HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/12/09-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2003
Date & Time On the 9th day of December, A.D., 2003, 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; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Chuck Silcox, Frank Moss, John Stevenson, and Wendy
Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City
Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Members Jim Lane, Becky
Haskin, and Clyde Picht were absent. With a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Ken Ehrke, Agape
Metropolitan Community Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 2, 2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for the "T"s 20th
Presentations Anniversary to Mr. Dick Ruddell, President/Executive Director of
the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
Mayor Moncrief announced that due to some scheduling
difficulties the National Cutting Horse Association of Italy was
unable to attend.
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged David and Jonathan Nguyen and
David West of Boy Scout Troop No. 1136 from Weatherford, Texas,
who attended the Council meeting to earn their Citizenship in the
Community merit badge.
Council Member Silcox recognized Ms. Betsy Price, Tax Assessor
Collector in the audience.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-14183, L-13717 and L-13719 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. L-13717 and L-13719 be continued for one
Staff week.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Res. #3013 There was presented Resolution No. 3013 calling for a Joint
Joint Election Election with Tarrant Regional Water District on February 7, 2004
with Tarrant for the 2004 Capital Improvement Program Election. Council
Regional Water Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
District on Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
February 7, 2004 unanimously.
for 2004 Capital
Improvement
Program
Election
Res. #3014 There was presented Resolution No. 3014 granting approval to
Approval to Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation for the use of
Tarrant County proceeds of its Series 2002 Single Family Mortgage Revenue
Housing Finance Bonds to Finance Home Mortgages for single family homes located
Corporation for within the City and providing and effective date. Mayor Pro
Use of Proceeds tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
of its Series Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
2002 Single unanimously.
Family Mortgage
Revenue Bonds
OCS-1386 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1386 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.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its December 2, 2003 meeting
continued the public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 7, (North Tarrant Parkway), City
of Fort Worth, Texas. 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, called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14178 as follows:
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G-14178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15774 14178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Tax Increment
Reinvestment 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Zone No. 7 Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 7, City of Fort Worth,
(North Tarrant Texas; and
Parkway)
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15774 amending Ordinance No. 14441
by terminating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5,
City of Fort Worth, Texas; designating a certain contiguous
geographic area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 7, 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, pursuant to Texas Tax Code,
Chapter 311.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the designation of Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone No. 7, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Council Member Davis made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public
hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-14178 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its December 2, 2003 meeting
continued the public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 8, (Lancaster Corridor), City of
Fort Worth. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Ms. Christine Maguire, representing the Economic and Community
Development Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff
report, called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-14179 as follows:
G-14179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14179 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15775
Tax Increment 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Reinvestment Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 8, City of Fort Worth;
Zone No. 8 and
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2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15775 designating a certain
contiguous geographic area in the City of Fort Worth as
"Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 8, 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, pursuant to
Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311.
Ola Assem Ms. Ola Assem, President of Cleopatra, Inc. GP of Cleopatra
Investments, LTD, the owner of the Historical T&P Warehouse
Building located at 401 West Lancaster, appeared in support of
establishing Lancaster TIF and in support of developing the
Beautiful T&P Terminal, and requested that the T&P Warehouse
Landmark be redeveloped in a timely manner and further requested
an equitable share of TIF revenue and other incentives for the
redevelopment of this project.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing concerning the designation of Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone No. 8, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Council Member Davis made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public
hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-14179 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15776 14182 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Revising adopt Ordinance No. 15776 amending sections 2, 3, and 5 of
Exterior Ordinance No. 7323, as amended, by revising the exterior
Boundaries of boundaries of City Council Single-Member Districts 2 and 5 to
Districts 2, 3, & 5 incorporate territory annexed by the City of Fort Worth for full
to Reflect purposes; revising the exterior boundaries of City Council Single-
Annexations Member District 3 to reflect the annexation of approximately 7,257
acres known as the Walsh Ranch for limited purposes. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14183 City Manager Jackson advised Council that Mayor and Council
Single-Member Communication No. G-14183 should be considered after PZ-2513.
District Plan
Moved after PZ-
2513
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G-14184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Exhibit "A" to 14184 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ordinance amend Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 15749 to change the polling
#15749 to Revise place for certain precincts in Council District 7 to accommodate a
the List of joint election with the Tarrant Regional Water District. It was the
Polling Places consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
for 2/7/04 adopted.
Election
G-14185 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Radisson 14185 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Parking Garage
Program Income 1. Authorize the use of $250,000.00 in Radisson Parking Garage
for Federal Program Income and $50,000.00 in Rental Rehabilitation
National Program Income to provide a City guarantee for a Federal
Mortgage National Mortgage Association line of credit (LOC) of
Association Line $2,000,000.00; and
of Credit
2. Deobligate $300,000.00 in Community Development Block
Grant Program Income previously allocated to provide a City
guarantee for the Fannie Mae LOC.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Transfer 14186 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Matching Funds authorize the transfer of $167,719.00 from the General Fund to the
for FY2003-2004 Grants Fund for the City's match for four grants approved for
Criminal Justice funding by the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. It was
Grants the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14187 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15777 14187 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Submission of a
Grant 1. Confirm and approve the City Manager's submission of a grant
Application to application on November 14, 2003, to apply for a one-year
Federal grant of $9,100.00 from the Federal Emergency Management
Emergency Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Fire Administration for procuring
Management materials to aid in fire safety and prevention programs; and
Agency for Fire
Prevention & 2. Authorize the City Manager, subject to grant receipt, to enter
Safety Grant into an agreement with FEMA and adhere to grant
Program specifications; and
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3. Approve the use of $3,900.00 as required for the 30 percent
match for in-kind contributions; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15777 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $13,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from
the FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration, for the purpose of
funding the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14188 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15778 14188 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Application
Pete's 1. Consider and adopt the findings and opinions of City staff as
Limousine to presented herein; and
Operate Three
Limousines 2. Find that public necessity and convenience require the
within City of operation of three limousines upon the City streets, alleys and
Fort Worth thoroughfares; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15778 granting to Pete's Limousine, Sole
Proprietorship, the privilege to use the streets, alleys and
public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine
business, which shall consist of the operation of three
limousines for a period beginning on December 12, 2003, and
ending on December 11, 2008; specifying the terms and
conditions of the grant.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14189 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15779 14189 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Grant & Contract
with Texas 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas
Department of Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in an
Housing and amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00; and
Community
Affairs for 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the
FY2004 General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $320,000.00
for interim financing of this grant project pending contract
execution; and
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3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15779 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $1,600,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant
from the TDHCA, for the purpose of funding the
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program; and
4. Apply indirect costs at the rate of 20.88 percent, which is the
most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the
new, approved rate when available.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14190 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15780 14190 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15781
Ord. #15782 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15780 increasing
Transfer from estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects
Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $131,500.00 from available
Reserve Fund to funds for the purpose of funding building renovations to the
Incorporate Fort Worth Community Arts Center; and
HVAC &
Accessibility 2. Authorize the transfer of $131,500.00 from the Capital Projects
Improvements to Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
the Fort Worth for HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning)
Community Arts improvements to the Community Arts Center; and
Center
3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15781
increasing appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in
the amount of $59,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved,
undesignated fund balance by the same amount for the
purpose of funding building renovations to the Fort Worth
Community Arts Center; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $59,000.00 from the Culture and
Tourism Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
for the City's portion of the total cost to develop the Black Box
theater; and
5. Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the General Fund to
the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for Americans with
Disabilities Act improvements to the Community Arts Center;
and
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6. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15782 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the specially funded
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $240,500.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding building
renovations to the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.
City Manager Jackson advised Council that the needed
improvements previously determined at the Fort Worth Community
Arts Center had already been addressed.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14191 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15783 14191 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15784
Ord. #15785 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15783 amending the Fort Worth Building
Ord. #15786 Code, by providing for an increase in the fees charged;
Ord. #15787 providing for an increase in the percentage of fees collected
Increasing Fees for the plan review and the inspection of buildings by
for Building, approved third party organizations; providing for the holding
Mechanical, of a deposit to cover the plumbing inspection of buildings by
Plumbing, approved third party organizations; and
Electrical & Sign
Permits for 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15784 amending the Fort Worth
Development Mechanical Code, by providing for an increase in the fees
Department charged; providing for an increase in the percentage of fees
collected for the plan review and the inspection of buildings by
approved third party organizations; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15785 amending the Fort Worth Plumbing
Code, by providing for an increase in the fees charged;
providing for an increase in the percentage of fees collected
for the plan review and the inspection of buildings by
approved third party organizations; providing for the holding
of a deposit to cover the plumbing inspection of buildings by
approved third party organizations; and
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 15786 amending the Fort Worth Electrical
Code, by providing for an increases in the fees charged;
providing for an increase in the percentage of fees collected
for the plan review and the inspection of buildings by
approved third party organizations; and
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5. Adopt Ordinance No. 15787 amending the Fort Worth Sign
Code, by providing for an increase in the fees charged; and
6. Establish the effective date of all ordinances as January 3,
2004.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14192 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15788 14192 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Increasing Fees adopt Ordinance No. 15788 amending Chapter 25, Planning of the
for Development code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by
Application & amending Section 25-1 to change the fees from certain services
Services for related to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Plan Commission and,
Development Zoning Commission Functions:
Department
1. Annexation and miscellaneous fees with an effective date of
January 3, 2004; and
2. Zoning and City Council variances fee with an effective date of
January 13, 2004; and
3. Plat and applications fees with an effective date January 27,
2004.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14193 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3015 14193 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ratification of adopt Resolution No. 3015 ratifying the lawsuit entitled City of Fort
Lawsuit Entitled Worth, et al v. Greg Abbott, Attorney General, Cause No. GV-
City of Fort 304609, 261St District Court, Travis County, Texas, pursuant to
Worth v. Greg Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. Council Member
Abbott, Attorney Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
General, Cause that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
#GV-304609 unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on Designating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
No. 9 for Trinity River Vision. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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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, and recommended the
public hearing be continued for one week:
G-14194 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 14194 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
One Week
1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; and
2. Adopt an ordinance 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.
Betsy Price The following individuals appeared before the City Council and
George Shannon requested support of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9
Tom Purvis (Trinity River Vision), and requested the re-inclusion of Pier I in this
Phillip Poole TIF:
Betsy Price 100 E. Weatherford St., #105
George Shannon 3450 Lantern Hollow
Tom Purvis 5301 Byers
Phillip Poole 2918 Wingate
Council Member Davis requested that staff respond to Council
regarding the inclusion of a proposed positive statement in the
ordinance which states that the TIF provides opportunities that
expenditures of funds outside the boundaries of the TIF would be
provided. That alternative maps be prepared to accompany the
continued Mayor and Council Communication showing the
boundaries with and without the Pier I property, boundaries with
Pier I, South of 7t" and western and eastern boundary extension,
and the pros and cons of inclusion of the eastern boundary and the
reasons for inclusion.
Council Member Stevenson also requested information relative to
the contributions of each one of the additional properties to the
TI F.
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Council Member Silcox advised Council that he could not support
this TIF, if Pier I was included.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14195 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 14195 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week authorize the City Manager to initiate rezoning of two City-owned
properties for use as citizen drop-off stations for recycling and big
trash. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-14195 be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14196 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15789 14196 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Regulating
Placement of Fill 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15789 amending the Code of the City of
Material Fort Worth, by amending Chapter 12.5, Environmental
Protection and Compliance by adding a new Article IX entitled
Fill Material; to define Fill Material and to add regulations for
placement of Fill Material on tracts, parcels, or platted lots;
and
2. Establish an application/registration fee of$150.00 for fill sites.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed appreciation to members
of the Task Force and to staff for the hard work that was done and
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3016 14197 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
File a Lawsuit
Against 3120 1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit pursuant to
Precinct Line Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code against 3120
Road, LLC & Precinct Line Road, LLC, owner of the property located at
Walker Branch 3120 Precinct Line Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and Walker
Recycling, Inc. Branch Recycling, Inc., owner of the business at 3120
Precinct Line Road; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 3016 authorizing the City Attorney to
file a lawsuit against 3120 Precinct Line Road, LLC, and
Walker Branch Recycling, Inc. pursuant to Chapter 54 of the
Texas Local Government Code.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Ord. #15790 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
G-14198 14198 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Monetary Gifts
for Purpose of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a gift of $73,202.73 from
Funding Botanic the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc. for the purpose of
Garden funding for a period of one-year, the salary and benefits of a
Operations Gardner and a Senior Maintenance Worker position at the
Botanic Garden; and
2. Accept a gift of $186,066.10 from the Fort Worth Garden Club,
Inc. for the purpose of funding for a period of one-year, the
salaries and benefits of a Center Coordinator, an
Administrative Technician, an Audio Visual Specialist, a Senior
Maintenance Worker position, and an S01 Maintenance Worker
position at the Botanic Garden; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15790 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund, Botanic Garden Projects in the amount of $259,268.83
from available funds for the purpose of funding for a period of
one-year the salary and benefits of an Administrative
Technician, Audio Visual Specialist, Center Coordinator,
Gardener, Senior Maintenance Work, and an S01 Maintenance
Worker.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted, with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15791 14199 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Funds from
Tarrant County 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
for FY2003-2004, $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for FY2003-2004 for two
Lease Neighborhood Resources Development Program (NRDP)
Agreements for Centers beginning October 1, 2003, and expiring September
Operation of wo 30; and
Neighborhood 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Resources the Bethlehem Baptist Church of 1188 West Broad, Mansfield,
Development Texas, for the far Southeast NRDP beginning October 1, 2003,
Centers, & and expiring September 30, 2004, for an amount not to exceed
Authorization of $550.00 per month; and
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Interfund Loan 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Richard Hartman of 920 Roberts Cut-off, River Oaks, Texas, for
the far Northwest NRDP beginning October 1, 2003, and
expiring September 30, 2004, for an amount not to exceed
$852.02 per month; and
4. Authorize a non-interest bearing, interfund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $5,700.00
for interim financing of this grant project, pending contract
execution; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15791 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $22,800.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding far southeast and far southwest Neighborhood
Resources Development Program Centers.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9882 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Gasoline with 9882 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Primary &
Secondary 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for gasoline with primary and
Vendors secondary vendors for the City Fort Worth and Interlocal
Agreements with various Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan area
governmental entities. Prices will be based on the overall low
bid of the Dallas Metro Texas Oil Price Information Service
Daily Net Average Price per gallon, sent at 10:00 a.m. CST for
the day the fuel is delivered. Payment is due 30 days from the
date the invoice is received. The City takes ownership at the
City's storage tank and freight is not charged; and
2. Authorize the primary award for gasoline to Petroleum Traders
Corporation, and the secondary award to Martin Eagle Oil
Company; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Interlocal Purchase
Agreements with various Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan area
governmental entitles, as required, based on the same prices,
terms and conditions of the ordinal purchase agreement; and
4. Authorize this agreement to begin December 17, 2003, and
expire December 16, 2004, with options to renew for three
additional one-year periods.
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9883 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Wescam 9883 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Thermal Imager authorize the sole source purchase of a Wescam Thermal Imager
from the documented sole source vendor L-3 Communications
Wescam for the Police Department at a total cost not to exceed
$195,875.00, 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-9884 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Animal Control 9884 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Trucks authorize the purchase of three new animal control trucks from
Lawrence Marshall Dealerships for the Public Health Department at
a cost not to exceed $107,373.00 with payment due 30 days from
the date the invoice is received and freight is included in the unit
price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9885 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
New Trailers 9885 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase of eight new trailers from the following
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard
Contract for the Water Department at a total cost not to exceed
$129,544.00, 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.
L-13713 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13713 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easement described as Part of J.F. Heath Survey, Abstract No. 641,
Tarrant County, Texas from Granbury Station, Ltd., FJM Properties,
L.P., and Dirk Branch, L.P. for construction of an 8-inch sanitary
sewer line in south Fort Worth (DOE 4121) to serve the proposed
Weatherby Farms residential subdivision located south of Dirks
Road for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13714 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Improvements 13714 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Lake Worth approve the purchase of improvements located at 7237 Cahoba
Lease Survey Drive, Lot 48, Block 3, Lake Worth Lease Survey from J.K.
Johnston for a cost of $7,500.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13715 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13715 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ten Vacant Lots
& Three Single- 1. Authorize the acquisition of ten vacant lots and three single-
Family family residences in accordance with the Fort Worth Meacham
Residential International Airport Noise Mitigation Program; and
Properties
2. Find that the prices offered in the total amount of $218,700.00
is just compensation for the acquisition of the thirteen
properties; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13716 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13716 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Foreclosed
Property 1. Approve the sale of the surplus tax foreclosed property
located at 3306 Roosevelt Avenue in accordance with Section
272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code for a total cost of
$4,055.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed
conveying the property to the second highest bidder.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13717 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. L-13717, Lease Renewal with Federal Aviation
One Week Administration for a Ground site and Air Traffic Control Tower
Building at Alliance Airport, be continued for one week.
L-13718 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ground Lease 13718 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City
Secretary Contract No. 26292, a ground lease with APIAQ Limited
Partnership d/b/a The Upholstery Shop, adding 36,655 square feet
of unimproved ground to Lease Site 44N. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13719 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. L-13719, Lease Agreement with Enterprise
One Week Rent-A-Car, Inc. at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, be
continued for one week.
L-13720 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Execution of 13720 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Deed of Trust authorize the City Manager to execute a written consent to the
Lien execution of a Deed of Trust Lien by Meacham Development, LLC
in favor of Legacy Bank of Texas on Meacham Development's
leasehold at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13721 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Land from Zena 13721 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Land authorize the City Manager to purchase 14.0 acres of land, in the
Development amount of $56,000.00 from Zena Land Development. This purchase
is for the continued land assemblage of Mallard Cove Park, as
approved under the standing Option/Right of First Refusal
Agreement (M&C L-13498). It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13722 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Revised License 13722 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement authorize the City Manager to enter into a revised License
Agreement with the Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association for use
of the Pecan Valley Park Soccer fields through March 20, 2024. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13723 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13723 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of one permanent water line easement and
Easement & right-of-way described as Portion of Hiram Little Survey, Abstract
Right-of-Way No. 930, Tarrant County, Texas from Oncor Electric Delivery
Company for construction of a 12-inch water line to serve the
proposed Deer Meadow Residential Community located east of IH-
35W and west of Oak Grove Road between Garden acres Drive and
Rendon Crowley Road for a cost of $10.00. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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PZ-2513 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15792 2513 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of institute and consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 15792
Approximately 4 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
Acres Located boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
North of Keller annexation of approximately 3.9 acres (.00609 square miles) of
Hickers Road & land, more or less, being a tract of land situated in the H. Cox
South of State Survey, Abstract No. 386, the F. Cuello Survey Abstract No. 266,
Highway 170 the H. Davidson Survey, Abstract No. 437, and the W. Houston
Survey, Abstract No. 746, all being located in Tarrant County,
Texas, and being a portion of Old Denton Road, south of State
Highway 170 (Case No. AX-03-0011), which said Territory lies
adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of F
Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear
its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof
shall have all the privileges of all of the citizens of Fort Worth,
Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior
ordinance in conflict herewith. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Single-Member 14183 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
District Plan to approve the single-member district plan to reflect annexations and
Reflect a boundary adjustment with the City of White Settlement approved
Annexations & by the City Council since May 2003. Council Member Davis made a
Boundary motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the
Adjustment recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19879 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dan Meeker 19879 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Management,
Inc. d/b/a Cactus 1. Consent to the assignment by Dan Meeker Management, Inc.
Energy to d/b/a Cactus Energy of its rights, duties and obligations under
Cactus Pipeline, its public right-of-way use agreement (City Secretary Contract
L.L.C. No. 29187) to Cactus Pipeline, L.L.C.; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a consent to
assignment agreement with Cactus Pipeline, L.L.C., Dan
Meeker Management, Inc. and Dan Meeker, an individual.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19880 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City Center 19880 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Company, L.P. City Center Development Company, L.P. authorizing use of the
right-of-way for existing encroachments in the 400 block of Jones
Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19881 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City Center 19881 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Company, L.P. City Center Development Company, L.P. authorizing use of the
right-of-way for existing encroachments under the 300 block of
East Second Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19882 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City Center 19882 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Company, L.P. City Center Development Company, L.P. authorizing use of the
right-of-way for existing encroachments for City Center Towers 1
and 2 and a parking garage. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19883 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City Center 19883 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Company, L.P. City Center Development Company, L.P. authorizing use of the
right-of-way for an existing walkway in the intersection of East
Third and Calhoun Streets. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19884 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15793 19884 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Cleburne Utility
Construction 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $1,060,139.00 from the
Company Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15793 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $1,060,139.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Cleburne
Utility Construction Company for water main improvements
located in the Camelot neighborhood area; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Cleburne Utility Construction Company in the amount of
$938,175.00 for water main improvements in the Camelot
neighborhood area.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19885 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kelly Geren & 19885 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Searcy, Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Real Estate Appraisal
Contract with Kelly Geren & Searcy, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $1,750.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Real Estate Appraisal
Review Contract with Kyser and Ondo Appraisers in an
amount not to exceed $300.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19886 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
RJN Group, Inc. 19886 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with RJN
Group, Inc. for wholesale wastewater customer meter stations site
selection and design, thereby increasing the amount of the
contract by $96,083.00, from $399,527.00 to $495,610.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15794 19887 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in an amount not
Housing & to exceed $1,200,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Community Housing and Community Affairs for the Fiscal Year 2004
Affairs Community Services Block Grant program; and
2. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $300,000.00
for interim financing of this grant project pending contract
execution; and
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3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15794
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $1,200,000.00, subject to receipt of a
grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, for the purpose of funding the Community Services
Block Grant.
4. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 20.88 percent, which
represents the most recently approved rate for this
department, and apply the new, approved rate when available.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19888 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Brock Paving 19888 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Industries, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Brock Paving
Industries, Inc. in the amount of $32,375.00 for parking lot
improvements at Ridglea Hills Park. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19889 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Eagleton 19889 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Eagleton
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $260,490.66 for the replacement
of playgrounds at Rosen, Far Northside, Arneson and Crestwood
Parks. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19890 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mr. Roman M. 19890 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Rodriguez
1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for the
property located at 5612 Chariot Drive, owned by Ramon M.
Rodriguez; and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the attached
Tax Abatement Agreement with Mr. Roman M. Rodriguez are
true and correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Tax Abatement
Agreement with Mr. Roman M. Rodriguez of Fort Worth in
accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
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Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Members Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Picht
C-19891 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William C. 19891 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Harris, III
1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a
property located at 3109 Halbert Street owned by William C.
Harris, III in the Handley Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ); and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with William C. Harris, III are true and
correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement
Agreement with William C. Harris, III for 3109 Halbert Street in
the Handley NEZ in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Members Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Picht
C-19892 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth Area 19892 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. 1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for four
properties owned by the Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity,
Inc. (Habitat) located in the Evans/Rosedale Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
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2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Habitat are true and correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a separate Tax
Abatement Agreement with Habitat for each of the properties
listed on Exhibit "A" in accordance with the NEZ Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Members Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Picht
C-19893 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Rosie Brown 19893 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ward
1. Approve the application of Rosie Brown Ward, owner of the
property located at 2901 Ennis Avenue for a five-year
Municipal Property Tax Abatement for the above mentioned
property in the Riverside Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ); and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Rosie Brown Ward are true and
correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a separate Tax
Abatement Agreement with Rosie Brown Ward for each
property in the Riverside NEZ in accordance with the NEZ Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Members Moss, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Picht
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C-19894 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
James M. & 19894 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Connie D. Ailing authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
James M. and Connie D. Ailing authorizing use of the right-of-way
for the installation of a fence in Sycamore School Road at 7817
Romney Road. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19895 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15795 19895 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Fort Worth
Independent 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
School District Fort Worth Independent School District for the After School
Program at Como Elementary School; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15795 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in
the amount of $45,881.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort
Worth Independent School District for an After School
Program at Como Elementary School.
Council Member Moss advised Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19895.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Members Silcox, Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Picht
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
Citizen Mr. Freddie Nixon, 1454 Magnolia, appeared before Council and
Presentation requested assistance getting his product, Home Smoke Removal
Freddie Nixon System (Super Suction), out to the public. Mayor Moncrief advised
Mr. Nixon that the City could point him in the right direction, and
requested that staff visit with him.
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DECEMBER 9, 2003
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Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:26 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) Harold Rich v. City of Fort Worth, et al, Cause No. 236-
183638-00;
b) Legal issues concerning utility relocations;
c) Legal issues concerning the regulation of sexually
oriented businesses;
d) 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
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.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:38 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meetin was adjourned at
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