HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/10/26-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
OCTOBER 26, 2004
Date & Time On the 26th day of October, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:17 a.m. in
the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the
following members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson,
and Wendy Davis; Interim City Manager Charles Boswell; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Mayor Pro
tempore Ralph McCloud was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Roosevelt Baugh, Saint
Mark Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19,
2004, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Jap
Presentations Jones Day to Mr. Jap Jones, Board Member, Southwest Area of
Churches (SEARCH).
Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Joe
Blair Day to Mr. Joe Blair, Director of The Dunbar Sportsman
Club.
Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Let
Someone Know Week to Dr. Kendra Belfi, Geriatrician &
Douglass Pierce, Community Educator, American Hospice.
Announcements Council Member Silcox stated that Phase I of the Crime Control
and Prevention District renewal process had been completed
and a tremendous amount of input had been received. He
expressed appreciation to the following staff for their
assistance:
Police Department: Nancy Labuy
Bradley Ford
Marty Humphrey
David Garrett
Deputy Chief Pat Kneblick
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Budget Office: Kristin Glass
Junior Duran
Sandy Oliver
Web Site: Christy Carlson
Community Relations
Department: Angie Rush
He added that various other staff members helped to register
guests at the meetings and provide Spanish translation. He also
acknowledged the excellent support from the Reprographics/
Print Shop, sometimes at the last minute.
Council Member Lane announced that October 23, 2004, the Sky
Ball at the Joint Reserve Base raised a lot of money for their
benevolent fund. He expressed appreciation to staff for
cleaning up the airport and acknowledged the efforts of Mike
Feeley, Aviation Department Director, and Assistant City
Manager Marc Ott.
Council Member Picht complimented all the Council for their
support of the Sky Ball. He stated that the proceeds would
benefit the families of military personnel deployed. He further
commended all the merchants who participated in the
Octoberfest celebration at the Wedgwood Village Shopping
Center and added that it was a solid community effort.
Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to the Parks
and Community Services Department for a very successful
"Barktoberfest" on October 23, 2004. She stated that over 250
dogs participated in the festivities and commended the Fort
Worth Dog Park Association for raising funds to defray cost of
the park.
Council Member Stevenson expressed appreciation and
congratulations to the Como Community for a very successful
Town Hall Meeting on October 21, 2004. He acknowledged the
leadership of Estrus Tucker and stated that residents selected
goals for the community.
Council Member Silcox stated that there was a great show of
support from the City at the Sky Ball for the Joint Reserve Base.
He added that there was also tremendous support from base
personnel.
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Withdrawn from Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-14558 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ Interim City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Staff Communication Nos. G-14558 and L-13932 be withdrawn and
that L-13927 be 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 Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
City Council Member Stevenson, to appoint Andrew M. Podner to the
Appointments Building Standards Commission, and James McCarty on Place
No. 6 to the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board
effective October 26, 2004 and with terms expiring September 30,
2006 and October 1, 2006, respectively. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ord. #16185 There was presented Ordinance No. 16185 Approving the
Approve Service Resolution of Service Center Relocation, Incorporated
Center Relocation, Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Service Center
Incorporated Relocation, Incorporated and the Execution of a Lease with an
Option to Purchase Agreement, the Execution of a Bond
Purchase Agreement Relating to the Sale of the Bonds and
Appropriating Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding
Lease Payments during the 2004-2005 Fiscal Year.
City Attorney Yett stated that the third "Whereas" in the
ordinance needed to be amended to delete "Ordinance" and
replace it with "Resolution".
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the ordinance be adopted as amended. The
motion carried unanimously.
Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards,
Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees.
OCS-1448 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1448 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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G-14555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Payment for City's 14555 from the City Manager recommending that the City
FY2004-05 Council authorize payment for the City of Fort Worth's FY 2004-
Membership with 05 membership with the North Texas Commission in the amount
North Texas of $49,087.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Commission recommendation be adopted.
G-14556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Payment for City's 14556 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Membership with Council authorize payment for the City's membership with the
Texas Municipal Texas Municipal League in the amount of $27,271.00. It was the
League consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14557 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16186 14557 from the City Manager recommending that the City
FY 2004-2005 Council authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept the
Domestic Assault Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Domestic Assault Response Team (DART)
Response Team grant from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division
Grant (CJD), in the amount of $73,619.00; authorize the City Manager
to designate Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua as the
authorized official to accept, reject, or alter the DART grant after
it is awarded; provide assurance that funds will be returned to
the CJD in full in the event of loss or misuse of CJD grant funds;
authorize the transfer of $30,095.00 from the Fiscal Year 2005
Federal Awarded Assets for the City's match; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16186 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$103,714.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the
FY 2004-2005 Domestic Assault Response Team; authorize the
City Manager to waive indirect costs in the amount of $1,472.00;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Women's Haven of Tarrant County in an amount not to exceed
$103,714.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14558 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. G-14558, Assignment Pay — Police Field
Training Officers, be withdrawn.
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G-14559 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Re-Allocation for 14559 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Start-up Operating Council authorize the designation and reallocation of $50,000.00
Capital for Fort to support the start-up of Fort Worth Central Community
Worth Central Development Corporation (FWC CDC) from Community
Community Development Block Grant funds designated by City Council to
Development establish a private sector home improvement loan fund;
Corporation authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with FWC CDC
to expend the allocated funds consistent with the intended use
of the fund; and authorize the City Manager to amend the
contract as needed, provided the amendment is consistent with
applicable laws and regulations and with the goals of providing
support to FWC CDC and its home rehabilitation loan fund.
Sharon Armstrong Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before Council in
opposition of the re-allocation. She expressed concern that no
safeguards had been established for people who do not have
good credit. She added that the fund should be set up to help
people.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, to continue the item for one week to
November 2, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14560 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Approve 14560 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Applications from Council approve the applications from seven property owners
Multiple Property for partial approval of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for
Owners for Partial properties located at 2231 5th Avenue, 2249 6th Avenue, 1401
Approval of 7th Avenue, 1820 Alston Avenue, 8100 Anglin Drive, 1955
Historic Site Tax College Avenue, and 2301 Mistletoe Boulevard. Council Member
Exemption Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
(Council Member Stevenson stepped away from the dais.)
G-14561 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Memorandum of 14561 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Understanding Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum
Regarding the of Understanding among the Tarrant Regional Water District, the
Section 106 City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the U.S. Army Corps of
Process for Trinity Engineers regarding roles and responsibilities for
River Vision implementation of the Federal Section 106 process (requires
Central City Project federal agencies to take into account the effects of their actions
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on historic properties) for the Trinity River Vision Central City
Project. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-14562 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Verify Historic Site 14562 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Tax Exemptions for Council approve the applications from multiple property owners
Multiple Property for verification of the Historic Site Tax Exemptions for 1825
Owners Located in College Avenue, 1955 College Avenue, 1416 South Henderson
the Fairmont Street, 1307 Hurley Avenue, 1311 Hurley Avenue, 1315 Hurley
Southside Historic Avenue, 1323 Hurley Avenue, 1325 Hurley Avenue, 1329 Hurley
District Avenue, 1314 7th Avenue, 1316 7th Avenue, 1324 7th Avenue,
1328 7th Avenue, and 1330 7th Avenue located in the Fairmount
Southside Historic District. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
(Council Member Stevenson returned to his chair at the dais.)
G-14563 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16187 14563 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Civil Service Council adopt Ordinance No. 16187 adjusting the total number
Staffing of authorized civil service positions in the Police Department;
increasing authorized positions by twenty-four; providing a
statement of purpose and intent for the adoption and
implementation of this ordinance; providing for engrossment
and enrollment of this ordinance. Council Member Silcox made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14564 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16188 14564 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amend Chapter Council:
12.5, Article VIII -
"Solid Waste and 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 16188 amending the Code of the
Recycling" and Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of
Approve FY 2004- Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection and
05 Rate Structure Compliance," Article VIII, "Solid Waste and Recycling,"
for Solid Waste Division Four, "Deposits, Rates and Collection";
Fund amending Section 12.5-841, "Billing", Subsection (a);
adding Section 12.5-841.1 "Residential Collection Fees";
adding Section 12.5-841.2 "Commercial Garbage
Collection Fees"; deleting Section 12.5-842.1, "Rates";
and
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2. Approve the following rates effective November 1, 2004
as provided for in Section 12.5-841, of the City Code:
Current Base Rate New Base Rate
Cart Size (Plus Texas Sales Tax) (Plus Texas Sales Tax)
32 gallon $ 8.00 $11.45
64 gallon $13.00 $16.45
96 gallon $18.00 $21.45
• Elective carryout
Base rate listed above, plus $30.00 per residential unit.
• Disabled carryout
Base rate with no additional cost for qualifying individuals.
• Excess Brush/Bulky Waste Collection
Up to 10 cubic yards picked up on a monthly basis as at no
additional cost to customer. Over 10 cubic yards picked up at an
additional charge of $75.00 per 5 cubic yards plus Texas sales tax
(minimum charge $75.00) for the first 5 yards and $65.00 per 5
cubic yards for waste in excess of 5 yards.
• Brush/Bulky Waste Collection in excess of 30 cubic yards
Over 30 cubic yards picked up at an additional charge to be
determined by the Director of Environmental Management but to
reflect the contractors rate per hour plus Texas sales tax. This
fee includes all cubic yards at curb with no reduction for the first
10 cubic yards.
• Contaminated Piles/Out of Cycle Piles
$75.00 per 5 cubic yards plus Texas sales tax (minimum charge
$75.00) for the first 5 yards and $65.00 per 5 cubic yards for waste
in excess of 5 yards. This fee includes all cubic yards at curb
with no reduction for the first 10 cubic yards.
• Cart Delivery/Exchange Fee
Each residential unit receives one cart exchange per year at no
additional cost to customer. Additional cart exchanges are $5.00
per request plus Texas sales tax.
• Pay Bag
$3.00 per bag (minimum purchase of 5 bags at a cost of $15.00
plus Texas sales tax).
$10.00 per "Violation Bag" tag plus Texas sales tax.
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• Nothing Out Trip Charge
$45.00 per trip plus Texas sales tax when crews are dispatched
for collection of out of cycle piles after Notice of Violation
issuance but resident fails to notify City debris has already been
removed.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Haskin, Wheatfall, Stevenson,
and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
G-14565 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16189 14565 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amend Chapter Council adopt Ordinance No. 16189 amending the Code of the
12.5, Environmental City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of
Protection and Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection and Compliance",
Compliance, Due to Article I "Administration and Enforcement", Section 12.5-103
Changes in Solid "Definitions"; and further amending said chapter by the
Waste Services amendment of Article VIII, "Solid Waste and Recycling", by the
amendment of Division 2, "Household Collection", Section 12.5-
801 "Administration and Enforcement"; Section 12.5-803
"Special Waste Not Accepted" Subsection (a); Section 12.5-806
"Waste Containers Required" Subsection (d); deleting Section
12.5-822.1 "Preparation of Household Garbage and Rubbish for
Collection"; amending Section 12.5-822 "Preparation of
Household Garbage and Rubbish for Collection"; amending
Section 12.5-823 "Preparation of Yard Trimmings for
Collection"; adding Section 12.5-823.5 "Preparation of Brush for
Collection"; amending Section 12.5-824 "Preparation of
Recyclables for Collection" Subsection (d) and Subsection (j)
and adding Subsection (k); amending Section 12.5-825
"Placement of Garbage, Yard Trimmings, and Recyclables for
Curbside City Household Collection"; renumbering Section 12.5-
826 "Placement of Garbage and Recyclables for Carry-out City
Household Collection Service" with the insertion of new
Subsections (c) and (d); amending Section 12.5-827
"Maintenance and Storage of Carts"; amending Section 12.5-828
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"Bulky Waste Collection"; and further amending said chapter by
the amendment of Article VIII, "Solid Waste and Recycling", by
the amendment of Division 4, "Deposits, Rates and Collection"
by the creation of an appeal and hearing process for the
collection of Solid Waste Fees by adding Section 12.5-842.1
through Section 12.5-842.4. Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-10031 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Janitorial Supplies 10031 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council:
1. Authorize a non-exclusive purchase agreement for
janitorial supplies with the following vendors for the City
of Fort Worth, based on best value criteria with payment
terms of 1 percent/10, net 30 for Empire Paper Company
and net 30 for Campbell Paper Company and FTC
Chemical Manufacturing;
Categories Description Vendors
I Brooms/brushes/mops Campbell Paper Co.
II Cleaners/Degreasers Campbell Paper Co.
III Drinking Cups Empire Paper Co.
IV Floorpads/Sponges/ Campbell Paper Co.
Abrasives
V Insecticides Campbell Paper Co.
VI Paper Products,Towels/Rags Empire Paper Co.
VII Soaps Campbell Paper Co.
VIII-A(items 132-137) Waste Receptacles Empire Paper Co.
VIII-A (items 130, 131, Waste Receptacles (galvanized/ FTC Chemical Manufacturers
138) metal cans)
VIII-13 Waste Receptacle Liners Campbell Paper Co.
IX Kimberly Clark/Scott Products Empire Paper Co.
Item 157 Percent off list for Janitorial Campbell Paper Co.
items not listed
2. Authorize this agreement to begin October 26, 2004, and
expire October 25, 2005, with options to renew for three
additional one-year periods; and
3. Authorize 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.
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P-10032 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Sodium 10032 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Hypochlorite Council authorize a purchase agreement for sodium
hypochlorite with 10 percent aqueous solution with D C C,
Incorporated for the Parks and Community Services
Department, based on the unit price of $1.18 per gallon, with
payments due within 30 days from date of invoice and freight at
no charge; authorize this agreement to begin October 26, 2004,
and expire October 25, 2005, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods; and authorize 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, Section 791, "The Interlocal Cooperation
Act". It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13927 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for One Communication No. L-13927, Condemnation of One Permanent
Week Sanitary Sewer Easement on a Parcel of Land Owned by Lee
Bass, Trustee (DOE 4159), be continued for one week.
L-13932 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13932, Condemnation of One Permanent
Sanitary Sewer Easement on a Parcel of Land Owned by Waste
Management of Texas, Inc. (DOE 4159), be withdrawn.
L-13937 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Sanitary 13937 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Sewer Easement Council approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary
sewer easement described as part of A-1374, B.F. Richerson
Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Larry White, Jr. for property
located along Mary's Creek and Petterson Branch (DOE 4159),
needed to install approximately 50,000 linear feet of sanitary
sewer main to serve the proposed Walsh Ranch Development in
west Fort Worth, for a cost of $5,000.00 plus closing costs. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13938 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13938 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Drainage Easement Council approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage
easement described as part of Heirs of Benjamin Thomas
Survey, Abstract No. 1497 from Lorin Boswell for property
located in east Fort Worth for the construction of Twin Mills
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Section II Phase 1A (DOE 4359), necessary to construct and
maintain a concrete headwall for multi-box concrete culvert
under Bailey Boswell Road, for a cost of $35,000.00 plus closing
costs to be paid by the developer, Twin Mills Development. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13939 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Sanitary 13939 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Sewer Easement Council approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary
sewer easement described as portion of the Hiram Little Survey,
Abstract No. 930, Tarrant County, Texas, from Seena
Development for property located north of FM 1187 and east of
Medpark Drive in south Fort Worth (DOE 4475), necessary for
the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of sanitary
sewer facilities to serve Lot 1, Block 1 of the Seena
Development, for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13940 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Rental Assistance 13940 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Payments to Six Council authorize payments for rental assistance under Housing
Tenant Displacees of Last Resort requirements in accordance with Federal Aviation
Located West of Administration guidelines to six tenant displacees in connection
Meacham with the acquisition of the properties leased and occupied by
International the displacees, all located west of Meacham International
Airport Noise Airport in the Noise Mitigation Program Area (DOE 3932); and
Mitigation Program find that the payments in the total amount not to exceed
Area $53,917.08 are justified. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13941 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of Six 13941 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Vacant Lots and Council authorize the acquisition of six vacant lots and one
One Single-Family single-family residence located on the west side of the Fort
Residential Worth Meacham International Airport Noise Mitigation Program
Property Located (DOE 3932); find that the prices offered in the total amount of
on West Side of $68,752.00 are just compensation for the acquisition of the
Fort Worth seven properties plus an estimated real estate tax pro-rated
Meacham amount not to exceed $2,200.00 for a total cost of $70,952.00;
International and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
Airport Noise instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Mitigation Program recommendation be adopted.
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L-13942 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept 6.73 Acres 13942 from the City Manager recommending that the City
of Parkland and Council accept the neighborhood parkland dedication of 6.73
Facility acres of parkland and constructed facility improvements from
Improvements from Sunset Hills Limited Partnership for the Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills Subdivision. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded
Limited Partnership by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Establish Timetable PZ-2553 from the City Manager recommending that the City
for Voluntary Council approve the annexation timetable in order to annex
Annexation of approximately 40.98 acres of land, or .064 square miles (more or
Approximately less) located north of the intersection of Old Denton Road and
40.98 Acres of Land Keller Hicks Road (AX-04-011 Village of Woodland Springs) for
Located North of full purposes in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43
Intersection of Old of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct
Denton Road and staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of
Keller Hicks Road full municipal services to the annexation area. Council Member
(AX-04-011) Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the recommendation be adopted as amended with the revised
annexation timetable distributed at the Council dais. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-20355 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Alliance for 20355 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Children Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the
amount of $63,998.00 with the Alliance for Children. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20356 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 20356 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Metropolitan Black Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, in the
Chamber of amount of $113,134.00, with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black
Commerce Chamber of Commerce. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20357 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
North Texas 20357 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Business Council authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with
Opportunities the North Texas Business Opportunities for Leadership
Diversity Initiative at the cost of $25,000.00, for the development
and promotion of minorities and women in Fort Worth's
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corporate workforce. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20358 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 20358 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Hispanic Chamber Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, in the
of Commerce amount of $132,710.00, with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20359 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mental Health 20359 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Mental Retardation Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
of Tarrant County Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for the
Tarrant Youth Recovery Campus at a cost of $51,000.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20360 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Boys and Girls 20360 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Clubs of Tarrant Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the
County amount of $68,000.00 with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant
County for the administration of the 2005 Summer Works
Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20361 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant Council on 20361 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Alcoholism and Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Drug Abuse the Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at a cost of
$50,000.00, for youth alcohol and substance abuse prevention/
intervention programs. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20362 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Women's Center of 20362 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Tarrant County Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
the Women's Center of Tarrant County at a cost of $75,000.00
for the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20363 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Women's Haven of 20363 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Tarrant County Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
the Women's Haven of Tarrant County at a cost of $90,000.00 for
the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20364 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Genesys Software 20364 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Systems, Inc. Council authorize a purchase agreement for maintenance of the
Genesys payroll/personnel software for the Human Resources
Department with Genesys Software Systems, Inc., for $73,077.00
based on documented sole source; and authorize this
agreement to begin November 1, 2004, and expire on October 31,
2005, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20365 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
ANA Consultants, 20365 from the City Manager recommending that the City
L.L.C. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with ANA Consultants, L.L.C., in the amount of
$185,683.50 for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary
sewer main replacements on 011ie Street (Martin Street to
Pioneer Street), Bundy Street (Rodeo Street to Pecos Street),
Pioneer Street (Old Mansfield Road to Wichita Street), and
Lucinda Street (Pecos Street to Ray Alvin Drive). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20366 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ned K. Burleson & 20366 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Associates, Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Ned K. Burleson & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $122,153.83 for Water and Sewer Replacement
Contract 2004 WSM-E. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20367 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Aqua Utilities, Inc. 20367 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and SK Highland Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
Meadows L.P. with Aqua Utilities, Inc., and SK Highland Meadows L.P., to
accept transfer of the water Certificate of Convenience and
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Necessity for the Highland Meadows development at the
intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Bonds Ranch Road; and
necessary documents required to be filed with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the transfer to be
completed. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-20368 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Robert De Vargas, 20368 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Cesar De Vargas, Council approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement
and Sharon De for a properties located at 2825/2827 Lubbock Avenue in the
Vargas Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone owned by
Robert De Vargas, Cesar De Vargas, and Sharon De Vargas; find
that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement
Agreement with Robert De Vargas, Cesar De Vargas, and Sharon
De Vargas are true and correct; and authorize the City Manager
to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Robert De
Vargas, Cesar De Vargas, and Sharon De Vargas for the
properties located at 2825/2827 Lubbock Avenue in the
Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in
accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane,
Haskin, Wheatfall, Picht, Stevenson,
and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
C-20369 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16190 20369 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Gideon Toal, Inc. Council adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16190
increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$236,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding a
contract with Gideon Toal, Inc., for creation of a Woodhaven
Master Development Plan; and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Gideon Toal, Inc., for the creation of a
Woodhaven Master Development Plan in an amount not to
exceed $236,000.00.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the Professional Services Agreement:
James Toal, Mr. James Toal 500 W. 7t" Street, Suite 1400
Joe Epps, Mr. Joe Epps 828 Firewheet Trail
Bonnie Balch, Ms. Bonnie J. Balch 504 Oak Hollow Lane
Steven Autry, Mr. Steven Autry 3337 Park Ridge Blvd.
Michael Click, Mr. Michael Click 738 Oakwood Trail
Ed Stout, Mr. Ed Stout 5609 Oakmont Lane
Vernell Sturns Mr. Vernell Sturns 612 Highwoods Trail
Norman Bermes Mr. Norman P. Bermes, 316 Paloverde Lane, appeared before
Council in opposition of the Woodhaven Master Development
Plan. He requested Council delay action for one week to allow
his neighborhood association to be informed on the agreement.
Louis McBee Mr. Louis McBee, appeared before Council and stated that
although he was not opposed to the Woodhaven Master
Development Plan, he would like Council to delay action for two
weeks to have public meetings to ensure the process would be
inclusive for anyone who had an interest in the master plan.
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged the following individuals who
were present in support of the agreement, but did not want to
address the Council:
Ken Kerwin, Mr. Ken Kerwin 832 Havenwood Lane South
Ron Casey, Mr. Ron J. Casey 6750 Bridge Street
Jeanine Ricks, Ms. Jeanine Ricks 720 Oakwood Trail
Nita Sisul, Ms. Nita Sisul 300 Havenwood Lane North
Delores Bailey, Ms. Delores Bailey 409 Havenwood Lane
Ella Rew, Ms. Ella Rew 825 Firewheel Trail
Dana Hinzmann, Ms. Dana Hinzmann 505 Oak Hallow Lane
Margaret Skinner, Ms. Margaret Skinner 112 Silverleaf Drive
Bette Robinson, Ms. Bette Robinson 6104 Cholla Drive
Gary Woods, Mr. Gary Woods 409 High Woods Trail
Kenneth Devero, Mr. Kenneth Devero 1000 Henderson Street #137
E.F. Gunn, Mr. E.F. Gunn 5612 Oakmont Lane
Dawn Johansen, Ms. Dawn Johansen 6112 Cholla Drive
Kit Sears, Ms. Kit Sears 5606 Oak View Drive
Jim Patterson, Mr. Jim Patterson 809 Scarlet Sage Court
Perry Roc Pack, Mr. Perry Roc Pack 7051 Anderson Boulevard
Mitzi Stout Ms. Mitzi Stout 5609 Oakmont Lane
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A lengthy conversation ensued at which time Council Member
Lane called for the question, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane,
Haskin, Wheatfall, Picht, Stevenson,
and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
(Council Member Lane stepped away from the dais.)
C-20370 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Aqua Utilities, Inc., 20370 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Aperion Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
Communities, with Aqua Utilities, Inc., Aperion Communities, LLLP, Eladio
LLLP, Eladio Properties, LLLP, and DROOY Properties, LLLP for treated water
Properties, LLLP, delivery and sewer service to a 1,000-unit development within
and DROOY the Justin Ranch II development and providing for Aqua
Properties, LLLP Utilities, Inc., to construct certain water and wastewater facilities
to City standards. Council Member Stevenson made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-073 Mayor Moncrief stated that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-073,
Delayed Until After application of Nance Properties (North) for a change of zoning in
Completion of Pre- the 200-800 blocks of Avondale Haslet Road, would be delayed
Council until after the, briefing in the Pre-Council Worksession, which
Worksession was going to reconvened by the Council after the regular
session.
Citizen Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Avenue, appeared before
Presentations Council and commended trash collection efforts over the past
six months. He stated that Waste Management of Texas, Inc.,
employees were courteous and helpful. He spoke about the
benefits of the Evans/Rosedale project for the entire City. He
commended the municipal employees in general on their
customer service; however, he added that some City staff were
not as amenable when he requested assistance to resolve a
parking citation he received while serving on a City Board.
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Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Executive Session at 11:55 a.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following
pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that
are exempt from public disclosure under Article X,
Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
a) City of Fort Worth v. 3120 Precinct Line Road LLC
and Walker Branch Recycling, Inc., Cause No. 04-
20857-2;
b) In re: Lone Star Local Government Corp. and City of
Fort Worth, Cause No. GV403244;
c) Gordon Culwell and William Conrad v. City of Fort
Worth, Civil Action No. 4-04-CV-0655-A;
d) In re Knightco Oil, Inc., Debtor, Case No. 04-46924-
DM L;
e) Legal issues concerning Waste Management of
Texas, Inc. property at the 3700 block of Linkcrest
Drive;
f) Legal issues concerning the City's community
facilities agreement policies;
g) Legal issues concerning the Southwest Parkway
(S.H. 121T);
h) Legal issues concerning building codes;
i) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's
City Council meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real
property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting
would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City
in negotiations with a third party; and
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3. Deliberate concerning economic development
negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation, of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas
Government Code.
5. Deliberate issues concerning the appointment of a City
Manager in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:10 p.m.
with Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council Members Lane
and Wheatfall absent.
ZC-04-073 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 12, 2004,
Continued for One continued the hearing of the application of Nance Properties (North),
Week for a change in zoning of property located in the 200-800 blocks of
Avondale Haslet Road from "AG" Agricultural to "G" Intensive
Commercial (66.90 acres), "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed Use (139.0
acres), "C' Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (174.87 acres),
"R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential (92.89 acres) and "A-5" One-
Family Residential (545.25 acres) and "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(92.33 acres), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-073. 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 Nance Properties (North), Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-073 be continued for one
week. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Silcox,
Haskin, Picht, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane and Wheatfall
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Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:11 P.M.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the
2nd day of November, 2004.
Attest: Approved:
C'4E
Marty Hen rix Michael J. Moncri f
City Secretary Mayor