager, as follows:
leave -of -absence by
Firefighter H.J. Cole SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INJURY -LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY H. J. COLE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Firefighter H., J. Cole's request for an extension of
injury -leave -of -absence pay benefits be denied by the .City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Mr.. Cole allegedly sustained an occupational back injury on March 9, 1991.
He returned to work but started taking injury leave on March 20, 1991 and
has been off work since that time. He is receiving medical treatment. The
total time he has been off work due to the alleged injury will reach one
full year on March 20, 1992. Mr. Cole is requesting a leave extension
beyond the one year. - When Mr. Cole will be -able-to return to work is
undetermined at this time.
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Chapter 143, Texas Local Government Code which pertains to Firefighters'
and Police Officers' Civil Service,- states that'a- Police Officer will be
entitled to receive an injury leave of'absence with full pay as outlined in
the statute for a period of up to one year when the injuries result from an
on-the-job accident.-- Thereafter, the statute"provides * for the use of
accrued benefits (sick leave, vacation time, etc.) to insure continuation
of full salary during an extended period of disability. As of March 20,
1992, Mr. Cole has received one full year of injury leave pay, a portion of
which has been comprised of Workers' Compensation benefits.
Mr. Cole will continue to receive weekly Workers' Compensation benefit
checks ($428 per week) until such time as his eligibility changes, e.g.,
the claim is resolved, he is released to return to work,'etc. As of the
pay period beginning March 21, 1992; he may choose to use his accumulated
benefits (vacation,- sick leave,' etc-.) 'in combination' with Workers'
Compensation weekly benefits and future- accruals combined with Workers'
Compensation benefits will -ensure -the equivalent of a full salary for
approximately five (5) months.
Chapter 143 also allows an injured Police Officer the option to request
from the City Council an extension of injury -leave -of -absence with full pay
upon expiration, of the one- year period.--. Mr. Cole requested such an
extension in correspondence dated March 5,'1992:'
In prior requests in recent years involving firefighters and police
officers in similar situations, the City Council denied their requests.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: .
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that no funding' is required for
the denial of this request.
M&C G-9589 denied Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9589, be denied. When the motion was put to a vote by
the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9590 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9590 from the City
extension of injury- Manager, as follows:
leave -of -absence by
Police Office A.C. SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY A.C.
Mathews MATHEWS
11 RECOMMENDATION•
It is recommended that Police Officer A. C. Mathews' request for an
extension of injury -leave -of -absence -pay benefits be denied by the City
Council.
DISCUSSION•
Ms. Mathews allegedly sustained an occupational neck and shoulder injury on
July 28, 1989. She returned to work after approximately 10 days but since
that time has been intermittently off work and has received medical
treatment. The total time she has been off work due to the alleged injury
will reach one full year on March 28, 1992. Ms. Mathews is requesting a
six months leave extension. When Ms. Mathews will be able to return to
work is undetermined at this time.
Chapter 143, Texas Local Government Code, which pertains to Firefighters'
and Police Officers' Civil -Service, states that a Police Officer will be
entitled to receive an injury leave of absence with full pay as outlined in
the statute for a period of up to one year when the injuries result from an
on-the-job accident. Thereafter, the statute provides for the use of
accrued benefits (sick leave, vacation time, etc.) in combination with
Workers' Compensation benefits (where applicable) to ensure continuation of
full salary during an extended period of disability. As of March 28, 1992,
Ms. Mathews has received one full year of injury leave pay, a portion of
which has been comprised of Workers' Compensation benefits.
Ms. Mathews will continue to receive weekly Workers' Compensation benefit
checks ($238 per week) until such time as her eligibility changes, e.g.,
the claim is resolved, through release to return to work, etc. As of the
pay period beginning April 4, 1992, she may choose to use her accumulated
benefits (vacation, sick leave, etc.) in- combination with Workers'
Compensation weekly benefits to ensure continuity of her full salary. The
accumulated benefits and future accruals combined with Workers'
Compensation benefits will ensure the equivalent 'of a full salary for
approximately five (5) months.
Chapter 143 also allows an injured Police Officer the option to request
from the City Council an extension of the injury leave of absence with full
pay upon the expiration of the one-year period. Ms. Mathews requested such
an extension in correspondence dated March 7, 1992.
In prior requests in recent years involving firefighters and police
officers in similar situations, the City Council denied their requests.
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Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by -Council Member McCray, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9590 be denied. When the motion was put to a vote by the
Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9591 re There was y
improvements to Oak- presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9591 from the City
land Boulevard from Manager stating that the City Council authorized.the establishment of a project and
Interstate 30 to East retained an engineering firm on February 28, 1989, by Mayor and Council Communication
First Street No. C-11478 to propose plans for the improvement of Oakland Boulevard from I-30 to
connect with East First Street/Randol Mill Road; that this street has never been
constructed to City standards; that it is not located in a target area; that Community
Development Block Grant funds will not be utilized on this project; that the project is
in District 4; that the total assessment of .the assessment is $684,474.00; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Oakland
Boulevard from Interstate 30 to East First Street, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements
to Oakland Boulevard against the owners of the abutting property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in
the Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish May 5, 1992, as the date of benefit hearing, and
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of
property owners in accordance with, the provisions of Article 1105b of
Vernon's Annotated Civil.Statutes:
G-9591 adopted On motion -of Council Member Matson, seconded by Council Member Woods, the
recommendations were adopted.
&C P-5540 re There was f
s
urchase agreement presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5540 from the City
ith Alexander Battery Manager stating that the City Council :on March- 5, 1991, -:approved Mayor and Council
outh Communication No. P-4775 for a purchase agreement with Alexander Battery -South to
furnish alkaline batteries for the City of Fort Worth; that the vendor has agreed to
hold prices firm for an additional year; that the estimated, expenditure for this
agreement is approximately $7,000.00; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that funds required for the anticipated expenditures of each department eligible to
participate in this agreement are available in the current budget of the appropriate
funds; and recommending that the City Council exercise its option to renew the purchase
agreement with Alexander Battery -South to provide alkaline batteries for the City of
Fort Worth on its low bid of unit prices, with, -term of agreement to begin March 6,
1992, and end March 5, 1993. It was the consensus of.the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5541 re
urchase agreement
There was i .
presented Mayor and Council Communication. No. P-5541 from the City
ith Eastside Landfill
Manager stating that the City Council authorized a -one-year purchase agreement with one
ivision and Westside
annual renewal option with ,various vendors to provide landfill service; that the total
andfil Division of
expenditure on this service for the FY 91-92 budget was $5,000.00; that service
aste Management
rendered has been satisfactory, therefore, staff has requested that the first option to
renew be exercised; that Eastside Landfill Division of Waste Management and Westside
Landfill Division of Waste Management both 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 anticipated expenditure are available in the current budget, as appropriated, of
the specific funds; and recommending that the City Council exercise its last option for
renewal ,of the purchase agreement to provide landfill service by Eastside Landfill
Division of Waste Management and Westside Landfill Division of Waste Management at
$2.75 per cubic yard and $0:10 per cubic yeard for. -Texas Department of Health Fee. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be:adopted.
&C P-5542 re
urchase agreement
There, was presented Mayor and Council Communication No: P-5542 from the City
ith Kimbrough Fire
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for. a purchase agreement for fire
xtinguisher Service
extinguisher -service for- all City departments; stating that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that funds required. for -the., anticipated; expenditures of each
department eligible to participate in this agreement are available in the current
budget of the appropriate funds; and recommending•rthat-the.City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for fire extinguisher service with Kimbrough Fire Extinguisher
Service on overall low bid, with, term of agreement to•fbegin March 18, 1992, and end
March 17, 1993, with options to renew for two additional years., It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted:
&C P-5543 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5543 from the City
urchase from Under- Manager submitting a tabulation of.bids received for the purchase of a trailer mounted
round, Inc. high pressure cleaner for the City Services Department;,stating that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in the
capital budget -of the Special Trust Fund;,.and .recommending that the City Council
authorize the. purchase from Underground,.!Inc.,•on its low bid-. meeting specifications
for an amount not to exceed $37,484.00 net, f:o.b. Fort Worth.;iIt was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5544 re ,,, Council urchase with There was presented Mayor andncil Communication.,No. P-5544 from the City
reco Flexible Manager stating that the City Council on May 5; 199li- by Mayor and Council
Communication. -No -P-4941, authorized a. one-year. purchase agreement with two annual
renewal options with Sreco Flexible, to provide.,.Sreco manufacturer's genuine
replacement parts; that the estimated expenditures for this service are $5,500.00; that
the service being rendered is satisfactory and staff requests that the first option to
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renew be exercised; that Sreco Flexible has 7agreed to maintain unit prices as
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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 agreement are available in the Equipment Services Operating Fund; and
recommending that the City Council exercise its option to renew the purchase agreement
with Sreco Flexible to provide 'manufacturer's'genuine replacement parts for the City
Services Department at manufacturer's suggested list price less zero percent discount,
with term of agreement to begin June 24, 1992, and end June 23, 1993, with the option
to renew for one additional year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5545 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5545 from the City
urchase from Goldth-
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of one scissor lift
iaites of Texas
utility vehicle for the City Services Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal
Services certifies that funds -for- this expenditure are available, in the current
operating budget, as appropriated,` of the General Fund; and recommending that the City
Council authorize the purchase from Goldthwaites of Texas on its low bid of $10,499.95,
and authorize the City Manager to arrange for third party financing. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5546 re
,urchase with Stovall
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5546 from the City
,lectric
Manager stating that the City. Council authorized the purchase of a new automated fuel
dispensing system on January 7, 1992, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5412;
that the installation and implementation will take several months, therefore, it is
requested that the City Council authorize the extension of the maintenance agreement
with Stovall Electric until September 15, 1992, or until the new system is installed
and operational, whichever occurs first; that the City Services Department anticipates
spending approximately $50,500.00 on the extended agreement; that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Equipment Services Operating Fund;
and recommending that the City Council extend the purchase agreement with Stovall
Electric for remote site fuel system maintenance to September 15, 1992, or until the
new fuel system is operational, whichever occurs first. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
I&C P-5547 re
,urchase from Parr
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.' P-5547 from the City
olf Car Company, Inc.
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of two electric four
wheel personnel tourall carriers for the City Services Department; stating that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this purchase are
available in the current operating budget,- as appropriated, of the General Fund; and
recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase from Parr Golf Car Company,
Inc., on its low bid of $7,030.00' net, f.o.b.' Fort Worth, and authorize the City
Manager to arrange for third party financing. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5548 re
urchase from Fidelity
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5548 from the City
ecurity Life Insuran-
Manager submitting a quotation received for the purchase of accident insurance for the
e Company
Employment and Training Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this' purchase are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund;:'and recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase of accident insurance from Fidelity Security Life Insurance
Company through the Rey Piskuran Insurance Agency for the Employment and Training
Department, and that the policy begin April 1, 1992, and end April 1, 1993, with
$25,000.00 accidental death and dismemberment/accident medical insurance, and $250.00
deductible per accident/person. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5549 re
urchase agreement with
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5549 from the City
exmaster Express
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
courier service for the Health Department; 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 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 purchase agreement be authorized with Texmaster Express on its low bid of
$572.00 per month, for a total amount not to exceed $6,864.00, with term of agreement
to begin April 7, 1992, and end April 6, 1993, with the option to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
&C P-5550 re
urchase from G.T.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5550 from the City
istributors
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of Smith & Wesson
revolvers for the Police Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and recommending that the
purchase be made from G.T. Distributors on its low 'bid of $40,122.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5551 re
urchase with Bowles
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5551 from the City
nd Eden Equipment
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
ompany
inlet lids and rings for the Transportation/Public Works Department; stating that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and
recommending that the purchase agreement be authorized with Bowles and Eden Equipment
Company on its low overall bid of unit prices , with term of agreement to begin March
31, 1992, and end March 30, 1993. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
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&C P-5552 re There was
e with Air presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5552 from the City
uhchaswith
onditiManager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of air conditioning
equipment for the Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the Director
of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available in
the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund; and recommending
that the City Council authorize the purchase of air conditioning equipment from Air
Conditioning Supply for an amount of $6,304.00, Central Heating and Air Conditioning
for an amount of $1,801.12, and Carrier Bock Company for $901.00 for a total amount not
to exceed $9,006.12, net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5553 re There was
urchase of Three Ton presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5553 from the City
urchase System Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of the installation
of a Three Ton Monorail System at the Alta Mesa Pump Station 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 Cowboy
Construction Company on its low bid of $6,450.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5554 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5554 from the City
purchase from South- Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of three-inch
western Underground hydraulic valve operator twisters 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 Southwestern Underground on its low
bid, meeting City specifications, of $10,785.00, less two percent, 30 days discount for
an adjusted bid of $10,569.30 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5555 re
purchase agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5555 from the City
'authorized
Waste Management
Manager stating that the City Council Mayor and Council Communication
of Fort Worth
No. P-4753 on February 19, 1991, which approved first purchase agreement period; that
Section 3 of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4753 allowed for escalation of price
due to increases in operating costs; that, to avoid an increase in costs, Village Creek
will maintain the casters of the 16 CY containers; that during the past year caster
damage has increased due to heavy weight of the waste involved; that the Director of
M&C L-10879 re
acquisition of
Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this expenditure during the 1991-
per-
manent and temporary
92 fiscal year are available in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, as appropriated,
construction easement
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 for transportation and disposal of waste for Water Department with
Waste Management of Fort Worth for an estimated total of $114,000.00, with term of
City Manager Ivory re
agreement to begin February 19, 1992, and end February 18, 1993. It was the consensus
M&C L-10879
of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10876 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10876 from the City
acquisition of per- Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a
permanent
manent sanitary sewer
easement sanitary sewer easement described as a triangular shaped portion of Block B, Mistletoe
Heights Addition (2116 Beckham Place), required for reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer
Mains 13, 20, 44, from Fort Worth Colon and Rectal Clinic, Inc., by Dr. Manuel G.
Lagon, for a consideration of $315.00, and authorize the acceptance and recording of
the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of ' the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10877 re There was
acquisition of tem- presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10877 from the City
porary construction Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a temporary
easement construction easement described as Lots 33 and 34, Block 20, Fairmount Addition (1928
Hurley Avenue) from Paul A.' and et ux Janiece R.'Solomon, for reconstruction of
Sanitary Sewer Mains 12, 20, and 44, for a total consideration of $1.00, and authorize
the acceptance of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10878 re
acquisition of tem-
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10878 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a temporary
porary easement
easement described as a portion of Lot R-1, Block 31, Diamond Hill Addition (2654 Moore
Avenue) from Tracy Sparks and Ed Stevens, required from Irion Street drainage easements
for a total consideration of $72.36, and authorize the acceptance and recording of the
appropriate easement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10879 re
acquisition of
There was presented Mayor and Council" Communication No. L-10879 from the City
per-
manent and temporary
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent and
construction easement
a temporary construction easement out of Lots 121, and 122, Block 13 Frisco Addition
(2101 Murphy Street) from Mrs. Esther Williams, required for reconstruction of Sanitary
Sewer Mains 13, 20, and 44 for a consideration of $500.00, and authorize the acceptance
and recording of the appropriate deeds.
City Manager Ivory re
City Manager Ivory advised City Council of an amendment to be made to Mayor and
M&C L-10879
Council Communication No. L-10879 stating that, under Discussion, the second line
should read "construction easements out of Lots 121 and 122, Block 13, Frisco
Addition".
M&C L-10879 approved,
On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member McCray, Mayor and
as amended
Council Communication No. -L-10879, as amended, was approved.'
M&C L-10880 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10880 from the City
acquisition of
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a temporary
temporary construction
easement
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__ _ __..... ......... construction easement described as a portion of Lot 2, Block 8, Home Acres Addition
(5104 Eastland Street) from Bobby Simmons etux Connie Faye Simmons; find that $1.00 is
just compensation for property acquired for reconstruction of Eastland Street; and
authorize the acceptance of, the appropriate easement. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10881 re There was presented Mayor andCouncilCommunication No. L-10881 from the City
acquisition of tem- Manager recommending that the .City Council authorize .the acquisition of a temporary
porary construction construction easement described as a portion of. Lot -3A, Block 8, Home Acres Addition
easement (5108 Eastland Street) from Frank and Angela..Perez;. find that $1.00 is just
compensation for property acquired for reconstruction of Eastland Street; and authorize
the acceptance of the appropriate easement.. It was the .consensus of the City Council
that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10882 re
acquisition of per-
manent and temporary
easements
M&C L-10883 re
sale of surplus
properties
M&C L-10883 adopted
M&C L-10884 re
acquisition of tem-
porary construction
easement
There was presented Mayor. and Council. Communication No. L-10882 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of permanent and
temporary easements described ,as a portion of.Lot.: 20, Parks Subdivision of Block 4,
Field Welch Addition (1008 Travis Avenue) from Frank Ramirez et ux Blanca Ramirez, for
a total consideration of $241.00, and authorize the acceptance and recording of the
appropriate easements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council. Communication No. L-10883 from the City
Manager, as follows: .
SUBJECT: SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the sale of surplus
properties described in the Discussion section, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the appropriate deeds. conveying those properties to the
highest bidder.
DISCUSSION:
In accord with the policy regarding the sale of City -owned surplus
property, a.bid opening was. held.on March. 5, 1992 for the following
properties:
Minimum Amount
Property Bid Bidder Bid
1. 1036 Benton St., L14D, Milner & Cook, $750 L. Wright $6,002.00
50X197, Zoned B-2.Family, Frame J. Santana $1,770.00
House and Garage J. Hester $1,655.00
C. Love $1,337.00
L. Vaai $ 900.00
A. Weatherred $ 760.01
2. 1242 E. Baltimore, L12,.B49,.
Highland Park, 50X120, Zoned B-2
Family, Frame House
$650
3. 2233 Miller, L6, B1, Eastover, $550
40X138, Zoned B-2 Family, White Frame
4. 6044 Rickenbacker, L14, B4,
Carver Hts., 64X113, Zoned A-1
Family
J. Hester $ 855.00
N. Nagib $ 750.00
D. Pietz $ 750.00
R. Smith $ 550.00
$395 L. Vaai $ 395.00
5. 2717 Avenue G, L17, B32, $350 J. Castillo $ 600.00
Poly Hts., 125X50, Zoned
B-2 Family
6. 3104 Roosevelt, L22, B21, $350.. M. Garza $ 405.00
Worth Hills, 50X140,
Zoned B-2 Family
7. 1421 N. Jones, L16, B56, Googins
Sub N. Ft. Worth, 50X96,
Zoned B-2 Family
8. 3220 Marquita, L19, B23, Alta Mere,
60X180, Zoned A-1 Family
$350 Sociedad $2,000.00
Mutualista
de San Jose
$450 G. McMurray $1,777.00
A. Weatherred $ 460.01
K. Williams $ 483.00
F. Farias $ 552.50
S. Metcalf $1,510.00
J. Anthony $ 901.00
W. Marcom $1,027.00
A. Stewart $ 800.00
W.• Barlow $ 451.59
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-10883, be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10884 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a temporary
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M&C L-10884 cont. construction easement described as being Lots 35 and 36, Block 20, Fairmount Addition
(1924 Hurley Avenue) from Shirley Sitz, for a consideration of $500.00, for
reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer Mains 13, 20, and 44, and authorize the acceptance of
the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C Nos. G-9589 and Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
G-9590 be reconsidered Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-9589 and G-9590 be' reconsidered at this time.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9589 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9589 from the City
extension of injury-
Manager, as follows:
leave -of -absence SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY H. J. COLE
to Firefighter H.J.
Cole RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Firefighter H. J. Cole's request for an extension of
injury -leave -of -absence pay benefits be denied by the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Cole allegedly sustained an occupational back injury on March 9, 1991.
He returned to work but started taking injury leave on March 20, 1991 and
has been off work since that time. He is receiving medical treatment. The
total time he has been off work due to the alleged injury will reach one
full year on March 20, 1992. Mr. Cole is requesting a leave extension
:beyond the one year. When Mr. Cole will be able -to return to work is
undetermined at this time.
Chapter 143, Texas Local Government Code which pertains to Firefighters'
and Police Officers' Civil Service, states that a Police Officer will be
entitled to receive an injury leave of absence with full pay as outlined in
the statute for a period of up to one year when the injuries result from an
on-the-job accident. Thereafter, the statute- provides for the use of
accrued benefits (sick leave, vacation time, etc.) to insure continuation
of full salary during an extended period of disability. As of March 20,
1992, Mr. Cole has received one full year of injury leave pay, a portion of
which has been comprised of Workers' Compensation benefits.
Mr. Cole will continue to7 receive "weekly" Workers' Compensation benefit
checks ($428 per week) until such time as his eligibility changes, e.g.,
the -•'claim is resolved, he is released to return to work, etc. As of the
pay period beginning March 21, 1992, he may choose to use his accumulated
benefits (vacation, sick ' leave, etc.) in- combination with Workers'
Compensation weekly benefits and future accruals combined with Workers'
Compensation benefits will ensure the equivalent of a full salary for
approximately five (5) months.
Chapter -143 also allows an, injured Police Officer the option to request
from the City Council'an extension of injury -leave -of -absence with full pay
upon expiration of the one year period. :.-Mr.- Cole requested such an
extension in correspondence dated March 5, 1992.
In prior requests in recent years' involving firefighters and police
officers in similar situations, the City Council denied their requests.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that no funding is required for
the denial,oU this request.
M&C G-9489 adopted On motion' of Council Member Matson, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council 'Communication No. G-9589, was
adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9590 from the City
M&C G-9590 re Manager, as follows:
extension of injury -
leave -of -absence SUBJECT:' REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY A.C.
to Police Officer MATHEWS
A.C. Mathews
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Police Officer A. C. Mathews' request for an
extension of injury -leave -of -absence -pay benefits be denied by the City
Council.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Mathews allegedly sustained an occupational neck and shoulder injury on
July 28, 1989. She returned to work after approximately 10 days but since
that -time has been intermittently off work and has received medical
treatment. The total time she has been off work due to the alleged injury
will reach one full year on March 28, 1992. Ms:,Mathews is requesting a
six months leave extension. When Ms. Mathews will be! able to return to
work is undetermined at this time.
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M&C G-9590 cont. Chapter 143, Texas Local Government Code, which pertains to Firefighters'
and Police Officers' Civil Service, states that a Police Officer will be
entitled to receive an injury leave of absence with full pay as outlined in
the statute for a period of up to one year when the injuries result from an
on-the-job accident. Thereafter, the statute provides for the use of
accrued benefits (sick leave, vacation time, etc.) in combination with
Workers' Compensation benefits (where applicable) to ensure continuation of
full salary during an extended period of disability. As of March 28, 1992,
Ms. Mathews has received one full year of injury leave pay, a portion of
which has been comprised of Workers' Compensation benefits.
M&C G-9590 adopted
M&C C-13276 re
contract with North
Texas Research
Institute of Univer-
sity of North Texas
was denied
M&C C-13288 re
paving liens against
Haltom City properti
Ms. Mathews will continue to receive weekly Workers' Compensation benefit
checks ($238 per week) until such time as her eligibility changes, e.g.,
the claim is resolved, through release to return to work, etc. As of the
pay period beginning April 4, 1992, she may choose to use her accumulated
benefits (vacation, sick leave, etc.) in combination with Workers'
Compensation weekly benefits to ensure continuity of her full salary. The
accumulated benefits and future accruals combined with Workers'
Compensation benefits will ensure the equivalent of a full salary for
approximately five (5) months.
Chapter 143 also allows an injured Police Officer the option to request
from the City Council an extension of the injury leave of absence with full
pay upon the expiration of the one-year period. Ms. Mathews requested such
an extension in correspondence dated March 7, 1992.
In prior requests in recent years involving firefighters and police
officers in similar situations, the City Council denied their requests.
On motion of Council Member Matson, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9590, was
adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council
1992, from the City Manager, as follows:
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR CITIZEN SURVEY
RECOMMENDATION:
Communication No. C-13276, dated March 17,
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with the North Texas Research Institute of the
University of North Texas, for a telephone survey of Fort Worth citizens
and focus group discussions to determine satisfaction with City services,
for an amount not to exceed $29,400.
DISCUSSION:
At the December 1991 City Council workshop (I.R. 7568) Council agreed to
pursue a multi -faceted assessment of citizens' satisfaction with City
services. Five elements were identified in the strategy to accomplish an
assessment such as this:
1. A telephone survey
2. Focus groups
3. District meetings
4. Town hall meetings
5. Newspaper balloting
It was explained to the Council that all aspects of this strategy could be
managed by City staff and citizen volunteers except the telephone survey
and the focus group discussions which require special expertise to obtain
valid information. Council agreed that a request for proposal (RFP) be
developed and distributed to local universities and other for-profit
companies that possess the capability to perform this task. It has been
determined that the proposal which meets all the criteria outlined in the
RFP was submitted by the University of North Texas. Based on the
University's proposal, staff believes this entity has the expertise to
perform a comprehensive telephone survey that will provide an objective
analysis of the findings to complement the other components of this
assessment.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this
expenditure are available in the current operating budget as a result of
savings in General Fund departments.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-13276 be denied. When the motion was put to a vote by
the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13288 from the City
Manager stating that the City Council closed the benefit hearing and levied the
assessments for the paving of Western Center Boulevard from North Beach to the Watauga
City Limits on May 8, 1990, by Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0014; that the
project has been completed and was accepted by the City Council on December 19, 1991,
by Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -1896; that Haltom City funded one-half of the
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M&C C-13288 cont. project cost inasmuch as Western Center is a border' street; that an interlocal
agreement with Haltom City covering the construction of the project provides that the
assessments against property in Haltom City are to be 'assigned to Haltom City for
collection; that the liens against these properties, however, are still in the name of
the City of Fort Worth; and recommending that the City -Council authorize the City
Manager to execute the assignment to the City of Haltom City of paving liens against
Haltom City properties abutting Western Center Boulevard from North Beach to the
Watauga City Limits. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
M&C C-13289 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13289 from the City
amendment with Ann Manager stating that the City Council approved a contract with Ann K. Hunt and
Hunt and Associates Associates on November 19, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13140 for
electrical inspection services in connection with' airport construction at Meacham
Airport; that the City has been advised by the Federal Aviation Administration of its
intention to offer a grant for the construction of ramp lights, motorized gates, and
PAPI Installation at Alliance Airport; that the City Council awarded the construction
contract for the Alliance Airport work, subject to a grant offer by the FAA; that staff
intends to use City of Fort Worth personnel to perform inspections; that the inspection
of the airfield lighting elements of the project is a highly specialized field for
which we currently have no qualified personnel; that staff proposes to amend the
existing contract with Ann Hunt and Associates, to supplement the City's staff
inspectors; that the total cost for 115 hours of inspection is estimated at $6,000.00;
that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon acceptance of the FAA grant,
funds required for this contract will be available in the 'current capital budget, as
appropriated, of the Grants Fund; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized
to amend City Secretary Contract No. 18846 with Ann Hunt" and Associates, 4528 Cole
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205, in the amount of $6,000.00 raising the total contract
amount to $10,750.00 to provide electrical and'� engineering services at Alliance
Airport. It was the consensus 'of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-13290 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13290 from the City
grant with Texas Manager, as follows:
Department of Housing
and Community Affairs SUBJECT: GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
for Homeless Programs AFFAIRS FOR HOMELESS PROGRAMS FUNDS - FISCAL YEAR 1992,
Funds EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Submit the 1992 Emergency Community Services for'the Homeless Program
Performance Statement to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, and
2. Execute a grant contract with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Fiscal Year- 1992 funding in the amount of
$33,564 for the period of April 1, 1992 to March 31, 1993, and
3. Accept any additional funds from the' Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs'as they may become available; and -
4.
4. Authorize the Accounting Division of the Finance Department, subject
to funding approval and the City Manager's acceptance of the grant,
to establish the grant project' account'in the- City of Fort Worth's
financial accounting system upon receipt of an executed contract.
DISCUSSION:
The Emergency Community Service for the Homeless Program is authorized
through the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act . For Fiscal Year
1992, the City of Fort Worth will receive an allocation of $33,564. The
funds will be administered by"the Department of Housing and Human Services
and used as follows:
1. Homeless Prevention: $8,391
Funds will be used for mortgage, rental and utility payments for families
facing foreclosure; eviction or termination -of utilities, and
2. Direct Services for Homeless Clients $25,173
A) Gas Vouchers, Bus Tokens and Bus Passes
B) First Month's Rent and Security Deposit
C) Food Vouchers
Clients will be referred from area shelters and service providers to
Neighborhood Resource Development Program- (NRDP)-"staff at the City's
multi-purpose centers. Staff at the centers will screen the clients to
certify their eligibility. Based on a client's needs, one or more of the
above services may be provided.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Indirect costs do not apply to this grant because no personal costs are
involved.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
M&C C-13290 cont.11
No matching funds are required to receive this allocation.
M&C C-13290 adopted
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13290, be adopted.
M&C C-3291 re
contracts with Tarrant
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13291 from the City
County CommistionerS'
Manager stating that the City Council has approved contracts authorizing City
Court
participation in a cooperative arrangement with the Tarrant County Commissioners' Court
for a number of years for delivery of various public health services; that terms for
the contractual period October 1, 1991,. through September, 30, 1992, have now been
finalized; that the three health service areas are City Health Director to serve as
Chief Administrative Officer of the -County Health Department, dental care for county
residents, and building maintenance, utilities, and telephone costs; that the Director
of Fiscal Services certifies that Cash Management Division of Fiscal Services will be
responsible for collection and deposit of, all..fees due the City under these health
service contracts; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute the
health services contracts with Tarrant County Commissioners' Court in the areas
described. It was the consensus of.the:, City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C C-13292 re
Community Facilities
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13292 from the City
Agreement with Hill-
Manager submitting a proposed contract for.the installation of community facilities to
wood Construction
serve Park Glen Addition, Phase II, Section 4; describing proposed project costs and
Company
fiscal information/certification; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized
to execute a fund transferrin the amount of $30,099.00 from Sewer, Capitol Projects,
Fund Unspecified to Sewer, Capitol Projects Fund, Park Glen Addition, Phase II, Section
4; authorize a Community Facilities Agreement with the developer, Hillwood Construction
Company, for installation of community facilities for Park Glen Addition, Phase II,
Section 4; and authorize reimbursement to Hillwood Construction Company for the City's
share of the cost of sewer, street, and storm drain improvements upon satisfactory
completion of same. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations
be adopted.
M&C C-13293 re
leasing agreement to There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13293 from the City
Mayfest, Inc. Manager stating that Mayfest has been a popular and successful annual event in Trinity
Park since 1973; that Mayfest, Inc., is a Texas non-profit corporation organized for
the sole purpose of presenting Mayfest; that Mayfest '92 is planned for April 30
through May 3, 1992; that the lease dates would be April 17 through May 8, 1991; that
the provisions of the Mayfest '92 lease would be similar to those of previous years
including indemnification for the City of Fort Worth, public liability insurance, site
preservation and maintenance, and coordination with City staff; that Mayfest proceeds
are used for river beautification projects, community improvement programs, and for
Park and Recreation Department programs and improvements; that Mayfest, Inc., will pay
the Park and Recreation Department 20 percent of the net operating profits from the
Mayfest '92 celebration, to be spent for Park and Recreation Department purposes; that,
for the purpose of this contract, "net operating profits" will be defined as the excess
of revenues over operating expenses, less interest income on funds held in reserve to
pay future festival expenses in the event that festival expenses exceed revenues in any
one year; that it is expected that Mayfest, Inc., will pay the City approximately
$50,000.00 from the 1992 festival; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that
the Administrative Division of the Park and Recreation Department will be responsible
for collection and deposit of all fees due the City under this lease agreement; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement leasing a
portion of Trinity Park to Mayfest, Inc., from April 17 through May 8, 1992, for the
purpose of the annual Mayfest festival for a fee equal to 20 percent of the net
operating profits of the Mayfest '92 festival. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C C-13294 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13294 from the City
ntract with Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for reconstruction of South Main
chitectural Utili- Street from Biddisan Street to,.Bewick Street; stating that the Director of Fiscal
es, Inc. Services certifies that funds required for this project are available in the current
Capital Budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund and the Street Improvements Bond
Fund; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $9,413.41 fund transfer from the Streets Assessments
Project to the South Main Street Project in the Grants Fund, and
2. Approve a bond fund. transfer .of $59,342.65 from the Inner City
Streets, Unspecified Projects to the South Main Street from Biddison
Street to Bewick Street Project in the Street Improvements Fund, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Architectural
Utilities, Inc., for reconstruction of South Main Street, from
Biddison Street to Bewick Street, in the amount of $62,756.06, and
thirty (30) working days.
M&C C-13294 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13295 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13295 from the City
approved Change Order Manager, as follows:
No. 3 with Electrical
and Special Systems, SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Inc. IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE IVB, VCWWTP, ELECTRICAL AND SPECIAL
SYSTEMS, INC.
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M&C C-13295
cont.
M&C C-13295 adopted
M&C C-13296 re
contract with
McAuliffe, Kelly and
Raffaelli
521
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
RECOMMENDATION•
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize a bond fund transfer in the amount` of $62,904 from State
Revolving Fund, Unspecified to State Revolving Fund, Electrical
Systems Improvements, and
2. Authorize Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $62,904 to City
Secretary Contract No. 17918 with Electrical and Special Systems,
Inc., for the Electrical Systems Improvements, Phase IVB, revising
the total contract cost to $6,316,575 and adding 19 calendar days for
a total contract time of 649 calendar days.
DISCUSSION:
On May 22, 1990 (M&C C-12330), the City Council authorized the award of a
contract to Electrical and Special Systems, Inc., for the Electrical
Systems Improvements, Phase IVB at the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
During construction, it was determined necessary. to change or add certain
items to the contract. The contractor, Electrical and Special Systems,
Inc., will perform this additional work for. $62,904 and nineteen (19)
additional calendar days.
The proposed changes are listed below.
1. Rephase service switchgear "EDS"
with existing service switchgear "DS"
2. Reinforce pivot hinges at "GDS" building
3. Change RTU digital signal
Total Change Order
$17,244.00
$ 1,015.00
$44,645.00
$62,904.00
The net effect of the proposed change order is as follows:
Original Contract Cost
Extras To Date
Proposed Change Order No. 3
Revised Contract Cost
$6,180,000.00
$ 73,671.00
$ 62,904.00
$6,316,575.00
The construction manager, Yandell and Hiller, Inc., and the staff engineers
of the Water Department have reviewed the proposed charges and time
extension 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 State Revolving Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13295, be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13296 from the City
Manager, as follows:
SUBJECT: D/FW RAILTRAN SYSTEM: CONTRACT WITH McAULIFFE, KELLY AND
RAFFAELLI:FOR.INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a $280,000 fund transfer from Railtran Operation project to
Railtran Final Year 1992 project in the Special Trust Fund, and
2. Adopt the attached resolution in conformity with Chapter VI,
Section 5 of the City Charter, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year contract with the
law firm of McAuliffe, Kelly and Raffaelli (MKR) to provide legal
services in intergovernmental relations for the RAILTRAN System at a
fee of $10,000 monthly or $120,000 annually (plus reasonable and
necessary expenses not to exceed $40,000 over the term of the
contract)
DISCUSSION•
In February 1989, the city councils of Fort Worth and Dallas authorized
their respective city managers to enter into a contract with McAuliffe,
Kelly, Raffaelli and Siemens (MKR) to provide legal services in the
intergovernmental relation ;field for the RAILTRAN System. This contract
was subsequently renewed and extended through January 31, 1992 (see M&C G-
9380, adopted November 12, 1991). The RAILTRAN Policy Committee
recommended on February 20, 1992, that the city councils of Fort Worth and
Dallas authorize their city managers to enter into• -a new contract with the
law firm which has been renamed McAuliffe, Kelly, and Raffaelli.
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Through the involvement of MKR, RAILTRAN has been able to obtain approval
M&C C-13296 cont. for local discretionary use of 100 percent of the revenue generated by the
RAILTRAN project instead of the previously allowed 20 percent. Most
recently, RAILTRAN obtained authorization in the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 under the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) in the amount of $5.7 million and under the Federal
Highway Administration for $13.4 million through the efforts of MKR.
In connection with this contract, the law firm will provide:
1. Representation of RAILTRAN in its relations with FTA and other
federal agencies at both the Regional and Washington office levels,
and .
2. Representation of RAILTRAN's interests before Congress and assistance
to ensure funding through the appropriations process, and
3. Assistance to the RAILTRAN Policy Committee in obtaining the support
of the local jurisdictions and will continue work with the Policy
Committee to devise matching fund proposals to be presented to
jurisdictions other than Dallas/Fort Worth.
In return for the above -referenced services, McAuliffe, Kelly and Raffaelli
will be paid a retainer fee of $10,000 per- month, plus reasonable and
necessary expenses capped at $40,000 over the life of the contract. This
contract will run two years, covering services provided between February 1,
1992, and January 31, 1994, and may be canceled by either party upon 30
days written notice.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that sufficient funds are
available in the operating budget of the Special Trust Fund.
Council Member Chappell Council Member Chappell advised City Council that the Deputy City Attorney has
re M&C C-13296 determined that he does not have a conflict of interest by voting on Mayor and Council
Communication Nos. C-13296 and C-13297 involving DFW Railtran System.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that
the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13296, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed
Introduced an unanimously.
Resolution Council Member Matson introduced a resolution and made a motion that it be
adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying
with it the adoption of said resolution, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente, Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
Resolution No. 1816 RESOLUTION NO. 1816
WHEREAS, the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, acting collectively as
"RAILTRAN" have a need for certain professional services to be
provided in connection with intergovernmental relations; and
WHEREAS, RAILTRAN has heretofore utilized the services of the law firm
of McAuliffe, Kelly, and Raffaelli to provide such professional
services; and
WHEREAS, the RAILTRAN System Policy Committee has recommended that such
representation be,continued by authorizing the City Managers of
both cities to execute a two-year contract with this firm; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a
professional services contract with the law firm of McAuliffe, Kelly, and
Raffaelli as special legal counsel in the intergovernmental relations field
for the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, acting collectively as RAILTRAN,
in an amount not to exceed $280,000 following approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from
and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so resolved.
&C C-13297 re
ontract with law There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13297 from the City
irm of Pepper, Manager, as follows:
amilton & Scheetz
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523
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
C-13297 cont. SUBJECT: DFW RAILTRAN SYSTEM: SUPPLEMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH PEPPER, HAMILTON & SCHEETZ AND WALKER &
SATTERTHWAITE, LAW FIRMS, AND WITH MERCER MANAGEMENT
CONSULTING, RAIL CONSULTANT
RECOMMENDATION•
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Approve a $302,500 fund transfer, $55,935 from Railtran FY91 Center
and $246,565 from Railtran Center, to Railtran FY92 Center in the
Special Trust Fund, and
2. Execute a supplement to the professional services contract with the
law firm of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz, in conjunction with the
consulting firm of Mercer Management Consulting, as special legal
counsel and rail consultant, respectively, for the Cities of Dallas
and Fort Worth to assist in the negotiation of RAILTRAN-related
contracts in an amount not to exceed $302,500. The authorized amount
includes a subcontract with the law firm of Walker & Satterthwaite in
an amount not to exceed $27,500, and
3. Adopt the attached resolution in conformity with Chapter VI,
Section 5, of the City Charter.
DISCUSSION• '
In 1983 and 1984, the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, with the assistance
of federal and state grants, purchased railroad property known as the Rock
Island Line, which connects the two cities, and executed an operating
rights agreement with the MKT Railroad (which later assigned its rights to
the Union Pacific Railroad). The Cities, acting collectively as RAILTRAN,
have collected approximately $1.6 million annually from the Union Pacific
Railroad (or its predecessor, MKT) under this operating rights agreement.
The law firm of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetzprovided professional assistance
to the Cities in the purchase of the railroad property and in negotiating
the operating rights agreement.
The Cities, in conjunction with their respective transit agencies, are now
ready to authorize passenger service on this property, which has become
known as the Railtran Corridor. In order to insure that passenger service
has a reasonable opportunity to succeed, agreements must be concluded with
the Union Pacific Railroad, and other railroads utilizing the Railtran
Corridor for freight service, which will result in removing obstacles to
passenger service. The negotiations for these agreements require knowledge
of the railroad industry and specialized knowledge of such areas as
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) rulings, Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) requirements, and' Federal Railroad Administration
requirements.
On October 1, 1991, the Fort Worth City Council adopted M&C C-13079
authorizing the initial professional services contract with Pepper,
Hamilton & Scheetz and Temple, Barker and Sloane, Inc. (Mercer Management
Consulting's predecessor). These consultants have developed and
implemented a negotiating strategy designed to (1) satisfy the concerns of
other' users of the Railtran Corridor, especially the two major freight
railroads (the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern); (2) maintain as much
revenue as possible for the Cities to utilize on the Railtran Corridor; and
(3) satisfactorily resolve other impediments in order for passenger service
to proceed, while at the same time' preserving other benefits of the
Railtran Corridor, such as economic development potential. This
negotiating strategy has been approved by the DFW Railtran Policy
Committee.
In order to continue with and successfully conclude these complex
negotiations, it is necessary to approve this supplemental agreement. This
supplemental agreement includes a subcontract with the Dallas law firm of
Walker & Satterthwaite for additional legal services connected with the
negotiations in an amount not to exceed $27,500. The total amount
authorized for the supplemental agreement, including the subcontracts, is
an amount not to exceed $302,500.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this
supplemental contract agreement are available in the capital budget of the
Special Trust Fund.
M&C C-13297 cont. On motion of Council Member Matson, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13297, were
adopted.
Introduced a Council Member Matson introduced a resolution and made a motion that it be
Resolution adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member McCray. The motion, carrying with
it the adoption of said resolution, prevailed by the following vote:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 523
524
Resolution No. 1817
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore Webber; ;Council Members Puente, Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1817
WHEREAS, the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, acting collectively as
"Railtran", in conjunction with their respective transit
agencies, DART and THE;T, :are negotiating with the Union
Pacific Railroad,,::concerning• modifications to an operating
rights agreement the Union Pacific.has with the Cities for the
Railtran Corridor; and
WHEREAS, certain modifications or agreements are necessary in order to
provide the best opportunity for passenger service on the
Railtran corridor; and
WHEREAS, agreement with other users of the Railtran corridor may also be
necessary; and
WHEREAS, specialized knowledge of the railroad industry and applicable
laws is needed to protect the Cities' interest; and
WHEREAS, in order to conclude these complex negotiations it is necessary
to authorize a supplemental agreement to the agreement with
outside legal counsel and rail consultant; NOW THEREFORE,
,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a
supplement to the professional services contract with the law firm of
Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz,in conjunction with the consulting firm of
Mercer Management Consulting (formerly Temple, Barker & Sloane, Inc.), as
special legal counsel and rail consultant, respectively, for the Cities of
Dallas and Fort Worth in the negotiation of Railtran-related contracts for
an amount not to exceed $302,500 following approval as to form by the City
Attorney. The authorized amount includes a subcontract with the law firm
of Walker & Satterthwaite for additional legal services in an amount not to
exceed $27,500.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from
and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so resolved.
M&C C-13298 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13298 from the City
contract with Texas Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Department of Commerce
cont. for two weeks 1. Submit a grant application, accept the grant, if offered, and
negotiate a contract in the . amount of, $2,557,089 with Texas
Department of, Commerce for implementation of the Job Training
Partnership Act, Title IIB Summer Youth . Employment and Training
Program Plan for 1992 for the contract period beginning October 1,
1991, and ending September 30, 1992, and
2. Authorize the Fiscal Services Department to establish the specified
project accounts in the City of Fort Worth's financial accounting
system upon receipt of the letter of obligational authority from
Texas Department of Commerce, and
3. Apply indirect cost in accordance with the City's Administrative
Regulation 3-15 (apply the 1990 rate of 2.44 percent which represents
the most recently, approved rate for the Employment and Training
Department), and,
4. Contingent upon approval of the contract with Texas Department of
Commerce, execute contracts with service providers as listed below
for implementation of the 1992 Title IIB Summer Youth Employment and
Training Plan:
A. Execute a contract in the amount of $5,486 with Goodwill
Industries to provide pre -enrollment assessment for the
contract period April 25, 1992, to August 26, 1992.
B. Execute a contract in the amount of $71,269 with Fort Worth
Independent School District for implementation of the Discovery
Program for the contract period beginning March 16, 1992, and
ending August 26, 1992.
C. Execute a contract in the amount of $20,185 with the Birdville
Independent School District to implement the Teams for TAAS
(Texas Assessment of Academic Skills) Program for the contract
period May 31, 1991, to August 26, 1991.
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525
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
D. Execute a contract in the amount of $76,985 with Fort Worth
M&C C-13298 cont. Independent School District to provide Summer Youth Work
Experience for the contract period March 16, 1992, to August
26, 1992.
E. Execute a contract in the amount of $42,245 with Fort Worth
State School to provide Work Experience for Handicapped Youth
for the contract period beginning May 1, 1992, to August 26,
1992.
F. Execute a contract in the amount of $54,805 with Willow Park
Educational Services to implement CONNECT, the Model Year -Round
Program for 14 and 15 year old youth, for the contract period
May 1, 1992, to August 26, 1992.
G. Execute a contract in the amount of $62,950 with Willow Park
Educational Services to implement Project Bridge, the Model
Year -Round Program for 16 and 21 year old youth, for the
contract period May 1, 1992, to August 26, 1992.
H. Execute a contract in the amount of $44,900 with Tarrant County
Junior College to provide College/Career Preparation for the
contract period May 1, 1992, to August 26, 1992.
I. Execute a contract in the amount of $80,850 with Texas
Christian University to provide the Career Counseling and the
World of Work Program for the contract period beginning June 5,
1992, and ending August 26, 1992.
J. Execute a contract in the amount'of $24,000 with the University
of Arlington to provide the Upward Bound Program for the period
beginning June 5, 1992, and ending August 26, 1992.
K. Execute a contract in the amount of $31,866 with Fort Worth
Independent School District to implement Project Bridge for the
contract period beginning May 1, 1992, to August 26, 1992.
L. Execute a contract in the amount of $85,307 with Fort Worth
Independent School District'to provide' Career Exploration for
Handicapped Youth for the contract period beginning May 1,
1992, to August 26, 1992.
M. Authorize a buy -in agreement to provide tuition cost on a per
participant basis for youth' to participate in basic skills
enhancement/homework assistance activities at the Bee and Bell
Educational Center. Itis expected "that up to twenty (20)
participants will be served at a cost of $10 per hour of
participant training. Total amount is not to exceed $20,000.
N. Authorize buy -in agreements to' provide tuition cost on a per
participant basis for youth to attend Summer School at Fort
Worth; Arlington, 'Euless, Haltom City and White Settlement
Independent School Districts at 'an average cost of $154 per
participant. Total amount is not to exceed $46,200.
Council Member
Council Member Chappell requested that he and Council Member
Puente
be permitted
Chappell re M&C
to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13298.
Council Members
Chappell and Puente
M&C C-13299
C-13298 abstain from
consensus of the
City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
cont. for one week
No. C-13299, Lease'
with Airport
voting
Council Member Meadows made
a motion, seconded by Council
Member
Silcox,
that
Council Members Chappell and Puente
be permitted to abstain from
voting
on Mayor
and
and Council Communication No. C-13300 from the City
Council Communication No. C-13298.
When the motion was put to a
vote by
the Mayor
Pro
tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
Texas Research In-
SUBJECT:
CONTRACT FOR CITIZEN SURVEY
stitute of University
Council Member McCray made a
motion, seconded by Council
Member
Silcox,
that
consideration of Mayor, and Council
Communication' No'. C=13298 be
continued for
two
weeks. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor Pro tempore,
it prevailed by
the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Silcox, Matson,
McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 525
ABSENT:
Mayor Granger
NOT VOTING:
Council Members
Chappell and Puente
M&C C-13299
It was the
consensus of the
City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
cont. for one week
No. C-13299, Lease'
with Airport
Properties, Inc.; at"Fort Worth Spinks Airport, be
Lease with Airport
continued for one
week.
Properties, Inc.
There was
presented Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-13300 from the City
M&C C-13300 re
Manager, as follows:
contract with North
Texas Research In-
SUBJECT:
CONTRACT FOR CITIZEN SURVEY
stitute of University
of North Texas
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526
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
RECOMMENDATION:
M&C C-13300 cont.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with the North Texas Research Institute of the
University of North Texas for a telephone survey of Fort Worth citizens to
determine citizen priorities for an amount not to exceed $23,800.
DISCUSSION•
At the December, 1991 City Council workshop (I.R. 7568), Council agreed to
pursue a multi -faceted assessment of citizens' priorities to include a
telephone survey, focus groups, district meetings, town hall meetings, and
newspaper balloting.
It was explained to the City Council that all aspects of this strategy
could be managed by City staff and citizen volunteers except the telephone
survey which requires special expertise to obtain valid information.
Council agreed that requests for proposal (RFP) be developed and
distributed to local universities that possess the capability to perform
this task. It has been determined that the proposal which meets all the
criteria outlined in the RFP was submitted by the North Texas Research
Institute of the University of North Texas. Based on the University of
North Texas' proposal, staff believes this entity has the expertise to
perform a comprehensive telephone survey that will provide an objective
analysis of the findings to complement the other components of this
assessment.
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 due to savings realized in General Fund departments.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that
the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13300, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente, Matson,
McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
M&C FP -2940 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2940 from the City
final payment to Manager stating that the assessment paving of Northwest 30th Street from Long to
Walt Williams Con- Kearney has been completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and
struction Company requirements; and recommending that the City Council accept as complete the assessment
paving of Northwest 30th Street from Long to Kearney; approve the final assessment
roll; authorize issuance of certificates as evidence of special assessments levied
against abutting property owners of Northwest 30th Street from Long to Kearney; and
authorize final payment of $8,885.37 to Walt Williams Construction Company. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C FP -2941 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2941 from the City
final payment to Manager stating that the parking lot improvements to Forest Park parking lot have been
Austin Paving Company completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; and
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the parking lot improvements to
Forest Park Parking Lot and authorize final payment of $13,155.26 to Austin Paving
Company, with funds available in the retainage account of the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
M&C FP -2942 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2942 from the City
final payment to
Manager stating that Concrete Valley Gutters 91-1, at Various Locations, has been
Walt Williams Con--
completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; and
struction Company
recommending that the City Council accept as complete Concrete Valley Gutters 91-1,
Various Locations and authorize final payment of $5,357.70 to Walt Williams
Construction Company, with funds available in the current capital budget, as
appropriated, in the Retainage Account of the Street Improvements Fund. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C FP -2943 re
final payment to
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2943 from the City
APAC-TEXAS, Inc.
Manager stating that the paving, marking, and lighting improvements for Taxiway "H" at
Alliance Airport have been completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and
requirements; and recommending that the City Council accept as complete the paving,
marking, and lighting improvements for Taxiway "H" at Alliance Airport and authorize
final payment of $167,535.01 to APAC-TEXAS, Inc., with funds available in the retainage
accounts and constructions contracts, of the Grants Fund. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Public Hearing -
Name Change of Cliff
It appearing to the City Council that the City Council set today as the date for
Street from Clinton
a public hearing for a street name change from Cliff Street and Angle Avenue to Marine
Street to N.E. 28th StCreek
Parkway, Mayor Pro tempore Webber asked if there was anyone present desiring to
and Angle Avenue from
be heard.
N.E. 28 th St. to its
intersection with
Marine Creek Parkway
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 526
527
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Mr. Tom Lake, representing the Development Department, appeared before the City
Mr. Tom Lake re Council and advised Council that the request was submitted by Mr. Carlos Puente in
M&C G-9592 order to provide a greater continuity in street naming and that there has been no
objections raised by reviewing City Departments- and U.S. Postmaster; and called
attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9592, as
follows:
SUBJECT: STREET NAME CHANGE: CLIFF STREET AND ANGLE AVENUE TO MARINE
CREEK PARKWAY (SNC -91-007)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance
changing the name of Cliff Street, from Clinton Street to N.E. 28th Street,
and Angle Avenue, from N.E. 28th Street to its intersection with Marine
Creek Parkway, to Marine Creek Parkway.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Gary L. Santerre, on behalf of Mr. Carlos Puente, has submitted a
request proposing that the names of Cliff Street and Angle Avenue, as
described above, be changed to Marine Creek Parkway in order to provide a
greater continuity in street naming. There have been no objections raised
by reviewing City Departments and the U. S. Postmaster.
A public hearing has been scheduled for today's City Council meeting and
all abutting property owners have been notified.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Transportation and Public Works Department has estimated that there
will be 18 locations of signs effected by the proposed street name change
at an approximate cost of $612, to be paid by the applicant.
The applicant, Mr. Carlos Puente, has requested that the filing fee of $500
be waived.
r
Mr. McKinley H. Kirk, Mr. McKinley H. Kirk, Jr., 3202 Refugio, appeared before the City Council and
Jr. re M&C G-9592 expressed opposition to the street name change of Cliff Street and Angle Avenue to
Marine Creek Parkway and advised Council that the historical significance of the street
names will be lost.
Mrs. Emily Wilson re Mrs. Emily Wilson, 3219 Prospect, appeared before the City Council and expressed
M&C G-9592 11 opposition to the street name change of Cliff Street and Angle Avenue to Marine Creek
Parkway and requested that City Council leave the street names as is.
Mr. Donald W. Dollar Mr. Donald W. Dollar, Terminal Manager of LaFarge Cement Company, 3900 Angle
re M&C G-9592 Avenue, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that this request for a
street name change to Marine Creek Parkway will be very expensive for his company and
requested that the City Council reconsider changing the street name.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard regarding the public hearing
for street name change for Cliff Street and Angle, Avenue to Marine Creek Parkway,
Council Member Puente made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that the public
hearing be closed and that the street name change be denied. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9593
Public Hearing - It appearing to the City Council that on March 24, 1992, the City Council set
draft reuse plan for today as the date for a public hearing regarding action of proposed draft Reuse Plan
Carswell Air Force for Carswell Air Force Base, Mayor Pro tempore Webber asked if there was anyone present
Base desiring to be heard.
Mr. James Toal re Mr. James Toal, representing the Carswell Reuse Authority, appeared before the
M&C G-9593 City Council and presented a staff report, advising the City Council that the Pentagon
owns Carswell Air Force Base and has requested that the City of Fort Worth provide a
reuse plan which shows the community consensus of how the facility will be used;
advised Council that the access to the base will be quit good once the security is
lifted and the gates are open surrounding the facility; and advised Council that the
reuse of the facility needs to be validated by an in-depth study; and called attention
to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9593, as follows:
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON PROPOSED DRAFT REUSE PLAN FOR
CARSWELL AIR FORCE BASE -
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing concerning the draft reuse plan for Carswell
Air Force Base, and
2. Finally adjourn such hearing, and
3. Adopt the proposed draft reuse plan, subject to revision, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to forward the adopted draft reuse plan to
the U. S. Department of Defense for its Environmental Impact Study
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 527
528
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
cont.II noting that it is subject to revision following the FAA Airport
Master Plan Study.
DISCUSSION:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take- the following actions
concerning Public Improvement District No. 3:
1. Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed property assessments for
Fiscal Year 1991-92, and
2. Close the public hearing, and
3. Adopt the attached ordinance which levies the proposed assessments.
DISCUSSION•
On March 12, 1992, the City Council held a .public hearing and adopted M&C
G-9558 which directed that certain improvements and/or services (the
"improvements") shall be provided in Fort Worth Improvement District No. 3
during the 1991-92 fiscal year.
Improvements/Services:
The general nature of the improvements and services to be provided by
the District are:
1. Planning Program
- Develop a Plan for Tax Increment Financing
- Rework Concept Plan, Engineering Plan, Budgets, and Schedule
for Infrastructure Improvements
2. Plan Coordination Program
3. Marketing Program
- PID #3 Plan Brochure Distribution
- Generate Publicity about the District
4. Management Program
- Overall Management of the District
Budget:
Source of Funds 1991-92
SENCA Advance Funding. $ 0.00
FWID #3 Assessments 84,188.59
1990=91 Assess. Collections 11,726.59
TIF* 0.00
TOTAL $ 95,915.18
Use of Funds
Formation Services $ 0.00
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 528
The public hearing date was set following a March 24 Pre -Council Session
presentation by Mr. James Toal regarding the draft reuse plan.
The adopted draft reuse plan is needed by the Department of Defense for use
in its Environmental Impact Study of Carswell Air Force Base. This draft
reuse plan is an initial draft reuse plan that is subject to further study
upon the completion of the FAA sponsored Airport Master Plan Study of the
Carswell Air Force Base and related land use studies.
There being no one else present. desiring to be heard in -connection with the
public hearing and action on proposed draft Reuse. Plan -for Carswell Air Force Base,
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9593, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
It appearing to the City Council that a benefit 'hearing was set for today
M&C G-9594 re
regarding the adoption of ordinance levying assessment-- .improvements and/or services
Public Hearing -
in Fort Worth Improvement District No..3 and that notice of the public hearing was made
property assessments
in accordance with state law, Mayor Pro tempore Webber asked if there was anyone
for Fiscal Year
present desiring to be heard.
1992-92
Ms. Olivia Rodriguez
Ms. Olivia Rodriguez, representing the City Manager's Office;` appeared before the
re M&C G-9594
City Council and advised the City Council that the purpose of today's public hearing is
to receive comments regarding the proposed property assessment for Fiscal Year 1991-92
for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 3; that notice of the hearing has been given in
accordance with state law; advised City Council that Martha Leonard conveyed property
listed on role to the State of Texas which reduces the tax role to $84,188.59; and
called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9594, as
follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS -
IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR SERVICES IN FORT WORTH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 3
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take- the following actions
concerning Public Improvement District No. 3:
1. Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed property assessments for
Fiscal Year 1991-92, and
2. Close the public hearing, and
3. Adopt the attached ordinance which levies the proposed assessments.
DISCUSSION•
On March 12, 1992, the City Council held a .public hearing and adopted M&C
G-9558 which directed that certain improvements and/or services (the
"improvements") shall be provided in Fort Worth Improvement District No. 3
during the 1991-92 fiscal year.
Improvements/Services:
The general nature of the improvements and services to be provided by
the District are:
1. Planning Program
- Develop a Plan for Tax Increment Financing
- Rework Concept Plan, Engineering Plan, Budgets, and Schedule
for Infrastructure Improvements
2. Plan Coordination Program
3. Marketing Program
- PID #3 Plan Brochure Distribution
- Generate Publicity about the District
4. Management Program
- Overall Management of the District
Budget:
Source of Funds 1991-92
SENCA Advance Funding. $ 0.00
FWID #3 Assessments 84,188.59
1990=91 Assess. Collections 11,726.59
TIF* 0.00
TOTAL $ 95,915.18
Use of Funds
Formation Services $ 0.00
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 528
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
M&C G-9594 cont. Planning (TIF) 14,166.73
Marketing 5,000.00
Management 12,000.00
SUBTOTAL $ 31,166.73
Reimbursement to SENCA/Fort Worth
For valid expenses in Organizing PID #3 $ 65,000.00
TOTAL ,$ 96,166.73
*Showing "TIF" on this forecast is NOT meant to infer or imply City Council
endorsement of or intent to establish a reinvestment zone for tax increment
financing. It is only a projection of revenue in the event TIF is used.
If TIF is not adopted, an alternative funding source will be developed or
the service program will be scaled back within available revenues.
The improvements are fully described in a service, improvement and
assessment plan which was adopted by the City Council on March 12, 1992,
and is on file in the office of the City Secretary.
FY 91-92 Assessments:
$84,440.14 of the cost of improvements shall be assessed against private
property located in the district and the owners of the property. The City
Manager has filed with the City Secretary a proposed assessment roll and an
estimate of the assessments against each parcel.
Ir Considering the benefits to be received from the proposed improvements, it
is the opinion of the Real Property Division that each parcel of property
will be enhanced in value by an amount equal to or more than the proposed
assessment.
Notice of the public hearing was made in accordance with State law.
Following the hearing, the assessments shown on the attached proposed
assessment roll, if approved and accepted by the City Council, will be
levied against properties and the owners thereof. Such assessments shall
constitute a first and prior lien upon such properties and a personal
liability of the real and true owners thereof and shall be payable on or
before May 31, 1992. Accounts will become delinquent if not received by
June 1, 1992. The entire amount assessed against a parcel of property
shall bear interest from and after the first day of June, 1992, at the rate
of 10 percent per annum until paid.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
hearing on the adoption of ordinance levying assessments - improvements and/or services
in Fort Worth Improvement District No. 3, Council Member Puente made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Matson, that the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-9594, be adopted, as amended. When the motion was put to a vote by
the Mayor Pro tempore, it prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member Matson introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
Ordinance adopted. 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 Pro tempore Webber; Council Members Puente, Silcox,
Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Granger
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11061 ORDINANCE NO. 11061
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN
FORT WORTH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 DURING FISCAL YEAR 1991-
1992; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT
AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
SUCH ASSESSMENTS; RESERVING UNTO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO
ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT
TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
AN_EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Mary C. Scott re Ms. Mary C. Scott, 1101 Circle Lane, appeared before the City Council and
Environmental Depart -
;commended the City Council on having an Environmental Department and stated that she
ment favored the idea of a Task Force and is willing to work with Mr. Hay.
Mr. Earl Burnam re Mr. Earl Burnam, Conservation Co -Chair for the Audubon Society, 3821 Burkett
Environmental Advisory Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation for Council's
Committee consideration for the establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee for the City
of Fort Worth and requested that City Council send formal direction to City staff for
�the establishment of a core committee comprised of people with expertise in all areas
of the environmental issues discussed bu the task force.
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Mr. Francisco Her-
nandez re drug houses
located at 2228 Alsto
and 2012 Alston
Mayor Pro tempore
Webber re Mr. Her-
nandez
Mr. Chip Diano re
exansion regarding
The T
Adjourned
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Avenue, appeared before the City Council and
expressed concern regarding "drug houses" located at 2228 Alston and 2012 Alston.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber advised Mr. Hernandez that the matter regarding the
"drug houses" on Alston Avenue will be investigated by Interim City Manager Bob
Terrell.
Mr. Chip Diano, 6007 Westridge Lane, appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that the expansion regarding The T is to expand the lines to Forest Hill, Eagle
Mountain, Lake Worth, and other surrounding areas.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ACTING CITY SECRETARY
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MAYOR