HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/09/26-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Wendy Davis, District 9
Absent
Council Member Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
City Staff
Charles Boswell, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 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 Pastor Ronald K. Heimsoth, Trinity Lutheran
Invocation Church.
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Espino, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Jordan, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2006, were
Minutes approved unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members
Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Agenda Item V Mayor Pro tem Hicks presented a Proclamation for Race Equality and Inclusive
Special Communities Week to Estrus Tucker, Chair, Human Relations Commission.
Presentations He introduced fellow Commission members Linda Garcia, Richard Burnett,
Perry Pack, and Norma Esparza.
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Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Customer Service Week
to Susan Fite, Senior Loan Services Representative, Customer Service
Advocacy Group, Housing Department along with other Committee members.
The Committee presented the Council with treats, crowns and tiaras as a result
of this year's theme "Giving Customers the ROYAL treatment".
Agenda Item VI Council Member Jordan announced that he attended an appreciation picnic for
Announcements the Code Blue participants by the Neighborhood Policing District No. 10 and
thanked all of the men and women willing to serve their communities. He also
thanked Mr. Fernando Costas and Jessie Torres for attending Coffee with
Jungus Saturday, September 16, 2006 to discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
City Manager Boswell invited Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua to the
podium to share information regarding the final arrangement for the services of
Fire Chief Charles Gaines.
Assistant City Manager Paniagua stated that in lieu of flowers, the Gaines
family was requesting that all donations be made to the local American Heart
Association chapter or the Fort Worth Police and Fire Memorial. He further
stated that:
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 —Public Viewing from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fire and Police Training Center, 1000 Calvert Street (off Henderson & White
Settlement Roads)Fort Worth, Texas;
Thursday, September 28, 2006 - Memorial Service would be at 11:00 a.m.
Great Commission Baptist Church located at 7700 McCart Avenue, Fort Worth,
Texas;
Friday, September 29, 2006—Public Viewing from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 5700 North Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma;
Saturday, September 30, 2006—Memorial Service would be at 11:00 a.m.
St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 5700 North Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma.
He also stated that any other Fire Departments wanting to participate in the
services should contact Deputy Chief Rudy Jackson at(817) 392-6175.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks introduced and welcomed her new Council Aide, Devin
Allen. She also expressed appreciation to Ethel Johnson, Kalli Papadopoulos,
and CeCe Thompson for all of their assistance while she was without an aide.
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Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to everyone who participated
in the great Hispanic Heritage Celebration last Thursday. He also shared that
the band, Latin Express had some assistance from City Manager Boswell on the
drums, Joe Paniagua playing the maracas, and that he played the triangle. He
also announced that the I-35 Corridor Improvement Study meeting would be
held at 7:00 p.m. at the Region XI Educational Service Center located at 3001
W. Freeway and invited all interested citizens to attend.
As a point of privilege, Mayor Moncrief requested that the City Council
consider at this time Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15427, which
item was an emergency addendum to the agenda.
G-15427 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15427 from
Confirmation of the City Manager recommending that the City Council confirm the appointment
Fire Chief in of Executive Deputy Chief Hugo Esparza as Fire Chief in an interim capacity
Interim Capacity effective immediately.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15427 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members
Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from C-21715 and C-21720 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-21701 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ G-15424 be continued until October 10, 2006 and Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-21749 be continued for one week.
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Espino, the Council voted seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent, to approve and adopt all items on the
Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1577 M&C OCS-1577 - 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-15406 M&C G-15406 - Authorizing the City Manager to seek and receive private
Ord. No. 17173- donations and/or reimbursement of costs for services from lenders and other
09-2006 private sources for the City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Housing
Accept Donations Counseling (CHC) Program; accepting donations totaling $23,700.50 to the
to Comprehensive CHC Program from the donors; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
Housing 17173-09-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Counseling Trust Fund in the amount of $23,700.50, as donations are received, for the
Program purpose of funding the City Housing Department's Comprehensive Housing
Counseling Program.
G-15407 M&C G-15407 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement
Lease Property at with Town Center Mall, L.P., for property located at 4200 South Freeway for
Town Center the Development Department for an amount not to exceed $14,928.00 annually;
Mall, L.P. and authorizing the agreement to be effective October 1, 2006, and ending
September 30, 2011.
G-15408 M&C G-15408 - Transferring $24,016.00 from the Special Assessment District
Ord. No. 17174- Fund to the Special Trust Fund to fund a portion of two authorized positions in
09-2006 the Economic and Community Development Department responsible for TIF
Transfer Funds administration; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17174-09-2006
for Positions in increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
TIF the amount of$24,016.00 from a transfer from the Special Assessment District
Administration Fund, for the purpose of funding a portion of two positions in the Economic and
Community Development Department for Tax Increment Financing
administration.
G-15409 M&C G-15409 - Authorizing the transfer of $77,928.12 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17175- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $47,669.50 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $30,258.62;
Transfer Funds adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17175-09-2006 increasing estimated
for Pavement receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Reconstruction $47,669.50 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $30,258.62
and Water and from available funds for the purpose of executing an Engineering Agreement
Sanitary Sewer with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and
Main Replacement sanitary sewer main replacement (Project No. 00452); and authorizing the City
on Merrit St., Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Brown & Gay Engineers,
Priddy Ln. and Inc., in the amount of $140,408.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
Westwind Dr. sanitary sewer main replacement on Merritt Street, Priddy Lane and Westwind
Drive (Project No. 00452).
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G-15410 M&C G-15410 - Authorizing the use of existing revenue derived from natural
Ord. No. 17176- gas well leases on City owned airport properties for funding of various projects
09-2006 related to the Aviation Department; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
Use Revenue from 17176-09-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Aviation
Natural Gas Improvements Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $617,150.00 from
Leases on City available funds for the purpose of funding various projects in the Aviation
Owned Airport Department.
Properties for
Various Projects
G-15411 M&C G-15411 - Accepting a $100,000.00 Routine Airport Maintenance
Ord. No. 17177- Project (RAMP) Grant for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport from the
09-2006 Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Department; authorizing the use
Ord. No. 17178- of existing revenue derived from natural gas well leases on City-owned airport
09-2006 properties for funding of the City's match in the amount of $50,000.00;
Accept RAMP adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17177-09-2006 increasing estimated
Grant for Fort receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund
Worth Meacham in the amount of $50,000.00 from gas well lease revenues for the purpose of
International funding a transfer to the Airport Grants Fund for the City's match of a grant
Airport with the Texas Department of Transportation for airport upgrades at Meacham
Airport; authorizing the transfer of$50,000.00 from the Airports Improvements
Capital Projects Fund to the Airport Grants Fund; and adopting Appropriation
Ordinance No. 17178-09-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 contingent upon
receipt of the Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding routine maintenance
items at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
G-15412 M&C G-15412 - Accepting a $100,000.00 Routine Airport Maintenance
Ord. No. 17179- Project (RAMP) Grant for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas
09-2006 Department of Transportation Aviation Department; authorizing the use of
Ord. No. 17180- existing revenue derived from natural gas well leases on City-owned airport
09-2006 properties for funding of the City's match in the amount of $50,000.00;
Accept RAMP adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17179-09-2006 increasing estimated
Grant for Fort receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund
Worth Spinks in the amount of $50,000.00 from gas well lease revenues for the purpose of
Airport funding a transfer to the Airport Grants Fund for the City's match of a grant
with the Texas Department of Transportation for airport upgrades at Spinks
Airport; authorizing the transfer of$50,000.00 from the Aviation Improvements
Capital Projects Fund (Unspecified) to the Airport Grants Fund for the City's
match; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17180-09-2006 increasing
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estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount
of $100,000.00 contingent upon receipt of the Routine Airport Maintenance
Project Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of
funding routine maintenance items at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
G-15413 M&C G-15413 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $550,000.00 from
Ord. No. 17181- the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; and
09-2006 adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17181-09-2006 increasing estimated
Transfer Funds receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
for Unspecified $550,000.00 from a transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, for the
Projects purpose of funding unspecified projects.
G-15414 M&C G-15414 - Authorizing the City Manager to accept a Surface
Ord. No. 17182- Transportation Program Grant in the amount of $198,000.00 from the Federal
09-2006 Highway Administration for the construction of neighborhood trail connections
Accept Funds for to the Trinity River Trail System; authorizing the City Manager to execute
Design and Advance Funding Agreement Amendment No. 2 with the Texas Department of
Construction of Transportation; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17182-09-2006
Neighborhood increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
Trail Connections amount of $198,000.00 from a Surface Transportation Program Grant
to Trinity River amendment from the Federal Highway Administration for the purpose of
Trail System funding the design and construction of neighborhood trail connections to the
Trinity River Trail System.
P-10458 M&C P-10458 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for HVAC Maintenance
HVAC and Repair with Johnson Controls, Inc., for the City of Fort Worth based on
Maintenance and overall lowest responsive bid, with payment due 30 days from an invoice date;
Repair authorizing this agreement to begin September 26, 2006, and expire September
25, 2007, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other
public entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the Texas
Local Code, 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program".
P-10459 M&C P-10459 - Purchasing of Faster Fleet Management System and annual
Faster Fleet support agreement utilizing the City of Hurst Contract 05-020 with CCG
Management Systems, Incorporated. Payment is due 30 days from date an invoice is
System received; and
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Description Unit Price Extended Total
Faster MS SQL server software $ 18,000.00
Workstation license for unlimited use $135,000.00
Implementation project management $ 30,000.00
Site specific configuration and $ 6,750.00
installation
16 days on site training including travel $ 22,000.00
Conversion of City data to Faster $ 3,000.00
system
3 each, fuel interfaces with Faster $2,000.00 $ 6,000.00
system
NAPA parts interface with Faster $ 7,200.00
system
Accounting export, GEAC General $ 6,000.00
Ledger
Import/export Stars risk management $ 10,000.00
system
Import Accutag meter reading system $ 6,000.00
Import/export for BuySpeed financial $ 10,000.00
system
3 each, Crystal report training workshop $1,100.00 $ 3,300.00
Fleet conference for training including $ 8,540.00
travel
Purchase $271,790.00
Total
Annual support(Increase, 3 percent per $ 43,040.00
year)
The annual support agreement for the first year is included in the purchase price
with subsequent years to begin September 26, 2007, and expire on September
25, 2008, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.
P-10460 M&C P-10460 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Purchase, sole source vendor Motorola, Inc., for the purchase, delivery, installation and
Delivery, warranty of the network management product Motorola GenWatch3
Installation and Commander for the IT Solutions Department at a cost not to exceed
Warranty of $164,240.00.
Network
Management
Product Motorola
GenWatch3
Commander
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C-21702 M&C C-21702 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Southwestern Gas Way Use Agreement with Southwestern Gas Pipeline, Inc., (Southwestern Gas)
Pipeline, Inc. that grants Southwestern Gas a license to use a certain public right-of-way of
the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and
operating a natural gas pipeline.
C-21703 M&C C-21703 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Texport Way Use Agreement with Texport Gathering, L.L.C., (Texport) that grants
Gathering, L.L.C. Texport a license to use a certain public right-of-way of the City of Fort Worth
for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas
pipeline.
C-21704 M&C C-21704 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
West Fork Way Use Agreement with West Fork Pipeline Company, L.L.C., (West Fork)
Pipeline Company, that grants West Fork a license to use a certain public right-of-way of the City
L.L.C. of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a
natural gas pipeline.
C-21705 M&C C-21705 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fair Housing
Ord. No. 17183- Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement through the Fort Worth
09-2006 Community Relations Department with the U.S. Department of Housing and
U.S. Department Urban Development and accept funds in the amount of $474,702.00; and
of Housing and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17183-09-2006 increasing estimated
Urban receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $474,702.00
Development from available funds for the purpose of funding a Fair Housing Assistance
Program Cooperative Agreement between the Fort Worth Community
Relations Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
C-21706 M&C C-21706 - Authorizing an agreement with Maximus, Inc., for
Maximus, Inc. professional services to assist with the implementation of certain
recommendations from an operational review of the Finance Department; and
authorizing payment for services to Maximus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$60,300.00.
C-21707 M&C C-21707 - Authorizing the transfer of $624,117.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17184- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $225,309.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $398,808.00;
McClendon adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17184-09-2006 increasing estimated
Construction receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Company, Inc. $225,309.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$398,808.00
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from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Winnie Street (Dallas Avenue to South
Hampshire Boulevard) and Langston Street(Strong Avenue to Burton Avenue);
and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $918,899.00 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacement on Winnie Street
(Dallas Avenue to South Hampshire Boulevard) and Langston Street (Strong
Avenue to Burton Avenue) (Project No. 00021).
C-21708 M&C C-21708 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $36,757.00 from the
Ord. No. 17185- Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
09-2006 amount of $3,317.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Amendment No. 1 $33,440.00; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17185-09-2006 increasing
to CSC No. 32125 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
- Stream Water amount of $3,317.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Group, Inc. $33,440.00 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 authorizing the City Manager to execute
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 Lateral L-6960 in Dorothy Lane from Camp
Bowie Boulevard to the alley between Clarke Avenue and Bunting and in the
alley from Dorothy Lane to Belle Place, for the replacement of L-907 in the
alley between Modlin Avenue and West Seventh Street and for the construction
of a new Water line in Haskell Street from Modlin Avenue to the alley between
Modlin Avenue and Seventh Street (Project No. 00167), in the amount of
$30,590.00, thereby increasing the original contract amount to $132,066.00.
C-21709 M&C C-21709 - Authorizing the transfer of $244,171.71 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17186- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $162,127.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $82,044.71;
Gilco Contracting, adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17186-09-2006 increasing estimated
Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$162,127.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $82,044.71
from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with Gilco
Contracting, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer
Main Replacement on Barnett Street(Scenery Hill Road to Oakland Boulevard)
and Montclair Drive (Normandy Road to Meadowbrook Drive); and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gilco Contracting, Inc.,
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in the amount of $554,644.50 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Barnett Street (Scenery Hill Road to
Oakland Boulevard) and Montclair Drive (Normandy Road to Meadowbrook
Drive) (Project No. 00169).
C-21710 M&C C-21710 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license
BNSF Railway agreement(25 year term) with the BNSF Railway Company for a 42 inch water
Company pipeline to support the Sendera Ranch Development and Alliance Airport,
located at milepost marker 363.44 (DOE 5274 #06-30350) 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 City will incur all costs associated
with this agreement.
C-21711 M&C C-21711 - Authorizing the transfer of $216,860.38 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17187- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $172,979.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $43,881.38;
Teague Nall and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17187-09-2006 increasing estimated
Perkins, Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$172,979.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $43,881.38
from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Canton Drive, Church Street, Halbert
Street and Van Natta Lane (Project No. 00450); and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins,
Inc., in the amount of $301,145.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Canton Drive, Church Street, Halbert
Street and Van Natta Lane (Project No. 00450).
C-21712 M&C C-21712 - Authorizing the transfer of $90,660.82 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17188- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $86,599.66 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,061.16;
Dunaway adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17188-09-2006 increasing estimated
Associates,L.P. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$86,599.66 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,061.16,
from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with Dunaway Associates, L.P., for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on College Avenue, Orange Street, Lipscomb
Street and Wayside Avenue (Project No. 00455); and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Dunaway Associates, L.P.,
in the amount of $208,357.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on College Avenue, Orange Street, Lipscomb
Street and Wayside Avenue (Project No. 00455).
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C-21713 M&C C-21713 - Authorizing the transfer of $64,757.36 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17189- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $57,446.26 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,311.10;
Freese & Nichols, adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17189-09-2006 increasing estimated
Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$57,446.26 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,311.10
from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with Freese & Nichols, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Colvin Avenue, Irma Street and East
Robert Street (Project No. 00454); and authorizing the City Manager to execute
an engineering agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the amount of
$125,200.00 for pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Colvin Avenue, Irma Street and East Robert Street(Project No.
00454).
C-21714 M&C C-21714 - Authorizing the transfer of $51,591.06 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17190- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $24,937.76 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $26,653.30;
TCB, Inc. adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17190-09-2006 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$24,937.76 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $26,653.30
from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with TCB, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Edney Street and Southcrest Drive (Project No. 00448); and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with TCB
Inc., in the amount of $111,724.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Edney Street and Southcrest Drive (Project
No. 00448).
C-21716 M&C C-21716 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Peachtree Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $783,849.50 for H.M.A.C.
Construction, Ltd. Surface Overlay 2006-14, at various locations.
C-21717 M&C C-21717 - Authorizing the transfer of $37,704.63 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17191- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $33,088.66 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,615.97;
HDR Engineering, adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17191-09-2006 increasing estimated
Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$33,088.66 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,615.97
from available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with
HDR Engineering, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary
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sewer main replacement 2004 CIP, Contract 51 (Project No. 00453); and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with HDR
Engineering Inc., in the amount of $133,333.00 for pavement reconstruction
and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Hudson Street, South
Perkins Street, Hazeline Road and Collard Street(Project No. 00453).
C-21718 M&C C-21718 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $862,558.50 for
Construction 2004 CIP Intersection Improvements, Contract II.
Company, Inc.
C-21719 M&C C-21719 - Authorizing the transfer of $817,622.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17192- Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopting
09-2006 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17192-09-2006 increasing estimated receipts and
Conatser appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$814,622.00
Construction TX, from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with Conatser
LP Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXVIII (68),
Unit 1; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction, TX, LP, in the amount of $718,772.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LXVIII(68), Unit 1 (City Project No. 00420).
C-21721 M&C C-21721 - Authorizing the transfer of $85,129.21 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17193- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $45,511.88 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $39,617.33;
Stream Water adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17193-09-2006 increasing estimated
Group, Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$45,511.88 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $39,617.33,
from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with Stream Water Group, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Northeast 37th Street, Decatur Avenue,
Hardy Street and Selene Street; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., in the amount of
$164,947.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Northeast 37th Street, Decatur Avenue, Hardy Street and
Selene Street(Project No. 00441).
C-21722 M&C C-21722 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering
Teague Nall & agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., in the amount of $92,721.00 for
Perkins, Inc. reconstruction of the South Pipeline Road Bridge over Post Oak Channel
(Project No. 0025 8).
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C-21723 M&C C-21723 - Authorizing the transfer of $64,516.43 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17194- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $27,114.30 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $37,402.13;
Slater adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17194-09-2006 increasing estimated
Engineering, Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$27,114.30 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $37,402.13
from available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with
Slater Engineering, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary
sewer main replacement 2004 CIP, Contract 45 (Project No. 00446); and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Slater
Engineering Inc., in the amount of $117,796.00 for pavement reconstruction
and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Spindletree Lane
(Buttonwood Drive to Pepperbush Drive) (Project No. 00446).
C-21724 M&C C-21724 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Amendment No. 1 City Secretary Contract No. 29059 with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., for Walsh
to CSC No. 29059 Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension, Phases IVA and NB in the amount of
- Teague Nall & $42,292.00, to provide for additional engineering services, thereby increasing
Perkins, Inc. the contract amount to $304,392.00.
C-21725 M&C C-21725 - Authorizing the transfer of $84,305.94 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17195- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
09-2006 $31,736.76 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $52,569.18;
ANA Consultants, adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17195-09-2006 increasing estimated
L.L.C. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$31,736.76 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $52,569.18
from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with ANA Consultants, L.L.C., for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement (Project No. 00444); and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engineering agreement with ANA Consultants, L.L.C.,
in the amount of $177,975.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Westcreek Drive (Medina Avenue to
Bilglade Avenue and Bilglade Road to Westfield Avenue) (Project No. 00444).
C-21726 M&C C-21726 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
NTHIDTA, Agreement with the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area,
Regional (NTHIDTA) Regional Intelligence Support Center, to provide intelligence and
Intelligence case support to investigative efforts targeting major drug trafficking
Support Center organizations in the North Texas area; and authorizing the agreement to begin
upon execution by all participants and remain in force unless explicitly
terminated, in writing, by either party.
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C-21727 M&C C-21727 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
NTHIDTA, Agreement with the participating North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Regional Area (NTHIDTA), Regional Intelligence Support Center to provide for the
Intelligence distribution of proceeds of all assets forfeited as a result of the NTHIDTA
Support Center investigations and prosecutions; and authorizing the Agreement to begin upon
execution of the Agreement by all participants and remain in force unless
explicitly terminated, in writing, by either party.
C-21728 M&C C-21728 - Authorizing contracts for twelve Wraparound facilitators
U.S. Department funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
of Health and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency for a Child Mental
Human Services, Health Initiative Co-operative Agreement with six agencies for emotionally
Substance Abuse disturbed children residing in the City of Fort Worth to begin September 30,
and Mental Health 2006, and expire September 29, 2007, with an option to renew for a one-year
Services Agencies term contingent upon receipt of funding for this grant.
C-21729 M&C C-21729 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute interlocal
Various agreements with various municipalities and other governmental entities for their
Municipalities participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous
Waste Program.
C-21730 M&C C-21730 - Authorizing the transfer of $149,160.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 17196- Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopting
09-2006 Appropriation Ordinance No. 17196-09-2006 increasing estimated receipts and
White Rock appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$149,160.00
Consultants from available funds for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement
with White Rock Consultants for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Geographical Information System Database Phase 1; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engineering agreement with White Rock Consultants in
the amount of$135,160.00 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Geographical
Information System (GIS)Database Phase 1.
C-21731 M&C C-21731 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $695,376.00 from
Ord. No. 17197- the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
09-2006 adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17197-09-2006 increasing estimated
Kimley Horn & receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Associates,Inc. $695,376.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering
agreement with Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc., for the Northside III 2.5
Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank and 36 inch Water Transmission Main;
and authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with
Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc. for a lump sum fee of $648,500.00 for the
Northside HI 2.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank and 36 inch Water
Transmission Main (Project No. 00368).
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C-21732 M&C C-21732 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth to operate the Comin' Up Gang
Clubs of Greater Intervention Program.
Fort Worth
C-21733 M&C C-21733 - Authorizing the execution of a professional services
William S. agreement with William S. Nicholson II, individually and d/b/a
Nicholson, II, theHOKPlanningGroup in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to conduct the
Individually and 2006 Parks and Community Services Department Needs Assessment Study to
d/b/a update the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
theHOKPlanning-
Group
C-21734 M&C C-21734 - Authorizing the City Manager to extend the lease with Town
Town Center Center Mall, LP, for 3,749 square feet of office space at La Gran Plaza for the
Mall, LP Parks and Community Services Department for an additional 28 months for the
Community Services and Inspection Operations; and authorizing the extension
of the lease to begin October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008.
C-21735 M&C C-21735 - Authorizing the City Manager to renew a lease with Town
Town Center, LP Center, LP, for 1,000 square feet of storage space for the Parks and Community
Services Department Community Action Partners Program at La Gran Plaza at
a cost of $500.00 per month for a period beginning January 1, 2006, through
December 31, 2006, with one year renewal option from January 1, 2007,
through December 31, 2007.
C-21736 M&C C-21736 - Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant amendment in
Ord. No. 17198- the amount of $20,000.00 from Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County to
09-2006 reimburse the City for providing transportation services to Katrina guests for
Workforce employment-related activities; authorizing the City Manager to extend and
Solutions for amend the current grant agreement with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant
Tarrant County County until September 30, 2006; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
17198-09-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $20,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, for the purpose of funding
transportation services to Katrina guest for employment-related activities.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
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Agenda Item X Mayor Moncrief nominated Elise Hull for appointment to the Fort Worth Youth
Presentations by Advisory Board. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
City Council Member Espino, that Elise Hull be appointed to the Fort Worth Youth Advisory
Board effective September 26, 2006. The motion carried unanimously seven
(7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Kiah Thorn be appointed to the Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board
effective September 26, 2006. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Council Member Jordan made a motion in the absence of Council Member
Burdette, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Bobbie Shosty be appointed
to Place 7 on the Appeals Board effective September 26, 2006, with a term
expiring September 30, 2007. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15415 from
Ord. No. 17199- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
09-2006 Manager to accept a $250,000.00 donation from the Fort Worth Public Library
Accept Donation Foundation for the Library Department's materials collection, and adopt an
for Purchase of appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Books and amount of $250,000.00 subject to receipt of payment from the Fort Worth
Materials for Public Library Foundation for the purpose of funding the Library Department's
Library materials collection.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15415 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17199-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
Ms. Gleniece Robinson, Library Director, accepted the $250,000.00 donation
from Mr. West Turner, Chair of the Great Cities Have Great Libraries
Campaign Phase 11. Mr. Greg McCoy, Board Chair, Fort Worth Public Library
Foundation accompanied Mr. Turner.
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G-15416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15416 from
Name Reading the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Area at Northside Manager to name the reading area at the Northside Branch Library the
Branch Library "Crescent Reading Room" in recognition of Crescent Real Estate Equities.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15416 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed congratulations to Dr. Gleniece Robinson on
her recent nuptials.
(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais.)
G-15417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15417 from
Ord. No. 17200- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
09-2006 amending Chapter 25, "Planning" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986),
Amend Chapter as amended, by amending Section 25-1 to change the fees for certain services
25, Section 25-1 of related to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Zoning Commission, and Plan
City Code Commission functions relating to the following services:
1. Annexation, City Council variances and miscellaneous fees with an
effective date of October 24, 2006;
2. Zoning fees with an effective date of October 10, 2006;
3. Plat and applications fees for Plan Commission actions with an effective
date of October 24, 2006;
4. Board of Adjustment variances or special exceptions for residential uses
with an effective date of October 17, 2006; and
5. Board of Adjustment variances or special exceptions for commercial
uses with an effective date of October 3, 2006.
City Manager Boswell stated that Section 25-1. (a)(1)(3) of the Zoning Board
of Adjustment should be corrected to reflect "sixty dollars" instead of "fifty-
five dollars".
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Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15417 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17200-09-2006 be adopted as corrected. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino,
Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
G-15418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15418 from
Ord. No. 17201- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
09-2006 amending the Fort Worth Building Code, by providing an increase in the fees
Ord. No. 17202- charged; adopt an ordinance amending the Fort Worth Mechanical Code, by
09-2006 providing for an increase in the fees charged; adopt an ordinance amending the
Ord. No. 17203- Fort Worth Plumbing Code, by providing for an increase in the fees charged;
09-2006 adopt an ordinance amending the Fort Worth Electrical Code, by providing for
Ord. No. 17204- an increase in the fees charged; adopt an ordinance amending the Fort Worth
09-2006 Sign Code, by providing for an increase in the fees charged; and establish the
Ord. No. 17205- effective date of all ordinances as of October 1, 2006.
09-2006
Amend Fort Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Worth Building that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15418 be approved and
Code, Mechanical Ordinance Nos. 17201-09-2006, 17202-09-2006, 17203-09-2006, 17204-09-
Code, Plumbing 2006 and 17205-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously six (6)
Code, Electrical ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino, Wheatfall and Burdette
Code and Sign absent.
Code
G-15419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15419 from
Ord. No. 17206- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
09-2006 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, by amending
Amend Chapter Section 14-49 "Gas Well Fees" of Article III of Chapter 15, "Gas", entitled
15,Article III, "Gas Drilling and Production Fees" to increase the fees for new gas well
Section 14-49 of permits to $3,000.00 and the annual fees per well to $500.00; and establish the
City Code effective date of this ordinance as of October 1, 2006.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15419 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17206-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino, Wheatfall and
Burdette absent.
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G-15420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15420 from
Res. No. 3414-09- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
2006 supporting the National League of Cities' Initiative Program to help promote
Support National awareness and focus attention on the importance and value of inclusive
League of Cities' communities.
Initiative Program
(Council Member Espino returned to his chair at the dais.)
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15420 be approved and
Resolution No. 3414-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette
absent.
G-15421 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15421 from
Ord. No. 17207- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
09-2006 Manager to adopt an ordinance amending Section 2 and 7 of Ordinance No.
Amend Section 2 7323, as amended, by revising the exterior boundary of City Council Single-
and 7 of Ord. No. member District 2 and 7 to incorporate territory annexed by the City of Fort
7323 Worth for full purposes; and approve amendment of the single-member district
map to reflect annexations and boundary adjustments in Council Districts 2 and
7.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15421 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17207-09-2006 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette
absent.
G-15422 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15422 from
Execute Partial the City Manager recommending that the City Council execute a Partial Release
Release of Lien of Lien for property owned by Prime Rail Interest, Inc., (Prime) upon receipt of
and Third Notice $867,677.00 from Prime; execute a Third Notice of Assessment Lien for
of Assessment property owned by Prime; and reduce the interest from eight percent to one
Lien percent for the first 12 of the 24 month repayment term under the Third Notice
of Assessment Lien. Interest will return to eight percent for months 13 through
24.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15422 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
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G-15423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15423 from
Ord. No. 17208- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
09-2006 amending Sections 35-56(g) and 35-56(h) of Chapter 35 "Water and Sewer",
Amend Chapter Article III"Charges" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended,
35,Article III, by revising and adding certain wholesale water, wastewater and raw water
Sections 35-56(g) service rates and charges and provides an effective date of billing on or after
and 35-56(h) of November 1, 2006, for usage of flows from and after October 1, 2006; making
City Code this ordinance cumulative of prior ordinances; repealing all ordinances and
provisions for the Fort Worth City Code in conflict herewith.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15423 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17208-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette
absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the day for a public hearing for a
G-15424 request for variances from Section 15-42.A-26 of the Gas Well Ordinance to
Variances to dispose of saltwater from multiple privately owned lease wells into the shallow
Dispose Saltwater Caddo Sand Formation. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked
from Multiple if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Privately Owned
Lease Wells in Mayor Moncrief stated that there were two speaker cards on this item and stated
Shallow Caddo that the public hearing was being continued until October 10, 2006, and asked if
Sand Formation they would like to be heard at this time.
Mr. Walter Dueease, 810 Houston Street, appeared and advised Council that he
would reserve his comments until October 10, 2006.
Mr. Dan H. Meeker, 309 W. 7th #810, also stated that he would reserve his
comments until October 10, 2006.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Hicks, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
15424 be continued until October 10, 2006. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette
absent.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the day for a public hearing to
G-15425 adopt an ordinance expanding the boundary of Tax Increment Reinvestment
Ord. No. 17209- Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF). Mayor Moncrief
09-2006 opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Expand Boundary heard.
of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Ms. Ossana O. Hermosillo, Economic Development Specialist, appeared before
Zone No. 3 Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
(Downtown TIF) Communication No. G-15425, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15425 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing
expanding the boundary of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of
Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF), as specifically provided in the ordinance;
and adopt an ordinance enlarging the boundaries of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas, and it includes the
finding of fact in support of such amendment.
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
Espino, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15425 be approved and Ordinance No. 17209-09-2006 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the day for a public hearing to
G-15426 approve the transfer of Gas Royalties funds for the Neighborhood Park
Ord. No. 17210- Development Grant. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if
09-2006 there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Transfer Gas
Royalties Fund for Mr. Harold Pitchford, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community
Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called
Park Development attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15426, as follows:
Grant Program
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15426 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the transfer of
$138,780.00 from the Gas Royalties Fund for the FY 2005-2006 Neighborhood
Parks Development Grant; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Gas Lease Project Fund in the
amount of $138,780.00 from Gas Well Royalty Revenues, for the purpose of
funding the administration of Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Neighborhood Parks
Development Grant Program.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15426 be approved and Ordinance No. 17210-09-2006 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
PZ-2696 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2696 from the
Establish City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the annexation
Timetable for City timetable in order to annex approximately 107.4 acres of land, or .167 square
Initiated miles, more or less, located east of Interstate Highway 35 and north of State
Annexation Highway 170 and south of Westport Parkway (AX-06-002 NS Creed Survey)
(AX-06-002 for full purposes in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the
NS Creed Survey) Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct staff to prepare a
service plan that provides for the extension of full municipal services to the
annexation area.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2696 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
PZ-2697 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2697 from the
Establish City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the annexation
Timetable for City timetable in order to annex approximately 4.7 acres of land, or .007 square
Initiated miles, more or less, located south of Golden Triangle Boulevard and west of
Annexation North Beach Street, west of the intersection of North Beach and Ray White
(AX-06-003 Road (AX-06-003 Crawford Tract) for full purposes in compliance with the
Crawford Tract) requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of
Texas; and direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension
of full municipal services to the annexation area.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2697 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21701 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21701 from the
Crosstex North City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Texas Gathering, to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Crosstex North Texas
LP Gathering, LP, (Crosstex) that grants Crosstex a license to use certain streets
and public rights-of-way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas gathering system.
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Council Member Silcox advised staff that two of the four crossings were in
District 3 and not in District 7. He also stated that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-21703 also should reflect Council District 3 instead of
District 7.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21701 be approved, as
corrected. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21715 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21715 from the
Ord. No. 17211- City Manager recommending that the City Manager authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $144,713.10 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
TranSystems Projects Fund in the amount of$84,522.76 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund
Corporation in the amount of$60,190.34; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17211-09-
2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$84,522.76 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of$60,190.34 from available funds for the purpose of executing
an engineering agreement with TranSystems Corporation for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Fain Street,
Fairview Street, Harper Street, Karnes Street and Primrose Avenue (Project No.
00445); and authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with TranSystems Corporation, in the amount of $215,967.00 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Fain Street,
Fairview Street, Harper Street, Karnes Street and Primrose Avenue (Project No.
00445).
City Manager Boswell stated that the M/WBE statement in the Mayor and
Council Communication should be corrected to read "TranSystems Corporation
is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 20
percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal is 19 percent."
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21715 be approved as amended.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21720 City Manager Boswell advised that Council needed to approve the corrected
Corrected M&C C-21720 that was provided at their places in Pre-Council, which included
Ord. No. 17212- corrections to the Recommendation section, M/WBE statement and the
09-2006 appropriation ordinance.
Multatech
Engineering, Inc.
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There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21720 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Manager authorize the transfer of
$59,247.88 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$51,828.24 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $7,419.64; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17212-09-
2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$51,780.24 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of$7,151.28 from available funds for the purpose of executing an
engineering agreement with Multatech Engineering, Inc., for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement (Project No.
00442); and authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Multatech Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $134,326.09 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Northeast
29th Street, North Hampton Street and North Terry Street(Project No. 00442).
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21720 Corrected be approved.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21737 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21737 from the
Ord. No. 17213- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
09-2006
Amendment No. 2 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Loan Agreement in the amount
to CSC No. 29110 of $5,000,000.00 from the Texas State Energy Conservation Office
- Johnson (SECO) to finance the construction of Phase III of the City's Energy
Controls, Inc. Savings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., (JCI)
pending approval of the SECO LoanSTAR Loan Application;
2. Authorize the transfer of funds from the Public Events Fund to the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$198,937.00;
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $5,198,937.00 from available funds for the purpose of
executing Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 29110 with
JCI for construction of the ESPC Phase III project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 29110 with JCI in the amount of$5,178,937.00
for construction of the ESPC Phase III project.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21737 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17213-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21738 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21738 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$1,880,035.00 for Water and Sanitary
Company Sewer Main Replacements to serve Baylor All Saints Medical Center Lot 1R,
Block 1 of the All Saints Episcopal Hospital Addition (City Project No. 00457).
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21738 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21739 from the
Ord. No. 17214- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $513,364.34 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
McClendon Projects Fund in the amount of$412,969.54 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Construction the amount of $100,394.80; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
Company, Inc. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $412,969.54 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$100,394.80, from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Bunting Avenue, Dorothy Lane and
Ashland Avenue (Project No. 00166); and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount
of $1,399,414.30 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement on Bunting Avenue (Bertrose Avenue to Washington Terrace),
Dorothy Lane (West 7th Street to Clarke Avenue) and Ashland Avenue
(Crestline Road to Camp Bowie Boulevard) (Project No. 00166).
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21739 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17214-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
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C-21740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21740 from the
Ord. No. 17215- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $426,790.67 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Conatser Projects Fund in the amount of$367,161.67 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Construction TX, the amount of $59,629.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
LP estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $367,161.67 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$59,629.00, from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with
Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Childress Street, Eastland Street, Grayson
Street and Cutter Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $1,457,223.00 for
Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on
Childress Street (Wichita Street to Erath Street), Eastland Street (Wichita
Street to Nolan Street), Grayson Street (Wichita Street to Foard Street) and
Cutter Street(Foard Street to Nolan Street) (Project No. 00027).
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21740 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17215-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21741 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21741 from the
Peachtree City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Construction, Ltd. to execute a contract with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of
$1,638,012.00 for H.M.A.C. Surface Overlay 2006-15, at various locations.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21741 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21742 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21742 from the
Ord. No. 17216- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $702,543.54 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Jackson Projects Fund in the amount of$341,518.57 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Construction, Ltd. the amount of $361,024.97; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $341,518.57 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$361,024.97, from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with
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Jackson Construction, Ltd., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Ida Way (Hillside Avenue to South Hughes
Avenue), Sun Valley Drive, (East Loop 820 to Kay Drive), South Hughes
Avenue (Ida Way to M.L.K. Freeway) and Canberra Court (Thannisch Avenue
to Berryhill Drive); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Jackson Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $1,532,155.25 for Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Ida Way
(Hillside Avenue to South Hughes Avenue), Sun Valley Drive, (East Loop 820
to Kay Drive), South Hughes Avenue (Ida Way to M.L.K. Freeway) and
Canberra Court (Thannisch Avenue to Berryhill Drive) (Project No. 00020).
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21742 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17216-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21743 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21743 from the
Ord. No. 17217- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $1,520,770.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Jackson Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
Construction, Ltd. and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$1,520,770.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Jackson Construction, Ltd., for Water Main Relocation along US HWY 377,
from Keller-Haslet to one mile south of Denton County Line; and execute a
contract with Jackson Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $1,322,830.00 and
160 working days for the Water Main Relocation along US HWY 377 Contract
(Project No. 003 57).
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21743 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17217-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21744 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21744 from the
Ord. No. 17218- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $54,560.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Amendment No. Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
11 to CSC No. and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
27656 - Dunaway $54,560.00 from available funds for the purpose of executing Amendment No.
Associates,L.P. 11 to City Secretary Contract No. 27656 (M&C C-19049) with Dunaway
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Associates, L.P., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LV (55); and
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to City Secretary
Contract No. 27650 with Dunaway Associates, L.P., in the amount of
$54,560.00 to provide additional engineering services, thereby increasing the
contract amount to $751,862.82.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21744 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17218-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21745 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21745 from the
Ord. No. 17219- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $2,387,517.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Oscar Renda Projects Fund in the amount of $994,867.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects
Contracting, Inc. Fund in the amount of $1,392,650.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$994,867.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$1,392,650.00 from available funds for the purpose of executing an
engineering agreement with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LXX (70), Part 3; and authorize the City Manager to
execute a Construction Contract Agreement with Oscar Renda Contracting,
Inc., in the amount of$2,194,755.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract
LXX(70), Part 3 (City Project No. 00439).
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21745 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17219-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21746 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21746 from the
Ord. No. 17220- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $683,601.37 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Conatser Projects Fund in the amount of$254,235.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Construction TX, the amount of $429,366.37; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
LP estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $254,235.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$429,366.37, from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with
Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $1,493,571.50 for Pavement
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Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Malinda
Lane North (Jenson Road to Malinda Lane South), Malinda Lane South
(Malinda Lane North to Jenson Road) and Martha Lane (Milam Street to
Barron Lane); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $1,493,571.50 for Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Malinda
Lane North (Jenson Road to Malinda Lane South), Malinda Lane South
(Malinda Lane North to Jenson Road) and Martha Lane (Milam Street to
Barron Lane) (Project No. 00161).
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21746 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17220-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21747 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21747 from the
Oscar Renda City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Contractors, Inc. to execute a contract with Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$3,444,790.00 for Northside II Water Transmission Main from Eagle Mountain
Water Treatment Plant to Marine Creek Parkway (City Project No. 00350).
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21747 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
C-21748 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21748 from the
Ord. No. 17221- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
09-2006 $1,642,151.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Burnsco Projects Fund in the amount of$590,263.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
Construction, Inc. the amount of $1,051,888.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $590,263.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$1,051,888.00; from available funds for the purpose of executing a contract
with Burnsco Construction, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
(on Beckwood Drive, Carten Street, Lola Street, Janice Lane, Oakdale Drive
and Proctor Street) Contract 2002, STM-A; and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Burnsco Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$1,607,511.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002,
STM-A (City Project No. 00410).
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Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21748 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17221-09-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
C-21749 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21749 from the
Continued Until City Manager recommending that the City Council approve membership by the
October 3,2006 City of Fort Worth in the Texas Clean Cities Coalition; authorize the City
Manager to execute a participation agreement with and bylaws for the Texas
Clean Cities Coalition and appointment of City representative; and appoint
Brian Boerner to represent the City of Fort Worth's interests at Coalition
meetings, with authorization for such representative to designate a substitute, if
such representative is unable to attend any coalition meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21749 be continued until the
October 3, 2006, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall and Burdette absent.
Agenda Item XIV It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for a
First Public proposed City initiated full purpose annexation and service plan for
Hearing approximately 533 acres of land in Tarrant County, located west of US Hwy
City Initiated Full 377 and south of Westport Parkway (AX-05-023 Sunset Circle and Oak Haven
Purpose Drive Enclave). Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there
Annexation was anyone present desiring to be heard.
(AX-05-023 Sunset
Circle and Oak Ms. Allison Gray, Senior Planner, Development Department, appeared before
Haven Drive Council, gave a staff report and stated that the second public hearing would be
Enclave) scheduled for October 3, 2006.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the first
public hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Jordan, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
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First Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for a
Hearing proposed City initiated full purpose annexation and service plan for
City Initiated Full approximately 178 acres of land in Tarrant County, located west of US Hwy
Purpose 377 and south of Keller Hicks Road (AX-05-024 Keller Hicks Road and Pine
Annexation Tree Estates Enclave). Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if
(AX-05-024 Keller there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Hicks Road and
Pine Tree Estates Ms. Allison Gray, Senior Planner, Development Department, appeared before
Enclave) Council, gave a staff report and stated that the second public hearing would be
scheduled for October 3, 2006.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the first
public hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Jordan, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Wheatfall
and Burdette absent.
Item XV Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before the City Council and
Citizen expressed appreciation to the Council for their willingness to meet with him on
Presentations the important issue of the dredging of Lake Worth.
Joe Waller
Mayor Moncrief adjourned the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council
at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened the City Council into the Pre-Council session.
Reconvened into The City Council reconvened into Pre-Council session at 11:27 a.m. to
Pre-Council complete the remaining agenda items as follows:
6. Presentation on Park Riverside Oxbow Flood Mitigan and Ecosystem
Restoration Proposal.
7. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
8. Executive Session - The City Council may conduct a closed meeting as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek
the advice of its attorneys on legal issues regarding any matter listed on
today's City Council Agendas.
The City Council concluded their Pre-Council session at 12:28 p.m.
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Agenda Item XVI It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session
Executive Session at 12:30 p.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or
contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public
disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
a) Legal issues concerning DFW and Wright Amendment;
b) Legal issues regarding sex offenders residential restrictions;
c) Herman Clay Smith v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 05-12-
903;
d) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council
meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as
authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of
security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the
Texas Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:00 p.m.
Agenda Item XVII There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3`d October,
2006.
Attest: Approved:
Marty ffendrix Michael . Moncri
City Secretary Mayor