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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Date & Time On the 28th day of September, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:25 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, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde
Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; Interim City Manager
Charles Boswell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Marty
Hendrix. Council Member Jim Lane was temporarily absent. With
more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Bowers, Wedgewood
Church of the Nazarene.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Picht, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 21,
2004, were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Claudia Wade, Ms. Fran Loyd, and Ms. Julia Campbell,
Presentations representing the National Association of Women in Construction
presented Ms. Catherine Simpson, Women's Business Assistance
Center, with the 2003-2004 Community Service Award.
(Council Member Lane assumed his chair at the dais.)
Council Members Silcox and Davis presented a Proclamation for
Active Aging Week to Tim Carter, President & CEO of United Way
of Metropolitan Tarrant County.
Council Members Davis and Silcox presented a Proclamation for
Fit Future Day to Tim Carter, President & CEO of United Way of
Metropolitan Tarrant County.
Council Member Stevenson presented a Proclamation for
Architecture Month to the representatives of the American Institute
of Architects-Fort Worth Executive Board.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Human
Resources Week to Lon Williams, President of the Fort Worth
Human Resources Management.
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Announcements Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to City staff for
representing the City so well at the District 9 Town Hall meeting on
September 25, 2004.
Council Member Haskin announced that on September 29, 2004 at
6:00 p.m., District 4 would have its second meeting on the Crime
Control and Prevention District (CCPD), followed by a meeting on
the Comprehensive Plan at 7:00 p.m., and then a meeting on Gas
and Oil Drilling at 7:30 p.m. She added that the Cowtown Brush-Up
would also be held October 2, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. at 2900 Wilkerson,
for those individuals who do not have their own team. She further
stated that on October 9, 2004, the City would have the Most
Liveable City celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Gateway
Park. She stated there would be food booths and entertainment
and parking would be available at La Grave Field with The T
providing transportation to and from the park. She also stated that
the Handley Street Festival would be held the same day from 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Council Member Picht stated that the District 6 CCPD meeting
would be held October 14, 2004 at the Westcreek Elementary
Auditorium at 6:30 p.m., followed by a District Town Hall meeting.
Council Member Wheatfall expressed appreciation to everyone
who attended the District 5 Summit and especially Sharon
Armstrong for heading the Summit. He announced that the District
5 CCPD meeting would be held October 6, 2004 at the Dunbar High
School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Silcox stated that District 3 would hold its CCPD
meeting October 11, 2004 at the Leonard Middle School Auditorium
at 7:00 p.m. He added that anyone not having an opportunity to
attend any of the CCPD meetings could contact David Garrett, at
David.GarrettO-fortworthgov.org or at (817) 392-4241 and he would
accept their input.
Council Member Lane stated that through the efforts of Messers
Sal Espino and Louis Zapata, the community could enjoy
performances by mariachis for the next two Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
in the plaza next to the Rose Marine Theater. He added that the
performances were being held in conjunction with the City's
Hispanic Heritage celebration.
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Council Member Stevenson thanked City staff and community
residents who attended the Lake Como Park clean up September 25,
2004. He stated that staff provided excellent information to the
residents.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the Most Liveable City celebration
would be a fun time for everyone and encouraged all
neighborhoods to be involved in the celebration. He added that
Lockheed would provide a fly-over by their joint base and there
was also a joint effort with the Dallas Mavericks, who will be having
their Fan Jam at the Daniel-Myers Coliseum. Mayor Moncrief
added that buses would be available to transport people between
events.
Withdrawn from Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. L-13917 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-20296 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Council Member Wheatfall requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14513 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. L-13917 and C-20313 be withdrawn and that
Staff C-20289 be 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.
Presentations by Council Member Davis requested clarification on appointments to
City Council the City's Scenic Preservation Commission. Council Member
Appointments Haskin, chairman of the City's Government Neighborhood
Resource Committee, explained that the members of the Zoning
Commission serve in that capacity at the present time.
Council Member Davis advised that she wanted to appoint an
individual to serve on the Scenic Preservation Commission.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, to appoint Laurie A. McCoy to Place 9 on the
Scenic Preservation Commission effective September 28, 2004,
and with a term expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ord. #16140 There was presented Ordinance No. 16140 providing for the
Issue General issuance of the General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2004, of
Purpose the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in the aggregate principal amount of
Refunding $35,400,000.00; approving the execution of a Bond Purchase
Bonds, Series Agreement and an Escrow Agreement, and all other instruments
2004 related thereto; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith.
Interim City Manager Boswell stated that the refund bond amount
needed to be amended to reflect an increase to the aggregate
principal amount to be refunded to $46,230,000.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the ordinance be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards,
Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees.
OCS-1443 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1443 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14513 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 14513 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week adopt an ordinance amending Article IV, Chapter 2 (Administration)
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by adding
Division 2-A thereof and entitling such Division 2-A as "Budget and
Management Services Department;" providing for the creation and
operation of a Budget and Management Services Department.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14513
be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14514 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Close Old 14514 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Burleson Road authorize the temporary closure of Old Burleson Road bridge
Bridge south of Coin Road until May 2, 2005. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Memorandum of 14515 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of
U.S. Department agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Bureau
of Homeland of Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and authorize the
Security agreement to begin October 1, 2004, and expire September 30,
Immigration and 2005, with up to four one-year options to renew. It was the
Customs consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Enforcement adopted.
G-14516 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Issue Heliport 14516 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
License to Cook authorize the City Manager to approve the issuance of a heliport
Children's license to Cook Children's Medical Center, for the operation of a
Medical Center heliport at the intersection of Pruitt Street and Seventh Avenue. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14517 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Issue Heliport 14517 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
License to Plaza authorize the City Manager to approve the issuance of a heliport
Medical Center license to Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, for the operation of a
of Fort Worth heliport at 900 Eighth Avenue. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14518 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Water 14518 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Department approve the fee schedule for laboratory analyses for use by the
Laboratory Fees Water Department Centralized Water and Wastewater Laboratory to
recover costs for services provided to other entities, effective
October 1, 2004. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14519 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16141 14519 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Wholesale adopt Ordinance No. 16141 amending Sections 35-56(g) and 35-
Water, 56(h) of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
Wholesale amended, by revising and adding certain rates and charges
Wastewater and providing an effective date of billing on or after November 1, 2004,
Raw Water for usage flows from and after October 1, 2004. Council Member
Service Rates Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-10018 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Risk 10018 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Management authorize the purchase of Risk Management Information Software
Information (Stars Software license) from Marsh USA Inc., using the State of
Software (Stars Texas CISV (Catalog Information Systems Vendor) contract
Software provisions; authorize an initial contract period of three years
License) (continually renewable through annual maintenance payments)
with a total first year cost of $184,850.00; and authorize the
maintenance agreement to begin October 1, 2005, (first year free)
and expire September 30, 2007, with an annual cost of $28,900.00
for each of the two years. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-10019 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Heavy-Duty 10019 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Trash authorize the purchase of sixteen 40-yard containers and four 4-
Containers and yard stationary compactors from Wastequip May Fab and Kee
Trash Service Company for the Environmental Management Department
Compactors based on the low bid received per line item, for an amount not to
exceed $143,212.00, with shipping cost included in the unit prices,
and with payment due 30 days after date of invoice. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13914 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13914 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement
Easement described as portion of the A. Castillo Survey, Abstract No. 272,
from CL Texas L.P., for property located south of Risinger Road
and west of Tangleridge Drive in Southwest Fort Worth (DOE 4178),
needed for the construction, installation, reconstruction, operation
and maintenance of drainage facilities to serve the Summer Creek
Ranch development for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13915 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13915 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of one permanent waterline easement
Easement described as part of A-999, William McCowan Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas from Ellesmere Investment Corporation for property
located along North Tarrant Parkway east of IH 35W (DOE 3748),
needed for the development of North Tarrant Parkway for cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13916 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13916 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer declare the necessity of taking an interest in a parcel of land
Easement owned by Lee Bass, Trustee (DOE 4159); J. Johnson and C.K.
Gleason Surveys, Abstract No.'s 871 and 559, Tarrant County,
Texas; for one permanent sanitary sewer easement, and authorize
the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire
an interest in the land. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13917 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13917, Authorize the Sale of Tax-Foreclosed
Surplus Property at 0 North Freeway as Allowed by the Texas
Property Tax Code Section 34.05 (DOE 920), be withdrawn.
L-13918 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Detention Pond 13918 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maintenance approve the acceptance of a detention pond maintenance
Agreement agreement from Ten Mile Bridge LP for property located in West
Fort Worth for various property owners in the Pinion Park
Subdivision Development Project (DOE 4201), necessary to limit
storm water run-off generated in the subdivision to pre-developed
conditions to reduce the possibility of flooding to residents
downstream of the watershed for a cost of $1.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13919 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13919 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer
Easements and easements and three temporary construction easements described
Temporary as portion of the F.G. Mulliken Survey, Abstract 1045, Tarrant
Construction County Texas, from Tarrant Regional Water District for property
Easements located west of Samuels Avenue and south of Poindexter north of
the Central Business District (DOE 4296), necessary for the
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construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the sanitary
sewer main M-63 for a total cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13920 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13920 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as Block 1, Eastchase Substation Addition,
and part of A-1446, John Smith Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from
TXU Electric Delivery Company, for property located in East Fort
Worth for the construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE
3295), for a total cost of $20.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13921 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Extend Option 13921 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement and approve the sale of the tax-foreclosed property through an option
Reauthorize Sale agreement to Greater Mount Tabor Christian Center in accordance
of Tax- with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; authorize the City
Foreclosed Manager to amend the option agreement that extends the option
Property to period and amends the zoning requirements, once approved by all
Mount Tabor the taxing entities that were a party to the judgment; and
Christian Center authorized the City Manager, if the terms of the option agreement
are satisfied, to execute an appropriate deed conveying the
property to Greater Mount Tabor Christian Center, and record the
deed.
Interim City Manager Boswell stated that the first line of
Recommendation 2 on the M&C needed to be amended to add "for
12 months" after "...period".
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13921
be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Wheatfall expressed appreciation to the Greater
Mount Tabor Christian Center for this project. He added the
project would bring economic redevelopment to the inner-City.
C-20289 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-20289, dated September 21, 2004, Authorize
One Week Execution of an Economic Development Program Agreement with
Pennsylvania Avenue L.P., for the Magnolia Green Development
Project Located at the Southwest Intersection of Hemphill Street
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and West Rosedale Street and Adopt Related Appropriations
Ordinance, be continued for one week.
C-20294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Delayed Until 20294, dated September 21, 2004, from the City Manager
After Executive recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
Session issue a $749,000.00 amendment to the consultant agreement with
Stanley Love-Stanley, P.C. for architectural design and
construction phase services related to the Evans and Rosedale
Business and Cultural District project; and adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $749,000.00, subject to receipt of the
Section 108 Loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, for the purpose of funding an amendment to a
Consultant Agreement with Stanley Love-Stanley, P.C., for Phase II
of an Architectural Design and Construction Services related to the
Evans and Rosedale Business and Cultural District Project.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the development agreement:
Mr. Francisco Hernandez 2108 Alston Avenue
Mr. Glenn S. Forbes 1150 S. Freeway, Suite 148
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that action on this item would
be deferred until after the Executive Session.
C-20295 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
HEP Oil 20295 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Company, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Agreement with HEP Oil Company, Ltd., (HEP) that grants HEP a
license to use certain streets and public right-of-way of the City of
Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and
operating a natural gas gathering system. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20296 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16142 20296 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Arts Council of authorize the transfer of $574,443.00 from the Water and Sewer
Fort Worth and Operating Fund for FY2003-04 to the Specially Funded Capital
Tarrant County Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16142
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially
Funded Capital Project Fund in the amount of $574,443.00 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding Public Art and a
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Professional Services Contract with the Arts Council of Fort Worth
and Tarrant County for Management of the Fort Worth Public Art
Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services contract in the amount of $248,538.00 with the Arts
Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for a period of one year
for management of the City's Public Art Program.
Council Member Silcox expressed concern with the amount of
increase in funding for the public art program and he requested
that quarterly reports be provided on how this funding is being
expended starting now and thorough out the entire program. He
indicated he was concerned with the funding being used for
administrative costs rather than put in the program for improving
the arts.
Interim City Manager Boswell indicated that the quarterly reports
would be provided to the Council.
Council Member Picht also expressed his concerns with this
program as it relates to how his district will not benefit from this
program and his concerns for the expenditures of the funds.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
20296 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 Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
C-20297 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
West Fork 20297 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pipeline authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Company, LP Agreement with West Fork Pipeline Company, LP (West Fork) that
grants West Fork license to use certain streets and other public
right-of-way, of the City of Fort Worth, for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas pipeline. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Harris Methodist 20298 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to execute an Encroachment
Agreement with Harris Methodist Fort Worth authorizing use of the
right-of-way for conduits under Terrell Street, just east of Lake
Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #3 20299 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #27835, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City
Freese and Secretary Contract No. 27835 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the
Nichols, Inc. amount of $182,336.00, thereby increasing the total contract
amount to $1,248,839.15. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Monroe Street 20300 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Professional authorize a lease with Monroe Street Professional Building, Limited
Building, Limited for office space located at 900 Monroe Street for the Engineering
Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate lease. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-20301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC#s 20301 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
28047 and authorize the City Manager to execute addendums to the interlocal
28048, U.S. agreements with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)/Multi-
Department of Agency and DEA Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Task Forces; and
Justice, Drug authorize the agreement to begin September 30, 2004, and expire
Enforcement September 30, 2005. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Administration the recommendation be adopted.
C-20302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16143 20302 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend CSC authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
#29063, Texas Secretary Contract Number 29063 with the Texas Commission on
Commission on Environmental Quality for the air pollution control services. The
Environmental amendment amount is $3,463.00 which increases the contract
Quality amount from $549,100.00 to $552,563.00; authorize the use of
$136,932.00 from the General Fund as an in-kind match for this
contract which is an increase of $1,706.00 over the previously
approved amount; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16143
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
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Fund in the amount of $5,169.00 subject to execution of the
amended contract (City Secretary Contract Number 29063) with
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose of
funding Air Pollution Control Services; and apply indirect cost
using the most recently approved rate of 17.72 percent for the
Environmental Management Department, not to exceed $36,415.00
for FY 2004-05 which is included in the contract amount of
$552,563.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20303 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Department of 20303 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
the Army, Fort authorize the City Manager to execute a Right-of-Entry Agreement
Worth District, with the Department of the Army, Fort Worth District, Corps of
Corps of Engineers for Environmental Assessment and Response at the
Engineers Greenbriar Community Center and Park located at 5200 Hemphill
Street in Fort Worth. This agreement shall begin upon execution
and expire after 24 months. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Various 20304 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Municipalities/ authorize the City Manager to execute interlocal agreements with
Entities various municipalities/entities for their participation at the
Environmental Collection Center. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20305 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Renewal of CSC 20305 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
#23530, Texas authorize the City Manager to renew City Secretary Contract No.
Jet, Inc. 23530 with Texas Jet, Inc., which has requested to exercise its
option to renew the contract for a five-year term. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16144 20306 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with the Fort
Independent Worth Independent School District for the After School Program at
School District Como Elementary School for the 2004-05 school year; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16144 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $48,970.00
subject to receipt of the funds from the Fort Worth Independent
School District, for the purpose of funding an After-School
Program at Como Elementary School. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 20307 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Independent authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fort
School District Worth Independent School District Adult Education Center for the
Adult Education use of designated space at the Southside Community Center, 959
Center E. Rosedale, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 20308 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hospital District authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the
Tarrant County Hospital District to lease space in the Northside,
North Tri-Ethnic, Andrew "Doc" Sessions, and Worth Heights
Community Centers to operate health clinics. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
United Riverside 20309 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Rebuilding reallocate HOME-Community Housing Development Organization
Corporation (CHDO) set aside funds; authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract not to exceed $250,000.00, in HOME-CHDO set aside funds
with United Riverside Rebuilding Corporation (URRC) for a 10-unit
senior housing rental project for low-income senior citizens in the
Riverside Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; authorize the
contract performance and funding with URRC to allow the
completion of 10 units to be constructed in four phases; authorize
the contract performance period to begin on the date of contract
execution and end eighteen months thereafter; authorize the
extension or renewal of the contract for up to one year, if URRC
requests an extension and is not in default under the terms of the
contracts; 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; and authorize the URRC to retain $110,000.00
in CHDO proceeds to fund future projects as defined by 24 CFR
Section 92.300(a)(2) of the HOME Investment Partnership Program
and in conformance with the City's Policy. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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C-20310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 20310 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Independent authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the Fort
School District Worth Independent School to operate the Fort Worth After-School
Program at selected schools as a juvenile crime prevention
measure.
Council Members Picht and Wheatfall stated that a meeting needed
to be held with the Council and Fort Worth Independent School
District Board members to address concerns with the funding of
this program.
(Council Member Lane returned to his chair at the dais.)
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-20311 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
THMC, L.P., a 20311 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas Limited authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Partnership Agreement with THMC Management, L.P., a Texas Limited
Partnership by THMC Management, L.L.C., General Partner, for
construction of water and sewer facilities to serve Montserrat, a
development located in west Fort Worth. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20312 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16145 20312 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Independent adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16145 increasing estimated
Environmental receipts and appropriations in the Solid Waste Fund by $150,000.00
Services of and decreasing the unreserved retained earnings by the same
Texas, Inc. amount, for the purpose of funding a contract with Independent
Environmental Services of Texas, Inc., to provide Supplemental
Brush and Bulky Collection Services; and approve the execution of
a contract with Independent Environmental Services of Texas, Inc.,
to provide supplemental brush and bulky collection services from
September 29, 2004 through October 31, 2004 for a total cost not to
exceed $150,000.00.
Several Council Members expressed concern with the vagueness
of the ordinance and M&C and asked staff for clarification.
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Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and Brian Boerner,
Environmental Management Department Director, stated that the
contract would help with the backlog of brush and bulky waste.
They provided an explanation of the pickup schedule and the
timeline involved.
(Council Member Haskin stepped away from the dais.)
After a lengthy conversation amongst staff and the Council, the
following action was taken.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-20313 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-20313, Appropriation Ordinance and Award
of Contract to Trinity Waste Services, Inc., for Supplemental Brush
and Bulky Waste Collection Services, be withdrawn.
Citizen Mr. Ken Noveroske, 3232 Townsend Drive, appeared before
Presentations Council and asked for the City's assistance in resolving a problem
Ken Noveroske with Charter Communications. Mayor Moncrief asked Mr.
Noveroske to meet with City staff after the meeting adjourned.
Sharon Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil Street, appeared before Council
Armstrong and expressed appreciation to District 5 residents who attended
the District 5 Summit. She challenged the Council to visit the area
and added that anyone wanting to be a part of the initiative to come
out. She added that the trash situation was bad in the Highland
Hills and Stop Six areas and expressed concern that senior
citizens could not afford their medications because of increased
charges and citations charges added to their water bills.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:50 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:
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a) Legal issues concerning Waste Management of Texas,
Inc. property at the 3700 block of Linkcrest Drive;
b) Legal issues concerning the City's community
facilities agreement policies;
c) Legal issues concerning the regulation of handbills
and other commercial solicitation;
d) Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government v.
City of Fort Worth, Cabela's Retail TX, L.P., et al.,
Cause No. 96-207813-04;
e) 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; and
5. Deliberate issues concerning the appointment of a City
Manager in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:07 p.m. with
Council Member Haskin absent.
C-20294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16146 20294, dated September 21, 2004, from the City Manager
Stanley Love- recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
Stanley, P.C. issue a $749,000.00 amendment to the consultant agreement with
Stanley Love-Stanley, P.C. for architectural design and
construction phase services related to the Evans and Rosedale
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Business and Cultural District project; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 16146 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $749,000.00,
subject to receipt of the Section 108 Loan from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of
funding an amendment to a Consultant Agreement with Stanley
Love-Stanley, P.C., for Phase II of an Architectural Design and
Construction Services related to the Evans and Rosedale Business
and Cultural District Project. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud 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, Wheatfall, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:08 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 5th
day of October, 2004.
Attest: Approved:
t
Marty Hend x Michae J. M crief
City Secretary Mayor