HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/06/12-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 12, 2007
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 Wendy Davis, District 9
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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Council Member Davis temporarily absent.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Ms. Lara Lauginiger, Baha'i Faith of Fort Worth.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2007, were approved unanimously
Minutes eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Davis absent.
Agenda Item V Mr. Gary Fickes, Tarrant County Commissioner, provided a briefing to the
Special Council relative to transportation and Tarrant County issues. His presentation
Presentations included information on the County's Bond Program, Regional Transportation
Coalition, Comprehensive Health Care Program and the County's Elder Care
Center. Mr. Fickes also introduced two members of his staff
(Council Member Davis assumed her place at the dais.)
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Juneteenth Celebration
Day to Mr. Warren Harris, Chairman for the MLK/Juneteenth Celebration
Committee.
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Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the Annual Juneteenth Parade would be held
on June 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. on Evans Avenue and Bowie Street followed by
a fireworks demonstration at 10:00 p.m. at Greenway Park. She stated that the
Riverside neighborhood would also have events that day and that on
June 15, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra would perform at
Maddox Muse.
Agenda Item VI Council Member Davis requested that the meeting be adjourned in the honor
Announcements and memory of Ramona Utti who passed this weekend. Council Member Davis
summarized Ms. Utti's service to her community and to the City of Fort Worth
and pointed out that Ms. Utti played a vital role in the relocation efforts of
Ripley Arnold residents. She asked that everyone keep her family in their
thoughts and prayers.
Council Member Burdette referenced the City Page article in the Fort Worth
Star Telegram on June 11, 2007, and read a schedule of meetings taking place
this week such as meetings on accessory buildings, rental regulations, public
meeting on a design of new water facilities in the City, possibility of building a
new skateboard park in the City, rail corridors and on urban villages. He stated
that what was not realized was that the number of people who worked on the
City's staff that attend these meetings; that their work did not end at 5:00 p.m.
after everyone else had gone home. He expressed appreciation to the City staff
for the hard work they do for Fort Worth citizens.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks echoed Council Member Davis's comments on Ramona
Utti and added that Ms. Utti worked to ensure that housing coming into the City
of Fort Worth was mixed income housing; a testament to Ms. Utti's community
involvement and her legacy. Mayor Pro tem Hicks also expressed appreciation
to the Parks and Community Services Department for touring District 8 parks.
She added that she was also excited about the first splash pad being built at
Sycamore Park as a test basis for other parks in the City. She added that she
also had the opportunity to visit Mitchell Boulevard Elementary School on
June 9, 2007, and participated in their Get Up and Go Walk which took them
through Berry Hill. She stated that the walk was comprised of a very diverse
group of individuals and organizations and it reminded her of how important it
was that the City revitalized Cobb Park to get residents back out and using this
park.
Council Member Espino stated that the Far Greater Northside would conduct a
parade in celebration of the Juneteenth weekend and that the parade started and
ended at Lincoln Park. He added that on June 26, 2007, Van Cliburn and
Mariachis would be at Rose Marine Theatre, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a
reception and the Latin American Celebration Concert at 6:00 p.m.
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Mayor Moncrief announced that the 500,000th troop member had been
welcomed back at D/FW International Airport today. He talked about the
welcoming services for the armed forces service members from their tours in
Iraq. He emphasized the importance of this service and encouraged everyone to
get involved and be part of this unique, life-changing experience as it had a
profound and lasting effect on everyone who participated. He added that
participating in this service was the least citizens could do to say "Welcome
Home" to those men and women fighting for freedom.
Council Member Silcox concurred with Mayor Moncrief s announcement and
added that the only thing greater would be when the time came for service men
and women not having to return to Iraq.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
Withdrawn from P-10589, L-14335 and C-22178 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
Continued/ P-10589 and L-14335 be withdrawn from consideration.
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Davis, 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:
OCS-1613 M&C OCS-1613 - 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.
G-15751 M&C G-15751 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $250,000.00 from
Ord. No. 17590- the Risk Management Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; and
06-2007 adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17590-06-2007 increasing estimated
Cover receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the
Commercial amount of$250,000.00 from a Risk Management Fund transfer, for the purpose
Property of funding the commercial property insurance deductible claim resulting from
Insurance the May 2, 2007, storm.
Deductible for
Claim from
May 2, 2007,
Storm
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P-10590 M&C P-10590 - Authorizing a purchase agreement with PeopleCorp d/b/a
Temporary Skilled Labor Contractors to provide temporary employment services to the
Employment City of Fort Worth based on low bid with payment due 30 days after receipt of
Services invoice; authorizing this agreement to begin June 12, 2007, and expire on
June 11, 2008, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other
public entities to participate in this bid award in accordance with the Local
Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program."
P-10591 M&C P-10591 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for global positioning
Global Positioning systems receivers with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for the
System Receivers Transportation/Public Works Department with payment due 30 days after
receipt of invoice and freight included in the unit price; and
authorizing this agreement to begin June 12, 2007, and expire June 11, 2008,
with options to renew for three additional one-year periods.
P-10592 M&C P-10592 - Authorizing the purchase of 13 new pickup trucks through
Pickup Trucks Tarrant County Contract 2007-016 with Planet Ford 6 for the Engineering
Department for a cost not to exceed $244,023.00 with payment due within 30
days of the date of the invoice.
P-10593 M&C P-10593 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Original
OEM Moyno Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Moyno pumps, replacement parts and
Pumps, replating of rotors with Moyno, Inc., for the Water Department based on
Replacement Parts discounts offered from the manufacturer's list prices. Freight is included and
and Replating of payment is due 30 days after receipt of invoice.
Rotors
OEM Moyno Pumps Manufacturer's List Price Less
55 Percent Discount
OEM Moyno Replacement Parts Manufacturer's List Price Less
67 Percent Discount
OEM Moyno Replating of Rotors Manufacturer's List Price Less
40 Percent Discount
Authorizing this agreement to begin June 12, 2007, and expire June 11, 2008,
with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.
P-10594 M&C P-10594 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for liquid oxygen with Air
Liquid Oxygen Liquide U.S. LP, for the Water Department based on sole bid of unit price per
ton, with payments due within 30 days of the date of invoice and freight
included in the unit price; authorizing this agreement to begin June 12, 2007,
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and expire June 11, 2008, with options to renew for two additional one-year
periods; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements
allowing other entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the
Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing
Program".
P-10595 M&C P-10595 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Original
OEM Flygt Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Flygt submersible pumps, replacement parts
Submersible and repair service for the Water Department based on discounts from the
Pumps, Manufacturer's list prices. Freight is included and payment is due 30 days after
Replacement Parts receipt of invoice.
and Repair
Service OEM Flygt Pumps Manufacturer's List Price Less 20
Percent Discount
OEM Replacement Parts Manufacturer's List Price Less 15
Percent Discount
Repair Service $ 73.00 per Regular Hour
$109.50 per Overtime Hour
Authorizing this agreement to begin June 12, 2007, and expire June 11, 2008,
with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.
P-10596 M&C P-10596 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Original
OEM WesTech Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) WesTech clarifier drive units, replacement
Clarifier Drive parts and repair services with WesTech Engineering, Inc., for the Water
Units, Department based on discounts offered from the manufacturer's list prices.
Replacement Parts Freight is included and payment is due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and
and Repair
Services OEM WesTech Clarifiers and Manufacturer's List Price Less
Replacement Parts 20 Percent Discount
Repair Service (Field Service Labor, $750.00 Per Day
Inspection, Technical Assistance and
Component Repair)
Inspections of Drive Units at $400.00 Per Unit
Vendor's Shop
Travel Time $375.00 Per Day
Authorizing this agreement to begin June 12, 2007, and expire June 11, 2008,
with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.
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P-10597 M&C P-10597 - Authorizing the purchase of five new Ford pickup trucks from
Ford Pickup Tarrant County Cooperative Contract 07-016 with Planet Ford 6 for the Water
Trucks and Transportation/Public Works Departments for a cost not to exceed
$132,633.00, with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice.
L-14334 M&C L-14334 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute four General
Convey Properties Warranty Deeds conveying the property described below to CentrePort
and Accept Venture, Inc.:
Permanent
Avigation 1. A 1.416-acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A-681, City
Easements and of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and a 1.874-acre tract of land in
Releases the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A-681, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas.
2. A 5.004-acre tract of land in the L.D. Burnett Survey, A-177, City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
3. A 5.005-acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A-681, City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
4. A 5.011-acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A-681, City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and
Authorizing the acceptance, filing and recording by the City of Avigation
Easements and Releases from CentrePort Venture, Inc., covering each property
conveyed in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort
Worth Airport Board.
L-14336 M&C L-14336 - Approving the acquisition of two right-of-way easements
Acquire Right-of- described as a portion of Francisco Cuella Survey, Abstract No. 266, Tracts 2J
Way Easements and 2J4, Tarrant County, Texas, from Wood Springs Partners, Ltd., located in
north Fort Worth for the construction of Keller-Hicks Road improvements
(DOE 5474); finding that the price offered in the amount of$37,012.00, plus an
estimated closing cost of $2,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
C-22168 M&C C-22168 - Authorizing the City Manager to accept from the Texas
Ord. No. 17591-06- Governor's Division of Emergency Management an additional award of
2007 $63,242.00 to the City of Fort Worth's 2006 Homeland Security Grant; and
Accept Grant for adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17591-06-2007 increasing estimated
Expansion and receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $63,242.00,
Enhancement of subject to receipt of the State Homeland Security Grant from the State of Texas,
Law Enforcement
Intelligence and Governor's Division of Emergency Management, for the purpose of funding the
Terrorism expansion and enhancement of law enforcement intelligence and terrorism
Prevention Efforts prevention efforts.
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C-22169 M&C C-22169 - Authorizing the transfer of$87,632.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17592- Operating Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting
06-2007 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17592-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and
LopezGarcia appropriations in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Group, Inc. $87,632.00 from a Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of
executing a contract with LopezGarcia Group to design drainage improvements
as part of the East Rosedale Street Project (City Project No. 00138); and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with
LopezGarcia Group, Inc., to design drainage improvements in accordance with
City specifications as part of the East Rosedale Street Project (from IH-35W to
US 287) in the amount of$87,632.00.
C-22170 M&C C-22170 - Adopting Resolution No. 3495-06-2007 authorizing execution
Res. No. 3495-06- of a Supplemental Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to construct a signal
2007 upgrade at the Union Pacific and River Bend Boulevard railroad crossing in an
Ord. No. 17593- amount not to exceed $149,416.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute an
06-2007 agreement with Riverbend Villas, LP, to fully fund a railroad signal upgrade at
Union Pacific the Union Pacific Railroad & River Bend Boulevard crossing and accept
Railroad and funding in the amount of$149,416.00; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance
River Bend Villas, No. 17593-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
LP Street Light and Signal Improvements Fund in the amount of $146,416.00
subject to execution of an agreement with River Bend Villas, LP, for the
purpose of executing a construction agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for
railroad signal equipment upgrades at the Union Pacific Railroad and River
Bend Boulevard crossing.
C-22171 M&C C-22171 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Advanced Paving Advanced Paving Co. & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $483,547.00 for
Co. & Sidewalk Contract - (Group 4) 2004 Capital Improvements Program, Project
Construction, Inc. No. 00698 (DOE 5673).
C-22172 M&C C-22172 - Authorizing the execution of the following utility relocation
Chief Operating, reimbursement agreements with Chief Operating, LLC, as required for the
LLC relocation of FM 156 as part of the runway extension project at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport (DOE 4867):
1. A utility relocation reimbursement agreement in the amount of
$35,352.00 for the relocation of an existing six-inch gas pipeline; and
2. A utility relocation reimbursement agreement in the amount of
$33,000.00 for the relocation of an existing sixteen-inch PVC water
line.
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C-22173 M&C C-22173 - Authorizing the transfer of$269,495.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17594- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund and the transfer of
06-2007 $194,026.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Ord. No. 17595- Projects Fund in the amount of$98,496.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund
06-2007 in the amount of$95,530.00; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17594-06-
Slater 2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Storm Water
Engineering, Inc. Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$269,495.00 from a Storm Water Utility
Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement with
Slater Engineering, Inc., for City Project No. 00480, storm water drainage
improvements and water and sanitary sewer main replacement; adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17595-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$98,496.00
and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$95,530.00 from a Water
and Sewer Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
agreement with Slater Engineering, Inc., for City Project No. 00480, storm
water drainage improvements and water and sanitary sewer main replacement;
and authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with
Slater Engineering, Inc., in the amount of$421,805.00 for storm water drainage
improvements and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Berkshire-
Hallmark Drainage Improvements, 150 Victorian Drive Drainage and
Wedgwood Storm Drain.
C-22174 M&C C-22174 - Authorizing the transfer of$187,981.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17596- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17596-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
Stream Water in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$187,981.00 from a
Group, Inc. Storm Water Operating Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an
engineering agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., for East Como Drainage
Improvements (City Project No. 00481); and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an engineering agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., in the
amount of$112,898.00 for East Como Drainage Improvements.
C-22175 M&C C-22175 - Authorizing the transfer of$39,799.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17597- Operating Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting
06-2007 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17597-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and
Abaxial, Inc. appropriations in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$39,799.00 from a Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of
executing an engineering agreement with Abaxial, Inc., for Harvey Street Park
Storm Drain Rehabilitation Study (City Project No. 00544); and authorizing the
City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Abaxial, Inc., in the
amount of$34,608.00 for Harvey Street Park Storm Drain Rehabilitation Study.
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C-22176 M&C C-22176 - Authorizing the execution of two Storm Water Facility
D.R. Horton- Maintenance Agreements from D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., and Terrace Landing
Texas, Ltd., and Owners Association, for property described as a portion of the A.F. Albright
Terrace Landing Survey, Abstract No. 1849, Tarrant County, Texas, located in west Fort Worth
Owners (DOE 5044).
Association
C-22177 M&C C-22177 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering
Teague Nall and agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of$361,072.00 for
Perkins, Inc. Lebow Channel Roadway Crossing Replacement at Brennan Street, 28th Street
and Dewey Avenue (Project No. 00778).
C-22179 M&C C-22179 - Authorizing the transfer of$150,580.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17598- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17598-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
Stream Water in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $150,580.00; and
Group, Inc. authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Stream
Water Group, Inc., in the amount of $119,297.00 for the Loving Avenue
Channel and Culvert Improvements (Project No. 00626).
C-22180 M&C C-22180 - Authorizing the execution of three Storm Water Facility
McAlister Square Maintenance Agreements from McAlister Square Partners, GP, LLC, for
Partners GP, LLC property located in south Fort Worth(DOE 5384). The referenced maintenance
agreements are necessary to assure proper maintenance of three storm water
facilities by the owner, McAlister Square Partners, GP, LLC. The maintenance
shall occur at no cost to the City.
C-22181 M&C C-22181 - Authorizing the transfer of$52,599.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17599- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17599-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
Teague Nall and in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$52,599.00 from a
Perkins, Inc. Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for City Project No. 00629; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Teague
Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of $43,216.00 for Quail Run Drainage
Improvements.
C-22182 M&C C-22182 - Authorizing the transfer of$167,168.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17600- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund and the transfer of
06-2007 $15,913.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Ord. No. 17601- Projects Fund in the amount of$4,431.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
06-2007 the amount of $11,482.00; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17600-06-
DeOtte, Inc. 2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Storm Water
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Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$167,168.00 from a Storm Water Utility
Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement with
DeOtte, Inc., for City Project No. 00630, storm water drainage improvements
and water and sanitary sewer main replacement; adopting Appropriation
Ordinance No. 17601-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$4,431.00 and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,482.00 from a Water and Sewer
Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement with
Slater Engineering, Inc., for City Project No. 00630, storm water drainage
improvements and water and sanitary sewer main replacement; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with DeOtte, Inc., in the
amount of$132,545.00, for storm water drainage improvements and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Westcreek-Kellis Park Drainage
Improvements.
C-22183 M&C C-22183 - Authorizing the transfer of $109,732.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17602- Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopting
06-2007 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17602-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and
City of Benbrook appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$109,732.00
from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing
an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Benbrook for the relocation of Fort
Worth sanitary sewer interceptor Main M-259 within the Mary's Creek Drive
right-of-way (City Project No. 00729); and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Benbrook for the relocation of
Fort Worth sanitary sewer interceptor Main M-259 within the Mary's Creek
Drive right-of-way.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Presentations by that Robyn Medina Winnett be appointed to Place 4 and Hao Tran be appointed
City Council to Place 10, respectively, on the Human Relations Commission, effective
Appointments June 12, 2007, and with terms expiring October 1, 2008. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Sandra Stanford, representing the Goodrich Center for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing, be appointed to Place 7 and that Connie Anderson, Citizen
designee, be appointed to Place 17, respectively, on the Mayor's Committee on
Persons with Disabilities, effective June 12, 2007, and with terms expiring
October 1, 2007. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
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Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
P-10589 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn from Communication No. P-10589, Authorize a Lease Agreement for Tractors and
Consideration Mowers with Waxahachie Equipment Company, Incorporated, for the Parks
and Community Services Department, be withdrawn from consideration.
L-14335 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn from Communication No. L-14335, Authorize the Cancellation of Lake Worth Lease
Consideration with Lessee James Moore and Kristen Wilkerson for City-Owned Property
Located at 7958 Malaga Drive (Lot 40, Block 7, Lake Worth Lease Addition),
be withdrawn from consideration.
C-22164 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22164, dated
FW-Eastland June 5, 2007, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Housing Partners, approve an interim subordinate construction loan to FW-Eastland Housing
Ltd. Partners, Ltd., in the amount of $900,000.00 from the City of Fort Worth
utilizing its HOME Program Fund Allocation conditioned on an award of Low
Income Housing Tax Credits by the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract for the project with FW-Eastland Housing Partners, Ltd., for a two year
term beginning on the date of execution of the contract; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to amend the contract if necessary to achieve project
goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing federal grant funds.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22164 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-22178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22178 from the
Ord. No. 17603- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
06-2007 $136,171.00 from the Storm Water Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital
Dannenbaum Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
Engineering and appropriations in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Corporation $136,171.00 from a Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of
executing an engineering agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering
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Corporation for City Project No. 00474; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an engineering agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation
in the amount of $97,138.00 for Linda Lane Drainage Improvements, Dottie
Lynn Parkway Culvert Improvements and Oakridge Terrace Drainage
Improvements.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22178 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17603 be adopted as corrected. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-22184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22184 from the
Ord. No. 17604- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
06-2007 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Culture and Tourism
Ord. No. 17605- Fund in the amount of $3,254,463.00 and decreasing the unreserved,
06-2007 undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring
Thos. S. Byrne, said funds to the Parking Garage Capital Project Fund to execute a contract
Ltd. with Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd., for the construction of a new downtown parking
garage (00136); authorize the City Manager to transfer $3,254,463.00 from the
Culture and Tourism Fund to the Parking Garage Capital Project Fund; adopt
an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Parking Garage Capital Project Fund in the amount of$3,254,463.00 from a
Culture and Tourism Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing a contract with
Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd., for the construction of a new downtown parking garage
(00136); and authorize a Construction-Manager-at-Risk agreement with Thos.
S. Byrne, Ltd., in the amount of$22,965,032.00 for the construction of a new
downtown parking garage.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22184 be approved,
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17604-06-2007 and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 17605-06-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
AGENDA ITEM XIVA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
ZC-07-087 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 5, 2007, continued the
Ord. No. 17606- hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of
06-2007 property located in the 3700 block of Linden Avenue from "B" Two Family
Approved Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-087.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of the City of Fort Worth, Council Member Burdette made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-087 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 17606-06-2007
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.
Agenda Item XV Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Mark McLean, 6416 Hilldale Road, as
Citizen desiring to address the Council relative to fluoride in the City's water; however,
Presentations Mr. McLean was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mark McLean
Charles T. Crouch Mr. Charles T. Crouch, 1324 East Butler, appeared before Council relative to a
death on Butler Street. Mr. Crouch advised the Council of his efforts to alert
various divisions and personnel within the Police Department of the illegal
activity at this address for over two years. He expressed frustration with the
non-responsiveness from the Police Department and asked that the City provide
equal public safety services to the Sunny Gardens neighborhood as they did
with other parts of the City.
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Mayor Moncrief stated that he understood Mr. Crouch's frustration and
apologized on behalf of the City. He advised Mr. Crouch that the City would
look into why there was not an earlier response to this issue and assured him
that the City and Council were sensitive to what happened in the entire City and
cared about his neighborhood.
Council Member Davis requested that Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua
provide a formal report on calls made to the Police Department on this issue
that included the reasons for failure to follow up. She added that this was not
the first time she had heard of citizens coming forward and complaining about
having made reports about a drug house and not having received what they
believed was a fair and adequate response from then Police Department. She
stated that if she were Mr. Crouch and lived next to a drug house, she would
expect to be responded to in a better way; that no one would want to be in that
situation. She apologized to Mr. Crouch for the failure to respond to his
concerns and advised him that he would receive a copy of the report once it had
been received by the Council.
L. Edward Mr. L. Edward Briscoe, Jr., 2240 Briardale Road, President of the Glencrest
Briscoe, Jr. Civic League Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council relative to
the proposed placement of a high impact gas well at the Glen Gardens Country
Club. He expressed concerns relative to the distance of the well from residents
and the neighborhood not having an opportunity to voice their concerns about
this issue. He submitted additional petitions from residents who opposed the
gas well. He requested that the Council deny the application from the Four
Sevens Oil Company to drill the gas well at this location and requested the
administrative process be deleted so that all high impact gas well permits come
before the Council for public input.
Robert Sanders Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Robert Sanders, 2217 Ridgeview Street, as
desiring to address the Council relative to the proposed high impact gas well at
the Glen Gardens Country Club. However, Mr. Sanders stated that Mr.
Briscoe's presentation represented his concerns.
Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider presented information to the Council
on the proposed gas well. She reviewed two maps showing the location of the
well and the distance requirements of 200 feet, 600 feet and 1,000 feet. She
pointed out that waivers were signed by the owners of the two properties within
the 600 foot distance requirement and that staff was reviewing alternate road
accessibility to minimize traffic in the neighborhood. Ms. Fullenwider also
explained provisions within the Gas Well Drilling ordinance that address
waivers and distance requirements. She also provided a briefing on locations of
high impact gas wells within the City and a map of those locations.
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Joe Waller Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, President of the Lake Worth Alliance,
appeared before Council and congratulated the City on the vibrancy of the
Downtown area. He also pointed out the value of Lake Worth, its parks and the
benefit revenue from the Barnett Shale would have on the lake. He advised the
Council that test dredging of the lake was scheduled for June 14, 2007.
David Kahn Mr. David Kahn, 11363 Southwest Aventine Circus, Portland, Oregon,
appeared before Council and advised them that the Fort Worth Flyers
Basketball Team would not return to Fort Worth in 2008. He pointed out the
investment the organization had made in Fort Worth and addressed the
organization's community service efforts. He explained the difficulty the
organization experienced with Fort Worth businesses and the negative
association of being co-located with the City's former hockey team, costs with
advertising and competition with the Dallas Mavericks Basketball team. He
requested the City provide modest relief from the $161,000.00 the organization
owed to the City in return of the organization's $3.2 million investment made in
the City.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the Fort Worth Flyers was a first class business and
that the team and sport was represented with dignity. He added that the City
had high hopes that the organization would succeed and was regretful that the
organization experienced circumstances they could not overcome.
City Attorney Yett advised Mr. Kahn that a response to his request for modest
relief to money owed the City could not be addressed at the Council meeting as
the issue had not been reflected on the City Council Agenda for action.
Agenda Item XVII There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. in
Adjournment honor and memory of Ramona Utti.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19th day of
June, 2007.
Attest: Approved:
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Marty H drix M hael J. Moncrieef
City Secretary Mayor