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FEBRUARY 18, 2003
Date & Time On the 18th day of February, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:34 a.m. in
the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the
following members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud;
Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank
Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, 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 Mr. Danny Sims, Alta Mesa Church
of Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 18, 2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Jim "One
Presentations and Only Race Director" Gilliland Day. She encouraged citizens
to come out and cheer on the Cowtown Marathon runners
Saturday, February 22, 2003. The race would start in the
Stockyards at 9:00 a.m.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-13881, G-13882, G-13883, P-9751 and C-
19473 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Staff Communication Nos. G-13881, G-13882, and P-9751 be
continued for two weeks.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Res. #2918 There was presented Resolution No. 2918 in support of full
Fund Texas funding for the Texas Recreation and Parks Account in the state
Recreation & Parks appropriation for Texas Parks and Wildlife. Council Member
Account for Texas Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin,
Parks &Wildlife that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Locally Preferred There was presented a proposed resolution adopting the
Alternative for recommended locally preferred alternative for the Southwest
Southwest Parkway Parkway (SH-121T) and transmitting the recommended locally
& Transmit to preferred alternative to the Texas Department of Transportation
TxDOT Hearing on (TxDOT) for the Texas Department of Transportation's hearing
DEIS on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for SH-
121 T.
Mayor Barr requested that City Secretary Pearson also read the
correlating resolution at this point so that discussion could take
place on both items.
Comments on DEIS There was presented a proposed resolution adopting comments
for Southwest on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the
Parkway & Transmit Southwest Parkway (SH-121T) and transmitting the comments
Comments to to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the
TxDOT Hearing on Texas Department of Transportation's hearing on the DEIS.
DEIS
Messrs. Marc Ott, Michael Weaver, Doug Rademaker, Joe
Ternus, Bryan Beck and Kurt Schulte gave a brief overview and
a proposed schedule for SH-121T project.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to
the SH-121T Project:
Jon Nelson, Kevin Mr. Jon Nelson 307 W. 7t" St.
Davies, Tom Chairman of I-CARE
Reynolds, Bill Mr. Kevin Davies 6804 Spring Valley Way
Thornton, Manager of Hulen Mall
Ben Bairrington, Mr. Tom Reynolds 1605 Sunset Terrace
Jerre Tracy, J. R. Represented Sunset Terrace Neighborhood Association
Kimball, Lezlie Mr. Bill Thornton 4108 Sarita Drive
Monteleone, Chuck Represented Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Blanton, Joe Mr. Ben Bairrington 5109 Trinity Landing Dr. W.
Monteleone, Jerre Tracy 1020 Summit Ave.
Michael Souchick, Represented Historic Fort Worth
Denny Alexander Mr. J. R. Kimball 2211 Weatherbee
Ms. Lezlie Monteleone 3305 Moss Hollow
President of Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Mr. Chuck Blanton 3600 Briarhaven Road
Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Joe Monteleone 3305 Moss Hollow
Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Michael Souchick 8325 Summer Park Dr.
Represented Summer Creek South
Denny Alexander 2928 Alton Road
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Mayor Barr proposed that Council take the following action
relative to SH-121T project: continue these two items for one
week for the purpose of resolving the conflicting traffic study
information provided by the two consulting firms, create an
opportunity for participation of the Overton Woods
Neighborhood residents and the major landowner in any SH-
121 T discussions. Mayor Barr made brief remarks regarding the
formation of a citizens oversight committee to monitor the
construction project.
Council Member Davis requested that the consultants provide a
written report regarding the traffic study issue in language that
people other than engineers can understand.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that both resolutions relative to SH-121 T
Project be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 12:57 p.m. and reconvened
Reconvened it at 1:13 p.m.
Ordinance Calling There was presented an ordinance ordering an election by the
Election qualified voters of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday,
Continued for One May 3, 2003, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Council
Week Members for the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the ordinance be continued for one week. The motion
carried unanimously.
OCS-1331 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1331 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-1332 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. #2919 OCS-1332 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2919 setting the
Zoning Hearing regular zoning hearing for March 18, 2003. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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G-13880 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appoint Carmen 13880 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Snyder to Place 6 of Council authorize the City Manager to appoint Ms. Carmen
Construction & Fire Snyder to Place 6, Building Owner or Manager, of the City's
Prevention Board of Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, effective
Appeals February 18, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13881 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Continued for Two Council Communication No. G-13881, Verification of Historic
Weeks Site Tax Exemption for 6513-15 East Lancaster Avenue, 6517
East Lancaster Avenue, 1514 dh Avenue, 1420 Hurley Avenue,
1925 Hurley Avenue, 1905 Alston Avenue, 2108 Harrison
Avenue, and 2001 Queen Street, be continued for two weeks.
G-13882 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Continued for Two Council Communication No. G-13882, Approval of Applications
Weeks from Multiple Property Owners for Partial Approval of the
Historic Site Tax Exemption Pertaining to Historically
Designated Properties, be continued for two weeks.
G-13883 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2920 13883 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the
Street & Alley City Council adopt Resolution No. 2920 authorizing the Director
Closures of Transportation and Public Works to close portions of the
CP-98-007 and ZC- 3700 blocks of Mattison Avenue and Modlin Avenue and
03-019 approved portions of two alleys west of Haskell Street between Lots 10
through 13, Block 2, and Lots 4 through 13, Block 4, West
Highland Addition.
Phillip Poole Mr. Phillip Poole, 3637 Watonga Avenue, appeared before City
Council and stated that the entire neighborhood had been
canvassed and there was a unanimous vote, with only one
descending vote, to oppose the street closure.
Bill Mastin Mr. Bill Mastin, 3825 Clarke Avenue, President of the North Hi
Mount Neighborhood Association, requested that Council
proceed with the closing of the streets.
Pete Stahl, Jed The following individuals appeared and expressed opposition to
Dodson, and the street and alley closures in the 3700 block of Modlin Avenue
Alleene Garrett and Mattison Avenue:
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Pete Stahl 908 Dorothy Lane
Jed Dodson 3729 Modlin
Alleene Garrett 3732 Modlin
Marty Craddock Ms. Marty Craddock, 4904 Dexter, appeared and requested that
Council approve the street closures.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-13883 and the associated site plan, application of
Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas by FRS Design Group, Inc.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 1000 block of
Haskell Street, site plan for medical office building and parking,
Zoning Docket No. SP-03-003 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13884 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2921 13884 from the City Manager recommending that the City
LPAFA with TxDOT Council:
for Magnolia Green
Development 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2921 authorizing the City Manager
Project to execute a Local Transportation Project Advance
Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for Land Use-
Transportation Joint Venture Grant Funding for the
Magnolia Green Development Project; and
2. Authorize execution of the LPAFA with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to remit a check in the
amount of $10,000.00 made payable to TxDOT for
administration of the project as required by the LPAFA;
and
4. Accept a check in the amount of $10,000.00 from
Pennsylvania Avenue Limited Partnership made payable
to the City of Fort Worth to reimburse the City for its
payment made to TxDOT.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-13885 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15440 13885 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Reimburse TxDOT Council:
for Water &
Sanitary Sewer 1. Authorize the transfer of $170,805.83 from the Water and
Main Relocations Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund
for Reconstruction in the amount of $148,334.46 and the Sewer Capital
of FM157 from Project Fund in the amount of$22,471.37; and
SH10 to Mosier 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15440 increasing
Valley Road estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $148,334.46 and the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $22,471.37
from available funds for the purpose of funding a
reimbursement to the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for the water and sanitary sewer
main relocations that were necessary during the
reconstruction of Farm to Market Road FM157 from State
Highway SH10 to Mosier Valley Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to reimburse the Texas
Department of Transportation in the amount of
$170,805.83 for the water and sanitary sewer main
relocations that were necessary during the
reconstruction of Farm to Market Road 57 from State
Highway 10 to Mosier Valley Road.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13886 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15441 13886 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amend Single- Council:
Member District
Plan to Reflect 1. Amend the single-member district plan to reflect full
Annexations & purpose annexations in City Council Districts 3, 4, 6 and
Revise Exterior 7 and limited purpose annexations in District 7 approved
Boundaries of by the City Council, since July 23, 2002; and
Districts 6 & 7 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15441 amending Sections 6 and 7
of Ordinance No. 7323, as amended, by revising the
exterior boundaries of Single-Member Districts 6 and 7 to
incorporate territory annexed by the City of Fort Worth;
making this ordinance cumulative of all ordinances;
repealing all ordinances and provisions in conflict
herewith.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing concerning the reduction of the boundary of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown TIF). Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. 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-13887, as follows:
G-13887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15442 13887 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Reduce Boundary Council:
of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the reduction of the
#3 (Downtown TIF) boundary of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City
of Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF), as specifically
provided in the ordinance; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15442 reducing the boundaries of
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort
Worth, Texas; and containing other matters related to the
Zone.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the public hearing concerning the reduction of
the boundary of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3
(Downtown TIF), Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-13887 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13888 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15443 13888 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. #15444 Council:
Funds Transfer for
Completion of 1. Authorize the transfer of $428,276.00 from designated
Sewer Line System funds in the Environmental Management Operating Fund
at FW Spinks to the Fort Worth Spinks Airport Sewer System Project in
Airport the Environmental Management Project Fund; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15443 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount
of $428,276.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding the completion of a sewer line system at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport; making this ordinance cumulative
of prior ordinances in conflict herewith; and
3. Authorize the transfer to the Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $428,276.00 for reimbursement of
expenses related to the sewer system project at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15444 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $428,276.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a sewer line
system at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-13889 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reject Bids for 13889 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Playground Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for
Replacement at playground replacement at Martin Luther King (MLK), Carter
MLK, Carter and and Pate Parks. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
Pate Parks seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13890 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2922 13890 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Tax Increment Council adopt Resolution No. 2922 establishing the degree to
Reinvestment Zone which the City will deposit tax increment into the Tax Increment
No. 3 (Downtown Fund of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of
TIF) Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF). Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted, as amended with the following
language: "...shall be subject to any agreements under which
the City had dedicated such tax increment for another lawful
purpose and...". The motion carried unanimously.
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P-9751 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Two Communication No. P-9751, Amend the Purchase of Bulk
Weeks Chlorine from Altivia for the Water Department, be continued for
two weeks.
P-9752 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Rental of Tractors & 9752 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Equipment Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with Waxahachie
Equipment for the lease of Code Compliance Department
equipment; and
2. Authorize nonexclusive purchase agreements with
multiple vendors for the rental of tractors and other
equipment for the City of Fort Worth. Award and prices
will be based on the lowest annual bid, and discounts off
vendor's list prices as listed on the bid tabulation.
Payment is due 30 days from the date the invoices are
received. The City takes ownership at the City's facilities
and freight not charged; and
3. Authorize this agreement to begin on March 1, 2003, and
expire February 29, 2004, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2458 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. #15445 PZ-2458 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utility Easement Council adopt Ordinance No. 15445 vacating a 10 foot wide by
Vacation 248 foot long utility easement, situated in the Nancy Ann
AVA-01-1012 Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 1275 and between Lots 1 and 2,
Block 4, Summerbrook Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2459 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. #15446 PZ-2459 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Street Vacation Council adopt Ordinance No. 15446 vacating a portion of a 30
AVA-01-1016 foot wide by approximately 1,000 foot long portion of Old
Denton Road, Villages of Woodland Springs (a/k/a One Prairie
Meadows Limited), situated in the Hopkins Davidson Survey,
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Abstract No. 437, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of
those certain tracts of land described by deeds to One Prairie
Meadows, LTD, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2460 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Encroachment in PZ-2460 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Right-of-Way of Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent
Houston Street and agreement with XTO Energy, Inc. authorizing use of the right-of-
West Seventh way for installation of a fiber optic cable in the right-of-way of
Street Houston Street and West Seventh Street. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2461 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. #15447 PZ-2461 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utility & Sanitary Council adopt Ordinance No. 15447 vacating a 15-foot wide by
Sewer Easement 20-foot long utility easement in Lot 4R, Block 4, Stonegate
Vacations Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and a 10-
VA-02-276 foot wide by 168.5-foot long sanitary sewer easement in Lot
3R1, Block 4, Stonegate Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2462 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. #15448 PZ-2462 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utility Easement Council adopt Ordinance No. 15448 vacating an 8-foot wide by
Vacation 170-foot long utility easement in Lots 4B and 5A, Pebble Creek
VA-02-077 Subdivision, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2463 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. #15449 PZ-2463 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utility Easement Council adopt Ordinance No. 15449 vacating a 6.93-foot wide by
Vacation 35.16-foot long easement within Lot 13, Block 3, Mallard Cove
VA-03-001 Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2464 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Encroachment in PZ-2464 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Right-of-Way Into Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent
1600 Block of 5t" agreement with Pier 1 Imports, Inc. authorizing use of the right-
Avenue of-way for installation of a foundation for a retaining wall
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encroaching into the 1600 block of 5t" Avenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19472 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15450 19472 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Sutton & Council:
Associates, LP
1. Authorize the transfer of $367,007.50 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $213,314.35 and Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of$153,693.15; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15450 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $213,314.35 and the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $153,693.15
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Sutton and Associates, LP for HMAC (hot mix
asphaltic concrete) Surface Overlay 2003-5; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Sutton & Associates, LP in the amount of $639,015.00 for
60 working days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2003-5.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19473 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15451 19473 from the City Manager recommending that the City
TranSystems Council:
Corporation
Consultants 1. Authorize the transfer of $71,821.00 from the Water and
Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $15,582.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of$56,239.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15451 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $15,582.00 and the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $56,239.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding of an
engineering agreement with TranSystems Corporation
Consultants for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
on Berry Street from Waits Avenue to Forest Park
Boulevard; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with TranSystems Corporation Consultants in
the amount of $67,821.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract on Berry Street from Waits Avenue
to Forest Park Boulevard.
Council Member Davis inquired as to whether there was a set
schedule regarding the completion of this project.
Mr. Doug Rademaker, Engineering Department Director,
appeared and advised Council that staff would be working with
the contractor to set a date of completion and provide that
information in writing to the Council.
City Manager Jackson also assured Council Member Davis that
he would review the contract with her prior to executing the
contract.
C-19474 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Diversified Impact 19474 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utilities, Ltd. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Diversified Impact Utilities, Ltd. in the amount of $979,161.00 for
Chapel Hill Sanitary Sewer Extension, Phases I and II. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19475 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Conatser 19475 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Construction, Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Conatser Construction, inc. in the amount of $429,149.00 for
construction of a 16-inch Northside III-water line to serve Keller
Independent School District. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19476 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter& Burgess, 19476 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc. in the amount of
$50,500.00 for a 42-inch water main in Timberland Boulevard
from Alta Vista Road to the Caylor Water Tank. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-19477 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15452 19477 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Change Order#2 to Council:
#
CSC 27454—
SC #2 Conatser 1. Authorize the transfer of $40,144.50 from the Water and
Construction, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15452 in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $40,144.50 from
available funds for the purpose of funding Change Order
No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 27454 with Conatser
Construction, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSM-A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.
2 to City Secretary Contract No. 27454 with Conatser
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $40,144.50 for
additional and increased pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $966,715.35.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19478 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15453 19478 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. #15454 Council:
Freese & Nichols,
Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15453 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General
Fund in the amount of $366,146.00 from available funds,
for the purpose of funding repairs to French Lake Dam;
and
2. Approve the transfer of $366,146.00 from the General
Fund to the Park Improvements Fund; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15454 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park
Improvements Fund in the amount of $366,146.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding repairs to
French Lake Dam; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Freese & Nichols, inc. in the amount of
$113,000.00 for the damage assessment, engineering and
preparation of plans and specifications for repairs to
French Lake Dam.
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Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19479 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TLC Greenfield, L.P. 19479 from the City Manager recommending that the City
or TLC Green Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement
Property Agreement with TLC Greenfield, L.P. or TLC Green Property
Associates I, L.P. Associates I, L.P. (TLC) related to the redevelopment of the
former Bank One Tower and adjacent property (the Agreement);
and find that the terms and conditions of the Agreement satisfy
the City's Tax Abatement Policy for qualified residential
projects and that TLC's contemplated use of the former Bank
One Tower and adjacent property (the Property) are consistent
with encouraging development of that Property, generating
economic development and increasing employment
opportunities in the City.
Council Member Davis requested permission of the City Council
to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication
Nos. C-19479 and C-19480 due to a possible conflict of interest.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss to permit Council Member Davis to abstain from
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19479. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-19479 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Moss, Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis
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C-19480 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TLC Greenfield 19480 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Group, L.P. or TLC Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic
Green Property Development Program Agreement with TLC Greenfield, L.P. or
Associates I, L.P. TLC Green Property Associates I, L.P. (TLC) related to the
redevelopment of the former Bank One Tower and adjacent
property (the Agreement); and find that the terms and
conditions of the Agreement constitute a custom-designed
economic development program, as provided in the 2002
Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with Chapter 380 of the
Texas Local Government Code, and comprise an appropriate
public incentive to encourage downtown housing development,
as provided in the Downtown Fort Worth Strategic Action Plan.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Moss, Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Notice of Public Hearing set
today as the date for the hearing in connection with the
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 January 31, 2003. Mayor Barr asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-019 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 11,
SP-03-005 2003, continued the hearing of the application of Solidiform, Inc.
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 3920, 3924, and
3928 Lawnwood Street from "B" Two-Family and "J" Medium
Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for the
expansion of existing parts contractor, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-019 and Site Plan No. SP-03-005. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Solidiform, Inc., Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-019 and Site Plan No. SP-03-005 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15455
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING
ORDINANCE NO. 13896, 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.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Executive Session at 1:51 p.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:
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a) Modern Contractors v. Women's Second Chance,
et al, Cause No. 48-190689-01; and
b) Legal issues concerning the regulation of taxi
cabs; and
c) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda
item; 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 2:30 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:30 p.m.
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