HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/08/17-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2004
Date & Time On the 17th day of August, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:20 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky
Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and
Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David
Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Mayor Pro tempore Ralph
McCloud and Council Member Jim Lane were temporarily absent.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Lindsay Churchman, Faith
United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 2004, were
approved unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed his chair.
Special Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Cowboys
Presentations of Color Invitational Rodeo Southwest Tour Day.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair.
Ms. Glenda Holcomb, Chair, 2004 City of Fort Worth Employee
Food Drive announced of the results of 2004 Employee Food Drive
Benefiting the Tarrant County Area Food Bank. Mr. Barry
Richardson, President, Tarrant Area Food Bank Board of Directors
and Mr. Bo Soderbergh, Executive Director, Tarrant Area Food
Bank, expressed their appreciation to all City of Fort Worth
employees for donating an equivalent of 82,681 pounds of food to
benefit the food bank.
Ms. Mae Ferguson, Executive Director of Fort Worth Sister Cities
International, introduced and recognized various City of Fort Worth
departments and individuals that assisted with the Sister Cities
International Annual Conference.
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Mayor Moncrief introduced Mr. Declan Kunkel a second grade
student who wrote to him and stated that he would like to visit City
Hall. Mayor Moncrief welcomed Mr. Kunkel to City Hall and the
Council Chamber and presented him with a Molly pin.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that the last of the Fort Worth
Cats Baseball games would be played this week and encouraged
everyone to go out and support the team.
Council Member Silcox announced that the Westside Lions Club
Boys Baseball team would be competing in the Junior League
World Championship in Taylor, Michigan and wished them
success.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend the charrett
on August 21, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Side
Multi-Purpose Center for the redevelopment of the Evans/Rosedale
corridor.
Council Member Wheatfall expressed appreciation to all the
Neighborhood Association Presidents and members who attended
the District 5 introductory meeting August 14, 2004 at the Eugene
McCray Center and stated that he looked forward to working with
them.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-14457 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. C-20218 be withdrawn and that C-20185 be
Staff continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Michael Noskin be appointed to the City Zoning
Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning
Commission effective August 17, 2004 and with a term expiring
October 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
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OCS-1433 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1433 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.
OCS-1434 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. #3110 1434 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 3110 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for September 14, 2004. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
recommended be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing and Ordinance Designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment
Zone No. 49, 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, and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14453 as follows:
G-14453 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16074 14453 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Designate Tax hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Abatement
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 49, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt
Reinvestment Ordinance No. 16074 designating a certain area in the City of Fort
Zone No. 49 Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number Forty-Nine,
City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective and expiration
dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and
containing other matters related to the Zone.
Tom Struhs Mr. Tom Struhs, 205 Pecan, representing the developer, appeared
before Council in support of the tax abatement and provided a
timeline for development of the zone.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing and Ordinance Designating Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone No. 49, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14453 be adopted. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Wheatfall,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
G-14457 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16075 14457 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #16076
Donations from 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16075
North Texas increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Inspection General Fund in the amount of $2,714.48 from available
Services, Fort funds, for the Hispanic Heritage Month Employee
Worth Police Celebration;
Officers Assoc.,
and Fort Worth 2. Approve the transfer of $2,714.48 from the General Fund to
Hispanic Fire the Special Trust Fund;
Fighters Assoc. 3. Accept donations in the Special Trust Fund in the following
amounts; and
FROM AMOUNT
North Texas Inspection Services $3,000.00
Fort Worth Police Officers Association $ 250.00
Fort Worth Hispanic Firefighters Association $ 250.00
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16076 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in an amount up to $6,214.48 as donations are
received for the Hispanic Heritage Month Employee
Celebration.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14457 be adopted with appreciation. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14458 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 14458 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
After Executive authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tarrant
Session County for the reconstruction of Bomber Road, a road located in
Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member Silcox stated that this
item would be delayed until after the Executive Session.
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G-14459 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3111 14459 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Employment of authorize the City Manager or his designee to retain the law firm of
Outside Legal Cantey & Hanger as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI,
Counsel for Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in
Legal Issues representing the City regarding legal issues including, but not
Concerning limited to, real estate concerning SH121T; and adopt Resolution
SH121T No. 3111 fixing in advance as far as practicable, that the amount to
be paid to Cantey & Hanger not exceed $50,000.00. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14460 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Installation of 14460 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Lights authorize the City Manager to execute Community Facilities
and Street Name Agreements for the installation of street lights and street name
Signs signs with various locations. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14461 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3112 14461 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
City Attorney to authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 54
File Lawsuit of the Texas Local Government Code against Mary Gina Rigney,
Against Mary the owner of the property located at 3301 Wayland Avenue, Fort
Gina Rigney Worth, Texas; and adopt Resolution No. 3112 authorizing the City
Attorney to file a lawsuit against Mary Gina Rigney pursuant to
Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on Appeal of the Decision of the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application for the Property Located at 1501 Lipscomb Street.
Mayor Moncrief asked it there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Mr. Fernando Costa, Planning Department Director, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, called attention to Mayor and
Council No. G-14462 as follows:
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G-14462 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appeal Decision 14462 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Historic and conduct a public hearing on an appeal of the decision of the
Cultural Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission to deny the
Landmarks application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of
Commission to the slate roof on the building at 1501 Lipscomb Street.
Deny Certificate
for Property at Council Member Davis stated that she would discuss this appeal
1501 Lipscomb with the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission as it would
Street require the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth, owners of the
Continued to property, to spend an additional $80,000.00 to replace the existing
September 21, roof with slate versus composite shingles.
2004
There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing on Appeal of the Decision of the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application for the Property Located at 1501 Lipscomb Street,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14462 be continued until September 21, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-10002 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ceiling Tile 10002 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Products authorize a purchase agreement for ceiling tile products from
Cowtown Materials, Incorporated for the Transportation and Public
Works Facilities Management Division with payment terms of 1
percent discount if paid in 10 days, net payable in 20 days;
authorize this agreement to begin August 17, 2004 and expire
August 16, 2005, with options to renew for four additional one-year
periods; and authorized the City Manager to execute Interlocal
Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in this bid
award in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter
271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13876 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Amend Lease 13876 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with Monroe authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment lease with
Street Monroe Street Professional Building, limited for office space
Professional located at 900 Monroe Street for the Economic and Community
Building at 900 Development Department. It was the consensus of the City
Monroe Street Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13877 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13877 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-R, Block 313, Harris Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Construction Annabelle Corboy and Michael C. Poteet located in east Fort Worth
Easement for the construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE 3295),
for a total cost of $8,700.00 plus estimated closing costs of
$1,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13878 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13878 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of two permanent drainage easements
Easements described as portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Boat Club Corner Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas from Andrew Everett located in Northwest
Fort Worth (DOE 4536), for a total cost of $20.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13879 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13879 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement, authorize the release and abandonment of one 20-foot permanent
Sanitary Sewer utility easement described as A 1602, Josiah Walker Survey,
Easement, and Tarrant County, Texas, dedicated to the City by Charles R. Lasater;
Temporary and approve the acceptance of one 30-foot permanent sanitary
Construction sewer easement and one temporary construction easement
Easement described as A 1600, Josiah Walker Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
from Charles R. Lasater for property located in north Tarrant
County for the Sanitary Sewer Easement Main 391 Project (DOE
3522). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13880 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13880 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 part of A-493,
Temporary J.F. Elliott Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Paul and Judy
Construction Andrews for property located west of Loop 820 and south of Mary's
Easement Creek Drive (DOE 4403), needed for future development and water
service for the Montserrat subdivision development 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-13881 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13881 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of four permanent waterline easements
Easements described as part of A-1699, J.W. Wallace Survey, Tarrant County,
Texas from Newport Holdings, Inc. for property located north of
Trinity Boulevard and west of Sugarberry Street for future
development and water service for the Newport Villages
Subdivision (DOE 4516), for a total cost of $4.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13882 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Temporary 13882 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Turnaround approve the acceptance of two temporary turnaround easements
Easements described as A-1528, A.S. Trimble Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
from Riverbend Investment Ltd., for property located west of
Salado Trail north of Trinity Boulevard (DOE 4453), needed for
future development and pavement improvements for the River
Trails Subdivision for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13883 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13883 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer, approve the acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer
Permanent easements, one permanent waterline easement and one temporary
Waterline, and access easement described as A-1251, G.W. Parker Survey, Tarrant
Temporary County, Texas from Hillwood Saratoga, L.P. for property located
Access west of Alta Vista Road, south of Keller Haslet Road (DOE 4464),
Easements needed for sewer service for the Saratoga subdivision
development for a total cost of $5.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13884 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13884 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility approve the acceptance of three permanent utility easements
Easements described as A-955, J.M.C. Lynch Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
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 $3.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13885 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13885 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 and 2-13, Block 3, B. Harris Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas
Construction from Jean Talbert Timmerman for property located in east Fort
Easement Worth for the 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-13886 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax- 13886 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosed approve the sale of tax-foreclosed property located at 1607 Vaughn
Surplus Boulevard, as allowed by the Texas Property Tax Code Section
Property at 1607 34.05 (DOE 920), to the Faith Sanctuary Christ Holy Sanctified
Vaughn Blvd. Church for a total amount of $2,302.00; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the appropriate deed document conveying the
property to complete the sale. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Delayed Until 13887 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
After Executive declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of land
Session owned by Tarrant County College District required for the
realignment of Throckmorton Street at Lancaster Avenue near the
Central Business District (DOE 4007); and authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation processings to acquire the
interest in the land.
Mayor Moncrief stated that action on this item would be delayed
until after the Executive Session.
PZ-2539 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #16077 2539 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacate adopt Ordinance No. 16077 vacating and extinguishing an
Emergency emergency access easement at the south end of Daren Drive,
Access being a part of Lots 77 and 78 of Block J, Fossil Park Addition
Easement at Phase III, City of Fort Worth, Texas; providing for the reversion of
Daren Drive fee in said land; and the retainment of existing utility easements.
(VA-04-008) Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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PZ-2540 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #16078 2540 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacate Portion adopt Ordinance No. 16078 vacating and extinguishing a portion of
of Old Denton Old Denton Road located in the Francisco Cuella Survey, Abstract
Road Number 266, the Hopkins Davidson Survey, Abstract Number 437,
(VA-04-007) and being a portion of a tract of land described by deed to One
Prairie Meadows, Ltd., City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas;
providing for the reversion of fee in said land; the retainment of
existing utility easements. Council Member Wheatfall made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2541 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Vacate Portion 2541 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Miscellaneous adopt an ordinance vacating the following described portions of
Streets and alleys and streets:
Alleys
(VA-04-011, 016, VA-04-011. Being a portion of a 20 foot wide by 100 foot
022, and 024) alley in Block 123 of the Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas,
Delayed Until lying south of East Bluff Street, an unrecorded addition to
After M&C C- the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, containing
20217 0.045 Acres, more or less;
• VA-04-016. Being portions of Elm Street, East Bluff Street
and East Peach Street, being approximately 60 feet in width
by 315 feet in length, located in Block 123 and Block 124
Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas, lying between Samuels
Avenue and the north line of East Bluff Street, containing
0.510 Acres, more or less;
• VA-04-022. Being a portion of North Cummings Street in
Block 123 of the Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas and the
Cummings Addition, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant
County, Texas; and
• VA-04-024. Being an 11 feet wide by 200 feet dedication
tract for Pecan Street extension, located in Block 123
Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas, an unrecorded addition
to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; Lot F, Pratts
Subdivision, and Lot 16 Land 600 of the M. Baugh Survey
Abstract No. 106, Tarrant County, Texas.
City Attorney Yett stated that staff recommended that Council take
action on this issue after M&C C-20217.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to delay action on this issue until after M&C C-
20217. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20185 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-20185, Authorize Execution of Economic
One Week Development Program Agreement with Railhead Industrial Park
Investors, L.P., be continued for one week.
C-20210 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16079 20210 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization
Housing and Assistance Program Grants funds totaling $430,053.00 in
Community anticipated funds, and enter into two separate contracts
Affairs with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, as follows:
a. Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program $268,522.00
b. Department of Energy $161,531.00
Total $430,053.00
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16079 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $430,053.00 subject to receipt of the grant
from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, for the purpose of funding the Weatherization
Assistance Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-20211 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
International 20211 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ford Group, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
L.L.C. International Ford Group, L.L.C. in the amount of $59,950.00 in
order to provide a Cultural Climate Assessment and Diversity
Training for all employees in the Water Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20212 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Service Center 20212 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Relocation Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a lease with an option to
Local purchase agreement with the Service Center Relocation Inc. Local
Government Government Corporation for a new City service center to be
Corporation constructed at the Federal Depot site located at IH 20 and James
Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20213 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dunaway 20213 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to City
Secretary Contract No. 26599 with Dunaway Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $46,420.00 to provide additional design and survey
services for Sanitary Sewer Main 1-1-1 Condition Assessment and
Drainage Area Evaluation Study, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $913,090.73. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20214 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Concho 20214 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize Concho Development LLC to expend an amount not to
LLC exceed $50,000.00 on architectural/engineering design work under
the Memorandum of Understanding on the Federal Depot Service
Center project. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Picht excused himself from the table at this time.
C-20215 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Trinity Bluff 20215 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development, authorize the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement
Ltd. with Trinity Bluff Development, Ltd. related to the development of a
downtown residential project; and find that the terms and
conditions of the Agreement, satisfy the City's Tax Abatement
Policy for qualified residential development projects located within
the Central City and that the development is feasible, practical and
a benefit to the land and to the City after the expiration of the term
of the zone. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Wheatfall,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Picht
C-20216 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Trinity Bluff 20216 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development, authorize the City Manager to execute the Economic Development
Ltd. Program Agreement (subject to non-material final changes agreed
to by the parties) with Trinity Bluff Development, Ltd. for a
downtown residential project; and find that the terms and
conditions of the Agreement, and in the recitals of the Agreement,
constitute a custom-designed economic development program, as
recommended by the 2004 Comprehensive Plan and authorized by
Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Wheatfall,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Picht
Council Member Picht assumed his chair.
C-20217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Wide Open 20217 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Spaces, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute an Enhanced Community
Facilities Agreement in the amount up to $1,854,360.00 with Wide
Open Spaces, Ltd. for construction of water and sewer facilities to
serve the Trinity Bluff District, encompassing a multifamily
development northeast of downtown and surrounding area.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2541 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #16080 2541 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacate Portion adopt Ordinance No. 16080 vacating the following described
of Miscellaneous portions of alleys and streets:
Streets and
Alleys VA-04-011. Being a portion of a 20 foot wide by 100 foot
(VA-04-011, 016, alley in Block 123 of the Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas,
022, and 024) lying south of East Bluff Street, an unrecorded addition to
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, containing
0.045 Acres, more or less;
• VA-04-016. Being portions of Elm Street, East Bluff Street
and East Peach Street, being approximately 60 feet in width
by 315 feet in length, located in Block 123 and Block 124
Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas, lying between Samuels
Avenue and the north line of East Bluff Street, containing
0.510 Acres, more or less;
• VA-04-022. Being a portion of North Cummings Street in
Block 123 of the Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas and the
Cummings Addition, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant
County, Texas; and
• VA-04-024. Being an 11 feet wide by 200 feet dedication
tract for Pecan Street extension, located in Block 123
Original Town of Fort Worth, Texas, an unrecorded addition
to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; Lot F, Pratts
Subdivision, and Lot 16 Land 600 of the M. Baugh Survey
Abstract No. 106, Tarrant County, Texas.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-20218 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-20218, Approval of Community Facilities
Agreement with Wide Open Spaces, Ltd. for the Installation of
Water and Sewer Services to Serve Trinity Bluff, be withdrawn.
Reconsider M&C Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
C-20217 Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
20217 be reconsidered at this time. The motion carried
unanimously.
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AUGUST 17, 2004
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C-20217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Wide Open 20217 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Spaces, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute an Enhanced Community
Facilities Agreement in the amount up to $1,854,360.00 with Wide
Open Spaces, Ltd. for construction of water and sewer facilities to
serve the Trinity Bluff District, encompassing a multifamily
development northeast of downtown and surrounding area.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted by
amending the M&C to incorporate the following additional language:
"The Developer will be required to spend 20 percent of the costs of
all infrastructure improvements, regardless of amount, covered by
the CFA with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies. Should the
developer fail to meet this commitment, the enhanced community
facility portion of the contract ($430,113.00) shall be reduced by the
percentage that the Fort Worth Certified M/WBE contractor
commitment was not met."
The motion carried unanimously.
C-20219 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16081 20219 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ord. #16082 adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16081 increasing estimated
Freese and receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in
Nichols, Inc. the amount of $225,720.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding a transfer to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
authorize the transfer of $225,720.00 from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16082 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $225,720.00 from available funds, for the purpose
of funding an amendment to City Secretary Contract 30187 with
Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the design engineering, and
construction management phase of the operational assessment
and alternative evaluation for the active pool of the Fort Worth
Water Gardens; and authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the City Secretary Contract No. 30187 with Freese
and Nichols, Inc. not to exceed $225,720.00 for the design
engineering and construction management phase of the
operational assessment and alternative evaluation for the active
water pool of the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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C-20220 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16083 20220 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ord. #16084 adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16083 increasing estimated
Komatsu receipts and appropriations in Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the
Architecture, amount of $55,970.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
Inc. funding a transfer to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
authorize the transfer of $55,970.00 from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; adopt
the Appropriation Ordinance No. 16084 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $55,970.00 from available funds, for
the purpose of funding an amendment to City Secretary Contract
30206 with Komatsu Architecture for the Water Gardens Active
Pool Architectural Assessment; and authorize the City Manager to
execute an amendment of City Secretary Contract No. 30206 with
Komatsu Architecture, Inc. for the Water Garden Active Pool
Architectural Assessment. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Public Hearing set
Hearing 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 July 29, 2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-04-205 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
Continued for applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
One Week change.
Jim Schell
Jeff Poyner Mr. Jeff Poyner, 4524 Fir Drive, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He stated that the neighborhood
had not been properly notified of the zoning change.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of Golden Triangle, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located at the northwest corner of
Ray White Road & North Beach Street from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-205, be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Haskin requested that Mr. Schell provide
information on the financing for this development and dates of the
County's public hearings.
Council Member Wheatfall excused himself from the table at this
time.
ZC-04-227 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16085 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-227, Text Amendment concerning
Text Industrial Park District. 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-04-227 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16085
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, AMENDING SECTION 4.1106 "INDUSTRIAL
PARK ("IP") DISTRICT TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE
PLAN COMMISSION APPROVE A SITE PLAN AND A SUBDIVISION
PLAT RECORDED IN THE DEED RECORDS BEFORE A PERMIT IS
ISSUED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR USE OF PROPERTY IN THE
"IP" DISTRICT AND REPLACE WITH LANGUAGE REQUIRING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ALL SITE PLANS; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-228 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #16086 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-228, Text Amendment concerning off
Text street parking (correction). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
Amendment anyone present desiring to be heard.
Approved
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AUGUST 17, 2004
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There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-228 be approved, and the
following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16086
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 15911, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" TO REFLECT THE CORRECT
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES PER 100 SQUARE FEET
REQUIRED FOR A RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA AS ONE
SPACE PER ONE HUNDRED SQUARE FEET; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Wheatfall assumed his chair.
Citizen Mr. Grover Weaver, 1000 Arlington Avenue, appeared before
Presentations Council relative to HUD inquiries.
Grover Weaver
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:38 a.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) Legal issues concerning existing rates assessed by
TXU Electric Delivery;
b) Legal issues concerning the Southwest Parkway (S.H.
121 T);
c) Legal issues concerning a proposed boundary
adjustment with the City of Lake Worth;
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d) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's
City Council meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property
in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations
with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations
as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation, of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:40 p.m.
With eight Council Members present and Council Member Lane
absent.
G-14458 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Interlocal 14458 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tarrant
Tarrant County County for the reconstruction of Bomber Road, a road located in
for Tarrant County, Texas.
Reconstruction
of Bomber Road Assistant City Attorney Garcia appeared before Council and
advised Council that the following language should be included in
the recommendation:
" ..; and that the City Manager is authorized to accept an easement
for Bomber Road from the federal _-government, specifically the
Aeronautical System Center, Acquisition Environmental
Mana-gement."
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wheatfall, that the City Manager be authorized to execute
an agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of
Bomber Road, a road located in Tarrant County, Texas; and that
the City Manager be authorized to accept an easement for Bomber
Road from the federal government, specifically the Aeronautical
System Center, Acquisition Environmental Management. The
motion carried unanimously.
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AUGUST 17, 2004
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L-13887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Continued for 13887 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of land
owned by Tarrant County College District required for the
realignment of Throckmorton Street at Lancaster Avenue near the
Central Business District (DOE 4007); and authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation processings to acquire the
interest in the land. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-13887 be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
12:45 p.m.
These amended minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council
on the 21 st day of September 2004.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 24th
day of August, 2004.
Attest: Approved:
Marty ndrix icha I J. one T
City Secretary Mayo