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Date & Time On the 23rd day of April, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:13 a.m. in the
City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud;
Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank
Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City
Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary
Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Anthony Brown, Greater
Friendship Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes Council Member Picht stated that the Announcements portion of
the minutes needed to be corrected to reflect the "P-36" aircraft
designation as "B-36."
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16,
2002, were approved unanimously, as amended.
Special Mr. Allan Barr, Chair of Fort Worth Sister Cities Reggio Emilia
Presentations Committee, introduced Mr. Claudio Tancredi, Vice Mayor of
Reggio Emilia, Italy, and Ms. Barbara Donnaci, Program
Coordinator for Reggio Nei Mondo. Mr. Tancredi expressed
greetings from the Mayor of Reggio Emilia and regrets for the
September 11, 2001 tragedy. He thanked Sister Cities
International for their commitment to the program and presented
the City with a gift depicting the historic Council Chamber in
Reggio Emilia. Mayor Barr thanked him for delivering his
presentation to Council in English and stated that the City had
friendships with not only the government and leaders of Reggio
Emilia, but also their citizens. Council Member Moss presented
Mr. Tancredi and Ms. Donnaci with City pins.
Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Organ and
Tissue Donor Awareness Week to Ms. Maria Hebb, representing
Life Gift.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Arbor Day.
Ms. Jan Davis, representing the Texas Forest Service, presented
the City with the Growth Award for the second year in a row.
She stated that the award was given to those entities exceeding
the Tree City USA Award requirements. Council Member Davis
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expressed appreciation to Melinda Adams of the City's Forestry
Division for her hard work in this program. Ms. Adams thanked
the Council for their continued partnership with the program.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Rebuilding Together - Fort Worth Day to representatives from
the City, Home Depot, Sprint PCS, Board of Realtors and Board
of Rebuilding Together.
Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Texas
Frontier Forts Muster and Quanah Parker Comanche Pow Wow
and Honor Dance Days to Doug Harmon. Mr. Harmon extended
invitations to the Council to attend the dinner honoring the last
living code talker of the Comanche Nation on April 26, 2002, at
7:00 p.m. at the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and to the Muster Ball on
April 27, 2002, at the Stockyards.
Announcements Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to City staff for
their quick response to damages from the April 16, 2002 tornado
in the Handley area. He stated that they took control of the
situation and provided assistance to those affected by the
tornado. He further stated that the Tornado Disaster Relief
Workshop on April 20, 2002, was very successful and that
another workshop would be conducted for businesses affected
by the tornado, April 24, 2002, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the
Handley Meadowbrook Recreation Center, 6200 Beaty Street.
Council Member Lane commended Members of the City Council
and Fort Worth staff who devoted much of their time towards
working on Phase I of the Convention Center and stated that the
party in Fort Worth last Saturday was a success.
Council Member Wentworth announced that the Community City
Hall Out West would be conducted April 25, 2002, at Arlington
Heights High School, 4501 W. Freeway. He added that Open
House would be at 6:30 p.m., where residents could address
their questions and concerns with City staff, followed by a
session with City Council Members at 7:30 p.m., where citizens
could complete presentation cards and address Council.
Mayor Barr echoed Council Member Moss' comments on the
Tornado Disaster Relief Workshop and invited everyone to
attend. He also announced that a reception would be held for
Dallas Mayor, Laura Miller, April 29, 2002. Mayor Miller would
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meet with Fort Worth representatives, City Council, and City
staff to discuss the revitalization of the downtown area. Mayor
Barr stated that anyone could attend the reception and tickets
could be obtained by calling the Chamber of Commerce.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Staff Communication No. P-9566 be withdrawn from the agenda, and
that P-9586 be continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1277 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1277 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 Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
OCS-1278 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. No. 2829 OCS-1278 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2829 setting the
Zoning Hearing regular zoning hearing for May 14, 2002. Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
recommended be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13597 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amendment of 13597 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Subdivision Rules Council adopt amendments to the Plan Commission Rules and
and Regulations Regulations to provide for notice requirements to be entered on
a Short Form, Final or Preliminary plats, with an accompanying
affidavit signed by the property owner, when an oil or gas well
exists on the property to be platted. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13598 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15082 13598 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Alternative Fuels Council authorize the City Manager to execute a grant
Program agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
to receive reimbursement for the purchase of 78 alternate fueled
vehicles for an amount not to exceed $273,280.00; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 15082 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
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$273,280.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
reimbursements from the Texas Department of Transportation
for the Alternative Fuels Program. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13599 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15083 13599 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Vulnerability Council authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a
Assessment Study Security Planning Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency in the amount of $115,000.00 for the purpose of
conducting a Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment for all
water and wastewater systems; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 15083 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $115,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a Vulnerable
Assessment study. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13600 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amendment to 13600 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Policy —Zoning Council amend the City Council policy regarding the zoning and
and Sale of Surplus sale of surplus property so as to provide for a determination as
Property to the single-family residential zoning classifications that would
be most compatible with surrounding single-family lot sizes.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13601 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Donation from 13601 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Home Depot Council accept a donation from Home Depot in the amount of
$1,000.00 for a beautification project during the 2002 Keep
America Beautiful, Great American Cleanup. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the recommendation be adopted, with appreciation. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13602 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15084 13602 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Accept Donations Council authorize the City Manager to accept monetary
from Lockheed donations totaling $3,145.00 from the Lockheed Martin
Martin Aeronautics Aeronautics Employees' Reaching Out Club; and adopt
Employees' Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15084 increasing
Reaching Out Club estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
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Management Fund in the amount of $3,145.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding acceptance of donations from
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Employees' Reaching Out Club.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted, with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13603 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until After 13603 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Executive Session Council decide the appeal by Gary Baker Construction, Inc. from
the requirement to construct 20 feet of Alta Vista Road and
Keller-Haslet Road adjacent to the Vista Greens subdivision in
connection with development of the subdivision. Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that action on M&C G-13603 be delayed until after
Executive Session. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9566 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Amendment to Communication No. P-9566, dated March 19, 2002, Amend City
CSC #26677 — Secretary Contract No. 26677 with Avizion Technologies Group,
Avizion Inc. for the Information Technology Solutions Department, be
Technologies withdrawn from the agenda. (See subsequent action taken on
M&C P-9586, which replaced this item.)
P-9578 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Litter Removal 9578, dated April 16, 2002, from the City Manager recommending
that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for litter
removal with Goodwill Industries through the Texas Industries
for the Blind and Handicapped for the Parks and Community
Services Department for a total cost of $76,695.84, with
payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin April 23, 2002, and expire
February 25, 2003, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
P-9580 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
HVAC Parts and 9580 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Units authorize a purchase agreement with Carrier North Texas and
Oklahoma to provide HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-
conditioning) parts and units for the City of Fort Worth, based
on the low bid meeting specifications, with payment due 30 days
from the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to
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begin April 23, 2002, and expire April 22, 2003, with options to
renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9581 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Bookbinding 9581 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize a purchase agreement with the Library Binding
Company for bookbinding services for the Library Department,
based on the best value for the City of Fort Worth; and authorize
this agreement to begin June 4, 2002, and expire June 3, 2003,
with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9582 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Automotive and 9582 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Equipment authorize a purchase agreement with Ken Owens Battery
Batteries Company for automotive and equipment batteries for the
Equipment Services Department. This agreement will be
awarded to the low bid vendor based on Manufacturer's List
Price less a 40 percent discount for new batteries and $3.50 will
be credited to the City for each battery core. The vendor offers a
two percent discount if payment is made within ten days from
the date the invoice is received, otherwise terms are net 30 days.
The City takes ownership at its facilities, and freight is not
charged; and authorize this agreement to begin May 21, 2002,
and expire May 20, 2003, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9583 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Vehicles and Heavy 9583 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Duty Equipment authorize a purchase of vehicles and heavy duty equipment from
multiple vendors for the City of Fort Worth at a cost not to
exceed $505,746.97, with payment due within 30 days of the date
the invoice and freight is included in the unit price. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9584 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Chiller Repair 9584 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services confirm the purchase of chiller repair services from Trane
Company for the Public Events Department for the total amount
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not to exceed $32,700.00, with payment due 30 days after the
date of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9585 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Light Duty Vehicles 9585 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase of light duty vehicles from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council for the City of Fort Worth at a cost not to
exceed $1,166,933.30 with payment due within 30 days of the
date of the invoice, with freight included in the unit price. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9586 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for One Communication No. P-9586, Professional Services Contract with
Week Avizion Technologies Group, Inc. for Remediation of the City's
Mainframe Computer Operating Environment for the Information
Technology Solutions Department, be continued for one week.
L-13281 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Parcel of Property 13281 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Avigation Council authorize the City Manager to execute a General
Easement Warranty Deed conveying the property described as being a
12.69-acre tract of land out of the Lorenzo D. Burnett Survey,
Abstract No. 177, Tarrant County, Texas, to CentrePort
Properties, Inc.; and authorize the acceptance, filing and
recording by the City of one avigation easement and release
from Centreport Properties, Inc. covering the same property in
favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport Board. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13282 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13282 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Foreclosure Council approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described
Property as the east 50-feet of Lot 3, Block F (1105 Greer Street), Samuels
Unrecorded Addition, to the adjoining property owner Johnnie P.
Martinez as allowed by the Texas Local Government Code
Section 272.001(8)(1) (DOE 920) in the amount of $3,284.00; and
authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-13283 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13283 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Foreclosure Council authorize the sale of three tax foreclosure properties
Properties described as Lot J, Block 8 (2608 Strong Avenue), Lot I, Block 8
(2612 Strong Avenue), and Lot H, Block 8 (2616 Strong Avenue),
Wesleyan Hills Addition, to the Mitchell Boulevard Development
Corporation in accordance with Section 34.015 of the Texas
State Property Tax Code (DOE 920) for a total amount of
$3,789.55; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the Mitchell
Boulevard Development Corporation and record the deeds. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13284 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13284 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Single-Family Council authorize the acquisition of a single-family residence
Residence located at 1304 Westport Parkway in Haslet, Texas, and 12.257
acres of land from the J. B. Baltzelle, Jr. Estate for the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3531);
and find that the price offered in the amount of $800,000.00 is
just compensation, plus estimated closing costs of $8,000.00 for
a total acquisition cost of $808,000.00; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2368 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Encroachments in 2368 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Right-of-Way authorize the City Manager to enter into a Standard Consent
Agreement with Ahmad Family Partnership for building
encroachments at 923 Pennsylvania Avenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19056 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15085 19056 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. #15086 Council:
A.N.A. Consultants,
L.L.C. 1. Authorize the transfer of $81,690.00 from the Lake Worth
Infrastructure Escrow Account to the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund Revenue; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15085 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $81,690.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C.
for Water Main Extension to serve the Camp Joy Lake
area of Lake Worth; and
3. Authorize the transfer of $81,690.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects
Fund; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15086 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $81,690.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C.
for Water Main Extension to serve the Camp Joy Lake
area of Lake Worth; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C. in the amount
of $77,690.00 for the water main extension to serve the
Camp Joy area of Lake Worth.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19057 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15087 19057 from the City Manager recommending that the City
S. L. Sibert Council:
Company
1. Authorize the transfer of $816,865.20 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $675,837.20 and the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$141,028.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15087 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $675,837.20 and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $141,028.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to S.
L. Sibert Company for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2001 STM-H; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with S.
L. Sibert Company in the amount of $739,365.20 for Water
and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2001 STM-H.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19058 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#5 & 19058 from the City Manager recommending that the City
6 to CSC #24770 — Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.
Motorola 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 24770 with Motorola
Communications Communications Systems for the implementation of Tiburon
Systems Computer Aided Dispatch 2000 Version 7.0 for the Police and
Fire Departments at a cost not to exceed $675,000.00; and
authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6 to
City Secretary Contract No. 24770 with Motorola
Communications Systems removing from the contract the
Tiburon Automated Reporting Systems for the Police and Fire
Departments with a credit to the City of $500,000.00. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19059 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Metroplex 19059 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Investment Group, Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community
Limited Facilities Agreement with Metroplex Investment Group, Limited
Partnership Partnership for the installation of offsite sewer services to serve
Bear Creek Vista, a future single-family development, on Golden
Triangle Boulevard and Alta Vista Road in north Fort Worth.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19060 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
G&G Development 19060 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Partnership, Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community
Limited Facilities Agreement with G&G Development Partnership,
Limited for the installation of water and sewer services to serve
Vista Greens, Phase 1, a future single-family development on
Alta Vista Road south of Highway 170 in far north Fort Worth.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-19061 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Police and Fire 19061 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Memorial Council approve the site design for a Police and Fire Memorial;
Committee and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Police and Fire Memorial Committee for the memorial design,
construction, maintenance and programming. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 19062 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Transportation Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Authority Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (the T)
under which the T will fund $400,000.00 for public and general
transportation-related street improvements undertaken by the
City of Fort Worth; and accept and increase estimated receipts
in the Contract Street Maintenance Fund by $400,000.00 from
funds received from the T for public and general transportation-
related street improvements; and authorize the transfer of
$400,000.00 in previously appropriated City street maintenance
funds from the General Fund to the Special Assessments
District Fund for improvements to the Fort Worth Rail Market.
City Manager Jackson stated that the Discussion section of the
M&C needed to be amended to delete the word "federal" in
paragraphs two and three.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19063 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15088 19063 from the City Manager recommending that the City
U. S. Department of Council:
Health and Human
Services 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
awarded, a grant from the U. S. Department of Health and
Human Services for a Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI)
Co-Operative Agreement in the amount of $9.5 million for
the purpose of creating a new system to provide mental
health services that are accessible, culturally competent,
seamless, and a child and family driven system of care for
youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance and
their families; and
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2. Waive the indirect cost on salaries and fringe benefits,
approximately $83,000.00 in the first year of the CMHI; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15088 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the Amount of $18,166,667.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration Center for a mental health
service-child mental health initiative co-operative
agreement; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with
agencies listed on the attached sheet for in-kind services
for a total cost of $8,666,667.00 to be used as the required
matching amount of this grant.
City Manager Jackson stated that the Discussion section of the
M&C needed to be amended to reflect the matching
requirements schedule reflected all sources of contributions.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had a conflict
with this issue, had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the
City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Davis asked that staff devise a plan for phasing
out the four positions or an alternative funding to support the
added positions for this project.
Mr. Ted Blevins, Lena Pope Home Executive Director, appeared
before Council and provided basis of the grant application. He
stated that applying for the grant through the County would
decrease its chances of being funded, as it would compete with
500 other entities, versus competing with 17 entities by applying
through the City.
Mayor Barr asked that City Manager Jackson ensure the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or an exchange of letters
between the City and the project's partnering agencies was
entered into the record reflecting the City Council intent relative
to this matter.
Council Member Davis also requested that the mental health
issues relative to this application and lack of funding coming
through the state be included on the City's legislative agenda for
the next legislative session.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
Citizen Mr. Darrell W. Little, 1928 6t" Avenue, appeared before Council
Presentations relative to demolition by neglect in historical districts. He
Darrell Little requested assistance to have owners of deteriorating historical
structures held accountable for their preservation.
Council Member Davis stated that a lot of structures in the
Fairmount Neighborhood were in the same condition and that
she would like to see a roof replacement program such as the
one created by Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston, South Carolina,
developed in the City of Fort Worth.
Jim Munkittrick The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition
Darlia Hobbs of the proposed annexation and expressed concerns relative to
Deborah Jackson funding for new personnel, stations, and equipment for fire and
police, as well as the response time of police, fire, and
ambulance services:
Mr. Jim Munkittrick 10307 Round Hill Road
Darlia Hobbs 8113 Anchorage Place
Deborah Jackson 3812 Harbour Creek Court
Mayor Barr stated that he had been provided a Citizen
Presentation card for M&C G-13603 and therefore the issue
would be heard at this time.
G-13603 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for Two 13603 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Weeks Council decide the appeal by Gary Baker Construction, Inc. from
the requirement to construct 20 feet of Alta Vista Road and
Keller-Haslet Road adjacent to the Vista Greens subdivision in
connection with development of the subdivision.
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Art Anderson Mr. Art Anderson, 1201 Elm Street #5400, Dallas, Texas,
representing Gary Baker, appeared before Council and provided
a briefing on their position for the construction. Mr. Anderson
raised issues relative to the Thoroughfare Plan, configuration of
lots, streets and traffic impact analysis. He added that the basis
of their appeal was that the denial of the variance request was
unfair and did not meet constitutional requirements. He further
stated that they have offered compromise alternatives.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-13603 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried
unanimously.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Executive Session at 11:37 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:
a) Malinda Marie Spence vs. City of Fort Worth, Texas,
et al, Cause No. 17-18360-00;
b) Cynthia DeOreo v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 00-
08-455 (Wise County);
c) Howard Construction Company v. The City of Fort
Worth, Cause No. 342-181282-99;
d) Sprint Spectrum v. City of Fort Worth and Board of
Adjustment, Civil Action No. 4:01-CV-0648;
e) Legal issues concerning 3128 7t" Street, 7t" Street
Theater; Zoning: J/DD;
f) Legal issues concerning Block 82, Downtown Fort
Worth Addition (former Bank One Building);
g) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda
item;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code; and
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2. Discuss 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 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas
Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:40 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:40 p.m.
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CITY SE ARY MAYOR