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DECEMBER 16, 2003
Date & Time On the 16th day of December, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud;
Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank
Moss, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City
Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary
Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Johnny Castleberry, Golden
Gate Church of God in Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 9, 2003, were approved unanimously.
Announcements Council Member Picht stated that he, Council Members Lane and
Haskin, and several members of Sister Cities International,
recently attended the commemoration of the Fort Worth Garden
in Trier, Germany, hosted by Lord Mayor Helmut and Mrs. Gisela
Schroer. He added that the garden was a portion of an area in
Trier that would contain gardens by other Trier Sister Cities and
that the area would be dedicated in late June 2004.
Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation to everyone who
attended the City Manager's annual Christmas reception and help
raise approximately $3,000.00 to purchase children's toys for
Christmas. He added that this was three times the amount
previously raised for this worthy cause.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to Council Member
Silcox for spearheading the donation effort to benefit the
childrens' toy drive.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-14203, L-13717, PZ-2515, and C-19899, be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. L-13719 and C-19898 be withdrawn.
Staff
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Mr. Quincy Taylor be appointed to the City
Plan Commission effective December 16, 2003 and with a term
expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane that the following individuals be reappointed to
boards and commissions as indicated effective December 16,
2003 and with terms expiring as reflected:
NAME BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRING
Hugh Collins Building Standards September 30, 2005
Commission
Rochelle Hall Community Development October 1, 2005
Council
Bevelia A. Curley Fort Worth Commission October 1, 2005
for Women
Sharon Armstrong Historic & Cultural October 1, 2005
Landmarks Commission
Lyddia Sheppard- Library Advisory Board October 1, 2005
Antwine
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Rita Vinson be reappointed to the Community
Development Council, and at the request of the Government and
Neighborhood Relations Committee that Victoria Powell be
appointed to Place 10 on the Fort Worth Commission for Women,
effective December 16, 2003 and with terms expiring October 1,
2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #3017 There was presented Resolution No. 3017 recognizing the
Recognizing Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the official symbol of
Vietnamese Fort Worth's Vietnamese-American Community. Council Member
Heritage & Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
Freedom Flag as that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Official Symbol
of Fort Worth's
Vietnamese-
American
Community
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Res. #3018 There was presented Resolution No. 3018 authorizing the Mayor
Enter into Sister to execute the appropriate documents to enter into a Sister City
City Agreement Agreement with Mbabane, Swaziland.
with Mbabane, Ms. Jane Schlansker, representing Fort Worth Sister Cities
Swaziland International, appeared before Council in support of the
Jane Schlansker resolution.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the resolution be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Res. #3019 There was presented Resolution No. 3019 approving the
Education issuance of Education Revenue Bonds by the Italy Higher
Revenue Bonds Education Facilities Corporation in connection with the
by Italy Higher construction of educational or housing facilities by Texas
Education Wesleyan University. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, made a
Facilities motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
Corporation resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #3020 There was presented Resolution No. 3020 authorizing the City to
File Deed execute and file Deed Restrictions on behalf of the Dallas Fort
Restrictions on Worth International Airport Board. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud,
Behalf of Dallas made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Fort Worth resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
International
Airport Board
Economic There was presented a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
Development execute a Second Economic Development Program Agreement
Program with TLC Green Property Associates I, L.P.
Agreement with City Attorney Yett stated that staff was revising the agreement
TLC Green and requested Council delay action on this item until such time
Property staff had completed the revision.
Associates I, L.P.
Ord. #15796 There was presented Twelfth Supplemental Ordinance No. 15796
Water & Sewer authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water
System Auction and Sewer Auction Rate Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, in an
Rate Revenue Aggregate Principal amount not to exceed $60 million; establishing
Bonds parameters regarding the sale of the Bonds; approving the execution
of a Bond Purchase Contract and other instruments related thereto;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing that this
ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after the date of its
passage. Council Member Davis, made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Public Safety There was presented Public Safety Committee Policy
Committee Memorandum No. 67 recommending that Tanya C. Wilson be
Policy reappointed as a hearing officer in the Parking Violations Bureau
Memorandum for a two-year term.
No. 67
City Attorney Yett stated that the memorandum needed to be
amended to reflect "Tanya L. Wilson" instead of "Tanya C.
Wilson.
Council Member Davis, made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1387 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1387 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.
OCS-1388 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. #3021 OCS-1388 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3021 setting regular
Zoning Hearing zoning hearing for January 13, 2004. Council Member Haskin,
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1389 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. #3022 OCS-1389 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Presiding that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3022 appointing the
Judges & presiding judges and alternate judges for the Capital
Alternate Improvement Program (CIP) Election on February 7, 2004.
Judges for CIP Council Member Stevenson, made a motion, seconded by
Election on Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
February 7, 2004 The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1390 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Contract with OCS-1390 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Tarrant County that the City Council approve the contract with Tarrant County for
for Election election services for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Services for CIP Election on February 7, 2004. Council Member Silcox, made a
Election on motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
February 7, 2004 recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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OCS-1391 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Agreement with OCS-1391 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Tarrant Regional that the City Council approve the agreement between the City of
Water District Fort Worth and the Tarrant Regional Water District to hold a joint
for Joint election for a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Election and a
Election for a Board of Directors Election on February 7, 2004. Council
CIP Election & a Member Silcox, made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Board of Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
Directors unanimously.
Election on
February 7, 2004
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for the Designation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number No. 9 for Trinity River Vision. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic and
Community Development Department, appeared before Council,
gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14194 as follows:
G-14194 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15797 14194 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Designating Tax Council:
Increment
Reinvestment 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Zone #9, City of Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9, City of Fort Worth,
Fort Worth, Texas (Trinity River Vision); and
Texas (Trinity
River Vision) 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15797 designating a certain
contiguous geographic area in the City of Fort Worth as Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; creating a Board of Directors for the Zone; providing
the effective and termination dates for the Zone;
establishing a Tax Increment Fund for the Zone; and
containing other matters related to the Zone.
James Toal Mr. James Toal, 500 West 7t" Street, Ste. 1400, appeared before
Council in support of Trinity River Vision TIF. He provided an
overview of information relative to the TIF distributions by taxing
jurisdiction and the shares by local and federal government.
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Phillip Poole Mr. Phillip Poole, 3637 Watonga, representing Associated
Businesses of the Cultural District, appeared before Council in
support of the TIF. He informed Council that requests to create
two neighborhood empowerment zones within the TIF would be
forthcoming upon approval of the TIF. He further requested that
the 1990 Cultural District Plan, as approved by the Council, be
followed. The plan placed a portion of the Cultural District
boundary on the Trinity River.
Andy Taft Mr. Andy Taft, 777 Taylor, appeared before Council in support of
the Trinity River Vision TIF.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted with the
following amendments:
Page 5, Add: "Section 1.10. Designation of the Zone is
consistent with the City Council's desire to encourage the
improvement and redevelopment of areas in proximity to the
Trinity River and the downtown area of the City, and it is
contemplated that the board of directors of the Zone and the
board of directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Three, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF) will work
together to implement this objective by use of, among other
things, the powers granted pursuant to Section 311.010(b) of the
Texas Tax Code for projects adjacent to the Trinity River and in
the downtown area of the City."
Page 8, Section 6, end of second sentence, add: and
specifically excluding any tax increment generated by the real
property covered in that certain Economic Development Program
Agreement with Pier-FTW, Inc. on file in the City Secretary's
Office as City Secretary Contract No. 29095".
Additionally, Council Member Davis stated that the amendment
included the proposed TIF boundary, inclusive of Pier 1 and the
South of Seventh project, and the exclusion of the area of
Summit and Lancaster as discussed in the Pre-Council work
session.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
Council Member Silcox recognized Marine Gunnery Sergeant Tim
Weiland. Sgt Weiland addressed Council relative to the SH121T
project and the berming of trees.
Res. #3023 There was presented Resolution No. 3023 authorizing the City
Economic Manager to execute a Second Economic Development Program
Development Agreement with TLC Green Property Associates I, L.P.
Program Assistant City Attorney Peter Vaky summarized the revisions to
Agreement with the resolution:
TLC Green
Property 1. Removed the references to the TIF parking garage lease
Associates I, with TLC Green Property Associates I, L.P.
L.P. 2. Provided that the City Council would authorize the City
Manager to enter into a second economic development
program contract with TLC Green Property Associates I,
L.P that beginning in calendar year 2005, the City Council
would make additional program grants of up to an
aggregate of $2 million, if there is any shortfall in TIF
revenues to support its obligation under the TIF
development agreement for asbestos abatement in the
former Bank One Tower.
David Porter Mr. David M. Porter, 1110 Broad Avenue, appeared before
Council in support of the agreement.
Council Member Davis, made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted as
amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
Council Member Lane directed the City Manager to review all the
TIFs to ensure safeguards are or will be in place to prevent
mistakes of this nature occurring again.
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Mayor Moncrief asked the TIF Administrator of Downtown Fort
Worth, Inc., to complete a comprehensive review of the TIF's
financial forecast, and in consultation with other taxing units
participating in the TIF, to make a report of its findings as soon as
possible to the City Council. He also asked the City staff to develop
and bring forward for Council consideration, an ordinance that
required the TIF's board of directors to obtain annual City Council
approval of the TIF's operating budget, and in consultation with
other taxing units participating in the TIF, that prohibits the TIF's
board of directors from committing the TIF's funds towards any
additional projects without prior City Council approval.
G-14195 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Rezoning Certain 14195 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
City-owned authorize the City Manager to initiate rezoning of two City-owned
Properties for properties for use as citizen drop-off stations for recycling and
Citizen Drop-off big trash. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Stations for Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Recycling & Big motion carried unanimously.
Trash
G-14200 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15798 14200 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Airport Board adopt Ordinance No. 15798 adopted by the City Council of the City of
Resolution Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to V.T.C.A., Transportation Code,
#2003-12-396 Chapter 22, Subchapter D, approving Resolution No. 2003-12-396 of
Amendments to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board (Airport Board),
Chapter 5 of which amends Chapter 5 of the Airport Board Code of Rules and
Code of Rules & Regulations to establish emission standards for Courtesy Vehicles;
Regulations of providing for a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars per day for
Airport Board any violation thereof; providing a severability clause; providing a
for Courtesy savings clause; providing for publication in the official newspaper;
Vehicles and providing an effective date. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3024 14201 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Nuisance
Abatement 1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
Lawsuit Against lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Ravji H. Patel & Remedies Code against Ravji H. Patel and Hansa R. Patel,
Hansa R. Patel owners of the real property located at 5840 South Freeway
in Fort Worth, and Kanti Patel, owner of the Interstate Motel
business located at 5840 South Freeway in Fort Worth; and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 3024 authorizing the City Attorney to
file a lawsuit to abate the common or public nuisance at the
Interstate Motel located at 5840 South Freeway.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14202 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3025 14202 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Nuisance Council:
Abatement
Lawsuit Against 1. Authorize the City Attorney to file nuisance abatement
Bhupat & Mina lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Zaveri Remedies Code against Bhupat and Mina Zaveri, owners of
the Ranch Motel located at 3620 North Main Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76106; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 3025 authorizing the City Attorney to
file a lawsuit to abate the common or public nuisance at the
Ranch Motel located at 3620 North Main Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Partial Approval 14203 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Historic Site approve the applications from five property owners for partial
Tax Exemption approval of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for properties
to Historically located at 1208 Mistletoe Drive, 2125 Hurley Avenue, 2234 Hurley
Designated Avenue, 2212 Fairmount Avenue, 2312 Edwin Avenue, 1815 5
Properties Avenue, 2440 Lofton Terrace, 1901 Alston Avenue, 2425 South
Adams Street, 2420 South Adams Street, and 1921 South Adams
Street.
City Attorney Yett stated that the Recommendation section of
M&C needed to be amended to changed "...five property owners"
to "...property owners listed below...".
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14203 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Historic Site Tax 14204 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Exemption for approve the applications from multiple property owners for
Multiple verification of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for 1208 Mistletoe
Property Owners Avenue, 1720 Alston Avenue, 1412 South Adams Street, 2230 Hurley
Avenue, 1024 Hawthorne Avenue, 2212 Fairmount Avenue, 721 West
Powell Avenue, and 2320 West Rosedale South. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15799 14205 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Transfer of Council:
Funds from
Municipal Court 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15799
Building increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Security Fund Special Trust Fund, Municipal Court Building Security Fund
for FY2002-2003 in the amount of $411,225.73 from available funds for the
Annual Building purpose of funding Annual Municipal Court Building
Security Costs Security costs.
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $411,225.73 from the
Municipal Court Building Security Fund to the General
Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Water & 14206 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Wastewater authorize the provision of water and wastewater services to Lee
Services to Ray's Addition located outside the city limits of the City of Fort
Residents of Lee Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Ray's Addition recommendation be adopted.
G-14207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15800 14207 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Donations to Council:
Fund the
Mayor's 1. Accept donations in the amount of $13,747.68 from
Committee on businesses and employers to fund activities of the Mayor's
Persons with Committee on Persons with Disabilities; and
Disabilities 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15800 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $13,747.68 as donations are received,
for the purpose of funding activities of the Mayor's
Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14208 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15801 14208 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Accept Council:
Developer Local
Match for 1. Accept $10,000.00 from So7#1, L.P. as a portion of the
Transportation- required local match in accordance with the terms of the
Land Use Joint Economic Development Program Agreement (M&C C-19453
Venture Grant dated February 4, 2003) and the Local Transportation Project
for South of Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) (M&C C-19455 dated
Seventh Project February 4, 2003); and
2. Accept land valued at a minimum of $795,410.00 through the
dedication of right-of-way for Museum Way, Cielo Creek
Drive, and other streets as appropriate, from So7#1, L.P. as a
portion of the required local match in accordance with the
terms of the Economic Development Program Agreement
(M&C C-19453) and the LPAFA (M&C C-19455); and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15801 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $4,027,049.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding pedestrian improvements in accordance
with the South of Seventh Transportation-Land Use Joint
Venture Grant.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14209 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend Roadway 14209 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Standards Council:
Procedures to
Master 1. Approve an amendment to the adopted Roadway Standards
Thoroughfare procedures for changes to the Master Thoroughfare Plan to
Plan & Right-of- allow staff to administratively move an alignment on the
Way for Arterial Master Thoroughfare Plan 1,000 feet in either direction of the
Street adopted alignment, as long as the new alignment does not
impact adjacent properties and meets the other criteria in
the Roadway Standards; and
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2. Direct staff to continue to evaluate alternative alignments for
Trinity Parkway between West 7t" Street and University
Drive; and
3. Authorize staff to accept a minimum of 15 feet of right-of-
way for a future arterial along the eastern edge of the SO7
property.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted with
the following amendments:
1. Change paragraph 3 in the Recommendation section to
read: "Authorize staff to accept dedication of 7.5 feet of
right-of-way for a future arterial along the western edge of
the state and street right-of-way from 7t" Street extending
south to West Lancaster Street.
2. Last sentence of paragraph 2 in the Discussion section,
delete "...from the eastern edge of their property..."
The motion carried unanimously.
G-14210 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
CDBG Funds to 14210 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fund Security approve the use of $105,000.00 from Community Development
Lighting Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXIX funds to fund security lighting
Installation at installation at multiple park sites. Council Member Picht made a
Multiple Park motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
Sites recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9886 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9886
Three Service from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
Trucks the purchase of three new service trucks from Village Auto Group for
City departments at a cost not to exceed $83,841.00 with payment
due 30 days from the date the invoice is received and freight include
in the unit price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Cataloging and 9887 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Processing for
Library 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for books, cataloging and
processing services for the Library with Brodart Company
based on the best evaluated Request for Proposal; and
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2. Authorize this agreement to begin January 1, 2004, and
expire December 31, 2004, with options to renew for four
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9888 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Resilient Seated 9888 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Gate Valves
1. Authorize a purchase agreement for resilient seated gate
valves for the Water Department with multiple vendors based
on the low bid of unit prices meeting specifications. Freight
is included in the unit price and payment is due 30 days after
receipt of the invoice; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin December 16, 2003, and
expire December 15, 2004, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9889 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Sewer Line 9889 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Chemical Root
Control Service 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for sewer line chemical root
control service with Duke's Root Control, Inc. for the Water
Department based on the sole bid of unit prices. Freight is
included in the unit price and payment is due 30 days after
receipt of the invoice; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin December 16, 2003, and
expire December 15, 2004, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9890 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
EIM Valve 9890 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Operators and
Replacement 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for EIM valve operators and
Parts replacement parts with Controls International, Inc. for the
Water Department based on discounts with freight included
in the bid and payment due 30 days after receipt of the
invoice; and
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2. Authorize this agreement to begin December 16, 2003, and
expire December 15, 2004, with options to renew for two
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 Government Code, Section
791, "The Interlocal Cooperation Act".
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9891 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Customization 9891 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Bell 206 B-III authorize the one time purchase of customization for the new
Helicopter Bell 206 B-III Helicopter from Texas Aviation Services for the
Police Department at a total cost not to exceed $219,584.00 with
payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9892 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Lease 9892 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Schedules
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute lease schedules with
Dell Government Leasing, Inc., and IBM Credit Corporation
through December 31, 2004; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into new obligations
under the master lease agreements and to pay existing lease
obligations under the master lease agreements for estimated
amounts of $585,500.00 for Dell Financial Services,
$1,298,300.00 for Dell Government Leasing and $974,500.00
for IBM Credit Corporation; and
3. Authorize the agreements to begin January 1, 2004, and
expire December 31, 2004.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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P-9893 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Rescission of 9893 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Purchase
Agreement for 1. Authorize rescission of the purchase agreement for concrete
Concrete manhole sections with Paradigm Outdoor Supply through
Manhole and Texas Procurement Center; and
Award to
Hanson Pipe & 2. Authorize award of the agreement to Hanson Pipe and
Products, Inc. Products, Inc. through Texas Procurement Center for the
Water Department based on the low bid of unit prices.
Freight is included in the bid and payment is due 30 days
after receipt of the invoice; and
3. Authorize this agreement to begin December 16, 2003, and
expire December 15, 2004, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9894 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Police Patrol 9894 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vehicles authorize the purchase of police patrol vehicles from multiple
vendors for a cost not to exceed $2,711,988.00 with payment due
within 30 days of the date of the invoice and freight included in
the unit price.
Richard Mr. Richard Thompson, 7500 Maplewood Apt #215, appeared
Thompson before Council in opposition of purchasing new police vehicles.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9895 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #15802 9895 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15803
Nortel Network 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15802 increasing
Equipment for appropriations in the Information Systems Fund in the
392 Exchange amount of $1,062,837.00 and decreasing the fund balance
Project by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the 392
Exchange Project for the Information Technology
Solutions Department; and
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2. Authorize the transfer of $1,582,355.00 from the
Information Systems Fund to the Information Systems
Project Fund; and
3. Authorize the transfer of $54,400.00 from the General Fund
budget to the Information Systems Project Fund; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15803 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Information
Systems Project Fund in the amount of $2,523,159.00 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the 392
Exchange Project for the Information Technology
Solutions Department; and
5. Authorize purchase agreements with Presidio Corporation
in the amount of $136,265.00, Verizon Communications in
the amount of $941,955.00, and SBC Communications, Inc.
in the amount of $1,084,320.00, for Nortel network
equipment using the State of Texas Department of
Information Resources Contract pricing agreements.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13717 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Groundsite & 13717 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Lease authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the
Agreement Federal Aviation Administration for a groundsite and building
lease at Alliance Airport for the air traffic control tower.
City Manager Jackson stated that the last sentence in paragraph
1 of the Discussion section on the M&C needed to be amended to
delete "...in accordance with the City's contract with Alliance Air
Management,".
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
13717 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13719 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13719, Lease Agreement with Enterprise
Rent-A-Car, Inc. at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, be
withdrawn.
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L-13724 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Res. #3026 13724 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Exchange of Council:
Surplus
Property with 1. Adopt Resolution No. 3026 authorizing acceptance of the sole
Bear Creek bid received from Bear Creek Associates IV, L.P. to exchange a
Associates IV, 46.14 acre tract of vacant land valued at $6,150,000.00, located
L.P. adjacent to airport property, for the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport surplus property which is a 30.4 acre tract
of vacant land unneeded and unwanted for airport use and
advertised for sale or exchange through competitive bid; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to convey the surplus property
by special warranty deed to the high bidder.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13725 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease between 13725 from the City Manager recommending that the City
City of Fort Council:
Worth & Fort
Worth Plaza 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease between the
Limited City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Plaza Limited
Partnership Partnership beginning March 1, 2004, or upon completion of
the tenant improvements, leasing 13,344 square feet in the
Commerce Building at 307 West 7t" Street for the Fort Worth
International Center. The rental rate is $12.00 per square
foot per year for a five-year term, renewable for an additional
three years at the then prevailing market rate; and
2. Authorize the waiver of fees for street closures during the
construction of the tenant improvements at the Commerce
Building and the renovation of the Baker Building.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13726 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Condemnation 13726 from the City Manager recommending that the City
of Two Parcels Council:
1. Declare the necessity of taking an interest in two parcels
from the J.B. McDermett Survey, Abstract No. 1063 required
for the SH-121 T project; and
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2. Authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire fee simple interest in the properties.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13727 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Amend Legal 13727 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Descriptions of authorize the amendment of the legal descriptions of the lease
Lease Lots for lots for the Lake Worth lease survey properties in Blocks 1-32 to
Lake Worth reflect the legal descriptions of the current plats filed by the City
Lease Survey of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Properties recommendation be adopted.
L-13728 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Consent to 13728 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Assignment by authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment
Eagle One by IAS Aviation Services, L.L.C. d/b/a Eagle One Services, L.L.C.
Services, L.L.C. to Eagle One Asset Holdings, Inc. of City Secretary Contract No.
for Lease of 22134, as previously amended and assigned, a lease of Hangar
Hangar 39N at 39N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
Fort Worth consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Meacham adopted.
International
Airport
L-13729 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13729 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement with Council:
Interstate
Industrial 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement
Properties, LP with Interstate Industrial Properties, LP for property located
at 2222 Wenneca Avenue for the Fire Department's Arson
Division; and
2. Authorize a five-year lease agreement, contingent upon
funds being appropriated each of the five years and
authorizing to renew the lease as necessary for up to three
successive twelve-month periods.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2514 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15804 2514 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vacation of adopt Ordinance No. 15804 vacating and extinguishing Maurice
Maurice Street Street right-of-way between West Beach Street and the west line
Right-of-Way of Harper Street, F. Wood Survey, Abstract No. 1642, and Lewis
VA-03-018 G. Tinsley Survey, Abstract No. 1523, and two public open space
easements all located in the Sylvan Crest Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in said land;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing an
effective date. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued Until 2515 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
January 6, 2004 approve a resolution closing a portion of Collinwood Avenue
between the northeast corner of Lot 15, Block 68, and the
southeast corner of Lot 26, Block 40, of the Chamberlin Arlington
Heights Addition located along the west right-of-way line of the
north-south alley, at its intersection with the easterly terminus of
Collinwood Avenue.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that he
had received a written request from the applicant to continue this
issue until January 6, 2004.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
2515 be continued until January 6, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19896 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth Star- 19896 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Telegram authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram in the amount of $86,424.00 for publication
of the weekly "City Page" from October 1, 2003, through
September 30, 2004. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19897 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
La Vida News & 19897 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
La Semana authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with the La Vida
Newspapers News and La Semana newspapers in the amount of $33,436.00 each
to publish the City of Fort Worth "City Page" each week from
October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19898 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-19898, Resolution Approving Interlocal
Agreement with Parker County, Texas, for Regulation of
Subdivisions and Approval of Related Permits in City of Fort
Worth's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, be withdrawn.
C-19899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Res. #3027 19899 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Wise County Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 3027 approving Interlocal
Agreement with Wise County, Texas for regulation of
subdivision plats and approval of related permits in the
City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the
agreement.
City Attorney Yett stated that paragraph 11(g) of the agreement
needed to be amended to reflect "October 1, 2004" instead of
"October 1, 2005".
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
19899 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Barron Risk 19900 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Management authorize the execution of the third of six optional one-year
Services, Inc. renewal contracts with UICI (through Barron Risk Management
and Services, Inc.) for the period January 1, 2004, to December 31,
UICI 2004, for an estimated cost of $388,500.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Comsal, Inc. 19901 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
d/b/a TaxSaver authorize the City Manager to amend the current agreement with
Plan Comsal, Inc. (d/b/a TaxSaver Plan) effective January 1, 2004, and
offer City employees debit cards for reimbursement of eligible
expenses as part of the City's Flexible Benefit Plan. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-19902 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Leland 19902 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Consulting authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Group Agreement with Leland Consulting Group in an amount not to
exceed $39,950.00 for professional services related to the
implementation of Central City revitalization recommendations of the
Commercial Corridors Task Force codified in the "Central City
Commercial Corridors Revitalization Strategy." It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15805 19903 from the City Manager recommending that the City
McClendon Council:
Construction
Company, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $379,763.00 from the Water & Sewer
Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$191,886.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$187,877.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15805 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount $191,866.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $187,877.00 from
available funds for the purpose funding a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for reconstruction
of Fogg Street west of Berke to east dead end, Contract 25,
with associated water and sanitary sewer main
improvements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$644,981.00 for the reconstruction of Fogg Street including
water and sanitary sewer main improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19904 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Prime 19904 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Strategies, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to City
Secretary Contract No. 27553 with Prime Strategies, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $438,823.22 for additional project
management, landowner negotiation, and public involvement
facilitation services as related to the Southwest Parkway project
(SH-121T). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19905 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
American 19905 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Environmental authorize the City Manager to execute an annual contract with
Specialties, Inc. American Environmental Specialties, Inc. for asbestos abatement
operations and maintenance services at a total cost not to
exceed $50,000.00. This agreement will be for the period January
1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, with two successive one-
year terms at the City's option. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
AquaSource 19906 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility, Inc. & authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Recorp Partners, AquaSource Utility, Inc. and Recorp Partners, Ltd. for treated
Ltd. water delivery and sewer service to a 1,000 unit development
within the Justin Ranch II development for a period of fourteen
years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19907 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant Regional 19907 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water District authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the Tarrant Regional Water District to reimburse shared
costs in the amount of $75,000.00 for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' design for Phase I of the Riverside/Gateway Park
Oxbow Ecosystem Restoration project. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19908 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15806 19908 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Southwestern
Exposition & 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a sublease agreement
Livestock Show with Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show for the
& Sub-Sublease use of a parking lot; and
with Midwestern
Development & 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mid-
Reality Western Development & Realty Company to sub-sublease a
Company parking lot subleased to the City from the Southwestern
Exposition and Livestock Show; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15806 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
fund in the amount of $8,163.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the relocation of the greenhouses
located at the Botanic Gardens.
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Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19909 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15807 19909 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Mid-Western Council:
Development &
Reality 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend City Secretary Contact
Company No. 19597 with Mid-Western Development & Realty Company
to extend the term of the agreement and reduce the number
of parking spaces; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15807 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $36,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the relocation of the greenhouses
located at the Botanic Gardens.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19910 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
United 19910 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
HealthCare authorize the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement
Insurance with United HealthCare Insurance Company for administration of
Company the City's self-funded group medical benefit program beginning
January 1, 2004, and expiring December 31, 2004. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19911 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
FW Vista West, 19911 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Vista West, L.P. for the installation of community
facilities for Vista West Phase I. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-19912 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Archer Western 19912 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contractors, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract
with Archer Western Contractors, Ltd. for the construction of
Uprating Modifications, Phase 113, at Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,344,000.00. Council Member
Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Standard Pacific 19913 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Texas, L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Standard Pacific of Texas, L.P. by Standard
Pacific of Texas, G.P., Inc. for the installation of water and sewer
services, a pedestrian bridge, and a concrete trail to serve
Heritage Addition, Phase 3D-C, Section 1. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19914 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
One Sendera 19914 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ranch, L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with One Sendera Ranch, L.P. for the installation of
water service to Sendera Ranch Boulevard. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3010 was
Hearing adopted on November 18, 2003 setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of
the hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on
November 21, 2003. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-158 Mr. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard #406,
Denied representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of
Dennis Hopkins the zoning change.
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Johnny Lewis Mr. Johnny Lewis, 953 East Terrell, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He stated that his community
wanted business development in the area not more apartment
complexes. He requested Council deny the zoning change.
Mr. Hopkins provided rebuttal by stating that the structures were
not apartments but quad- and triplex buildings in a gated
community. He added that the Comprehensive Plan had this
property designated as medium density residential and
requested Council's favorable consideration.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of Lightning
Construction Company for a change in zoning of property
located at 2401 McCurdy Street from "I" Light Industrial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "CR"
Low Density Multifamily with no more than four attached units on
any lot and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-158, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-220 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-035 Member Silcox, that the application of Calvary Academy, Inc. for
Approved a change in zoning of property located at 1401 Oakhurst Scenic
Drive from "CF" Community Facilities to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a private school, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-220 and Site Plan No. SP-03-035, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-257 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 11,
SP-03-038 2003, continued the hearing of the application of Corrigan
Continued Until Properties, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 5000
January 13, 2004 South Hulen Street from "F" General Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus indoor amusement facilities and
retail sales and services of automobile electronic parts. No
automobile sales lots, repair service or rental facilities, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-257 and Site Plan No. SP-03-038. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Corrigan Properties, Inc.,
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-257 and Site Plan No. SP-03-038, be continued
until January 13, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-262 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 11,
Approved 2003, continued the hearing of the application of Baptist
Foundation of Texas for a change in zoning of property located
north of Heritage Trace Parkway, South of Golden Heights and
east of Harmon Road from "C" Medium Density Multifamily, "I"
Industrial, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential and
"PD/26" Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood Commercial
and "OM" Office Midrise to "A-5" One-Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-262. 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 Baptist Foundation of Texas, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-262 be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-03-264 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of THMC Partners, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at 3800-4200 Loop 820
South from `CF" Community Facilities to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, "A-21" One-Family and "A-43" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-264, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-267 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Kensington Realty,
Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 116-118 and 200
& 202 Wimberly Street from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for parking lot. 20-foot setback
requirement with 5-foot screening fence and required to be
chained and locked at night and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-267, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-269 Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that staff
Continued Until had received a letter from the developer to continue this case
January 6, 2004 until January 6, 2004.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Koll Development for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1440 Block of Statler
Boulevard from "D" High Density Multifamily to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-269, be
continued until January 6, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-272 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Harris Methodist Fort
Worth Hospital for a change in zoning of property located in the
1200 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue from "J" Medium Industrial
to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-272, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-273 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.
for a change in zoning of property located south of the 1800
Block of Harmon Road from "I" Light Industrial and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-273, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-278 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of One Woodland Springs,
Ltd. for a change in zoning of property located in the northwest
corner of Woodland Springs Drive and Keller Hicks Road from
"C" Medium Density Multifamily to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-278, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-279 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Stevenson, that the application of Mission
Investors FW. L.P. for a change in zoning of property located
north of the 1200 Block of McPherson Road and west of Forest
Hills Road from "A-5" One-Family, "B" Two-Family, "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "AG" Agricultural and "C"
Medium Density Multifamily to "E" Neighborhood Commercial
and "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-279, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-283 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-046 Member Silcox, that the application of Bailey Avenue Partners,
Approved L.P. for a change in zoning of property located in the 200 Block of
Casa Blanca Avenue from "PD-430" Planned Development/
Specific Use for a professional office with off-street parking to
"PD/R2" Planned Development for "R2" Townhouse/Cluster
Development, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-283 and Site Plan No. SP-
03-046, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-289 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located
at 2204 Taft Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
289, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-290 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located
at 915 Travis Avenue from "D" High Density Multifamily to "MU-
1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-290, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane excused himself from the table at this time.
ZC-03-268 Mr. Robert Fowler, 1521 North Sylvania Avenue, the applicant for
Set for Special this zoning change, appeared before Council in opposition of the
Hearing on Zoning Commission denial. He stated that this property had
January 13, 2004 always been used as a fourplex structure. He added that
Robert Fowler significant improvements had been made to the structure and
requested Council reverse the decision of the Zoning
Commission.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of Restoration
Properties for a change in zoning of property located at 4759
Hampshire Boulevard from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "B" Two-Family plus
continued use of a fourplex, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-268 and
waiver of site plan requested be scheduled for special hearing on
January 13, 2004. (See letter of appeal.) The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-277 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied Without tempore McCloud, that the application of Neighborhood Housing
Prejudice Services for a change in zoning of property located at 3701 Ada
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-277, be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-280 Mr. Gary Moss, 2809 Coventry, Crowley, Texas, owner of the
SP-03-043 property, appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning
Set for Special Commission denial. He stated that he investigated the possibility
Hearing on of attaching equipment to towers located in this area, but the
January 13, 2004 towers could not support his equipment. He asked that Council
Gary Moss reverse the decision of the Zoning Commission.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of GAIC of American, Inc. for
a change in zoning of property located at 5701 East Loop 820
South from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial Plus a 300-foot radio tower, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-280 and Site Plan No. SP-03-043, be scheduled for a special
hearing on January 13, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair.
ZC-03-285 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-049 Member Silcox, that the application of Triwest Enterprise for a
Returned to City change in zoning of property located at 9100 Block of Old
Zoning Decatur Road from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Commission Development/Specific Use for One-Family Residential Dwellings
on 40-foot wide lots, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-285 and Site Plan
No. SP-03-049, be returned to the City Zoning Commission for
further review. The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DECEMBER 16, 2003
PAGE 30 of 30
ORDINANCE NO. 15806
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING
ORDINANCE NO. 13836, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION
AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE
HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS
AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER
OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND
THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE
AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Richard Vickers, appeared before Council relative to three
Presentations police shootings and questioned why the Police Department did
Richard Vickers not use law liaisons to avoid shooting individuals.
Joan Crownover Ms. Joan Crownover, 1041 East Robert Street, appeared before
Council relative to growth and development in her neighborhood.
Robert McKee Mr. Robert McKee, 711 Lamar #260, appeared before Council
relative to handicapped placards and developers.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeti as adjourned at
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