HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/03/25-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 25, 2008
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
City Staff
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Council Member Moss absent.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Pastor Victor Sullivan, Lamb of God Church.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Espino, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2008, were approved
Minutes unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Agenda Item V Council Member Burns presented a Proclamation for Joe's Run Day to Ms. Sally
Special Burt, Director of Development, Samaritan House.
Presentations
Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention
Month to Ms. Nancy Hagan, Executive Director, Alliance for Children and Mr.
Dave Allen, representing CASA(Child Appointed Special Advocates) of Tarrant
County.
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Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for "Relay for Life, Fort
Worth Goes Purple" Week to Ms. Melanie Belcher, American Cancer Society,
Ms. Sheila Harrison, Relay for Life Chair and Ms. Jacklyn Crisp, Relay for Life
PR/Marketing Chair.
On behalf of Council Member Moss, Mayor Pro tem Hicks recognized students
from W.M. Green Elementary School who comprised the school's Student
Council and their chaperones. She stated the students were attending the
meeting to learn about leadership. She also recognized the Student Council and
Students of the Month from Oaklawn Elementary School. All the students were
presented with a Molly pin.
Agenda Item VI Mayor Pro tem Hicks announced that a meeting on the Planned Transportation
Announcements Improvements from the Hemphill Street connection, from Vickery Boulevard to
Lancaster Avenue, would be conducted on March 31, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber. She also stated that a public art component would be part of
the meeting and encouraged everyone to attend the meeting.
Council Member Burdette announced that the arboretum at the Botanic Garden
Center currently had a wonderful display of butterflies and encouraged everyone
to go by the center and witness the many varieties of butterflies. He also
announced that April 3-5, 2008, was NASCAR race weekend at the Texas Motor
Speedway and encouraged everyone to attend the races.
Council Member Espino announced that the United Way of Fort Worth would
conduct its Open House for its new headquarters on March 27, 2008, from
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Mercado in the 1500 block of North Main. He
encouraged everyone interested to attend the open house.
Council Member Burns announced that a number of District 9 residents would
participate in Cowtown Clean-Up this weekend and that anyone interested in
participating in the clean-up should contact their neighborhood association. He
also announced that the Ryan Place Chili Cook-Off would be held on March 29,
2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Triangle Park and encouraged everyone to attend.
Council Member Silcox announced that immediately following the City Council
meeting, the Council would participate in a Joint City Council and Crime
Control and Prevention District Board of Directors meeting at the Fort Worth
Convention Center. He encouraged everyone interested to attend the joint
meeting that would be held in Room 103A.
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Agenda Item VII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Withdrawn from 22722 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Fisseler requested that Item XIV and Mayor and Council
Continued/ Communication Nos. L-14482 and C-22722 be continued until the April 1,
Withdrawn By Staff 2008, Council meeting and that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
14501 be withdrawn from consideration.
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Jordan, the Council voted eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Moss absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items on the Consent Agenda as
recommended and as follows:
OCS-1650 M&C OCS-1650 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to
the Finance/Risk Management Department.
OCS-1651 M&C OCS-1651 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Liability Bonds City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Nelrod Properties, LLC Hartford Casualty Insurance
Company
Wendell Chesney Cement Contractor RLI Insurance Company
Sheridan Homes, Inc. Legacy Texas Insurance
Lennar Homes, Inc. The Continental Insurance
Company
Stallion Oilfield Construction, LLC Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland
Juan Gutierrez dba General Concrete Western Surety Company
Company
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G-16083 M&C G-16083 - Adopting Ordinance No. 18021-03-2008 by the City Council of
Ord. No. 18021-03- the City of Fort Worth, approving Resolution No. 2007-10-269 of the
2008 Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board which amends the
Approve D/FW Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's Construction and Fire
International Prevention Standards Resolution (adopted by Resolution No. 88-147, as
Airport Board Res. amended), by amending Part Nine - Oil and Gas Exploration and Production;
No. 2007-10-269,
Amending providing for a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per day for
Construction and any violation thereof, and adopting certain 2006 International Code Council
Fire Prevention Model Codes and the 2005 National Electrical Code.
Standards by
Amending Part 9 -
Oil and Gas
Exploration and
Production and
Adopt 2006
International Code
Council Model
Codes and 2005
National Electrical
Code
G-16084 M&C G-16084 - Authorizing payment in an amount not to exceed $44,636.24
Pay Assessed Pro for the City of Fort Worth's assessed pro rata allocation of the Denton County
Rata Allocation of Appraisal District's (DCAD) 2008 budget for the months of January through
DCAD's Budget for December 2008.
Januarythrough
December 2008
P-10751 M&C P-10751 - Authorizing an agreement with the Computer Solution
Lab Information Company for a lab information management system and support services for the
Management Police Department.
System and Support
Services
P-10752 M&C P-10752 - Authorizing the purchase of new minor equipment from Sunbelt
Minor Equipment Rentals, Inc., Master Pumps & Equipment Corp., Terex Utilities, Apex Pinnacle,
TT Technologies, Inc., United Rentals Fort Worth and Tascosa Tool Services for
the Water Department for a cost not to exceed $112,676.47 with payment due 30
days from the date of the invoices and freight is included in the unit prices, as
follows:
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Vendor Line Items Amount
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. 1, 4, 7, 8, 16 $ 20,831.02
Master Pumps &Equipment Corp. 2, 3 $ 13,100.00
Terex Utilities 5, 6 $ 3,620.80
Apex Pinnacle 9 $ 11,041.65
TT Technologies, Inc. 10, 11 $ 17,730.00
United Rentals Fort Worth 12, 13, 15 $ 29,742.00
Tascosa Tool Services 14 $ 16,611.00
Total $112,676.47
P-10753 M&C P-10753 - Authorizing a purchase agreement with Coy Beauchamp
Dirt Work Services Excavating Company to provide dirt work services for the Will Rogers
Memorial Center.
P-10754 M&C P-10754 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for leak detection
Leak Detection units, parts and repair service with Fluid Conservation Systems for the Water
Units, Parts and Department.
Repair Service
P-10755 M&C P-10755 - Ratifying an emergency purchase from Solvay Chemicals, Inc.,
Hydrofluorosilicic in the amount of$48,047.90 for hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluoride) for the Water
Acid Department.
P-10756 M&C P-10756 - Authorizing the purchase of one new 14-passenger bus using a
14-Passenger Bus cooperative contract through Texas Association of School Boards with One Stop
Bus Stop, Inc., for the Parks and Community Services Department for a cost not
to exceed $41,512.00, with payments due within 30 days of receipt of the
invoice.
P-10757 M&C P-10757 - Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18022-03-2008
Ord. No. 18022-03- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Capital Projects
2008 Fund in the amount of $202,594.50 from available funds for the purpose of
John Deere Tractors purchasing three new John Deere tractors and mowers using a cooperative
and Mowers contract through the Texas Association of School Boards with John Deere
Company for the Aviation Department; and authorizing the purchase of three
new John Deere tractors and mowers using a cooperative contract through the
Texas Association of School Boards with John Deere Company for the Aviation
Department for a cost not to exceed $202,594.50, with payment due within 30
days of receipt of the invoices.
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P-10758 M&C P-10758 - Authorizing a purchase agreement to provide grounds
Grounds maintenance and litter removal with Goodwill Industries through the Texas
Maintenance and Industries for the Blind and Handicapped for the Parks and Community Services
Litter Removal Department with payments due 30 days from the date of invoices.
P-10759 M&C P-10759 - Authorizing an agreement with CA, Inc., for professional
Professional implementation, software licenses and maintenance and support services
Implementation, utilizing the SHI-Government Solutions Contract with the State of Texas
Software Licenses Department of Information Resources for the Water Department.
and Maintenance
and Support
Services
L-14499 M&C L-14499 - Approving the sealed bid sale of tax foreclosure properties
Sale of Tax described below, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local
Foreclosure Government Code for a total of$63,905.00; and
Properties
Bidder Address Lot Description Zoning
Perfecto Martinez 4501 Erath Street Lot IA, Block 14, Cobbs A-5
Orchard
Nancy Hawkins 3438 Meadowbrook Lot E, Part 1, Block 8, A-5
Drive Tandy Addition
Nancy Hawkins 1326 Saint Louis Lot 7, Block 1, Moodie C
Avenue and Evans No. 2 Sub.
Lucia Martinez 6300 Woodcreek Lot 14, Block 71, Marine A-5
Trail Creek Hills
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the
properties to the highest bidder complying with bid specifications.
L-14500 M&C L-14500 - Authorizing the acquisition of one vacant lot described as Lot
Acquire Property 14, Block 5, Worth Hills Addition at 3412 Chestnut Avenue from property
for Meacham owner James Robert Hewitt, Jr., et al., for the total just compensation in the
International amount of $10,190.00 for the purpose of the Meacham International Airport
Airport Noise Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 5101); and authorizing the City Manager to
Mitigation Program execute appropriate deeds for the conveyance of the property and record the
necessary documents.
PZ-2778 M&C PZ-2778 - Adopting Ordinance No. 18023-03-2008 vacating and
Ord. No. 18023-03- extinguishing a portion of an alley between West Rosedale Street and West
2008 Oleander Street, situated in Block 18B, Wray's Subdivision, Field's-Welch
Alley Vacation Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and
(VA-06-034) waiving any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with
City policy (M&C G-15624).
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PZ-2779 M&C PZ-2779 - Adopting Ordinance No. 18024-03-2008 vacating and
Ord. No. 18024-03- extinguishing a portion of West Maddox Avenue, between South Henderson
2008 Street and an alley, situated between Lot 4, Block 3, Loyd's Addition, and Lot 1,
Street Vacation Jersey Hill Addition, additions to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas;
(VA-07-030) and waiving any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance
with City policy (M&C G-15624).
C-22720 M&C C-22720 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a standard
XTO Energy encroachment agreement with XTO Energy for the installation of underground
fiber optic cables beneath 7th Street, Commerce Street and Main Street rights-of-
way to serve its buildings located at 110 7th Street and 800 Calhoun Street.
C-22721 M&C C-22721 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Ord. No. 18025-03- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to process employment
2008 discrimination cases for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 in an amount up to $105,500.00;
U.S. Equal and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18025-03-2008 increasing estimated
Employment receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of up to
Opportunity $105,500.00 subject to execution of a contract with the U.S. Equal Employment
Commission
Opportunity Commission for the purpose of funding fair employment
opportunity activities.
C-22723 M&C C-22723 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding
Ord. No. 18026-03- Agreement accepting $20,000.00 from Diversified Asset Planning, LLC;
2008 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 in the amount of
Amendment No. 1 to $20,000.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 29608 with the Texas Department of
CSC No. 29608- Transportation; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18026-03-2008
Texas Department increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Critical Capital Projects
of Transportation Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
executing Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 29608 with the
Texas Department of Transportation for additional costs accumulated while
reviewing the schematic design plans for the North Tarrant Parkway/US 287
Interchange.
C-22724 M&C C-22724 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
SprayMax, Inc. SprayMax, Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $75,000.00 for the 2008 Herbicide
Treatment Program.
C-22725 M&C C-22725 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute professional service
Orchid Cellmark contracts for forensic science services with Orchid Cellmark Forensics and the
Forensics and University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) - DNA Identity
UNTHSC- DNA Laboratory for a period of twelve months, with four one-year options to renew
Identity Laboratory
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annually at negotiated rates per exam for the Fort Worth Police Department
Crime Lab; and authorizing these agreements to be effective from April 7, 2008,
through April 6, 2009, and for one year periods thereafter.
C-22726 M&C C-22726 - Authorizing the City Manager to terminate City Secretary
Terminate CSC Contract Nos. 25211, 25212 and 31308, as amended and assigned, for Lease
Nos. 25211,25212 Sites 1S, 2S, 6S and 7S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; executing
and 31308 and a new ground lease agreement for Lease Site 4S with TEXAV (TX) QRS 16-
Execute New 124, Inc., at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; approving the Right of
Agreements with First Refusal for Lease Site 5S with TEXAV (TX) QRS 16-124, Inc., at Fort
TEXAV(TX) QRS
, Inc., and Worth Meacham International Airport; and approving a Consent to Sublease
Texas Aviation Agreement to Texas Aviation Services Inc.
Services, Inc.
C-22727 M&C C-22727 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 35724, with Archer Western Contractors, Ltd., for
to CSC No. 35724 - the McCart Avenue Pump Station and Ground Storage Tank, in the amount of
Archer Western $75,201.60, revising the total contract cost to $5,466,201.60.
Contractors, Ltd.
C-22728 M&C C-22728 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering
Pall Corporation agreement with Pall Corporation in the amount of$50,000.00 for the preparation
of membrane equipment shop drawings required for final design of the Westside
Water Treatment Plant Membrane Filtration System.
C-22729 M&C C-22729 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 33590 with Water Prospecting and Resource
CSC No. 33590- Consulting, LLC, for Phase II of the Water System Optimization Program, in an
Water Prospecting amount not to exceed $59,162.00 thereby increasing the contract amount to
and Resource $484,762.00.
Consulting, LLC
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Presentations by Ms. Sherley Spears be appointed to Place 8 on the Building Standards
City Council Commission effective March 25, 2008, and with a term expiring
Appointments September 30, 2008. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
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Agenda Item XIII There was presented a resolution appointing the following persons to the Board
Res. No. 3595-03- of Directors of the Lone Star Local Government Corporation, effective
2008 March 25, 2008, and with terms expiring May 31, 2009:
Appoint Board of
Directors of Lone Name Address
Star Local
Government
Corporation Mike Moncrief 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Salvador Espino 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Chuck Silcox 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Danny Scarth 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Frank Moss 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Jungus Jordan 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Carter Burdette 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Kathleen Hicks 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Joel Burns 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Gary Fickes 100 East Weatherford Street, 76196
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3595-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Res. No. 3596-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the following persons to the Board
2008 of Directors of the Central City Local Government Corporation, effective
Appoint Board of March 25, 2008, and with terms expiring April 30, 2009:
Directors of Central
City Local Name Address
Government
Corporation
Mike Moncrief 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Salvador Espino 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Chuck Silcox 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Danny Scarth 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Frank Moss 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Jungus Jordan 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Carter Burdette 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Kathleen Hicks 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Joel Burns 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Roy Brooks 100 East Weatherford Street, 76196
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3596-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3597-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the following persons to the Board
2008 of Directors for the AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., effective March 25, 2008,
Appoint Board of and with terms expiring July 1, 2009:
Directors for
AllianceAirport Name Address
Authority, Inc.
Mike Moncrief 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Salvador Espino 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Chuck Silcox 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Danny Scarth 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Frank Moss 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Jungus Jordan 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Carter Burdette 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Kathleen Hicks 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Joel Burns 1000 Throckmorton Street, 76102
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3597-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Res. No. 3598-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of four
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Speedway TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 2
(Speedway TIF) Sal Espino December 31, 2009
Carter Burdette December 31, 2009
Albert Perez December 31, 2009
Tom Kelly December 31, 2009
Kenton Nelson December 31, 2009
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The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Howard Young Representative Mary Denny December 31, 2008
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2008
Tye DeBerry Denton County December 31, 2008
Karen Rue Senator Jane Nelson December 31, 2009
The City Council hereby appoints Sal Espino as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3598-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Res. No. 3599-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of four
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
Members to Board below:
of Directors of Tax
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 3 Carter Burdette December 31, 2009
(Downtown TIF)
Joel Burns December 31, 2009
Bill Boecker December 31, 2009
Joy Webster December 31, 2009
Jason Keen December 31, 2009
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Lon Burnam Representative Lon Burnam December 31, 2008
Camille Rodriguez Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2008
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2008
J.D. Granger Senator Kim Brimer December 31, 2009
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The City Council hereby appoints Carter Burdette as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3599-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Res. No. 3600-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Southside/Medical District TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 4
(Southside/Medical Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2009
District TIF) Don Scott December 31, 2009
Joel Burns December 31, 2008
Roy Brooks December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Bill Lace Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
District
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Juan Rangel Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2009
Kristin Jenkins Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
Jon Ed Robbins Tarrant County December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby appoints Joel Burns as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3600-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Res. No. 3601-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 6,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Riverfront TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 6
(Riverfront TIF) Frank Moss December 31, 2008
Roy Brooks December 31, 2009
G.K. Maenius December 31, 2009
Nina Petty December 31, 2009
Dionne Bagsby December 31, 2008
Shirley Williams December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Jean McClung Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2009
Scott Herndon Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Jon Ed Robbins Tarrant County December 31, 2008
David Wells Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
District
The City Council hereby appoints Frank Moss as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3601-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3602-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of six
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 7,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (North Tarrant Parkway TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 7
(North Tarrant Sal Espino December 31, 2009
Parkway TIF) Peter Aberg December 31, 2009
Randy Moresi December 31, 2008
Danny Scarth December 31, 2008
Bill Miller December 31, 2008
Donald Silverman December 31, 2008
Russell Laughlin December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Jeff Baker Keller ISD December 31, 2008
Adonna Lowe Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2009
Gary Fickes Tarrant County December 31, 2008
Elva LeBlanc Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
The City Council hereby appoints Danny Scarth as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3602-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3603-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 8,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Lancaster Corridor TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 8
(Lancaster Corridor Jungus Jordan December 31, 2008
TIF) Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2009
Joel Burns December 31, 2008
Patrick Trask December 31, 2009
Elaine Petrus December 31, 2008
Ola Assem December 31, 2009
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Christene Moss Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2009
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2008
Rudy Gonzales Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Tom Roy Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
The City Council hereby appoints Jungus Jordan as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3603-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3604-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Trinity River Vision TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
Members to Board below:
of Directors of Tax
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 9 Danny Scarth December 31, 2008
(Trinity River
Vision TI Sal Espino December 31, 2008
Carl Bell December 31, 2009
Roy Brooks December 31, 2009
Victor Henderson December 31, 2008
To Be Determined December 31, 2009
G.K. Maenius December 31, 2008
Mark Barfield December 31, 2009
Tom Purvis December 31, 2008
Gina Puente-Brancato December 31, 2009
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Judy Needham Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2009
J. D. Johnson Tarrant County December 31, 2008
Leonardo de la Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
Garza
Jack Stevens Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Scott Herndon Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
The City Council hereby appoints Danny Scarth as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3604-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3605-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 10,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Lone Star TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 10
(Lone Star TIF) Sal Espino December 31, 2008
Jungus Jordan December 31, 2009
Mike Berry December 31, 2008
Jeff Lang December 31, 2009
Frank Moss December 31, 2009
J.D. Granger December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2009
Gary Fickes Tarrant County December 31, 2008
David Wells Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Scott Herndon Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
The City Council hereby appoints Sal Espino as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3605-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3606-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 11,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest Parkway TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 11
(Southwest Parkway Chuck Silcox December 31, 2008
TIF) Joel Burns December 31, 2008
Jungus Jordan December 31, 2009
Isaac Manning December 31, 2009
Bill Meadows December 31, 2009
Elaine Petrus December 31, 2009
John Stevenson December 31, 2008
Scott Walker December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2008
Chris Hatch Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2009
Bill Lace Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
Hal Sparks Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Scott Herndon Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
The City Council hereby appoints Chuck Silcox as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3606-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3607-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 12,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (East Berry Renaissance TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 12
(East Berry Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2008
Renaissance TIF) Jungus Jordan December 31, 2008
Wayne Carson December 31, 2008
Martha Toombs December 31, 2009
Camille Rodriguez December 31, 2009
Pamela Corbett-Murrin December 31, 2009
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2009
Rudy Gonzales Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Scott Herndon Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2008
District
Bill Koehler Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby appoints Kathleen Hicks as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks recognized Mr. Martha Toombs in the audience.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3607-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Res. No. 3608-03- There was presented a resolution appointing the Chairperson and certain
2008 members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Appoint members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 13,
Chairperson and City of Fort Worth, Texas (Woodhaven TIF).
Members and
Acknowledge The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms
Appointment of
Members a Board beginning on the date of adoption of this Resolution and expiring as indicated
of Directors of Tax below:
Increment
Reinvestment Zone Name Expiration of Term
No. 13
(Woodhaven TIF) Danny Scarth December 31, 2008
Frank Moss December 31, 2008
Joe Epps December 31, 2009
Vernell Sturns December 31, 2009
Ken Newell December 31, 2008
Jerry Palmer December 31, 2008
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Jean McClung Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2009
Krystal James Tarrant County December 31, 2008
Gary Cumbie Tarrant County College December 31, 2009
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2008
District
Scott Herndon Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2009
District
The City Council hereby appoints Danny Scarth as the Board's chairperson for
calendar year 2008.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Resolution No. 3608-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Agenda Item XIV It was the consensus of the City Council that Item XIV, An Ordinance
Amend Ord. No. Amending Ordinance No. 17979-02-2008, As Amended by Ordinance No.
17979-02-2008, 18019-03-2008; Ordering an Election by the Qualified Voters of the City of Fort
Order Election on Worth, Texas, on May 10, 2008, on the Question of the Issuance of Ad Valorem
May 10, 2008- Tax Supported Public Securities for the 2008 Capital Improvement Program
Issue Ad Valorem (CIP), to Amend Election Day Polling Locations and Early Voting Locations, be
Tax Supported
Securities for 2008 continued until the April 1, 2008, Council meeting.
CIP— Continued
Until April 1, 2008
AGENDA ITEM XV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-16085 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16085 from the
Settlement of City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the settlement of all
Lawsuit Entitled claims in the lawsuit entitled City of Fort Worth v. Brett R. Reeve and wife,
City of Fort Worth Helen Lea Session, et al., Cause No. 2007-056920-3, in Tarrant County, Texas,
v. Brett R. Reeve arising from the condemnation of the Reeves/Abundez property that is needed
and Wife, Helen Lea for the construction of Fire Station No. 5.
Session, et al., Cause
No. 2007-056920-3
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16085 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
G-16086 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16086 from the
Ord. No. 18027-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending
2008 Chapter 6 "Animals and Fowl", Article VIII, Section 6-61 "Unlawful Acts
Amend Chapter 6, Enumerated" of the City Code to prohibit certain specific behavior that
Article VIII, Section constitutes animal cruelty; authorizing public safety officers to seize such
6-61 of the City animals left unattended in vehicles.
Code
Mr. Keane Menefee, Animal Care and Control Manager, Public Health
Department, advised that this ordinance would empower Animal Control
Officers to work proactively with the public to abate a very serious consequence
of leaving animals unattended in vehicles.
Council Member Silcox summarized the significance of this ordinance in the
protection of animals and explained the danger of leaving animals in unattended
automobiles.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16086 be approved and Ordinance
No. 18027-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
G-16087 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16087 from the
Ord. No. 18028-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending
2008 Chapter 6 "Animals and Fowl", Article 1 to add Section 6-121 "Parental
Amend Chapter 6, Responsibility" to impose responsibility on parents and guardians for animals
Article I,to Add owned by minor children; providing limitation on liability; providing for
Section 6-121 of affirmative defense.
City Code
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16087 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18028-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
G-16088 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16088 from the
Ord. No. 18029-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending
2008 Article I of Chapter 6 "Animals and Fowl" Section 6-1 "Definitions" of the City
Amend Chapter 6, Code to revise definition of"Miniature Swine", to revise the weight and height
Article 1, Section restrictions for miniature swine.
6-1 of City Code
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16088 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18029-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
G-16089 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16089 from the
Ord. No. 18030-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance and
2008 boundary map adopting a per acre charge of$391.10 for the 15,808 acres served
Establish Sewer Per by City initiated sewer mains under Sewer Project No. PS46-070460140290
Acre Charge for (DOE 4159) the "Mary's Creek Phase IA, B and D Sewer Main Extension
Mary's Creek Phase making this ordinance cumulative of other ordinances; repealing all ordinances
lA,B and D Sewer
Main Extension in conflict herewith; and establish the basin boundaries for these per acre charges
Pursuant to Section to be assessed with payment of the assessment to the Fort Worth Water
35-84 of City Code Department.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16089 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18030-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing on the
G-16090 application of Museum Place Holdings, LLC, for a Municipal Setting
Res. No. 3609-03- Designation for a site known as Museum Place Development, to the Texas
2008 Commission on Environmental Quality and prohibit the potable use of
Ord. No. 18031-03- designated groundwater from beneath the site. Mayor Moncrief opened the
2008 public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Support Application
for Municipal
Setting Designation Ms. Janay Tieken, Project Development Coordinator, Environmental
for Museum Place Management Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and
Development and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16090, as follows:
Amend Chapter
12.5,Article IV, There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16090 from the
Appendix "A" to City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing on
Add Section 15 of the application of Museum Place Holdings, LLC, for approval of a Municipal
City Code Setting Designation for the site known as Museum Place Development, Fort
Worth, Texas, an approximately 15.361-acre tract to allow the public the
opportunity to give testimony; adopt a resolution in support of the application of
Museum Place Holdings, LLC, to the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation for the Museum Place Development
site, Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the City
of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5,
"Environmental Protection and Compliance", Article IV "Groundwater and
Surface Water Quality", by amending Appendix "A" "Municipal Setting
Designation Sites in Fort Worth", by the addition of Section 15; designating
CFW-MSD-0015, providing for the prohibition of the use of groundwater for
potable and irrigation purposes in CFW-MSD-0015; providing that this
ordinance is cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a fine of up
to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-16090 be approved and Resolution No. 3609-03-2008
and Ordinance No. 18031-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
L-14482 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14482, dated
Convey Tax- March 4, 2008, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosed authorize the conveyance of tax-foreclosed properties described as Lot 12, and
Properties— the east part of Lot 13, Block 19, Glenwood Addition at 1733 East Hattie Street,
Continued Until and the west part of Lot 11, Block 19, Glenwood Addition at 0 South Riverside
April 1, 2008
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Drive in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code to Bart
Gutierrez (DOE 920) in the amount of$807.00; and authorize the City Manager
to execute and record the appropriate documents conveying the property to
complete the sale.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22730 be continued until the
April 1, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
L-14501 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Lease for Natural Communication No. C-22710, Approve Acceptance of Lease Agreement with
Gas Drilling of City- XTO Energy, Inc., for Natural Gas Drilling Under 27.8226 Acres, More or Less,
Owned Properties - of City-Owned Properties Located in Tarrant County, Texas, Known as the
Withdrawn from Atlamesa Pump Station, be withdrawn from consideration.
Consideration
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
L-14502 authorize conversion of parkland at Casino Beach Park, Love Circle Park, Island
Convert Parkland View Park, Sunset Park, Camp Joy Park, Wildwood Park, Wildwood Park
for Subsurface North, Mosque Point Park, Vinca Circle Park, Malaga Park, Marina Park and
Drilling and Goat Island Park for the purpose of subsurface drilling and the extraction of
Extraction of natural gas from an off site location. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
Natural Gas
and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
Mr. Harold Pitchford, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14502, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14502 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26,
Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or
prudent alternative exists to drilling and extracting gas from underneath these
park sites; find that the proposed conversions include all reasonable planning to
minimize harm to the parkland; and close the public hearing and authorize the
City Manager to convert the following parks for subsurface drilling and the
extraction of natural gas from an off site location:
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• Casino Beach Park - 7451 Watercress Drive, approximately 44 acres,
located south of Jacksboro Highway, east of Surfside Drive and
northwest of Watercress Drive.
• Love Circle Park - 7400 Jacksboro Highway, approximately 50 acres,
located north of Jacksboro Highway and south of Love Circle.
• Island View Park - 8401 Watercress Drive, approximately 14 acres,
located south of Watercress Drive, north of North Lake Drive and Island
View Drive.
• Sunset Park - 8855 Watercress Drive, approximately 10 acres, located
east of Peninsula Club Circle, north of Sunrise Point Court and south of
Watercress Drive.
• Camp Joy Park - 9621 Watercress Drive, approximately 8.23 acres,
located south of Watercress Drive, adjacent to Lake Worth.
• Wildwood Park - 9849 Watercress Drive, approximately 6 acres, located
east of Watercress Drive, adjacent to Lake Worth.
• Wildwood Park North- 9900 Watercress Drive, approximately 116 acres,
located north of Watercress Drive.
• Mosque Point Park- 9375 Cahoba Drive, approximately 80 acres, located
south of Malaga Drive and north of Cahoba Drive.
• Vinca Circle Park - 7800 Malaga Drive, approximately 6.34 acres,
located east of Vinca Circle, west of Malaga Drive and south of Lon
Morris Court.
• Malaga Park - 7500 Malaga Drive, approximately 2 acres, located south
of Marina Drive and north of Malaga Drive.
• Marina Park - 4033 Marina Drive, approximately 5 acres, located
southwest of Tompkins Corner, north of Marina Drive and adjacent to
Lake Worth.
• Goat Island Park - 8298 Malaga Drive, approximately 6 acres,
surrounded by Lake Worth.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks left her place at the dais.)
Joe Waller Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, representing the Lake Worth Alliance,
appeared before Council in support of the conversions. He expressed
appreciation to the Council for their approach and sensitivity to various issues
around Lake Worth and encouraged the Council to carefully consider
environmental issues when awarding contracts for drilling around the lake. He
also emphasized the importance of controlling the contractors through the
leasing agreements. Mr. Waller expressed appreciation to Council Member
Burdette.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
public hearing, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Jordan, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14502 be approved. The motion carried unanimously six
(6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Members
Espino and Moss absent.
C-22722 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Amend CSC No. Communication No. C-22722, Authorization to Execute an Amendment to City
27132 - Scott Secretary Contract No. 27132 between the City of Fort Worth and Scott
Communities Communities Developers Limited Partnership for Bonds Ranch to Add TriStar
Development Land and Real Estate, LLC, as a Part to the Contract and Add Additional Terms,
Limited be continued until the April 1, 2008, Council meeting.
Partnership, and
TriStar Land &
Real Estate LLC -
Continued Until
April 1, 2008
C-22730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22730 from the
Barnett Gathering, City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
LP- Continued to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Barnett Gathering, LP,
Until April 1, 2008 that grants Barnett Gathering, LP, a license to use certain public rights-of-way of
the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and
operating natural gas pipelines which will cross Sycamore School Road,
Cunningham Road, Risinger Road and Hemphill Street.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22730 be continued until the
April 1, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Moss absent.
C-22731 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22731 from the
Res. No. 3610-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
2008 authorizing the execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with
Ord No. 18032-03- the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of$396,210.00 (with City
2008 participation in the amount of $16,225.00), for the division of costs and
Texas Department responsibilities associated with the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor
of Transportation Quiet Zone Project; authorize the City Manager to accept $379,985.00 in federal
funds under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
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Act: A Legacy for Users program; approve the transfer of$16,225.00 from the
2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund to the Grants Fund towards the City's match
for direct state cost for plan review and oversight; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of$396,210.00 upon execution of a Local Project Advanced Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the South Central
High Speed Rail Corridor Quiet Zone Project; and authorize payment in the
amount of$5,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation representing the
initial installment of the City's participation according to the Local Project
Advance Funding Agreement.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22731 be approved and
Resolution No. 3610-03-2008 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18032-03-2008
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Moss absent.
C-22732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22732 from the
Ord. No. 18033-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
2008 $120,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
William J. Schultz, Project Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
Inc., d/b/a Circle appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$120,000.00
"C" Construction from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with William J.
Company Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company for Village Creek
Drainage Basin Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements, Part 1
(City Project No. 00438); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the
amount of $2,820,008.00 for Village Creek Drainage Basin Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements, Part 1.
On behalf of Council Member Moss, Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-22732 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18033-03-2008 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Moss absent.
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C-22733 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22733 from the
Ord. No. 18034-03- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an appropriation
2008 ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Aviation
Lord Cultural Improvements Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $250,000.00 from
Resources - available funds for the purpose of executing a Professional Services Agreement
Mayor's Aviation with Lord Cultural Resources for the development of the Mayor's Aviation
Museum Task Force
Strategic Plan Museum Task Force Strategic Plan; and authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement not to exceed $100,000.00 with Lord Cultural
Resources for the development of the Mayor's Aviation Museum Task Force
Strategic Plan.
Council Member Jordan advised that in 2005, the Four Sevens Oil Company
donated $250,000.00 to be used for the preservation and promotion of aviation in
Fort Worth. He added that in January 2008, the City Council created the
Mayor's Aviation Museum Task Force that was charged with developing a
strategic plan for a Fort Worth Aviation Museum. He further stated Mr. Van
Romans was asked to moderate the activity and he had moved forward
successfully towards that endeavor. He pointed out that the internationally
renowned Lord Cultural Resources was selected to develop the strategic plan and
advised of some of the group's accomplishments.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks returned to her place at the dais.)
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22733 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18034-03-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
C-22734 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22734 from the
Change Order No. 1 City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to CSC No. 32569 - to execute Change Order No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 32569 with Oscar
Oscar Renda Renda Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $115,351.00, thereby increasing the
Contracting, Inc. amount to $43,922,598.63 for the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant Phase
111 35 MGD Expansion Project.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22734 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
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Agenda Item XVI City Secretary Hendrix advised that the presentation by Mr. George Vernon
Citizen Chiles, 2800 Jennings, relative to the police officer that defends Ryan Place,
Presentations Chapter 2, had been withdrawn by Mr. Chiles.
George Vernon
Chiles Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Gerald Miller, 3621 North Little John, as
Gerald Miller desiring to appear before Council relative to environmental drop-off at the 287
Drop-Off Station; however, Mr. Miller was not present in the Council Chamber.
Agenda Item XVIII There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 1" day of April,
2008.
Attest: Approved:
Marty H Brix Michae . oncrie
City Secretary Mayor