HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/08/26-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2003
Date & Time On the 26th day of August, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:08 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,
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 Dr. Gregory H. Kimble, Historic Allen
Chapel AME Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19,
2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Chevrolet Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo Southwest Tour
Day to Jim and Gloria Austin.
Brian Boerner, Environmental Management Department Director,
presented a briefing on the success of the E-pass program. He
stated that it provided users an unlimited pass on The T, DART,
and the THE train, and presented each Council Member with an E-
pass for their personal use.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that there would be no Public
Safety Committee Meeting today, as it would conflict with the
Budget Workshop scheduled immediately following the Council
Meeting. He also announced that the last baseball game at the Ball
Park at Arlington would be played on September 21, 2003, between
the Rangers and Angels, and that following the Rangers game at
6:05 p.m. a baseball game between the Fort Worth Mexican-
American League and the Dallas Mexican-American League would
take place. He encouraged everyone to go to the Ball Park and
support the Fort Worth team. He further announced that the CATS
were in the playoffs and that they would return to play at LaGrave
Field August 28, 2003.
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Respective Council Members announced meetings in their
districts to receive citizen input relative to the 2004 Capital
Improvements Program. All meetings would be conducted at 7:00
p.m. on dates and locations as follows:
District 8: August 26, 2003 - Greenway Church, 1816 Delga St.
District 4: August 27, 2003 - Eastern Hills High School
Auditorium, 5701 Shelton
District 6: August 28, 2003 - Southwest Community Center,
6300 Welch Ave.
District 5: September 4, 2003 - Dunbar High School Cafeteria,
5700 Ramey
District 7: September 10, 2003 - Arlington Heights High School
Library, 4501 West Freeway
Council Member Silcox provided an overview of the CIP timeline
for various submissions and reports and stressed the importance
of citizen input on the upcoming bond program.
Council Member Moss announced that Kirk Franklin was very
concerned about youth in the community and would hold a free
concert August 31, 2003, at the Wilkerson Grimes Auditorium to
promote peace and unity through music and get more adults
involved in mentoring programs. He added that Steve Harvey and
Brian McKnight would donate their time to the concert.
Council Member Stevenson encouraged everyone to attend the
Jazz Festival in the Cultural District September 19-20, 2003. He
stated that performances would be by musicians in the community
and that the festival supported Historic Camp Bowie.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the bond proposal was critical to the
City and encouraged citizens to attend one or more of the Capital
Improvements Program meetings. He also expressed appreciation
to the Information Technology Solutions Department, Dale
Fisseler, Acting IT Solutions Director, Peter Ungar from IT
Solutions, Acting City Manager Richard Zavala, and the IT
Solutions staff for their efforts to get the City back on-line after a
computer virus compromised the City's file server. He also
acknowledged the assistance from the City of Dallas and stated
that the City was developing a procedural manual relative to the
processes IT Solutions followed to combat the virus.
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Continued/ Council Member Stevenson requested that Zoning Docket No. ZC-
Withdrawn By 03-086 be continued for one week.
Staff
City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14070 be continued until September 9, 2003.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Council Member Picht excused himself from the table at this time.
Res. #2987 There was presented Resolution No. 2987 nominating Arrow
Nominate Arrow House & Tubing (USA), Inc. — Texas as an enterprise project
Hose & Tubing pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Act, Chapter 2303, Texas
as Enterprise Government Code. Council Member Davis made a motion,
Project seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Yett stated that this resolution corrected the name of
the business previously listed on Resolution No. 2947.
OCS-1369 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1369 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.
Council Member Picht assumed his chair.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 12, 2003,
continued the public hearing for the submission of the amended
Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant Application and
application for Section 108 loan guarantee to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for the Montgomery Plaza
Shopping Center. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Christine Maguire, representing Economic and Community
Development, appeared before Council, gave a staff report,
requested Council delay action on this issue until after public
comment period on September 2, 2003, and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14054, as follows:
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G-14054 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amended BEDI 14054, dated August 12, 2003, from the City Manager
Grant recommending that the City Council:
Application &
Application for 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit an amended
Section 108 Loan $2,000,000.00 Brownfield Economic Development Initiative
Guarantee to (BEDI) Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing
HUD for and Urban Development (HUD) for the Montgomery Plaza
Montgomery Shopping Center; and
Plaza Shopping
Center 2. Authorize the City Manager to submit an application to HUD
for a commitment of $13,000,000.00 in Section 108 Loan
Guarantees for the Montgomery Plaza Shopping Center; and
3. Accept, if offered, the BEDI Grant and Section 108 loan
funds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with HUD
for the receipt and payment of the Section 108 loan.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the public hearing for the submission of the amended
Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant Application and
application for Section 108 loan guarantee to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for the Montgomery Plaza
Shopping Center, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be closed
and that the third public hearing be scheduled for September 2,
2003. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis stated that a public meeting would be
conducted September 18, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at the Botanic Garden
Conservatory building relative to this issue and invited everyone
interested to attend.
G-14061 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15653 14061 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Purchase/
Replacement of 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15653 increasing
Equipment, estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Furniture & Fund in the amount of $35,000.00 from available funds for
Permanent the purpose of funding the purchase and/or replacement of
Fixtures in City equipment, furniture, and permanent fixtures in the City Hall
Hall Cafeteria cafeteria area; and
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2. Authorize the purchase/replacement of equipment, furniture,
and permanent fixtures in the City Hall cafeteria.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15654 14062 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Federal
Transportation 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a
Grant for Transportation and Community and System Preservation
Pedestrian & Pilot Program grant in the amount of $795,000.00 from the
Streetscape Federal Highway Administration to fund the extension of
Improvements in pedestrian and streetscape improvements in Historic
Historic Handley Handley and Berry/University Village; and
& Berry/
University 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement
Village with the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the
improvements listed above; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15654 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $795,000.00, upon receipt of the grant
from the Federal Highway Administration, for the purpose
of funding pedestrian and streetscape improvements in
Historic Handley and Berry/University Village.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-14063 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
FY 2003 Local 14063 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Law authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with
Enforcement Tarrant County on the FY 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block
Block Grant Grant (LLEBG), contingent upon receipt of the FY 2003 LLEBG;
Disparity and approve contracts with Tarrant County ($127,381.00) for
Agreement— support of the Adult Drug Treatment Court and for continuation of
Year 8 the Mental Health Liaison Program ($32,544.00), contingent upon
the receipt of the FY 2003 LLEBG. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-14064 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15655 14064 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15655 amending the Code of the City of Fort
34, "Vehicles for Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 34,
Hire", by "Vehicles for Hire" as follows: Article IV, "Taxicabs," is repealed;
Addition of Article VI "Ground Transportation for Hire" is added providing
Article VI, regulations for taxicabs, limousines, shuttles, horse drawn
"Ground carriages and pedicabs, providing that this ordinance is
Transportation cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a fine of up
for Hire" to $200.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-14065 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Settlement of 14065 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Claims in
Lawsuit— 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the claims of Cynthia
Cynthia DeOreo DeOreo in the lawsuit entitled Cynthia DeOreo v. City of
v. City of Fort Fort Worth, in the District Court of Wise County, Cause No.
Worth, District 00-08-455; and
Court of Wise 2. Authorize the payment of $175,828.00 to Cynthia DeOreo
County, Cause with the check made payable to Cynthia DeOreo and
#00-08-455 attorney, Jason C. N. Smith; and
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.
G-14066 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15656 14066 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Appendix adopt Ordinance No. 15656 by the City Council of the City of Fort
I of Code of Worth, Texas, approving Resolution No. 2003-08-257 adopted by
Rules & the Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board on August
Regulations of 7, 2003, which amends Appendix I of the 1988 Revised Code of
D/FW Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International
International Airport Board (adopted by Resolution No. 88-111 of the Dallas/Fort
Airport Board Worth International Airport Board) as amended, to reflect changes
to the block numbering system, to include all streets located on
airport property, and to make changes where needed to the posted
speed limits. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14067 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15657 14067 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sale of General
Purpose 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15657 providing for the issuance of
Refunding & $37,365,000.00 of the General Purpose Refunding and
Improvement Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, of the City of Fort Worth,
Bonds, Series Texas, bearing interest at the rates herein after set forth,
2003 and providing for the levy, assessment and collection of a
tax sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds and to
create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof at
maturity; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and
2. Authorize the $37,365,000.00 General Purpose Refunding
and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, be sold to UBS
Financial Services, the bidder offering the lowest true
interest rate of 4.459006 percent.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Mr. Boyd London
of First Southwest Company, Dan Settle of Kelley Hart and
Hallman, Jeff Leuschel, Laura Alexander and Jim Keyes for all
their work in achieving such a good interest rate for the City.
G-14068 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Financial 14068 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Management review and adopt the Financial Management Policy Statements —
Policy FY 2003-2004 which include the City's investment policy and
Statements — FY investment strategy. Council Member Davis made a motion,
2003-2004 seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14069 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Write-Offs of 14069 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Uncollectible authorize write-offs of uncollectible Housing Rental Rehabilitation
Housing Rental Loans totaling $695,713.00. Council Member Picht made a motion,
Rehabilitation seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
Loans adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14070 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. G-14070, Adoption of Resolutions Requesting
September 9, that the Regional Transportation Council Support Certain Projects
2003 through Partnership Programs No. 1 and No. 2, be continued until
September 9, 2003.
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G-14071 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15658 14071 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Economic
Development 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept an
Initiative Special Economic Development Initiative Special Project grant in the
Project Grant for amount of $804,735.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing
Trinity River and Urban Development (HUD) for the Trinity River Vision
Vision Waterfront Facilities Construction project; and
Waterfront
Facilities 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement
Construction with HUD to fund the Trinity River Vision Waterfront
Project Facilities Construction project; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15658 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $804,735.00, upon receipt of the grant from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for
the purpose of funding Trinity River Vision Water Facilities
Construction project.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
G-14072 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15659 14072 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Federal
Transportation 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a
Grant for Design Transportation and Community and System Preservation
& Construction Pilot Program grant in the amount of $500,000.00 from the
of Neighborhood Federal Highway Administration to evaluate potential
Connection to neighborhood trail connections throughout the city, to
Trinity River Trail prepare preliminary designs and cost estimates for
System several high-priority connections, and to construct the
Foster Park/Kellis Park Pilot Project; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),
subject to the following provisions:
a. The City will design all trail connections in
accordance with applicable TxDOT standards; and
b. The City will involve TxDOT as well as neighborhood
residents, Streams and Valleys, Inc., the Tarrant
Regional Water District, and other interested parties
in the design process; and
c. The City will conduct inspections on any construction
projects in cooperation with TxDOT; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate an appropriate
change order with TxDOT so as to add the Foster
Park/Kellis Park Pilot Project to the scope of the existing
street and drainage project in the vicinity of the proposed
pilot project; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15659 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $500,000.00, upon receipt of the grant
from the Federal Highway Administration, for the purpose
of funding the design and construction of Neighborhood
Connections to the Trinity River Trail System.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1
(Downtown), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed
assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-
2004, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the
district, and authorize a contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
to provide management services for the district. 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 &
Council Communication No. G-14073, as follows:
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G-14073 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15660 14073 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Budget & Service
Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and
Roll, and set
Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
Date for FY 2003-
2004 for Fort 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as
Worth PID #1 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement
(Downtown) District (PID) No. 1; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $252,600.00 from the General Fund
to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1, FY 2003-
2004 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15660 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $252,600.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 1
(Downtown); and
6. Authorize the transfer of $2,500.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1, FY
2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide improvements and
services in PID No. 1 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of
$1,100,300.00; and
8. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll on file with the
City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for
the benefit hearing; and
9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9,
2003, benefit hearing in accordance with state law; and
10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency,
any encumbered revenues from PID No. 1 assessments from
prior years.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 1 (Downtown), Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing
be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14073
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Mr. Ken Devero
for all his hard work in downtown.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 10 (East
Downtown Area), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a
proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal
Year 2003-2004, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for
the district, and authorize a contract with Downtown Fort Worth,
Inc. to provide management services for the district. 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 &
Council Communication No. G-14074, as follows:
G-14074 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15661 14074 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Budget & Service
Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and
Roll, and set
Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
Date for FY 2003-
2004 for Fort 3. Approve the budget and service plan for FY 2003-2004 as
Worth PID #10 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement
(East Downtown District (PID) No. 10; and
Area)
4. Authorize the transfer of $2,460.00 from the General Fund to
the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10, FY 2003-
2004 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15661 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $2,460.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 10; and
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6. Authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10, FY
2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide management services
to the district for FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $96,832.00;
and
8. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of
the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place
for the benefit hearing; and
9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9,
2003, meeting in accordance with state law; and
10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency,
any encumbered revenues from PID No. 10 assessments
from prior years.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 10 (East Downtown Area), Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public
hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-14074 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen),
adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment
roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, adopt an
ordinance appropriating certain funds for the district, and
authorize a contract with Principal Management Group to provide
management services for the district. 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 &
Council Communication No. G-14075, as follows:
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G-14075 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15662 14075 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Budget & Service
Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and
Roll, and set
Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
Date for FY 2003-
2004 for Fort 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as
Worth PID #6 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement
(Park Glen) District (PID) No. 6; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $37,516.00 from the General Fund
to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6, FY 2003-
2004 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15662 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $37,516.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park
Glen); and
6. Authorize the transfer of $8,500.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6, FY
2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Principal Management Group to provide improvements and
services in PID No. 6 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of
$1,222,563.00; and
8. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll, which is on file
with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003,
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and
place for the benefit hearing; and
9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9,
2003, hearing in accordance with state law; and
10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency,
any encumbered revenues from PID No. 6 assessments from
prior years.
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Michael Mr. Michael Quinonez, 5409 Tularosa Drive, appeared before
Quinonez Council and expressed concerns with the alleged unauthorized
expenditure of $80,000.00 of taxpayers' money by members of the
PID Advisory Board.
Joe Yates Mr. Joe Yates, 7504 Deerlodge Trail, representing the PID Advisory
Board, appeared before Council in support of the PID.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen), Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14075 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage), adopt
a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a
benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, adopt an ordinance
appropriating certain funds for the district, and authorize a
contract with Premier Communities to provide management
services for the district. 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 &
Council Communication No. G-14076, as follows:
G-14076 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15663 14076 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Budget & Service
Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and
Roll, and set
Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
Date for FY 2003-
2004 for Fort 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as
Worth PID #7 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement
(Heritage) District (PID) No. 7; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $29,025.00 from the General Fund
to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 7, FY 2003-
2004 project account; and
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5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15663 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $29,025.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements
and services in Public Improvement District No. 7; and
6. Authorize the transfer of $2,500.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 7, FY
2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Premier Communities to provide improvements and services
in PID No. 7 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $421,264.00;
and
8. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll which is on file
with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003,
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and
place for the benefit hearing; and
9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9,
2003, hearing in accordance with state law; and
10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency,
any encumbered revenues from PID No. 7 assessments from
prior years.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 7 (Heritage), Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing be closed and
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14076 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing to adopt a resolution re-establishing Fort Worth
Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie), adopt a budget and
service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit
hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, and authorize a contract
with Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. to provide management services
for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
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Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor &
Council Communication No. G-14077, as follows:
G-14077 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2988 14077 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Reestablishment,
Budget & Service 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the following matters:
Plan, Proposed
Assessment a. The advisability of re-establishing the proposed
Roll, and set district; and
Benefit Hearing b. The general nature of the proposed improvements
Date for FY 2003- and/or services; and
2004 for Fort c. The estimated cost of improvements and/or services;
Worth PID #8 and
(Camp Bowie) d. The proposed boundaries of the district; and
e. The proposed method of assessment; and
f. The proposed apportionment of costs between the
improvement district and the City as a whole; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2988, which:
a. Make certain findings concerning the nature and
advisability of the improvements and/or services to be
provided by the district, the estimated costs, the
boundaries of the district, the method of assessment,
and the apportionment of costs between the district
and the City as a whole; and
b. Re-establish a public improvement district under the
Public Improvement District Assessment Act (the Act)
(V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Section 372.001 et
seq.) to be known as the Fort Worth Improvement
District No. 8 (PID No. 8); and
c. Authorize the City to exercise the powers granted by
the Act in connection with the re-establishment of a
public improvement district; and
d. Direct the City Secretary to publish notice of the re-
establishment of the district as required by the Act.
4. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as
recommended by the Advisory Body of PID No. 8; and
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5. Authorize the transfer of $2,600.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 8, FY
2003-04 project account to the General Fund; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. to provide improvements and
services in PID No. 8 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of
$240,000.00; and
7. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll on file with the
City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for
the benefit hearing; and
8. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9,
2003, benefit hearing in accordance with state law; and
9. Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency,
any unencumbered revenues from PID No. 8 assessments
from prior years.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with a public hearing to adopt a resolution re-establishing Fort
Worth Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie), Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14077 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 11 (The
Stockyards), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed
assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-
2004, and authorize a contract with the Fort Worth Stockyards
Preservation Foundation, Inc., to provide management services for
the district. 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 &
Council Communication No. G-14078, as follows:
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G-14078 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Budget & Service 14078 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Plan, Proposed
Assessment 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
Roll, and set budget for FY 2003-2004; and
Benefit Hearing
Date for FY 2003- 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
2004 for Fort
Worth PID #11 3. Approve the budget and service plan for FY 2003-2004 as
(The Stockyards) recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement
District (PID) No. 11; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $2,600.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 11, FY
2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Inc. to
provide management services to the district for FY 2003-
2004 in the amount of $35,200.00; and
6. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of
the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place
for the benefit hearing; and
7. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9,
2003, meeting in accordance with state law; and
Trey Kostohryz Mr. Trey Kostohryz, 4801 El Campo, and Mr. Gary Brinkley, 130 E.
Gary Brinkley Exchange Avenue, appeared before Council in support of PID No.
11.
Pete Muzyka Mr. Pete Muzyka, 221 E. Exchange, appeared before Council in
opposition of PID No. 11. He expressed concern with a lack of
cleanliness in the Stockyards, particularly Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday evenings. He stated that monies needed to be allotted for
the clean up of the Stockyards.
Steve Murrin Mr. Steve Murrin, 101 W. Exchange Avenue, appeared before
Council in support of PID No. 11. He stated that $17,000.00 of the
Marketing budget would be used to clean up the Stockyard area.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 11 (The Stockyards), Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-14078 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-9837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
New Equipment 9837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase of new equipment from multiple vendors
for the City of Fort Worth based on low bids meeting specifications
for a total cost not to exceed $382,789.00. Payment is due 30 days
from the date the invoice is received and the City will take
ownership at its facilities with delivery included in the cost of the
equipment. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Plastic Water 9838 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Meter Boxes & authorize a purchase agreement for plastic meter boxes and cast
Cast Iron Lids iron lids from Texas Water Products for the Water Department
based on the low bid of unit prices, with payment due 30 days after
receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin August
26, 2003, and expire August 25, 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-9839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Water Service 9839 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Valves authorize a purchase agreement for water service valves with
multiple vendors based on the low bid of unit prices per item (1 —
27), meeting specifications with freight included in unit prices; and
reject bids for Items 28 thru 32; and authorize this agreement to
begin August 26, 2003, and expire August 25, 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-9840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Maintenance, 9840 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Repair and
Replacement of 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for maintenance, repair
Liquid Propane and replacement of Liquid Propane Gas dispensing
Gas Dispensing equipment for the Equipment Services Department. Prices
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Equipment will be based on the low bid meeting specifications.
Payment is due 30 days from date the invoice is received;
and
a. Labor for regular hours at: $65.00 per hour
b. Travel Expenses at: $ 0.46 per mile
c. Labor for overtime hours at: $87.50 per hour
d. Parts at Manufacturer's List
Price plus 25 percent
2. This agreement will begin August 26, 2003, and expire on
August 25, 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-9841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Electrical 9841 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize purchase agreements with multiple vendors to provide
various electrical services for City departments, with payment due
30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement
to begin September 1, 2003, and expire August 31, 2004, with
options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13630 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Rail Crossing 13630 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
License authorize the City Manager to enter into a rail crossing license
Agreement agreement with Cen-Tex Rural Rail Transportation District for the
construction of an 8-inch sanitary sewer pipeline at Milepost 5,
Dublin Subdivision, Southwest Fort Worth (DOE 4121), for a cost
of $3,500.00 for a twenty-year period. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15664 2497 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Streets Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 15664 vacating portions of Penticost Street,
VA-03-014 Collinwood Avenue and Camp Bowie Boulevard in Lot 1R, Block
64, Chamberlin Arlington Heights First Filing, Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establish 2498 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed voluntary
Voluntary annexation of approximately 59.047 acres of land, or .0922 square
Annexation of miles (more or less) located north of Keller Haslet Road, south of
59.047 Acres, Westport Parkway, east of Caylor Road and west of Old Denton
Located North of Road (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0009, Woodhaven Homes
Keller Haslet
Road, South of Development) in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43
Westport of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct
Parkway, East of staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full
Caylor Road & municipal services to the annexation area. Council Member Davis
West of Old made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Denton Road recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
(Woodhaven
Homes
Development)
AX-03-0009
C-19726 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Millennium 19726 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Telcom, LLC authorize the City Manager to execute a consent agreement under
which the City of Fort Worth consents to a change of membership
interest in the ownership of Millennium Telcom, LLC. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19727 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19727 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County to provide maintenance and repair on North Tarrant
Parkway from US Highway 377 West to Fossil Ridge High School at
no cost to the City. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19728 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tri-Tech 19728 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,695,247.10 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002 STM-J. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19729 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Teague Nall & 19729 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Perkins, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
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with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $262,100.00 for
the design of Walsh Ranch Sewer Main Extension, Phases IVA and
IVB. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Halff Associates, 19730 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $362,020.00 for the
design of Walsh Ranch Sewer Main Extension, Phase II and III. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19731 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15665 19731 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for an accept and
Health, Office of execute a grant contract with the Texas Department of
Public Health Health, Office of Public Health Practice for $40,000.00; and
Practice 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15665 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $40,000.00, upon receipt of the grant from the
Texas Department of Health, Office of Public Health Practice,
for the purpose of funding the local public health
infrastructure; and
3. Waive the indirect cost rate of ten percent, since
expenditures of this nature negatively impact the delivery of
services to the community; and
4. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $25,000.00
for the interim financing for this grant, pending contract
execution to ensure program continuation.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Malcolm Pirnie, 19732 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for the Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Odor Control Facilities, for a total fee not to
exceed $620,589.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19733 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carver Heights 19733 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
East Rebuilding
Corporation 1. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate $600,000.00 in
FY2003 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funds, and $600,000.00 in Year XXIX Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a total of
$1,200,000.00 to the Carver Heights East (CHE) Model Blocks
Program as follows:
a. Reallocate $400,000.00 in FY2003 HOME funds to the
CHE Home Improvement Loan Program; and
b. Reallocate $150,000.00 in FY2003 HOME funds to the
CHE Housing Development Program; and
c. Reallocate $50,000.00 in FY2003 HOME funds to the
CHE Housing Programs Operating Support; and
d. Reallocate $214,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to
the CHE Sidewalk Installation Program; and
e. Reallocate $200,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to
the CHE Home Improvement Program; and
f. Reallocate $50,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the
CHE Housing Programs Operating Support; and
g. Reallocate $90,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the
CHE Minor Home Repair Program; and
h. Reallocate $35,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the
CHE Neighborhood Entrance Marker Program; and
i. Reallocate $8,900.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the
CHE Streetlight Improvement Program; and
j. Reallocate $2,100.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the
CHE Street Sign Topper Program; and
2. Execute a contract with the Carver Heights East Rebuilding
Corporation in the amount of $340,000.00 to implement
housing development (item b), program operating support
(items c and f), and the Minor Home Repair program (item g)
portions of the Community Revitalization Strategy for the
CHE Model Blocks area over a two-year period extending
from the date of the signing of the contract; and
3. Extend or renew the contract if Carver Heights East
Rebuilding Corporation requests an extension or renewal;
and
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4. Amend the contracts, if necessary, to achieve CHE's
revitalization goals, provided that the amendment is
compatible with the neighborhood revitalization strategy and
in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19734 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend 19734 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement - authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Southwestern Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Lease Agreement
Exposition & for the purpose of authorizing necessary infrastructure
Livestock Show improvements at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the limited
parking available in this area. She stated this annual event results
in a parking shortage near the museums, which negatively
impacted their revenue. She suggested that a provision could be
added to this contract relative to parking being made available for
use by museum visitors.
Mr. Kirk Slaughter, Public Events Department Director, stated that
he would encourage museum representatives and the Stock Show
organizers to enter into some discussions regarding this issue.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004
Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances.
Johnny Lewis Mr. Johnny Lewis, 453 E. Lueda, appeared before Council in
support of providing additional funding to Fort Worth Sister Cities
International to assist them in their search for an African Sister
City. He also requested that more African-American representation
be added to the Fort Worth Sister Cities International board.
Jane Schlansker Ms. Jane Schlansker, 711 Houston Street, representing Sister
Cities, appeared before Council in support of additional funding.
She introduced Ms. Callie Baker and Messers Nathan Gonzalez and
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JaMarcus Perdue who were members of their youth program. Ms.
Baker presented an award to Council for the Best Youth Program
that Fort Worth Sister Cities International received in St. Louis and
expressed appreciation for Council's continued support of the
program. Ms. Schlansker requested the following additional
funding:
1. $80,000.00 to continue the process to search for an
African Sister City.
2. An increase of approximately $26,000.00 to fully fund a
staff position to support the African Sister City.
3. $125,000.00 in support to assist in funding the National
Sister Cities International Conference to be held in Fort
Worth of July 2004. She added that the total budget was
$313,000.00 that that the remainder of the money would
be supported through corporate sponsorships.
Sabe Braheem Mr. Sabe Braheem, 3911 E. Berry Street, representing the Black
Parent Movement, appeared before Council in opposition to the
Council's consideration of expending funds to search for a South
African city as a Sister City. He drew attention to South Africa's
poor human rights record of the past.
Council Member Moss stated that he had been fortunate to visit
other Sister Cities around the world and also to be part of the
delegation to search for an African Sister City. He added that
funding the Sister City program would provide Fort Worth with
opportunities to establish new business relationships.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Fort Worth was a City of diversity and
opportunity and that he was excited to have the opportunity to add
another city to the Sister City program. He added that the budget
hearing would remain open until the budget was adopted.
ZC-03-086 It was the consensus of the City Council that the hearing of the
Continued for application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of
One Week property located in the 9200-9500 blocks of Boat Club Road from
"AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for boat, RV, truck and trailer storage, bed and breakfast and
residence, repair and storage of inoperable vehicles prohibited,
landscape buffer on southern and western property lines, with
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-086.
(See Letter of Appeal), be continued one week.
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Citizen Mr. Donnie D. Dupree, 4957-A Melody Lane, appeared before
Presentations Council relative to corruption in the Police Department. City
Donnie Dupree Manager Jackson asked Mr. Dupree to speak with Assistant City
Manager Joe Paniagua to resolve his concerns.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:42 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) One Trinity Garden, Inc. and Two Trinity Garden, Inc.
vs. the City of Fort Worth and the Building Standards
Commission, Cause No. 342-181330-99;
b) City of Fort Worth vs. Susan Bonner Mead, Amy Cole,
Griffin and Done Cole, Trustees of the Following Trust:
Mary Jane Marshall Trust, Martin Thomas Cole Trust,
William Ralph Cole Trust, Jack Lewis Cole Trust,
Cause No. ED-2003-00416;
c) Sprint Spectrum, L.P. v. City of Fort Worth et al. Civil
Action No. 4-01-CV-0648-Y;
d) Legal issues concerning the zoning of property in
annexed areas;
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
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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 1:20 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:20 p.m.
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