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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/04/17-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING AP RI L 17, 2001 Date & Time On the 17th day of April A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:45 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted. Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Michael Dean, Travis Avenue Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2001 were approved unanimously. Special Mr. Danny Perkins, Chair of Sister Cities Bandung Committee, Presentations introduced Dr. R. M. Talib Puspokusomo, Indonesian Consul General. Dr. Talib stated that it was a pleasure to serve as Consul General and be in Fort Worth. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented him with a key to the City and Dr. Talib presented the City with gifts from Indonesia. Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Child Abuse Month to Ms. Lindsey Hagan and Mr. Jeremy Mueller. Ms. Hagan thanked the Council for the proclamation and using the Council Meeting as a forum to bring awareness to child abuse. She stated that reports of child abuse could be called in to the Fort Worth Center at (817) 335-7172. Mr. Mueller presented blue ribbons to the Council, which was the symbol for child abuse month. Announcements Council Member Lane announced that on April 21, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mercado, the City and Tarrant County College would host an Education Fiesta. The event is designed to help the public understand how every child could get an education and also would provide information relative to various programs available to them through the City. He further stated that there would be recruitment efforts for Police/Fire personnel. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 2 of 19 Mr. Lane recognized Mrs. Paula Costa, wife of Fernando Costa, Planning Director, and a teacher at All Saints Catholic School who was chaperoning 7t" and 8t" grade students from the school attending the Council meeting to learn about City government. Mr. Lane introduced newly appointed City Marshal Ronald Babcock and Mrs. Merrill Babcock to the Council and provided a brief summary of Marshal Babcock's career. Sergeant Mickey Kimbrow presented Marshal Babcock with a plaque on behalf of all the marshals and stated that the plaque was for the dedication and leadership he has provided the office. Marshal Babcock thanked the Council for the recognition and stated that he was honored and looked forward to continuing his career with the City of Fort Worth. He recognized all the deputies for all their hard work. Council Member Moss announced that a meeting would be held Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Dunbar High School regarding plans to improve 1-820 from Meadowbrook to Highway 287. Council Member Davis announced that an Earth Day Festival would be held Saturday, April 21, 2001 and invited interested citizens to call (817) 924-2872 for additional information. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13208 be withdrawn from the agenda and Staff continued until such time as it can be discussed again in Pre- Council. Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Res. # 2721 There was presented Resolution No. 2721 designating Stop-Six Designate Stop neighborhood as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Six adoption of incentives. Council Member Moss made a motion, Neighborhood as seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be Neighborhood adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Empowerment Zone and Adopt Incentives CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 3 of 19 OCS-1206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1206 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-1207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Res. # 2722 1207 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 2722 setting the regular zoning Zoning Hearing hearing for May 8, 2001. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the second 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 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 on 13200, dated April 10, 2001, from the City Manager recommending Curfew that the City Council: Ordinance for Minors 1. Review the effect of the curfew ordinance for minors on the Continued Until community and on the problems the ordinance was May 15, 2001 intended to remedy; and 2. Conduct public hearings on April 10 and April 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, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the second public hearing be closed and that this issue be continued until May 15, 2001 to allow the Council to review feedback from the Teen Town Hall Meeting scheduled for May 12, 2001. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 4 of 19 G-13202 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14589 13202 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Application for Economic 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, Development if awarded, in the amount of $258,000.00 from the U.S. Initiative-Special Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Project Grant for purpose of renovating the historic Marine Theater; and Renovation of Marine Theater 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14589 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $258,000.00 upon receipt of the grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of funding the renovation of the Marine Creek Theater. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Temporary 13203 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Closure of 13th authorize the temporary closure of 13th Street between Street Between Throckmorton Street and Houston Street from May 7, 2001, until Throckmorton July 13, 2001, for the purpose of constructing a 12-inch water and Houston main. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Streets recommendation be adopted. G-13204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Acquisition of 13204 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Temporary approve the acquisition of one temporary occupancy permit from Occupancy Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (Milepost Permit from 346.63) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation M-004, Part 2, Unit 2, Burlington Contract 2 (DOE 2568) at a cost of $1,750.00, which includes a Northern and $250.00 processing fee and a $500.00 charge for participation in Santa Fe Railway the licensor's blanket insurance policy. It was the consensus of Company the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14590 13205 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Acceptance of Annual Payment 1. Accept the annual allocation payment from the Law from LEOSE Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account (LEOSE) in the amount of $98,005.88; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 5 of 19 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14590 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $98,005.88 from available funds for the purpose of funding continuing education for law enforcement personnel. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Adopt City of Fort 13206 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Worth 2001 Federal 1. Adopt the 2001 Federal Legislative program; and Legislative Program 2. Authorize the City Manager to distribute copies of the City's Federal Legislative Program to members of Congress, other cities, national city organizations, and other interested individuals; and 3. Authorize appropriate City officials to send letters of support or to meet with federal officials to discuss the City's position on the federal initiatives as outlined in the program; and 4. Authorize the City's Washington D.C. consultant, in consultation with the City Manager, to take the appropriate actions to advance the 2001 Federal Legislative Program before Congress, the federal administration, and federal agencies. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- CDBG Year XXVII, 13207 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council ESG Year 2001- authorize the City Manager to execute Community Development 2002, and Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXVII, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Housing Year 2001-2002 and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Opportunities for (HOPWA) Year 2001-2002 contracts to various organizations to HOPWA Year administer their respective programs, contingent upon approval 2001-2002 Contract Activities CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 6 of 19 and receipt of adequate funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a term beginning June 1, 2001, and ending May 31, 2002. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13208 It was the consensus of the City Council Mayor and Council Continued Communication No. G-13208, Approval of Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Basic Incentives, be withdrawn from the agenda and continued until such time as it can be discussed again in Pre-Council. Mayor Barr stated that although this M&C was continued, those citizens who wished to address Council relative to this issue could do so at this time. Barbara Roberts Ms. Barbara Roberts, 1515 S. Edgewood Terrace, appeared before Council in opposition of this issue and requested that City representatives meet with residents of the area to inform them about the empowerment zone as many had misunderstood the tax abatement. She added that many homes needed to be torn down, but there were also many that needed to be refurbished. Mayor Barr informed Ms. Roberts that Council would not vote on this issue at this time. He added that empowerment zones were a Citywide project and no decisions were made without extensive community involvement. Council Member Moss informed Ms. Roberts that meetings were being held each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Stop Six MLK Center, 5565 Truman Drive, to discuss the empowerment zones. Sharon Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before Council in Armstrong support of the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. She stated that great efforts were taken to notify everyone of the meetings. She added that anyone needing information should call her at (817) 536-1104. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 7 of 19 G-13209 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Endorse 13209 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Proposed 2001 Low-Income 1. Endorse the Residences of Diamond Hill and Pendleton Housing Tax Park Senior Apartments projects for award of low income Credit Projects to housing tax credits (LIHTC) to the Texas Department of TDHCA Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA); and 2. Endorse Continental Terrace for the LIHTC upon receipt of documents from the developer to the City showing that revisions to the application to the TDHCA include onsite support services for the Continental Terrace residents and change the composition from 100 percent low-income to a mixed-income composition to avoid a concentration of low- income tenants in one area. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9338 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9338 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Forklift authorize the purchase of one 4,000 pound capacity forklift from Sunbelt Industrial Trucks for the Public Events Department based on the low bid meeting specifications for a cost not to exceed $19,690.00 with payment due 30 days from receipt of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9339 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase and 9339 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Installation of authorize the purchase and installation of one hydraulic breaker Hydraulic from United Rentals for the Water Department at the low bid for a Breaker cost not to exceed $22,853.00, with payment due within 30 days from receipt of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9340 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9340 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Software Upgrade, Installation and Maintenance CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 8 of 19 1. Authorize the purchase of a software upgrade for LABWORKS Enterprise ACCESS from Analytical Automation Specialists for the Water Department on the basis of documented sole source with payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice for an amount not to exceed $12,250.00; and 2. Authorize the purchase of installation and related travel expenses for the software upgrade for LABWORKS Enterprise ACCESS from Analytical Automation Specialists for the Water Department on the basis of documented sole source with payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice for an estimated cost of $4,500.00; and 3. Authorize the purchase of an annual maintenance contract for the upgrade for LABWORKS Enterprise ACCESS from Analytical Automation Specialists for the Water Department on the basis of documented sole source with payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice for an estimated cost of $1,593.00, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9341 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9341 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Remote Terminal authorize the purchase of ten HSQ Model 25 x 86 remote terminal Units and units and five HSQ Model 8600 x 4862 motherboards from HSQ Motherboards Technology for the Water Department/Water Production Division on the basis of documented sole source, with payments due 30 days from the invoice date for an amount not to exceed $69,162.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9342 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9342 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize a purchase agreement for cellular telephones, services, Cellular and peripheral devices from Progressive Concepts, Inc. for the Telephones, City using the State of Texas Catalogue purchase procedure and Services, and authorize the agreement to begin April 17, 2001, and expire April Peripheral 16, 2002, with options to renew for four additional one-year Devices periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 9 of 19 P-9343 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Contract for 9343 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Aerial Truck authorize a contract for firefighting aerial truck maintenance with Maintenance American LaFrance Aerials for the City Services Department, Equipment Services Division, based on the sole source bid of labor rates and manufacturer's list prices and authorize this agreement to begin April 17, 2001, and expire April 16, 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-9344 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of One 9344 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Additional authorize the purchase of an additional vehicle from Five Star Vehicle Ford for use by the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $26,000.00. Payment is due upon receipt and delivery is included in the price of the vehicle. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13031 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13031 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Pipeline approve the granting of one permanent pipeline easement Easement described as a portion of a tract (0.734 acres) out of the John Childress Survey, Abstract No. 268, from the City of Fort Worth, to Equilon Pipeline Company, LLC for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13032 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize Direct 13032 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sale of City- approve the direct sale of City-owned Lake Worth property Owned Lake described as Lots 9R and 9R-1, Block 17 (8233 Lupine Circle), Worth Property Lake Worth Lease Survey to the adjoining property owners, John Avanzini (Lot 10R, Block 17) and Richard LaCoe (Lot 8AR-1, Block 17), in accordance with Section 272.001(b)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 10 of 19 L-13033 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13033 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Sewer Easement easement described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Marine Creek Estates Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from The Crossing at Marine Creek (DOE 3303) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13034 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Purchase of Land 13034 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council in the E.W. authorize the purchase of property located at the southeast corner Shriver Survey of North Beach Street and the North Tarrant Parkway Intersection and described as A-1455, Tract 4C, E.W. Shriver Survey, from Beach/Tarrant Parkway, Ltd. to widen North Beach Street for $49,556.00. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13035 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Condemnation of 13035 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Temporary authorize the necessity of placing a temporary construction Construction easement on the property located at 1725 Martel Avenue from Easement Donald Ross Meekins and wife, Ellen C. Meekins, for the sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and improvements to Lateral 3742 (DOE 1861) and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the easement. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13036 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Condemnation of 13036 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent and declare the necessity of taking an interest for easement rights in a Temporary parcel of land in north Tarrant County from Michael Lindstrom for Construction construction of a 48-inch water transmission main required for Easements construction of a water transmission main, a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement (Northside II Water Transmission Main - DOE 1958), and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 11 of 19 L-13037 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Condemnation of 13037 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent and authorize the City Manager declare the necessity of taking an Temporary interest for easement rights in a parcel of land in north Tarrant Construction County from William J. and Linda Marlene Tucker for construction Easements of a 48-inch water transmission main required for construction of a water transmission, a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement near Westport Parkway, Haslet, Texas (Northside II Water Transmission Main — DOE 1958) and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18543 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Interlocal 18543, dated April 10, 2001, from the City Manager recommending Agreement with that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an City of Burleson Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burleson for the sharing of personnel costs for the Spinks Airport Air Traffic Control Tower. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 18548 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Business authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Board Assistance of Directors of the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC), Center a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation, to administer grant funds received by the BAC to operate a Women's Business Center. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- OnFiber Carrier 18549 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use agreement with OnFiber Carrier Services, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 12 of 19 C-18550 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Global Metro 18550 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Networks, LLC authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use agreement with Global Metro Networks, LLC. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18551 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Consulting 18551 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contract with authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting contract with Con-Real, Inc. Con-Real, Inc. to provide relocation services for displaced persons in the Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street Business and Cultural District Project Area, in an amount not to exceed $24,300.00 for fees and expenses. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18552 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14591 18552 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14592 Austin Bridge 1. Approve the transfer of $4,783,661.00 from the General and Road, Inc. Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14591 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street Maintenance Fund in the amount of $4,783,661.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Austin Bridge and Road, Inc., for HMAC at various locations; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14592 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street Maintenance Fund in the amount of $4,620,181.00 upon receipt of the funds from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for the purpose of funding the 2000-2001 Street Maintenance Program; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin Bridge and Road, Inc. in the amount of $622,261.25 for 45 working days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2001-2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 13 of 19 C-18553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- A-Agape 18553 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contracting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with A-Agape Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $205,104.00 for 60 working days for the repair and repainting of the South Main Street Bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18554 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Austin Bridge 18554 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council and Road, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin Bridge and Road, Inc. in the amount of $785,784.50 for 65 working days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2001-3 at various locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14593 18555 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Interlocal Agreement with 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14593 increasing the Haltom City estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvements Fund in the amount of $179,250.00 from increased revenues from the City of Haltom City for the purpose of funding an interlocal agreement with Haltom City for the installation of traffic signal devices at three locations on Beach Street; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Haltom City for the installation of three new traffic signal systems at the intersections of Beach Street/Fossil Creek Boulevard, Beach Street/Springdale Road, and Beach Street/Stanley Keller Road. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order# 4 18556 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council — CSC # 25203 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to City Mastec North Secretary Contract No. 25203 with Mastec North America Inc. for America, Inc. Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 14 of 19 and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 2) Part 11, Unit 2 in the amount of $25,202.17 to provide for additional and increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,824,620.17. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18557 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Carter 18557 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Carter Company Construction Company in the amount of $64,900.23 for the Delga Park Ball Field Development. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18558 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Professional 18558 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services Contract authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services with Bryan contract with Bryan Eppstein & Company, Inc. d/b/a The Eppstein Eppstein and Group, for the design, administration, execution and analysis of a Company, Inc. survey of Fort Worth citizen's attitudes, opinions and preferences d/b/a The regarding the quality, desired quantity and priority of City Eppstein Group Services, at a cost not to exceed $22,500.00. City Attorney Yett advised the Council that Mrs. Haskin had a conflict with the Ethics Code and not state law therefore, no motion was needed to allow her to abstain from voting on this item. Council Member Haskin disclosed that she had a contract with Bryan Eppstein & Company and would not vote on this issue. Council Member Picht stated that the City should go out for bids to avoid any suspicion of impropriety. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 15 of 19 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Haskin C-18559 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Bracy Williams & 18559 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Company authorize the City Manager to extend the current contract with Bracy Williams & Company, which expires on April 30, 2001, to September 30, 2001. The contract terms shall include three one- month extensions, beginning October 1, 2001, that can be extended on a month-by-month basis for no longer than December 31, 2001, at the same contract terms, subject to the approval and discretion of the City Manager. Council Member Silcox expressed concern relative to extending the contract without obtaining bids through the Request for Proposals process from other companies who may be able to provide the City with the same or better consulting services. Assistant City Manager Charles Boswell replied by stating that the extension would enable the City to solicit for RFPs and still have contracted consulting services. He further stated that he was not sure which process would be better, an RFP or RFQ. City Manager Jackson assured Mr. Silcox that this issue would be reviewed and the matter would be brought back to Council by June with a specific plan of action. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18560 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- United/Healthcare 18560 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Insurance authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Company United Healthcare Insurance Company for administration of the City's self-funded group medical benefit program (including COBRA) effective October 1, 2001, for an initial 15-month period with two additional 12-month extensions at unit pricing for the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 16 of 19 first period and purchase of specific and aggregate medical Stop- Loss Insurance; and authorize modification of the current plan design for HMO-type benefits to increase co-payments and co- insurances. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. Jim Tate Mr. Jim Tate, 417 N. Retta, representing the Fort Worth Fire Fighters Association, appeared before Council and congratulated City Staff and all those involved for their work and energy expended to get this plan adopted. He expressed some concern regarding the proposed plan design modification, but added that the association had no problem paying the increased fees as long as no other benefits were taken away. Mayor Barr stated that it was a major accomplishment for the City, expressed the City's appreciation to Ms. Susan Bulla, Director of Risk Management, the large group of City employees, and Council Members who worked on this project. The motion carried unanimously. C-18561 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14594 18561 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14595 Gilco 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14594 increasing the Contracting, Inc. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund in the amount of $929,507.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Gilco Contracting, Inc. for the widening of North Beach Street; and 2. Authorize the transfer of $929,507.00 from the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund to the Street Improvements Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14595 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvements Fund in the amount of $929,507.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Gilco Contracting, Inc., for the widening of North Beach Street; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 PAGE 17 of 19 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Gilco Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $4,226,271.15 and 320 working days for the widening of North Beach Street from Basswood Boulevard to Shiver Road. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18562 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Concur in 18562 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contract of Sale authorize the City Manager to concur in the sales contract Between the Fort between the Fort Worth Zoological Association and Southwestern Worth Zoological Bell Telephone (SW Bell) to transfer telephone wiring Association and infrastructure at the Fort Worth Zoo from SW Bell to the Fort SW Bell Worth Zoological Association. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Z-00-159 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 10, 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. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Michael J. Phelps Mr. Michael J. Phelps, 5 Hillcrest Boulevard, Keller, Texas, and representing the Vista Greens Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in opposition of this zoning change. He expressed concerns regarding unresponsiveness from the developer to meet with the neighborhood association to discuss safety issues, building a screening fence on the property, and deed disclosures and/or avigation easements. Council Member Davis advised Council that she had a conflict of interest with this zoning case, that she had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting on this issue. After a lengthy discussion among staff, Mr. Phelps, Barbara Gentile, and Gary Baker (owner of the property), Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the application of C & G Development Partners by H. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AP RI L 17, 2001 Page 18 of 19 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, be continued for one week. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Moss, and Wentworth NOES: Council Members Lane and Picht ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis Z-01-018 It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a Continued Until hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No. Z-01-018, Text May 8, 2001 Amendment repealing Sections 5.105, 5.119, and 5.128, and amending Section 4.803, Section 5.403, Section 5.132A and the tables in Sections 4.705C(2), 4.706C(2) and 4.707C(2) relative to gross floor area restrictions, allowing one dwelling unit when part of a business in "F-R" Commercial through "K" Industrial Districts and increasing building heights. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text Amendment repealing Sections 5.105, 5.119, and 5.128, and amending Section 4.803, Section 5.403, Section 5.132A and the tables in Sections 4.705C(2), 4.706C(2) and 4.707C(2), Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Zoning Docket No. Z-01-018 be continued until May 8, 2001. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Jackie D. Andrews, 511 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Presentations Louisana, appeared before the City Council regarding Andrews Jackie D. Italian Import Car Dealership. Andrews CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2001 PAGE 19 of 19 Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session executive session at 12:40 p.m. to: 1. Seek the advise of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: a) Legal issues concerning city-initiated zoning changes; and b) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and 2. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:35 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. f� � �. � C TY SEC ARY MAYOR