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SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
Date & Time On the 9t" day of September 9, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:04 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Douglas Martin, Community
Church of River Oaks.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes City Attorney Yett stated that the minutes for the regular meeting of
September 2, 2003 needed to be amended to reflect Deputy City
Attorney Marcia Wise attending the meeting in his absence.
On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 2003,
were approved as amended unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Kohl's Cares
Presentations for Kids Day.
Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Mexican
Independence Day.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Parents,
Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Month.
Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Yellow
Ribbon Week.
Announcements City Secretary Pearson announced that Boy Scout Troop No. 326
was attending the Council meeting working on their Citizenship in
the Community and Communication badges. Council Member
Haskin presented each member with a City pin.
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Council Member Moss announced that a Health Fair would be held
at Greater New Hope Baptist Church at Wilbarger and Wichita
Streets, September 13, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He added
that blood test screenings would be made available to health fair
attendees.
Council Member Silcox provided an overview of the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) timeline for various submissions and
reports and stressed the importance of citizen input on the
upcoming bond program. He further stated that CIP meetings to
receive citizen input would be held as follows:
District 7: September 10, 2003 - Arlington Heights High School
Library, 4501 West Freeway and also for the Far
Northwest area September 17, 2003 - Boswell High
School, 5805 Bailey Boswell Road
District 9: September 11, 2003 - Travis Avenue Baptist Church
South Complex, 717 West Berry Street
District 3: September 18, 2003 - R. D. Evans Community Center,
3242 Lackland Road
Council Member Lane announced that the National Tour of Vintage
Aircraft would be held September 14, 2003, at Meacham
International Airport and invited everyone to attend.
Council Member Stevenson echoed Council Member Silcox's
comments relative to scheduled CIP meetings. He added that the
meetings were an opportunity for citizens to listen to the draft
proposal, provide input, make statements, and receive clarification.
He also encouraged citizens to attend the Jazz on the Boulevard
festivities September 19-20, 2003, in the Cultural District.
Mayor Moncrief announced that the Museum of Science and
History would have the opening of the exhibit of the Smithsonian
Remembrance of 911 at 7:15 a.m. September 11, 2003. He
encouraged all citizens to visit the exhibit and reflect on what they
were doing when the tragedy occurred.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-14087 be continued for one week and M&C
Staff Nos. G-14070 and L-13644 be withdrawn.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
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Appointments Mayor Moncrief requested Council's consideration to appoint Peter
Lee Hinojosa to the Library Advisory Board. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, to
appoint Peter Lee Hinojosa to the Library Advisory Board Place 1,
effective September 9, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1,
2005. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to appoint the following individuals to the Fort
Worth Commission for Women effective September 9, 2003, and
with a term expiring October 1, 2004:
NAME REPRESENTING
Ms. Kim Dignum Women's Policy Forum
Ms. Sharon Marshall Women's Haven
Ms. Grace Breeze American Association of University
Women
Ms. Joy Thomas Delta Sigma Theta
Dr. Juanita Orneles Hispanic Women's Network
Shirley Hankins-Carlisle American Indian Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Judy Wang Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Treisha Light Tarrant County College/Women in New
Roles
Ms. Marcy Paul Texas Christian University Women's
Resource Center
Ms. Stephanie Bretlinger Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin urged Council Members to provide
nominations for appointment to the Tarrant Appraisal District of
Tarrant County Board of Directors. She stated that the
Government and Neighborhood Relations Committee would
conduct interviews October 7, 2003, and that the resolution
appointing the City's representative had to be adopted no later
than October 14, 2003.
Res. #2992 There was presented Resolution No. 2992 appointing Bob Hampton
Appoint Bob to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority Board, effective
Hampton to Area September 9, 2003 and with a term expiring September 9, 2005.
Metropolitan Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Ambulance Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
Authority Board carried unanimously.
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Res. #2993 There was presented Resolution No. 2993 appointing Jeff
Appoint Jeff Wentworth to the Dallas-Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport
Wentworth to Board Place 7, effective September 9, 2003, and with a term
D/FW expiring January 31, 2006, or until a successor is duly qualified and
International appointed. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded
Airport Board by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1371 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1371 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.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown) and levying
of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-208, as follows:
BH-208 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15667 208 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15668
PID #1 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Downtown assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 on September 9,
2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15667 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 1 during Fiscal Year 2003-2004; fixing charges
and liens against property in the district and against the
owners thereof; providing for the collection of such
assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to
allow credits reducing the amount of the respective
assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15668 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $735,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 funding for Improvement District No. 1.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. BH-208 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (Expanded Downtown)
and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-209, as follows:
BH-209 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15669 209 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15670
PID #10 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 9, 2003, concerning the
Expanded proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004;
Downtown and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15669 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 10 during Fiscal Year 2003-2004; fixing charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15670 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $36,300.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2003-2004 funding for Improvement District No. 10.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (Expanded
Downtown) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004,
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-209 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen Area) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor Moncrief
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-210, as follows:
BH-210 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15671 208 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15672
PID #6 — Park 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 9, 2003, concerning the
Glen Area proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004;
and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15671 closing the hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 6 during Fiscal Year 2003-2004; setting charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15672 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $1,185,047.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2003-2004 funding for Improvement District No. 6.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen Area)
and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-210 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage Area) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor Moncrief
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-211, as follows:
BH-211 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15673 211 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15674
PID #7 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Heritage Area assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 on September 9,
2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15673 closing the hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 7 during Fiscal Year 2003-2004; setting charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15674 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $196,394.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2003-2004 funding for Improvement District No. 7.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage Area)
and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-211 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and levying
of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-212, as follows:
BH-212 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15675 212 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15676
PID #8 — Camp 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Bowie assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 on September 9,
2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15675 closing the hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 8 during Fiscal Year 2003-2004; setting charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15676 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $240,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2003-2004 funding for Improvement District No. 8.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, Council Member
Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. BH-212 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 11 (Stockyards) and levying
of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor Moncrief asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-213, as follows:
BH-213 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15677 213 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15578
PID #11 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property
Stockyards assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 on September 9,
2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15677 closing the hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 11 during Fiscal Year 2003-2004; setting charges and
liens against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15678 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $35,200.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2003-2004 funding for Improvement District No. 11.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the benefit hearing for adoption of an appropriation ordinance
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 11 (Stockyards) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the benefit hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. BH-213 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14070 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. G- 14070, dated August 26, 2003, Adoption of
Resolutions Requesting that the Regional Transportation Council
Support Certain Projects through Partnership Programs No. 1 and
No. 2, be withdrawn.
G-14082 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15679 14082 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15680
Ord. #15681 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15679 appropriating
Reconciliation of $9,015.54 in the Water and Sewer Fund and decreasing the
Funds for Unreserved Undesignated Retained Earnings by the same
Recovery Efforts amount for the purpose of transferring said funds to the
Related to Storm Grants Fund to meet matching revenue requirements
of March 28,2000 related to recovery from the storm of March 28, 2000; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15680 appropriating
$52,296.46 in the Solid Waste Fund and decreasing the
Unreserved Undesignated Retained Earnings by the same
amount for the purpose of transferring said funds to the
Grants Fund to meet matching revenue requirements
related to recovery from the storm of March 28, 2000; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15681 appropriating
$338,735.04 in the General Fund and decreasing the
Unreserved Undesignated Fund balance by the same
amount for the purpose of transferring said funds to the
Grants Fund to meet matching revenue requirements
related to recovery from the storm of March 28, 2000; and
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4. Approve a transfer to the Grants Fund in the amount of
$338,735.04 from the General Fund, $9,015.54 from the
Water and Sewer Fund, and $52,296.46 from the Solid
Waste Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14083 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15682 14083 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Grant of adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15682 appropriating
Privilege $1,270,610.00 in the Solid Waste Fund and decreasing Retained
Revenue for Earnings by the same amount for the purpose of transferring said
Street funds to the General Fund for street maintenance; and approve a
Maintenance transfer from the Solid Waste Fund to the General Fund in the
amount of $1,270,610.00 for the purpose of funding street
maintenance. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-14084 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Dismissal of 14084 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Counter-Suit — authorize the City Attorney to enter into mutual dismissals of the
One Trinity lawsuit styled One Trinity Garden, Inc. and Two Trinity Garden, Inc.
Garden, Inc. & vs. the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and the Building Standards
Two Trinity Commission (BSC) of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, to facilitate a
Garden, Inc. vs. sale of the property owned by One Trinity Garden, Inc. and Two
City of Fort Trinity Garden, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Worth & BSC of the recommendation be adopted.
City of Fort
Worth, Texas
G-14085 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15683 14085 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Donation for accept a donation of $2,500.00 from the Sid Richardson Foundation
Bottle Bounty for the Bottle Bounty Program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Program No. 15683 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $2,500.00 from increased
revenues for the purpose of funding the Bottle Bounty Program.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14086 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reallocation of 14086 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
HOME & CDBG
Funds & Rental 1. Reallocate $1,402,218.00 in HOME funds to the Fort Worth
Rehabilitation Housing Finance Corporation (FWHFC) for the Fort Worth
Program Income Housing Development Fund (FWHDF); and
for FWHDF &
Federal National 2. Reallocate $300,000.00 in Community Development Block
Mortgage Grant (CDBG) Program Income and $200,000.00 in Rental
Association Line Rehabilitation Program Income to provide City guarantee
of Credit for a Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
line of credit of $2,000,000.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a financial service
agreement with the FWHFC in the amount not to exceed
$1,402,218.00 for the FWHDF; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to amend such agreement, if
necessary, to achieve program goals, provided that the
amendment is within the scope of the FWHDF and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-14087 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. G-14087, Adoption of Public Art Master Plan
One Week Prepared by the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for
Management of the Public Art Program, be continued for one week.
P-9847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Anhydrous 9847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ammonia authorize a purchase agreement for anhydrous ammonia with DPC
Industries, Inc. through Texas Procurement Center for the Water
Department based on the low bid of $413.03 per ton meeting
specifications, with freight included in the unit price and payment
is due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and confirm the purchase of
anhydrous ammonia during the interim period of LaRoche
Industries in the amount of $53,200.00; and authorize this
agreement to begin September 9, 2003, and expire on September 8,
2004, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Road Service 9848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tire Repair authorize a purchase agreement for road service tire repair with
Big Dave's Service Center for the Equipment Services Department.
Prices will be based on the low bid of unit prices and payment is
due 30 days from the date the invoice is received; and authorize
this agreement to begin September 9, 2003, and expire on
September 8, 2004, with options to renew for four additional one-
year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9849 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Pump Control 9849 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Valve authorize the purchase of a 24-inch pump control valve from
Municipal Valve and Equipment through Texas Procurement Center
for the Water Department at a cost not to exceed $32,445.00 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.
P-9850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Microsoft 9850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Licenses authorize the purchase of Microsoft Licenses from Software House
International using the State of Texas Department of Information
Resource contract for the Information Technology Solutions
Department at an estimated cost of $265,100.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13637 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13637 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement
described as A-1455, Eli W. Shriver Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
from Beach/Tarrant Parkway, Ltd. needed for future construction
and maintenance of utilities and is located south of North Tarrant
Parkway, east of Beach Street (DOE 3943), for a cost of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13638 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline License 13638 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement authorize the City Manager to execute a pipeline lease agreement
with Cemex, Inc., a Louisiana-based corporation, for the
construction of a 10-inch sanitary sewer pipeline under railroad
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tracks at Line Segment 7500, Milepost .44, Northwest Tarrant
County (DOE 3883), for a one-time total cost of $10.00; and consent
to construct sewer line agreement with Cemex, Inc. and Centex
Homes, a Nevada general partnership. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13639 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Surplus 13639 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tax Foreclosed approve the sale of two surplus tax foreclosed properties located
Properties at 2726 Chesser Boyer Road to Linda L. Atkins and 3225 East
Lancaster Avenue to Linda L. Atkins and John M. Moore in
accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government
Code for a total of $33,636.00; and authorize the City Manager to
execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the high
bidder complying with the bid specifications and requirements. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13640 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13640 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement
Easement & needed to construct drainage facilities and one public open space
Public Open easement necessary to restrict the placement of structures, plants
Space Easement or objects that may obstruct a motorist's vision described as A-
464, L. J. Edwards Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Edwards
Geren Limited for property located at the intersection of Bryant
Irvin Road and Bellaire Drive, south of Bellaire Drive and east of
Bryant Irvin Road (DOE 3996) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13641 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13641 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of a permanent drainage easement
Easement described as A-999, W. M. McCowan Survey, Tarrant County,
Texas, from Fellowship of the Parks needed to construct and
maintain storm drainage facilities for property located north of
Heritage Trace Parkway and west of North Beach Street (DOE 3951)
for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13642 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline License 13642 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement authorize the City Manager to enter into a 25-year pipeline license
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agreement with the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
Company for construction of an 18-inch sanitary sewer pipeline at
Mile Post 335.71 at the intersection of North Crowley-Cleburne
Road in Southwest Fort Worth (DOE 4073) for a cost of $3,500.00,
which includes a $1,000.00 charge for participation in the licensor's
blanket insurance policy. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13643 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline License 13643 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement authorize the City Manager to enter into a 25-year term pipeline
license agreement with the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
Railway Company for Water Main Replacement Contract MWR
2003F near Downtown Fort Worth (DOE 4016) for a cost of
$3,500.00, which includes a $1,000.00 charge for participation in
the licensor's blanket insurance policy. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13644 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13644, Authorize the Conveyance of One
Permanent Utility Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company
for Installation of Underground Electrical Service to Serve
Seminary Hills Park Elementary School in South Fort Worth (DOE
3944), be withdrawn.
PZ-2499 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establish 2499 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for the proposed voluntary
Voluntary annexation of 109.07 acres of land located north of Westport
Annexation of Parkway, south of Tarrant/Denton County Line, east of Old Denton
109.07 Acres Road and west of Beach Street North (Annexation Case No. AX-03-
Located North of 0005, Powell Property) in compliance with the requirements of
Westport Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas;
Parkway, South and direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the
of Tarrant/ extension of full municipal services to the annexation area.
Denton County Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Line, East of Old Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
Denton Road & motion carried unanimously.
West of Beach
Street North
(Powell
Property)
AX-03-0005
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PZ-2500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Heard with 2500 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Zoning Docket institute and consider adopting an ordinance declaring certain
No. ZC-03-194 findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of
the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain
156.879 acres (.24 square miles) of land, more or less, being a tract
of land situated in the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract no. 265, City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of that
tract of land as described by deed to Frederic Floren, Trustee,
Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-03-0006), which said territory
lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall
bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants
thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth,
Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior
ordinance in conflict herewith.
City Attorney Yett stated that Council should consider this M&C
with Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-194, as the two were related.
C-19740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15684 19740 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Modification of authorize the City Manager to accept a modification to the Fiscal
Fair Year 2003 Fair Employment Practice Agency Agreement between
Employment the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission (FWHRC) and the
Practice Agency U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to allow
Agreement receipt of additional funds, if awarded, in the amount of up to
Between $6,500.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15684
FWHRC & U.S. increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
EEOC Fund in an amount up to $6,500.00, subject to receipt of the funds,
for the purpose of funding the modification of the Fair Employment
Practice Agency Agreement between the Human Relations
Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19741 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15685 19741 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Reimbursement authorize the City Manager to execute a Fair Housing Assistance
from Fair Housing program, Cooperative Agreement between the Fort Worth Human
Assistance Relations Commission (FWHRC) and the U.S. Department of
Program, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and accept funds in the
Cooperative
Agreement amount of $476,604.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
Between FWHRC 15685 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
& HUD Grants Fund in the amount of $476,604.00 from available funds, for
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the purpose of funding a Fair Housing Assistance Program,
Cooperative Agreement between the Fort Worth Human Relations
Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19742 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #1 — 19742 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
AUI Contractors, approve the execution of Amendment No. 1 to a professional
LP services agreement with AUI Contractors, LP for project analyses
for four sites for the location of Citizen Drop-off Stations for a total
additional fee of $11,930.00 and increasing the agreement to
$35,140.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19743 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
C. Green 19743 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Scaping, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with C. Green
Scaping, LP in the amount of $171,600.00 for 90 working days for
brick pavement repair at various locations. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19744 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 19744 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Westhill
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of$489,957.50 for 60 working days
for Concrete Restoration (2003-24) at Various Locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19745 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Framatome ANP 19745 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
DE&S authorize the City Manager to exercise the option to renew the
contract with Framatome ANP DE&S for consulting/engineering
services for the Fire Department to begin October 1, 2003, and
expire September 30, 2004, at an annual cost not to exceed
$80,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19746 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment to 19746 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
CSC #28148 — authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
North Central Secretary Contract No. 28148 with the North Central Texas Council
Texas Council of of Governments for the period of October 1, 2003, through
Governments September 30, 2004. The amendment specifies the City of Fort
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Worth's cost share for administrative and implementation
assistance as part of the regional storm water management
program is $15,100.00 during FY2003-2004. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
continuation of a hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy
Ordinance. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Appropriation Ordinance
and Ad Valorem Ordinance, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the budget hearing be
closed. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopt 2003 Tax Council Member Davis introduced Ordinance No. 15686 providing
Rate for the levy and collection of an annual ad valorem tax on all
Ord. #15686 property, real, personal and mixed, situated within the territorial
limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and all personal property
owned in said City of Fort Worth, Texas, on the first day of
January, A.D., 2003, except such property as may be exempt from
taxation by the constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and
made a motion to adopt the ordinance levying taxes and setting the
tax rate for 2003 at $0.6799 for maintenance and operation and
$0.1851 for debt service, seconded by Council Member Stevenson.
The motion carried unanimously.
Adopt Budget Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Ord. #15636 Member Stevenson, that Ordinance No. 15636 establishing
appropriations for the 2003-2004 Fiscal Year, be adopted on
second and final reading. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Voluntary public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of
Annexation of approximately 59.047 acres of land located north of Keller Haslet
59.047 Acres Road (County Road 4042), south of Wesport Parkway, east of
Located North of Caylor Road and west of Old Denton Road (Annexation Case No.
Keller Haslet AX-02-0009). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
Road (County
Road 4042), South desiring to be heard.
of Wesport Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
Parkway, East of appeared before Council regarding the voluntary annexation and
Caylor Road & explained the service plan, gave a staff report and advised Council
West of Old that staff should be directed to public notice setting September 23,
Denton Road
AX-03-0009 2003, as the second public hearing.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of
approximately 59.047 acres of land located north of Keller Haslet
Road (County Road 4042), south of Wesport Parkway, east of
Caylor Road and west of Old Denton Road (Annexation Case No.
AX-02-0009), Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and that
staff publish notice setting September 23, 2003 as the second
public hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Voluntary public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited purposes
Limited annexation of approximately 7,257 acres of land located north of
Purposes IH-30 south to IH-20, south of IH-20, east of Farmer Road and west
Annexation of of the Waste Management site and Lost Creek Ranch Subdivision,
7,257 Acres Parker and Tarrant Counties (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0010)
Located North of (Walsh Ranch). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
IH-30 South to desiring to be heard.
IH-20, South of
IH-20, East of Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
Farmer Road & appeared before Council regarding the voluntary limited purposes
West of Waste annexation and explained the service plan, gave a staff report and
Management advised Council that staff should be directed to public notice
Site & Lost setting September 23, 2003, as the second public hearing.
Creek Ranch
Subdivision, There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
Parker & Tarrant the public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited purposes
Counties (Walsh annexation of approximately 7,257 acres of land located north of
Ranch) IH-30 south to IH-20, south of IH-20, east of Farmer Road and west
AX-03-0010 of the Waste Management site and Lost Creek Ranch Subdivision,
Parker and Tarrant Counties (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0010)
(Walsh Ranch), Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by County Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and
that staff publish notice setting September 23, 2003, as the second
public hearing. The motion carried unanimously
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2983 was
Hearing adopted on August 19, 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
August 21, 2003. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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ZC-03-118 Reverend Sam Hugie, 4705 Melinda Drive, appeared before Council
Approved in support of the zoning change. He provided Council with a
Sam Hugie description of the parking layout for the church.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Christian Crusade for Christ
for a change in zoning of property located at 5183 011ie Street from
"ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a
church and a mortuary/funeral home as accessory use, with waiver
of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-118, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-121 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-024 Member Moss, that the application of Whan Y. Ro for a change in
Approved zoning of property located at 1220, 1222 and 1224 Circle Park
Boulevard from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
coin operated laundry and donut shop, with additional restrictions,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-121 and Site Plan No. SP-03-024, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-124 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of SHG Land Investments of
Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at the
northwest corner of Oak Grove Road and Country Road 1004 from
"B" Two-Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "I" Light
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family and "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "A-7.5" One-Family, with
additional restrictions, and with waiver of site plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-124, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-136 Council Member Haskin inquired if this facility was a legal
SP-03-025 nonconforming use and expressed concern with landscaping
Approved requirements.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
stated that the operation of the facility was being expanded and
that there was illegal operation at the facility that did not conform
to zoning regulations. He added that this zoning change would
bring them up to conformance and that they would have to
conform to landscaping regulations.
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Steve Waters Mr. Steve Waters, 601 N. Sylvania, representing Reddy Ice,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He
stated that the location is considered to be split zoning and that
the company was attempting to correct that issue. He added that
they had reached an agreement with residents of the local
neighborhood association to construct an 8-foot wood fence
around the facility, move the entrance from Sylvania Avenue to
Grace Avenue, and landscape the entire property fronting Sylvania
Avenue. He requested Council's favorable consideration.
Janice Michel Ms. Janice Michel, 2115 Primrose Avenue, appeared before Council
in support of the zoning change. She stated that the applicant had
addressed all the concerns raised by the neighborhood
association and requested Council's favorable consideration.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Packaged Ice by Reddy Ice
for a change in zoning of property located at 500 North Sylvania
Avenue and 501 Grace Avenue from "B" Two-Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial and
continuing use of an ice distribution facility with related outdoor
storage and parking, and no additional signage is permitted,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-136 and Site Plan No. SP-03-025, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-141 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that he had received a request
Denied Without from the applicant that this zoning case be denied without
Prejudice prejudice and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the application of Claudio C. Carrizal for a change in zoning of
property located at 2521 Lawnwood Street from "J" Medium
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-141, be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-142 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 12, 2003,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of the Manhattan Apts.
October 14, 2003 Partnership for a change in zoning of property located east of the
6900 block of Manhattan Boulevard from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-142.
Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Kathleen Ms. Kathleen Hamwai, 7021 Greenview Circle North, appeared
Hamwai before Council in support of the zoning change. She expressed a
desire for Council to resolve this case at their earliest opportunity
as it had been continued twice previously.
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Tim Hess Mr. Tim Hess, 7025 Greenview Circle North, appeared before
Council in support of the zoning change.
Myrna Ball Ms. Myrna Ruth Ball, 6951 Sandybrook Drive, appeared before
Council in opposition of the zoning change. She expressed
concern with more apartment complexes being constructed even
though a large amount of vacancies already exist in various areas
throughout the City. She added that rental costs were too high,
especially for senior citizens, and apartment complexes could not
attract residents even with incentives.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of the Manhattan Apts. Partnership, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-142 be continued until October 14, 2003. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-03-149 Council Member Haskin expressed concern with putting "I" Light
Approved Industrial zoning next to single-family residential. She asked if a
provision could be added to ensure a buffer yard being required
should an "I" Light Industrial use be constructed before any
residential construction begins.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change. He stated that the request for "I" Light Industrial zoning
was voluntarily amended to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "F" General Commercial with some
certain additional uses such as a low grade interior type of use for
a business park, but excluded some uses permitted in "F" General
Commercial such as bars, taverns, sexual oriented businesses,
and auto repair facilities. He stated that a provision such as that
recommended by Council Member Haskin could be added.
Mr. Garfield stated that because of the current use, the City looked
at this property as being industrial. He added that the
requirements of a screen fence, buffer yard, and also a 50 foot
supplemental setback would be required on any development
whether industrial development occurs first or residential
development occurs first, and that it was the zoning that required a
screening and buffer yard and supplemental setback.
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Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Will A. Courtney for a
change in zoning of property located north of Bailey-Boswell Road
and east of Wagley Robertson Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A-
5" One-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "F" General
Commercial, with exceptions, plus additional uses relating to
assembly and manufacturing, printing and publishing,
warehouses, storage yards, and furniture repair and construction,
with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
149, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-185 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1124 Galveston Avenue from "D" High Density Multi-Family to
"MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-185, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-187 Mr. Richard McMullin, 2829 Liverpool, appeared before Council in
Denied support of the zoning change. He stated that his farmer's market
Richard would bring more business to the downtown area on Jones
McMullin between 12th and 13th streets. He stated that the Rail Market would
benefit from his farmer's market and requested Council favorably
consider his request.
James Toal Mr. James Toal, 500 W. 7th Street, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He expressed concern with
expanding the zoning to accommodate the farmer's market and
requested Council deny the zoning change or return the case to
the Zoning Commission for reconsideration.
Pat Remington Mr. Pat Remington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 300, Arlington, Texas,
representing the Tarrant County Bar Association, appeared before
Council in opposition of the zoning change. He stated that a
farmer's market was an incompatible use for this area and that the
appropriate place would be in the Rail Market. He requested
Council deny the zoning change.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Richard McMullin for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1300 block of Jones
Street from "H" Central Business District to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "H" Central Business
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District plus a farmer's market, with waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-187, be denied. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-189 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of Ed Teeples for a change in
zoning of property located at 3710, 3712 and 3714 Clinton Avenue
from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-189, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-191 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of BKX, Ltd. for a change
in zoning of property located at 409 North Henderson from "J"
Medium Industrial to "H" Central Business District, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-191, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-192 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Zena Land Development for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1200 block of Grand
National Boulevard from "D" High Density Multi-Family to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-192, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-193 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Silcox, that the application of Ozymandius, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at 604 Main Street and 605
Houston Street from "H/HC" Central Business District/Historic and
Cultural Landmark to "H/HSE" Central Business District/Highly
Significant Endangered, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-193, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-194 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Frederik Floren, Trustee for
a change in zoning of property located south of the 4800 block of
Keller Haslet Road and west of 12500 Katy Road from Unzoned to
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-194, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
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PZ-2500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15687 2500 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation for institute and consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 15687
Full Purposes of declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
156.879 Acres boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Located North of annexation of a certain 156.879 acres (.24 square miles) of land,
North Oak more or less, being a tract of land situated in the Jose Chirino
Subdivision, Survey, Abstract no. 265, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
South of Keller- Texas, and being a portion of that tract of land as described by
Haslet-Roanoke deed to Frederic Floren, Trustee, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No.
Road, East of AX-03-0006), which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
Caylor Street & present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
West of Keller that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
City Limits providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges
(Floren of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
Property) ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
AX-03-0006 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-03-195 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of LARS Alliance for a change
in zoning of property located in the 10000 block of Harmon Road
from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-195, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-03-196 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Keo Bailey for a change in
zoning of property located at 3104 Frazier Avenue from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-196, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-03-197 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-026 Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located east of 8800 block of McCart
Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a water booster pump station and
ground storage reservoir, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-197 and Site
Plan No. SP-03-026, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-198 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in
portions of the 300 block of North Cummings Street, 600, 800 and
900 blocks of East Bluff Street, and 200 and 300 blocks of Elm
Street from "D" High Density Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood
Commercial and"J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in the "H" Central Business
District, with exceptions, with waiver of site plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-198, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-199 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in
portions of the 400 block of North Cummings Street, 400-700
blocks of East Bluff Street and 500 and 600 blocks of Samuels
Avenue from "D" High Density Multi-Family, "J" Medium Industrial,
and "0-1" Floodplain to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "H" Central Business District, with exceptions
and height and development restrictions, with waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-199, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-202 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of James Rust for a change in
zoning of property located at 2300 Grace Street from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-202, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-203 Mr. Bob Riley, Development Director, stated that the zoning map
SP-03-028 that was part of the Council packet was in error. He added the map
Approved reflected the "PD/AR" zoning as being along the shoreline and the
balance of the property being "A-5". However, the map should be
revised to reflect the "A-5" zoning along the shoreline (13.526
acres) and the balance of the zoning request to be "PD/AR" (36.735
acres).
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Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Waterview Estates, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at the southeast corner of
Kay Street and Sun Valley Drive from "C" Medium Density Multi-
Family to "A-5" One-Family and "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for "AR" Residential with 40-foot lots with 5-foot side
yards, with site plan for one-family residences, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-203 and Site Plan No. SP-03-028, be approved, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-205 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-029 Member Davis, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible Church
Approved by Dunaway Associates, Inc. for a change in zoning of property
located at 3721-3727 Birchman Avenue and 3724-3744 Calmont
Avenue from "PD/485" Planned Development for church, parking
and accessory buildings and "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for church parking and church
accessory building, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-205 and Site Plan SP-
03-029, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-208 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-030 Member Picht, that the application of Ana Molina for a change in
Approved zoning of property located at 1724 North Sylvania from "PD/178"
for inside contractor's storage yard and "A-5" One-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus inside contractor storage and a
fellowship hall associated with a place of worship, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-208 and Site Plan No. SP-03-030, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-209 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-031 Member Silcox, that the application of Ricky Seely and Suzanna
Approved Bryan for a change in zoning of property located at 4008 and 4012
Ohio Garden Road from "B" Two-Family and "I" Light Industrial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light
Industrial plus recreational vehicle park, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-
209 and Site Plan No. SP-03-031, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-200 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/ Member Stevenson, that the application of Wide Open Spaces for a
Denied Without change in zoning of property located below from "A-5" One-Family,
Prejudice "D" High Density Multi-Family, and "J" Medium Industrial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in the "H"
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Central Business District, with exceptions and development and
height restrictions, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-200, be
approved/denied, as follows:
Approved:
Portions of the 400-600 blocks of Grant Avenue, 300-600 blocks of
Samuels Avenue, 1000 and 1100 blocks of Gounah Street
Denied Without Prejudice:
Strip of property behind 521 Samuels Avenue
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-207 Mr. Bob Hollingworth, 2312 Oakland Boulevard, Suite 300,
Continued Until appeared before Council in support of denying the zoning change.
October 14, 2003 He stated that the applicant's request was for approval of spot
Bob zoning. He requested Council uphold the decision of the Zoning
Hollingworth Commission and deny the zoning request.
Mary Pena Ms. Mary Pena, 917 Winnie Street, appeared before Council in
opposition of the denial and requested Council approve the zoning
change.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Mary Pena and Hilario Gomez
for a change in zoning of property located at 920 Winnie Street
from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-207, be continued until October 14, 2003. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-03-166 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 12, 2003,
Approved set a special hearing for the application of Stanley Dee for a
change in zoning of property located north of Enon Road and west
of Forest Hills from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family and
"R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-166. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, 777 Main Street, representing the applicant
through Carter and Burgess, Inc., appeared before Council in
support of the zoning change. He stated that the original
application was inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
requested the zoning be amended to all "A-5" Single-Family.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Stanley Dee, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-166 be
approved. 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, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15688
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE
MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT;
PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Ms. Kalli Nazim, 4609 Inwood Road, and Mr. Jason Smith, 2257
Presentations College Avenue, representing the Fort Worth Dog Park
Kalli Nazim, Association, appeared before Council to request that funding for a
Jason Smith two to three acre dog park in Fort Worth be made a priority in the
Capital Improvement Program.
Hector Carrillo, Mr. Hector Carrillo, 740 N. Sylvania, and Mr. James Mackey, 2400
James Mackey Carnation, representing LULAC 4743, appeared before Council
relative to the creation of a Cold Case Unit. They stated that they
had not heard anything positive from the Council relative to
unsolved murders in Fort Worth or what each Council Member's
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position was relative to the Cold Case Unit. They stated that no
one had contacted either of them on the Cold Case effort and
requested Council take action.
Joan Crownover Ms. Joan Crownover, 1041 East Robert Street, representing the
South Side Urban Development, appeared before Council relative
to alleged Police brutality and crime in her neighborhood.
Robert McKee Mr. Robert McKee, 222 W. 41h Street #511, appeared before Council
and requested March 4th be designated as Garrett Morgan Day,
inventor of the stop-light.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:43 p.m.
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