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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
JUNE 28, 2005
Date & Time On the 28th day of June, A.D., 2005, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:20 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck Silcox; Council
Members Salvador Espino, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Carter
Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Charles
Boswell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix.
Also in attendance was Council Member-Elect District 6, Jungus
Jordan. Council Member Donavan Wheatfall was temporarily
absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business
was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Lance McCune, Power Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Moncrief stated that before the formal proceedings began,
he would like to acknowledge the passing of Mrs. Christine
Overcash, wife of former Mayor Clif Overcash and stated that the
Council meeting would be adjourned in her memory.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 2005, were
approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Summerbridge Day to Mr. Joe Breedlove, Director of
Summerbridge at Fort Worth Country Day School. Council Member
Davis stated that Summerbridge prepared middle school students
who would not make it into the college system to enter and
succeed in college preparatory high schools, provide support
during their high school years and promote their entrance into
college, and encourage the students to pursue careers in
education. Mr. Breedlove expressed appreciation to the Council
for the proclamation and for all their support. Summerbridge
students introduced themselves and stated the school they
attended. Council Member Davis presented City pins to each of the
students.
Remarks and The following individuals appeared before Council and expressed
Introductions by their appreciation to Council Member Picht for his leadership in
City Council District 6 during his tenure on the City Council. They also
Member Picht presented him with various gifts. They described him as being a
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most honorable and courageous person who embraced his
conservative side and that his absence from the Council would be
a great loss.
Geoffrey Geoffrey Mitchell
Mitchell, Steve Holleran
Steve Holleran, Darlia Hobbs, and Grandson
Darlia Hobbs, Don Doyle
Don Doyle, Bill Leary
Bill Leary, Don Woodard
Don Woodard, Wanda Woodard
Wanda Woodard
Tru Picht Mrs. Tru Picht stated that she had been by Council Member Picht's
side for 50 years and was never given reason to question him. She
added he was a man of great integrity, courage, good judgment,
and commitment to his core beliefs and that he was leaving the
Council knowing that he had made a positive difference.
Council Member Picht expressed appreciation to his wife, Tru, for
all her love and support. He also thanked everyone for their kind
words and stated that his motive in office was to always help
people. He further expressed appreciation to the people in District
6 he had been able to serve and to the City staff for all their work.
Presentation Council Member Espino thanked Council Member Picht for all his
from City work on the Council and stated that he wished he would have had
Council & more time to work with him. He stated that he looked forward to
Others to City working with Council Member-Elect Jungus Jordan.
Council Member
Picht Council Member Davis stated that the community and City
appreciated the time Council Member Picht had serve on the
Council. She added that she most admired the love and
commitment he had for his family and with that he set a great
example for everyone.
Council Member Burdette stated that he regretted not having the
opportunity to know Council Member Picht better. He added that
he was a man of high integrity and honesty and that the City had
been fortunate to have him serve on the Council.
Council Member Hicks stated that Council Member Picht was very
kind to her during the time she was former Council Member Ralph
McCloud's aide. She stated that she admired Mr. Picht's
conviction to stand up for what he believed to be right.
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Mayor Moncrief stated that deciding to serve on the City Council
was a great sacrifice for not only the Council Member, but also the
family. He added that although he and Council Member Picht may
not have always agreed on some issues, they always respected
each other. He said he most respected how Mr. Picht always kept
his word.
Council Member Picht stepped down from his place on the
Council's dais.
Mayor Pro tempore Silcox presented Tru Picht with a silver bowl in
recognition of her support of Council Member Picht and presented
Mr. Picht with a City rocking chair to enjoy during his retirement.
Council Member Picht expressed best wishes to Council Member-
Elect Jungus Jordan during his term on Council.
Council Member-Elect Jungus Jordan took his place on the
Council's dais.
Administration City Secretary Hendrix administered the oath of office to Council
of Oath to City Member-Elect Jungus Jordan.
Council Member
Jungus Jordan
Remarks & Council Member Burdette stated that he had known Council
Introductions by Member Jordan for several years and had known him to always be
City Council calm, cool, and collected. He added that he would be a great
Member Jungus Council Member.
Jordan
Council Member Espino welcomed Council Member Jordan to the
Council and stated that he looked forward to working with him as
well as his Council Aide, Madelyn Rice Gibbs. He commended Mr.
Jordan on running a great election campaign.
Council Member Davis congratulated Council Member Jordan on
running a successful campaign, as well as congratulated Dr. Byron
de Sousa on his campaign. She advised Council Member Jordan
"the work starts now."
Council Member Hicks congratulated Council Member Jordan on
his election and echoed Council Member Davis' remarks.
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Mayor Moncrief recognized Council Member Jordan's wife Glenda,
his mother Florence, and son and daughter-in-law, Shaun and
Sumer. He welcomed Council Member Jordan to the District 6 seat
and to serving the City.
Council Member Jordan stated that it was an honor and privilege to
serve on the Council. He added that it was also an honor to be
elected by District 6 residents and he would listen and respect his
constituents. He also acknowledged the counsel of former mayors
Bob Bolen and Kenneth Barr, as well as, Mayor Moncrief during his
pursuit of the District 6 seat.
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged the presence of former Mayor
Kenneth Barr in the Council Chamber and expressed appreciation
for his attendance at the meeting.
Announcements Mayor Pro tempore Silcox announced that on Saturday, June 25,
2005, he had the honor and privilege to represent the City of Fort
Worth at Spinks Airport at a military celebration to honor severely
wounded soldiers, most who had served in Iraq. He said that
among the speakers were Gordon England, Deputy Secretary of
Defense; Roger Williams, Secretary of State of Texas;
Congresswoman Kay Granger; Pat Summerall; and Vicki Fields
who worked with the Defense Department and assisted in
arranging the celebration. He added that it was extremely
gratifying to see the country honor and embrace soldiers returning
from various campaigns, especially those with injuries.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the City would continue to support
members of the military who had been in combat. He added that
they not only had the challenge of physical disabilities, but also
finding a job.
Mayor Pro tempore Silcox stated that the City of Fort Worth
continued to retain and pay deployed employees and encouraged
other municipalities and companies to do the same.
Council Member Hicks announced that the Evans Avenue and
Rosedale Business and Cultural District Redevelopment Project
would receive an update on July 7, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Southside Community Center. She added that
information would be provided on the final design for the public
health center and library to be located in the area, but most
importantly there would be discussion about taking the next steps
for overall redevelopment of the area. She encouraged everyone to
attend the meeting and provide input.
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Council Member Burdette stated that on June 23, 2005, a meeting
with several homeowner associations was conducted on the west
side of Fort Worth outside of Loop 820 to address resident
concerns with the location and drilling of gas wells near their
homes. He added that the meeting had been arranged by Mayor
Pro tempore Silcox in response to communication received by
himself and Mayor Pro tempore Silcox from residents on the west
side of the City. Council Member Burdette stated that the City had
a great economic opportunity with the developer of these gas
reserves; however, drilling gas wells in the City limits and near
homes and churches was going to raise concern. He further stated
that Douglas Rademaker, Engineering Department Director,
Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider, City staff, and two
representatives from the gas company proposing to drill the well
attended the meeting to address concerns. He added that a lot of
information was explained and he recommended that City staff
develop a short program to help citizens understand how the gas
well development was going to operate, what the well would mean
to citizens, and allay some of their concerns.
Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to Burleson
Baptist Church and Michael Feeley, Aviation Department Director,
for their work with the military celebration on June 25, 2005.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to the La Gran Plaza
for hosting a Housing Seminar on June 25, 2005. She added that
the seminar also provided attendees the opportunity to see the
beginning of the plaza renovations.
Council Member Espino stated that the first District 2 breakfast on
June 25, 2005, at the Los Alamos Restaurant was very successful
and expressed appreciation for those who attended. He added that
there would be other breakfasts in the future.
Withdrawn from There were no items removed from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Continued/ There were no items continued or withdrawn by the staff.
Withdrawn By
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Burdette, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
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Presentations by Council Member Jordan stated that his appointment of Mr. Jon
City Council Wise to the City Zoning Commission would be delayed one week to
allow time for the Council to review his application.
Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards,
Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees.
OCS-1495 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1495 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.
(Council Member Wheatfall assumed his chair at the dais.)
Mayor Moncrief stated that with the exception of Item XXII, Items
XVII through XXV on the agenda would be voted by one motion.
Res. #3221-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3221-06-2005 appointing
2005 Wendy Davis, Donavan Wheatfall, Kathleen Hicks, and Chuck
Appoint Board Silcox to the Board of Directors for the Service Center Relocation,
of Directors for Incorporated, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term expiring July
Service Center 1, 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Relocation, Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be adopted. The
Incorporated motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Res. #3222-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3222-06-2005 appointing Mike
2005 Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan
Appoint Board Wheatfall, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and
of Directors for Wendy Davis to the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Local
Fort Worth Local Development Corporation, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term
Development expiring July 1, 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion,
Corporation seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Res. #3223-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3223-06-2005 appointing
2005 Salvador Espino, Donavan Wheatfall, Carter Burdette, and Wendy
Appoint Board Davis to the Board of Directors for the Stockyards Improvement
of Directors for Authority, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term expiring July 1,
Stockyard 2008. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Improvement Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be adopted. The
Authority motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Res. #3224-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3224-06-2005 appointing Mike
2005 Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan
Appoint Board Wheatfall, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and
of Directors for Wendy Davis to the Board of Directors for the Trinity Housing
Trinity Housing Finance Corporation, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term
Finance expiring July 1, 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion,
Corporation seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Res. #3225-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3225-06-2005 appointing Mike
2005 Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan
Appoint Board Wheatfall, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and
of Directors for Wendy Davis to the Board of Directors for the Sunbelt Industrial
Sunbelt Development Corporation, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term
Industrial expiring July 1, 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion,
Development seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be
Corporation adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Res. #3226-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3226-06-2005 appointing
2005 Carter Burdette, Becky Haskin, and Donavan Wheatfall to the
Appoint Board Board of Directors for the Lone Star Airport Improvement
of Directors for Authority, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term expiring July 1,
Lone Star 2008.
Airport
Improvement City Manager Boswell stated that the resolution needed to be
Authority amended to change the appointments to reflect Becky Haskin,
Salvador Espino, and Jungus Jordan.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the resolution be adopted as amended. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Res. #3227-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3227-06-2005 appointing Mike
2005 Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan
Appoint Board Wheatfall, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and
of Directors for Wendy Davis to the Board of Directors for the Alliance Airport
Alliance Airport Authority, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term expiring July 1,
Authority 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Res. #3228-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3228-06-2005 appointing Mike
2005 Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan
Appoint Board Wheatfall, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and
of Directors for Wendy Davis to the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Housing
Fort Worth Finance Corporation, effective June 28, 2005, and with a term
Housing Finance expiring July 1, 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion,
Corporation seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Res. #3229-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3229-06-2005 appointing Mike
2005 Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan
Appoint Board Wheatfall, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, Wendy
of Directors for Davis, and Glen Whitley to the Board of Directors for the Lone Star
Lone Star Local Local Government Corporation, effective June 28, 2005, and with a
Government term expiring July 1, 2007. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a
Corporation motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
G-14839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16482-06- 14839 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16482-06-2005 increasing
Maintenance at estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
Radisson amount of $395,139.93 from available funds for the purpose of
Parking Garage funding maintenance and repair of the Radisson Parking Garage;
and authorize the use of approximately $25,000.00 of these funds
for repair of the Radisson Parking Garage leak. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Condemn 14840 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of a parcel
Sewer Line of land owned by La Acienda Gardens, Ltd. (DOE 3569), part of the
Easement, A. Stinson Survey, Abstract No. 1413, Tarrant County, Texas, which
Temporary is required to establish one permanent sanitary sewer easement,
Construction one temporary construction easement and a temporary right of
Easement and entry; and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
Temporary Right proceedings to acquire an interest in the land. It was the
of Entry consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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G-14841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16483-06- 14841 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Ordinance No. 16483-06-2005 amending the Code of the City
Amend Chapter of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Chapter 2
2, "Administration", Article I "In General", Section 2-9(d) "Contract
"Administration" Execution"; Change Order; by providing that temporary and
Article I, "In permanent water, sanitary sewer, drainage, public utility or
General" avigation easements valued at less than $5,000.00 can be executed
Section 2-9, by the City Manager and shall not require City Council approval. It
Part D, "Contract was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Execution" of adopted.
City Code
G-14842 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Advertise Bids 14842 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 known as the Preston
for Gas Well Witt Survey, Tract 2A, located at 6991 Randol Mill Road, east of
Development Loop 820. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14843 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Execute 14843 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contract to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract
Conduct Ground with Schaller Consulting, Inc., to conduct a ground transportation
Transportation study in an amount not to exceed $61,395.00. Council Member
Study Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
P-10175 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Gate Valves 10175 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for gate valves with ACT Pipe and
Supply, through the Texas Procurement Center for the Water
Department based on the low bid of unit prices, freight included
with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; authorize this
agreement to begin June 28, 2005, and expire June 28, 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 Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative
Purchasing Program". It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-10176 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Solar Powered 10176 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
School Warning authorize a purchase agreement with Paradigm Traffic Systems,
Flashers Inc., for Solar Powered School Warning Flashers for the
Transportation and Public Works Department based on best value
for the City with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice and
freight included in unit prices; authorize this agreement to begin
June 28, 2005, and expire June 27, 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 Local
Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing
Program". It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-10177 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Denitech Fort 10177 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth authorize a lease agreement with Denitech Fort Worth, for copiers
for City-wide service for an annual cost of $392,160.00; and
authorize this agreement to begin June 28, 2005, and expire June
27, 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-10178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #16484-06- 10178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Ord. #16485-06- 1. Confirm the emergency purchase of a new Hovercraft from
2005 Neoteric Hovercraft, Incorporated, for the Fire Department,
Hovercraft the total amount is not to exceed $30,139.48 with payment
due 30 days from date the invoice is received;
2. Authorize the trade-in of a City-owned Hovercraft to
Neoteric Hovercraft, Incorporated, for a total value of
$8,000.00;
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation
of $26,000.00 to fund a portion of the procurement of a new
Hovercraft;
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16484-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund in the amount of $26,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a Hovercraft from
Neoteric Hovercraft, Inc., for the Fire Department;
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5. Authorize the transfer of $26,000.00 from the Special Gifts
Fund to the General Fund; and
6. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16485-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $26,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a Hovercraft from Neoteric
Hovercraft, Inc., for the Fire Department.
Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
P-10179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Equipment and 10179 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize the emergency purchase of equipment and services for a
temporary in-line booster pump station at North Beach Street and
Meacham Boulevard from Godwin Pumps of America, Inc., for the
Water Department, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for a
period of two months; and authorize a real property lease from
Mercantile Partners of a 1.103-acre tract of land at a monthly lease
rate of $10,000.00, for a period not to exceed three months.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Burdette, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
L-14110 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 14110 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement
Easement described as a portion of the Moses Walters Survey, Abstract No.
1598, Tarrant County, Texas, from Boa Sorte Limited Partnership,
for property located east of West Cleburne Road and south of
Crowley Cleburne Road in southwest Fort Worth (DOE 4447),
necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance and repair
of drainage facilities to serve the proposed Summer Creek
Development, for a total cost of $58,052.00 plus estimated closing
costs, to be paid by C.L. Texas L.P., developer of Summer Creek. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-14111 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 14111 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as a portion of the George Matthews Survey,
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Abstract No. 1078, Tarrant County, Texas, from FHP Partners, L.P.,
and Liberty Crossing Residential, Ltd., for property located in north
Fort Worth (DOE 4476), necessary for the construction, operation,
maintenance and repair of sewer facilities to serve the Liberty
Crossing Addition, for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-14112 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 14112 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosed approve the sale of tax foreclosed property located on 0 Samuels
Property Avenue, its legal description being the west part of Lots 6 and 7 of
the J.L. Moore Addition, as allowed by the Texas Property Tax
Code Section 34.05 (DOE 920), to the City of Fort Worth for a total
cost of $900.65; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deed document conveying the property to complete
the sale. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-14113 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 14113 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as a portion of the David Strickland Survey,
Abstract No. 1376, Tarrant County, Texas, from Waterview Estates,
L.P., for property located east of Loop 820 East and south of David
Strickland Road in southeast Fort Worth (DOE 4472), necessary for
the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of sewer
facilities to serve the Waterfront at Enchanted Bay, Phase 1
project, for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-14114 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 14114 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer authorize the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer
and Water easement and one water reclamation easement described as part
Reclamation of the C.K. Gleason Survey, A-559 and B.F. Richardson Survey, A-
Easement 1374, Tarrant County, Texas, from Waste Management of Texas,
Inc., located at 12280 Camp Bowie West (1-30), required for the
construction of Walsh Ranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
(DOE 4159), needed to install approximately 50,000 linear feet of
sanitary sewer main from the existing Main 450 to serve the
proposed Walsh Ranch Development Project in west Fort Worth,
for a total cost of $1,430.00, plus estimated closing costs of
$1,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2600 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #16486-06- 2600 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Ordinance No. 16486-06-2005 vacating a ten foot wide by 150
Street Right-of- foot long portion of Malvey Avenue adjacent to Lots 15 through 20,
Way Vacation Block 137 of Chamberlin Arlington Heights Addition to the City of
(VA-05-014) Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member Burdette
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
PZ-2601 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #16487-06- 2601 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 adopt Ordinance No. 16487-06-2005 vacating and extinguishing a
Emergency 26-foot wide emergency access easement on a portion of Lot 30,
Access Block 33 of the Stoneglen at Fossil Creek Addition. Said easement
Easement being adjacent to the south property line of Lot 11, Block 33 of
Vacation Stoneglen at Fossil Creek Addition to the City of Fort Worth,
(VA-05-015) Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
C-20810 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
C. Green 20810 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Scaping, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with C. Green
Scaping, LP, in the amount of $240,295.00 for 90 working days for
Brick Pavement Repair 2005-27 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20811 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16488-06- 20811 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
S.H.U.C., Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $118,003.12 from the Water &
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16488-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $118,003.12
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with S.H.U.C., Inc., for Water Replacement Contract 2002
STM-F; and
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3. Authorize award of contract to S.H.U.C., Inc., in the amount
of$667,803.12 for Water Replacement Contract 2002 STM-F.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20812 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
XTO Resources 20812 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
I, L.P. approve the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas
drilling under 372.469 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties
located in Tarrant County, Texas, known as the Southeast Landfill,
with XTO Resources I, L.P., for a two-year term. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20813 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16489-06- 20813 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Dannenbaum 1. Authorize the transfer of $32,219.83 from the Water and
Engineering Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
Corporation the amount of $22,099.00 and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $10,120.83;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16489-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $22,099.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $10,120.83
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering
Corporation for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer replacement on Barnett Street (Scenery Hill
Road to Oakland Boulevard) and Montclair Drive (Normandy
Road to Meadowbrook Drive); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, in
the amount of $74,253.00, for pavement reconstruction and
water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Barnett
Street (Scenery Hill Road to Oakland Boulevard) and
Montclair Drive (Normandy Road to Meadowbrook Drive).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-20814 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16490-06- 20814 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Stream Water 1. Authorize the transfer of $54,615.45 from the Water and
Group, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $36,683.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $17.932.45;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16490-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $36,683.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $17,932.45
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Bertrose Avenue (Mattison Avenue to
Dorothy Lane), Clarke Avenue (Camp Bowie Boulevard to
Virginia Place) and Modlin Avenue (Haskell Street to West
Dead End); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., in the amount of
$101,476.00, for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Bertrose Avenue
Mattison Avenue to Dorothy Lane), Clarke Avenue (Camp
Bowie Boulevard to Virginia Place) and Modlin Avenue
(Haskell Street to West Dead End) (City Project No. 00167).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20815 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Chief Holdings, 20815 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
L.L.C. approve the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas
drilling under City-owned properties located south of Alliance
Airport, with Chief Holdings, L.L.C., for one two-year term. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20816 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16491-06- 20816 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Teague Nall and 1. Authorize the transfer of $53,116.95 from the Water and
Perkins, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $30,348.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $22,768.95;
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16491-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $30,348.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $22,768.95
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc.,
for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer
main replacement on Bunting Avenue (Bertrose Avenue to
Washington Terrace), Dorothy Lane (West 7t" Street to
Clarke Avenue) and Ashland Avenue (Crestline Road to
Camp Bowie Boulevard); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount
of $137,706.00, for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Bunting Avenue
(Bertrose Avenue to Washington Terrace), Dorothy Lane
(West 7t" Street to Clarke Avenue) and Ashland Avenue
(Crestline Road to Camp Bowie Boulevard) (City Project No.
00166).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20817 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16492-06- 20817 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
ANA 1. Authorize the transfer of $44,431.46 from the Water and
Consultants, Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
L.L.C. the amount of $19,898.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $24,533.46;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16492-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $19,898.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $24,533.46
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with ANA Consultants, L.L.C., for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Wales Avenue (Welch Avenue to Waltham
Avenue) and Waltham Avenue (Welch Avenue to Wales
Court); and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with ANA Consultants, L.L.C., in the amount of
$78,699.00, for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Wales Avenue (Welch
Avenue to Waltham Avenue) and Waltham Avenue (Welch
Avenue to Wales Court) (City Project No. 00165).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20818 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16493-06- 20818 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
EJES 1. Authorize the transfer of $46,862.00 from the Water and
Incorporated Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16493-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $42,862.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering
agreement with EJES Incorporated, for pavement
reconstruction and water main replacement on Wesleyan
Drive South (Bideker Avenue to Strong Avenue from Strong
Avenue to East Berry Street) and Strong Avenue (Mitchell
Boulevard to Martin Luther King Freeway); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with EJES Incorporated, in the amount of
$94,940.00 for pavement reconstruction and water main
replacement on Wesleyan Drive South (Bideker Avenue to
Strong Avenue from Strong Avenue to East Berry Street) and
Strong Avenue (Mitchell Boulevard to Martin Luther King
Freeway) (City Project No. 00171).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20819 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
FHP Partners, 20819 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
L.P. approve the acceptance of one Storm Water Facility Maintenance
Agreement described as a portion of the Henry Robertson Survey,
Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas, from FHP Partners, L.P.
(Landowner), and the WatersBend Homeowners Association, Inc.,
located in Fossil Hills Estates at Wagley Robertson Road,
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necessary to assure proper maintenance of a storm water facility at
no expense to the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20820 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
A.U.I Contractor, 20820 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
L.P. authorize the rejection of the bid submitted by AOC Contracting,
L.P., for Sanitary Sewer Line Improvements at Greenway Industrial
Park; and authorize award of contract for the project to A.U.I.
Contractors, L.P., in the amount of $409,071.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20821 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16494-06- 20821 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
GSWW, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $112,602.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $74,672.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $37,930.00;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16494-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $74,672.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $37,930.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with GSWW, Inc., for Water and
Sewer Replacement Contract 2004, STM-H; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with GSWW, Inc., in the amount of $102,340.00 for
Water and Sewer Replacement Contract 2004, STM-H (City
Project No. 00193).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20822 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16495-06- 20822 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
LopezGarcia 1. Authorize the transfer of $57,145.54 from the Water and
Group Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $24,154.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $32,991.54;
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16495-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $24,154.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $32,991.54
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with LopezGarcia Group for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Malinda Lane North, Malinda Lane South and
a portion of Martha Lane; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with LopezGarcia Group in the amount of
$95,551.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Malinda Lane North,
Malinda Lane South and a portion of Martha Lane (City
Project No. 00161).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20823 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #3 20823 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #27761 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City
Camp Dresser & Secretary Contract No. 27761 with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for
McKee, Inc. Northside II 48-Inch Water Main Extension Contract 2, Sections A
and B (City Project No. 00229), in the amount of $487,123.00 to
provide additional design and survey services on the project,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,810,080.52. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20824 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
RKM Utility 20824 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with RKM Utility
Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,194,124.50, for sanitary sewer
extension and water main replacement to serve the Town of
Tarrant Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20825 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16496-06- 20825 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Multatech 1. Authorize the transfer of $32,805.21 from the Water and
Engineering, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $17,145.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $15,660.21;
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16496-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $17,145.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $15,660.21
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with Multatech Engineering, Inc., for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Wimbleton Way (Walton Avenue to Wilkie
Way) and Wales Court (Waltham Avenue to Wedgmont Circle
South); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Multatech Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$58,469.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on Wimbleton Way (Walton
Avenue to Wilkie Way) and Wales Court (Waltham Avenue to
Wedgmont Circle South) (City Project No. 00164).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20826 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16497-06- 20826 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
S.H.U.C., Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $565,809.72 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $470,492.33, and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $95,317.39;
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16497-06-2005
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $470,492.33 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $95,317.39
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with S.H.U.C., Inc., for Water and Sewer Main Replacements
Contract STM 99DD; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
S.H.U.C., Inc., in the amount of $505,397.72 and 120 calendar
days for Water and Sewer Main Replacement Contract STM
99DD.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-20827 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16498-06- 20827 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2005 authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the
TxDOT Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to operate the
Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program on an overtime basis in the amount of $30,000.00; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16498-06-2005 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $30,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation, for the purpose of funding the
Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20828 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16499-06- 20828 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
Change Order#1 1. Approve the transfer of $22,900.00 from undesignated funds
to CSC #31331 — in the Environmental Management Fund (R103) to the
Eagle Cowtown Inn Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Project in
Construction the Environmental Project Fund (R101);
and
Environmental 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16499-06-2005
Services, LLP increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Fund in the amount of
$22,900.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding
Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 31331
with Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, LLP;
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1
to City Secretary Contract No. 31331 with Eagle Construction
and Environmental Services, LLP, for the Cowtown Inn
Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Project, in the amount
of $22,900.00 thereby increasing the contract amount to
$619,603.29.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20829 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Schrickel, 20829 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Rollins and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
Associates, Inc. agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., in the
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amount of $82,000.00 for the evaluation/study of potential trail
connections to the Trinity River Trail System. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20830 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16500-06- 20830 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2005
CCPD Funding 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit to the Crime Control
for Summer At- and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors an
Risk Youth amendment of the FY 2005 CCPD budget for $120,000.00 to
Programs reimburse the City of Fort Worth for summer youth
programs targeting youth at-risk;
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16500-06-
2005 increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of $120,000.00 and decreasing the Unreserved,
Undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount,
for the purpose of funding an amendment to the FY 2005
Crime Control and Prevention District budget for summer
youth programs targeting youth at-risk;
3. Authorize the City Manager to contract with UMOJA for the
C.H.I.L.L. program, as the fiscal agent representing a
collaboration of entities composed of UMOJA, the Men and
Women of POWER, Soldiers for Peace, the Nile Group, and
the Near Northside Partnership Council programs that target
youth at-risk for a contract period of June 15, 2005, through
December 31, 2005, for an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Harvest
Assembly of God for the HIKIDS (Helping Inner-City Kids in
Danger) program that targets youth at-risk for a contract
period of June 15, 2005, through December 31, 2005, for an
amount not to exceed $20,000.00.
Lakisha Morgan Ms. Lakisha Morgan, 5949 Boca Raton Boulevard, Apt. 350,
appeared before Council in support of this issue. She stated that
there was a lot of promise in the Woodhaven area, but that the
character area needed to be restructured through establishing
programs for the youth. She referenced the programs of C.H.I.L.L.
and the Soldiers for Peace.
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Luther Perry Mr. Luther Perry, 5228 Blue Valley Court, representing the UMOJA
Organization, spoke before the Council on their programs and their
ability to make changes for the youth. He pointed out the success
of their recent rally and rave and that 25 agencies participated in
this event. He expressed appreciation to Council Members Hicks
and Wheatfall for attending. He added that they had groups from
all over the area in attendance. He explained the attendance by the
Black Panthers from Dallas and that they wanted to learn more
about their programs. He emphasized the need for solidarity and
to work together for the youth of the community.
Eddie Griffin Mr. Eddie Griffin, 1120 East Davis, spoke before the Council to
express his appreciation to the outgoing Council Members and to
the new members that have just joined the Council. He stated that
he was very pleased with the Council and the at-risk kids were the
ones who would most benefit from these programs.
Tammy Price Ms. Tammy Price, 8816 Hornaday Circle South #311, spoke before
the Council on her support of the Soldiers of Peace program and
the Men of UMOJA.
In discussion by the Council on this item, Council Member Haskin
requested a presentation by the City staff about these programs
and where these programs were going to be offered. She added
that she was particularly interested in the Woodhaven area, which
was in her district.
City Manager Boswell reviewed the contents of the M & C.
Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua provided an explanation that
youths from all areas would be recruited for these programs and
that included the Woodhaven area. He further stated that there
were individuals from the agencies that would be able to answer
questions. He did not have the non-profit status of each of the
groups, but they were present and could present that information
to the Council.
Council Member Haskin requested further information about the
non-profit status of all of the recommended programs. It was
clarified by Luther Perry that four of the agencies are non-profit
and one of the agencies is a for profit agency, the Nile Group.
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Mr. Luther Perry spoke again before the Council on the UMOJA
program and that with the proposed funding this would allow them
to recruit 60 youth for their summer camp program. He explained
further their year-round program and annual conference and their
recruitment process throughout all of the Council districts.
In further discussion, Mayor Moncrief and other Council Members
expressed their concern with the for profit agency and the reason it
was for profit.
The Council also discussed how this request for funding was
presented to the Council by a Council Proposal and what had
transpired with this request when presented for the Community
Development Block Grant (CBDG) funding.
Council Member Wheatfall provided an explanation for his initiative
of the Council Proposal and what had occurred regarding this
proposal for the CDBG funding.
Ms. Rose Matthews, representing the Niles Group, in partnership
with Andrea Matthews, a marketing, public relations and research
firm, advised that they do not provide programs for children nor do
they work with children. They planned the three events: Peace
Concert, Children March, and the Back-to-School Rally.
City Manager Boswell clarified that the M&C authorized for him to
seek approval from the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) for this program. He stated that until the CCPD indicated
its support, of which he understood they would meet on July 5,
2005, the contracts would not be signed. He added that should the
Board not be supportive of the M&C, he would come back to
Council and share that information and seek direction.
A short conversation ensued amongst the Council whereby
various members of the Council expressed support or concerns
with the M&C.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hicks that the recommendation be adopted with the
understanding that this would go to the CCPD, and upon their
tentative vote on July 5, 2005, the City would sign the contracts
with UMOJA and HIKIDS. The motion carried seven (7) ayes to two
(2) nays with Council Members Haskin and Jordan casting the
descending votes.
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Council Member Haskin expressed concern regarding the process
and the short time frame to accomplish the programs that should
be done each year. She requested that the programs be evaluated
and also expressed concern about hiring a public relations firm to
recruit children.
(Council Member Davis stepped away from the dais.)
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
for Proposed public hearing for Proposed Voluntary Full Purpose Annexation of
Voluntary Full 137.3 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, located north of Haslet
Purpose Roanoke Road and west of Ridgetop Road (Ranches East AX-05-
Annexation of 007). Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there
137.3 Acres of was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Land Located
North of Haslet Ms. Allison Gray, representing the Development Department,
Roanoke Road appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and stated the second
and West of public hearing was scheduled for July 5, 2005.
Ridgetop Road (Council Member Davis returned to her chair at the dais.)
(Ranches East
AX-05-007) There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose
annexation, Council Member Burdette, made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the public hearing be closed.
The motion carried unanimously (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais.)
ZC-05-093 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 14, 2005,
Continued to continued the hearing of the application of Marion and Audra
August 30, 2005 Guereca for a change in zoning of property located at 1600
California Parkway North from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus used automobile sales, with
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-093.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Marion and Audra Guereca, Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-
093 be continued until August 30, 2005. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with Council Member
Espino being absent.
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SP-05-023 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 14, 2005,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of State National Bank,
site plan for property located at 1413 West 5th Street for a new bank
facility, Site Plan No. SP-05-023. 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 State National Bank, Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Site
Plan No. SP-05-023 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with Council Member Espino being
absent.
Citizen Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Pat Taylor, 1816 Jacksboro
Presentations Highway #111, as wishing to address the Council regarding pilots,
Pat Taylor politicos, calf paths and Clyde Picht; however, Mr. Taylor was not
present.
Tommie Hinton Ms. Tommie Henton, 5017 Wilmington Drive, appeared before
Council and invited the Council to attend the 100th Anniversary of
the Lake Como area starting July 1, 2005 through July 4, 2005. She
encouraged everyone to join the festivities and decorate their cars
and floats for the parade on July 4, 2005.
(Council Member Espino returned to his chair at the dais.)
Nell Bell Ms. Nell M. Bell, 4662 Norris Street, appeared before Council and
expressed appreciation to the City for their timely repair of a water
break on Norris Street. She expressed concern for the
deteriorating condition of the street and the delay of the repair for
another two years.
Council Member Wheatfall asked she meet with Assistant City
Manager Marc Ott to discuss this issue.
(Council Member Davis stepped away from the dais and left the
meeting.)
Ann Walker Ms. Ann Walker, 2605 Rand, representing Rand Street Home
Owners, appeared before Council and expressed concern with the
condition of an abandoned building, formerly used as a church, at
4425 E. Lancaster. She presented photographs of the condition of
the building and the trash inside of the building.
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Mayor Moncrief asked that she meet with Assistant City Manager
Libby Watson to resolve her concerns.
Council Member Hicks requested that Ms. Watson keep her
informed on any proposed action for the structure.
(Council Member Wheatfall stepped away from the dais.)
Council Member Haskin asked staff to review the status of other
buildings that had been abandoned for more than five years.
Norman Bermes Mr. Norman Bermes, 316 Palo Verde Lane, appeared before Council
relative to crime rates in the Woodhaven area. He stated that
instead of bashing Woodhaven, people need to address the good
things occurring in the community. He added that the crime rate
had actually decreased in 2004. He presented handout information
he had obtained from the City to the Council supporting the crime
statistics he presented.
(Council Member Wheatfall returned to his chair at the dais.)
Louis McBee Mr. Louis McBee, 5515 Boca Raton, appeared before Council
relative to the East Lancaster Corridor and the improvements
needed to this area. He referenced a 1984 study and reuse plan by
the University of North Texas at Arlington for this area prepared by
the East Fort Worth Business Association. He suggested that if
any area needed a TIF or NEZ for redevelopment, that this area
should qualify. He requested that the Council look into this area
and the need for moving forward with mechanisms to start this
process.
Council Member Wheatfall requested that City Manager Boswell
provide to the Council verification of the numbers in the report
provided to the Council on the decrease in the crime statistics for
the Woodhaven area.
Mayor Moncrief stated that because of the large number of people
present desiring to attend the Council Workshop on the
Woodhaven Redevelopment, the workshop would be conducted in
the Council Chamber.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 1:05 p.m. to:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
JUNE 28, 2005
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1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following
pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are
exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of
the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071
of the Texas Government Code:
a) Legal issues concerning the relocation of utility
facilities in city street projects;
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.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:40 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:40 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the Stn
day of July, 2005.
Attest: Approved: .�
Marty Hend& Michael J. Moncrief
City Secretary Mayor