HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/08/27-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2002
Date & Time On the 27th day of August, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:38 a.m. in the
City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members 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. Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud was
absent and Council Member Jim Lane was temporarily absent.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Ken Hall, Trinity Brazos
Area Christian Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 20,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Mr. Brandon Chicotsky from South West High School, Mr.
Presentations Broderick Greer from Handley Middle School, and Ms. Vanessa
Beayrd, from Diamond Hill Elementary, representing Fort Worth
Independent School District (FWISD) School and Community
Partnerships, presented a briefing on the exceptional
achievements of students attending FWISD schools. They
concluded their comments by presenting each Council Member
with an apple as a token of appreciation from all FWISD students
for the Council's support.
Announcements Council Member Picht stated that some of his constituents
expressed concern about his absence at recent regular City
Council meetings. He explained that his absence was caused by
his participation in an Agent Orange study and assured his
constituents that he planned on attending scheduled City Council
meetings through Fall 2002.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair at this time.
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Appointments Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Rochelle Hall be appointed to Place 5 on the
Community Development Council effective October 1, 2002, and
with a term to expire October 1, 2003. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Wanda Conlin be appointed to Place 4 on the
City Zoning Commission, effective August 27, 2002 and with a
term to expire October 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Jack Adler be appointed to Place 3 on the
City Zoning Commission, effective August 27, 2002, and with a
term to expire October 1, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1302 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-13707 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15200 13707 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Deductible Costs authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 from the Insurance Fund to
for Fort Worth the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for the deductible
Zoo Fire portion of the recent fire costs at the Fort Worth Zoo; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 15200 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $500,000.00 contingent upon receipt of funds
from insurance reimbursement for the purpose of paying for
damages resulting from the Fort Worth Zoo fire. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13708 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15201 13708 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15201 amending Chapter 30, "Streets and
30, Article VI Sidewalks" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
"Valet Parking", amended, Article VI, "Valet Parking", Section 30-99 requiring
Section 30-99 of insurance by the valet service. It was the consensus of the City
City Code Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-13709 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Building Permit 13709 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fee Waivers - authorize the waiver of building permit fees for the Lake Crest
Lake Crest Subdivision in Northwest Fort Worth until January 9, 2003. It was
Subdivision the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1
(Downtown), to adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed
assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2002-
2003, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the
district, and authorize a contract extension with Downtown Fort
Worth, Inc. to provide management services for the district.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13710, as follows:
G-13710 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15202 13710 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FW PID #1
Downtown 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
budget for FY2002-2003; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY2002-2003 as
recommended by the Advisory Board of Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 1; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $250,600.00 from the General
Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1,
FY2002-2003 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15202 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $250,600.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2002-03 funding for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 1; and
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6. Authorize the transfer of $2,500.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1,
FY2002-2003 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension
with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide improvements
and services in PID No. 1 during FY2002-2003 for the sum
of$952,600.00; and
8. Adopt the proposed 2002 assessment roll which is on file
with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 10,
2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers as the time
and place for the benefit hearing; and
9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September
10, 2002, benefit hearing in accordance with State law; and
10. Approve adding the 2002-2003 budget, as contingency, any
unencumbered revenues from PID No. 1 assessments from
prior years.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the public hearing for Fort Worth PID No. 1
(Downtown), Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the public hearing be closed and
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13710 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. 10
(Expanded Downtown Area), to adopt a budget and service plan,
adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for
Fiscal Year 2002-2003, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain
funds for the district, and authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract extension with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide
management services for the district. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13711, as follows:
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G-13711 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15203 13711 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FW PID #10
Expanded 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
Downtown Area budget for FY2002-2003; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
3. Approve the budget and service plan for FY2002-2003 as
recommended by the Advisory Board of Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 10; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $1,040.00 from the General Fund
to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10,
FY2002-2003 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15203 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $1,040.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2002-2003 funding for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 10; and
6. Authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10,
FY2002-2003 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension
with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide management
services to the district for FY2002-2003 in the amount of
$35,075.00; and
8. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of
the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and
place of the benefit hearing; and
9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September
10, 2002 meeting in accordance with State law; and
10. Approve adding to the 2002-2003 budget, as contingency,
any unencumbered revenues from PID No. 10 assessments
from prior years.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with Fort Worth PID No. 10 (Expanded Downtown
Area), Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the public hearing be closed and
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13711 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. 6 (Park
Glen), to adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed
assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2002-
2003, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the
district, and authorize a contract extension with Principal
Management Group to provide management services for the
district. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13712, as follows:
G-13712 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15204 13712 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FW PID #6
Park Glen 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
budget for FY2002-2003; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing;
3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY2002-2003 as
recommended by the Advisory Board of Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 6; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $117,180.00 from the General
Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6,
FY2002-2003 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15204 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $117,180.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2002-03 funding for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 6; and
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6. Authorize the transfer of $8,500.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6,
FY2002-2003 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension
with Principal Management Group to provide
improvements and services in PID No. 6 during FY2002-
2003 for the sum of$1,315,746.00; and
8. Adopt the proposed 2002 assessment roll which is on file
with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 10,
2002, 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
10, 2002 hearing in accordance with State law; and
10. Approve adding to the 2002-2003 budget, as contingency,
any unencumbered revenues from the PID No. 6
assessment from prior years.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with Fort Worth PID No. 6 (Park Glen), Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13712 be adopted, with appreciation to Joe
Yates and Steve Kosek for working so hard on this project. 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. 7
(Heritage), to adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed
assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2002-
2003, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the
district, and authorize a contract extension with Premier
Communities to provide management services for the district.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13713, as follows:
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G-13713 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15205 13713 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FW PID #7
Heritage 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
budget for FY2002-2003; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing;
3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY2002-2003 as
recommended by the Advisory Board of Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 7; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $25,169.00 from the General Fund
to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 7,
FY2002-2003 project account; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15205 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $25,169.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2002-03 funding for Fort Worth 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,
FY2002-2003 project account to the General Fund; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
extension with Premier Communities to provide
improvements and services in PID No. 7 during FY2002-
2003 for the sum of$108,622.00; and
8. Adopt the proposed 2002 assessment roll which is on file
with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 10,
2002, 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
10, 2002 hearing in accordance with State law; and
10. Approve adding to the 2002-2003 budget, as contingency,
any unencumbered revenues from the PID No. 7
assessment from prior years.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with Fort Worth PID No. 7 (Heritage), Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13713 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. 8, to adopt
a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set
a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, and authorize a
contract extension with Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. to provide
management services for the district. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13714, as follows:
G-13714 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
FW PID #8 13712 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and
budget for FY2002-2003; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing;
3. Approve the attached service plan and budget for FY2002-
2003 as recommended by the Advisory Board of Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 8; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $2,600.00 for administrative fees
from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 8,
FY2002-2003 project account to the General Fund; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension
with Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. to provide improvements
and services in PID No. 8 during FY2002-2003 for the sum of
$234,000.00; and
6. Adopt the proposed 2002 assessment roll which is on file
with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 10,
2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time
and place for the benefit hearing; and
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7. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 10,
2002 hearing in accordance with State law; and
8. Approve adding to the 2002-2003 budget, as contingency,
any unencumbered revenues from the PID No. 8
assessment from prior years.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with Fort Worth PID No. 8, Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-13714 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9654 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Testing & 9654 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Repairing of authorize a purchase agreement with Great Southwest Meters to
Large Water provide testing and repairing of large water meters for the Water
Meters Department based on the low overall bid with payments due 30
days from the date of the invoice, and freight cost included in the
bid; and authorize this agreement to begin August 27, 2002, and
expire August 26, 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-9655 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Annual Physical 9655 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fitness Testing authorize a purchase agreement with Huguley Health System
Assessment Laboratory for annual physical fitness testing for the
Fire Department based upon the best evaluated proposal received,
with payments due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin September 3, 2002, and expire
September 2, 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-9656 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Multi-Purpose 9656 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Forestry Truck authorize the purchase of one new multi-purpose forestry truck
from Fort Worth Freightliner for the Parks and Community
Services Department, based on a low bid meeting specifications,
at a cost of $61,552.92, with payment due within 30 days of the
date of the invoice, and freight included in the unit price. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9657 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Sanitary Sewer 9657 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Service Lateral authorize a purchase agreement with Miller Pipeline Corporation
Clean-Out to provide sanitary sewer service lateral clean-out installation for
Installation the Water Department based on the low overall bid of unit prices,
with payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice, and
freight cost included in the bid; and authorize this agreement to
begin on September 1, 2002, and expire August 31, 2003, with
options to renew for three successive one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9658 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Fiberglass 9658 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Manholes authorize a purchase agreement with ACT Pipe and Supply to
provide fiberglass manholes for the Water Department based on
the low bid of unit prices with payments due 30 days from the date
of invoice, and freight cost included in the bid; and authorize this
agreement to begin on September 1, 2002, and expire August 31,
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-9659 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Gas Monitors, 9659 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sensors and authorize a purchase agreement with Murray Energy for gas
Calibration Kits monitors, sensors and calibration kits for the Water Department
based on the low price meeting specifications, with payments due
30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement
to begin August 27, 2002, and expire August 26, 2003, with options
to renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13390 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13390 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Single-Family
Residential 1. Authorize the acquisition of a single-family residence
Property for FW located at 1404 Westport Parkway in Haslet, Texas,
Alliance Airport including 12.541 acres of land from Jerry L. and Lou Ann
Noise Mitigation Reynolds for the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Mitigation
Program Program (DOE 3531); and
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2. Find that the price offered in the amount of $956,000.00 is
just compensation, plus estimated closing costs of
$10,000.00 for a total acquisition cost of$966,000.00; and
3. Authorize a replacement housing payment for relocation not
to exceed $22,500.00, plus moving expenses estimated at
$10,000.00 for a total cost of $32,500.00; and
4. Authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13391 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. #15206 13391 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sale of Lake
Worth Lease 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15206 increasing
Property & estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth
Reimburse for Trust Fund, Lake Worth Leases Unspecified in the amount
Improvements of $113,161.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a reimbursement to Jerry and Joann Swanson for
improvements located on Lot 9C, Block 8, Lake Worth
Lease Survey; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $113,161.00 from the Lake Worth
Trust Fund, Lake Worth Leases Unspecified, to the Lake
Worth Trust Fund, Lease Reclamation; and
3. Approve the sale of Lots 9A and 913, Block 8, Lake Worth
Lease Survey, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to Jerry
and Joann Swanson; and
4. Approve reimbursement to Jerry and Joann Swanson for
improvements located on Lot 9C, Block 8, Lake Worth
Lease Survey; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
documents to complete the sale.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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L-13392 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline Lease 13392 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize the City Manager to enter into a pipeline license
Sanitary Sewer agreement with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
Line Installation Company for a sanitary sewer line installation at Milepost 350.23,
at Milepost Line Segment 7500, in North Fort Worth for a one-time cost of
350.23, Line $3,300.00, which includes an $800.00 charge for participation in
Segment 7500, in the licensor's blanket insurance policy. It was the consensus of
North FW the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2405 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15207 2405 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15207 vacating and extinguishing four utility
Vacations easements situated in the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265,
(VA-02-010) being portions of Lots 15, 16 and 17, Block 24, and Lot 29, Block
40, The Villages of Woodland Springs Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2406 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15208 2406 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15208 vacating a 10-foot by 337.6-foot utility
Vacation easement within Block 11 R, Stonegate Addition, an addition to the
(VA-02-018) City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, in the 2400 block of Oak
Hill Circle. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2407 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15209 2407 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15209 vacating a 15-foot wide by 110-foot
Vacation long utility easement recorded as 4-R and 5-R, Block A, McAnaulty
(VA-02-049) and Nye's Subdivision, an addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, in the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2408 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15210 2408 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage & Utility adopt Ordinance No. 15210 vacating a 30-foot wide by 175-foot
Easement long drainage and utility easement between Lot 11, Block 2 and
Vacation Lot 20, Block 3, W. R. Howard Addition, Tarrant County, Texas,
(VA-02-051) between the 2000 and 2100 block of Danner Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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PZ-2409 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15211 2409 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15211 vacating a 15-foot wide by 15-foot long
Vacation utility easement in Lot 3, Block 1, Rosen Northwest Subdivision,
(VA-02-052) an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, in the
2100 block of Ephriham Street. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establish 2410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed annexation for
Proposed limited purposes of approximately 1,920 acres of land located
Annexation for north and east of Boat Club Road and south of Bonds Ranch,
Limited Purposes Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0008), in
of 1,920 Acres compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Texas
Located North & Local Government Code; and direct the City Manager to prepare
East of Boat Club an amendment to the City's annexation plan to include the subject
Road & South of property and submit the plan amendment to the City Council for
Bonds Ranch approval; and direct staff to comply with the statutory
(AX-02-0008) requirements for limited purpose annexation of the subject
property.
Darlia Hobbs Ms. Darlia Hobbs, 8113 Anchorage Place, appeared in opposition
of involuntary annexation and on behalf of citizens in the Fort
Worth extraterritorial jurisdiction. She encouraged opponents to
contact their State and local representatives to ascertain their
position on forced annexation.
Deborah Jackson Ms. Deborah Jackson, 3812 Harbour Creek Court, appeared before
Council in opposition of the proposed annexation.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin,
Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
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PZ-2411 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Establish 2411 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed annexation for
Proposed limited purposes of approximately 13,065 acres of land located
Annexation for west of I.H. 35 and north and south of U.S. Highway 287, Tarrant
Limited Purposes County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0009), in compliance
of 13,065 Acres with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local
Located West of Government Code; and direct the City Manager to prepare an
IH35 & North & amendment to the City's annexation plan to include the subject
South of US Hwy property and submit the plan amendment to the City Council for
377 approval; and direct staff to comply with the statutory
(AX-02-0009) requirements for limited purpose annexation of the subject
property.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before
Council and requested that Avondale Heights Estates, Units 1-6 be
eliminated from the proposed Far West Area 12, annexation. He
stated that the area was not in the Fort Worth Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity (CCN), therefore the City could not
provide water and sewer services.
Council Member Wentworth requested staff review the cost
analysis for this area from a Code Enforcement standpoint and to
provide Council with an estimated cost to enforce code
enforcement requirements should the Council decide to go
forward with a limited purpose annexation. He further stated that
the fact the City does not have the CCN for this area raises
additional issues.
Nancy Terrell Ms. Nancy Terrell, 5808 Azteca, appeared before Council in
opposition to the forced annexation of the 287 zone. She stated
that she represented small business owners on Hicks Field Road
and that forced annexation would be the final straw for some of
the businesses. She urged Council to vote "no" on forced
annexation.
Alicia Hothem Ms. Alicia Hothem, 5727 Hadley Street, Haltom City, Texas,
appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed annexation
and asked Council to wait three years before annexing the area.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
2411 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin,
Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
PZ-2412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15212 2412 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
3200 Block of adopt Ordinance No. 15212 vacating and extinguishing the 3200
Hedrick Street block of Hedrick Street, measuring 50 feet wide by 535 feet long
Vacation located in the North Riverside Estates, Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
(VA-02-035) Texas.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had a conflict with
this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the
City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-19203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Arts Council of 19203 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
Tarrant County contract in the amount of $144,750.00 with the Arts Council of Fort
Worth and Tarrant County for a period of one year for
management services for the City's Public Art Program. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15213 19204 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order#7
to CSC #24770 — 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Motorola Agreement with the Fort Worth Area Metropolitan
Communications Ambulance Authority (MedStar) for reimbursement of the
Systems City's $93,661.00 cost for the Motorola change order; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15213 estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $93,661.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 7 to City
Secretary Contract No. 24770 with Motorola Communication
Systems for the purchase and installation of a public safety
dispatch and mobile data communication system and lease
of related equipment to interface between the City of Fort
Worth Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority for the Police
and Fire Departments; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7
to City Secretary Contract No. 24770 with Motorola
Communications Systems to implement an interface
between the City of Fort Worth Area Metropolitan
Ambulance Authority's computer aided dispatch systems
for the Police and Fire Departments at a cost not to exceed
$93,661.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15214 19205 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Infrastructure
Services, Inc. 1. Approve the transfer of $50,527.12 from undesignated funds
in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to the
Street Sweeping Project within the Environmental
Management Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15214 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Management Project Fund in the amount of $50,527.12 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding street sweeping
maintenance improvements and an extension of the current
contract with Infrastructure Services, Inc.; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract with
Infrastructure Services, Inc. for 90 days at a cost of
$50,527.12, based upon satisfactory performance for street
sweeping at specified locations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Teague Nall & 19206 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Perkins, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $290,300.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LII (52). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
R-Con, Inc. 19207 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R-Con, Inc.
in the amount of $333,849.50 for on-site water and sanitary sewer
improvements to serve Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19208 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
A.N.A. 19208 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Consultants, authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
L.L.C. with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C. in the amount of $154,857.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002 STM-J. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19209 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend City's 19209 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Matching Fund
for 2001 UPARR 1. Accept a reduction in the City's matching fund requirement
Grant — Texas for the 2001 U.S. Department of Interior/National Park
Parks & Wildlife Service's Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR)
Department grant from $150,000.00, as noted in M&C G-13236, to
$125,000.00, as revised in the final contract between the
City and the National Park Service based on the final
contract amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend M&C G-13236 to allow
the acceptance of a contract with Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for 50 percent reimbursement of the local
matching funds for the UPARR grant, in the amount of
$62,500.00; and
3. Approve the amended transfer of $62,500.00 in matching
Community Development Block Grant funds to be used as
the City's matching fund portion of the UPARR grant.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19210 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Soul Fitness, Inc. 19210 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to enter into a Standard Consent
Agreement with Soul Fitness, Inc. authorizing use of the right-of-
way for a sign located at 1901 Montgomery Street.
Council Member Haskin asked staff if the City could require the
owner of the business to remove the sign if the business ceased
operating.
Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Garcia stated that a provision
could be added to the consent agreement for removal of the sign
once the business ceased operating.
Development Director Bob Riley advised the Council that the sign
company had installed the sign without obtaining a permit and
would be assessed double permit fee for failure to obtain the
required permits before installing the sign.
Shelly Schuster Ms. Shelly Smith Schuster, owner of Soul Fitness, Inc., appeared
before Council and stated that the sign was beautiful and added to
the Cultural District theme. She added that she has worked hard
with the City over the previous two months to correct this
situation. She stated that if this was not approved, she would
have to place a pole sign on Montgomery to advertise the health
club.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted by amending
the contract to include a provision that if the owner ceases to do
business at the location, the encroachment agreement could be
assigned only with City Council approval; or if no assignment or
consent is granted, that the owner would be required to remove
the sign.
Council Member Wentworth made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the contract also prohibit the owner
of the health club from erecting a pole sign anywhere on the
property. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
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C-19211 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15215 19211 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
FWISD authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) for the After
School Program at Como Elementary School; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 15215 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$50,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an after
school program at Como Elementary School.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had a conflict with
this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the
City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-19212 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15216 19212 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15217
Res. #2864 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement No. 1 of
Amendment #1 to multiple Local Transportation Projects Advance Funding
CSC #27553 — Agreements (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of
Prime Strategies, Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $565,364.16, with
Inc. an 80 percent reimbursement by TxDOT; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15216 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessments Fund in the amount of $113,072.83 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the City's match
for the Local Transportation Projects Advanced Fund
Agreement (LPAFA); and
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3. Approve the transfer of $113,072.83 from the Special
Assessments Fund to the Grants Fund; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15217 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $565,364.16 subject to the receipt of the
grant, for the purpose of funding the SH 121T (Southwest
Parkway) Project; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services contract with the law firm of Kelly,
Hart, and Hallman, through the adoption of Resolution No.
2864, to assist the City Attorney's office in addressing
issues relating to land acquisitions that are necessary for
the construction of SH 121T (Southwest Parkway) Project
for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $23,500.00 for a Traffic Impact
Study in the SH 121T/Bellaire Drive area; and
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services contract with First Southwest Company for an
amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for Financial Feasibility
Studies in the SH 121T/Bellaire Drive area; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services contract with James Daniels & Associates, Inc.,
for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for appraisal of
parcels referred to as the "Edwards-Geren, Ltd." tracts for
acquisition purposes related to the SH 121T (Southwest
Parkway) Project; and
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
City Secretary Contract No. 27553 with Prime Strategies,
Inc. for an amount not to exceed $45,702.40 to provide
additional design, project management, and public
involvement services as related to the SH 121T/Bellaire
Drive area.
City Manager Jackson stated that Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 on the
M&C needed to be amended to reflect an increase in the dollar
amounts as follows:
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1. From "$565,364.16" to "$566,864.16"
2. From "$113,072.83" to "$113,372.84"
3. From "$113,072.83" to "$113,372.84"
4. From "$565,364.16" to "$566,864.16"
6. From "$23,500.00" to "$25,000.00"
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-19213 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 to 19213 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
CSC #27553 — authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment No. 2 to City
Prime Strategies, Secretary Contract No. 27553 with Prime Strategies, Inc. in an
Inc. amount not to exceed $406,161.76 to provide additional design,
project management, and public involvement services as related
to the SH 121T (Southwest Parkway) Project. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19214 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TxDOT 19214 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute multiple Local
Transportation Project Advance Funding agreements over the
next two years not to exceed $25,000,000.00* - as needed with the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to utilize the North
Central Texas Council of Governments Grant for reimbursement of
expenses incurred by the City, associated with the SH 121T
(Southwest Parkway) Project. Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19215 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19215 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement
with Tarrant County for use of the City-owned south parking lot of
LaGrave Field in the vicinity of North Fourth and Commerce
Streets for a period from the date of execution to October 31, 2002.
City Manager Jackson stated that this was a 60-day agreement
that enabled Tarrant County to pick up jurors at the City parking
lot at La Grave Field. He added that the City would also monitor
usage levels and the number of buses needed and would agree to
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work together to develop a long-term agreement as to how that
operation would take place. Additionally, the City would seek to
partner with the Transit Authority to add a provision for municipal
employees to be picked up at that location and shuttled to the
library and City Hall. He concluded his remarks by stating that a
long-range plan would be developed once experience had been
obtained from this pilot project.
Council Member Davis asked Mr. Jackson to also explore the
feasibility of not only providing this service to municipal
employees, but also extending the service to employees who
worked downtown.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Proposed second public hearing for proposed annexation of 339.50 acres of
Annexation of land in the J. Burleson Survey, Abstract No. 78, the C. K. Gleason
339.50 Acres in J. Survey, Abstract No. 559, the J. Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 871,
Burleson Survey, the B. P. Richardson Survey, Abstract No. 1374, and the W. W.
C. K. Gleason Garrett Survey, Abstract No. 1951 situated about 11 '/2 miles south,
Survey, J. 77 degrees west from the courthouse in Tarrant County, Texas
Johnson Survey, (Waste Management landfill) (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0007).
B. P. Richardson Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Survey, and W. heard.
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W.Warr Survey
W. ett Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and advised Council
to institute annexation proceedings by the preparation of an
ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of September 17, 2002.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for proposed
annexation of 339.50 acres of land in the J. Burleson Survey,
Abstract No. 78, the C. K. Gleason Survey, Abstract No. 559, the J.
Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 871, the B. P. Richardson Survey,
Abstract No. 1374, and the W. W. Garrett Survey, Abstract No.
1951 situated about 11 '/2 miles south, 77 degrees west from the
courthouse in Tarrant County, Texas (Waste Management landfill)
(Annexation Case No. AX-02-0007), Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
second public hearing be closed and that staff be directed to
institute annexation proceedings by the preparation of an
ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of September 17, 2002.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 20, 2002,
1817 Andrew continued the public hearing for Appeal of the Order of the
Avenue Building Standards Commission regarding 1817 Andrew Avenue.
Continued Until Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
November 26, heard.
2002
Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report regarding property at 1817 Andrew
Avenue, and recommended Council uphold the decision of the
Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of
$2,700.00.
Leon Stephens Mr. Leon J. Stephens, Jr., appeared before Council in opposition
of the civil penalty. He stated that he had a problem with the
contractor and finances and that it was his intent to complete all
repairs to the home, as it would be his retirement home. He asked
Council for additional time to complete repairs.
Council Member Moss informed the Council of all the repairs on
the structure and stated that the renovated structure was the type
needed in the neighborhood.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connections with the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Standards Commission regarding 1817 Andrew Avenue, Council
Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the public hearing be continued until November 26,
2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
2928 Ennis Member Moss, that the public hearing for Appeal of the Order of
Avenue the Building Standards Commission regarding 2928 Ennis Avenue
Continued Until be continued until September 17, 2002 and that it be placed at the
September 17, top of the agenda.
2002
Curtis Lamb Mr. Curtis Lamb, 4425 Normandy, appeared before Council and
stated that the City had demolished the structure. He added that
his building supplies had also been removed and inquired as to
their whereabouts.
Mayor Barr asked Mr. Lamb to meet with Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud's aide, Kathleen Hicks, and advised him to meet with Mr.
McCloud prior to the September 17, 2002 Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
1825 Carver Member Moss, that the public hearing for Appeal of the Order of
Avenue the Building Standards Commission regarding 1825 Carver
Continued Until Avenue be continued until September 3, 2002. The motion carried
September 3, unanimously.
2002
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
2511 Clinton public hearing for Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Avenue Commission regarding 2511 Clinton Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if
Continued Until there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
September 17,
2002 Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report regarding property at 2511 Clinton
Avenue, and recommended Council uphold the decision of the
Building Standards Commission to demolish the property.
Willie Ford Ms. Willie Ford, P. O. Box 64301, appeared before Council and
stated that she was unaware that the zoning on the property had
been changed from residential to commercial. She stated that she
had been working with City departments relative to this property,
but had experienced communication problems. She added that
she would like to restore the structure to its original condition if
she could obtain the permits.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connections with the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Standards Commission regarding 2511 Clinton Avenue, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be continued until September 17,
2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
1808 Portland Member Moss, that the public hearing for Appeal of the Order of
Street the Building Standards Commission regarding 1808 Portland
Continued Until Street be continued until September 3, 2002.
September 3,
2002 Ms. Inez Thompson, 4643 Sausalito Drive, appeared before
Council and stated that she would do what was necessary to
repair the structure.
Mayor Barr asked her to meet with Mayor Pro tempore McCloud's
aide, Kathleen Hicks after the meeting.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for
the hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2002-2003
Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Appropriation
Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances, Mayor Barr
stated that the hearing would remain open until the final adoption
of the budget.
Citizen Mr. Arthur Long, 3117 Pecos, appeared before Council relative to
Presentations increased health insurance costs for retired City employees.
Arthur Long Mayor Barr asked him to meet with Patsy Cox, Special Assistant to
the City Manager, to obtain assistance from the Human Resources
Department.
Mr. Robert Houston, 6012 Club House Drive, Mr. Hector Carrillo,
740 N. Sylvania, and Mr. Ernest Mackey, 2700 Carnation Street and
Vice-President of LULAC Council No. 4743, appeared before
Council relative to the creation of a Cold Case Unit. They
proposed that a one-fourth to one-half cent tax increase be levied
in Tarrant County to fund the unit's creation. They asked that
Council evaluate the possibility of outsourcing this valuable
service through independent operators to assist the City in
resolving these crimes. They further proposed that a citizen
review board be established.
Mayor Barr asked City Manager Jackson to work with Police Chief
Ralph Mendoza to evaluate the proposals presented by these
citizens.
Mayor Barr announced that on Wednesday, September 28, 2002, at
6:30 p.m. the City of Fort Worth would salute the Westside Lions
Little League All-Stars at LaGrave Field.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 12:54 p.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:
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a) Legal issues concerning development in the
extraterritorial jurisdiction;
b) Legal issues concerning any City Council Agenda
item;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code;
and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real
property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in
negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations
as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:48 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:48 p.m.