HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/08/28-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2001
Date & Time On the 28th day of August, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:14 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 Pastor Bill Bowers, Wedgwood
Church of Nazarene.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 21,
2001, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for Food
Presentations Safety Month to Mr. Eric Cheddar, President of the Restaurant
Association, and to Dr. Daniel Reimer, Director of Health
Department.
Announcements Council Member Silcox announced that a District 3 Community
Forum would be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Monnig Middle
School, 3136 Bigham Blvd. He added that various City
representatives would be present and invited everyone interested
to attend.
Withdrawn from Council Member Picht requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-13355 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-13130 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
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Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Reverend Weldon G. Daniels and Ms. Patricia
A. Briggs be appointed to the Minority and Women Business
Enterprise Advisory Committee effective August 28, 2001. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
Res. # 2769 There was presented Resolution No. 2769 appointing Robert
Appoint Member Kolba to Place 7 for the unexpired portion of a four-year term, on
of D/FW Airport the Dallas Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board, said
Board appointment to be effective August 28, 2001, and to serve until
January 31, 2002, or until a successor is duly qualified and
appointed. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1235 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1235 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 30 13276, dated June 19, 2001, from the City Manager
Days recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Unified Sign Agreement and approval of a sign plan with Arnold
Pent of Sundial Development Corporation and MJCH Corporation
for Landmark Lakes Center located at 6400 N.W. Loop 820.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13276 be continued for 30 days. The motion carried
unanimously.
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G-13353 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Set Public Hearing 13353 from the City Manager recommending that the City
for NEZ Council:
Reinvestment
Zone No. 1 and 1. Set Tuesday, September 11, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. as the date
Delivery of and time for a public hearing before City Council
Notices concerning:
a) The advisability of establishing the Stop Six
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) as Fort
Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone No. 1 for tax abatement purposes; and
b) The boundaries of the proposed zone; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to give notice of the public
hearing as required by state law.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13354 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14758 13354 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appropriation of adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14758
Funds for Human increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Relations General Fund in the amount of $6,440.00 from available funds for
Commission 2001 the purpose of funding the 2001 Employment Law and Technical
Seminar Assistance Seminar for Attorneys, Human Resource
Professionals, and Employers. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13355 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Considered After 13355 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Executive Session Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of
Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever & McDaniel,
L.L.P., and designate Bob Heath as outside legal counsel,
pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to
assist the City Attorney in representing and defending the
City in the lawsuit titled Office of the Attorney General v.
City of Fort Worth Police Department, Cause No. GV101782
(Travis County); and
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2. Adopt a resolution fixing in advance, as far as practicable,
that the compensation to be paid to Bob Heath for his
services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.00.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that this item be delayed until after Executive
Session. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13356 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2770 13356 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Employ Outside Council:
Legal Counsel
1. Retain Analeslie Muncy as outside legal counsel to assist
the City Attorney in addressing issues relating to
redistricting and elections, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section
3 of the City Charter; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2770 establishing the compensation
payable to Analeslie Muncy at the rate of $150.00 per hour,
not to exceed a total of $10,000.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services contract with Ms. Muncy for a sum
not to exceed $10,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13357 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14759 13357 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend City Code adopt Ordinance No. 14759 amending Chapter 35, Water and
Related to Time Sewers, by amending Section 35-70.5 related to the collection of
for Collection of impact fees. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Impact Fees recommendation be adopted.
G-13358 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2771 13358 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14760 Council:
Grant from
Criminal Justice
Division and
Execute YMCA
Contracts
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2771 authorizing acceptance of a
grant in the amount of $130,371.00 from the Criminal
Justice Division of the Governor's Office under the
Safe/Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act for the
Diamond Hill Connection After-School Program from
September 1, 2001, to August 31, 2002; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14760 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $130,371.00 upon receipt of the grant from
the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's of Texas'
Office for the purpose of funding the operation of the
Diamond Hill Connection After-School Program; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, contingent upon receipt of the
grant award, to execute contracts with the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed
$86,708.00 and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council
(formerly known as First Texas Council of Camp Fire Boys
and Girls) in an amount not to exceed $43,663.00 to
conduct the program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13359 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Rental Policy and 13359 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schedule of Rates adopt the Rental Policy and Schedule of Rates and User Fees for
and User Fees for Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) and the Fort Worth
WRMC and FWCC Convention Center (FWCC). Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13360 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14761 13360 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Increase Number approve a request from Yellow Checker Cab Company for fifty
of Taxicabs for additional taxicabs and approve Ordinance No. 14761 amending
Yellow Checker City Ordinance No. 13104 increasing from one hundred fifty to
Cab Company two hundred taxicabs, the Yellow Checker Cab Company of
Dallas/Fort Worth, Inc. is authorized to operate on City public
streets, alleys, and thoroughfares. Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13361 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 13361 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
September 11, appoint the following persons to the Fort Worth Transportation
2001 Authority (FWTA) Executive Committee to one year terms
beginning September 1, 2001, and ending August 31, 2002:
Eduardo Canas J.R. Kimball
Paul N. Geisel Gyna Bivens
Richard Spraberry William T. Leonard
Frank B. Staton Gregory Hughes
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13361 be continued until September 11, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13362 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14762 13362 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Revising adopt Ordinance No. 14762 amending Sections 35-56(g) and 35-
Wholesale Water, 56(h) of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986),
Wastewater, and as amended, by revising and adding certain rates and charges,
Raw Water and providing an effective date of billing on or after November 1,
Service Rates 2001, for usage of flows from and after October 1, 2001. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-9447 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Automated/Manual 9447 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Meter Reading authorize a purchase agreement for an automated/manual meter
System reading system with Datamatic, Inc. for the Water Department
based on the low overall bid per unit prices with payment due 30
days from the date of the invoice, and authorize this agreement
to begin August 28, 2001, and expire August 27, 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-9448 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
White Stone, Sub- 9448 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drain and Grade 6 authorize a non-exclusive purchase agreement for white stone,
Sand Aggregate sub-drain and Grade 6 sand aggregate with Beall Industries and
McCauley Dirt Company for the City of Fort Worth based on the
responsive bids received with payment due 30 days from the date
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of the invoice, and authorize this agreement to begin August 28,
2001, and expire August 27, 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-9449 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ground Boxes and 9449 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Covers authorize a purchase agreement for ground boxes and covers
from Temple, Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works
Department based on the low bid received with payment due 30
days after receipt of invoices, and authorize this agreement to
begin September 11, 2001, and expire September 10, 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-9450 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Reject RFPs for 9450 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Long Distance authorize the City Manager to reject all responses to the Request
Service for Proposal (RFP) for Long Distance Service. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
L-13129 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13129 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sidewalk and approve the acceptance of one permanent sidewalk and traffic
Traffic Signal signal easement described as Lot 1, Block 8, Eastchase Addition,
Easement Tarrant County, Texas, from Texas Bentley Village (DOE 3165) for
the construction and maintenance of a public sidewalk and traffic
signal on the corner of the owner's property, for a cost of
$300.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13130 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Water 13130 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Main Easement approve the acquisition of one permanent water main easement
described as Abstract 15989, Tract 1, Moses Walter Survey,
Tarrant County, Texas, from Cindy Goodwin, Jack Robert
Edmondson, Carol Johnson Daniels and B. K. Johnson (DOE
3184) for the construction, installation and maintenance of a
water line, for a total cost of$1,000.00.
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City Manager Jackson amended the square footage in the
Discussion section of the M&C to read 226 square feet. He added
that the 226 square feet easement was being acquired from a
parcel totaling 1,865,675 square feet.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L-13130 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried
unanimously.
L-13131 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13131 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Single-Family authorize the acquisition of a single-family residence (Parcel No.
Residential 612) described as Lot 13, Block 23, Washington Heights Addition,
Property (3505 Ross Avenue), Fort Worth, Texas for the Meacham
International Airport Mitigation Program; find that the price
offered in the amount of $53,000.00 is just compensation; and
authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13132 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sanitary Sewer 13132 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement release and abandon a 18,000 square foot portion of the sanitary
sewer easement dedicated to the City by L & S Land Company,
for construction of a new subdivision. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13133 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement 13133 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with Interstate authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with
Industrial Interstate Industrial Properties, LP for property located at 2012
Properties, LP 15th Avenue for the Day Labor Center and authorize a five-year
term lease agreement, contingent upon funds being appropriated
each of the five years and authorizing to renew the lease as
necessary for up to five successive one-year periods. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted subject to
negotiations with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to
provide direct bus service to this facility.
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Debra Morrow Ms. Debra Morrow, 2221 W. Broadway Avenue, appeared before
Council and expressed concerns relative to the safety of area
tenants and property owners during the operational hours of the
center. She stated that neither she nor other owners/businesses
were notified of the new use for this site. Mayor Barr requested
that Ms. Morrow speak with Assistant City Manager Libby Watson
at the end of the meeting to resolve her concerns.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-13134 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Considered After 13134 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Executive Session authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
to purchase property located at 301 N. E. 6t" Street,
approximately 0.2295 acres. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that this issue be
delayed until after Executive Session. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2317 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14763 2317 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street and Alley adopt Ordinance No. 14763 vacating Malvey Avenue and alley,
Vacation lying between Horne Avenue and Halloran Avenue, being 80 feet
VA-00-064 wide by 485 feet long and containing 38,800 square feet, more or
less, and an east/west alley, being approximately 16 feet wide by
485 feet long and containing 7,760 square feet, both of which are
located in Blocks 113 and 138, Chamberlain Arlington Heights,
First Filing, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2318 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14764 2318 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Private Drive, adopt Ordinance No. 14764 vacating a 60-foot wide private drive,
Taxiway and taxiway and emergency access easement located between Lots
Emergency 14 and 15, Block 5, Hicks Airfield Addition, Section 3, Tarrant
Access Vacation County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
VA-01-029 recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2319 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14765 2319 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Three Private adopt Ordinance No. 14765 vacating three 60-foot wide private
Drives, Taxiways drives, taxiways and emergency access easements, being 159.90
and Emergency feet, 159.84 feet and 160.05 feet long, respectively, located
Access between Lots 35 thru 38, Block 4, Hicks Airfield Addition, Tarrant
Easements County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
VA-01-030 recommendation be adopted.
C-18721 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ferrier Builders, 18721 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ferrier
Builders, Inc. in the amount of $64,059.00 and for a duration of
100 calendar days for the replacement of concrete flooring at
Sycamore Creek Community Center. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18722 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 18722 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, Inc. authorize the City Manage to execute a contract with Westhill
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $148,041.00 for 100 working
days for Valley Gutter Contract Citywide Locations (2001-11). It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18723 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18723 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Nos. 1 and 2 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order Nos. 1 and 2
CSC # 26887 — HP to City Secretary Contract No. 26887 with HP EnvironVision, Inc.
EnvironVision, in the amounts of $14,919.68 and $85,058.21, respectively, for
Inc. asbestos abatement services at the Fort Worth Convention
Center Exhibit Hall. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18724 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Public Strategies 18724 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Group, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Public
Strategies Group, Inc. in the amount of $89,500.00 to conduct a
Performance Management review of the City of Fort Worth.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-18725 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18725 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement - GBR Agreement with GBR Realty, Ltd. for construction of water and
Realty, Ltd. sewer services to serve Ridgeview Addition Phase I, east of Old
Granbury Road. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18726 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend 18726 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Community authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
Facilities Secretary Contract No. 26095 authorizing the Parks and
Agreement— CSC Community Services Department to reimburse 50 percent of the
# 26095 — Lost design, construction, and inspection expenses up to $30,000.00
Spurs for privately constructed improvements to Lost Spurs Park; and
Development, Inc. accept the Lost Spurs Development, Inc.'s donation of facilities,
including a playground, trail, backstop, soccer practice field and
benches valued at $46,249.47. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
618 Sargent Street hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 618 Sargent Street. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared
before the City Council, presented a staff report regarding
property located at 618 Sargent Street, and advised Council that
staff was recommending that the City Council modify the
decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a
civil penalty of $2,200.00; however, should all repairs be
completed within 30 days from this date, the fine would be
waived.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member
Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the public hearing be closed and that Council modify the order of
the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty
of $2,200.00, with the caveat that should all repairs be completed
within 30 days from this date, the fine would be waived. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they continue the hearing in
connection with the proposed budget for the 2001-2002 fiscal
year to give every interested person or citizen the opportunity to
be heard. Mayor Barr stated that the hearing would remain open
until the budget was adopted.
Citizen Ms. Jeanne Strickland, 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
Presentations and expressed concerns with the living conditions at the Night
Shelter, requested that a Police Task Force increase its efforts to
prevent illegal drug activities near the shelter, and questioned
Child Protective Services accountability.
Mayor Barr stated that the City Manager would contact the
manager of the Night Shelter program regarding the drug issue.
Vanissa Carpenter Ms. Vanissa Carpenter, representing Parker Custom Homes, P. O.
Box 1613, appeared before Council and stated that she and her
husband had been given only one housing project after being in
the program for one and a half years. The project is located on
the City's north side. She stated that they were informed by
members of the Housing Department staff that a soil test had to
be conducted. After stopping work on the project and having the
test done, at their own expense, they were told that the test was
not necessary. Mrs. Carpenter alleged that she felt that her
company had received unfair treatment from the City. Mayor Barr
directed the City Manager to prepare a written report, within the
week regarding this matter and provide copies to Mr. and Mrs.
Carpenter and the Council.
Robert Anderson Mr. Robert Anderson, 510 New York Avenue, appeared before
Council and advised them that he owned 510 and 512 New York
Avenue. He stated that he had been given 120 days to correct
violations on the properties. He further stated that he had
received notice that the property had $6,100.00 in fines for weed
liens and that the weed liens have made it impossible to borrow
money to make repairs to the property. Mr. Anderson requested
an extension of the 120 days to correct the violations and that
demolition of the property be delayed. Mayor Barr referred Mr.
Anderson to Mr. Paul Bounds, Interim Code Compliance Director.
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Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Executive Session at 10:58 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 Wide Open West cable
franchise;
b) Legal issues concerning use and marketing of the
City logo;
c) 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;
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations
as authorized by Section 551.086 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:32 a.m.,
with eight members present. Council Member Haskin was
absent.
G-13355 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2772 13355 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Employ Outside Council:
Legal Counsel
1. Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of
Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever & McDaniel, L.L.P.,
and designate Bob Heath as outside legal counsel, pursuant
to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City
Attorney in representing and defending the City in the lawsuit
titled Office of the Attorney General v. City of Fort Worth
Police Department, Cause No. GV101782 (Travis County); and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2772 fixing in advance, as far as
practicable, that the compensation to be paid to Bob Heath
for his services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.00.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13134 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase of 13134 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
to purchase property, approximately 0.2295 acres, located at 301
N. E. 6t" Street. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:34 a.m.
CITY TARY MAYOR