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JUNE 24, 2003
Date & Time On the 24th day of June, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:07 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, John
Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Clyde Picht was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Jacqueta Chambers,
McMillan United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17,
2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Jane Schlansker, President, Fort Worth Sister Cities,
Presentations introduced the Sister Cities Youth Soccer Exchange Delegation
from Reggio Emilia, Italy and Toluca, Mexico. A representative
from each delegation expressed appreciation for the hospitality
they had been provided and presented a gift to the City from each
of their respective governments. Ms. Schlansker stated that in July
2003, Sister Cities International would travel to St. Louis, Missouri
for the National Sister Cities Conference where Fort Worth Sister
Cities would receive the 2003 Innovative Program for Youth Award,
followed by a trip in September 2003 to Toluca. She added that the
soccer games would be played tonight and June 26, 2003, from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Clark Stadium located near the South
Campus of Tarrant County College.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to Ms. Schlansker
and everyone at Sister Cities for their hard efforts and welcomed
the soccer teams from Italy and Mexico. He encouraged everyone
to get involved with Sister Cities.
City Secretary Pearson recognized Vital Link students from
McClain Middle School who attended the Council meeting.
Mesdames Debbie Maddux, Teacher Supervisor, Beatrize Mince,
Assistant Coordinator of Schools and Communities Partnerships
and Mary Powell, a retired Fort Worth Independent School District
educator, accompanied the students.
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Announcements Council Member Lane stated that the north Fort Worth Community,
led by the African American community, had a Juneteenth
celebration June 21, 2003. Part of the celebration was an essay
contest on "What Freedom Means to Me". He congratulated
Brittany Dean, Bianca Wright, and Ronica Spratt the first, second,
and third place essay finishers, respectively, on their achievement
and requested that the essays be attached to this meeting's
Council Minutes. He also wished good luck and Godspeed to
Council Member Moss on his trip to Ghana, Africa departing June
26, 2003, as part of the Sister Cities Exploratory Committee
delegation. He added he was happy that an African city would be
one of Fort Worth's Sister Cities.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, the consent agenda was adopted
unanimously.
Res. #2958 There was presented Resolution No. 2958 adopting a position on
Position on Congressional redistricting.
Congressional Mayor Moncrief stated that he had sent a draft to Council for their
Redistricting
consideration on redistricting, but was withdrawing his submission
in lieu of the substituted submission by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that his submission reflected
that the 2000 redistricting plan was still serving Fort Worth well
and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted as amended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Picht
Res. #2959 There was presented Resolution No. 2959 appointing Council
Appoint Council members Wendy Davis and John Stevenson to the Convention and
Members Wendy Visitors Bureau Board of Directors representing the City of Fort
Davis & John Worth. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Stevenson to Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Convention & motion carried unanimously.
Visitors Bureau
Board of
Directors
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Res. #2960 There was presented Resolution No. 2960 appointing Mike
Appoint Member Moncrief to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment
to Board of Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF) to fill the
Directors of Tax vacant Board position created by the resignation of Kenneth Barr
Increment for the remainder of the term and expiring December 31, 2003, and
Reinvestment appointing Mike Moncrief as Chair of the Board of Directors of the
Zone #3 to Fill Downtown TIF. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
Vacant Position by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
& Appoint Chair The motion carried unanimously.
of Board of
Directors of
Downtown TIF
OCS-1356 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1356 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 set today as the date for a public
hearing amending the City Code Chapter 23, "Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions," Section 23-8, "Noise," Subsection
(c)(9), "Construction Work". Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Assistant City Attorney Carla Cook appeared before Council, gave
a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13995, as follows:
G-13995 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Set Public 13995, dated June 17, 2003, from the City Manager recommending
Hearing & that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 23,
Continue Action Section 23-8 "Noise," Subsection (C)(9), "Construction Work", of
Until July 8, 2003 the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by changing
the days that construction work is allowed and, changing the hours
it is allowed on those days.
Council Members Silcox and Stevenson stated that they had
received complaints from citizens relative to construction noise,
especially on the weekends. They asked that City staff ensure that
neighborhood associations were informed about this proposed
ordinance change.
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Council Member Haskin stated that this issue would come before
the Government and Neighborhood Relations Committee next
week and requested copies of any citizen complaints that had been
received. She added that contact with the neighborhood
associations, as well as members of the development community,
was imperative.
City Attorney Yett stated that at Council's request, this item would
be continued from week to week and set for final action on July 8,
2003.
G-13999 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2961 13999 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Expand adopt Resolution No. 2961 to expand the Polytechnic/Wesleyan
Polytechnic/ Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) by 0.0338 square miles.
Wesleyan NEZ It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14000 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2962 14000 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint Board adopt Resolution No. 2962 appointing the following individuals to
of Directors of the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Fort Worth Corporation effective June 24, 2003, and with terms expiring July 1,
Housing Finance 2005:
Corporation
Mike Moncrief
Jim Lane
Chuck Silcox
Becky Haskin
Frank Moss
Clyde Picht
John Stevenson
Ralph McCloud
Wendy Davis
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14001 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Semi-Annual 14001 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Impact Fees adopt the Citizen Advisory Committee's Semi-Annual Impact Fees
Progress Report Progress Report concerning the status of the Water and
of Water & Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). It was the
Wastewater CIP consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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G-14002 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15595 14002 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sewer Per-Acre adopt Ordinance No. 15595 adopting a per acre charge for the 615
Charge for acres served by City initiated sewer main M-609 from Station 0+00
Sewer Main M- to Station 57+77.12; making this ordinance cumulative of other
609 from Station ordinances; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. It was
0+00 to Station the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
57+77.12 adopted.
G-14003 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15596 14003 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water & Sewer adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15596 increasing estimated
Interest Funds receipts and appropriations in the Commercial Paper Water Fund
in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and in the Commercial Paper Sewer
Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding unspecified projects. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14004 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15597 14004 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water & Sewer adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15597 increasing estimated
Interest Funds receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $900,000.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $900,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding unspecified projects. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14005 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Water & Sewer 14005 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services for authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Mustang Creek Lonesome Dove Development, Ltd. regarding the construction and
Estates operation of water and sewer utilities to serve the Mustang Creek
Development Estates development located in the City's extra-territorial
jurisdiction in southwestern Tarrant County. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14006 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Settlement of 14006 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Claims in Lawsuit
— Emmitt 1. Authorize the proposed settlement of the claims of Emmitt
Johnson v. City Johnson in the lawsuit entitled Emmitt Johnson v. City of
of Fort Worth, in Fort Worth, in the District Court of Johnson County, Cause
District Court of No. 249-5-99; and
Johnson County, 2. Authorize the payment of $190,579.00 to Emmitt Johnson
Cause No. 249-5- with the check made payable to Emmitt Johnson and
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attorney, Jason C. N. Smith; and
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3. Authorize the appropriate City representative to execute the
documents necessary to complete the settlement.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the City Attorney had advised him that
Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-14007 through G-14011,
related to various board appointments, could be heard at the same
time .
G-14007 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2963 14007 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint Board adopt Resolution No. 2963 appointing the Board of Directors of the
of Directors of Alliance Airport Authority, Inc. effective June 24, 2003, and with
Alliance Airport terms expiring July 1, 2005:
Authority Inc.
Mike Moncrief
Jim Lane
Chuck Silcox
Becky Haskin
Frank Moss
Clyde Picht
John Stevenson
Ralph McCloud
Wendy Davis
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14008 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2964 14008 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint Board adopt Resolution No. 2964 appointing the Board of Trustees of the
of Trustees of Fort Worth Local Development Corporation effective June 24, 2003,
Fort Worth Local and with terms expiring July 1, 2005:
Development
Corporation Mike Moncrief
Jim Lane
Chuck Silcox
Becky Haskin
Frank Moss
Clyde Picht
John Stevenson
Ralph McCloud
Wendy Davis
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14009 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2965 14009 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint Board adopt Resolution No. 2965 appointing John Stevenson to the
of Director of Board of Directors of the Lone Star Airport Improvement Authority,
Lone Star Inc. effective June 24, 2003, and with a term expiring on July 1,
Airport 2006. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Improvement Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
Authority, Inc. carried unanimously.
G-14010 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2966 14010 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint Board adopt Resolution No. 2966 appointing the Board of Directors of the
of Directors of Sunbelt Industrial Development Corporation effective June 24,
Sunbelt 2003, and with terms expiring July 1, 2005:
Industrial
Development Mike Moncrief
Corporation Jim Lane
Chuck Silcox
Becky Haskin
Frank Moss
Clyde Picht
John Stevenson
Ralph McCloud
Wendy Davis
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14011 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2967 14011 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Board of adopt Resolution No. 2967 appointing the Board of Directors of the
Directors of Trinity Housing Finance Corporation effective June 24, 2003, and
Trinity Housing with terms expiring July 1, 2005:
Finance
Corporation Mike Moncrief
Jim Lane
Chuck Silcox
Becky Haskin
Frank Moss
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Clyde Picht
John Stevenson
Ralph McCloud
Wendy Davis
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14012 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15598 14012 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15598 amending Chapter 6 of the Code of the
6 of Code City of Fort Worth, "Animals and Fowl", waiving the license fee for
"Animal & Fowl" assistance animals upon proper proof; amending the requirements
Dealing with for rabies vaccination to comply with the Texas Administrative
License Fees, Code; and shortening the impoundment time for animals that are
Rabies unnecessarily suffering, sick or injured; providing that this
Vaccinations & ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause;
Impoundment providing a savings clause; providing for a fine of up to $500.00 for
each offense in violation with this ordinance.
Council Member Davis requested an updated report on fees and
vaccination requirements.
Mr. Daniel Reimer, Health Department Director, stated that a report
would be provided to the Public Safety Committee this Fall.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14013 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Intensive 14013 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Education & authorize the City Manager to hire temporary and full time
Cleanup personnel to capture and enter addresses to enhance the Big
Campaign for Trash and Brush service collection levels within the City of Fort
Brush and Bulky Worth. The estimated cost for this level of effort for 90 days will be
Solid Waste $133,039.97.
Collection
Council Member Silcox asked staff what was the rate of pay the
temporary employees would receive during the 90-day period and
whether various neighborhood organizations had been contacted
to provide part of this service. He also requested that a breakdown
of staffing and associated costs be provided for review by the
Council.
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Mr. Brian Boerner, Environmental Management Department
Director, stated that temporary employees rate of pay would be
$9.00 per hour plus mileage. He added that they all would be
adequately trained and familiar with the particular area of the City
in which they would be responsible for collecting data. He further
stated that the City was working with neighborhood organizations
and encouraged everyone to contact the City when they observed
uncollected trash.
Council Member Stevenson asked that Mr. Boerner provide a
specific report in 90-days relative to the effectiveness of this
campaign. Mr. Boerner stated that performance measurements
would be determined and reports provided on a monthly basis.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14014 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15599 14014 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Revise City adopt Ordinance No. 15599 amending Sections 24-1 through 24-4,
Code Chapter 24 Sections 24-8 through 24-10 and Sections 24-14, 24-15, 24-17 and
"Parks & 24-18 of Chapter 24 "Parks and Community Services" of the Code
Community of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by adding new
Services" regulations regarding animals and birds, littering, park hours, dogs
on leashes, fishing, swimming, boating and camping, consumption
of alcoholic beverages and wheeled sports equipment in the City
parks. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9813 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Traffic 9813 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Standards & authorize the purchase of traffic standards and arms for the
Arms Transportation and Public Works Department with Techline, Inc.
based on low bid with payment due 30 days from receipt of invoice
and shipping included in unit prices for a price not to exceed
$35,762.63. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9814 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Luminaries 9814 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for luminaries (streetlight bulbs)
with multiple vendors for the Transportation and Public Works
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Department based on low bids and with payments due 30 days
after receipt of invoices and transportation included in unit cost;
and authorize this agreement to begin June 17, 2003, and expire
June 16, 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-9815 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
HVAC Services 9815 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a non-exclusive purchase agreement for heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) repairs with the
following contractors for the City, based on the lowest
responsive bids received with payments due 30 days after
receipt of the invoice; and
• Tri-State Corporation, Grapevine
• DMI Corporation, Cedar Hill
2. Authorize this agreement to begin June 25, 2003, and expire
June 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-9816 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Public Access 9816 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Database authorize a purchase agreement with Choice-Point for access to a
public database for the Police Department. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9817 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Golf Course 9817 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Renovation & confirm the emergency purchase of golf course renovation and
Construction construction services from Burnside Services, Inc. for the Parks
Services and Community Services Department for an amount not to exceed
$56,250.00.
Council Member Stevenson expressed concern with renovation
costs. He asked how the greens at the Rockwood Golf Course
became contaminated and if temporary greens would be available
during the renovation.
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Mr. Randle Harwood, Parks and Community Services Acting
Director, stated that several factors contributed to the deterioration
of the greens, chief among them being a fungal condition in the
soil. He added that the age of the greens and poor drainage
conditions also contributed to the deterioration, but that the course
had an additional eighteen holes that would accommodate golfers
who wished to use this golf course.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13581 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13581 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement
described as part of the Sarah J. Rhodes Survey, Abstract No.
1326, Tarrant County, Texas, from Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of a
water line to serve Alcon Laboratories located north of Alta Mesa
Boulevard and east of Interstate Highway 35W (DOE 3900) for a
cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13582 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Lake 13582 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth Property authorize approval of a license agreement with Gerald Cypert for
City-owned Lake Worth property located adjacent to Lot 16A, Block
25 (9868 Lake Haven Circle) for a term of five-years commencing
on April 1, 2003, and ending on March 31, 2008, with one option to
extend the agreement for another five-year term for an annual rage
of $280.00. The April start date allows synchronization with the
annual billing cycle. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13583 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13583 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of one permanent water line easement and
Easement & one temporary construction easement described as part of the
Temporary Gonefacio Herrera Survey, Abstract No. 2027, Tarrant County,
Construction Texas, from Charles L. Melcher, Robert L. Melcher and John Q.
Easements Melcher and one temporary construction easement described as
Lot 1, Block A, Park West Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from
SGD Park West for property located along Crowley Road between
Everman Parkway and Country Manor (DOE 3120) necessary for
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the construction and maintenance of water lines along Crowley
Road between Everman Parkway and Country Manor for the
Camelot water line improvement for a total cost of $2,001.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13584 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Lake 13584 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth Property authorize approval of a septic drain-field lease agreement with Paul
Williams for City-owned Lake Worth property located adjacent to
Lot 32, Block 20 (9416 Watercress Drive) for a term of five years
with one option to extend the agreement for another five year term,
commencing on February 1, 2003, and ending January 31, 2008, for
an annual lease rate of $280.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2488 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15600 2488 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Boundary approve Ordinance No. 15600 and Boundary Agreement with the
Agreement with City of White Settlement concerning 11.97 acres belonging to the
City of White City of White Settlement in the area east of North Las Vegas Trail
Settlement for and south of Shore Drive; and authorize the Mayor to execute the
11.97 Acres in Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement. It was the consensus
Area East of of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
North Las Vegas
Trail & South of
Shore Drive
PZ-2489 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establish 2489 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed voluntary
Voluntary annexation of approximately 52 acres of land located north of
Annexation of 52 Keller-Haslet-Roanoke Road, south of Tarrant County/Denton
Acres Located County line, east of Old Denton Road, and west of Ridgetop Road
North of Keller- (AX-03-0004, Lost Creek Ranch North) in order to annex the subject
Haslet-Roanoke property in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the
Road, South of Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct staff to
Tarrant County/ prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full
Denton County municipal services to the annexation area.
Line, East of Old
Denton Road, & Council Member Davis asked City Manager Jackson to provide a
West of Ridgetop staff report on the cost benefit analysis of the 52 acres proposed
Road (Lost Creek
Ranch North for annexation.
AX-03-0004
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City Manager Jackson stated that staff would highlight geographic
boundaries and City limit lines at a Pre-Council work session once
the annexations are reflected on the agenda. He stated that staff
would present a comprehensive overview of annexation policies
this summer that would address growth management of the City
and how it related to the Capital Improvement Program.
Council Member Haskin requested the report include information
on when water services would be provided to the areas located in
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for the street name change of Doc Mitchell Street to Petty
Place. Mayor Moncrief 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-2490, as follows:
PZ-2490 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15601 2490 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Name adopt Ordinance No. 15601 changing the name of "Doc Mitchell
Change Street" to "Petty Place," Fort Worth Texas.
SN-03-004
Captain David Coble, representing the Fire Department, stated that
he had contacted the widow of Doc Mitchell and she did express
some opposition to the street name change.
City Manager Jackson suggested a compromise for the street
name change to ensure Doc Mitchell continued to be honored by
double blading the sign such as those used in historic districts.
Captain Coble stated that double blading would not be a problem.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for the street name change of Doc Mitchell
Street to Petty Place, Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing
be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2490
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-19623 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Sundance 19623 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Square, A Texas authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
General Sundance Square, A Texas General Partnership, Inc. authorizing
Partnership installation of an entrance canopy and graphic on the Burk Burnett
Building (Fourth Street side) at 500 Main Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19624 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Sundance 19624 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Square, A Texas authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
General Sundance Square, A Texas General Partnership, authorizing use of
Partnership the right-of-way for a door swing into the sidewalk area at 303 Main
Street at the Plaza Hotel Building. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19625 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dr. Diana 19625 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Raulston, DDS authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
PLLC Dr. Diana Raulston, DDS PLLC authorizing use of the right-of-way
for a sign at 815 Houston Street. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19626 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #4 19626 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #25335 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to City
Carter & Secretary Contract No. 25335 with Carter & Burgess, Inc. to provide
Burgess, Inc. additional design services for North Tarrant Parkway from IH-35W
to US 377 for a lump sum fee of $80,907.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19627 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
McClendon 19627 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McCLendon
Company, Inc. Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $673,992.80 for street
reconstruction of Alta Mesa Boulevard from Vega Drive to McCart
Avenue (DOE 2844). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19628 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15602 19628 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
Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to 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; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15602 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 funding a contract with
Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc. for Water and Sewer
Main Replacements Contract 20026; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$1,718,855.00 for the Water and Sewer Main Replacements
Contract 20026.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19629 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mactec 19629 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mactec
Consulting, Inc. Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for geo-technical and
construction material testing services for various City of Fort
Worth projects for a period of 24 months with an aggregate fee not
to exceed $200,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19630 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15603 19630 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute an
Department of extension of a grant contract with the Texas Department of
Health Health for $33,333.00 to be used to increase immunization
levels in infant and pre-school age children and provide
awareness and education at the community level; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15603 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $33,333.00, subject to receipt of the grant from
the Texas Department of Health, for the purpose of funding
immunization outreach in the community; and
3. Waive indirect costs of ten percent of related salary.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19631 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
DFW Advisors 19631 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ltd. Company authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with DFW
Advisors Ltd. Company to manage the Noise Mitigation Program
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Phase IV-AA at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for an
amount not to exceed $71,717.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19632 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Multatech 19632 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering, Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement
with Multatech Engineering, Inc. for the preparation of plans and
specifications for the Air blower installation and the preparation of
a diffuser upgrade study for Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant for an amount not to exceed $203,455.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19633 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Site Concrete, 19633 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Site
Concrete, Inc. for the construction of the Lake Worth South Shore
Water Improvements, Part 2 on the total low bid amount of
$295,953.90. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Public Hearing set
today as the date for the hearing in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments of 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 June 2, 2003. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1501 Merrimac Circle Suite 100, appeared before
Council in support of the zoning change. He requested Council
favorably consider the zoning change.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the zoning change:
Bryan Livingston, Mr. Bryan Livingston 2536 Waits Ave.
Sandra Dennehy, Ms. Sandra Dennehy 3124 College Ave.
Jim Johnson Mr. Jim Johnson 3224 Rogers Ave.
Stephen Smith Mr. Stephen Smith, owner of the property at 3052 Wabash,
appeared before Council in opposition of the zoning change. He
stated that this was spot zoning and would damage property
values in the area. He requested that Tracts 2A and 2B be removed
from consideration.
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ZC-03-129 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved/ tempore McCloud, that the application of Texas Christian
Denied University for a change in zoning of property located north of Berry
Street, west of Forest Park Boulevard, east of Stadium Drive and
south of West Cantey Street, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-129, be
approved/denied as follows:
Recommended for Approval:
From "A-5" One-Family, "B" Two-Family, "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family "CF" Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F"
General Commercial
Tracts 1, 2A, 213, 3, 4, 5A, 513, 6A, 613, 6C, 6D, 6E, 7, 8A, 813, 9A, 913,
10A, 10B, 10C, 11, 12, 13, 14C, 15A, 15C, 20 and 21 to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "MU-2" High
Intensity Mixed-Use with exceptions indicated below, and with
waiver of site plan recommended:
Ambulance dispatch station
Blood bank
Electric power substation
Probation or parole office
Auto repair, paint and body shop
Boat rental or sales
Cold storage or ice plant
Gunsmithing, repair or sales
Mini-warehouses
Newspaper distribution center
Automotive repair; paint and body shop
Assembly of pre-manufactured parts except for vehicles,
trailers, airplanes, mobile homes
Bottling works, milk or soft drinks
Manufacture of artificial flowers, ornaments, awnings, tents,
bags, cleaning or polishing preparations, small boats,
novelties and clothing
Monument or marble works, finishing or carving only
Monument works, stone
Paper box manufacture
Rubber stamp manufacture
Sheet metal shop
Warehouse or bulk storage
Welding shop, custom work (not structural)
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Tracts 17A, 17B, and 19 to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use with
restrictions on parking indicated below, blasting prohibited, with
waiver of site plan recommended:
Surface parking would be permitted at grade on the sites, or
parking would be permitted one level below grade on the sites.
The total number of surface parking or one level below grade
parking shall not exceed 97 spaces for Tract 17 17A, 194 spaces for
Tract 17B, and 483 spaces for Tract 19. Above grade parking
structures and blasting not allowed.
Recommended for Denial:
Tracts 14A, 14B, 14D, 15B, 15D, 15E, 16 and 18 from "B" Two-
Family and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "MU-2" High
Intensity Mixed-Use.
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 Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15604
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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Council Member Davis requested that as an informal part of the
record, efforts should be made to move forward to rezone the
south side of Berry Street to "MU-1" and to fill-in those doughnut
holes left on the north side of Berry Street. She added that Texas
Christian University would assist the City in these rezoning efforts
and would possibly submit a unified rezoning application to bring
the north and south sides of Berry Street into one cohesive multi-
use zoned area and at such time move to put in place a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. She further stated that her
goal was to bring this back to Council for consideration in 90 days.
Citizen Mr. Sal Espino, 4920 Robinson Street, President, Latin Arts
Presentations Association (LAA) of Fort Worth, appeared before Council and
Sal Espino expressed appreciation for Council's assistance with renovating
the Rose Marine Theatre. He invited the Council to the July 8, 2003
adaptation of the "Miser" being performed by 40 children
participating in the Education Outreach program. He added that he
had submitted a public information request to ascertain why
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Latin
Arts Association was denied, but that he had not received a
response.
Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua, appeared before Council
and stated that an Informal Report had been provided Council in
Friday's packet relative to this issue. He added that the LAA had
not met its goals and further stated that the lease in its current
form did not address performance measures such as use days and
activity days at the theatre. He recommended Council defer action
on the CDBG contract until negotiations are completed and
performance measures were established for the lease agreement.
Hector Carrillo Mr. Hector Carrillo, 740 N. Sylvania, appeared before Council
relative to construction of a new Police Lab for the Police
Department and recommended that the City consider renting an
existing facility for this purpose.
Mayor Moncrief informed Mr. Carrillo that Council had deferred
action on this issue to permit dialog with the County to explore the
possibility of having a joint facility.
Ernest Mackey Mr. Ernest Mackey, 2700 Carnation Street, appeared before Council
relative to the proposed budget.
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Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:40 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) Legal issues concerning the City's solid waste
collection contracts;
b) Legal issues concerning sewer backup claims;
c) Legal issues concerning contracts with other
governmental agencies and immunity from lawsuits;
d) Legal issues concerning a proposed contract with
Texas Housing & Economic Resources;
e) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's
City Council meeting agendas; 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 1:30 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:30 p.m.
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