HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/08/29-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 29, 2006
Present
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 Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Wendy Davis, District 9
Absent
Mayor Mike Moncrief
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 10:24 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, in the
City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Reverend Roy E. West., Greater Strangers Rest
Invocation Full Gospel Baptist Church.
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 22, 2006, were approved
Minutes unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent.
Agenda Item V Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the presentation for the 2006 Mayor's
Special Committee on Persons with Disabilities Scholarship Awardees would be
Presentations delayed until a future Council meeting.
Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for National Cowboy of
Color Museum and Hall of Fame Day to Jim and Gloria Austin, Co-Founders
of the National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame.
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Agenda Item VI Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Bridgette Garrett and
Announcements Enrique Duran from the Budget and Administrative Services Department and
Assistant City Manager Karen Montgomery for attending the District 2
Advisory Committee meeting at Meacham International Airport on August 19,
2006. He stated that residents and leaders in District 2 listened to a very good
presentation on the City's budget. He also expressed appreciation to staff
members from Transportation/Public Works, Code Compliance, Parks and
Community Services, Fire and Police Departments that were present on August
28, 2006, at Harriett Creek Ranch Annual Homeowners Association Meeting
held in Justin, Texas. He announced that on August 31, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. at
the All Saints Catholic Parish Center, 214 Northwest 20th Street, would be the
second convening of the North Texas Hispanic Summit. He added that City of
Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro tem Dr. Elba Garcia, City of Arlington Council
Member Robert Rivera and himself would host the event and that topics to be
addressed would be health care and public safety and transportation.
Council Member Burdette regretfully announced that former Council Member
Jeff Wentworth's wife, Barbara, was laid to rest yesterday. He asked that
everyone keep the family in their prayers and he extended well wishes to them.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from C-21637 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
P-10447 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Agenda Item VIII There were no items continued or withdrawn by the staff.
Continued/
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Wheatfall, the Council voted eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items on the Consent
Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1572 M&C OCS-1572 - 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.
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G-15371 M&C G-15371 —Authorizing:
Ord. No. 17117-
08-2006 1. The adoption of Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17117-08-
Ord. No. 17118- 2006 increasing appropriations in the Risk Management Fund in the
08-2006 amount of$100,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved, designated fund
Res. No. 3402-08- balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds
2006 to the General Fund to retain the law firm of Kelly, Hart & Hallman as
Employ Outside outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter,
Legal Counsel to to assist the City Attorney in representing the City regarding legislative
Assist in Legal and litigation issues related to the Wright Amendment;
Issues With
Wright 2. The transfer of $100,000.00 from the Risk Management Fund to the
Amendment General Fund in the amount of$100,000.00;
3. The adoption of Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 17118-
08-2006 increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$100,000.00 and decreasing the Risk Management Fund balance by the
same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General
Fund to retain the law firm of Kelly, Hart& Hallman as outside counsel,
pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City
Attorney in representing the City regarding legislative and litigation
issues related to the Wright Amendment;
4. The City Manager or his designee to retain the law firm of Kelly, Hart
& Hallman as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the
City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in representing the City
regarding legislative and litigation issues related to the Wright
Amendment; and
5. The adoption of Resolution No. 3402-08-2006 fixing in advance as far
as practicable, that the amount to be paid to Kelly, Hart & Hallman not
exceed $100,000.00.
P-10438 M&C P-10438 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for Washington-style posts
Washington-Style and lanterns with Techline, Inc., for the Transportation/Public Works
Posts and Department based on best value with freight included in unit prices and
Lanterns payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; authorizing this agreement to
begin August 29, 2006, and expire August 28, 2007, 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 Government Local Code, Chapter 271.102
"Cooperative Purchasing."
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P-10439 M&C P-10439 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for vertical pumps,
Vertical Pumps, replacement parts and repair service with Best Equipment Service and Sales
Replacement Parts Co., d/b/a Best PumpWorks for the Water Department based on the discount
and Repair offered and low hourly rates. Freight is included in the bid with payment due
Service 30 days after receipt of invoice; authorizing this agreement to begin August 29,
2006, and expire August 28, 2007, with options to renew for three additional
one-year periods; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the bid award in
accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative
Purchasing Program."
P-10440 M&C P-10440 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for meter reading services
Meter Reading with Bermex, Inc., for the Water Department based on the low bid meeting
Services specifications at a unit price of$0.45 per meter read, with payment due 30 days
after receipt of invoice; and authorizing this agreement to begin October 1,
2006, and expire September 30, 2007, with options to renew for three additional
one-year periods.
P-10441 M&C P-10441 — Authorizing the City Manager to purchase maintenance
Maintenance support for an AS/400 processor billing system for the Water Department from
Support for IBM Corporation for an amount not to exceed $32,479.85; and authorizing this
AS/400 Billing agreement to begin August 29, 2006, and expire August 28, 2007, with options
System to renew for one additional one-year period.
P-10442 M&C P-10442 — Authorizing purchase agreements with GT Distributors, Inc.,
Ammunition for and Precision Delta Corporation to provide ammunition for the AR-15 rifle for
AR-15 Rifle the Police Department based on best value with payment due 30 days from the
date of the invoice and freight is included; authorizing the agreements to begin
August 29, 2006, and expire on August 28, 2007, 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 to
GT Distributors, Inc., in accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter
271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program."
P-10443 M&C P-10443 — Authorizing the rejection of the sole bid received and rebid an
OEM Vilter annual purchase agreement for Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Vilter
Compressor compressor service parts and components for the Water Department.
Service Parts and
Components
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P-10444 M&C P-10444 — Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Original
OEM Dezurik Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Dezurik valves and replacement parts with
Valves and Environmental Improvements, Inc., for the Water Department. Freight is
Replacement Parts included and payment is due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and
OEM Dezurik Valves Manufacturer's List Price Less 8 Percent Discount
OEM Dezurik Replacement Parts Manufacturer's List Price Plus 15 Percent
Authorizing this agreement to begin August 29, 2006, and expire August 28,
2007, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods.
P-10445 M&C P-10445 — Authorizing the purchase of playground units and benches
Playground Units from Southwest Parks and Playgrounds through the Texas Association of
and Benches School Boards' BuyBoard Contract for the Parks and Community Services
Department for an amount not to exceed $72,158.84 (delivery included), with
payment due 30 days from invoice date.
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL
GameTime Model TFWNP603C 2(1 per park) $35,087.82 $70,175.64
Includes Buck-A-Bout with Seat,2
Saddlemates with C Springs,Mats&
Swings
Benches 4(2 per park) $495.80 $1,983.20
P-10446 M&C P-10446 — Authorizing a sole source purchase of TrafficGuard security
TrafficGuard bollards from TrafficGuard Direct, LLC, to enhance building security at the
Security Bollards Fort Worth Convention Center for an amount not to exceed $36,805.00, with
payment due 30 days from invoice date.
L-14237 M&C L-14237 — Authorizing the acquisition of a 384 square foot parcel in fee
Acquire Property ownership described as a portion of Lot 12, Block 7, Forest Park Addition,
for Improvements Tarrant County, Texas, located at 2801 Berry Street, east of University Drive
to Berry Street (DOE 4227)from Michael D. Yaw needed for improvements to Berry Street for
$12,500.00 plus closing costs.
L-14238 M&C L-14238 — Authorizing the conveyance of one permanent electrical
Permanent easement described as a portion of Lot 18R, Block 196, Rosen Heights, Second
Electrical Filing, located on City property bound by Azle Avenue, McCandless Street,
Easement and Northwest 27th Street in north Fort Worth (DOE 0100), to TXU Electric
Delivery in the amount of$10.00.
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L-14239 M&C L-14239 — Approving the acceptance of the dedication of 10.926 acres of
Dedication of parkland and facility improvements from BNM Properties, L.P., in the Twin
Parkland and Mills Addition, in accordance with the Neighborhood and Community Park
Facility Dedication Policy; and authorizing the execution of a two-year expanded
Improvements maintenance agreement with Twin Mills Homeowner's Association, Inc., for
parkland maintenance at a City cost of$15,817.40 per year.
C-21630 M&C C-21630 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Crosstex North Way Use Agreement with Crosstex North Texas Gathering, LP (Crosstex), that
Texas Gathering, grants Crosstex a license to use certain streets and public rights-of-way of the
LP City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating a
natural gas gathering system.
C-21631 M&C C-21631 — Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17119-08-2006
Ord. No. 17119- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events Fund in
08-2006 the amount of $500,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
Sedalco, L.P. capital improvements at the Fort Worth Convention Center and Will Rogers
Memorial Center; authorizing the use of $82,100.00 of these funds in
accordance with the City's purchasing and expenditures guidelines; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an emergency construction contract in
the amount of $82,100.00, with Sedalco, L.P., for the repair of the John Justin
Parking Garage at the Richardson-Bass Building, Will Rogers Memorial
Center.
C-21632 M&C C-21632 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6
Amendment No. 6 to City Secretary Contract No. 26807 with TransSystems Corporation
to CSC #26807 Consultants for additional services related to Sanitary Sewer Main 244A
TransSystems Parallel Relief Study and Design in the amount of $33,533.06, thereby
Corporation increasing the total contract amount to $1,135,319.06.
Consultants
C-21633 M&C C-21633 — Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an underground
BNSF Railway license agreement (25 year term) with the BNSF Railway Company for a 42-
Company inch water pipeline to support the Sendera Ranch Development and Alliance
Airport, located at milepost marker 362.30X, for a one-time cost of $3,500.00,
which includes a $1,000.00 charge for participation in the licensor's blanket
insurance policy. The developer will pay all costs associated with this license
agreement.
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C-21634 M&C C-21634 —Authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2
Change Order No. to City Secretary Contract No. 33469 in the amount of $35,856.03 for
2 to CSC #33469 additional pavement replacement to the contract with Gibson & Associates,
Gibson & Inc., for rehabilitation of taxiway entrance to FedEx facility and deicing
Associates,Inc. containment facility at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, thereby revising the
original contract amount to $321,843.83.
C-21635 M&C C-21635 — Authorizing the transfer of $252,386.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17120- Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
08-2006 $193,176.00 and the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$59,210.00;
Halff Associates, adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17120-08-2006 increasing estimated
Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$59,210.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $193,176.00
from available funds for the purpose of executing an Engineering Agreement
with Halff Associates, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract, LXXII
(72); and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering Agreement
with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $218,040.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract, LXXII (72) (City Project No. 00411).
C-21636 M&C C-21636 — Authorizing the transfer of $221,589.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17121- Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopting
08-2006 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17121-08-2006 increasing estimated receipts and
Dannenbaum appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$221,589.00
Engineering from available funds for the purpose of executing an Engineering Agreement
Corporation with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contrct LXXIII (73); authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engineering
Agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation in the amount of
$187,269.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXXIII (73) (City
Project No. 00430).
C-21638 M&C C-21638 — Authorizing the transfer of $255,448.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17122- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
08-2006 $157,454.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $97,994.00;
Parsons Water adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17122-08-2006 increasing estimated
and receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Infrastructure, $157,454.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $97,994.00
Inc. from available funds for the purpose of executing an Engineering Agreement
with Parsons Water and Infrastructure, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2005, STM-M; authorizing the City Manager to execute
an Engineering Agreement with Parsons Water and Infrastructure, Inc., in the
amount of $206,959.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2005, STM-M (City Project No. 00405).
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C-21639 M&C C-21639 — Authorizing the execution of one Storm Water Facility
BP 200 Fort Maintenance Agreement from BP 200 Fort Worth, Ltd., for property located in
Worth, Ltd. north Fort Worth(DOE 5023).
C-21640 M&C C-21640 — Authorizing the transfer of$1,096,055.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17123- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
08-2006 $629,019.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $467,036.00;
Conatser adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17123-08-2006 increasing estimated
Construction, TX., receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
L.P. $629,019.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Funds in the amount of
$467,036.00 from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with
Conatser Construction, TX., L.P., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract, 99LL; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Conatser Construction, TX., L.P., in the amount of $988,799.80 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract, 99LL (City Project No. 00412).
C-21641 M&C C-21641 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease extension
Tracy L. Kobs, with Tracy L. Kobs, Robert W. Dowling and Emily Hardesty for a
Robert W. Neighborhood Policing District Headquarters at 2509 Merrick Street for the
Dowling and Police Department at a cost of $40,800.00 per year; and approving the lease
Emily Hardesty extension term of one year beginning June 1, 2006, and expiring May 31, 2007,
with two one-year renewal options at a cost of$45,000.00 per year.
C-21642 M&C C-21642 — Authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement renewal
Tarrant County between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for the purpose of
providing rabies control in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County from
October 1, 2006, until September 30, 2007.
C-21643 M&C C-21643 — Authorizing the execution of Interlocal Agreements between
Various the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County municipalities of Benbrook, Forest
Municipalities Hill, Kennedale, Edgecliff Village, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens and Blue
Mound for the purpose of rabies control and rabies specimen shipment from
October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007:
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There were no changes presented by the City Council in memberships in the
Presentations by City's boards and commissions.
City Council
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Res. No. 3403-08- There was presented a resolution appointing Jeff Wentworth to the Dallas/Fort
2006 Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board of Directors (Place 7) effective
Appoint Jeff August 29, 2006, and with a term expiring January 31, 2010.
Wentworth to
D/FW Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
International that Resolution No. 3403-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
Airport Board of unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent.
Directors
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
Agenda Item XIII There was presented a resolution in memory of the victims of Hurricane
Res. No. 3404-08- Katrina, officially welcoming those guests who have become residents of the
2006 City of Fort Worth and wishing the families and cities of the Gulf coast area the
Hurricane Katrina best of luck in their efforts to rebuild.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that it was very important that the City enacted a
resolution to consider all the work and effort that was done by the Council, City
staff and City residents to welcome all the guests. She added that she was
never as proud of the City as she was during the days and weeks after this
catastrophe occurred and that the work and welcome by the City was awesome
and meaningful.
Ms. Eileen Houston-Stewart, City Communications Officer, provided statistical
information on the City's involvement with the Katrina hurricane relief effort.
She then read the proclamation into the record.
A Resolution in Memory of the Victims of Hurricane Katrina, Officially
Welcoming Those Guests Who Have Become Residents of Our City and
Wishing the Families and Cities of the Gulf Coast Area the Best of Luck in
Their Efforts to Rebuild.
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2005, the states of Louisiana, Mississippi
and Alabama received a direct hit by Hurricane Katrina, a Category 3 storm
carrying 140 mph winds and a 20-foot storm surge; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest natural
disasters ever to strike the United States killing more than 1,500 people and
leaving complete devastation in its wake; and
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WHEREAS, thousands of residents from the affected states were
forced from their homes and evacuated to other parts of the country, including
Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of Fort Worth city employees and residents
labored tirelessly to make sure that the more than 3,000 Gulf Coast residents,
many from flooded New Orleans parishes, had a warm, dry shelter at the end of
their long j ourney out of their ravaged cities and states; and
WHEREAS, Fort Worth and Tarrant County ultimately saw an influx
of more than 30,000 fleeing residents from the Gulf Coast, many of whom
received clothing, food, housing, apartment furnishings and other household
goods from countless Fort Worth and Tarrant County residents, volunteers, and
governmental, non-profit and private organizations; and
WHEREAS, one year later, although many of our "guests" from the
Gulf Coast area have moved back home to rebuild, hundreds of others remained
to become residents of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, these new residents have found a place of their own to
live, enrolled their children in schools and have become contributing members
of the Fort Worth community; and
WHEREAS, one year later, the Gulf Coast and cities like New Orleans,
Mobile, Biloxi/Gulfport and Slidell continue to work hard to rebuild from the
devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. On this day, August 29, 2006, which is the one year anniversary of the
date of Hurricane Katrina made its landfall on the Louisiana/Mississippi
border, the City of Fort Worth officially welcomes those guests from the
Gulf Coast area that have become residents of the City of Fort Worth;
and
2. Wishes the best of luck and good fortune to those guests that have
returned to the Gulf Coast area as they attempt to rebuild their homes
and their lives and that of their families; and
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3. Offers our thoughts, prayers and best wishes to the cities and the people
of New Orleans, Mobile, Biloxi, Gulfport, Slidell, and the other
municipalities affected by Hurricane Katrina in their continued and
relentless efforts, struggle and challenge to recover, reconstruct and
rebuild from the devastation; and
4. Pauses from its City Council agenda to observe a moment of silence in
memory of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Ms. Houston-Stewart called for a moment of silence in memory of the victims
of Hurricane Katrina.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks recognized two City employees, Ashley Bolden from the
Code Compliance Department, and also Ethel Johnson from the Mayor and
Council office, who were Katrina evacuees.
Council Member Wheatfall expressed appreciation to the staff for their
outstanding response to the disaster relief effort. He stated that they really
showcased their disaster preparedness ability and commended their efforts.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Resolution No. 3404-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent.
Council Member Silcox stated that it was reported that the City spent $10.4
million on the relief effort. He asked how much the City received from any
source on this cost and what the actual net cost was to the City
City Manager Boswell stated that information would be provided in next
week's Council packet.
AGENDA ITEM XIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15372 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15372 from
Ord. No. 17124- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
08-2006 amending Chapter 4, "Alcoholic Beverages" of the Code of the City of Fort
Amend Chapter 4 Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Subsection (f) of Section 4-4, "Sale
"Alcoholic Near Churches, Schools and Hospitals" to provide a limitation on the
Beverages" of City reapplication for a variance where there is no substantial change in conditions
Code in the community or ownership of the property since the last request.
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City Attorney Yett stated that an amended ordinance had been provided to the
Council in keeping with the discussion during the Pre-Council Worksession
that would have the affect of allowing a denial with prejudice with no provision
for a waiver of that based on changed conditions. He added that the alternative
language was to the underlined portion of Section 44(f) and deleted the last
portion of the paragraph as follows:
"...provided, however, on receipt of written request by the applicant describing
a change in ownership of the property or substantially changed conditions in the
community since prior consideration of the proposal so as to justify an earlier
review of this matter, the City Council may waive the mandatory delay period
and authorize the acceptance of a new application".
Council Member Wheatfall stated that he supported the alternative language.
Council Member Burdette stated that he could not support the amended
language as the Council was addressing an ordinance that had specific
provisions relating to specific conditions about the granting of an alcohol
permit. He expressed concern about adopting an ordinance that stated the
Council cannot and will not review, for 12 months an application even if there
were changes in the condition, particularly if there was a change in the
condition that brought about the denial in the first place. He stated that he
thought the City was unduly restricting themselves and unduly restricting the
citizens.
Council Member Silcox asked City Attorney Yett if a Council Member could
use another method to ask the Council to review an alcohol application.
City Attorney Yett stated that the ordinance simply stated that another
application could not be filed. He added that a Council Member could sponsor
a Council Proposal to bring the application before the Council for consideration
of a variance absent an application.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15372 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17124-08-2006 be adopted as amended. The motion carried
seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Burdette casting the
descending vote and Mayor Moncrief absent.
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G-15373 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15373 from
Ord. No. 17125- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
08-2006 Manager to apply for and accept an Economic Development Initiative— Special
Central City Purpose grant in the amount of $198,000.00 from the U.S. Department of
Revitalization Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the Central City
Initiative Revitalization Initiative within the Oakland Corner Urban Village; authorize the
City Manager to execute a grant agreement with HUD, if the City is awarded
the grant; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$198,000.00, subject to
receipt of the Economic Development Initiative — Special Purpose grant from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of
funding the Central City Revitalization Initiative within the Oakland Corner
Urban Village
Wanda Conlin Ms. Wanda Conlin, 1755 Martel Avenue, appeared before Council in support of
this issue. She expressed appreciation to Christine Maguire from the Economic
and Community Development Department, the developers and Mayor Pro tem
Hicks for their assistance with this endeavor. She encouraged the Council to
approve the ordinance.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15373 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17125-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent.
G-15374 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15374 from
Reduce Pet the City Manager recommending that the City Council continue support of
Registration Tag annual low cost rabies vaccination clinics in Community Development Block
Fee for Low Cost Grant target areas and other low-income areas of the City by reducing the
Rabies Public Health Department's pet registration tag fee during FY 2006-2007 from
Vaccination $7.00 to $4.00 during these vaccination clinics.
Clinics
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15374 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief absent.
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G-15375 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15375 from
Ord. No. 17126- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
08-2006 Manager to approve the establishment of a fee of $6.50 per rental for all user-
Establish Per groups at Rolling Hills Soccer Complex to offset expenditure on security and
Rental Fee for litter removal; and adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing
Security and Staff estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
at Rolling Hills $25,723.60 from available funds, for the purpose of funding security and staff
Soccer Complex at Rolling Hills Soccer Complex.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15375 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17126-08-2006. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief
absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
G-15376 designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 56, City of Fort Worth,
Ord. No. 17127- Texas. Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was
08-2006 anyone present desiring to be heard.
Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Ms. Christine Maguire, Economic and Community Development Manager,
Zone No. 56 appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-15376, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15376 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
to take comments on designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 56,
City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in
the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number Fifty-
Six, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective and expiration dates for
the zone and a mechanism for renewal of the zone; and containing other matters
related to the zone.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15376 be approved and Ordinance No. 17127-08-2006 be adopted. The
motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox
casting the descending vote and Mayor Moncrief absent.
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P-10447 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10447 from the
Equipment to City Manager that the City Council:
Implement Buffer
Zone Protection 1. Authorize the sole source purchase of a Surveillance Program to support
Plan prevention and preparedness efforts in the amount of $42,981.00 from
Gans & Pugh, to implement the approved Buffer Zone Protection Plan;
Gans and Pugh is the only vendor allowed to sell Stryker
Communications Limited equipment to the Federal Government, State
and local agencies within the USA. The Intelligence Van is currently
equipped with Stryker. It is necessary for additional equipment to be
compatible;
2. Authorize the sole source purchase of Search & Rescue equipment to
support prevention and preparedness efforts in the amount of
$37,355.64 from DTC Communications, to implement the approved
Buffer Zone Protection Plan. This is the only thermovision unit small
enough to be portable allowing transfer among vehicles/personnel. All
other thermovision products must be permanently mounted to the
vehicle (i.e., top of car or on a helicopter). DTC is the only authorized
dealer for law enforcement agencies in the USA; and
3. Authorize the sole source purchase of Reconnaissance equipment to
support prevention and preparedness efforts in the amount of
$51,762.00 from Northrop Grumman, to implement the approved Buffer
Zone Protection Plan. The Remotec robot is compatible with the Fire
Department's existing F6 robot. The camera, working system, and
mother boards are all interchangeable. Remotec (a subsidiary of
Northrop Grumman) is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the
ANDROS line of hazardous duty robots. Remotec does not have
product dealers or resellers.
Council Member Silcox advised the City Council that his wife worked for
Northrop Grumman, he would file a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary and abstain from voting.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10447 be adopted. The
motion carried seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
abstaining and Mayor Moncrief absent.
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C-21637 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21637 from the
Ord. No. 17128- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
08-2006 $712,499.36 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Stabile & Winn, Projects Fund in the amount of$377,517.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Inc. the amount of $334,982.36; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $275,562.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$177,518.43 from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Normandy Road from
Ederville Road to North Edgewood Terrace, and Normandy Road from North
Edgewood Terrace to Queen Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute
a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in the amount of $1,344,720.00 for
Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on
Normandy Road (Ederville Road to North Edgewood Terrace) and Normandy
Road (North Edgewood Terrace to Queen Street) (Project No. 00168).
City Manager Boswell stated that an amended ordinance had been provided to
the Council reflecting the correct appropriation amounts as $377,517.00 in the
Water Capital Projects Fund and $334,982.36 in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund, and to correct the contractor as being Stabile& Winn, Inc.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21637 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17128-08-2006 be adopted as amended. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief absent.
C-21644 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21644 from the
ConAgra Foods City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Packaged Foods to execute the Tax Abatement Agreement with ConAgra Foods Packaged
Company, Inc. Foods Company, Inc.; and find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the
Tax Abatement Agreement with ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods Company,
Inc., are true and correct.
Council Member Jordan stated that during the Pre-Council Worksession
questions were posed to staff regarding the payback for the abatement and
added that there were apparently two other abatement deals. He asked staff to
respond to those inquiries.
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Mr. Robert Sturns, Business Development Coordinator with the Economic and
Community Development Department, stated there was an additional abatement
at the existing distribution facility for ConAgra and that the estimated
abatement was about three years and the estimated payback for the current
abatement assuming ConAgra reached the 90 percent maximum for all taxing
jurisdictions would be about four years. He added that the payback period to
the City of Fort Worth was 15 years, 5 years beyond the 10 year abatement
period and payback to the community relative to the County and school district
was less than four years.
Council Member Jordan requested that the one page document on the
abatement be amended to reflect the abatement period stated above.
Council Member Davis stated that she supported this abatement and referred to
a Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial relative to the City of Fort Worth being an
easy target for tax abatements. She provided a summary on the process the
Economic and Community Development Department undertook to balance the
cost and benefit of the tax incentive agreements to include real and personal
property investments and job creation. She added that the City tied very
meaningful requirements to these tax incentive agreements in terms of
employment and hiring of women and minority owned businesses for purposes
of construction and supply and service, as well as a requirement for the amount
of investment that was made and a requirement that the commitment in that
regard was met. She further stated that when those requirements were not met
the incentives were removed.
Council Member Scarth stated that he also supported this abatement and cited
the affect the abatement would have on the City in terms of jobs. He added that
not all projects met the requirements of the City for tax abatements and
therefore receive no incentives.
Council Member Silcox stated that he disagreed with the tax abatement and that
the editorial was well written and right on the money. He added that the City
gave too many tax abatements and that he was constantly asked by citizens how
the City could give tax abatements and not give citizens any tax relief. He
further stated that ConAgra could still continue to operate without the tax
abatement.
Council Member Burdette stated that he supported the tax abatement and that
City staff did a magnificent job at reviewing the tax abatements and then
making sure the contracts had very strict requirements to make sure the City
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benefited from the tax abatement. He added that this was an economic climate
where cities constantly competed to bring new businesses and jobs to their
communities. He further stated that he was concerned about this tax abatement
as he wanted to know why a company that was already in the City needed a tax
abatement. He added that he learned that this business had been pursued by
other municipalities and given some very lucrative offers to move and build the
facility somewhere else, which would result in the loss of jobs in the City. He
continued by stating the City was growing so rapidly because of the assurance
of jobs for the benefit of existing residents and those individuals relocating to
the area, such as the Katrina guests.
Council Member Espino also expressed support for the abatement and
commended the Economic and Development Department staff for their review
of the many proposals they receive for tax abatements. He stated that the
facility was located in the Railhead Industrial Growth Center which was
designated as a center to create jobs per the City's Comprehensive Plan. He
provided information on the number of new jobs that would be created by the
tax abatement, as well as the commitment made to utilize Minority/Women
Business Enterprise agencies.
Council Member Wheatfall stated that there had been numerous occasions
where the City has denied tax abatement agreements. He added that the City
was not an easy target, but a moving target that was growing and utilizing all
the tools necessary to benefit the City.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she represented the Mayor and Council at the
Workforce Governing Board meeting yesterday and referred to the loss of 300
jobs being lost today from a major corporation. She said that the new jobs that
would be created by ConAgra would be very important to the City's economy.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21644 be approved. The
motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox
casting the descending vote and Mayor Moncrief absent.
C-21645 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21645 from the
Lancaster Avenue, City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
LTD to execute the Tax Abatement Agreement with Lancaster Avenue, LTD, to
redevelop the Oakland Shopping Center in the Oakland Corners Urban Village;
and find that the terms and conditions of the agreement, satisfy the City's Tax
Abatement Policy for qualified commercial/industrial projects located within
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the Central City and that the development is consistent with encouraging
development of that property, generating economic development and increasing
employment opportunities in the City.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21645 be approved.
The motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox
casting the descending vote and Mayor Moncrief absent.
C-21646 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21646 from the
Ord. No. 17129- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
08-2006 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the
York Service, a amount of $2,300,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
Johnson Controls balance by the same amount, for the purpose of executing a contract with
Company York/JCI, through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule program, to provide
(York/JCI) equipment supply, installation and commissioning services for the replacement
of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems at the Fort Worth
Community Arts Center, and authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract
in the amount of$2,046,579 with York/JCI, through the Texas Multiple Award
Schedule program, to provide equipment supply, installation and
commissioning services for the necessary replacement of existing heating,
ventilating and air-conditioning systems at the Fort Worth Community Arts
Center..
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21646 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17129-08-2007 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief absent.
C-21647 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21647 from the
Ord. No. 17130- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
08-2006 $866,370.05 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Conatser Projects Fund in the amount of$415,946.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Construction TX, the amount of $450,424.05; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
L.P. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $2,980.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$30,506.00 from available funds for the purpose of executing Amendment No
1 to City Secretary Contract No. 32125 with Stream Water Group, Inc., for
Engineering, Surveying and Plan Preparation for the replacement of Sanitary
Sewer laterals L-6960 and L-907; and authorize the City Manager to execute a
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contract with Conatser Construction, TX, L.P., in the amount of$1,433,535.00
for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement
on Bertrose Avenue (Mattison Avenue to Dorothy Lane), Clarke Avenue
(Camp Bowie Boulevard to Virginia Place) and Modlin Avenue (Haskell Street
to West Dead End).
City Manager Boswell stated that a new ordinance had been distributed to the
Council reflecting the correct appropriation amounts and contractor as follows:
"Appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $417,946.00 and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $450,424.05 from available funds for
the purpose of executing a contract with Conatser Construction, TX, L.P., for
Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on
Bertrose Avenue (Mattison Avenue to Dorothy Lane), Clarke Avenue (Camp
Bowie Boulevard to Virginia Place) and Modlin Avenue (Haskell Street to
West Dead End)".
(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais.)
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21647 be approved
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17130-08-2006 be adopted as amended. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino and Mayor Moncrief absent.
C-21648 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21648 from the
William J. Schultz, City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Inc., d/b/a Circle to execute a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C"
"C" Construction Construction Company, in the amount of $3,497,272.99, for construction of
Company Sanitary Sewer Main M244-A Village Creek Parallel Collector—Contract 4.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21648 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino and Mayor Moncrief absent.
C-21649 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21649 from the
Intercon City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Environmental, to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with the Texas Department
Inc. of Transportation (TxDOT) for asbestos abatement services of the identified
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structures located in the Vickery Corridor for Right-of-Way for the Southwest
Parkway (SH 121)project area in the amount of$154,450.00, to be provided by
Intercon Environmental, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager to participate in a
Cooperative Purchasing Program with TxDOT for the demolition and removal
of the identified structures, associated improved parking areas, fencing, and
tree/shrubs located in the Vickery Corridor for right-of-way for the Southwest
Parkway (SH 121) (DOE 3777) project area in the amount of$1,422,667.25, to
be provided by Intercon Environmental, Inc.
(Council Member Espino returned to his chair at the dais.)
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21649 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief absent.
C-21650 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21650 from the
Ord. No. 17131- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
08-2006 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Environmental
Ord. No. 17132- Management Operating Fund in the amount of$400,000.00 and decreasing the
08-2006 unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of
Enercon Services, transferring said funds to the Environmental Management Projects Fund to
Inc. execute a contract with Enercon Services, Inc., for environmental and
engineering services for miscellaneous projects; approve the transfer of
$400,000.00 in undesignated funds from the Environmental Management
Operating Fund to the Environmental Management Project Fund (R101); adopt
an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Environmental Management Projects Fund in the amount of $400,000.00
from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with Enercon
Services, Inc., for environmental and engineering services for miscellaneous
projects; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Enercon
Services, Inc., for environmental and engineering services for miscellaneous
projects not to exceed amount of $400,000.00 per year. The contract services
will be performed on an as-needed basis for a period of one year with two one-
year renewal options.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21650 be approved
and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17131-08-2006 and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17132-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent.
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C-21651 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21651 from the
Summercreek City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
South to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Summercreek South
Development, Development, L.T.D., by 3720 Briarhaven, L.L.C., its general partner, for the
L.T.D. installation of water and sanitary sewer services to serve Summer Creek South,
Phase III (CIP 00490), a future single-family home development in far south
Fort Worth.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21651 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Moncrief absent.
Agenda Item XV It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing in
Public Hearing connected with the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
Proposed Ad Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
Valorem Tax Rate present desiring to be heard.
for FY 2006-2007
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that this was the second public hearing on the tax
rate that would be adopted by the City at the City Council meeting beginning at
10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2006, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000
Throckmorton Street.
Council Member Silcox asked the City Manager when the Council would
receive the revised budget document to be voted on that date.
City Manager Boswell stated that a summary of changes would be provided to
the Council in the next Council packet.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent.
Agenda Item XVI It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing in
Budget Hearing connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Appropriation Ordinance
and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances. Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the
public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Joe Waller Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council in opposition of
this issue. He stated that his community could not identify any significant
allocation of dollars to make more than the smallest of improvements necessary
to rehabilitate Lake Worth as a drinking water supply, recreational resource and
important financial asset to the City. He provided a brief history of the lake's
needs that included a 1987 Council approved application for federal funding for
dredging, studies, reports and legal reviews. He stated that, with the exception
of limited sewer work, the community had made very little progress in stopping
the pollution and silting of the lake. He added that the City had the ability to
fund immediate and continuing major improvements to the lake by earmarking
the bonuses and royalties from natural gas drilling and production from future
leases of mineral rights under Lake Worth and surrounding parks. He further
stated that if the City was not in the financial position to fund major
improvements through the General Fund, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund or
a Capital Improvement Bond program, he urged the Council to earmark all gas
related revenue from the area for Lake Worth infrastructure improvements to
include dredging, stump and abandoned dock removal as well as future
maintenance.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
public hearing, Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the public hearing would
remain open until final adoption of the subject ordinances.
Item XVII Mr. Joe Don Brandon, 1415 East Lancaster, appeared before Council and stated
Citizen that he preferred to address Mayor Moncrief on the issues relative to equal
Presentations rights at Council meetings, removal of a crosswalk and warning lights at
Joe Don Brandon Cypress, and that the homeless community may be leaving the City. He stated
that he was after the Mayor's job and wanted to block his bid to be Governor
and therefore would reserve his comments to the time the Mayor was present.
Abraham Rivera Mr. Abraham Rivera, 1439 East Maddox, appeared before Council relative to
conflicting zoning information maintained by the City of Fort Worth and
Tarrant County Appraisal District.
City Attorney Yett stated that there was a disclaimer on the Tarrant Appraisal
Districts records advising everyone to always check the zoning with the City of
Fort Worth. He advised Mr. Rivera to always check the zoning with the City.
Council Member Wheatfall inquired how often the City's GIS website was
updated.
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Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that the City operated
a GIS website where an individual could enter an address and get the most
recent zoning information. He cautioned that there was a couple of days lag
time from the time the Council made a change to the site being updated. He
added that anyone desiring to purchase property in Fort Worth or any
community should check with the local entity to get the most recent zoning
information. He further stated that the City offers a service where they would
issue a zoning letter that verified zoning of property. He added that when an
individual utilizes the Tarrant Appraisal District website and puts in the
address, it had a state code that identified the use of that property and those
codes were established for all appraisal districts for Texas. He continued by
stating that if an individual clicked on the code a statement appeared stating
"The state code did not constitute zoning, contact to investigate or confirm the
existing zoning or land use classification for a specific property, you are
advised to contact the city in which the property is located."
Mr. Rivera stated that he had utilized the TAD website and received contact
information on zoning. He added that when he called the City, zoning
information was not known and that sometimes staff called him back and
sometimes they did not. He further stated that he had to come to the City to
actually receive the information and then when he asked for a letter he had to
pay a fee to have zoning verified.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks asked Mr. Rivera to meet with Mr. Riley to discuss this
issue.
Johnny Lewis Mr. Johnny Lewis, 953 E. Terrell Avenue, appeared before Council relative to
zoning on the south side of the City. He requested that the Council not allow
tampering with their zoning. He stated that individuals purchasing property in
the area would come to the Council and asked for rezoning to build boarding
houses or group homes which were unacceptable for residents on the south side.
He stated that they have been working three years to clean up the area. He
asked the Council to involve the neighborhood in any of the zoning changes
that come to their area.
Executive Session Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that City Attorney Yett had advised her that there
was no need to convene an Executive Session.
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Agenda Item XIX There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 a.m. in
Adjournment memory of Barbara Wentworth.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 5th day of
September, 2006.
Attest: Approved:
Marry Hen ix Michae J. Moncrief
City Secretary Mayor