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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 29, 1990
On the 29th day of May, A.D., 1990, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, met in regular session, with the following members and officers present, to -wit:
Mayor Bob Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Garey W. Gilley; Council Members Louis J.
Zapata, William N. Garrison, Kay Granger, Eugene McCray, Bill Meadows, Virginia Nell
Webber, and David Chappell; City Manager David Ivory; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City
Secretary Ruth Howard; with more than a quorum present, at which time the following
business was transacted:
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Invocation The invocation was given by The Reverend Elizabeth Lamberth, Chaplain, Tarrant
Area Community of Churches.
Pledge of allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approved Minutes of On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
May 22, 1990 minutes of the meeting of May 22, 1990, were approved.
M&C's G-8629, G-8636, City Manager Ivory requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-8629,
P-4296, P-4301 and G-8636, P-4296, P-4301, and P-4307 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
P-4307 withdrawn
M&C P-4305 withdrawn Mayor Pro tempore Gilley requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4305
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member Zapata, the
approved consent agenda, as amended, was approved.
Council Member Zapata Council Member Zapata advised the City Council of his trip to San Francisco for
advised of trip the National League of Cities Advisory Council.
Liability bonds approved There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-127 from the Office of
the City Secretary recommending that the City Council approve liability bonds, as
follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTORS BOND INSURANCE COMPANY
Reyes Hernandez Western Surety Company
L & R Concrete, Inc. State Farm Fire and Casualty
Insurance Company
Milton Price Construction
Lawyers Surety Corporation
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It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Notices of Claims
There was presented Mayor
and Council Communication No. OCS-128 from the Office of
approved
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:
Ernesto A. Barron
1. Claimant:
Ernesto Arreola Barron
Date Received:
May 22, 1990
Date of Incident:
February 19, 1990
Location of Incident:
711 W. Boyce St.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$450.00 - $495.00
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages to his property as
the result of actions of the City while
repairing a new water meter.
John R. Morris, Millie
2. Claimant:
John R. Morris, Millie L. Magness, Elaine
L.Magness, Elaine Shel
ey,
Shelley, Trent & Pamela Alexander, Diane &
Trent & Pamela Alexander,
John Kimmey, Mrs. Raymond Trujillo, Sherry &
Diane & John Kimmey,
Thomas Trujillo, Linda Montez, Mike & Irma
mrs. Raymond Trujillo,
Lara, Jr., Elizabeth Magers, Linda Youngton,
Sherry & Thomas Trujil
o,
Robert A. Garcia, Jillian B. Chaffin, Nan and
Linda Montez, Mike &
Jeff Sprester, Linda and Paul Marsh, Sherry
Irma Lara, Jr., Elizabeth
Cox, Mike Cunningham, Janice Key, and Mike
magers, Linda Youngton,
Karasek
Robert Garcia, Jillian
Date Received:
May 23, 1990
Chaffin, Nan & Jeff
Date of Incident:
May 1, 1990
Sprester, Linda 7 paui
Attorney:
Stephen C. Maxwell
marsh, Sherry Cox, Mike
Location of Incident:
Driskell Blvd., Eldridge, Westhaven Drive
Cunningham, Janice Key
Estimate of Damages/
Mike Karasek
Injuries:
$100,000.00
Nature of Incident:
Claimants allege damages to their property as
the result of flooding.
John R. Morris.......
3. Claimant:
John R. Morris, Millie L. Magness, Elaine
Mike Karasek
Shelley, Trent & Pamela Alexander, Diane &
John Kimmey, Mrs. Raymond Trujillo, Sherry &
Thomas Trujillo, Linda Montez, Mike & Irma
Lara, Jr., Elizabeth Magers, Linda Youngton,
Robert A. Garcia, Jillian B. Chaffin, Nan and
Jeff Sprester, Linda and Paul Marsh, Sherry
Cox, Mike Cunningham, Janice Key, and Mike
Karasek
Date Received:
May 23, 1990
Date of Incident:
May 2, 1990
Attorney:
Stephen C. Maxwell
Location of Incident:
Driskell Blvd., Eldridge, Westhaven Drive
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$100,000.00
Nature of Incident:
Claimants allege damages to their property as
the result of flooding.
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Jerome Moore 4. Claimant: Jerome W. Moore
Date Received: May 22, 1990
Date of Incident: May 2, 1990
Location of Incident: Approx. 6700 Block Old Granbury Rd.
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $221.04 - $300.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to his automobile as
the result of .street conditions.
Kenneth K. Rekieta 5. Claimant: Kenneth Karl Rekieta
Date Received: May 21, 1990
Date of Incident: May 5, 1990
Location of Incident: 5400 W. Vickery
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $1,119.99 - $1,459.76
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to his automobile as
the result of street conditions.
Garry S. Jacobs 6. Claimant: Garry Steven Jacobs
Date Received: May 16, 1990
Date of Incident: April 23, 1990
Location of Incident: Cedar Springs at Mockingbird, Dallas, Texas
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $179.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages as the result of his
being allegedly falsely arrested.
Era E. & Lamesia flims
7. Claimant: Era E. & Lamesia Mims
Date Received: May 16, 1990
Date of Incident: May 1, 1990
Location of Incident: 6917 Meadowbrook
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimants allege damages to their property as
the result of storm drain overflow.
Edward C. Graves et al
8. Claimant: Edward C. Graves et al
Date Received: May 16, 1990
Date of Incident: April 3, 1990
Attorney: Glynis Adams McGinty
Location of Incident: Undeclared
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Undeclared.
CNA Insurance Co. 9. Claimant: CNA Insurance Company (Karen Dixon) on behalf
of LGM Partnership and Paula Chance
Date Received: May 16, 1990
Date of Incident: March 31, 1990
Location of Incident: 1316 Sycamore School Road
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Undeclared
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges subrogation rights for its
insured's (Paula Chance) injury as the result
of a fall.
Guillermo Guerra 10. Claimant: Guillermo Guerra
Date Received: May 16, 1990
Date of Incident: February or August 1989
Location of Incident: 3703 Brookline
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $385.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to his property as
the result of the City failing to reconnect
the sewer line.
Samuel Armah 11. Claimant: Samuel Armah
Date Received: May 16, 1990
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Location of Incident: 3233 Townsend Drive
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $985.00 - $2,900.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages to his property as
the result of flooding.
Kenneth R. Jackson 12. Claimant: Kenneth R. Jackson
Date Received: May 23, 1990
Date of Incident: December 25, 1989
Location of Incident: 4301 Crenshaw
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $200.00 - $250.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages as the result of a
broken water pipe.
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Kerri E. Harris 13. Claimant: Kerri Elizabeth Harris
Date Received: May 23, 1990
Date of Incident: May 8, 1990
Attorney: Dushman & Friedman, P.C. (Lowell E. Dushman)
Location of Incident: Undeclared
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: $10,000.00
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages and injuries as the
result of an accident involving a City -owned
vehicle (police).
Heather M. Pafford 14. Claimant: Heather Michelle Pafford - minor; Joel R.
Pafford Parent
Date Received: May 23, 1990
Date of Incident: Undeclared
Location of Incident: Meadowcreek School
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries: Full extent of medical expenses
Nature of Incident: Claimant alleges damages and injuries as the
result of rock being expelled from
City -equipment (brush hog).
Jennie V. Smith
15. Claimant:
Jennie V. Smith
Date Received:
May 23, 1990
Date of Incident:
Undeclared
Location of Incident:
5629 Eisenhower Drive
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$1,057.10 - $1,315.44
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages to her property as
the result of flooding.
Frances Graham
16. Claimant:
Frances Graham as individual and as next of
kin to Angel, John, Jr., and Sandra Graham
Date Received:
May 23, 1990
Date of Incident:
September 18, 1989
Location of Incident:
Woodheaven
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges injuries sustained as result
of being overcome by methane gas.
Frances Graham
17. Claimant:
Frances Graham as individual and as next of
kin to John Graham
Date Received:
May 23, 1990
Date of Incident:
September 18, 1989
Location of Incident:
Woodheaven
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$225,000.00 - $450,000.00
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges injuries sustained as result
of breathing methane gas.
Betty Godwin
18. Claimant:
Betty Godwin
Date Received:
May 23, 1990
Date of Incident:
February 8, 1989
Location of Incident:
3758 Townsend Drive
Estimate of Damages/
Injuries:
$15,000.00 for roof; yard that was washed
away; all insurance didn't pay
Nature of Incident:
Claimant alleges damages to her property as
the result of a water main break.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
General Correspondence There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-129 from the Office of
re to CMO the City Secretary recommending that correspondence be referred to the Office of the
City Manager from Ms. Linda A. Ingram, City Administrator, City of Lake Worth,
rescinding Resolution No. 500 which pertains to a joint resolution with the City of
Fort Worth recommending the northern alignment of SH 199. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Assessment Paving It appearing to the City Council that the City Council on May 22, 1990, continued
Hearing on Bourine St the hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Bourine Street from West
Vickery Boulevard to Blackmore Avenue from day to day and time to time and especially
to the meeting of May 29, 1990, to give every interested citizen opportunity to be
heard, Mayor Bolen asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Transportation and Public Works Department,
appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that appraisal
information on property adjacent to the project previously was presented to the City
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Council and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication
No. BH -0015, dated May 15, 1990, as follows:
BH-0015II SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF BOURINE STREET FROM
W. VICKERY BOULEVARD TO BLACKMORE AVENUE (PROJECT NO. 67-040200-00)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance closing the
benefit hearing and levying assessments as proposed, acknowledging that in
each case the abutting property is specially benefited in enhanced value in
excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of Bourine Street from
W. Vickery Boulevard to Blackmore Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The 1986 Capital Improvement Program approved in March 1986 included funds
for the improvement of Bourine Street from W. Vickery Boulevard to Blackmore
Avenue. The existing street consists of HMAC pavement in poor condition with
no curb and no gutter. It is located in the Como Target Area, and Community
Development Block Grant funds will finance 30 percent of the construction
cost.
On April 4, 1990 (M&C G-8547), the City Council established May 15, 1990, as
the date of the benefit hearing. Notices have been given in accordance with
Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
The project is located in Council District 7.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS:
It is proposed to improve this segment of Bourine Street by constructing
six-inch thick reinforced concrete pavement with seven-inch high attached
concrete curb on a six-inch thick lime -stabilized subgrade so that the
finished roadway will be thirty feet wide on a sixty foot right-of-way.
Six-inch thick concrete driveway approaches will be constructed where shown
on the plans.
ASSFSSMFNTS:
This street has not previously been constructed to City standards and is
located in a CDBG Target Area; therefore, in accordance with the Assessment
Paving Policy, properties zoned and used for one- and two-family residences
are not being assessed.
An independent
appraiser has advised the
staff as to the
amount of
enhancement to
property values that will
result from the
proposed
improvements. Based on standard City policy,
the City Engineer's
estimate,
and the advice of
the independent appraiser, the
cost of the construction
has
been computed at
$37,200.00 (13%) for the property owners and
$257,270.00
(87%) for the City
of Fort Worth at large.
The independent appraisal substantiates that, as a result of the proposed
construction, each parcel of adjacent property will be enhanced in value by
an amount equal to or greater than the proposed assessment.
Mrs. Lunday advised the City Council that the independent appraiser is available
for questionining.
Benefit hearing There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
closed and assess- assessment paving of Bourine Street from West Vickery Boulevard to Blackmore Avenue,
ments levied Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that the
hearing be closed and that the assessments be levied as recommended with the exception
that the enhancement is found to be less than indicated on Lot 20, Block 24, Lot 1,
Block 5, Lot 11, Block 10, Lot 11, Block 18, all in the Harlem Hills Addition; Lot 21,
Block 113, and Lot 1, Block 101, of the Chamberlain Arlington Heights Addition, Second
Filing, and that the assessments against these specific properties be set at $2,000.00
each. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Council Member Meadows introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
Ordinance closing adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying
benefit hearing with it the adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, Webber, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
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Ordinance No. 10591 II ORDINANCE NO. 10591
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF BOURINE STREET, FROM
WEST VICKERY BOULEVARD TO BLACKMORE AVENUE, 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.
It appearing to the City Council that on May 15, 1990, the City Council continued
Assessment paving the hearing in connection with the assessment paving of Papurt Drive from I -35W to
hearing on Papurt Dr. Leming Street and Leming Street from I -35W to Papurt Drive from day to day and from
time to time and especially to the meeting of May 29, 1990, to give every interested
citizen or person an opportunity to be heard, Mayor Bolen asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Transportation and Public Works Department,
appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that appraisal
information on property adjacent to the project previously was presented to the City
Council; that the appraiser is present for questioning; and called attention of the
City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH -0016, dated May 15, 1990, as
follows:
BH -0016 SUBJECT: BENEFIT HEARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT PAVING OF PAPURT DRIVE FROM
1-35W TO LEMING STREET AND LEMING STREET FROM I -35W TO PAPURT DRIVE
(PROJECT NO. 67-040172-00)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance closing the
benefit hearing and levying assessments as proposed, acknowledging that in
each case the abutting property is specially benefited in enhanced value in
excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of Papurt Drive, from I -35W
to Leming Street, and Leming Street, from I -35W to Papurt Drive.
OTSCIISSTON:
On September 4, 1987, the Street Superintendent for the City of Fort Worth
advised staff that it was not possible to further maintain Leming and Papurt
Streets at I -35W. The pavement had deteriorated to the degree of being a
traffic hazard, and reconstruction was recommended.
Councilman Zapata was contacted for approval of design and financing and
concurred with staff's recommendation that the project should be initiated.
The new street design provides for a wider street, wider turn radii at the
intersections with I -35W, and wider driveway approaches. All adjacent
property to the project is zoned commercial and industrial.
Some improvements were made in 1979 and 1986 to sidewalks, curbing and
driveway approaches, and the assessments reflect the appropriate credit.
On April 17, 1990 (M&C G-8561), the City Council established May 15,
1990, as the date of the benefit hearing. Notices have been given in
accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
The project is located in Council District 2.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS:
It is proposed to improve Papurt. Drive, from Interstate 35W to Leming Street,
and Leming Street, from Papurt Drive to Interstate 35W, by constructing
seven-inch thick reinforced concrete pavement with a seven-inch high attached
concrete curb on a six-inch thick lime stabilized subgrade so that the
finished roadway will be thirty-six feet wide on a fifty foot right-of-way.
Four -inch thick concrete sidewalks and six-inch thick concrete driveway
approaches will be constructed where shown on the plans.
ASSESSMENTS:
This street has previously been constructed to City standards. The
properties abutting Papurt Drive and Leming Street are zoned commercial and
industrial and are predominantly vacant. The assessments are based on the
commercial rate.
An independent appraiser has advised the staff as to the amount of
enhancement to property values that will result from the proposed
improvements. Based on standard City policy, the City Engineer's estimate,
and the advice of the independent appraiser, the cost of the construction has
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been computed at $146,146.26 (52%) for the property owners and $137,508.50
(48%) for the City of Fort Worth at large.
The independent appraisal substantiates that, as a result of the proposed
construction, each parcel of adjacent property will be enhanced in value by
an amount equal to or greater than the proposed assessment.
Council Member Zapata made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that the
Benefit Hearing benefit hearing for the assessment paving of Papurt Drive from I -35W to Leming Street
continued and Leming Street from I -35W to Papurt Drive be continued until such time as Mr. Jim
Schell returns. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed
unanimously.
Denied M&C G-8606
Mayor Pro tempore Gilley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Garrison, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8606, Temporary Street Closure for Chisholm Trail
Round -Up Celebration, dated May 15, 1990, be denied. When the motion was put to a vote
by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Approved amended re-
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8606 (Amended) from the
quest to temporary
City Manager stating that Chisholm Trail Round -Up has been presented one weekend
close E. Exchange Ave
annually in the Stockyards National Historic District for the past 13 years; that this
years celebration will be held June 8 through 10, 1990; that Chisholm Trail Round -Up,
Inc., will provide liability insurance, necessary barricades, signage to re-route
traffic, full indemnification of the City with respect to claims related to the event
and the street closings, off-duty police for traffic and crowd control, trash and
litter control and restoration of the site to its condition prior to the event; and
recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve the street closure request of Chisholm Trail Round -Up, Inc., to
temporarily close the following streets at the designated times:
* 6:00 a.m. Friday, June 8 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 1990
E. Exchange Avenue from N. Main to Packers Avenue
W. Exchange Avenue from N. Main to Houston Street
Ellis Avenue from N.W. 24th to N.W. 25th Street
N.W. 25th Street from N. Main Street to Ellis Avenue
Rodeo Plaza from E. Exchange Avenue to Stockyards Boulevard
* 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 8 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 1990
N. Main Street from N.W. 24th to N.W. 26th Street
2. Approve admission fees of $2.50 for adults (children twelve and under
will be admitted free) to be charged by Chisholm Trail Round -Up, Inc.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendations were adopted.
Authorized tax over- There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8629 from the City
payments Manager stating that the Texas Property Tax Code requires that a taxpayer must request
a refund for tax overpayment within three years of that payment; that Section 31.11 of
the Property Tax Code further requires approval by the governing body before refunding
overpayment or erroneous payments in instances where the refund exceeds $500.00;
stating that funds are available in General Fund 01, Account No. 13-40-20, Index
Code 011106; and recommending that accounts totalling $5,679.34 be authorized for
refund, as follows:
ACCOUNT NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION NAME AMOUNT
0042-27-11 Lot 17 Blk 63 First Gibraltar $1,272.05
1989 Taxes Candleridge Addition
(City & School)
Taxes Paid Twice
0041-63-71 Lot 16 Blk 27 Paul M. Clark $2,219.09
1989 Taxes Candleridge Addition
(City & School)
Taxes Paid Twice
0117-19-33 Lot 20D
1989 Taxes Handley Heights Addition Denney's Inc. $1,518.31
(City & School)
Erroneous Payment
0560-47-37 Lot 10 Blk 6 Team Mortgage Corp. $ 669.89
1989 Taxes Willow Creek Addition
(City Only)
Erroneous Payment
ACCOUNT TOTALS $5,679.34
Mayor Pro tempore Mayor Pro tempore Gilley advised City Council that he will abstain from voting on
Gilley abstined from Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8629 involving a conflict of interest with Team
voting on M&C G-8629 Mortgage Corporation.
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Council Member Council Member Garrison advised City Council that he will abstain from voting on
Garrison abstained Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8629 involving a conflict of interest with Team
`rom voting on M&C Mortgage Corporation and First Gibraltar.
-8629
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zapata, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8629, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Bolen; Council Members Zapata, Granger, McCray, Meadows,
Webber, and Chappell
II NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Mayor Pro tempore Gilley on Account No. 0560-47-37 and Council
Member Garrison on Account Nos. 0042-27-11 and 0560-47-37
Reappointed 141s. Marthe There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8630 from the City
Stone to Building Manager recommending that the City Council ratify his reappointment of Ms. Martha M.
Standards Commission Stone to the Building Standards Commission, Place 6, for a term of office expiring
October 1, 1990. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Authorized rental fee There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8631 from the City
for use of Poultry B1 Manager stating that the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library is a fund-raising
at Will Rogers organization whose primary goal is to serve the Fort Worth Public Library through
financial and volunteer support; that the regularly scheduled Friends book sale,
previously held at Central Library, makes available to the Fort Worth public thousands
of books and other items which have been withdrawn from library collections or are
gifts which cannot be utilized; and recommending that the rental fee for the rental of
the Poultry Building at Will Rogers Memorial Center, for the Friends of the Fort Worth
Public Library book sale, be set at $1.00 per day for the period of October 8, 1990, to
October 18, 1990. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Authorized increase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8632 from the City
in denture fees Manager stating that the City Council approved an increase in the denture fees on
October 18, 1988, by Mayor and Council Communication No. G-7783; that it is necessary
to request approval to increase the denture fees to cover the current operating cost of
the program from $300.00 to $315.00 for full dentures -and $160.00 to $165.00 for single
dentures; that revenues will be deposited in General Fund 01, Revenue Index Code
064089; and recommending that the City Council authorize the increases in the denture
fees as proposed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Authorized expenditurd There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8633 from the City
in settlement of all Manager, as follows:
claims Cause No.
153-196066-86 SUBJECT: PONZIE CAPLE VS. THE CITY OF FORT WORTH ET AL, CAUSE
NO. 153-196066-86
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the expenditure of $5,000.00 and payment of
one-third (1/3) of taxable court costs, not to exceed $2,000.00, in
settlement of all claims against the City of Fort Worth in the referenced
case, that the City Council further authorize the dismissal, with prejudice,
of the City's cross-claim for contractual indemnity in this case, that it
authorize the release of any further claims for contractual indemnity and
that the City Council approve the herein described settlement and authorize
the appropriate City representative to execute the settlement documents, if
any are required, necessary to complete such settlement.
BACKGROUND:
The referenced lawsuit arises out of an explosion occurring on or about
May 29, 1985, in a storm sewer pipe which was under construction for the City
of Fort Worth. The City's prime contractor on the project was J. L. Bertram
Construction and Engineering, Inc. The explosion occurred while two
employees of Harper Rambo Construction Co., a subcontractor, were working in
the pipe. As a result of the explosion, one of the employees eventually died
and the other (Ponzie Caple) has undergone extensive medical treatment for
serious injuries he received in the accident. Under the proposed settlement,
the City will pay $5,000.00, with a substantially greater amount being
contributed to the settlement of the lawsuit by Defendants, Lone Star Gas
Company and J. L. Bertram Construction and Engineering, Inc. The City will
also pay one-third (1/3), but not more than $2,000.00, of the taxable court
costs in such case.
Further, the City has filed a cross-claim in this case against J. L. Bertram
for contractual indemnity as regards the claims against the City in this
lawsuit. Under the proposed settlement, the cross-claim would be dismissed,
with prejudice, and any further claims for indemnity would be released.
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FINANCING:
Sufficient funds are available in the Commercial/City Self -Insurance Fund 71,
Account No. 15-71-20, Lawsuit Payments/Settlements. The expenditure will be
made from Index No. 399188.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-8633, be adopted.
Approve settlement of There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8634 from the City
claim of Maxine Sande sManager stating that Maxine Sanders filed a claim for personal injuries allegedly
received on June 28, 1989, at 1100 East Ramsey when the car she was driving fell into a
hole in the street caused by a water main break; that, while admitting no liability in
the matter, the Risk Management Department has negotiated with Ms. Sanders through her
attorney and has agreed to a settlement of $6,000.00; stating that the funds are
available in Property and Casualty Fund 71, Account No. 15-71-10, Index Code 399154;
and recommending that the City Council approve settlement of claim filed by Maxine
Sanders and authorize the City Manager to expend the total sum of $6,000.00 for
settlement agreed to by Ms. Sanders and her attorney. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8635 from the City
Authorized expenditurd Manager, as follows:
of all claims in SUBJECT: FILIBERTO RIOS, ET AL V. THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, ET AL CAUSE
Cause No. 348-92059-8 NO. 348-92059-85
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the expenditure of $5,000
and payment of one-third (1/3) of taxable court costs, not to exceed $2,000,
in settlement of all claims against the City of Fort Worth in the referenced
case; further that the City Council authorize the dismissal, with prejudice,
of the City's cross-claim for contractual indemnity in this case; further,
that it authorize the release of any further claims for contractual
indemnity; and that the City Council approve the herein described settlement
and authorize the appropriate City representative to execute the settlement
documents, if any are required, necessary to complete such settlement.
BACKGROUND:
The referenced lawsuit arises out of an explosion occurring on or about
May 29, 1985, in a storm sewer pipe which was under construction for the City
of Fort Worth. This case is a companion case to Ponzie Caple v. City of Fort
Worth, Cause No. 153-96066-86. The City's prime contractor on the project
was J. L. Bertram Construction and Engineering, Inc.
An explosion occurred while two employees of Harper Rambo Construction Co., a
subcontractor, were working in the pipe. As a result of the explosion, one
of the employees (Rios) eventually died and the other (Ponzie Caple) has
undergone extensive medical treatment for serious injuries he received in the
accident. Under this proposed settlement, the City will pay $5,000 to the
Rios estate, with a substantially greater amount being contributed to the
settlement of the lawsuit by Defendants, Lone Star Gas Company and
J. L. Bertram Construction and Engineering, Inc. The City will also pay
one-third (1/3), but not more than $2,000, of the taxable court costs in -such
case. The Caple case is also recommended for settlement for the same terms
under a separate M&C.
Further, the City has filed a cross-claim in this case against J. L. Bertram
for contractual indemnity as regards the claims against the City in this
lawsuit. Under the proposed settlement, the cross-claim would also be
dismissed, with prejudice, and any further claims for indemnity would be
released.
FINANCING:
Sufficient funds are available in the Commercial/City Self -Insurance Fund 71,
Account No. 15-71-20, Lawsuit Payments/ Settlements. The expenditure will be
made from Index No. 399188.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-8635, be adopted.
Adopted amending the There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8636 from the City
87-88 and 88-89 asses -Manager recommending that an ordinance be adopted amending 1987-1988 and 1988-1989
ment rolls assessment rolls for the Fort Worth Improvement District No. 1 by changing certain
assessments levied against property of City Center Development Company.
Council Member Chappell requested that the minutes reflect that the City Attorney
has indicated there is no problem with his nor Council Member Meadows voting on Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-8636, Amendment of 1987-1988 and 1988-1989 Assessment
Rolls, Fort Worth Improvement District No. 1.'
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On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Zapata, the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8636, was
adopted.
Adopted ordinance ame - Council Member McCray introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
ing the 87-88 and 88- The motion was seconded by Council Member Zapata. The motion, carrying with it the
assessment rolls and adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
assessments ordinance AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, Webber, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 15092 11
ORDINANCE NO. 10592
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987-1988 AND 1988-1989 ASSESSMENT ROLLS
AND ASSESSMENT ORDINANCES FOR FORT WORTH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
TO REDUCE THE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY OF
CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8637 from the City
Authorized approval o
20 proposed amendment Manager, as follows:
to Master Thoroughfare SUBJECT: 1990 UPDATE OF THE FORT WORTH MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN
Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Planning and Growth Management Services recommends the
approval of the 20 proposed amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP)
as part of the bi-annual review and update process. The City Plan Commission
recommends approval of the proposed amendments with exception of #7 which
would be modified as shown in bold print and in parallel in the list below.
nTCrIICCTnm-
The proposed 1990 Update of the Master Thoroughfare Plan represents the
regular bi-yearly update of the Fort Worth Master Thoroughfare Plan.
In general, the 1988 Master Thoroughfare Plan is the basis for this revision,
together with approved changes to the plan, recommended by the City Plan
Commission to the City Council and approved by the Council last year. These
changes, together with results from various consultant and staff studies from
the basis of this revision.
This update is based upon the existing roadway network, approved plats and
concepts plans, existing land uses, topography, water crossings, minimum
design standards and the official plans of other local governments.
The following is a list of the significant changes or proposals that are
reflected in the 1990 MTP: Nineteen of these changes are recommended by the
City Plan Commission. The CPC directed staff to place a note in the next
item 7, which would allow for the potential of a Trinity Freeway in the
future under certain conditions.
1990 MTP UPDATE
CHANGES FROM THE MAY, 1988
Master Thoroughfare Plan
City of Fort Worth
The following is a list of the significant changes or proposals in the 1990
Update:
NORTHWEST QUADRANT
Extension
1. Litsey Road was extended to the west from John Day to Wise County.
2. John Day Road was extended south of Eagle Parkway to connect with
Avondale -Haslet Road. Part of this extension is in the City of Haslet
and was developed in consultation with their consultants.
3. Keller -Haslet was extended at FM 156 south to the Outer Belt. This
alignment extends through Haslet and was developed in consultation with
their consultants.
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Realignment
4. A new alignment for Keller -Hicks west of I 35W, shifted this facility
slightly south, as was required by recent platting activity. This
alignment partially is in the city of Haslet and was developed in
consultation with their consultants.
Deleted
5. The connection from Riverside to I 35W at Henrietta was deleted because
of problems with ROW acquisition at that location.
6. A section of Deen Road between Terminal Road and Meacham Boulevard was
deleted because of the difficulty in crossing the railroad tracks in
this location.
NORTHWEST QUADRANT
Added
7. An expressway was added on a slightly revised alignment for Trinity
Boulevard, from Loop 820 and SH 121, to accommodate increased future
traffic forecasted for this corridor.
City Plan Commission Revision:
A note must be added to the text of the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan which
reads as follows:
"A Trinity Freeway is proposed on the MTP subject to a technical
determination that the issues identified in the Trinity Corridor Position
Paper having been adequately addressed to the City's satisfaction and the
precise alignment will be established jointly by the City of Fort Worth,
SDHPT, NCTCOG and all other cities and counties affected". It should be
noted that the alignment shown on the MTP is only symbolic and is being used
to indicate the potential need for a freeway between SH 121 and Downtown
Dallas. The Trinity Corridor Position Paper lists concerns about the (1)
Trinity River Flood Plain, (2) environmental values, (3) travel flow, (4)
development potential, and (5) City of Fort Worth priorities.
Reclassified
8. A connection, north of Lake Arlington in Handley area, was added between
US 80 and Highway 303 east of Loop 820 and reclassified this facility to
an expressway.
WEST QUADRANT
Area Changes and Realignments*
9. The approved revisions to the Northwest Quadrant bounded by the Outer
Loop, I 35W, Jacksboro Highway and Loop 820 and the Outer Loop a number
of minor street system revisions were necessary to make the street
system compatible with the street systems in the Northwest District to
the north and the Southwest District to the south. The expressway north
of White Settlement was removed because of existing development and
topography. Changes made to the alignment of White Settlement in the
1988 MTP were deleted and the present alignment of White Settlement was
reestablished.
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
Realignment
12. Will Rogers Road between Alta Mesa and McPherson was realigned to an off
set alignment at Risinger to eliminate through traffic.
Added
13. A minor arterial was added west of Oak Grove between Everman Parkway and
McPherson to improve circulation at this location.
14. A minor arterial was added between Oak Grove and Stephenson -Levy south
of Burleson-Cardinal-Retta to improve circulation at this location.
Extension
15. Stevenson Levy was extended to Retta between Burleson -Cardinal -Retta and
Retta.
Extension*
16. The approved Village Creek Road was extended south on a new alignment to
form a connection to Parker -Henderson Road and was incorporated into
this plan.
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Realignment*
17. The approved Alta Mesa realignment from Forest Hill to Dick Price Road
was incorporated in this plan.
Added
18. FM 917 was added to the MTP as a principal arterial between E. Renfro
and Dury Levy.
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
Extension
19. Sycamore School Road was extended northwest to connect with Alta Mesa in
the vicinity of Benbrook Lake.
Realignment
20. The street alignment of Bryant Irvin Road was changed to follow an
alignment to the west of the current alignment south of Sycamore School
Road.
"A Trinity Freeway is proposed on the Mobility 2010 Plan subject to a
technical determination that the issues identified in the Trinity Corridor
Position Paper having been adequately addressed to the City's satisfaction
and the precise alignment will be established jointly by the City of Fort
Worth, SDHPT, NCTCOG, and all other cities and counties affected. The
alignment shown on the Mobility 2010 Plan is only symbolic and is being used
to indicate the potential need for a freeway between SH 121 and Downtown
Dallas".
It was recommended that:
1. The City Council adopt the attached Trinity Corridor Position Paper,
which states that a Trinity Expressway be shown on the City's 1990
Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP), while allowing the potential for a
Trinity Freeway to be represented both in the 1990 MTP and in the North
Central Texas Council of Government's (NCTCOG's) Mobility 2010 Plan; and
2. The staff transmit the Trinity Corridor Position Paper to each member of
the Regional Transportation Council, the SDHPT, and the NCTCOG as the
official position of the City of Fort Worth.
On motion of Council Member Zapata, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendations were adopted.
Continued until June There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8639 from the City
1990 M&C G-8639 Manager stating that the City of Fort Worth engaged Freese and Nichols, Inc., to study
the alignment of the Northwest Outer Loop Freeway from I.H. 35W to west of Azle, at a
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A public hearing was held on the MTP by the City Plan Commission on April 25,
1990. Staff conducted a series of nine workshops on the MTP. The City Plan
Commission unanimously recommends approval of the MTP.
Mr. Bruce McClendon
Mr. Bruce McClendon, Director of Planning and Growth Management Department,
appeared re Master
appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the recommendations
Thoroughfare Plan
of the City Plan Commission were to approve the 1990 update of the Fort Worth Master
Thoroughfare Plan and approve the Trinity Corridor Position Paper 1990 Update of the
Master Thoroughfare Plan NCTCOGS Mobility 2010 Plan and advised the City Council that
Mrs. Rita Palm is present to speak on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8639
involving Eagle Mountain Lake Position Paper Future Northwest Outer Loop Freeway Master
Thoroughfare Plan.
Mrs. Rita Palm appeare
Mrs. Rita Palm, representing Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc., appeared before the
re Master Thoroughfare
City Council and advised the City Council that Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc.,
Plan
encourages the passage of the Master Thoroughfare Plan with the exception of the Eagle
Mountain Lake item.
Council Member Zapata made a motion, seconded by Council Member Webber, that the
recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8637, be adopted.
When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Adopted Trinity Cor-
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8638 from the City
ridor Position Paper
Manager stating that the proposed 1990 update of the Master Thoroughfare Plan prepared
"Trinity
by staff represented Trinity Boulevard as an expressway, labeling it as
Expressway"; that, during the same time period, NCTCOG was preparing the Mobility 2010
Plan showing a Trinity Freeway within the Trinity Corridor from Loop 820 East to
SH 360; both Transportation and Public Works and Planning and Growth Management staff
identified serious questions and concerns regarding the viability of a Trinity Freeway
within the Trinity Corridor and therefore developed the Trinity Corridor Position
Paper; and that the Plan Commission voted to endorse the potential for a Trinity
Freeway by including the following note in the text of both the 1990 MTP and the
Mobility 2010 Plan, as follows:
"A Trinity Freeway is proposed on the Mobility 2010 Plan subject to a
technical determination that the issues identified in the Trinity Corridor
Position Paper having been adequately addressed to the City's satisfaction
and the precise alignment will be established jointly by the City of Fort
Worth, SDHPT, NCTCOG, and all other cities and counties affected. The
alignment shown on the Mobility 2010 Plan is only symbolic and is being used
to indicate the potential need for a freeway between SH 121 and Downtown
Dallas".
It was recommended that:
1. The City Council adopt the attached Trinity Corridor Position Paper,
which states that a Trinity Expressway be shown on the City's 1990
Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP), while allowing the potential for a
Trinity Freeway to be represented both in the 1990 MTP and in the North
Central Texas Council of Government's (NCTCOG's) Mobility 2010 Plan; and
2. The staff transmit the Trinity Corridor Position Paper to each member of
the Regional Transportation Council, the SDHPT, and the NCTCOG as the
official position of the City of Fort Worth.
On motion of Council Member Zapata, seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendations were adopted.
Continued until June There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8639 from the City
1990 M&C G-8639 Manager stating that the City of Fort Worth engaged Freese and Nichols, Inc., to study
the alignment of the Northwest Outer Loop Freeway from I.H. 35W to west of Azle, at a
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cost of $125,000.00; that the alignment proposed by Freese and Nichols was incorporated
into the 1988 Master Thoroughfare Plan and approved by the City Council as part of the
Northwest Quadrant Update in May 1989; that Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc., a group of
homeowners and boat club members in the Eagle Mountain Lake area, submitted a proposal
and report to the City Plan Commission on April 25, 1990, to shift the alignment and
location of the bridge crossing over Eagle Mountain as shown on the 1988 Master
Thoroughfare Plan; that the SEML proposal was not a part of the scheduled hearing for
the Update of the 1990 Master Thoroughfare Plan; and recommending that:
1. The City Council adopt the attached Eagle Mountain Lake Position Paper,
which supports the present location of the crossing of Eagle Mountain
Lake for the future Northwest Outer Loop Freeway as determined in the
Freese and Nichols study and found in the current Master Thoroughfare
Plan, until such time another location is found to be justified and
warranted. (Further expenditure of City of Fort Worth funds for an
additional study is not warranted at this time); and
2. The staff transmit the Eagle Mountain Lake Position Paper to save Eagle
Mountain Lake, Inc. as the official position of the City of Fort Worth.
Ms. Rita Palm appeared Ms. Rita Palm, 6363 Lansdale, representing Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc.,
re Northwest Outer appeared before the City Council and recommended approval of the Northwest Outer Loop
Loop Freeway Freeway with the exception that the location of the crossing of Eagle Mountain Lake be
moved further north of the proposed location.
Council Member Chappell made a motion, seconded by Council Member Garrison, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8639 be continued for two weeks.
City Manager Ivory requested that the City Council consider delaying Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-8639 until June 19, 1990, considering the length of the
City Council agendas for the meetings of June 5 and June 12, 1990.
Mr. Steve Lebo appear d Mr. Steve Lebo, 11602 Oakwood, appeared before the City Council and advised the
re reroute Eagle Moun City Council that Citizens to Reroute Eagle Mountain Lake Bridge believes that there
rain Lake Bridge are other alternative routes and stated that, in his opinion, he does not believe that
this has been studied enough.
Mr. Dick Hartnett, Route 9, Box 163C, appeared before the City Council and advised
Mr. Dick Hartnett aP- the City Council that, if the alignment and location of the bridge crossing over Eagle
peared re Eagle Mountain Lake were moved north, this would, in his opinion, save the City millions of
Mountain Lake dollars and questioned the City as to whether or not he should divulge information
regarding the proposed thoroughfare plan to proposed buyers of his property.
City Manager Ivory advised Mr. Hartnett that the Master Thoroughfare Plan is an
imprecise plan and is outlining a general area on the map.
Council Member Chappell advised Mr. Hartnett to seek assistance from private
counsel regarding dealings with a third party and the divulging of information
regarding the Master Thoroughfare Plan.
When the motion, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8639 be continued
until June 19, 1990, was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Accepted proposed fee There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8640 from the City
changes adjusted Manager, as follows:
SUBJECT: USER FEE STUDY - INCREASE IN PARK AND RECREATION FEES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the proposed fee changes that have been adjusted according to the
City-wide Analysis of User Fees, conducted by David M. Griffith and
Associates, Ltd. (M&C G-5621 and G-5755); and
2. Authorize the fees, as outlined below, to become effective on June 1,
1990.
nArvapniimn•
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With
Current
Proposed
Resident
Fee
Fee
Discount
Log Cabin
Village Admission - Adult
$ 1.00
$ 1.50
$ 1.25
Log Cabin
Village Admission - Child
.50
1.25
1.00
Softball -
Team
325.00
335.00
0
Basketball
- Team
300.00
315.00
0
McLeland -
Day Play
1.75
2.50
2.00
McLeland -
Night Play
2.25
3.00
2.50
McLeland -
Indoor Court
12.00
20.00
16.00
McLeland -
Tournament Courts
18.00
25.00
20.00
Recreation
Centers - Senior Citizens
14.00
12.50
10.00
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Aquatics - Youth Swim
.50
1.00
.75
Aquatics - Adult Swim
1.00
2.00
1.50
Zoo Admission - Adult
3.00
4.00
3.00
Log Cabin Photo Fee*
0
25.00
0
Log Cabin Slide Lecture Fee*
0
15.00
0
*New Fee
Some fees in the Park and Recreation area are two-tiered with a twenty-five
percent (25%) discount offered to citizens who produce proof of residence
within the City at the time of purchase of admission. These include Zoo
admission, Log Cabin Village, aquatics admission, general public play at
McLeland Tennis Center, and recreation room rental. Residents may obtain a
resident discount in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) off of the price
of admission by showing a Fort Worth Public Library card (issued at no cost
to the resident). Between June and December, 1990, any individual who states
that he lives in Fort Worth will receive a discount. Beginning in January,
1991, individuals will be required to furnish proof of residence by
presenting a Fort Worth Library card at the time of purchase of the
admission.
DISCUSSION:
The Office of Management Services, with the advice and assistance of David M.
Griffith and Associates, Ltd., and substantial input and review by affected
departments, has undertaken a study of user fee areas within the General Fund
to compare the total cost of the services delivered (both direct. and
indirect) with the revenue generated by the activity at the current fee
structure (M&C G-5621 and G-5755). The result of this comparison was then
related to the Council's approved cost recovery ratio to identify areas for
potential fee increases.
Other factors taken into consideration in these recommendations included ease
of administration/application of the fee; assumptions regarding the price
elasticity of the fee; and, for those fee areas not part of the Council's
original cost recovery, staff's estimate of the appropriate cost recovery.
FINANCING:
The expected revenue increases from the Park and Recreation fee changes are
as follows:
Mayor Pro tempore Gilley requested that the wording "or other identification as
approved by City Council" be added to the sentence under the background information
requiring individuals to furnish proof of residence by presenting a Fort Worth Library
card.
On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8640, and as
amended, were approved.
Authorized participa- There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8641 from the City
tion in Texas Medicaid Manager, as follows:
Assistance Program
SUBJECT: IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1) Participate in the Texas Medicaid Assistance Program (Medicaid) by
implementing the Maternity Clinic Services Program and the Early and
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program in the
Maternal/Child Health Clinics in the Public Health Department;
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Increase
Increase
Fee
1989-90
1990-91
Log Cabin Photo Fee
$ 8
$ 25
Log Cabin Slide Show Fee
5
1 15
Log Cabin Admission - Adult
3,334
5,186
Log Cabin Admission - Child
2,826
4,239
Softball/Team
1,670
6,680
Basketball/Team
533
1,065
McLeland - Day
779
1,168
McLeland - Night
481
1,444
McLeland - Indoor
3,156
4,734
McLeland - Tournament
2,391
5,559
Recreation Centers - Senior Citizens
(1,364)
(2,728)
Aquatics - Youth
7,354
7,354
Aquatics - Adult
6,523
6,523
Zoo Admission
47,496
129,535
Total
$ 75,192
$170,799
Mayor Pro tempore Gilley requested that the wording "or other identification as
approved by City Council" be added to the sentence under the background information
requiring individuals to furnish proof of residence by presenting a Fort Worth Library
card.
On motion of Council Member Chappell, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8640, and as
amended, were approved.
Authorized participa- There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8641 from the City
tion in Texas Medicaid Manager, as follows:
Assistance Program
SUBJECT: IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1) Participate in the Texas Medicaid Assistance Program (Medicaid) by
implementing the Maternity Clinic Services Program and the Early and
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program in the
Maternal/Child Health Clinics in the Public Health Department;
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2) Approve the fee schedule proposed for the Maternity/Child Health
Services;
3) Deposit revenue collected from the Maternal/Child Health Clinics in one
of the following revenue accounts: (1) Medicaid -Maternity Services; (2)
Medicaid-EPSDT; (3) Maternity Services; and (4) Well Child Services.
These designations would separate Medicaid reimbursements from fees
collected from clients;
4) " Approve the monthly transfer of program related revenue from General
Fund 01 to Special Revenue Fund 03, based on a rate proportionate to the
total state support for the City's maternal child health clinics
(currently at 28%), to be reserved for reinvestment in the
Maternal/Child Health Program; and
5) Adopt the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance increasing
appropriations by $30,215 in General Fund 01, Health Department Services
Account No. 50-15-02 and decreasing the General Fund 01 unreserved,
undesignated fund balance by the same amount.
BACKGROUND•
Last year, the presentation of the proposed budget for the Department of
Public Health included a description of plans that were being made to
initiate Medicaid activities in the Maternal/Child Health Clinics. These
activities focused on initiating the Medicaid Maternity Clinic Services
program, which offers antepartum and postpartum care to eligible clients and
the Medicaid (EPSDT) program which offers medical screening for children.
Progress made in program implementation is outlined below:
1. Medicaid provider numbers have been issued to the Maternity/Child
Health Clinics for both the EPSDT and Maternity Service program.
2. North Tri -Ethnic Clinic was selected for the Medicaid pilot program
and staff in the clinic have been trained in procedures to follow
in the Medicaid program.
3. A fee schedule which is listed below has been proposed for use in
the clinics. Included as a part of the fee schedule is the
recommendation that the classification guidelines followed by
Tarrant County Hospital District for Medicaid activities be adopted
by the Public Health Department. No client will be denied services
due to inability to pay.
Maternal/Child Health Proposed Fee Schedule
Adult routine clinic visit
$20.00
Child routine clinic visit
$30.00
Sickledex
$ 2.00
Lead blood levels
$ 4.00
Urine C&S
$ 3.00
VDRL (other than maternity)
$ 5.00
Rubella (other than maternity)
$ 4.00
Non -Stress Test
$20.00
Sonogram
$25.00
RHPGAM
$ 4.00
3 hr. Postprandial
$20.00
50 gram Glucola
$10.00
HCT
$ 2.00
Pregnancy test
$ 2.00
MSAFP
Referral
Prenatal Vitamins
$ 5.00
Immunizations (per person)
$ 4.00
Day Care Physicals
$30.00
Birth Control
$ 4.00
Maternal/Child Health Proposed Fee Schedule Cont'd
Condoms (36)
$
4.00
Condoms (refill of 12)
$
2.00
Foam Kit
$
4.00
Foam Refill
$
1.00
Diaphragm
$
4.00
Diaphragm jelly
$
1.00
Introducer for Diaphragm
$
1.00
Ampicillin
$
5.00
Enrollment in the Medicaid Program will enhance access to other health care
services. For example, Medicaid EPSDT Program benefits now require Medicaid
Programs to pay for health care services that are needed to treat illness or
conditions discovered during routine screening visits, even if those services
are not generally covered by the Medicaid Program. In addition,
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participation in Medicaid can now be used as proof of financial eligibility
for the Womens, Infants and Children food supplement program.
A supplemental appropriation of $30,215 is required to cover the start up
cost of implementing the Medicaid Program in the 6 clinics in the final five
months of the current fiscal year.
Funds requested will be allocated as shown below:
Personnel
$12,475
Fringe Benefits
2,037
Insurance
4,436
Contractual
8,245
Equipment
2,537
Supplies
485
$30,215
Projected annual costs for program operation in FY 90-91 are shown below:
Personnel $ 42,552
Fringe Benefits 6,952
Insurance 8,592
Contractual 73,790
$131,886
The funding proposed assumes existing staff will assist in initial screening
of clients. If existing staff did not participate in the screening and
referral process, an additional Clerk II would be required in each clinic.
The cost of that additional clerical position for one clinic is $17,536; for
six clinics the cost would be $105,216.
Increased costs cover time-sharing costs for processing claims, increased
staff from the Texas Department of Human Services and additional clerical
support to handle the paperwork.
Annual revenue from Medicaid visits is projected to be $354,750. This
projection is based on estimated client visits and the assumption that 50% of
the client visits will qualify as Medicaid visits.
Attendance/Womens Clinic
21,000 visits x 50% Medicaid = 10,500 x $10 visit = $105,000
Attendance/Pediatrics
18,500 x 50% Medicaid = 9,250 x $27 visit = $249,750
The program related income policy will be followed for revenue collected at
the clinics, as outlined in the Texas Department of Health Local Health
Services Contract, and the Federal/State Uniform Grant and Contract
Management Standards. The essence of these standards is that program related
income must be: a) used to expand or enhance the program; b) used to finance
the non-federal/state share of the project if the state/federal government
approves; or c) deducted from the federal/state contribution.
To determine the state share of program related income, the percentage of
state contribution to the total program funding for maternal child health
clinics for each fiscal year is calculated. For FY 1989-90, the Texas
Department of Health's contribution is $643,876; the City of Fort Worth's
contribution is $1,657,361. Therefore, the state share of program related
income generated by Medicaid reimbursements and client fees is 28%.
Recommendation 4) will establish a separate account in Special Revenue
Fund 03 to record the proportionate state share of program related revenue
which will be reserved for reinvestment into the Medicaid Program as outlined
in the Texas Department of Health Local Health Services Contract. To remain
consistent with City financial policy, all transfers from Special Revenue
Fund 03 to General Fund 01 will require City Council approval. When the
Health Department requests use of these funds to expand the program, or to
finance the non-federal/state share of the program, a M&C will be submitted
for City Council approval. All expenses will be charged to the General Fund.
FINANCING:
Upon adoption of recommendation 4), a project account will be established in
Special Revenue Fund 03 to record the proportionate state share of
program -related revenue reserved for reinvestment into the Medicaid Program.
Upon adoption of the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance,
sufficient funds will be available in General Fund 01, Health Department,
Health Services Account No. 50-15-02 for participation in the programs
outlined above. Expenditures will be in various index codes.
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The unreserved, undesignated fund balance in General Fund 01 will be
$26,318,921 after this supplemental appropriation.
Ms. Letha Aycock Ms. Letha Aycock, representing the Department of Public Health, appeared before
appeared re Medicaid the City Council and confirmed the annual revenue from participation in the Medicaid
Program Program will be over $100,000.00, with the assistance of additional personnel to handle
paperwork.
On motion of Council Member Garrison, seconded by Council Member Chappell, the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8641, were
approved.
Council Member Garrison introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
Ordinance introducedadopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Chappell. The motion, carrying
increasing appropria- with it the adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
tions
AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, Webber, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 10593 ORDINANCE NO. 10593
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND 01,
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, ACCOUNT 50-15-02, OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 BY THE SUM OF $30,215 AND
DECREASING THE UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL
FUND 01 BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE
TEXAS MEDICAID ASSISTANCE 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.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8642 from the City
Authorized transfer Manager, as follows:
of funds SUBJECT: APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR DECENTRALIZATION/ REORGANIZATION OF
SPECIFIC INVESTIGATIVE FUNCTIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Transfer $52,916 from the Special Trust Fund 72, Project No. 535000-00,
Awarded Assets, to the General Fund 01, Police Department Uniform
Services Bureau Account No. 35-30-00;
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance increasing
estimated receipts by $52,916 in the General Fund 01 and appropriations
by the same amount in the General Fund 01, Police Department Uniform
Services Bureau Account No. 35-30-00 from increased revenues; and
3. Authorize the expenditures of $52,916 for the purpose of reorganizing
and decentralizing specific investigative functions in the Police
Department.
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During fiscal year 1986-87, the Police Department began a process to effect a
more community -centered approach to law enforcement by decentralizing
uniformed patrol activities. Patrol functions were decentralized into
territorial -based commands by creating patrol divisions in the North, South,
East and West quadrants of the city. This territorial -based approach has
produced tangible results for the department allowing the public to have
greater access to police services and enhanced police visibility in the
community.
In October 1989, Chief Thomas R. Windham established a Police
Decentralization Task Force to develop the second phase of decentralization
whereby specific investigative functions and personnel would be placed in
each Patrol Division. The task force developed a decentralization plan
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utilizing existing Criminal Investigation Division personnel from General
Assignment, Theft, Robbery and Burglary. Each new investigative section in
the Patrol Divisions will be staffed with 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, 14
Corporal/Detectives, 2 Officers and 1 Clerk Typist III.
The major component of this plan requires an additional bureau, the Executive
Services Bureau, to be created and splitting the Uniform Services Bureau into
geographically -based Field Operations Bureaus. Those bureaus will be the
North/East Field Operations Bureau and the South/West Field Operations Bureau.
The current Investigative Services Bureau will be renamed the Special
Services Bureau.
The Decentralization Task Force identified the following needs for personnel
and equipment necessary to accomplish this reorganization.
Personnel•
A total of seven positions are requested.
1 - Deputy Chief
3 - Administrative Aides
3 - Clerk Typist III's
The Deputy Chief position will be needed to staff the additional Field
Operations Bureau that will be created. Three additional Administrative Aide
positions will be necessary to provide essential administrative/staff support.
One Administrative Aide position will be assigned to the Executive Services
bureau and one will be assigned to the Special Services Bureau. The third
Administrative Aide position is required to staff a detective Coordination
Unit which will coordinate investigative activities between the various
investigative units. Detectives from the Patrol Divisions will need to check
out prisoners from the jail and interview them. The Coordination Unit will
also be responsible for assisting detectives with the necessary statements,
warrants and depositions gathered at this time. The Administrative Aide will
supervise this unit as well as provide assistance to citizens who require
information. Two of the three Clerk Typist III's needed will also be
assigned to the Coordination Unit to type statements, warrants, or
depositions obtained by detectives while at the Police Administration
Building.
The third Clerk Typist III position will be assigned to staff the South/West
Field Operations Bureau in the Deputy Chief's office. This position will
provide clerical support to the administrative/staff positions in this area.
Decentralization will also require additional office equipment, furniture,
telephones, minor construction and data processing equipment.
Furniture/Office Equipment
Additional office furniture will be purchased for each Divisional
headquarters and for the Detective Coordination Unit.
East Division
1 Computer work station
10 Straight side chairs
7 File cabinets
4 Printer stands
North Division
1 Computer work station
1 Double printer stand
1 Paper feed tray
13 Straight side chairs
7 File cabinets
South Division
1 Computer work station
1 Double printer stand
1 Paper feed tray
1 Computer desk
1 Computer desk w/stand
6 Swivel chairs Warms
Coordination Unit
3 Secretarial chairs
3 Secretarial desks
2 Detective desks
2 Detective chairs
2 Armless chairs
1 Typewriter
Estimated Cost $ 6,272.15
Estimated Cost $ 6,360.55
Estimated Cost $ 2,924.85
Estimated Cost $ 9,112.00
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Telephone System
Each divisional headquarters will have a telephone system installed to
accommodate additional telephones. Also, telephones will have to be
purchased for personnel assigned to each location.
East Division
17 Desk instruments
2 Secretary station instruments
1 Telephone system
North Division
19 Desk instruments
1 Secretary station instrument
1 Telephone system
Estimated Cost $ 4,180.00
Estimated Cost $ 4,180.00
South Division
17 Desk instruments
1 Secretary station instrument
1 Telephone system Estimated Cost $ 4,020.00
Coordination Unit
1 SL1 telephone
2 Desk instruments Estimated Cost $ 485.00
Construction
Minor construction will be needed to enclose large open areas to provide for
adequate office space for an additional Deputy Chief, supervisory personnel
and secure storage areas.
Police Administration Building
Construct two walls and install passage office door.
Estimated Cost $ 4,500.00
East Division
Construct three walls and install 4 passage office doors.
Estimated Cost $ 3,400.00
North Division
Install carpet in detective area. Construct wall, install door and building
storage area.
Estimated Cost $ 5,500.00
South Division
Build wall and install 2 solid core passage doors with viewer. Install 1
solid core door to secure file -area. Construct wall and install passage door
with viewer. Build and install 20 mail slots. Install locks.
Estimated Cost $ 2,200.00
Data Processing
In order to provide data processing requirements to each divisional facility
and to the Coordination Unit, computer equipment will be purchased. Several
options exist for computer hardware and installation, but past experience in
preparing other sites such as the NICU facility is the basis for the cost
estimate.
East Division
North Division
South Division
Coordination Unit
Inside printing
Estimated Cost $30,000.00
Estimated Cost $30,000.00
Estimated Cost $30,000.00
Estimated Cost $ 9,200.00
It will be necessary to reprint the Police Department General Orders to
reflect organizational and reporting changes that will occur.
Estimated Cost $10,000.00
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Contingency costs
Contingency funds to handle any unexpected or unanticipated expenditures.
Estimated Cost $15,000.00
In keeping with accepted municipal accounting procedures, a supplemental
appropriation from seized funds to the Police Department's General Fund
operating budget is necessary only for projected personnel related costs.
All other costs associated with this decentralization move ($177,334) will be
expensed directly against the seized funds account. No General Fund support
for this action is required and all future personnel costs associated with
the reorganization will be financed from seized funds, subject to their
availability.
FINANCING:
Sufficient funds are available in Special Trust Fund 72, Project
No. 535000-00, Awarded Assets, for transfer to the General Fund 01. Upon
adoption of the supplemental appropriations ordinance, sufficient funds will
be available in General Fund 01, Police Department Uniformed Services Bureau
Account No. 35-30-00 for the costs listed below:
Index Code Title
Amount
262501 Salaries of Regular Employees $28,764
262550 Civil Service Base Pay 13,583
262576 Civil Service Longevity 320
262592 Incentive Pay 240
263277 Group Health Insurance 5,075
263293 Contrib. to Employee Retirement 4,934
TOTAL $52,916
Sufficient funds are available in Trust Fund 72, Project No. 535000-00,
Awarded Assets, for the purchase of furniture, computer equipment,
construction, telephone system/instruments and contingency funds totaling
$177,334. Expenditures will be made from various index codes.
On motion of Council Member Garrison, seconded by Council Member Webber, the
recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8642, were
adopted.
Ordinance No. 10594 Council Member Garrison introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be
increasing estimated adopted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Webber. The motion, carrying with
receipts it the adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, Webber, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 10594 ORDINANCE NO. 10594
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS IN THE GENERAL
FUND O1, OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 BY
TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $52,916 FROM THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND 72,
PROJECT NO. 535000-00, AWARDED ASSETS, TO THE GENERAL FUND, AND
APPROPRIATING SAID $52,916 TO THE GENERAL FUND 01, POLICE
DEPARTMENT UNIFORM SERVICES BUREAU ACCOUNT NO. 35-30-00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REORGANIZING AND DECENTRALIZING SPECIFIC INVESTIGATIVE
FUNCTIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
Authorized positions There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-8643 from the City
in the Police Dept Manager stating that the Police Department current authorized strength is 988
positions; that the reorganization splits the Uniform Services Bureau into two Field
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Operations Bureaus - North/East Field operations Bureau and South/West Field Operations
Bureau, and places investigative units in each geographic divisions; that there are
four Deputy Chiefs commanding each of the existing bureaus; that the addition of a
fifth bureau, will require the addition of one Deputy Chief position; and recommending
that the City Council approve an ordinance specifying the authorized positions in the
Police Department and increasing the Police Department's authorized strength by adding
one Deputy Chief position in the Uniform Services Bureau, Fund 01, Account No. 35-30-00.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member Zapata, the
recommendation was adopted.
Ordinance specifying
Mayor Pro tempore
Gilley introduced
an ordinance and made a motion that it be
authorized positions
adopted. The motion was
seconded by Council
Member Zapata. The motion, carrying with
in Police Dept
it the adoption of said
ordinance, prevailed
by the following vote:
Ordinance No. 10595
AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, Webber, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 10595
AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING THE ADJUSTED TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS AT EACH RANK IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT;
CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF'S POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT OF
THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT HEREBY KNOWN:
WHEREAS, the Police Chief has requested the City Council to readjust and
thereafter specify the total authorized number of positions at each rank in
the Police Department for the remainder of the 1989-90 Fiscal Year, and
WHEREAS, the City's Ordinance 10422, the most recent ordinance
concerning the authorized and budgeted positions for the Police Department,
adjusted the Department civil service staffing as follows:
Police Officers
654
Corporal/Detectives
171
Sergeants
104
Lieutenants
43
Captains
12
Deputy Chiefs
4
TOTAL 988
WHEREAS, pursuant to the continuing efforts to provide the citizens of
Fort Worth the most efficient police protection possible, the Department has
requested approval to reorganize its existing organizational structure in
order to decentralize its investigative functions. The reorganization will
result in splitting the present Uniform Services Bureau into two distinct
Field Operations Bureaus which will each contain an investigative unit. The
two new bureaus will be known as the North/East Field Operations Bureau and
the South/West Field Operations Bureau; and
WHEREAS, currently there are four (4) Deputy Chief's commanding each of
the existing four bureaus. The reorganization will result in the addition of
a fifth bureau and will require the addition of the one Deputy Chief in the
command level position. The new Deputy Chief's position will be one which is
filled by appointment by the Chief of Police and not filled pursuant to civil
service promotional eligibility testing.
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police now requests the Council to adjust the
authorized number of Police Department civil service positions into
conformity with the proposed changes as set forth immediately above in order
to effect efficient economy of the operations of the City's municipal
services; and
WHEREAS, the specification and authorization of the correct number of
budgeted civil service positions is now a necessity; NOW, THEREFORE,
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 its passage, and it is so ordained.
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Purchase of nursery There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4287, dated May 22,
stock 1990, from the City Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase
of nursery stock for the Park and Recreation Department; stating that sufficient funds
are available in General Fund 01, Account No. 80-20-70, Index Code 304220; and
recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of nursery stock on a
low -bid -item basis, meeting City specifications, as follows:
Payless Cashways #29 $3,764.00
Item 1-5 and 7-10
Premier Nurseries
Item 6
1,535.00
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4289, dated May 22,
of nursery stock 1990, from the City Manager submitting a tabulation of. bids received for the purchase
of nursery stock for the Park and Recreation Department; stating that funds are
available in General Fund 01, Account Nos. 80-20-52, 80-20-53, 80-70-20, 80-20-32,
80-20-34, and 80-20-33, Index Codes 346221, 346908, 383695, 326926, 344143, and 327338,
respectively; and recommending that the purchase be made from Plantland Industries,
Inc., on its low bid, meeting City specifications, as follows of $0.374 each for a
total amount not to exceed $6,582.40 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. On motion of Mayor Pro
tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member Webber, the recommendation was adopted.
Authorized purchase o There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4290, dated May 22,
685 azaleas 1990, from the City Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase
of 685 azaleas for the Park and Recreation Department; stating that funds are available
in General Fund 01, Account Nos. 80-20-40 and 80-20-60, Index Codes 329250 and 303537,
respectively; and recommending that the purchase be made from Southwest Landscape
Nursery Company on its low bid, meeting City specifications, of $10.50 each for a total
amount not to exceed $7,192.50 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore
Gilley, seconded by Council Member Chappell, the recommendation was adopted.
Total amount not to exceed 5 299.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth
Purchase agreement to
Mr. Ralph Emerson, Director of the Park and Recreation Department, appeared before
provide catered lunch
the City Council and advised the City Council that the request for nursery stock has
been prioritized and that they are only purchasing the bare minimum.
Mayor Pro tempore Gilley made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that
the recommendation, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4287, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4288, dated May 22,
Purchase agreement
1990, from the City Manager stating that the City Council authorized a one-year
with Evergreen Foliage
purchase agreement with a renewal option for two additional years on May 30, 1989, by
for interior plant at
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-3499 to Evergreen Foliage to provide live
City hall
interior plant and tree lease maintenance at the City Hall and Central Library; that
the company has performed the service at a satisfactory level and the Park and
Recreation Department recommends the City exercise the first year renewal option; that
Canceled Agreement
the vendor has been contacted and has agreed to the extension; stating that funds are
of M&C P-3617; Esta-
sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each department participating in
blished agreement to
this agreement; and recommending that the first option for renewal of the purchase
purchase knee and hip
agreement with Evergreen Foliage for interior plant and tree lease maintenance at City
boots and overshoes
Hall and Central Library be exercised on bid of unit prices net, City Hall Complex at
$796.74 per month and Central Library at $336.58 per month, with the agreement to
become effective June 1, 1990, and expire May 31, 1991. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore
Gilley, seconded by Council Member Garrison, the recommendations were adopted.
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4289, dated May 22,
of nursery stock 1990, from the City Manager submitting a tabulation of. bids received for the purchase
of nursery stock for the Park and Recreation Department; stating that funds are
available in General Fund 01, Account Nos. 80-20-52, 80-20-53, 80-70-20, 80-20-32,
80-20-34, and 80-20-33, Index Codes 346221, 346908, 383695, 326926, 344143, and 327338,
respectively; and recommending that the purchase be made from Plantland Industries,
Inc., on its low bid, meeting City specifications, as follows of $0.374 each for a
total amount not to exceed $6,582.40 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. On motion of Mayor Pro
tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member Webber, the recommendation was adopted.
Authorized purchase o There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4290, dated May 22,
685 azaleas 1990, from the City Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase
of 685 azaleas for the Park and Recreation Department; stating that funds are available
in General Fund 01, Account Nos. 80-20-40 and 80-20-60, Index Codes 329250 and 303537,
respectively; and recommending that the purchase be made from Southwest Landscape
Nursery Company on its low bid, meeting City specifications, of $10.50 each for a total
amount not to exceed $7,192.50 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore
Gilley, seconded by Council Member Chappell, the recommendation was adopted.
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There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4294 from the City
Purchase agreement to
Manager stating that the City Council on June 6, 1989, by Mayor and Council
provide catered lunch
Communication No. P-3503 authorized a purchase agreement, with one option for renewal,
to provide catered lunches for the firefighters attending in-service training classes
at the Fire Training Academy; that all or portions of service is subject to
cancellation if emergencies call firefighters into the field; that service by the
vendor has been satisfactory and the vendor has agreed to continue to honor the
original bid price of $4.20 per meal; stating that budgeted funds are sufficient to
cover the anticipated expenditure by the using department; and recommending that the
City Council exercise the renewal option to the purchase agreement with Jolly Chef
Express to provide catered lunches for the Fire Department on the price of $4.20 per
meal, with the term of agreement to begin June 6, 1990, and expire on June 6, 1991. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4295 from the City
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Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the annual agreement to provide
of M&C P-3617; Esta-
knee and hip boots for various City departments; stating that budgeted funds are
blished agreement to
sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each department; and recommending
purchase knee and hip
that the City Council authorize:
boots and overshoes
1. Canceling the agreement for knee and hip boots awarded to Saf-T-Glove on
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-3617, August 1, 1989;
2. Establishing a one-year agreement to supply knee and hip boots and
overshoes for various City departments with the following vendors based
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on low bid of unit prices, meeting specifications, net, f.o.b. Fort
Worth:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Webber
Saf-T-Glove, Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas
Renew purchase agree-
1 Knee Boots 9.16/pair
ment to supply polymet
(3) Overshoes $6.43/pair
Texas Contractors SugplX, Fort Worth, Texas
T2)— Hip Boots 24.70/pair
3. Agreement to become effective date of authorization and end one year
later.
It was the consensus,of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4296 from the City
Authorized purchase
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement for the
agreement for boardin
boarding of vacant buildings for City Services Department; stating that budgeted funds
vacant buildings
are sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each department participating in
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the agreement; and recommending that the purchase agreement be authorized with the
25 alternators
Burly Corporation on the alternate bid of unit prices of $0.744 per square foot, with
the agreement to begin the date of authorization by City Council and end one year
later, with option to renew for one additional year.
Attorney Adkins advised the City Council that Council Member Webber will
Council Member Webber
abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4296, Purchase Agreement
abstain
abstained from voting
with Burly Corporation for the Boarding of Vacant Buildings for City Services
on MSC P-4296
Department, because her brother is one of the bidders on this Mayor and Council
Communication.
Mayor Pro tempore Gilley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Chappell, that
the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4296, be
adopted. When the motion was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Webber
Amended purchase of There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4299 from the City
street light poles Manager stating that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4266, dated May 15, 1990,
and arras has been amended to include the cost of items nine and ten ($10,464.00) omitted from
the original total of award to Union Metal, c/o Texas Lighting Sales, Inc.; stating
that purchases will be charged to General Fund 01, Inventory Subsidiary Account
No. 141-000273; and recommending that the City Council amend the recommendation of
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4266, approved on May 15, 1990, to include an
additional amount of $10,464.00 with Union Metal, c/o Texas Lighting Sales, Inc., for a
total amount not to exceed $33,064.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4300 from the City
agreement for motorized Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
crane service motorized crane service for all City departments; stating that budgeted funds are
sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure of each department participating in the
agreement; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with Wildcat Contractors to furnish
motorized crane service for all City departments on the low bid of unit
prices, as follows:
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There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4297 from the City
Renew purchase agree-
Manager stating that the City Council on July 6, 1989, by Mayor and Council
ment to supply polymet
Communication No. P-3573 authorized a purchase agreement with Chemlink - Ind. Petroleum
Chemicals to supply polymer to the Water Department for one year with option to renew
for one additional year; that the department has requested the option to renew be
exercised and the vendor has agreed to hold the price firm for an additional year;
stating that budgeted funds are sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each
department participating in the agreement; and recommending that the City Council
exercise the option to renew the purchase agreement with Chemlink - Ind. Petroleum
Chemicals to supply polymer to the .Water Department on the low bid of unit prices at
$0.0629 per pound, with the term of agreement to begin July 7, 1990, and end one year
later. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorized purchase o
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4298 from the City
25 alternators
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of 25 alternators for
the City Services Department; stating that purchases will be charged to Equipment
Services Fund 61, Subsidiary Account No. 141-000270; and recommending that the purchase
be made from ASE Supply, Inc., based on low bid of $5,005.00 f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Amended purchase of There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4299 from the City
street light poles Manager stating that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4266, dated May 15, 1990,
and arras has been amended to include the cost of items nine and ten ($10,464.00) omitted from
the original total of award to Union Metal, c/o Texas Lighting Sales, Inc.; stating
that purchases will be charged to General Fund 01, Inventory Subsidiary Account
No. 141-000273; and recommending that the City Council amend the recommendation of
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4266, approved on May 15, 1990, to include an
additional amount of $10,464.00 with Union Metal, c/o Texas Lighting Sales, Inc., for a
total amount not to exceed $33,064.00 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4300 from the City
agreement for motorized Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
crane service motorized crane service for all City departments; stating that budgeted funds are
sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure of each department participating in the
agreement; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with Wildcat Contractors to furnish
motorized crane service for all City departments on the low bid of unit
prices, as follows:
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1. 18 ton motorized crane $ 59.00/per hour
2. 35 ton motorized crane $ 64.00/per hour
3. 50 ton motorized crane $ 89.00/per hour
4. 82 ton motorized crane $105.00/per hour
5. 100 ton motorized crane $139.00/per hour
Three hour minimum; and
2. Make this agreement effective from date of approval until expiration one
year later. il
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4301 from the City
agreement to provide Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
plastic drinking water plastic drinking water coolers for all City departments; stating that budget funds are
coolers- sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each department; and recommending
that the City Council authorize the purchase agreement with Big D Supply on low overall
bid of unit prices net, f.o.b. Fort Worth, with the term of agreement to become
effective June 28, 1990, through June 27, 1991. On motion of Council Member Chappell,
seconded by Council Member Zapata, the recommendations were adopted.
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4302 from the City
agreement for fence - Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
materials and repair fence material and repair for all City departments; stating that budgeted funds are
sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each department participating in
this agreement; and recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with Phillips Contracting, Inc., for
fence materials and repair on the overall unit price bid, net f.o.b.
Fort Worth, as follows:
BID TABULATION:
Phillips
Contracting, Industrial Custom, Allied
Inc. Fence Co. Co., Inc. Fence Co.
1. Line post 2-1/2" $ 7.76 $ 8.03 $ 10.25 $11.00
8' x .065
2. Line post 2-1/2" $17.88 $18.60 $ 24.60 $20.60
8' x schedule 40,
3. Line post 2-1/2" $ 9.32 $ 9.79 $ 15.73 $13.50
10' x .065
4. Line Post 2-1/2" $19.35 $19.99 $ 29.70 $25.50
10' x schedule 40
5. Top Rail 1 5/8" x .065 $ .79. $ .86 $ .86 $18.00
6. Line Cap 2 1/2" $ 1.99 $ 1.99 $ 2.15 $ 3.35
7. Fence.fabric 6' x 9 ga $ 2.44 $ 2.63 $ 2.23 $ 2.30
8. Fence fabric 6' x 11 ga $ 1.79 $ 1.79 $ 1.87 $ 1.67
9. Fence fabric 8' x 9 ga $ 2.90 $ 3.06 $ 3.10 $ 3.15
10. Fence fabric 8' x 11 ga $ 2.44 $ 2.55 $ 2.72 $ 2.15
11. End post 3" x 9-1/2 $39.34 $40.77 $ 39.82 $36.63
12. End post 3" x 11-1/2' $44.21 $47.98 $ 44.28 $43.13
13. Brace bands $ .60 $ ..77 $ 1.10 $ .55
14. Tension bands $ .40 $ .36 $ 1.10 $ .55
15. Tension bars $ 2.50 $ 1.79 $ 2.65 $ 2.70
16. Rail end lugs $ 1.50 $ 2.04 $ .95 $ 1.25
17. Tie wire $ .10 $ .10 $ .03 $ .10
18. Tension wire $ .10 $ .10 $ .04 $ .05
19. Barbed wire 12-1/2 ga $ .10 $ .10 $ .05 $ .03
20. Dome caps $ 3.50 $10.71 $ 15.00 $15.00
21. Gate frame $ 7.00 $ 4.30 $ 12.50 $16.60
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Labor
22. Remove and install $50.00 $66.33 $175.00 No Bid
2-1/2 line post .
23. Remove and install $65.00 $66.33 $175.00 No Bid
End post
24. Remove and install $45.00 $66.33 $175.00 No Bid
top rail
25. Repair existing fabric $ 2.00 $ 2.04 $ 10.00 No Bid
26. Repair damaged fabric $ 2.00 $ 2.04 $ 4.50 No Bid
.27. Install new fabric $ 2.00 $ 2.04 $ 4.50 No Bid
28. Reset existing line post $20.00 $20.41 $175.00 No Bid
29. Reset existing line post $20.00. $20.41 $175.00 No Bid
2. This agreement effective date of approval and end one year later.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorized purchase There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4303 from the City
agreement for grass Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a purchase agreement to provide
moiring service grass mowing service for the Real Property Management Department; stating that budgeted
funds are sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditures by each department; and
recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Kodiak
Enterprises on low bid, meeting City specifications, $14.92 per acre net, with terms of
agreement to become effective upon approval by City Council and end one year later. It
was the consensus of the City Council that,the recommendations be adopted.
Authorized one-year
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4304 from the City
purchase agreement
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for a.one-year purchase agreement to
for 50 percent hydrog
,provide 50 percent hydrogen peroxide for the Water Department; stating that budgeted
peroxide
funds are sufficient to cover the anticipated expenditure by each department; and
recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase agreement with Degussa
Corporation on its low bid of $688.00 per ton and authorize the Water Department to
participate in this agreement exclusively, effective from date of authorization by City
Council until one year later with option to renew annually for one additional year. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorized purchase ol
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4305 from the City
685 pounds of Texas
Manager submitting a tabulation of bids received for the purchase of 685 pounds of
wildflower seed
Texas wildflower seed for the Park and Recreation Department; stating that funds are
available in various accounts; and recommending that the purchase be made on a
low -bid -item basis, meeting City specifications, as follows:
Wildseed, Inc., $4,630.70
Conlee Seed Company, Inc. 1,618.50
Total amount not to exceed 6 249.20 net, f.o.b. Fort Worth
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, seconded by Council Member Zapata, the
recommendation was adopted.
Eraergency purchase of There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4306 from the City
goods nad services Manager recommending that the City Council confirm the emergency purchase of goods and
from the Perot Group services from The Perot Group for the Aviation Department, Alliance Airport, for a
total amount of $21,198.00; stating that funds are available in Airports Fund 40,
Account No. 55-20-03, Index Code 336594; Council Member Garrison made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, that the award of an order in the amount of
$21,198.00 to The Perot Group be approved, confirmed, and ratified and, when the motion
was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Authorized purchase ol There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4307 from the City
partitions and acces- Manager stating that the Action Center is being relocated to the ground floor of the
sories Municipal Building; that the partitions and accessories are available from the sole
source vendor for Herman Miller products as established on March 27, 1990, by Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-4149, Goldsmith's, Inc.; stating that sufficient funds are
available in General Fund 01, Account No. 20-50-02, Index Code 234542; and recommending
that the purchase of partitions and accessories be authorized from the sole source,
Goldsmith's, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $16,575.28.
City Manager Ivory advised the City Council of an amendment to Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-4307 stating that under the Financing section, the last paragraph
should be amended to include: NA portion of this amount ($5,000.00) will be charged to
General Fund 01, Office and Management Services, Account No. 03-10-01, Minor Equipment,
Index Code 201236."
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Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Gilley, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-4307, as amended, be approved. When the motion
was put to a vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
It appearing to the City Council that the hearing for the assessment paving of
Assessment Paving of Papurt Drive from I -35W to Leming Street and Leming Street from I -35W to Papurt Drive
Papurt was continued until the return of Mr. Jim Schell, Mayor Bolen asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
Closed hearing on assessment paving of Papurt Drive from I -35W to Leming Street and Leming Street from
Papurt Drive I -35W to Papurt Drive, Council Member Zapata made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Webber, that the hearing be closed and that the assessments be levied as recommended
with the exception that the assessment against Blocks 16, 17, and 18 (with the
exception of Lot A, Block 18), Karren Addition, are less than indicated and that
assessments against this property be set at $30,000.00. When the motion was put to a
vote by the Mayor, it prevailed unanimously.
Ordinance closing Council Member Zapata introduced an ordinance and made a motion that it be adopted.
benefit hearing and The motion was seconded by Council Member Webber. The motion, carrying with it the
levying assessments adoption of said ordinance, prevailed by the following vote:
adopted AYES: Mayor Bolen; Mayor Pro tempore Gilley; Council Members Zapata,
Garrison, Granger, McCray, Meadows, Webber, and Chappell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance, as adopted, is as follows:
Ordinance No. 10596 II ORDINANCE NO. 10596
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING BENEFIT HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF PAPURT DRIVE UNIT 2,
FROM INTERSTATE 35W TO LEMING STREET, AND LEMING STREET UNIT 3,
FROM PAPURT DRIVE TO INTERSTATE 35W, 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.
Acquistiion of perma-
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10110 from the City
nent easement Lot 3,
Manager recommending that the City
pay a consideration of
$1.00 for a
Blk 9, Masonic Home
rectangularly -shaped permanent easement
in Lot 3, Block 9, Masonic
Home Addition,
Addtn
Second Filing, as recorded in Volume 3537,
Page 140, Deed Records, Tarrant
County,
Texas; same being 10.0 feet in depth and
50.0 feet in length and lying
parallel with,
adjacent to, and within the south property
line of Lot 3; located at
3222 Grayson
Street; owned by Bessie M. Watcher; and
required for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation
Project, Lateral 2250.' It was the consensus
of the City Council that the
easement be
acquired as recommended and that the
expenditure be charged to
Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund 58, Project No. 017081-00,
Index Code 698787.
Eminent domain procee There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10111 from the City
ings to acquire ROW Manager recommending that the City Attorney be authorized to institute eminent domain
William Huff Survey proceedings to acquire an irregularly-shaped parcel of land 153.11 feet in depth on the
Abstract 519 north boundary line of the William Huff Survey, Abstract 519, as recorded in
Volume 714, Page 459, Deeds Records, Denton County, Texas; same being on the east side
of the existing U.S. 377 and being 268.48 feet in length on the east boundary, 161.80
in depth on the south boundary, and 270.23 feet in length on the west boundary located
on the east side of U.S. 377 -South of State Highway 114, Roanoke, Texas; and required
for State Highway 170 and U.S. Highway 377. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
Eminent domain proce ed- There was presented Mayor and, Council Communication No. L-10112 from the City
ings to acquire ROW Manager recommending that the City Attorney be authorized to institute eminent domain
and drainage easement proceedings to acquire an irregularly-shaped parcel of land 152.75 feet in depth on the
south boundary line out of William Huff Survey, Abstract 519, as recorded in
Volume 1016, Page 955, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas; same being on the east side
of the existing U.S. Highway 377 and being 997.80 feet in length on the east boundary
and 948.22 feet in length on the west boundary; and an irregularly-shaped drainage
easement contiguous to the above described right-of-way; located at U.S. Highway 377
and Parish Lane, Roanoke, Texas; and required for S.H. 170 and U.S. Highway 377. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10113 from the City
Acquisition of perman iManager, as follows:
easement out of Tract
44, John Van Ripen
Survey, Abstract 1590
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SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF LAND AND/OR EASEMENTS - VARIOUS PROJECTS (2
TRANSACTIONS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that approval be given for the acquisition of the land
and/or easements described below:
1. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Replacement - M-53
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Easement
Description of Land: An irregularly shaped strip of land out of TR 44,
John Van Riper Survey, Abstract 1590, as recorded in Volume 6524,
Page 423, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas. This strip of land is
112.38 feet in length along its north line, 22.67 feet in width along
its east line, 83.09 feet in length along its south line, and 19.38 feet
in width along its west line, required for a permanent easement.
Square Feet: 1476
Parcel No.: 2
Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2500 Vickery
Owner: Gene E. Smith
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital Improvement
Fund 58, Project No. 017077-00, S.S. Replacement, M-53. This
expenditure will be made from Index Code 698787.
Land Agent: Jerry Chalker
2. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 219 Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 5559, Page 540, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most easterly 7.5 feet of Lot 21, containing 450 square feet as required
for a sanitary sewer easement.
Square Feet: 450 ` ' Zoning: "B" Two -Family
Description of Improvements: None in the taking
Parcel No.: 3
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Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2112 Grace
Owner: Helen L. Moos
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10113, be adopted.
Authorized ex ecutioh-A
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10114 from the City
of easement Lot 1,
Manager stating that, in order to facilitate construction of the new water treatment
Blk 1, Eagle Mountain
plant on Eagle Mountain Lake, it is necessary that the City of Fort Worth convey to
Enserch Corporation (c/o Lone Star Gas Company, 301 South Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas
75201) an easement ten feet by ten feet to construct, inspect, maintain, repair,
operate, replace, and relocate metering facilities over and through Lot 1, Block 1,
Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant; and recommending that the City Manager be
authorized to execute an easement with Enserch Corporation for the construction of a
gas regulator station on City -owned property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Eagle
Mountain Water Treatment Plant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Authorized acquisittot
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10115 from the City
of permanent easements
Manager, as follows:
Lots 5, 4, 6, 10, 9,
and 3, Blk 2, Hightow
r
Addtn
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SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF LAND AND/OR EASEMENTS - VARIOUS PROJECTS (6
TRANSACTIONS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that approval be given for the acquisition of the land
and/or easements described below:
1. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 5, Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 7088, Page 2336, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most westerly 7.5 feet of Lot 5, containing 450 square feet of land as
required for a permanent sanitary sewer easement..
Square Feet: 450
Zoning: "B" Two -Family
Description of Improvements: None in the taking
Parcel No.: 5
Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2129 Blandin Avenue
Owner: Zula Bruce
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
2. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 4, Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 8978, Page 1588, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most westerly 7.5 feet of Lot 4, containing 450 square feet of land as
required for a permanent sanitary sewer easement.
Square Feet: 450 Zoning: "B" Two -Family
Description of Improvements: None in the taking
Parcel No.: 4
Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2133 Blandin Avenue
Owner: Gregorio Rueda
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
3. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 6, Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 7571, Page 1716, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most westerly 7.5 feet of Lot 6, containing 450 square feet of land as
required for a permanent sanitary sewer easement.
Square Feet: 450 Zoning: "B" Two -Family
Description of Improvements: None in the taking
Parcel No.: 6
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Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2125 Blandin Avenue
Owner: Joyce L. McCurdy
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
4. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation -Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 10, Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 5870, Page 710, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most westerly 7.5 feet of Lot 10, containing 450 square feet of land as
required for a permanent sanitary sewer easement.
Square Feet: 450
Zoning: "B" Two -Family
Description of Improvements: None in the taking
Parcel No.: 10
Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2109 Blandin Avenue
Owner: Lela Alexander
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
5. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabil-itation-Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 9, Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 9253, Page 1754, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most westerly 7.5 feet of Lot 9, containing 450 square feet of land as
required for a permanent sanitary sewer easement.
Square Feet: 450
Description of Improvements:
Parcel No.: 9
Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2113 Blandin Avenue
Owner: Darrell W. Lewis
Zoning: "B" Two -Family
None in the taking
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
6. Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XVIII
Type of Acquisition: Dedication - Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Description of Land: A rectangularly shaped strip of land being 7.5
feet in width and 60 feet in length out of Lot 3, Block 2, Hightower
Addition, as recorded in Volume 8700, Page 1095, Deed Records, Tarrant
County, Texas. This strip of land is located in the rear side being the
most westerly 7.5 feet of Lot 3, containing 450 square feet of land as
required for a permanent sanitary sewer easement.
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Square Feet: 450 Zoning: "B" Two -Family
Description of Improvements: None in the taking
Parcel No.: 3
1. Rescind the award of contract to L.D. Conatser, Contractors (Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-12280, dated April 17, 1990);
2. Authorize the award of contract to J.D. Vickers, Inc., for the water
line replacement in Ellis Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
J.D. Vickers, Inc., for the Water Line Replacement in Ellis Road on the
bid of $36,396.90.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorize termination There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12336 from the City
of Contract No. 17687 Manager, as follows:
SUBJECT: CANCELLATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 17687 WITH ABLAZE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ON THE YORDANOFF BUILDING ADDITION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Terminate the construction Contract No. 17687 with Ablaze Construction
on the Yordanoff Building Addition;
2. Approve the payment of $6,717.00 to Ablaze Construction Company for
their cost of termination of the contract; and
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Consideration: $1.00
Location: 2137 Blandin Avenue
Owner: Pedro Hernandez
Financing: Sufficient funds are available in Sewer Capital
Improvements, Fund 58, Project No. 017108-00, Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract XVIII. This expenditure will be made from Index
Code 698787.
Land Agent: Frances Sargeant
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10115, be adopted.
Authorized acquisition
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10116 from the City
of permanent easement
Manager recommending that the City pay a consideration of $1.00 for a permanent
out of Tract 1, M.G.
easement 20 feet wide out of Tract 1 of the M.G. Elkins Survey, Abstract 502; located
Elkins Survey, Abstrac
at Eastchase southwest of John T. White; and required for rehabilitation of Sanitary
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Sewer M-238. It was the consensus of the City Council that the easement be acquired as
recommended and that the City Manager be authorized to execute a release of existing
easement for M-238 which is being relocated and replaced by the easement described
above; with funds available in Fund 58, Account No. 017100-00, Index Code 698787.
Authorized acquisition
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-10117 from the City
of easements out of
Manager recommending that the City pay a consideration of $1.00 for a
Tract 2, Isabel Flores
Survey
rectangularly -shaped permanent easement 30 feet in width and 1,549.69 feet in length
out of Tract 2, Isabel Flores Survey, Abstract No. 507, as recorded in Volume 8021,
Page 2021, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas; same being located south of the Douglas
and Dorothy Coulsting property on the 8300 block of West Cleburne Road and south of the
4400 block of Columbus Trail; and a rectangularly -shaped temporary construction
easement 80 feet in width and approximately 1,549.73 feet in length out of the same
tract as the above-described permanent easement; located in the 8300 block of West
Cleburne Road; owned by Hulen Property Limited Partnership, a Texas Limited
Partnership; and required for Sun Country Elevated.Tank and Transmission. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the easements be acquired as recommended and that
the expenditure be charged to Capital Improvements Fund 83, Project No. 014006-00,
Index Code 699738.
Authorized contract
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12335 from the City
for water, line replace
Manager stating that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12280, dated April 17, 1990,
ment
incorrectly listed L.D. Conatser, Contractors, as low bidder for the Ellis Road Water
Line Replacement from Handley Drive to Muse Street; that J.D. Vickers, Inc., was the
actual low bidder on this contract; stating that funds are available in Street
Improvements Fund 67, Project No. 017119-00, and Water Capital Improvement Fund 53,
Project No. 017119-00, Index Codes 630335 and 620294, respectively; and recommending
that the City Council:
1. Rescind the award of contract to L.D. Conatser, Contractors (Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-12280, dated April 17, 1990);
2. Authorize the award of contract to J.D. Vickers, Inc., for the water
line replacement in Ellis Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
J.D. Vickers, Inc., for the Water Line Replacement in Ellis Road on the
bid of $36,396.90.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorize termination There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12336 from the City
of Contract No. 17687 Manager, as follows:
SUBJECT: CANCELLATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 17687 WITH ABLAZE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ON THE YORDANOFF BUILDING ADDITION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Terminate the construction Contract No. 17687 with Ablaze Construction
on the Yordanoff Building Addition;
2. Approve the payment of $6,717.00 to Ablaze Construction Company for
their cost of termination of the contract; and
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3. Approve the transfer of the remaining $11,283 in Fund 35, Project
No. 161000-00, Yordanoff Building Addition, back to Capital Projects
Reserve Fund 10, Unspecified, Project No. 010001-00.
BACKGROUND:
On April 4, 1989 (M&C L-9768), the City Council approved the acquisition of
an additional easement overlooking Marine Creek from Wanda and Helen
Yordanoff. The City agreed to undertake certain repairs to the Saddle and
Sirloin Restaurant which included demolition of a fenced area, relocation of
air-conditioning compressors and the construction of a storage building in
order to ease pedestrian traffic and remove an unattractive condition. The
area involved is located between the Saddle and Sirloin Restaurant and the
Horse and Mule barn. The project was being undertaken in order to make
Marine Creek more accessible to Stockyards tourists.
Plans and specifications were prepared by the architect contracted to do
miscellaneous projects, and the project was advertised to be bid on
October 19, 1989.
On December 12, 1989 (M&C C-12038), the City Council approved a construction
contract with Ablaze Construction Company for $14,700. Contract No. 17687 was
signed on December 26, 1989. Contract time was for sixty (60) days.
Complications and disagreement between the building owners, the contractor
and the City resulted in a request by the owners for a complete redesign of
the project. The project was subsequently redesigned, and the contractor
proposed an additional $2,831.00 to cover the change from the original
design. Further problems with the relocation of the compressors have created
further delays. The additional changes required by the owners will result in
an estimated construction cost more than double the $14,700 authorized by
Council.
Total delays have reached 125 days with no resolution in sight. The
Contractor's sub -contractors have retracted their proposals. The Contractor
can no longer absorb the added costs of further delays. Therefore, it is the
mutual request of the City staff and Ablaze Construction Company to terminate
the project to minimize the costs to the contractor and the City. The
payment of $6,717.00 to Ablaze Construction includes his cost for insurance,
change order estimating, mobilization and the profit he would have realized
had the contract been completed on time. The project will not be pursued
further.
FINANCING:
Authorized amendment There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12338 from the City
to JTPA Title IIA Manager stating that the City Council on July 11, 1989, by Mayor and Council
program with Goodwill Communication No. C-11743 authorized execution of contracts for implementation of the
Industries Job Training Partnership Act Title IIA Plan for 1989; that a contract in the amount of
$55,085.00 was executed with Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc., to provide
pre -enrollment assessment for the contract period July 1, 1989, to June 30, 1990; that
Goodwill provides pre -enrollment assessment for approximately 20 participants per week;
that the additional $11,234.00 in funding will enable the subcontractor to continue
these services through the remainder of the contract year; stating that funds are
available in Grant Fund 76, Project Nos. 405458-05 and 405460-05, Index Code 510222;
and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an amendment to the Job
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Funds in the amount of $18,000.00 are available in Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund 35, Project No. 161000-00, Yordanoff Building Addition for the
$6,717.00 payment to Ablaze Construction Company and the $11,283.00 transfer
to Capital Projects Reserve Fund 10, Project No. 010001-00, Unspecified.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations, as contained in
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12336, be adopted.
Authorized contract
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12337 from the City
for operation of Mid-
Manager stating that the Mid -South Senior Citizens Program is a community project which
South Senior. Citizens
was planned, implemented, and now is operated by the residents of the neighborhood
Program
through the cooperative efforts of the Mid -South Neighborhood Advisory Council, the
Seniors Advisory Council, the Broadway Baptist Center, St. Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church, and Southside Area Ministries, Inc., in order to provide a weekly
breakfast and activity period for senior citizens in the Mid -South Target Area; that
services are offered to the seniors at the Fire Station Recreation Center helping to
alleviate isolation and foster self-sufficiency; that the Southside Area Ministries has
submitted an unsolicited proposal requesting an additional $1,499.00 in CDBG funds to
continue the ongoing Mid -South Seniors Program which has been funded as a neighborhood
project for the past two years; that the additionally requested CDBG funding would
cover a portion of the salary ($1,499.00) to pay a part-time program director; stating
that funds are available in Grant Fund 76, Project No. 206082-99, for transfer to Grant
Fund 76, Project No. 206082-54; and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to
execute a contract in the amount of $1,499.00 with Southside Area Ministries for
operation of the Mid -South Senior Citizens Program for the period of August 1, 1990, to
July 31, 1991. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Authorized amendment There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12338 from the City
to JTPA Title IIA Manager stating that the City Council on July 11, 1989, by Mayor and Council
program with Goodwill Communication No. C-11743 authorized execution of contracts for implementation of the
Industries Job Training Partnership Act Title IIA Plan for 1989; that a contract in the amount of
$55,085.00 was executed with Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc., to provide
pre -enrollment assessment for the contract period July 1, 1989, to June 30, 1990; that
Goodwill provides pre -enrollment assessment for approximately 20 participants per week;
that the additional $11,234.00 in funding will enable the subcontractor to continue
these services through the remainder of the contract year; stating that funds are
available in Grant Fund 76, Project Nos. 405458-05 and 405460-05, Index Code 510222;
and recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an amendment to the Job
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BACKGROUND:
On February 20, 1990 (M&C C-12174), the City Council awarded a contract in
the amount of $395,181.85 to J.L. Bertram Engineering & Construction, Inc. to
widen Bryant -Irvin Road (Bellaire Drive to Trinity River). This contract was
assigned City Secretary Contract No. 17738.
PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
It has been determined that a sidewalk must be placed along the length of
this project with wheelchair ramps at the main entrance to the General
Dynamics Recreation Area, to be in compliance with the City's requirement for
sidewalk on all streets in excess of 42 foot from face -of -curb to
face -of -curb. Also, it is necessary to increase the left -turn storage area
into the recreation center. Further, the Tarrant County Water Control
District is relocating the retention dam under the Bryant Irvin Bridge across
the Trinity River. This will require extending the storm drain pipe an
additional 10 feet lower to permit flow into the river at normal water
levels. The contractor has agreed to do this additional work for $20,514.70
and two (2) additional working days. Engineering staff has reviewed this
proposal and finds the price to be fair and reasonable.
PROJECT COST AND FINANCING:
Original Contract Cost: $395,181.85
Proposed Change Order No. 1: ' 20,514.70
Proposed Contract Cost: $415,696.55
This change order is an increase of 5.19% to the original contract.
FINANCING:
Training Partnership Act Title IIA program year 89 contract with Goodwill Industries of
Fort Worth, Inc., for pre -enrollment assessment for the contract period beginning
July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, by an additive amount of $11,234.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Authorized agreement
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12339 from the City
with Texas Society
Manager stating that the Texas Society to Prevent Blindness, Metro/Tarrant County
contract for Plexar-
Branch, is in the process of forming a new Golf Privilege Card, effective June 1, 1990,
Digital telephone
through June 30, 1991; that the card is purchased from the Society and, when the golfer
services
presents the card to the golf course, he/she is allowed to play one free round of golf;
that the municipal courses would benefit from the sale of refreshments, merchandise,
and cart rentals; publicity from media announcements that mention participating clubs,
possibly bringing new customers to the courses; and public awareness that our courses
support the Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; and recommending that the City Manager
be authorized to execute an agreement with the Texas Society to Prevent Blindness to
allow the Society to list Meadowbrook, Sycamore Creek, and Pecan Valley Golf Courses on
its Golf Privilege card as a participant. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
Approved Change Order
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12340 from the City
No. 1 to widening of
Manager, as follows:
Bryant Irving Rd
SUBJECT: CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 BRYANT IRVIN ROAD (BELLAIRE TO TRINITY RIVER)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Change Order No. 1 to the
widening of Bryant -Irvin Road from Bellaire Drive to Trinity River in the
amount of $20,514.70 and two (2) additional working days, and authorize the
City Manager to increase City Secretary Contract No. 17738 with J.L. Bertram
Engineering and Construction, Inc. to $415,696.55 and 59 working days.
BACKGROUND:
On February 20, 1990 (M&C C-12174), the City Council awarded a contract in
the amount of $395,181.85 to J.L. Bertram Engineering & Construction, Inc. to
widen Bryant -Irvin Road (Bellaire Drive to Trinity River). This contract was
assigned City Secretary Contract No. 17738.
PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
It has been determined that a sidewalk must be placed along the length of
this project with wheelchair ramps at the main entrance to the General
Dynamics Recreation Area, to be in compliance with the City's requirement for
sidewalk on all streets in excess of 42 foot from face -of -curb to
face -of -curb. Also, it is necessary to increase the left -turn storage area
into the recreation center. Further, the Tarrant County Water Control
District is relocating the retention dam under the Bryant Irvin Bridge across
the Trinity River. This will require extending the storm drain pipe an
additional 10 feet lower to permit flow into the river at normal water
levels. The contractor has agreed to do this additional work for $20,514.70
and two (2) additional working days. Engineering staff has reviewed this
proposal and finds the price to be fair and reasonable.
PROJECT COST AND FINANCING:
Original Contract Cost: $395,181.85
Proposed Change Order No. 1: ' 20,514.70
Proposed Contract Cost: $415,696.55
This change order is an increase of 5.19% to the original contract.
FINANCING:
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Sufficient funds are available in Street Improvements Fund 67, Project
No. 023205-00, Bryant -Irvin Road. Expenditures will be made from Index Code
630335.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation, as contained in Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-12340, be adopted.
Authorized two-year
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12341 from the City
contract for Plexar-
Manager stating that the three-year contract with Southwestern Bell Telephone for
Digital telephone
Plexar-Custom telephone service to most City offices and facilities expires October 4,
services
1990; that the Police Building and Village Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant have
City -owned telephone systems and the Southside Service Center has a Southwestern Bell
Telephone Centrex system; that City staff has investigated a number of telephone system
options; that the advantages of the Plexar-Digital system are both economic and
technological; that, compared with current system, Plexar-Digital will produce
$35,947.00 savings over the proposed two-year contract period; that the digital
technology used with the proposed system will provide improved features to the users
and will allow the City to test the viability of digital communications applications
for voice, data, and video information; stating that funds are available in Fund 68,
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Account No. 04-60-02, Index Code 223883; and recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to:
1. Enter into a two-year contract with Southwestern Bell Telephone (SWBT)
for PLEXAR-DIGITAL telephone service in an amount not to exceed
$372,452.00 using stabilized rates;
2. Purchase other non -stabilized rate services from SWBT in support of
PLEXAR-DIGITAL telephone service over the same two-year period in an
amount not to exceed $682,858.00; and
3. Pay a one-time installation charge to SWBT in an amount not to exceed
$98,945.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Authorized five-year
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-12342 from the City
lease agreement with
Manager stating that the City has been leasing Fire Station No. 25 at 2911 Schwartz
First Texas Council
since May 1983 to the First Texas Council of Camp Fire, Inc.; that the agreement
of Camp Fire, Inc.
specifies that the City will not provide funds for any renovation or operating costs
and the City rental fee is a nominal sum of $1.00 per year; that the lease agreement
will specify that the lease can be terminated at any time; that the First Texas Council
of Camp Fire, Inc., has painted the facility and used funding from TU Electric's
"Paint -the -Town" project to make other improvements during the 1985 to 1990 leasing
period; that the Camp Fire Council is operating a collaborative After -School -Program
for Diamond Hill youths with an average attendance of 42 students; that the Council
received a grant in excess of $53,000.00 from United Way to fund this program in
November 1989; stating that First Texas Council of Camp Fire, Inc., is requesting that
the City Council grant it another five-year lease for Fire Station No. 25; and
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute a five-year lease agreement
with First Texas Council of Camp Fire, Inc., for use of Fire Station No. 25 located at
2911 Schwartz requiring that Camp Fire provide community services to residents and
citizens in and around the Diamond Hill neighborhood and requiring Camp Fire to make
the facility available to other community groups. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Final payment for There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2693 from the City
Meadowbrook Golf Cour eManager stating that Meadowbrook Golf Course Irrigation System, Park Improvements, have
Irrigation System been completed in accordance with plans and specifications under Contract No. 17441
awarded to Irri-Tech Corporation on October 10, 1989; and recommending that the City
Council accept as complete Meadowbrook Golf Course Irrigation System, Park Improvements
and authorize final payment in the amount of $17,599.61 to Irri-Tech Corporation, with
funds available in Golf Course Fund 39, Retainage Account No. 205017441, and Contract
Encumbrance No. 17441A.- It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendations be adopted.
Final payment for There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. FP -2694 from the City
paving of Faron Stree Manager stating that Faron Street Assessment Paving from Vickery to Fletcher has been
completed in accordance with plans and specifications under Contract No. 17335 awarded
to H.B. Zachry Company on August 8, 1989; and recommending that the City Council accept
as complete the paving of Faron Street from Vickery to Fletcher; authorize final
payment in the amount of $27,193.58_to H.B. Zachry Company; and approve the final
assessment rolls and authorize issuance of certificates in evidence of this special
assessments levied against the abutting property owners of Faron Street from Vickery
Street to Fletcher, with funds available in Grant Fund 76, Retainage Account
No. 205017335, and Street Improvements Fund 67, Retainage Account No. 205017335. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
Ms. Candace Arnette Ms. Candace Arnette, 6308 Firth Road, appeared before the City Council and voiced
appeared re rt Worth her concerns regarding the Fort Worth Modern Museum and suggested that the Fort Worth
Modern Museum Modern Museum allow more time and space for visual artists (three group shows per year
with a designated area within the museum for presentation of the entire work of the
visual artists); that the museum reinstate educational programs involving adults; and
increase representation for local artists on the Arts Council.
Council Member Chappell requested that Assistant City Manager Ruth Ann McKinney
submit a report to the City Council regarding the status of the Modern Arts Museum
within a four to six week period.
As. S.L. Gilliam Ms. S.L. Gilliam, 1309 East Richmond, representing Southside Neighborhood
appeared re standing Improvement Association and NAC, appeared before the City Council regarding the
water standing water in front of the houses located in the 1200 and 1300 block of Elmwood,
1200 and 1300 block of Jefferson, and 1200 block of Richmond caused by the Fort Worth
Independent School District not providing drainage in front of the Carroll Peak School.
City Manager Ivory advised Ms. Gilliam that the matter would be investigated and
that he would get in contact with the Fort Worth Independent School District regarding
the drainage problem.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in closed or
executive session to receive the advice of its attorney regarding pending litigation or
other matters which are protected from public disclosure;
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Reconvened
Adjourned
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TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1990
1. Victoria H. Riffle and John Riffle v. the City of Fort Worth and
James G. Gurley, Cause No. 342-123429-89
2. Bids on a Village Creek Water Treatment Contract
as authorized by Section 2(e), Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S., the Texas Open Meeting Act.
The City Council reconvened into regular session with all members present.
There being no further business, the meeti
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