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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2001
Date & Time On the 9t" day of January, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:10 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; Assistant City
Manager Ramon Guajardo; 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 Dr. Greg Stephens, Fort Worth Latter
Day Saints Third Ward.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2,
2001, were approved unanimously.
Special Mr. Ken Wigington of 3COM Corporation presented an Urban
Presentations Challenge Grant Award to the City of Fort Worth. The $100,000.00
award was accepted by Mayor Barr who expressed appreciation for
the grant.
Announcements Council Member Picht announced that he would conduct a Fort
Worth District 6 citizen's meeting on January 25, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Southwest Community Center, 6400 Welch Avenue, and
invited all interested to attend.
Council Member Wentworth introduced Steven Roop, son of Ms.
Sami Roop, his Council aide, who was attending the Council
meeting working on his Citizenship and Community Boy Scout
badge.
Council Member Silcox extended a Happy Birthday to his mother-
in-law, Billie Hurst.
Council Member Haskin announced that a Town Hall Meeting
would be conducted for District 2 and the northern part (areas
north and west of Hwy 121) of District 4 on January 23, 2001 at 7:00
p.m. at Midtown Church of Christ Auditorium, 1701 Oakhurst
Scenic Drive.
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Mayor Barr announced that a year ago today the City mourned the
passing of Chief Thomas Windham and since that time there had
been many conversations regarding a memorial for the Chief. He
added that Council had asked City staff to bring forward an action
item to name the Public Safety Building at 350 W. Belknap in Chief
Windham's honor.
Withdrawn from Assistant City Manager Guajardo requested that Mayor and
Consent Agenda Council Communication No. C-18417 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to appoint Mr. Joel Burns to Place 8 on the Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission effective January 9, 2001 and
expiring October 1, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, to appoint the following individuals to the Board
of Adjustment, effective January 9, 2001 and with terms expiring as
indicated:
Place 1 — Craig Harbuck Expiring: October 31, 2001
Place 2 — Santos Aguilera Expiring: October 31, 2002
Place 3 — Ernest Johnson Expiring: October 31, 2001
Place 4—Wanda Maddox Expiring: October 31, 2002
Place 5 —Vernon Edwards Expiring: October 31, 2001
Place 6 — Bill Frey Expiring: October 31, 2002
Place 7 — Nick Genua Expiring: October 31, 2001
Place 8 — Eunice Givens Expiring: October 31, 2002
Place 9 —Vicki Dickerson Expiring: October 31, 2001
Alternate — Carol Turner Expiring: October 31, 2002
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that these appointments expanded the board to
nine places from the previous five-member board, with four
alternates.
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Res. # 2696 There was presented Resolution No. 2696 adopting amended City
Adopt Amended Council Rules of Procedure. Council Member Davis made a
City Council motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
Rules of recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Procedure
Res. # 2697 There was presented Resolution No. 2697 agreeing to join the
Join Texas CUC Texas Conference of Urban Counties Aggregation Project, Inc.
Aggregation Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Project, Inc. Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Res. # 2698 There was presented Resolution No. 2698 urging the Regional
Urge Regional Transportation Council to reaffirm its policy of endorsing all
Transportation eligible Transportation Enhancement Grant applications from the
Council to Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Council Member Davis made
Reaffirm Policy a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
of Endorsing recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Eligible Grant
Applications
from D/FW
Metropolitan
Area
OCS-1183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1183 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Increase 13122 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amount Paid to increase by $2,000.00 to $37,000.00 the maximum amount
Diversified authorized to be paid to Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. as the
Utility City's Consultant for consulting services to the City in connection
Consultants, Inc. with the TXU Gas Distribution rate increase request. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waive Fees for 13123 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ord. Interpretation waive the Board of Adjustment fee of $350.00 for a request made
for Park Glen by the Park Glen Neighborhood Association for an interpretation of
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Association the zoning ordinance.
Council Member Haskin explained that the Neighborhood
Association was a non-profit group that did not have the funds to
pay these fees.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, 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
G-13124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14472 13124 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Speed adopt Ordinance No. 14472 amending Chapter 22, Motor Vehicles
Zone Ordinance and Traffic of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended, by amending subsections (f) and (g) of Section 22-86 of
Article III thereof by changing location, extent and/or speed limits
of certain speed zones. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13125 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Rezoning of 13125 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Properties in authorize the City Manager to initiate rezoning of certain properties
Accordance with located generally south of Interstate Highway 30 East, east and
the 2000 west of the 1700-2300 blocks of Cooks Lane in accordance with the
Comprehensive 2000 Comprehensive Plan.
Plan
Cheryl Williams Ms. Cheryl Williams, 1901 Cliffbrook Court, representing the Cooks
Meadow Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in
favor this issue. She submitted a petition to Council that reflected
preferred zoning uses from the neighborhood and requested
Council's consideration of the petition during development of the
area.
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of
this issue. They requested that Council delay taking action on this
issue to permit further study and provide guidelines for the real
estate community to follow.
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Boyce Thomas Mr. Boyce Thomas 7800 Laver Court
Scott Walker Mr. Scott Walker 4200 S. Hulen Suite 614
Jim Schell (Represented Greater Fort Worth Board of Realtors)
Mr. Jim Schell 901 Fort Worth Club
Council Member Wentworth asked staff if each tract under
consideration could be identified by a number and the rezoning
made on a case-by-case basis.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, stated that the rezoning
application would be first submitted as an entire package, but the
properties could be individually numbered and separately
considered.
Council Member Picht inquired if any incentives had been offered
to property owners to voluntarily rezone.
Mr. Riley replied that incentives were not provided; however, no
application fees would be charged to property owners.
After a lengthy discussion among Council Members relative to
intent of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan, Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
G-13126 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14473 13126 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Moratorium on adopt Ordinance No. 14473 approving a moratorium on acceptance
Acceptance of of concept plans, preliminary plats, unified residential development
Applications for site plans, and applications for building permits and other
Development of development permits for properties located south of Interstate 30
Property East, east and west of the 1700-2300 blocks of Cooks Lane, except
for development permits consistent with "A.7.5" One-Family
Residential Zoning, pending consideration of rezoning of such
properties; and establishing an appeals procedure.
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City Attorney Yett stated that staff had suggested the addition of
"or" after the semicolon at the end of paragraph 5C(1) in the
ordinance.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council in
opposition of this issue.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
P-9259 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Agreement for 9259 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sale of Scrap
Metal 1. Authorize an agreement for the sale of scrap metal with
Cyclone Aluminum and Steel Handling for the City of Fort
Worth. Prices to be paid to the City are based on the bid of
American Metal Market, Houston Low Daily Consumer
Buying Price, plus or minus list prices. Payment is due two
business days from the date the invoice is issued to the
vendor. The vendor takes ownership of the goods upon
receipt of materials at various City sites; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin January 9, 2001, and
expire January 8, 2002, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9260 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
One-Time 9260 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Purchase for authorize a one-time purchase for paint touch up service with New
Paint Touch Up World Industries, Inc. for the Housing Department for an amount
Service not to exceed $19,600.00, with payment due 10 days from invoice
date. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
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recommendation be adopted.
Council Members Silcox and Haskin excused themselves from the
Council table at this time.
P-9261 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9261 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Toyota Prius authorize the purchase of one Toyota Prius Hybrid sedan from
Hybrid Sedan Philpot Ford and Toyota for a cost not to exceed $20,064.00, with
payment due within 30 days of the invoice date. 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, Moss, Wentworth,
and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Council Members Silcox and Haskin
P-9262 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9262 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Agreement for
Flood Insurance 1. Authorize an annual purchase agreement for flood insurance
from Texas Estate Services for the Housing Department
based on the low bid of $218.00 per year per housing unit,
with payments due 30 days after date of invoice; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin January 9, 2001, and
expire January 8, 2002, with ten additional one-year options
for renewal.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-12970 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Approve and 12970 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorize Sale approve the sale of City-owned Lake Worth property described as
of Lake Worth Lot 4, Block 10, 0.224 of an acre (9.759 square feet), Lake Worth
Lease Property— Lease Survey, J. Breeding Survey, Abstract No. 188, Tarrant
Lot 4, Block 10 County, Texas, to the Texas Department of Transportation for the
expansion of State Highway 199, and fee simple compensation of
$1,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
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recommendation be adopted.
L-12971 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Approve and 12971 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorize Sale approve the sale of City-owned Lake Worth property described as
of Lake Worth 0.009 of an acre (392.04 square feet) of land out of the J. Breeding
Lease Property— Survey, Abstract No. 188, (Parcel 29) Tarrant County, Texas, to the
Parcel 29 Texas Department of Transportation for the expansion of State
Highway 199, and fee simple compensation of $3,800.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12972 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept Pipeline 12972 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
License for approve the acceptance of one pipeline license from Burlington
Sanitary Sewer Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (Milepost 3.68) for
Replacement Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 48 (DOE 2114), for a one-
time cost of $3,550.00, which includes a $250.00 processing fee
and an $800.00 charge for participation in the licensor's blanket
insurance policy. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12973 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acceptance One 12973 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Sanitary Sewer easement described as a parcel of land out of Lot A, Block 17A,
Easement Lake Country Estates, from David Thirion, President and acting on
behalf of the Sunset Cove Homeowners Association for Lake
Worth Country Estates Lift Station Number 1, for a cost of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2270 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14474 2270 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation - adopt Ordinance No. 14474 vacating Mercantile Center Drive, and a
VA-00-054 segment of Mercantile Plaza Drive, having variable widths and
lengths and connecting to the east line of Interstate Highway 35
West, and containing approximately 1.053 acres of land, more or
less, as situated in Lots 1 and 2, Block 2D, Mercantile Center
Addition, and a part of the Mary Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 858,
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2271 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14475 2271 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage adopt Ordinance No. 14475 vacating a 75-foot wide by 620.03-foot
Easement No. 3 long drainage easement containing approximately 1.068 acres,
Vacation - more or less, located within Dynasty Drive, and situated adjacent
VA-00-056 to Lot 1, Block A, Lots 1 and 42, Block B, Lots 1 and 9, Block G and
Lots 12 through 22, Block C, Stonemeadow Addition, Isabel Flores
Survey, Abstract No. 507, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2272 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14476 2272 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14476 declaring certain findings; providing
78.3304 Acres of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
Land out of the Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 78.3304 acres
S. T. Rhodes (0.122 square miles) of land, more or less, out of the S. T. Rhodes
Survey, Abstract Survey, Abstract No. 1868, the Thomas Logan Survey, Abstract No.
No. 1868, the 1797, and the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, Tarrant
Thomas Logan County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
Survey, Abstract present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
No. 1797, and that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
the Jose Chirino providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges
Survey, Abstract of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
No. 265 — ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith;
Annexation providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
Case No. A-00- ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability and
16 naming an effective date, in compliance with the requirements of
Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
PZ-2273 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14477 2273 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14477 declaring certain findings; providing
27.04 Acres of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
Land out of the Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 27.04 acres (0.042
Robert Whitley square miles) of land, more or less, out of the R. Whitley Survey,
Survey, Abstract Abstract No. 1672, Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory lies
No. 1672,
Annexation Case adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of
No. A-00-17 Fort Worth, Texas; 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;
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providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in
conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative
of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for
severability and naming an effective date, in compliance with the
requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the
State of Texas. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2274 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14451 2274 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14451 instituted on December 19, 2000,
269.3 Acres of declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
Land out of Lake boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Crest Estates, annexation of a certain 269.3 acres (0.421 square miles) of land,
Units No. 1 and more or less, out of the W. E. Conwell Survey, Abstract No. 342, the
2 in the W. E. J. H. Conwell Survey, Abstract No. 343, and the A. S. Roberts
Conwell Survey, Survey, Abstract No. 1262, and being a portion of Lake Crest
Abstract No. Estates, Unit No. 1, and being all of Lake Crest Estates, Unit No. 2,
342, the J. H. Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and
Conwell Survey, adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth,
Abstract No. Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata
343, and the A. part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all
S. Roberts the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that
Survey, Abstract this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
No. 1262 — herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all
Annexation prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability
Case No. A-00- and naming an effective date. Council Member Wentworth made a
18 motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2275 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14452 2275 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14452 instituted on December 19, 2000,
221.302 Acres of declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
Land out of the boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
William annexation of a certain 221.302 acres (0.346 square miles) of land,
McCowan more or less, out of the William P. McCowan Survey, Abstract No.
Survey, Abstract 999, Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to
No. 999, and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth,
Annexation Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata
Case No. A-00- part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all
19 the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that
this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all
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prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability
and naming an effective date. Council Member Picht made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Members Silcox and Haskin assumed their chairs.
PZ-2276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14453 2276 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14453 instituted on December 19, 2000,
122.0 Acres of declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
Land out of the boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
William annexation of a certain 122.0 acres (0.191 square miles) of land,
McCowan more or less, out of the William P. McCowan Survey, Abstract No.
Survey, Abstract 999, and the Charles C. Whyte Survey, Abstract No. 1611, Tarrant
No. 999, and the County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
Charles C. present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
Whyte Survey, that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
Abstract No. providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges
1611, of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
Annexation ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith;
Case No. A-00- providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
20 ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability and
naming an effective date.
Clay Bowden Mr. Clay Bowden, 8500 Old Denton Road, Keller, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of this annexation. Mayor Barr asked
Mr. Bowden to speak with the Planning Department to resolve his
concerns.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
PZ-2277 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14454 2277 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14454 instituted on December 19, 2000,
49.8 Acres of declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
Land out of the J. boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
W. Steiner Survey, annexation of a certain 49.8 acres (0.078 square miles) of land,
Abstract No. 1972, more or less, out of the J. W. Steiner Survey, Abstract No. 1972,
and a Portion of
Blocks 1 and 2, and a portion of Hollow Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas,
Hollow Hills which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present
Addition - corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the
Annexation Case territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that
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No. A-00-21 the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the
citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall
amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that
this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in
direct conflict; providing for severability and naming an effective
date. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
PZ-2278 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14455 2278 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of 201 approve Ordinance No. 14455 instituted on December 19, 2000,
Acres of Land out declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
of the Isabel boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Flores Survey, annexation of a certain 201.0 acres (0.314 square miles) of land,
Abstract No. 507, more or less, out of the Isabel Flores Survey, Abstract No. 507, the
the E. B. Dishman
Survey, Abstract E. B. Dishman Survey, Abstract No. 407, the John C. Dishman
No. 407, the John Survey, Abstract No. 408, the John Jennings Survey, Abstract No.
C. Dishman 873, and the Moses Walters Survey, Abstract No. 1598, Tarrant
Survey, Abstract County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
No. 408, the John present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
Jennings Survey, that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
Abstract No. 873, providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges
and the Moses of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
Walters Survey, ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith;
Abstract No. 1598 providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
-Annexation
Case ex A-00-22 ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability and
naming an effective date. Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2279 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14456 2279 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of 372 approve Ordinance No. 14456 instituted on December 19, 2000,
Acres of Land out declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
of the A. Roberts boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
Survey, Abstract annexation of a certain 372.0 acres (0.581 square miles) of land,
No. 1262, the W. more or less, out of the A. S. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 1262,
Thompson
Survey, Abstract the W. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1559 and the I. & G. N. R. R.
No. 1559, and the Company Survey, Abstract No. 834, Tarrant County, Texas, which
I. & G. N. R. R. said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate
Company Survey, boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory
Abstract No. 834, annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the
Annexation Case inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of
No. A-00-23 Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every
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prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance
shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict;
providing for severability and naming an effective date. Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18413 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14478 18413 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TxDOT
1. Authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Street
Improvements Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14478 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $1,000,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding traffic signal system expansion; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Supplemental
Agreement No. 5 and Local Transportation Project Advance
Funding Agreement adding $1,000,000.00 to the existing
project with TxDOT for traffic signal system improvements
and expansion.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14479 18414 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order
No. 2 — CSC 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $42,616.75 from the
# 26125 - M. E. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Burns Project Fund; and
Construction,
Inc. 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14479 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $42,616.75 from available
funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 2 with M.
E. Burns Construction, Inc., for Water Replacement Contract
98DD in Chicago Avenue, Emerson Street, Lois Street, Velma
Street, and Timberline Drive; and
3. Authorize Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $42,616.75 to
City Secretary Contract No. 26125 with M. E. Burns
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Construction, Inc. for Water Replacement Contract 98DD in
Chicago Avenue (Panola Avenue to Hawlet Street), Emerson
Street (Miller Avenue to Edgewood Terrace), Lois Street
(Pate Drive to Eastover Avenue), Velma Street (Dillard Street
to dead end), and Timberline Drive (Bendry Street to
Trueland Drive), revising the total to $384,756.35.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14480 18415 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order
# 2 — Jackson 1. Authorize the transfer of $48,470.00 from the Water and
Construction, Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and
Inc.
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14480 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $48,470.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 2 to Fort
Worth Convention Center Storm Drain Improvements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2in
the amount of $48,470.00 with Jackson Construction, Inc. for
additional asphalt paving of Thirteenth Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC 18416 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
# 19389 — Halff authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Associates Inc. Secretary Contract No. 19389 with Halff Associates, Inc. for design
of water and sanitary sewer line adjustments for Interstate Highway
30 reconstruction, in the amount of $22,000.00, thereby increasing
the contract amount to $479,000.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14481 18417 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order
No. — CSC 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $42,036.56 from the
# 25841 — Kebo Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Services, Inc. Project Fund; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14481 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $42,036.56 from available
funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 3 to
Sanitary Sewer Main 243 and Laterals L-3608, 3611, and
4161, Rehabilitation Unit 1 with Kebo Services, Inc; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to
City Secretary Contract No. 25841 in the amount of
$42,030.56 with Kebo Services, Inc., to provide for increased
pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount
to $434,772.11.
Assistant City Manager Guajardo stated that the M&C needed to be
corrected to reflect the following amendments:
1. The amount in Recommendation No. 3 should be changed
from $42,030.56 to $42,036.56.
2. Amend the Discussion to include the following M/WBE
contract compliance: M/WBE — Kebo Services, Inc. is in
compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing
to an additional 10% M/WBE participation on this Change
Order No. 3.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
18417 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
# 25520 — Kebo Secretary Contract No. 25520, with Kebo Services, Inc. in the
Services, Inc. amount of $38,008.00 for Main 219 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 3, Contract 1) Part 7, Unit
3, to provide for increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing
the contract amount to $533,847.88. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 18419 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2 — CSC # 22767 authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
— Camp, Dresser Engineering Agreement with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., City
& McKee, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 22767, for design of the Eagle Mountain
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Water Treatment Plant 30 MGD (million gallons per day) Expansion,
increasing the total contract amount by $141,500.00, from
$2,797,619.00 to $2,939,199.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
N. G. Painting, 18420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
N. G. Painting, Inc. for repair and repainting of the Timberline 2MG
Elevated Storage Tank, on the low bid of $839,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18421 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dunaway 18421 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with Dunaway Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$91,700.00 for the design and preparation of construction
documents for soccer field improvements and a parking lot at
Gateway Park and boat ramp with parking lot improvements at
Casino Beach Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18422 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Justex Systems, 18422 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Justex
Systems, Inc. for the performance of all professional services and
expenses necessary to conduct a comprehensive management
review of the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) in the amount
of $610,000.00 for FY2000-2001 and $610,000.00 for FY2001-2002,
contingent upon approval by the Crime Control and Prevention
District Board and the City Council appropriating the necessary
funds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14482 18423 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TxDOT
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Local
Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement
(LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
amount of$320,000.00; and
2. Authorize the use of $80,000.00 from the Street
Improvements Fund for the City's 20 percent match; and
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3. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000.00
from the Street Improvements Fund to the Grants Fund for
the 20 percent match; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14482 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $400,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the Citywide Incident Detection Program;
and
5. Authorize the payment of $4,000.00 to the Texas Department
of Transportation for preliminary engineering.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC # 18424 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
13498 — TXU authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Electric agreement between TXU Electric Company and the City of Fort
Company Worth by adding a new Article X to City Secretary Contract No.
13498 to permit the City of Fort Worth to request TXU Electric
Company to install, own, operate and maintain street lights.
Council Member Moss informed Council that his son was an intern
at TXU Electric, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with
the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting on this issue.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, 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
Council Member Haskin excused herself from the Council table at
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this time.
C-18425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18425 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for the installation of
Pulte Homes of community facilities to serve Vista Meadows Addition, Phase I.
Texas, L.P. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18426 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14483 18426 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TXU Electric
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with TXU
Electric for administration of the a-Wise Low-Income
Program from the date of contract execution through
November 1, 2001; and
2. Authorize the acceptance of administrative performance fees
paid by TXU Electric in an amount of up to $147,000.00; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14483 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in
the amount of $147,000.00 upon receipt of the funds from
TXU Electric for the administration and funding of the a-Wise
Low-Income Program; and
4. Waive indirect costs since no General fund salaries are
involved.
Council Member Moss informed Council that his son was an intern
at TXU Electric, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with
the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting on this issue.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
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Council Member Haskin assumed her chair at this time.
Special Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of December 19,
Z-00-126 and SP- 2000, continued the special hearing of the application of Kelly
00-024 Tours by Huey Kelly for a change in zoning of property located at
Approved 4641 Miller Avenue, from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use with all uses in "E" Commercial plus
parking of tour buses, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-126 and Site Plan
No. SP-00-024. (See Letter of Appeal) Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Huey Kelly Mr. Huey Kelly, 4625 Miller, appeared before Council and requested
Council's favorable consideration of the zoning change.
Council Member Moss stated that there was no opposition by the
neighborhood of this requested zoning change.
After a lengthy discussion relative to clarification of whether or not
a sign would be constructed on subject property and proposed
landscaping reflected on the site plan, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
called for the question, which was seconded by Council Member
Silcox. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the special hearing be closed and that the application
of Kelly Tours by Huey Kelly for a change in zoning of property
located at 4641 Miller Avenue, from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial
plus parking of tour buses, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-126 and Site
Plan No. SP-00-024, 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
Z-00-135 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of December 19,
Continued Until 2000, continued the hearing of the application of Quadrant North,
February 13, LP and Lazy, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a change in zoning
2001 of property located at the Northwest Corner of North Tarrant
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Parkway and Southwest Park Vista Boulevard from "C" Multi-
Family, "FR" Restricted Commercial, "E" Commercial, and "R-1"
Residential to "A-5" One-Family, "C" Multi-Family, and "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-135. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Picht, that the hearing and the application of Quadrant North, LP
and Lazy, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc. for a change in zoning of
property located at the Northwest Corner of North Tarrant Parkway
and Southwest Park Vista Boulevard from "C" Multi-Family, "FR"
Restricted Commercial, "E" Commercial, and "R-1" Residential to
"A-5" One-Family, "C" Multi-Family, and "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-135, be continued until February
13, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2694 was
adopted on December 19, 2000, 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
December 22, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Robert Rissing, Mr. Robert S. Rissing 700 Highlander Suite 300
Ross Love, Arlington, Texas
Joshua Suess, Mr. Ross Love 7519 Wellcrest Drive, Dallas, Texas
Don Mr. Joshua Suess 5706 Old Place Road
Featherston, Arlington, Texas
Dennis Vogt Mr. Don Featherston 17770 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas
Mr. Dennis Vogt 12916 Peach Tree Way
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of the
zoning change:
Adele Goldstein, Ms. Adele Goldstein 3736 Trinity Hills Lane
Lina Soutdarany Ms. Lina Soutdarany 3642 Crowberry Way
Z-00-137 Council Member Moss expressed concerns regarding the traffic
SP-00-036 light at Trinity and Main and made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of H. R. and Virginia Elliot by
Don Featherston, for a change in zoning of property located in the
13100 Block of Trinity Boulevard and the 3700 Block of Euless
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South Main Street, from "AG" Agricultural and "E" Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for retail sales
exceeding 50,000 square feet in area, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-137
and Site Plan No. SP-00-036, be approved.
Council Member Haskin asked Mr. Featherston if he was going to
the Board of Adjustment for any type of variances on these
properties. Mr. Featherston replied that variances would not be
requested.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-140 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Ronald G. Blume dba
Colter Properties, for a change in zoning of property located at
1608 5t" Avenue from "F/HC" Commercial/Historic and Cultural
Landmark to "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-140, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
SP-00-027 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Golden Living Communities,
for a change in the Site Plan on property located at 6700 Plaza
Parkway, amending to "PD 295" to include carports and a
temporary modular sales office, Site Plan No. SP-00-027, be
approved. (See Z-98-099 and SP-98-021). The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-034H Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2608, 2612 and 2616 Strong Avenue from "E" Commercial to "A-5"
One-Family and 1466 East Morphy from "B" Two-Family to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-034H, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-153 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Beautiful Feet Ministries by
Billy Williams, for a change in zoning of property located at 1701-
1707 East Vickery Boulevard from "F" Commercial to "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-153, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-00-156 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Landscapes by Lee, Inc.
(Stormy Lee) for a change in zoning of property located at 4501
Fairlane Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-156, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-158 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Agustin Ramon Gomez
for a change in zoning of property located at 2707 East Rosedale
Street from "E" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-158, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-159 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Continued Until tempore McCloud, that the application of C & G Development
February 13, Partners by H. Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of property
2001 located at the Northeast Corner of Alta Vista Road/Keller Haslet
from Unzoned to "A-5" One-Family and "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-159, be continued until February 13, 2001.
Council Member Davis informed Council that her husband had a
business relationship with the applicant, that she had filed a
Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would
abstain from voting on this issue.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis
Cathy Cady Ms. Cathy Cady, 708 Newport, appeared before Council in favor of
the zoning change for the application of Trisept, Inc. by
Winkelmann & Associates, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 1100 Block of Eastchase Parkway from "E"
Commercial to "G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-160, and
stated that the Randol Mill Villas Homeowner's Association would
like assurance that a Lowe's Home Improvement Center would be
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built at this location.
Steve Flory Mr. Steve Flory, 1101 Broad Avenue, representing the developer,
appeared before Council and stated that Lowe's intended to build
at this site and was working with the City on the traffic and big box
issues.
Council Member Davis informed Council that her husband had a
business relationship with the applicant, that she had filed a
Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would
abstain from voting on this issue.
Z-00-160 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Trisept, Inc. by Winkelmann
& Associates, for a change in zoning of property located in the
1100 Block of Eastchase Parkway from "E" Commercial to "G"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-160, be approved with the
understanding that the developer work as closely as possible to
include the Neighborhood Association recommendations. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis
Z-00-161 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-00-035 Member Silcox, that the application of Convenient Self Storage, LP,
Approved for a change in zoning of property at 6600 Granbury Road from "F"
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
mini storage with recreational vehicle parking and one living unit,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-161 and Site Plan No. SP-00-035, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-164 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Hillwood Development
Corporation by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a change in zoning of
property located at the Southeast Corner of Heritage Trace
Parkway and North Riverside Drive from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-
00-164, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance
No. 13896, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 14484
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 "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 Mr. William C. Neal, 8216 Meadowbrook Drive, representing the
Presentations homeowners on Meadowbrook Drive, appeared before Council and
William Neal expressed concerns relative to widening the street to four lanes.
He was concerned that several mature oak trees, which presently
canopy the road would be removed to widen the road in front of 14
homes. He requested Council's assistance to prevent the road
widening. Mayor Barr asked him to speak with Bob Riley, Director
of Development, to resolve his concerns.
Jeanne Jeanne Strickland, 800 E. Felix, appeared before Council regarding
Strickland various issues, one specifically addressed Child Protection Service
and her two-year old son.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:09 P.M.
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