HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/05/20-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 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 Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
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 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Acting Assistant City Manager Carl Smart,
Invocation representing Baker Chapel AME.
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 May 13, 2008, were approved
Minutes unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item V Council Member Burns presented a Proclamation for National Preservation
Special Month to Ms. Lisa Lowery, Historic Fort Worth Chair.
Presentations
City Secretary Hendrix advised that the presentation by the Austin Council of
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke would be delayed until June 3, 2008.
Ms. Judy Bland, Chair, Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities, and
Mr. Mike Wyss, Chair, Access Subcommittee, Mayor's Committee on Persons
with Disabilities, presented the 2008 Scholarship Awards to Mr. Daniel Chase
Bostick, Mr. Tony Cuestas IV, Ms. Jasmine Lovings, Ms. Kristen Mason, Mr.
Anthony McAfee and Ms. Samantha Spangler.
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Agenda Item VI Council Member Silcox reminded everyone that blowing grassing clippings
Announcements into the street was against the law punishable by a fine of up to $2,000.00. He
added that it could potentially clog the drainage system and cost the tax payers
of the City a lot of money to clean up. He referred to an article in the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 14, 2008, which stated that an area National
Guard Battalion had returned to their home station in the City to stay. He
announced that the Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion, 144 Infantry returned
home with all 814 members. He added that one battalion member, Sgt Leonard
Brown, was a chemist with the Fort Worth Water Department and earned a
Purple Heart for an injury sustained in March 2008, while in Iraq.
Council Member Moss announced that on May 22, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center, the District 5 Neighborhood
Association meeting would be held to discuss issues that affected District 5. He
also announced that a Preparedness Seminar would be conducted on May 31,
2008, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
in the Fellowship Hall, 2800 E. Loop 820 South. He added that a representative
from Oncor Electric would be available to demonstrate how to reduce
electricity bills; someone would discuss bioterrorism, health and emergency
preparedness; a Housing Department representative would discuss
weatherization and emergency repairs and on-site counseling; and a
Community Action Partners representative would be present to address
emergency assistance programs.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to everyone who attended his
first District 9 Town Hall meeting last evening. He stated that it was a great
session and thanked Mayor Moncrief, City Manager Fisseler and Assistant City
Managers for attending the Town Hall. He also expressed appreciation to the
Community Relations Department and his Council Aide Kristi Wiseman for
their incredible work on the meeting. He announced that May 26, 2008, was
Memorial Day and stated that the 79th Annual Mount Olivet Memorial Day
Services would be held at 6:15 p.m. that day to honor present and former
members of the Armed Forces. He pointed out that Fort Worth was a
worldwide destination for various conventions and announced that the World
Brahman Convention would be in the City on May 23, 2008. He also
announced that a Zoo Traffic meeting would be held on May 27, 2008, from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Cox Building, Room C, at Texas Christian
University and invited everyone interested to attend.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to City staff for conducting a
great demolition ceremony at 2368 Evans Avenue and expressed appreciation
to Jerome Walker, Housing Department Director, for helping to secure
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Agenda Item VI Community Development Block Grant dollars to get that building torn down.
Announcements She expressed appreciation to many other members of the City staff who
(Continued) worked on the project and also to the community for their patience. She added
that in place of the building, a gymnasium would be constructed to help citizens
in the community. She also announced that tonight a Community Policing
Forum would be conducted for the east side of the City at the Meadowbrook
Methodist Church, 3900 Meadowbrook Drive from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She
also expressed appreciation to the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood
Association for having her and many others, including the Police Department,
be part of their picnic. She further stated that she was very excited about the
new homes being constructed in the Historic Terrell Heights Neighborhood and
announced that an Open House would be held on May 22, 2008, from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the corner of New York and Leuda. She also
announced that the Community Action Partners Fun Fair would be conducted
on May 24, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Resource Center,
2300 Circle Drive. She added that many services would be offered including
summer camp sign ups and help with utilities.
Council Member Espino announced that the Safe City Commission of Tarrant
County had a program called Guns and Gangbusters Program. He stated that
the City was cracking down on graffiti and the commission would be providing
$50.00 for tips on graffiti and for any gang related crime, $250.00. He added
that anyone interested could call the commission at (817) 469-8477 or go to
www.469tips.com for more information. He stated that on May 15, 2008, he
had the honor of participating in the Alliance Opportunity Center's 10th
Anniversary which was a great project sponsored by various organizations that
helped to create jobs in the City. He also stated that Univision was launching a
new public service program called Ya Es Hora Vota — Now Is The Time to
Vote and added that traditionally there had been low voter turnout. He pointed
out that this was a campaign to have people register to vote and turn out to vote
and that the pilot program would take place on the north and south sides of the
City. He also announced that the North Beverly Hills Neighborhood
Association would have their picnic on May 24, 2008, at Rosen Park from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to the men and women of the
South Division of the Police Department for hosting a Family Day Fair in
District 6 last weekend and added that over 1,000 people attended. He
commended the organizers of the successful event and noted various public
safety organizations were present. He also expressed appreciation to the local
businesses that contributed to the enterprise by providing pizza and drinks the
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Agenda Item VI entire day. He added to the comments relative to Memorial Day and stated it
Announcements was the day everyone remembered the men and women who had bravely served
(Continued) the County and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the peace and freedom of
this Nation and give us the freedoms everyone enjoyed on a daily basis.
Mayor Moncrief announced that on May 16, 2008, Workforce Solutions and the
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition held a graduation for its most recent group
of participants in Project WISH. He stated that 28 women and men participated
in the ceremony who completed a seven-week course that taught them about
job readiness, time management, job search planning, resume and thank you
letter writing and interview skills. He added that since the program was
launched in August 2007, 182 people had obtained full time employment, the
job retention rate was 87 percent, the average entry wage was $7.51 and the
average age of the participants was 40-years old. He congratulated Mr. Andre
Johnson, Workshop Instructor, and various organizations who partnered with
the program.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from G-16145 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
Continued/ G-16148 be continued until the June 3, 2008, Council meeting and that P-10784
Withdrawn By Staff and L-14535 be withdrawn from consideration and advised that revised
versions of the M&Cs would be presented for the Council's consideration.
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Espino, the Council voted nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and adopt
all remaining items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
Agenda Item XII M&C OCS-1661 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
OCS-1661 City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
Claims to the Finance/Risk Management Department.
G-16143 M&C G-16143 - Approving 216 hours of injury leave benefits for Police
Extend Injury Officer Lynda Knight for time off from February 4, 2008, through
Leave-of-Absence March 11, 2008, as part of an extended injury leave-of-absence pay benefit
Pay Benefits for valued at $7,066.00.
Police Officer
Lynda Knight
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G-16144 M&C G-16144 - Considering and adopting the findings and opinions of the
Ord. No. 18091-05- City staff as presented herein; adopting the Ground Transportation
2008 Coordinator's findings that the public necessity and convenience require the
Grant Operating operation of three limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares;
Authority to A.I.N. and adopting Ordinance No. 18091-05-2008 granting the privilege of operating
Limo to Operate authority to A.I.N. Limo, for the use of the streets, alleys, and public
Upon Streets,Alleys
and Public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business which shall
Thoroughfares consist of the operation of three (3) limousines for a three (3) year period
beginning on the effective date; specifying the terms and conditions of the
grant; providing a severability clause; making this ordinance cumulative of all
ordinances; providing for a penalty; providing for written acceptance by A.I.N.
Limo and conditional upon their complying with all requirements of Article VI,
Chapter 34, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
G-16146 M&C G-16146 - Authorizing the City Manager to authorize the use of available
Ord. No. 18092-05- revenue in the Aviation Improvements Capital Project Fund for payment to the
2008 City of Fort Worth Water Department in the amount of $129,273.05 for the
Use Available extension of main water and sewer lines at Fort Worth Spinks Airport;
Revenue to Pay for authorizing the use of available revenue in the Aviation Improvements Capital
Infrastructure Project Fund to reimburse Harrison Aviation in the amount of $26,246.00 for
t a
Improvements a
Fort Worth is t bringing the fuel farm at Fort Worth Spinks Airport into compliance with new
Airport Environmental Protection Agency standards; and adopting Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18092-05-2008 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Aviation Improvements Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$155,519.05 for payment to the City of Fort Worth Water Department and for
reimbursement to Harrison Aviation for infrastructure improvements at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport.
P-10787 M&C P-10787 - Authorizing multiple purchase agreements with CyberDyne
Computer, Network Systems, Inc., Intec Systems, Inc., d/b/a Computer Tech and Affiliated
and Peripheral Telephone, Inc., for computer, network and peripheral equipment, parts and
Equipment, Parts maintenance services for the Information Technology Solutions Department at
and Maintenance a cost not to exceed $200,000.00.
Services
P-10788 M&C P-10788 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for
Endress+Hauser Endress+Hauser instrumentation equipment, meters, repair parts and service
Instrumentation with Endress+Hauser, c/o Pan-Tech Controls Company, for the Water
Equipment, Meters, Department in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 based on discounts offered
Repair Parts and from manufacturer's list price. The shipping cost will be prepaid and added to
Service the invoices with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoices.
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P-10788 Item Description Discounts and Hourly Rate
(Continued)
Instrumentation Equipment and Manufacturer's List Price Less 10-
Meters 40 Percent Discount
Repair Parts and Software Manufacturer's List Price Less 10
Percent Discount
Repair Service $100.00 Per Hour
Technical Support No Charge
L-14537 M&C L-14537 - Authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of$10,421.00
Ord. No. 18093-05- from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
2008 adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18093-05-2008 increasing estimated
Acquire Permanent receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Sewer Facility $10,421.00 from available funds, for the purpose of authorizing the acquisition
Easement and of one permanent sewer facility easement and temporary construction easement
Temporary from 303 Joint Venture for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Rehab Contract
Construction
Easement for 69 (DOE 5405); finding that the price offered in the amount of$9,421.00, plus
Construction of an estimated closing cost of $1,000.00, is just compensation; approving the
Sanitary Sewer acquisition of one permanent sewer facility easement and one temporary
Rehab Contract 69 construction easement described as a portion of Tract 1R1, Lake Arlington
Industrial Park Addition, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, from 303 Joint
Venture, located in west Arlington, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer
Rehab Contract 69, consisting of a 48-inch sanitary sewer main and will
connect to the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; and authorizing the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
L-14538 M&C L-14538 - Authorizing the execution of one Storm Water Facility
Execute Storm Maintenance Agreement with All Storage GB, L.P., for property located near
Water Facility the intersection of Dirks Road and Granbury Road in southwest Fort Worth
Maintenance (DOE 5196), for a detention pond facility to serve the Granbury Station
Agreement for Addition necessary to limit storm water run-off generated in the subdivision to
Property in pre-developed conditions, and to reduce the possibility of flooding to residents
Southwest Fort
Worth downstream of the watershed.
L-14539 M&C L-14539 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Tract 1B 1, S. Needham Survey, Abstract No. 1171,
Way Easement for Keller, Tarrant County, Texas, from Alfred Lee and Susan Newton Finley on
Construction of Katy Road located in the City of Keller, adjacent to the Fort Worth city limits,
Golden Triangle for the construction of Golden Triangle Boulevard improvements; finding that
Boulevard the price offered in the amount of$48,430.00, plus an estimated closing cost of
Improvements
$2,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording
of appropriate instruments (DOE 5773).
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L-14540 M&C L-14540 - Authorizing the conveyance of one permanent easement at
Convey Permanent Fire Station No. 32, described as a portion of Lot 1, Block A, West Point
Easement at Fire Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 10201 White Settlement Road to
Station No. 32 to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas, in the amount of
Southwestern Bell $0.00 for an equipment station located near the intersection of White Settlement
Telephone Road and Chapel Creek Boulevard in northwest Fort Worth; and authorizing
Company d/b/a
Company for the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE 4953).
Equipment Station
L-14541 M&C L-14541 - Approving the acquisition of two right-of-way easements
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Tract 17B and a portion of Tract 20A03, William
Way Easements for McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, from Golden
Construction of Triangle Retail Partners, Ltd., and Crawford Farms Investors, Ltd.,
Golden Triangle respectively, located in north Fort Worth, for the construction of Golden
Boulevard Triangle Boulevard improvements, from I-35W to US 377 required for
Improvements
construction of a turn lane on Golden Triangle Boulevard to facilitate the
transition of traffic from Golden Triangle Boulevard to North Beach Street;
finding that the price offered in the amount of $20,502.00, plus an estimated
closing cost of$2,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance
and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE 5773).
L-14542 M&C L-14542 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 12, Golden Triangle Estates, Fort Worth,
Way Easement for Tarrant County, Texas, from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., located in north Fort
Construction of Worth, for the construction of Golden Triangle Boulevard improvements to
Golden Triangle facilitate the increased flow of traffic; finding that the price offered in the
Boulevard amount of $7,964.00, plus an estimated closing cost of $1,000.00, is just
Improvements
compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments (DOE 5773).
L-14543 M&C L-14543 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Tract 12A20, William McCowan Survey, Abstract No.
Way Easement for 999, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from The Lighthouse Assembly of
Construction of God located in north Fort Worth for the construction of Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle Boulevard improvements to facilitate the increased flow of traffic; finding that
Boulevard the price offered in the amount of$7,667.00, plus an estimated closing cost of
Improvements
$1,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording
of appropriate instruments (DOE 5773).
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L-14544 M&C L-14544 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Lot 1R, Block 1, William Monte Vista Acres, Fort
Way Easement for Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from Stephen W. and Paula H. Long, located in
Construction of north Fort Worth at 3848 Golden Triangle Boulevard for the construction of
Golden Triangle Golden Triangle Boulevard improvements from I35W to US 377 to facilitate
Boulevard the increased flow of traffic; finding that the price offered in the amount of
Improvements
$23,067.54, plus an estimated closing cost of$2,000.00, is just compensation;
and authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE
5773).
L-14545 M&C L-14545 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Crawford Farms Plaza, Fort Worth,
Way Easement for Tarrant County, Texas, from Piedmont Golden Partners, L.P., at 10877 North
Construction of Beach Street, located in north Fort Worth, for the construction of Golden
Golden Triangle Triangle Boulevard improvements, required for a turn lane on Golden Triangle
Boulevard Boulevard to ease the transition of traffic from Golden Triangle Boulevard to
Improvements North Beach Street; finding that the price offered in the amount of$76,078.00,
plus an estimated closing cost of $2,000.00, is just compensation; and
authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE
5773).
L-14546 M&C L-14546 - Authorizing the conveyance of one electric utility easement
Convey Electric and right-of-way described as being a portion of Block 5, Fort Worth Spinks
Utility Easement Airport, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to Oncor Electric Delivery
and Right-of-Way Company at Spinks Airport located at 13001 Wildcat Way in south Fort Worth
(DOE 4673), required for the installation, operation, maintenance, upgrade and
repair of electric distribution cables and their appurtenances to serve an aircraft
hangar at Lease Site #E-21.
C-22808 M&C C-22808 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional
Estrada Hinojosa& services agreement in the amount of$30,000.00 with Estrada Hinojosa & Co.,
Co.,Inc. Inc., for the provision of financial advisory services related to assessing the
financial impact of Other Post Employment Benefits resulting from the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 45.
C-22809 M&C C-22809 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 35525 with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., in the
CSC No. 35525- amount of $76,510.00 for Lebow Channel Roadway Crossing Replacement at
Teague Nall & Brennan Street, 28th Street and Dewey Avenue (Project No. 00778), revising
Perkins, Inc. the total contract amount to $437,582.00.
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C-22810 M&C C-22810 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 29666 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design
CSC No. 29666- of the Como Pump Station expansion, in the amount of $67,137.00, thereby
HDR Engineering, increasing the total fee to $699,714.00.
Inc.
C-22811 M&C C-22811 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to
Ord. No. 18094-05- City Secretary Contract No. 31678 with Industrial Hygiene and Safety
2008 Technology, Inc., for industrial hygiene and asbestos assessment services,
Ord. No. 18095-05- increasing the not to exceed amount from $174,000.00 to $208,000.00 for the
2008 contract term ending March 31, 2008; adopting Supplemental Appropriation
Amendment No. 3 to Ordinance No. 18094-05-2008 increasing appropriations in the Environmental
CSC No. 31678- g a PP p
Industrial Hygiene Management Operating Fund (R103) in the amount of $34,000.00 and
and Safety decreasing the unreserved retained earnings by the same amount, for the
Technology, Inc. purpose of transferring said funds to the Environmental Management Project
Fund (R101); approving the transfer of$34,000.00 in undesignated funds in the
Environmental Management Operating Fund (R103) to the Environmental
Management Project Fund (R101); and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
18095-05-2008 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Project Fund (R101) in the amount of$34,000.00
from available funds, for the purpose of executing Amendment No. 3 to City
Secretary Contract No. 31678 with Industrial Hygiene and Safety Technology,
Inc., for industrial hygiene and asbestos assessment services.
C-22812 M&C C-22812 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 20061, a lease agreement with Alliance Air
CSC No. 20061 - Services, Inc., for the installation of an honor guard memorial at Fort Worth
Alliance Air Alliance Airport.
Services, Inc.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There were no changes presented by the City Council in memberships in the
Presentations by City's boards and commissions.
City Council
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 Marty Hendrix, City Secretary, advised the City Council that the official
Canvass Report of canvass documents, both cumulative and by precinct, had been provided to the
Election Returns for Council. She stated the count of the Special Bond Election, held on
Special Bond May 10, 2008, was completed on May 16, 2008, and the returns of the election,
Election as reported by the presiding officers of the voting precincts to the Tarrant
County Elections Administrator and by the Tarrant County Elections
Administrator to the City Secretary of Fort Worth, were as follows:
Proposition No. 1
The issuance of public securities for street improvements in the aggregate sum
of$150,000,000.00.
For: Against:
Early Voting 2,331 1,190
Election Day 5,413 2,369
Total 7,744 3,559
Total Ballots Cast: 11,586
Total Registered Voters: 326,082
Percentage Voting: 3.55%
City Secretary Hendrix stated the City Council should officially find, determine
and declare the results of said election to be that the aforesaid proposition
received a favorable majority vote and has passed and that the public securities
authorized by the aforesaid proposition may be issued and the ad valorem tax
supporting said public securities may be levied by the City within the limits
prescribed by law.
City Secretary Hendrix stated that this concluded the canvass report.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the canvass report be approved.
Council Member Jordan stated that he would like the motion to be amended to
include with appreciation to the citizens of Fort Worth who approved the bonds
with a 68 percent approval rate.
Council Member Silcox amended his motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that the canvass report be approved as amended and noted that it was
disappointing that there were such a small percentage of voters who
participated in this election to improve streets within the City. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Agenda Item XIV There was presented an ordinance declaring the results of the Special Bond
Ord. No. 18096-05- Election conducted on May 10, 2008.
2008
Declare Results of Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
Special Bond that Ordinance No. 18096-05-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
Election Conducted unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
May 10, 2008
Agenda Item XIV Mayor Moncrief stated that he could not agree more with the comments made
Declare Results of by Council Members Silcox and Jordan. He stated that this was an important
Special Bond step forward to try to keep the City from falling further behind and that it also
Election Conducted sent a very strong signal that the City had to stop doing business the way it had
May 10, 2008 been and in the way the City's builds its roads and infrastructure. He added
that would be a departure from business as usual, trying to pass bond issues and
then wait years later until price of materials and labor had escalated and then
attempted to build the road. He pointed out that with even the small turn out of
voters, still had a tremendous confidence in the Council and staff and expressed
appreciation to the voters who turned out.
Agenda Item XV There was presented a resolution changing the name of the Central City
Introduction of Revitalization and Economic Development Committee (CCREDC) to the
Resolution to Economic and Community Development Committee.
Change Name of
CCREDC to City Attorney Yett stated that this was an amendment to the Council's Rules of
Economic and Procedure and was required to be introduced at one meeting and then action
Community taken at a subsequent meeting.
Development
Committee There was no action taken by the City Council on this item.
AGENDA ITEM XVI—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-16145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16145 from
Ord. No. 18097-05- the City Manager authorizing the City Manager to approve additional funding
2008 in the amount of$91,298.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Approve Additional to construct airfield pavement rehabilitation, construct airport beacon relocation
Funding from FAA and replace airfield signage at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; authorizing the use
to Construct of land credits in the amount of$4,805.16 for the City's in-kind local match of
Airfield Pavement
Rehabilitation, five (5) percent of the project cost; and adopting an appropriation ordinance
Airport Beacon increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund in
Relocation and the amount of $96,103.16, subject to receipt of the grant from the Federal
Replace Airfield Aviation Administration, for the purpose of airfield pavement rehabilitation,
Signage at Fort airport beacon relocation and replacement of airfield signage at Fort Worth
Worth Alliance Alliance Airport.
Airport and
Authorize Use of City Manager Fisseler stated that an amended version of the ordinance had been
Land Credits distributed to the Council to correct verbiage in the ordinance caption.
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G-16145 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
(Continued) Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16145 be approved
and that Appropriation Ordinance No. 18097-05-2008 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-16147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16147 from
Ord. No. 18098-05- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
2008 requiring Oncor Electric Delivery to relocate its utility facilities located in the
Require Oncor City of Fort Worth right-of-way in or along Cromwell Marine Creek Road at its
Electric Delivery to sole cost and expense within 30 days of the adopted date of this ordinance to
Relocate Utility allow the widening of Cromwell Marine Creek Road; authorizing the City
Facilities to Widen Attorney's Office to pursue legal action against Oncor Electric Delivery if it
Cromwell Marine
Creek Road fails to relocate its facilities at its own expense within 30 days of the adopted
date of this ordinance.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16147 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18098-05-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-16148 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Amend Chapter 22, Communication No. G-16148, Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Speed
Subsections (E), (F) Limits, Chapter 22, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the City Code, be continued
and (G) of Section until the June 3, 2008, Council meeting.
22-86,Article III of
City Code—
Continued Until
June 3, 2008
G-16149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16149 from
Ord. No. 18099-05- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
2008 amending Article I of Chapter 6 "Animals and Fowl" Section 6-1 "Definitions"
Amend Chapter 5, of the City Code to amend definition of"Animal Establishment" and amending
Article I, Section 6-1 Chapter 6, Article IX to add Section 6-79 "Prohibited Sales", prohibiting the
and Article IX to roadside sale of animals.
Add Section 6-79 of
City Code
Council Member Silcox expressed concern that the ordinance did not prohibit
the selling of animals at flea markets and stores that were not licensed to sell
animals. He asked if the ordinance could be modified to address this issue.
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G-16149 Assistant City Attorney Denis McElroy stated that ordinance did include the
(Continued) prohibition against flea markets in Section 6-79, Subsection A. He added that
stores not licensed for pet sales fell under the current ordinance which regulated
animal establishments.
Council Member Scarth inquired if the ordinance also prohibited giving away
animals from a street corner.
Mr. McElroy responded affirmatively and stated the prohibition included
selling, trading, exchanging, trading, leasing, renting, giving away or displaying
for any commercial purpose. He added that the ordinance basically prohibited
any instance other than an animal establishment pet store.
City Attorney Yett stated that when drafting the ordinance, staff canvassed
other cities and tried to learn from their mistakes. He added that the ordinance
represented a thorough study and was an enforceable ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney McElroy stated that the ordinance would be enforced
by the Code Compliance Department, Police Department, and Animal Control.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16149 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18099-05-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-16150 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16150 from
Ord. No. 18100-05- the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year
2008 2007-2008 Neighborhood Park Development Grant Awards for Oakmont
Approve FY 2007- Linear Park South, Candleridge Park, Village Creek Park, Morris E. Berney
2008 Neighborhood park, Lost Spurs Park, Gateway Park and Z. Boaz Park; and adopt an
Park Development appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Awards Park Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of $125,186.00 from Gas Well
Royalty for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Neighborhood
Park Development Grants.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated she remained concerned that there was not more
geographical diversity with the program and advised that she would be voting
against the M&C.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16150 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18100-05-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks casting the dissenting
vote.
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G-16151 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16151 from
Res. No. 3618-05- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
2008 supporting and endorsing nomination of a portion of the Fort Worth Botanic
Support & Endorse Garden designed by Hare and Hare of Kansas City, which roughly consists of
Nomination of the original Rock Springs Park (1929-1935) and the Horseshoe (c. 1954), to the
Portion of Fort National Register of Historic Places.
Worth Botanic
Garden to National Ms. Renee Walter, 6700 Meadow Haven, President of the Fort Worth Garden
Register of Historic Club appeared before Council in support of the resolution. She introduced Ms.
Places Fran Mizell, President of the Fort Worth Botanical Society, and Ms. Susan
Klein, who performed the research on the nomination for the National Register.
She stated that the Fort Worth Botanic Garden was the first botanic garden in
Texas to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places and
encouraged the Council to support the resolution.
Council Member Burdette expressed appreciation to City staff and everyone
who worked on this issue and the Comprehensive Master Plan for the Botanic
Garden.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16151 be approved and
Resolution No. 3618-05-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing
G-16152 concerning the renewal of the Historic Handley Neighborhood Empowerment
Ord. No. 18101-05- Reinvestment Zone No. 9. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and
2008 asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Renew Historic
Handley Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing Department, appeared
Neighborhood before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Empowerment Communication No. G-16152, as follows:
Reinvestment Zone
No. 9 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16152 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing
concerning the renewal of the Historic Handley area as Fort Worth
Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 9; and adopt an
ordinance renewing and re-designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth
as "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone, No. 9, City of Fort
Worth, Texas"; providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a
mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other matters related to the
Zone, pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act,
Tax Code, Chapter 312.
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G-16152 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
(Continued) hearing, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-16152 be approved and Ordinance No. 18101-05-2008 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing
G-16153 concerning the renewal of the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment
Ord. No. 18102-05- Reinvestment Zone No. 10. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and
2008 asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Renew Woodhaven
Neighborhood Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing Department, appeared
Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
No. 10 Communication No. G-16153, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16153 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing
concerning the renewal of the Woodhaven area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 10; and adopt an ordinance renewing
and re-designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone, No. 10, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for
renewal of the Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone, pursuant
to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code,
Chapter 312.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Hicks, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-16153 be approved and Ordinance No. 18102-05-2008 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Burns left his place at the dais.)
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
G-16154 adopt an ordinance for Standards of Care for Youth Programs for 2008. Mayor
Adopt Standards of Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there way anyone present
Care for Youth desiring to be heard.
Programs for 2008—
Continued Until
June 3, 2008
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Public Hearing Mr. Anthony Meyers, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services,
G-16154 appeared before Council, gave a staff report, called attention to Mayor and
(Continued) Council Communication No. G-16154 as follows and requested the public
hearing be continued until the June 3, 2008, Council meeting in order to address
Council Member Burns's request to include individuals who had been
convicted or had received deferred adjudication from being able to be employed
by the Parks and Community Services Department.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16154 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing
and adopt an ordinance adopting the Standards of Care for 2008 for Youth
Programs offered by the Parks and Community Services Department.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Hicks, Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16154 be continued until the
June 3, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
P-10784 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Lease and Rental of Communication No. P-10784, dated May 13, 2008, Authorize a Contract in the
Golf and Utility Amount of $36,200.00 for a 36-Month Lease and Rental of Golf and Utility
Cars -Withdrawn Cars Including a Sell-Back Option with Yamaha Golf Car Company for the
from Consideration parks and Community Services Department for a Projected Cost Not to Exceed
$926,509.04, be withdrawn from consideration.
P-10784 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10784 Revised
Lease and Rental of from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an
Golf and Utility agreement for a 36-month lease and rental of golf and utility cars including a
Cars sell-back option with Yamaha Golf Car Company for the Parks and Community
Services Department for a projected cost not to exceed $890,309.04. Payments
due within 30 days of receipt of the invoices; and authorize an extension to the
current agreement with Yamaha Golf Car Company for the rental of the
existing cars for a cost not to exceed $36,200.00 to expire on June 8, 2008:
Qty. &Description Monthly/Unit Price 36-Month Total
Lease of 252 Golf Cars $14,936.04 $537,697.44
Lease of 60 Golf Cars with Tow Bar $ 3,556.20 $128,023.20
Lease of 11 Utility Cars $ 958.10 $ 34,491.60
Lease of 2 Utility Cars with Drop-In
Coolers $ 174.20 $ 6,271.20
Lease of 4 Full Beverage Cars $ 758.32 $ 27,299.52
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P-10784 Revised Qty. &Description Monthly/Unit Price 36-Month Total
(Continued)
Rental of 43 Golf Cars for Peak Period $ 2,795.00 $*67,080.00
Optional Battery Watering System $ 1,151.28 $ 41,446.08
Labor During Regular Hours as Needed $ 60.00 $ 15,000.00
Labor During Overtime Hours as
Needed $ 60.00 $ 1,000.00
One Time Trip Charge for Repairs as
Needed No Charge
Repair Parts,will be Sold as Needed Dealers Cost $ 32,000.00
*24 month total
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10784 Revised be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
L-14535 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Execute and Record Communication No. L-14535, dated May 13, 2008, Authorize and Execute Quit
Quit Claim Deed for Claim Deed for a Portion of Abandoned Right-of-Way to the County of Tarrant
Portion of for Approximately 28,403 Square Feet of Land Located North of White
Abandoned Right- Settlement Road and West of Roberts Cut-Off Road (DOE 4953), be withdrawn
of-Way- from consideration.
Withdrawn from
Consideration
L-14535 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14535 Revised
Execute and Record from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Quit Claim Deed for Manager to execute a Quit Claim Deed to LVG Investments, LLC, for
Portion of approximately 28,403 square feet of land described as being a tract of land in
Abandoned Right- the N.H. Carroll Survey, Abstract No. 264, and being a portion of White
of-Way Settlement Road right-of-way, located north of White Settlement Road and
west of Roberts Cut-Off Road (DOE 4953), for the purpose of satisfying the
request of the title company of LVG Investments, LLC, who is the interested
buyer of the property and who is also an adjacent property owner to the subject
property.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14535 Revised be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
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L-14547 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14547 from the
Condemn Vacant City Manager recommending that the City Council declare that negotiations
Lots for LeBow between the City, its agents and subagents and the landowners to acquire
Channel Drainage approximately a combined total of 23,238 square feet owned by John Swaim,
Project known as 3110 Decatur Avenue, Lots 1 through 4 and Lot 6, Block 6, Shoe and
Leather Company, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
(DOE 4623, Project No. 0084), were unsuccessful; declare the necessity to take
by condemnation the subject property for the LeBow Channel Drainage Project;
authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire
fee simple interest in the surface estate, but not the mineral estate, of the
property; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments.
(Council Member Burns returned to his place at the dais.)
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14547 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14548 from the
Lease City-Owned City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize execution of a
Properties for lease agreement with a bonus of $278,266.00 and a 25 percent royalty for
Natural Gas Drilling natural gas drilling under 27.8226 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located in Tarrant County, Texas, known as the Altamesa Pump Station located
at 4300 Altamesa Boulevard to XTO Energy, Inc., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14548 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14549 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of$5,573.50 and a 25 percent royalty for natural
gas drilling under 0.5 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located at
1311 Homan Avenue in Tarrant County, Texas, known as Arneson Park to
Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14549 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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L-14550 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14550 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of$53,766.46 and a 26 percent royalty for natural
gas drilling under 3.3020 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located
in Tarrant County, Texas, known as Camelot Park located at 1517 Adante
Drive, to XTO Energy, Inc., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14550 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14551 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14551 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of $169,211.46 and a 25 percent royalty for
natural gas drilling under 15.18 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located in Tarrant County, Texas, known as Circle Park located at 600 Park
Street with Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Espino clarified that the City was not allowing drilling rigs on
parks and that the extraction of gas would come from underneath the park and
the benefits from the extraction would go to the park.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14551 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14552 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14552 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of$15,518.16 and a 25 percent royalty for natural
gas drilling under 1.68 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located in
Tarrant County, Texas, known as Crestwood Park located at 3701 Rockwood
Park Drive to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14552 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14553 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement for natural gas drilling with a bonus amount of$47,309.85 and
a 25 percent royalty under 3.45 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located at 2950 Roosevelt Avenue in Tarrant County, Texas, known as Far
Northside Park to XTO Energy, Inc., for a two-year primary term.
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L-14553 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
(Continued) that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14553 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14554 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14554 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of $254,084.22 and a 25 percent royalty for
natural gas drilling under 15.1466 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located at 2922 Lincoln Avenue in Tarrant County, Texas, in what is known as
Lincoln Park to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14554 be approved with
appreciation to City staff The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
L-14555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14555 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of$7,716.30 and a 25 percent royalty for natural
gas drilling under 0.85 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located in
Tarrant County, Texas, known as Maddox Park located at 2414 Gould Avenue
just south of Northwest 25th Street to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a
two-year primary term.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14555 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14556 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of $585,481.96 and a 26 percent royalty for
natural gas drilling under 34.2167 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located in Tarrant County, Texas, known as Marine Creek Linear Park located
at 3106 Angle Avenue and Marine Creek Linear Park North located at 3317
Chestnut Avenue to XTO Energy, Inc., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14556 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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L-14557 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14557 from the
Lease City-Owned City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acceptance of a
Properties for lease agreement in the amount of $938,274.98 for natural gas drilling under
Natural Gas Drilling 90.41 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located in Tarrant County,
Texas, known as Northeast Landfill 2 to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a
two-year primary term.
Council Member Scarth inquired where within the City's gas revenue policy the
landfill bonus would be designated.
City Manager Fisseler advised that the gas revenues under solid waste facilities
were not really defined in the policy and stated this issue would be clarified for
the Council in the future.
Ms. Susan Alanis, Planning and Development Department Director, stated that
the revenue designation was not specified in the policy and they would go into
the unspecified funds. She added that staff would provide a broader
presentation on May 30, 2008, that covered the designations and staff s
recommendations to handle them in the future.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14557 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14558 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14558 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement for natural gas drilling with a bonus of$134,060.51 and a 25
percent royalty under 12.0266 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located in Tarrant County, Texas, known as Northside Park located south of
Northwest 20th Street, west of Lagonda Avenue, and east of Homan Avenue to
Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year primary term.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14558 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14559 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14559 from the
Lease Parkland for City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize execution of a
Natural Gas Drilling lease agreement with a bonus of $257,563.35 and a 25 percent royalty for
natural gas drilling under 15.354 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located at 2605 North Houston Street in Tarrant County, Texas, in what is
known as Rodeo Park to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year
primary term.
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L-14559 Council Member Espino stated that City staff was working on updating the
(Continued) Capital Improvement Plan for parks and that gas revenues were a key part of
that plan.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14559 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14560 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14560 from the
Condemn Right-of- City Manager recommending that the City Council declare the necessity of
Way Easement for taking an interest in a portion of land known as Tract 3A01, J.R. Knight
Construction of Survey, Abstract No. 902, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Darlene and
Golden Triangle Bobby Gene Struempler located at 4501 Golden Triangle Boulevard, required
Boulevard for the construction of Golden Triangle Boulevard improvements from I-35W
Improvements
to US 377 for a turn lane on Alta Vista Drive that will ease the transition of
traffic from Alta Vista Drive to Golden Triangle Boulevard; and authorize the
City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in
the land.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14560 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
L-14561 authorize the conversion of approximately 1.04 acres of parkland at Rolling
Convert Parkland Hills Park located at 2525 Tappan Boulevard and 2501 East Jewell Kelly Drive
for Installation of for the installation of a gas pipeline and authorize the execution of a license
Gas Pipeline and agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services in the amount of $101,732.40
Authorize License and $73,808.17 for removal of nine trees. Mayor Moncrief opened the public
Agreement for hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Removal of Nine
Trees—
Continued Until Mr. Harold Pitchford, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services
June 17, 2008 Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14561, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14561 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 exist for the location of the proposed gas pipeline for
Rolling Hills; find that the proposed gas pipeline includes all reasonable
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Public Hearing planning to minimize harm to the parkland, and including that the pipeline will
L-14561 cross under the Rolling Hills Park; and close the public hearing and authorize
(Continued) the City Manager to convert approximately 1.04 acres of dedicated parkland for
a pipeline license for a 24-inch gas pipeline, in Rolling Hills Park at 2525
Tappan Boulevard and 2501 East Jewell Kelly Drive, located north of J.B.
Rushing Road, south of Seminary Drive and Jewell Kelly Drive, west of
Wichita Street and east of Campus Drive.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she had concern with a lot of issues and
explained that about a year ago, the City took Community Development Block
Grant funding from the Evans and Rosedale area to help this area and
questioned whether those funds would be returned. She also stated she was
concerned that O. D. Wyatt High School was not notified of the pipeline and
added that she would like to go out to the area with staff to see where the
pipeline would be placed.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
14561 be continued until the June 17, 2008, Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Moss left his place at the dais.)
C-22813 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22813 from the
Range Production City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Company to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Range Production
Company (Range) that grants Range a license to use a certain public right-of-
way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and
operating a natural gas pipeline across Joel East Road.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22813 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
C-22814 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22814 from the
Dennehy Architects, City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Inc. to execute an architectural construction administration services agreement with
Dennehy Architects, Inc., in the amount of$95,200.00 plus up to $7,291.00 in
reimbursable expenses for the Public Health Center and Evans-Rosedale
Development Parking Lot.
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C-22814 Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
(Continued) Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22814 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Moss absent.
C-22815 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22815 the City
Amendment No. 1 to Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
CSC No. 35567- execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Cypress Equities I, LP, (M&C
Cypress Equities I, C-22076, City Secretary Contract No. 35567) in the amount $27,100.00 for
LP additional design services to provide additional masonry accents, a raised
central roof with clerestory windows, green technology, and additional parking
to construct the Public Health Center and Evans-Rosedale Development
Parking Lot.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22815 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
C-22816 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22816 from the
Imperial City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Construction, Ltd. to execute a construction contract with Imperial Construction, Ltd., in the
amount of $6,395,000.00 to construct the Public Health Center and Evans-
Rosedale Development Parking Lot.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22816 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
C-22817 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22817 from the
Archer Western City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Contractors, Ltd. to execute a contract with Archer Western Contractors, Ltd., for the
rehabilitation of Filter No. 12 at the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant in the
amount of$146,500.00.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22817 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
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AGENDA ITEM XVIIA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
(Council Member Moss returned to his place at the dais.)
ZC-08-007A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2008, continued the
Approved/ hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of
Continued Until property located at (Area 1) 2707, 2711 and 2719 Race Street, (Area 2) 2800,
July 8, 2008 2900 and 3000 blocks of East Belknap Street and exclude 2819, 3001 and 3003
East Belknap Street, 2800 and 2900 blocks of Noble Avenue, 417 North Retta
Street and 2908 Plumwood Street from "B" Two Family Residential, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "F" General Commercial, "I" Light Industrial, "J"
Medium Industrial and "PD-78", "PD-447" and "PD-759" Planned
Developments to "PD/MU-l" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-1"
Low Intensity Mixed Use, plus bar, tavern, automotive repair and vehicle sales,
with waiver of site plan requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-007A. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
provided an explanation of the addresses recommended for approval and those
being recommended for continuation.
Van Smith Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Van Smith, 2832 E. Belknap as desiring to
address the Council in opposition of the zoning change; however, Mr. Smith
was not present in the Council Chamber. Mr. Smith then stepped back into the
meeting and stated he did not wish to speak as his address would be continued.
Tommy Payne Mr. Tommy Payne, 3009 E. Belknap, appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change. He stated that his business had been at this location for 28
years and added that he was not against the MU-1 zoning, but that he had to be
able to run his business. He pointed out that he had an outside lift and that his
building was built in 1958 and the lift could not be placed inside the building.
He added that the lift was attached to the building with an awning and was very
presentable.
Council Member Espino advised Mr. Payne that he believed his address was a
location that would be continued and would clarify the location with Ms.
Burghdoff.
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ZC-08-007A Mr. Jimmy G. Enos, 2801 E. Belknap, appeared before Council in opposition of
(Continued) the zoning change. He stated that he was not opposed to the MU-1 zoning and
Jimmy Enos advised that his business needed to have the approval to maintain the outside
storage as inoperable vehicles were stored at the business during various times.
His expressed concern with Code Compliance citing him for storing inoperable
vehicles.
Arturo Cervantes Mr. Arturo Cervantes, 2800 E. Belknap, appeared before Council in opposition
of the zoning change. He stated that he wanted to make sure he would be able
to stay in business and inquired that after Council voted on the zoning if the
City would provide a document to verify such.
Council Member Espino summarized the speakers' concerns and requested Ms.
Burghdoff clarify the zoning and the addresses that would be continued.
Ms. Burghdoff explained that 3007 and 3009 E. Belknap were recommended
for "PD" plus automobile repair and vehicle sales and if the desire was to allow
the outside lift, the property could be continued. She added that 2801 E.
Belknap could also be continued if the Council would like to consider outside
storage as a use allowed by right. She further stated that 2800 E. Belknap was
recommended for MU-1 and was currently zoned "E" Neighborhood
Commercial and was a legal non-conforming use; it was staff's proposal to
maintain that status; however, she advised that the owner would not be able to
rebuild his tire repair business if the structure burned down and would not be
able to expand that business on-site. She made the following recommendation:
Properties for approval:
Properties rezoned to MU-1: 2800, 2806, 2820, 2904, 2924 and 3005 E.
Belknap Street; 417 N. Retta Street; 2805, 2807, 2905, 2909, 2917 and 2923
Noble Avenue; 2908 Plumwood Street
Properties rezoned to PD/MU-1 plus automobile repair, vehicle sales with
waiver of site plan: 2905, 2925, 3004, 3008 and 3010 E. Belknap Street
Properties to PD/MU-1 plus bar, tavern and waiver of site plan: 2804 and 2805
E. Belknap Street; 2707 and 2719 Race Street
Properties to be continued: 2801, 2828, 2832 and 3007 E. Belknap Street
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ZC-08-007A There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
(Continued) application of the City of Fort Worth, Council Member Espino made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the hearing be closed and that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-007A be approved as proposed by City staff and
properties at 2801, 2828, 2832 and 3007 E. Belknap Street continued until the
July 8, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Espino left is place at the dais.)
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as
the date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on April 21, 2008. Mayor Moncrief
opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
ZC-08-063 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Ord. No. 18103-05- Docket No. ZC-08-063, Text Amendment for adult education uses in Alliance
2008 Development Zone.
Text Amendment
Approved There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the zoning hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-
063 be approved and the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18103-05-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI, AIRPORT ZONING
REGULATIONS, OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, CODIFIED AS
CHAPTER 3, AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING DIVISION 4, SECTION 3-265,
COMPATIBLE LAND USE REGULATIONS, TO ALLOW CERTAIN
EDUCATIONAL USES TO BE PERMITTED WITHIN THE ALLIANCE
AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
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ZC-08-065 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Ord. No. 18104-05- Docket No. ZC-08-065, Text Amendment for nonconforming due to
2008 condemnation. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there
Text Amendment was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Scarth, that the zoning hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-
065 be approved and the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18104-05-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION,
SECTION 7.108 OF CHAPTER 7, "NONCONFORMITIES" TO ADD
REGULATIONS RELATED TO USES AND STRUCTURES AS A RESULT
OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF EMINENT DOMAIN;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
ZC-08-069 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Ord. No. 18105-05- Docket No. ZC-08-069, Text Amendment for Central Business District
2008 Projected Yard Setback. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked
Text Amendment if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the zoning hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-
069 be approved and the following ordinance be adopted:
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ZC-08-069 ORDINANCE NO. 18105-05-2008
Text Amendment
(Continued) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), BY AMENDING SECTION 4.907,
CENTRAL BUSINESS ("H") DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The amendment to Section 4.907 omits the requirements related to projected
front yards and clarifies that front yard setbacks do not apply to the "H" Central
Business District.)
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVIIB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
ZC-07-168 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2008, continued the
SP-07-060 hearing of the application of Martimiano Aguayo for a change in zoning of
Returned to City property located at 2008 Jacksboro Highway from `B" Two Family Residential
Zoning Commission and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development for "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus banquet hall and auto sales, with site plan
required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-168 and Site Plan No. SP-07-060. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Martimiano Aguayo, Council Member Espino made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-168
and Site Plan No. SP-07-060 be returned to the City Zoning Commission to
address screening and fencing issues at the property. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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ZC-08-068 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-068, application of South
Continued Until Tarrant Limited Partnership for a change in zoning of property located at 10900
June 17, 2008 South Freeway from "I" Light Industrial to "PD/P' Planned Development for all
uses in "I" Light Industrial, plus hotel and with site plan included.
Genny Brown Ms. Genny Brown, 901 Oak Crest Court, Burleson, Texas, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. She requested
the Council continue this case for 30-days to allow the applicant to meet with
the homeowner association in the area to address any concerns.
Council Member Jordan stated that he had been contacted by the homeowner
association in the area and stated that the association had agreed to a 30-day
continuance to meet with the applicant. He made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-068, be continued
until June 17, 2008. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18106-05-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND
OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF
THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING,
AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND
CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND
NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Agenda Item XVIII Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to a
Citizen labor hall for homeowners. He also addressed issues relative to a picture
Presentations displayed in the Main Library that was upsetting to someone he knew and asked
Joe Don Brandon for the Council's assistance in working with The T to provide 24-hour bus
service. He referred to his presentation on May 13, 2008, relative to Code
violations at a business located at 104 S. Main, and the fast action taken by the
City to resolve that matter. He also advised the Council of the initiative to offer
labor hall services to the public for $7.00 per hour by skilled laborers.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks provided an update to Mr. Brandon's issue he advised the
Council about on May 6, 2008, relative to 104 S. Main. She stated that the
owner of the facility had been issued citations for various violations.
Charles Carpenter Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Charles W. Carpenter, 1207 Country Club
Lane, representing the Islamic Unity Center, as desiring to address the Council
relative to land acquisition; however, Mr. Carpenter was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Mike Bono Mr. Mike Bono, 2908 Avenue G, appeared before Council in support of a
resolution to impeach the President and Vice President of the United States.
Diane Wood Ms. Diane Wood, 2308 Aster Avenue, appeared before Council to request the
Council's endorsement of a resolution to impeach the President and Vice
President of the United States. She submitted another signed petition from
citizens in support of the impeachment and an example of a resolution the City
could use in developing the impeachment resolution. She also addressed urban
gas drilling and raised awareness to the gas explosion in McKinney, Texas that
recently occurred. She requested that the City not grant gas drilling permits.
Mayor Moncrief advised Ms. Wood that the gas explosion was actually a
different issue and occurred on an older delivery line and not a gas pipeline. He
pointed out that this type of unfortunate incident could happen in any
community.
Grayson Harper Mr. Grayson Harper, 3605 Bellaire Drive South, appeared before Council to
request their endorsement of a resolution to impeach the President and Vice
President of the United States.
Agenda Item XIX It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session
Executive Session at 12:03 p.m. to:
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Agenda Item XIX 1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or
Executive Session contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public
(Continued) disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
a) Legal issues concerning the Fort Worth Housing Trust Fund and
the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation;
b) Legal issues concerning noise regulation;
c) Legal issues concerning tax foreclosed properties;
d) Legal issues concerning park conversions;
e) Legal issues concerning Southwest Parkway (State Highway
121 T);
f) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council
meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as
authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of
security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the
Texas Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:10 p.m.
Agenda Item XX There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m., in
Adjournment memory of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces and
would be honored on Memorial Day.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 27th day of
May, 2008.
Attest: Approved:
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Marty H drix Michael J. oncrief
City Secretary Mayor