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MAY 27, 2003
Date & Time On the 27th day of May, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:00 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 Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Mr. Don Davis, Western Hills Church
of Christ.
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 May 20,
2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Motorcycle
Presentations Safety and Awareness Month.
Announcements Council Member Picht thanked the general public who attended the
Memorial Day services at Greenwood Cemetery at which members
of the Canadian Air Force were honored. He expressed
appreciation to Dr. Griffin Murphy for coordinating the successful
event.
Assistant City Manager Libby Watson provided a brief overview on
the current status of the solid waste program. Mayor Moncrief
announced the creation of a task force comprised of Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud (Chair), and Council Members Lane, Haskin, and
Silcox. The task force was charged to review the service delivery
design of the point-to-point brush and bulky waste collection
program, sections of the ordinance applicable to this issue and the
contractual obligations of Waste Management. He added that the
task force was to provide its findings to Council in two weeks.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13952 be continued until July 1, 2003, and
Staff that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19591 be withdrawn.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to appoint Dennis Shingleton to Place 7 on the City
Plan Commission, effective May 27, 2003, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2947 There was presented Resolution No. 2947 nominating Arrow Hose
Nominate Arrow & Tubing, Inc. as an enterprise project pursuant to the Texas
Hose & Tubing, Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code.
Inc as Enterprise Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Project Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Silcox stated that a public hearing would be
conducted to discuss the Heritage Trace realignment, which was
referred to the Capital Improvement and Infrastructure Committee.
He added that it would be held in the evening and probably in the
Council Chamber. He requested that neighborhood organizations
provide his Council Aide, Sandy Breaux, with a name of a central
spokesperson that would represent the group.
Mayor Moncrief informed the audience that everyone who turned in
a citizens presentation card would be advised of the meeting date
and time.
OCS-1351 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1351 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-13952 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. G-13952, Master Thoroughfare Plan
July 1, 2003 Amendment: Realignment of Heritage Trace Parkway and Park
Vista Boulevard, be continued until July 1, 2003.
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G-13976 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2948 13976 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Camp Bowie adopt Resolution No. 2948 accepting the Camp Bowie Boulevard
Blvd. Streetscape Master Plan as a general guide for the design of
Streetscape capital improvements along Camp Bowie Boulevard; and
Master Plan for requesting City staff to cite said Master Plan in the 2004 update of
Design of the Comprehensive Plan. It was the consensus of the City Council
Capital that the recommendation be adopted.
Improvements &
Cite Master Plan
in 2004
Comprehensive
Plan
G-13977 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15565 13977 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Payment from adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15565 increasing estimated
Ken Moore receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Enterprises, Inc. amount of $46,810.79 from available funds for the purpose of
for Public funding improvements, equipment, and promotion of the Will
Events Rogers Memorial Center; and authorize the use of these funds in
Department accordance with the City's purchasing and expenditure guidelines.
Special Trust It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
Fund be adopted.
G-13978 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15566 13978 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Fair Housing
Initiative 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Program Grant awarded, a Fair Housing Initiative Program grant in the
from U.S. amount of up to $100,000.00 from the U.S. Department of
Department of Housing and Urban Development to enable the Human
Housing & Relations Commission to engage in fair housing education
Urban and outreach; and
Development
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15566 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $100,000.00 subject to receipt of a grant from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for
the purpose of funding the Human Relations Commission's
fair housing education and outreach program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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G-13979 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Declare 13979 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sufficiency of
Petition & Set 1. Find that the petition for re-establishment of the proposed
Public Hearing Fort Worth Improvement District No. 8 contains sufficient
Date for signatures and meets other requirements of Chapter 372,
Proposed Re- Subchapter A, Section 372.005 of the Local Government
Establishment of Code (the Public Improvement District Assessment Act); and
Fort Worth
Improvement 2. Direct the City Secretary to file I.R. Number 8497 containing
District No. 8 the information as required by Chapter 372, Subchapter A;
(Camp Bowie) and
3. Set June 24, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. as the date and time to
consider the following matters:
• The advisability of re-establishing the proposed
district; and
• The general nature of the proposed improvements
and/or services; and
• The estimated costs of the improvements and/or
services; and
• The boundaries of the proposed improvement district;
and
• The proposed method of assessment; and
4. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the public hearing
in accordance with state law.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13980 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15567 13980 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Res. #2949
Grant for Design 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and execute, if
& Development awarded, a grant agreement relating to the respective duties
of Permanent Air and obligations of the Texas Department of Transportation
Traffic Control (TxDOT) and the City under the grant for the development of
Tower at Fort a permanent Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Spinks
Worth Spinks Airport (Spinks) from TxDOT in the amount of $1,000,000.00;
Airport and
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2. Authorize the transfer of funds from the Airport Operating
Fund to the Airport Grant Fund in the amount of $100,000.00;
and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15567 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $1,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant
from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation
Division, for the purpose of funding the design and
development of a permanent Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2949 certifying that $100,000.00 in City
funds will be available as a ten percent match for a grant
from the TxDOT Aviation Division in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 for the design and development of a
permanent Air Traffic Control Tower at Spinks.
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 to adopt an ordinance and make findings concerning the
amendment of the boundary of the North Enterprise Zone. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and
called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13981,
as follows:
G-13981 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15568 13981 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amend
Boundary of 1. Conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to the
North Enterprise boundary of the North Enterprise Zone, as provided in the
Zone ordinance; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15568 amending the boundary of the
City of Fort Worth North Enterprise Zone (Enterprise Zone
No. EZ222-052797-FWN) pursuant to the Texas Enterprise
Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code;
providing incentives to the amended area; reaffirming an
authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to
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the nomination and designation of the area described
herein as an Enterprise Zone and Reinvestment Zone;
reaffirming the liaison to act on all matters pertaining to the
Texas Enterprise Zone Act once amended by Texas
Economic Development; and
3. Find that the North Enterprise Zone area, as amended,
meets the requirements and criteria of the Texas Enterprise
Zone Act; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to submit the appropriate
application to Texas Economic Development to amend the
boundary of the North Enterprise Zone.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing to adopt an ordinance and make findings
concerning the amendment of the boundary of the North Enterprise
Zone, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13981 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13982 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reallocate 13982 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
CDBG Funds to authorize the City Manager to reallocate $20,000.00 from the
Boys & Girls Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXVIII
Clubs of Greater unprogrammed funds to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort
Fort Worth for Worth for the lease of two vans for the Comin' Up Gang
Lease of Vans Intervention Program. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a
for Comin' Up motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Gang recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Intervention
Program
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing to designate the Historic Handley Area as Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Elizee Michel, representing the Housing Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13983, as follows:
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G-13983 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2950 13983 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15569
Designate 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2950 designating the Historic Handley
Historic Handley Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
Area as NEZ &
FWNERZ #9 2. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of the
Historic Handley Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone (FWNERZ) No. 9; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15569 designating a certain area in the
City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 9, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and
a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other
matters related to the Zone.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing to designate the Historic Handley Area as
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone, Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public
hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-13983 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing to designate the Woodhaven area as Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Elizee Michel, representing the Housing Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13984, as follows:
G-13984 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2951 13984 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15570
Designate 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2951 to designate the Woodhaven area
Woodhaven as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
Area as NEZ &
FWNERZ #10 2. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of the
Woodhaven area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone (FWNERZ) No. 10; and
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3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15570 designating a certain area in the
City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 10, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and
a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other
matters related to the Zone; and
4. Approve the amendment to the NEZ Policy Statement on the
Creation of Local NEZs and the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy
Basic Incentives to provide that in order for a project in the
Woodhaven NEZ to be considered eligible to receive NEZ
incentives, the Woodhaven Community Development
Corporation and the Woodhaven Neighborhood Association
must have submitted a letter of support for the project to the
City of Fort Worth.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing to designate the Woodhaven Area as
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone, Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public
hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-13984 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Moss and Picht
ABSENT: None
Council Member Haskin acknowledged former Assistant City
Manager Vernell Sturns and Mr. Joe Epps who were present in the
Council Chamber and expressed her appreciation for their hard
work on the Woodhaven NEZ and Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone.
P-9795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Vetter Lifting 9795 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Bags with authorize the purchase of two Vetter lifting bags with accessories
Accessories from Four Alarm Fire Equipment for the Fire Department,
Equipment Division for an amount not to exceed $37,252.00, freight
included, with payment due 30 days from the invoice date. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9796 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Lunch & Snack 9796 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Meals for authorize a purchase agreement with Senior Citizen Services to
Summer Food provide lunch and snack meals for the summer food program for
Program the Parks and Community Services Department based on the low
bid meeting specifications with payment due 30 days after receipt
of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin June 2, 2003,
and expire August 8, 2003. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9797 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Traffic Signal 9797 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Controllers, authorize a purchase agreement for traffic signal controllers,
Cabinets & cabinets and equipment with multiple vendors for the
Equipment Transportation and Public Works Department based on the low
bids meeting specifications with payment due 30 days after receipt
of the invoice and freight included in unit prices; and authorize this
agreement to begin June 3, 2003, and expire June 2, 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-9798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Sign Sheeting 9798 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Material authorize a purchase agreement for sign sheeting material with 3M
Company for the Transportation and Public Works Department
based on the overall low bid meeting specifications with payment
due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and freight included in unit
prices; and authorize this agreement to begin June 3, 2003, and
expire June 2, 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-9799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Four Wheel 9799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drive Crew Cab authorize the purchase of a new four wheel drive, crew cab, service
Service Truck truck from Red McCombs Dodge for the Engineering Department.
Award will be based on the low bid not to exceed $32,770.00
including service and repair manuals. Payment is due 30 days
from the date the invoice is received and freight is included in the
cost of the truck. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Roofing Material 9800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize an annual purchase agreement for roofing materials with
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Guardian Building Products for the Transportation and Public
Works Department, Facilities Management Division based on the
lowest overall bid, with payment discounts of one percent if
invoices are paid by the tenth of the month, net 25 days after
receipt of invoice, and freight charges are included in bid prices;
and authorize this agreement to begin May 27, 2003, and expire
May 26, 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-9801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Antique Style 9801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Lights authorize a purchase agreement with Techline, Inc. for antique
style street lights for the Transportation and Public Works
Department based on the low bid meeting specifications with
payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and freight
included in unit cost; and authorize this agreement to begin May
27, 2003, and expire May 26, 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-9802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #15571 9802 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Self-Serve
Fueling 1. Authorize the City Manager to purchase Self-Serve Fueling
Equipment Equipment from Anthony Properties for Fort Worth Spinks
Airport for the amount not to exceed $44,000.00; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $44,000.00 from escrow funds to
revenue in the Municipal Airports Fund; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15571 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal
Airports Fund in the amount of $44,000.00 from available
escrow funds for the purpose of funding Self-Serve Fueling
Equipment from Anthony Properties for Fort Worth Spinks
Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
Council Member Haskin excused herself from the Council table at
this time.
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P-9803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Fire Battalion 9803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Chief Vehicle authorize a non-competitive purchase of a new Fire Battalion Chief
vehicle from Nichols Ford AutoNation for the Fire Department in an
amount not to exceed $36,838.55 with payment due upon receipt of
the vehicle and transportation cost included in the cost of the
vehicle. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-13566 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease of Lake 13566 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth Property authorize the approval of a five-year lease with Kenneth A. Hawkins
and Janet L. Hawkins for City-owned Lake Worth property for use
of a private water well located at Lot 19, Block 15 (7308 Love Circle)
and located adjacent to and on the west boundary of Lot 18, Block
15 (7316 Love Circle), commencing on April 1, 2003, and ending on
March 31, 2008, with an annual lease rate of $675.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13567 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13567 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Foreclosed
Properties & 1. Approve the sale of a portion of two tax foreclosed
Temporary properties described as Abstract No. 1 954, Tract 21A,
Right-of-Entry Edmund Little Survey (1300 Northeast 28 Street) and Lot
Agreement for 13, Block 12, Vickery Addition (1159 Freeman Street) to the
Tax Foreclosed Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in accordance
Property with Texas Local Government Code 272.001 for the purpose
of the BUS287P East Rosedale Street Project and the South
Highway 183 Project; and
2. Approve one temporary right-of-entry agreement for one tax
foreclosed property described as North 100 feet of Lots 21,
22 and 23 and the North 100 feet, West 20 feet of Lot 24,
Block 5, Lakeview Addition (1617 Rosedale Street) to TxDOT
for the purpose of removing underground storage tanks and
contamination testing for the BUS287P East Rosedale
Street Project (DOE 920).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13568 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Extend Lease for 13568 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Office Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease extension with Tracy
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L. Kobs, Robert W. Dowling, and Emily Hardesty for office space
for a Neighborhood Policing District Headquarters at 2509 Merrick
Street for the Police Department at a cost of $40,800.00 per year;
and approve the lease extension term of one year beginning June
1, 2003, and expiring May 31, 2004, with two one-year renewal
options. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13569 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13569 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Wide
Open Spaces, Ltd. for approximately 1,000 square feet of office
space located at 1017 Gounah Street for the Police Department, at
a cost of $1.00 per year; and authorize the agreement to begin June
1, 2003, and expire May 31, 2004, with one twelve-month renewal
option. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13570 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13570 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Aerial Easement authorize the conveyance of one permanent aerial easement and
& Right-of-Way right-of-way described as part of the Abner H. Hodge Survey,
Abstract No. 1789, Tarrant County, Texas, to Oncor Electric
Delivery Company needed for the installation of a 138kv electrical
transmission line between Rocky Creek substation located near
the intersection of Old Granbury Road and Stewart Feltz Road, and
Primrose substation located near the intersection of Old Granbury
Road and Columbus Trail in Southwest Tarrant County (DOE 2716)
for a cost of $10.00. Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2483 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15572 2483 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation for adopt Ordinance No. 15572 declaring certain findings; providing
Full Purposes of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
801 Acres Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 801 acres (1.25
Located North of square miles) of land, more or less, being two tracts of land
Avondale Haslet situated in the Greenberry Overton Survey, Abstract No. 1185 and
Road, East of
Sendera Ranch, the M.E.P. & P. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 1132, Tarrant County,
South of John Day Texas, and the Greenberry Overton Survey, Abstract No. 972,
Road, and West of Denton County, Texas, and being a portion of that certain tract of
FM 156 (Sendera land described by deed to Two SR, L.P., Tarrant County, Texas
Ranch East) (Case No. AX-03-0001) which said territory lies adjacent to and
AX-03-0001 adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth,
Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata
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part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all
privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that
this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19591 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-19591, Authorize Execution of Community
Development Agreement with AIL Investment, L.P. for
Reimbursement of Advance Funding for construction of North
Tarrant Parkway/IH-35W Interchange and North Tarrant Parkway
from IH-35W to Rainey Lake Road, be withdrawn.
C-19601 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19601 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Concessions, authorize the City Manager to extend the contract between Tarrant
L.L.P. d/b/a County Concessions L.L.C. d/b/a Aramark Corporation (formerly
Aramark Fine Host Corporation) and the City of Fort Worth to provide
Corporation concession services at the Fort Worth Convention Center for a
(Formerly Fine period of two years, to expire on June 30, 2005. It was the
Host) consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19602 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15573 19602 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15574
Amend Chapter 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15573 amending Chapter 34, Article V,
34, Article V, Wreckers, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
Wreckers amended, by adding a definition to Section 34-176; by
Interlocal adding Section 34-180.1; by amending Section 34-180(b);
Agreement with and
City of Arlington
& Employ 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal
FINCAP, Inc. agreement with the City of Arlington for the employment of
FINCAP, Inc. to conduct a study to determine the rates for
private property non-consent tows and the sharing equally
of the cost of such study; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15574 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund
in the amount of $10,000.00, subject to receipt of funds from
the City of Arlington, for the purpose of funding a contract
with FINCAP, Inc. of Austin, Texas, to perform a study to
determine the rates for non-consent towing; and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
FINCAP, Inc of Austin, Texas, to perform a study to
determine the rates for non-consent towing in Fort Worth at
a cost not to exceed $20,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19603 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Heard After 19603 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Executive authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Development
Session Agreement with AIL Investment, L.P. to provide funding for the
construction of North Tarrant Parkway/IH-35W Interchange and
North Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W to Rainey Lake Road. Mayor
Moncrief stated that this item would be heard after the completion
of Executive Session.
Council Member Haskin assumed her chair.
C-19604 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Riverbend 19604 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Investments, authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Limited by RBE Agreement with Riverbend Investments, Limited, by RBE
Investments Investments Corporation for the installation of a 12-inch offsite
Corporation water line to serve the Lake of River Trails Phases III, IV and V in
east Fort Worth. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the second public
Voluntary hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately
Annexation of 31.897 acres of land located east of Cooks Lane, South of
31.897 Acres Meadowbrook Drive, and north and west of Dottie Lynn Parkway
Located East of bordering the City of Arlington (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0002).
Cooks Lane, Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
South of heard.
Meadowbrook
Drive, & North Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
and West of appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council
Dottie Lynn that staff should be directed to prepare an annexation ordinance to
Parkway be adopted at the June 17, 2003 Council meeting.
Bordering City
of Arlington There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
AX-03-0002 with the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary
annexation of approximately 31.897 acres of land located east of
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Cooks Lane, South of Meadowbrook Drive, and north and west of
Dottie Lynn Parkway bordering the City of Arlington (Annexation
Case No. AX-03-0002), Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the second public
hearing be closed and that staff prepare an annexation ordinance
to be presented at the June 17, 2003 Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-065 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 13, 2003,
Denied Without continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth
Prejudice for a change in zoning of property located at 1610 East Bluff Street
from "J" Medium Industrial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-065. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of the City of Fort Worth, 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-
065 be denied without prejudice and that the applicant seek MU-2
zoning. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-081 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 13, 2003,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Petros Abay for a
change in zoning of property located at 1800 Mitchell Boulevard
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-081. Mayor Moncrief asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Petros Abay, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-081 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-095 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 13, 2003,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Two S.R., L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located west of John Day Road and
4500 feet north of Keller Haslet Road from unzoned and "AG"
Agricultural to "AG" Agricultural, "A-5" One-Family, "A-7.5" One-
Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "I" Light Industrial, and "PD/A-
5" Planned Development, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-095. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He
added that the Zoning Commission had approved the request for a
waiver of the site plan and a "PD/A-5" for the Golf Course area, but
stated that they were not, for some unknown reason, made part of
the meeting record. He requested that Council approve the zoning
change with these two corrections.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Two S.R., L.P., Council Member Lane made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-095 be
approved with waiver of site plan and "PD/A-5" Planned
Development for the Golf Course area. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-099 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 20, 2003,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of CTC Transportation,
Jim Walker LLC for a change in zoning of property located at 3540
and 3550 Euless South Main from "PD/SU" Number 43 Planned
Development/Specific Use for petroleum supply distribution to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for trucking transport
including outdoor equipment storage incidental to trucking
operations, trucks limited to a maximum length of 50 feet, length of
trucks may be increased subject to improvement of intersection of
Trinity Boulevard and Euless South Main Street by applicant, with
site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-099. Mayor Moncrief
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ty Bush Mr. Ty Bush, 12608 Sweet Bay Drive, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change relative to maximum length of
tractor-trailers and requested the Council restrict the time that
temporary structures would be allowed to remain on the property
after construction of the permanent structures was completed.
Jim Walker Mr. Jim Walker, 331 Arbor Court, Euless, Texas, appeared before
Council in support of the zoning change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of CTC Transportation, Jim Walker LLP,
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-099 be approved subject to the following:
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1. Hours of operation limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. All truck and trailer storage to be maintained a minimum of
300 feet from the Euless South Main St. property line.
3. Landscaping per industrial standards of the Zoning
Ordinance.
4. Outside storage limited to tractor and trailer rigs, and
equipment customary to the trucking transport industry.
5. Tractor/trailer rigs may not exceed 68 feet in length.
6. Diesel fuel stored on site shall be for company vehicles only.
7. Site plan required.
8. No right hand turns off of Trinity Boulevard on to Euless
South Main for trucks over 50 feet long.
9. No truck over 68 feet will be allowed once the Euless South
Main is improved without going back to the Zoning
Commission, City Council, and public for comment.
Transportation/Public Works Department should review
safety of the intersection.
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, Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15575
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.
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Citizen Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before Council
Presentations relative to brush and bulky waste pickup in her neighborhood.
Sharon
Armstrong
Chris Clark Mr. Chris Clark, 4800 Carolina Trace Trail, appeared before Council
relative to the Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment. Mayor
Moncrief asked Mr. Clark to speak with Assistant City Manager
Marc Ott to resolve his concerns.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 10:58 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) Michael Moreno and Christopher Dodd v. City of Fort
Worth, et al, Cause No. 4:03-CV-0369-A;
b) Clear Channel Outdoors, Inc. v. Board of Adjustment,
Case No. 141-196519-02;
c) Emmit Johnson v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 249-5-
99 (Johnson County);
d) Modern Contractors v. Women's Second Chance, et al,
v. Felicia Alexander, et al, Cause No. 48-190689-01;
e) Legal issues concerning the contract between the City
and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority;
f) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's
City Council meeting agenda; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property
in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations
with a third party; and
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3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations
as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation, of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:44 a.m.
Council Member Silcox announced that the Capital Improvement
and Infrastructure Committee would conduct a public hearing
regarding the realignment of Heritage Trace Parkway on
Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
C-19603 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
AIL Investment, 19603 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Development
Agreement with AIL Investment, L.P. to provide funding for the
construction of North Tarrant Parkway/IH-35W Interchange and
North Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W to Rainey Lake Road.
Chris Clark Mr. Chris Clark, 4800 Carolina Trace Trail, appeared and opposition
to portions of the proposed project, called attention to current poor
road conditions, traffic congestion and inquired about the public
hearing dates for the bond election.
City Manager Jackson acknowledged a need for additional road
improvements and further stated that public meetings would be
held this summer regarding the bond program.
Council Member Haskin suggested that the City consider
partnering with Tarrant County on this project.
Steve Gregory Mr. Steve Gregory, 3701 W. Northwest Hwy #169-A, appeared in
support of the proposed project.
Mike Berry Mr. Mike Berry, 6217 Genoa Road, appeared before Council and
read a letter from the Park Glen Neighborhood Association in
support of the proposed project.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:53 a.m.
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