HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/07/17-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2001
Date & Time On the 17th day of July, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:11 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 Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht,
and Jeff Wentworth; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney
David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Members Jim
Lane and Wendy Davis were absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted.
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Oliver, Tabernacle of
Praise.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 10,
2001, were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Lorie Hicks, Artistic Director of Kids Who Care, recognized
Presentations foreign exchange students that were participating in Kids Who
Care. Representatives from the different countries addressed the
Council and expressed their appreciation to their hosts, Fort
Worth, and Kids Who Care for the opportunity to visit the U.S. The
children sang "Crossing Over" which was specifically written for
Fort Worth.
Ms. Jane Bass, Chairwoman of Nagoaka Committee for Fort Worth
Sister Cities International, introduced students of the Harashin
Scholar Program. A student presented the Council with a gift from
Nagaoka and stated that they were happy to be in the United
States.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Recreation and Parks Month to Ms. Jennifer Harnish, Chair of the
Parks and Community Services Advisory Board.
City Manager Jackson introduced Ms. Angelika Weber and Ms.
Nadine Krepstakis from Germany who were interning with the City
of Fort Worth. Ms. Weber presented a gift to the Council from
Germany and thanked them for the internship opportunity.
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Announcements Mayor Barr stated that after the census the City started the
process of redistricting and seeking citizen involvement and
comment. He added that the first redistricting meeting was held in
Districts 8 and 9. He added that the next meetings would be held
on July 23, 2001 at the Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center,
6201 Beaty; July 24, 2001 at Trinity Valley School Auditorium, 7500
Dutch Branch Road at Bryant Irvin; and July 30, 2001 at North Fort
Worth Baptist Church, 5800 Old Denton Road. Each meeting
would have two sessions with the first session starting at 5:00
p.m. being an information session where citizens could obtain
information on redistricting; the second would start at 7:00 p.m.
and would be a public opinion session, with members of Council
and staff present to answer questions. Mayor Barr advised
citizens that a redistricting citizens guide had been printed in
English and Spanish and could be picked up in the City
Secretary's Office, and that GIS computers were now operating at
the Central Library and both Regional Libraries. Citizens requiring
further information should call (817) 871-7371.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that there would be
Public Information Meetings regarding the adaptive re-use of the
Modern Art Museum tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Southside
Community Center and Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Modern Art Museum.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-9419, P-9423, and C-18667 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-13264, G-13313, P-9419, and C-18667 be
Staff continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Reappointment Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Ms. Wyntress Ware be reappointed to the
Tarrant County 911 District Board. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Res. # 2752 There was presented Resolution No. 2752 concerning construction
Construction of of a Traffic Roundabout at the intersection of University Drive,
Traffic Camp Bowie Boulevard, West Seventh Street and Bailey Avenue.
Roundabout at Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
University Dr., Pro tempore McCloud, that the resolution and the attachment be
Camp Bowie adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Blvd., W.
Seventh St. & AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Bailey Ave. Council Members Haskin, Moss, Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Members Lane and Davis
OCS-1225 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1225 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-1226 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. No. 2753 1226 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 2753 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for August 14, 2001. Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13264 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. G-13264, dated June 5, 2001, Ordinance
One Week Adjusting the Authorized Civil Service Staffing in the Fire
Department by Adding One Fire Lieutenant Position, be continued
for one week.
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G-13302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14696 13302 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amend Fair
Housing 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an amendment to the
Assistance FY2000 Fair Housing Assistance Program Cooperative
Program Agreement between the Human Relations Commission and
Cooperative the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Agreement (HUD) to include an additional $150,000.00 for education and
between Human outreach programs, thereby increasing the amount to be
Relations paid to the Human Relations Commission from $186,224.00
Commission and to $336,224.00; and
U.S. Dept. of
HUD 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14696 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $150,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding an amendment of the agreement with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the
Fair Housing Initiative Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13303 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14697 13303 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Fort adopt Ordinance No. 14697 amending the Code of the City of Fort
Worth City Code Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 2
to Provide for "Administration," by adding a new Article X "Equipment Services".
Equipment It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
Services Dept. be adopted.
G-13304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14698 13304 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Fort adopt Ordinance No. 14698 amending the Code of the City of Fort
Worth City Code Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Appendix B
to Provide for "Department of City Services", by renaming such Appendix
Code "Department of Code Compliance", by deleting Article I in its
Compliance entirety, by providing a new Article I "In General", by the
Dept. amendment, in part, of Section 11A-6 "Authorization", Section
11A-7 "Definitions", definition of "Director", and Section 11A-24
"Miscellaneous Sanitation Nuisances", Subsection 6). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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G-13305 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14699 13305 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Fort adopt Ordinance No. 14699 amending the Code of the City of Fort
Worth City Code Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5
to Provide that "Environmental Protection and Compliance", Section 12.5-100
Solid Waste "Purpose", Subsection (a), Section 12.5-103 "Definitions", the
Division Be definition of "Recycling Container", Section 12.5-107 "Authority of
Made an Director of Environmental Management", Subsections (a)(9),
Environmental (a)(10)(C), (a)(10)(D), and (b)(3), Section 12.5-111 "Enforcement
Management Options" Subsections (a) and (b), Section 12.5-800 "Definitions",
Division the definition of "Director", Section 12.5-801 "Administration and
Enforcement", Section 12.5-831 "Commercial Waste Containers",
and Section 12.5-851 "Privilege Agreement Application",
Subsection (b)(6). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
G-13306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Local Law 13306 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Enforcement authorize the City Manager to enter into a (disparity) funding
Block Grant agreement with Tarrant County for the 2001 Local Law
Disparity Enforcement Block Grant and approve contracts with Tarrant
Agreement— County in the amount of $162,804.00 for support of the Adult Drug
Year 6 Treatment Court and for continuation of the Mental Health Liaison
Program for $40,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14700 13307 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Accept Funds for
CSBG Through 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
TDHCA $123,300.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the year 2001 Community
Services Block Grant (CSBG) program; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14700 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $123,300.00 upon receipt of the funds from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
the purpose of funding the 2001 Community Services Block
Grant Program; and
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3. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulations 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.
G-13308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reduction of Tax 13308 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abatement find that Minyard Food Stores, owned by Minyard Food Stores, Inc.
Percentage in and Minyard Properties, Inc. is in default of commitments made in
Tax Abatement its tax abatement agreement with the City (City Secretary Contract
Agreement with No. 22814); authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage
Minyard Food amount of taxes to be abated from 75 percent to 55 percent for the
Stores 2001 tax year; and direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Appraisal District of the reduction in percentage amount of taxes
to be abated. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-13309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reduction of Tax 13309 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abatement find that Southwest Office Systems, owned by Puente Brothers
Percentage in Investments, LLC is in default of commitments made in its tax
Tax Abatement abatement agreement with the City (City Secretary Contract No.
Agreement with 21790); authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage
Southwest Office amount of taxes to be abated from 75 percent to 65 percent for the
Systems 2001 tax year; and direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Appraisal District of the reduction in percentage amount of taxes
to be abated. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reduction of Tax 13310 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abatement find that Star Uniform Rental Company, Inc. (Star Uniform), owned
Percentage in by CCC Investments, is in default of commitments made in its tax
Tax Abatement abatement agreement with the City (City Secretary Contract No.
Agreement with 20757); authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage
Star Uniform amount of taxes to be abated from 100 percent to 30 percent for
Rental Company, the 2001 tax year; and direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Inc. Appraisal District of the reduction in percentage amount of taxes
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to be abated. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13311 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waiver of Zoning 13311 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Application Fee authorize a waiver of the $750.00 application fee for a zoning
for 1812 Portland change for Block 8, Lot 8, (1812 Portland Street), Greenway Place
Street Addition. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-13312 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2754 13312 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Participation in
City of Denton, 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2754 authorizing continued
vs. Texas participation of the City of Fort Worth in the cause of action
Utilities styled City of Denton, Texas vs. Texas Utilities Company
Company and Lone Star Gas Company or such other causes of action
Lawsuit as the "Steering Committee of Cities Participating in the TXU
Franchise Litigation" may determine; seeking delinquent
franchise fees from Texas Utilities Company ("TXU"), Lone
Star Gas and other entities associated with TXU; and
authorizing the increase in expenditure of funds for attorney
and expert witness fees and other costs associated with
such litigation; and
2. Authorize payment of $123,809.50 on or before August 1,
2001, to the Treasurer of the "Steering Committee of Cities
Participating in the TXU Franchise Litigation".
Council Member Moss advised Council that he had a conflict on
this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the
City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, 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 Silcox, Haskin, Picht, and
Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Lane and Davis
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
G-13313 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. G-13313, Adoption of Contribution Rates for
One Week Employee and Retiree Group Health Benefits Plan Participants for
the FY-2001-2002 Plan Year, be continued for one week.
G-13314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2755 13314 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14701
Ord. # 14702 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2755 certifying the availability of
Certify $21,250.00 in City funds for the purpose of paying 25
Availability of percent of the cost of the installation of an Automated
City's Share of Weather Observing System at Fort Worth Spinks Airport;
Installation and
Costs for an
Automated 2. Authorize the City Manager to accept, if offered, a grant
Weather from the Texas Department of Transportation for an
Observing Automated Weather Observing System in the amount of
System $63,750.00; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14701 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital
Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $21,250.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the installation of
an Automated Weather Observation System at Spinks
Airport; and
4. Approve the transfer of $21,250.00, which represents the
City's 25 percent matching share, from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Grants Fund, contingent upon receipt
of the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation;
and
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5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14702 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $85,000.00 upon receipt of the grant from the
Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of
funding the installation of an Automated Weather
Observation System at Spinks Airport.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13315 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14703 13315 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Moratorium on adopt Ordinance No. 14703 establishing a 90-day moratorium on
Acceptance of the acceptance of applications for Planned Development Zoning
Applications for for the drilling and production of oil and gas pending
Planned consideration of the adoption of oil and gas drilling and
Development production regulations, providing an appeal procedure. Council
Zoning for the Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Drilling and Wentworth, that the M&C and ordinance be amended to reflect a
Production of Oil 56-day moratorium, with the date that the ordinance should
and Gas continue to be in effect changed to September 11, 2001. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Q2K Urban 9415 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Assault, Level authorize the sole source purchase of ten Q2K Urban Assault,
IIIA Ballistic Level IIIA ballistic vests from Frontline Tactical Systems, Inc. for
Vests the Police Department based on a total bid not to exceed
$14,000.00; freight included to the receiving point, and payment
due 30 days from the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Hydrated Lime 9416 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for hydrated lime with Texas Lime
Company for the Water Department based on the sole bid received
of $69.87 per ton; freight included in the unit price when more than
24 tons are delivered; payment due 30 days from receipt of the
invoice; and authorize the agreement to begin July 17, 2001, and
expire July 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.
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P-9417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Software, 9417 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hardware, authorize the purchase of software, hardware, software annual
Training, support, systems installation services, maintenance and user
Installation and training from Class Software Solutions Ltd. for the Parks and
Maintenance Community Services Department using the State of Texas
Catalogue purchasing procedures for an estimated cost of
$237,755.00; authorize financing of the software licenses for 60
months and a portion of hardware associated with the project for
36 months through IBM Credit Corporation for a cost of financing
not to exceed $17,491.00 and utilizing State of Texas Catalogue
purchasing procedures; and authorize this software annual
support and training agreement to begin October 1, 2001, and
expire September 30, 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-9418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Parts and 9418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services to authorize the purchase of parts and services to rebuild two 1985
Rebuild Fire LTI 75-foot Quint Fire Trucks from LTI Ladder Towers, Inc. for the
Trucks Fire Department based on documented sole source for an amount
not to exceed $847,202.00, FOB destination with payments due
after March 1, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-9419 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. P-9419, Purchase of a New Toyota Prius
One Week Hybrid Electric Car from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for
the Environmental Management Department, be continued for one
week.
P-9420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
EMS First 9420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Responder authorize a sole source purchase agreement for EMS First
Forms Responder Forms from the National Safety Council for the Fire
Department at a cost of $53.29 per thousand with shipping
included in the unit price and payment due 30 days from receipt of
the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin July 17, 2001,
and expire July 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.
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P-9421 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Telephone 9421 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Equipment authorize a purchase agreement with Affiliated Telephone, Inc. for
Preventive telephone equipment preventive maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and for the Information Technology Solutions Department using the
Repair Services State of Texas Catalogue purchasing procedures; and authorize
this agreement to begin July 17, 2001, and expire July 16, 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-9422 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Computers, 9422 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Parts, Peripheral amend M&C P-7698 to purchase computers, parts, peripheral
Equipment and equipment, software and services for the Information Technology
Software Solutions Department from the State of Texas Qualified
Information Systems Vendor Catalogue for an additional
$2,000,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
1250 GPM 9423 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pumper Trucks authorize the purchase of five 1,250 GPM (gallons per minute)
pumper trucks and supporting equipment from General Safety
Equipment, LLC for the Fire Department based on the total low bid
for a cost not to exceed $1,869,491.70 with payment due on the
date of delivery and freight costs included in the unit price.
City Manager Jackson stated that the M&C needed to be corrected
to reflect that bidding occurred on March 1 and 8, 2000 and not
March 1 and 8, 2001.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that recommendation be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-13089 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13089 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline and approve the acquisition of one permanent waterline easement and
Temporary one temporary construction easement described as Part of E.
Construction Hopkins Survey, Abstract 646, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Easements
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Henry J. McGinnis, required for the construction of a 48-inch water
transmission main near Blue Mound Road, Haslet, Texas
(Northside II Water Transmission Main — DOE 1958), for a total cost
of $19,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13090 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ratify Sale of 13090 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tax Foreclosure ratify the sale of two tax foreclosure properties described as 3405
Properties and 3407 NW 30th Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas by the
Lake Worth Independent School District to Samuel Drysdale
pursuant to Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (DOE
920) for a total amount of $2,500.00; accept as payment of City
taxes due on the two properties a proportional share of the
purchase amount received on the properties, less court costs and
fees; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
deeds conveying the properties to Samuel Drysdale. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13091 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13091 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosure approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described as Lot 18,
Property Block 6, Worth Hills Addition, (3404 Pearl Avenue) to the adjoining
property owner, Mr. Hubert Flowers as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code Section 272.001(8)(1), for $2,526.00 and
authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed
conveying the property to the adjoining property owner and record
the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13092 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13092 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as Lot 3, Block 6, Rectors Addition, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Midwestern Development Company (DOE
2969) necessary for the construction and rehabilitation of main M-
391 for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13093 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline 13093 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Crossing approve the acquisition of one pipeline crossing agreement from
Union Pacific Railroad Company at Milepost 243.40, Dallas
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Subdivision, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, required for
reconstruction of a waterline (Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSM-E — DOE 3118) for a one-time
acquisition cost of $5,043.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13094 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13094 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Residential authorize the acquisition of a single-family residence located at
Property for 3502 Ross Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas (Parcel No. 608) from Catx
Meacham Airport Properties, Inc. for the Meacham International Airport Mitigation
Mitigation Program (DOE 3138); find that the price offered in the amount of
Program $81,000.00 is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance and
recording of appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13095 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13095 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement
Easement described as Tract 2, James Smith Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
from Texas Christian University (DOE 1810) required for the
construction and maintenance of storm drainage facilities for a
cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13096 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13096 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement - authorize the City Manager to execute a terminal building office
Fort Worth lease agreement with Mr. Rex Williams d/b/a Fort Worth
Spinks Airport International Aviation for Suite "D" at Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13097 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 13097 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement— authorize the City Manager to execute a terminal building office
Fort Worth lease agreement with Wings Above Aviation for Suite "F" at Fort
Spinks Airport Worth Spinks Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13098 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13098 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easements and approve the conveyance of two permanent easements and right-of-
Right-of-Way way described as Lot B-1, Block 1, Meacham Airport Addition at
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Meacham International Airport (DOE 3407) to TXU Electric and Gas
Company for the construction of distribution lines and transformer
pad facilities to serve a new hanger being developed by APIAQ
Limited Partnership, for a total cost of$2.00.
Council Member Moss advised Council that he had a conflict on
this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the
City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Picht, and
Wentworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Lane and Davis
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
PZ-2311 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14704 2311 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14704 declaring certain findings; providing
226 Acres out of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
the Jose Chirino Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 226 acres (0.35
Survey— square miles) of land, more or less, out of the Jose Chirino Survey,
A-01-02 Abstract No. 265, Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory lies
adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of
Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear
its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof
shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in
direct conflict herewith. Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18651 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14705 18651 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
S.H.U.C., Inc.
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1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $187,514.70 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $107,381.21, and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $80,133.49; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14705 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $107,381.21 and in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $80,133.49 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
S.H.U.C., Inc. for Water and Sewer Replacement Contract
98HH; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
S.H.U.C., Inc. in the amount of $166,684.70, and 50 working
days for Water and Sewer Replacements Contract 98HH.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18652 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18652 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 4 - Duininck authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 with
Brothers, Inc. Duininck Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $31,837.26 for Phase III
Construction of Taxiway A and related storm drain and electrical
work at Meacham International Airport, thereby increasing the
contract amount to $5,078,061.46. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18653 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14706 18653 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Wendy Lopez &
Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $108,969.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14706 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $108,969.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Wendy Lopez & Associates, Inc. for Water Replacement
Contract 2001 STM-C; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Wendy Lopez & Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $102,969.00 for Water Replacement Contract
2001-STM-C.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18654 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18654 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
6530 - N.G. Secretary Contract No. 6530 with N.G. Painting, Inc. for the repair
Painting, Inc. and repainting of Timberline 2MG elevated tank in the amount of
$61,800.00, thereby increasing the contract amount to $900,800.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18655 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14707 18655 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Red River
Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $617,034.00 from the Sewer Capital
Company Project Fund, Retail Sewer Impact Fee to the Commercial
Paper-Sewer Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14707 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Commercial
Paper Sewer Fund in the amount of $617,034.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Red River Construction Company for construction of
Richardson Slough Sanitary Sewer Lift Station
improvements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept $361,856.00 from a
developer to participate on the additional load contributed to
Richardson Slough Sanitary Sewer Lift Station
improvements; and
4. Approve the withdrawal of the bid received from G. P.
Cooper Industries, Inc. due to a material mistake contained
in its bid without recourse to the bid bond; and
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5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Red
River Construction Company in the amount of $889,900.00
for the construction of Richardson Slough Sanitary Sewer
Lift Station improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18656 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14708 18656 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Roots-Dresser,
Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $288,988.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14708 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $288,988.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an agreement with Roots-
Dresser, Inc., for blower repair at the Village Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Roots-Dresser, Inc. in the amount of $275,238.00 for the
rebuilding of two centrifugal blowers at Village Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18657 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14709 18657 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14710
S. L. Sibert 1. Authorize the transfer of $843,579.50 from the Lake Worth
Company Infrastructure Escrow Account to Water and Sewer
Operating Fund Revenue; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14709 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $843,579.50 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with S.
L. Sibert Company for the construction of the Heron Road
West water line; and
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3. Authorize the transfer of $843,579.50 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Commercial Paper-Water Fund;
and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14710 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Commercial
Paper Water Fund in the amount of $843,579.50 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with S.
L. Sibert Company for the construction of the Heron Road
West water line; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction
contract in the amount of $786,579.50 with the S. L. Sibert
Company, Inc. for construction of the Heron Road West
water line.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18658 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TXU 18658 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Communications authorize the City Manager to execute a roadway use and
Company maintenance agreement from the TXU Communications Company
for sharing and access drive for future maintenance responsibility
to a TXU regeneration site, which is next to an existing Fort Worth
sanitary lift station. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18659 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of White 18659 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments with
the City of White Settlement providing for the construction of an
additional wholesale water meter connection and wastewater
connection to the Fort Worth system. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18660 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Justin Brands, 18660 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
agreement authorizing the installation of an awning in the 300
block of Jennings Avenue. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18661 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Union Gospel 18661 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Mission authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
agreement with the Union Gospel Mission authorizing use of the
right-of-way for the installation of a pedestal mounted keypad at
1331 East Lancaster Street. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18662 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Accela, Inc. 18662 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize amending M&C P-8728 for an additional $29,540.00 to
complete the implementation of the PERMITSPLUS program for
the Development Department and authorize the City Manager to
execute an amendment to the PERMITSPLUS Software License
and Maintenance Agreement with Accela, Inc. (formerly Sierra
Computer Systems, Inc.) in order to address the additional
services needed by the City to complete the implementation of the
PERMITSPLUS program. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18663 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Southwestern 18663 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Baptist authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
Theological agreement with Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for
Seminary use of the right-of-way for the installation of conduits under the
4700 block of Stanley Avenue. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18664 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 18664 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2 —ANA authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2
Consultants, with ANA Consultants, L.L.C. to provide additional design services
L.L.C. for the Texas Department of Transportation improvements to the
intersection of Granbury Road/Wabash Avenue between Trail Lake
Drive and Seminary Drive for a lump sum fee of $77,000.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18665 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14711 18665 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Peachtree
Construction
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1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $595,161.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $476,528.00 and to the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$118,633.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14711 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $476,528.00 and in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $118,633.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to
Peachtree Construction for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Overlay 2001-7 at various locations; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Peachtree Construction in the amount of $1,066,322.00 for
155 working days for HMAC (hot mix asphaltic concrete)
Surface Overlay 2001-7 at various locations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
J. L. Steel, LP 18666 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. L. Steel,
LP in the amount of $348,668.28 for Concrete Pavement Partial
Reconstruction and Pavement Joint Repair Centreport Area (CPJR
2001-10). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18667 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-18667, Appropriation Ordinance and
One Week Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Services
Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, Mains D104D, D105,
D105A, D109, L23, and L108 in the Central Business District, Fort
Worth, be continued for one week.
C-18668 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18668 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 7 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7 to City
25244 - S. J. Secretary Contract No. 25244 with S. J. Louis Construction of
Louis Texas, Ltd. LLP for the construction of the Southside II Water
Construction of Transmission Main Contract 2 from the west side of Interstate
Texas, LTD, LLP
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Highway 35W to Lowden Street, in the amount of $70,276.64 to
provide for increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing the
contract amount to $3,493,524.64. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18669 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 18669 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
1 — CSC # 26612- authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City
URS Greiner Secretary Contract No. 26612 with URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
Woodward Clyde for design of drainage improvements at East Rosedale Street and
proposed Fire Station No. 8 in the amount of $70,703.00, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $106,702.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18670 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
B. T. 18670 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with B. T.
Inc. Construction, Inc. for Far Greater Northside Model Blocks concrete
sidewalk improvements in the amount of $114,905.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18671 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14712 18671 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
S. L. Sibert
Company, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $375,525.00 from the
and Stabile & Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Winn, Inc. Project Fund in the amount of $227,406.00, and in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$148,119.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14712 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $227,406.00 and in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $148,119.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with S.
L. Sibert Company, Inc. for 1998 CIP Various Locations
Contract 2001A Unit 1, Water and Sewer Replacements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with S. L.
Sibert Company, Inc. in the amount of $335,290.00 and 60
working days for 1998 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Various Locations Contract 2001A Unit 1: Water and Sewer
Replacements; and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $641,516.25 and 105
working days for 1998 CIP Various Locations Contract
2001A Unit II: Paving Improvements Alternate No. 1.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18672 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Communication 18672 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facility License authorize the City Manager to execute a Communications Facility
Agreement - License Agreement with Sprint Spectrum for space on the City's
Sprint Spectrum Rolling Hills Communications Tower. Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18673 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18673 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facility authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement - Agreement with Summer Creek Meadows, LP by Zena
Summer Creek Development Corporation, its General Partner, for the installation
Meadows, LP of community facilities for Summer Creek Meadows Addition,
Phase IV. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18674 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reject Bids 18674 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to reject all bids submitted for the
construction of joint repairs at various locations. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18675 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
N. G. Painting, 18675 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. confirm the award of contract and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with N. G. Painting, Inc. for completion of repair
and repainting of the 2.0 MG (million gallons) Meadowbrook
elevated storage tank (Water Department Project No. PW77-
060770180120).
Council Member Silcox asked staff if the City logo would be placed
on the water tank.
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Mr. Jay Chapa, representing the Water Department, stated that the
logo was placed on water tanks located in areas considered to be
gateways to the City, but it was not considered cost effective to
place the logo on the water tanks in other areas within the City.
Council Member Silcox stated that a large sum of money had
already been expended to have the water tank repaired and
painted. He added that he would like to see the logo placed on this
water tank and asked staff to provide information on the cost and
the cost to date for other water tank projects of this nature.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Notice of Public Hearing
Hearing setting today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No.
13896 had been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder,
the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on July 2, 2001.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Z-01-058 Council Member Silcox inquired if this was City owned property.
Approved
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, stated that there were
actually 13 properties, listed by City Council Districts. He advised
them that they were all surplus properties. He further stated that a
marketability survey had not been done and that the requested
zoning changes would make the properties compatible with the
adjacent areas and the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Barr informed Council that the marketability of the
properties would be reviewed in City Council Committee as
discussed previously in Pre-Council.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of properties listed below from
"B" Two-Family and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-058, be approved:
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2807 NW 18th Street "B" Two-Family
2818 NW 18th Street "B" Two-Family
2820 NW 18th Street "B" Two-Family
2906 NW 19th Street "B" Two-Family
2513 NW 21St Street "B" Two-Family
2115 NW 31St Street "I" Light Industrial
3001 Columbus Avenue "B" Two-Family
3010 Columbus Avenue "B" Two-Family
3201 Columbus Avenue "B" Two-Family
3306 Roosevelt Avenue "B" Two-Family
3207 NW 28th Street "B" Two-Family
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-060 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3205 Williams Place from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-060, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-061 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 5017
Blackmore Avenue, 5424 Diaz Avenue, and 498 Broadleaf Drive
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
061, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-062 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
6851 and 6855 East Lancaster Avenue from "F" Commercial to "E"
Commercial, 4511 Wichita Street, 3716 Wilbarger Street, and 5217
Willie Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-062, be approved with the amendment of 6851 and
6855 East Lancaster Avenue changed to "ER" Restricted
Commercial. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-063 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud 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 various properties described
as below, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-063, be approved:
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2313 Bomar Avenue, from "J" Medium Industrial to "E" Commercial
2601 E. 12th Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
3205 E. 4th Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "E" Commercial
3217 and 3221 E. 4th Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1500 Block of Belknap Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "FR"
Restricted Commercial
1430 E. Magnolia Avenue, 925 E. Humbolt Street, 908 and 1518 E. Terrell
Avenue, from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
308 S. Adams Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "FR" Restricted
Commercial
962 E. Daggett Avenue, from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-064 Council Member Silcox 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 property located at 1504 and
1510 5th Avenue, from "C/HC" Multi-Family/Historic and Cultural
Landmark to "B/HC" Two-Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark
and 3037 May Street and 3724 Bryan Avenue, from "B" Two-Family
to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-064, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-077 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of West Loop/820 Partners,
C/O James Melino for a change in zoning of property located in the
9500-9600 Blocks of White Settlement Road from "G" Commercial
to "C" Multi-Family, "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, "C"
Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "F" Commercial except nightclubs, taverns, bars, pool
halls, tattoo parlors, and teen clubs, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-077,
and waiver of site plan, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-081 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in
the 2800 Block of E. Lancaster Avenue from "J" Medium Industrial
to "E" Commercial and 3233 Tom Ellen Street from "B" Two-Family
to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-081, be approved
with the amendment of 2800 Block of E. Lancaster changed to
"ER" Restricted Commercial. The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-01-082 Council Member Moss 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 at 3205
Oscar Avenue, 2911 Loving Avenue, 3308 Roosevelt Avenue and
2113 Chestnut Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-082, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-084 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 5536
Fernander Drive and 5600 Humbert Avenue, from "B" Two-Family
to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-084, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-086 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3017 S. Jennings Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-086, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-087 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Raymond Pereda for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4700 Block of Freeman
Drive from "CF" Community Facilities to "J" Medium Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-087, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-088 Council Member Wentworth stated that although the zoning book
SP-01-016 reflected that there was no opposition to this zoning change,
Denied testimony given at the Zoning Commission meeting showed
significant citizen opposition by a neighborhood association and
several individuals because the requested zoning was not
consistent with the existing zoning in the immediate
neighborhood. He made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the application of Academy Investments L.P.I. by Jerry
Detwiler for a change in zoning of property located at 3712 through
3738 Clarke Avenue from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for Residential with "AR" Residential
Development Standards, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-088 and amended
Site Plan No. SP-01-016, be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-01-089 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Hillwood RLD by Carter
& Burgess for a change in zoning of property located at the SE
Corner of Harmon Road and Blue Mound Road (800-1800 Blocks of
Harmon) from "A-5" One-Family, "AR" Residential, "R-2"
Residential, "CR" Multi-Family, "E" Commercial, "ER" Restricted
Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to "CF" Community Facilities,
"A-5" One-Family and "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
089, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-091 Mayor Barr stated that a letter had been received from Carter &
Continued Until Burgess requesting a delay on this case until August 14, 2001.
August 14, 2001
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the application of Don W. Collins for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3700-4100 Blocks of
Keller Haslet Road (SE Corner of Alta Vista), from "Unzoned" to
"A-5", "A-7.5" One-Family, "E" Commercial, and "ER" Restricted
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-091, be continued until
August 14, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-094 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Esbelda F. Gomez for a
change in zoning of property located at 3601 Ellis Avenue from "E"
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-094, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-095 It appeared to the City Council that Notice of Public Hearing
Ord. # 14713 setting today as the date for the hearing in connection with Zoning
Text Amendment Docket No. Z-01-095, Text Amendment amending the Zoning
Approved Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as
amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth, consolidating requirements concerning construction and
approved materials for fences; establishing additional
construction requirements for fences adjacent to freeways or
arterial streets. had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on July
2, 2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Text Amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended,
codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth,
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consolidating requirements concerning construction and
approved materials for fences; establishing additional
construction requirements for fences adjacent to freeways or
arterial streets, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket No. Z-01-095,
be approved and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14713
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, CONSOLIDATING REQUIREMENTS
CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION AND APPROVED MATERIALS
FOR FENCES; ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCES ADJACENT TO FREEWAYS OR
ARTERIAL STREETS.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-083 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved/Denied tempore McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth
as Reflected Planning Department for a change in zoning of various properties
described below, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-083, be approved or
denied, as reflected:
2701 Vogt Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Approved
3704 Dillard Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-21" One-Family,
Approved
5416 Booker T Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Approved
1604 Amanda Avenue, from "E" Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Denied
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-085 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/Denied Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
as Reflected Department for a changes in zoning of various properties
described below, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-085, be approved or
denied, as reflected.
724 North Freeway, from "0-1" Flood Zone to "A-5" One-Family,
Approved
409 S. Rayner Street, 3625 Avenue G, and 1315 E. Davis Avenue, from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One Family, Approved
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1321 E. Cannon Street, from "CR" Multi-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Approved
1617 E. Rosedale Street, from "E" Commercial to "B" Two-Family,
Denied
1311 E. 4th Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "FR" Restricted
Commercial, Denied
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-059 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Haskin, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property located at 8141
Tanner Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-059, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-072 Messers Christopher Hailey, 2008 Hillcrest, and Gilbert Cable, 2004
SP-01-015 Ashland, appeared before Council in favor of this denial and
Denied requested Council allow the integrity of the neighborhood to
Christopher remain as it is presently. They provided a petition from
Hailey, homeowners of the area requesting that Council deny the zoning
Gilbert Cable change.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Peter R. and Elvire
Young by James W. Schell for a change in zoning of property
located at 2100 Ashland and 4411 Bryce Avenue from "B" Two-
Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for the
continued use of a residential fourplex, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
072, and Site Plan No. SP-01-015 be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-074 Messers Felipe Munoz, 1508 NE 38th Street, Jose Cardenas, 2049
Denied Without McCart Avenue, and Domingo Martinez, 3321 N. Hampton,
Prejudice appeared before Council in opposition of the denial. They stated
Felipe Munoz, that Mr. Munoz's restaurant had improved the appearance of the
Jose Cardenas, neighborhood and that he did not understand that there was an
Domingo appeal process.
Martinez
Mayor Barr stated that City Attorney Yett had advised him that a
letter of appeal had not been filed and since that the time period to
file an appeal had expired, the Council could only deny the request
with prejudice or deny it without prejudice and waive the filing fee.
He informed Mr. Munoz that there was bi-lingual staff available
who could have explained the appeal process to him and asked
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that he speak with Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, to
determine what process to take. Mayor Barr also advised Mr.
Munoz to speak with Council Member Lane.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Felipe and Rosa Munoz
for a change in zoning of property located at 1109 E. Long Avenue
(3401 & 3403 N Hampton Street) from "E" Commercial to "FR"
Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-074, be denied
without prejudice and requested staff to waive the fee for refilling
of the request.
At this point a lengthy discussion ensued.
Council Member Silcox then restated his motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; that the application of Felipe and
Rosa Munoz for a change in zoning of property located at 1109 E.
Long Avenue (3401 & 3403 N Hampton Street) from "E"
Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-
01-074 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-047 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 10, 2001,
continued the hearing of the application of Henry Rahmani by PCC
Consulting Engineers Inc. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 9200 Block of Crowley Road and the 2100 Block of
Cunningham Road from "AG" Agricultural & "J" Medium Industrial
to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-047. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Trae Fowler Mr. Trae Fowler, 3220 Jane Lane, appeared before Council and
requested favorable consideration of the zoning case; he outlined
the plans for development of the area and the proposed park. He
further stated that the developer was going to note in the deed
restriction and/or covenant that the housing development was
located next to industrial zoning.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, appeared and advised
Council that in the past we have made it a requirement that the
developer place this type of notice or information in the platting
record.
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Council Member Haskin informed the Council that Mr. Fowler was
the former Mayor of Haltom City and requested that the developer
provide a site plan for the proposed park land and that the site
plan be made a part of the zoning requested zoning change.
City Attorney Yett advised the Council that the agreement to
dedicate the park property was a condition of the zoning case and
that it was enforceable as a condition of the requested zoning
change. The request was to waive the entire site plan, but a partial
site plan was submitted that showed improvements to the park site
and that would be enforceable as part of the conditions for the
requested zoning change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Henry Rahmani by PCC
Consulting Engineers Inc. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 9200 Block of Crowley Road and the 2100 Block of
Cunningham Road from "AG" Agricultural & "J" Medium Industrial
to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-047, Council Member
Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-047 be approved with a map showing the
park and housing development and a full site plan to be submitted
for park land property for approval through the regular site plan
process. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14714
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.
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The motion carried unanimously.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:40 a.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following
pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are
exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of
the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) Legal issues concerning solicitation of funds in or
near the public right-of-way;
b) Fred Rogers v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 17-
177711-99;
c) Legal issues concerning the U. S. Defense Research
lease at Fort Worth Spinks Airport;
d) 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 12:30 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
12:30 p.m.
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR