HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/05/17-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
MAY 17, 2005
Date & Time On the 17th day of May, A.D., 2005, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10.04 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson,
and Wendy Davis; City Manager Charles Boswell; City Attorney
David Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Mayor Pro tempore
Ralph McCloud was temporarily absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Johnny Castleberry, Golden
Gate Church of God in Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wheatfall, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10,
2005,were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Moncrief stated that the presentation by Mr. Van Romans,
Presentations President of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, would
be delayed until later on the agenda.
Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Devoyd
Jennings Day to Mr. Devoyd Jennings. Ms. Faith Ellis,
representing Congressman Michael Burgess, presented Mr.
Jennings with a U.S. flag and stated that another flag was being
flown over the Capitol in his honor.
Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Reverend
Roosevelt Baugh Day to Reverend Roosevelt Baugh.
Council Member Stevenson presented a Proclamation for Public
Administration Day to Mr. Anthony Snipes, Assistant to the City
Manager. Mr. Snipes was accompanied by 45 students from area
schools that were participating in a shadowing program hosted by
the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and
Conference of Minority Public Administrators members. Each
student was presented with a Molly pin.
Lieutenant Christopher Combest, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion,
112th Armored Regiment, U.S. Army, presented the Fort Worth flag
flown by U.S. Troops in Iraq to Mayor Moncrief.
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Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation for the flag and for the
sacrifice made by Lt. Combest and all the men and women of the
armed forces in the interest of freedom.
Council Member Picht acknowledged the spouses of members of
the armed forces stating they were a very important part of the
process.
Council Member Lane extended a welcome home greeting to Lt.
Combest.
Council Member Silcox stated that many of the men and women
deployed were returning to the civilian workforce to find they no
longer had their previous jobs. He encouraged all employers to
retain employees called into active service. He added that the City
of Fort Worth not only retained employees called into active
service, but the City also provided an income.
Mayor Moncrief recognized his wife Rosie in the audience.
Res. #3202-05- Marty Hendrix, City Secretary, advised the City Council that the
2005 official count of the City Council Election held on May 7, 2005, was
Canvass completed on May 7, 2005, and the returns of the election, as
Returns & reported by the presiding officers of each voting precinct who,
Declaration of upon their oath, stated the returns of their respective boxes were
Results of . true and correct, as follows.
General Election
Held on RETURNS OF THE
May 7, 2005 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
MAY 7, 2005
Member of the City Council — District 2
Larry Stevens 579
Salvador "Sal" Espino 1,430
Member of the City Council — District 4
Becky L. Haskin 1,390
Louis McBee 1,014
Member of the City Council -- District 6
Cora Mosley 536
Byron de Sousa 1,131
Jungus Jordan 1,613
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Member of the City Council — District 7
Don May 28
Carter Burdette 1,308
Joyce L. Grant 164
Leon Reed, Jr. 233
Bradley Sigley 30
Joe Waller 766
Member of the City Council — District 8
Monnie Gilliam 171
Kathleen Hicks 1,960
Lawrence E. Walker, Jr. 41
City Secretary Hendrix added that the City Council, at its meeting
of March 24, 2005, adopted Ordinance No. 16332-03-2005, that
declared elected to office the unopposed candidates to the office
of Mayor and for the office of City Council Member for City Council
District Nos. 3, 5, and 9 and canceled the elections for those
uncontested offices, as authorized by Section 2.053 of the Texas
Election Code.
(Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed his chair at the dais.)
Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3202-05-2005
canvassing the returns of the Election and declaring the results of
the Election held on May 7, 2005, and finding correct that Salvador
"Sal" Espino be elected to City Council District 2; Becky L. Haskin
be elected to City Council District 4; Carter Burdette be elected to
City Council District 7; and Kathleen Hicks be elected to City
Council District 8. The motion to approve the resolution
canvassing the returns was adopted unanimously.
Presentation of City Secretary Hendrix presented Mayor Moncrief with his
Certificates of Certificate of Election.
Election
Mayor Moncrief presented Certificates of Election to Salvador
Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donovan Wheatfall, Carter
Surdette, Kathleen Hicks, and Wendy Davis.
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Ord. #16431-05- There was presented Ordinance No. 16431-05-2005 ordering a
2005 runoff election for City Council District No. 6 by the qualified voters
Call Runoff of that district on June 11, 2005, for the purpose of electing a City
Election for City Council Member. The candidates receiving the highest and second
Council District highest votes had been certified for the runoff election. Those
No. 6 on June candidates were Jungus Jordan with 1,513 votes and Byron de
11, 2005 Sousa with 1,131 votes.
City Secretary Hendrix stated that early voting for the run-off
election would start on May 25, 2005, and that no voting would be
conducted on May 30, 2005, as the City was closed for the
Memorial Day holiday. She added that Precinct 1150 had to be
moved to Sycamore Elementary School from New Bethel Baptist
Church as the church would be holding,a festival on .tune 11, 2005.
She further stated that any registered voter could vote in the run-
off election even if that person did not vote in the General Election.
Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Garcia stated that the ordinance
needed to be amended to reflect that early voting would be
conducted Tuesday, May 31, 2005, instead of Monday, May 30,
2005.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the resolution be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
Announcements Council Member Haskin acknowledged the birthdays of Council
Member Davis on May 16, 2005 and Council Member Stevenson
today.
(Council Member Wheatfall stepped away from the dais.)
(Council Member Lane returned to his chair at the dais.)
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud recognized 80 students from the
Glencrest 6t' Grade Center. Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance
Department Director, stated that the students were part of the
Adopt-a-School Program and that all of the students were on the
"A/B" Honor Roll. He introduced Assistant Directors Brandon
Bennett and Teresa Carreron, Ms. Paula Woods, Vice-Principal of
the school, and the Top 4 students Cortni Stevenson, Steven
Rivera, Minette Vasquez, and Michael Bradford.
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(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
Council Member Picht stated that the students were Fort Worth's
future and it would be unfortunate for them to not learn about the
B-36 aircraft and its contribution to the City. He acknowledged
Retired General Bill Guy, former General Dynamics Vice President
Mr. Frederick Curtis, and Mr. Don Pyeatt in the audience and stated
that he supported their efforts in keeping the B-36 in Fort Worth.
He summarized Fort Worth's impact on the aircraft industry and
the significance of the B-36 to aviation history and encouraged the
Council to support efforts to keep the B-36 in Fort Worth and for
the creation of an aviation museum in the City.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed appreciation to Fire Chief
Charles Gaines, Executive Deputy Chief Eddie Burns, and Chief
Training Officer Rudy Jackson, and the men and women of the Fort
Worth Fire Department for their quick response to a tragic house
fire last week. He added that the firefighters canvassed the
neighborhood to see who needed smoke detectors and/or batteries
and to ensure smoke detectors were installed correctly.
Council Member Picht announced that the Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition would begin on May 20, .2005 at
Bass Performance Hail. He stated that people from all over the
world representing many countries would be coming to Fort Worth
for the competition and encouraged everyone to attend the
competition or view it at the Maddox-Muse Building, closed circuit
television, the Van Cliburn website or the City Cable Channel 6
(31).
(Council Member Lane returned to his chair at the dais.)
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to Mr. Greg Simmons,
Transportation/Public Works Facility Manager, City Maintenance
staff, and Professional Photographer Skeeter Hagler, for the
display of the large photographs hanging in City Hall. He stated
that some of the photographs were from the book Panther_City and
that the photographs enhanced the appearance of City Hall.
(Council Member Wheatfall returned to his chair at the dais.)
Withdrawn from City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-20732 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
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Continued/ City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-20732 be withdrawn.
Staff
Special Mr. Van Romans, President of the Fort Worth Museum of Science
Presentations and History, invited the Council to attend the Lonestar Dinosaur
Exhibit opening on May 28, 2005, at the Museum of Science and
History. He presented each Council Member with a piece of
dinosaur bone and expressed appreciation to Council Member
Stevenson for his membership on their board.
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Presentations by There were no changes presented by the City Council in
City Council memberships in the City's boards and commissions.
CP #252 There was presented Council Proposal No. 252 proposing that the
Res. #3203-05- City Council adopt Resolution No. 3203-05-2005 creating Mayor's
2005 Advisory Commission on Homelessness and outlining duties of
Create Mayor's the commission.
Advisory
Commission on (Council Member Picht stepped away from the dais.)
Homelessness
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged the efforts of Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud and everyone who worked on the commission and stated
that as the City's population grows, the homelessness issue would
grow; however, the City would continue to address the needs of its
residents and not ignore this issue.
(Council Member Picht returned to his chair at the dais.)
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Res. #3204-05- There was presented Resolution No. 3204-05-2005 clarifying the
2005 intent of the legislative amendment to HB 304 proposed by the City
Clarify Intent of of Fort Worth affecting vacation and sick leave time for police
Legislative officers. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Amendment to Council Member Wheatfall, that the resolution be adopted. The
HB 304 motion carried unanimously.
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Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards,
Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees.
OCS-1485 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1485 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3205-05- 14795 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 authorize the City Manager to retain Gary Ingram and James Griffin
Employment of of the law firm of Jackson Walker.as outside counsel, pursuant to
Outside Counsel Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney
to Assist City in in various matters concerning employment benefits and to
Various Matters represent the City in any litigation concerning such matters; and
Concerning adopt Resolution No. 3205-05-2005 fining in advance, as far as
Employment practicable, the amount to be paid to Gary Ingram and James
Benefits Griffin, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14796 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- .
Res. #3206-05- 14796 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Resolution No. 3206-05-2005 fixing in advance, as far as
Increase practicable, the, amount to be paid to Gary Ingram of Jackson
Maximum Amount Walker to represent the City of Fort Worth in the lawsuit entitled
to be Paid to Gary David Miller, et al. v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4:04-CV-
Ingram to 0622-A, in an amount not to. exceed $95,000.00. It was the
Represent City in
Lawsuit Entitled consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
David Miller, et al. adopted.
v. City of Fort
Worth, Civil
Action No.
4:04-CV-0622-A
G-1.4797 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 14797 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of authorize the temporary closure of Carnation Avenue between
Carnation Eagle to Robinwood beginning May 11, 2005, until August 15, 2005,
Avenue and Yucca Avenue between Eagle and Seaman beginning May 31,
2005, until October 15, 2005 (DOE 3629). It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-14798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Advertise Bids 14798 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to Lease City- authorize the City Manager to receive and consider bids for gas
Owned Property well development on City-owned property identified below:
for Gas Well
Development Description Estimated Mineral Acres
Meacham Airport 700
Spinks Airport 822
Village Creek Water Treatment 830
Plant
Rolling Hills Water Treatment 135
Plant
Eagle Mountain Water 30
Treatment Plant
Lake Worth (Select Properties) 500
Buck Sansom Park 131
Smith Wilemon Park 3
Misc. Parcels and Right-of- 500
Ways
Total Acres 3,551
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16432-05- 14799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Fiscal Year 2006 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if
Criminal Justice awarded, three 2006 Criminal Justice Planning Fund (SF 421)
Planning Fund grants from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division,
Grants in the total amount of$295,168.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to designate an Assistant City
Manager as the authorized official to accept, reject, or alter
the grants, if awarded;
3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $34,034.00 from the
Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the
City's match, and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16432-05-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $295,168.00, subject to receipt
of the 2006 Criminal Justice Planning Fund (SF 421) grants
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from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, for the
purpose of funding Computer Crime Fraud Expansion, Cold
Case Investigation, and Violent Personal Crimes Training in
the Police Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16433-05- 14800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council.
2005
Ord. #14634-05- 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16433-05-
2005 2005 increasing appropriations in the Culture and Tourism
Reimburse Fund in the amount of $604,584.28 and decreasing the
General Fund for Unreserved Fund balance by the same amount, for the
Loan Used for purpose of transferring said funds to the Hotel
Interim Development Corporation Fund;
Financing of 2. Authorize the transfer of $604,584.28 from the Culture and
Convention
Center Hotel Tourism Fund to the Hotel Development Corporation Fund;
Pre- 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16434-05-2005
Development increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Activities; Hotel Development Corporation Fund in the amount of
Transfer Funds $132,546.81 from a non-interest bearing loan for the
to Pay Hotel Pre- purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund;
Development
Expenditures; 4. Authorize the transfer of interest earnings in the amount of
and Transfer $132,546.81 from the Hotel Development Corporation Fund
Interest Earned to the General Fund; and
Over Life of
Interim Loan 5. Authorize the return of the interim, interfund loan, in the
amount of$2,580,414.00, to the General Fund from the Hotel
Development Corporation Fund.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Long-Range 14801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Public.Art Plan adopt the Long-Range Public Art Plan for the 2004 Capital
for 2004 Capital Improvement Program, as recommended by the Fort Worth Art
Improvement Commission. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Program Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3207-05- 94802 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Resolution No. 3207-05-2005 providing that the City of Fort
Establish Worth elects to be eligible to participate in property tax abatements
Neighborhood as authorized by Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code and
Empowerment establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone tax abatement
Zone Tax policy governing subsequent tax abatement agreements for
Abatement properties located in a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; and
Policy establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement
Policy Statement, including guidelines and criteria, governing
property tax abatements in Neighborhood Empowerment Zones in
the City of Fort Worth. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-94803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3208-05- 14803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Resolution No. 3208-05-2005 enacting a 920-day moratorium
Enact 120-Day on the creation of new Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.
Moratorium on
Creation of New Council Member Davis suggested reducing the length of the
Neighborhood moratorium to 60 days to allow other areas in the City undergoing
Empowerment development negotiations to pursue tax abatement opportunities
Zones within a shorter period of time.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted by amending
the length of the moratorium to 60 days. The motion carried
unanimously.
(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
G-74804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Submit 14804 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amendment to authorize the City Manager to submit to the Crime Control and
FY 2004-05 Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors an amendment of up
CCPD Budget to $5.2 million to the FY 2004-05 CCPD budget to fund the
for Mobile Data replacement and enhancement of the Police Department mobile
Computers data computers. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously, with Council Member Lane being
absent.
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_Public Hearing' It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code
to allow sale of alcoholic beverages at 3849 Altamesa Boulevard.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14805, as follows.
G-14805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Variance from 14805 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Section 4-4 of consider the request submitted by Mr. Mohammad Moharrami for
City Code to property located at 3849 Altamesa Boulevard for a variance from
Allow Sale of Section 4-4 of the City Code prohibiting the sale of alcoholic
Alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a school.
Beverages at
3845 Altamesa The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
Boulevard the variance,
Approved
John Huebener, Mr. John A. Huebener 4116 Alava Drive
Melba Kelley, Ms. Melba Kelley 4269 Barcelona Drive
Carol Beardsley, Ms. Carol Beardsley 4101 Alicante Avenue
Louis Cass, Mr. Louis Cass 4103 Altamesa
Mohammad Mr. Mohammad Moharrami 3849 Altamesa Boulevard
Moharrami, Mr. Charles Boatley 3633 Wedge Worth Rd. S.
Charles Boatley
There being no one else present'in connection with the public
hearing on request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code
to allow sale of alcoholic beverages at 3849 Altamesa Boulevard,
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-14805 be adopted, granting the
variance and waiving the application fee. The motion carried
unanimously, with Council Member Lane being absent.
(Council Member Lane return to his chair at the dais.)
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code
to allow sale of alcoholic beverages at 4800 Wichita Street. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14806, as follows:
G-14806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Variance from 14806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Section 4-4 of consider the request submitted by Ms. Wahida Hashim for property
City Code to located at 4800 Wichita Street for a variance from Section 4-4 of the
Allow Sale of City Code prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300
Alcoholic feet of a church.
Beverages at
4800 Wichita . Mr. Don L. Ellis, Jr., 3203 Denman Street, appeared before Council
Street in opposition of the variance. He stated that when the
Denied establishment sold alcohol two years ago, shootings had occurred
Don Ellis, Jr. at the store and that stray bullets had hit his home. He requested
that the Council deny the variance.
Wahida Hashin Ms. Wahida Hashin, 2108 Ballycastle Drive, Arlington, Texas, owner
of the store, appeared before Council in support of the variance.
She stated that she was having difficulty meeting financial
obligations on the store and that being allowed to sell alcohol
would allow her to pay for operations at the store. She added the
variance was also necessary to be competitive with the other
stores in the surrounding areas that were selling the alcohol. Ms.
Hashin also requested not to be judged by what occurred at their
location in the past when it was under another person's ownership.
She added that signatures from neighborhood residents had been
collected providing their support of the sale of alcohol. She further
stated that the issue was not how close to a church or school the
establishment was located, but how the establishment was
managed. She requested that Council approve the variance.
Council Member Wheatfall noted the differences between this
variance and the previous variance just approved. He stated that
the major difference was that members of the community came to
the Council to voice their support of the business. He encouraged
Ms. Hashin to meet with the community and pastor of the church to
seek their support of the variance.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that there were various
incidents at the store when it was allowed to sell alcohol under
previous ownership. He added that there were too many
establishments in the area that sold alcohol and he would not add
to that number.
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There being no one else present in connection with the public
hearing on request for variance from Section 4.4 of the City Code
to allow sale of alcoholic beverages at 4800 Wichita Street, Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-14806 be denied. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-10144 ' There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Voice and Data 10144 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Preventive authorize a purchase agreement for voice and data preventive
Maintenance maintenance and support services with Affiliated Telephone, Inc.,
and Support for the Information Technology Solutions Department for an
Services estimated cost of $251,000.00; and authorize this agreement to
begin May 17, 2005, and expire May 16, 2006, with options to renew
for three additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-10145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Aggregate, 10145 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Flexible Base, authorize a purchase agreement for aggregate, flexible base, type
Type A, Grade 1, A, grade 1, road materials from Big City Crushed Concrete, LP, for
Road Materials the Transportation and Public Works Department based on the low
bid of $9.00 per ton, freight included with payment due 30 days
after receipt of invoice; this agreement to begin May 17, 2005, and
expire May 16, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods, and authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the bid
award in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-10146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Water Bill Paper 10146 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for water bill paper with Forms
World, Inc., for the Water Department based on low bid with
payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice and freight included in
unit cost; and authorize this agreement to begin May 17, 2005, and
expire May 16, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-10147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Original 10147 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Equipment authorize a sole source purchase agreement for Original
Manufacturer Equipment Manufacturer ozone parts, equipment, repair and
Ozone Parts, technical service with Teledyne Advance Pollution Instrumentation
Equipment, for the Water Department with 30 day payment terms; authorize
Repair and this agreement to begin May 17, 2005, and expire May 16, 2006,
Technical with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was
Assistance the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-10148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Water Bill 10148 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Envelopes
1. Authorize a purchase agreement for water bill envelopes
with multiple vendors based on low bid with payment due 30
days after receipt of invoice and freight included in the unit
price:
a. Stec-Steadfast- #10 envelopes
b. Tension Envelope Corporation -#9 envelopes;
2. Authorize this agreement to begin May 3, 2005, and expire
May 2, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in
this bid award in accordance with the Texas Government
Code, Section 271.102.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-10149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Gas 10149 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Chromatograph authorize the purchase of a gas chromatograph-mass
-- Mass Spectra- spectrophotometer and a gas chromatograph, detectors,
photometer, peripherals and support services manufactured and produced by
and Equipment Agilent Technologies using the State of Texas Catalog Information
Systems Vendor process for the amount of $124,742.00 including
freight cost to the receiving point with payment due 30 days from
date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-10150 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Liquid Propane 10150 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Gas authorize a purchase agreement for liquid propane gas with
Ferrellgas LP, for the City of Fort Worth. Prices will be based on
the lowest bid of Mont Belvieu Texas Average Posting Net Price
per gallon as published weekly in the Butane-Propane News
magazine plus the quoted markup listed in the bid tabulation.
Payment is due 30 days from date the invoice is received. The City
takes ownership at the City's storage tank and freight is not
charged; this agreement is to begin June 13, 2005, and expire on
June 12, 2006, with options to renew for four additional one-year
periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in this bid
award in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
791, "The lnterlocal Cooperation Act". It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-10151 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Software 10151 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maintenance authorize the sole source purchase agreement from Oracle Inc., for
the Customer Relationship Software licenses and maintenance for
the Water Department for $69,271.76; and authorize this agreement
to begin May 18, 2005, and expire May 17, 2006, with options to
renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-10152 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Taser X26 Stun 10152 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Guns and authorize a sole source purchase agreement for Taser X26 stun
Accessories guns and accessories with GT Distributors for the Police
Department with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice;
and authorize the agreement to begin May 17, 2005, and expire on
May 16, 2006. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-10153 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Support Water 10153 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Department's authorize a purchase agreement with EMA Inc., Vivare Inc., and
Information IBM Corporation to support the Water Department's Information
Systems Systems; and authorize this agreement to begin May 18, 2005, and
expire May 17, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-10154 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Software 10154 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maintenance authorize the sole source purchase agreement with MRO Software,
Inc., for maintenance management software license and
maintenance for the Water Department for $46,014.54; and
authorize this agreement to begin May 18, 2005, and expire May 17,
2006, with the option to renew for two subsequent years. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-10155 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Police Patrol 10155 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vehicles authorize the purchase of police patrol vehicles from the State of
Texas Program Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Police
Department as .listed below for a cost not to exceed $183,084.00
with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. Freight
is included in the unit price:
Descrip on Unit Price Extended Total
State Contract, 070-A2, Capitol
Chevrolet, 11 ea. 2005 Chevy
Impala marked patrol car $16,644.00 $183,084.00
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-10156 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Heating 10156 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ventilation and authorize the sole source purchase and service agreements for
Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems at the Central
Systems Library with Lassiter, Incorporated, for the Transportation and
Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00
with 30 day payment terms; and authorize this agreement to begin
May 17, 2005, and expire September 30, 2005, with options to
renew for four additional one-year periods. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-14090 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ratify 14090 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amendment of approve the amendment of the lease between the City of Fort worth
Lease and Sale and Stephan Leach to accurately reflect the leased property
of Lake Worth described as part of the D.E. Norton Survey, Abstract No. 1147, and
Lease Property the Garcia, Montez, and Duran Survey, Abstract No. 626, located in
Located at 1349 a portion of Block 32, Lake Worth Lease Map J-175, and ratify the
Bomber Road lease; approve the sale of a 3.38 acre tract of land located in a
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portion of Block 32, Lake Worth Lease Map J-175 to Stephan
Leach; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
documents to complete the sale. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-14091 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Amend Option 14091 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement to authorize the execution of the fourth amendment to the Option
Purchase Land Agreement to purchase land with CentrePort Venture, Inc., for the
Known as the property located in Tarrant and Dallas Counties, Texas, commonly
Greater known as the "Greater Southwest International Airport". Council
Southwest Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
International Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
Airport unanimously.
PZ-2595 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #16435-05- 2595 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Vacation of 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 16435-05-2005 vacating and
Portion of North extinguishing a portion of North Cummings Street between
Cummings Lot 5R, Block 1, Cumming-Boaz Addition, an addition to the
Street Between City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and Lot 35 of the
Lot 5R, Block 1, Cummings Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Cummings-Boaz Tarrant County, Texas; and
Addition & Lot 2. Adopt the amendment of Mayor and Council Communication
35 of Cummings PZ-2541, PZ-2555 and PZ-2578 to provide that the
Addition consideration for the vacations listed in PZ-2541, PZ-2555
(VA-05-011) & and PZ-2578 shall be reduced according to law.
Amend M&C PZ-
2541, PZ-2555, & Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
PZ-2578 tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
(Council Member Silcox stepped away from the dais.)
C-20724 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
United Riverside 20724, dated May 10, 2005, from the City Manager recommending
Rebuilding that the City Council:
Corporation, a
Texas Limited 1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for
Partnership each of the eight real properties listed below owned by
United Riverside Rebuilding Corporation (URRC), all
located in the Martindale Addition, in the Riverside
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Tarrant County,
Texas:
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Property Address Description
2624 La Salle Street Lot 7, Block 2
2626 La Salle Street Lot 7, Block 2
2628 La Salle Street Lot 8, Block 2
2630 La Salle Street Lot 8, Block 2
2708 La Salle Street Lot 11, Block 2
2710 La Salle Street Lot 11, Block 2
2720 La Salle Street Lot 14, Block 2
2722 La Salle Street Lot 14, Block 2
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with URRC are true and correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement
Agreement with URRC for each of the properties in
accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously, with Council Member Silcox being absent.
C-20732 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-20732, Authorize a Lease Agreement with
Denitech Fort Worth for Copiers for City-Wide Service, be
withdrawn.
C-20733 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16436-05- 20733 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council;
2005
Ord. #1647-05- 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
2005 Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to
Fort Worth accept $65,000.00 for the joint funding of Phase II of the
Transportation Mobility and Air Quality Plan for the City of Fort Worth;
Authority
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16436-05-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Critical Capital Project Fund in the amount of $65,000.00
from funds received from the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority, for the purpose of funding Phase II of the Mobility
and Air Quality Plan for the City of Fort Worth;
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3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer funds in the amount
of $1,350,006.00 from the Meacham Runway 16134
Improvement project from the Airport Capital Improvement
Fund to the Street Improvements Unspecified Project in the
Critical Capital Projects Fund;
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16437-05-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Critical Capital Project Fund in the amount of $1,350,006.00
from funds received from increased revenue, for the purpose
of funding various critical capital projects; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Wilbur
Smith Associates for Phase 11 of the Mobility and Air Quality
Plan for the City of Fort Worth in the amount of$670,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20734 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Polo Land 20734 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Southwest of approve the acceptance of one Storm Water Facility Maintenance
Texas, L.P., and Agreement from Polo Land Southwest of Texas, L.P., and Tiffany
Tiffany Gardens Gardens Homeowners'Association, Inc., for property described as
Homeowners' Lot 1, Block E, Tiffany Gardens, Tarrant County, Texas, located
Association, Inc. south of Southview Road and east of Chapel Creek Boulevard in
West Fort Worth (DOE 4362), necessary to assure proper
maintenance of a storm water facility. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20735 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Cr
Ord. #16438-05- 20735 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council.
2005
Texas 1. Authorize the City Manager to re-apply for, accept and
Department of execute if awarded, a grant contract with the Texas
State Health Department of State Health Services for up to $100,000.00 to
Services be used to increase immunization levels in pre-school aged
children and provide awareness and education at the
community level;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16438-05-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $100,000.00, subject to receipt
of the grant from the Texas Department of State Health
Services, for the purpose of funding the Public Health
Department's Immunization Outreach°Program;
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3. Waive indirect costs of 44.61 percent of related salary and
fringe benefits which are the most recent rates indicated by
the Finance Department; and
4. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of$25,000.00
for the interim financing of this grant pending contract
execution to provide for a smooth transition from one grant
funding period to the next.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20736 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16439-05- 20736 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, if
U.S. awarded, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the
Environmental amount of $90,000.00 for the Community Action for a Renewed
Protection Environment program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
Agency 16439-05-2005 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $90,000.00 subject to receipt of
the grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for the
purpose of funding the collaborative Community Action for a
Renewed Environment program in the Environmental Management
and Public Health Departments. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20737 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Deere and 20737 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Company authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Deere and Company for the use of approximately 44 acres of
agricultural land at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, for the purpose of
constructing and demonstrating agricultural equipment in
conjunction with the 2005 John Deere Expo at the Fort Worth
Convention Center. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-20738 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Paula Wells 20738 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize an agreement with Paula Wells for the provision of sewer
services to 10132 Crowley Road located in Tarrant County, outside
of the Fort Worth City limits. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Children's 20739 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Lighthouse authorize an agreement with Children's Lighthouse Learning
Learning Center Center for the provision of water and sewer services to serve a
future daycare to 11845 Alta Vista Road located in Tarrant County,
outside of the Fort Worth City limits. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Malcolm Pirnie, 20740 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Malcolm
Pirnie, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $79,560.00 for the purpose
of preparing a cost of service study for wholesale water rates. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20741 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Water 20741 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Environment authorize the continued participation and membership for the
Research Water Department in the Water Environment Research Foundation
Foundation for FY 05 for a membership fee of$34,046.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20742 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16440-05- 20742 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council.
2005
Texas State 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant
Library and for the Interlibrary Loan Program in the amount of
.Archives $302,009.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission Commission and the U.S. Department of Education;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement
with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
relating to such grant;
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16440-05-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$302,009.00, subject to receipt
of the grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission, for the
purpose of funding the Interlibrary Loan program; and
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4. Apply indirect costs using the most recently approved
indirect cost rate of 24.73 percent for the Library
Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
(Council Member Silcox returned to his chair at the dais.)
C-20743 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
The Franklin 20743 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partnership, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
L.L.C. Washington, D.C. firm of The Franklin Partnership, L.L.C., for
personal services involving consultation and representation before
the Congress of the United States, U.S. Federal agencies and the
White House Administration. The term of the contract will be from
May 15, 2006; to November 30, 2005, with a one-year option to
renew at the same terms and conditions. Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20744 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Linebarger 20744 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Goggan Blair authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a three year
and Sampson contract with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair and
Sampson for the collection of delinquent property taxes; and
authorize the contract to begin June 1, 2005, and expire May 31,
2008, with two one-year renewal options. There is no cost to the
City as all costs are borne by the law firm and recovered as
provided by the State Property Tax Code.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the contract to Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson:
Steve Meeks, Mr. Steve Meeks 1125 Hidden Oaks Dr., Bedford, TX
Nancy Primeaux, Ms. Nancy Primeaux 9028 Green Oaks Cr., Dallas, TX
Glenn Lewis, Mr. Glenn Lewis 309 W. 7th Street
Elizabeth Weller, Ms. Elizabeth Weller 2720 Wimbledon Ct., Carrollton, TX
Ken Oden Mr. Ken Oden 7506 Gaston Ave., Austin, TX
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the award of the contract to the referenced law firm and that it
continue with the current provider, the joint venture law firm of
Perdue, Bruckett, Flores, Utt, and Burns:
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Ms. Marilou M. Stevens 3740 Arborlawn
Ms, Elizabeth Parmer 307 W. 7th Street
M. E. L. Knox 1900 Birdell
Mr. Jim Bradshaw 4729 Trail Bend Circle
Mr. Harold Hammett 900 Monroe Street, Suite 300
Ms. Karen Branch 4000 Shannon Drive
Mr. Ronald Evans 31446 1h Avenue
Mr. John Hernandez 2009 N. Houston
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation be adopted as
previously stated.
Council Member Davis expressed concern with the time Council
had been given to review comparative data on the two companies.
She added that there had not been sufficient time to analyze the
data reflected in the tables and that a few of the tables were
confusing. She made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be continued until June
14, 2005.
A lengthy conversation ensued amongst the Council and City staff.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Silcox, Haskin, and Davis
NOES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane,
Wheatfall, Picht, and Stevenson
ABSENT: None
The original motion carried unanimously, and the City staff
recommendation was approved.
C-20745 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continental 20745 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Homes of Texas, authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
L.P. Agreement with Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., for the
installation of community facilities for Park Vista Boulevard, Trinity
at Heritage. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-20746 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. 20746 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schultz, Inc., authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
dlbla Circle C Schultz, Inc., dlbla Circle C Construction Company for the
Construction construction of the Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer
Company System in the amount of $1,269,925.00. Council Member
Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Public 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, April 25, 2005. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-04-336 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of'Sirius A. Ferdows for a
change in zoning of property located approximately one mile west
from the intersection of FM 156 and SH 114 from Unzoned to (Tract
1) "A-5" One-Family Residential and (Tract 2) "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-336, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-05-045 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 10, 2005,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Brazos Electric Power
Corp., for a change- in zoning of property located in the 4500 block
of Keller Haslet Road from "A-5" One-Family Residential to
"PDISU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light
Industrial, and exclude the following uses, with site plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-045:
Correctional facility
Wastewater(sewage)treatment facility
Water supply, treatment or storage facility
Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge; club, private or teen
Drive-in restaurant or business
Sexually oriented business
Stable, commercial, riding boarding or rodeo arena
Theater, drive-in
Kennel
Veterinary clinic with outdoor kennel
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Mobile home or manufactured housing sales
Recreational vehicle (RV) salesiservice
Service station
Truck stop with fuel & accessory services
Vehicle junkyard or storage yard
Vehicle steam cleaning
Assaying
Blacksmithing or wagon shop
Bottling works, milk or soft drinks
Chicken Battery or brooder
Coal, coke or wood yard
Crematorium
Electroplating
Fabricating or manufactured housing, temporary or
office building
Food processing (no slaughtering)
Galvanizing, small utensils
Machine shops
Manufacture of aluminum, brass or other metals or from
bone, paper, rubber, leather
Manufactured home/RV repair
Paint mixing or spraying
Passenger station
Railroad roundhouse or RR car repair shop
Terminal; truck, freight, rail or water
Recycling collection facility
Batch plant, concrete or asphalt
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Brazos Electric Power Corp., Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-
045 be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-05-076 Council Member Stevenson expressed concern that the zoning
SP-05-024 case was approved by the City Zoning Commission although it was
Approved not compatible or consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He
stated that there were three neighborhood associations in the area
but that no opposition to the development had been registered. He
asked John Garfield from the City's Development Department if he
was concerned with the site plan in terms of commitments that
would be made that would have negative effects to potential
development in the surrounding area.
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Mr. Garfield stated that part of the property was already zoned for
mini warehouses to the south and this zoning request was an
expansion of that use already approved to the northern part of the
property. He added that the owner had provided buffer yards and
screening fences where the property was adjacent to residential.
He further stated that significant landscaping was in front of the
property and that the structures in front would obscure the outside
storage of any vehicles or boats.
Council Member Haskin inquired if the requirements for the
monument sign included the two pad sites in the "E"
Neighborhood Commercial area and asked for a description of the
construction of the fa;ade of the warehouse as it was not reflected
on the site plan.
(Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stepped away from the dais.)
Coy Quine Mr. Coy Quine, 301 S. Sherman, Suite 100, Richardson, Texas,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. In
response to Council Member Haskin's inquiry on the fa;ade, he
stated that the project would be constructed of all masonry
facilities with the interior of the structures being metal. He added
that the facade would be a combination of brick, split block and
tiltwall panels and would be earthtoned colors. The monument
signs would be placed at the storage location as well as the two
pad sites.
(Council Member Silcox stepped away from the dais.)
Council Member Haskin requested that the site plan be amended to
include the building exterior being earthtone colors, the addition of
large canopy evergreen trees on 25 foot centers, and that the
reference to "3 gallon shrubbery" be deleted and replaced with "5-
gallon shrubbery".
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of Commission on Church
Growth and Development for a change in zoning of property
located at 7240 Boat Club Road from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, and "PD-599" Planned Development to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus mini warehouse, with open
covered parking for automobiles, boats, RV's, trailers and on-site
residence, and exclude the use of massage parlor, tattoo parlor,
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pawn shop, liquor or package store, with site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-05-076 and Site Plan No. SP-05-024, be approved as
amended by Council Member Haskin, The motion carried
unanimously, with Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council
Member Silcox being absent.
(Mayor Pro tempore McCloud returned to his chair at the dais.)
ZC-05-091 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Picht, that the application of Boat Club Plaza Limited, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4700 block of Boat Club
Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PDISU" Planned
DevelopmentlSpecific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, plus fitness facility, with waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-091, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously, with Council Member Silcox being
absent.
(Council Member Silcox returned to his chair at the dais.)
ZC-05-099 Mr. Jim Dunaway, 777 Taylor Street #1040, representing the
SP-05-022 applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
Approved change. He presented a letter from the Christ Chapel Bible Church
Jim Dunaway that outlined their proposals. (See Exhibit A to minutes)
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible
Church for a change in zoning of property located at 3611, 3617,
3621, and 3637 Birchman Avenue, 3616, 3620, 3624, 3628, and 3632
Calmont Avenue from "PD-96" Planned Development and "B" Two-
Family Residential to "PDISU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for church parking, church and accessory buildings to conform to
the following requirements, with site plan required, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-05-099 and Site Plan No. SP-05-022, be approved.
Lots 1-5, 8-10 & 11R, Block 55
Factory Place Addition
From "B" Two-Family and "PDISU" to "PDISU" as follows:
"PDISU" for 1) church parking in accordance with Site Plan and 2)
church and accessory buildings, and 3) auxiliary medical parking
also allowed on Lot 11 R only.
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Church and accessory buildings shall conform to the following:
Birchman Avenue Mar aret Street Calmont Avenue and Pershin
Avenue, Front Yard setback for buildings: 0 ft. minimum
Side Yard 0 ft. minimum
Corner Lot 0 ft. minimum building
setback
Heigh 48-feet maximum at
building line
Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter.6, Article 301 of
the landscaping ordinance.
The motion carried unanimously.
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 Stevenson made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16441-05-2005
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.
Citizen The following individuals appeared before Council relative to
Presentations keeping the B-36 aircraft in Fort Worth:
CHURCH REPONSES IN IUD BELOW
Mr. Fred Disney,Chairman of the Building Committee
Christ Chapel Bible Church
3740 Birchman Avenue
Fort Worth,Texas 76107
Re: Case#ZC-05-099
Dear Fred,
Thank you for meeting with me and Christina Patoski yesterday to discuss the zoning changes
proposed for Block 55, Lots 1-5,8-10& 11 R.
As we agreed, 1 am writing this letter to outline what we propose for this site as representatives of
the Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association. They are as follows:
1. Christ Chapel Bible Church (CCBC)will adhere to the Memorandum of Understanding of
April 19,2004; YES
2. CCBC will include a representative from Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association
(ANNA)in any landscaping plans for Block 55. We have agreed to the continuation of
existing parking lot landscaping as temporary and which will be revised in the master
landscaping plan' WE AGREE TO INCLUDE A N'HOOD REP IN OUR INITIAL SCOPE
MEETING WITH THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND OTHER KEY MEETINGS. WE
DO NOT AGREE THAT THE EXISTING PARKING LANDSCAPING IS TEMPORARY.
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WILL DETERMINE THAT IN THE FINAL DESIGN.
3. CCBC will comply with the City Ordinance that protects existing trees on property greater
than one acre, specifically the older trees on Lots 1,8, and 9(and Elm 50+years old, a
Live Oak and another Elm, respectively); YES
4. CCBC will obtain a permit from the City Forester before removing any public trees on the
parkways of Margaret and Calmont which include 3 Bradford pears,2 Live Oaks, and a
Japanese Maple; YES
5. CCBC will Include a representative of AHNA in the master landscaping plan which will be
no later than the completion of the sanctuary building which will be approximately one
year after the beginning of construction; SEE#2 ABOVE
6. AHNA will support the relocation of proposed campus structures to Block 55 as stated in
the MOU but will not support additional accessory buildings(except for the two trailers
already located on Block 60 which are for the construction workers and will be removed
within 2 weeks of completion of the sanctuary building); ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
WILL BE ALLOWED ON ALL CHURCH BLOCKS PER ZONING. SEE DEFINED TERM
"ACCESSORY" IN ZONING ORDINANCE.
7. Construction traffic will be kept within the parameters of the construction site and will not
use other neighborhood streets; YES
8. CCBC will include a representative of AHNA in the final plans for the monument sign
located at the corner of Montgomery and Calmont when said property is purchased;
YES
9. Again,we request a Master Plan for the CCBC"campus"which would benefit us both as
this is a major construction plan for this area. MASTER PLAN FOR CAMPUS IS NOT
CHANGED FROM ONE YEAR AGO WITH EXCEPTION OF THE ADDITION OF THIS
PARKING BLOCK
I thank you for working our Association to ensure a quality neighborhood. I thank you also for
your allowing Thomas Place Community Center to take the landscaping that will be eliminated
from this site to use for their use. (They were delighted when I told them.)
I took forward to our continued work together as neighbors.
Sincerely,
Deborah Roszek,
Chair, Christ Chapel Committee of Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
MAY 17, 2005
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Bill Guy, Mr. Bill Guy 10232 Creek Hollow Lane
Frederick Curtis, Mr. Frederick A. Curtis, Jr. 5812 Dwight Street
Don Pyeatt Mr. Don Pyeatt 1610 Martel Avenue
Council Member Lane stated that Fort Worth did not have the funds
available to fund a museum for the B-36 aircraft. He added that the
aircraft needed to be under cover to prevent deterioration.
Council Member Picht stated that the B-36 would be put together
by the people who had repaired it and that a volunteer workforce
would maintain the aircraft. He added the support of the Council
was missing and he wanted to see a vote of the Council in support
of keeping the B-36 in a place in Fort Worth and then efforts
initiated to keep it maintained.
Council Member Silcox stated that a possible source of funding
would be private donations. He suggested that B-36 supporters
develop a presentation to be reviewed by Congresswoman Kay
Granger or Congressman Michael Burgess. He also asked staff if
$5 million would be sufficient to build a structure for the aircraft at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Mr. Michael Feeley, Aviation Department Director, stated that a
basic structure could be constructed for $5 million.
Sharon Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil Street, appeared before Council
Armstrong and invited the Council to attend the District 5 Job Fair on June 4,
2005 at the Wilkerson Greines Activity Center.
Delilah Scott Ms. Delilah M. Scott, 1470 E. Morphy Street, appeared before
Council relative to street conditions, roaming dogs, trees, vacant
lots, and illegal dumping: in .her community. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud requested she meet with Assistant City Manager Dale
Fisseler to resolve her concerns.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 1:29 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) City of Fort Worth v. Calvin B. Peterson, Omas
Lewayne Peterson, Cause No. ED-2002-00879-2;
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MAY 17, 2005
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b) 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.
5. Deliberate concerning the performance evaluations of the
following City Council appointed officials in accordance with
Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code:
(a) City Manager
(b) City Attorney
(c) City Secretary
(d) City Auditor
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:10 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:10 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 24th
day of May, 2005.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hendrpx Mic ael J. oncri
City Secretary Mayor