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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/03/25-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 25, 2003 Date & Time On the 25th day of March, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:22 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Roosevelt Baugh, St. Mark Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes Council Member Haskin stated that the second paragraph of the Citizen Presentations on page 26 of the minutes needed to corrected to reflect Keller Independent School District and not Fort Worth Independent School District. She made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2003, be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Special Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for Pooch and Presentations Pals Promenade. He stated that the Pooch and Pals Promenade would be held March 29, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. at the Fort Worth Animal Control Center and invited everyone interested to participate. Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend the dedication of the Youth Sports Facility at Sycamore Park, March 29, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Council Member Picht stated that he received his 54-gallon recycle container and was somewhat surprised at the size of the container. He added that more education needed to be provided to City residents about the recycling program. Council Member Silcox introduced Mr. Jake Hoekenga from Boy Scout Troop 52. Mr. Silcox stated that Mr. Hoekenga was working on his Citizenship in the Community Badge, which was one of the requirements to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Council Member Lane invited everyone to attend the annual Cesar Chavez Day Parade to be held in the City's north side community March 29, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 2 of 13 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. OCS-1337 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1337 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-1338 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Election 1338 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Services for City Council approve the contract with Tarrant County in the Mayor & City amount of $200,278.50 for election services for the May 3, 2003 Council Election Mayor and City Council election. Council Member Lane made a on May 3, 2003 motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1339 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Res. #2931 1339 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Appoint Judges City Council adopt Resolution No. 2931 appointing presiding & Alternate judges and alternate presiding judges for the May 3, 2003 City Judges for May Council Election. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, 3, 2003 City seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the Council Election recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1340 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Ord. #15488 1340 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Amend Ord. City Council adopt Ordinance No. 15488 amending Ordinance No. #15457 to Revise 15457 ordering an election by the qualified voters of the City of List of Early Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, the 3rd day of May, 2003, for the Voting & purpose of electing the Mayor and Council Members for the City of Election Day Fort Worth. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Polling Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. Locations The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 18, 2003, continued the public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 43. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to delay action on Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-13918, Public Hearing and Ordinance Designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 43, City of Fort CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 3 of 13 Worth, Texas, and G-13913, Authorize Execution of Tax Abatement Agreement with Motheral Printing Company and Related Findings of Fact by the City Council, until after the Executive Session. The motion carried unanimously. G-13919 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15489 13919 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15490 1998 Capital 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15489 increasing Improvements & estimated receipts and appropriations in the 1998 Street Critical Capital Improvement Capital Improvement Project in the amount of Projects $2,975,000.00 and in the Fire Services Capital Improvement Project in the amount of$400,000.00 from the sale of General Purpose Bonds, Series 2003 for the purpose of funding various 1998 Capital Improvements; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15490 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvement Capital Project Fund in the amount of $19,880,000.00 from the sale of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2003 for the purpose of funding various Critical Capital Projects. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13920 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15491 13920 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Approve Res. adopt Ordinance No. 15491 adopted by the City Council of the City #2002-11-328 to of Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, Amend Chapter Chapter 22, Subchapter D, approving Resolution No. 2002-11-328 6 of Code of of the Dallas-Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board which Rules & amends Chapter 6 of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Regulations of Board Code of Rules and Regulations; providing for a fine not to D/FW exceed $2,000.00 per day for any violation thereof. It was the International consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Airport Board adopted. G-13921 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15492 13921 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Adjust Civil adopt Ordinance No. 15492 adjusting the total number of Service Staffing authorized civil service positions at each classification (rank) in the in Fire Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2002-2003; providing for the Department for creation of one additional captain position, two additional Fire Station 39 lieutenant positions, three additional engineer positions, and eight CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 4 of 13 additional firefighter positions; providing a statement of purpose and intent. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13922 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15493 13922 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 2003 Annual Grant Payment 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the annual grant from LEOSE payment from the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Account for City Education (LEOSE) account in the amount of $4,470.76; and Marshal's Division 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15493 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $4,470.76 from available funds for the purpose of funding the education and training in the City Marshal's Division. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13923 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Reappoint Dr. 13923 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Brian Rogers, reappoint Dr. Brian Rogers, D.O. as Health Authority for the City of D.O. as Health Fort Worth pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, Sections Authority 121.021 — 121.024. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13924 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Wastewater 13924 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services to Oak authorize the provision of wastewater services to the Oak Grove Grove Baptist Baptist Church, located at 12351 Oak Grove South, outside the city Church limits of the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13925 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Wastewater 13925 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services to authorize the provision of wastewater services to Christ's Haven Christ's Haven for Children, Inc. located at 4150 Keller Haslet Road, outside the for Children, Inc. city limits of the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 5 of 13 G-13926 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Water Services 13926 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to 3579 Saint authorize the provision of water service to 3579 Saint Francis Francis Village Village Road (County Road 1150) located outside the city limits of Road the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13927 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15494 13927 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Reappoint & adopt Ordinance No. 15494 appointing Stephanie J. Beamer, Appoint Charles F. Berger, Ann Y. Collins, Christopher M. Dupuy, Faye R. Substitute Harden, Ronald L. Herrington, Nelda F. Harris, Carla G. Kelman, Municipal Nancy A. Magee, Nemuel E. Pettie, Ingrid S. Stromberg, Patricia L. Judges for One- Summers, and Edward B. Valverde as substitute Municipal Judges Year Term for a one-year term commencing April 1, 2003, and ending March 31, 2004, or until a successor is qualified and appointed in accordance with state law. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13928 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15495 13928 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Proceeds from adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15495 increasing estimated Water & Sewer receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Project Revenue Bonds, Fund in the amount of $50,000,000.00 from available funds for the Series 2003 purpose of funding water and sewer infrastructure. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13929 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15496 13929 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Ord. adopt Ordinance No. 15496 amending Chapter 12.5 of the Code of #12274, Article the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by amending certain VI "Industrial definitions and adding a definition in Section 12.5-103; by Waste" amending Section 12.5-104; by adding certain definitions in Section 12.5-600; by amending Section 12.5-610; by adding a new Section 12.5-610.1; by amending Section 12.6-620; by amending Section 12.5-630; by amending Section 12.5-631(c); by amending Section 12.5-644; by amending Sections 12.5-659(a) and (c); by amending Section 12.5-660; and by amending Section 12.5-677; making this ordinance cumulative of prior ordinances; repealing all ordinances and provisions of the Fort Worth City Code in conflict herewith. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 6 of 13 P-9770 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Carpet Cleaning 9770 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services authorize a purchase agreement with American Carpet Care, Inc. for carpet cleaning services at various buildings within the City of Fort Worth, based on the low bid received with payments due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin March 25, 2003, and expire March 24, 2004, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9771 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- OEM Walker 9771 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Process authorize a sole source purchase agreement with Walker Process Clarifiers, Parts Equipment for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Walker & Repair Service clarifiers, parts and repair service for the Water Department with payment due 30 days from the date of invoice and freight prepaid and added to the invoice; and OEM Walker clarifier drive units, replacement parts, and components will be provided at manufacturers list price less 2.5 percent discount. Labor to repair equipment will be provided at $70.00 per hour; and authorize this agreement to begin April 1, 2003, and expire March 31, 2004, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. City Secretary Pearson stated that as a result of a tie bid on the following M&C, the casting of lots would be conducted. She added that Acting Assistant City Manager Bridgette Garrett would draw for Univar USA Turf Division and that Purchasing Manager Robert Combs would draw for BWI-Dallas/Fort Worth. The result of the drawing awarded the bid to Univar USA Turf Division. P-9772 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Agricultural 9772 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Fertilizer 1. Authorize purchase agreements for agricultural fertilizer for the Parks and Community Services Department based on the low bid of unit prices meeting specifications as follows, with payments due 30 days from date of invoice; and Vendor Line Items Estimated Expenditure BWI-Dallas/Fort 7 and 9 $36,086.00 Worth Lesco, 2 and 5 $ 3,960.00 Incorporated CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 7 of 13 Justin Seed 1 and 6 $ 1,517.25 Mann Farm & 4 and 8 $ 8,408.00 Ranch 2. Authorize casting of lots to determine the award of item 3 between vendors BWI-Dallas/Fort Worth and Univar USA Turf Division; and 3. Authorize these agreements to begin on March 25, 2003, and expire March 24, 2004. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, awarding the bid to Univar USA Turf Division for item 3. The motion carried unanimously. L-13524 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13524 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Main approve the acceptance of one permanent water main metering Metering Station station easement described as part of S. M. Blair Survey, Abstract Easement No. 65, Johnson County, Texas, from the City of Burleson, located in north Johnson County, required for the construction of the Southside III 36-inch Waterline Project (DOE 3416) from Cleburne Crowley Road to the City of Burleson at Shannon Creek, for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13525 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sanitary Sewer 13525 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement & approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Permanent easement described as A-345, D. Cook Survey, and one permanent Drainage drainage easement described as A-1036, D. Cook Survey, Tarrant Easement County, Texas, from the City of Blue Mound and D. R. Horton, respectively (DOE 3923) needed to facilitate the installation of offsite sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities to serve Alexandria Meadows, Phase 1 for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13526 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13526 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as Lot 9, Block 5, West Morningside Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from HGU Properties for property located CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 8 of 13 south of East Ramsey Avenue and north of Marion Street (DOE 1713) needed for the construction of sanitary sewer main M-97 for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13527 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13527 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easements & approve the acceptance of two permanent easements described as Temporary Tract 1A, S. Overton Survey, and Tract 1A2, J. Rightly Survey, Construction Tarrant County, Texas, and two temporary construction easements Easements from Two SR, L.P. for a proposed 36-inch water line to serve Sendera Ranch in Northwest Tarrant County (DOE 3750) needed as rights-of-way for the purpose of providing and maintaining residential water services to properties located in northwest Tarrant County for a total cost of $4.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13528 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13528 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement & approve the acceptance of twelve permanent easements and ten Temporary temporary construction easements from various property owners Construction for a proposed 36-inch water line to serve Sendera Ranch in Easements Northwest Tarrant County (DOE 3638) needed as rights-of way for the purpose of providing and maintaining residential water services to properties located in northwest Tarrant County for a total cost of $22.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2471 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #15497 2471 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Alley Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 15497 vacating a 10-foot wide by 450 foot VA-03-003 long alley between Lots 1 through 18, Block 1, Zilhlman's Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2472 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #15498 2472 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15498 vacating a 10-foot wide by 91.74 foot Vacation long utility easement within Lots 33 and 34, Block C, Cooke's VA-03-010 Meadow Addition, Section 3, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Mayor Barr and Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, and Davis disclosed that they had a banking relationship with Bank One. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 9 of 13 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-19521 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- PNL Fort Worth, 19521 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council L.P. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with PNL Fort Worth, L.P. authorizing use of the right-of-way for existing encroachments within the Tandy Center. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19522 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- R-CON, Inc. 19522 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R-Con, Inc. in the amount of $400,821.70 for construction of a 16-inch water main extension at Hemphill Street and McPherson Boulevard, from Deer Creek Park to the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19523 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Chiang, Patel & 19523 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Yerby, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. for construction management of the West Side IV Pump Station and the North Side III High Service Pump Station, for a total fee not to exceed $174,449.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19524 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- City of Grand 19524 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Prairie authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Grand Prairie to provide wastewater service to the CentrePort area — Riverpark Industrial Development located in Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19525 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Harrell 19525 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Hospitality Group 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Program Agreement with Harrell Hospitality Group or an affiliated entity related to the redevelopment CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 10 of 13 of the Ramada Plaza Hotel (the Agreement), consistent with the presentation given to City Council on March 18, 2003, and with the information provided in this Mayor and Council Communication; and 2. Find that the terms and conditions of the Agreement constitute a custom-designed Economic Development Program, as provided in the 2003 Comprehensive Plan and in accordance with Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and comprise an appropriate public incentive to encourage the redevelopment of the Ramada Plaza Hotel. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. City Manager Jackson informed Council that staff was preparing the contract documents for review by Council. He added that distribution of the contract documents to Council should be expected on March 28, 2003. Mayor Barr acknowledged Paul Barham, President and CEO of Harrell Hospitality Group, and thanked him for working on this issue. C-19526 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Motorola 19526 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Communications authorize the City Manager to execute a maintenance contract with Motorola Communications for 550 mobile data computers. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-19527 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- GBR Realty, Ltd. 19527 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with GBR Realty, Ltd. for construction of water and sewer services to serve Ridgeview Estates Addition, Phase 2, east of Old Granbury Road. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 11 of 13 C-19528 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- One Prairie 19528 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Meadows, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with One Prairie Meadows, Ltd. for the installation of offsite sewer services to serve Villages of Woodland Springs West. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-03-017 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 18, 2003, Denied continued the hearing of the application of Tran Long for a change 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. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Council Member Davis stated that she had received an e-mail from a resident of this community and a letter from Ms Virginia Turner, President of the Southland Terrace Neighborhood Association objecting to the rezoning which would permit alcohol sales at the location. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Tran Long, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-017 be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 10:46 a.m. to: 1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: a) Restaurant Associates, Inc. v. Board of Adjustment and City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 096-1961875-02; b) Tracy Milian v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 17- 197096-03; c) Legal issues concerning the Eller billboard lease at Sixth Street and University Drive; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 12 of 13 d) Legal issues concerning gas drilling; e) Legal issues concerning the Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant; f) Legal issues concerning the application of the Johnson County Rural Water Supply District to convert to a Special Utility District now pending before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; g) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; and 2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and 3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and 4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:09 p.m. with Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presiding. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 18, 2003, continued the 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. Ms. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic and Community Development Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13918, as follows: G-13918 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15499 13918, dated March 18, 2003, from the City Manager recommending Designation of that the City Council: Tax Abatement Reinvestment 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Zone #43 Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 43, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 25, 2003 PAGE 13 of 13 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15499 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 containin g other matters related to the Zone. 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 Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. 13918 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: Mayor Barr G-13913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Tax Abatement 13913, dated March 18, 2003, from the City Manager recommending Agreement with that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Tax Motheral Abatement Agreement with Motheral Printing Company; and find Printing that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Company Agreement with Motheral Printing Company are true and correct. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be amended to include the letter regarding Fort Worth and Inner City Recruitment for Motheral Printing Company as an addendum to the agreement and that the marketing program would provide free THE rail passes during the life of the abatement. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: Mayor Barr Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1 3p.m. CITY S RETARY MAYOR