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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/10/22-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2002 Date & Time On the 22nd day of October, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; Assistant City Attorney Marcia Wise; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Mr. David Huffman, Church World Service. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 2002, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for the Red Presentations Steagall Cowboy Gathering to Mr. Red Stegall and former City Council Member Steve Murren. Announcements Council Member Picht stated that he had provided a commentary to Jack E. Smith's Fort Worth Star-Telegram article relative to Council Member Silcox and his position of the proposed trash cart system. He said that although the commentary had not been printed, anyone interested in reading his rebuttal could visit his website. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend the groundbreaking for the Fort Worth Tech Center today at 3:00 p.m. at James E. Guinn School Gymnasium. He stated that this was a rare opportunity to preserve the historical integrity of a building and build a void in economical development. He added that the gymnasium would become a medical incubator and produce technology information to help businesses get started. Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to the staff and Public Events Director Kirk Slaughter for their work on hosting the Texas Municipal League Conference last week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 2 of 14 Council Member Lane stated that the Red Stegall Cowboy Gathering was a world-class event and encouraged everyone to attend the festival that started at noon, October 25, 2002, with chuck wagons driving into the Stockyards. He added that other festivities would begin at 5:00 p.m and continue through October 27, 2002. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-13776, G-13777, C-19303, and C-19309 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-13776, G-13777, and C-13909 be continued Staff for one week, and that P-9690 be withdrawn. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Lane, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Continued for There was presented a resolution appointing members of the Fort One Week Worth Transportation Authority Executive Committee. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to continue action on the resolution for one week. The motion carried unanimously. Res. #2881 There was presented Resolution No. 2881 appointing Council Appoint Member Jeff Wentworth to Place 10 and Finance Director Jim Directors to Keyes to Place 11 on the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Places 10 & 11 Retirement Fund. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded on Board of by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. Trustees of The motion carried unanimously. Employees' Retirement Fund Council Member Davis expressed concern regarding the City's Chief Financial Officer's position on the board being subject to term limits and requested that the City Manager place this item on a future Pre-Council Agenda to discuss the removal of that provision from the ordinance as it related to this position on the board. OCS-1313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1313 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 3 of 14 G-13730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Moved Until 13730 Amended, dated September 10, 2002, from the City Manager After Executive recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Session Ordinance No. 13543, as previously amended by Ordinance Nos. 13672, 13673, 13674, and 13842 codified as Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 1 entitled "Employees' Retirement Fund", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, which ordinances establish a retirement system, retirement plan and benefits thereunder for employees of the City of Fort Worth; establishing a deferred retirement option program under the retirement ordinance; and providing members with an opportunity to purchase credited service by paying the actuarial cost of such service. Mayor Barr stated that action on this item would be taken after Executive Session. G-13773 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Payment for 13773 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council City's authorize payment for the City's membership with the Texas Membership Municipal League (TML) in the amount of $25,558.00. It was the with TML consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13774 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Payment for 13774 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council FY2002-2003 authorize payment for the City of Fort Worth's FY2002-2003 Membership membership with the North Texas Commission (NTC) in the with NTC amount of $46,113.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13775 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Payment for 13775 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council FY2002-2003 authorize payment for the City's FY2002-2003 membership with the Membership North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) in the with NCTCOG amount of $54,250.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13776 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. G-13776, Authorization for the City to File One Week Lawsuits in Order to Finalize the Building Standards Commission Civil Penalty Order, be continued for one week. G-13777 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. G-13777, Supplemental Appropriation One Week Ordinance for the Insurance Fund and Transfer of Funds for the Purpose of Funding Insured Property and Liability Losses, be continued for one week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 4 of 14 G-13778 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15302 13778 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: No Suspect Casework DNA 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant with the Texas Backlog Department of Public Safety to operate the No Suspect Reduction Casework DNA Backlog Reduction program on a contract Program basis in the amount of$836,000.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15302 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $836,000.00 upon receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of funding the No Suspect Casework DNA Backlog Reduction program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13779 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Renovation Plan 13779 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: for Casa Mariana 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve in writing, the plans and specifications for the Casa Mariana renovation project after the appropriate review process; and 2. Approve the waiver of development fees and water connection fees for the project as appropriate; and 3. Authorize the construction of the necessary water mains needed to support the project, using the Water Main Replacements Contract 2002A, which was approved by the City Council on July 30, 2002 (M&C C-19171), to accomplish the task. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to Scott Mahaffey, President of Casa Mariana Musicals, Inc. and the Board of Directors for the initiative and opportunity they were creating in the community by the renovation and also for the educational venues it would provide for the young people of our community. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 5 of 14 Council Member Lane recognized Ms. Betty Bob Buckley in the audience, mother of Betty Lynn Buckley who got her start at Casa Mariana, and thanked her for her contributions to this endeavor. G-13780 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Appointment of 13780 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fire Chief confirm the appointment of Leonard Charles Gaines as Fire Chief, effective November 25, 2002. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. City Manager Jackson introduced Mr. Gaines who expressed appreciation to the Council for their confirmation. He thanked City Manager Jackson and Assistant City Manager Libby Watson for selecting him as the next City of Fort Worth Fire Chief and stated that he looked forward to working with the men and women of the Fort Worth Fire Department. P-9690 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. P-9690, dated October 1, 2002, Professional Services Contract with Avizion Technologies Group, Inc., to Provide Interim Mainframe Operating Environment Support for the Information Technology Solutions Department, be withdrawn. P-9690 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Continued for 9690 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City One Week Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Avizion Technologies Group, Inc. for interim support of the City's mainframe computer operating environment at a cost not to exceed $153,600.00 for the Information Technology Solutions Department using the State of Texas Catalogue purchasing procedures; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2002, and expire September 30, 2003. Greg Shirey Mr. Greg Shirey, 6064 Wimbleton Way, appeared before Council in opposition to the contract. He stated that the language contained in the Request for Proposal was confusing and should be clarified to allow more vendors to bid on this contract. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be continued for one week to allow staff to provide Council with more information on this professional services contract. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 6 of 14 P-9698 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. #15303 9698 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Used Arson & Bomb Response 1. Authorize the sole source purchase of one used arson and Truck bomb response truck from SVI Trucks for the Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $149,949.00 with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice with freight included in the unit price; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15303 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Equipment Purchases Fund in the amount of $149,949.00 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note program for the purpose of funding the purchase of one used arson and bomb response truck from SVI Trucks for the Fire Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13425 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foreclosure approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described as Tract Property 15A, Abstract No. 1056, Atkin McLemore Survey (1019 Blandin Street) to PH & W Partners, Inc. in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (DOE 920) for a total cost of $6,857.56; and authorize the City Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the property to PH & W Partners, Inc., and record the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13426 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Warranty Deed 13426 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council for Property approve the acceptance, filing and recording of a Warranty Deed Located from Sendera Ranch, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, for Between Willow property described as a portion of the William Ryan H.R. Bramlett Springs Road & Survey, Abstract No. 227, located between Willow Springs Road FM156 and FM 156, north of Avondale Haslet Road (DOE 3750), necessary for the construction of a sanitary sewer lift station site, in the amount of$10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 7 of 14 L-13427 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Underground 13427 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Lease authorize approval of an Underground License Agreement with Agreement for Terry and Lora Jahnke for septic drain-field service to City-owned Septic Drain- Lake Worth lease property located adjacent to and on the south Field Service boundary of 7424 Love Circle (Lot 34, Block 14, Lake Worth Lease Survey) for a term of five years, with one option to extend the agreement for another five year term beginning September 1, 2002, and expiring August 31, 2007, for an annual lease rate of $155.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13428 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13428 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foreclosure approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described as Lot 11, Property Block 7, Ryan Southeast Addition (1500 Block of Marion Avenue) to Juana Chavez in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (DOE 920) for a total cost of $946.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the property to Juana Chavez, and record the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13429 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- License 13429 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with Water Pipeline the Trinity Railway Express needed for the installation of a 12-inch Crossing water pipeline that will cross the Trinity Railway Express Dallas/Fort Worth mainline on the east side of Trinity Boulevard, approximately one mile south of its intersection with Amon Carter Boulevard Milepost 629.60, in east Fort Worth (DOE 3683), for a one-time cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13430 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13430 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foreclosure approve the sale of surplus tax foreclosure property located at Property 3103 Avenue N in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code for a total of $1,500.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed conveying the property to the second highest bidder. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 8 of 14 L-13431 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13431 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer Easements easements described as Lots 3 & 4, Block 8, and Lot 6, Block 10, Riverbend Estates, from Fort Worth — Riverbend Estates, L.C. for property located at 6017, 6025, and 6101 Terrace Oaks Lane necessary for the construction and maintenance of sanitary sewer Main M-258 (DOE 3468), for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19297 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant Council 19297 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council on Alcoholism & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant Drug Abuse Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for youth alcohol and substance abuse prevention/intervention programs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Alliance for 19298 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Children authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alliance for Children for the period of October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, for an amount not to exceed $63,998.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Arts Council of 19299 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Arts Tarrant County Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for the Neighborhood Arts Program for the period of October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, for an amount not to exceed $280,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Imagination 19300 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Celebration Fort authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Imagination Worth Celebration Fort Worth, in the amount of $50,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 9 of 14 C-19301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Mental Health 19301 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Mental authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mental Retardation of Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for an amount not to Tarrant County exceed $51,000.00 for the Youth Recovery Campus. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Center 19302 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Women's County Center of Tarrant County, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19303 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- TxDOT 19303 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the construction of a new bridge to replace the East First Street Bridge over the Trinity River (Bridge ID 02220ZZ0075002), the reconstruction of the South Pipeline Road Bridge over a tributary of the West Fork of the Trinity River (Bridge ID 022200ZP542003), and the reconstruction of the Chapin Road Bridge over Santa Clara Channel (Bridge ID 022200ZC3475001). Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 19303 be adopted by amending the first paragraph of the Discussion section titled Construction of the New East First Street Bridge, the sentence "Staff will negotiate with TxDOT to consider aesthetic features during the design phase of the bridge improvements." The motion carried unanimously. C-19304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- William J. 19304 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Schultz d/b/a authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J. Circle "C" Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount Construction of $1,292,796.00, for Mains BR and 279 Drainage Area Sanitary Company Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements, Part 5. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 10 of 14 C-19305 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#2 19305 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #27259 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City Oscar Renda Secretary Contract No. 27259 with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $36,900.00, for construction of the Southside II (S2-6) Contract 3: Water Transmission Main, Phase 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Haven 19306 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Women's County Haven of Tarrant County, for an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, for the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Carter & 19307 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Burgess, Inc. authorize an award of contract to Carter & Burgess, Inc., in the amount of $644,397.70 for Phase III (additional earthwork) of the Program Management Services for the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- City of Roanoke 19308 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment with the City of Roanoke to allow a new point of connection to the Fort Worth water system as part of the uniform wholesale contract. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19309 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. C-19309, Execute a Contract with NTG One Week Services, Inc. for the Como Pump Station 15 MGD Pump Replacement Project, be continued for one week. C-19310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Red River 19310 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Red River Company Construction Company, in the amount of $1,489,850.00, for construction of the Dosier Creek Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvement project with a contract time of 270 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 11 of 14 C-19311 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- TNG Services, 19311 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with TNG Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,789,000.00, for the construction of the West Side IV Pump Station. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19312 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Stone Core 19312 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Films authorize an award of professional services contract to Stone Core Films for the production of a television commercial on lead based paint safety for the Housing Department for a cost not to exceed $59,876.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- APM & 19313 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Associates, inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with APM & Associates, Inc., in an amount of $38,760.00, for the design of Water Replacement Contract 2002 WSM-I. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth, 19314 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Keller, Crowley, authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with the Fort Eagle Mountain/ Worth, Keller, Crowley, Eagle Mountain/Saginaw, Northwest, and Saginaw, Everman Independent School Districts (ISDs), to operate the Northwest, & School Security Initiative for FY2002-2003. Everman ISDs Council Member Moss informed Council that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting. 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, Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 12 of 14 C-19315 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Buck 19315 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Consultants, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Buck Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $121,800.00, to conduct a comprehensive benefits study for the City of Fort Worth. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 17, 4305 Avenue M 2002, continued the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of & Rear the Building Standards Commission regarding 4305 Avenue M and HS-01-152 Rear. Mayor 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 at 4305 Avenue M and Rear, and recommended that Council modify the decision of the Building Standards Commission by reducing the amount of the civil penalty that would cover administrative costs. Clarence Estes Mr. Clarence V. Estes, Sr., 3821 Triumph, appeared before Council in opposition of the Civil Penalty and stated that the delays had been caused by his illness, damage to the property, and items stolen during the renovation process. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 4305 Avenue M and Rear, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and that Council modify the decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of $400.00. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, and Mr. Clifford J. Rambo, Presentations Sr., 5701 Oak Grove Road West, appeared before Council in Eunice Givens, opposition to the proposed use of carts for trash collection. Clifford Rambo CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 13 of 14 Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 11:27 a.m. to: 1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: a) Fred Rogers v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 17- 177711-99; b) Emmitt Johnson v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 249- 5-99; c) Legal issues concerning the Southwest Parkway project (S.H. 121); d) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; and 2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and 3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and 4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:09 p.m. G-13730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued for 13730 Amended, dated September 10, 2002, from the City Manager Two Weeks recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13543, as previously amended by Ordinance Nos. 13672, 13673, 13674, and 13842 codified as Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 1 entitled "Employees' Retirement Fund", of the Code of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE 14 of 14 the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, which ordinances establish a retirement system, retirement plan and benefits thereunder for employees of the City of Fort Worth; establishing a deferred retirement option program under the retirement ordinance; and providing members with an opportunity to purchase credited service by paying the actuarial cost of such service. City Manager Jackson requested that Council continue this item for two weeks to allow staff analyzes of the budgetary impact of this proposed ordinance on the General Fund. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 P.M.