HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/10/01-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Date & Time On the 1St day of October, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:11 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, and Jeff Wentworth; City Manager Gary Jackson; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Wendy Davis was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Gilbert Marez, Iglesia
Christiana Camino de Paz Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 24,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Mr. Barclay Berdan, President, Fort Worth Harris Methodist
Presentations Hospital made a presentation on behalf of the American Heart
Association and stated that the Heart Walk would take place
Saturday, October 5, 2002.
Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Hispanic
Women's Network of Texas Days.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for UNICEF
Month to the Rotary Club of Fort Worth.
Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for Physical
Therapy Month.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Historic
Handley Festival Day.
Announcements Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to Mae Johnson,
Sister Cities Executive Director, and her staff for arranging a
successful trip to Budapest, Hungary. He also congratulated Anna
Williams Tinsley, her husband, and father-in-law Jack Tinsley on
the upcoming birth of Zachary Williams Tinsley, October 3, 2002.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. L-13407 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
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Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-19274 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. P-9690 be continued one week.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1308 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.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 24,
2002, continued the public hearing for a street name change and
adoption of an ordinance changing the name of Galaxy Way to
Aviator Way, north of Flight Line Road, Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13750, as follows:
G-13750 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15264 13750 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Name conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed street name
Change of change; and adopt Ordinance No. 15264 changing the name of
Galaxy Way to "Galaxy Way" to "Aviator Way", north of Flight Line Road, Fort
Aviator Way Worth, Texas, to its terminus at a cul-de-sac.
SN-02-002
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with a street name change and adoption of an ordinance changing
the name of Galaxy Way to Aviator Way, north of Flight Line Road,
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor
and Council No. G-13750 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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G-13751 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2872 13751 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Nuisance
Abatement 1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
Lawsuit Against lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Willie & Joyce Remedies Code against Willie and Joyce Cook, the owners
Cook - 3004 of 3004 Loving Avenue. 3004 Loving Avenue is an alleged
Loving Avenue common nuisance under the law since it is habitually used
for criminal activity as defined in Chapter 125 of the Texas
Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This is evidenced by the
criminal violations and the final convictions that have
occurred on the subject property; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2872 authorizing the City Attorney to
file a lawsuit to abate the common or public nuisance at 3004
Loving Avenue.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13752 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15265 13752 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Payment from adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15265 increasing estimated
Ken Moore receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Enterprises, Inc. amount of $17,124.48 from available funds for the purpose of
funding concession improvements, equipment purchases, and
promotion of the Will Rogers Memorial Center; and authorize the
use of these funds, in accordance with the City's purchasing and
expenditure guidelines. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13753 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2873 13753 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15266
Ord. #15267 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2873 certifying that $24,100.00 in City
Airfield Upgrade funds will be available as a ten percent match for a grant
Project at FW from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Spinks Airport Aviation Division in the amount of $241,000.00 for the
design and engineering for airfield infrastructure upgrades
at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept, if offered, a grant for
the design and engineering for the airfield improvements
from TxDOT; and
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3. Authorize the transfer of $24,100.00 from escrow funds to
revenue in the Municipal Airports Fund; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15266 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal
Airports Fund in the amount of $24,100.00 from available
escrow funds for the purpose of funding the City's match
for a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
Aviation Division for a planned airfield upgrade project at
Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and
5. Authorize the transfer of $24,100.00 from the Municipal
Airports Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match; and
6. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15267 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $265,100.00 subject to the receipt of the
grant, for the purpose of funding design and engineering for
airfield infrastructure upgrades at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13754 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15268 13754 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Monetary Gift accept a monetary gift from the Fuller Foundation, Inc. in the
from Fuller amount of $83,576.00 for the purpose of maintaining the Fuller
Foundation, Inc. Garden for a period of one year; and adopt Appropriation
for Annual Ordinance No. 15268 increasing estimated receipts and
Maintenance appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
Costs for Fuller $83,576.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the
Garden maintenance of the Fuller Garden for a period of one year. Council
Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously.
P-9680 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Federally 9680 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Mandated authorize amending M&C P-9648 dated August 20, 2002, to add
Emission additional funds needed for federally mandated emission
Equipment equipment on specialized trucks from Metro Ford for the City of
Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed $25,458.00, with payment
due within 30 days from the date of the invoice. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9681 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Bulk Chlorine 9681 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with DPC Industries
Company to provide bulk chlorine for the Water Department
based on the low bid of unit prices with payments due 30
days from the date of the invoice with freight cost included
in the bid; and
2. Confirm the purchase of bulk chlorine from the following
vendors during the interim period; and
• Altivia $131,842.08
• DPC Industries Company $ 24,064.00
3. Authorize this agreement to begin October 1, 2002, and
expire September 30, 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-9682 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Meter Reading 9682 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize a purchase agreement with Bermex, Inc. to provide meter
reading services for the Water Department based on the low bid of
unit prices meeting specifications of $0.43 per meter read, with
payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize
this agreement to begin October 1, 2002, and expire September 30,
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-9683 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Laboratory 9683 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Analytical
Services 1. Authorize purchase agreements with multiple vendors for
laboratory analytical services for the Water Department,
based on the low bid by groups as follows, with payments
due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and
ANA*LAB Water Analyte Groups
Talem, Inc. Wastewater Analyte Groups
Star Analytical, Inc. Solids Analyte Groups
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2. Authorize these agreements to begin October 15, 2002, and
expire October 14, 2003, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9684 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #15269 9684 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fire Rescue authorize the purchase of a fire rescue truck under an interlocal
Truck purchasing agreement from SVI Fire and Rescue Trucks for the
Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $253,234.00 with payment
due within 30 days of the date of the invoice with freight included
in the unit price; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15269
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New
Equipment Purchases Fund in the amount of $253,234.00 to be
obtained through the City's Equipment Note Program for the
purpose of funding a fire rescue truck from SVI Fire and Rescue
Trucks (an interlocal purchaser) for the Fire Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9685 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
OEM Dresser 9685 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Rand Parts & authorize a soul source purchase agreement with Dresser Rand
Technical Company for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Dresser Rand
Assistance parts and technical assistance for the Water Department based on
the list prices with payment due within 30 days of the date the
invoice is received; and authorize this agreement to begin October
1, 2002, and expire September 30, 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-9686 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Robicon 9686 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Equipment,
Parts & Repair 1. Authorize a sole source purchase agreement with
Service Electrotech Systems, Inc. for Robicon equipment, parts and
repair service for the Water Department with payments due
10 days from the date of the invoice, with freight prepaid and
added to the invoice; and
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Manufacturer's Price List Rate
Regular Rate $ 95.00 hour
Overtime Rate $142.50 hour
Double Time Rate $190.00 hour
2. Authorize this agreement to begin October 1, 2002, and
expire September 30, 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-9687 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
On-Line 9687 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Subscription authorize a sole source purchase agreement with West Group for
Service to an on-line subscription service to Westlaw for the Law Department
Westlaw with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin October 1, 2002, and expire
September 30, 2003, with options to renew for four successive one-
year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9688 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Turbidity Meter 9688 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Systems authorize the sole source purchase from Hatfield and Company,
Inc. of 13 Turbidity Meter Systems with accessories for the Water
Department's Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant in an amount not
to exceed $28,385.00, with prepaid shipping costs added to the
invoice and payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9689 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Consulting/ 9689 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Framatome
Services ANP DE&S for consulting/engineering services; primarily, the
review of fire protection plans for the Fire Department, for an
annual cost not to exceed $165,242.00. Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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P-9690 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. P-9690, Professional Services Contract with
One Week Avizion Technologies Group, Inc. to Provide Interim Mainframe
Operating Environment Support for the Information Technology
Solutions Department, be continued for one week.
L-13407 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ground Lease 13407 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with Option to authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease with an
Purchase option to purchase a portion of unimproved land at 1500 North
Unimproved Main Street with Fort Worth Mercado, Inc.; and waive associated
Land sewer and water fees for the construction of a 50,000 square foot
mixed-use development on the unimproved land.
City Manager Jackson stated that Recommendation No. 2 of the
M&C needed to be amended to include "...development fees
and..." after "associated" and that the last paragraph of the
Discussion section include "...development fees and..." after
"waive."
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13407
be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13408 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Office Space 13408 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
JaGee Real Properties, L.P. for approximately 2,500 square feet of
office space located at 4573 Village Creek, Block 4R, Village Creek
Industrial Park Addition for the Police Department, at a cost of
$6,000.00 per year; and authorize the agreement to begin on the
date the City opens for business in the lease space, and expire on
the last day of the 12th full calendar month, with three options to
renew for one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13409 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Space at 13409 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Various Parks & authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Child
Community Care Associates for the use of space at various Parks and
Services Community Services Department facilities; and authorize this
Department agreement to begin October 1, 2002, and expire September 30,
Facilities 2012, at a rental rate of $31,898.72 in year one, to be adjusted
annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index, with no
options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for the conversion of 0.221 acres of Westcreek Park for use
as an athletic facility by the Fort Worth Independent School
District's South Hills High School. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Richard Zavala, representing the Parks and Community
Services Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report,
and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
13410, as follows:
L-13410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Conversion of 13410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
0.221 Acres of
Westcreek Park 1. Approve the conversion of 0.221 acres of Westcreek Park for
for Use as use as additional recreational acreage for the Fort Worth
Athletic Facility Independent School District's (FWISD) South Hills High
by FWISD's School; and
South Hills High
School 2. Find that there is no feasible or prudent alternative to the
conversion, and that proposed school use as an athletic
facility includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to
the park resulting from the conversion; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 20-year lease
agreement with the FWISD for use of the 0.221 acre portion
of the Westcreek Park property.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from
voting.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Davis
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
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Council Member Wentworth preceded the following annexation
cases by recommending PZ-2417 through PZ-2420 be heard
simultaneously. He expressed concern relative to the City's ability
to provide water to those areas that already supplied water by
other providers through a Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity, and the need to annex built out areas where no further
development was possible. He further stated that additional staff
review was required to address these concerns.
PZ-2417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued Until 2417 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
November 5, adopt an ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the
2002 limited purpose annexation of a certain 214.75 acres (.335 square
miles) of land, more or less, situated in the J. Burleson Survey,
Abstract No. 78, and the W. Houston Survey, Abstract No. 719
(Linkwood Estates), situated about 11 '/2 miles south, 77 degrees
west from the courthouse in Tarrant County, Texas, being on the
waters of the south fork of Mary's Creek (Case No. AX-02-0005)
which territory lies contiguous to the present corporate boundary
limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall
amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith, and adopting a
regulatory plan for the area. Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that PZ-2417 be
continued until November 5, 2002.
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of
involuntary annexation:
Jack Jefferson, Mr. Jack Jefferson 3924 Linkcrest Dr., Aledo, TX
Kathleen Wood, Ms. Kathleen Wood 9000 Block of Jacksboro Highway
Charley Rains, Mr. Charley Rains 8150 Eagle Mountain Circle
Robert Hobbs, Mr. Robert A. Hobbs, Jr. 8113 Anchorage Place
Darlia Hobbs, Ms. Darlia Hobbs 8113 Anchorage Place
Samuel Taylor, Mr. Samuel Taylor 4109 Linklea Dr., Aledo, TX
Phillip Hallman, Mr. Phillip Hallman 589 Diamond Bar Tr., Aledo, TX
Frances Wohler, Ms. Frances Wohler 3803 Linkmeadow, Aledo, TX
Stephanie Pivec, Ms. Stephanie Pivec 1608 Impala Dr., Crowley, TX
Randy McCarty, Mr. Randy McCarty 360 Horse Shoe Trail W., Aledo, TX
Gary McClellan, Mr. Gary McClellan 7812 Bayshore Ct.
Warren Mr. Warren VanderBurg 8861 Random Rd.
VanderBurg, Ms. Deborah Jackson 3812 Harbour Creek Ct.
Deborah Mr. Greg Harrison 1836 Fairway Bend Dr., Haslet, TX
Jackson,
Greg Harrison, Ms. Tammy Maas 8109 Anchorage PI. Apt #1 D
Tammy Maas,
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William Guy, Mr. William Guy 10232 Creek Hollow Lane,
Meto Miteff, Blue Mound, TX
Vincent Sprinkle Mr. Meto Miteff 1515 Hillcrest St.
Mr. Vincent Sprinkle 9117 S. Water Tower
The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued Until 2418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
November 5, adopt an ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the
2002 limited purpose annexation of a certain 198.25 acres (.31 square
miles) of land, more or less, in the S.H. Pettit Survey, Abstract No.
1234, situated about 11 '/2 miles south, 77 degrees west from the
courthouse in Tarrant County, Texas, being all of El Rancho
Estates, and the right-of-ways as shown on the plat thereof, and
being on the waters of the south fork of Mary's Creek (Case No.
AX-02-0006) which territory lies contiguous to the present
corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith,
and adopting a regulatory plan for the area. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2418 be
continued until November 5, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15270 2419 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Full Purpose adopt Ordinance No. 15270 declaring certain findings; providing
Annexation of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
33935 Acres in Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 339.5 acres (.5304
J. Burleson square miles) of land, more or less, out of the J. Burleson Survey,
Survey, C.K. Abstract No. 78, the C.K. Gleason Survey, Abstract no. 559, the J.
Gleason Survey, Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 871, the B.P. Richardson Survey,
J. Johnson Abstract No. 1374, and the W.W. Garrett Survey, Abstract no. 1951
Survey, B.P. (Waste Management Landfill), situated about 11 '/2 miles south, 77
Richardson degrees west from the courthouse in Tarrant County, Texas, being
Survey, & W.W. all of the following tracts of land out of said surveys, as conveyed
Garrett Survey to the State of Texas, by deed to West Side Landfill, Inc., Gulf
(Waste Refining Company, and to Waste Management of Texas, Inc., (Case
Management No. AX-02-0007), which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins
Landfill) the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas;
AX-02-0007 providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of
taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the
privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that
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this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued Until 2420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
October 29, 2002 approve a resolution amending the City's annexation plan to
identify approximately 1,920 acres located north and east of Boat
Club Road and south of Bonds Ranch, and approximately 13,065
acres located west of IH35 and north and south of U.S. Highway
287, Tarrant County, Texas, as areas that may be annexed after the
third anniversary of the plan amendment. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the recommendation be continued until October 29,
2002. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19266 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19266 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County to provide access to the City's Geographical
Information System (GIS) and related services at a cost to Tarrant
County in the amount of $45,000.00 per year; and authorize the
agreement to begin October 1, 2002, with automatic annual
renewals each October 1 thereafter until the agreement is
terminated. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19267 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Data 19267 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Applications authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for computer
Corporation support services with Data Applications Corporation using State of
Texas catalogue purchasing procedures for the Information
Technology Solutions Department; and authorize this agreement to
begin October 1, 2002, and expire September 30, 2004, with an
option to renew for one two-year period. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19268 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
United Riverside 19268 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Rebuilding
Corporation 1. Approve the reallocation of $59,500.00 in Home Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to United Riverside
Rebuilding Corporation (URRC) for its proposed senior
housing project, as follows:
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a) $23,000.00 in 2002 HOME Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) program funds
for predevelopment costs for the senior housing
project; and
b) $36,500.00 in 2000 and 2001 HOME Affordable
Housing Development Fund (AHDF) funds for soft
costs for the URRC senior housing project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with
URRC, not to exceed $59,500.00; and
3. Authorize contract performance reviews for a period up to
12 months, to begin on the date of contract execution; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts, if
necessary, to achieve project goals, provided that the
amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19269 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15271 19269 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TDHCA
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) to provide weatherization measures on a minimum
of 156 homes in Tarrant County. These homes must be
occupied by low-income residents for the contract period
beginning September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept $692,287.00 from the
System Benefit Fund grant; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15271 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $692,287.00 subject to receipt of the System
Benefit Fund grant, for the purpose of funding
weatherization measures in Tarrant County; and
4. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 12.02 percent.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19270 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15172 19270 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
GSBS
Batenhorst, Inc. 1. Find that material changes in conditions have rendered use
of the 1986 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds
designated for the development of the Botanic Garden
Demonstration Garden as imprudent; and
2. Authorize reprogramming of the remaining funds from the
1986 CIP — Botanic Garden Demonstration Gardens, in the
amount of $280,049.00, to the 1998 CIP — Botanic Garden
Greenhouse Development project; and
3. Authorize the use of $250,000.00 from the Botanic Garden
Parking Lot Lease Revenue Account for use in the Botanic
Garden Greenhouse Development project; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15272 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $250,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the Botanic Garden Greenhouse
Development project; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a design contract with
BSGS Batenhorst, Inc. in the amount of $74,750.00 for site
master planning of the greenhouse facility area, and design
and preparation of construction documents for Phase I
development.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19271 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jackson 19271 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson
Ltd. Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $347,071.60 for offsite sanitary
sewer extension to serve Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19272 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Omega 19272 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contracting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Omega
Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $992,127.91 for water and
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sanitary sewer extension for the Meadowbrook area (Annexation
Case No. A-00-21). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19273 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
APM and 19273 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services
contract with APM and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $77,732.00
for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002 STM-A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19274 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15273 19274 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TxDOT
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to continue to
operate the Comprehensive STEP (Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program) on an overtime basis in the amount
of$235,960.00 (state $160,500.00, City $75,460.00); and
2. Authorize this contract to begin October 1, 2002, and expire
September 30, 2003; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15273 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $235,960.00 subject to an award of contract
from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for
the purpose of funding the Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP); and
4. Authorize the transfer of $75,460.00 from the Federal
Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's cash
match; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to waive indirect costs in the
amount of $35,754.00, since indirect costs are not allowed by
TxDOT.
Council Member Silcox stated that this ordinance was one more
step to lowering speed limits and placing stop signs in needed
areas within the City. He made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
19274 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-19275 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
SRO General 19275 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contracting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with SRO General
Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $34,500.00 for the Harmon Park
pedestrian bridge installation. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of Mansfield 19276 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to amend the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for Detention Services with the City of Mansfield by
$27,650.00. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing The City Council, at its meeting of July 23, 2002, continued the
3121 public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Honeysuckle Standards Commission regarding 3121 Honeysuckle Avenue.
Avenue Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Continued Until
November 26, Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
2002 Council, gave a staff report regarding property located at 3121
Honeysuckle Avenue, and requested that the public hearing be
continued until November 26, 2002.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 3121 Honeysuckle Avenue, Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
public hearing be continued until November 26, 2002. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing The City Council, at its meeting of September 3, 2002, continued
1825 Carver the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Avenue Standards Commission regarding 1825 Carver Avenue. Mayor Barr
Continued Until asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
October 29, 2002
Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report regarding property located at 1825
Carver Avenue, and requested that the public hearing be continued
until October 29, 2002.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 1825 Carver Avenue, Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the public hearing be closed and that the public hearing be
continued until October 29, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing The City Council, at its meeting of September 3, 2002, continued
1808 Portland the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Street Standards Commission regarding 1808 Portland Street. Mayor
HS-02-43 Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report regarding property located at 1808
Portland Street, and requested that Council uphold the decision of
the Building Standards Commission to demolish the structure.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 1808 Portland Street, Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the public hearing be closed and that Council uphold the decision
of the Building Standards Commission to demolish the structure.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Proposed public hearing for the proposed limited purpose annexation of
Limited Purpose 1,920 acres located north and east of Boat Club Road and south of
Annexation of Bonds Ranch, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-
1,920 Acres 0008). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Located North & heard.
East of Boat
Club Road & Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
South of Bonds appeared before Council, presented a staff report and advised
Ranch Council that the second public hearing had been set for October
AX-02-0008 15, 2002, at the Tarrant County College/Northwest Campus, 4801
Marine Creek Parkway, Room B-118.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
involuntary annexation:
Charley Rains, Mr. Charley Rains 8150 Eagle Mountain Circle
Tammy Maas, Ms. Tammy Maas 8109 Anchorage PI. Apt #1 D
Kathleen Wood, Ms. Kathleen Wood 9000 Block of Jacksboro Highway
Darlia Hobbs Ms. Darlia Hobbs 8113 Anchorage PI.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the first public hearing for the proposed limited purpose
annexation of 1,920 acres located north and east of Boat Club
Road and south of Bonds Ranch, Tarrant County, Texas
(Annexation Case No. AX-02-0008), Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing
be set for October 15, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr excused himself from the Council table at this time.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Proposed public hearing for the proposed limited purpose annexation of
Limited Purpose 13,065 acres located west of IH35 and north and south of US
Annexation of Highway 287, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-
13,065 Acres 0009). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Located West of heard.
IH35 & North &
South of US Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
Highway 287 appeared before Council, presented a staff report and advised
AX-02-0009 Council that the second public hearing had been set for October
15, 2002, at the Tarrant County College/Northwest Campus, 4801
Marine Creek Parkway, Room B-118.
Council Member Silcox excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
involuntary annexation:
John Austin, Mr. John Austin 512 Aviator Dr.
Mark Stewart, Mr. Mark Stewart 1613 Ann & Dossy Ct., Crowley, TX
Vivian Whisnant, Ms. Vivian Whisnant 13606 Yale Trail, Saginaw, TX
Norman Mr. Norman Rainwater 2325 Watertower Ct. West,
Rainwater, Saginaw, TX
Larry Plummer Mr. Larry J. Plummer 2324 Watertower Ct. West.,
Saginaw, TX
Council Member Silcox assumed his chair.
Deborah Jackson Ms. Deborah Jackson 3812 Harbour Creek Ct.
Ann Partington Ms. Ann H. Partington 529 Aviator Dr.
Mayor Barr assumed his chair.
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Darlia Hobbs, Ms. Darlia Hobbs 8113 Anchorage PI.
Nancy Cullen, Ms. Nancy Cullen 577 Aviator Dr.
Donald Mr. Donald Browning 451 Aviator Dr.
Browning, Mr. Jerry Bennett 10948 Blue Sky Dr., Haslet, TX
Jerry Bennett, Meto Miteff 1515 Hillcrest St.
Meto Miteff
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the first public hearing for the proposed annexation of 13,065
acres located west of IH35 and north and south of US Highway 287,
Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0009), Council
Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the first public hearing be closed and that
the second public hearing be set for October 15, 2002. The motion
carried unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Richard P. Thompson, 7500 Maplewood Apt. 215, appeared
Presentations before Council relative to inefficient response times by the Police
Richard Department.
Thompson,
Mark Stewart Mr. Mark Stewart, 1613 Ann & Dossy Ct., Crowley, Texas, appeared
before Council relative to the proposed tax abatement to Pier One.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:40 p.m.