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Invocation
Pledge of
Allegiance
Minutes of March 31,
1992 approved
ursing Exchange
ntroduced
tudents from Trier
ermany
roclamation -
ort Worth Reserve
fficers Appreciation
ecognized Northside
igh School
&C Nos. G-9596,
-13306, C-13307,
P-2947, and G-9601
as withdrawn
&C Nos. C-13301,
nd C-13303 was with -4
C No. P-5567 was
thdrawn
C No. G-9597 was
thdrawn
ithdrew M&C No.
-13308
ithdrew M&C No.
-13308, M&C Nos.
-13306 and C-13307 be.
ont. for one week,
nd the resolution be
ont. until May 5, 199
&C P-5567 be cont.
or two weeks
agenda app
emoved Mr. David Mar-
inez from Fort Worth
uman Relations Comm.
ominated Ms. Willa
ister on the Tarrant
ounty Youth Collabor
ion
nt. until work
ssion of May 5, 1992
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 7, 1992
On the 7th day of April, A.D., 1992, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, met in regular session, with the following members and officers present, to -wit:
Mayor Kay Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber; Council Members Carlos
Puente, Chuck Silcox, Morris Matson, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, and
David Chappell; Interim City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Acting
City Secretary Gloria Pearson; with more than a quorum present, at which time the
following business was transacted:
The invocation was given by The Reverend Burt Purvis, City View Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
minutes of the meeting of March 31, 1992, were approved.
Mr. Michael Urbach, Chairman of the Budapest Committee - Fort Worth, introduced
members of the Nursing Exchange.
Ms. Anne Heinz introduced exchange students from Trier Germany.
A proclamation for Fort Worth Reserve Officers Appreciation Day was presented.
Council Member Puente recognized Northside High School participants in the Close -
Up Program and presented a proclamation for Mauro Serrano Day.
Council Member Chappell requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
G-9596, C-13306, C-13307, FP -2947, and G-9601 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Council Member McCray requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C-13301
and C-13303 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber requested that Mayor and Council Communication
No. P-5567 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Council Member Puente requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9597
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Interim City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-13308 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Interim City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-13308 be withdrawn from the agenda; that Mayor and Council Communication
Nos. C-13306 and C-13307 be continued for one week; and that the resolution Naming the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority as the Designated Recipient for Federal Funds and
Administration Section 9 Formula Funds be continued until May 5, 1992.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
5567 be continued for two weeks.
On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the
consent agenda, as amended, was approved.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mr.
David Martinez be removed from Place' No. 20 on the Fort Worth Human Relations
Commission. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber nominated Ms. Willa Lister for membership on the Tarrant
County Youth Collaboration and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
Ms. Willa Lister be reappointed to serve on the Tarrant County Youth Collaboration.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration of a resolution
Naming the Fort Worth Transportation Authority as the Designated Recipient for Federal
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 530
Mayor Grangrer re
funeral services of
Mr. Michael Hanratty
Council Member Chappel
re he nor does Council
Member Puente have a
conflict on M&C G-9597
Introduced an
Ordinance
Ordinance No. 11062
M&C OCS-411
Claims
Arnolfo N. Vasquez
Dr. Louis E. Taylor
Truly Nolan of America.
Inc., (Mr. Ralph
Murphy)
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Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Transit Administration Section 9 Formula Funds be continued until City Council work
session of May 5, 1992.
Mayor Granger expressed condolences of the City Council to the family of Mr.
Michael Hanratty and advised Council and citizens that funeral services for Mr.
Hanratty will be held on Thursday, April 9, 1992, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomeu
Catholic Church.
Council Member Chappell stated for the record that he has been advised by the
City Attorney that he nor does Council Member Puente have a conflict in voting on Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-9597 which was approved earlier under the consent
agenda.
Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
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 Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 11062
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 3, OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF
INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; PROVIDING THAT THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE CITY
INTERNAL AUDITOR; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS
AND COMPENSATION OF THE CITY INTERNAL AUDITOR; PROVIDING FOR
THE TERM, REMOVAL, .ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE CITY INTERNAL
AUDITOR; PROVIDING FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF INTERNAL AUDIT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PROVISIONS OF THE FORT WORTH CITY CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES NOT IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND NAMING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at a special election held on May 6, 1989, the qualified
voters of the City of Fort Worth approved various amendments to the
existing Charter of said City; and
WHEREAS, one of such amendments provided for the addition to the
Charter of a new Chapter XXVIII, Department of Internal Audit; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Chapter 2, Division 3 of the Fort
Worth City Code to conform to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII of the
Charter, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-411 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:
1. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
2. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
3. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Arnolfo N. Vasquez
March 27, 1992
September 30, 1991
3500 Gordon
$100,000.00
Claimant alleges injuries sustained as a
result of Police action.
Dr. Louis E. Taylor
March 30, 1992
February 24, 1992
1201 Hillcrest
$125.00
Claimant alleges damages sustained as a result
of sewer line backup and is seeking to recover
cost of plumber's bill.
Truly Nolan of America,
Murphy)
March 30, 1992
February 29, 1992
2929 S. Cravens Road
$370.12
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 531
Inc., (Mr. Ralph
2
Truly Nolan of
American, Inc. claim
con t
J. Doyle Williams,
Guardian for Jean
West Kelly
Karim Nanji Esmail
Ford Mortor Credit
Company
Scott Alan Salo
Rebecca Phillips
Graham
James Benjamin Dunlap)
Robin Diana Morgan
Brian Johnson
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to property sustained
as a result of sewer line backup.
4. Claimant: J. Doyle Williams, Guardian for Jean West
Kelly
Date Received: March 30, 1992
Date of Incident: February 20, 1992
Location of Incident: 3301 Avenue N
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $475.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to property sustained
as a result of Police action.
5. Claimant: Karim Nanji Esmail
Date Received: March 30, 1992
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Location of Incident: S. 820 Loop near John T. White Street
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damage to vehicle sustained
when a ramp fell from a City of Fort Worth
truck.
6. Claimant: Ford Motor Credit Company
Date Received: March 31, 1992
Date of Incident: January 7, 1992
Location of Incident: Vehicle Impound Fort Worth Auto Pound
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $1,255.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant (lienholder) alleges damages
sustained as a result of vehicle being sold at
City auction.
7. Claimant: Scott Alan Salo
Date Received: April 1, 192
Date of Incident: February 25, 1992
Location of Incident: 2900 E. Loop 820 S/B Exit
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $2,831.67 - $3,501.40
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained
as a result of striking light standard
obstructing the roadway.
8. Claimant: Rebecca Phillips Graham
Date Received: April 1, 1992
Date of Incident: February 24, 1992
Location of Incident: 8200 Ederville Road
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $2,928.58
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained
as a result of a vehicular accident involving
a City -owned car. (Police)
9. Claimant: James Benjamin Dunlap
Date Received: April 1, 1992
Date of Incident: March 8, 1992'
Location of Incident: 12th and Jones Street
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained
as a result of striking an object in the
roadway.
10. Claimant: Robin Diana Morgan
Date Received: April 1, 1992
Date of Incident: March 24, 1992
Location of Incident: Hwy 820 North between John T. White & Randol
Mill
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
11. Claimant:
Date Received:
Date of Incident:
Attorney:
Location of Incident:
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
Nature of Incident:
$284.25
Claimant alleges damages to vehicle sustained
as a result of striking object in the roadway.
Brian Johnson
April 1, 1992
March 3, 1992
Trimber, McAfee & Collins
5000 E. Lancaster & 400 N. Watson St.
Undeclared
Claimant alleges damages and injuries
sustained in a vehicular accident involving a
City -owned vehicle.
Della Johnson 12. Claimant: Della Johnson
Date Received: April 1, 1992
Date of Incident: March 3, 1992
Attorney: Trimber, McAfee & Collins
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533
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Della Johnson claim Location of Incident: 5000 E. Lancaster & 400 N. Watson St.
cont. Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages and injuries
sustained in a vehicular accident involving a
City -owned vehicle.
M&C OCS-411 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-412 from the Office
Correspondence from of the City Secretary- recommending that correspondence from Ms. Patricia Bunn, 7555
Ms. Patricia Bunn re Willis Avenue, expressing support for a City-wide recycling program and correspondence
City-wide recycling; from Mr. Jesse J. Cantrell, P.O. Box 470631, Fort Worth, regarding a proposed remedy
Mr. Jesse J. Cantrell for stolen children; requesting a law to outlaw all Chamber of Commerces not appointed
re stolen children, by the Chamber of Commerce of the City, or by the local City Council of the township in
law to outlaw all which it is located; and correspondence to Governor Ann Richards regarding Railroad
Chamber of Commerce, Commission requesting the creation of an Energy Affairs Commission or Committee to
Railroad Commission handle the flow of such products as coal, gas, and oil in an effort to tear down the
powerful RR Commission be referred to the Office of the City Manager. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C OCS-413 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-413 from the Office
Liability Bonds of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of
liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTORS_ BOND INSURANCE COMPANY
Car Wash Systems of Texas, Inc. The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
Jesus S. Main Western Surety Company,
M&C OCS-413 adopted 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 March 3, 1992, set
Ayers Street from today as the date for the benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of
Rosedale Street to Ayers Street from Rosedale Street to Avenue M and that notice of the hearing has been
Avenue M given by publication in ,the Fort Worth Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of
BH -0088 the City of• Fort Worth, Texas, on March 11, 12, and 13, 1992, Mayor Granger asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public
re BH -0088 Works, appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the
independent appraisal performed by Mr. Robert Martin substantiates that, as a result of
the proposed construction, each case of the abutting property is specially benefitted
in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the improvement; that the
independent appraisal report has been submitted to the City Council; that Mr. Robert
Martin is available for questioning; and called attention of the City Council to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH -0088, as follows:
SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF AYERS STREET FROM
ROSEDALE STREET TO AVENUE M (PROJECT NO. 67-040238)
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 Ayers Street from Rosedale Street to Avenue M.
1. DISCUSSION:
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the improvement of
Ayers Street from Rosedale Street to Crenshaw. To improve construction
efficiency this project was divided into two segments. The Section from
Avenue M to Crenshaw is currently under construction. The second section,
from Avenue M to Rosedale, is the subject of this hearing. The street is in
the Polytechnic Target Area and has never previously been constructed to
City standards. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will provide
a portion of the construction cost. One- and two-family residences are not
assessed.
Ayers Street will be constructed with standard concrete pavement, with
standard driveways and sidewalks built as shown on the plans.
On March 3, 1992 (M&C G-9549), the City Council established April 7, 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:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 533
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534
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
BH -0088 cont.
Property owners' share of cost
$
20,640.96
( 3%)
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City's share of cost
$
718,151.04
( 97%)
Total cost
$
738,792.00
(100%)
There are no unusual situations on this project that require special City
Council consideration.
The project is in DISTRICT 5.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
benefit hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Ayers Street from Rosedale
Street to Avenue M, Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Puente, that an ordinance be adopted closing the benefit hearing and levying the
assessments as recommended. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it
prevailed unanimously.
Introduced an Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
Ordinance 11 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 Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None"
The ordinance, as ado_=ted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 11063 11 ORDINANCE NO. 11063
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AYERS STREET
FROM ROSEDALE STREET TO AVENUE M, AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER
STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY
THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE
CERTIFICATES, RESERVING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW
CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNTS OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF
ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND
ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION IN THE MINUTES OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN
THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
M&C G-9595 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-9595 from the City
submission to Federal Manager stating that operators of helicopter aircraft have begun using Spinks Airport
Aviation Administra- for routine training operations; that the area being used is a portion of what is
tion intended to be a future parallel runway; that, while the activities are in compliance
with all federal aviation regulations, it was recommended by FAA that the area be
established as an approved heliport; that staff is aware that if the area was
recognized by FAA as a heliport, the airport could become more attractive to additional
helicopter aircraft operators; that the Aviation Advisory Board, at it's February 20th
meeting, approved this submittal; that no City expenses will be incurred; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to submit to the Federal Aviation
Administration an FAA Form 7480-1, "Notice of Landing Area Proposal" for the
establishment of a heliport at Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9596 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9596 from the City
increasing amount to
Manager stating that the City Council authorized the Ethics Review Committee to retain
Mr. Tom Law
Tom Law as its independent legal counsel in a proceeding concerning a complaint filed
by Brent C. Dickey against Councilman David Chappell on November 26, 1991, by Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9400; that the City Council fixed in advance, as far as
practical, the compensation to be paid Mr. Law for his services in an amount not to
exceed $3,500.00; that Mr. Law advised the Committee concerning the complaint against
Councilman Chappell on November 19, 1991; that the Committee held a preliminary hearing
and dismissed the complaint because it was not filed within two years of the matter
complained of; that Mr. Law prepared an advisory opinion concerning whether Mr.
Chappell is disqualified from voting on matters concerning McDonald Transit
Associates/McDonald Transit, Inc., at the request of Councilman Chappell and the
Committee; that Mr. Law has now provided the City with two bills in the total amount of
$3,997.19 for his services in this matter; that, in order to pay Mr. Law, it is
necessary under the City Charter that the City Council adopt another resolution
increasing to $3,997.19 the total compensation to be paid Mr. Law; 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
Manager be authorized to adopt a resolution increasing to $3,997.19 the amount allowed
to be paid Mr. Tom Law, for his'services concerning a complaint filed with the Ethics
Review Committee by Brent C. Dickey on October 22, 1991, and authorize the payment of
$3,997.19 to Mr. Law for his legal services in this matter.
(Council Member Chappel
Council Member Chappell requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
re M&C G-9596
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9596.
'abstain from voting
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that
Council Member Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council
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535
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Communication No. G-9596. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9596, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
Introduced a Council Member Meadows 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:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
The resolution, as adopted, is as follows:
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Resolution No. 1818 RESOLUTION NO. 1818
WHEREAS, on November 26, 1991, the City Council adopted M&C G-9400
retaining Tom Law as independent legal counsel to advise the Ethics
Review Committee concerning a complaint filed by Brent C. Dickey
against Councilman David Chappell; and
WHEREAS, the City Council fixed by resolution the sum of $3,500 as
compensation to be paid Mr. Law for his services in such matter, as
far as practical; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Law has completed the handling of such matter and has
presented to the City two statements totaling $3,997.19 for the legal
fees incurred by the Ethics Review Committee in such matter; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an additional sum of $497.19 be authorized by
resolution so as to fix at $3,997.19 the total compensation to be
paid Mr. Law for his services in such matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
it the adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 535
That the total compensation to be paid Tom Law for his services as
independent legal counsel to the Ethics Review Committee in the matter
relating to a complaint filed by Brent C. Dickey, and in preparing a
related advisory opinion, be increased to $3,997.14.
M&C G-9597 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9597 from the City
donation from
Manager stating that the Executive Board of the Optimist Club of Fort Worth wishes to
Optimist Club of Fort
donate $900.00 for use in the Police Department's D.A.R.E. Program; that this money
Worth
will be utilized to purchase supplies and materials for D.A.R.E. classes conducted
within the Fort Worth Independent School District; and recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to accept in the Special Trust Fund the donation of
$900.00 from the Optimist Club of Fort Worth; adopt an appropriations ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund by $900.00
from increased revenue; and approve the use of $900.00 by the Police Department for
supplies and materials for the D.A.R.E. Program. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Introduced an
Council Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
Ordinance
adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Silcox. The motion, carrying with
it the adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Ordinance No. 11064 II ORDINANCE NO. 11064
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $900.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF FORT
WORTH TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR THE D.A.R.E
PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL
PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9598 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9598 from the City
Specialized Training Manager, as follows:
for Police Department
SUBJECT: SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached appropriations ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund by $4,165 from
increased revenue in Awarded Assets, and
2. Approve the use of $4,165 from the Special Trust Fund by the Police
Department to send personnel to training programs offered by the
International Association of Chiefs of Police.
DISCUSSION:
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is offering several
programs which offer state of the art training designed to improve the
skills, knowledge and abilities of the Police personnel participating in
the training. The following is a list of the training that the Police
Department will send personnel to participate in.
Use of Deadly Force - This is advanced training which focuses on the
investigative responsibilities of a department when investigating the use
of force or when an officer involved shooting occurs.
Enhanced Surveillance Techniques - The training offered in this program is
for experienced personnel and will provide the most up-to-date information
on surveillance techniques, informant classification, undercover
operations, and the service of search/arrest warrants. The primary
objective is to increase the safety factor for the officers involved in
these type operations.
Advanced Special Weapons and Tactics - This course will provide advanced
training in SWAT techniques such as hostage rescue, multiple target
selection, weapons handling and shooting, tactics/communications, dynamic
entry and planning and control methods for high-risk operations.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon adoption of the
attached appropriations ordinance, funds will be available for this
expenditure in the Special Trust Fund.
M&C G-9598 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9598, be adopted.
Introduced an Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
Ordinance adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Meadows. The motion, carrying with
it the adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 536
537
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Ordinance No. 11065 II ORDINANCE NO. 11065
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,165.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO SEND PERSONNEL TO TRAINING
PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF
POLICE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL
PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
M&C G-9599 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9599 from the City
rejected bid received Manager stating that on February 20, 1992, bids were received for Contract Street
for Slurry Seal (91-1) Maintenance Project Slurry Seal (91-1), at Various Locations; that only one bid was
received and after a detailed review of the quantities contained in the bid proposal,
staff believes that the amount of base repair included was incorrectly shown which
fatally distorted the bid; that staff proposes to revise the base repair quantities and
combine this slurry seal work with the slurry seal work included in the 1992 Contract
Street Maintenance Program; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that no
funding is required for the rejection of this bid; and recommending that the City
Council reject the one bid received for Slurry Seal (91-1), at Various Locations, and
authorize the staff to readvertise the project for construction bids. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C G-9600 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9600 from the City
grant from Texas
Manager stating that the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the U.S.
State Library and
Office of Education propose to award a sum not to exceed $39,500.00 from the LSCA Title
Archives Commission
I appropriations to the Fort Worth Public Library through a major resource libraries
grant; that the City of Fort Worth will be the recipient of the grant monies designated
for the purchase of library materials; that the grant proposal is for services provided
Council Member
through special collection development in the areas of genealogy and local history
Chappell re M&C G-9601
during FY 1993, September 1, 1992, through August 30, 1993; that this grant will be
abstain from voting
used for the purchase of materials in a variety of formats, for periodical
subscriptions and for 2 microfilm readers; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that City of Fort Worth funds are not required for this grant; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to apply for and accept, if offered, a
grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through the Major Urban
Resource Libraries Grant (Urban Library/Aid Contract, Library and Construction Act -
Title I). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-9601 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 from the City
application of Mankin Manager stating that the Resolution Trust Corporation is the federal agency with the
Research Foundation job of selling the properties that came to it as a result of the failure of savings and
loan institutions; that the RTC currently has properties in Fort Worth which it is
willing to donate to non-profit organizations for "public use," to house low-income
families; that Mankind Research Foundation is headquartered in Silver Springs, Maryland
and is a 20 -year old non-profit organization which was formed to provide housing for
low-income and homeless families; that, in order to donate these properties to a non-
profit organization, the RTC requires that the local governing body approve the
application from the non-profit organization; that the Department of Housing and Human
Services has reviewed the application from Mankind Research Foundation and recommends
approval of this request; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that no City
funding is required for submitting this application; and recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to sign a letter approving the application of the Mankind
Research Foundation to the Resolution Trust Corporation to acquire redeemable RTC
properties in Fort Worth and utilize them to provide housing for low-income families.
Ms. Sandra Gonzales
Ms. Sandra Gonzales, Director of Housing and Human Services Department, appeared
re M&C G-9601
before the City Council and advised Council that the Mankind Research Foundation is a
low income housing non-profit organization which has requested from Resolution Trust
Corporation a certain property that the City of Fort Worth has no interest in, but in
order to donate these properties to a non-profit organization, the RTC requires that
the local governing body approve the application.
Council Member
Council Member Chappell requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
Chappell re M&C G-9601
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 due to a professional relationship
abstain from voting
with Resolution Trust Corporation.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that
Council Member Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-9601. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 be approved. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 537
538
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Chappell
M&C G-9602 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9602 from the City
submission with Manager, as follows:
Tarrant County
Housing Partnership SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOPE III SINGLE FAMILY
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Fort
Manager to submit an application i
Housing Partnership to the U.
Development to receive funds to
Homeownership Program in Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
Worth City Council
n conjunction with
5. Department of
operate the HOPE
authorize the City
the Tarrant County
Housing and Urban
III Single Family
The City of Fort Worth has operated the Urban Homesteading Program for six
years. In those six years, sixty-five (65) vacant houses in the
Polytechnic Heights and Stop Six neighborhoods have been acquired, and
sixty homeowners have made repairs and moved into their new homes. The
program has been an excellent tool to help stabilize neighborhoods with
several vacant houses. The program injects ownership pride and concern
into neighborhoods that desperately need more community involvement.
Unfortunately, the appropriation for the Urban Homesteading Program was
eliminated in the federal budget this last year. Taking the place of the
Urban Homesteading Program is the HOPE III Program. The HOPE III Program
is a competitive grant from HUD which provides funds for eligible agencies
to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell government- owned properties to
low-income first-time homebuyers.
The City of Fort Worth's Housing and Human Services Department is
interested in utilizing a maximum of $2,430,000 in HOPE III grant funds to
operate a homeownership program in Fort Worth over a two-year period. The
plan calls for 75 low-income households to benefit from this first-time
homebuyers program. The City's program would include acquisition of vacant
units, rehabilitation of the units, marketing to low-income families,
budget counselling and homeownership education for the new homebuyers,
follow-up services to monitor the new homeowners, and some job enhancement
resources for new buyers.
The City of Fort Worth will be part of a larger application for HOPE III
funds being submitted to HUD by the Tarrant County Housing Partnership on
behalf of the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and other non-profit
housing organizations working in various areas throughout Tarrant County.
HOPE III funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications which
indicate there is collaboration between public entities and non-profit
agencies are given additional consideration.
FISCAL CERTIFICATION/INFORMATION
One-fourth of the funds for the HOPE III program must be provided by the
participating agency in the form of a match to the federal funds provided.
The City of Fort Worth plans to match these federal funds with a
combination of Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation Housing Endowment
Earned Interest funds ($360,000), UDAG program income ($180,000) and the
value of donated property. City Council action will be needed to reprogram
UDAG funds should the HOPE III application be approved. All other
activities under the program will be paid for by the HOPE III grant funds.
No General Fund dollars will be utilized in this project.
M&C G-9602 adopted On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9602, was
adopted.
M&C G-9603 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9603 from the City
cont. for one week Manager recommending that the City Council approve a Final Statement of Objectives,
Grantee Certifications, Projected Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year
XVIII Funds and Displacement Plan; authorize the City Manager to submit and accept the
CDBG Year XVIII Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the program year June 1, 1992, through May 31, 1993, in the
amount of $5,611,000.00; authorize the Accounting Division of the Finance Department,
subject to HUD approval and the City Manager's acceptance of the grant, to establish
the CDBG Year XVIII project accounts in the City of Fort Worth's financial accounting
system; apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's Administrative
Regulation 3-15 (apply the rate of 18.73 percent, which represents the most recently
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 538
539
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
M&C G-9603 cont. approved rate for this department and apply the new approved indirect cost rates when
available); and accept any additional entitlement funds which may become available.
Ms. Sandra Gonzales Ms. Sandra Gonzales, Director of Housing and Human Services Department, appeared
re M&C G-9603 before the City Council and advised Council that the amount available is approximately
half of what the City of Fort Worth had ten years ago; that each year they go through
set a process as the CDBG Grant Funds come to the City of Fort Worth annually; and
advised Council that there is no problem in continuing this Mayor and Council
Communication for one week.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9603 be continued for one week.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9604 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9604 from the City
Golf Fee Structure and Manager, as follows:
Fee Increase was
denied SUBJECT: GOLF FEE STRUCTURE AND FEE INCREASE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize a new golf fee structure and fee increase to become
effective 30 days after approval, and
2. Authorize the Superintendent of Golf Operations to temporarily reduce
green and cart rental fees during appropriate times to increase play.
DISCUSSION:
In June 1991, the American Golf Corporation submitted a request to increase
golf fees at Z. Boaz Golf Course. In response, Park and Recreation
Department staff conducted an analysis of the current fee structure
including review of operating revenues/ expenditures and the area market.
Based on the findings, a recommendation to adjust fees at all courses was
made to the City Council on November 19, 1991 (M&C G-9393). The Council
elected to postpone action on this issue pending further review and input
from the new Director of Park and Recreation.
The Golf Advisory Committee endorsed the staff's recommendation for the
proposed fee program in its entirety on October 9, 1991; however, the
Committee elected to rescind its support on March 11, 1992. The Committee
cited concerns toward current considerations for possible further leasing
and size of reserves in the Golf Fund.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board endorsed the staff's recommendation
on October 15, 1991, with the exception of the proposal to eliminate the
Senior Pass. The basis of the staff's proposal to eliminate the pass was
made in response to a recommendation made by the City Auditor, the findings
of the market analysis, and results of the financial review. On March 17,
1992, a motion to endorse the current staff recommendation, which includes
the continuation of the Senior Pass, failed to receive a majority vote from
the Board.
On February 6, 1992, a community meeting was held with senior golfers to
seek additional input regarding the Senior Pass issue. Staff presented
five (5) alternatives to the current proposal. Strong consensus was
received from those present in support of the option to eliminate the
issuance of any new passes beginning in 1995 and grandfathering all passes
existing at that time. A secondary level of support was expressed for
continuing the pass system as is and, if necessary, increasing the annual
fee to $300.00.
On February 18, 1992, the City Council Privatization Committee reviewed the
fee issue and elected to recommend to the full Council that the senior pass
continue Residents Only at an adjusted rate of $300.00 per year. In
addition, it recommended that the weekday senior/handicap fees be adjusted
from the current $6.00 per round to $7.00 per round. Upon further
investigation, it has been determined that a resident only program cannot
be established at Pecan Valley Golf Course due to the fact that this
facility is on federal property. Therefore, staff recommends that the
Resident Only restriction be dropped since only 2% of the total passes sold
are to non-residents. The Park and Recreation Department has determined
that the proposed fee increase is justifiable considering: 1) results of
the area market analysis, 2) historical adjustment practices, 3) trends in
operational costs and 4) future capital needs.
The Proposal Before The City Council Includes:
1. A separate Sunset Fee established for weekends and holidays due to the
fact that the amount of play during prime weekend evenings does not
indicate the need for the same level of discount as weekday evenings.
2. The addition of seven (7) Federal/State holidays which are not
recognized by the City within the current weekend and holiday fee
schedule. The proposed golf fee structure includes these
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 539
540
M&C G-9604 cont.
M&C G-9605 re
rental rates for
Will Rogers Auditori
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Federal/State holidays to provide an avenue to increase revenues in
accordance with increased play.
3. A promotional discount from regular fees be allowed at the discretion
of the Superintendent of Golf. This request is made due to the fact
that under some circumstances, such as poor weather conditions or as
business conditions dictate, it would prove beneficial to lower fees
temporarily in an effort to increase play.
4. Increase or decrease of individual fees as follows:
Category
Current Fees
Proposed Fees
Green Fees - Daily
$
16.00
9 Hole Cart
Weekday
$
9.00
$
10.00
Weekend/Holiday
$
10.00
$
12.00
Sunset Weekday
$
6.00
$
7.00
Sunset Weekend/Holiday
$
6.00
$
8.00
Junior -Weekday Only
$
6.00
$
4.00
School Team - Weekday Only
$
4.00
$
4.00
Senior Handicap/Weekday Only
$
6.00
$
7.00
Senior Passes
$275.00
$300.00
Cart Rentals
* All fees are listed per person.
Revenues from the fee increase are estimated to be in excess of $331,364.
FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION:
The Golf Division of the Park and Recreation Department will be responsible
for collecting all revenues due to the City under.the revised fee schedule.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9604, be denied.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9605 from the City
Manager stating that Will Rogers Auditorium is in the final stages of a remodeling
program and scheduled to open in May 1992; that the current rates effective in February
1989 was $750.00 for all or portion of a day and $350.00 for rehearsals for profit
making groups; $550.00 for all or portion of a day for non-profit groups and $250.00
for rehearsals; that the recommended rates will be $900.00 for all or portion of a day
and $450.00 for rehearsal for profit making groups and $750.00 for all or portion of a
day and $450.00 for rehearsal for non-profit groups; that this would only be the fifth
rental rate increase at Will Rogers Auditorium since 1972 and would place Will Rogers
and rental rates at a more comparable position with other comparable facilities in the
State; and recommending that the City Council approve new rental rates for Will Rogers
Auditorium effective May 1, 1992. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted.
M&C G-9606 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9606 from the City
improvements to East Manager stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the
Terrell Street from
U P Railroad to improvement of East Terrell Street from UP Railroad to Exeter Street; that the street
Exeter Street is in the Near Southeast Target Area and has never previously been constructed to City
standards; that East Terrell Street will be constructed with standard concrete pavement
and is located in Council District 8; that the total estimate for the assessment is
$237,439.00; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to East Terrell
Street from U P Railroad to Exeter Street, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements
to East Terrell Street against the owners of the abutting property,
and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in
the Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish May 12, 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.
M&C G-9606 adoptedI On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
11 recommendations were adopted.
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 540
18 Hole Cart
$
14.00
$
16.00
9 Hole Cart
$
8.00
$
9.00
Single Rider Cart
$
10.00
$
12.00
Private Cart (weekday)
$
7.00
$
7.00
Private Cart (weekend)
$
8.00
$
7.00
Other Fees*
Advance Reservations
$
.50
$
.50
Tournament Fees
$
.50
$
2.00
* All fees are listed per person.
Revenues from the fee increase are estimated to be in excess of $331,364.
FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION:
The Golf Division of the Park and Recreation Department will be responsible
for collecting all revenues due to the City under.the revised fee schedule.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9604, be denied.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9605 from the City
Manager stating that Will Rogers Auditorium is in the final stages of a remodeling
program and scheduled to open in May 1992; that the current rates effective in February
1989 was $750.00 for all or portion of a day and $350.00 for rehearsals for profit
making groups; $550.00 for all or portion of a day for non-profit groups and $250.00
for rehearsals; that the recommended rates will be $900.00 for all or portion of a day
and $450.00 for rehearsal for profit making groups and $750.00 for all or portion of a
day and $450.00 for rehearsal for non-profit groups; that this would only be the fifth
rental rate increase at Will Rogers Auditorium since 1972 and would place Will Rogers
and rental rates at a more comparable position with other comparable facilities in the
State; and recommending that the City Council approve new rental rates for Will Rogers
Auditorium effective May 1, 1992. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted.
M&C G-9606 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9606 from the City
improvements to East Manager stating that the 1986 Capital Improvement Program included funds for the
Terrell Street from
U P Railroad to improvement of East Terrell Street from UP Railroad to Exeter Street; that the street
Exeter Street is in the Near Southeast Target Area and has never previously been constructed to City
standards; that East Terrell Street will be constructed with standard concrete pavement
and is located in Council District 8; that the total estimate for the assessment is
$237,439.00; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to East Terrell
Street from U P Railroad to Exeter Street, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements
to East Terrell Street against the owners of the abutting property,
and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as stated in
the Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish May 12, 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.
M&C G-9606 adoptedI On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
11 recommendations were adopted.
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541
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
M&C G-9607 re
There was presented
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9607 from the City
agreement with
Manager stating that the
City of Fort Worth is one of many governmental plaintiffs
United States Gypsum
participating in a lawsuit
in the Federal District Court in Beaumont, Texas, against
Company
the major manufacturers of
asbestos; that the law firm of the Law Offices of Martin
Stratton, Kohler, Onan, Wisconsin and Honda parts and engines; that the estimated
Dies represents the Cit in
this action and has negotiated a settlement with one of the
authorized with Gaffey, Inc., on its low bid of $32.00 per hour for labor and parts at
defendants, United States Gypsum
Company; that the offer of settlement is in the amount
is satisfactory
of $100,778.46, with the
final net amount of recovery to be received by the City from
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
the remaining defendants to
be determined at the completion of the trail against the
aseGolagreement
purchase agreement
such defendants; that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that this action does
Manager stating that the City Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement on June
not require the expenditure
of City funds; and recommending that the City Manager be
authorized to execute
a resolution and Order and Satisfaction of Judgement
Olathe, Dahaitsu, Kurbdresser, and Continental replacement parts and engines for the
memorializing a settlement
agreement with United States Gypsum Company.
Ci
Interim City Manager
$90,000.00; that services now being rendered is satisfactory and staff is requesting
Interim
Interim City Manager
Terrell advised the City Council of a correction to be made
correction on M&C
in the title of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-9607 stating that the settlement
G-9607
with United States Gypsum
Company; City of Fort Worth et al The United States Gypsum
Company should be corrected
to "V" instead of the word "The".
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9607, be approved, as amended. When the motion
was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C P-5556 re There was
agreement with M&M presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5556 from the City
Manufacturing Company Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
fabricated custom sheet metal duct work for the City of Fort Worth; stating that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this anticipated
expenditure are available in the current budget, as appropriated, of each department
participating in this agreement; and recommending that the purchase agreement be
authorized with M & M Manufacturing Company to provide fabricated custom sheet metal
duct work on its low bid of unit prices and labor at $32.00 per hour net, F.O.B. Fort
Worth, with term of agreement to begin April 1, 1992, and end March 31, 1993. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5557 re
There was
agreement with Gaffey,
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5557 from the City
Inc.
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement with two
repair of overhead cranes for various City Departments; stating that the Director of
annual renewal
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for the anticipated expenditures of each
Cantwell Equipment, Inc., to provide genuine Briggs and
department eligible to participate in this agreement are available in the current
Stratton, Kohler, Onan, Wisconsin and Honda parts and engines; that the estimated
budget of the appropriate funds; and recommending that the purchase agreement be
expenditures for
authorized with Gaffey, Inc., on its low bid of $32.00 per hour for labor and parts at
for FY 91-92 are $25,000.00; that service being rendered
list price, with term of agreement to begin April 26, 1992, and end April 25, 1993,
is satisfactory
with the option to renew annually for two years. It was the consensus of the City
requesting that the first option to renew be exercised;
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5558 re
aseGolagreement
purchase agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5558 from the City
with of
Manager stating that the City Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement on June
Texas, Inc.
11, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5025 with two annual renewal options
with Goldthwaite's of Texas, Inc., to provide manufacturer's genuine Toro, McClave,
Olathe, Dahaitsu, Kurbdresser, and Continental replacement parts and engines for the
City Services Department; that the estimated expenditures for these services are
$90,000.00; that services now being rendered is satisfactory and staff is requesting
that the first option to renew be exercised; that the vendor has agreed to maintain
unit prices as originally bid; that no guarantee has been made that a specific quantity
of goods or services will be purchased; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that funds required for this agreement are available in the Equipment Services
Operating Fund; and recommending that the City Council authorize:
1. Exercising the option to renew the purchase agreement with
Goldthwaite's of Texas, Inc., to provide manufacturer's genuine Toro,
McClane, Olathe, Dahaitsu, Kurbdresser, and Continental replacement
parts and engines, on the low bid of unit prices as follows:
Toro Manufacturer's List less 12%; McLane Manufacturer's List
less 12%; Olathe Manufacturer's List less 0%; Kurbdresser
Manufacturer's List less 0%; Continental Manufacturer's List
less 0%, and
2. The agreement to begin April 6, 1992, and end April 5, 1993, with the
option to renew for one additional year.
M&C P-5558 adopted II It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5559 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5559 from the City
purchase agreement Manager submitting a quotation received for a purchase agreement to provide O.E.M.
with Spartan Motors, Spartan Fire Truck parts for the City Services Department; stating that the Director of
Inc. Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this agreement are available in the
Equipment Services Operating Fund; and recommending that the sole source purchase
agreement be authorized with Spartan Motors, Inc., for unit price of dealer's list less
zero percent, with term of agreement to begin April 7, 1992, and end April 6, 1993,
with the option to renew annually for two years. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5560 re
agreement with
There was
presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5560 from the City
Cantwell Equipment,
Manager stating
that the City
Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement with two
Inc.
annual renewal
options with
Cantwell Equipment, Inc., to provide genuine Briggs and
Stratton, Kohler, Onan, Wisconsin and Honda parts and engines; that the estimated
expenditures for
this service
for FY 91-92 are $25,000.00; that service being rendered
is satisfactory
and staff is
requesting that the first option to renew be exercised;
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542
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
M&C P-5560 cont. that Cantwell Equipment, Inc., has agreed to maintain unit prices as originally bid;
that no guarantee has been made that a specific quantity of goods or services will be
purchased; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
for this anticipated expenditure are available in the Equipment Services Operating
Fund; and recommending that the City Council exercise its option to renew the purchase
agreement for the City Services Department with Cantwell Equipment, Inc., to provide
genuine Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Onan, Wisconsin and Honda parts at list price less
15 percent discount and engines at list price less 11 percent discount, with term of
agreement to begin July 4, 1992, and end July 3, 1993, with the option to renew for one
additional year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
M&C P-5561 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5561 from the City
agreement with K & N Manager stating that the City Council authorized a one-year purchase agreement with two
Electric, Inc. annual renewal options with K&N Electric, Inc., on April 23, 1991, by Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-4905 to provide automotive electrical supplies; that the total
expenditures on this service for the Fiscal Year 1990-91 budget were $19,000.00; that
the service rendered has been satisfactory, therefore, staff has requested that the
first option to renew be exercised; that K&N Electric, Inc., has agreed to maintain
unit prices as originally bid; that no guarantee has been made that a specific quantity
of goods or services will be purchased; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that funds required for this, agreement are available in the Equipment Services
Operating Fund; and recommending that the City Council exercise its first of two
options to renew the purchase agreement for City Services Department with K&N Electric,
Inc., to provide automotive electrical supplies for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00,
with term of agreement to begin May 13, 1992, and end May 12, 1993, with the option to
renew for one additional year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5562 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5562 from the City
agreement with Safe- Manager stating that the City Council approved a purchase agreement with Safelite Auto
lite Auto Glass Glass on April 16, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4895 to furnish
automotive glass and installation for one year with options to renew for two additional
one-year periods; that the vendor has agreed to maintain the quoted discounts for an
additional year and the City Services Department has requested that the Council
exercise the first renewal option; that the City Services Department anticipates
spending approximately $30,000.00 on this purchase agreement; 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
first renewal option on a purchase agreement with Safelite Auto Glass to supply
automotive replacement glass and installation for City Services Department on various
discounted prices, with term of agreement to begin May 5, 1992, and expire May 4, 1993,
with option to renew for one additional one-year period. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5563 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5563 from the City
agreement with Manager stating that a purchase agreement with American La France was authorized by
American La France Council on June 18, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5035; that American
La France has agreed to continue supplying American La France fire truck parts at
manufacturer's suggested list price and the City Services staff has requested that the
Council authorize the renewal of the agreement; that the City Services Department
anticipates spending approximately $65,000.00 on this purchase agreement; and
recommending that the City Council exercise the first renewal option of a purchase
agreement for the purchase of genuine American La France manufacturer's replacement
parts with American La France as the sole source at manufacturer's suggested list
price, with term of agreement to begin June 20, 1992, and end June 19, 1993, with one
additional one-year option to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5564 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5564 from the City
agreement with Watson
Manager stating that the City Council approved a purchase agreement with Watson
Distributing Company,
Distributing Company, Inc., on May 7, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P -
Inc.
4939 for genuine equipment manufacturer's parts; that the City Services Department has
requested that Council exercise the first option to renew and the vendor has agreed to
maintain the same discounts for an additional year; that the department anticipates
spending approximately $50,000.00 on this purchase agreement; and recommending that the
City Council exercise the first renewal option on a purchase agreement for the purchase
of genuine equipment manufacturer's replacement parts for the City Services Department
with Watson Distributing Company, Inc., on unit prices, with term of agreement to begin
June 13, 1992, and end June 12, 1993, with one additional one-year option to renew. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C P-5565 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5565 from the City
purchase from McMaster Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of one six-foot
Ford rotary mower 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
purchase be made from McMaster Ford on its low bid meeting specifications for an amount
not to exceed $1,869.00 net f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5566 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5566 from the City
purchase from UARCO, Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of continuous form
Inc. DP -0226 for Information Systems and Services Department; stating that the Director of
Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for this expenditure are available, as
appropriated, in the General Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from
UARCO, Inc., on its low bid of $21.63 per thousand, not to exceed $7,137.90. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Minutes of City Council T-3 Page 542
543
&C P-5567 re
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
ont. for two weeks
No. P-5567, Contract with Capital Assistance Group to Furnish Collection Services for
ills Lawn Service,
the Municipal Court, be continued for two weeks.
&C P-5568 re
park and Recreation Department; that bids were received for this service on February
greement with Modlin
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5568 from the City
ecreation Equipment,
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to furnish
nc.
park playground accessories and replacement equipment for the Park and Recreation
rasshopper Landscape,
Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
ND H & S Landscaping
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 Modlin Recreation Equipment, Inc., on its bid, meeting City
specifications, of manufacturer's suggested list price less ten percent discount plus
freight costs, with term of agreement to begin April 7, 1992, and end April 6, 1993,
with a one-year renewal option. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
P-5569 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5569 from the City
hase from Antique Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of street light posts
et Lamp, Inc. and lanterns for the Transportation and Public Works Department; stating that the
Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this expenditure are available in
the General Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from Antique Street Lamp,
Inc., on its low bid meeting specifications of $26,820.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5570 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5570 from the City
urchase from Ferguson Manager submitting a quotation received for the
niversal, Inc. purchase of ITT Kennedy fire hydrant
parts for the Water Department; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that funds required for this expenditure are available in the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund; and recommending that the purchase be made from Ferguson/Universal, Inc., for an
amount not to exceed $8,910.38 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-5571 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5571 from the City
agreement with Control Manager stating that the City Council authorized an annual maintenance agreement with
Integrity Service options to renew for three consecutive years with Control Integrity Service Company to
Company provide maintenance for the Leeds and Northrup LN4500 Controller for the computer
system located at Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; that the service has been
satisfactory and is required; 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 Fund; and recommending that the City Council
exercise the first of three options to renew the maintenance agreement of computer
hardware for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Water Department with
Control Integrity Service Company for the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 annually, FOB
Fort Worth, with term of agreement to begin May 1, 1992, and end April 30, 1993, with
option to renew annually for two years. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
C P-5572 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5572 from the City
ditional equipment Manager stating that the Council approved the purchase and installation of a card
om AVC reader security system on October 29, 1991, by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
5303 for the Municipal Building; that, .it was later determined that installation of
additional readers in the Public Safety Building would provide a higher level of
.s.ecurity; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds for this
expenditure are available in the current operating budget of the General Fund; that no
funds were budgeted for this purpose, however, savings resulting from contract security
services will be used for this expenditure; and recommending that the City Council
authorize an increase of $8,584.92 for additional equipment for the card security
system from AVC for the Public Safety Building, resulting ina new total of $18,275.68.
It was the consensus of the City Council.that the recommendation be adopted.
&C P-5573 re
There was presented Mayor.and Council Communication No. P-5573 from the City
greement with Forest
Manager stating that the City Council authorized purchase agreements on March 17, 1992,
ills Lawn Service,
by Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5532 for grounds maintenance service for the
ustom Landscape Main-
park and Recreation Department; that bids were received for this service on February
enance, D.E. Enter-
13, 1992, with Minor's Lawn Care, Inc., submitting the low bid on 18 of the specified
rises - Joint Venture
34 items; that Minor's Lawn Care, Inc., notified the City on March 20, 1992,.that it
odiak Enterprises,
would decline the contract award; that Staff recommends that Minor's Lawn Care;' Inc.,
rasshopper Landscape,
be .removed from the vendor's list for two years because of its failure to honor its
ND H & S Landscaping
bid; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required for the
anticipated expenditures are available in the current budget, as appropriated, of the
appropriate funds.; and recommending that the City Council cancel the purchase agreement
for grounds maintenance service for the Park and Recreation Department with Minor's
Lawn Care, Inc. (P-5532, March 17, 1992); remove Minor's Lawn Care, Inc., from the
vendor's list for two years commencing on the date of approval of this M&C;.approve
purchase agreements for grounds maintenance service - with Forest Hills Lawn Service for
an amount of.$200,332.00; Custom Landscape Maintenance for an amount of $57,387.00;
D.E..Enterprises-Joint Venture for an amount of $6I,21.80; Kodiak Enterprises for an
amount of $78,358.60; Grasshopper Landscape for an amount""of $43,225.00; and H & S
Landscaping for an amount of $27,018..00; with the terms of agreements to begin April 7,
1992, and end April 6, 1993, with the option to renew for two additional one-year
periods.
ssistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Libby Watson appeared before the City Council and advised
ibby Watson re
Council that. the original bid was $368,000.00 and that with the City going to the
&C P-5573
second low bidder on this agreement the cost is $100,000.00 over the original bid.
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544
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
City Attorney Adkins 'J
City Attorney Adkins advised the City Council that the procedure used in the past
re M&C P-5573
is the removal of the company for a period of two years and advised the City Council
that we do not have a policy as such regarding this type of occurrence.
Assistant City Managei
Assistant City Manager Libby Watson advised the City Council that the bid
Libby Watsonre
specifications required that the prices be good for 45 days and that the award of the
M&C P-5573
contract was a month later than the bid opening.
City Attorney Adkins
City Attorney Adkins advised the City Council that there was a provision in the
re M&C P-5573
bid specifications allowing the contractor to cancel its bid upon providing the City
with a 30 -day written notice.
Council Member Chappe
Council Member Chappell suggested that the City investigate its options regarding
re M&C p-5573
the City receiving performance bonds from the bidders when they bid on a particular
project.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. P-5573, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C L-10885 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10885 from the City
acquisition of right-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of right-of-way
of -way
described as a portion of Lot D, B. W. McCulloch's Subdivision, Block 36, Englewood
Heights, 3rd Filing, (3668 Forbes Street); find that $95.00 is just compensation for
property acquired from A.J. Green for Forbes Street reconstruction; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10886 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10886 from the City
acquisition of aerial
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of an aerial
easement
easement over the east 5 feet of Lot 8, Block 9, Hubbard Highlands Addition (1317
Beddell); find that $1.00 is just compensation for property acquired from Alacia
Alvarez Montez required for streetlight easement; 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-10887 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10887 from the City
acquisition of right-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of right-of-way
of -way
described as a portion of Lot D, Fannie Lee Norris Subdivision, Block 36, Englewood
Heights, 3rd Filing (3662 Forbes Street); find that $162.00 is just compensation for
property acquired from Otis E. Johnson for Forbes Street reconstruction; and authorize
the acceptance and recording of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10888 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10888 from the City
acquisition of right-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of right-of-way
of -way
described as a portion of Lot A, 0. M. Martin Subdivision, Block 37, Englewood Heights,
3rd Filing (3701 Forbes Street); find that $438.00 is just compensation for property
acquired from Martha A. Davidson for Forbes Street reconstruction; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10889 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10889 from the City
acquisition of per-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent
manent easement
easement described as a portion of Tract 20A, John Van Riper Survey, Abstract 1590
(2869 Avenue A); find that $1.00 is just compensation for property acquired from Arthur
John Reinhard, Jr., required for M-56 S.S. relocation; 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-10890 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10890 from the City
acquisition of right-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of right-of-way
of -way
described as a portion of Lots I, C.B. Thomas Subdivision, Block 35, Englewood Heights,
3rd Filing (3679 Forbes Street); find that $202.00 is just compensation for property
acquired from Grace M. McHan for Forbes Street reconstruction; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of the appropriate deed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10891 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10891 from the City
acquisition of right-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of right-of-way
of -way
described as a portion of Lots A, B and C, B. W. McCulloch's Subdivision, Block 36,
Englewood Heights, 3rd Filing (3676 Forbes Street); find that $268.00 is just
compensation for property acquired from Carl McHan and Carolyn Lee McHan for Forbes
Street reconstruction; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate
deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C L-10892 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10892 from the City
acquisition of per-
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition of a permanent
manent easement
easement described as a portion of Lots 18 & 19, Block 44, J.W. Wray Sub of Jennings
South Addition (1400 W. Tucker) for the relocation of Sanitary Sewer L-215, from Harris
Methodist Fort Worth for a total consideration of $1.00, and authorize the acceptance
and recording of the appropriate deed.
Council Member Mead
re M&C L-10892
abstain from voting
Council Member Meadows requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10892 involving a client relationship
with Harris Methodist Fort Worth.
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MAR
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that
Council Member Meadows be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-10892. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it
prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-10892 be adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by
the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
L-10893 re
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
There was presented Mayor and
Council
Communication No. L-10893 from the City
isition of tem-
M&C G-9601 re
Manager recommending that the City
Council
authorize the acquisition of a temporary
ry construction
job of selling the properties that came to it as a result of the failure of savings and
construction easement described as a
parcel
of land out of the Franklin Wood Survey,
ment
Abstract No. 1698; find that $1.00
is just
compensation for property acquired from
Resolution Trust Corporation; and authorize the acceptance of the appropriate easement.
until Member Chappel Council Member Chappell requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
M&C L-10893 voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10893 because of a professional
stain from voting relationship with Resolution Trust Corporation.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puente, that
Council Member Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-10893. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it
prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Silcox Council Member Silcox requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
re M&C L-10893 voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10893 involving a business relationship
abstain from voting with Resolution Trust Corporation. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it
prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10893 be approved. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Members Chappell and Silcox
Reconsider M&C G-9601
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 be reconsidered at this time. When the
motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C G-9601 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 from the City
application of Mankind
Manager stating that the Resolution Trust Corporation is the federal agency with the
Research Foundation
job of selling the properties that came to it as a result of the failure of savings and
loan institutions; that the RTC currently has properties in Fort Worth which it is
willing to donate to non-profit organizations for "public use," to house low-income
families; that Mankind Research Foundation is headquartered in Silver Springs, Maryland
and is a 20 -year old non-profit organization which was formed to provide housing for
low-income and homeless families; that, in order to donate these properties to a non-
profit organization, the RTC requires that the local governing body approve the
application from the non-profit organization; that the Department of Housing and Human
Services has reviewed the application from Mankind Research Foundation and recommends
approval of this request; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that no City
funding is required for submitting this application; and recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to sign a letter approving the application of the Mankind
Research Foundation to the Resolution Trust Corporation to acquire redeemable RTC
properties in Fort Worth and utilize them to provide housing for low-income families.
Council Member Silcox
Council Member Silcox requested permission of the City Council to abstain from
re M&C G-9601
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 involving Resolution Trust
abstain from voting
Corporation.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that
Council Members Chappell and Silcox be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-9601. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it
prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9601 be approved. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
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546
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Puente, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Members Chappell and Silcox
M&C C-13299 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13299, dated March 31,
cont. for two weeks
1992, from the City Manager, stating that Airport Properties, Inc., wishes to lease
99,503 square feet of unimproved land for the construction of three hangars and
associated aircraft and automobile parking space, and 3,600 square feet of unimproved
land in the fuel farm area, for construction of a fuel farm; that the improvements to
be constructed will be utilized for commercial and corporate aviation purposes and
additionally, a third party will be applying at a later date for a Public Aircraft Fuel
Dispensing Agreement, for the sale of aviation fuels at the airport from the fuel farm
improvements constructed under this lease; that the term of this agreement will be for
30 years with two five-year options to renew the lease; that the rental rates during
the two five-year option periods will be those in existence for improved land at the
time each option is exercised, and will be increased during the renewal periods in
accordance with the terms of the base lease; that revenues generated from this
agreement will be $10,310.00 annually; that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies
that the Administrative Division of the Aviation Department will be responsible for
collection and deposit of all fees due the City under this lease agreement; and
recommending that City Manager be authorized to execute a lease with Airport
Properties, Inc., for certain unimproved land at Spinks Airport.
Mr. David McDonald re
M&C C-13299
Mr. David McDonald, Post Office Box 1056, Burleson, Texas, appeared before the
City Council and advised the City Council that one of the buildings that he will be
leasing will be built by Advantage Aviation and that he will be purchasing the property
and expressed favorable consideration for the lease with Airport Properties, Inc.
Mr. Ron Hansard re iMr. Ron Hansard, 5001 Lusk Lane, appeared before the City Council and advised
M&C C-13299 Council that hangers are needed at Spinks Airport but that, after reviewing the lease,
he has major concerns with the way the new lease is written and stated that he objects
to the portion of the fuel contract being tied to the lease agreement; and requested
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13299 be postponed to either amend the
minimum standards or clarify its position.
Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Ramon Guajardo appeared before the City Council and
Ramati-0GuaJatdn re advised the City Council that the Aviation Advisory Board did review the minimum
M&C C-13299 standards and approved it with minor modifications, but the Board will be meeting on
April 16 to review the minimum standards and advised Council that he does not see any
problem with delaying Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13299 for two weeks.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13299 be continued for two
weeks. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Ms. Charlene Mann re Ms. Charlene Mann, 4241 Virginia Lane, appeared before the City Council and
problem with Griffs called attention of the City Council to correspondence that she had previously provided
to the City Council involving a problem that she was having with Griffs and advised
Council that she is being asked to disconnect her sewer line from its original location
of more than 43 years and run a new sanitary sewer line; and requested that the City
Council continue to support its opinion previously given that the sewer line is
properly connected on Ms. Mann's property.
Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer appeared before the City Council and advised
Mike Groomer re Council that the complaint has been investigated and that the City is supporting the
Ms. Mann's and Griffs opinion that Ms. Mann's sewer line is properly connected to the City sewer line and
that, if Griffs files a lawsuit regarding this matter, it will be a civil lawsuit.
Mr. Pat Taylor re Mr. Pat Taylor appeared before the City Council regarding the Central Library
Central Library expansion.
Expansion
M&C C-13301 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13301 from the City
denied Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to N.
Nichols Street from Long Avenue to N.E. 38th Street and for water and sewer
replacements in N. Nichols Street; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this project are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, and the capital budgets
of the Grants Fund, the Special Assessments Fund, and the Street Improvements Fund; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $144,140.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund, Water Capital Projects to the Water Capital
Improvements Fund, Water Replacement, N. Nichols Street, and
2. Approve a $16,139.00 fund transfer from the Water & Sewer Operating
Fund, Sewer Capital Project to the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund,
Sewer Replacement, N. Nichols Street, and
3. Approve a $120,704.66 fund transfer from the Streets Assessments
Project to the N. Nichols Street Project in the Grants Fund, and
' II 4. Approve a $19,737.88 bond fund transfer for the property owners'
share from the Special Assessments Fund to the N. Nichols Street,
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547
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
C-13301 cont.II Long Avenue to N.E. 38th Street, Project in the Street Improvements
Bond Fund, and
5. Approve a $282,023.75 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the N. Nichols Street, Long Avenue to N.E.
38th Street Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Centerline
Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $402,348.85 with forty (40)
working days for street paving improvements to N. Nichols Street from
Long Avenue to N.E. 38th Street, and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H.
Jackson Construction in the amount of $140,978.50 for the water and
sewer replacements in N. Nichols Street.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13301 be denied. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C C-13302 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13302 from the City
approved bond fund Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvement to
transfer paving Avenue "J" from Beach Street to Vaughn Boulevard and water and sewer replacements in
improvement to Avenue Avenue "J"; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
"J" from Beach St. for this
to Vaughn Blvd. project are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund, and the capital budgets of the Grants Fund, the Special
Assessments Fund, and the Street Improvements Fund; and recommending that the City
Council:
1. Approve a $113,997.00 fund transfer from the Water & Sewer Operating
Fund, Water Capital Project to the Water Capital Improvement Fund,
Water Replacement, Avenue "J", and
2. Approve a $12,466.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Sewer Capital Project to the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund,
Sewer Replacement, Avenue "J", and
3. Approve a $112,924.40 fund transfer from the Streets Assessments
Project to the Avenue "J" Project in the Grants Fund, and
4. Approve a $74,893.50 fund transfer for the property owners' share
from the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Bond
Fund, and
5. Approve a $207,417.51 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the Avenue "J", Beach Street to Vaughn
Boulevard Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a,contract with J.L. Bertram
Construction and Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $376,414.68 with
forty-one (41) working days for street paving improvements to Avenue
"J" from Beach Street to Vaughn Boulevard, and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Lowell B.
Allison Contractor in the amount of $110,886.80 for water and sewer
replacements in Avenue "J".
M&C C-13302 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13303 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13303 from the City
cont. for two weeks Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to
Hutchinson Avenue from Dewey Street to Diamond Road and for water and sewer
replacements in Hutchinson Avenue; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this project are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, and the capital budgets
of the Grants Fund, the Special Assessments Fund, and the Street Improvements Fund; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $113,375.00 fund transfer from the Water & Sewer Operating
Fund, Water Capital Project to the Water Capital Improvement Fund,
Water Replacement, Hutchinson Avenue, and
2. Approve a $44,071.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, Sewer Capital Project to the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund,
Sewer Replacement, Hutchinson Avenue, and
3. Approve a $67,066.70 fund transfer from the Streets Assessments
Project to the Hutchinson Avenue Project in the Grants Fund, and
4. Approve a $4,400.00 fund transfer for the property owners' share from
the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Bond Fund,
and
5. Approve a $163,266.76 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the Hutchinson Avenue, Dewey Street to Diamond
Road, Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
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6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Centerline
M&C C-13303 cont. Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $223,555.68 with twenty-seven
(27) working days for street paving improvements to Hutchinson Avenue
from Dewey Street to Diamond Road, and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $137,383.00 for water and sewer
replacements in Hutchinson Avenue.
Mr. Gary Santerre re Mr. Gary Santerre, Director of Transportation and Public Works Department,
M&C C-13303 appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that there are two parts
to the award of the contract for the assessment paving of Hutchinson Avenue from Dewey
to Diamond Road, stating that Centerline Construction Contract will be providing the
street paving improvements and Conatser Construction, Inc., will be providing the water
and sewer replacements in Hutchinson Avenue; advised Council that, if denied, this will
affect both contractors and that they will have to rebid the project and that he is
unsure of the affect cost wise and that it will have to be determined after the project
has been rebid; and advised Council that he could talk with both contractors to see how
long they are willing to extend their bids on the project.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13303 be continued for two
weeks. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Reconsider M&C Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Matson, that
C-13301 Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13301 be reconsidered at this time. When the
motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C C-13301 re There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13301 from the City
contracts with Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for street paving improvements to N.
Centerline Construc- Nichols Street from Long Avenue to N.E. 38th Street and for water and sewer
tors, Inc. and Larry replacements in N. Nichols Street; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services
H. Jackson Con- certifies that funds required for this project are available in the current operating
struction cont. for budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, and the capital budgets
two weeks of the Grants Fund, the Special Assessments Fund, and the Street Improvements Fund; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve a $144,140.00 fund transfer from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund, Water Capital Projects to the Water Capital
Improvements Fund, Water Replacement, N. Nichols Street, and
2. Approve a $16,139.00 fund transfer from the Water & Sewer Operating
Fund, Sewer Capital Project to the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund,
Sewer Replacement, N. Nichols Street, and
3. Approve a $120,704.66 fund transfer from the Streets Assessments
Project to the N. Nichols Street Project in the Grants Fund, and
4. Approve a $19,737.88 bond fund transfer for the property owners'
share from the Special Assessments Fund to the N. Nichols Street,
Long Avenue to N.E. 38th Street, Project in the Street Improvements
Bond Fund, and
5. Approve a $282,023.75 bond fund transfer from the Inner City Streets
Unspecified Project to the N. Nichols Street, Long Avenue to N.E.
38th Street Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Centerline
Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $402,348.85 with forty (40)
working days for street paving improvements to N. Nichols Street from
Long Avenue to N.E. 38th Street, and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H.
Jackson Construction in the amount of $140,978.50 for the water and
sewer replacements in N. Nichols Street.
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member matson, that Mayor and
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Council Communication No. C-13301 be continued for two weeks. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
M&C C-13304 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13304 from the City
authorized fund trans-
Manager stating that the Transportation and Public Works Department plans to
fer Lulu St. and
reconstruct Lulu Street; that the Water Department has determined that the water line
agreement with Gordon
in this street should be replaced in conjunction with the street reconstruction; that,
S. Swift Consulting
in order to advertise for bids in conjunction with the street reconstruction, the Water
Engineer, Inc.
Department is requesting that Gordon S. Swift Consulting Engineer, Inc., design plans
and specifications for the water line replacement; that the Director of Fiscal Services
certifies that funds required for this agreement are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and recommending that
the City Council authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $11,000.00 from Water and
Sewer Operating Fund, Water Project to Water Capital Improvement Fund, Water
Replacement, Lulu Street and authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Gordon S. Swift Consulting Engineer, Inc., for the Water Main
Replacement in Lulu Street for a total fee not to exceed $10,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13305 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13305 from the City
contract with J.D.
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the 24 -inch water main repairs in
Vickers, Inc.
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M&C C-13305 cont. F.M. 731; stating that the Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds required
for this contract are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; and recommending that the City Council authorize a
fund transfer in the amount of $67,693.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund, Water
Project to Water Capital Improvement Fund, Water Repairs, F.M. 731 and authorize the
City Manager to execute a construction contract with J.D. Vickers, Inc., for the 24 -
inch Water Main Repairs in F.M. 731 on low bid of $57,448.65. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
M&C C-13306 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
cont. for one week No. C-13306, Employment of Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc., to Perform Cost Allocation of
Wastewater Plant Facilities, be continued for one week.
M&C C-13307 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
Cont. for one week 11 No. C-13307, Employment of Financial Concepts and Applications, Inc., to Conduct Cost
of Service Rate Studies, be continued for one week.
M&C C-13308 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
was withdrawn No. C-13308, Grant Contract Amendment Job Training Partnership Act Title III with Texas
Department of Commerce, be withdrawn from the agenda.
M&C C-13309 re
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13309 from the City
grant application to
Manager stating that the City of Fort Worth has sponsored a summer food program for
Texas Department
children since 1969; that last year, 104,401 meals and 40,370 snacks were served to
of Human Services
2,338 children at 29 full-time and 4 part-time sites for a total operating cost of
$217,306.00; that administrative cost was $17,796.00; that the Texas Department of
Human Services has notified the City of Fort Worth that $289,732.00 is available for
the operation of the 1992 lunch program; that it is projected that 119,000 lunches and
55,325 snacks will be served to approximately 2,705 children at 32 full-time sites
during the 44 -day program, from June 8, 1992, through August 7, 1992; that the program
will be administered by the Human Services Division of the Housing and Human Services
Department; that the grant requirements specify the rates for reimbursement, therefore,
the total operating cost may not exceed $268,779.00, and total administration cost may
not exceed $20,956.00; that the total program may not exceed $289,732.00 unless more
sites participate or each site has more participants than projected; stating that the
availability of funds is contingent on grant contract approval by the Texas Department
of Human Services and no matching funds are required from the City; and recommending
that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
M&C C-13309 adopted
M&C C-13310 re
lease portion of
marine Park to Boys
and Girls Club of
Greater Fort Worth,
Inc.
M&C C-13311 re
approved bond fund
transfer from
City Share to IH -35W
at Meacham Blvd
Interchange Project
1. Submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Human Services
requesting $289,732 for the Summer Food Service Program for children
in Fort Worth, and
2. Accept the grant and execute the contract with the Texas Department
of Human Services for the 1992 Summer Food Service Program, and
3. Authorize the Accounting Division of the Fiscal Services 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, and
4. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulation 5-15 (28.06%) which represents the most
recent approved rate for this department); and
5. Accept such additional funds from the Texas Department of Human
Services for this grant as may be necessary to include meals for all
children entering the existing or any new sites.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13310 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council permit the Boys and Girls Club of Greater
Fort Worth, Inc., to lease a portion of Marine Park from April 20 through April 27,
1992, for the purpose of a Cinco de Mayo Celebration for a fee of $1,500.00 plus ten
percent of admission fees to the event, and waive the collection of the ten percent fee
on sale of concession items. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-13311 from the City
Manager, as follows:
SUBJECT: COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR IH -35W INTERCHANGE AT MEACHAM BOULEVARD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a $59,111.20 bond fund transfer from the City Share of SDHPT
Unspecified Project to the IH -35W at Meacham Boulevard Interchange
Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
2. Approve a $561,670.19 bond fund transfer from the Urban Systems
Unspecified Project to the IH -35W at Meacham Boulevard Interchange
Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
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3. Approve a $286,052.74 bond fund transfer from the Urban Systems
C-13311 cont.11 Unspecified Project to the IH -35W at Meacham Boulevard Interchange
Project in the Street Improvements Bond Fund, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a cost sharing agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction of the IH -
35W Interchange at Meacham Boulevard in the amount of $906,834.13.
DISCUSSION:
On December 8, 1988 (M&C G-7842), City Council accepted Texas Department of
Transportation Minute Order No. 87499 authorizing the replacement of the
interchange bridges on IH -35W at Meacham Boulevard. This project will allow
the development of Meacham Boulevard as a six -lane major arterial as
proposed in the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan.
The City cost as stipulated in the Minute Order was to be 25% of the
eligible construction costs, including engineering and inspection. At the
time of the Minute Order approval, that cost was estimated at $575,000.
Bids for the project were received by the State on February 4, 1992. The
low bid was given by Gilbert Texas Construction Corporation in the amount
of $3,234,446.07. The total project cost is $3,627,336.50, which includes
engineering and inspection. Based on the total project cost, the City's 25%
share is $906,834.13.
The State has recommended award of the contract subject to receipt of City
participation. Staff has had extensive discussion with District 2 of the
Texas Department of Transportation concerning the bid and the significant
increase in the City's estimated share. Although the increase in cost is
significant, staff recommends that the proposed agreement be executed due
to the location and need for this project.
FISCAL INFORMATION[CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this
project are available in the current capital budgets, as appropriated, of
the Street Improvements Funds.
&C C-13311 adopted It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, from the City
Manager C-13311, be adopted.
&C FP -2944 re
&nal payment to M.A. There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2944 from the City
inson Construction Manager stating that the Bryant Irvin Road Bridge over the Trinity River Project has
ompany, Inc. been completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; and
recommending that the City Council accept as complete the Bryant Irvin Road Bridge over
the Trinity River, authorize final payment of $10,534.34 to M.A. Vinson Construction
Company, Inc., with funds available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, and
the retainage account of the Street Improvements Fund. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
payment
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2945 from the Cit
incll 5 re
payment to APAC- Y
exas, Inc. Manager stating that HMAC Overlay (91-1) at Various Locations has been completed in
accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements; and recommending that
the City Council approve a $15,077.42 fund transfer from the Prior Years Funding
Unspecified Project to HMAC Overlay (91-1) at Various Locations Project in the Contract
Street Maintenance Fund; accept as complete the HMAC Overlay (91-1) at Various
Locations; and authorize final payment of $48,508.09 to APAC-Texas, Inc., with funds
available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Contract Street
Maintenance Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be
adopted.
&C FP -2946 re
&nal payment to There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2946 from the City
oward Construction, Manager stating that sidewalk improvements to City Center has been completed in
nc. accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements with the exception
that the work was not completed within the time allowed; and recommending that the City
Council accept as complete Sidewalk Improvements to City Center and authorize final
payment of $505.46 to Howard Construction, Inc., with funds available in the retainage
account of the Street Improvements Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendations be adopted.
&C FP -2947 re
&nal payment to There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2947 from the City
arrod payment
Company Manager stating that the assessment paving of Refugio Avenue from NW 30th to W. Long
has been completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements,
with the exception of the timely completion; that the final contract price is
$388,958.37, based on unit prices, $6,030.00 in change orders and liquidated damages
totalling $9,660.00, with the total final payment due Harrod Paving Company of
$2,298.55; and recommending that the City Council accept as complete the assessment
paving of Refugio Avenue from NW 30th to W. Long; approve the final assessment roll;
authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied
against the abutting property owners of Refugio Avenue from NW 30th to W. Long; and
authorize final payment of $2,298.55 to Harrod Paving Company, with funds available in
the Retainage Account of the Street Improvements Fund.
ouncil member Puente Council Member Puente and Council Member Chappell requested permission of the
nd Council Member City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2947,
happell re M&C FP -294 involving Fort worth Independent School District.
bstain from voting
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FP -2947 cont. Council Member Matson made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that
Council Members Puente and Chappell be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and
Council Communication No. FP -2947. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it
prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2947 be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council Members
Silcox, Matson, McCray, Woods, and Meadows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Members Puente and Chappell
Steven Parker re Mr. Steven Parker, 2422 Las Brisas, appeared before the City Council regarding
pairs in District 5 repairs in District 5, particularly Forbes Street and pointed out to the Council that
the streets should be paved adequately in order to withhold the buses and trucks that
travel on the streets.
r. Will Ingram re Mr. Will Ingram, 3913 Forbes, appeared before the City Council and presented
epairs in District 5 petitions for the repairs of streets in District 5, stating that Forbes Street was
nd presented a approved during the 1986 Bond Election and also in the 1990 Program, and still has not
etition been repaired and requested that City Council repair these streets now.
r. Gary Santerre re Mr. Gary Santerre, Director of Transportation and Public Works Department,
dvised City Council appeared before the City Council and advised Mr. Ingram and Council that only one block
nd Mr. Ingram that of Forbes Street was included in the 1986 Bond Program and stated that we are now able
he streets in Districl to include the rest of Forbes Street in the 1990 Program and advised Council that the
are being prepared street repairs are being made in Council District 5.
Mr. J.W. Bryant re
Mr. J.W. Bryant, 609 Verna Trail North, appeared, before the City Council and
budget cuts
advised Council where some budget cuts could be made regarding the 1992-93 Budget;
expressed his opinion to Council that they should be more careful in their selection of
who they choose to serve on the different committees; and stated that the City Council
members should receive a salary.
Mr. Bob Lloyd Martin
re presented signa-
Mr. Bob Lloyd Martin, 1819 South Adams, appeared before the City Council and
tures of 23 citizens
presented signatures of 23 citizens who are located in the "HC" Historical Subdistrict
who are located in the
Zoning Classification who want to get out of the "HC" zoning and suggested that the
"HC" Historical Sub-
hearing should be conducted by the Zoning Committee rather than the Historical and
district Zoning
Cultural Landmark Commission.
Classification
Ms. Mary Mitchell re
Ms. Mary Mitchell, 2204 Herley, appeared before the City Council and advised
"HC" zoning classifi-
Council that she went before the Zoning Board on yesterday and was denied for the
cation
removal of the "HC" zoning classification on her property because she could not prove a
financial difficulty and reminded Council that she did not ask or sign a petition to be
placed in the "HC" Historical Subdistrict zoning classification.
Council Member Matson Council Member Matson requested City Attorney Adkins to go back and review what
re City Attorney Adkin was said previously and provide the City Council with a transcript and an analysis of
to go back and review what was decided at the previous meeting regarding the removal of the "HC" Historical
the removal of the Subdistrict zoning classification.
"HC" Historical Sub-
district Mr. Robert Snoke, 3826 6th Avenue, appeared before the City Council and stated
Mr. Robert Snoke re that, in his opinion, Code:Blue is window dressing and a taxpayers money pit and
Code•Blue advised Council that traditional law enforcement should be considered first; and
solicited City Council's help regarding a continuing problem for the enforcement of
banning alcohol in the Rosemont Park.
Mr. Roy Ownby re Mr. Roy Ownby, 4044 6th Avenue, appeared before the City Council and presented a
presented a petition petition regarding the drinking across the street from his home in the Rosemont Park,
drinking in the Rose- and requested that the City Council enforce the non-use of alcohol in public parks.
mont park
Mr. Brent Dickey re Mr. Brent Dickey, 3320 McLane Street, appeared before the City Council and
M&C G-9596 expressed opposition to the additional
payment of $497.00 to Mr. Tom Law for services
already provided by City Attorney Adkins, and requested that the City Council
reconsider it's approval of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-9596.
Adjourned here being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
M
II ACTING/C/ITY '"SECRETARY / ooO- MAYOR
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 9, 1992
Council Met On the 9th day of April, A.D.,.1992, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, met in special session, with the following members and officers present, to -wit:
Members Present Mayor Kay Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber; Council Members Carlos
Puente, Chuck Silcox, Morris Matson, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, and
David Chappell; Interim City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Acting
City Secretary Gloria Pearson; with more than a quorum present, at which time the
following business was transacted:
Called to a call forII Attention of the City Council was called to a call of the Mayor for a special
a special meeting meeting of the City Council, as follows:
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the following matters shall be considered by
the Fort Worth City Council at a special emergency meeting to be held in
the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Fort Worth Municipal Building, 1000
Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas, commencing at 8:00 a.m. on April 9, 1992:
1. Call to Order.
II. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in closed or executive session to receive
the advice of its attorneys with respect to contemplated litigation
against the City of Dallas concerning proposals by Dallas to change
the Wright Amendment, as authorized by section 2(e), Article 6252-17,
V.A.C.S.
III. Discussion and Vote by City Council to direct the City Attorney to
file suit against City of Dallas concerning proposals' by Dallas to
change the Wright Amendment.
IV. Adjournment
An emergency and case of urgent public necessity exist with regard to the
above matters because proposals by the City of Dallas to change the Wright
Amendment constitute an unforeseeable situation requiring immediate action
by the Fort Worth City Council.
To Members of the Fort Worth City Council: -
On this 9th day of April, 1992, I hereby call the above-described special
emergency meeting of the Fort Worth City Council at 8:00 a.m. on April 9,
1992, in accordance with Chapter III, Section 5 of the Fort Worth City
Charter. The object of the meeting is to discuss and act upon the matters
listed above and no other business shall be transacted at such meeting.
(s) Kay Granger
Kay Granger
Mayor
Posted at 5:50 a.m. April 9th, 1992
By: (s) Wade Adkins
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services, please call the City Manager's Office at 871-6143.
Recessed into closed It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council recess into closed
or executive session or executive session to receive the advice of its attorneys with respect to
contemplated litigation against the City of Dallas concerning proposals by Dallas to
change the Wright Amendment, as authorized by Section 2(e), Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S.
Reconvened into The City Council reconvened into regular session with all members present, at
regular session which time the following business was transacted:
Adopted motion direct-
ing the City Attorney Mayor Pro tempore Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that
to file suit against the City Council direct the City Attorney to file suit against City of Dallas
City of Dallas concerning proposals by Dallas to change the Wright Amendment. When the motion was put
to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Adjourned II There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
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MAY`0R