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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 2001
Date & Time On the 20th day of March, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:16 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, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde
Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob
Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
Council Member Chuck Silcox was temporarily absent. With
more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted.
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Bruce Craft, Christ
Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6,
2001 were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Mental Retardation Awareness Month.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to former Boards
and Commissions Members, as follows:
Vernell Sturns — Crime Control & Prevention District
Salvador Espino — Building Standards Commission
Council Member Lane introduced the Fort Worth Herd
employees who presented City Manager Terrell with a bronze
of a Longhorn and two Native Americans representatives of the
Comanche and Apache tribes presented him with a feather and
explained the meaning of their presentation. Mr. Terrell
expressed his appreciation to them and to Council for allowing
him the opportunity to serve the City of Fort Worth as City
Manager.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that a Cowboys & Indians
historic Rockwood Golf Tournament would be held April 28,
2001 and invited all interested citizens to attend. He asked that
citizens contact Ben Tamakura at 817-841-0867 for additional
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information.
Withdrawn from Mayor Barr requested that Mayor and Council Communication
Consent Agenda No. P-9318 be withdrawn from the consent agenda as
requested by Council Member Silcox. City Manager Terrell
requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9313
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended,
was adopted unanimously.
Res. # 2714 There was presented Resolution No. 2714 in opposition to
Opposing H.B. 1849 House Bill 1849 relating to the Employees' Retirement Fund of
Relating to the City of Fort Worth.
Employees'
Retirement Fund of Mr. Todd Cox, 7516 Jamie Renee Lane, North Richland Hills,
City of Fort Worth Texas appeared before Council in opposition of this resolution.
Todd Cox
City Attorney Yett informed Council that Council Member
Wentworth did not have a conflict of interest in voting on this
item.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2715 There was presented Resolution No. 2715 relating to the
Relating to Council's Council's position on Meet and Confer Legislation and related
Position on Meet issues. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
and Confer Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to continue this item for one
Legislation week to allow Council more time to review the proposed
resolution.
Council Member Wentworth made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the issue be voted as
presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin,
Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane, and Picht
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ABSENT: Council Member Silcox
OCS-1196 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Liability Bonds OCS-1196 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
that the City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability
bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
A&A Construction National American Insurance
Abstract Construction Company Fidelity& Deposit Company of
Maryland
Allen,Wayne Const Company, Inc. Western Surety Company
Andrews Paving Gulf Insurance Company
Bell, Norman, III dba Bell Concrete Atlantic Alliance Fidelity&
Service Surety
CMS, LLP RLI Insurance Company
Centex Construction Co., Inc. Travelers Casualty&Surety Company
Collier, Larry Concrete Merchants Bonding Company
Coronado, Domingo Concrete Western Surety Company
Double R Concrete Construction Western Surety Company
Garza, Armando Western Surety Company
Gomez Concrete Construction Western Surety Company
Hays, Keith dba Keith Hays Constr Old Republic Surety
History Maker, LLC Atlantic Alliance Fidelity&Surety Co.
Horizon Homes, Ltd. Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Innovative Customized Services, Inc. Old Republic Surety
KMJ Contractors, Inc. Hartford Casualty Insurance Company
Kingdom Roofing Western Surety Company
Martin Excavation Hartford Casualty Insurance Company
Masden Concrete Co., Inc. Western Surety Company
Morgan, Robert dba Morgan Concrete Western Surety Company
Probuild Construction Co., Inc. Hartford Casualty Insurance Company
Renaissance Fine Homes, Inc. Western Surety Company
S&W Construction, Inc. RLI Insurance Co.
Sonora, Jose M. dba Joe's Concrete Western Surety Company
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-1197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1197 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.
OCS-1198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Moved to End of OCS-1198 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
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Agenda that the City Council adopt a resolution setting the regular
zoning hearing for April 10, 2001. Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that
this issue to moved to the end of the agenda. The motion
carried unanimously.
OCS-1199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. # 2716 OCS-1199 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Appointing Election that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2716 appointing
Judges and the proper election officials for the May 5, 2001 City Council
Alternate Judges for Election.
May 5, 2001 Election
Council Member Moss requested that Rochelle Hall be
appointed as the Election Judge for precincts 1132 and 1477.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Appoint Gordon G-13178 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Pritchard, Jr. to Council authorize the City Manager to appoint Gordon D.
Construction and Pritchard, Jr. to Place 13 of the City's Construction and Fire
Fire Prevention Prevention Board of Appeals, to fill the unexpired term of a
Board former member that ends October 1, 2001. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Temporary Closure G-13179 from the City Manager recommending that the City
of Eleventh Street Council authorize the temporary closure of Eleventh Street
between Houston Street and Throckmorton Street from March
20, 2001, until April 3, 2001, for the purpose of constructing an
18-foot by 15-foot manhole to replace an existing manhole. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14551 G-13180 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Application for EDA Council:
Special Projects
Grant
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1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
awarded, a grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the
Economic Development Administration for the purpose
of improving street infrastructure in the Montgomery
Park Business Center; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14551 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.00 subject to the
receipt of the grant from the Economic Development
Administration for the purpose of funding infrastructure
in the Montgomery Park Business Center.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14552 G-13181 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amend Policy for Council:
Installation of
Community 1. Approve the amendments to the "Policy for the
Facilities Installation of Community Facilities", and;
Agreements
2. Approve Ordinance No. 14552 establishing unit prices
for City participation in Community Facilities
Agreements; and
3. Approve the new Section 16 to the "Traffic Engineering
Design Standards and Guidelines" of the Transportation
and Public Works Department.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Settlement of G-13182 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Lawsuit Entitled Council approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit entitled
Sunny Graham v. Sunny Graham v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4:97-CV-
City of Fort Worth 1068-A; authorize the payment of $50,000.00 jointly to Sunny
Graham and her attorney, Art Brender; and authorize the
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appropriate City representatives to execute the documents
necessary to complete the settlement. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-18183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Temporary Closure G-18183 from the City Manager recommending that the City
of Portions of Council approve the temporary closure of portions of Bertrose
Bertrose Avenue Avenue and Bunting Avenue from March 26, 2001 to July 1,
and Bunting Avenue 2001. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9313 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for Soft Council authorize a purchase agreement for soft body armor
Body Armor with GT Distributors, Inc. for the Police Department based on
the low bid meeting specifications, freight included in the unit
price and authorize this agreement to begin March 20, 2001,
and expire March 19, 2002, with options to renew for one
additional one-year period.
City Manager Terrell stated that page 2 of the bid tabulation
had been omitted and that a copy of the page had been
provided.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9314 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement to Lease Council authorize a purchase agreement with American Ice
and Service Used Machines, Inc. to lease and service used ice dispensing
Ice Dispensing machines and storage bins for the City of Fort Worth and
Machines and authorize this agreement to begin March 20, 2001, and expire
Storage Bins March 19, 2002, with options to renew for four additional one-
year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-9315 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9315 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agriculture Tractor Council authorize the purchase of one agriculture tractor from
Zimmerer Kubota and Equipment at the low bid received for a
cost not to exceed $20,648.00 with payment due 30 days from
the date the invoice is received and the City takes ownership of
the tractor upon receipt. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9316 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9316 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for Council authorize a purchase agreement with United Rentals
Traffic Barricade Highway Technologies No. 372 for traffic barricade services for
Services the City of Fort Worth based on the overall low bid with
shipping cost included in the unit price; payment due 30 days
from the date of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin
March 20, 2001, and expire March 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-9317 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9317 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Opticom Priority Council authorize the purchase of Opticom Priority Control
Control Systems Systems replacement parts from Consolidated Traffic Controls,
Replacement Parts Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a
cost not to exceed $75,575.00 based on the low bid with freight
included in unit prices and payment due 30 days after receipt
of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-9318 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Continued for One 9318 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Week Council authorize the purchase of 13 commercial treadmills
from Body Works Fitness Equipment for the Fire Department
based on the low bid price of $39,000.00 meeting specifications
with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and
freight included in the unit price.
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Mayor Barr requested on behalf of Council Member Silcox that
this item be continued for one week. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9318
be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9319 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9319 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Outboard Motor Council authorize the purchase of one 18-foot outboard motor
Boat boat from Jordan Marine, Inc. at the low bid for a cost not to
exceed $24,508.00 with payment due upon receipt of the
invoice and the City takes ownership of the boat at the
vendor's facility. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-9320 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of Sewer 9320 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Flushing Truck and Council authorize the purchase of one sewer flushing truck for
Service Truck $92,709.07 (bid number 01-0043) and one service truck with air
compressor for $62,060.16 (bid number 01-0044), from
Southwest International Trucks for the Water Department at the
low bid for a cost not to exceed $154,769.23 with payment due
30 days from the date the invoice is received and the City takes
ownership of the equipment upon receipt. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9321 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Rescind Purchase 9321 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for Flood Council rescind the purchase agreement with Texas Estate
Insurance Services for the Housing Department; award the agreement to
the next low bidder, Key and Piskuran Insurance for
$291.00/year per housing unit; and authorize this agreement to
begin March 20, 2001, and expire March 19, 2002, with ten
additional one-year options for renewal. Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13008 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Renewal with 13008 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Parking Co. of Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year lease
America-Fort Worth, with the Parking Company of America-Fort Worth, Inc. for a
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Inc. parking lot located at 1102 Taylor Street to be utilized by City
employees at a cost of $850.00 per month with term of lease
which began December 1, 2000, and ending December 1, 2001.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13009 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize Purchase 13009 from the City Manager recommending that the City
of Properties for the Council approve the purchase of properties for the Evans
Evans Avenue and Avenue and Rosedale Street Business and Cultural District
Rosedale Street from five sellers for a total cost of $417,123.00 and authorize
Business and the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds and closing
Cultural District documents and allow the Engineering Department, Real
Property Management Division to file the deeds in the City's
name. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13010 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Utility 13010 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Sanitary Sewer Council approve the acceptance of one 15-foot permanent
Easements utility easement and one 15-foot permanent sanitary sewer
easement described as Lot 1, Block 1E, Mercantile Center
Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Richard A. Griffin, for the
purpose of installing, repairing, maintaining, altering,
replacing, relocating, rebuilding, removing, and operating
drainage and utility facilities over, under, and across the
property located north of Meacham Boulevard and east of
Sylvania Avenue (DOE 2961) for a total of $20.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13011 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Sidewalk 13011 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Traffic Signal Council approve the acceptance of one permanent sidewalk
Easement and traffic signal easement described as A-658, D. C. Harrison
Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Holdaray Partners, Ltd.,
for the construction and maintenance of a public sidewalk and
a traffic signal on the corner of the owner's property (DOE
3165) for a cost of $1,630.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13012 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Sidewalk 13012 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Traffic Signal Council approve the acceptance of one permanent sidewalk
Easement and traffic signal easement described as A-1589, John Vanriper
Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Hunt Petroleum
Corporation, for the construction and maintenance of the
sidewalk and traffic signal on the corner of the owner's
property (DOE 3165) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13013 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Water 13013 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Sanitary Sewer Council approve the acceptance of one permanent water and
Easement sanitary sewer easement described as a portion of A-641, John
F. Heath Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Legacy Cityview
Limited Partnership, for the construction, maintenance and
repair of water and sanitary sewer lines to serve the property
and surrounding areas (DOE 3148) for a cost of $10.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13014 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Drainage 13014 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Temporary Council approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage
Construction easement and one temporary construction easement described
Easement as a part of S. Sublett Survey, A-1443, Tarrant County, Texas,
from James S. Nobles, required for the construction and
rehabilitation of Martha Lane Drainage Channel (DOE 1088) for
a total cost of $4,000.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13015 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13015 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Residential Council authorize the acquisition of four single-family
Properties and residences and one vacant lot located on the east side of
Vacant Lot Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, Texas, from
individual owners in conjunction with the Meacham
International Airport Mitigation Program; find that the price
offered in the total amount of $169,400.00 was just
compensation for the acquisition of the five properties; and
authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
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recommendation be adopted.
L-13016 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 13016 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Acquisition Council approve the right-of-way acquisition of one parcel
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Majestic Addition, from Leggett,
Leggett, & Leggett, a co-partnership, for bridge and approach
reconstruction at Randol Mill Road and East Loop IH-820 (DOE
2542) for a total cost not to exceed $108,000.00. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13017 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of City-Owned 13017 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Lake Worth Lease Council approve the sale of various City-owned Lake Worth
Survey Properties properties and authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deeds conveying the property to the highest bidder
for each property. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14553 PZ-2292 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Alley Vacation Council adopt Ordinance No. 14553 vacating a portion of an
VA-00-048 east-west alley 16 feet wide by a variable length of 210 to 220
feet containing approximately 0.079 acres, and located west of
Vaughn Street and lying between East Rosedale Street and
Avenue G, Lots 1-4 and Lots 12-16, Block 28, Polytechnic
Heights Addition in the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Burlington Northern 18497 from the City Manager recommending that the City
and Santa Fe Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
Railway Company with the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
for the installation of concrete crossing surfaces on McCart
Avenue for a total cost not to exceed $34,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Bowsher 18498 from the City Manager recommending that the City
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Construction Council confirm an emergency procurement contract with
Company Bowsher Construction Company, Inc. for replacement of the
culvert at the intersection of Bourine Street at Donnelly
Avenue, based upon the low bid of $50,770.00 and additional
work in the amount of $11,882.00, for a total cost of $62,652.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18499 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TxDOT 18499 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 furnishing traffic signal equipment for the downtown and
Lancaster Avenue connections for the relocation of IH-30 at the
following locations: Henderson Street/Lancaster Avenue,
Henderson Street/Rio Grande Street, Lancaster Avenue/Lamar
Street, and Lancaster Avenue/Jones Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Freese and Nichols, 18500 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Alliance
Airport southwest access taxiway and cargo apron in the
amount of $367,620.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18501 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#2 18501 from the City Manager recommending that the City
CSC #25767 Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order
S. J. Louis No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 25767 with S. J. Louis
Construction, Inc. Construction, Inc. for the 36-inch Northside III Water Main from
Fossil Hill Estates to Harmon Road, in the amount of $39,281.02
to provide for increased and additional pay item quantities,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,869,902.09. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18502 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14554 18502 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Southland Council:
Contracting, Inc.
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1. Authorize the City Manager to rescind the contract with
Southland Construction, Inc. for Rehabilitation of
Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and
1635; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $646,906.15 from
the Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Project
Fund; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14554 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $646,906.15 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Southland Contracting, Inc. for Rehabilitation of
Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and
1635; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Southland Contracting, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Sanitary
Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and 1635 in
the amount of $580,906.15.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18503 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TNRCC 18503 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission for the renewal of the City's participation in the
Supplemental Environmental Project program. The term of the
agreement is from February 1, 2001, through January 31, 2003.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18504 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14555 18504 from the City Manager recommending that the City
TDHCA Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the
amount of $905,800.00 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for the Community
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Services Block Grant for the year 2001; and
2. Accept the 2000 Incentive Award of $5,000.00 and
reimbursement of conference tuition fees for $195.00;
and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14555 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $910,995.00 subject to the receipt
of funds from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the purpose of funding
Community Services Block Grant programs; and
4. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's
Administration Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 17.76 percent,
which represents 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.
C-18505 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
FW Sports 18505 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Authority, Inc. and Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
LaGrave Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth,
Reconstruction Fort Worth Sports Authority, Inc. and LaGrave Reconstruction
Company, L.L.C. Company, L.L.C. regarding the construction and operation of a
ballpark. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18506 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hillwood 18506 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Development Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard
Corporation consent agreement with the Hillwood Development Corporation
to permit the temporary placement of signs in the right-of-way
at the Park Glen Subdivision. Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Charter 18507 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Communications, Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year
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Inc. agreement to reimburse Charter Communications, Inc. for
Traffic Management Center Communications and the cost of
installing cable television drop connectors to traffic signals for
the purpose of traffic signal communications in an amount not
to exceed $180,000.00. Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reject Bids for 18508 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Rolling Hills Water Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids for the
Treatment Plant Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant — Facilities Upgrade and 40
MGD Expansion, Ozone System Equipment Purchase Contract.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that citizen presentations would be heard at
this time.
Council Member Silcox assumed his chair at this time.
Citizen Mrs. Karen "Kay" Terrell, 7629 Nutwood, appeared before
Presentations Council and thanked the outgoing City Manager for his hard
Karen Terrell work and dedication and for making the City of Fort Worth a
better place to live. She also thanked the Mayor, Council, City
Staff, all the City employees and citizens for the support they
gave her husband over the past years.
Riley Cantrell Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before the
City Council regarding upcoming election and political issues.
Edward Drew Mr. Edward Drew, 1901 Stephenson, appeared before the City
Council regarding a summary of personal business services.
Z-00-103 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February 13,
Continued Until 2001, continued the hearing of the application of Texas
June 12, 2001 Housing & Economic Resources by H. Dennis Hopkins for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4900 Block of Glen
Eden from "C" Multi-Family and "F" Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-103. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud informed Council that he had received a request from
Mr. Hopkins that this case be continued until June 12, 2001 and
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
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zoning case be continued until June 12, 2001. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-00-159 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February 13,
Continued Until 2001, continued the hearing of the application of C & G
April 10, 2001 Development Partners by H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in
zoning of property 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. Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the recommendation be continued until April 10, 2001. The
motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2709 was
adopted on February 27, 2001, 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
March 5, 2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Z-00-157 Council Member Haskin expressed concern relative to
Approved approving the plat application to build at this location with a
gas pipeline under the property and consideration of smaller
lot sizes by the owner.
Ann Kovich Ms. Ann Kovich, 1200 Summit #600, representing the applicant
stated that the pipeline belonged to Cook Pipeline Company
and was no longer in use and that the Federal Regulatory
Commission had approved the line as being abandoned. She
added that the applicant was committed to replatting if the
abandonment was not approved and not necessarily replatting
for smaller lots.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the application of Zena GPI L.L.C. by Robert
Betancur for a change in zoning of property located in the
7300-7400 Block of Randol Mill Road from "AG" Agriculture to
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-157, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-008 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Ord. # 14556 Council Member Silcox, that Ordinance No. 14556 amending
Approved the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth,
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being Ordinance No. 13896, codified as Appendix "A" of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, establishing
two new Mixed-Use Zoning Districts entitled "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed-Use District and "M-2" High Intensity Mixed-
Use District; establishing uses to be allowed, establishing
setback, encroachment, and height requirements; establishing
other development standards; amending nonresidential district
use table to reflect new districts and uses to be allowed;
amending list of established districts to reflect new districts;
amending bufferyard and supplemental setback area
requirements table to reflect applicable standards, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-008, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Fernando
Costa, Director of the Planning Department and his staff for
working on this ordinance. She also thanked all the members
of the community for their input, and the Zoning Commission
for their work to resolve the concerns of the citizens.
Z-01-009 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties
described below Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be approved:
a. Tract 1: Burton Place Addition, Lots 26-32 from "CR"
Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
b. Tract 2: Burton Place Addition, Lots 33-34 from "B"
Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
c. Tract 3: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block 1, Lots 1-14 and
61-64 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
d. Tract 5: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block E, Lots 43 and
44; Block F, Lot 3 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-
Family;
e. Tract 6: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block G, Lot 30 from
"FR" Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family;
f. Tract 7: Johnson, Enoch S. Survey, A-853, Tract 3 from
"ER" Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family;
g. Tract 8: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block D, Lot 53 from
"B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
h. Tract 9: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block D, Lots 58-61
from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
i. Tract 10: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block G, Lot 16 from
"C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
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j. Tract 11: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block G, Lots 12-14,
19, 22 from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family;
k. Tract 17: O'Neal, H.R. Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1; Mack,
Gerald C. Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1; Eastbrook
Addition, Block 1, Lots 5, 6, 7 from "CR" Multi-Family to
"A-7.5" One-Family;
I. Tract 18: Ramey, Robert R. Survey, A-1341, Tract 20A
from "CR" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family.
Wayne Usry Mr. Wayne Usry, 8034 Meadowbrook Drive, appeared before
Council in favor of the zoning change.
Clay Brants The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of
John Molyneaux the zoning change:
Marlene Walker
John Trice Mr. Clay Brants 3740 Somerset Lane
Mr. John Molyneaux 4008 Tamworth
Ms. Marlene Walker 120 High Oak Drive
Mr. John M. Trice 7525 Laurie Drive.
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
Z-01-010 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of David Mosby by Hany
Sharaf, for a change in zoning of property located at 1324
Hemphill Street from "ER" Restricted Commercial to "E"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-010 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-011 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
SP-01-003 Council Member Davis, that the application of Pyramid Homes
Approved by Randy Hagen, for a change in zoning of property located in
the 9000-9200 Block of Christopher Circle from "B" Two-Family
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for Single-
Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-011 and Site Plan
No. SP-01-003, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-01-013 Council Member Davis asked the owner of the property to
SP-01-005 address concerns relative to landscaping and complaints from
Approved residents regarding odors from the company.
Mr. Jack Milner, 1402 Thetford Court, Southlake, Texas, stated
that he had met with neighbors and assured them that the
company would not receive or process any more manure and
informed them of the material that would be processed for
recycling. He stated that there would be an 8-foot wall
constructed on the north side of the property for screening
purposes and that they would comply with landscaping
requirements of the City of Fort Worth.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Thelin Recycling
Company LLC. by James W. Schell for a change in zoning of
property located at 5225 Thelin Street from "PD 204" Planned
Development/Specific Use for recycling of roofing material to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for recycling of
roofing materials comprised of wood, composite asphalt
shingles and commercial built-up roofing material, including
composting of organic materials, together with the wholesale
and retail sales of recycled materials and other landscaping
materials, with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
013 and Site Plan No. SP-01-005, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-014 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Art and Lynda Brender by
Paul Koeppe, for a change in zoning of property located at 608
Eighth Avenue from "PD/323" Planned Development/Specific
Use for office to "PD/HSE" Planned Development/Specific
Use/for Office/Highly Significant Endangered Overlay, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-014, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-015 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Ord. # 14557 Member Davis, that Ordinance No. 14557 amending the
Approved Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth,
being Ordinance No. 13896, codified as Appendix "A" of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by
amending Sections 4.905(C) and 6.301(G) to extend the
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northern boundary of the Central Business District eligible for
"Central Business District (`H') District" zoning to include the
area between Henderson Street and North Main Street to the
center line of the Trinity River and to provide that construction
or expansion of structures in the expanded Central Business
District is exempt from landscape requirements, Zoning Docket
No. Z-01-015, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-016 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property
located in the 400-800 Blocks of West Belknap Street at North
Henderson Street and North Taylor Street from "D" Multi-
Family and "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Business District,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-016, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-009, Tract 4 Mayor Barr informed Council that he would not vote on Tract 4
Denied as his brother had a business relationship with the developer.
He asked Mayor Pro tempore to assume his chair.
Cheryl Williams Ms. Cheryl Williams, 1901 Cliffbrook Court, appeared before
Council in opposition of the denial and requested that Council
approve the zoning change to "A-7.5" One-Family.
John Trice Mr. John M. Trice, 7525 Laurie Drive, appeared before Council
and proposed the creation of a subcommittee that would
provide instruction to the Zoning Commission relative to the
placement of educational facilities for residents.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud advised Mr. Trice that educational
facilities are not determined by the City Council, but by the Fort
Worth Independent School District.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties
described Tract 4, Johnson, Enoch S. Survey, A-853, Tract
2A06 from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family (See letter of
appeal), Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be denied, and the
moratorium lifted since the land had been vested and a plat
approved one month prior to the moratorium.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Mayor Barr
Z-01-009, Tracts 12- Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
19 — Separate Vote Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Taken Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties
described below Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be set for a
special zoning hearing on June 5, 2001.
a) Tract 12: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1S from
"C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; (See letter of
appeal on Tracts 12-16)
b) Tract 13: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1P1 from
"ER Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family
c) Tract 14: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1, 1R, 1N,
1Q from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family;
d) Tract 15: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1P, 1M, 1L
(Pt) from "PD-58" to "A-7.5" One-Family;
e) Tract 16: Madden C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1L (Pt) from
"PD-59" to "A-7.5" One-Family;
f) Tract 19: Ramey, Robert R. Survey, A-1341, Tracts 31A1
and 31 B from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family.
Wayne Usry Mr. Wayne Usry, 8034 Meadowbrook Drive, representing the
Hollow Hills Neighborhood Association, appeared before
Council in favor of delaying this zoning case until June 5, 2001.
He stated that the delay would allow them to work with the
applicant on a land use acceptable to everyone concerned.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council
in opposition of the delay until June 5, 2001 and asked that
Council uphold the Zoning Commission's decision and deny
the zoning change.
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Dennis Elliott Mr. Dennis Elliott, 1420 Downhill Drive, Arlington, Texas,
appeared before Council in favor of the zoning denial on Tract
19 and in opposition of delaying a decision from Council until
June 5, 2001. He briefed Council on possible uses for this tract
of land and requested they uphold the Zoning Commission's
decision to deny the zoning change.
Richard O'Neal Dr. Richard O'Neal appeared before Council and stated that the
homeowners' had a truly vested interest in the development of
this land and requested that Council give them a few more
months to address their concerns with the developers.
On advice of the City Attorney, Council Member Wentworth
made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Tract 19 be heard separately from Tracts 12-16 and
that the moratorium be lifted as a plat had been filed prior to
the moratorium being in place. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Picht, and Wentworth
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Haskin, Moss, and Davis
ABSENT: None
Z-01-009, Tract 19 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Silcox, uphold the decision of the Zoning
Commission to deny the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of Tract 19,
Ramey, Robert R. Survey, A-1341, Tracts 31A1 and 31B, from
"E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family and that the moratorium
be lifted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Lane, Silcox, Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin, Moss,
and Davis
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ABSENT: None
Z-01-009, Tracts 12- Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
16 — Set for Special Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Zoning Hearing on Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties
June 5, 2001 described below Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be set for a
special zoning hearing on June 5, 2001.
a) Tract 12: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1S from
"C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; (See letter of
appeal on Tracts 12-16)
b) Tract 13: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1P1 from
"ER Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family
c) Tract 14: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1, 1R, 1N,
1Q from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family;
d) Tract 15: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1P, 1M, 1L
(Pt) from "PD-58" to "A-7.5" One-Family;
e) Tract 16: Madden C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1L (Pt) from
"PD-59" to "A-7.5" One-Family;
The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that the following Ordinance be
adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14558
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY,
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES,
THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND
FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
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PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Sugg, representing Ms. Ann Garcia, appeared before
Presentations Council and expressed concerns relative to the quantity of
Ann Garcia permits taxicab franchises were required to be issued. Mayor
Barr asked that staff prepare a report that addressed Mr.
Sugg's concerns and provide the report to Council.
Jackie Andrews Mr. Jackie D. Andrews, 511 New Natchitoches Road, West
Monroe, Louisiana, appeared before Council regarding fair
housing and free trade.
OCS-1198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. # 2717 OCS-1198 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2717 setting the
Zoning Hearing regular zoning hearing for April 10, 2001. Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:43 p.m.
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Citizen Mr. Sugg, representing Ms. Ann Garcia, appeared before
Presentations Council and expressed concerns relative to the quantity of
Ann Garcia permits taxicab franchises were required to be issued. Mayor
Barr asked that staff prepare a report that addressed Mr.
Sugg's concerns and provide the report to Council.
Jackie Andrews Mr. Jackie D. Andrews, 511 New Natchitoches Road, West
Monroe, Louisiana, appeared before Council regarding fair
housing and free trade.
OCS-1198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. # 2717 OCS-1198 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2717 setting the
Zoning Hearing regular zoning hearing for April 10, 2001. Council Member
Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:43 p.m.
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CITY RETARY MAYOR