HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/06/08-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8, 2004
Date & Time On the 8t" day of June, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:10 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; Assistant City
Manager Joe Paniagua; City Attorney David Yett; Acting City
Secretary Sylvia Glover. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Father Stephen Jasso, All Saints
Catholic Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 2004,
were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Judy Bland announced the recipients of the Mayor's
Presentations Committee on Persons' with Disabilities Scholarship Awards.
Ms. Marilyn Perkins, FWISD Special Education Advisory Chair and
Mr. Dan Gadbury, Mayor's Commission on Persons' with
Disabilities Board member, announced the recipients of the FWISD
Inclusionary Vision Awards.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Commute
Solutions Month.
Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for Jim Lane Day to Jim
Lane to commemorate his birthday on June 9, 2004.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that Jerry Steele, the husband of
his Council Aide Patsy Steele, was admitted to the hospital June 5,
2004. He extended best wishes from the Council for a speedy
recovery and that he looked forward to Patsy's return to work.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend a special
event June 12, 2004, when Debbie Allen would conduct a Dance
Institute at the Dee Kelly Alumni Center. He encouraged everyone
to attend and meet Ms. Allen and thank her for her work and
contributions to Fort Worth.
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Council Member Davis stated that the Central City Revitalization
and Economic Development Committee would host a public
meeting June 10, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Will Rogers Auditorium at
3401 Lancaster Avenue. She added that the purpose of the
meeting was to receive public input relative to the new draft of the
home occupation ordinance prepared by City staff.
Council Member Silcox provided an update on the status of the 13-
36 aircraft. He commended the efforts of the B-36 Group and the
Aviation Heritage Association to restore the aircraft and added that
information was being gathered relative to a permanent location
and funding for the B-36.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Committee Council Member Haskin stated that there were still two openings
Report on the Human Relations Commission. She encouraged anyone
interested to apply.
C.P. #244 There was presented Council Proposal No. 244 to consider
Adopt New Fort approval of an official City flag design that is compatible with the
Worth City Flag City's official logo. Council Member Lane made a motion,
Design seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Council Proposal be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Submit Property There was presented a resolution authorizing the Historic
for Historic & Preservation Officer to submit to the Historic and Cultural
Cultural Landmarks Commission the nomination of property located at 1604
Landmark Eighth Avenue for Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay Zoning
Overlay Zoning Designation. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Designation — Council Member Stevenson, that the resolution be continued for
Continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
Two Weeks
OCS-1421 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1421 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.
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G-14347 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15990 14347 Revised, dated May 4, 2004, from the City Manager
Accept a Grant recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
from Federal apply for and accept a grant from the Federal Aviation
Aviation Administration in the amount of $731,181.00, to design and
Administration rehabilitate the northeast taxiway access to FedEx and improve the
to Design and runway safety area at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; and authorize
Rehabilitate the use of land credits, in the amount of $38,483.00, for the City's
Northeast in-kind local match of 5 percent of the projects cost; and adopt
Taxiway Access Appropriation Ordinance No. 15990 increasing estimated receipts
to FedEx and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$769,664.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration, for the purpose of funding design and
rehabilitation of the northeast taxiway access to FedEx and
improve the runway safety area at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the M&C had been revised to correct
the dollar amount reflected in Recommendation #3.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14362 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 14362, dated May 18, 2004, from the City Manager recommending
One Week that the City Council adopt a resolution providing that the City of
Fort Worth ("City") elects to be eligible to participate in Tax
Abatement authorized by Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code and
establishing a Tax Abatement Policy Governing Subsequent Tax
Abatement Agreements.
City Attorney Yett advised Council that municipalities choosing to
grant tax abatements must adopt a Tax Abatement Policy every
two years. He added that if Council approved the resolution this
evening, the new policy would expire June 7, 2006.
Council Member Davis stated that the Central City Revitalization
and Economic Development Committee reviewed the policy and
determined that language relative to Minority/Women Business
Enterprise (M/WBE) requirements and commitments warranted
further consideration to encourage a workable policy. She added
that Council could move forward with the adoption of the policy;
however, an amendment would be presented within 60 days for
Council consideration that would address M/WBE participation that
would be more reflective of what the Committee would like to see
in the policy. She made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the recommendation be adopted.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the Tax Abatement Policy. They expressed concern that the
language discussed with City staff was not reflected in the policy.
They added that they did not want a policy adopted that would not
benefit minority businesses.
Monte Elliott, Mr. Monte Elliott 6333 Meadows West
Rosa Navejar, Represented the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
Devoyd Ms. Rosa Navejar 1327 N. Main St.
Jennings Represented the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Devoyd Jennings 1150 S. Freeway
Assistant City Manager Reid Rector advised Council that staff had
met with both chambers on two or three occasions to discuss the
policy. He added that staff was aware they had no authority to bind
Council to agreements relative to this policy and stated it would be
a Council decision.
After a lengthy discussion amongst Council, Council Member Moss
made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that
the recommendation be continued for one week. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14372 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Encroachment 14372 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize the City Manager to enter into an Encroachment
Use of Right-of- Agreement with Carlson Engineering, Inc., authorizing use of the
Way 505 N.E. right-of-way for continuance of encroachments at 505 N.E. 37th
37th Street Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14373 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15991 14373 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorize Funds adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15991 increasing estimated
for Cafeteria receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Operating amount of $14,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
Expenses funding the operation of the City Hall Cafeteria. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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G-14374 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Petition and 14374 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Application Fee receive the petition for re-establishment of the Fort Worth Public
for Re- Improvement District No. 1 for the Downtown area; and accept the
establishment of application fee of $150.00 to be used by the City Staff for petition
Public verification and establishing a proposed assessment roll; and
Improvement direct the City Manager and City Attorney to review the petition to
District #1 for determine whether the petition includes the necessary signatures
the Downtown and meets the other requirements of Chapter 372, Subchapter A,
Area Section 372.005 of the Local Government Code; and schedule the
petition for further consideration at a future City Council meeting.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14375 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 14375 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of Old authorize the temporary closure of Old Benbrook Road from
Benbrook Road Benbrook Boulevard (US 377) to Winscott Road beginning
September 1, 2004 until January 31, 2005. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14376 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 14376 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of Old authorize the temporary closure of Old Decatur Road from Loop
Decatur Road 820 to Longhorn Lane beginning June 8, 2004, until September 8,
2004, for the installation of utilities and to rebuild the street. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14377 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15992 14377 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Application by consider and adopt the findings and opinions of the City Staff as
All About Town presented; find that the public necessity and convenience requires
Pedicabs, L.L.C. the operation of four pedicabs upon the City streets, alleys and
to Operate Four thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 15992 granting to All
Pedicabs About Town Pedicabs, L.L.C. the privilege to use the streets, alleys
and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its pedicab
business, which shall consist of the operation of four pedicabs for
a period beginning on June 15, 2004 and ending on June 14, 2009;
specifying the terms and conditions of the grant; providing for
written acceptance by All About Town Pedicabs, L.L.C., to comply
with the requirements of Article IV, Chapter 34, of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (2003), as amended. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-14378 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Sponsorships 14378 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for "Oakland authorize the City Manager to accept donated services
Lake Festival sponsorships valued at $620.00 for "Oakland Lake Festival and
and Cleanup" Cleanup". It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for designation of Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 18 and Tax Abatement Agreement with
River View at Ridglea, L.P. and related findings of fact by the City
Council. Mayor Moncrief asked it there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Mr. Jerome Walker, representing the Housing Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council No. G-14379 as follows:
G-14379 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15993 14379 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Designation Fort hold a public hearing concerning the designation of 7.786 acres of
Worth vacant land, as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Neighborhood Reinvestment Zone No. 18; and adopt Ordinance No. 15993
Empowerment designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as
Reinvestment "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 18, City of
Zone No. 18 and Fort Worth, Texas" pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment
Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312; and find that the
Agreement with statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement
River View at Agreement with River View at Ridglea, L.P. are true and correct;
Ridglea, L.P. and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Tax Abatement
Agreement with River View at Ridglea, L.P. in accordance with the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Basic Incentives, as amended.
Louis Bell Mr. Louis W. Bell, 5049 Wilmington Drive, appeared before Council
in opposition of the Tax Abatement Agreement. He added that the
length of the abatement was changed from 6 to 10 years to 5 years
and his neighborhood association was not advised.
Eric Anderson, Mr. Eric Anderson, 8140 Walnut Hill, Dallas, Texas and Ms. Dorothy
Dorothy DuBois DuBois, 5713 Humbert, appeared before Council in support of the
Tax Abatement Agreement.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing for designation of Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 18 and Tax Abatement Agreement with
River View at Ridglea, L.P., Council Member Stevenson made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14379 be adopted with a recommendation that the applicant
actively encourage Minority/Business Women Enterprise
participation and to include a five-year Tax Abatement Agreement
with North American Partners. Under the agreement, North
American Partners must provide a 20 percent set aside of low-to-
moderate income housing. Council also imposed job creation
goals; however, the goals do not affect the abatement. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Moss, Stevenson,
and Davis
NOES: Council Members Haskin, Silcox, and Picht
ABSENT: None
Mayor Moncrief stated that Citizen Presentations reflected on the
agenda would be heard at this time.
Citizen The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the
Presentations boarding houses in their neighborhood. They requested that the
City deny a Certificate of Occupancy for a boarding house, that the
City zone their neighborhood for single-family residences only, and
that the Council consider adopting an ordinance that would
prohibit the establishment of boarding houses in residential areas.
Ms. Shirley Lewis 953 East Terrell
Ms. Dalinda Collins 1029 Bessie
Mr. Johnny Lewis 953 East Terrell
Ms. Crystal Henderson 921 Annie Street
Ms. Scotti Fritts 1120 East Terrell
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, advised Council
that the properties were all located within "C" Multi-Family zoning.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud informed the residents that Council
would look at any legal alternative to this issue, but that he was
unsure of what could be done at this point.
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Mayor Moncrief asked that the City Manager provide a report to
Council next week of where this process was, what information
had been submitted, and what was necessary to review the
process before any action was taken that would affect this
neighborhood adversely.
G-14380 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15994 14380 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Adopt 2002 adopt Ordinance No. 15994 amending the Fort Worth Electrical
National Code, by adopting the 2002 National Electrical Code, with local
Electrical Code amendments; amending sections 11-1 through 11-4 of the Code of
with Local the City of Fort Worth (1986); regulating erection, construction,
Amendments enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, equipment, design, quality of materials, use and
maintenance of electrical equipment in the City of Fort Worth,
Texas; defining certain terms, establishing minimum requirements
for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical systems;
providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees
thereof; providing for the inspection of such systems; requiring
and regulating licenses for electricians and prescribing the fees
therefore. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14381 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend Exhibit 14381 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
"A" to Ord. No. amend Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 15986 to change the polling
15986 to Revise place for Precinct 1299 from Glen Park Elementary School to
List of Polling Forest Oak Middle School for June 19, 2004 Runoff Election.
Places for June Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
19, 2004 Runoff Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
Election carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing designating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Ten, City of Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Moncrief asked it there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic and
Community Development Department, appeared before Council,
gave a staff report, requested the public hearing be continued for
one week, and called attention to Mayor and Council No. G-14382
as follows:
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G-14382 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 14382 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Ten for tax increment financing
purposes; and adopt an ordinance designating a certain
contiguous geographic area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth,
Texas"; creating a Board of Directors for the zone; providing the
effective and termination dates for the Zone; establishing a Tax
Increment Fund for the Zone, pursuant to the Special Property Tax
Provisions, Tax Increment Financing Act, Tax Code, Chapter 311.
John Cox Mr. John T. Cox III, 750 N. St. Paul, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas,
representing Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government,
appeared before Council in opposition of the ordinance. He stated
that the TIF did not meet statutory requirements.
Louis McBee Mr. Louis McBee, 5049 Wilmington Drive, Community Affairs
Director for Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government,
appeared before Council in opposition of the ordinance.
City Attorney Yett advised Council that requirements of the TIF had
been reviewed and that the property did meet requirements for
establishment of a TIF and that all statutory requirements had been
satisfied.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing designating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Ten, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the public
hearing and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14382 be
continued for one week. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
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G-14383 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend FY2004 14383 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Crime Control authorize the City Manager to submit to the Crime Control and
and Prevention Prevention District Board of Directors an amendment of the FY2004
District Budget— Crime Control and Prevention District Budget to reassign approved
Latent scientist positions to the Latent Fingerprint Section of the Fort
Fingerprint Worth Police Department Crime Lab and reprogram existing funds
Section for necessary equipment. Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14384 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 14384 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Two Weeks adopt a resolution adopting the Park, Recreation and Open Space
Master Plan of 2004 for the City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt the
Plan as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Council Member Haskin stated that the information distributed with
the Council packet was quite lengthy and requested that, prior to
Council action, staff provide a briefing to Council relative to this
plan.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14384 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14385 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15995 14385 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Payment for City authorize the City Manager to pay the City of Fort Worth's Tarrant
of Fort Worth's Regional Transportation Coalition Membership dues; and adopt
Membership Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15995 increasing
Dues in Tarrant appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $40,000.00 and
Regional decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the
Transportation same amount, for the purpose of funding the City's membership
Coalition dues with the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition. Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9964 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Permit 9964 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Processing authorize a sole source purchase agreement for the Velocity Hall
Software permit processing software from Accela, Inc. for the Department of
Development; and authorize the agreement to begin June 1, 2004,
and expire May 31, 2007. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-9965 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Machine Shop 9965 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Service and authorize purchase agreements for machine shop service and
Fabrication fabrication with multiple vendors for the City of Fort Worth based
on hourly rates and parts discounts, with payments due 30 days
from the date of the invoice; and authorize these agreements to
begin June 1, 2004, and expire May 31, 2005, 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 this bid award in accordance with the
Texas Government Code, Section 791, "The Interlocal Cooperation
Act." It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9966 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Streetlight Poles 9966 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement with the Texas Procurement
Center for streetlight poles for the Transportation and Public
Works Department based on sole bid received with freight included
in unit price and payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice;
and authorize this agreement to begin June 1, 2004, and expire May
31, 2005, with options to renew for two successive one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9967 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Liquid Oxygen 9967 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for liquid oxygen with Air Liquide
America LD for the Water Department, based on low bid of unit
price per ton, with payments due within 30 days of the date of
invoice and freight included in unit price; authorize this agreement
to begin on June 1, 2004, and expire May 31, 2005, 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 this bid award in accordance with the
Texas Governments Code, Section 791, "The Interlocal
Cooperation Act". It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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P-9968 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Rolls Royce 9968 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Turbine Engine authorize a purchase agreement for Rolls Royce Turbine Engine
Repair and Parts Repair and Parts with Keystone Helicopter Corporation for the
Police Department. Payment is due 30 days from date the invoice
is received; authorize this agreement to begin June 26, 2004, and
expire on June 25, 2005, with options to renew for four additional
one-year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute
Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate
in this bid award in accordance with the Texas Government Code,
Section 791, "The Interlocal Cooperation Act." It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9969 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Paint 9969 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Preparation authorize a one-time purchase, for Cowtown Brushup 2004, of
Services paint preparation services on residential structures for the Housing
Department, based on the two overall lowest complete bids, with
payment due ten days from the date of invoice. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9970 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Power Supply 9970 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Installation authorize the sole source purchase of power supply installation
from Oncor Electric Delivery Company for the Transportation and
Public Works Department for a cost not to exceed $40,000.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9971 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Repairs to a 9971 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Front Line Crash confirm the emergency purchase of repairs to a front line crash fire
Fire and Rescue and rescue truck from Emergency One Corporation for the
Truck Equipment Services and Fire Department, the total amount is
estimated not to exceed $48,400.00, with payment due 30 days
from date the invoice is received. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-9972 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Various Library 9972 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Materials amend the amount authorized for the vendors for various library
materials. These vendor's expenditures were originally approved
on December 18, 2001 (M&C P-9512) and January 21, 2003 (M&C P-
9738). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9973 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Runway and 9973 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Taxiway Paint reject all bids received for the runway and taxiway paint application
Application at Meacham International Airport; and authorize this purchase to
be rebid. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-13835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Drainage 13835 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Improvements declare the necessity of taking fee simple title less oil, gas, and
sulphur of a parcel of property in south Fort Worth from 36/MIKIE
VENTURE for the drainage improvements at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport; and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire the interest in the property. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of 18 13836 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Surplus Tax approve the sale of 18 surplus tax-foreclosed properties in
Foreclosed accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government
Properties Code for a total of $136,372.30; and authorize the City Manager to
execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the
highest bidder complying with bid specifications. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main approve the acceptance of one permanent water main easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as portion of
Temporary Lot 1, Block 1, All Saints Episcopal Hospital, Tarrant County,
Construction Texas, Cabinet A, Slide 1411, from Baylor All Saints Medical Center
Easement for 1650 West Magnolia Avenue (DOE 4280), necessary for the
construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of water main
facilities for a total cost of $20.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13838 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as portion of
Temporary Lot 15, Mulligan Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Charles A.
Construction Stewart and A. Garcia for property located at 1005 Samuels Avenue
Easement (DOE 4296), necessary for the construction, operation,
maintenance, and repair of the sanitary sewer main M-1-1-1, Phase
II for $2,550.00 plus closing costs. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13839 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of one permanent waterline easement and
Easement and one temporary construction easement described as portion of E.S.
Temporary Harris Survey, Abstract No. 688, Tarrant County, Texas from
Construction Eugenia Kraft Agee for 1800 Park Place Avenue (DOE 4280),
Easement necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair
of water main facilities for a total cost of $20.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13840 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as part of Lot
Temporary 5, Block 3, B. Harris Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas from Neal
Construction O. and Shirley L. Lehman for property located in East Fort Worth
Easement for the construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE 3295),
for a total cost of $4,400.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13841 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of four permanent waterline easements
Easements described as A-1528, A.S. Trimble Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
from Riverbend Investment Ltd. for property located west of Salado
Trail and north of Trinity Boulevard (DOE 4453), needed for future
development of the Lakes of River Trails Subdivision for a total
cost of $4.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-13842 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13842 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Three Vacant authorize the acquisition of three vacant lots and one duplex
Lots and One residence in conjunction with the Fort Worth Meacham
Duplex International Airport Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3932); and
Residential for find that the prices offered in the total amount of $119,300.00 was
Fort Worth just compensation for the acquisition of the four properties plus an
Meacham estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not to exceed $3,500.00
International for a total cost of $122,800.00; and authorize the acceptance and
Airport Noise recording of appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the
Mitigation City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Program
L-13843 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13843 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as part of Lot
Temporary 2-A, Block 3, B. Harris Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas from
Construction Jean Talbert Timmerman located in East Fort Worth for the
Easement construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE 3295), for a
cost of $6,300.00 plus closing costs. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13844 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement
Easement and and one temporary construction easement described as part of Lot
Temporary 6, Block 2, B. Harris Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas from
Construction Robert J. and Mary B. Valentine for property located in East Fort
Easement Worth for the construction Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE
3295), for a total cost of $300.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2530 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15996 2530 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacating a adopt Ordinance No. 15996 amending Ordinance Number 15810
Portion of 12 vacating and extinguishing a 12-foot wide by 207-foot long alley
Foot Wide Alley north of West Berry Street lying between Lots 1 through 4 and Lots
Projecting North 10 through 14, Block 13, Forest Park Addition, as situated in the W.
of West Berry Hudson Survey, Abstract 717, Fort Worth, Texas, amending
Street, Forest Section Six to change the effective date from May 28, 2004 to
Park Addition October 1, 2004; providing for reversion of fee in said land;
providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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JUNE 8, 2004
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C-20095 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
CDBG Year XXX, 20095 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
ESG Year 2004- authorize the City Manager to execute Community Development
`05, HOPWA Block Grant Year XXX, Emergency Shelter Grant Year 2004-2005
Year 2004-`05 and Housing Opportunities for Person with AIDS Year 2004-2005,
contracts with various organizations to administer their respective
programs, contingent upon approval and receipt of adequate
funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, for a term beginning June 1, 2004, and ending May
31, 2005. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20096 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Sprint Press, 20096 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Sprint Press, Inc., authorizing use of the right-of-way for stairs,
canopy, air-conditioning unit and handicapped ramp at 205 N.
Vacek Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20097 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
State of Texas 20097 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Department of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the State of
Transportation Texas Department of Transportation, to temporarily close one lane
and Quick Water of the 1-820 service road from 900 feet west of Marine Creek
Productions Parkway to 500 feet past Marine Creek Lake beginning Friday, June
18, 2004 until Sunday, June 20, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
each day; and a contract with the Quick Water Productions to
temporarily close one lane of the 1-820 service road from 900 feet
west of Marine Creek Parkway to 500 feet past Marine Creek Lake
beginning Friday, June 18, 2004 until Sunday, June 20, 2004 from
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20098 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Peachtree 20098 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Peachtree
Ltd Construction, Ltd in the amount of $663,775.50 for 90 working days
for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-16 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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JUNE 8, 2004
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C-20099 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Austin Bridge & 20099 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Road, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin
Bridge & Road, LP in the amount of $596,364.00 for 70 working
days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-17 at various locations. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20100 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15997 20100 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
JLB Contracting, adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15997 increasing estimated
LP receipts and appropriations in the contract Street Maintenance
Fund in the amount of $1,276,362.00 from a receivable from the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority for the purpose of funding a
portion of the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Street Maintenance Program;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JLB
Contracting, LP in the amount of $633,840.25 for 365 working days
for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-19 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 20101 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
#29294, AUI Secretary Contract No. 29294 with AUI Contractors, L.P. in the
Contractors, L.P. amount of $89,281.61 for additional pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $1,044,683.11, for M-1-1-1
Drainage Basin Sanitary Sewer and Water System Rehabilitation
and Improvements, Phase 1. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20102 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 20102 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 2 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City
#29556, AUI Secretary Contract No. 29556 with AUI Contractors, L.P. in the
Contractors, L.P. amount of $48,839.30 for additional pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $439,171.75, for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation and Improvements Contract LXII (62), Unit 2. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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JUNE 8, 2004
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C-20103 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 20103 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 3 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to City
#29045, S.J. Secretary Contract No. 29045 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas
Louis Ltd., LLP in the amount of $49,800.00 to provide for additional pay
Construction item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to
Texas Ltd., LLP $9,040,466.61, for Northside II Water Main Extension Phase II, Units
1, 2 and 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20104 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
APM & 20104 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with APM & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $121,061.25 for Water
and Sewer Replacement Contract 2004 STM-C. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20105 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
B.K. Aviation 20105 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Unimproved Ground
Lease with Mandatory Improvements with B.K. Aviation for
approximately 9,500 square feet of unimproved land for the
development of an aircraft storage hangar and associated office
space at Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20106 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Texas Jet, Inc. 20106 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement granting
Texas Jet, Inc. a right of first refusal to lease approximately 77,428
square feet of unimproved land at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-20107 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Black & Veatch 20107 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Corporation authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Black and
Veatch Corporation in the amount not to exceed $95,550.00 for the
purpose of preparing a cost of service study for wholesale
wastewater rates. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-20108 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15998 20108 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas State authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant for the
Library and Interlibrary Loan Program in the amount of $260,202.00 from the
Archives Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the U.S.
Commission Department of Education; authorize the City Manager to execute a
grant agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission relating to such grant; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 15998 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $260,202.00, subject to receipt of the
grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission, for the purpose of funding the
Interlibrary Loan Program; and apply indirect costs using the most
recently approved indirect cost rate of 21.73 percent for the Library
Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20109 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Multiple Vendors 20109 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute purchase agreements with
multiple vendors for various library materials for the Library
Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on the request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City
Code to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a proposed Wal-
Mart Neighborhood Market located at the northeast corner of
Vickery Blvd. and Southwest Blvd. Mayor Moncrief asked it there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Bob Riley, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council No. C-20110 as follows:
C-20110 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued Until 20110 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
July 13, 2004 consider the request of Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.P. and WJC
Assets, LTD. for a variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code
prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a
public school.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing on the request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City
Code to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a proposed Wal-
Mart Neighborhood Market located at the northeast corner of
Vickery Blvd. and Southwest Blvd., Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public
hearing and the companion zoning case, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
104, be continued until July 13, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-20111 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 20111 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Convention and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
Visitors Bureau contract with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau to
manage and supervise programs or activities funded with revenue
from the hotel occupancy tax. The term of the contract shall be
effective from May 1, 2004 and remain in effect until September 30,
2006 with a one-year extension option executable by mutual
consent. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-20112 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15999 20112 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
North Texas authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment #1 to the
Tollway agreement between the City of Fort Worth, the North Texas Tollway
Authority and Authority, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in
Texas the amount of $49,375,000.00. Twenty percent of this total, in the
Department of amount of $9,875,000.00, is the City's match; approve the transfer
Transportation of the City's Twenty percent match in the amount of $9,875,000.00
from the SH 121 Tollway (Southwest Parkway) Fund to the Grants
Fund; and upon execution of the agreement, adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 15999 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $49,375,000.00,
from increased revenues to be received from reimbursements from
the Texas Department of Transportation, for the purpose of funding
the development of State Highway 121 T (Southwest Parkway); and
authorize payment to TxDOT in the amount of $25,000.00 for
administrative costs related to this Grant. Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-20113 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Cabela's Retail, 20113 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute the Master Economic
Development Agreement with Cabela's Retail, Inc.
Wanda Conlin Ms. Wanda Conlin, 1850 Martel Avenue, appeared before Council in
opposition of the agreement.
After a lengthy discussion amongst the Council, Council Member
Silcox called for the question, seconded by Council Member Davis.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, Silcox and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council No. C-20113 be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
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First Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Hearing public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited purpose
Proposed annexation of approximately 277.33 acres of land located north of
Voluntary Oakmont Blvd., west of Hulen Street, south of Overton Ridge Blvd.,
Limited Purpose and east of Bryant Irvin Road. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
Annexation of anyone present desiring to heard.
Approximately
277.33 Acres Mr. Don Smoot, representing the Development Department,
Located North of appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that
Oakmont Blvd., the second public hearing would be scheduled for June 22, 2004.
West of Hulen
Street, South of There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
Overton Ridge the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited purpose
Blvd., and East annexation of approximately 277.33 acres of land located north of
of Bryant Irvin Oakmont Blvd., west of Hulen Street, south of Overton Ridge Blvd.,
Road and east of Bryant Irvin Road, Council Member Silcox made a
(AX-04-002) motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public
hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Hearing second public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose
Proposed annexation of approximately 67.237 acres of land, or .117 square
Voluntary Full miles (more or less) located at the intersection of Hwy 287 and
Purpose Harmon Road, west of Harmon Road and north of Hwy 287 in
Annexation of Tarrant County. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
Approximately desiring to heard.
67.237 Acres
Located at Mr. Don Smoot, representing the Development Department,
Intersection of appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that
Hwy 287 and Council should close the public hearing and state that an
Harmon Road, ordinance would be on the June 29, 2004 agenda.
West of Harmon
Road and North There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
of Hwy 287 in the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose
Tarrant County annexation of approximately 67.237 acres of land, or .117 square
(AX-04-005) miles (more or less) located at the intersection of Hwy 287 and
Harmon Road, west of Harmon Road and north of Hwy 287 in
Tarrant County, Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be
closed. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-320A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 11, 2004,
SP-03-055 continued the hearing of the application of City of Fort Worth
Approved Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2601 West 7t" Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/MU-2"
Planned Development/High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-320A and Site Plan No. SP-03-055. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
James Toal, Mr. James Toal, 500 W. 7t" Street, and Mr. Gray McBride, 100
Gray McBride Virginia Place, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-320A and Site Plan No. SP-03-055 be
approved with the following provisions:
a. Height of sign at Carroll and West 7t" limited to 25 feet
b. Parking limited to 2885 spaces
C. Historic Architect hired to review facade improvements to
Montgomery Ward building and appropriateness of new
structures
d. Retaining old lettering style at top of "Montgomery Ward"
building, to read Montgomery Plaza
e. Landscaping as shown on site plan, but at a minimum 10
percent of site.
The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3083 was
Hearing adopted on May 18, 2004 setting today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on May 21, 2004. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-04-039 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Phillip Galyen for a change in
SP-04-030 zoning of property located at 1418 Milam Street from "A-5" One-
Continued for Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for parking
One Week lot and car leasing preparation area, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-039
be approved and that Site Plan No. SP-04-030 be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-044 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 11, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Mountain Way Group,
July 13, 2004 LLC. for a change in zoning of property located in the 9800 block of
West Freeway from "PD-387" Planned Development for all uses in
"FR" General Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-044. Mayor Moncrief 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 Mountain Way Group, LLC., Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-044 be continued until July 13, 2004. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
ZC-04-053 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 11, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of RP/LPCII/Ashton Woods
July 13, 2004 Homes for a change in zoning of property located in the 3000 block
of River Park Drive from "G" Intensive Commercial to "R2"
Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-053.
Mayor Moncrief 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 RP/LPCII/Ashton Woods Homes, Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-053 be continued until July 13, 2004.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-059 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Eduardo Canas for a
change in zoning of property located at 1441 North Main Street
from "I" Light Industrial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-059, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-071A Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Todd Group for a
change in zoning of property located in the 9400-9500 blocks of
Wagley Robertson Road from "AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy
Industrial and east 100 feet to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-071A, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-075 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 11, 2004,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Tri Star Construction
for a change in zoning of property located at 913 East Berry Street
from "I" Light Industrial and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-075. Mayor
Moncrief 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 Tri Star Construction, Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
075 be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair.
ZC-04-076B Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located along US
Hwy 287 north of Bailey Boswell Road and south of Avondale
Haslet Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "I" Light Industrial, "J" Medium
Industrial and "K" Heavy Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-0768,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-078 Mr. Al Patel, 4209 Clear Lake Circle, applicant for the zoning
Approved change, appeared before Council in support of the zoning change.
Al Patel He stated that this would be a gated community and that the gates
would remain closed upon completion of the development. He
added that this was made a part of the deed records.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of Al Patel for a change in
zoning of property located at 5001 Southwest Boulevard from "C"
Medium Density Multifamily to "R2" Townhouse/Cluster
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-078, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-084 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-023 Member Picht, that the application of Venicia Schermbeck and
Approved Robert Tellez for a change in zoning of property located at 1305
and 1307 North Commerce Street from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-084 and Site
Plan No. SP-04-023, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-092A Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located in the 300
block of College Avenue from "G" Intensive Commercial to "MU-1"
Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-092A, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-094 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Fossil Park, J.V. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3400 block of Western
Center Boulevard from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-094, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-095 Mr. Doyle Wood, 12337 Private Road 4716, Justin, Texas, applicant
Approved for the zoning change, appeared before Council in support of the
Doyle Wood zoning change.
Terry Henry, Mr. Terry Henry, 2746 Petty Place, and Ms. Oneta Henry, 2812 Petty
Oneta Henry Place, Justin, Texas, appeared before Council in opposition of the
zoning change. They stated that Mr. Wood had reflected the wrong
address on the application and that would affect 911 response.
They added that, although they pay City of Fort Worth taxes, they
do not receive water, sewer, fire, or police services and inquired if
Mr. Wood would receive them as part of the zoning change. They
further stated that they should have not been annexed into the City
and requested that they be deannexed.
Mr. Wood provided rebuttal stating that his mail was delivered to
3200 Petty Place and that he has had no problem with fire or police
response times.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Doyle D. Wood for a change
in zoning of property located at 3200 Petty Place from "AG"
Agricultural to "FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-095, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-097 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Heritage of Faith Christian
Center for a change in zoning of property located at 10350 Old
Cleburne Crowley Road from "A-5" One-Family, "R1" Zero Lot
Line/Cluster Residential, "CR" Low Density Multifamily, "PD-10"
Planned Development/Specific Use for "R1" Residential, "CR" Low
Density Multifamily and "PD/F" Planned Development for General
Commercial to "CR" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-097, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-100 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Edwards Geren Limited
for a change in zoning of property located in the 4100-4400 blocks
of Bryant Irvin Road from "I" Light Industrial, "A-5" One-Family and
"C" Medium Density Multifamily to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-
Use, "C" Medium Density Multifamily, "PD/SU" Planned
Development/ Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus additional uses, "R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster
Residential, "G" Intensive Commercial and "A-5" One-Family and
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-100, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-103 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the Pope Family Trust for a
change in zoning of property located in the 10200 block of
Riverside Drive North from "AG" Agricultural to "C" Medium
Density Multifamily, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-103, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-104 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-028 Member Davis, that the application of WCJ Assets, Ltd. for a
Continued Until change in zoning of property located in the 6900 block of West
July 13, 2004 Vickery Boulevard and 4800 block of Southwest Boulevard from
"A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-104 and Site Plan No. SP-04-028 for neighborhood grocery
market, be continued until July 13, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-106 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Adventist Health System, dba
Huguley Memorial Medical Center, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 100 block of Huguley Boulevard from "AG"
Agricultural to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-106, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Ed Childress, P.O. Box 1357, Aledo, Texas, appeared and
advised Council that the plan was to use the property as stated,
offices and warehouse and requested favorable consideration.
ZC-04-107 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Sun Valley Industrial Park for
Ed Childress a change in zoning of property located in the 4600-4700 block of
David Strickland Drive from "PD-29" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "I" Light Industrial, with exceptions, to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-107, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that zoning items 24-36 reflected in Section XVa on
the agenda be heard by Council as a group. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that zoning items 24-36 reflected in Section XVa on
the agenda be approved by Council as a group. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-108 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 3101 12t
Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-108, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-109 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 1800
Glenmore Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-109, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-110 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 1610 Bluff
Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-
Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-110, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-04-111 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 1612
Arlington Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-111, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-112 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 2417
Evans Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-112, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-04-113 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 1720
Logan Street from "I" Light Industrial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-113, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-114 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 1409
Myrtle Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-114, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-115 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 1925
Renner Avenue from "I" Light Industrial to "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-115, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-116 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located 2421 20th
Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-04-116, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-117 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 2324
Ross Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-117, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-120 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located 7900 Randol
Mill Road from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "A-
10" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-120, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-121 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 3312
Strong Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-121, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-122 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 4616
Avenue H from "B" Two-Family to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-122, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-124 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16000 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-124, Text Amendment concerning
Text nonconforming carport. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-124 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16000
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION E
"NONCONFORMING ONE-FAMILY CARPORT" OF CHAPTER 7.107
"SPECIFIC NONCONFORMING USES" OF CHAPTER 7,
"NONCON FORM ITIES" BY AMENDING SECTION 7.107E TO
PROVIDE FOR, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE
CONTINUED USE OF SIDE AND REAR CARPORTS CONSTRUCTED
PRIOR TO JANUARY 18, 2003; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Moncrief excused himself from the table at this time and
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed the chair.
ZC-04-105 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, representing the applicant,
SP-04-029 appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He
Set for Special provided a brief overview of the zoning request and added that a
Hearing on majority of the residents supported the zoning change. He
July 13, 2004 requested that Council set the case for a special hearing during the
Jim Schell July 13, 2004 City Council meeting.
Karen North Ms. Karen North, 9612 Santa Clara Drive, appeared before Council
in support of the denial. She stated that the area should remain
strictly residential zoning and requested the Council uphold the
decision of the City Zoning Commission.
Mayor Moncrief assumed his chair.
Carol North Ms. Carol M. North, 9622 Santa Monica Drive, appeared before
Council in support of the denial.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the denial and requested the zoning case be set for a special
hearing at the July 13, 2004 City Council meeting.
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Mary Long, Ms. Mary Long 9711 Santa Paula
Jesse Maberry, Mr. Jesse Maberry 9520 Santa Clara
Don Long, Mr. Don Long 9711 Santa Paula
Randall Smith, Mr. Randall Smith 9526 Santa Clara
Virgil Reed, Jr. Mr. Virgil Reed, Jr. 3520 Alemeda
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of J.L. Maberry for a change
in zoning of property located in the 9500 block of Santa Clara Drive
from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for one dwelling unit when part of a business; boat repair and
storage; mini warehouses; office/warehouses; outdoor storage;
storage yards, building material; warehouse or bulk storage;
welding shop, custom work; and yards, contractors, lumber or
storage, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-105 and Site Plan No. SP-04-029,
be set for a special hearing on July 13, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16001
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE
MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT;
PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Mr. Jim Myers, 4149 Staghorn Circle S., appeared before Council
Presentations relative to a trash problem in the Summerfields Addition. He stated
Jim Myers that the bulky trash system was not working and that the City
should revert to the previous program. He added that when the
contractor was contacted to pick up brush and bulky waste at one
address, brush and bulky waste at other homes on the same street
should have also been picked up.
George Barnes Mr. George Barnes, 5317 Bonnell, appeared before Council relative
to an illegal truck stop in the neighborhood, various activities in
the Como area, alleged abandoned homes, and tension between
the neighborhood association and the Lake Como Area Council.
Terry Wood Mr. Terry Wood, 6053 Walnut Drive, appeared before Council
relative to a Probate Court issue surrounding his removal as his
mother's guardian.
Sabe Braheem Mr. Sabe Braheem, 3911 East Berry, appeared before Council
relative to the Queen of Swazeeland's visit to Fort Worth and
whether the funding of Fort Worth Sister Cities International should
be continued. He also stated that Highway 287 had an official
name and requested that signs be conspicuously posted reflecting
"Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway".
Richard Vickers Mr. Richard Vickers, 2400 Cypress Street, appeared before Council
relative to boarding houses, the joint City of Fort Worth and City of
Arlington Council meeting, and home occupations.
Steve Ramirez, Mr. Steve Ramirez and Ms. Holly Brady, 5133 Byers Avenue,
Holly Brady appeared before Council relative to lengthy Plan Review
processing time and issuance of permits for residential
construction.
Assistant City Manager Paniagua stated that a report would be
provided to Council on this issue and reasons for the increase in
processing time.
Robert McKee Mr. Robert McKee, 711 Lamar #260, appeared before Council in
support of the new City of Fort Worth flag design.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the
proposed method the City was considering to demolish the
Cowtown Inn. They expressed concern with health and safety
issues, especially for children and individuals living near the
structure. They requested that the City use the approved
Environmental Protection Agency for demolition and asbestos
removal.
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Angela Crump Ms. Angela Crump 6755 Church St.
Seth Burt Mr. Seth Burt 8632 Vanderbilt Ln. #2004
Rena Huglenin Ms. Rena Huglenin 6001 Barton Hills Dr. #502
Candice Lindsey Ms. Candice Lindsey 2828 Bowood Court
Lewis Chadwick Mr. Lewis Chadwick 6899 E. Lancaster
David Price Mr. David Price 8205 Jerrie Jo
Bobby F. Price Mr. Bobby F. Price 1003 Airport Rd.
Samuel Mr. Samuel Frankenfield 7375 Hightower St.
Frankenfield Mr. Warner C. Pilgrim 2833 Hunter St.
Warner C.
Pilgrim
Mr. Pilgrim announced that a meeting would be held on Tuesday,
June 15, 2004 at Handley Church of Christ at 3029 Handley Drive at
7:00 p.m. to discuss the demolition and invited everyone to attend.
Recessed/ The City Council recessed at 12:27 a.m. to complete two remaining
Reconvened items on the Executive Session agenda and reconvened at 1:15
a.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:15 a.m.
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