HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/09/21-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
Date & Time On the 21St day of September, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:05 a.m. in
the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane,
Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and
Wendy Davis; Interim City Manager Charles Boswell; City Attorney
David Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Mayor Mike Moncrief and
Council Member Donavan Wheatfall were absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Ron Heimsoth, Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 2004
were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Alcohol &
Presentations Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Hispanic Heritage Month to Cynthia Sanchez and members of the
City of Fort Worth Hispanic Celebration Committee.
Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Paulie Ayala
Champion Week to Mr. Ayala. Mr. Ayala expressed his
appreciation for the proclamation and stated that it was an honor
to represent the United States and Fort Worth as a World
Champion. He acknowledged his wife, mother, and others who
helped him achieve his goals. He further stated that he projected
opening the University of Hard Knocks gym by the end of the year
that would facilitate not only amateur and Olympic fighters, but
also people who want to be in good physical condition.
Mr. Tom Atterbury, representing Nichols Ford Dealerships,
acknowledged Mr. Ayala's achievements and stated they were
proud to support his accomplishments.
Mr. Davis Babb, representing the Texas Christian University (TCU)
Athletic Department, stated that TCU was proud to be part of
Hispanic Heritage Month and proud of Mr. Ayala's achievements.
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He added that TCU would hold a pre-game dinner on September 25,
2004, at 4:00 p.m., in honor of Mr. Ayala for his achievements in
boxing and within the Fort Worth community.
Announcements Council Member Picht encouraged everyone to attend one of the
Fort Worth Independent School District's community meetings to
provide input on the selection of the new Superintendent of
Schools. He stated that more people needed to get involved in this
very important process.
Council Member Davis announced that District 9 would conduct a
Town Hall meeting, September 25, 2004, at 9:00 a.m., at La Gran
Plaza, Suite 1015, 4200 South Freeway, where representatives from
Code Compliance, Parks and Community Services, Police, Public
Health, Transportation/Public Works, and Water Departments, and
the Solid Waste Division would be present to address concerns of
the community. She added that neighborhood organizations would
also be given the opportunity to make short presentations and
encouraged everyone to attend.
Council Member Lane congratulated Council Member Stevenson
and Ms. Brandy O'Quinn from Historic Camp Bowie, for a very
successful Jazz By the Boulevard last weekend.
Council Member Silcox announced the following public input
meetings relative to the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) Tax Election:
a. District 8: September 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., Southside
Community Center Activity Room, 959 E. Rosedale Street
b. District 4: September 29, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., East Regional
Library, 6301 Bridge Street
Council Member Haskin stated that the District 4 meeting would
start at 6:00 p.m. with the CCPD public input meeting, followed by a
meeting on the Comprehensive Plan at 7:00 p.m., and a meeting for
Oil and Gas Drilling at 7:30 p.m.
Council Member Picht stated that following the October 14, 2004,
6:30 p.m. District 6 CCPD meeting, a District Town Hall meeting
would be held to discuss other issues concerning the community.
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Council Member Stevenson expressed appreciation to Council
Member Lane relative to success of Jazz By the Boulevard, but
stated that all the credit went to Brandy O'Quinn for her leadership
and holding a very enjoyable event.
Withdrawn from Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. C-20287 and L-13910 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/ Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. L-13910 be withdrawn, and that C-20289 be
Staff continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Presentations by Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
City Council Member Davis, that reappointments and appointments be made to
Appointments boards and commissions effective September 21, 2004, as follows:
Reappointments:
a. Victor Puente, Aviation Advisory Board, term expiring
October 1, 2006.
b. Brian Bentley, Board of Adjustment and Fort Worth Alliance
Airport Board of Adjustment, term expiring October 1, 2006.
c. Steve Osmundson, Building Standards Commission, term
expiring September 30, 2006.
d. Charles Edmonds, Jr., City Plan Commission, term expiring
October 1, 2006.
e. Evonia Daniels, Fort Worth Commission for Women, term
expiring October 1, 2006.
f. Mary Ann Epps, Library Commission, term expiring October
1, 2006.
g. Julie Castro, Parks & Community Services Advisory Board,
term expiring October 1, 2006.
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Appointments:
a. Jerre Miller, City Zoning Commission, Fort Worth Alliance
Airport Zoning Commission and Scenic Preservation and
Design Review Commission, effective October 1, 2004, with
term expiring October 1, 2006.
b. James K. Lancaster, Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission effective October 1, 2004, with term expiring
October 1, 2006.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson requested the City Secretary to review
any applications for appointments to boards or commissions to
ensure they contained all the required information and are signed
by the Council Members.
Res. #3124 There was presented Resolution No. 3124 relating to the
Domestic acceptance of a Domestic Assault Response Team Grant From the
Assault Texas Criminal Justice Division. Council Member Davis made a
Response Team motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the resolution be
Grant adopted.
Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards,
Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees.
OCS-1440 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1440 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
B.T. Construction, Inc. American States Insurance Co.
Jessie Maberry Western Surety Co.
R. Jones Concrete Western Surety Co.
Zaborac Concrete CNA Surety
Jose M. Sonora dba Joe's Concrete Western Surety Co.
Pavecon, Inc. Western Surety Co.
Richard Jose dba ACH Commerica Western Surety Co.
Robert Sullivan dba
All About Concrete & Excavation Western Surety Co.
Magnum Home Service, Inc. Old Republic Surety Company
Gentry Paving CNA Surety
Moreno Concrete Old Republic Surety Company
Mercury Concrete, Inc. Merchants Bonding Company
Mark Jackson dba Jackson Construction US Fire Insurance Company
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Jackson Construction Merchants Bonding Company
Bennett Building Systems, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
Morgan Homes State Farm Fire &Casualty Co.
Hammer Construction, Inc. Developers Surety& Indemnity Co.
Big D Foundations, LLC Western Surety Company
Steelman Homes RLI Insurance Company
Morrison Homes of Texas, Inc. Seaboard Surety Company
Kaufman Company Merchants Bonding Company
Russell Wolfe dba Designs by Wolfe Western Surety Company
Deltco& Company, LLC Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Joel's Concrete & Plus Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
DRM Construction, Inc. Developers Surety& Indemnity Co.
A&A Construction, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
Tony Salas Jr State Farm Fire &Casualty Co.
Salas Concrete & Remodeling Western Surety Company
Allen Contracting, Inc. Western Surety Company
Hughs &Sons, Inc. SureTec Insurance Company
Ortiz Landscaping & Construction, Inc. Merchants Bonding Company
C. Green Scaping, LP. Western Surety Company
Jim Birge &Company, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
Mobley Speed Cement Contractors Union Insurance Co. of Providence
Smith Concrete Company, LLC Western Surety Company
Terry Lambert Concrete Western Surety Company
Juan Gutierrez dba
General Concrete Contractor Western Surety Company
Ruben C. Pina dba RCP Construction State Farm Fire &Casualty Co.
SOP Builders Western Surety Company
Cook Concrete, L.P. Developers Surety& Indemnity Co.
All New Construction RLI Insurance Company
CANCELLATIONS
CONTRACTOR'S BOND CANCELLATION DATE INSURANCE CO.
Utter Construction Co. February 24, 2004 Hartford Casualty
Insurance Co.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
OCS-1441 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1441 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.
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OCS-1442 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Amend City 1442 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Council Minutes City Council amend the approved minutes of the August 17, 2004,
of August 17, Fort Worth City Council meeting for M&C G-14458 as follows:
2004
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Tarrant County for the reconstruction of Bomber Road, a
road located in Tarrant County, Texas; and
2. Authorize the acceptance of an easement for Bomber Road
from the federal government, specifically the Aeronautical
Systems Center, Acquisition Environmental Management.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6
(Park Glen Area), Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance and
Levying of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Jenny Townsend, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-215, as follows:
BH-215 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #16121 215 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #16122
Fort Worth 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 21, 2004, concerning
Public the proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-
Improvement 2005;
District #6 (Park 2. Close the benefit hearing;
Glen Area), and
Levying of 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 16121 closing the hearing and levying
Assessments for assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
FY 2004-2005 services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 6 during Fiscal Year 2004-2005; setting 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. 16122 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $1,053,947.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding
improvements and services in Public Improvement District
No. 6 (Park Glen).
Peter Webb Mr. Peter Webb, 1706 Egret Lane, Southlake, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of the Public Improvement District
(PID). He stated that he had recently purchased 24 properties in
the district and had no knowledge of PID requirements as he was
not informed these properties were located in a PID. He asked for
information on what was addressed in PID guidelines and an
explanation of the timetable for improvements.
Council Member Haskin asked Mr. Webb to meet with the
representative from Premier Communities, present in the Council
Chamber, to resolve his concerns.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 6 (Park Glen Area), Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the benefit hearing be
closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-215 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7
(Heritage Area), Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance and Levying
of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Jenny Townsend, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-216, as follows:
BH-216 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #16123 216 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #16124 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Fort Worth assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 on September 21,
Public 2004;
Improvement
District #7 2. Close the benefit hearing;
(Heritage Area), 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 16123 closing the hearing and levying
and Levying of assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
Assessments for services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
FY 2004-2005 No. 7 during Fiscal Year 2004-2005; setting charges and
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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
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16124 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $335,436.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage).
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the benefit hearing Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7
(Heritage Area), Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the benefit hearing be closed and
that Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-216 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8
(Camp Bowie), Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance and Levying
of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Jenny Townsend, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-217, as follows:
BH-217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #16125 217 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #16126
Fort Worth 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Public assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 on September 21,
Improvement 2004;
District #8 2. Close the benefit hearing;
(Camp Bowie),
and Levying of 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 16125 closing the hearing and levying
Assessments for assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
FY 2004-2005 services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 8 during Fiscal Year 2004-2005; setting 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. 16126 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $260,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 8 (Camp
Bowie).
Council Member Stevenson advised that 1712 Tremont, which was
a residence, was inadvertently included in this Public Improvement
District and should be excluded and zero dollars assessed.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No.
8 (Camp Bowie), Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the benefit hearing be
closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-217 be
adopted, excluding 1712 Tremont. The motion carried
unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 11
(Stockyards), Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance and Levying of
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Jenny Townsend, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-218, as follows:
BH-218 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #16127 218 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #16128
Fort Worth 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Public assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 on September 21,
Improvement 2004;
District #11
(Stockyards), 2. Close the benefit hearing;
and Levying of
Assessments for 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 16127 closing the hearing and levying
FY 2004-2005 assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 11 during Fiscal Year 2004-2005; setting charges and
liens against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
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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
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16128 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $32,500.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 11
(Stockyards).
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the benefit hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No.
11 (Stockyards), Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the benefit hearing be closed and
that Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-218 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on Appeal of the Decision of the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application for the Property Located at 1501 Lipscomb Street.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked it there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Council Member Davis stated that she would delay action on this
issue until October 19, 2004 as they were continuing to raise funds
for replacement of the roof on the facility. She encouraged anyone
concerned with historic preservation to make contributions
towards this cause.
G-14462 There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
Continued Until hearing on Appeal of the Decision of the Historic and Cultural
October 19, 2004 Landmarks Commission to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application for the Property Located at 1501 Lipscomb Street,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14462 be continued until October 19, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Street Name 14497 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Change for waive the $500.00 application fee for a street name change to
North Crowley correct the name of a segment of North Crowley Road to Nikki
Road Lane. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-14498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3125 14498 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
File Nuisance authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement lawsuit
Abatement pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and Remedies Code
Lawsuit Against against Texas Bay Cherry Hill LP, the owner of the property located
Cherry Hill at 6000 Oakland Hills Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. The property
Apartments located at 6000 Oakland Hills Drive and the Cherry Hill Apartments
Located at 6000 located at 6000 Oakland Hills Drive are an alleged common
Oakland Hills nuisance under the law since it is habitually used for criminal
Drive activity as defined in Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code. This is evidenced by the criminal violations and
the final convictions that have occurred on the subject property;
and adopt Resolution No. 3125 authorizing the City Attorney to file
a lawsuit to abate the common nuisance at the Cherry Hill
Apartments located at 6000 Oakland Hills Drive. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14499 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3126 14499 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint adopt Resolution No. 3126 appointing the Advisory Board of the
Advisory Board— Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen) as
Fort Worth follows:
Public
Improvement EXPIRATION
District #6 NAME ADDRESS DISTRICT OF TERM
(Park Glen) Randy Acosta 4716 Grant Park Ave. A-1 Oct. 1, 2005
Cecilia Shilling 4824 Rincon Way A-2 Oct. 1, 2005
Kolburn Conway 8458 Washita Ct. A-3 Oct. 1, 2005
Caroline Sherman 8370 Muirwood Tr. A-4 Oct. 1, 2005
James Barren 5209 Spanish River Tr. A-5 Oct. 1, 2005
Joe Yates 7504 Deer Lodge Tr. A-6 Oct. 1, 2005
Lee Nicol 3882 S. Hills Cir. A-7 Oct. 1, 2005
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Annual Review 14500 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
and Adopt review and adopt Financial Management Policy Statements Fiscal
Financial Year 2004-2005 which include the City's investment policy and
Management investment strategy. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Policy the recommendation be adopted.
Statements
FY2004-2005
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G-14501 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16129 14501 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
FY2004 authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if offered, an
Metropolitan eighteen month grant from the Department of Homeland
Medical System Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency in the estimated
Program Grant amount of $900,000.00 for the FY2004 Metropolitan Medical
Response System Program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 16129 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in an amount up to $900,000.00 subject to receipt of
the grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security, for the purpose of funding the
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14502 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16130 14502 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maintenance of authorize the City Manager to transfer $30,000.00 from the Water
Water and Sewer Fund to the Special Trust Fund for the purpose of
Conservation funding for a period of one year the salary and benefits of a Senior
Garden Fort Maintenance Worker position in the Water Conservation Garden at
Worth Botanic the Fort Worth Botanic Garden; and adopt Appropriation
Garden Ordinance No. 16130 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
$30,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding one
Senior Maintenance Worker in the Water Conservation Garden at
Fort Worth's Botanic Garden. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14503 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reappointments 14503 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to reappoint members to Places 2, 6
Construction and 8 of the City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of
and Fire Appeals as follows:
Prevention
Board of EXPIRATION
Appeals NAME PLACE OF TERM
Monty L. McNair P.E.,AIA (Engineer) 2 Oct. 1, 2006
Carmen Snyder(Building Owner& Manager 6 Oct. 1, 2006
Rarick Boucher(Electrical) 8 Oct. 1, 2006
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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G-14504 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extend Injury 14504 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Leave-of- approve an extension of injury leave-of-absence pay benefits for
Absence Pay Police Officer Karey Reynolds. Council Member Davis made a
Benefits for motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Police Officer recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Karey Reynolds
G-14505 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3127 14505 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Articles adopt Resolution No. 3127 amending the Articles of Incorporation
of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Lone Star Local Government Corporation by
and Bylaws of expanding the size of the Board of Directors and appointing an
Lone Star Local additional initial director. Council Member Davis made a motion,
Government seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation
Corporation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
G-14506 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3128 14506 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorize Lone adopt Resolution No. 3128 authorizing the issuance of Tax
Star Local Increment Contract Revenue Bonds by the Lone Star Local
Government Government Corporation, Series 2004. Council Member Lane made
Corporation to a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Issue Tax recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
Increment vote:
Contract
Revenue Bonds AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
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G-14507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16131 14507 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Approve Project adopt Ordinance No. 16131 approving the project and financing
Plan and plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of
Financing Plan Fort Worth, Texas (Lone Star TIF); making various findings related
for Tax to such plans; providing for severability.
Increment City Attorney Yett stated that a revised M&C and ordinance had
Reinvestment been provided for their consideration.
Zone #10
(Lone Star TIF) Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted as revised.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-14508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waive CFA 14508 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Policy approve the request of Mr. Monte Mitchell for a waiver of the
Requirement for requirement in the Policy for the Installation of Community
Installation of Facilities Agreement (CFA) for asphalt pavement, curb and gutter,
Infrastructure and storm sewer improvements along Craig Street and Rosehill
Improvements at Drive, Lot 1, Block 28, Hyde-Jennings Addition. Council Member
Lot 1, Block 28, Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Hyde-Jennings the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Addition
G-14509 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Adopt Revised 14509 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Consumer approve the Consumer Health Fee Schedule increasing or
Health Fee establishing revised fees for the following services provided by the
Schedule Public Health Department's Consumer Health Division: mobile food
vendor unit permits, for push cart permits, temporary event
permits, hotel or motel permits, reissuance of permits, reinspection
of site visits, food handler certificates (a contract trainer), pool
operator's course, and day care facilities, bed and breakfasts,
swimming pool and spa, and farmer's markets plan reviews.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14510 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Accept 14510 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sponsorships authorize the City Manager to accept donated services and cash
for Lake Como sponsorships in the amount of $760.00 for Lake Como Festival and
Festival and Cleanup Program. Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
Cleanup seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
Program adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14511 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16132 14511 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Accept Gift from accept a gift from the Fuller Foundation, Inc., in the amount of
Fuller $83,576.00 for the purpose of maintaining the Fuller Garden for a
Foundation, Inc. period of one year; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16132
for Funding increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Operational Trust Fund in the amount of $83,576.00 as donations are received
Costs for Fuller fro the Fuller Foundation, Inc., for the purpose of funding for a
Garden period of one year the maintenance of the Fuller Garden. Council
Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14512 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reprogram 14512 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Remaining authorize the reprogramming of $24,187.67 in the 1986 Capital
Library Improvement Program Library Improvements Fund and $219,993.82
Improvement in the 1998 Capital Improvement Program Library Services Fund,
Funds from 1986 for a total of $244,181.49, to address a current funding need for
and 1998 Capital parking improvements at the Northside Branch Library; find that
Improvement improvements to the Northside Branch Library parking lot are
Programs for within the voted purposes of these 1986 and 1998 bond funds; and
Northside authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Cates,
Branch Library Courtney & Roebuck, LP, in the amount of $162,276.25 for
Parking Lot construction of Phase I of the Northside Branch Library parking lot
Improvements extension and other improvements. Council Member Silcox made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Haskin requested staff provide clarification on the
reprogramming of these funds and made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Picht, to continue the M&C for one
week. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Haskin, Davis, and Picht
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, and Stevenson
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
City Attorney Yett stated that it was within Council authority to
reprogram funds when projects in another district had been
completed.
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The original motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Davis, and Stevenson
NOES: Council Member Haskin and Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
P-10014 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Water Treatment 10014 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Chemicals authorize a purchase agreement for water treatment chemicals with
multiple vendors for the Water Department based on the low bid of
unit prices. Freight is included in the unit prices and payment due
30 days after receipt of invoice; authorize this agreement to begin
September 21, 2004 and expire September 20, 2005, with options to
renew for two additional one-year periods; authorize the rejection
and rebid of liquid ferric sulfate; and authorize the City Manager to
execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to
participate in this award in accordance with the Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271.02, "Cooperative Purchasing
Program". It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-10015 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Aluminum Sign 10015 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Blanks authorize a purchase agreement for aluminum sign blanks with U S
Standard Sign for the Transportation and Public Works Department
based on overall low bid with freight included in the unit price and
payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this
agreement to begin September 21, 2004, and expire September 20,
2005, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-10016 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Copy and 10016 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Scanning authorize purchase agreements, with primary and secondary
Services vendors, for copy and scanning services with multiple vendors for
the City of Fort Worth based on low bids with freight included in
unit prices and payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin September 21, 2004, and expire
September 20, 2005, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-10017 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Enterprise 10017 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Version Oracle authorize the purchase of Oracle Database Enterprise Edition
Software Software Licenses from Mythics, a State of Texas Department of
Licenses Information Resources vendor for the Police Department based on
the total cost not to exceed $157,136.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13910 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13910, Condemnation for One Permanent
Sanitary Sewer Easement on a Parcel of Land Owned by Larry
White (DOE 4159), be withdrawn.
L-13911 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13911 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of a parcel
Easement of land, owned by Lorin Boswell (DOE 4359), which land is part of
Abstract No. 1262, Tarrant County, Texas, necessary for the
construction and maintenance of a concrete headwall for a multi-
box concrete culvert across Bailey Boswell Road and for a grading
operation within the Boswell property to provide positive drainage,
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-13912 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13912 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 Keith and Pamela Lemons (DOE 4162), Abstract No. 782,
Tarrant County, Texas 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-13913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13913 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 Marvin Leonard, Trustee (DOE 4159), Abstract No. 78,
1234, Tarrant County, Texas 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.
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C-20278 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16133 20278 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
U.S. Equal authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the U.S.
Employment Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in an amount up to
Opportunity $159,700.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16133 increasing
Commission estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $159,700.00 subject to execution of the contract with the
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the purpose
of funding the Community Relations Department's Fair
Employment Opportunity Practice; and authorize a non-interest
bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in
the amount of $55,000.00 for interim financing for this grant,
pending contract execution to ensure a smooth transition from one
grant funding period to another. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20279 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16134 20279 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fair Housing authorize the City Manager to execute a Fair Housing Assistance
Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement between the Fort Worth
Program Community Relations Department and the U.S. Department of
Cooperative Housing and Urban Development and accept funds in the amount
Agreement of $433,191.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16134
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $433,191.00, subject to receipt of the 2004
Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the
purpose of funding the Fair Housing Assistance Program with the
Community Relations Department. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20280 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 20280 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC 27928, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Carter & Secretary Contract No. 27928 with Carter & Burgess, Inc., for the
Burgess, Inc. Northside II 16-inch water main extension along North Tarrant
County Parkway from IH-35 W to Park Vista Boulevard, in the
amount of $29,240.00, thereby increasing the original contract
amount to $164,885.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20281 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
LopezGarcia 20281 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Group authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with LopezGarcia
Group in the amount of $123,315.72 for pavement reconstruction
and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Ida Way
(Hillside Avenue to South Hughes Avenue), Sun Valley Drive (East
Loop 820 South to Kay Drive), South Hughes Avenue (Ida Way to
MLK Freeway) and Canberra Court (Thannisch Avenue to Berry Hill
Drive) (DOE 4593). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-20282 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #1 20282 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #29402, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Freese and Secretary Contract No. 29402 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for
Nichols, Inc. Keller Water and Sanitary Sewer System Transfer Study and
Design, in the amount of $134,074.00 to provide for additional
design and survey services, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $301,147.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20283 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Oakwind, LTD. 20283 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Oakwind, LTD., for office space of approximately 1,000 square feet
located at 6857-A Green Oaks Road at a cost of $6,600.00 per year;
and authorize the agreement to begin March 6, 2004 and end on
March 5, 2005, with two twelve-month renewal options. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20284 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 20284 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partners, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an annual training service
contract with Community Partners Incorporated, funded by a grant
from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a Child
Mental Health Initiative Co-operative Agreement, in the amount of
$57,560.00 for training for the period of September 30, 2004,
through September 29, 2005 contingent upon receipt of third year
funding for this grant, with three one-year options to renew. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20285 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Department of 20285 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Mental Health authorize the City Manager to execute an annual evaluation service
and Mental contract with the Department of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation of Retardation of Tarrant County in the amount of $669,536.00 for
Tarrant County evaluation services for the period September 30, 2004, through
September 29, 2005 contingent upon receipt of third year funding
for this grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20286 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Multiple 20286 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agencies authorize contracts for sixteen Wraparound facilitators funded by a
grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a
Child Mental Health Initiative Co-operative Agreement with seven
agencies for emotionally disturbed children residing in the City of
Fort Worth to begin September 30, 2004, and expire September 29,
2005, with options to renew for three one-year periods contingent
upon receipt of third year funding for this grant. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20287 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16135 20287 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
Independent with Fort Worth Independent School District for the 21St Century
School District Community Learning Center Program at Rosemont and Daggett
Middle Schools; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16135
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $125,712.00, subject to receipt of the funds
from an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent
School District, for the purpose of funding the 21St Century
Community Learning Center program at Rosemont and Daggett
Elementary Schools. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council
Communication C-20287 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-20288 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16136 20288 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Bethlehem authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
Baptist Church $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for FY2004-2005 for two
Community Action Partners (CAP) Centers beginning October 1,
2004, and expiring September 30, 2005; authorize the City Manager
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to execute a lease agreement with the Bethlehem Baptist Church,
for the Far Southeast CAP in an amount not to exceed $550.00 per
month, and Richard Hartman for the Far Northwest CAP in an
amount not to exceed $836.09 per month. Each agreement is to
begin October 1, 2004, and expire September 20, 2005; authorize a
non-interest bearing, inter-fund load from the General Fund to the
Grants Fund in the amount of $5,700.00 for interim financing of this
grant project, pending contract execution; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 16136 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $22,800.00 from
available funds for the operation of two Community Action
Partners Centers. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20289 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-20289, Authorize Execution of an Economic
One Week Development Program Agreement with Pennsylvania Avenue L.P.
for the Magnolia Green Development Project Located at the
Southwest Intersection of Hemphill Street and West Rosedale
Street and Adopt Related Appropriations Ordinance, be continued
for one week.
C-20290 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County, 20290 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tarrant County authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Tarrant
Hospital District, County, Tarrant County Hospital District, Tarrant County College
Tarrant County District, and Tarrant Regional Water District for participation in Tax
College District, Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth,
and Tarrant Texas (Lone Star TIF). Council Member Silcox made a motion,
Regional Water seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation
District be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
C-20291 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tax Increment 20291 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Reinvestment authorize execution of the agreement with Tax Increment
Zone #10 Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth (Lone Star TIF)
(Lone Star TIF) and the Lone Star Local Government Corporation for
implementation of the Master Economic Development Agreement
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related to Cabela's Retail, Inc. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
C-20292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16137 20292 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ord. #16138 authorize the City Manager to transfer $75,000.00 from the Water
Ord. #16139 and Sewer Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; adopt
AMEC Earth and Appropriation Ordinance No. 16137 increasing estimated receipts
Environmental, and appropriations in the Contract Street Maintenance Fund in the
Inc. amount of $75,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a contract with AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc., for
Phase I (Program Development) of a Comprehensive Storm Water
Management Study; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16138
increasing appropriations in the Environmental Management
Operating Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 and decreasing
unreserved retained earnings by the same amount for the purpose
of transferring funds from the Environmental Management
Operating Fund to the Environmental Management Project Fund;
authorize the City Manager to transfer $150,000.00 from the
Environmental Management Operating Fund to the Environmental
Management Project Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
16139 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount of
$150,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc., for Phase I
(Program Development) of a Comprehensive Storm Water
Management Study; and authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc., in the amount
of $301,724 for Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Storm Water
Management Study. Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-20293 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Arcadia Lots, 20293 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Arcadia Lots, Ltd., for the installation of
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community facilities for Arcadia Park Phase V, Section 1. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-20294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued for 20294 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week authorize the City Manager to 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.
Mr. Robert Sturns, representing the Economic and Community
Development Department, stated the funds for this phase of the
project will come from Section 108 funds. He added the consultant
would brief Council on the master plan October 12, 2004.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be continued until after
the consultant's briefing on October 12, 2004. The motion failed by
the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Silcox, Haskin, and Picht
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Stevenson, and Davis
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
failed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox, Haskin, and Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Moncrief; Council Member Wheatfall
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A lengthy conversation ensued amongst Council Members and
staff relative to repayment of HUD funds, appropriateness of the
Public Health Building and Branch Library in the development, and
project timeline, at which time the following action was voted:
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-20294
be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Hearing for second public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose
Proposed annexation of approximately 113.9 acres of land in Tarrant County,
Voluntary Full located at the northeast corner of Highway 287 and Bonds Ranch
Purpose Road. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone
Annexation of present desiring to be heard.
Approximately
113.9 Acres of Ms. Allison Gray, representing the Development Department,
Land Located at appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that
NE Corner of an annexation ordinance would be presented for Council
Highway 287 consideration on October 12, 2004.
and Bonds There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
Ranch Road the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose
(AX-04-008, annexation, Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded
Highland by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The
Meadows) motion carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Hearing for second public hearing for the proposed City initiated full purpose
Proposed City annexation of approximately 2.69 acres of land in Tarrant County,
Initiated Full located east of Highway 287 and west of Blue Mound Road. Mayor
Purpose Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring
Annexation of to be heard.
Approximately
2.69 Acres of Ms. Allison Gray, representing the Development Department,
Land Located appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that
East of Hwy 287 an annexation ordinance would be presented for Council
and West of Blue consideration on October 12, 2004.
Mound Road
(AX-04-009 East There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
Bonds Ranch the second public hearing the proposed City initiated annexation,
Road) Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Citizen
Presentations
Executive There being no items to discuss in executive session, Mayor Pro
Session tempore McCloud pass over this item.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
12:05 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 28th
day of September, 2004.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hen ix Mic ael J. Monc i f
City Secretary Mayor