HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/12/19-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 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 Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Absent
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
Council Member Wendy Davis, District 9
City Staff
Charles Boswell, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, in the
City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
Mayor Moncrief requested a moment of silent prayer be observed in memory of
Police Officer Dwayne Freeto.
Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Pastor Bud Beverly, Saint Paul Lutheran Church.
Invocation
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 December 12, 2006, were
Minutes approved unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members
Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
Agenda Item V There were no Special Presentations.
Special
Presentations
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Agenda Item VI Council Member Silcox stated that this was the last City Council meeting for
Announcements the year and wished everyone a"Merry Christmas".
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to Charity Church on Riverside &
Rosedale and special thanks to Bishop Baines. She stated that they helped
20,000 to 30,000 people by donating coats and shoes, toys, and bikes for
Christmas. She stated that they gave over one million dollars in merchandise.
She also stated that the Mayor's grandson was also out volunteering.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to the attorneys from Harris,
Finley, and Vogle who provided pro bono legal work last week at the North Tri
Ethnic Community Center, as well as Assistant Attorney Sarah Fullenwider,
and the Development and Engineering Department's staff for the opportunity of
the citizens to meet with the Attorneys to consider the legal effects of the oil
and gas leases.
City Manager Boswell stated that the City Manager's Christmas party was a
huge success last Wednesday. He advised Council that a record was set for toy
donations, and that the total raised was $3,800.00, which was matched by Santa
Claus for a grand total of $7,600.00 to help under privileged children in the
community.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
Withdrawn from C-21904 and G-15536 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ L-14266 be withdrawn from consideration and that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-15536 be continued until January 9, 2007.
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Espino, the Council voted six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members
Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items
on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1589 M&C OCS-1589 - 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-15529 M&C G-15529 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $250,000.00 from
Ord. No. 17317- the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to the Risk Management Fund; and
12-2006 adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17317-12-2006 increasing estimated
Transfer Revenue receipts and appropriations in the Risk Management Fund in the amount of
from Specially $250,000.00 from a refund from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
Funded Capital
Projects Fund to
Risk Management
Fund
G-15530 M&C G-15530 - Authorizing the continuation of the Military Pay Supplement
Continue Military Benefit and Military Leave Fund Policy until December 31, 2007.
Pay Supplement
Benefit and
Military Leave
Fund Policy
G-15531 M&C G-15531 - Authorizing an increase to the over-the-street banner fee from
Increase Over-the- $100.00 per location to $200.00 per location; and authorizing the relocation of
Street Banner Fee the Banner Zone from the 400 block of West 7th Street to the intersection of
and Relocation of West 7th Street and Florence Street.
Banner Zone
G-15532 M&C G-15532 - Authorizing the temporary closure of Haslet-Roanoke Road
Temporary between High Mesa Road and Ridgetop Court from December 12, 2006, to
Closure of Haslet- March 3, 2007.
Roanoke Road
G-15533 M&C G-15533 - Declaring the necessity of taking the commercial property at
Condemn Vacant 2900 Decatur, Morgan Heights Subdivision, the North 70 feet of Block O, City
Commercial of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Raul Santibanez, Jr., a Minor
Property at 2900 (DOE 4623); and authorizing the City Attorney to institute condemnation
Decatur proceedings to acquire the interest in the land.
G-15534 M&C G-15534 - Declaring that negotiations between the City and the
Condemn landowner, Raul Naj era, have failed; declaring the necessity of taking the
Improved commercial property at 821 Beach Street, Sycamore Heights Addition, Block 4,
Commercial Lots 4B2 and 4F 1, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas (DOE 4818); and
Property at 821 authorizing the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire
Beach Street the interest in the land.
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G-15535 M&C G-15535 - Authorizing the City Manager to advertise, receive and
Advertise, Receive consider bids for the purpose of subsurface drilling and extraction of natural gas
and Consider Bids on City-owned property known as Harmon Field Park.
for Purpose of
Subsurface
Drilling and
Extraction of
Natural Gas
G-15537 M&C G-15537 - Considering and adopting the findings and opinions of the
Ord. No. 17318- City staff as presented herein; and adopting Ordinance No. 17318-12-2006 to
12-2006 revoke the privilege granted to Jet-Taxi, Inc., to use the streets, alleys and
Revoke Grant of public thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth for failure to maintain in force a
Privilege to Jet- certificate of liability insurance coverage for vehicles for hire in accordance
Taxi, Inc., for with Article VI, Chapter 34, Section 220 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
Non-Compliance (1986), as amended.
with Article VI,
Chapter 34,
Section 220 of the
City Code
G-15538 M&C G-15538 - Adopting the Capital Improvements Citizen Advisory
Adopt Semi- Committee's Semi-Annual Progress Report concerning the status of the Water
Annual Impact and Wastewater Impact Fees.
Fees Progress
Report of Water
and Wastewater
Capital
Improvements
Plan
P-10502 M&C P-10502 - Authorizing the purchase of equipment and the transfer and
Equipment and update of the Human Resources Training Center with J& S Audio Visual, Inc.,
Transfer and for the Human Resources Department based on sole bid received for a cost not
Update of Human to exceed $31,814.00.
Resources
Training Center
P-10503 M&C P-10503 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for Pavement Marking
Pavement Services with Texas Highway Markings, LLC, for the Transportation/Public
Marking Services Works Department based on sole bid received with payment due 30 days after
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receipt of invoice; authorizing this agreement to begin December 19, 2006, and
expire December 18, 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 Local Government Code, Chapter 271, Section 201, "Cooperative
Purchasing Program".
P-10504 M&C P-10504 - Authorizing the sole source purchase of a Logos Digital
Logos Digital Imaging System from Logos Imaging LLC, for the Fire Department for
Imaging System $48,834.00 with payment terms allowing a two percent discount if paid within
10 days, net due 30 days after receipt of invoice.
P-10505 M&C P-10505 - Authorizing non-exclusive purchase agreements for bulk
Bulk Liquid liquid chlorine with Altivia Corporation and DPC Industries for the Water
Chlorine Department based on best value with freight included in the unit prices and
payments are due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorizing these
agreements to begin December 21, 2006, and expire December 20, 2007, with
options to renew for two additional one-year periods.
P-10506 M&C P-10506 - Authorizing a purchase agreement with Vigilar, Inc., for
Network network equipment, maintenance support, professional services and training for
Equipment, the Information Technology Solutions Department using General
Maintenance Administration Contract number GS-35F-0037P; authorizing payment for all
Support, services for an amount not to exceed $90,578.00 with payments due 30 days
Professional after receipt of invoice; and authorizing the purchase and maintenance support
Services and agreement to begin December 19, 2006, and expire December 18, 2007, with
Training options to renew for two additional one-year periods.
P-10507 M&C P-10507 - Authorizing a sole source purchase of an upgrade to the Sigma
Upgrade to Sigma Communications Reverse 911 system for the Emergency Management Office
Communications with Sigma Communications for a cost not to exceed $30,200.00 with payment
Reverse 911 due 30 days after receipt of invoice.
System
P-10508 M&C P-10508 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source
Motomesh purchase agreement for Motomesh Broadband Communications System Pilot
Broadband Project from Motorola, Inc., for the Information Technology Solutions
Communications Department at a cost not to exceed $450,000.00 with payment due 30 days after
System Pilot receipt of invoice in accordance with the agreed upon terms.
Project
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P-10509 M&C P-10509 - Authorizing purchase agreements for printing of the "City
Printing of City Page" with Fort Worth Star Telegram, La Vida News - The Black Voice, and
Page for FY 2006- Diario La Estrella based on best value with payment due 30 days after receipt
2007 of invoice; and authorizing these agreements to begin December 19, 2006, and
expire December 18, 2007.
L-14267 M&C L-14267 - Authorizing the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed parcel described
Sale of Tax as Lot 98, Block A-5, Oakland Addition, located at 4513 Wichita Street in
Foreclosed accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code to Curtis
Property Mason, Jr., d/b/a Tri-State Sports Entertainment, Inc. (DOE 920), for the
amount of$19,585.32; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and record
the appropriate documents conveying the properties to complete the sale.
L-14268 M&C L-14268 - Approving the direct sale of two tax foreclosed properties
Sale of Tax described as Abstract No. 1440, Tract 3132, William C. Smith Survey, located at
Foreclosed 0 Broadleaf Drive, and Abstract No. 795, Tract 1C, JW Haynes Survey, located
Properties at 405 Academy Boulevard in west Fort Worth in accordance with Section
34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code to the City of Fort Worth for a total
amount of$26,300.36; dedicating the property as park land; and authorizing the
City Manager to execute and record the appropriate document conveying the
property to complete the sale.
L-14269 M&C L-14269 - Authorizing the acquisition of two vacant residential lots
Acquire Vacant described as Lots 30 and 31, save and except 2,000 square feet in Lot 31, Block
Residential Lots 5, Diamond Hill Addition, located at 1509 and 1511 Irion, in conjunction with
for Drainage the drainage improvements to Lebow Channel (DOE 4623, Project 0084);
Improvements to finding that the price offered in the amount of $22,500.00, plus an estimated
Lebow Channel closing cost of$3,000.00, is just compensation; authorizing the acceptance and
recording of appropriate instruments; and releasing up to $2,000.00 in City
weed liens on the properties.
L-14270 M&C L-14270 - Authorizing the acquisition of one single-family residence
Acquire described as Lot 17, Block 5, Airport Acres Addition, located at 3513 Chestnut
Residential Avenue on the west side of Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, Texas,
Property for from Alfonso and Ariana Maltos in conjunction with the Meacham
Meacham International Airport Mitigation Program (DOE 5101); finding that the price
International offered is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording of
Airport Mitigation appropriate instruments.
Program
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C-21888 M&C C-21888 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Texas Midstream Way Use Agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC (Texas
Gas Services, LLC Midstream Gas Services), that grants Texas Midstream Gas Services a license
to use certain public rights-of-way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas pipeline.
C-21889 M&C C-21889 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Energy Transfer Way Use Agreement with Energy Transfer Fuel, LP (Energy Transfer), that
Fuel, LP grants Energy Transfer a license to use certain public rights-of-way of the City
of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a
natural gas pipeline.
C-21890 M&C C-21890 - Authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept an
Ord. No. 17319- Economic Development Initiative Special Project grant in the amount of
12-2006 $643,500.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tarrant Regional (HUD) for the Trinity River Vision Urban Waterfront project; authorizing the
Water District City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with HUD upon award of the
grant; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17319-12-2006 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$643,500.00, subject to receipt of the Economic Development Initiative Special
Project grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
for the purpose of funding certain land acquisition associated with the Trinity
River Vision Urban Waterfront Project; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute in Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District, as
the subgrantee, in an amount not to exceed $643,500.00, contingent upon the
award and receipt of the grant.
C-21891 M&C C-21891 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Encroachment
Block 76/81 Agreement with Block 76/81 Partners, L.P., authorizing use of the right-of-way
Partners, L.P. for encroachments for the Carnegie Office Building in the 400 block of West
3rd Street for an entrance canopy on 3rd Street, transformer vault in Lamar
Street, building cornices around the building, and door swings on 3rd Street.
C-21892 M&C C-21892 - Authorizing the City Manager to exercise the third of three
AON Consulting, one-year renewal options with AON Consulting, Inc., for group health plan
Inc. consulting services for the City during calendar year 2007, for a cost not to
exceed $100,000.00.
C-21893 M&C C-21893 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Resources for Resources for Living (RFL) in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 for the
Living initial term, to enhance the City's Employee Assistance Program based on
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RFL's demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services for
an initial term beginning January 1, 2007, and expiring December 31, 2007,
with options to renew for three successive one-year periods, subject to
appropriation by the City Council of sufficient funds for such periods.
C-21894 M&C C-21894 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract, in the
Fort Worth amount of $163,134.00, with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Metropolitan Commerce to assist M/WBE small businesses.
Black Chamber of
Commerce
C-21895 M&C C-21895 - Authorizing the City Manager to extend the consulting
SCDP, Inc. services contract with SCDP, Inc., to develop and implement a small contractor
development program for the City of Fort Worth for an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00; and authorizing the contract to begin October 2, 2006, and expire
February 28, 2007.
C-21896 M&C C-21896 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract, in the
Fort Worth amount of $182,710.00, with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber to assist with M/WBE small business.
of Commerce
C-21897 M&C C-21897 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. to Contract No. 33347 with Johnson Controls, Inc., in the amount of
1 to CSC No. $68,000.00, to remove and replace the deteriorated insulation on the hot water
33347 - Johnson and refrigerant piping; and replace two elbows and offset transitions at the Will
Controls, Inc. Rogers Memorial Center.
C-21898 M&C C-21898 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3
Change Order No. to the construction contract with Joe R. Jones Construction, Inc., in the amount
3 to Construction of $29,688.00 to replace the Precision Approach Path Indicator lights for the
Contract- Joe R. Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
Jones
Construction, Inc.
C-21899 M&C C-21899 - Authorizing the City Manager to adopt Resolution No. 3441-
Res. No. 3441-12- 12-2006 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance
2006 Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department (TxDOT) for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation
of Transportation Improvements Projects with No Required Match for three new bridge structures
on BU 287P (North Main Street), SH 199 and White Settlement Road over the
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New Bypass Channel near the Trinity River; and authorizing payment in the
amount of $45,000.00 to TxDOT for their review of the schematic and
environmental documents for the three bridges according to the LPAFA.
C-21900 M&C C-21900 - Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17320-12-2006
Ord. No. 17320- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments
12-2006 Fund in the amount of $285,031.00 from available funds for the purpose of
Ord. No. 17321- transferring said funds to the Street Light and Signal Improvements Fund to
12-2006 address capital needs; authorizing the transfer of$285,031.00 from the Special
McClendon Assessments Fund to the Street Light and Signal Improvements Fund for the
Construction Co., purpose of addressing capital needs; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
Inc. 17321-12-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street
Light and Signal Improvements Fund in the amount of $285,031.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding capital needs; and authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc., in
the amount of $334,913.50 for pavement construction on Sedona Street from
Yuma Street to Dead-End (2004 CIP Project No. 00248).
C-21901 M&C C-21901 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $869,767.00 from
Ord. No. 17322- the Water and Sewer Operating Fund (i) to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
12-2006 the amount of $651,322.00 and (ii) the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
PAEE amount of$218,445.00; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17322-12-2006
Engineering increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Company Fund in the amount of$651,322.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $218,445.00 from available funds for the purpose of executing a
contract with PAEE Engineering Company for HMAC Surface Overlay 2006-
16 at various locations; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
with PAEE Engineering Company in the amount of$790,750.00 for street work
related to the H.M.A.C. Surface Overlay 2006-16 project at various locations.
C-21902 M&C C-21902 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Pipeline
BNSF Railway Crossing Agreement (25 year term) with BNSF Railway Company for an
Company encased 24 inch water pipeline crossing located at milepost 346.89 City Project
No. 00102 (DOE 4617-06-30678), 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 of Fort Worth will incur all costs for this agreement.
C-21903 M&C C-21903 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Pipeline
Union Pacific Crossing License Agreement (25 year term) with Union Pacific Railroad
Railroad Company for a 12 inch sanitary sewer pipeline located at milepost 236.98
Company (DOE 5144, No. 02395-18), for a one-time cost of $2,202.00. Union Pacific
Railroad has accepted the City's certificate of self-insurance. The City will
incur all costs associated with this License Agreement.
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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
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 supporting the placement of memorial signage
Res. No. 3442-12- along the Martin Luther King Freeway in Fort Worth, Texas, in honor of Dr.
2006 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Support
Placement of Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to Carol Everhart, Maryellen
Memorial Signage Hicks, and Elrita Rodgers and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for their
Along Martin commitment to have the Poly Freeway renamed to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Luther King Freeway 25 years ago. She expressed appreciation to Mike Lee at the Fort
Freeway Worth Star-Telegram for publicizing their efforts to raise funds for the signs.
She further stated that over $10,000.00 was raised in one week's time, with the
help of families such as Mayor Moncrief, the Corbit's, Mallick's, Tinsley's, and
Congressman Burgess. She also thanked City Manager Boswell, Assistant City
Manager Marc Ott, Robert Goode, VickiJo Brozovic, and Mary Bell Sanchez.
She announced that January 15, 2007, they would be out hoisting the signs and
thanked the entire City Council for their support.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Resolution No. 3442-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
Res. No. 3443-12- There was presented a resolution authorizing the City Manager to seek and
2006 distribute state funds, pursuant to Chapter 398, "Measures to Support Municipal
Seek and and County Special Events" of the Local Government Code.
Distribute Funds
Pursuant to Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
Chapter 398 of that Resolution No. 3443-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
Local Government unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Code Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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Mayor Moncrief stated that it was his intention to continue the resolution
pledging to Cooperate with Interested Parties in Assessing the Feasibility of
Conserving a Portion of the Rock Creek Property Located in the Far Southwest
Sector of Fort Worth as a Public Park until after executive session. He stated
that there were speakers registered on this item and he informed them that he
would like to hear their comments at this time.
Jarid Manos Mr. Jarid Manos, Executive Director Great Plains Restoration Council, and son,
Kaiden Manos Kaiden Manos, 2812 Chennault, appeared in favor of the resolution and
thanked the Council for addressing this issue. He stated that this was a chance
for Fort Worth to be a leader for the movement of "No Child Left Inside".
Master Manos requested that the City not tear down the prairie.
Christopher Mr. Christopher Morris, 2837 6th Avenue, appeared and presented artifacts he
Morris had uncovered from the pristine land out by Benbrook. He requested that the
City preserve the park. He stated that this area was where John Bostick settled
in 1830 to the turn of the century.
Continued until It was the consensus of the City Council that the resolution pledging to
After Executive cooperate with interested parties in assessing the feasibility of conserving
Session certain property as a public park be continued until after executive session.
AGENDA ITEM XIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15536 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. G-15536, Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 34,
January 9, 2007 "Vehicles for Hire" Article VI "Ground Transportation for Hire", of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth and Adoption of the Fee Schedule for Ground
Transportation Services, be continued until the January 9, 2007, Council
meeting.
G-15539 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15539 from
Ord. No. 17323- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
12-2006 directing publication of notice of intention to issue up to $42,325,000.00
Issue Combination Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Tax and Limited Series 2007; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; approve the
Surplus Revenue form of notice marked "Exhibit A" and attached to the ordinance; authorize the
Certificates of City Manager to cause said notice to be published in a newspaper of general
Obligation, Series circulation in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for two consecutive weeks, the
2007 date of the first publication to be before the fourteenth day before the day
tentatively proposed for authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of
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Obligation as shown in said notice; and ordain that the facilities and
improvements to be financed with proceeds from the Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2007, are to be used for the purposes described in the Notice of
Intention.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15539 be approved
and Ordinance No. 17323-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
G-15540 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15540 from
Ord. No. 17324- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
12-2006 directing publication of notice of intention to issue up to $23,000,000.00
Issue Combination Combination Tax and Parking Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007;
Tax and Parking and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; approve the form of notice
Revenue marked "Exhibit A" and attached to the ordinance; authorize the City Manager
Certificates of to cause said notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the
Obligation, Series City of Fort Worth, Texas, for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first
2007 publication to be before the fourteenth day before the day tentatively proposed
for authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation as shown in said
notice; and authorize the proceeds be used for the construction and equipping of
a parking garage in the vicinity of the Fort Worth Convention Center; and the
payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees as described in the Notice of
Intention.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15540 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17324-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and
Davis absent.
G-15541 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15541 from
Accept Gift of the City Manager recommending that the City Council accept a gift of sculpture
Sculpture for Fort from Ruth Storms, entitled Vision of the Third Eye, by the late Ed Storms, with
Worth Public Art an estimated value of$8,000.00, for acquisition into the Fort Worth Public Art
Collection Collection, to be sited at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15541 be approved,
with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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G-15542 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15542 from
Ord. No. 17325- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
12-2006 providing for the issuance of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000.00) of the
Issue General General Purpose Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, bearing
Purpose Bonds, interest at the rates hereinafter set forth, and providing for the levy, assessment
Series 2007 and and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds and to create
Approve Use of a sinking fund for the redemption thereof at maturity; and ordaining other
"Form of matters related thereto; and authorize the $50,000,000.00, City of Fort Worth,
Purchase Texas, General Purpose Bonds, Series 2007, be sold to JPMorgan Chase Bank,
Agreement" N. A., the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 4.48 percent.
Council Member Jordan disclosed that he had a banking relationship with
Chase Bank, but stated that it did not prohibit him from voting on this matter.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15542 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17325-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and
Davis absent.
G-15543 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15543 from
Purchase City's the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase
Commercial of the City's commercial property and casualty insurance at a total premium
Property and cost of $1,191,261.00; and authorize the purchase of the City's commercial
Casualty, and boiler and machinery insurance at a total premium cost of$91,310.93.
Boiler and
Machinery City Manager Boswell stated that the M&C needed to be amended to add to the
Insurance Policies subject at the end of the line "from RSUI Indemnity Company, Westchester
Surplus Lines Insurance, Lexington Insurance Company, Commonwealth
Insurance, AXIS Specialty Insurance Companies and Hartford Steam Boiler
Insurance Company" and, under the first Recommendation line one, add after
the word insurance, "from RSUI Indemnity Company, Westchester Surplus
Lines Insurance, Lexington Insurance Company, Commonwealth Insurance,
AXIS Specialty Insurance Companies." and under the second
Recommendation, add after the word "insurance", "from Hartford Steam Boiler
Insurance Company..."
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15543 be approved as
amended. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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G-15544 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15544 from
Ord. No. 17326- the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
12-2006
Execute Local 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance
Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for the Hemphill West Quiet Zone
Funding Project with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the
Agreement and amount of$856,080.00;
Railroad Closure
Agreement for 2. Authorize the City Manager to accept$684,864.00 in federal funds from
Hemphill West the North Central Texas Council of Governments Railroad Crossing
Quiet Zone Reliability Partnership Program for this project;
Project
3. Authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 from the Street Light and Signal
Improvements Fund to the Grant Fund for the City's match;
4. Authorize the transfer of $13,716.00 from the Street Light and Signal
Improvements Fund to the Grant Fund for the City's match;
5. Authorize the City Manager, to enter into a Highway-Railroad Grade
Crossing Consolidation and Closure Agreement with TxDOT and the
BNSF Railway in which TxDOT would reimburse the City up to
$7,500.00 to be used towards the local match to the Grant Fund;
6. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $856,080.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of executing a Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
the Hemphill West Quiet Zone project; and
7. Authorize payment in the amount of $7,216.00 to TxDOT representing
the initial installment of the City's participation according to the
LPAFA.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15544 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17326-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-15545 through G-
15547 be approved by a single motion as they all involved relocation and
moving expenses for the Southwest Parkway project. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
G-15545 M&C G-15545 - Recommending that the City Council authorize the payment
Pay Relocation of relocation and moving expenses to Terry Ellis d/b/a Mistletoe Estate Sales, a
and Moving sole proprietorship, up to $17,000.00, as a displaced business, from 3509 West
Expenses for Vickery Boulevard, in the Vickery Corridor, Parcel No. 53 PT1-A5, for right-
Right-of-Way for of-way for the Southwest Parkway Project(DOE 3777).
Southwest
Parkway Project
G-15546 M&C G-15546 - Recommending that the City Council authorize the payment
Pay Relocation of relocation and moving expenses to Pat Reese Enterprises d/b/a Slipcovers &
and Moving More, up to $20,000.00, as a displaced business, from 3505 West Vickery
Expenses for Boulevard, in the Vickery Corridor, Parcel No. 53-PT1-A3, for right-of-way for
Right-of-Way for the Southwest Parkway Project(DOE 3777).
Southwest
Parkway Project
G-15547 M&C G-15547 - Recommending that the City Council authorize the payment
Pay Relocation of relocation and moving expenses to Tupper Financial, Inc., d/b/a Guardado
and Moving Landscaping up to $92,700.00, as a displaced business, from 4317 West
Expenses for Vickery Boulevard, in the Vickery Corridor, Parcel No. 80, for right-of-way for
Right-of-Way for the Southwest Parkway Project(DOE 3777).
Southwest
Parkway Project
G-15548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15548 from
Ord. No. 17327- the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the Small
12-2006 Capital Projects Crew Work Plan for inclusion in the Parks and Community
Approve Small Services Department's FY 2006-2007 Capital Projects Work Plan; and adopt an
Capital Projects appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Crew Work Plan Park Gas Lease Projects Fund in the amount of $741,400.00 from Gas Well
for FY 2006-2007 Royalty Revenues for the purpose of funding the Parks and Community
Service's Small Capital Projects Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
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Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15548 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17327-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
G-15549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15549 from
Res. No. 3444-12- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution of the
2006 City of Fort Worth City Council requesting the members of the 80th Legislative
Support Session of the State of Texas support increased funding for the Texas
Restoration of Recreation and Parks Account Local Park Grant Program and the Texas State
Funding for Texas Parks System.
Recreation Park
Account and State Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Parks System that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15549 be approved and
Resolution No. 3444-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously six
(6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis
absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
G-15550 authorize the City Manager to submit a budget amendment to the Crime
Ord. No. 17328- Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors for an amendment
12-2006 to the FY 2006-2007 CCPD budget for an inter-fund loan to the Specially
Amend Budget to Funded Capital Projects Fund for a Computer Aided Dispatch System, approve
CCPD Board of budget amendment, and approve transfer of funds from General Fund to
Directors for Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund. Mayor Moncrief opened the public
Amendment to FY hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
2006-2007 for
Inter-Fund Loan Ms. Kara Shuror, Assistant Director, Police Department, appeared before
for Computer Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Aided Dispatch Communication No. G-15550, as follows:
System
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15550 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit to the Crime Control and
Prevention District(CCPD) Board of Directors an amendment to the FY
2006-2007 CCPD Budget to authorize $5,570,441.00 for an inter-fund
loan to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for a Computer
Aided Dispatch System;
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2. Conduct a public hearing to approve an amendment of$5,570,441.00 to
the FY 2006-2007 Crime Control and Prevention District budget to fund
an inter-fund loan to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
3. Approve an amendment of $5,570,441.00 to the FY 2006-2007 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget subject to approval by the
CCPD Board;
4. Authorize the City Manager to accept the inter-fund loan if approved by
the CCPD Board of Directors in the amount of$5,570,441.00;
5. Approve the transfer of $1,085,809.00 from the General Fund to the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for the purchase of necessary
CAD add on modules and reasonable contingency allowance; and
6. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $6,656,250.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding a Computer Aided Dispatch System.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15550 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17328-12-2006 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
P-10510 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10510 from the
2007 Heavy Duty City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of 14
Trucks and new 2007 heavy duty trucks and equipment for various departments listed
Equipment below with ATC Fort Worth Freightliner utilizing a State of Texas, Building
and Procurement Commission Contract No. 070-54 for a cost not to exceed
$1,365,095.45 with payment due within 30 days of the invoice date. Freight is
included in the unit prices.
Ouantitv and Description Department Unit Price Extended Total
1 Contractor dump body Parks and Community $ 64,872.92
truck Services
1 Crew cab waste dump Parks and Community $ 69,922.14
truck Services
140 Foot aerial bucket Transportation and Public $ 111,516.08
truck Works
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Ouantitv and Description Department Unit Price Extended Total
2 50 Foot aerial bucket Transportation and Public $112,200.08 $ 224,400.16
trucks Works
1 Service truck and Water $ 88,949.89
compressor
1 Service truck,backhoe, Water $ 118,443.20
comp. and crane
1 Dump truck and front Water $ 107,227.74
loader
2 Roto-Boom trucks Environmental $120,587.26 $ 241,174.52
Management
1 Dump truck and Transportation and Public $ 94,631.86
emulsion unit Works
1 Truck cab and chassis Parks and Community $ 81,318.98
for dump body Services
1 Truck cab and chassis Transportation and Public $ 81,318.98
for dump body Works
1 Truck cab and chassis Water $ 81,318.98
for dump body
Total $1,365,095.45
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10510 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
L-14266 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn from Communication No. L-14266, Authorize the Sale of a .4122 Acre Parcel
Council Located at 821 West Vickery Boulevard, a City Fee Owned Surplus Property,
Consideration be withdrawn from consideration.
L-14266 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14266
(Corrected) (Corrected) from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sale of City Fee authorize the sale of a .4122 acre parcel of land located at 821 West Vickery
Owned Surplus Boulevard, a City fee owned surplus property, further described as Lots 3 and
Property 5, Block 3, Jennings South Addition, to Marshall T. Robinson (DOE 2820) for
the appraised value of$201,000.00; and authorize the acceptance and recording
of appropriate instruments.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14266 (Corrected) be approved.
The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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L-14271 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14271 from the
Settlement of City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the proposed
Claims in settlement of the claims of Witcher Properties, Ltd., ("Witcher") in the
Condemnation condemnation lawsuit, City of Fort Worth v. Witcher Properties, Ltd., in the
Lawsuit- City of County Court at Law No. 2 of Tarrant County, Cause No. 06-45174-2;
Fort Worth v. authorize the payment of$780,000.00 to Witcher and estimated closing costs of
Witcher $5,400.00, upon Witcher's presentment of disclaimers of interest by the lessees
Properties, Ltd., of the subject property; and authorize the appropriate City representative to
Cause No. 06- execute the documents necessary to complete the settlement.
45174-2
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14271 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
PZ-2712 City Secretary Hendrix stated that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Heard with 2712, Institute and Adopt Ordinance for the Voluntary Full Purpose Annexation
Zoning Docket No. of Approximately 184.139 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, or .288 Square
ZC-06-225 Miles (More or Less) Located North of Boat Club Road and West of Harbour
View Lane (AX-06-009 La Fronteria), would be heard with its associated
zoning case, ZC-06-225. (See page 27)
PZ-2713 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2713 from the
Ord. No. 17329- City Manager recommending that the City Council institute and consider the
12-2006 adoption of an ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the extension
City Initiated of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Annexation annexation of an approximately 5.2 acre tract of land in Tarrant County, a
(AX-06-010 Boat portion of Boat Club Road, west of Harbour View Lane and east of Tranquil
Club Road) Acres Road, situated in the Alexander Crane Harris and Brooks Survey,
Abstract No. 55, S.E. Merrell Survey, Abstract No. 1009, Tarrant County,
Texas (Case No. AX-06-010 Boat Club Road), which said territory lies adjacent
to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the
citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every
prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2713 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17329-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and
Davis absent.
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C-21904 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21904 from the
Ord. No. 17330- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
12-2006
Ord. No. 17331- 1. Authorize the transfer of $209,350.00 from the Lake Worth
12-2006 Infrastructure Escrow Account to the Water and Sewer Operating Fund;
Ord. No. 17332-
12-2006 2. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
Siemens Building appropriations in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of
Technologies, Inc. $209,350.00 from a Lake Worth Infrastructure Escrow Account
transfer, for the purpose of funding a transfer to the Water Capital
Projects Fund to execute a contract with Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc., for the construction of the Phase 11 Security
Improvements at Water Department Facilities;
3. Authorize the transfer of $209,350.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
4. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$209,350.00 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the
purpose of executing a contract with Siemens Building Technologies,
Inc., for the construction of the Phase II Security Improvements at
Water Department Facilities;
5. Authorize the transfer of $1,501,159.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
6. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$1,501,159.00 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund transfer, for the
purpose of executing a contract with Siemens Building Technologies,
Inc., for the construction of the Phase II Security Improvements at
Water Department Facilities; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Siemens
Building Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $2,029,249.00 for the
construction of the Phase 11 Security Improvements at Water
Department Facilities.
City Manager Boswell informed Council that the correct ordinance for
Recommendation No. 4 was placed at the Council table along with the Mayor
and Council Communication.
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Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21904 be approved with the
corrected ordinance and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 17330-12-2006, 17331-
12-2006 and 17332-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously six
(6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis
absent.
C-21905 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21905 from the
HillCo Partners City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with Hi11Co Partners, LLC, for consulting services relative
to state legislative issues for an initial term of twelve months from January 1,
2007, to December 31, 2007, at an annual cost of $84,000.00 with a one year
option to renew under the same terms and conditions.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21905 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21906 from the
TriTech Software City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a contract with
Systems TriTech Software Systems in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000.00 for a
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Station Alerting system and annual
support to replace the City's current CAD and Station Alerting system subject
to approval by the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board for
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 CCPD Budget; and upon approval
find that this contract is necessary to preserve or protect the public health or
safety of the residents of the City of Fort Worth.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21906 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21907 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21907 from the
Aetna Life City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Insurance to execute the second of three one-year renewal options with Aetna Life
Insurance for administration of the City's self-funded group health benefit
program beginning January 1, 2007, and expiring December 31, 2007.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21907 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21908 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21908 from the
DFW K&H Real City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Estate, LLC and to execute the Tax Abatement Agreement with DFW K&H Real Estate, LLC,
American Auto and American Auto Salvage, Inc.; and find that the statements set forth in the
Salvage, Inc. recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with DFW K&H Real Estate, LLC,
and American Auto Salvage, Inc., are true and correct.
Council Member Silcox stated that he would support this tax abatement as this
was a step in making the landowner whole again, and that this did treat them
properly and fairly.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Mr. Reuben for his effort in
working with the community.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21908 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21909 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21909 from the
Ord. No. 17333- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
12-2006
Texas Department 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance
of Transportation, Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for the Magnolia Avenue Railroad
BNSF Railway Crossing Project with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
and Union Pacific in the amount of$422,820.00;
Railroad
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept$338,256.00 in federal funds from
the North Central Texas Council of Governments Railroad Crossing
Reliability Partnership Program for this project;
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of$30,000.00 from the
Union Pacific Railroad for use towards the local match to the Grant
Fund;
4. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of$25,000.00 from the
BNSF Railway for use towards the local match to the Grant Fund;
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5. Approve the transfer of$7,064.00 from the 2004 Street Light and Signal
Improvement Fund to the Grant Fund towards the City's twenty percent
match;
6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Highway-Railroad Grade
Crossing Consolidation and Closure Agreement with the TxDOT, the
BNSF Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad in which TxDOT would
reimburse the City up to $22,500.00 to be used towards the local match
to the Grant Fund;
7. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $422,820.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of executing a Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
the Magnolia Avenue Railroad Crossing Project; and
8. Authorize payment in the amount of $3,564.00 to TxDOT representing
the initial installment of the City's participation according to the
LPAFA.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21909 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17333-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21910 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21910 from the
Ord. No. 17334- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
12-2006
Texas Department 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance
of Transportation Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for the Peach Street Area Railroad Safety
and Union Pacific Improvement Project with the Texas Department of Transportation
Railroad (TxDOT)in the amount of$2,904,276.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept $2,541,636.00 in federal funds
from the North Texas Central Texas Council of Governments Railroad
Crossing Reliability Partnership Program and from a 2003 Federal
Legislative Program earmark for this project;
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of$50,000.00 from the
Union Pacific Railroad for use towards the local match to the Grant
Fund;
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4. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of$25,000.00 from the
BNSF Railway for use towards the local match to the Grant Fund;
5. Authorize the transfer of $36,284.00 from the Street Light and Signal
Improvements Fund to the Grant Fund for the City's match;
6. Authorize the transfer of $213,856.00 from the 2004 Street Light and
Signal Improvement Fund to the Grant Fund for the City's match;
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Highway-Railroad Grade
Crossing Consolidation and Closure Agreement with the TxDOT and
the Union Pacific Railroad in which TxDOT would reimburse the City
up to $37,500.00 to be used towards the local match to the Grant Fund;
8. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$2,904,276.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of executing a Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
the Peach Street Area Railroad Safety Improvement Project; and
9. Authorize payment in the amount of$24,480.00 to TxDOT representing
the initial installment of the City's participation according to the
LPAFA.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21910 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17334-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21911 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21911 from the
Thos. S. Byrne, City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the correction of
Ltd. M&C C-21012 to remove the construction of a Public Health building from the
scope of work and reduce the contract amount from $7,500,000.00 to
$3,287,480.00 for the Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Thos. S.
Byrne, Ltd., for the construction of the Shamblee Branch Library in the Evans
and Rosedale Business and Cultural District, authorized by that M&C.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks noted that the M/WBE participation on this contract was
well over 30 percent and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21911 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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C-21912 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21912 from the
Ord. No. 17335- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
12-2006
Texas Department 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Local Project Advance
of Transportation Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for the Sycamore School Road Quiet
Zone Project with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in
the amount of$155,556.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept $124,445.00 in federal funds
toward the North Central Texas Council of Governments Railroad
Crossing Reliability Partnership Program for this project;
3. Authorize the transfer of $31,111.00 from the 2004 Street Light and
Signal Improvement Fund to the Grant Fund for the City's twenty
percent match;
4. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $155,556.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of executing a Local Project Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
the Sycamore School Road Quiet Zone Project; and
5. Authorize payment in the amount of $1,311.00 to TxDOT representing
the initial installment of the City's participation according to the
LPAFA.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21912 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17335-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21913 from the
Ord. No. 17336- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
12-2006 $1,308,300.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Laughley Bridge Project Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
& Construction, and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Inc. $1,308,300.00 from a transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, for
the purpose of executing a contract with Laughley Bridge & Construction, Inc.,
for Water Main Replacement Contract 2006A; and authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with Laughley Bridge & Construction, Inc., in the amount
of$1,000,000.00 for Water Main Replacement Contract 2006A.
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Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21913 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 17336-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth,
Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
C-21914 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21914 from the
Ord. No. 17337- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
12-2006 to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with D.R. Moss Land
D.R. Moss Land Development Company, for the installation of water services to serve Willow
Development Springs Ranch, located in far northwest Fort Worth; and adopt an ordinance
Company adopting a Pro-Rata Connection Fee against each lot contained within the
Willow Springs Ranch, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, as follows: Block 1, Lots 9 through 25 inclusive; Block 3, Lots 1
through 14 inclusive; Block 4, Lots 1 through 17 inclusive; Block 5, Lots 1
through 14 inclusive; Block 6, Lots 1 through 8 inclusive; Block 7, Lots 1
through 8 inclusive; Block 8, Lots 1 through 18 inclusive; providing for the
calculation of the Pro-Rata Connection Fee; providing for the assessment and
payment of the Pro-Rata Connection Fee; making this ordinance cumulative of
prior ordinances; repealing all ordinances and provisions of the Fort Worth City
Code in conflict herewith.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21914 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17337-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and
Davis absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVA—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
ZC-06-202 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 7, 2006,
SP-06-045 continued the hearing of the application of Emerging Properties 1, LTD, for a
Continued Until change in zoning of property located at 6750 Fossil Bluff Drive from "G"
End of Meeting Intensive Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential with rear entry garages, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-06-202. The accompanying site plan was SP-06-045. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Emerging Properties 1, LTD, Council Member Espino made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-202 and SP-06-045 be approved.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change and approving the
13.880 acres which was the exact land that tracks the site plan, with the
exception of the triangle parcel containing 7,465 square feet of land, more or
less described in Lot 1R, Block 1, Emerging Properties Addition. He explained
the applicant would like to leave this small piece out of the zoning change
request in order to still have access to the existing property to the west.
Council Member Espino stated that he did not feel comfortable in making such
a decision since this zoning case was in Council Member Scarth's district, and
inquired whether Mr. Schell had discussed this matter with Council Member
Scarth.
Mayor Moncrief suggested that staff try to reach Mr. Scarth and determine
whether this would be his recommendation.
Council Member Espino withdrew his motion for approval, and Council
Member Burdette withdrew his second.
It was the consensus of the City Council that this zoning case be continued until
the end of the meeting. (See page 31)
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as
the date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on November 27, 2006. Mayor Moncrief opened the
public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
PZ-2712 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2712 from the
Ord. No. 17338- City Manager recommending that the City Council institute and consider the
12-2006 adoption of an ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the extension
Voluntary Full of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Purpose annexation of an approximately 184.139 acre tract of land in Tarrant County, or
Annexation .288 square miles (more or less) located north of Boat Club Road and west of
(AX-06-009 La Harbour View Lane situated in the S.E. Merrell Survey, Abstract No. 1009 and
Fronteria) the A.C.H. & B. Survey, Abstract No. 55, and the J.A. McNutt Survey, Abstract
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No. 1151, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-06-009 La Fronteria), which
said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata
part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges
of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall
amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2712 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17338-12-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and
Davis absent.
ZC-06-225 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved Jordan, that the application of Triple T Farms, Ltd., for a change in zoning of
property located in the 8900 block of Boat Club Road from "AG" Agricultural
to "A-7.5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-225, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
SP-06-044 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan
Continued Until that the application of Village Homes, L.P., for site plan of property located at
January 9, 2007 2501, 2503, 2505 and 2507 Rogers Road for single family residential restricted,
Site Plan No. SP-06-044, be continued until the January 9, 2007, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
SP-06-046 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox
Approved that the application of D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., for site plan of property located
in the 5200 block of Marine Creek Parkway for single family residential
restricted with conventional side yards, Site Plan No. SP-06-046, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
ZC-06-268 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approved that the application of BNSF Railway Company for a change in zoning of
property located in the 1100 block of Intermodal Parkway from "AG"
Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-268, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
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AGENDA ITEM XVB — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL/DENIAL
ZC-06-236A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 14, 2006,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth, Carter
January 9, 2007 Riverside Neighborhood for a change in zoning of property located at 600-601
Blevins Avenue, 1815 Bolton Street, 833 Fairview, 3300 Race Street and 3701
Airport Freeway, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-236A:
Recommended for Approval:
600-601 Blevins Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-7.5" One-
Family Residential, 1815 Bolton Street from "A-5" One-Family Residential to
"A-10" One-Family Residential and 3300 Race Street from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family Residential
Recommended for Denial:
833 Fairview from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family
Residential and 3701 Airport Freeway from "FR' General Commercial
Restricted to"E" Neighborhood Commercial
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Espino informed the audience that this zoning case required a
super majority vote and stated that there was not a sufficient amount of Council
Members present to achieve that vote. He recommended that this item be
continued to January 9, 2007.
Robert J. Rockett Mr. Robert J. Rockett, 307 W. 7th Street, #1719, representing Ms. Cheryl Rider,
owner of property located at 3701 Airport Freeway, appeared before the City
Council and stated that they were in favor of the recommendation for denial and
requested that the City Council take action on this portion today.
Mayor Moncrief explained the reason that the City Council was in favor of the
continuance as Council Member Espino stated earlier.
City Attorney Yett also stated that Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider
could explain the necessity for a super majority vote on this zoning case. He
further stated that it might be in the applicant's best interest if all of the Council
Members were present to vote on this item.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of the City of Fort Worth, Carter Riverside Neighborhood, Council
Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
Zoning Hearing and Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-236A be continued until the
January 9, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously six (6)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis
absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVC—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-06-245 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 12, 2006,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Randel Flores for a change in zoning
January 18, 2007 of property located at 1501 through 1609 East Long Avenue from "B" Two
Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses
in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, excluding liquor stores, and with site plan
requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-245. Mayor Moncrief opened the public
hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
City Secretary Hendrix stated that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the
continuance of this zoning case until January 18, 2007.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Randel Flores, Council Member Espino made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing and Zoning
Docket No. ZC-06-245 be continued until the January 18, 2007, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
Item XVI Ms. Joy Maxwell, 4808 Lafayette, appeared before Council relative to cameras
Citizen at stop lights and swift and sure punishment for DWI offenders. She further
Presentations stated that mandatory jail time should be served and that the vehicle in which
Joy Maxwell the individual was driving should be impounded, no matter who the vehicle
belonged to. She suggested that cameras be installed at Bellaire and Hulen, I-
20 and Hulen, and I-30 and Hulen Street.
The entire Council responded to Ms. Maxwell and expressed appreciation for
bringing this issue to Council. The Council advised her that the red light
cameras were an issue that had been discussed and that staff was in the process
of determining which streets were the worst intersections for individuals
running red lights.
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Mr. Robert Goode, Director of the Transportation/Public Works Department,
advised Council that there is a Pre-Council item scheduled for the meeting of
January 18, 2007.
Joe Don Brandon Mr. Joe Don Brandon, 1415 E. Lancaster, appeared and stated that he was
against cameras because they were usually used for alternative reasons. He
stated he was against drunk drivers. He advised Council that there was another
street date victim attack Saturday and a church was adopting the woman. He
informed Council that the Working Poor Council for Better Living was kicking
off their new master web site. He also stated that they were trying to put an end
to $5.15 per hour minimum wage.
ZC-06-202 It appeared that the City Council continued the hearing of the application of
SP-06-045 Emerging Properties 1, LTD, for a change in zoning of property located at 6750
Approved/Denied Fossil Bluff Drive from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential
with rear entry garages, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-202. The accompanying
site plan was SP-06-045. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development Department, appeared before the City
Council and pointed out on the site plan the triangle portion of property that Mr.
Schell was requesting not be included in the zoning change. He stated that it
was staff s recommendation that the 7,465 square feet of land be denied so that
the applicant would still be able to gain entrance to the remaining portion of
property on the west side.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Emerging Properties 1, LTD, Council Member Espino made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-202 and SP-06-045 be approved as
amended, excluding the 7,465 square feet of land, more or less out of Lot 1R,
Block 1 of Emerging Properties Addition.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be
adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 17339-12-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND
OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF
THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING,
AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND
CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND
NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
Agenda Item XVII It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session
Executive Session at 12:20 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) Herman Clay Smith v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 0512-903
(Wise County);
b) City of Fort Worth, Plaintiff v. Jay McLennan, Independent
Executor of the Estate of Lynne Weil, Deceased, and
Southwestern Gas Pipeline, Inc., Cause No. ED-2006-01952
(Denton County);
c) Legal issues concerning CPRC Chapter 125 gang injunction
litigation;
d) Legal issues concerning relocation of telecommunications
utilities in public right-of-ways;
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e) Legal issues concerning the Texas Clean Air Coalition;
f) Legal issues concerning premature street failures;
g) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council
meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as
authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of
security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the
Texas Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:58 p.m.
Resolution to There was presented a resolution pledging to cooperate with interested parties
Cooperate with in assessing the feasibility of conserving certain property as a public park.
Parties to Assess
Feasibility of At the Mayor's request, City Attorney Yett advised that the recommendation of
Conserving the City Manager and the City Attorney was that the City Council table the
Property as Public proposed resolution until the acquisition of the right-of-way for the construction
Park- Tabled of Southwest Parkway (State Highway 121) had been completed and then
consideration of the resolution be brought back before the City Council at that
time.
At the Mayor's request, City Attorney Yett advised that the recommendation of
the City Manager and the City Attorney was that the City Council table the
proposed resolution until the acquisition of the right-of-way for the construction
of Southwest Parkway (State Highway 121) had been completed and then
consideration of the resolution be brought back before the City Council at that
time.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that the proposed resolution be tabled until the acquisition of the
right-of-way for the construction of Southwest Parkway (State Highway 121)
had been completed.
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Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed support of the resolution and opposition to the
motion.
Council Member Espino also expressed opposition to the motion.
The motion carried four (4) ayes to two (2) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks
and Council Member Espino casting the dissenting votes, and with Council
Members Scarth, Wheatfall, and Davis absent.
Agenda Item There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
XVIII
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 91h day of
January, 2007.
Attest: Approve
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Marty He drix Michael J. Moncri f
City Secretary Mayor