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SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
Date & Time On the 10th day of September, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07 p.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 Imam M. Bakhach.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 2002,
were approved unanimously, and the corrected minutes of the
special meeting of August 27, 2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Police Chief Ralph Mendoza and Neighborhood Police Officer Billy
Presentations Gray presented Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mays a Police Department
Certificate of Recognition for their actions to avert a burglary by a
murder suspect in the Riverside area. Mr. Mays expressed
appreciation for the recognition and stated that if everyone came
together towards a common goal, we could work our differences
out. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud commended Mr. and Mrs. Mays
and stated that their action had made the Riverside area and City a
safer place to live.
Announcements Mayor Barr stated that "a year ago tomorrow, our nation felt the
pains of terrorism when disaster struck in New York City and
Washington D.C. It was a sad day in America and around the
world. There have been many changes for all of us since
September 11. But the adversity that struck our nation brought
out the best in America and in Fort Worth. We have come
together, as people only do in difficult times. Families have re-
established their priorities. Our friends are more important to us
today. Our faith has taken a more significant role in our lives. Our
community is more essential to us today. The result is that today
we are closer as families and as a community and as a nation.
Scores of precious lives were lost on September 11. We all know
that many of those lost were firefighters and police officers. The
events of 9/11 have made us keenly aware of the importance of
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these people who provide emergency services to us. But
thousands more emergency workers around the county risked
their safety in the hours and days after the attacks to be sure we
all were safe. We appreciate our emergency service workers - our
firefighters, police officers and medical response workers - today
more than ever before. City government has the obligation to
make sure we are prepared to respond to any emergency, be it
natural or man-made. I can speak with confidence that our city is
prepared; and our emergency workers are prepared. And, we say
thanks all of those who serve us and who have worked hard this
past year to improve our readiness." Mayor Barr then asked
everyone in attendance to please stand and join him in a moment
of silence in honor of all those that lost their lives on September
11, 2001.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend a
Community Conversation on Infant Mortality, September 12, 2002,
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel.
Council Member Lane invited everyone to attend the 16th of
September Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2002, starting
approximately at 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW
20 h Street.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-13728 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-13730 and G-13731, be continued until
Staff September 17, 2002.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
OCS-1304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1304 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.
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Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for
the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for
Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. 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. BH-203, as follows:
BH-203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15228 203 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15229
PID #1 - 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning
Downtown the proposed property assessments for Public Improvement
District (PID) No. 1 (Downtown) for FY2002-2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15228 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 1 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15229 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $702,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 1.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-203 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 1 (Downtown) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year
2002-2003, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the benefit hearing be closed and
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-203 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for
the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for
Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (Expanded
Downtown) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
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. BH-204, as follows:
BH-204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15230 204 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15231
PID #10 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning
Expanded the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public
Downtown Improvement District (PID) No. 10 (Expanded Downtown) for
FY2002-2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15230 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 10 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and
liens against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15231 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $34,035.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 10.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-204 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 10 (Expanded Downtown) and levying assessments for
Fiscal Year 2002-2003, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the benefit hearing
be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-204 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for
the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for
Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen Area) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. 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. BH-205, as follows:
BH-205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15232 205 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15233
PID #6 — Park 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning
Glen Area the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 6 (Park Glen Area) for
FY2002-2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15232 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 6 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15233 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $1,198,566.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 6.
Jan Putnam Mr. Jan R. Putnam, 7617 Parkside Trail, appeared before Council in
opposition of the PID levy. He stated that he owned a home in
Marshall, Texas, and that his taxes for that property were less than
$100.00 annually. He asked what the levy would provide property
owners in the PID.
Ms. Brown responded the assessment would provide enhanced
landscaping, construction and maintenance of perimeter fencing,
increased security patrol and irrigation of plants.
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Don Klick Mr. Don Klick, 8450 Trace Ridge Parkway, appeared before Council
in support of the PID. He provided the following suggestions to
improve the PID:
1. Honor more of our Fort Worth Police that get results. Could
PID 6 members recognize officers who had made felony or
property crime arrest in the PID this year and get a list of
these officers?
2. Could they get a monthly crime summary showing crime
statistics for Fort Worth north of 820 and how that compares
to crime statistics in Keller or in North Richland Hills?
3. Could the PID as a pilot project hire a retired police or sheriff
detective to work just on solving crimes in the PID?
4. Could the PID offer rewards for arrests or does it have to be
neighborhood groups?
5. Could the crime statistics be provided by census tract or zip
code and made available on the web?
Steve Kosek Mr. Steve Kosek, 8000 Truxton Court, PID 6 Property Manager,
appeared before Council in support of the PID. He briefed the
Council on the current improvements made by the PID and those
that would be made once the construction on Beach Street was
completed.
Council Member Haskin stated that the PID 6 neighborhood was
very active and had created a beautiful area to live. She
commended Mr. Kosek and the residents of PID 6 for their efforts.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-205 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 6 (Park Glen Area) and levying assessments for Fiscal
Year 2002-2003, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the benefit hearing be closed and
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-205 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for
the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for
Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage Area) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-206, as follows:
BH-206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15234 206 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15235
PID #7 — Heritage 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning
Area the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 7 (Heritage Area) for FY2002-
2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15234 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 7 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15235 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $83,453.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 7.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-206 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 7 (Heritage Area) and levying assessments for Fiscal
Year 2002-2003, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that the benefit hearing be closed and
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-206 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for
the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for
Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-207, as follows:
BH-207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #15236 207 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15237
PID #8 — Camp 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning
Bowie the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 8 (Camp Bowie) for FY2002-
2003; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15236 closing hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 8 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens
against property in the district and against the owners
thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the
extent of any credit granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15237 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $234,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 8.
David Beyer Mr. David Beyer, 4201 Camp Bowie Boulevard, appeared before
Council in opposition of the PID. He stated that there must be
enhanced property values to levy the assessment and that no
improvements had been made to increase property values.
Joe Smith Mr. Joe Smith, 8304 Camp Bowie West, appeared before Council
and asked what improvements would be made to his area.
Mac Churchill Mr. Mac Churchill, 325 N. Bailey, Chair of Historic Camp Bowie,
appeared before Council and provided an overview of various
projects planned for PID 8. Mayor Barr asked Mr. Churchill to meet
with Mr. Smith after the Council meeting to provide him
information on improvements to Camp Bowie West.
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Rebecca Low Ms. Rebecca Low, 3112 Softwind Trail, appeared before Council in
support of the PID.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-207 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and levying assessments for Fiscal
Year 2002-2003, Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the benefit hearing be
closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-207 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13727 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2868 13727 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Retain Otto J. authorize the City Manager to retain Otto J. Hetzel and Joseph G.
Hetzel & Joseph Schiff for the purpose of providing legal and professional services
G. Schiff for related to public housing issues confronting the City from time to
Legal Services time; and adopt Resolution No. 2868 fixing in advance, as far as
for Public practicable, the amount to be paid to both Mr. Hetzel and Mr. Schiff
Housing Issues not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13728 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued One 13728 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Week authorize the City Manager to execute a Broker of Record
Agreement with Palmer & Cay of Texas, Inc. thereby establishing
Palmer & Cay of Texas, Inc. as the City's broker to secure property
and boiler and machinery insurance and to provide consulting
services associated with other insurance policies or coverages for
an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the first year's services;
and authorize this agreement to begin September 1, 2002, and
expire August 31, 2005, with options to renew for two successive
one-year periods.
Bert Williams Mr. Bert C. Williams, 1700 Ellington Drive, appeared before Council
and advised them that he was unaware that a decision had been
made on this agreement and inquired about the waiver of the
M/WBE participation, and requested a one-week continuation of
this issue.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to continue Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-13728 for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13729 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15238 13729 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FAA Grant for
Phase IV of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a grant
Noise Mitigation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the
Program at FW amount of$4,000,000.00 for assistance in acquiring land and
Meacham Airport purchasing avigation easements for noise compatibility at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and
2. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $444,444.00
from the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund to
the Grants Fund for the City's match; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15238 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $4,444,444.00 subject to receipt of the grant,
for the purpose of funding Phase IV of the Noise Mitigation
Program at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13730 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. G-13730, Amendment of Ordinance No. 13543,
September 17, as Amended by Ordinance Nos. 13672, 13673, 13674, and 13842
2002 Codified as Chapter 2, Article VI, Division I' Entitled "Employees'
Retirement Fund" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, to
Establish a Deferred Retirement Option Program and to Provide
Members with an Opportunity to Purchase Credited Service by
Paying the Actuarial Cost for a Buy-Up Option, be continued until
September 17, 2002.
G-13731 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. G-13731, Adoption of Fiscal Year 2002-2003
September 17, Schedule of Rates and Charges for the City of Fort Worth Airports,
2002 be continued until September 17, 2002.
G-13732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Rename 13732 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Riverside rename the Riverside Community Center located at 201 South
Community Sylvania Avenue, to the Andrew "Doc" Session Community
Center to Andrew Center.
"Doc" Session
Community
Center
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Sarah Walker Ms. Sarah Walker, 2767 East 1St Street, appeared before Council in
support of renaming the community center. She expressed
appreciation to Richard Zavala and Willa Lister of the Parks and
Community Services Department for their assistance and
requested Council favorably consider renaming the community
center.
Donald Marshall Mr. Donald Marshall, 2612 East 1St Street, appeared before Council
in support of renaming the community center. He expressed
appreciation to several City departments who provided information
and assistance to rename the community center. He added that
"Doc" Sessions was a pillar in the Riverside Community and
requested Council's approval of renaming the community center.
Cory Session, Mr. Cory D. Session, Sr., 2901 East 4t" Street, appeared before
Sr. Council in support of renaming the community center in honor of
his uncle. He stated that he was deeply grateful and honored to
have the center renamed in recognition of his uncle's efforts in the
Riverside community.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9664 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Source 9664 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Document authorize a purchase agreement with Microfilm Systems, Inc. for
Microfilm source document microfilming services for the City of Fort Worth
Services based on the low bid with payment due 30 days after receipt of the
invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin September 10,
2002, and expire September 9, 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-9665 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Fire Hydrants & 9665 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Repair Parts
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors to
provide fire hydrants and repair parts for the Water
Department based on the bid of unit prices and discounts
with payments due 30 days from the date of invoice and
freight cost included in the bid; and
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Vendor Item No.
Clow Valve Company 1 and 2
Hughes Supply, Inc. 3 and 4
Act Pipe and Supply 5
Co., Inc.
Utility Plus, Inc. 6 and 7
2. Authorize this agreement to begin September 10, 2002, and
expire September 9, 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-9666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Traffic Signal 9666 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Poles & Arms 1. Authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors for
traffic signal poles and arms for the Transportation and
Public Works Department based on the low bid with freight
included in the unit price and payment due 30 days after
receipt of the invoice:
Vendor Item Nos.
Structural & Steel 1-5 and 8-10
Products
Valmont Industries, 6 and 7
Inc.
2. Authorize this agreement to begin September 23, 2002, and
expire September 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-9667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
55 Gallon Drums 9667 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement with Questar, Inc. for new 55
gallon drums for the Environmental Management Department,
based on the low bid meeting specifications with payments due 30
days from the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to
begin September 10, 2002, and expire September 9, 2003, with
options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9668 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Click2Gov Web- 9668 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Based Billing authorize a sole source purchase of a Click2Gov web-based billing
System system from HTE Technology, in the amount of $75,956.00 with
payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is received. The
Click2Gov system is the only off-the-shelf system that is
compatible with CISCO, the Water Department's current customer
information and billing system. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13399 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13399 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property at approve the acquisition of approximately 2,437 square feet of land
Southwest described as Block 4 Less Tri Out, Lot 113, Jennings West
Corner of Cherry Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, located at the southwest corner
Street & 13th of Cherry Street and 13 Street from Anna Belle P. Thomas at a cost
Street for of $20,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Parking Lot recommendation be adopted.
L-13400 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13400 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acquisition of three permanent drainage easements
Easements & and three temporary construction easements from STS
Temporary Construction, Inc., Dreiling Realty, LLC d/b/a Sanctuary Homes,
Construction and Kenny Jones, respectively, for property located east of Ray
Easements White Road and South of Wall-Price Keller Road in the Deerfield
Addition in north Fort Worth (DOE 3767) necessary for the
construction and maintenance of a storm drain for a total cost of
$6.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13401 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13401 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage Utility approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage utility
Easement, easement, two permanent sanitary sewer easements and one
Permanent permanent water line easement from D.R. Horton, Texas Ltd.
Sanitary Sewer located in the J. Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, located east of
Easements and Alta Vista Road and south of Keller Haslet Road for the McPherson
Permanent Water Ranch Phase 1 project (DOE 3723) necessary for the construction,
Line Easement maintenance and repair of a storm drain, water line and sanitary
sewer lines, for a total cost of $4.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13402 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13402 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Eugene G. Eugene G. Lawley, III and Catherine E. Lawley for City-owned
Lawley, III & property located at 301 Harmon Road (DOE 0668) for a cost of
Catherine E. $1,100.00 per month; and authorize this agreement to begin
Lawley September 15, 2002, and expire September 14, 2003, with options
to renew for two one-year periods and the provision that the City
may terminate the lease at the conclusion of each term. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13403 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13403 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property, approve the acquisition of one parcel of land, three permanent
Permanent easements and three temporary construction easements from
Easements & Chapel Creek Limited Partnership for the Westland Water Tank
Temporary expansion and Westside IV Water Transmission Main (DOE 3540)
Construction near Westpoint Boulevard and Bassett Locke Road for a total cost
Easements of $7.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19232 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
McClendon 19232 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon
Company, Inc. Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $556,023.00 for
payment reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer
replacements on Peach Street (North Live Oak Street to Wilderman
Street), Bluff Street (North Live Oak Street to Wilderman Street),
and Grant Street (Peach Street to Gounah Street), with a
completion time of 280 working days. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19233 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Empire Disposal, 19233 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a five year agreement
granting non-exclusive privilege to Empire Disposal, Inc. to use
public streets, alleys, and thoroughfares within the City of Fort
Worth for the business of collecting municipal solid waste. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-19234 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
RJN Group, Inc. 19234 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $399,527.00 for the
Wholesale Wastewater Customer Meter Stations Site Selection and
Design. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19235 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
FWHFC 19235 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation
(FWHFC) application for Municipal Property Tax Abatement
for the Eastcrest Subdivision; and
2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax
Abatement Agreements with FWHFC are true and correct;
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into tax abatement
agreements with FWHFC for the development of sixteen
single-family homes in the Eastcrest Subdivision located in
the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in
accordance with the NEZ Basic Incentives.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
C-19236 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Breadwinners, 19236 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
agreement with Breadwinners, Inc. authorizing use of the right-of-
way for a sign located at 500 Commerce Street.
Council Member Haskin inquired if a requirement for removal of
the sign once the business ceased to operate could be added to
the contract.
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City Attorney Yett responded and stated that such a provision had
been added to all standard consent agreements.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19237 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Curly's Frozen 19237 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Custard, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
agreement with Curly's Frozen Custard, Ltd. authorizing use of the
right-of-way for a fence located at 4017 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19238 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15239 19238 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amendment #8
to CSC #24692 — 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15239 increasing
Austin estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events
Commercial, Inc. Improvements Fund in the amount of $350,000.00 upon
receipt of a contribution from the Carter Foundation for the
purpose of funding construction improvements to the Water
Gardens; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to
City Secretary Contract No. 24692 with Austin Commercial,
Inc. for additional construction and construction
management services for the expansion and renovation of
the Fort Worth Convention Center for an additional cost not
to exceed $1,650,000.00; and
3. Authorize Austin Commercial, Inc. to execute agreements
with AUI Contractors, Inc., and other contractors for
construction improvements to the Water Gardens — Phase 1-
B: Renovations to the "Y" and Spray Pool in the total
amount of$1,737,000.00; and
4. Authorize the payment of funds to Austin Commercial, Inc.
for payment to the construction contractors as work
progresses.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-19239 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #1 19239 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #26904— authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Gershman, Secretary Contract No. 26904 with Gershman, Brickner & Bratton,
Brickner & Inc. for Phase II of the study of the City of Fort Worth's Solid Waste
Bratton, Inc. and Recyclable Management System, by $150,000.00 and amend
the total contract cost not to exceed $375,000.00. Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
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 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.
ZC-02-047 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 11, 2002,
Withdrawn continued the hearing of the application of Waterchase Land
Without Partners for a change in zoning of property located at 8900 Creek
Prejudice Run Road from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047. (See Letter of
Withdrawal). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Waterchase Land Partners, Council Member
Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047, be withdrawn without prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2861 was
Hearing adopted on August 20, 2002, setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on
August 22, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
ZC-02-104 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in
zoning of property located in the 2900 Block of Crestline Road
(Van Zandt Cottage) from "A-5 One-Family to "A-5/HC" One-
Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
104, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-02-003 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 2002,
Returned to continued the hearing of the application of Tarrant County for a
Zoning change in zoning of property located at 2701 Kimbo Road to
Commission amend site plan for "PD-325" Planned Development for a detention
center to add 4 buildings, an 8-foot fence and a 10-foot setback,
Site Plan No. SP-02-003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Gary Kirby Mr. Gary Kirby, 100 E. Weatherford Street, representing Tarrant
County, appeared before Council in support of the amendment to
the site plan. He provided a briefing outlining the changes to the
site plan and requested Council's favorable consideration.
Council Member Picht assumed his chair.
Robert Chesser Mr. Robert Chesser, 3217 Kimbo Road, President of the Bonnie
Brae Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in
opposition to the amended site plan. He stated that the
Neighborhood Association had agreed on the original site plan
and had not been contacted relative to the proposed changes.
Council Member Davis asked staff if the site plan could be
returned to the Zoning Commission for review, being that the site
plan was different from what the commission originally approved.
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Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson responded that, at
Council's request, the site plan could be returned to the Zoning
Commission.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Tarrant County, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that Site Plan No. SP-02-003, be returned to the Zoning
Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-135 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 9, 2002,
SP-02-007 continued the hearing of the application of B-Square Partnership
Continued Until for a change in zoning of property located at 205 Capps Street
October 8, 2002 from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial
plus construction of a 9,000 square foot building on a 10,000
square foot lot, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-135 and Site Plan No. SP-
02-007. 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 application of B-Square Partnership, Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-135 and Site Plan No. SP-
02-007, be continued until October 8, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-178 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 2002,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth
for a change in zoning of property located at the northeast corner
of Riverside Drive and East Fourth Street form "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "J" Medium Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
178. 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 application of the City of Fort Worth, Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-178, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-179 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Withdrawn Member Davis, that the application of Ahmad Family Partnership
Without for a change in zoning of property located in the 5500 Block of
Prejudice Brentwood Stair Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus offset and screen printing,
signage restricted to monument signs, and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-179, be withdrawn
without prejudice. (See Letter of Withdrawal). The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-183 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Charter
Communications for a change in zoning of property located at
4500 West Vickery Boulevard from "CR" Low Density Multi-Family
and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "G" Intensive Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-183, be approved.
Council Member Silcox informed Council that he had filed a
Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would
abstain from voting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Silcox
ZC-02-184 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Bellaire Oaks, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 1400 East Hurst Boulevard
from "PD-226" Planned Development/Specific Use for sand and
gravel mining plus existing "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and
"F" General Commercial uses to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-184, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-186 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Davis, that the application of Hawa Elshaikh for a change
October 8, 2002 in zoning of property located at 100 Beach Street from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-186, be continued until
October 8, 2002. The motion carried unanimously. (See
subsequent action from reconsideration of this zoning case.)
ZC-02-187 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for
a change in zoning of property located in the 400-600 Block of East
4t" Street from "J" Medium Industrial and "J/HC" Medium
Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark to "H" Central Business
and "H/HC" Central Business/Historic and Cultural Landmark,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-187, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-188 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of William W. Horn for a change
in zoning of property located in the 3600 Block of Williams Road
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to
"CR" Low Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-188, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud excused himself from the Council
table at this time.
ZC-02-190 Council Member Haskin inquired how much of the property was
Approved located within the flood plain.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard #406,
representing the applicant, appeared before Council and stated
that a significant portion, over 50 percent of the property was in
the flood plain. He explained that the property was being
reclaimed from the flood plain.
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Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Ken Newell for a change in
zoning of property located in the 8200-8300 Block of Trinity
Boulevard from "AG" Agricultural and "PD-224" Planned
Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial and "IP" Industrial
Park plus sand and gravel mining to "A-5" One-Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-190, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed his chair.
ZC-02-191 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Laredo National Bank for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3800 Block of Post Oak
Boulevard from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-191, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-02-192 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Scott Tindall by the City of
Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a
change in zoning of property located at 801 Grove Street from
"J/DD" Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay to "J/HSE" Medium
Industrial/Highly Significant Endangered, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-192, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-193 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Southfork Development, Ltd.
for a change in zoning of property located at 8562 Corral Circle
from "AR" One-Family Restricted to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-193, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-194 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Trinity River Group, L.P. for
a change in zoning of property located at 1500 East Northside
Drive from "0-2" Floodplain to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus hotel/motel within 1000 feet of a residential
district with accessory use for restaurant/bar, and waiver of site
plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-194, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-195 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Fort Worth Independent
School District for a change in zoning of property located in the
1000-1200 Block of Dashwood Street from "D" High Density Multi-
Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
195, be approved.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain
from voting.
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
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
ZC-02-196 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of 5th Street Partners, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at 2925 and 2929 West 5th
Street from "CF" Community Facilities and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-196, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-197 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Foch Street, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at 821 Foch Street from "J"
Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-197, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-198 Mr. Lee Nicol, 3882 South Hills Circle, appeared before Council in
Approved support of the zoning change. He stated that he had met with the
Lee Nicol Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association and requested that
zoning for the entire area be changed to "A-5" One-Family with the
exception of the small area requested to be rezoned "CF"
Community Facilities.
Gary Hogan Mr. Gary R. Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, appeared before
Council in support of the changes requested by Mr. Nicol. He
expressed appreciation to Mr. Nicol and Mr. James Harris for their
work with the neighborhood association. He also acknowledged
the assistance provided by Doo Kim from the Water Department
relative to the zoning change.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Chapel Creek, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 10500-11000 Block of
Westpoint Boulevard from "A-5" One-Family, "B" Two-Family, "R-
1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential, "C" Medium Density Multi-
Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One Family,
"C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-198, be approved by amending the
zoning change to "A-5" One Family and "CF" Community
Facilities. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-199 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-016 Member Wentworth, that the application of Centex Commercial
Approved Development for a change in zoning of property located at 6300
Granbury Cut-Off Road from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for senior retirement
apartments, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-199 and Site Plan No. SP-02-
016, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-182 Mr. David Skinner, 1115 W. Abram Street Suite D, appeared before
Approved/Denied Council in support of the zoning change. He provided Council
David Skinner with background information of the property to be rezoned and
requested their favorable consideration.
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Harry Taylor Dr. Harry Taylor, 2125 Cooks Lane, representing the Hollow Hills
Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in support of
the requested zoning change.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of James H. Moore, Trustee for
a change in zoning of property described below, ZC-02-182, be
approved/denied, as follows:
Approved:
2500 Block of Cooks Lane (7.098 acres)
From "A-7.5" One-Family to A-5" One-Family
Denied:
7900 Block of Meadowbrook Drive (5.431 acres)
From "A-7.5" One-Family to "A-5" One-Family
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-017 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 2002,
Denied continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth
Without Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
Prejudice 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road (5736 Wilbarger Road) from "J" Medium
Industrial to "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-017.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of the City of Fort Worth Planning Department,
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-01-017, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
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ZC-02-133 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 2002,
Withdrawn continued the hearing of the application of Barry Menting for a
change in zoning of property located at 6401, 6405, and 6409 East
Lancaster Avenue form "F" General Commercial to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-133. (See Letter of Appeal).
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ray Umber Mr. Ray Umber, 5206 Chaperito Trail, Arlington, Texas, appeared
before Council and stated that they received a letter from the City
which stated that the current use of this property was consistent
with current zoning and therefore requested withdrawal of the
zoning change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Barry Menting, Council Member
Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-133, be
withdrawn. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to reconsider Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-186,
application of Hawa Elshaikh for a change in zoning of property
located at 100 Beach Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"FR" General Commercial Restricted, as the applicant was present
in the Council Chamber. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-186 Mr. Tariq A. Hassan, 100 Willow Ridge #113, appeared before
Continued for Council in support of the zoning change. He stated that the
One Week property had been previously used as a car lot and that a delay of
Tariq Hassan one month would create a financial hardship.
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, advised Council
that the property had been previously used as a car lot; however, it
had lost its non-conforming use, as it had remained vacant for two
years.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Hawa Elshaikh for a change
in zoning of property located at 100 Beach Street from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-186, be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15240
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE
MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT;
PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Ms. Ann Yang, 800 Custer Road #248, Richardson, Texas,
Presentations appeared before Council relative to Falun Gong, a traditional
Ann Yang Chinese art of self-refinement of mind and body.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:14 p.m.