HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/06/22-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 22, 2004
Date & Time On the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:12 a.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 Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht,
and John Stevenson; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney
David Yett; Acting City Secretary Sylvia Glover. Council Member
Jim Lane was temporarily absent and Council Member Wendy
Davis was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Mayor Moncrief asked that a moment of silence be observed in
honor of those individuals who lost their lives at the Fort Worth
Water Gardens June 16, 2004.
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Chris Galbraith, Diamond Hill
Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Moncrief congratulated and thanked everyone who
responded so quickly to the tragedy in the Fort Worth Water
Gardens last week, especially the Police and Fire Departments,
MedStar, and the doctors and nurses at John Peter Smith and
Cook Children's hospitals. He stated that a delegation from the
City to include some members of the Council, Chiefs of the Fire
and Police Departments, Pastor Neimiah Davis, and himself would
attend funeral services June 24 and 26, 2004 in Chicago to
represent the City and let the Chicago community know that we
cared and understood their pain and loss.
Mayor Moncrief also announced that June 25, 2004 would signify
the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Council Member John Stevenson
and Roxy Stevenson. He extended congratulations from the City
Council to them.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2004, were
approved unanimously.
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Special Mayor Moncrief recognized the following Fort Worth seventh grade
Presentations students and their teacher Mr. Andy Sanchez from Monnig Middle
School participating in the Vital Link program:
Walter Anderson Mariah Craig Laura Johnson
Arielle Martinez Liana Tull Clarissa Valdez
He stated that the students were spending this week working as
interns with the staff of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and
were observing the Council meeting to learn about City
government.
Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed appreciation to everyone
who attended the dedication of the Evans-Rosedale Plaza on June
19, 2004. He stated that approximately 7,500 people attended
throughout the day and extended an open invitation for everyone
to visit the plaza at any time.
Council Member Moss stated that the City had been working
through the Fort Worth Visitors and Convention Bureau developing
various markets, one being an African-American Market. He added
that beginning with the Evans-Rosedale Plaza, the City now had a
destination place where attendees of African-American and other
conferences could visit to find out what Fort Worth is all about. He
further stated that the area had several historical buildings on the
National Register that would provide another opportunity for
people to visit our City.
Withdrawn from Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-9976 and L-13850 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. L-13849 be withdrawn.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Mayor Moncrief made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Jennifer Harnish be reappointed to place 1 on the
Parks and Community Services Advisory Board effective June 22,
2004 and with a term expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Resolution to There was presented a resolution authorizing the Historic
Submit Property Preservation Officer to submit to the Historic and Cultural
for Historic & Landmarks Commission the nomination of property located at 1604
Cultural Eighth Avenue for Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay Zoning
Landmark Designation. Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
Overlay Zoning seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the resolution be
Designation continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
Continued for
One Week
Council Member Lane assumed his chair.
Res. #3095 There was presented Resolution No. 3095 appointing the
Appointing chairperson and certain members of the Board of Directors of Tax
Chairperson and Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth,
Members of Texas (Lonestar TIF).
Board of
Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term
Increment
Reinvestment Mike Moncrief, Chairman December 31, 2004
Zone #10 Ralph McCloud December 31, 2005
(Lonestar TIF) Mike Berry December 31, 2004
Jay Chapa December 31, 2005
J.D. Granger December 31, 2004
Mark Nienhueser December 31, 2005
Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term
Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2004
Glen Whitley Tarrant County December 31, 2005
Tarrant County December 31, 2004
Hospital District
Tarrant County December 31, 2005
College District
Wayne Owen Tarrant Regional December 31, 2004
Water District
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin stated that composition of these boards
needed diversity as no women were appointed to the boards.
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C.P. #246 There was presented Council Proposal No. 246 direction to City
Create a Light Manager to create a Light Duty Policy. Council Member Silcox
Duty Policy — made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
Continued for Council Proposal be continued for one week. The motion carried
One Week unanimously.
Council Council Member Haskin stated that she had received two
Committee applications for appointment to the Human Relations Commission.
Report She encouraged anyone interested in becoming involved in the
community to consider serving on a City board or commission.
She added that information on the City's boards and commissions
could be obtained on the City's website.
City Manager Jackson stated that staff, on behalf of the Central
City Revitalization and Economic Development Committee Chair,
would place a Mayor and Council Communication on the June 29,
2004, City Council meeting agenda to remove the Montgomery
Wards/Target site from the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and
on July 6, 2004, the whole matter pertaining to the Economic
Development Agreement would be brought to the Council for
consideration.
OCS-1424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1424 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.
Appointment Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Ivana Evonia J. Daniels be appointed to Place
4 on the Fort Worth Commission for Women effective June 22,
2004 and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14384 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3096 14384, dated June 8, 2004, from the City Manager recommending
Adopt Park, that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3096 adopting the Park,
Recreation and Recreation and Open Space Master Plan of 2004 for the City of Fort
Open Space Worth; and adopt the Plan as an amendment to the City's
Master Plan of Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Lane made a motion,
2004 seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14397 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16009 14397 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend adopt Ordinance No. 16009 revising and amending Ordinance
Community Number 11543, establishing the Community Development Council
Development for purposes of advising the Fort Worth City Council on project
Council Policies priorities funded by grants enumerated; establishing the duties
and Procedures and membership of the Community Development Council;
providing for staffing for the Community Development Council. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14398 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extend Injury 14398 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Leave-of- approve an extension of injury leave-of-absence pay benefits for
Absence Pay Police Officer Richard Fluitt. It was the consensus of the City
Benefits for Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Police Richard
K. Fluitt
P-9975 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Modify/Upgrade 9975 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
HEAT Call authorize a purchase agreement to modify/upgrade HEAT call
Logging and logging and HEAT self service support center software, including
HEAT Self annual maintenance/technical support and three HEAT licenses,
Service Support from Alliance Technology for the Solid Waste Services Division of
Center Software Environmental Management; and authorize this agreement to begin
June 21, 2004, and expire June 20, 2005. The total of this
agreement will be $41,662.00 due and payable 30 days after receipt
of service. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9976 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #16010 9976 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Transportation approve the purchase of transportation services for a total cost of
Services $40,137.75; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16010
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Trust Fund in the amount of $40,137.75 from available funds for the
purpose of funding transportation services provided by the Fort
Worth Independent School District for the Summer Day Camp
Program of the Parks and Community Services Department.
Council Member Moss advised Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from
voting on this issue.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
9976 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
and Stevenson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
L-13846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of Lots 19D
Easement, and 20F, Mulligan Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Temporary Texas, North of Central Business District, owned by James D.
Construction Barros and Cary Tim Lapoint (DOE 4296); and authorize the City
Easement and Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the
Temporary Right interest in the land in order to construct, maintain, operate and
of Entry repair sanitary sewer main M-1-1-1, one permanent sanitary sewer
Agreement easement, one temporary construction easement, and one
Temporary Right of Entry Agreement. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement
Easement described as A-902, J.R. Knight Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
from Realty Capital Golden Beach, Ltd. for property located north
of Golden Triangle Blvd. and south of Big Bear Creek (DOE 4017),
needed for future development of Golden Triangle Blvd. and North
Beach Street for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as A 1259, Tract 2, Henry Robertson Survey,
Tarrant County, Texas from Langley Investment Corporation NV for
property located in Southwest Fort Worth for the Emerald Park Off-
Site Sewer Project (DOE 4442), needed as right-of-way to maintain,
repair, construct, and replace a sanitary sewer line to serve
properties located east of Westridge Avenue and north of Milburn
Street for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13849 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13849, Condemnation of One Permanent
Sanitary Sewer Easement and One Temporary Construction
Easement from Marbur Development, Inc. for Property in East
Tarrant County Required for Construction of the Main 244A Parallel
Relief Sewer Project (DOE 3295), be withdrawn
L-13850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Meter approve the acceptance of a permanent water meter easement
Easement described as Lot 1R, Block 1, Tarrant County, Texas from the Fort
Worth Independent School District for property located in the
Polytechnic High School Addition (DOE 4116), needed as right-of-
way for the purpose to construct and maintain a water meter to
serve properties located at South Beach Street and East Rosedale
Street for a total cost of$1.00.
Council Member Moss advised Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from
voting on this issue.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
13850 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
and Stevenson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
L-13851 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Public Utility 13851 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement approve the acceptance of an underground public utility easement
described as A248, Walter R. Converse Survey, Tarrant County,
Texas from Hillwood Alliance Residential LP for property located in
North Fort Worth for the Primrose Day Care Project (DOE 4406),
needed as right-of-way to install, maintain, and replace
underground utility facilities for properties located east of North
Beach Street and south of Heritage Trace Parkway for a cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-13852 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13852 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement
and Right-of- described as A-955, J.M.C. Lynch Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
Way Parcel from Trinity Park, Inc. for property located south of West 7t" Street
and West of Stayton Street (DOE 3770), needed for future
development of Seventh Street Addition for a total cost of $11.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13853 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13853 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement and easement described as A-272, Antonio Castillo Survey, and one
Permanent permanent drainage easement described as A-2008, R.J. Ware
Drainage Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from CL Texas, L.P. for property
Easement located south of McPherson Road West of Hulen Street for
Summer Creek Ranch Development (DOE 4333), for a total cost of
$2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13854 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as Lot 7R, Block 40, M.G. Ellis Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas from Unity One Federal Credit Union for
property located in North Fort Worth (DOE 4318), needed as right-
of-way to maintain, repair, construct and relocate a sanitary sewer
line for property located at 2625 Main Street for a cost of $10.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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PZ-2532 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Res. #3097 2532 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sixth approve Resolution No. 3097 adopting the Sixth Amendment to the
Amendment to City of Fort Worth's Annexation Plan to remove approximately
Municipal 1,238 acres located north of Boat Club Road and west of Business
Annexation Plan Highway 287, Tarrant County, Texas known as the Eagle Mountain
to Remove Zone. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by
Approximately Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
1,238 Acres The motion carried unanimously.
Located N. of
Boat Club Rd. Council Member Stevenson stated that approval of this amendment
and W. of delayed annexation of this area until January 1, 2009. He
Business expressed appreciation to everyone in this community that worked
Highway 287, with City staff to achieve this alternative.
(Eagle Mountain
Zone)
C-20116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Antero 20116 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Resources authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Pipeline, LP Agreement with Antero Resources Pipeline, LP (Antero) that grants
Antero a license to use certain streets and public rights-of-way of
the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining,
and operating a natural gas gathering system of pipelines. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ability 20117 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Resources, Inc. approve the reallocation and use of $50,000.00 in Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds under Federal
HOME Program Year 2003; authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Ability Resources, Inc., not to exceed a total of
$50,000.00, in Fiscal Year 2003 HOME CHDO Support Funds to
assist the organization with payment of operating costs; authorize
the contract performance period to begin on the date of contract
execution and end twelve months thereafter; authorize extension
or renewal of the contract for up to one year, if the organization
requests an extension; and authorize the City Manager to amend
the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that
the amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Park Hill Church 20118 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Christ authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Park Hill Church of Christ authorizing use of the right-of-way for
installation of awnings and entry columns at 2900 West Lancaster
Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
HDR 20119 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $21,953.00 for design
of the northern two lanes of Sycamore School Road, including an
adjacent sidewalk between Trail Lake Drive, Star Ridge Drive and a
left turn lane at Trail Lake Drive. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. 20120 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schultz, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
d/b/a Circle "C" Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the amount
Construction of $1,061,430.00 for the Water Main Extensions, Replacements and
Company Relocations Contract 2004A (MWERR2004A). It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stream Water 20121 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Group, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Agreement
with Stream Water Group, Inc. in the amount of $85,534.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Replacement Contract 2004
WSM-D. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 20122 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
29388, Control Secretary Contract No. 29388 with Control Specialist, Inc. in the
Specialist, Inc. amount of $103,000.00, thereby increasing the amount to
$546,967.00 for construction of the Greenway Sewer Lift Station. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Aetna Life 20123 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Insurance authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Aetna Life
Company Insurance Company for administration of the City's self-funded
group medical benefit program including COBRA and stop-loss
insurance effective January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005,
with three one-year options for renewal.
Council Member Moss disclosed that he had investments with
AETNA, but it did not prevent him from voting on this item.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-20124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
KB Home 20124 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Lonestar, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with KB Home Lonestar, LP, a Texas Limited
Partnership, for the installation of water and sewer services to
serve Ramey Square. Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. 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 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 be 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., Council should close the public hearing and stated that an
West of Hulen ordinance would be on the July 13, 2004 agenda.
Street, South of
Overton Ridge There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
Blvd., and East the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited
of Bryant Irvin purpose annexation of approximately 277.33 acres of land located
Road north of Oakmont Blvd., west of Hulen Street, south of Overton
(AX-04-002) Ridge Blvd., and east of Bryant Irvin Road, Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously.
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SP-04-030 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 8, 2004,
Continued for continued the hearing of the application of Phillip Galyen for a site
Two Weeks plan of property located at 1418 Milam Street for parking lot and
car leasing preparation area, Zoning Docket No. SP-04-030.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the site plan of Phillip Galyen, Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning
Docket No. SP-04-030 be continued for two weeks. The motion
carried unanimously.
Citizen Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil Street, appeared before Council
Presentations and expressed appreciation to everyone for their response to the
Sharon tragedy at the Fort Worth Water Gardens. She also stated that
Armstrong many large trees were up rooted in District 5 during the recent
storms that elderly citizens were unable to remove.
Council Member Picht inquired if the City had the capabilities to
assist the elderly in tree removal.
City Attorney Yett stated that there were provisions in the contract
to assist disabled citizens, but that there were legal concerns with
entering private property.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to
demolition of the Cowtown Inn. They expressed concern with the
method proposed for asbestos removal.
Gary Livingston, Mr. Gary Livingston 98 West Hurst Blvd., Hurst, TX
Danny Cooke, Mr. Danny Cooke 621 Little Fox Lane
Joe Arabie, Mr. Joe Arabie 1106 Lavaca, Ste 200, Austin, TX
Michael Wyatt, Pastor Michael Wyatt 3029 Handley Dr.
Samuel Mr. Samuel Frankenfield 7375 Hightower St.
Frankenfield, Mr. Todd Dunnahoe 11580 Reeder Rd., Dallas, TX
Todd Dunnahoe, Mr. Norman Bermes 316 Palo Verde Lane
Norman Bermes
Council Member Haskin stated that a community meeting to
discuss the demolition of the Cowtown Inn would be held June 24,
2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center.
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Mayor Moncrief stated that the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) was the appropriate agency to make the decision on the
safety of the demolition process. He added that the City would not
take any demolition action on the Cowtown Inn until word was
received from the EPA. He further stated that first and foremost to
be considered was the safety and well-being of all citizens where
this property was located; not whether or not the City could save
money, but what method was safe and appropriate to used.
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. Mayor Moncrief advised Mr. Wood that this
was not a City issue.
The City Council reconvened into Pre-Council at 11:02 a.m. to
compete the pre-council meeting.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 12:25 p.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following
pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are
exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of
the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071
of the Texas Government Code:
a) Dan Clark v. City of Fort Worth and Zoning Board of
Adjustment, Cause No. 141-202926-03;
b) Stephen E. Leach v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 67-
198369-03;
c) Natalie Pilz v. Stephanie Carnes and City of Fort
Worth, Cause No. 96-196918-03;
d) Legal issues concerning the solid waste collection
contracts;
e) Legal issues concerning the discharge of firearms in
the city limits;
f) Legal issues concerning insurance and liability for
work in public rights-of-way;
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g) Legal issues concerning Waste Management of Texas,
Inc. property at the 3700 block of Linkcrest Drive;
h) Legal issues concerning the regulation of sexually
oriented businesses;
i) Legal issues concerning the Evans — Rosedale
redevelopment project;
j) Legal issues concerning the Water Garden incident;
k) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's
City Council meeting agenda; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property
in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations
with a third party; and
3. Deliberate and discuss proposals for convention center
hotel and other economic development negotiations as
authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation, of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:25 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:25 p.m.
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