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FEBRUARY 25, 2003
Date & Time On the 25th day of February, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:28 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 Dr. Warner Bailey, Ridglea
Presbyterian Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18,
2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Moss read a Proclamation honoring Dunbar High
Presentations School Coach Robert Hughes.
Withdrawn from Council Member Picht requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-19488 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13893 be continued until March 18, 2003.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Teresa M. Ayala be reappointed to Place 2 on
the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board, effective
February 25, 2003 and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Lee Milton Echols, Jr. be appointed to Place 8
on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board, effective
February 25, 2003 and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Ord. #15456 There was presented Ordinance No. 15456 by the City Council of
Publication of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, directing publication of Notice of
Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Intention to Obligation, Series 2003; and ordaining other matters relating to the
Issue subject. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Combination Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Tax & Revenue motion carried unanimously.
Certificates of
Obligation,
Series 2003
Res. #2923 The City Council, at its meeting of February 18, 2003, continued
Locally Resolution No. 2923 adopting the recommended locally preferred
Preferred alternative for the Southwest Parkway (SH-121T) and transmitting
Alternative for the recommended locally preferred alternative to the Texas
Southwest Department of Transportation for the Texas Department of
Parkway & Transportation's hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact
Transmit to Statement (DEIS) for SH-121T.
TxDOT Hearing
on DEIS City Secretary Pearson read the corresponding resolution at this
time.
Res. #2924 The City Council, at its meeting of February 18, 2003, continued
Comments on Resolution No. 2924 adopting comments on the Draft
DEIS for Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Southwest Parkway
Southwest (SH-121T) and transmitting the comments to the Texas Department
Parkway & of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Texas Department of
Transmit Transportation's hearing on the DEIS for SH-121T.
Comments to
TxDOT Hearing Messrs. Marc Ott, Joe Ternus, and Bryan Beck gave a brief
on DEIS presentation which included proposed changes, some of which
were based on public comments. The briefing also included an
explanation of the three traffic models used to conduct the traffic
studies.
Mr. Ott acknowledged members of the Project Team, Joe Ternus,
Bryan Beck, Robert Goode, Doug Rademaker, Scott Polikov, Brian
Schaumberger, and Kurt Schulte.
Council Member Silcox advised the Council of another proposal
submitted by the major property owner in the area. He introduced
Mr. Scott Walker, a representative of Casco. Mr. Walker requested
that Arborlawn be constructed at grade to facilitate easier access
to the Casco property.
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The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the
SH-121 T Project:
Joe Monteleone 3305 Moss Hollow
Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Margaret DeMoss 3451 Green Arbor Ct.
Beth Rivers 4900 Riverbend Dr.
Chuck Blanton 3600 Briarhaven Rd.
Represented Overton Woods Homeowners Association
Randy Means 1941 Berkeley Place
Represented Bentley Village Homeowners Association
John Boswell 2214 Spanish Trail
Represented Fort Worth Country Day
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Resolution No. 2923 be
adopted, with various modifications. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Resolution No. 2924 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 12:30 p.m. and reconvened at
Reconvened 12:40 p.m.
Ord. #15457 The City Council, at its meeting of February 18, 2003, continued
Calling Election Ordinance No. 15457 ordering an election by the qualified voters of
for Mayor & City the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, the 3rd day of May, 2003,
Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Council Members for the
Members on City of Fort Worth.
May 3, 2003
City Attorney Yett advised Council that there was one additional
change to be made to the Revised Exhibit "A", stating that the
precincts to be voted at Calvary Cathedral were 4124 and 1595.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the ordinance be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
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OCS-1333 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1333 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.
G-13891 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15458 13891 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
COPS Grant:
Value-Based 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a renewal grant award
Initiative from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS) in the amount of $157,500.00 for the Value-Based
Initiative for the period of October 1, 2003, through March
31, 2005; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15458 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $157,500.00, subject to receipt of a grant from
the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the
Value-Based Initiative; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to waive indirect costs in the
amount of $14,075.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13892 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15459 13892 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Application to
Texas Parks & 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit, accept and execute a
Wildlife grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for Department for a Community Outreach Grant for the
Community purpose of funding an outdoor learning area at Paschal
Outreach Grant High School; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15459 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $7,085.00, subject to receipt of the funds from
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a Community
Outreach Grant for the purpose of funding an outdoor
learning area at Paschal High School.
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13893 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued until Communication No. G-13893, Supplemental Appropriation
March 18, 2003 Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 for Rollover Encumbrances
and Designated Expenditures, be continued until March 18, 2003.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 11 (the
Stockyards). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13894, as follows:
G-13894 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2925 13894 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
PI #11 (The
Stockyards) 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the following matters:
• The advisability of establishing the proposed district;
and
• The general nature of the proposed improvements
and/or services; and
• The estimated cost of improvements and/or services;
and
• The proposed boundaries of the district; and
• The proposed method of assessment; and
• The proposed apportionment of costs between the
improvement district and the City as a whole; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2925 which:
• Establishes a public improvement district under the
Public Improvement District Assessment Act (the Act)
(V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Section 372.001 et
seq.) to be known as the Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 11 (PID No. 11); and
• Authorizes the City to exercise the powers granted by
the Act in connection with the establishment of a
public improvement district; and
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• Makes certain findings concerning the nature and
advisability of the improvements and/or services to
be provided by the district, the estimated costs, the
boundaries of the district, the method of assessment,
and the apportionment of costs between the district
and the City as a whole; and
• Adopts the budget and service plan for Fiscal Year
2003-2004, which was presented by representatives of
signers of the petition for creation of the district; and
4. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of
the City Secretary; and
5. Direct the City Secretary to publish notice of the
establishment of the district as required by the Act; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Inc. to
provide management services to the district.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 11 (the Stockyards), Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing be
closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13894 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to all the business
and property owners who participated in creating PID No. 11.
G-13895 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15460 13895 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2003 approve Ordinance No. 15460 adopting the City of Fort Worth 2003
Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan; analyzing population, economic and financial
Plan trends; describing municipal services and facilities; describing
economic and technological issues affecting development;
describing implementation tools; dividing the City into 16 planning
sectors; providing maps describing proposed future land uses and
recommended land use policies for each sector; establishing goals
and recommended policies. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for the approval and appropriation of mid-year adjustments
to FY2002-2003 Crime Control and Prevention District budget for
Crime Lab improvements. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ralph Mendoza, Chief of Police, appeared before Council, gave a
staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13896, as follows:
G-13896 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15461 13896 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Mid-Year
Adjustments to 1. Approve a mid-year adjustment of $120,000.00 to the
FY2002-2003 FY2002-2003 Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD)
CCPD Budget budget to fund operating expenses during DNA certification;
for Crime Lab and
Improvements
2. Approve a mid-year adjustment of $1,671,983.00 to the
FY2002-2003 CCPD budget to fund a new Crime Lab facility;
and
3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15461
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Crime Control and Prevention District Fund by $1,791,983.00
from available funds and decreasing the Unreserved,
Designated Fund balance by $1,791,983.00 for the purpose
of funding a new Crime Lab facility.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for the approval and appropriation of mid-
year adjustments to FY2002-2003 Crime Control and Prevention
District budget for Crime Lab improvements, Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13896 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13897 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Fourth Annual 13897 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pooch & Pals approve the Public Health Department's Animal Care and Control
Promenade Division's Fourth Annual Pooch and Pals Promenade walk/run to
benefit the City's animal shelter. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13898 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15462 13898 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sponsorships
for "Care for 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $3,000.00 in cash
Cowtown Air" sponsorships for the "Care for Cowtown Air" program; and
Program
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept donated services
sponsorships valued in excess of$10,000.00; and
3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15462
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Fund in the amount of
$3,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding
the kick-off event for "Care for Cowtown Air".
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15463 13899 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15463 amending the Code of the City of Fort
12.5, Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5,
Environmental "Environmental Protection and Compliance," Article I
Protection & "Administration and Enforcement," Section 12.5-103 "Definitions,"
Compliance by the addition of definitions for "Brush," "Big Trash and Big
Related to Solid Brush," "Carry-out Service," "Cart," "CFCS/HCFS," "City
Waste Services Household Collection Service," "Convenience Center," and "Yard
Trimmings" and by the amendment of the definition of
"Commission;" and further amending said chapter by the
amendment of Article VIII, "Solid Waste and Recycling," Division 1,
"General Provisions," by the amendment of Section 12.5-802
"Operation of City Solid Waste Facilities," by renaming it and
authorizing the Director of Environmental Management to
determine operational procedures at convenience centers; by the
amendment of Section 12.5-803 "Special Waste Not Accepted,"
providing for the prohibition of special waste being placed for
collection or disposed of at convenience centers, and providing
exceptions; by the amendment of Section 12.5-804 "Vehicles at
City Solid Waste Facilities," by renaming it and requiring vehicles
to be covered to prevent spillage or blowing of waste; by the
amendment of Section 12.5-805 "Assumption of Risk of Injury at
City Solid Waste Facilities," by renaming it and providing for
assumption of risk by persons entering upon convenience centers;
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and further amending said chapter by the amendment of Article
VIII, "Solid Waste and Recycling," by the amendment of Division 2,
"Household Collection" in its entirety, providing for the collection
of household garbage, recyclables, yard trimmings, and big trash
and big brush; and further amending said chapter by the
amendment of Article VIII, "Solid Waste and Recycling," Division 3,
"Commercial Services," Section 12.5-830, "Commercial Collection
Service," providing for the curbside collection of garbage and
rubbish from certain commercial customers; providing that this
ordinance is cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing
for a fine up to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of the
ordinance. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-13900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reject Bids for 13900 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Unit Two and authorize the City Manager to reject all bids for Unit Two of the
Authorize Re- cleaning and closed-circuit television inspection of large diameter
Bid Cleaning & sanitary sewer mains in Fort Worth and to re-advertise this project
Closed Circuit for bid at a later date. Council Member Davis made a motion,
Television seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
Inspection of recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Large Diameter
Sanitary Sewer
Mains
G-13901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Transfer CDBG 13901 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Funds from approve the transfer of $44,965.00 of Community Development
Eugene McCray Block Grant (CDBG) — Year XXVI funds from the Eugene McCray
Community Community Center project to the Shackleford Park project.
Center to Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Shackleford tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Park motion carried unanimously.
G-13902 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15464 13902 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Project & adopt Ordinance No. 15464 approving an amended Project and
Financing Plan Financing Plan for Tax Increment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth,
for Tax Increment Texas (Downtown TIF); making various findings related to such
Reinvestment amended plan. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
Zone #3 by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
(Downtown TIF) adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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P-9746 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Pre-Recorded 9746, dated February 11, 2003, from the City Manager
DVDs recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase
agreement for pre-recorded digital video disks (DVDs) from Follett
Media Distribution for the Library Department based on over-all
best percentage of discount from the list price meeting
specifications with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice
and freight included in unit prices; and authorize this agreement to
begin February 11, 2003, and expire February 10, 2004, with
options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Council
Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, 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,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
P-9753 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Curb Stops 9753 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for
curb stops for the Water Department based on the low bid of unit
prices. The shipping cost is included to receiving point with
payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize
this agreement to begin February 25, 2003, and expire February 24,
2004, with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9754 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
PVC Water & 9754 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sewer Pipe authorize a purchase agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water and sewer pipe for the Water
Department based on the low bid of unit prices. The shipping cost
is included to receiving point with payment due 30 days from the
date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin February
25, 2003, and expire February 24, 2004, with options to renew for
two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-9755 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Mowing 9755 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize a purchase agreement with Scott Landscape
Maintenance, Inc. to provide mowing services for the Parks and
Community Services Department based on the low bid of
$30,262.00, with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice;
and authorize this agreement to begin February 25, 2003, and
expire February 24, 2004, with options to renew for two successive
one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9756 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Hose & Fittings 9756 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement with Four Star Hose Supply, Inc.
for hose and fittings for the City of Fort Worth. Prices will be
based on the overall low bid of manufacturer's list prices less the
quoted discounts for each category and labor charged per hour for
threading and repairs as listed on the bid tabulation. Payment is
due 30 days from the date the invoice is received. The City takes
ownership at the City's facilities and freight is not charged; and
authorize this agreement to begin February 25, 2003, and expire
February 24, 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-9757 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9757
OEM Capital from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Controls Chlorine
& Sulfur Dioxide 1. Authorize a sole source purchase agreement with Hartwell
Induction Units, Environmental Corporation for OEM (original equipment
Parts & Repair manufacturer) Capital Controls chlorine and sulfur dioxide
Service induction units, parts and repair service for the Water
Department with payment due 30 days from the date of the
invoice, with freight prepaid and added to the invoice; and
• OEM Capital Controls equipment and parts provided at
Manufacturers List Price; and
• Labor to repair equipment will be provided at $100.00
per hour; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin 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.
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P-9758 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Mowing 9758 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize a purchase agreement with Goodwill Industries to
provide mowing services through the Texas Industries for the
Blind and Handicapped for the Parks and Community Services
Department for a total cost of $44,152.00 with payment due 30 days
from the date of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin
February 25, 2003, and expire February 24, 2004, with options to
renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9759 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Office Supplies 9759 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with Corporate Express for
office supplies for all City departments based on the
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. Freight is
included in the prices and payment is due 30 days after
receipt of the invoice; and
• Supplies listed in the primary catalog will be at list
price, less 65 percent discount; and
• Supplies listed in the secondary catalog will be at list
price, less discounts up to 80 percent; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin March 4, 2003, and expire
September 4, 2003, with an option to renew for one
additional one-year period.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9760 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
ComLog Digital 9760 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Voice Logger authorize a sole source purchase with CVDs, Inc. for a ComLog
Digital Voice Logger for the Police Department's alternate Public
Safety Answering Point. The purchase is based on the bid
received from the sole source vendor of $48,428.84, with payment
due 30 days from receipt of the invoice with freight included in the
quoted price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-9761 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Upgrade Internet 9761 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize a purchase agreement for an Internet services upgrade
from AT&T for the Information Technology Solutions Department
using the State of Texas catalogue purchasing procedures; and
authorize this two-year agreement to begin February 25, 2003, and
expire February 24, 2005, with options to renew for two additional
one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13508 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Parcel of Land, authorize the acquisition of one parcel of land described as a
Permanent 1.4348 acre tract, one permanent easement described as a 3.224
Easement & acre tract, and one temporary construction easement described as
Temporary a 2.579 acre tract, all located in the Nathaniel Holbrook Survey,
Construction Abstract No. 647 from Vernon Investment Corporation for the
Easement construction of a new water tank and the extension of the Westside
IV Water Transmission Main near Westpoint Boulevard and west of
Bassett Locke Road (DOE 3540) for a total cost of $3.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13509 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Avigation 13509 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement authorize the acceptance of an avigation easement described as
Lot 8, Block 96, M. G. Ellis Addition, from Martha L. Loza for
property located at 3115 Refugio for the Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport Noise Mitigation Program for a cost of $1.00;
and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13510 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sub-Lease 13510 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Extension for authorize the City Manager to execute a sub-lease extension with
Office Space Texas Christian University for office space located at 2900 West
Berry Street for the Police Department, at a cost of $1.00 per year;
and authorize the extension to begin March 1, 2003, and expire
February 29, 2004. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13511 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Extension 13511 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Office Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease extension with
United Community Centers, Inc. for office space located at 970
East Humbolt Street for the Police Department at no cost; and
authorize the lease extension to begin April 1, 2003, and expire
March 31, 2004, with two 12-month renewal options. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for a street name change from Packsaddle Drive to Pack
Saddle Trail, Legacy Square Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2465, as follows:
PZ-2465 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15465 2465 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Name adopt Ordinance No. 15465 changing the name of "Packsaddle
Change Drive" to "Pack Saddle Trail", from North Academy Boulevard to
SN-03-001 Pepperwood Trail, Legacy Square Addition, Fort Worth, Texas.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for a street name change from Packsaddle
Drive to Pack Saddle Trail, Legacy Square Addition, Fort Worth,
Texas, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2465 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for a street name change from Vanderzyl Road to Scoma
Road, Vanderzyl Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone presented desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2466, as follows:
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PZ-2466 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15466 2466 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Name adopt Ordinance No. 15466 changing the name of "Vanderzyl
Change Road" to "Scoma Road", from East Ripy Street to Butler Street,
SN-03-002 Vanderzyl Addition, Fort Worth, Texas.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for a street name change from Vanderzyl
Road to Scoma Road, Vanderzyl Addition, Fort Worth, Texas,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ-2466 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19481 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15467 19481 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas State
Library & 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the Loan Star Libraries
Archives Grant for the Fort Worth Public Library in the amount of
Commission $78,247.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement
with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
relating to such grant; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15467 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $78,247.00, upon receipt of a grant from the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Loan
Star Libraries Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19482 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15468 19482 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sutton &
Associates, LP 1. Authorize the transfer of $348,652.50 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $191,952.50, and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $156,700.00; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15468 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $191,952.50 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $156,700.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Sutton and Associates, LP for Unit I hot mix asphaltic
concrete (HMAC) Surface Overlay 2003-8 and Unit II
Reconstruction of Bird Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sutton
& Associates, LP in the amount of $645,684.00 for 85
working days for Unit I, HMAC Surface Overlay 2003-8
($605,305.00), and Unit II, Reconstruction of Bird Street
($40,379.00).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19483 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 19483 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Westhill
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of$116,769.00 for 70 working days
for Valley Gutter Contract 2003-9 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19484 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Cornerstone 19484 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appraisal authorize the City Manager to execute a real estate appraisal
Company review contract with Cornerstone Appraisal Company in an amount
not to exceed $27,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19485 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Advanced 19485 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Underground authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with multiple
Imaging, Inc. vendors to provide cleaning and closed-circuit television
and Ace Pipe inspection of large diameter sanitary sewer mains as follows:
Cleaning, Inc.
• Advanced Underground Imaging, Inc., $288,536.00, Unit One
• Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., $205,987.25, Unit Three
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19486 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15469 19486 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
R. A.
Development, 1. Authorize the transfer of $303,584.30 from the Water and
Inc. & Stabile & Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount
Winn, Inc. of $241,290.30, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $62,294.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15469 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $241,290.30 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $62,294.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with R.
A. Development, Inc. for 1998 CIP Various Locations
Contract 2001 D Unit I: Water and Sewer Replacements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R. A.
Development, Inc. in the amount of $271,057.30 for 1998 CIP
Various Locations, Contract 2001D, Unit I: Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacements; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stabile
& Winn, Inc. in the amount of $353,539.65 for 1998 CIP
Various Locations, contract 2001D, Unit II: Paving
Improvements (Alternate No. 1).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19487 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 19487 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #26033 - approve Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 26033 for
TxDOT safety improvements requested by the Federal Aviation
Administration for Taxiway Alpha at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19488 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
FW Aviation 19488 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Heritage authorize the City Manager to approve an agreement with the Fort
Association Worth Aviation Heritage Association to hold an Air Show at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport during the 2003 calendar year, with five
annual renewal options. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19489 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Steve Dake 19489 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Steve Dake Construction for the renovation of digester No. 13 at
the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of
$359,300.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19490 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ramey Avenue, 19490 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
L.P. & KB Home
Lone Star, L.P. 1. Approve the application of Ramey Avenue, L.P. and KB
Home Lone Star, L.P. for a five-year Municipal Property Tax
Abatement for the Ramey Place Addition in the Stop Six
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Ramey Avenue, L.P., a Texas
Limited Partnership, and KB Home Lone Star, L.P., are true
and correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement
Agreement with Ramey Avenue, L.P., and KB Home Lone
Star, L.P., in accordance with the NEZ 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 Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
Council Member Moss advised Council that KB Home Lone Star
had committed to building the homes with a minimum of 1,500
square feet instead of 1,200 square feet. He further stated that the
tax abatement was in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone.
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C-19491 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Barham & Harris 19491 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One, L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Barham & Harris One, L.P., for the installation of
community facilities for Parkview Hills Addition, Phase I. Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19492 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
D. R. Horton — 19492 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with D. R. Horton — Texas, Ltd., for the installation of
community facilities for McPherson Ranch, Phase I. Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19493 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mercantile 19493 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partners, L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Mercantile Partners, L.P. for the installation of
community facilities for stream relocation of a portion of Little
Fossil Creek. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19494 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Light of the 19494 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
World Lutheran authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Church Agreement with Light of the World Lutheran Church for the
installation of water and sewer services. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
709 Grainger hearing for Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Street Commission regarding 709 Grainger Street. Mayor Barr asked if
HS-89-78 there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report regarding 709 Grainger Street and
recommended that Council uphold the decision of the Building
Standards Commission's ruling to deny the request for an
amendment to the order.
Bob Strickland Mr. Bob Strickland, 2700 Missouri, appeared before City Council
and requested favorable consideration for amendment to the order
and stated that he had problems with the electrician completing the
electrical work. He stated that the issue was being resolved and
requested an extension, stating that he would be able to complete
the repairs within the thirty-day period.
William Kay Mr. William Kay, 915 Morris St., appeared before the City Council
and advised that he had to drop everything to work on the property
at 709 Grainger Street, and that the only thing that was impeding
their progress was completion of the electrical portion.
In response to Council Member Davis inquiry relative to the zoning
of the property, Mr. Bob Riley stated that it was zoned "ER"
Restricted Commercial. He further stated that they were
researching to see if the property was ever granted a legal non-
conforming status.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Standards Commission regarding 709 Grainger Street, Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that the public hearing be closed and that Council uphold
the decision of the Building Standards Commission to deny the
request for an amendment to the order.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
1801 Ash hearing for Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Crescent Street Commission regarding 1801 Ash Crescent Street. Mayor Barr
HS-95-247 asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report regarding 1801 Ash Crescent Street
and recommended that Council uphold the decision of the Building
Standards Commission to repair or demolish the property within 30
days.
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Greg Bellows Mr. Greg Bellows, 644 Hicks, appeared before the City Council and
requested that additional time be granted and briefed them on the
history of this property and stated that some of the violations were
received under the previous owner. He needed time to obtain a
new bid on the electrical work.
Mr. Carl Smart advised Council that the Code Compliance was
willing to work with Mr. Bellows, but that he would need to show a
significant amount of progress had been made prior to any
demolition-taking place.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Standards Commission regarding 1801 Ash Crescent, Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that Council uphold
the decision of the Building Standards Commission to repair or
demolish the property within 30 days.
City Manager Jackson informed Council that staff would be briefed
relative to alternative ways of managing substandard structures.
Citizen Mr. Harbi Hassan, 1228 N. Britain Road #227, Irving, appeared
Presentations before Council regarding affordable taxicab insurance.
Harbi Hassan
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 1:37 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:
a) Modern Contractors v. Women's Second Chance, et al,
Cause No. 48-190689-01;
b) Tracy Milian v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 017-
197096-03;
c) E. F. Haralson, Jr. v. Board of Adjustment, Cause No.
342-196146-02;
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d) Legal issues concerning the Martha Lane drainage
channel;
e) 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 2:37 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:37 p.m.
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