HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/10/16-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2007
Present
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
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
Absent
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
City Staff
Charles Boswell, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Hicks called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, in the
City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Mr. Doni Evans, Fire Department Chaplain.
Invocation
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 Scarth, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 2007, were approved
Minutes unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Espino absent.
Agenda Item V Council Member Scarth presented a Proclamation for Disability Employment
Special Awareness Month to Ms. Judy Bland, Chair, Fort Worth Mayor's Committee on
Presentations Persons with Disabilities.
(Council Member Silcox left his place at the dais.)
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Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Flora Maria Garcia Day to
Ms. Flora Maria Garcia, President of the Arts Council of Fort Worth and
Tarrant County.
Agenda Item VI Council Member Moss announced that on October 18, 2007, from 2:00 p.m. to
Announcements 4:00 p.m. at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, located at 3732 Miller
Avenue, there would be Faith Based Workshop for churches and non-profit
organizations interested in getting involved with the community and who may
have concerns about City, state and national grant funding that may be
available.
Council Member Burdette commended everyone who turned out for the Kidney
Walk on October 13, 2007, at the Botanic Gardens. He stated that a number of
organizations attended who participated to raise awareness for kidney disease
and raise funds.
Council Member Davis congratulated the Berkley Neighborhood Association
for the work they had done for the playground improvements for Tillery Park.
She added that the association had organized an effort and associated
themselves with a group known as Leather and Associates who came into
communities to assist them in building playground areas. She added that
hundreds of volunteers converged on Tillery Park October 9-14, 2007, to build
a playground worth $175,000.00, the money raised through donations and with
$25,000.00 from the City. She further stated that over 300 students from TCU,
100 members of the neighborhood association and members of nearby
businesses participated in the improvements to the park and she expressed
appreciation to Jennifer Tayag who led the effort for the park improvements.
(Council Member Silcox returned to his place at the dais.)
Council Member Scarth acknowledged Council Member Hicks' involvement in
a great event held on October 12, 2007, for the Sickle Cell Disease Association
to bring awareness to the community of the disease and raise money for the
association. He also stated that on October 13, 2007, the Cowtown Ball for the
American Cancer Society and the Sky Ball which raised a lot of money for
local Iraqi War Veterans were also conducted. He commended the citizens of
Fort Worth for supporting various charitable organizations.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she appreciated the attendance of Council
Members Espino, Scarth and Jordan and City staff at the Sickle Cell Disease
Association event and that it was a pleasure to work with the association.
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Council Member Burdette announced, on behalf of Council Member Espino,
that the Air Show at Alliance Airport would be held this weekend. He added
that it was the third or fourth annual event that raised a great deal of money for
the men and women in the military services and their families.
Agenda Item VII There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.
Withdrawn from
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell stated that Council Member Espino requested Mayor
Continued/ and Council Communication No. L-14411 be continued until the
Withdrawn By Staff October 23, 2007, Council meeting.
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Davis, the Council voted seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief
and Council Member Espino absent, to approve and adopt all items on the
Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1630 M&C OCS-1630 - 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-15925 M&C G-15925 - Approving Resolution No. 3542-10-2007 appointing the
Res. No. 3542-10- following members to the Fort Worth Transportation Executive Committee
2007 effective October 1, 2007, and with terms expiring September 30, 2008:
Appoint Members
to Fort Worth Council District Appointee Council Member
Transportation
Executive 2 Rosa Navejar Sal Espino
Committee 3 Gary Havener Chuck Silcox
4 Gary Curable Danny Scarth
5 Reby Cary Frank Moss
6 Robert A. Parmelee Jungus Jordan
7 Robert L. Jameson Carter Burdette
8 Curtis Toombs Kathleen Hicks
9 Mary Volcansek Wendy Davis
G-15926 M&C G-15926 - Authorizing the City Attorney to file a lawsuit against Cynthia
Res. No. 3543-10- Alvarado for negligence and failure to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicle;
2007 and adopting Resolution No. 3543-10-2007 authorizing the City Attorney to file
File Lawsuit Against a lawsuit against Cynthia Alvarado.
Cynthia Alvarado
for Negligence and
Failure to Yield
Right-of-Way to
Emergency Vehicle
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P-10659 M&C P-10659 - Authorizing the City Manager to exercise the second of four
Aircraft Insurance one-year renewal options to purchase aircraft insurance coverage (police
Coverage and helicopters) from Key and Piskuran Insurance Agency for the City of Fort
Airport Liability Worth for the period of October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2008, for the annual
Insurance premium of $88,990.00; and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the
second of four one-year renewal options to purchase airport liability insurance
coverage from Key and Piskuran Insurance Agency for the period of
October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2008, for the annual premium of$46,510.00.
P-10660 M&C P-10660 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for Original Equipment
OEM Scott Self- Manufacturer(OEM) Scott Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment and
Contained Replacement Parts with Municipal Emergency Services for the Fire
Breathing Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Apparatus Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in this agreement.
Equipment and
Replacement Parts
P-10661 M&C P-10661 - Authorizing the purchase of new stationary waste compactors
Stationary Waste from Kee Service Company for the Environmental Management Department.
Compactors
P-10662 M&C P-10662 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Taser X26
Taser X26 Stun stun guns and accessories from GT Distributors for the Police Department.
Guns and
Accessories
L-14406 M&C L-14406 - Approving the acquisition of Lot 22, Zurn Subdivision, from
Acquire Property Rose Marie Foster Davis, Danny Ray Davis, Troy Tyrone Davis and Monique
for Relocation of Yvette Davis Vos, located in south Fort Worth for the relocation of Fire Station
Fire Station No. 5 Number 5; finding that the price offered in the amount of $15,000.00, plus
estimated closing cost of $1,500.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE 5485).
L-14407 M&C L-14407 - Authorizing the sale of the City Fee Owned Surplus Property
Sale of City Fee located in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 219, a/k/a 0 Old
Owned Surplus Weatherford Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to Covenant Classical
Property and School, a Texas Non-Profit Corporation, in accordance with Section 272.001 of
Accept Permanent the Texas Local Government Code for the appraised fair market value in the
Right-of-Way amount of $22,500.00; authorizing and accepting one permanent right-of-way
Easement
easement for the future extensions of Academy Boulevard and Amber Ridge
Drive (DOE 5475); and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
appropriate documentation and record the necessary documents.
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C-22445 M&C C-22445 - Recommending that the City Council:
Ord. No. 17834-10-
2007 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,830,000.00 from the General Fund to the
Ord. No. 17835-10- Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund from available funds;
2007
Ord. No. 17836-10- 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 17834-10-2007 increasing
2007
Denton County estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$3,660,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding capital projects as approved in the FY 2007-
2008 budget;
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 17835-10-2007 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Future Improvements
Projects of the Special Assessments Fund in the amount of$321,493.00
from contributions for the purpose of transferring said funds to the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
4. Approve the transfer of $321,493.00 from the Special Assessments
Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
5. Authorize the City Manager to accept $1,142,000.00 from Denton
County for roadway improvements to Litsey Road;
6. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 17836-10-2007 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $1,463,493.00 from contributions for
the purpose of funding the replacement of the Litsey Road Bridge over
Henrietta Creek and related interim roadway improvements (City
Project No. 00909); and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Denton County for the replacement of the Litsey Road Bridge over
Henrietta Creek and related interim roadway improvements for a total
City participation not to exceed $941,000.00 (except for costs for
management and contingencies).
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C-22446 M&C C-22446 - Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17837-10-2007
Ord. No. 17837-10- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
2007 Management Operating Fund in the amount of$200,000.00 and decreasing the
Ord. No. 17838-10- unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of
2007 transferring said funds to the Street Sweeping Project in the Environmental
First Renewal of Management Project Fund; approving the transfer of $200,000.00 in
CSC No. 33960-
Sweeping Services undesignated funds from the Environmental Management Operating Fund to
of Texas Operating, the Street Sweeping Project in the Environmental Management Project Fund;
L.P. adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17838-10-2007 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Management Project Fund in
the amount of$200,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding the
Street Sweeping Program; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the first
renewal of City Secretary Contract No. 33960, with Sweeping Services of
Texas Operating, L.P., for the Street Sweeping Program at various locations.
C-22447 M&C C-22447 - Authorizing the execution of one Storm Water Facility
LQ Development, Maintenance Agreement with LQ Development, LLC, for property located in
LLC northwest Fort Worth(DOE 5180).
C-22448 M&C C-22448 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for
Catholic Charities, $60,258.00 with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, to develop a Parent
Diocese of Fort Mentoring Initiative funded by a supplemental grant from the United States
Worth Department of Health and Human Services for Community Mental Health
Services for children and their families.
C-22449 M&C C-22449 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Veolia ES Technical Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC, for the packaging, transportation and
Solutions, LLC disposal of hazardous, special and solid waste generated by the City in an
amount not to exceed $150,000.00.
C-22450 M&C C-22450 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute written consent to
Consent to assignment by Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc., of all right, title and leasehold
Assignment of CSC interests in City Secretary Contract No. 25212, as amended by City Secretary
No. 25212 by Contract Nos. 26073, 27689 and 33999, for Lease Site 1 South, at Fort Worth
Sandpiper Airport Meacham International Airport, to Woodard Aviation Holdings, Ltd.
Inn, Inc.,to
Woodard Aviation
Holdings, Ltd.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
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Agenda Item X Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Presentations by Silcox, that Mrs. Gerri Combest be appointed to Place 7 on the Library
City Council Advisory Board effective October 16, 2007, and with a term expiring
Appointments October 1, 2009. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mr. Rubby Smith be appointed to Place 5 on the Urban Forestry Board
effective October 16, 2007, and with a term expiring October 1, 2009. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
Agenda Item XII There was presented Mayor and Council No. OCS-1631 from the Office of the
OCS-1631 City Secretary recommending that the City Council approve a Joint Election
Election Services for Agreement with Tarrant County and the City of Fort Worth for election
Special Election for services for the Special Elections for City Council District 9 and Collective
City Council Bargaining on November 6, 2007.
District 9 and
Collective
Bargaining on Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
November 6, 2007 that Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-1631 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15927 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15927 from
Use CDBG Year the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
XXXI Manager to approve the use of$200,000.00 of Community Development Block
Unprogrammed Grant (CDBG) Year XXXI Unprogrammed Funds for the Evans and Rosedale
Funds for Evans Public Plaza improvements.
and Rosedale Public
Plaza Improvements
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15927 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
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G-15928 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15928 from
Initiate Rezoning the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
for Candleridge Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for the Candleridge Neighborhood
Neighborhood Association from "A-5" One Family, `B" Two Family, "CR" Low Density
Association in Multifamily, "C" Medium Density Multifamily and "ER" Neighborhood
Accordance with Commercial Restricted to "A-10" One Family and "A-5" One Family, in
2007
Comprehensive accordance with the 2007 Comprehensive Plan.
Plan
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15928 be approved with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
G-15929 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15929 from
Initiate Rezoning the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
for Eastern Hills Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for the Eastern Hills Neighborhood
Neighborhood Association from "A-5" One Family, "CR" Low Density Multifamily and "C"
Association in Medium Density Multifamily to "A-21" One Family, "A-10" One Family and
Accordance with "B" Duplex, in accordance with the 2007 Comprehensive Plan.
2007
Comprehensive
Plan Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15929 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
G-15930 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15930 from
Initiate Rezoning the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
for John T. White Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for the John T. White Neighborhood
Neighborhood Association from "AG" Agriculture, "A-10" One Family, "A-5" One Family,
Association in "R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster, "C" Medium Density Multifamily, "ER"
Accordance with Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR"
2007
Comprehensive General Commercial Restricted, "G" Intensive Commercial and "O-1 and 0-2"
Plan Floodplain to "A-2.5A" One Family, "A-43" One Family, "A-21" One Family,
"A-10" One Family, "A-7.5" One Family, "A-5" One Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15930 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
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G-15931 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15931 from
Ord. No. 17839-10- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
2007 amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 1, entitled "Employees' Retirement
Amend Chapter 2, Fund", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, amending
Article VI, Division Section 2-210(b) to change cost of living to allow for the selection of an Ad
1, Section 2-210(b), Hoc cost of living adjustment for vested employees, retirees and those receiving
2-211 (g) and 2-
212(d) of the City benefits from the Retirement Fund to make a one time, irrevocable election
Code between a two percent cost of living adjustment and the Ad Hoc cost of living
adjustment. The Ad Hoc cost of living adjustment will range from zero to four
percent, based on the amortization period required to pay off the unfunded
liability of the Retirement Fund. Vested members, retirees and those receiving
benefits under the Plan who do not make an election will receive the guaranteed
two percent cost of living adjustment currently provided under the Retirement
Ordinance, and making the Ad Hoc cost of living adjustment mandatory for non
vested members and future employees; approve an amendment to Section 2-
211(g) of the Retirement Ordinance changing the salary requirement for a
disability income offset from the salary at the time a disability pension was
granted to the salary the member would have earned had she/he remained
employed with the City in the same position; and approve an amendment to
Section 2-212(d) of the Retirement Ordinance allowing the beneficiary of a
vested terminated member who dies prior to pension commencing to receive
either a refund of contributions, a payment of the survivor benefit at the date the
member would have been eligible to draw the benefit, or an immediate benefit
at an actuarially reduced rate.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15931 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17839-10-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Espino absent.
G-15932 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15932 from
Ord. No. 17840-10- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
2007 authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Storm Water
Issue and Sale (Drainage) Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, in an aggregate
Storm Water principle amount of $25,000,000.00; and approve the execution of a bond
(Drainage) Utility
System Revenue purchase contract and other instruments related to the issuance of the bonds.
Bonds, Series 2007
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Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15932 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17840-10-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Espino absent.
G-15933 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15933 from
Pay Relocation and the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize payment of up
Moving Expenses to $800,970.00 for relocation and moving expenses to Ajax Glass and Mirror,
for Right-of-Way as a displaced business, from 4015 West Vickery Boulevard, in the Vickery
for Southwest Corridor, Parcel No. 62 Pt. 1-A1, for Right-of-Way for the Southwest Parkway
Parkway Project Project (DOE 3777).
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15933 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
G-15934 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15934 from
Pay Relocation and the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the additional
Moving Expenses payment of up to $7,654.50 for relocation and moving expenses to Fortney
for Right-of-Way Productions, Inc., d/b/a A Perfect Setting, as a displaced business, from 4127
for Southwest West Vickery Boulevard, in the Vickery Corridor, Parcel No. 70-A2, for Right-
Parkway Project of-Way for the Southwest Parkway Project (DOE 3777).
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15934 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
L-14408 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14408 from the
Sale of City Fee City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the sale of City Fee
Owned Properties Owned properties consisting of Lot 3A1, Block 1; Lot 3AIA, Block 1; and Lot
3A4C, Block 1, River Plaza Complex Addition in accordance with Section
272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code for a total amount of
$100,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute and record the
necessary documents.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14408 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
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L-14409 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14409 from the
Lease for Natural City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acceptance of a
Gas Drilling in lease agreement for natural gas drilling under 11.49 net mineral acres, more or
Anderson-Campbell less, of City-owned properties located in Tarrant County, known as the
Park Anderson-Campbell Park, to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year
term.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14409 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
L-14410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14410 from the
Lease for Natural City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acceptance of a
Gas Drilling in lease agreement for natural gas drilling under 152.449 net mineral acres, more
Cobb Park— or less, of City-owned properties located in Tarrant County, known as Cobb
Continued Until Park, to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year term.
October 23, 2007
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14410 be continued until the
October 23, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Espino
absent.
L-14411 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Lease for Natural Communication No. L-14411, Approve Acceptance of a Lease Agreement with
Gas Drilling in Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for Natural Gas Drilling Under 389.233 Net
Rockwood Park- Mineral Acres, More or Less, of City-Owned Properties Located in Tarrant
Continued Until County, Known as Rockwood Park, be continued until the October 23, 2007,
October 23, 2007 Council meeting.
C-22451 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22451 from the
Red Line City Manager recommending that the City Council find that the statements set
Properties, LLC, a forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Red Line Properties,
Texas Limited LLC, are true and correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Tax
Liability Company Abatement Agreement with Red Line Properties, LLC, for the property located
at 700 South Sylvania Avenue in the Riverside Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
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Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22451 be approved. The
motion carried six (6) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox casting
the dissenting vote, and with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Espino
absent.
C-22452 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22452 from the
Jose Cruz Moreno City Manager recommending that the City Council find that the statements set
forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Jose Cruz Moreno
are true and correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year
Tax Abatement Agreement with Jose Cruz Moreno for the property at 5521
Laster Road in the Lake Arlington Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in
accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy
and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22452 be approved. The
motion carried six (6) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox casting
the dissenting vote, and with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Espino
absent.
C-22453 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22453 from the
Amendment No. 1 to City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
CSC No. 35800- to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 35800 between the
Area Metropolitan City of Fort Worth and the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority, d/b/a
Ambulance Medstar that allows Fire Department personnel 30 additional days to volunteer
Authority, d/b/a to work for Medstar on a temporary basis to assist Medstar in responding to
Medstar
emergencies requiring medical personnel; provides for reimbursement of
expenditures incurred by the City; and assigns responsibility for civil liability
that arises from the furnishing or obtaining of services under the contracts to
Medstar.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22453 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
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C-22454 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22454 from the
Ord. No. 17841-10- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an appropriation
2007 ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially
Ord. No. 17842-10- Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $498,000.00 from available
2007 funds for the purpose of executing a construction contract with Prime
Res. No. 3544-10- Construction Company for the Spay and Neuter Surgical Clinic addition to the
2007 Animal Care and Control Center; authorize the transfer of$498,000.00 from the
Prime Construction
Company Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to the Animal Shelter Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Animal Shelter Fund in the amount of$498,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of executing a construction contract with Prime Construction Company
for the Spay and Neuter Surgical Clinic addition to the Animal Care and
Control Center; adopt a resolution noting that the City expects to issue
Certificates of Obligation for the purpose of paying the increase in costs of this
project; and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Prime Construction Company, in the amount not-to-exceed $887,000.00, for the
Spay and Neuter Surgical Clinic addition to the Animal Care and Control
Center located at 4900 Martin Street.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22454 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 17841-10-2007 and 17842-10-2007 and
Resolution No. 3544-10-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Espino absent.
C-22455 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22455 from the
Rodeo Plaza, Inc. City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to extend the contract between Rodeo Plaza, Inc., and the City of Fort Worth, to
use, manage and operate the Cowtown Coliseum, the adjoining "run-out" area,
the adjacent arena and bleachers and the central power plant located at 122-133
East Exchange Avenue.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22456 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
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C-22456 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22456 from the
Ord No. 17843-10- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2007 to enter into a renewal agreement funding the third option year for the 21st
Renew Agreement Century Community Learning Center Program at Rosemont Middle School and
with Fort Worth Daggett Middle School for the period of September 1, 2007, through
Independent School August 31, 2008; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
District receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $78,955.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding the third option year with Fort
Worth Independent School District for the 21st Century Learning Center
Program at Rosemont and Daggett Middle Schools.
Council Member Moss advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit
with the City Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this
issue.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22456 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17843-10-2007 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Espino absent and with one (1) abstention by Council Member Moss.
AGENDA ITEM XIVA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as
the date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on September 27, 2007. Mayor Pro tem
Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
ZC-07-122 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-122 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-037 037, application of Bryan Avenue Management, Inc., for a change in zoning of
Moved to End of the property located at 101 East Bowie Street from "J" Medium Industrial to
Agenda "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for fluorescent lamp recycling
facility, with site plan required.
Council Member Davis stated that the site plan included in the Council packet
was too small and she could not read the site plan. She asked if the applicant
had a larger copy of the site plan.
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Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
stated that she could obtain a copy for Council Member Davis' review.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that this zoning case would be moved to the end of
the agenda to allow staff to provide a copy of the site plan.
(NOTE: This item was considered after the Citizen Presentation of Ms. Sandra
Turner.)
ZC-07-155 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 9, 2007, continued
Continued Until the hearing of the application of Crockett Realty, L.P., for a change in zoning of
October 23, 2007 property located at 303 and 307 Crump Street from "J" Medium Industrial and
'THSE" Medium Industrial/Highly Significant Endangered Historic Overlay to
"H" Central Business and "H/HSE" Central Business/Highly Significant
Endangered Historic Overlay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-155. Mayor Pro tem
Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
Council Member Davis stated she would continue this case for one more week
as the applicant had proposed changes to the "no parking" in the area and she
wanted the church to have an opportunity to review the new parking proposal
submitted by the applicant before taking action on this zoning case.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Crockett Realty, L.P., Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-155 be
continued until the October 23, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Espino absent.
ZC-07-166 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Ord. No. 17844- Docket No. ZC-07-166, Text Amendment for the Urban Design Commission.
10-2007 Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
Text Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
Council Member Jordan pointed out that some Council Members had already
appointed members to this board and asked if those appointments would carry
over to this ordinance.
Mr. Fernando Costa, Planning and Development Department Director, stated
that approximately four out of nine appointments had been made and
encouraged other Council Members to make their appointments. He advised
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that this was the same board that was previously the Scenic Preservation and
Design Review Commission, thus Council-appointed members of that board
would move to the new board.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the zoning hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-
166 be approved and the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 17844-10-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2.102 "SCENIC PRESERVATION
AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION" OF CHAPTER 2, "REVIEW
BODIES", TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE
URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION; TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP
CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL TO THE APPEALS BOARD;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
ZC-07-180 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-180, application of the City of
Approved Fort Worth (Ridglea Addition) for a change in zoning of property located east
and north of Westridge Avenue, west of Ridglea from "A-5" One Family
Residential to "A-10" One Family Residential.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-180, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Espino absent.
Agenda Item XV Ms. Sandra Turner, 1729 Farmer Road, Weatherford, Texas, a lieutenant in the
Citizen Fort Worth Fire Department, appeared before Council relative to a captain's
Presentations promotion within the Fire Department. She stated that there was a need for
Sandra Turner additional Captain positions within the department to be used to offset the
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overtime costs incurred by loaned Captains who were performing special
projects and other jobs within the department. She provided examples of jobs
that were being performed by loaned Captains other than their primary
responsibilities and added that opportunity for diversity existed for the next
three persons on the Captain's list in effect now, but that would expire on
October 24, 2007. She pointed out that creating three new Captain positions
would provide for some diversity by promoting one Hispanic, one female and
one African American within the upper ranks which at this point at the rank of
Captain consisted of 79 percent white male, 11 percent Hispanic male, 9
percent African American male and 1 percent female.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the Council would consult with staff on how to
proceed on this matter.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks returned to Agenda Item ZC-07-122.
ZC-07-122 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-122 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-037 037, application of Bryan Avenue Management, Inc., for a change in zoning of
Approved property located at 101 East Bowie Street from "J" Medium Industrial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for fluorescent lamp recycling
facility, with site plan required.
Steven Remley Mr. Steven Remley, 1515 8th Avenue, Principle for Bryan Avenue
Management, appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He
described the zoning case and his plans for the current building to convert it to a
fluorescent lamp recycling facility.
Council Member Davis stated that this was an appropriate use for the area and
that she would support the zoning request. She referred to the site plan and
clarified that there would be a 4' x 8' sign attached to the building and that the
sign would not be lit and that the applicant had agreed to comply with the
City's Landscaping Ordinance as it pertained to industrial development.
Mr. Remley concurred with Council Member Davis' comments on the sign but
stated that there was no intention to add additional landscaping and he
summarized the existing landscaping on the property.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
clarified that unless the applicant was building an addition to the building of 30
percent or 3,000 square feet, he would not be required to add any landscaping,
only comply with the landscaping ordinance.
Mr. Remley assured the Council that he would be using the building as is and
no addition was being constructed.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-122 and Site Plan No. SP-07-037, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 17845-10-2007
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 seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief and Council Member Espino absent.
Joe Don Brandon Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that Mr. Joe Don Brandon, 1415 East Lancaster,
had contacted City staff and rescheduled his presentation relative to a 24/7
community labor hall to the October 23, 2007, Council meeting.
Clyde Picht Mr. Clyde Picht, 5016 Monarda Way, appeared before Council relative to Fort
Worth Aviation history. He stated that the City faced a crisis with the B-36
Peacemaker Museum at Meacham International Airport. He referred to a letter
from the City that gave the association a promise of an indefinite lease, at
which time they started to build the museum. He summarized the
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organization's efforts to obtain funding for the museum as recommended by the
previous Aviation Department Director and provided a history of aviation's
contributions to the City. He referred to the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
museum's contribution to that plan to preserve the City's history and heritage in
aviation. He outlined plans for the museum and expressed concern with a letter
from the City advising the organization's lease at the airport was somewhat
tenuous. He emphasized that the City had an obligation to keep their promise
to provide the area for the museum and added that the organization would like
to continue to stay in its current location. He suggested that with the quarter
million dollars that was donated by Four Sevens Gas Company to drill under
the airport, which he understood was a gift for furtherance of aviation history
and heritage, that some of the money be used for the B-36 Peacemaker
Museum.
Henry Gomez Mr. Henry Gomez, 6205 Locke Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the
need for an aviation museum in Fort Worth. He advised that his family was
rooted in aviation and that he had worked at Lockheed for 37 years. He pointed
out that he had observed children's interest in science and mathematics over the
years, key areas that the country needed improvement, and added that the
museum would complement the City's culture.
William Allen Mr. William Allen, 4409 Inwood Road, appeared before Council also in
support of the B-36 Peacemaker Museum in the City. He advised of the value
of the Joint Naval Reserve Base (JNRB) and various other aviation industries
have been to Fort Worth, as well as the many museums in Tarrant County.
Jim Hodgson Mr. Jim Hodgson, 2621 Kimberly Drive, Grapevine, Texas, President of the
OV-10 Bronco Association and Forward Air Controller's Museum, appeared
before Council in support of an aviation history museum in Fort Worth. He
advised the Council of the association's philosophy to preserve aviation history
and pointed out the value and recognition that the Fort Worth Herd had brought
to the City. He stated that without the JNRB and Lockheed, Fort Worth would
not be the City it was today. He asked that the City find a way to fund an
aviation museum and allow the B-36 Peacemaker Museum to remain at its
current location.
Council Member Silcox stated that he appreciated the presentation and that he
supported the initiative of the museum. He expressed concern that if the City
moved the museum from its current location, where would the museum go. He
added that the City's general fund included over a half a million dollars funding
for the Fort Worth Herd which was an important part of Fort Worth. He added
that the City was lacking in a venue that promoted aviation history and that the
City should find a way to fund the museum.
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Council Member Jordan stated that in August 2007, the Council asked the staff
to form an Aviation History Heritage Task Force, which was currently in the
process of being established. He pointed out the population of retired armed
service members in the City and the discussions staff had conducted with Mr.
Van Romans of the Science and History Museum, as well as others in the
aviation history, and that in November of this year at the Infrastructure and
Transportation Committee, there would be a presentation on the task force to
seek out a way for the City to take advantage of the history of aviation. He
added that the presentation would include suggestions on how to bring various
aviation groups together to create a world-class, Smithsonian type museum for
the City. He asked that if anyone had questions on the November meeting to
please contact Mr. Tom Higgins, Economic and Community Development
Director.
Council Member Burdette provided his support for the aviation museum and
stated that the museum was needed for the education of the City's youth. He
referred to a program on Channel 13 that was a series on World War II that
provided information on various battles and added that those films must be
brought to the City's youth today and that the museum would be a good place
to see those films.
Mr. Picht requested that the B-36 organization be included as part of the task
force.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks requested that Mr. Picht speak with Mr. Higgins about
the task force.
Kathy Gregory Ms. Kathy Gregory, 2501 Gravel Drive, representing S&K Management, Inc.,
an agent for Riverbend Business Park, appeared before Council in opposition of
a proposed sexually oriented business (SOB) on Trinity Boulevard and East
Loop 820 North. She stated that the tenants of this property had expressed
concern with the SOB relative to operating hours and its customers. She
pointed out that some of the customers would most likely be leaving this type
of establishment during the time tenants of the business park were arriving for
work and that several tenants had informed her that they would no longer lease
at the business park if the SOB was allowed to open. She asked how the
restricted distance was measured from the SOB to a restricted use such as a
childcare center, which was located in the business park.
Ms. Sarah Fullenwider, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the distance was
measured from the property line of the proposed business to the property line of
the protected use.
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Council Member Scarth inquired if a daycare center was listed as a protected
use under the City's ordinance. Ms. Fullenwider stated that schools were listed
as protected uses, but not daycare centers.
Eddie Griffin Mr. Eddie Griffin, 1120 E. Davis, also appeared before Council in opposition of
the proposed SOB. He explained that SOBS were now encroaching on
residential areas when, at one time, they were only allowed outside the City
limits. He added that the City did not need any more SOBS as they reduced
property value and did not elevate society. He emphasized that what the City
needed was additional schools.
Ken Taylor Mr. Ken Taylor, 2245 E. Loop 820 North, representing Junior's Junction
Daycare Center, appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed SOB.
He stated that he was speaking on behalf of the parents of the children at the
daycare center who did not want the SOB located near the daycare center. He
referred to a letter from Ms. Sandra Knight to Council Member Scarth
expressing concern about the proposed SOB and that Council Member Scarth's
reply was that there was no technical reason for the City to deny the business.
He requested that the City do whatever was necessary to prevent the business
from locating in the area.
David Ragan Mr. David Ragan, 7501 Bridges Avenue, Richland Hills, Texas, Mayor of the
City of Richland Hills, appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed
SOB. He read a letter on behalf of the Richland Hills City Council and citizens
expressing their concerns as follows:
• If constructed, the business would be less than a quarter mile from the
Richland Hills City limits which would threaten their quality of life and
pose a threat to the safety and security of residents and children.
• The subject use of the property laid at a major gateway to the Richland
Hills Trinity Railway Express Commuter Rail Station.
Mayor Ragan emphasized that the proposed use would have a negative impact
on future development in the area and requested the Council rezone the area to
a use more compatible with surrounding neighborhoods to prohibit similar
businesses being permitted.
Council Member Scarth advised that the Council did not have a lot of authority
in making decisions whether the permit for one of these establishments was
issued a permit or not, but an administrative process was in place. He pointed
out that there also would not be a public hearing, vote by the City Council and
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no zoning change required. He added that this was one of the most highly
litigated issues regarding land use and generally the City had made every
attempt to develop restrictions to regulate the establishment of SOBS.
City Attorney Yett stated that the courts had advised that cities cannot ban these
uses outright or even take steps that would effectively support a ban by
adopting unrealistic distance regulations. He added that what the courts had
advised was that cities could regulate to a certain extent, the location of the
businesses and the way they operate. He further stated that the First
Amendment would not allow the City to ban this type of business and that the
City had adopted regulations concerning the location and operation of these
businesses.
Ms. Fullenwider explained that in 2004 a new ordinance was adopted to
regulate SOBS and the City now restricted them from operating within 1,000
feet from a religious institution, park, school and residences, including the
cultural district, downtown district, Stockyards, NEZs, PIDs and TIFs. She
added that SOBS could also not operate within 1,500 feet of IH-35. She
advised that the owner had placed a sign on the property stating his intent to
open the SOB 60 days prior to filing an application; however, the City had not
received an application for the business and therefore had not verified the
distance.
Council Member Davis inquired what zoning category SOBS were authorized
to operate. Ms. Fullenwider stated they were allowed within "I" Industrial.
Council Member Davis asked that Council be provided information next week
on what the Comprehensive Plan reflected in terms of zoning in this area.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she shared the frustration on this issue and the
fact that there was not a lot that the City could do in this instance. She stated
that the Council was very proactive at City-initiated rezoning and worked with
property owners to rezone property to compatible uses.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she was asked to make the announcement that
the Lights on After School program would be conducted on October 28, 2007,
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. outside City Hall.
Agenda Item XVI It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session
Executive Session at 11:52 a.m. to:
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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:
a) Legal issues concerning the Employees' Retirement Fund;
b) Legal issues concerning redesignation of Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zones;
c) 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 12:10 p.m.
Agenda Item XVII There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 23`d day of
October, 2007.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hen rix Mica 1 J. on of
City Secretary Mayor