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APRIL 10, 2001
Date & Time On the 10th day of April A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:13 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, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff
Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City
Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Becky Haskin was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted.
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend James Borchert, Emanuel
Christian Fellowship Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3,
2001, were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Anne Moroneso, Chair of Fort Worth Sister Cities Trier
Presentations Committee, introduced high school exchange students from Trier,
Germany and stated that the students had spent the last two weeks
in Fort Worth learning about our culture. Student representatives
expressed their appreciation to everyone who made their exchange
possible and that they looked forward to exchange students from
Fort Worth visiting Trier later this year. Mayor Barr thanked them
for coming to Fort Worth to visit and commented on the friendship
between Fort Worth and Trier.
Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for Recognition
of Police Reserves Day to Reserve Lieutenant Chip Jones and
stated that although the City had a fantastic Police Department, the
police reserve was seldom recognized for the fantastic job they did
as non-compensated volunteers. Lieutenant Jones expressed
appreciation for the City's support and that of Chief Ralph
Mendoza. He introduced Sergeant Roy Ward who was retiring after
serving 40 years as a Police Reserve Officer. Chief Mendoza and
John Kerr, President of the Police Officers' Association,
commended Sergeant Ward and stated that he provided exemplary
service and that he was the epitome of a public servant. Sergeant
Ward thanked the City of Fort Worth for letting him serve and also
expressed appreciation to his fellow reserve officers, his wife, and
family for their support. Chief Mendoza also recognized the 69
person reserve unit present in the Council Chamber.
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Council Member Davis presented Proclamations for 2001 Fort
Worth Outstanding Women's Day to each of the following
recipients: Volunteer category, Carol M. Alvarado and Judith L.
Harman; Work Place category, Margo Dean, Belinda Gonzalez
Hampton, and Ruth Tunstle; Commissioner Awards, Volunteer
category, Texas Lil; Work Place category, Carlela Vogel. The
recipients thanked the commission and their supporters for the
recognition.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Organ
and Tissue Donor Awareness Week to Ms. Sherry Rhodes. Ms.
Rhodes thanked the Council for their support and stressed the
importance of organ donation stating that eight people die each
day waiting for organ transplant. She provided organ donor cards
to be distributed to anyone interested in donating their organs.
Announcements Council Member Davis congratulated Rosanne Rosenthal for a very
successful Run for the Cure and appreciated the hard work of all
those involved. She stated that over 16,000 runners participated to
raise money for breast cancer awareness.
Council Member Moss announced a hearing was held at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 7, 2001 at the Holy Tabernacle Church regarding
the East Rosedale expansion from 1-820 to 287. He also announced
that a meeting would be held on April 19, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at
Dunbar High School regarding plans to improve 1-820 from
Meadowbrook to Highway 287.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. L-13025 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-18543 be continued for one week.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the following persons be appointed to the
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee,
effective April 10, 2001, with terms to expire November 23, 2003.
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Chamber of Commerce Appointees
Dean Bridges American Indian Chamber
Dazzle Shrestha Asian Chamber
Louis Sturns Black Chamber
Carole Myer Hicks Downtown Chamber
Marilou Martinez Stevens Hispanic Chamber
Individual Appointees
Wyntress Ware Ware & Associates
Javier Lucio RPGA Design Group
(Reappointment expiring
November 23, 2002)
Guadalupe Arriola McDonald's Restaurant
Reba Henry Interstar Marketing & Public
Relations
Organizational Appointees
Frances Loyd Women In Construction
Antoin J. Espritt AGC, Building Division
Ann Kovich Consulting Engineers Council
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that although he supported
these appointments, there were two Council districts that had
significant economic development in their areas but were not
represented by these appointments. Council Member Davis
informed Mr. McCloud that there was one remaining vacancy in the
Organizational category and asked that he submit nominations to
the Governmental Relations Committee.
OCS-1203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1203 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds, as
follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE
Branch & Sons Contractors, Inc. Western Surety Company
Bobby Clark Concrete Old Republic Surety Company
Don Flaherty, Inc. Merchants Bonding Company
Fort Worth Excavating Insurors Indemnity Company
Giles Masonry, Inc. Merchants Bonding Company
Martinez, Felipe Merchants Bonding Company
Tri-State Construction, Inc. Cumberland Casualty & Surety
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
OCS-1204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1204 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-1205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Contract with 1205 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Tarrant County contract with Tarrant County for election services for the May 5,
for Election 2001 election be approved in the amount of $180,233.00. Council
Services on May Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
5, 2001 Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waiver of Rental 13199 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fee for Use of approve the waiver of the rental fee for use of the Round Up Inn
Round Up Inn and Cactus Room by the Fort Worth Independent School District
and Cactus (FWISD) on May 10, 2001. The FWISD is requesting this waiver for
Room by FWISD the School and Community Partnerships/Volunteer Recognition
Dinner.
Council Member Moss advised 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 Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
public hearing for review of the curfew ordinance for minors and
adoption of current curfew ordinance for three more years. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Deputy Chief of Police Randy Ely, appeared before the Council,
gave a staff report, and advised Council that staff should be
directed to set April 17, 2001, as the second public hearing and
called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13200,
as follows:
G-13200 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Public Hearing 13200 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
on Curfew
Ordinance for 1. Review the effect of the curfew ordinance for minors on the
Minors community and on the problems the ordinance was intended
to remedy; and
2. Conduct public hearings on April 10 and 17, 2001 on the
need to continue the ordinance; and
3. Adopt an ordinance that continues the present curfew
ordinance for minors for three more years.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the public hearing be closed, that the second public
hearing be set for April 17, 2001, and that adoption of the
ordinance occur on May 15, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that this would be an action item on the May 15,
2001 anda which would allow this issue to be discussed at the
May 12 Youth Town Hall meeting.
G-13201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extension of 13201 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Injury Leave-of- deny Police Officer Herbert Munke's request for an extension of
Absence Pay for injury leave-of-absence pay benefits. Council Member Silcox made
Police Officer a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Herbert J. recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
Munke vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Lane
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
P-9330 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Change Order 9330 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Demolition of authorize a change order with Sibley Services Environmental
Substandard Contractors, Inc. for the demolition of commercial substandard
Property at 1201 property at 1201 South Henderson for the City Services
South Department, Code Compliance Division, in the amount of $8,500.00.
Henderson If the change order is approved, the revised total compensation
amount will be $22,500.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9331 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9331 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize a purchase agreement with Avizion Technologies Group
Avizion for contract technical help for the Information Technology
Technologies Solutions Department using the State of Texas Catalogue
Group purchasing procedure and authorize this agreement to begin April
10, 2001, and expire April 9, 2002, with options to renew for four
successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9332 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9332 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize a purchase agreement with J/P Installations for installing
Cabling and cabling and wiring infrastructures for the Information Technology
Wiring Solutions Department using the State of Texas Catalogue
Infrastructures purchasing procedure and authorize this agreement to begin April
10, 2001, and expire April 9, 2002, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9333 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9333 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Capillary authorize the purchase from Applied Biosystems of a capillary
Electrophoresis
Genetic Analyzer, electrophoresis genetic analyzer, computer hardware, software and
Hardware, Software maintenance for the Police Department on the basis of sole source,
and Maintenance with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice, freight
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prepaid and added, f.o.b. Foster City, California, for a total cost of
$89,110.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9334 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9334 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize a purchase agreement with Shermco Industries, Inc. for
High Voltage high voltage equipment service for the Water Department based on
Equipment the low bid received with payments due 30 days after receipt of the
Service invoice and authorize the agreement to begin April 10, 2001, and
expire April 9, 2002, with two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9335 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9335 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreements for authorize purchase agreements for vehicle rental leasing with
Vehicle Rental Capps Rent A Car and Automotive Leasing Center for the Police
Department based on the overall lowest bids with payments due 30
days from the date of the invoice and authorize this agreement to
begin April 10, 2001, and expire April 9, 2002, with options to renew
for two additional one-year periods. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9336 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Amend M&C No. 9336 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
P-9292 for authorize the amendment of M&C P-9292 to purchase an additional
Authorization for Ford E150 passenger van from Cleburne Ford for the Police
Purchase of Department for a total cost of $19,988.00 and payment is due 30
Passenger Van days from the date the invoice is received.
Mr. Robert Combs, Purchasing Director, and Assistant City
Manager Libby Watson appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that a cost savings occurred after the original
purchase and it was then realized that an additional vehicle could
be purchased for the purpose of transporting police personnel and
equipment.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
P-9337 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Printing of Water 9337 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Quality Report authorize a purchase agreement for printing of the Water Quality
and Envelopes Report with SFI, Inc., and printing of envelopes with Westvaco-US
Envelope Division for the Water Department based on the low bid
with payment due 30 days after the invoice date, freight included in
the unit cost and authorize this agreement to begin April 17, 2001,
and expire April 16, 2002, with options to renew for two additional
one-year periods. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13024 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Conveyance of 13024 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Residential authorize the conveyance of one single-family residential property
Property in described as Lot 42, Block 21 of the Revision of the Third
Connection with Installment of the Northwest Park Addition, to Glenda Shelton in
D/FW Airport connection with the D/FW International Airport Noise Mitigation
Noise Mitigation Program; authorize the sale proceeds of $70,000.00 be retained in
the D/FW International Airport Noise Mitigation Program in
accordance with Resolution No. 2472; and authorize the City
Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments for
retention of avigation easements over the properties. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13025 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline License 13025 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Harriet Creek approve the acceptance of one pipeline license from the Burlington
Ranch Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for Harriet Creek Ranch,
Phase II, Blocks 18-23 (DOE 3177) for a one-time cost of $3,550.00
which includes a $2,500.00 processing fee and an $800.00 charge
for participation in the licensor's blanket insurance policy.
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City Manager Jackson stated that the recommendation portion of
the M&C needed to be corrected to reflect a $250.00 processing fee
and not one of$2,500.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-13026 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Release and 13026 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abandonment of approve the release and abandonment of all City rights, title and
Wall Easement interest in a wall easement to use the southernmost wall of the
building located at 1111 Monroe Street. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13027 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ground Lease 13027 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with Texas Jet authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease agreement
Inc. with Texas Jet, Inc. for 5,250 square feet of unimproved property at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for $997.50 per year. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13028 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of City- 13028 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Owned Lake approve the sale of the various City-owned Lake Worth properties
Worth Lease and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds
Survey conveying the property to the highest bidder for each property.
Properties Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13029 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Continued for 13029 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Two Weeks declare the necessity of taking an interest in five properties
required for the development of Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street
Business and Cultural District and authorize the City Attorney to
institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the
properties. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. L-13029 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried
unanimously.
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L-13030 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ground Lease 13030 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with Steve Price authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease with Steve
Price, an individual, for 2,375 square feet of unimproved and 1,200
square feet of improved land at Fort Worth Spinks Airport for
$310.00 per year. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18533 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Consent 18533, dated April 3, 2001, from the City Manager recommending
Agreement with that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Hillwood standard consent agreement with the Hillwood Development
Development Corporation permitting the temporary placement of signs in the
Corporation right-of-way at Heritage Subdivision for a period of two years.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18536 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14583 18536 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $129,620.00 from the Water and
Company, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund
($114,746.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
($14,874.00); and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14583 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $114,746.00 and in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $14,874.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for reconstruction
of James Avenue and Old Crowley Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$370,662.25 for reconstruction of James Avenue (Edgecliff
Road to Old Crowley Road) and Old Crowley Road (Edgecliff
to James Avenue).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18537 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14584 18537 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $332,099.00 from the Water and
Company, Inc. Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund ($181,768.00)
and the Sewer Capital Project Fund ($150,331.00); and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14584 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $181,768.00 and in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $150,331.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for water and
sanitary sewer line replacements and pavement and storm
drain improvements in North Hughes Avenue and Meaders
Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$695,117.00 for water and sanitary sewer line replacements
(Unit 1) and pavement and drainage improvements (Unit II,
Alternate "A") on North Hughes Avenue (East Lancaster
Avenue to Norma Street) and Meaders Street (Craig Street to
2404 Meaders Street).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18538 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Lease 18538 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a T-Hangar Lease
Townzen & Agreement with Townzen & Associates, Inc. for T-Hanger Unit 19S-
Associates, Inc. 9 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18539 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Lease 18539 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute an annual Terminal Building
Townzen & Office Lease Agreement with Townzen & Associates, Inc. for Suite
Associates, Inc. 240 in the Terminal Building at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18540 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14585 18540 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Deltatek
Engineering 1. Authorize the transfer of $54,575.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14585 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $54,575.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering services
agreement with Deltatek Engineering for demolition
management of existing 0.5MG Miller Street elevated tank;
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Deltatek Engineering for demolition
management of the existing 0.5MG Miller Street elevated
tank in an amount not to exceed $54,575.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18541 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18541 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Agreement with Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD)
FWISD for storm drain improvements for Trimble Tech High School.
Council Member Moss advised 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.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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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
C-18542 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14586 18542 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
William J.
Schultz, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $2,081,684.00 from
d/b/a Circle "C" the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Construction Project Fund in the amount of $316,246.00 and in the
Company Commercial Paper-Sewer Fund in the amount of
$1,765,438.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14586 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $316,246.00 and in the
Commercial Paper-Sewer Fund in the amount of
$1,765,438.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle
"C" Construction Company for the construction of Sanitary
Sewer Mains D104D, D105, D105A and D109 Rehabilitation,
Part II, and water line improvements in Houston Street and
Throckmorton Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction
Company in the amount of $1,858,363.00 for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer Mains D104D, D105, D105A and D109
Rehabilitation and water line improvements in Houston
Street and Throckmorton Street in the central business
district of downtown Fort Worth.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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C-18543 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-18543, Interlocal Agreement with the City of
One Week Burleson for the Sharing of Personnel Costs for the Spinks Airport
Air Traffic Control Tower, be continued for one week.
C-18544 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14587 18544 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Interlocal
Agreement with 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $30,000.00 from the
Tarrant County Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14587 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $30,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County for the repair and maintenance of utility
easements adjacent to Alta Drive; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for the repair and
maintenance of various utility easements adjacent to Alta
Drive (500 to 800 blocks) in Fort Worth, Tarrant County
Precinct 4, at a total cost to the City of Fort Worth not to
exceed $30,000.00.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18545 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Compromise 18545 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement authorize the City Manager to execute a Compromise Settlement
Agreement with Agreement with Tarrant County, the Greater Fort Worth Builders
Tarrant County Association, Ken W. Hackett and Danny R. Moss regarding the City
Regarding Water of Fort Worth Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
CCN Application (CCN) application and authorize the City Manager and City
and Attorney to execute the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County.
Authorization to
Execute an City Attorney Yett stated that the M&C needed to be amended to
Interlocal delete "Ken W. Hackett" in Recommendation #1 of the M&C; that
Agreement "...with the exception of Ken Hackett" be added to the end of the
first sentence in the second paragraph of the discussion section;
and delete "Ken Hackett" from the first bullet point in third
paragraph of the discussion section.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18546 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18546 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Agreement with the Sheffield Development Company for
Sheffield installation of community facilities for construction of water and
Development sewer services to serve Heritage Addition, Phase 2C. Council
Company Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18547 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18547 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Agreement with Lumbermen's Investment Corporation for the
Lumbermen's Summer Creek Ranch life station and 10-inch force main. Council
Investment Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Corporation Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that the citizen presentations reflected on the
agenda would be heard at this time.
Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before the City
Presentations Council regarding community and City Services issues. Council
Riley Cantrell Member Silcox informed Mr. Cantrell that the Safety and
Community Development Committee had requested that Tom
Davis, Director of City Services, look into his concerns and provide
the committee with a staff report.
Z-00-159 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 20, 2001,
Continued for continued the hearing of the application of C & G Development
One Week 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 stated that he had inadvertently informed the
Hillcrest Homeowner's Association that this zoning case would be
considered at the April 17, 2001 Council meeting. He asked Mr.
Hopkins if a delay of one week would be possible.
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H. Dennis Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, appeared
Hopkins before Council and stated that a delay of one week was fine, but
that he would be having minor surgery Friday and stated that he
had forwarded his recommendations, addressing most of the
concerns of the homeowner's association to Council Member
Lane. He further advised that a letter of disclosure regarding the
existence of the airport would be provided to potential residents
advising them of such and stated that it would be included in the
deed of records and the plat.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket No. Z-00-159 be continued
for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Wentworth inquired about the possibility of
having the residents sign an avigation easement.
Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson appeared and stated that
she was not sure of how an avigation easement would work since
this was a private airport. She informed Council that she would
research this matter and provide information to them next week.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2717 was
adopted on March 20, 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 23, 2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Z-00-154 Mayor Barr stated that he had received a letter from Mr. H. Dennis
SP-01-002 Hopkins requesting this zoning case be delayed until May 8, 2001.
Delayed Until
May 8, 2001 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Brooks Construction, Inc. by
H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located at
4605-4609 Miller Avenue and 4208-4216 Chickasaw from "FR"
Restricted Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "FR" Restricted Commercial plus contractor's
facilities office, outside storage of trucks, trailers, materials,
vehicles and workshop, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-154 and Site Plan
No. SP-01-002, be delayed until May 8, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-01-019 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Integrated Living
Communities by Ronald R. Norman for a change in zoning of
property located at 7001 Bryant Irvin Road, from "CR" Multi-Family
and "E" Commercial to "E" Commercial and "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Uses, see Exhibit "A" for list of permitted
uses (Exhibit A was included in the Council Proceedings File of
this meeting.) and Site Plan required, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-019,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-020 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Picht, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in
the 5401-5437 Block of Collinwood Avenue from "B" Two-Family to
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-020, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-021 Mr. Gary Martin, 1917 Oak Grove Road East, Burleson, Texas,
Approved representing Garden Acres, appeared before Council in opposition
Gary Martin of the proposed change to "A-5" One-Family zoning and requested
Council delay voting on this issue until negotiations with the
developer could be held to discuss lot sizes.
David Skinner Mr. David Skinner, 1115 W. Abram Street, Suite D, Arlington, Texas,
appeared before Council on behalf of the applicant and stated that
the A-5 zoning was appropriate and exceeded the requirements of
the Comprehensive Plan as the property would be down zoned for
single family homes instead of the current zoning of two family,
multi-family and commercial uses. He added that the nearest
development, Garden Acres, was a mile from this property and
requested Council approval for the change in zoning.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that he was concerned with
incompatibility issues between the developer and residents of the
Garden Acres community, and asked Mr. Skinner if a two week
delay would be unreasonable. Mr. Skinner stated that he is
scheduled to close on this property 30 days from tonight and
requested Council's approval.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Margie R. Norman and
Sandra and David Tucker by T. David Skinner for a change in
zoning of property located in the 1300 Block of FM 1187 from "B"
Two-Family, "C" Multi-Family and "E" Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-021, be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Mayor Barr
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
Z-01-022 Mr. Gene Bedford, 4805 Ray White Road, Keller, Texas, appeared
Approved before Council in opposition of the high density zoning at this
Gene Bedford location and requested Council allow him the opportunity to meet
with the City Zoning Commission to address his concerns.
Council Member Davis addressed concerns in Council Member
Haskin's absence regarding placement of notification signs at the
subdivision.
H. Dennis Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, representing
Hopkins the applicant, A. Ann Armstrong Bellows Trust, stated that signs
were in place approximately two weeks prior to the City Zoning
Commission meeting. He added that signs are not required by
State law, but are put in place as a courtesy by the City. Mr.
Hopkins further stated that both the City Zoning Commission and
City Plan Commission unanimously approved this zoning and
requested Council not delay voting on this issue.
Z-01-022 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Picht, that the application of A. Ann Armstrong Bellows
Trust by H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property
located in the 5000 Block of Ray White Road and 10400 to 10700
Blocks of Alta Vista from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" and "A-7.5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-022, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Z-01-025 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Delayed Until Member Silcox, that the application of Jerry Surber by Hoss
May 8, 2001 Rosoulli for a change in zoning of property located at 3100
Jimisons Lane from "AG" Agricultural to "MH" Manufactured
Home, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-025, be delayed until May 8, 2001.
Mr. Moss stated that that there was increased development activity
in this area and he would like an opportunity to speak with staff
before a decision was made on this zoning change.
Jerry Surber, Mr. Jerry Surber, 3100 Jimisons Lane and Mr. Dan McInnis, 303 W.
Dan McInnis 10th Street, #404, appeared before Council and stated that the delay
would postpone the sale of the property.
The motion to continue carried unanimously.
Z-01-033 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3000, 4000-4100 Blocks
of Forbes, Burton, E. Berry and Miller Avenue from "PD-327"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Commercial except
alcohol sales and mixed use office, retail and apartments to "A-5"
One-Family and "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-033, be
approved. (Block 5, Lots 8, 21; Block 6R, Lot 7; Block 7R, Lots 1R;,
3, 4A, 413, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and Block 7R, Lot 5R; San Roe Addition
and 7R, Lot 5R, San Roe Addition)
Council Member Davis requested that the change to "E"
Commercial zoning continue to restrict alcohol sales. Council
Member Moss amended his motion, and Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud amended his second to include the addition of "except
alcohol sales" on the "E" Commercial zoning designation.
The motion, as amended, carried unanimously.
Z-01-024 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied Without tempore McCloud, that the application of James R. Brown/Brown
Prejudice Excavating Co. for a change in zoning of property located at 4300,
4308, 4316 and 4400 Carey Street from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-024, be denied without
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-01-033 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located in the 3000, 4000-4100 Blocks
of Forbes, Burton, E. Berry, and Miller Avenue from "PD-327"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Commercial except
alcohol sales and mixed use office, retail, and apartments to "A-5"
One-Family and "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-033, be
denied without prejudice. (Block 5, Lot 20; Block 7R, Lot 2R, 6, 7;
Block 6R, Lots 5, 6, 8; San Roe Addition)
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr asked staff to provide Council with maps when split
zoning is done to assist Council in identifying specific areas.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance
No. 13896, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that
the following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14588
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 PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Albert Pagan, 105 Del Rio Court, representing Choice Homes,
Presentations appeared before Council relative to allegations presented by Mr.
Albert Pagan Cantrell's earlier presentation. He stated that his company was
very responsible and ensured that debris created from
construction was cleaned up each day by a crew specifically
responsible for that task.
Kenneth James Mr. Kenneth James, 1412 Arizona Avenue, appeared before Council
regarding the abandoned property at 1408 Arizona Avenue. He
asked Council's assistance in cleaning up the property. Mayor
Barr asked Mr. James to speak with Assistant City Manager
Charles Boswell to resolve his concerns.
Edward Drew Mr. Edward Drew, 1901 Stephenson Street, representing Universal
Enterprises of America, appeared before Council regarding storm
cellar installation for natural disaster and storm protection.
Jackie Andrews Mr. Jackie D. Andrews, 511 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe,
Louisiana, representing Andrews Oil Company, appeared before
Council regarding the oil company's project for transporting crude
oil throughout the United States and other countries.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:29 p.m.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR