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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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:
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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
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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
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$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
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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),
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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First Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Hearing public hearing for the proposed voluntary 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
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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.
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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:
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Marty Hendrio Mi ael J. Moncri
City Secretary Mayor