HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/10/07-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2003
Date & Time On the 6th day of October, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:00 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 Dr. David Applegate, Bethel Temple.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 30, 2003,
were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Architecture
Presentations Month.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Diabetes
Awareness Month.
Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for Disability
Awareness Month.
Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Texas
Archeology Month.
Mayor Moncrief presented Certificates of Appreciation to Fort
Worth Police Officers who participated in the 2003 National Police
Competition and members of the 4-Man Police Pistol Team who
made the Governor's Top 20 in Texas. He congratulated them on
their level of competency and marksmanship skill.
Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for Watch Out for Chuck
"Senior Citizen" Silcox Day to Council Member Silcox in
recognition of his 60th birthday.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that truck and Indy races would
be held at Texas Motor Speedway October 11-12, 2003, and
encouraged everyone to attend.
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Council Member Picht announced that the Arlington Heights High
School classes of 1940-1948 held a memorial dedication October 4,
2003, to commemorate veterans who gave their life in World War II
and the Korean War. He stated that it was a stellar affair and
encouraged everyone to visit with veterans from that era and hear
their stories of the war.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited the Council and everyone
interested to attend a Celebration of Collaboration between the City
and Fort Worth Independent School District, October 9, 2003, from
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ridgmar Mall on the lower level by J C
Penney. He added that the celebration was in recognition of the
after school programs within the community and that Assistant
City Manager Libby Watson would be recognized.
Council Member Silcox reminded everyone of the February 7, 2004
Bond election. He stated that there had been ten meetings
conducted to receive citizen input and that three workshops had
been scheduled to discuss submission of the final bond package.
He added that the first workshop was held today at 10:00 a.m. and
that the others were scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. October
9 and October 16, 2003, in the Pre-Council Chamber. He further
stated that the meetings were open to the public and encouraged
everyone interested to attend.
Withdrawn from Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. C-19789 and C-19795 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox to reappoint Brandy O'Quinn to the City Zoning
Commission effective October 7, 2003, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2005. Council Member Davis stated that Ms. O'Quinn
was President of Historic Camp Bowie and understood she would
be unable to vote on issues relative to Camp Bowie. The motion
carried unanimously.
C.P. #235 There was presented Council Proposal No. 235 proposing that the
Revise Petition- City Council revise the petition-based rezoning procedure
Based Rezoning described in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13003 by
Procedure adding the following text to the end of paragraph 3, "If the non-
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consistent districts to be rezoned are contiguous to consistent
districts with the proposed zoning classification, and if the
pertinent community organization so requests, then the City shall
include the contiguous consistent districts in the calculation of
parcels and land area pursuant to the Fifty Percent Rule." Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Res. #3001 There was presented Resolution No. 3001 requesting that the
Request for Regional Transportation Committee support the allocation of $29.5
Regional million of Partnership Program funding for the Southwest Parkway
Transportation (SH-121 T).
Committee to
Support City Manager Jackson stated that the heading of the resolution
Allocation of needed to be amended to reflect the correct name of the Regional
Partnership Transportation Council, not Regional Transportation Committee.
Program Funding
for Southwest Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Parkway Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted as amended.
(SH-121T) The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1376 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1376 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.
G-14118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15711 14118 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Finance Energy adopt the Appropriation Ordinance No. 15711 increasing estimated
Saving receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Performance Projects Fund in the amount of $2,772,937.00, from available funds,
Contract with for the purpose of funding the Energy Savings Performance
Johnson Contract with Johnson Controls Incorporated. It was the
Controls consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Incorporated adopted.
G-14119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15712 14119 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter approve certain amendments to the "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of
22, "Motor the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Chapter 22, by adopting
Vehicles & Ordinance No. 15712 amending Chapter 22, "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic" of City Traffic," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1964), as
Code amended, by amending Sections 22-1, 22-158, 22-172, 22-191, 22-
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192, 22-193, 22-194, 22-195, 22-196, 22-202, 22-205, and 22-221; by
adding new Sections 22-158.1, 22-158.2, and 22-205.1; by deleting
Section 22-202, 22-203 and 22-204. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15713 14120 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vehicle adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15713 increasing estimated
Utilization Study receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
of Police amount of $340,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
Department funding a portion of the Vehicle Utilization Study of the Police
Department; and authorize the transfer of $280,000.00 from the
Special Trust Fund to the General Fund. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-14121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3002 14121 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Form LGC for adopt Resolution No. 3002 authorizing the formation of a Local
New Service Government Corporation (LGC) for the construction and leasing of
Center at a new service center at the Federal Depot Site. Council Member
Federal Depot Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
Site that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Silcox stated that constituents in his district
inquired why the southeast service center on Wilbarger Street was
not considered for the new service center. He stated that the
Wilbarger facility was evaluated and it was determined that the
Hemphill location would be a more efficient and cost effective site.
G-14122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3003 14122 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Reduce Scope adopt Resolution No. 3003 that makes certain findings concerning
of Bellaire Drive the 1998 Capital Improvement Program, reducing the scope of the
South Project & original Bellaire Drive South Project by approximately 20 percent,
Reprogram and reprogramming available bond funds to supplement project
Bond Funds to costs related to the SH-121T Southwest Parkway Project. Council
Supplement SH- Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
121 T Southwest Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
Parkway Project unanimously.
P-9865 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Epoxy Adhesive 9865 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for standard set epoxy adhesive
with Priddy Sales Company, Inc. based on the low unit price bid
with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin October 7, 2003, and expire
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October 6, 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-9866 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Parking Meter 9866 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Parts authorize sole source purchase agreements for parking meter
housings from Duncan Industries, parking meter timers from POM,
Inc., and locks and keys from Medeco based on the overall low bid
meeting specifications with freight included in unit prices and
payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin October 7, 2003, and expire
October 6, 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-13666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13666 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line approve the acceptance of two permanent water line easements
Easements described as A-1690, SP Williams Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
from Hillwood Alliance Residential, LP and RH of Texas Limited
Partnership needed as right-of-way for the purpose of installing,
maintaining, and replacing underground water facilities for
properties located north of Beach Street and north of Heritage Glen
Drive for an offsite water line (DOE 3725) for a total cost of $2.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13667 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as A-210, William M. Bostick Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for property
located south of Ray White Road and east of North Beach Street
(DOE 3785) needed to provide sanitary sewer service for future
development of Vista Meadows Phase III for a cost of $1.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13668 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Reinstatement 13668 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Canceled approve the reinstatement of a previously cancelled 50-year lease
Lease agreement with Rondon and Louise Shepherd for City-owned
property located at 7428 Love Circle, Lot 33, Block 14, Lake Worth
Lease Survey. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19789 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Arts Council of 19789 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
Tarrant County $110,000.00 with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
for its Art Grants Program. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council
Communication C-19789 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
C-19790 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 19790 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Metropolitan authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
Black Chamber $77,760.00 with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
of Commerce Commerce. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19791 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
North Texas 19791 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Business authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with the North
Opportunities Texas Business Opportunities for Leadership Diversity Initiative, at
for Leadership a cost of $25,000.00, for the development and promotion of
Diversity minorities and women in Fort Worth's corporate workforce. It was
Initiative the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19792 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 19792 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hispanic authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
Chamber of $82,710.00 with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It
Commerce was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19793 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Imagination 19793 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Celebration Fort authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
Worth $50,000.00 with Imagination Celebration Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-19794 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 19794 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Museum of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
Science & $539,072.00 with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. It
History was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Arts Council of 19795 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
Tarrant County $280,000.00 with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-19795 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
C-19796 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 19796 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sister Cities authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
International $412,000.00 for Fort Worth Sister Cities International. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19797 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Boys & Girls 19797 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Club of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
County $68,000.00 with the Boys and Girls Club of Tarrant County for the
administration of the 2004 Summer Works Program. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant Council 19798 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
on Alcoholism & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant
Drug Abuse Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at a cost of $50,000.00 for
youth alcohol and substance abuse prevention/intervention
programs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Van Cliburn 19799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foundation, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Van
Cliburn Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $62,500.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Women's Center 19800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Women's
County Center of Tarrant County at a cost of$75,000.00 for the provision of
services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Women's Haven 19801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Women's
County Haven of Tarrant County at a cost of $90,000.00 for the provision of
services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mental Health 19802 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Mental authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mental
Retardation of Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for the Youth
Tarrant County Recovery Campus at a cost of $51,000.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Near Southeast 19803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Community authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Near
Development Southeast Community Development Corporation, Inc. for one year
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $142,047.27; and amend, extend or
renew the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided
that the amendment, extension or renewal is within the scope of
the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Barnard 19804 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partners VII, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with
Barnard Partners VII, Ltd. authorizing use of the right-of-way for
stairs and back lighted (glass) canopy at 600 Houston Street Mall.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 — 19805 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Camp, Dresser & authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
McKee, Inc. engineering agreement with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for the
Cantrell-Samsom Pump Station and associated pipelines and the
Northside Ground Storage Reservoir, increasing the total contract
by $190,400.00, from $850,415.00, to $1,040,815.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Alliance for 19806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Children authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
$63,998.00 with Alliance for Children. Council Member Davis made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19807 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Courtney 19807 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Homes, Inc. 1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for
seven Real properties , owned by Courtney Homes, Inc. and
located in the Ridglea Village/Como Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. are true
and correct; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a separate Tax
Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. for each
one of the properties in accordance with the NEZ Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with the
understanding that the leadership of this area had discussed and
approved the project, and as amended in Exhibit "B" in the project
description where a minimum of 1,200 square footage was
specified. 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
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a second
Voluntary public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of
Annexation of approximately 109 acres of land located north of Westport
109 Acres Parkway, south of Tarrant County/Denton County Line, east of Old
Located North of Denton Road, and west of Beach Street North (Annexation Case
Westport No. AX-03-0005). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Parkway, South present desiring to he heard.
of Tarrant
County/Denton Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
County Line, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council
East of Old that staff should be directed to prepare an annexation ordinance to
Denton Road & be adopted at the October 28, 2003 Council meeting.
West of Beach
Street North There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
AX-03-0005 with the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary
annexation of approximately 109 acres of land located north of
Westport Parkway, south of Tarrant County/Denton County Line,
east of Old Denton Road, and west of Beach Street North
(Annexation Case No. AX-03-0005), Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the second
public hearing be closed and that staff prepare an annexation
ordinance to be presented at the October 28, 2003 Council meeting.
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 52 approximately 52 acres of land, or .081 square miles (more or less)
Acres Located located north of W. J. Boaz Road, south of Bailey Boswell Road,
North of W. J. east of Boat Club Road, and west of Bowman Roberts Road
Boaz Road, (Boswell Ranch Estates/Mae Tract, Annexation Case No. AX-03-
South of Bailey 0007). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring
Boswell Road, to be heard.
East of Boat
Club Road, and Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
West of Bowman appeared before Council and gave a staff report.
Roberts Road
(Boswell Ranch There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
Estates/Mae with the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation
Tract) of approximately 52 acres of land, or .081 square miles (more or
AX-03-0007 less) located north of W. J. Boaz Road, south of Bailey Boswell
Road, east of Boat Club Road, and west of Bowman Roberts Road
(Boswell Ranch Estates/Mae Tract, Annexation Case No. AX-03-
0007), Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Consideration of public hearing for consideration of an ordinance change to allow
Ordinance verified alarm response. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was
Change to Allow anyone present desiring to be heard.
Verified Alarm
Response Chief Ralph Mendoza, representing the Police Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council
that staff should be directed to publish notice setting October 14,
2003, as the second public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the proposed ordinance
Diane Barber, Ms. Diane Barber 10113 Chapel Ridge Dr.
Gloria Shepert, Ms. Gloria Shepert 5608 Conroy
Ruby Dorough, Ms. Ruby Dorough 5560 Patton Dr.
Carolyn Ms. Carolyn McDearmont 2965 Meadowglen Cr, Apt F
McDearmont, Ms. Cynthia Chubb 3428 View St.
Cynthia Chubb, Ms. Juanita Rigsby 5628 Wainwright Dr.
Juanita Rigsby, Mr. Robert Mahoney 801 Avenue H, Ste 104,
Robert Arlington, TX
Mahoney, Mr. James B. Jack 2030 West Shore Dr., Garland, TX
James Jack, Mr. Malcolm Reed 11056 Shady Trail #105, Dallas, TX
Malcolm Reed, Mr. Pete Alaspa 3810 West NW Hwy, Dallas, TX
Pete Alaspa, Mr. Stan Martin 11209 New Orleans Dr., Frisco, TX
Stan Martin, Ms. Willie Mae Westbrooks 5613 Houghton St.
Willie Mae
Westbrooks
Mayor Moncrief stated that this was a public hearing to receive
public comment, that Council would take no action at this time, and
the second public hearing would be conducted October 14, 2003.
Citizen Mr. Richard Clough, 7721 Incline Terrace, appeared before Council
Presentations and stated that he had moved to Fort Worth from Portland, Oregon.
Richard Clough He added that his family always felt very safe when in the
downtown area. He further stated that he had an issue relative to a
City ordinance that he would like to discuss with the City Attorney.
City Attorney Yett asked Mr. Clough to speak with Deputy City
Attorney Marcia Wise.
Cleophus Young Mr. Cleophus L. Young, 905 Vicki Lane, representing the
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
(ACORN), appeared before Council relative to alleged drug activity
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and prostitution in the Morningside community. He requested an
increase in the number of Police Officers assigned to the area,
support for a 24-hour operation of the Neighborhood Policing
District on Nashville, and that a Police Substation be provided on
Evans Avenue.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud requested Mr. Young provide him a
copy of the addresses where the alleged drug activity was
occurring and urged him to attend the monthly CAC meetings held
at the Nashville station.
Mayor Moncrief directed City Manager Jackson to provide a report
back to Council on this issue.
Fernando Florez, Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill, and Mr. Don Shelby, 3017 S.
Don Shelby Adams, representing the Hemphill Corridor Task Force, appeared
before Council relative to revitalization and redevelopment of the
Hemphill corridor.
Robert McKee Mr. Robert McKee, 222 W. 4th Street #511, appeared before Council
relative to naming the park on East 4th and Elm Street, Garrett
Morgan Park.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:55 p.m.
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