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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/02/20-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001 Date & Time On the 20th day of February, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:19 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 Bob Terrell; 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 Reverend Roosevelt Baugh, St. Mark Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 2001, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Presentations Brotherhood/Sisterhood Week to Emily Trantham. Ms. Trantham thanked the Council for the proclamation on behalf of the NCCJ and in recognition of their 50th anniversary. Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that he would conduct a public meeting February 21, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sycamore Creek Community Center to discuss the possibility of a youth golf course sponsored by the Lindley Miller Foundation. He also invited the public to attend an African-American Health Fair Saturday, February 24, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall, Central Texas Room, One Amon Carter Square. Withdrawn from Council Member Haskin requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-13162 and P-9293 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9292 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 2 of 17 OCS-1192 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1192 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-13118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14519 13118, dated January 2, 2001, from the City Manager Funding Golf recommending that the City Council adopt Supplemental Operations Appropriation Ordinance No. 14519 decreasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Golf Fund in the amount of $335,421.00 and increasing estimated revenues in the amount of $596,132.00 in Fiscal Year 2000-01 due to delay in the reopening of the Pecan Valley Golf Course and construction at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13162 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Petition, Notice 13162 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: and Set Public Hearing for 1. Find that the petition for establishment of the proposed Fort Establishment of Worth Public Improvement District No. 9 (the Parkwood Hill PID #9 Residential Area) contains sufficient signatures and meets Parkwood Hill other requirements of Chapter 372, Subchapter A, Section Residential Area 372.005 of the Texas Local Government Code (the Public Improvement District Assessment Act); and 2. Direct the City Secretary to file I.R. Number 8304 containing the information as required by Chapter 372, Subchapter A; and 3. Set March 27, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. as the date and time to consider the following matters: a. The advisability of establishing the proposed district; and b. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services; and c. The estimated costs of the improvements and/or services; and d. The boundaries of the proposed improvement district; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 3 of 17 e. The proposed method of assessment; and f. The apportionment of costs between the district and the municipality as a whole; and 4. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the public hearing in accordance with state law. Council Member Haskin stated that she appreciated the Lumbermen's Company for coming forward with this agreement and made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Barr commended the efforts of Council Member Haskin and the Lumbermen's Company for working together on this agreement and establishing the district. G-13163 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 13163 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Claim Filed by approve the settlement of the claim filed by Karen O'Connell and Karen O'Connell her attorney, Davis Purcell; and authorize the City Manager to and Attorney expend the sum of $100,000.00 for the settlement agreed to by Davis Purcell Karen O'Connell, her attorney, and the City of Fort Worth; and authorize the checks to be issued in the amount of $100,000.00 payable to Karen O'Connell and her attorney, Davis Purcell. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13164 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14520 13164 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Acceptance of authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Grant from Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of TDHCA for the $739,360.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14520 increasing Comprehensive the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Energy amount of $739,360.00 subject to the receipt of the funds from the Assistance Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Program purpose of funding the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program; and apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15, at a rate of 17.76 percent, which is the most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new, approved rate when available. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 4 of 17 G-13165 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Amend 13165 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ordinance No. amend Ordinance No. 14512 calling the May 5, 2001 election to add 14512 to Revise one additional election precinct and polling place in Denton County List of Election for District 2. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Precincts and Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. Polling Places Council Member Silcox asked City Secretary Pearson if the issue between the use of Westcliff Elementary School or the Westcliff United Methodist Church had been resolved. Ms. Pearson stated that she would check with the Election Administrator's office on the availability of the Church for the May 5, 2001 election. The motion carried unanimously. G-13166 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Donations to the 13166 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Gardens accept a donation of modifications to the Gardens Restaurant Restaurant by valued at $100,000.00 from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc. the FW Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Botanical Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted with Society appreciation. The motion carried unanimously. P-9290 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9290 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize a purchase agreement for presort mail services with PSI Presort Mail Group, Inc. for the Mail Room, and authorize this agreement to Services begin March 1, 2001, and expire February 28, 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-9291 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9291 Purchase from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize Agreement for a purchase agreement for Hon Office Furniture with Corporate Hon Office Express for the City of Fort Worth based on the overall best discount Furniture from list price meeting specifications with freight included in the unit price and payment due 30 days from date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin March 1, 2001, and expire February 28, 2002, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods; and authorize the City of Euless to participate in this bid award as a joint cooperative member. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 5 of 17 P-9292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of On- 9292 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Road Vehicles authorize the purchase of various on-road vehicles from Cleburne Ford, Village Ford and Classic Chevrolet at the low bid meeting specifications for a cost not to exceed $409,182.25. City Manager Terrell stated that the Discussion section of the M&C needed to be corrected to reflect that three Chevrolet Tahoe Utility Vehicles would be purchased instead of one. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. P-9293 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9293 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize a purchase agreement for guardrails and accessories Guardrails and with Structural and Steel Products, Inc. for the City of Fort Worth Accessories based on the unit prices of the sole bid received; shipping cost included to the receiving point with payment due 30 days from the date of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin February 20, 2001, and expire February 19, 2002, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Council Member Haskin stated that she had a business conflict with this issue, that she would file 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 Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Haskin CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 6 of 17 P-9294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9294 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize purchase agreements with Ladd Uniforms Company to Uniforms, provide uniforms, clothing and equipment for the Police and Fire Clothing and Departments, and GST to provide uniforms and clothing for the Equipment Fire Department based on the overall low bids meeting specifications, with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin February 20, 2001, and expire February 19, 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-9295 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. # 14521 9295 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14522 Purchase of 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14521 increasing the Parcel X-Ray estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Scanner Fund in the amount of $19,500.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of a parcel x-ray scanner from PerkinElmer Instruments; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $19,500.00 from the Municipal Court Building Security Fund to the General Fund; and 3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14522 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $19,500.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of a parcel x- ray scanner from PerkinElmer Instruments; and 4. Authorize the purchase of a parcel x-ray scanner from PerkinElmer Instruments for the Municipal Court Building for a cost not to exceed $19,500.00 with freight included in the unit price and payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 7 of 17 P-9296 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9296 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Trailer Mounted authorize the purchase of two trailer-mounted hydraulic power Hydraulic Power units from United Rentals for the Water Department at the low bid Unit not to exceed $32,030.00 and payment due within 30 days of the invoice date. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9297 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9297 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Trencher authorize the purchase of a trencher from Future Equipment Company for the Transportation and Public Works Department at the low bid meeting specifications for a cost not to exceed $49,959.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9298 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ornamental authorize the purchase of ornamental street lights from Dynamic Street Lights Light, Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works Department based on the low bid for an amount not to exceed $64,768.00, with payment due 30 days after the date of the invoice and freight is included in the unit price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9299 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Gartner Group's authorize the purchase of the Gartner Group's Executive Program Executive Premier Membership through the Texas Department of Information Program Resources for the Information Technology Solutions Department at Premier a cost not to exceed $32,130.00. It was the consensus of the City Membership Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9300 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreements in authorize annual purchase agreements in excess of $15,000.00 Excess of with various vendors for purchases of Public Library materials. It $15,000.00 for was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Public Library adopted. Materials CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 8 of 17 P-9301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Reject Bids and 9301 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Approve reject all bids for the installation of a Stage Curtain System in the Contracts for Roseland Theater; approve a contract with SPL Ancha Electronics Sound for the installation of a sound reinforcement system in the Reinforcement Roseland Theater in the amount of $49,432.80 with payment terms System and of net 30 days; and approve a contract with Norcostco, Inc. for the Stage Lighting installation of a Stage Lighting System in the Roseland Theater in System the amount of $67,737.46 with payment terms of net 30 days. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be approved. L-12996 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept 12996 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement for approve the acceptance of one 10-foot by 10-foot wide easement Fire Hydrant described as Lot 4R1A, Block 2, Cityview Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, for a fire hydrant from Costco Wholesale Corporation (DOE 3292) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12997 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept 12997 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement Utility Easement described as Tract 1 and 2C, Joseph W. Calloway Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Koch Properties (DOE 2903) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12998 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept 12998 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement Utility Easement described as Lot 5R-1, Block 91, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company, Tarrant County, Texas from Sprint Communications (DOE 3231) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2281 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14523 2281 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Alley Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14523 vacating a 16-foot wide by 250-foot VA-99-049 long partial north and south alley containing approximately 4000 square feet, more or less, between West Allen Street and Maddox Avenue, located adjacent to the east side of Lots D through R, Block T, Stanford Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 9 of 17 Council Member Moss stated that his wife was employed by John Peter Smith Hospital, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting on this issue. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, 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 PZ-2282 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14524 2282 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Alley Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14524 vacating a 6.67-foot wide by 136-foot VA-99-050 alley containing approximately 907 square feet between 7t" Street and Southland Street, situated in the Southland Subdivision of Block 10 of Fields Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. C-18459 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- TxDOT 18459 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for an amount of $21,968.00 for congestion mitigation and air quality intersection improvements to traffic signal equipment at Granbury Road/Wabash Avenue, Granbury Road/Trail Lake Drive, Seminary Drive/Wabash Avenue, and Seminary Drive/Trail Lake Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 10 of 17 C-18460 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth and 18460 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Western authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Fort Railroad Worth and Western Railroad for the installation of a concrete crossing surface on Schwartz Avenue for a total cost to the City not to exceed $24,785.62. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18461 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Sutton and 18461 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sutton and Associates, Inc. for surface wedge milling (2001) at various locations in the amount of $179,625.00 for one year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18462 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- CSC # 14255 18462 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ken Moore authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year renewal option to Enterprises, Inc. City Secretary Contract No. 14255, subsequently renewed and extended by City Secretary Contract No. 19610 on April 1, 1993, with Ken Moore Enterprises, Inc. to provide concessions at the Will Rogers Memorial Center complex beginning April 1, 2001, and ending March 31, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18463 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14525 18463 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14526 DMJM Aviation 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14525 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $131,372.70 from available funds for the purpose of funding an Engineering Services Agreement with DMJM Aviation for review of preliminary engineering report and facility recommendations for Runway 16L/34R at Meacham International Airport; and 2. Authorize the transfer of $131,372.70 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14526 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Improvement Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $131,372.70 from available funds for the purpose of funding an Engineering CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 11 of 17 Services Agreement with DMJM Aviation for review of preliminary engineering report and facility recommendations for Runway 16L/34R at Meacham International Airport; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with DMJM Aviation for an Engineering Report and Facility Recommendation for Runway 16L/34R at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in the amount of$131,372.70. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18464 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Stabile & Winn, 18464 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $191,328.60 for the reconstruction of Pelham Road (Clayton Road to Camp Bowie Boulevard) with new concrete pavement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18465 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Professional 18465 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Service authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Professional Industries Service Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $72,420.00 for geotechnical and material testing services for Phase III construction of Taxiway Alpha at Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18466 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14527 18466 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: B & H Utilities, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $1,173,317.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14527 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $1,173,317.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with B & H Utilities, Inc. for 24-inch water main relocations in FM157 and 16-inch water main extension in Trinity Boulevard; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 12 of 17 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with B & H Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $1,039,317.00 for 24-inch water main relocations in FM157 (1999 Texas Department of Transportation Maintenance Program) and 16-inch water main extension in Trinity Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18467 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14528 18467 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: D. R. Utilities, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $415,492.88 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $372,630.38 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$42,862.50; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14528 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $42,862.50 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to D. R. Utilities, Inc., for Water and Sewer Replacement Contract 99CC; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with D. R. Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $369,327.00 and 105 working days for Water and Sewer Replacement Contract 99CC. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18468 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14529 18468 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Westhill Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $428,000.00 from the Water and Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $406,600.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$21,400.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14529 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $406,600.00 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $21,400.00 from increased revenue for the purpose of funding a contract with Westhill Construction for Utility Cut Repair Contract 2001A; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 13 of 17 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 and 365 calendar days for Utility Cut Repair Contract 2001 A. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18469 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Sutton and 18469 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sutton and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,221,876.00 and 166 working days for reconstruction of Will Rogers Boulevard from Joel East Road to Alta Mesa Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18470 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Bethesda Water 18470 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Supply authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Corporation the Bethesda Water Supply Corporation providing for construction of a 16-inch water main (Phase 1) and participation in the future construction of a water supply main (Phase 11). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18471 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- TxDOT 18471 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Federal Innovative Project Agreement increasing the maximum amount of federal funds payable under the agreement from $2,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00 for the extension of Meacham Boulevard from Gold Spike Drive to North Main Street. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18472 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14530 18472 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: FWISD 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) for the City to provide a Truancy Court to adjudicate FWISD truancy cases; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 14 of 17 2. Authorize the City Manager to accept reimbursement from the Fort Worth Independent School District in the amount of $111,310.00 for all personnel and other costs associated with implementation and operation of the Truancy Court in FY2000-2001; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14530 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $111,310.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for the establishment of a Municipal Truancy Court. Council Member Moss informed Council that his wife was a member of the FWISD Board, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting on this issue. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, 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 Mayor Barr applauded the school district for stepping forward with the Municipal Truancy Court initiative and added that it would benefit the school district, City and students. Council Member Moss recognized several 7th and 12th grade students from the Fort Worth Heritage Christian Academy and their Principal, Cathy Bird, who were attending the Council meeting to learn about City government. Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before the City Presentations Council and expressed concerns relative to a Police Department Riley Cantrell issue. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 15 of 17 Roger Wesson Mr. Roger Wesson, 404 Billy Creek Circle, representing the Fort Worth Heritage Christian Academy, appeared before Council and requested their assistance to demolish the Cowtown Inn, which had been on the demolition list since 1999, located across from his school. He added that the building was in a hazardous condition, which resulted in several prospective students' decision not to attend the academy. Mayor Barr informed Mr. Wesson that the Council had discussed this issue, but that unfortunately the owner had been unresponsive to concerns addressed by the City. He added that due to tax foreclosure, the City now owned the property and that demolition of the building was very expensive because it contained asbestos. He stated that the City had received permission to demolish the building using wet demolition and that it should be demolished soon. Rufus Jackson Mr. Rufus Jackson, 3609 Mountague, appeared before Council and requested their assistance in resolving the continued vandalism of his house, truck, and the discharge of a gun into his home by a youth. Mayor Barr stated that Council was concerned with this issue and asked Mr. Jackson to speak with Richard Zavala, Acting Assistant City Manager and requested that staff provide a written report to the Council. Ray-Kent Mr. Ray-Kent Troutman, 6337 Klamath Road, appeared before Troutman Council to correct comments he made at the January 30, 2001 Council Meeting regarding damage to a mirror on his property due to the sewer box being placed over his sewer line. He stated that Dale Fisseler, Director of the Water Department, had offered a courtesy adjustment to his water bill. Jim Tate Mr. Jim Tate, 417 N. Retta, representing the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association and Police Officers Association, expressed appreciation to the Council for including employees in the interview process of candidates for City Manager. He added that they learned a lot through the process and agreed with the selection of the final candidates. Sue Winter Ms. Sue Winter, 5404 El Campo Avenue, representing the General Employees of the City of Fort Worth, appeared before Council and asked on behalf of the over 4,400 active and retired non-civil service employees, that Council not support legislation which would split the City's retirement fund. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 16 of 17 Mayor Barr informed Ms. Winter that Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a suggestion in the Pre-Council Worksession that Council be provided a briefing on the fund. He directed Mr. Terrell to have staff prepare the briefing for presentation to Council within the next two weeks. Jeanne Ms. Jeanne Strickland, P. O. Box 3182, appeared before Council in Strickland regards to an Open Records Request relative to a Police Department issue. Mayor Barr requested that Ms. Strickland speak with City Attorney Yett to resolve this issue. Chandra Mayeux Ms. Chandra Mayeux, 1316 Lyric Drive, appeared before Council and requested their assistance in replacing old 911 equipment within the Police Department. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session executive session at 11:04 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: (a) Elizabeth "Jay" Seymour, Pamela Denise Wright and Patricia Hale v. B. Don Magness and the City of Fort Worth Cause No. 249-68-98; (b) EEOC Claims by Donald A. Weiler — EEOC No. 310 Al 0372; Angela Hopper — EEOC No. 310 Al 0036; Barbara C. Noyes — EEOC No. 310 Al 0039; Herbert J. Munke — EEOC No. 310 Al 0038; Tracy L. Milian — EEOC No. 310 Al 0037; Johnny L. Cummings, Sr. — EEOC No. 31C 99 1264; (c) Legal issues concerning the building at 500 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas owned by Loutex, L.P., Fort Worth; (d) Fort Worth I.S.D. v. City of Fort Worth and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Cause No. 348-156227-94; (e) City of Fort Worth vs. Collins and Dean, Cause No. 141- 182361-00; (f) Collins and Dean vs. City of Fort Worth and Employment Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 141- 181434-00; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2001 PAGE 17 of 17 (g) Legal issues concerning alley and right-of-way maintenance; (h) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and 2. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code; and 3. Discuss the purchase, exchange, 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 4. Deliberate concerning the appointment of a City Manager, as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened at 11:30 a.m. to announce that Gary Jackson, City Manager of Carrollton, Texas had been appointed as City Manager for the City of Fort Worth. Mr. Jackson would receive a salary of $180,000.00, $8,500.00 to be contributed annually to a deferred compensation plan, a car allowance of$500.00 per month, ten days of compensatory time and twelve days of sick leave as of the first day of employment, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance in the amount of his annual salary, up to $6,000.00 for moving expenses, transitional housing for up to four months and six months salary and benefits if terminated without cause within the first 24 months of the first day of employment. Recessed into The City Council again recessed into Executive Session at 11:42 Executive a.m. Session Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:40 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12: 0 p.mWCRET;ARY CITY S MAYOR