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MARCH 18, 2003
Date & Time On the 18th day of March, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:25 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, and Jeff Wentworth; City Manager Gary Jackson; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Wendy Davis was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Minister Gerald E. Anderson,
Overseer of Tastebud Ministries.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 2003, were
approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Haskin presented Certificates of Recognition to
Presentations the following former board and commission members:
Mr. Cary Jennings City Plan Commission
Mr. Alonzo J. Aguilar Parks & Community Services Advisory Board
Ms. Yvonne Johnson Parks & Community Services Advisory Board
Ms. Y. Leticia Vigil Disciplinary Appeals Board
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud introduced the Boys and Girls Club,
Inc. Girls State Champions Basketball Team.
Ms. Janelle Kavanaugh, Fort Worth Rotary Club Member,
introduced the delegation of Russian Newspaper Publishers.
Announcements Council Member Lane stated that he wanted to remind everyone
that although this nation looked like it was poised to go to war, we
must not forget those citizens and City of Fort Worth employees
who were called to service.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend the 4th
Annual Homebuyer's Fair, Saturday, March 22, 2003, from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. at Will Rogers, Round Up Inn.
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City Manager Jackson announced that delivery of the new
recycling carts was continuing on the West side of the City. He
added that the carts were to be used after March 31, 2003, and that
the carts had a green tag attached which explained the cart's use.
He further stated that carts could be swapped out for smaller or
larger sizes after the full implementation of the program in June by
calling (817) 392-EASY (3279). Mr. Jackson stated that the brown
craft bag pickup and quarterly bulky waste pickup would also start
March 31, 2003. He asked anyone having questions regarding this
program to call (817) 392-EASY.
Council Member Haskin wished Maria Windham a happy belated
Birthday.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that the Fort Worth
Commission on the Status of Women would be honoring the 2003
Outstanding Women of Fort Worth at a celebration, Thursday,
March 20, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Convention
Center.
Withdrawn from Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-19509 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
City Attorney Yett requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13913 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13914 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Mayor Barr stated that Michael Auping had resigned his position
on the Art Commission and asked for Council consideration to
appoint Mr. Rick Stewart, Museum Director of the Amon Carter
Museum, as his replacement.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, to appoint Rick Stewart to the Art Commission
effective March 18, 2003, and with a term expiring September 30,
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2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2926 There was presented Resolution No. 2926 for the relocation of the
Relocation of Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
Botanical
Research Council Members Silcox and Haskin expressed concern that $4.5M
Institute of of taxpayer property was going to a non-profit agency and stated
Texas they could not support this resolution.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Moss, Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
Res. #2927 There was presented Resolution No. 2927 supporting the National
Support National Scenic Byways Program. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
Scenic Byways seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
Program adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2928 There was presented Resolution No. 2928 supporting legislation to
Support require landscaping with new road projects. Council Member
Legislation for Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that
Landscaping the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
with New Road
Projects
Res. #2929 There was presented Resolution No. 2929 supporting legislative
Support initiatives of Scenic Texas to preserve and enhance community
Legislative character and views from the roadway. Council Member Haskin
Initiatives to made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
Preserve & recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
Enhance vote:
Community
Character & AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Views from Council Members Lane, Haskin, Picht,
Roadway and Wentworth
NOES: Council Member Silcox and Moss
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
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OCS-1335 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1335 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
OCS-1336 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. #2930 1336 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 2930 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for April 8, 2003. Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 14,
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.
City Attorney Yett stated that a letter had been received from the
applicant requesting this be delayed until late April 2003.
A representative of the applicant requested that this item be
continued until the first night meeting in May.
G-13854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 13854, dated January 14, 2003, from the City Manager
May 6, 2003 recommending that the City Council consider Mr. Jon Aubry's
appeal of the decision of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission to deny the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for certain work to be performed on the house at
1220 Buck Avenue.
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
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13854 be continued until May 6, 2003. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 21,
2003, continued the public hearing on request for variance from
Section 4-4 of the City Code to allow the sale of alcoholic
beverages at 1800 Evans Avenue. Mayor Barr stated that a request
had been received from the applicant to withdraw this item from
consideration.
City Attorney Yett briefed Council on procedures to withdraw or
deny the request.
Nehemiah Davis Reverend Nehemiah Davis, 1801 Evans Avenue, appeared before
Council in opposition of the variance, stating that there should be
some type of limit as to the number of times an applicant can
request and withdraw a request for variance.
Mayor Barr stated that he had been advised that the City assessed
no fees to file a variance and asked City Manager Jackson to
investigate this matter and provide a report to Council.
G-13860 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Variance from 13860, dated January 21, 2003, from the City Manager
Section 4-4 of recommending that the City Council consider the request
City Code resubmitted by Mr. Bill J. Hadley for property located at 1800 Evans
Prohibiting Sale Avenue for a variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code prohibiting
of Alcoholic the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a church.
Beverages at
1800 Evans There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
Avenue with the request for variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code to
allow sale of alcoholic beverages at 1800 Evans Avenue, Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-13860 be denied. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13893 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15476 13893, dated February 25, 2003, from the City Manager
FY2002-2003 for recommending that the City Council adopt Supplemental
Rollover Appropriation Ordinance No. 15476 increasing appropriations by
Encumbrances the indicated amounts for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 for encumbrance
& Designated rollovers and designated expenditures in the following funds:
Expenditures
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1. General Fund by $2,483,509.00 and decreasing the
unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same
amount; and
2. Crime Control and Prevention District Fund by $2,173,785.00
and decreasing the unreserved, designated fund balance by
the same amount; and
3. Culture and Tourism Fund by $83,000.00 and decreasing the
unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same
amount; and
4. Equipment Services Fund by $24,324.00 and increasing the
retained deficit by the same amount; and
5. Federal Awarded Assets by $42,750.00 and decreasing the
unreserved, designated fund balance by the same amount;
and
6. Information Systems Fund by $30,000.00 and increasing the
retained deficit by the same amount; and
7. Municipal Airports Fund by $50,474.00 and increasing the
retained deficit by the same amount; and
8. Water and Sewer Fund by $1,914,075.00 and decreasing the
unreserved, undesignated retained earnings by the same
amount.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Revise 2003 13906, dated March 4, 2003, from the City Manager recommending
State Legislative that the City Council:
Program &
Adopt TML 1. Revise the City's 2003 state legislative program and adopt,
Legislative as part of the program, the Texas Municipal League (TML)
Program legislative program, as amended; and
2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to distribute copies of
the City's legislative program, as revised, to members of the
Texas Legislature, to other cities, and to interested
individuals; and
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3. Authorize and direct appropriate City officials to send letters
of support or to meet with state officials to discuss the
City's position on certain pieces of legislation as outlined in
the revised program.
Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua advised Council that a
revised copy of the Texas Municipal League's Legislative Program
for 2003 as part of the City of Fort Worth's Legislative Program was
distributed earlier in the evening.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Moss made a substitute motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
amended by deleting Item 9 from Page 4, and Items 31 and 34 from
the last page. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane, Silcox, and Moss
NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin,
Picht, and Wentworth
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
Council Member Haskin amended her original motion to include
the deletion of Items 31 and 34, and was accepted by Council
Member Wentworth. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: Council Member Moss
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
G-13910 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15477 13910 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Ord. approve Ordinance No. 15477 amending Ordinance No. 8911
#8911 concerning the Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women;
Concerning changing the name to the Fort Worth Commission for Women;
Commission on authorizing the Commission to study issues important to the
the Status of community; expanding membership to include ten persons
Women recommended by local organizations; providing that ten members
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constitute a quorum; requiring the affirmative vote to two-thirds of
the members present to approve any matter. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13911 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15478 13911 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Accept Funds authorize the City Manager to accept additional funds from the
for Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the
Weatherization amount of $156,205.00 for the period of April 1, 2001, through
Assistance March 21, 2003; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15478
Program increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $156,205.00, subject to receipt of the grant
from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for
the purpose of funding a Weatherization Assistance Program. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13912 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Confirm 13912 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appointment of confirm the appointment of Ms. Bettie Herring to the Disciplinary
Bettie Herring to Appeals Board for a three-year term. It was the consensus of the
Disciplinary City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Appeals Board
G-13913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 13913 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
After G-13918 authorize the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement
with Motheral Printing Company; and find that the statements set
for in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Motheral
Printing Company are true and correct.
City Attorney Yett stated that staff had requested delay voting on
this issue until after Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13918.
G-13914 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Zoning Changes 13914 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for 213 Acres in authorize the City Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for
Eagle Mountain approximately 213 acres in the Eagle Mountain Lake area. Certain
Lake Area property would be rezoned from "AG", Agricultural classification,
to various other classifications.
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Bryan Holland Mr. Bryan Holland, 1111 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Grapevine,
Texas, representing Harbour Monticello Estates, Ltd., appeared
before Council in opposition of the zoning changes. He stated that
the Zoning Commission placed zoning designations on property
that were not requested and were not appropriate for the area as
the request was for straight "A-5" One-Family.
City Attorney Yett advised Council that this M&C only initiated
zoning action. He stated that it did not prevent the Zoning
Commission from taking any other action and that Mr. Holland
could appear before the Zoning Commission meeting on April 9,
2003, and express his opposition.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-13914 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Adopt Proposed 13415 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Budget of adopt the proposed budget of the Outriders of the Fort Worth Herd;
Outriders of Fort and authorize the expenditure of the funds from the cash operating
Worth Herd & account of the Outriders of the Fort Worth Herd in support of the
Authorize Fort Worth Herd program. It was the consensus of the City Council
Expenditure of that the recommendation be adopted.
Funds
G-13416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15479 13416 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sale of
Combination 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15479 providing for the issuance of
Tax & Revenue $19,880,000.00 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates
Certificates of of Obligation, Series 2003, and approving the use of the
Obligation, "Notice of Sale and Bidding Instruction," "Official Bid
Series 2003 Form," and "Official Statement" prepared in connection
with the issuance of the above stated bonds; and
2. Authorize the $19,880,000.00 Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2003, be sold to Salomon
Smith Barney, Inc., the bidder offering the lowest true
interest rate of 4.114000 percent.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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G-13917 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15480 13917 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sale of General
Purpose Bonds, 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15480 providing for the issuance of
Series 2003 $42,560,000.00, City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose
Bonds, Series 2003, and approving the use of the "Notice
of Sale and Bidding Instruction," "Official Bid Form," and
"Official Statement" prepared in connection with the
issuance of the above stated bonds; and
2. Authorize the $42,560,000.00, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
General Purpose Bonds, Series 2003, be sold to UBS
PaineWebber, Inc., the bidder offering the lowest true
interest rate of 4.101082 percent.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr requested Council consideration to allow him to
abstain from voting on the next two issues.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that Mayor Barr be permitted to abstain from voting
on Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-13918 and G-13913.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed the chair at this time.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing concerning the designation of Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone No. 43. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
G-13918 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 13918 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
One Week
1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 43, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; and
2. Adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in the City of
Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 43,
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.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing concerning the designation of Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 43, Council Member Moss made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public
hearing and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13918 be
continued for one week. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, and
Wentworth
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
NOT VOTING: Mayor Barr
G-13913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 13913 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week authorize the City Manager to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement
with Motheral Printing Company; and find that the statements set
for in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Motheral
Printing Company are true and correct. Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. 13913 be continued for one week. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, and
Wentworth
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
NOT VOTING: Mayor Barr
Mayor Barr assumed the chair at this time.
P-9766 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Multi-Purpose 9766 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Saws authorize a one-time purchase of multi-purpose saws from multiple
vendors for the Water Department based on the low bid of unit
prices meeting specifications for a total amount not to exceed
$36,750.00 with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoices.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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P-9767 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Maintenance & 9767 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Repair of authorize an annual agreement for maintenance and repair of
Concrete concrete structures with H&H Restoration based on the low bid of
Structures labor, with freight prices included in the bid prices and payment
due ten days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this
agreement to begin March 18, 2003, and expire March 17, 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-9768 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ready Mix 9768 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Concrete authorize a non-exclusive purchase agreement for ready mix
concrete with multiple vendors for the City of Fort Worth based on
the responsive bids received with payment due 30 days from the
date of the invoices; and authorize this agreement to begin March
18, 2003, and expire March 17, 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-9769 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
New Trailers & 9769 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pickup Truck authorize the purchase of new trailers and a pickup truck for the
City of Fort Worth from cooperative purchasing programs with the
Texas Association of School Boards and Houston Galveston Area
Council at a total cost not to exceed $139,798.00 with payment due
within 30 days of the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of City- 13515 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Owned Property authorize the City Manager to execute an option agreement to sell
property located at the northeast corner of Forest Park Boulevard
and Rosedale Street to Fort Worth South, Inc. in accordance with
Chapter 272 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize
the City Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the
property to Fort Worth South, Inc. and record the deed, if the terms
of the option agreement are satisfied. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13516 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13516 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of one permanent water line easement
Easement described as A-343, J.H. Conwell Survey, Denton County, Texas,
from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 178 located
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along Bowman Roberts Road (DOE 3885), needed to connect the
Northside II 48-inch water transmission main from the Eagle
Mountain Water Treatment Plant to Old Decatur Road, for a cost of
$4,835.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13517 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13517 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of two permanent water main easements
Water Main described as part of East Hopkins Survey, Abstract No. 646, W. M.
Easements and Scott Survey, Abstract No. 1957, and Silas Ledford Survey,
Temporary Abstract No. 1825, Tarrant County, Texas, from Fort Worth Railroad
Construction Salvage, et al, and three temporary construction easements for the
Easements construction of a 48-inch water transmission main near Blue
Mound Road in Haslet, Texas (Northside II Water Transmission
Main — DOE 1958) for a total cost of $45,540.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13518 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13518 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of seven permanent water line easements
Easements & and four temporary construction easements from various owners
Temporary for property located along Risinger Road between McCart Street
Construction and Crowley Road (DOE 2968) necessary for the construction,
Easements maintenance, and operation of water lines between McCart Street
and Crowley Road along the future Risinger Road right-of-way, for
a total cost of $560.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13519 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13519 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Foreclosure
Properties 1. Consent to the sale of three tax foreclosure properties
described as Lot A, Block 1, Legacy Square Addition; Tract
113, Abstract 877, S. M. Jamison Survey; and Tract 113,
Abstract 1189, James B. Odell Survey to the White
Settlement Independent School District in accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for a total amount of
$156,767.44; and
2. Accept as payment of City of Fort Worth taxes due on the
properties a proportional share of the purchase amount
received; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
deeds conveying the properties to the White Settlement
Independent School District.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13520 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13520 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Osteopathic Health System of Texas for approximately 100 square
feet of office space located at 3514 East Berry Street for the Police
Department, at a cost of $1.00 per year; and authorize the
agreement to begin March 1, 2003, and expire February 29, 2004,
with two 12-month renewal options. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13521 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13521 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the City Manager to execute an annual terminal building
office lease agreement with Aerospace Global Group, Inc. for 262
square feet of office space in the basement of the terminal building
of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Lane excused himself from the table at this time.
L-13522 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13522 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the termination of City Secretary Contract No. 27665; and
authorize the City Manager to execute an annual terminal building
office lease agreement with World Airline Dispatcher Schools for
1,082 square feet of office space in the basement of the terminal
building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13523 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Condemn & 13523 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Obtain declare the necessity of acquiring a permanent easement across
Permanent the railroad right-of-way south of West 7t" Street and north of West
Easement Lancaster Avenue necessary for the construction of a public street
across the Fort Worth and Western Railroad's right-of-way to serve
the South of Seventh Project; and authorize the City Attorney to
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institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the easement.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
PZ-2468 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15481 2468 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 15481 vacating a 60-foot wide by 506.21 foot
VA-02-050 long portion of County Road 1081, Garden Arbors Estates, situated
in the J. Korticky Survey, Abstract No. 914, Tarrant County, Texas.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2469 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15482 2469 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage adopt Ordinance No. 15482 vacating a 20-foot wide by
Easement approximately 114.54 square foot long drainage easement within
Vacation Lot 12, Block 12, Phase 1, Section 2-13, Lasater Addition, City of
VA-02-085 Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. 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 changing the name of Summit Avenue to Pier 1 Place,
between 5t" Street and North Forest Park/Weatherford Street, Pier 1
Addition. 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-2470, as follows:
PZ-2470 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15483 2470 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Name adopt Ordinance No. 15483 changing the name of Summit Avenue
Change to Pier 1 Place, between 5t" Street and North Forest
SN-03-003 Park/Weatherford Street, Pier 1 Addition, Fort Worth, Texas.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for changing the name of Summit Avenue
to Pier 1 Place, between 5t" Street and North Forest
Park/Weatherford Street, Pier 1 Addition, Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-2470 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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C-19508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Boys & Girls 19508 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Club of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Boys and
County Girls Club of Tarrant County for the administration of the 2003
Summer Works Program for the period April 1, 2003, through
August 31, 2003, at a cost not to exceed $68,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair at this time.
C-19509 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Vanguard 19509 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Resources authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year contract with two
one-year renewal options with Vanguard Resources to operate a
City Hall cafeteria for a monthly fee of $400.00 paid to the City.
Council Member Moss commended Vanguard Resources for
meeting with the City Wellness Program representatives to create a
healthy low fat menu for City employees and visitors. He made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-19509 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19510 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Century 19510 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize the City Manager to execute the FY2002-2003 annual
Company contract for sidewalks with Century Services Company in the
amount of $256,300.00 for the construction of new sidewalks at
various locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19511 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#2 19511 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
— Gilco authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 with
Contracting, Inc. Gilco Contracting, Inc. for the widening of North Beach Street from
Basswood Boulevard to Shiver Road in the amount of $172,725.65,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $4,786,187.10. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-19512 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15484 19512 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Infrastructure
Services, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $200,000.00 from
undesignated funds in the Environmental Management
Operating Fund to the Street Sweeping Project within the
Environmental Management Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15484 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Management Project Fund in the amount of $200,000.00
from available funds, for the purpose of funding a contract
with Infrastructure Services, Inc. for street sweeping
services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Infrastructure Services, Inc. in the amount of $219,575.00
for one year, with an option to renew for two successive
one-year terms based upon satisfactory performance for
street sweeping at specified locations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19513 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 19513 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partners, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a service contract with
Community Partners, Inc. in the amount of $81,110.00 for training
for the period of March 24, 2003, through September 30, 2003, and
the purchasing of copyrighted materials through funds granted by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a Child
Mental Health Initiative Co-Operative Agreement for unlimited use
by the City. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19514 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hank's Roll-Off 19514 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
& Waste Service, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement granting a
Inc. non-exclusive privilege to Hank's Roll-Off & Waste Service, Inc. for
a period of five years, effective this date, to use public streets,
alleys, and thoroughfares within Fort Worth for the business of
collecting municipal solid waste. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15485 19515 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Tarrant County
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Tarrant County in an amount not to exceed $36,260.00 for
the Air Pollution Control Program for FY2002-2003 for the
period of October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15485 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $36,260.00, subject to receipt of the funds
from Tarrant County for the purpose of funding an air
pollution control program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19516 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 19516 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #27664 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Mission Secretary Contract No. 27664, a lease with Mission Research
Research Corporation for office space on the second floor of the terminal
Corporation building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19517 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15486 19517 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas State
Library & 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for an accept a grant for
Archives the Interlibrary Loan Program in the amount of $254,840.00
Commission & from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and
U.S. Department the U.S. Department of Education; and
of Education
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant contract with
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission relating to
such grant; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15486 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $254,840.00, upon receipt of a grant from the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the U.S.
Department of Education for the Interlibrary Loan program;
and
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4. Apply indirect costs using the most recently approved
indirect cost rate of 22.69 percent for the Library
Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19518 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Weingarten 19518 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Realty Investors authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Weingarten Realty Investors for the installation of
the offsite water and sewer services to serve Block 1 of the Golden
Beach Marketplace, a future retail development (including an
Albertson's Store), east of North Beach Street in far north Fort
Worth. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19519 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Charles W. 19519 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Evans authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract
agreement with Charles W. Evans for personal services involving
consultation and representation related to issues of concern to the
City of Fort Worth before the state legislature, the state agencies,
commissions, and the Governor; and authorize the term of the
contract from March 1, 2003, to February 28, 2004, with a one-year
option to renew at the same terms and conditions. Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19520 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Virginia Mayer 19520 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
contract with Virginia Mayer for an amount not to exceed
$56,000.00 for Washington-based consulting services; and
authorize the term of the contract from October 1, 2002, to
September 20, 2003, with an option to renew under the conditions
outlined within the contract. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mayor Barr stated that the citizen presentations reflected on the
Presentations agenda would be heard at this time.
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Tom Brasfield Mr. Tom Brasfield, 7700 Randol Mill Road, appeared before Council
regarding Randol Mill Road.
Alex Brasfield Ms. Alex Brasfield, 7700 Randol Mill Road, appeared before Council
regarding Randol Mill Road safety.
Mayor Barr asked City Manager Jackson to have staff investigate
this matter and provide a report back to Council.
ZC-02-297 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 14,
Approved 2003, continued the hearing of the application of James L. Brittain
for a change in zoning of property located in the 10500 block of
Crowley Road (FM 731) from "B" Two-Family, "CR" Low Density
Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family and "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-297. Mayor
Barr 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 James L. Brittain, Council Member Picht made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-297 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2919 was
Hearing adopted on February 18, 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
February 20, 2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-008 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 4136 Avenue H from "B"
Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-008,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-010 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 11,
Denied Without 2003, continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort
Prejudice Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 210 North
Decosta Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-010. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of 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-
010 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-03-002 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council in
Continued Until support of the zoning change and provided a briefing on intended
April 1, 2003 use and topography of the area. He stated that this property would
Jim Schell never be used as a junkyard, but as a vehicle storage facility and
that vehicles would not remain on the property more than 60 days.
He stated that the site plan also needed to include the addition of
Item 9, which stated that all customer parking would be on the
property.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change:
Robbie Ballew Mr. Robbie Ballew 6824 Randol Mill Road
Bertha Llewellyn Ms. Bertha Mae Llewellyn 5708 Oakmont Lane
Alex Brasfield Ms. Alex Brasfield 7700 Randol Mill Road
Tom Brasfield Mr. Tom Brasfield 7700 Randol Mill Road
Council Member Haskin stated that the site plan did not address
several concerns and outlined the following items:
1. Nuisance issues related to the 24-hour operation of the
facility
2. Visibility from the Trinity River, mobile home community,
and Hwy 820
3. Security issues
4. Environmental issues
5. Parking service
6. Oil leaks into the Trinity River
7. Adequate screening and landscaping
8. Traffic congestion, management of traffic, and lighting
9. Accountability system for 60-day storage as required by
State law
Garrick Brown Mr. Garrick Brown, 2123 Winchester Court, Arlington, Texas,
applicant for the property, appeared before Council and stated that
they asked for the condition of the vehicle when receiving calls
from TxDOT, commercial or private entities. He added that if the
car is dismantled or stolen they are not accepted for pickup or
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storage. He added that the only type of vehicles stored on the
property would be in operable condition, registered, and not junk
vehicles.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that 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, site plan used for
vehicle parking and storage (under "PD/I" Planned
Development/Light Industrial District), Site Plan No. SP-03-002, be
denied.
Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, to continue this issue until April 1,
2003. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Moss, Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
ZC-03-017 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Wentworth, that the application of Tran Long for a change
One Week in zoning of property located at 1221 East Seminary Drive from
"FR" General Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-017, be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-018 Mr. David Reaves, 3244 Hemphill, representing Grant Engineering,
Approved appeared before Council in support of the zoning change.
David Reaves
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of William H. Norris for a change
in zoning of property located at 1001 and 1005 College Avenue
from "D" High Density Multi-Family to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-
Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-018, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-020 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 11,
SP-03-006 2003, continued the hearing of the application of Chris E. and
Denied Angela L. Marshall for a change in zoning of property located in the
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5000 block of W. J. Boaz Road from "CR" Low Density Multi-Family
and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for golf driving range plus batting
cages, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-020 and Site Plan No. SP-03-006.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the zoning change:
Chris Marshall, Mr. Chris Marshall 2217 Virginia Lane, Haslet, Texas
Angela Marshall, Ms. Angela Marshall 2217 Virginia Lane, Haslet, Texas
Bud Starnes Mr. Bud Starnes 6461 E. Peden Road
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change:
Andrew Pestell, Mr. Andrew J. Pestell 5001 W. J. Boaz Road
Stacy Smith, Ms. Stacy Smith 1816 Staree Lane
Stephen Mr. Stephen Alexander 1824 Staree Lane
Alexander
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Chris E. and Angela L. Marshall, Council
Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-020 and Site Plan No. SP-03-006 be denied. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-027 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-008 Member Silcox, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible Church
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 3724, 3726, 3736,
3740, 3744 Calmont Avenue and 3721, 3725, 3729, 3733 Birchman
Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for church parking in accordance with
site plan and church and accessory buildings, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-027 and Site Plan No. SP-03-008, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-028 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located in the 7100 block of Axis
Court, Deer Hollow Drive, and White Tail Court, the 6200 block of
Fallow Court, and the 6100, 6200, and 7100 blocks of White Tail
Trail from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-028, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-030 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Withdrawn Member Silcox, that the application of the Fort Worth Academy of
Without Medicine for a change in zoning of property located at 3855 Tulsa
Prejudice Way and 3808 Crestline Road from "CF" Community Facilities to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for offices, with waiver
of site plan recommended, and monument signs only, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-030, be withdrawn without prejudice. (See Letter
of Withdrawal). The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-031 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Wal-Mart Stores Texas,
L.P. for a change in zoning of property located in the 6300 block of
Oakmont Boulevard (5800-6000 block of Hulen Street) from "AG"
Agricultural to "F" General Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
031, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-032 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Saglio Partnership, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 2000 block of
Sycamore School Road and the 8100 block of Crowley Road from
"CR" Low Density Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial
to "A-5" One-Family and "D" High Density Multi-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-03-032, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
ZC-03-033 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Andrew and Jeanine
Werbering for a change in zoning of property located at 3733 West
7th Street from "B" Two-Family to "B/HC" Two-Family/Historic and
Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-033, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-034 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of Phyllis Green for a change in
zoning of property located at 1138 Clara Street from "A-5/DD" One-
Family/Demolition Delay to "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historic and
Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-034, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-03-035 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Paulos Properties, L.L.C. for
a change in zoning of property located at 1324 East Lancaster
Avenue from "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use to "MU-2/HC" High
Intensity Mixed-Use/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-035, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-03-010 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of CentrePort Venture, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 14900 block of Frye
Road, site plan for bank and parking, Site Plan No. SP-03-010, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
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 Lane, that the hearing be closed and
that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15487
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. Trina Nosenzo, 4668 Grant Park Avenue, appeared before
Presentations Council and asked for their assistance in obtaining a flashing
Trina Nosenzo school signal on Basswood Boulevard for Bluebonnet Elementary
School.
Mayor Barr stated that more dialog was needed between the City
and the Fort Worth Independent School District. He asked staff to
work with Council Member Haskin on resolving this issue.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:33 p.m.
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