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MAY 13, 2003
Date & Time On the 13th day of May, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:10 p.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 Pastor D. C. McPherson, Mt. Sinai
Missionary Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2003, were
approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Children's and
Presentations Police Day.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Community
Action Month.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Music
History Month.
Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for Nikki Kubes
Day.
Council Member Silcox presented Certificates of Recognition to
former Board and Commission members.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that the Cats were playing at
LaGrave Stadium and encouraged citizens to come out and see
them play. He expressed appreciation to Fairmont Tour of Homes
for another marvelous showing of renovated homes. He also
commended Jim Austin and wife who held an induction ceremony
this past Friday at the Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame and
encouraged citizens to visit the museum located at 3400 Mt.
Vernon.
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Council Member Picht announced that Mr. and Mrs. Kubes had
another champion in the family, their daughter, Bridgette, who was
at home ill. She too is a Judoist.
Jeanette Rincon Ms. Jeanette Rincon, representing the Carter Riverside
Neighborhood Association and Greater Riverside, 1421
Robinwood, appeared before the City Council and expressed
appreciation to Mayor Barr and Council Member Wentworth for
their years of service and for the continued revitalization efforts in
the Riverside area.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-13970 and C-19577 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
C.P. #226 — There was presented Council Proposal No. 226 requesting that the
Consider City Council schedule an item for the City of Fort Worth City
Designation of Council Agenda on May 27, 2003, to consider designating the
Woodhaven Woodhaven area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ);
Area as NEZ and authorize the City Manager to prepare a resolution and an
ordinance to designate the Woodhaven area as a NEZ and
Reinvestment Zone. The approval of this proposal by the City
Council authorizes the City Manager to prepare an amendment to
the NEZ Policy Statement on the Creation of Local Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone and the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and 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. Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin introduced members of the Woodhaven
Local Development Board. She also thanked them for their hard
work.
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C.P. #227 — There was presented Council Proposal No. 227 requesting that the
Accept Donation City Council accept the donation of the Marine School from the
of Marine School Friends of the Marine School, Inc. for placement and preservation
from Friends of at the Log Cabin Village; and approve the use of $66,005.00 in
Marine School, available funds from the Park Improvements Fund to underwrite
Inc. the relocation of the Marine School to the Log Cabin Village and
the necessary refurbishment of the school. Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane thanked the City Council for their action on
this item and expressed special appreciation to Assistant City
Manager Joe Paniagua and to Mr. Bill Pokluda.
Reappoint Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Wyntress Ware Member Moss, reappointing Wyntress Ware to the Tarrant County
to 911 District 911 Emergency Assistance District Board beginning May 13, 2003,
Board and with a term expiring April 1, 2005. The motion carried
unanimously.
OCS-1348 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1348 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2003,
continued the public hearing for the appeal of the decision of the
Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission to deny a Certificate
of Appropriateness application for the property located at 1220
Buck Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Ms. Shannon Wasielewski, representing the Planning Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13854, as follows:
G-13854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appeal Decision 13854 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of HCLC to Deny consider Mr. Jon Aubry's appeal of the decision of the Historic and
Certificate of Cultural Landmarks Commission (HCLC) to deny the application
Appropriateness for a Certificate of Appropriateness for certain work to be
Application performed on the house at 1220 Buck Avenue.
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Jerre Tracy and Ms. Jerre Tracy, 2734 Colonial Parkway, and Lisa Lowry, 1208
Lisa Lowry Mistletoe Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed
support for the decision of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission for denial of the application.
Council Member Davis advised the Council and citizens of
extenuating circumstances relative to the issuance of the
Certificate of Appropriateness. She made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the City Council modify the decision
of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission as follows:
1. Reverse the denial and approve the request to fill in the rear
window on the south side of the house with brick;
2. Reverse the denial and approve the request to replace the
original front windows with divided light windows; remove
the shed roof above the front door and replace the front door
with a window;
3. Uphold the denial of the request to fill the two small windows
flanking the fireplace with brick;
4. Uphold the denial of the request to remove the brick front
porch arches, but require the applicant to construct new
arches per the drawing as submitted by the applicant;
5. Uphold all other requests approved by the Landmarks
Commission.
Council Member Picht made a substitute motion to continue this
hearing until a chronology of what actually happened was provided
to Council.
Mr. Fernando Costa, Director of Planning Department, appeared
before Council and advised that this information was provided at
the briefing heard earlier during the Pre-Council meeting.
A spokeswoman, representing the owner of the property located at
1220 Buck Avenue, appeared before Council and stated that a
structural engineer was consulted and that he determined that the
arches were not structurally sound enough to be reconstructed
over the porch and submitted a drawing of his proposed
reconstruction changes.
Council Member Picht withdrew his motion.
There being no one else present in connection with the public
hearing for the appeal of the decision of the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness
application for the property located at 1220 Buck Avenue, Council
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Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-13854 be adopted, as amended.
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
G-13969 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend 2003 13969 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Federal
Legislative 1. Adopt the legislative items as amendments to the 2003
Program Federal Legislative Program; and
2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to distribute copies of
the City's Federal Legislative Program as amended to
members of Congress, to other cities, and to other interested
individuals; and
3. Authorize and direct appropriate City officials to send letters
of support or to meet with federal officials to discuss the
City's position on the legislative items as well as all other
federal initiatives as outlined in the program; and
4. Authorize and direct the City's Washington D.C. consultant
in consultation with the City Manager to take the appropriate
actions to advance the 2003 Federal Legislative Program as
amended before Congress, the Administration and the
Federal Agencies.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13970 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15551 13970 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15552
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Res. #1555
Accept 42 offered, a grant for airport upgrades at Meacham
Project Grant International Airport from the Texas Department of
Offer for Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of$650,000.00; and
Meacham 2. Authorize the transfer of $72,223.00 from escrow funds to
International revenue in the Municipal Airports Fund; and
Airport
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3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15551 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal
Airports Fund in the amount of $72,223.00 from available
escrow funds for the purpose of funding the City's match for
a grant with the Texas Department of Transportation for
airport upgrades at Meacham International Airport; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $72,223.00 from escrow funds in the
Municipal Airport Fund to the Airport Grants Fund for the
City's match; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15552 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants
Fund in the amount of $72,223.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding upgrades at Meacham International
Airport; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2942 certifying the availability of the
City's matching funds and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a grant agreement with the State of Texas relating to
the respective duties and obligations of TxDOT and the City
under the grant.
City Manager Jackson advised Council of a correction to
Recommendation No. 5 stating that the amount of $72,223.00
should be corrected to $722,223.00.
City Attorney Yett stated that the ordinance would also be
amended to reflect the same correction.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13970 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13971 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reimburse 13971 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hillwood authorize the City Manager to reimburse Hillwood Development
Development Corporation in the amount of $183,793.90 for user refunds and on-
Corporation for site credits. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Water System recommendation be adopted.
On-Site Credits
& User Refunds
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P-9791 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Fencing 9791 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Material, authorize an annual purchase agreement for fencing material,
Installation & installation and repair from Cleburne Fence Company for the City
Repair of Fort Worth, based on the lowest overall bid received, with
payments due 20 days after receipt of the invoice; the City takes
ownership upon delivery; and freight charges are included in the
unit prices; and authorize this agreement to begin June 1, 2003,
and expire May 31, 2004, with options to renew for four additional
one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9792 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Mowing & Clean- 9792 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Up Services authorize non-exclusive purchase agreements to provide mowing
and clean-up services for private-owned properties with multiple
vendors for the Code Compliance Department, based on the four
lowest bids meeting specifications, with payments due 30 days
after date of invoice; and authorize these agreements to begin May
13, 2003, and expire February 24, 2004, with options to renew for
two additional one-year periods. Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9793 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Emergency High 9793 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Voltage ratify the purchase of emergency high voltage electrical repairs
Electrical from Lone Star Electric for the Will Rogers Memorial Center in the
Repairs amount of $33,458.99. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13554 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Bankruptcy 13554 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement for authorize the City Manager's Office and the City Attorney's Office
Delinquent to execute agreements that will settle claims between Scott
Taxes Davidson and the City. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Easement 13555 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Modification approve an easement modification for the United States of America
Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base for City-owned property on
the South Shore of Lake Worth to enlarge the existing easement
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area; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
easement documents. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13556 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility approve the acceptance of two permanent utility easements
Easements described as Tract 1R, Ridgmar Mall Addition, Tarrant County,
Texas, from Shopco, Ltd. Partnership for properties located
southeast of Highway 183 and north of IH-30 needed for the
purpose of installing water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities
to serve Ridgmar Mall Addition (DOE 3862). It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13557 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13557 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the City Manager to execute a monthly Terminal Building
Lease Office Agreement with John Fonville for Suite 254 of the
Terminal Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2478 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15553 2478 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Alley Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 15553 vacating a 10-foot wide alley between
VA-03-008 Lots 2-9, Block 216, North Fort Worth and John Baugh Survey,
Abstract No. 115, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19575 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Flatiron, LLP 19575 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Flatiron, LLP, authorizing use of the right-of-way for continuance of
existing encroachments and proposed encroachments at the
Flatiron Building at 1000 Houston Street and 9t" Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19576 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Cotulla, L.P. 19576 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent
agreement with Cotulla, L.P. authorizing use of the right-of-way for
the installation of awnings along Commerce Street and Fourth
Street at 500 Commerce Street. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19577 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kimley-Horn, 19577 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services
agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc. for a near westside traffic study
for Trinity Parkway from University Drive to West 7t" Street for a
lump sum fee of $63,500.00.
Council Member Davis requested that the agreement be amended
with the understanding that Kimley-Horn would work with ABCD
Cultural District Committee Group and Cultural District Area
Neighborhoods to receive their input regarding the parkway's
placement.
City Manager Jackson concurred with that amendment.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
19577 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19578 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
RJM 19578 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Contractors, LP
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a release of American
Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company from further
obligation under a performance bond for City Secretary
Contract No. 28062; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction
contract with RJM Contractors, LP for the completion of the
of the renovation of the gymnasium on the historic James E.
Guinn Campus for Tech Fort Worth (formerly Medtech
Center) (Phase 2, Guinn School Adaptive Use) and release of
Southcrest Construction Company and their surety,
according to the original contract documents, less deduct
alternates 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, for an amount of $1,604,416.00
within 180 calendar days.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19579 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15554 19579 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Cleburne Utility
Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,890,741.00 from the Water and
Company, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund
($934,230.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
($956,511.00); and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15554 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $934,230.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $956,511.00 from
available funds for the purpose of a contract with Cleburne
Utility Construction Company, Inc. for Water and Sewer
Main Replacements Contract 2003A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Cleburne Utility Construction Company, Inc. in the amount
of $1,718,555.00 for Water and Sewer Main Replacements
Contract 2003A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19580 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15555 19580 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
SRO General
Contracting, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $728,570.05 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $564,869.25, and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $163,700.80; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15555 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $564,869.25 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $163,700.80 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
SRO General Contracting, Inc. for Alternate "A" (asphalt
pavement) for the reconstruction of Grace Street (Springdale
Road to Northeast 28th Street) North Chandler Drive
(McLemore Avenue to Yucca Avenue), Colonial Avenue
(Grapewood Street to Race Street) and Race Street (Belknap
Street to Fairview Street), including water and sanitary sewer
main replacements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with SRO
General Contracting, Inc. for Alternate "A" (asphalt
pavement) in the amount of $1,787,205.80 for the
reconstruction of Grace Street (Springdale Road to
Northeast 28th Street), North Chandler Drive (McLemore
Avenue to Yucca Avenue), Colonial Avenue (Grapewood
Street to Race Street), and Race Street (Belknap Street to
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Fairview Street), including water and sanitary sewer main
replacements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19581 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15556 19581 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Tri-Tech
Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,068,018.00 from the Water and
Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15556 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $1,068.018.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Tri-Tech
Construction, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements
Contract 20026; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-
Tech Construction, Inc. in the amount of $970,925.00 for the
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements Contract 20026.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19582 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#1 19582 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #28340 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
W. W. Webber, Secretary Contract No. 28340 with W. W. Webber, Inc. in the
Inc. amount of $95,807.44 for West Cargo Taxiway improvements at
Alliance Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19583 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19583 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an interagency agreement
with Tarrant County to continue the Operation Spotlight Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19584 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Town of 19584 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Edgecliff Village authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Town
of Edgecliff Village for the transfer of certain sanitary sewer lines
and manholes. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19585 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. #15557 C19585 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Lockwood, Council:
Andrews &
Newnam, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $270,706.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15557 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $270,706.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LXVII (67); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the
amount of $260,706.00 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract LXVII (67).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19586 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15558 19586 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
RJN Group, Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $309,839.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15558 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $309,839.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with RJN Group, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract LVIII (58); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $299,839.00
for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LVIII (58).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19587 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
CDBG Year 19587 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
XXIX, ESG 2003- authorize the City Manager to execute Community Development
2004 & HOPWA Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXIX, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
Year 2003-2004 Year 2003-2004, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA) Year 2003-2004 contracts with multiple organizations to
administer their respective programs, contingent upon approval
and receipt of adequate funding from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, for a term beginning June 1,
2003, and ending May 31, 2004.
Council Member Lane requested that the funding tentatively
allocated for the Latin Arts Association be withheld at this time.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, as
amended, withholding the Latin Arts Association CDBG funding at
this time. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19588 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hillwood RLD, 19588 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Hillwood RLD, L.P. for the installation of water and
sewer services to serve Creekwood Addition. Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19589 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Saglio 19589 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partnership, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Saglio Partnership, Ltd. for the installation of water
and sewer services to serve Sycamore Pointe Addition, Phase 2.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19590 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hillwood 19590 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Alliance authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Services, L.P. Agreement with Hillwood Alliance Services, L.P. by Hillwood
Development Company, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company,
its general partner, for the construction of a 30-inch water main to
serve Westport Parkway. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-19591 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued for 19591 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Two Weeks authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Development
Agreement with AIL Investment, L.P. to provide funding for the
construction of the North Tarrant Parkway/IH-35W Interchange and
North Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W to Rainey Lake Road.
City Manager Jackson informed Council that a correction needed
to be made to this M&C, stating that under the fourth paragraph,
Phase I, developer's cost should reflect $2,300,325.00 rather than
$2,200,325.00.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Wentworth expressed concerns regarding the
City's potential funding obligations for various stages of the
project's construction.
City Manager Jackson informed Council that this agreement does
not open the City to any additional exposure than its current
exposure with a TxDOT contract.
Mr. Robert Goode, Transportation/Public Works Director, appeared
before the City Council and advised them that all the cost to date
were the City's obligation and no consideration at this point had
been given to a Community Facilities Agreement.
Council Member Davis suggested that this item be continued for
two weeks to give staff an opportunity to determine the cost that
the developer would pay for their participation under a Community
Facilities Agreement. Staff was directed to also determine what
reimbursement the developer would be entitled to under any future
TIF agreement.
Council Member Haskin changed her original motion to continue
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19591 for two weeks.
Council Member Lane agreed with the continuation. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr suggested that since there was a two-week delay on
this item, that staff should pursue having a dialogue with the
County as discussed during Pre-Council.
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C-19592 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19592 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Tarrant County for the construction of a parking
lot and improvements to the existing parking lot at LaGrave Field.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to Judge J.D.
Johnson and Tim Curry's office for all of their assistance and City
Manager Jackson thanked Peter Vaky and Reid Rector, staff that
worked on this agreement for the City.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Proposed public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of
Voluntary approximately 31.897 acres of land located east of Cooks Lane,
Annexation of south of Meadowbrook Drive, and north and west of Dottie Lynn
31.897 Acres Parkway bordering the City of Arlington (Annexation Case No. AX-
Located East of 03-002). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
Cooks Lane, be heard.
South of
Meadowbrook Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
Drive, & North appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council
and West of that staff should be directed to publish notice setting May 27, 2003,
Dottie Lynn as the second public hearing.
Parkway
AX-03-002 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation
of approximately 31.897 acres of land located east of Cooks Lane,
south of Meadowbrook Drive, and north and west of Dottie Lynn
Parkway bordering the City of Arlington (Annexation Case No. AX-
03-002), Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the first public hearing be closed and
that the second public hearing be set for May 20, 2003. The motion
carried unanimously.
SP-03-002 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 1, 2003,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of J. L. Bertram
Construction Company for a change in zoning of property located
in the 6800 block of Old Randol Mill Road for a site plan for vehicle
parking and storage (under "PD/I" Planned Development/Light
Industrial District), Site Plan No. SP-03-002. Mayor Barr 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 site plan. He addressed
the four issues that were raised at the April 1, 2003 meeting, and
requested that Council give favorable consideration for the site
plan.
Robert G. West Mr. Robert G. West, 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, representing
J. L. Bertram Construction Company, appeared before Council in
support of the site plan and requested approval of it.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the site plan:
Alex Brasfield 7700 Randol Mill Road
Tom Brasfield 7700 Randol Mill Road
Jesse S. Rodriguez 2004 Taxco Road
Robby Ballew 6824 Randol Mill Road
(Pastor of Temple Baptist Church)
After a lengthy discussion among the Council, Council Member
Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Site
Plan No. SP-03-002 be approved, as amended.
Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that Site Plan No. SP-03-002 be
approved, with the following amendments:
1. The L-shaped parcel of land needed to have a fence height of
12 feet and should meet City landscape ordinance that is in
place regarding the entire 6.3 acres, and that the shrubbery
should be evergreen
2. Annual application of dust free chemical for the parking lot
3. The large trucks should have a set time in which to be
allowed to operate. Hours of operation should be after 6:00
p.m. and not travel before 7:00 a.m.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Haskin
NOES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
ABSENT: None
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of J. L. Bertram Construction Company, the
original motion to approve Site Plan No. SP-03-002 as amended
and closing the Zoning Hearing carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
Council Members Moss and Silcox excused themselves from the
Council table at this time.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2936 was
Hearing adopted on April 15, 2003, setting today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on April 23, 2003. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-037 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Picht, that the application of One Prairie Meadows, Ltd. for
a change in zoning of property located in the 11300 blocks of Alta
Vista Road (Northwest and Southwest of Timberland Boulevard
and Alta Vista Road) (future North Beach Street) from "CF"
Community Facilities and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-037, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Picht, Wentworth,
and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Members Silcox and Moss
Council Members Silcox and Moss assumed their chairs at the
Council table at this time.
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ZC-03-065 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Two Weeks 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, be continued for two weeks. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-081 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Davis, that the application of Petros Abay for a change in
Two Weeks zoning of property located at 1800 Mitchell Boulevard from "FR"
General Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-081, be continued for two weeks. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-083 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 1616
Avenue E from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-083, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-084 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 1349
East Jefferson Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-
5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-084, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-086 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located in the 9200-9500 blocks of
Boat Club Road from "AG" Agricultural to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial (24.6 AC), Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-086, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-087 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Arbiter Group for a change in
zoning of property located at 5823 Donnelly Avenue from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-087, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
SP-03-013 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Hendricks Texas Properties I,
LP for a change in zoning of property located at 5328 East
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Lancaster Avenue for a site plan for office/warehouse with outside
storage permitted inside a screening fence, Site Plan No. SP-03-
013, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-03-014 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of David Cantu for a change in
zoning of property located at 1833 North Beach Street for a site
plan for office, Site Plan No. SP-03-014, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-090 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Briscoe Clark Co. for a
change in zoning of property located at the northwest corner of
Highway 114 and Harriet Creek Drive from "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-090, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-092 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of Basswood 113, LP for a
change in zoning of property located in the 2900-3000 blocks of
Basswood Boulevard from "A-5" One-Family and "I" Light
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family (8.367 AC) and "I" Light Industrial
(9.115), Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-092, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-093 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hayco Realty, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 5300-5500 block range
of Ten Mile Bridge Road from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to
"CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-093, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-094 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of D. R. Horton-Texas, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 2000 block of Western
Center Boulevard from "A-5" One-Family to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-094, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of the Development Department, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-095 should be continued for two weeks to allow the
annexation to be heard at the same time the zoning is heard.
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ZC-03-095 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Silcox, that the application of Two S.R., L.P. for a change
Two Weeks 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, be continued for two
weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-096 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Betty A. McCall for a change
in zoning of property located at 959 and 961 Bluff Street from "D"
High Density Multi-Family to "H" Central Business District, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-096, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-097 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Weatherford Ventures for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1000 block of Rendon
Crowley Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-097, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-021 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of Hills of Lake Country for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located in the 7000-8000 block of
Lake Country Drive from "A-5" One-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family
and "CR" Low Density Multi-Family, (92.442 Acres) Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-021, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-041 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of Shonwood, Inc. for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located in the 10000 block of Northview Drive
(east of Hollow Creek Court) from "A-5" One-Family to "R-1" Zero
Lot Line/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-041, be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
Bob Strickland Mr. Bob Strickland, 2700 Mission, appeared before City Council
and requested that Council approve Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-085,
which would allow him to continue the operation of his property as
a duplex.
ZC-03-085 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Davis, that the application of Bob Strickland for a change
in zoning of property located at 709 Grainger Street from "ER"
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Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for continued use of a five-plex, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-085, be denied. (See Letter of Appeal). 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 Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed and
that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15559
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.
Citizen Mr. Richard Linnartz, 1400 Robinwood Drive, appeared before
Presentations Council regarding the Dry Branch Creek Improvement Bond
Richard Linnartz Program and presented the Council with a petition.
Jeanette Rincon Ms. Jeanette Rincon, 1421 Robinwood, appeared before Council
imploring the Council to solve the drainage problem regarding Dry
Branch Creek project. She informed them that this was a health
issue as well as a safety issue.
James Taylor Mr. James Taylor, 1712 Doyle, appeared before Council regarding
the size of the pipes and culverts regarding Dry Branch Creek.
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Vicki Bargas Ms. Vicki Bargas, 301 E. Drew, appeared before Council and stated
that the park improvements were not a misuse of funds received as
a result the Tax Abatement for Plaza Medical Center.
Virginia Bargas Ms. Virginia Bargas, 301 E. Drew, appeared before Council and
stated that she lauded Council Member Davis for the assistance
that she had given to Worth Heights Neighborhood.
Alex Brasfield Ms. Alex Brasfield, 7700 Randol Mill Road, appeared before Council
regarding safety and speed of traffic on Randol Mill Road.
Tom Brasfield Mr. Tom Brasfield, 7700 Randol Mill Road, appeared before Council
regarding Randol Mill Road. He further stated that a Police Officer
who was running a radar check did not stop a dump truck that was
speeding. He presented the Mayor with a golden saw award.
Chip Diano Mr. Chip Diano, 554 S. Summit Avenue, #1010, appeared before
Council and reminded them that this was Mental Health Month;
spoke positively about the Southwest Freeway Project and also its
correlation to a reduction in air pollution.
Andrew Hill Mr. Andrew Hill speaking on behalf of Mr. John Gaperson,
appeared before Council and sang a musical tribute to Council
Member Wentworth.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:24 p.m.
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