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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/03/20-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 Present Mayor Mike Moncrief Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8 Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2 Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4 Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6 Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7 Council Member Wendy Davis, District 9 Absent Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3 Council Member Donavan Wheatfall, District 5 City Staff Charles Boswell, 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 10:08 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Reverend J. Fredrick Barber, Trinity Episcopal Invocation Church. Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pledge Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Approval of Jordan, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2007, were approved Minutes unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Agenda Item V Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Goes Purple Special Week to Mandy O'Connor, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Presentations Community Specialist. Mayor Pro tem Hicks read a Proclamation for American Red Cross Month. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 2 of 23 Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for Purchasing Month to Jack Dale, Purchasing Manager, Finance Department. Agenda Item VI Council Member Davis took a moment to remember former Fort Worth City Announcements Manager David Ivory who passed on March 9, 2007. She stated that Mr. Ivory was her friend and a spectacular person who she had called many times for his wise counsel. She added that Mr. Ivory was very sincere and compassionate and that his absence would be felt in the community for a long time. She requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory. Mayor Moncrief echoed Council Member Davis' comments on Mr. Ivory and added that he was a mentor and trusted advisor who always provided the history of an issue to be considered. He further stated that Mr. Ivory was a "straight- shooter" who never hesitated to express himself or share his knowledge. Council Member Espino also expressed condolences on Mr. Ivory's passing and stated that he had worked with him during the Wright Amendment issue. Council Member Espino announced that a meeting about the widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard from I-35 to US 377 would be held on March 27, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at Chapel Assembly of God Church across from the Crawford Farms Subdivision. Agenda Item VII There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. Withdrawn from Consent Agenda Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. Continued/ G-15612 be withdrawn from consideration. He advised that a corrected version Withdrawn By of the M&C had been provided for the Council's action. Staff Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council Consent Agenda Member Espino, the Council voted seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent, to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows: OCS-1598 M&C OCS-1598 - 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 3 of 23 G-15630 M&C G-15630 - Adopting Ordinance No. 17442-03-2007 amending Chapter Ord. No. 17442- 25, "Planning" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by 03-2007 amending Section 25-1 to correct previously adopted fees for Development Amend Chapter Application Services in the Development Department, retroactively to 25, Section 25-1 of January 9, 2007, related to the following services: City Code 1. Annexation, City Council variances and miscellaneous fees; 2. Zoning fees; 3. Plat and applications fees for Plan Commission actions; 4. Board of Adjustment variances or special exceptions for residential uses; 5. Board of Adjustment variances or special exceptions for commercial uses; and 6. Specialized Certificate of Occupancy Related to Sexually Oriented Businesses. G-15631 M&C G-15631 - Adopting Ordinance No. 17443-03-2007 extending the Ord. No. 17443- moratorium to July 31, 2007, on the acceptance of applications for salt water 03-2007 disposal wells pending consideration of revised regulations regarding salt water Extend disposal wells in the current Gas Drilling Ordinance of Article II, Chapter 15 of Moratorium on the City Code. Acceptance of Applications for Salt Water Disposal Wells as Regulated by Article 11, Chapter 15 of City Code G-15632 M&C G-15632 - Adopting Resolution No. 3463-03-2007 approving Dallas/Fort Res. No. 3463-03- Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2005-02-060, approving the 2007 exchange of 1,195 square feet (0.0274 acres) of property at Dallas/Fort Worth Approve D/FW International Airport for 1,195 square feet (0.0274 acres) of State of Texas Airport Board property; authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed conveying 1,195 Res. No. 2005-02- square feet to the State of Texas to improve a segment of State Highway 114; 060, Approving and approving and accepting the appropriate deed from the State of Texas Exchange of conveying 1,195 square feet to the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas for the Airport Property benefit of the Airport. Between State of Texas and Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 4 of 23 G-15633 M&C G-15633 - Adopting Resolution No. 3464-03-2007 approving Dallas/Fort Res. No. 3464-03- Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2005-02-059, approving the 2007 exchange of 125,174 square feet of property at Dallas/Fort Worth International Approve D/FW Airport for 125,174 square feet of the State of Texas property; authorizing the Airport Board City Manager to execute a deed conveying 125,174 square feet to the State of Res. No. 2005-02- Texas to improve the north access road for State Highway 183; and approving 059, Approving and accepting the appropriate deed from the State of Texas conveying 125,174 Exchange of square feet to the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas for the benefit of the Airport Property Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Between State of Texas and the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas G-15634 M&C G-15634 - Adopting Ordinance No. 17444-03-2007 by the City Council Ord. No. 17444- of the City of Fort Worth, approving Resolution No. 2007-02-30 adopted by the 03-2007 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board which amends Part Nine (9) - Approve D/FW Oil and Gas Exploration and Production of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Airport Board's Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution Res. No. 2007-02- (adopted by Resolution No. 88-147), as amended; to establish a Variance 30 Amending Part Resolution Committee for Gas Exploration and Production for the purpose of 9 - Oil and Gas providing a mechanism to grant variances, on a case-by-case basis, from the Exploration and setback requirements and other standards contained in Part Nine; providing for Production of a fine not to exceed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars per day for any violation Construction and thereof. Fire Prevention Standards to Establish Variance Resolution Committee for Gas Exploration and Production G-15635 M&C G-15635 - Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17445-03-2007 Ord. No. 17445- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street 03-2007 Maintenance Fund in the amount of $361,067.50 from the Fort Worth Transfer Funds Transportation Authority, for the purpose of funding a portion of the Fiscal for FY 2006-2007 Year 2006-2007 Street Maintenance Program. Street Maintenance Program CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 5 of 23 G-15636 M&C G-15636 - Authorizing extension of the temporary closure of Extend Throckmorton Street from West 2nd Street to Weatherford Street for the Temporary demolition of the Tandy Towers parking structure over the roadway from Closure of March 5, 2007, through March 31, 2007. Throckmorton Street from West 2"d Street to Weatherford Street G-15637 M&C G-15637 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with Execute Trinity Engineering Testing Corp., d/b/a Kleinfelder, Professional Service Agreements for Industries, Inc., Mas-tek Engineering & Associates, Inc., and Globe Geotechnical, Engineering, Inc., for geotechnical, construction material and environmental Construction testing for various construction projects for a period of 36 months with an Material and aggregate fee not to exceed $225,000.00 for each agreement. Environmental Testing for Various Construction Projects G-15638 M&C G-15638 - Authorizing payment for rental assistance under the Housing Rental Assistance of Last Resort requirements, in accordance with Federal Aviation Payments to Administration guidelines, to three tenant displacees in connection with the Tenant Displacees acquisition of properties leased and occupied by the tenant displacees, located for Meacham west of Meacham International Airport, in conjunction with the Meacham International International Airport Mitigation Program (DOE No. 5101); and finding that the Airport Mitigation payments totaling $28,857.36 are justified. Program G-15639 M&C G-15639 - Authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funds from the Ord. No. 17446- Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) a combination of Federal and 03-2007 State grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $105,826.10 for reimbursement of Accept Grant to overtime, travel and necessary lease equipment; authorizing the Police Participate in Department to participate in this Interlocal Cooperative Grant with the TXDPS Border Security and commit personnel and equipment resources per the agreement; and Enhancement adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17446-03-2007 increasing estimated Operation Project receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $105,826.10, subject to receipt of grant funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of funding the Police Department's participation in the Border Security Enhancement Operation project. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 6 of 23 G-15640 M&C G-15640 - Considering and adopting the findings and opinions of the Ord. No. 17447- City staff as presented herein; finding that the public necessity and convenience 03-2007 require the operation of two horse-drawn carriages upon the city streets, alleys Grant Authority and public thoroughfares; and adopting Ordinance No. 17447-03-2007 granting to Occasional the privilege of operating authority to Occasional Carriages for the use of Carriages to streets, alleys and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its carriage Operate Carriages business which shall consist of the operation of two (2) carriages for a three (3) on Streets, Alleys year period beginning on the effective date; specifying the terms and conditions and Public of the grant; providing a severability clause; making this ordinance cumulative Thoroughfares of all ordinances; providing for a penalty; providing for written acceptance by Occasional Carriages complying with all the requirements of Article VI, Chapter 34, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended. G-15641 M&C G-15641 - Adopting the 2007 Youth Summer Day Camp fees for City Adopt 2007 Youth day camps offered at 19 community centers. Summer Day Camp Fees for City Day Camps P-10544 M&C P-10544 - Authorizing non-exclusive purchase agreements for plumbing Plumbing Repair services with O'Grady Plumbing Co., Romance Plumbing, DMI Corp., Sanders Services Plumbing, Inc., and Jack Scott Plumbing, Inc., for the City of Fort Worth with payments due 30 days after date of invoices; authorizing these agreements to begin March 20, 2007, and expire March 19, 2008, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other government entities to participate in this bid award in accordance with the Local Government Code 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". P-10545 M&C P-10545 - Authorizing the sole source purchase of an upgrade to the Upgrade Records records management and mobile data system with Tiburon, Inc., for the Police Management and Department for an amount not to exceed $46,500.00 with payment due 30 days Mobile Data after receipt of invoice. System P-10546 M&C P-10546 - Authorizing the purchase of potted plants from John Deere Potted Plants Landscapes to re-establish the Water Garden planting bed by the Parks and Community Services Department based on best value for an amount not to exceed $43,280.15. Delivery cost is included with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 7 of 23 P-10547 M&C P-10547 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for the renovation of golf Renovate Golf course putting greens and one practice putting green at Pecan Valley Golf Course Putting Course with Professional Golf Services LP, for the Parks and Community Greens and Services Department, Golf Division based on the overall low bid of unit price Practice Putting received for an amount not to exceed $153,530.50, with payment due 30 days Green after date of invoice. P-10548 M&C P-10548 - Confirming emergency purchase of powdered activated carbon Powdered with Norit Americas and Cal-Pacific Carbon - LLC for the Water Department Activated Carbon in the amount of$60,434.40. Cal-Pacific Carbon - 30,380.00/lbs. @ $0.45 /lb. $13,671.00 LLC Norit Americas 79,260.00/lbs. @ $0.59 /lb. $46,763.40 L-14291 M&C L-14291 - Authorizing and accepting a land donation from BNSF Accept Land Railway Company, a Delaware Corporation, for 16.224 acres of land described Donation for as a portion of the Caleb O'Briant Survey, Abstract No. 1195, and the W.G. Relocation of FM Finley Survey, Abstract No. 1902, Tarrant County, Texas, located west of Fort 156 for Runway Worth Alliance Airport plus City's estimated closing costs of$2,000.00, for the Extension Project relocation of FM 156 as part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (DOE 4867); and authorizing the acceptance and recording of Alliance Airport appropriate instruments. L-14292 M&C L-14292 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of the Francisco Cuella Survey, Abstract No. 266, Tract Way Easement for 2B, Tarrant County, Texas, from Charles and Theresa Fox located in north Fort Construction of Worth for the construction of Keller-Hicks Road improvements (DOE 5474); Keller-Hicks Road finding that the price offered in the amount of $28,025.00, plus an estimated Improvements closing cost of$2,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. L-14293 M&C L-14293- Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement Lease for Property with Town Center Mall, L.P., for property located at 4200 South Freeway for Located at 4200 the Development Department for an amount not to exceed $12,060.00 annually; South Freeway for and authorizing the agreement to be effective on April 1, 2007, and ending the Development March 31, 2012. Department CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 8 of 23 L-14294 M&C L-14294 - Approving the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas Lease for Natural drilling under 869 acres more or less of City-Owned properties located in Gas Drilling Tarrant County, Texas, known as Meacham Airport to XTO Energy, Inc., for a Under Property at one-year term. Meacham Airport L-14295 M&C L-14295 - Approving the acquisition of one right-of-way easement Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of the Francisco Cuella Survey, Abstract No. 266, Tract Way for 2J06, Tarrant County, Texas, from Milbitz, Inc., located in north Fort Worth for Construction of the construction of Keller-Hicks Road improvements (DOE 5474); finding that Keller-Hicks Road the price offered in the amount of$36,900.00, plus an estimated closing cost of Improvements $2,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. L-14296 M&C L-14296 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Land Donation Land Donation for Agreement with One SR, L.P., for the donation of land described as a portion of Construction of the M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 1144, and the Matthew Ashton Fire Station No. 34 Survey, Abstract No. 8, Tarrant County, Texas, approximately 2.1 acres for the in North Fort purpose of constructing Fire Station No. 34 in north Fort Worth (DOE 5564); Worth and authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents accepting the donation of the property to the City. PZ-2729 M&C PZ-2729 - Adopting Ordinance No. 17448-03-2007 vacating and Ord. No. 17448- extinguishing a portion of Northwest 28th Street right-of-way between an 03-2007 unnamed alley and Columbus Avenue situated within the Rosen Heights Right-of-Way Addition in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and waiving any Vacation and all purchase fee value of the vacated land. (VA-03-016) C-22008 M&C C-22008 - Authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with the UNT Health University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNT) for Science Center at mutual aid law enforcement. Fort Worth C-22009 M&C C-22009 - Executing a Job Order contract with Alpha Building Alpha Building Corporation for fixed unit price, indefinite delivery of building renovation and Corporation construction services for the Transportation and Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division, for construction services for minor construction and renovation projects for the original year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods at the City's option. There will be two Job Order contractors proposed, the other proposed firm is TMVLLC Triune; and CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 9 of 23 allowing the maximum value of any individual work order to be $200,000.00. The aggregate amount of work orders in the individual year will not exceed $1,000,000.00 for both firms without additional authorization from the City Council. A Mayor and Council Communication will be required for any work order exceeding $25,000.00. C-22010 M&C C-22010 - Executing a Job Order contract with TMVLLC Triune for TMVLLC Triune fixed unit price, indefinite delivery of building renovation and construction services for the Transportation and Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division, for construction services for minor construction and renovation projects for the original year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods at the City's option. There will be two Job Order contractors proposed, the other proposed contractor is Alpha Building Corporation; and allowing the maximum value of any individual work order to be $200,000.00. The aggregate amount of work orders in an individual year will not exceed $1,000,000.00 for both contractors without additional authorization from the City Council. A Mayor and Council Communication will be required for any work order exceeding $25,000.00. C-22011 M&C C-22011 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 2 City Secretary Contract No. 30972 with DeOtte, Inc., for the 2004 CIP Major to CSC No. 30972 Drainage Projects: Kellis - May Drainage Improvements Project (City Project - DeOtte, Inc. No. 00089), in the amount of $12,160.00 to provide additional engineering services on the project, thereby increasing the contract amount to $55,555.00. C-22012 M&C C-22012 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 Change Order No. to City Secretary Contract No. 33945 with Jackson Construction, Ltd., for 1 to CSC No. pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacement on Azalea 33945 - Jackson Avenue, Foch Street and Merrimac Street (2004 CIP Project No. 00151), in the Construction, Ltd. amount of $25,127.74, thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,338,453.74. C-22013 M&C C-22013 - Authorizing the transfer of $7,393.70 from the Water and Ord. No. 17449- Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of 03-2007 $7,393.70; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17449-03-2007 increasing Change Order No. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the 2 to CSC No. amount of$7,393.70 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the 33402 - JLB purpose of executing Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 33402 Contracting, LP (M&C C-21376, March 28, 2006) with JLB Contracting, LP, for Project No. 00024; and authorizing Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 33402 with JLB Contracting, LP, for pavement reconstruction and water and CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 10 of 23 sanitary sewer replacement on portions of Dennis Avenue, Fursman Avenue and Mattison Avenue (Project No. 00024), in the amount of $21,014.90, revising the total cost to $1,446,699.36. C-22014 M&C C-22014 - Approving the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas Rall Oil & Gas, drilling under 27.6913 acres more or less of City-Owned properties located in L.P. Tarrant County, Texas, known as the Oakmont Linear Park - South to Rall Oil & Gas, L.P. C-22015 M&C C-22015 - Authorizing the transfer of $188,916.00 from the Water and Ord. No. 17450- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of 03-2007 $136,700.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $52,216.00; EJES, Inc. adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17450-03-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $136,700.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$52,216.00 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement with EJES, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2005, WSM-L (City Project No. 00388); and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Agreement with EJES, Inc., in the amount of $160,650.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2005, WSM-L (City Project No. 00388). C-22016 M&C C-22016 - Approving the correction of M&C C-21504, to change the Correct M&C funding source for the Public Housing Safety Initiative from the General Fund C-21504 to to the Grant Fund. Change Funding Source of Public Housing Safety Initiative C-22017 M&C C-22017 - Authorizing the transfer of $604,796.00 from the Water and Ord. No. 17451- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting 03-2007 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17451-03-2007 increasing the estimated receipts Camp Dresser & and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of McKee, Inc. $604,796.00 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Process Evaluation; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., in the amount of$604,796.00 for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Process Evaluation. The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 11 of 23 Council Member Espino advised that Council had just approved Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14294 under the Consent Agenda which was the largest gas lease bonus in the history of Fort Worth at Meacham International Airport. He stated that the lease bonus was in excess of $14 million with a 28 percent royalty. He added that this was an example of how Barnett Shale dollars could help the City with respect to its capital facilities. Agenda Item X Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Presentations by Pearl Hunt be appointed to Place 8 on the Fort Worth Commission for Women City Council effective March 20, 2007 and with a term expiring October 1, 2008. The Appointment motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. C.P. 264 There was presented Council Proposal No. 264, dated March 6, 2007, Res. No. 3465-03- proposing that the City Council reconsider Resolution No. 3459-02-2007 2007 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Tarrant Reconsider Res. Regional Water District for the purchase and use of Eagle Mountain Lake Park, No. 3459-02-2007 as adopted by the City Council on February 20, 2007. for Purchase and Use of Eagle City Attorney Yett advised that a revised resolution had been distributed to the Mountain Lake Council that provided for alternate language in Section II and provided for non- Park(Res. No. motorized watercraft access from the park as well as a feasibility study to be 3459-02-2007 conducted by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) considering the Repealed) need for a boat ramp on another area of the lake. He stated that in addition, the Council was provided a proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the TRWD concerning the development of the park. He further stated that it would be appropriate for the Council to take action on this as the Council had previously voted to reconsider this issue. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua, Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider, members of the Tarrant Regional Water District Board and their Director, Jim Oliver for their efforts on this issue. She stated that everyone had won by virtue of the continued work done on this issue. Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Council Proposal No. 264 be approved, that Resolution No. 3459-02-2007 previously adopted on February 20, 2007, be repealed and Resolution No. 3465-03-2007, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District for the purchase and use of Eagle Mountain Lake Park, be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 12 of 23 (Note: Appropriation Ordinance No. 17415-02-2007 adopted on February 20, 2007, with the above repealed resolution, still stands.) C.P. 265 There was presented Council Proposal No. 265 proposing that the City Council Amend City Policy direct staff to prepare an amendment to the current policy establishing the Concerning allocation of revenues generated from the Barnett Shale and oil and gas Allocation of Gas operations on City property within the city limits and the extraterritorial Well Drilling jurisdiction and draft proposed legislation to amend the Texas Government and Revenues and Property Codes to enable investment of endowment funds established by oil, Amendments to gas and other mineral lease revenues. State Law Concerning Council Member Jordan stated that Council action on Council Proposal No. 265 Investment of would be deferred until after discussion by the Council during the completion Revenues of the Pre-Council Worksession that would follow the Council meeting. (The Council did not reconvene into regular session to act on Council Proposal No. 265 being that the Council's Rules of Procedure provided for the introduction of a Council Proposal upon the first reading and then action by the Council at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on March 27, 2007.) C.P. 266 There was presented Council Proposal No. 266 proposing that the City Council Waive Park Use approve a one time waiver of the park use fee for the 2nd Annual Fort Worth Fees for 2nd Prairie Fest. Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed her appreciation to Council Member Jordan for co-signing this Council Proposal. She added that this issue was a one-time waiver to encourage a festival in east Fort Worth and to bring the people back to parks in east Fort Worth. Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Council suspend the rules and approve Council Proposal No. 266. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Council Proposal No. 266 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 13 of 23 C.P. 267 There was presented Council Proposal No. 267 proposing that the City Council Comments and communicate its concerns and comments in regards to Senate Bill 976, a Bill Changes relating to the public retirement system of certain municipalities that would Concerning Senate have significant impact on the administration of the City of Fort Worth Bill 976, Relating Retirement Fund prior to consideration of the Bill in the Texas Senate. to Public Retirement Council Member Jordan stated that Council action on Council Proposal No. 267 System would be deferred until after discussion by the Council during the completion of the Pre-Council Worksession that would follow the Council meeting. (The Council did not reconvene into regular session to act on Council Proposal No. 267 being that the Council's Rules of Procedure provided for the introduction of a Council Proposal upon the first reading and then action by the Council at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on March 27, 2007.) Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions Committee and/or City Council Committees. Presentations Agenda Item XHI There was presented a resolution encouraging the National Football League Res. No. 3466-03- (NFL) and NFL Properties, LLC, to hold Super Bowl XLV in the North Texas 2007 region and making certain assurances related thereto. Encourage NFL and NFL Mayor Moncrief recognized members of the Super Bowl Bid Committee, his Properties, LLC, wife Rosie Moncrief, Norma Roby, and Mike Eastland from the Council of to Hold Super Governments. Bowl XLV in North Texas Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, Region that Resolution No. 3466-03-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Agenda Item XIV There was presented an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fort Ord. No. 17452- Worth, Texas, establishing an Ad Valorem tax limitation as authorized and 03-2007 defined by the Texas Constitution, Article VIII, Section 1-b, and the Texas Tax Establish Ad Code, Section 11.261 on residential homesteads of the disabled and persons Valorem Tax sixty-five (65) years of age or older and their spouses. Limitation Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Ordinance No. 17452-03-2007 be adopted. The motion carried five (5) ayes to one (1) nay with Council Member Davis casting the dissenting vote, Council Member Burdette abstaining, and Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 14 of 23 AGENDA ITEM XV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER G-15612 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn from Communication No. G-15612, Authorize Temporary Closure of Main Street Consideration from 3rd Street through 9th Street and 3rd Street through 9th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street for The Gran Fiesta De Fort Worth 2007, be withdrawn from consideration. G-15612 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15612 (Corrected) Corrected from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve Denied the request of Innovation Event Management, LP, to temporarily close the following streets for the Gran Fiesta de Fort Worth Festival beginning Thursday, July 12, 2007, until Monday, July 16, 2007: Thursday, July 12, 7:00 a.m. through Monday, July 16, 1:00 a.m. • Main Street from 3rd Street to 9th Street; and • 9th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street. Friday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. through Monday, July 16, 1:00 a.m. • 4th Street through 9th Street from Houston Street to Commerce Street (Cross streets will re-open at Midnight - Access to Hotels will be maintained. Festival will accommodate Ashton Hotel and Del Frisco's valet parking service). Odus Wittenburg Mr. Odus Wittenburg, 341 Palisade Drive, Austin, Texas, President, Innovation Event Management, appeared before Council in support of the festival. He stated that the festival was the largest Hispanic and Latino event that took place in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and requested the Council's approval of the July 12-16, 2007, timeframe. He advised that it would be a challenge to move the event date more than one week on either side of the requested date and added that if the event date was not approved, the festival would probably have to be relocated to north of the Downtown area. Andy Taft Mr. Andy Taft, 2842 5th Avenue, President of Downtown Fort Worth Inc., appeared before Council in opposition of the scheduled dates for the festival. He stated that the dates of the festival coincided with the dates of the City's second largest convention, Premier Design, and that the alternate date submitted coincided with the City's largest convention. He added that the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 15 of 23 closure of City streets should be avoided during these conventions to accommodate conventioneers and retail businesses. He further stated that the City and Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau worked very hard to get these conventions in town and requested that the Council direct Innovative Event Management to choose a different date for the festival or select another location. Russell CeBallos Mr. Russell CeBallos, 1327 North Main Street, representing the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council in opposition of the dates for the festival. He requested that the Council work with representatives of the festival to select a more suitable date for the festival. Richard Vickers Mr. Richard Vickers, 410 West 7th Street, appeared before Council in opposition of street closures in Downtown. He stated that the street closures presented obstacles to Downtown residents and disrupted shopping and transportation routes. Barbara Stone Ms. Barbara Stone, 415 Throckmorton Street, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (FWCVB), appeared before Council in opposition of the dates for the festival. She provided statistics of the economic impact the Premier Design Convention had to the City in terms of sales and tax revenues. She added that the FWCVB would like to work with the festival to change the date to accommodate the conventions. Johnny Campbell Mr. Johnny Campbell, 201 Main Street, representing Sundance Square, appeared before Council in opposition of the dates for the festival. He stated that everyone should not lose sight of the fact that having multiple events occurring in the Downtown area at the same time was actually a positive consequence of the vitality of the City and not a negative consequence. He stated that the Downtown retailers and small businesses depended on the conventioneers to shop at their establishments and encouraged the festival to select another date or location that would not be interruptive to a convention Downtown. Mayor Moncrief stated that Council Member Burdette suggested that the City develop a policy to address street closures and coordination of special events held in the Downtown area during the Pre-Council Worksession and added that he agreed. He pointed out that the City had a dynamic Downtown area; however, the City also had a wonderful historic north side Stockyard area and encouraged the Council to deny this issue and advise staff to work with Innovative Event Management on the selection of an alternate location. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 16 of 23 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15612 Corrected be denied. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Mr. Wittenburg for his willingness to look at another option this year. She added that she hoped staff would come back to the Council in the near future with a plan for coordinating street closures for festivals Downtown. G-15642 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15642 from Confirm the City Manager recommending that the City Council confirm the appointment Appointment of Acting Fire Chief Rudolph Jackson, Jr., as Fire Chief, effective Rudolph Jackson, March 21, 2007. Jr., as Fire Chief City Manager Boswell provided a brief history of Mr. Jackson's tenure with the City and stated that the selection process included an extensive search and interview process. He stated that the best candidate was selected for the position and requested the Council's favorable consideration on his selection of Acting Fire Chief Jackson as the City's new Fire Chief. All the Council expressed their support of City Manager Boswell's selection of Acting Chief Jackson as Fire Chief. They expressed their confidence in Acting Chief Jackson's experience and leadership skills and commended him on having the full support of the Fire Department and Fire Fighters Association. Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15642 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Fire Chief Jackson stated that it was a great honor for him to be selected as Fire Chief for the City of Fort Worth. He expressed appreciation to everyone who had helped him in his career, to City Manager Boswell, Assistant City Manager Paniagua and the Council for their faith in his abilities. He pointed out the wonderful support his wife Lisa and other family members had given him and added that he looked forward to making Fort Worth the safest City in the nation. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 17 of 23 G-15643 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15643 from Pay Relocation the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the payment of and Moving relocation and moving expenses to Dickie Carr Paving, up to $300,000.00, as a Expenses for displaced business, from 3501 Concrete Street in the Vickery Corridor, Parcel Right-of-Way for No. 61-A1, for Right-of-Way for the Southwest Parkway Project (DOE 3777). Southwest Parkway Project Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15643 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. G-15644 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15644 from Pay Relocation the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the payment of and Moving relocation and moving expenses to ECCU d/b/a Thompson Tree Service, up to Expenses for $30,000.00, as a displaced business, from 3501 Concrete Street in the Vickery Right-of-Way for Corridor, Parcel No. 61-A2, for Right-of-Way for the Southwest Parkway Southwest Project (DOE 3777). Parkway Project Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15644 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. G-15645 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15645 from Pay Relocation the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the payment of and Moving relocation and moving expenses to Luballoy Corporation, up to $59,500.00, as Expenses for a displaced business, from 3505B Hooper Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107, in Right-of-Way for the Vickery Corridor, Parcel No. 75-A1, for Right-of-Way for the Southwest Southwest Parkway Project (DOE 3777). Parkway Project Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15645 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. G-15646 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15646 from Ord. No. 17453- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental 03-2007 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Crime Control and FY 2006 Year End Prevention District (CCPD) Fund in the amount of$204,561.00 and decreasing Budget the reserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of Adjustments in funding unbudgeted expenditures in the Gang Graffiti Abatement, CCPD Fund Neighborhood Patrol Officer, Expanded Narcotics and the CODE BLUE programs in the Police Department. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 18 of 23 Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15646 be approved and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17453-03-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to the Crime Control and Prevention District for their hard work and efforts on this issue. C-22018 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22018 from the Rebecca Low and City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager James B. Low, a to enter into an Artwork Commission Contract with Rebecca Low and James B. General Low, a general partnership, d/b/a Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery & Partnership, d/b/a Studio, for fabrication and installation of a copper, wall-mounted sculpture Rebecca Low inspired by the City logo, to be installed in the Council Chamber at City Hall, in Sculptural Metal an amount not to exceed $23,801.00. Gallery & Studio Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22018 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. C-22019 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22019 from the Tarrant Regional City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager Water District to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Tarrant Regional Water District, as the sub-grantee, for use of Economic Development Initiative Special Projects grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $994,100.00, for construction of qualifying urban waterfront improvements for the Trinity River Vision project and permitted land acquisition costs related to that project. Byron Sousa Dr. Byron Sousa, 7733 Blossom Drive, appeared before Council in opposition on this issue. He stated that the City should not be using tax payers' money for economic development. Clyde Picht Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Clyde Picht, 5016 Monarda Way, as desiring to address the Council in opposition to this issue; however, Mr. Picht was not present in the Council Chamber. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 19 of 23 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22019 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. C-22020 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22020 from the Ord. No. 17454- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of 03-2007 $9,442.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital BP 200 Fort Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts Worth LTD., by and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of BP 200 Fort $9,442.00 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the purpose of Worth GP, LLC, executing a Community Facilities Agreement with BP 200 Fort Worth LTD., its General by BP 200 Fort Worth GP., LLC, for the installation of water and sanitary Partner sewer services to serve Presidio West, Phase 1; and authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with BP 200 Fort Worth LTD., by BP 200 Fort Worth GP, LLC, its general partner, for the installation of water and sanitary sewer services to serve Presidio West, Phase I, a development located in northwest Fort Worth. Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22020 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17454-03-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. C-22021 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22021 from the Ord. No. 17455- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of 03-2007 $682,462.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Tarrant County Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts College District and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $682,462.00 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing a Community Facilities Agreement with Tarrant County College District for the installation of water and sewer services to serve Tarrant County College, Downtown Campus, a development located in downtown Fort Worth; and authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Tarrant County College District for the installation of water and sewer services to serve Tarrant County College - Downtown Campus, a development located in downtown Fort Worth. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 20 of 23 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22021 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17455-03-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Silcox and Wheatfall absent. Council Member Davis recognized the hard work expended by Frank Crumb, Water Department Director, and his staff in developing the agreement. Item XVI Mr. Lorenzo Cook, Chair of ACORN, 3863 South Freeway, Suite 114, Citizen appeared before Council relative to opposition of the buyout of TXU. He asked Presentations that the Council adopt a resolution that would empower the Legislature to not Lorenzo Cook accept the buyout of TXU. Pastor Orlando Reyes Pastor Orlando Reyes, 3625 East Loop 820 South, appeared before Council relative to the Without Walls Church and Hope Center partnering. He provided a brief history on the church and the need for the creation of the Hope Center. He advised the Council of the positive impact the center's ministry had in the community. JoAnn Reyes Ms. JoAnn Reyes, 3625 East Loop 820 South, appeared before Council relative to saving the Hope Center. She provided a PowerPoint briefing that reflected the center's mission and involvement in the community. She requested that the City consider partnering with the center for economic development efforts relative to the lease or sale of property. She provided information on applicable sections of the Local Government Code that would support the City's partnership with the Hope Center. The following individuals, representing the Without Walls Church, appeared before Council in support of efforts of the church to continue providing outreach to their community. LeAnna Ms. LeAnna Mulholland 7026 Battle Creek Road Mulholland Mr. Otis Lemley 6037 Wormar Otis Lemley Mr. Douglas Rademaker, Engineering Department Director, stated that due to the fact that the subject property had gone through the foreclosure process, staff would like to recommend a two-fold approach to resolving this issue. First, staff would take the lead to work with the other taxing entities to see what could be done in terms of coming up with an arrangement in getting this property back to the church. He stated that the property was a commercial piece of CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 21 of 23 property that had a six-month redemption period and three months had already gone by. He added that the City had about another three months to work back with the church before they would lose the right to have a direct sale back to them. He further stated that they would work with the City's Law Department who had been working with the church's legal counsel as well as the Economic and Community Development Department to determine if there were incentives to assist the church with this situation. Mayor Moncrief requested that Ms. Reyes have the legal counsel for the church and center work with the City's Law Department on this issue. Dr. Lynn Breaux Dr. Lynn Gray Breaux, 4751 West Creek, appeared before Council relative to low birth weight babies. He stated that Tarrant County had one of the highest low birth weight rates in Texas and attributed the cause of low birth weight to various factors including population, smoking, age, weight and ethnicity. He stated he had been with the March of Dimes since 1982 and that their premier event and fundraiser would occur on April 21, 2007, a four-mile walk. He encouraged everyone to think about the low birth weight issue and how it could be overcome. He stated that anyone interested in obtaining more information on this issue could call the March of Dimes at (817) 924-9944. Mayor Moncrief stated that the Council would encourage participation in the March of Dimes event. Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the City set aside over $80,000.00 in last year's budget to provide for outreach programs in the affected areas to address this important issue. Liane Janovsky Ms. Liane Janovsky, 2504 6th Avenue, representing Historic Southside United, appeared before Council relative to proposed gas drilling in the community. She stated that eight gas wells were proposed to be drilled along 8th Avenue in the center of the Berkley, Fairmount, Mistletoe and Ryan Place historic neighborhoods. She advised the Council of the adverse effects the gas drilling would have on the community including noise pollution, decline in home values, quality of life and increased traffic. She pointed out that the company would have to request a variance from the Council to drill at the location and requested the Council deny the request. Council Member Davis stated that she had been in communication with Ms. Janovsky and with residents in the Berkley community. She advised that the City did not have a permit for drilling at the site, nor did the state have a request CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2007 PAGE 22 of 23 for drilling. She added that she was very worried and cognizant of the historical nature of the neighborhood and added that she had held a number of informational sessions for her neighborhood associations presidents and the District with regard to not only the aspect of drilling but also what might not be a fair process with regard to leases that were being offered to some of the neighborhood committees. She assured Ms. Janovsky that the drilling would have to go through the public process. She added that she has asked staff to provide her a full understanding of where drill sites might be located to tap into neighborhood resources. She further stated that there were many people in these neighborhoods who wanted to see the drilling occur and she was caught in a very difficult position because she was caught between residents who wanted the drilling to occur and those who did not. She added that she was looking for every opportunity to find drill sites that might be more conducive to satisfying some of the concerns of the residents while at the same time providing for those residents who were in support of the drilling. Council Member Burdette stated that the Council was constantly looking at drilling within the City and possible changes in the ordinance that would protect the rights of the citizens while allowing reasonable drilling to take place in the City. He added that the ordinance provided special approval if a drill site was requested within 600 feet of a home and assured everyone that the Council would look at the proposal very closely. Joe Don Brandon Mr. Joe Don Brandon, 1415 E. Lancaster, appeared before Council relative to citations he had received from the Police Department. He expressed concern with the scheduling of a court date for appealing of a ticket and advised that when the issue did go before the court, the Police Officer did not show for the appeal. He asked that the Council review the process. Clyde Picht Mr. Clyde Picht, 5616 Monarda Way, appeared before Council in support of the Hope Center. He stated that the center did a marvelous job for the community and asked that the City find a way to absolve them from a debt they did not incur. Agenda Item XVII It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session Executive Session at 12:10 p.m. to: 1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20,2007 PAGE 23 of 23 a) Legal issues concerning premature street failures; b) Kevin Scott Peterson v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4- 06-CV-332-Y; c) Legal issues concerning the Texas Clean Air Cities Coalition; d) Love Terminal Partners, L.P., et al., v. City of Dallas et al., Civil Action No. 4-06-CV-1279-D; e) 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 1:35 p.m. Agenda Item There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m., in XVIII memory of former City Manager David Ivory. Adjournment These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 27th day of March, 2007. Attest: Approved: Marty H drix Mic ael . Moncri City Secretary Mayor