Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/06/07-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 Date & Time On the 7t" day of June, A.D., 2005, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07 p.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. 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 Harold Bullock, Hope Community Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 31, 2005, were approved unanimously. Special Mayor Pro tempore Silcox presented Mayor's Committee on Presentations Persons with Disabilities Scholarship awards to the following students. Ms. Judy Bland, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities provided background on the awards. Angelica Flores North Side High School Teresa Kerlin North Side High School Stacy Moore Amon Carter Riverside High School Juan Rios Green B. Trimble Technical High School Elizabeth Weeks North Side High School Chi Yu H. Chang Arlington Heights High School Council Member Davis stated that Chi Yu (Helen) Chang had also been selected as the Valedictorian at Arlington Heights High School. (Council Member Wheatfall assumed his chair at the dais.) Mayor Pro tempore Silcox presented Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Inclusionary Vision awards to the following individuals. Mr. Dan Gadbury, provided background on the award and introduced Ms. Marilyn Perkins, Committee Chair who provided information on each of the award categories. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 2 of 18 Program: Luella Merrit Elementary School — All Star Program Award Teaching: Western Hills High School Principal: John Engel, M. L. Phillips Elementary School Administrator: Beverly Fletcher, FWISD Director of Art Announcements Mayor Pro tempore Silcox announced that the Cowtown Animal Care Fund Ice Cream Social would be conducted on June 12, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Trinity Park Band Pavilion. He added that the event would be a fundraising effort for the Cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets to a spay/neuter clinic and adoption viewing room at the Animal Shelter. He also announced that he and Council Member Burdette would host a meeting on June 21, 2005 on the west side of town relative to gas wells and drilling of the wells and explain to the residents in the area on what the City could and could not do. He stated that anyone who had questions about the meeting should contact his office or Council Member Burdette's office. Council Member Haskin stated that each week the Council was fortunate to have clergy from one of the City's churches provide an invocation before the start of the Council meeting. She added that Pastor Bullock and his congregation were very active in the community and that each year they conduct the Hope Fun Run and provide the proceeds to the City's Steams and Valleys Program. She acknowledged their community involvement and commitment to the City. Council Member Picht reminded all District 6 residents that the District 6 runoff election would be conducted on June 11, 2005 and encouraged them to go out and vote. He added that a person did not have to vote in the May 7, 2005 General Election to vote in the runoff election. Council Member Picht also announced that the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition had concluded last week. He added that there was extraordinary talent from the 35 competitors who represented their respective countries very well. He encouraged everyone to observe the competition in four years when it returns to Fort Worth. Council Member Espino announced that the National Association of Hispanic Journalists would conduct their conference in Fort Worth on June 15-18, 2005. He added that there would be a function at the Bass Performance Hall on June 15, 2005, where a special visitor was expected to address the conveners. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 3 of 18 Council Member Wheatfall expressed appreciation to everyone who attended the Southeast Economic Development Summit on June 3, 2005. He specifically thanked Congressman Michael Burgess for hosting the summit. He also expressed appreciation to Sharon Armstrong and her volunteers who organized the District 5 Summit for job creation on June 4, 2005. Council Member Wheatfall requested that at the conclusion of the Council meeting this evening, it be adjourned in honor of Mr. Rudy Eastland who passed away last Monday. He added that Mr. Eastland was a notable member of the community who founded the Jubilee Theater and worked to bring entertainment and culture to Fort Worth. Mayor Moncrief stated Fort Worth had the finest Police and Fire Departments which was evident when they responded in a very timely manner to a gas surge in downtown last week. He added that the surge occurred at peak traffic time and due to the response and teamwork of all City departments and Atmos Energy, a potential very hazardous situation had been averted. He expressed appreciation to everyone involved for their quick reaction. Withdrawn from City Manager Boswell stated that during Pre-Council, Council Consent Agenda Member Burdette had requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14104 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. C-20764 be withdrawn. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. #3214-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3214-06-2005 giving 2005 permission to Splendora Cultural Education Facilities Finance Finance Cultural Corporation for the financing of cultural facilities within the City of Facilities for Fort Worth, Texas, for the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Texas. YMCA of Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Metropolitan tempore Silcox, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried Fort Worth, unanimously. Texas CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 4 of 18 Presentations by There were no changes presented by the City Council in City Council memberships in the City's boards and commissions. Res. #3215-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3215-06-2005 of the City 2005 Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, canceling various dates of Cancel Various the regularly scheduled City Council meetings. Council Member Dates of Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Regularly the resolution be adopted as amended as follows: Scheduled City Council 1. The City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at 7:00 Meetings p.m. is hereby cancelled. 2. The meeting of Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., is changed to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate the Regular Zoning Hearing. 3. The meeting of Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., is hereby cancelled. 4. The meeting of Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., is hereby cancelled. The motion carried unanimously. Res. #3216-06- There was presented Resolution No. 3216-06-2005 appointing the 2005 following persons to the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Appoint Board Local Development Corporation, effective June 7, 2005, and with of Directors for terms expiring as reflected: Fort Worth Local Development Name Expiration of Term Corporation Mike Moncrief July 1, 2007 Salvador Espino July 1, 2007 Chuck Silcox July 1, 2007 Becky Haskin July 1, 2007 Donavan Wheatfall July 1, 2007 Clyde Picht July 1, 2005 Carter Burdette July 1, 2007 Kathleen Hicks July 1, 2007 Wendy Davis July 1, 2007 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 5 of 18 Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards, Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees. OCS-1490 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1490 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-14822 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16462-06- 14822 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 2005 Receive 1. Authorize the City Manager to receive program income from Program Income operating the Weatherization Assistance Program; from Weatherization 2. Accept revenues of approximately $51,200.00 over the next Assistance 94 months for financial participation by landlords for Program weatherization program services rendered on multi-family dwellings; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16462-06-2005 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $120,928.28 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Weatherization Assistance Program in the Housing Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14823 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Reject Bids for 14823 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ultra Thin Bond reject all bids for Ultra Thin Bonded Hot Mix Wearing Course Hot Mix Wearing "NOVACHIP" 2005-26 for Hulen Street from 1-30 to Bridgeview Course Drive and authorize staff to re-advertise the project. It was the "NOVACHIP" consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be 2005-26 adopted. G-14824 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Reject 14824 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Responses reject all responses received for HVAC System Modifications for Received for Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) and authorize the issuance HVAC Systems of a second request for proposals or competitive bids. It was the Modifications for consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be WRMC adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 6 of 18 G-14825 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16463-06- 14825 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16463-06-2005 increasing 2004 and 2005 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in Summer Day the amount of $725,052.36 from available funds for the purpose of Camp Program funding the 2004 Summer Day Camp Program in the amount of $293,052.36 and the 2005 Summer Day Camp Program in the amount of $432,000.00 in the Parks and Community Services Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10167 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Resilient Seated 10167 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Gate Valves authorize a purchase agreement for resilient seated gate valves with Atlas Utility Supply Co., for the Water Department based on best value with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin June 7, 2005, and expire June 6, 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-10168 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Endress+Hauser 10168 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Instrumentation Equipment, 1. Authorize a sole source purchase agreement for Meters, Parts, Endress+Hauser (EH) instrumentation equipment, meters, Repair Service, parts, repair service, software and technical support with EH Software and with Pan-Tech Controls for the Village Creek Wastewater Technical Treatment Plant at manufacturer's list prices less discount, Support with shipping cost prepaid and added to the invoice. Payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice. Estimated Costs: Endress+Hauser Manufacturer's List Price Instrumentation Equipment Less 10 Percent Discount Meters Manufacturer's List Price Less 10-20 Percent Discount Software, Repair Parts for Manufacturer's List Price Software, Instrumentation and Meters Repair Service $80.00 Per Hour Technical Support No Charge CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 7 of 18 2. Authorize this agreement to begin June 7, 2005, and expire June 6, 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-10169 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Steel Rebar 10169 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for steel rebar with Davis Iron Works through Texas Procurement Center for City Departments based on the overall low bid of unit prices, freight included with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin June 7, 2005, and expire June 6, 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-10170 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Mounting 10170 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Equipment for authorize the purchase of mobile data computer mounting Mobile Data equipment for police and City marshal vehicles from GT Computers Distributors through the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program as listed, not to exceed $94,650.00 with payment due within 30 days from the date of invoice and no freight charges: Description Unit Price Extended Price State Contract, 200-05, GT Distributor, Inc., (Havis Shield) 200 ea. Angled 17-Inch $28,200.00 Console (HS-C-AS-1725) $141.00 550 ea. Computer Base Crown $ 95.00 $52,250.00 Victoria (HS-C-TCB-1) 400 ea. Havis Shield Mic-Clip $ 7.00 $ 2,800.00 Bracket (HS MCB) 200 ea. 2-Inch Plate with W/3- $ 25.00 $ 5,000.00 12V DC Outlets (HS C-LP-3) 200 ea. 2-Cup Holder (HS C- $ 32.00 $ 6,400.00 CHNY-2) Total $94,650.00 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 8 of 18 P-10171 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. #16464-06- 10171 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 2005 Heavy Duty 1. Authorize the purchase of new heavy duty trucks from ATC Trucks Fort Worth Freightliner, Incorporated, for the City of Fort Worth from the low bid vendor meeting specifications. The total cost for this purchase is not to exceed $960,407.10, of which $325,972.01 will be obtained through the City's Equipment Note Program. Payment is due 30 days from the date the invoice is received. Item, Qty., Truck Dept. Options Unit Price Total Description A. 1 ea. Forestry PACSD $700.00* $ 68,872.69 $ 69,572.69 Chipper B. 1 ea. 32.0 Water $700.00* $ 48,051.95 $ 48,751.95 Cab/Chassis C. 1 ea. Service T/PW N/A $107,964.48 $107,964.48 Truck D. 2 ea. Dump& T/PW $700.00* $ 84,945.82 $170,591.64 Emulsion Unit E. 3 ea. 60.0 T/PW & $700.00*, $ 75,360.47 $233,070.55 Cab/Chassis Water Crew Cab $2,096.38 F. 1 ea. Pressure Water $700.00*, $207,225.37 $211,725.37 Wash/Vacuum 300' hose $3,800.00 G. 1 ea. Flat Bed Water $700.00* $114,155.42 $114,855.42 Pipe &Crane H. Software, All N/A $ 3,875.00 $ 3,875.00 Hardware/Training Depts. *Note: Optional CD is service manual Total $960,407.10 on computer disk 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16464-06-2005 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Equipment Purchase Fund in the amount of $325,972.01 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note Program approved on February 9, 1999 (M&C G-12462), by Ordinance No. 13701 for the purpose of funding heavy duty trucks from ATC Fort Worth Freightliner for the Transportation/Public Works Department. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 9 of 18 L-14097 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14097 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as a portion of the Richard H. Calloway Survey, Abstract No. 337, Tarrant County, Texas, from T.J.L. Gravel Company, L.P., for property located in northeast Fort Worth (DOE 4080), necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of sewer facilities to serve the Town of Tarrant Addition, located south of Trinity Boulevard and east of Industrial Boulevard, for a total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14098 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14098 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement approve the acceptance of a permanent utility easement described as A-999, Tract 12F03, WM McCowens Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Prestige Gunite Incorporation, located in far north Fort Worth, for the Old Denton Road and Golden Triangle Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Line Improvements Project (DOE 3311), needed to construct, operate and maintain a water main and sanitary sewer line to serve properties located in the 10000 block of Old Denton Road and in the 4000 block of Golden Triangle Boulevard, for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14099 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14099 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer authorize acquisition of a permanent sanitary sewer easement Easement described as Lot 17, Block 43, Ryan and Pruitt Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Daniel Quinones, located south of the Central Business District for a sanitary sewer replacement project (DOE 4059), needed to construct and maintain a proposed sanitary sewer line to serve properties located in the 3000 block of Stuart Drive and south of Berry Street, for a total cost of $5,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14100 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14100 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Drainage approve the acceptance of two permanent drainage easements Easements described as a portion of the A.S. Trimble Survey, Abstract No. 1528, Tarrant County, Texas, from Riverbend Investment, Ltd., for property located in east Fort Worth (DOE 4685), needed for the construction, maintenance, replacement and repair of storm drain improvements to serve the Lakes of River Trails Subdivision CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 10 of 18 Development, located north of Trinity Boulevard and east of Loop 820 East, at a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14101 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Main authorize the acquisition of one permanent water main easement at Easement and a cost of $7,000.00, and one temporary construction easement at a Temporary cost of $3,100.00, described as part of the Shelby County School Construction Land Survey, A-1375, Tarrant County, Texas, from Wells Framing Easement Contractors, Inc., located at 1908 Everman Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, required for the construction of Southside II Water Transmission Main Project (DOE 4083), needed to install approximately 21,700 linear feet of 54-inch water pipe and 13,000 linear feet of 48-inch water pipe from the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant to the Crowley Road/Risinger Road intersection, for a total cost of $10,100.00, plus estimated closing costs of $2,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14102 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14102 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Main approve the acceptance of one permanent water main easement Easement described as part of Lot 2, Block 1, Woodhaven Professional Park, Tarrant County, Texas, from Kathy Walls for property located in east Fort Worth (DOE 4458), necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of a water meter and vault located south of Country Club Lane and west of Bridge Street, for a total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14103 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 14103 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Underground approve the conveyance of one permanent underground pipeline Pipeline easement and one temporary construction easement described as Easement and P. Witt Survey, A-1656, Tarrant County, Texas, to West Fork Temporary Pipeline Company, L.P., to install one 10-inch gas pipeline and Construction related appurtenances located at 6900 Randol Mill Road, Fort Easement Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14104 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Ord. #16465-06- 14104 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 accept the dedication of 5.762 acres of parkland and facility 5.762 Acres of improvements described as a tract of land situated in the Antonio Parkland Castillo Survey, Abstract No. 272, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 11 of 18 County, Texas, from Centex Homes for Poynter Crossing in accordance with the 2000 Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16465-06-2005 increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $9,238.70 and decreasing the General Fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the annual maintenance of parkland at Poynter Crossing. Council Member Burdette stated that he a filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from voting on this issue. Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 14104 be adopted. The motion carried (8) ayes to (1) abstention, with Council Member Burdette abstaining. PZ-2597 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #16466-06- 2597 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Ordinance No. 16466-06-2005 vacating a ten foot wide by 400 Street Vacation foot long portion of Locke Street adjacent to Lots 25 through 40, (VA-005-005) Block 28 of Chamberlin Arlington Heights Addition to the City of 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. C-20764 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. C-20764, Authorize Execution of Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Execution of Advance Funding Agreement with Ellesmere Investment Corporation for the Schematic Design of North Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W to US 287, be withdrawn. C-20773 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- United Riverside 20773, dated May 31, 2005, from the City Manager recommending Rebuilding that the City Council: Corporation 1. Authorize the reallocation of $50,000.00 in Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds under Federal HOME Program Year 2004; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 12 of 18 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with United Riverside Rebuilding Corporation not to exceed a total of $50,000.00, in Fiscal Year 2004 HOME CHDO Support Funds to assist the organization with payment of operating costs; 3. Authorize the contract performance period to begin on the date of contract execution and end twelve months thereafter; 4. Authorize extension or renewal of the contract for up to one year, if the organization requests an extension; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-20776 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- International 20776 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ford Group, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the L.L.C. International Ford Group, L.L.C., in the amount of $97,100.00 for leadership and diversity training for City employees. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20777 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- ASMARA 20777 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Affordable authorize the City Manager to enter into an Encroachment Housing, Inc. Agreement with ASMARA Affordable Housing, Inc., authorizing use of a public drainage easement for a retaining wall at 6218 Finbro Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20778 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- William J. 20778 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Schultz, Inc., authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J. d/b/a Circle "C" Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the amount Construction of $1,125,950.00 for Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Company Relocations Contract 2005A. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 13 of 18 C-20779 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #16467-06- 20779 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 2005 Ord. #16468-06- 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16467-06-2005 2005 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Camp Dresser & Retail Water Impact Fee Fund in the amount of $205,110.00 McKee, Inc. from available funds for the purpose of funding a transfer to the Water Capital Project Fund; 2. Authorize transfer of the $205,110.00 from the Retail Water Impact Fee Account to the Water Capital Project Fund; 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16468-06-2005 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $205,110.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for the design of the expansion of the Northside Pump Station; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for the design of the expansion of the Northside Pump Station for a fee not to exceed $238,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20780 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Carver Heights 20780 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: East Redevelopment 1. Authorize the City Manager to extend or renew the current Corporation contract if Carver Heights East Redevelopment Corporation requests an extension or renewal; 2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with the Carver Heights East Redevelopment Corporation to increase the current CDBG contract amount ($140,000.00) by $43,900.00 for a contract total of$183,900.00; 3. Amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve Carver Heights East revitalization goals, provided that the amendment is compatible with the community revitalization strategy and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 14 of 18 4. Reallocate $35,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds from the Carver Heights East Neighborhood Entrance Marker Program to the Carver Heights East Minor Home Repair Program; and 5. Reallocate $8,900.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds from the Carver Heights East Streetlight Improvement Program to the Carver Heights East Minor Home Repair Program. Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-20781 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Samuels 20781 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Avenue, L.P. 1. Reallocate HOME-Affordable Housing Development Funds; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract not to exceed $126,500.00 in HOME-Affordable Housing Development Funds with Samuels Avenue, L.P., in partnership with the Fort Worth Housing Authority for a 36- unit housing tax credit financed project for low-income citizens; 3. Stipulate that the contract performance be contingent on the award of housing tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; 4. Authorize the contract performance period to begin on the date that funds are first drawn and have a term of 60 months with a deferred balloon payment at its completion and with simple interest calculated and paid annually; 5. Authorize the extension or renewal of the contract for up to six months, if Samuels Avenue L.P., requests an extension and is not in default under the terms of the contract; and 6. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 15 of 18 C-20782 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Maria Titus and 20782 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Jason Titus approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a property located at 1320 Washington Avenue owned by Maria Titus and Jason Titus in the Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Maria Titus and Jason Titus are true and correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Maria Titus and Jason Titus for 1320 Washington Avenue in the Magnolia Village NEZ in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay with Mayor Pro tempore Silcox casting the descending vote. C-20783 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Town Center 20783 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Mall, L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute the Economic Development Program Agreement (subject to non-material final changes agreed to by the parties) with Town Center Mall, L.P., related to the development of the La Gran Plaza formally known as Town Center Mall; and find that the terms and conditions of the agreement constitute a custom-designed economic development program, as recommended by the 2005 Comprehensive Plan and authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. Council Member Davis requested that members of the Worth Heights Neighborhood Association present in the Council Chamber stand and be recognized for their support of the project. The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the Economic Development Program Agreement: Ignacio Zamora, Mr. Ignacio Zamora 3729 Stuart Drive Alonzo Aguilar, Mr. Alonzo J. Aguilar 3725 Stuart Drive Raymond Mr. Raymond Rodriguez 3724 S. Jones Street Rodriguez, Mr. Fernando Florez 2740 Hemphill Fernando Florez Council Members Espino and Picht expressed their support of this project. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox also indicated his support of this project. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 16 of 18 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Jose Legaspi Mr. Jose Legaspi, 4200 S. Freeway #2500, developer of the project, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation for their support of the project. Council Member Davis expressed her appreciation for all of the neighborhood associations that came out in support of this project. She also recognized Robert Sturns, Business Development Coordinator for the Economic and Community Development Department, for his work on this project. C-20784 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Hillwood 20784 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Residential authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Services, L.P. Agreement with Hillwood Residential Services, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership by Hillwood Development Corporation, a Texas Corporation, its general partner, for the installation of offsite water and sewer services to serve Heritage Addition, Phase 313, a future single-family home development, located in far north Fort Worth. Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Gerald Miller as wishing to address Presentations the Council regarding the issuance of a citation at John Peter Gerald Miller Smith Hospital. City Attorney Yett advised that two members of his staff had met with Mr. Miller and resolved his concerns. LuWona Carver Ms. LuWona Carver, 8005 Ashridge Road, owner of Top Dog Concessions, appeared before Council and requested the Council develop a task force to re-examine the sidewalk vendor ordinance. She stated that she operates a hot dog cart on 6t" Street and Houston but was not allowed to sell her products after 9:00 p.m. She presented the Council with a notebook containing a petition signed by 1,800 people and various letters from business establishments in that area that support her business. Ms. Carver requested the ability to sell her hot dogs until the early morning hours 2:00 a.m. or later to accommodate customers looking for a bite to eat. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 17 of 18 City Attorney Yett stated that he would have staff review the ordinance and provide a report to Council next week. Council Member Davis requested that staff obtain input from Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., on this issue. Yolanda Eidson Ms. Yolanda Eidson, 3015 Ellis Avenue, appeared before Council and welcomed Council Member Espino to the District 2 seat. She expressed concern with a bar in the 2800 Block of North Main operating across the street from a McDonald's restaurant. She requested the Council have the bar closed to provide security to the area. Ms. Eidson also expressed concern with the cleanliness of shopping carts from area grocery stores that were being used by residents to transport items other than groceries, and those found in alleys. She also raised attention to the alleged selling of vehicles in front of a beauty shop in the 100 block of Northwest 30th Street. Council Member Espino stated that he was very sympathetic with her concerns; however, the bar had been at the location for a long time and was correctly zoned. He suggested that she check with the neighborhood to set up a Crime Watch group and requested she meet with him after the Council meeting to discuss this matter. Herman Mr. Herman Johnson, 1405 E. Morphy, appeared before Council Johnson relative to bulk waste piles on Rosedale and Berry not being picked up. He provided Council with a list of various streets in his community where the bulk piles were not removed and photographs of those piles. Council Member Hicks stated that she had learned about this matter earlier in the day and it appeared that the neighborhood was placing their bulk waste piles on the curb at the wrong time. She added that this was an educational issue and that a blitz of the area needed to be done and then the neighborhood advised of the correct days to place their bulk waste out on the curb. Council Member Davis stated that the City had an agreement with Waste Management to pick up bulk waste piles even if it was not time for piles to be picked up. She added that the resident would then be billed for an out-of-cycle pick up. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 18 of 18 Council Member Wheatfall stated that the City also needed to meet with County representatives as a lot of the bulky waste placed out in the yards was a result of evictions from the property by the County Sheriff's Office. Council Member Haskin requested that staff prepare a timeline that outlined details of bulk pickup for the Council's review. Council Member Wheatfall advised Council that the Police Department needed to crack down on the neighborhood stores who are selling drug paraphernalia and individual cigarettes in his district. He advised of certain locations where he had observed these activities. He also pointed out they were using their drive- thru windows for this purpose. Council Member Hicks wished Council Member Wheatfall a happy birthday, along with other members of the City Council. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 14th day of June, 2005. Attest: Approved: Marty Hen rix Michael Ymoncri City Secretary Mayor