HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/12/06-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2005
Present
Mike Moncrief, Mayor
Chuck Silcox, Mayor Pro tem, District 3
Salvador Espino, District 2
Becky Haskin, District 4
Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
Jungus Jordan, District 6
Carter Burdette, District 7
Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Wendy Davis, District 9
City Staff
Charles Boswell, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, in the
City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Espino temporarily absent.
Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Reverend J. Fred Barber, Trinity Episcopal
Invocation Church.
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
(Council Member Espino assumed his chair at the dais.)
Mayor Moncrief expressed his appreciation for the manner in which all City
agencies worked together to honor the passing of Police Officer Henry "Hank"
Nava on December 5, 2005, who was killed in the line of duty. He stated that
the compassion exhibited by Fort Worth residents was unlike anything he had
seen before. He asked that citizens take time to say "thanks" to police officers,
marshals, and firefighters for their dedicated efforts to protect the City.
Agenda Item IV On motion of Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 29, 2005, were approved
Minutes unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Agenda Item V Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Chargers'
Special Day to members of the Fort Worth Chargers Football team to recognize their
Presentations winning season.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that the presentation by the Fort Worth Dog
Park Association had been rescheduled to the December 13, 2005, City Council
meeting.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Country Day
School 2005 Girls' Field Hockey Team Championship Day to members of the
field hockey team to recognize their winning season.
Agenda Item VI Mayor Pro tem Silcox announced that the Animal Care and Control Center was
Announcements conducting a Pet Angel Tree program to accept donations of grooming, medical
services, toys, and various supplies for the many animals at the Center. He
added that donations would also be accepted at the Center or at the Community
Relations Department and asked that interested citizens contact the Center at
(817) 392-3737 for further information. Mayor Pro tem Silcox also announced
that the Southwest Parkway 121 Tollway project broke ground this morning.
He provided a brief history on the need for the project and stated that the
Tollway would dramatically improve traffic for the residents located southwest
of the downtown area. He recognized the efforts, generosity, and vision of
Charlie Hilliard and Cass Edwards towards the project and expressed
appreciation to their families.
Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to the Mayor, Council
Members, City staff, residents and everyone who attended the demolition of
Riverside Village on December 3, 2005. She added that it was an extraordinary
event and a victory for southeast Fort Worth.
Council Member Espino stated that the first District 2 Christmas Party at the
Rose Marine Theater to benefit the Latin Arts Association was a great success.
He expressed appreciation to Congresswoman Kay Granger and the Council
Members who attended and added it would be an annual event for District 2.
Council Member Haskin congratulated the Carter-Riverside Neighborhood and
Historical Garden of Eden neighborhoods on their receipt of awards at the
Mayor's Neighborhood Awards of Fort Worth on December 3, 2005. She
added that the Carter-Riverside Neighborhood had received this award for three
years in a row.
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Council Member Wheatfall also congratulated the Carver Heights East
neighborhood on receiving an award at the Mayor's Neighborhood Awards of
Fort Worth event on December 3, 2005.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Bank of America who hosted
an event last week at the Fort Worth Club that recognized community and
neighborhood leaders. She stated that $5,000.00 awards were presented to
areas in each council district and that the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History and Near Northside Partnership each received $200,000.00 awards.
Council Member Jordan congratulated the Wedgwood South Neighborhood
Association for their receipt of an award at the Mayor's Neighborhood Awards
on December 3, 2005, and to Carol Beardsley on her receipt of the Ben Ann
Tomeyko Award.
Mayor Moncrief recommended that these recognized neighborhoods make a
presentation to the Council on their award winning achievements.
Agenda Item VII There were no items removed from the consent agenda.
Withdrawn from
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ C-21183 be continued until December 20, 2005.
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council
Consent Agenda Member Davis, the Council voted nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and
adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1527 M&C OCS-1527 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
to the Finance/Risk Management Department.
G-15025 M&C G-15025 — Adopting Resolution No. 3281-12-2005 authorizing the City
Res. No. 3280-12- Attorney to file a lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Texas Local
2005 Government Code against Ivan Harris for violation of Fort Worth's Zoning
File Lawsuit for Ordinance.
Violation of City's
Zoning Ordinance
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G-15026 M&C G-15026 — Adopting Resolution No. 3281-12-2005 authorizing the
Res. No. 3281-12- maximum amount to be paid to Kelly, Hart & Hallman to provide consultation
2005 services in regards to City oil and gas leases within the City limits be increased
Increase Payment to $25,000.00.
to Kelly, Hart &
Hallman to Assist
in Legal Issues
Regarding Oil and
Gas Leases within
City Limits
P-10273 M&C P-10273 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for fire sprinkler
Fire Sprinkler inspection, testing and repair with C& N Fire Systems, Inc., for the City of Fort
Inspection, Testing Worth based on best value with payment due 30 days from invoice date or net
and Repair two percent discount if paid within ten days; authorizing this agreement to
begin December 13, 2005, and expire December 12, 2006, with options to
renew for three additional one-year periods; and authorizing the City Manager
to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in
the award in accordance with the Texas Local Code 271.102 "Cooperative
Purchasing Program".
P-10274 M&C P-10274 — Authorizing non-exclusive purchase agreements for ready mix
Ready Mix concrete with the following vendors for the City of Fort Worth based on the
Concrete responsive bids received with payment due 30 days from the date of the
invoices;
a. Beall Concrete Ent.
b. Cowtown Ready Mix
c. Latimore Materials Co.
d. Old Castle APG TX, Inc.
e. Tarrant Concrete
f True Grit Redi-Mix, Ltd.
g. Redi-Mix, LP
Authorizing this agreement to begin January 2, 2006, and expire on January 1,
2007, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other
public entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the Local
Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program".
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P-10275 M&C P-10275 — Authorizing the purchase of new vehicle repair equipment
Vehicle Repair from a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract with Mohawk
Equipment Resources LTD, for the Equipment Services Department for a cost not to
exceed $32,921.25 with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice.
QTY. & Description Unit Price Extended Total
TXMAS-3-56020, Mohawk
Resources, LTD
1 ea. Hunter Engineering tire $14,461.36
balance machine & equipment
2 ea. Hunter Engineering brake $8,584.48 $17,168.96
lathes and equipment
1 ea. Hunter Engineering $ 1,290.93
medium/heavy duty truck adaptors
TOTAL $32,921.25
P-10276 M&C P-10276 — Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16719-12-2005
Ord. No. 16719- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
12-2005 the amount of $106,480.00 from fees collected, for the purpose of funding
Personal Services personal service agreements with various individual class instructors for the
Parks and Community Services Department; authorizing purchase agreement
with various individual class instructors for the Parks and Community Services
Department; authorizing the agreement to begin December 1, 2005, and expire
November 30, 2006; and authorizing the Parks and Community Services
Department to add additional vendors as needed.
L-14150 M&C L-14150 — Authorizing the acquisition of one single-family residence
Single-Family located at 3203 Oscar Avenue (Lot 2, Block 34, J. M. Moody Subdivision), in
Residential conjunction with the Lebow Channel Watershed Improvements Project in the
Property at 3203 2004 Capital Improvement Program (DOE 4623); finding that the price offered
Oscar Avenue for of $56,000.00 is just compensation for the acquisition of the property, with
Lebow Channel closing costs not to exceed $3,000.00, less a ten percent discount of the sale
Watershed price for a total cost of $53,400.00; and authorizing the City Manager to
Improvements execute all appropriate instruments related to purchase and recording.
Project
C-21175 M&C C-21175 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year contract
Republic Electric with a fiscal funding out clause with one three-year renewal option that
includes a fiscal funding out clause with Republic Electric in the estimated
annual amount of $371,433.00 for the rehabilitation and the routine
maintenance of freeway lighting; and authorizing the rates to be adjusted
annually based on half of the previous calendar year's Consumer Price Index
for the south urban region published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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C-21176 M&C C-21176 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 31696 with TranSystems Corporation for Water
to CSC No. 31696 and Sanitary Sewer Replacement for SH121T (Southwest Parkway), Part 1
— TranSystems (City Project No. 00203), in the amount of$49,050.00 to provide for additional
Corporation design and survey services, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$707,455.00.
C-21177 M&C C-21177 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 28977 with CH2M Hill, Inc., for Southside II
to CSC No. 28977 Water Main Transmission Main from Rolling Hills Treatment Plant to the
— C112M Hill, Inc. Crowley Road/Risinger Road Intersection (City Project No. 00303), in the
amount of $259,600.00 to provide additional engineering services on the
project, thereby increasing the contract amount to $882,249.00.
C-21178 M&C C-21178 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering
Teague Nall and agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of$61,298.00, for
Perkins, Inc. Chapel Creek Boulevard paving and drainage improvements from IH-30 North
to Chapin Road (City Proj ect No. 00139).
C-21179 M&C C-21179 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
WFR Properties, between WFR Properties, Inc., and the City of Fort Worth for approximately
Inc. 2,040 square feet of office and warehouse space for Police Department
operations at a cost of $900.00 per month; and approving the lease term of six
months commencing on December 1, 2005, and expiring on May 31, 2006.
C-21180 M&C C-21180 — Authorizing the City Manager to accept additional funds and
Ord. No. 16720- execute a grant contract amendment with Texas Department of State Health
12-2005 Services, Regional and Local Services Section/Local Public Health System for
Texas Department "000" Local Public Health System Development Funds in the amount of
of State Health $16,508.00 to provide essential public health services from March 1, 2006, to
Services, Regional August 31, 2006; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16720-12-2005
and Local Services increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
Section/Local amount of$16,508.00 subject to execution of amended City Secretary Contract
Public Health No. 32619, with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Regional and
System Local Services Section/Local Public Health System for the purpose of funding
extended essential public health services from February 28, 2006, through
August 31, 2006; and waiving indirect costs of ten percent to allow maximum
use of funds for delivery of services to the community.
C-21181 M&C C-21181 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
DFW Advisors, DFW Advisors, Ltd. Company to manage the Noise Mitigation Program Phase
Ltd. Company V at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for an amount not to exceed
$878.421.00.
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C-21182 M&C C-21182 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
CLR, Inc. services agreement with CLR, Inc., in the amount of$30,880.00 for the design
and preparation of construction documents for road and parking improvements
at Greenway Park.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
Presentations by that Mr. Paul Denneby be appointed to Place 9 on the Historic and Cultural
City Council— Landmarks Commission effective December 6, 2005, and with a term expiring
Appointments October 1, 2007. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
C.P. No. 255 There was presented Council Proposal No. 255 proposing that City Council
Implement a Black authorize the City Manager to implement a decaling design that places the
and White Police "Molly" logo on the front door panel of all marked police vehicles in
Vehicle accordance with the administrative regulations; authorize the City Manager to
implement a decaling design that incorporates a black and white vehicle as the
standard color scheme for marked Police Department vehicles; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of$50,000.00 and decreasing the fund balance by the same amount, for
the purpose of funding decals for Police vehicles.
Council Member Haskin stated that the color scheme for the vehicles had been
changed four times in previous years and expressed her opposition of
expending an additional $50,000.00 to modify the vehicles once again.
Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Council Proposal No. 255 be adopted with the following amendments:
1. Add to the end of paragraph 1: "...except that the "Fort Worth" letter
may be changed to black for police vehicles only."
2. Delete proposed paragraph 3: "Adopt the attached appropriation
ordinance increasing funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Police
Department budget from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance
for the purpose of purchasing and decaling a black and white police
vehicle."
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3. Add new paragraph 3: "Authorize the City Manager to amend the
administrative regulations related to the use of the City logo and design
of police cars to include a subsection that prohibits the changing of the
design of the police cars for at least 10 years after the 2006 police car
model is developed in order to allow for the black and white police car
to be fully implemented and incorporated in the fleet."
4. Add to the end of the last sentence in the Discussion section: "...giving
an exception to the color of the "Fort Worth" lettering in the logo for
police vehicles only. A black lettering may be more preferable in the
logo when placed on a black and white vehicle."
The motion, as amended, carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay with Council
Member Haskin casting the descending vote.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
Agenda Item XII There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res No. 3282-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of four
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2,
Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Speedway TIF), effective January 1, 2006, and with
Chairperson and expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment
Reinvestment Sal Espino, Chair December 31, 2007
Zone No. 2 Carter Burdette December 31, 2007
(Speedway TIF) Albert Perez December 31, 2007
Tom Kelly December 31, 2007
Kenton Nelson December 31, 2007
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Howard Young Representative Mary Denny December 31, 2006
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2006
Tye DeBerry Denton County December 31, 2006
Karen Rue Senator Jane Nelson December 31, 2007
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Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3282-12-2005 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XIII There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3283-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of four
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3,
Appoint Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF) effective January 1, 2006, and with
Chairperson and expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment Carter Burdette, Chair December 31, 2007
Reinvestment Wendy Davis December 31, 2007
Zone No. 3 Bill Boecker December 31, 2007
(Downtown TIF) Joy Webster December 31, 2007
Jeffrey Rattikin December 31, 2007
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Lon Burnam Representative Lon Burnam December 31, 2006
Camille Rodriguez Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2006
J.D. Granger Senator Kim Brimer December 31, 2007
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2006
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3283-12-2005 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XIV There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3284-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4,
Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Southside/Medical District TIF), effective January
Chairperson and 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2007
Reinvestment Don Scott December 31, 2007
Zone No. 4 Wendy Davis, Chair December 31, 2007
(Southside/
Medical District
TIF)
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The following appointment has been in holdover and the City Council hereby
appoints the person listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and
with expiration dates as indicated below:
Name Expiration of Term
Roy Brooks December 31, 2006
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Bill Lace Tarrant County College December 31, 2006
District
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007
District
Juan Rangel Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2007
Kristin Jenkins Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007
District
Jon Ed Robbins Tarrant County December 31, 2006
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3284-12-2005 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XV There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3285-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 6,
Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Riverfront TIF), effective January 1, 2006, and with
Chairperson and expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board
Name Expiration of Term
of Directors of Tax
Increment Jungus Jordan, Chair December 31, 2007
Reinvestment Roy Brooks December 31, 2007
Zone No. 6 G.K. Maenius December 31, 2007
(Riverfront TIF) Nina Petty December 31, 2007
The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby
appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and
with expiration dates as indicated below:
Name Expiration of Term
Dionne Bagsby December 31, 2006
Shirley Williams December 31, 2006
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The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Jean McClung Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2007
Paula Zalucki Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007
District
Sandy Swinnea Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007
District
Jon Ed Robbins Tarrant County December 31, 2006
David Wells Tarrant County College December 31, 2006
District
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3285-12-2005 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XVI There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3286-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of
2005 eleven members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Appoint No. 7, City of Fort Worth, Texas (North Tarrant Parkway TIF), effective
Chairperson and January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment
Reinvestment Sal Espino December 31, 2007
Zone No. 7 (North Peter Aberg December 31, 2007
Tarrant Parkway
TI The City Council hereby acknowledges the appointments of the following
persons by the following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated
below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Jeff Baker Keller ISD December 31, 2007
Adonna Lowe Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007
District
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007
District
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The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2006
Glen Whitley Tarrant County December 31, 2006
Michael Saenz Tarrant County College December 31, 2006
District
Becky Haskin, Chair City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Russell Laughlin City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Bill Poteet City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Bill Miller City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Donald Silverman City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Council Member Haskin questioned City Attorney Yett whether Bill Miller
could be appointed to the TIF Board as he was a candidate for a public elective
office. She reminded the City Attorney that she had been advised that a person
could not serve in that capacity. City Attorney Yett advised that he would
check into this matter.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3286-12-2005 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XVII There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3287-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 8,
Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Lancaster Corridor TIF), effective January 1, 2006,
Chairperson and and with expiration dates as follows:
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment
Reinvestment Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2007
Zone No. 8 Ola Assem December 31, 2007
(Lancaster Patrick Trask December 31, 2007
Corridor TIF)
The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby
appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and
with expiration dates as indicated below:
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Name Expiration of Term
Carter Burdette, Chair December 31, 2006
Wendy Davis December 31, 2006
Elaine Petrus December 31, 2006
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Christine Moss Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2007
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2006
Rudy Gonzales Tarrant County College December 31, 2006
Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007
District
Tom Roy Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007
District
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3287-12-2005 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
XVIII members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
Res. No. 3288-12- members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9,
2005 City of Fort Worth, Texas (Trinity River Vision TIF), effective January 1,
Appoint 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below:
Chairperson and
Members to Board Name Expiration of Term
of Directors of Tax
Increment Jim Lane, Chair December 31, 2007
Reinvestment Dionne Bagsby December 31, 2007
Zone No. 9 Ed Lasko December 31, 2007
(Trinity River Nina Petty December 31, 2007
Vision TIF) Hal Sparks December 31, 2007
The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby
appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and
with expiration dates as indicated below:
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Name Expiration of Term
Sal Espino December 31, 2006
Wendy Davis December 31, 2006
Victor Henderson December 31, 2006
G.K. Maenius December 31, 2006
Tom Purvis December 31, 2006
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Judy Needham Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2006
J.D. Johnson Tarrant County December 31, 2007
Leonardo de la Garza Tarrant County College December 31, 2007
Gina Puente-Brancato Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2006
District
Gale Pileggi Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2006
District
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3288-12-2005 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XIX There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3289-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.
Appoint 10, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Lone Star TIF), effective January 1, 2006, and
Chairperson and with expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board
of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment Jungus Jordan December 31, 2007
Reinvestment Donavan Wheatfall December 31, 2007
Zone No. 10 (Lone Jeff Lang December 31, 2007
Star TIF)
The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby
appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and
with expiration dates as indicated below:
Name Expiration of Term
Sal Espino, Chair December 31, 2006
Mike Berry December 31, 2006
J.D. Granger December 31, 2006
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The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2006
Glen Whitley Tarrant County December 31, 2007
David Wells Tarrant County College December 31, 2007
Linda Chri stie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2006
District
Paula Zalucki Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2006
District
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3289-12-2005 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XX There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain
Res. No. 3290-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of eight
2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.
Appoint 11, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest Parkway), effective January 1, 2006,
Chairperson and and with expiration dates as indicated below:
Members to Board Name Expiration of Term
of Directors of Tax
Increment Jungus Jordan December 31, 2007
Reinvestment Isaac Manning December 31, 2007
Zone No. 11 Bill Meadows December 31, 2007
(Southwest Elaine Petrus December 31, 2007
Parkway) John Stevenson December 31, 2007
The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the
following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as
indicated below:
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2007
Bill Lace Tarrant County College December 31, 2007
Chuck Silcox, Chair City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Wendy Davis City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Scott Walker City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006
Chris Hatch Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2006
Gina Puente-Brancato Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2006
District
Dee Chaisson Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2006
District
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Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3290-12-2005 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XXI There was presented a resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas
Res. No. 3291-12- Water Development Board for development of the Regional Wastewater
2005 facilities for Eastern Parker County. Council Member Davis made a motion,
Request Financial seconded by Council Member Espino, that the recommendation and Resolution
Assistance for No. 3291-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
Development of to zero (0) nays.
Regional
Wastewater
Facilities for
Eastern Parker
County
Agenda Item XXII There was presented a resolution reappointing Tanya L. Wilson as the Hearing
Res. No. 3292-12- Officer in the Parking Violations Bureau, and designation of the Hearing
2005 Officer to conduct hearings under Chapter 34 of the City Code. Council
Reappoint Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Hearing Officer the recommendation and Resolution No. 3292-12-2005 be adopted. The
and Conduct motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Hearings Under
Chapter 34 of City
Code
AGENDA ITEM XXIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15027 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15027 from
Continue Military the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the
Pay Supplement continuation of the Military Pay Supplement Benefit and Military Leave Fund
and Military Policy until December 31, 2006. Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion,
Leave Fund Policy seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15028 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15028 from
Increase Fees on the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve a fee increase
Sale of Birth and with a planned effective date of January 2, 2006, on records issued by the Vital
Death Certificates Statistics Division of the Public Health Department, as follows:
Issued by Public
Health 1. Increase the cost of a birth certificate from $14.00 to $23.00 for each
Department Vital certified copy issued;
Statistics Division
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2. Increase the cost of a birth card from $14.00 to $23.00 for each birth
card issued;
3. Increase the cost of a birth verification from $11.00 to $22.00;
4. Increase the cost of a death certificate from $10.00 to $21.00 for each
certified copy issued; and
5. Increase the cost of a death verification from $9.00 to $20.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
G-15029 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15029 from
Ord. No. 16721- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
12-2005 amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending Chapter 20,
Amend Chapter "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations," Article IV, "Vendors,"
20,Article IV, Division 2, "Pushcarts," amending Sections 20-161, 20-163 and 20-165 to
Division 2, Section expand the location pushcarts are allowed to include open/public green space.
20-161, 20-163 and
20-165 to Expand City Attorney Yett stated that the M&C and ordinance needed to be amended to
Pushcart change all references of "open/public green space" to "publicly owned green
Locations space".
LuWona Carver Ms. LuWona Carver, 8005 Ashridge Road, appeared before Council in support
of the amendment. She asked that Council grant her a variance that would
allow her to continue to operate her hot dog cart on the corner of 6th Street and
Houston in front of The Library nightclub.
Mark Helms Mr. Mark Helms, 609 Houston Street, appeared before Council in support of
the amendment. He added that he supported Ms. Carver's variance request as
many of his customers were also customers of Ms. Carver's, especially when
many of the restaurants in the downtown area were closed.
Mayor Moncrief clarified to Ms. Carver that this ordinance was a compromise
on a middle ground for all parties. City Attorney Yett explained that a majority
of the Council could amend this ordinance at any time to add additional
locations.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16721-12-2005 be adopted as
amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
G-15030 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15030 from
Approve the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve eight locations
Locations for indicated below, for pushcart operation in downtown area parks, sidewalks
Pushcart adjacent to downtown area parks and sidewalks adjacent or abutting downtown
Operation in open/public green spaces:
Downtown Area
1) Burnett Park: on the sidewalk adjacent to Lamar Street, near the 7th
Street intersection;
2) City Hall Plaza: on the west center portion of the park near the
walkway in front of the Federal Building. The Plaza is in the 1000
block of Throckmorton and is bounded on the south by the Public
Safety Building;
3) General Worth Square: in the east or in west portion of the park, near
the center, between the 8th and 9th Streets east or west of Main Street;
4) Water Gardens: northwest corner, near the intersection of Houston
Street and 13th Street;
5) Water Garden southeast corner, near the intersection of East 15th Street
and Commerce Street;
6) Hyde Park: One at the northeast corner of the park. Hyde Park is on
West 9th Street between Houston and Throckmorton Street;
7) Heritage Park Bluff Overlook: area northeast of the intersection of
West Belknap Street;
8) 100 East Weatherford at Main Street: sidewalk adjacent to the Tarrant
County Administration Building lawn.
City Attorney Yett stated that the M&C needed to be amended to change all
references of"open/public green space" to "publicly owned green space".
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the recommendation be adopted amended. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for
G-15031 approval and appropriation of mid-year amendments to FY 2005-2006 Crime
Ord. No. 16722- Control and Prevention District budget for Crime Lab outsourcing, AR-15
12-2005 ammunition, NPO sergeants, recruit officer training and vehicles. Mayor
Mid-Year Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
Amendments to desiring to be heard.
FY 2005-2006
CCPD Budget for Ms. Susan Alanis, Senior Administrative Services Manager for the Police
Crime Lab Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Outsourcing,AR- Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15031, as follows:
15 Ammunition,
NPO Sergeants, There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15031 from
Recruit Officer the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
Training and to approve a mid-year amendment of $1,975,332.00 to the FY 2005-2006
Vehicles Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget to fund Crime Lab
outsourcing, AR-15 ammunition, NPO sergeants, recruit officer training and
vehicles; and adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance increasing
appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount
of $1,975,332.00 and decreasing the Reserved, Undesignated Fund balance by
the same amount for the purpose of funding various programs in the Police
Department.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-15031 and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No.
16722-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for
L-14151 approval to authorize the conversion of Windswept Circle Park for the
Conversion of subsurface drilling and extraction of natural gas. Mayor Moncrief opened the
Windswept Circle public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Park for
Subsurface Mr. Harold Pitchford, Parks and Community Services Acting Assistant
Drilling and Director, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Extraction of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14151, as follows:
Natural Gas
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There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14151 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands;
2. Find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to drilling and
extracting gas from underneath this park site;
3. Find that the proposed conversion includes all reasonable planning to
minimize harm to the parkland; and
4. Close the public hearing and authorize the City Manager to convert the
dedicated parkland for subsurface drilling and extraction of natural gas
on land situated in Windswept Circle Park, located in certain portions of
the Nancy Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 887, Lake Worth Leases
Addition, Blocks 1 and 2, in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas.
Council Member Wheatfall stated that he would like the City to take note of the
D/FW Airport Board process relative to including the Minority/Women
Business Enterprise as part of the contractor selection process.
Mayor Moncrief suggested that the issue could be brought before the Gas
Drilling Task Force for consideration.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14151 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
PZ-2651 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2651 from the
Ord. No. 16723- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopting an ordinance
12-2005 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
Voluntary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an
Annexation approximately 326.56 acre tract of land in Tarrant County, located west of US
(AX-05-027 Vann Highway 287, south of Blue Mound Road and east of Willow Springs Road
Cattle/Todd (AX-05-027 Vann Cattle/Todd Group), situated in the James Rightly Survey,
Group) Abstract No. 1268 and the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant
County, Texas (Case No. AX-05-027), which said territory lies adjacent to and
adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the
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inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth,
Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in
conflict herewith.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16723-12-2005 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21174 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21174, dated
Continued Until November 29, 2005, from the City Manager recommending that the City
January 10, 2006 Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with The Enclave on Golden Triangle Investors, L.P., by Enclave
on Golden Triangle GenPar II, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, its general
partner, by Enclave on Golden Triangle GenPar, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, its general partners, for the installation of offsite water services to
serve The Enclave on Golden Triangle, a future development, located in far
north Fort Worth.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox,
that the recommendation be continued until January 10, 2006. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21183 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. C-21183, Authorization to Amend the Purchase
December 20, Agreement and Authorize the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at the
2005. Northeast Corner of Forest Park Boulevard and West Rosedale Street to Fort
Worth South, Inc., in Accordance with Section 272 of the Local Government
Code, be continued until December 20, 2005.
C-21184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21184 from the
Omni Fort Worth City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Partnership, L.P. to execute an amendment to the Economic Development Program Agreement
with Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P. (Omni), to extend the deadline by
which Omni must deliver a Completion Guaranty to the City with respect to
construction of a Convention Center headquarters hotel.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21185 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21185 from the
Crowley City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Independent to execute a community facilities agreement with Crowley Independent School
School District District for the installation of community facilities for Crowley Cleburne Road
to serve Hargrave Elementary.
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Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21186 from the
Ord. No. 16724- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
12-2005
Ord. No. 16725- 1. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
O
Ord. 5 appropriations in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of
Oscar Renda $2,139,799.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a
Contractors, Inc. transfer to the Water Capital Project Fund to execute a contract with
Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., for Northside 11 Water Main Extension
Phase II, Section B, Unit 513, from the future Basswood Boulevard to
Heritage Trace Parkway;
2. Authorize the transfer of $2,139,799.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$2,139,799.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., for Northside II Water
Main Extension Phase II, Section B, Unit 513, from the future
Basswood Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Oscar Renda
Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $5,706,500.00 for Northside II
Water Main Extension Phase II, Section B, Unit 513, from the future
Basswood Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 16724-12-2005 and
Ordinance No. 16725-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Item XXV Ms. Kimberly Helixon, 2301 West Rosedale Street South, appeared before
Citizen Council related to the water quality of Fort Worth. She advised Council of an
Presentations incident at her home on November 14, 2005 relative to standing water and the
Kimberly Helixon resulting foul odor it created. She expressed concern with misinformation from
the Water Department and the lack of a notification process to City residents
about the water quality. She stated that she would like to see a citizen's
committee formed to address the needs of the general public and that the
definition of"water quality" include the sense of smell. She also requested that
algae studies be performed and findings be provided to the public.
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Armando Recinos Mr. Amando Recinos, 5512 Wedgmont Circle North, appeared before Council
relative to his water damage claim. He requested that a City representative visit
his home to assess the repair. He added that the 10-day period to sign the
Release of Claim was about to expire and asked that a City representative
assess repair to his home. He further stated that the offer made by the City was
not sufficient to address the needs of his home and asked if he should sign the
Release of Claim.
City Attorney Yett advised the Council that a consultant had been hired on this
issue and an assessment had been performed. He added that he would have his
staff and the Risk Management staff meet with Mr. Recinos to address his
concerns and provide a report back to the Council. He further stated that the
City had made Mr. Recinos an offer on the repair of his home and that it was up
to Mr. Recinos to accept or not accept the offer. City Attorney Yett stated that
he could not provide direction to Mr. Recinos on whether to sign the Release of
Claim as that decision had to be his.
Council Member Davis expressed concern with the City's notification process
relative to water quality. She stated that more information needed to be
available to notify the community.
Council Member Espino stated that the Water Department had quickly placed a
notice on their website relative to this issue. He recommended that notification
also be placed on the City's neighborhood database.
Agenda Item There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
XXVII
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 13th day of
December, 2005.
Attest: Approved:
Marty HendA Michael oncri
City Secretary Mayor