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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/09/07-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 Date & Time On the 7t" day of September, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, and John Stevenson; Interim City Manager Charles Boswell; Deputy City Attorney Marcia Wise; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Council Member Wendy Davis was temporarily absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Michael Moore, New Bethel Complete in Christ Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 31, 2004, were approved unanimously. (Council Member Davis assumed her chair at the dais.) Special Ms. Jean McClung and Ms. Delena Doyle, Fort Worth Independent Presentations School District (FWISD) announced that the District had received the 2004 Magna Award for their Comprehensive Truancy Intervention Program. Ms. Doyle presented the Council with a copy of the award and expressed FWISD's appreciation for the City's support of the truancy program. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud accepted the award on behalf of the Council. Council Member Stevenson presented a Proclamation for Distinguished Texas Artist Day to Fort Worth artist Peter Helms Feresten for his photography artwork of events and historic places in Fort Worth. Ms. Flora Maria Garcia, with the Arts Council of Fort Worth, invited everyone to his exhibit at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, September 10-26, 2004. Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Mexican Independence Day. Ms. Juanita Salinas invited the Council to attend their annual parade, September 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. on First and Jones Street. Council Member Lane stated that All Saints Catholic Church would also have a parade, September 11, 2004 at 9:00 a.m., starting at North Main and going to Marine Park. He added there would also be festivities planned on the church grounds starting at 6:00 p.m. and all day on September 12, 2004. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 2 of 18 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented Mayor Moncrief with a proclamation in recognition of his birthday on September 5, 2004. Announcements Council Member Picht stated that Hispanic Heritage Month recognized the achievements of Hispanic youths. He introduced Mr. Juan Costa, a student at Trimble Tech High School, as the recipient of the Outstanding Hispanic Youth Award. He summarized Mr. Costa's many accomplishments and congratulated him on his award. Council Member Haskin extended get-well wishes to Mrs. Kay Terrell, wife of former City Manager Bob Terrell, as she recovered from recent heart surgery. Council Member Silcox summarized the purpose of the upcoming Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) public meetings and provided the following schedule for meetings. He added that the schedule was also posted on the City's website and on the City Page in the Fort Worth Star Telegram. a. District 7: September 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., Boswell High School, Anderson Building, Lecture Hall (Room A116), 5805 West Bailey Boswell Road b. Districts 2 & 4: September 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., North Fort Worth Baptist Church Gymnasium, 5801 North IH-35 West c. District 7: September 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., Library at Arlington Heights High School, 4501 West Freeway Council Member Stevenson echoed Council Member Silcox's remarks and stated that the public meetings were an opportunity for all citizens to provide input to the CCPD budget prior to the February 5, 2005 election. He also announced that Historic Camp Bowie would hold their Second Annual Jazz By the Boulevard, September 17 and 18, 2004 on the lawns of the Cultural District and Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and invited everyone to attend. Withdrawn from There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. Consent Continued/ Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-14490 and C-20233 be continued for one Staff week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 3 of 18 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Presentations by There were no changes presented by the City Council in City Council memberships in the City's boards and commissions. Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards, Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees. OCS-1437 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1437 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. Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown), Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance and Levying of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Robert "Skipper" Shook, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-214, as follows: BH-214 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #16108 214 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #16109 Fort Worth 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property Public assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 on September 7, Improvement 2004; District #1 (Downtown), and 2. Close the benefit hearing; Levying of Assessments for 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 16108 closing hearing and levying Fiscal Year assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or 2004-2005 services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 during Fiscal Year 2004-2005; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 4 of 18 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16109 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $900,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown). There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown), Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-214 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14485 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16110 14485 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Correct Property adopt Ordinance No. 16110 amending Ordinance No. 15833 to Address in reflect the correct addresses for the property included in the Zoning Planned Development for Zoning Case ZC-03-317, concerning Ordinance 1200, 1204, 1122, 1124 and 1128 Fairmount Street. It was the #15833 consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14486 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3118 14486 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Employ Outside retain the law firm of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P. Legal Counsel (Varnum, Riddering) as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, for Assistance in Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in the Renewal of undertaking of certain procedures and negotiations related to the Charter renewal of Charter Communications' cable television franchise; Communications adopt Resolution No. 3118 authorizing the City Attorney to retain Cable Television the Law Firm of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P. for Franchise assistance regarding renewal of Charter Communications, Inc., cable television franchise, fixing in advance, as far as practicable, that the sum to be paid to Varnum, Riddering in this matter shall not exceed $50,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute a related Professional Services Contract with Varnum, Riddering that addresses its scope of services in this matter. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 5 of 18 G-14487 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Water Services 14487 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council with Antero authorize the provision of water services with Antero Resources Resources to through Kahuna Ventures, LLC, to serve a CO2 Removal Facility at Serve Tri-county Tri-county Compressor Station northwest of Fort Worth. It was the Compressor consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Station adopted. G-14488 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3119 14488 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Initiate adopt Resolution No. 3119 initiating a ratemaking proceeding Ratemaking against TXU Electric Delivery Company; directing TXU Electric Proceeding to Delivery Company to file certain information with the City; setting a Review procedural schedule for the gathering and review of necessary Transmission information in connection therewith; setting dates for the filing of and Distribution the City's analysis of the company's filing and the company's Rates of TXU rebuttal to such analysis; ratifying the retention of consultants to Electric Delivery assist the City in such matter; and reserving the right to require the Company reimbursement of the City's expenses therefrom. Joe Thompson Mr. Joe Thompson, 4809 Brockton Court, representing TXU Electric, appeared before Council in opposition of the resolution. He outlined the company's concern with provisions in the resolution and requested Council consider the review of the earnings by the company at the end of the year. Assistant City Attorney Peter Vaky summarized provisions of the resolution. Geoffrey Gay Mr. Geoffrey Gay, representing the Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU, briefed the Council on the Steering Committee's findings and recommendations. He added that the resolution was simply asking TXU Electric to provide data for analysis. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Wheatfall, Picht, Stevenson, and Davis NOES: Council Member Lane ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 6 of 18 G-14489 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16111 14489 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Donations to accept donations in the amount of $7,195.00 from businesses and Fund Mayor's employers to fund the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Committee on Disabilities projects; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16111 Persons with increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Disabilities Trust Fund in the amount of $7,195.00, from available funds, for the Projects purpose of funding the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities projects. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously. G-14490 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. G-14490, Confirmation of Appointments to the One Week Disciplinary Appeals Board, be continued for one week. G-14491 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Verify Historic 14491 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Site Tax approve the applications for verification of Historic Site Tax Exemption for Exemption for: 3733 West 7th Street, 2015 College Avenue, 2239 6th Various Avenue, 2204 Edwin Street, 2101 Alston Avenue, 1921 South Addresses Adams Street, 1200 Mistletoe Drive, 1405-07 Hurley Avenue, 2312 Edwin Street, and 2325 Mistletoe Avenue. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14492 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Verify Partial 14492 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Historic Site Tax approve the application for verification of Partial Historic Site Tax Exemption for Exemption on the Land for the stabilization of the highly significant Stabilization of endangered structure at 1212 East Lancaster Avenue. Mayor Pro Highly tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Significant Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried Endangered unanimously. Structure at 1212 East In response to Council Member Davis' request, Mr. Fernando Lancaster Ave. Costa, Planning Department Director, outlined the criteria for properties to qualify for this historic site tax exemption. G-14493 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Animal Care and 14493 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Control Center accept monetary and in kind donations from citizens and Donations organizations for use in its Public Health Department Animal Care and Control Center. Council Member Davis made a motion, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 7 of 18 seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis pointed out that thieves had burglarized the center and stolen many items. She stated the donations were the result of the public and private sector coming to the aid of the center. She expressed appreciation to everyone who made these donations. G-14494 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Request for 14494 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Proposals for authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for the Operations and Management, Operations and Maintenance of the City's five Maintenance of municipal golf courses. Council Member Davis made a motion, City Golf seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Courses 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 Approval of Resolution Adopting an Annexation Policy for the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Fernando Costa, Planning Department Director, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14495 as follows: G-14495 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3120 14495 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Adopt adopt Resolution No. 3120 adopting an annexation policy for the Annexation City of Fort Worth, as recommended by the Annexation Policy Policy Advisory Committee, reviewed and revised by the City Council, and endorsed by the City Plan Commission. (Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stepped away from the dais.) Dennis Mr. Dennis Shingleton, Chairman of the Annexation Policy Shingleton Advisory Committee, appeared before Council and provided a briefing on the revisions of the policy. (Mayor Pro tempore McCloud returned to his chair at the dais.) The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the proposed Annexation Policy: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 8 of 18 Bob Bolen, Mr. Bob Bolen 4213 Candlewind Lane Vince Puente, Sr., Mr. Vince Puente, Sr. 1327 N. Main Street Bill Thornton Mr. Bill Thornton 4108 Sarita Drive Mayor Moncrief recognized former Fort Worth Mayors Bob Bolen and Kenneth Barr, former Council Members Louis Zapata and Jeff Wentworth, and former Assistant City Manager Vernell Sturns, in the audience. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed annexation policy. They expressed concern with involuntary annexation, questioned certain provisions of the plan, not being given the opportunity to vote on whether to be annexed, and more of their recommendations not being included in the proposed policy. Mr. Jack Jefferson 3924 Linkcrest Drive, Aledo, TX Mr. Lee Sicilio 8135 Eagle Mountain Circle Ms. Francis Wohler 3803 Linkmeadow Drive, Aledo, TX Ms. Darlia Hobbs 8113 Anchorage Place, Tarrant City A lengthy conversation ensued amongst Council Members and City Staff relative to provisions of the proposed Annexation Policy, and upon its conclusion the following action was voted. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing on Approval of Resolution Adopting an Annexation Policy for the City of Fort Worth, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14495 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Wheatfall, Stevenson, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 9 of 18 P-10009 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Preventative 10009 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Maintenance authorize a purchase agreement for preventative maintenance and and Repair repair of a LLT-300 Refrigeration System with Harold James, Incorporated for the Water Department; authorize this agreement to begin September 11, 2004, and expire September 10, 2005, with options to renew for three 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 Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10010 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Soccer Field 10010 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Light Poles authorize a purchase agreement for soccer field light poles from Dealer's Electric for the Transportation and Public Works Department. The total cost shall not exceed $66,409.92 with payment terms of 2 percent discount if paid within 30 days and will be financed using Community Development Block Grant funds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10011 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Microsoft 10011 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Licenses authorize the purchase of Microsoft licenses from Software House International (SHI-Government Solutions) using a State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract for the Information Technology Solutions Department for a three year period at an estimated cost of $185,500.00 per year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10012 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. #16112 10012 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council McAfee authorize a purchase agreement for purchase of McAfee Webshield Webshield E1000 Appliance software, maintenance and professional services E1000 Appliance with Future Com Ltd., for the Information Technology Solutions Software, Department using the State of Texas Catalog Information Systems Maintenance Vendors process for an estimated cost of $116,739.00; authorize and Professional the software maintenance agreement to begin September 7, 2004, Services and expire September 6, 2005, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16112 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund in the amount of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 10 of 18 $116,739.00 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note Program approved on September 28, 1999, (M&C G-12681) Ordinance 13954, as amended, for the purpose of funding McAfee Webshield E1000 Appliance Software, Maintenance and Professional Services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13896 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Dedication Deed 13896 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acceptance of a dedication deed described as A 1776, J Ashford Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from AIL Investment LP, for property located in North Tarrant County for the future Cabela Drive Development Project (DOE 4545), needed as a right-of-way to construct, maintain, repair and reconstruct a public roadway for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13897 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13897 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Waterline approve the acceptance of one permanent waterline easement Easement described as Lot 7A, Block 86, Western Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Duke Construction L.P. (DOE 4458) for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13898 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13898 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Drainage approve the acceptance of two permanent drainage easements, Easements, two permanent waterline easements, and two permanent sanitary Permanent sewer easements described as A 79, A 343, and A 436, J. Bowman Waterline Survey, J. Conwell, and W. Dean Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, Easements and located in northwest Tarrant County from various property owners Permanent for the Stone Creek Ranch Phase 1 Project (DOE 4437), needed as Sanitary Sewer right-of-way to construct water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and Easements paving improvements for properties located east of Boat Club Road and south of Cromwell Marine Creek for a total cost of $6.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Surplus 13899 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Tax-Foreclosed approve the sale of surplus tax-foreclosed properties in Properties accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code for a total of $50,560.10; and authorize the City Manager to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 11 of 18 execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the highest bidder complying with bid specifications. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13900 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Waterline approve the acceptance of one permanent waterline easement Easement described as Lot 2, Block 51, Ridglea Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from R. Myron Reed for property located at 6116 Ridgeway Street (DOE 920) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13901 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as part of A-266, Francisco Cuella Survey, from One Prairie Meadows, Ltd., for property located north of Keller Hicks Road, east of Caylor Road (DOE 3420), needed to provide sanitary sewer service for the Woodland Springs Addition and for future development for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13902 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 13902 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Vacant Lot and authorize the acquisition of one vacant lot and three single-family Three Single- residences in conjunction with the Fort Worth Meacham Family International Airport Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3932 and Residential 4301); find that the prices offered in the total amount of $115,950.00 Properties is just compensation for the acquisition of the four properties plus Located on West an estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not to exceed Side of Fort $3,000.00 for a total cost of $118,950.00; and authorize the Worth Meacham acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was the International consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Airport for Noise adopted. Mitigation Program L-13903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Temporary 13903 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 Investments Ltd., for property located north of Lakes Springs Trail and west of Shoreside Parkway (DOE 4253), CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 12 of 18 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-13904 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease 13904 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement authorize a lease agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water Extension District for 2.5 acres of land out of the E. Little Survey, located adjacent to the Police Department Auto Pound, 1301 East Northside Drive, at no cost for a five year term; and authorize the lease agreement to begin effective September 1, 2004, and expire on August 31, 2009. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Recessed/ Mayor Moncrief recessed the Council meeting at 9:26 p.m. and Reconvened reconvened at 9:34 p.m. PZ-2545 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #16113 2545 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Vacate Parkdale adopt Ordinance No. 16113 vacating and extinguishing Parkdale Avenue Right-of- Avenue right-of-way from the north boundary of Lot 1, Block 1, Way Located in Polytechnic High School Addition to the south right-of-way line of Block A of Ocie Vickery Boulevard, and two alleys located in Block A of the Ocie Speer Addition Speer Addition, Fort Worth, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in (VA-003-022) said land; the retainment of existing utility easements. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-20233 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. C-20233, dated August 24, 2004, Authorization One Week to Advertise for Bids to Lease City-Owned Property for Gas Well Development Near Alliance Airport and Gateway, Quanah Parker and Tandy Hills Parks, be continued for one week. C-20252 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant County 20252 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to provide maintenance and repair on North Tarrant Parkway from US Highway 377 West to Fossil Ridge High School at no cost to the City. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 13 of 18 C-20253 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tri-Tech 20253 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech Inc. Construction, Inc., in the amount of $440,402.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements Contract LXII (62), Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20254 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Hall-Albert 20254 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Hall-Albert Company Construction Company in the amount of $435,115.50 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements Contract LXII (62), Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20255 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#1 20255 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #29853, authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Jackson Secretary Contract No. 29853 with Jackson Construction, LTD., in Construction the amount of $88,865.00 to provide for additional and increased LTD. pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $587,184.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20256 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Teague Nall & 20256 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Perkins, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., for DOE Project No. 4575 consisting of pavement reconstruction of Donalee Street (Reed Street to MLK Freeway) and Killian Street (Shackleford Street to MLK Freeway). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20257 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- RJN Group, Inc. 20257 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $145,571.65 for DOE Project No. 4578 consisting of pavement reconstruction for Griggs Avenue (Panola Avenue to South Dead End, Martha Lane (Montclair Drive to Junius Street), Martha Lane (Junius Street to Queen Court), San Jose Drive (Meadowbrook Drive to Jewell Avenue), View Street (Barron Street to 3312 View Street), Marion Avenue (South Jones Street to South Freeway), and East Robert Street (South Jones CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 14 of 18 Street to South Freeway). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20258 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Freese & 20258 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Nichols, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., for DOE Project No. 4567 consisting of pavement reconstruction of Northwest 26th Street (Robinson Street to Titus Street) and Northwest 25th Street (Macie Street to McCandless Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20259 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- HDR, Inc. 20259 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager execute an engineering agreement with HDR, Inc., in the amount of $46,811.00 for pavement reconstruction of Prewett Road (North Beach Street to Silver Sage Drive). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20260 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Chiang, Patel & 20260 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Yerby, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc., for DOE Project No. 4574 consisting of pavement reconstruction of Winnie Street (Dallas Avenue to South Hampshire Boulevard) and Langston Street (Strong Avenue to Burton Avenue). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20261 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Baird, Hampton 20261 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council & Brown, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., for DOE Project No. 4570 consisting of pavement reconstruction of Standish Road (West Seminary Drive to South Cul De-Sac), Wilson Lane (West Seminary Drive to South Cul De-Sac), Standish Road (Cherokee Trail to West Seminary Drive), and Wilson Lane (Cherokee Trail to West Seminary Drive). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20262 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amendment #2 20262 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #28908, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to City TranSystems Secretary Contract No. 28908 with TranSystems Corporation Corporation Consultants in the amount of $28,670.00 to provide for additional Consultants design and survey services, thereby increasing the contract CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 15 of 18 amount to $141,796.00 for sanitary sewer extension to serve the Town of Tarrant Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20263 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Framatome ANP 20263 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council DE&S authorize the City Manager to exercise the option to renew the contract with Framatome ANP DE&S for consulting/engineering services for the Fire Department to begin October 1, 2004, and expire September 30, 2005, at an annual cost not to exceed $5,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20264 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Haltom City, 20264 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Keller, Richland authorize the City Manager to extend Interlocal Agreements with Hills, and the Cities of Haltom City, Keller, Richland Hills, and Watauga, Watauga, Texas Texas, for the provision of automated library and supporting telecommunications services by the City of Fort Worth through September 30, 2005. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20265 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#1 20265 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #30022, authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Peachtree Secretary Contract No. 30022 with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., for Construction, HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-11 at various locations, providing for LTD the addition of Amanda Avenue from East Rosedale Street to Ramey Avenue, thereby increasing the total contract amount by $100,018.00 to $713,723.00. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance. There being no one present desiring to be heard, Mayor Moncrief stated that the public hearing would remain open until Council adopted the budget. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 16 of 18 First Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Hearing public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose annexation Proposed of approximately 113.19 acres of land in Tarrant County, located at Voluntary Full the northeast corner of Highway 287 and Bonds Ranch Road. Purpose Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to Annexation of heard. Approximately 113.19 Acres Ms. Allison Gray, representing the Development Department, Located at NE appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that Corner of the second public hearing would be scheduled for September 22, Highway 287 2004. and Bonds Ranch Road There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with (AX-04-008 the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose Highland annexation, Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded Meadows) by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. First Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Hearing public hearing for the proposed initiated annexation of Proposed approximately 2.69 acres of land in Tarrant County, located east of Initiated Highway 287 and west of Blue Mound Road. Mayor Moncrief asked Annexation of if there was anyone present desiring to heard. Approximately 2.69 Acres Ms. Allison Gray, representing the Development Department, Located West of appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that Highway 287 the second public hearing would be scheduled for September 22, and West of Blue 2004. Mound Road (AX-04-009 East There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with Bonds Ranch the first public hearing for the proposed initiated annexation, Road Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-105 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 10, 2004, SP-04-029 set today as a special hearing of the application of J.L. Maberry for Continued Until a change in zoning of property located in the 9500 block of Santa October 5, 2004 Clara Drive from "A-5" One-Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for one dwelling unit when part of a business; boat repair and storage; mini warehouses; office/ warehouses; outdoor storage; storage yards, building material; warehouse or bulk storage; welding shop, custom work; and yards, contractors, lumber or storage, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-105 and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 17 of 18 Site Plan No. SP-04-029. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of J.L. Maberry, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-105 and Site Plan No. SP-04-029, be continued for until October 5, 2004. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Pastor Barney Ramirez, 620 N. Chandler, and Pastor at Fort Worth Presentations Harvest Church, appeared before Council, provided background on Barney Ramirez his church and offered their support and encouragement to Fort Worth City Council. Richard Vickers Mr. Richard Vickers, 2400 Cypress Street, appeared before Council relative to the Crime Control and Prevention District election. He stated that to make an informed decision, more information needed to be provided to Fort Worth residents. In particular, he wanted the comparison of the district for a five year period compared to a ten year time frame and on the Capital Improvement Projects. Council Member Silcox stated that more information would be forthcoming in Phase II and III of this process and encouraged Mr. Vickers to attend the public meetings to provide his input. Bill Martin Mr. Bill Martin, 201 Cromwell Street, appeared before Council relative to an auto salvage yard adjacent to his property. Using photographs, explained his concerns with the use of the property and advised of the zoning on the property, the denial of the Board of Adjustment on the property owner's request for variances, and are City's issuance of a certificate of occupancy. There was considerable discussion and clarification requested by the City Council with staff members Bob Riley, Development Department Director and Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director on Mr. Martin's comment. Council Member Haskin requested the City staff determine if the vehicles had to be parked on a hard surface and if they had to be operational, i.e., with proper inspection stickers and registration. Mr. Riley stated that staff would research that information and provide a response. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 18 of 18 Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 14th day of September, 2004. Attest: Approved: 2L 0z - ;n — Marty Hendrio Mi ael J. Moncri City Secretary Mayor