HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/10/16-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2001
Date & Time On the 16th day of October, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:38 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 Ms. Barbara Murph, Baha'i Faith of
Fort Worth.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 9,
2001 were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Teen Read
Presentations Week to Ms. Neva White, Manager of the Northside Branch
Library and Chairman for 2001 Teen Read Week.
Ms. Anne Moroneso, Chairwoman of the Fort Worth Sister Cities
International Trier Committee, introduced Ms. Heike Niesen,
Professional Intern Exchange from Trier, Germany. Ms. Niesen
expressed sympathy and support from the City of Trier relative to
the September 11, 2001 tragedy. She thanked her host family,
Joe and Judy Dulle, and colleagues from Sister Cities for the
opportunity to participate in the intern exchange. Mayor Barr
thanked Mr. and Mrs. Dulle for hosting interns and stated that the
City was proud of its relationship with Trier and Germany and
expressed appreciation to the Mayor of Trier and to the German
people for standing by America after the tragedy.
Ms. Jane Salazar, Cowtown Brush-up Coordinator and
representing the Fort Worth Housing Department, presented the
Council with Cowtown Brush-up T-shirts and invited them to
participate in the 11th Annual Cowtown Brush-up on October 20,
2001. Council Member Davis commended Ms. Salazar, Mr.
Donald Cager, Housing Program Manager, and Mr. Jerome
Walker, Director of the Housing Department, for their hard work
putting this program together.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a proclamation for Tae
Kwan Do Week to Grandmaster Won Chik Park. Mr. Park thanked
the Council for the proclamation and invited them to attend the
competition October 20-21, 2001, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the
Fort Worth Convention Center.
Announcements Council Member Haskin announced that Handley Street Festival
last weekend was a success and thanked the Neighborhood
Police Officers and Captain Larry Taylor from the Fire
Department for their hard work.
Mayor Barr announced that the City had received applications to
permit gas drilling and production within City limits. He stated
that a Roundtable Discussion would be conducted October 22,
2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cactus Room of the Amon G. Carter, Jr.
Exhibits Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3400 Burnett-Tandy
Drive. He added that discussion would include representatives
from the oil and gas industry, developers, the real estate
industry, Texas Railroad Commission, and neighborhoods and
invited everyone interested to attend.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-9475 and P-9477 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. P-9475, P-9477, and OCS-1244 be continued
Staff for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1243 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1243 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Finance Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
OCS-1244 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for One Communication No. OCS-1244 resolution setting the regular
Week zoning hearing for November 13, 2001, be continued for one
week.
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Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-198, as
follows:
BH-198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #14814 198 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #14815
PID No. 1- 1. Hold a benefit hearing on October 16, 2001 concerning
Downtown the proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-
2002; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14814 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements
and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 1 during Fiscal Year 2001-
2002; fixing charges and liens against property in the
district and against the owners thereof; providing for the
collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City
Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of
the respective assessment to the extent of any credit
granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14815 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $686,664.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 funding for Improvement District No. 1.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-198 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 1 (Downtown) and levying assessments for Fiscal
Year 2001-2002, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-199, as follows:
BH-199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #14816 199 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #14817
PID No. 6- Park 1. Hold a benefit hearing on October 16, 2001 concerning
Glen Residential the proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-
Area 2002; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14816 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain
improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth
Public Improvement District (PID) No. 6 during Fiscal Year
2001-2002; setting charges and liens against property in
the district and against the owners thereof; providing for
the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the
City Council the right to allow credits reducing the
amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any
credit granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14817 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $1,090,298.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 funding for Improvement District No. 6.
Steve Kosek Mr. Steve Kosek, 8000 Truxton Court, appeared before Council in
favor of PID No. 6. He stated that continuation of the PID was
essential to the development of the Park Glen area and thanked
the Council for their support.
Andrew Boston Mr. Andrew Boston, 7754 Sunnydale Court, appeared before
Council in opposition of PID No. 6. He expressed concerns
relative to his subdivision being assessed fees, but not receiving
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any benefit. He added that although his subdivision did not have
a homeowners association, there should be equitable
distribution of funds for improvements throughout the area.
Riley Cantrell Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council
and stated that if his home were located within a PID and his
subdivision did not benefit from the assessment, he would
strongly oppose being part of the PID.
Mayor Barr asked City Manager Jackson to have staff get
involved with this issue to ensure funds were equally distributed
and added that the PIDs made the City very special.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-199 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 6 (Park Glen Residential Area) and levying
assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that
the recommendation be adopted with appreciation to Steve
Kosek and Joe Yates. The motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-200, as follows:
BH-200 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #14818 200 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #14819
PID No. 7- Heritage 1. Hold a benefit hearing on October 16, 2001 concerning
Area the proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-
2002; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14818 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements
and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 7 during Fiscal Year 2001-
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2002; setting charges and liens against property in the
district and against the owners thereof; providing for the
collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City
Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of
the respective assessment to the extent of any credit
granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14819 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $24,978.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 funding for Improvement District No. 7.
Riley Cantrell Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council
and stated he was confused because PID No. 7 did not include
payments of homeowner association fees.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-200 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 7 (Heritage Area) and levying assessments for Fiscal
Year 2001-2002, Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted with appreciation to the Hillwood Development
Corporation. The motion carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 and
levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention
to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-201, as follows:
BH-201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-
Ord. #14820 201 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #14821
PID No. 8- Camp 1. Hold a benefit hearing on October 16, 2001 concerning
Bowie the proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-
2002; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
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3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14820 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements
and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public
Improvement District (PID) No. 8 during Fiscal Year 2001-
2002; setting charges and liens against property in the
district and against the owners thereof; providing for the
collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City
Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of
the respective assessment to the extent of any credit
granted; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14821 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $229,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 funding for Improvement District No. 8.
Council Member Picht requested a brief explanation of what the
PIDs did.
City Attorney Yett stated that the basic purpose of the PIDs were
used to fund services over and above the standard services
provided by the City in the defined area. The additional services
were funded through special assessments on property owners
within the district and not on other taxpayers in the City.
Gerald Perry Mr. Gerald Perry, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2000, representing Mr.
John Henry Dean III, 5308 Birchman, appeared before Council in
opposition of PID No. 8. He stated that Mr. Dean would not
benefit from the assessment since he would not have direct
access to Camp Bowie and that the PID ended at Prevost, east of
his property. He requested Council abate the proposed
assessment to Mr. Dean.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with BH-201 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and levying assessments for Fiscal
Year 2001-2002, Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
G-13404 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reallocation of 13404 from the City Manager recommending that the City
CDBG and HOME Council:
Funds for Worth
Heights Model 1. Reallocate $729,111.00 in FY2001 Home Investment
Blocks Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, and $470,889.00
in Year XXVII Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for a total of $1,200,000.00 to the Worth
Heights Model Blocks (WHMB) Program as follows:
a) Reallocate $603,000.00 in FY2001 HOME funds to
the Worth Heights Neighborhood Association
(WHNA) Home Improvement Program; and
b) Reallocate $112,286.00 in FY2001 HOME funds to
the WHNA Housing Development Program; and
c) Reallocate $13,825.00 in FY2001 HOME funds to the
WHNA Program Operating Support; and
d) Reallocate $61,175.00 in Year XXVII CDBG funds to
the WHNA Program Operating Support; and
e) Reallocate $332,714.00 in Year XXVII CDBG funds to
the WHNA Sidewalk Installation and Repair
Program; and
f) Reallocate $2,000.00 in Year XXVII CDBG funds to
the WHNA Street Sign Topper Program; and
g) Reallocate $50,000.00 in Year XXVII CDBG funds to
the WHNA Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
Program; and
h) Reallocate $20,000.00 in Year XXVII CDBG funds to
the WHNA Neighborhood Landscaping Program;
and
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i) Reallocate $5,000.00 in Year XXVII CDBG funds to
the WHNA Library English Second Language
Program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the
amount of $257,286.00 with the WHNA upon attainment
of their 501(c)(3) status to administer Program
Operating Support ($75,000.00), the Neighborhood
Landscaping Program ($20,000.00), the Housing
Development Program ($112,286.00) and the Small
Business Revolving Loan Fund Program ($50,000.00);
and
3. Authorize amendment of the contract, if necessary, to
achieve project goals provided that the amendment is
compatible with the neighborhood revitalization
strategy and in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations; and
4. Authorize extension of the contract with the WHNA for
one year if they request an extension; and
5. Authorize amendment of the City's CDBG Year XXVII
Consolidated Plan to reflect the above funding
allocations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13405 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res.#2785 13405 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Employment of Council:
Kelly, Hart and
Hallman as 1. Retain Kelly, Hart and Hallman as outside counsel to
Outside Legal assist the City Attorney in addressing issues relating to
Counsel employee benefits, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the
City Charter; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2785 establishing the compensation
payable to Kelly, Hart and Hallman at $195.00 per hour and
providing that the amount payable to Kelly, Hart and
Hallman shall not exceed a total sum of $10,000.00 without
further City Council approval; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a
Professional Services Contract with Kelly, Hart and
Hallman for a sum not to exceed $10,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13406 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waive Zoning 13406 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Application Fee consider the waiver of the $1,000.00 application fee to apply for a
from Downtown zoning change to 1300-1600 Jones Street, Daggett Addition,
Fort Worth, Inc., Blocks F1, F2, F3, F4, L1, Lots 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A, from
1300-1600 Jones Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
St., Daggett
Addition Council Member Silcox inquired why a waiver was being
requested on this property.
Mr. Bob Riley, representing the Development Department, stated
that this related to the rezoning of the public market and was
deemed allowable because it would benefit the economic
development in the City.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, 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 hearing to establish PID No. 10, (Expanded Downtown
Area), adopt a resolution establishing the district, adopt a budget
and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit
hearing date for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, adopt an ordinance
appropriating certain funds for the district, and authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract for management services in the
district. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be
heard.
Linda Brown, Deputy City Treasurer, appeared before Council,
gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13407, as follows:
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G-13407 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2786 13407 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. #14822 Council:
PID No. 10-
Expanded 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the following matters:
Downtown Area
• The advisability of establishing the proposed
district; and
• The general nature of the proposed improvements
and/or services; and
• The estimated cost of improvements and/or
services; and
• The proposed boundaries of the district; and
• The proposed method of assessment; and
• The proposed apportionment of costs between the
improvement district and the City as a whole; and
2. Adjourn such public hearing; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2786, which:
a) Establishes a public improvement district under the
Public Improvement District Assessment Act (the
Act) (V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Section
372.001 et seq.) to be known as the Fort Worth
Improvement District No. 10; and
b) Authorizes the City to exercise the powers granted
by the Act in connection with the establishment of a
public improvement district; and
c) Make certain findings concerning the nature and
advisability of the improvements and/or services to
be provided by the district, the estimated costs, the
boundaries of the district, the method of
assessment, and the apportionment of costs
between the district and the City as a whole; and
d) Adopt the budget and service plan for Fiscal Year
2001-2002, which was presented by representatives
of signers of the petition for creation of the district;
and
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e) Authorizes the transfer of $1,020.00 for City-owned
property from the General Fund to the Special
Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10, Fiscal Year
2001-2002 operating budget; and
f) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14822
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment District
Fund in the amount of $1,020.00 from available
funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year
2001-2002 funding for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 10; and
g) Authorizes the transfer of $2,500.00 for
administrative fees from the Special Assessment
District Fund, PID No. 10, Fiscal Year 2001-2002
project account to the General Fund; and
4. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of
the City Secretary; and
5. Set Tuesday, October 30, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber as the time and place of the benefit
hearing; and
6. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 30th
meeting in accordance with state law; and
7. Direct the City Secretary to publish notice of the
establishment of the district as required by the Act; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide management
services to the district for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 in the
amount of$34,388.00.
Council Member Picht inquired if urban design standards would
apply to this area.
Mr. Riley stated that it would cover the entire area of PIDs 1 and
2, plus additional areas outside their bounds, particularly on the
west side all the way to Summit and on the south side beyond
Lancaster to the new 1-30 alignment.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the establishment of PID No. 10 (Expanded
Downtown Area), Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13408 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Condemnation of 13408 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for Evans declare the necessity of taking an interest in the property located
and Rosedale at 1009 South Freeway, described as NPT Lot 26, Block 3, Evans
Business and South Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Major Eldridge
Cultural District Beard; and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire the interest in the property. Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13409 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14823 13409 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Accept Monetary Council:
Gifts Botanic
Garden Operations 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary gift of
$73,142.32 from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc. for
the purpose of funding for a period of one year, the
salary and benefits of a gardener and a senior
maintenance worker position at the Botanic Garden; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary gift of
$144,450.30 from the Fort Worth Garden Club, Inc. for the
purpose of funding for a period of one year, the salaries
and benefits of a center coordinator, an administrative
technician, an audio-visual specialist, and a senior
maintenance worker position at the Botanic Garden; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14823 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Trust Fund in the amount of $217,592.62 from available
funds for the purpose of funding salaries and benefits for
a gardener, a center coordinator, an administrative
technician, an audio-visual specialist, and two senior
maintenance workers at the Botanic Garden.
Jim McCarty Mr. Jim McCarty, 3740 Kelvin, representing the Fort Worth
Botanical Society, appeared before Council and expressed
appreciation for the Council's support of the Botanic Gardens.
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Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously
G-13410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Accept Sculpture 13410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
and Fountain for authorize the acceptance of the proposed donation of the Fort
Hyde Park Worth Sleeping Panther sculpture and fountain and other
improvements to Hyde Park from Dr. George Cravens and waive
all permit and associated City fees for the installation of the
improvements.
Council Member Davis recognized Dr. Cravens and stated that
this was an incredible gift to the City and asked that he address
the Council. He responded to Ms. Davis' request and provided
an explanation regarding the background and creation of the
sculpture.
Mayor Barr expressed the City's appreciation regarding Dr.
Cravens' renovation of the Flatiron Building, which was an
investment in the City.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9474 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Wood Shavings 9474 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for wood shavings with Elliot's
Agri-Service for the Public Events Department, based on a low
bid, with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and
authorize this agreement to begin on October 16, 2001, and
expire October 15, 2002, with an option to renew for two
successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9475 It was the consensus of the City County that Mayor and Council
Continued for One Communication No. P-9475, Purchase of a Utility Aerial Bucket
Week Truck from Southwest International Trucks for the Water
Department, be continued for one week.
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P-9476 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Structural 9476 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Firefighting authorize a purchase agreement with Four Alarm Fire Equipment
Helmets to provide structural firefighting helmets for the Fire Department
based on the low bid meeting specifications with payment due 30
days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to
begin October 16, 2001, and expire October 15, 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-9477 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for One Communication No. P-9477, Authorization of Contracts for Non-
Week Consent Towing of Wrecked or Abandoned Vehicles from
Multiple Vendors Required by City Ordinance No. 12924 for the
Police Department, be continued for one week.
L-13167 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Surplus Right-of- 13167 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Way approve the sale of surplus right-of-way described as an
irregularly-shaped strip of land being 29-feet in width and 140-
feet in length out of Lot 1, Block 22, Jennings South Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas, to White Box, L.L.C. the adjoining
property owner for $6,372.00; as allowed by the Texas Local
Government Code Section 272.001(8)(1), and authorize the City
Manager to execute the appropriate deed conveying the property
to White Box, L.L.C. and record the deed. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13168 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Redemption of Tax 13168 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosure approve the redemption of the tax foreclosure property located at
Surplus Property 4511 Wichita Street, described as Lot 9A, Oaklawn Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas, as allowed by the Texas Property Code,
Section 34.21(8) (DOE 920), to Mr. Larry Peoples, and authorize
the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed conveying the
property to Mr. Larry Peoples. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13169 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13169 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosure approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described as Lot D,
Property Cowan Subdivision (2229 Bethune Street), to Sweet Home
Baptist Church, in accordance with Section 34.015 of the Texas
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State Property Tax Code (DOE 920); and authorize the City
Manager to execute appropriate deeds, conveying the property to
Sweet Home Baptist Church and record the deed. Council
Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2331 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14824 2331 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility and adopt Ordinance No. 14824 vacating a 4-foot wide by variable
Roadway length roadway easement lying along the east side of Clifton
Easement Street, and extending between the alley north of Darcy Street to
Vacation the alley south of Darcy Street, located in Lot 11R, Blocks 3, 3R
VA-00-042 and 6, Van Zandt Hillside Addition, along with the attendant
public open space easements at Darcy Street, and containing
1,864 square feet of land, and a 5-foot utility easement located in
Lot 3R, Block 6, Van Zandt Hillside Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2332 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14825 2332 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Private Access adopt Ordinance No. 14825 vacating nine 60-foot wide by
Easement variable length private access easements located in Lots 16, 17,
Vacation 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 45-48, Block 4; and Lots 6, 7, 22, 23, 30, 31,
VA-01-039 Block 5, Hicks Airfield Addition, Section 3, Tarrant County,
Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2333 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14826 2333 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14826 vacating a 60-foot wide by variable
VA-99-040 length street right-of-way known as Darcy Avenue, lying between
Boland Street and Clifton Street, and found in Lot 11R, Block 3,
and Lot 3R, Block 6, Van Zandt Hillside Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas and containing approximately 33,000
square feet of land. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2334 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14827 2334 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14827 vacating a 50-foot wide by variable
VA-99-079 length street known as Sunset Drive, including public open
space easements, located between Westridge Avenue and
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Milburn Street in the Ridglea Apartments Addition, and a 50-foot
wide variable length street, known as Winthrop Avenue,
including associated public open space easements, located
between Milburn Street and Westridge Avenue in Block A,
Ridglea Apartments Addition and Block B, Ridgeway Manors
Number 3 Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18786 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued for One 18786, dated October 9, 2001, from the City Manager
Week recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute contracts with the Keller, Crowley, Eagle
Mountain/Saginaw, Northwest, Everman and Fort Worth
Independent School Districts to operate the School Security
Initiative. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-18786 be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18789 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Considered After 18789, dated October 9, 2001, from the City Manager
Executive Session recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with the Fort Worth Housing Authority
and the Ripley Arnold Residents' Association regarding the
relocation of residents at Ripley Arnold Place and the Ripley
Arnold Apartments. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that this item be
delayed until after Executive Session. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18790 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14828 18790 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
U.S. Equal authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a modification
Employment of the Section 706 contract between the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Opportunity Commission and the Fort Worth Human Relations
Commission Commission, increasing the contract amount from $156,400.00 to
$185.400.00; and adopt Ordinance No. 14828 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $29,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding an amendment to Section 706 of the contract with the
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the deferral
of employment discrimination cases to the Fort Worth Human
Relations Commission for resolution. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18791 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fargo Building 18791 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Corporation authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Fargo
Building Corporation in the amount of $29,802.00 for the
construction and installation of bicycle racks in downtown Fort
Worth (Phase I of the Western Subregion Bicycle Parking
Project). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18792 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mart, Inc. 18792 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mart, Inc.
in the amount of $43,800.00 for renovation of the first floor of Old
Fire Station No. 10. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18793 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 18793 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County to continue to provide disease control
services for an amount not to exceed $170,004.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18794 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 18794 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County to provide office space and building services
at the City's Public Health Center located at 1800 University Drive
in the amount of $247,025.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 3 - 18795 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
CSC #24317 — Dan authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City
Dase Insurance Secretary Contract No. 24317, a lease with Dan Dase Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Agency, Inc. for office space at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18796 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Contract 18796 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Extension authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension
Agreement - CSC agreement for City Secretary Contract No. 26104 with DFW
#26104 — DFW Advisors, Ltd. Company for project management of the noise
Advisors, Ltd. mitigation program at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport,
Company extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2001; and
approve an increase in the payment amount of the contracted
$82,390.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18797 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 3 18797 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
- CSC #24246 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City
RJN Group, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 24246 with RJN Group, Inc. for Clear Fork
parallel relief sanitary sewer, in the amount of $62,364.00 to
provide for additional design and survey services, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $392,617.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Gutierrez, 18798 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Smouse, Wilmut & authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
Associates, Inc. with Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut & Associates, Inc. for a fee not to
exceed $203,411.00, to prepare plans and specifications for water
and sewer extension for the Old Denton Road/Golden Triangle
Boulevard area (Annexation A-00-19). It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Architectural 18799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utilities, Inc. D/B/A authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with AUI
AUI General General Contractors in the amount of $426,244.75 for the
Contractors construction of four soccer fields and parking lot facilities at Far
North Community Park. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued for one 18800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
week authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame,
Inc. for the installation of community facilities for certain
improvements to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
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located at 1700 Gendy Street. Council Member Wentworth made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Davis requested that staff clarify the scope of
work to be done by the City as it relates to the storm drainage
work for this project and expressed concern if this work would
support future redevelopment of this area.
Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer responded that the work
affected the overall drainage of the site and allowed for the
reconfiguration of the parking areas, Gendy Street, and the
parking lot adjacent to the Cowgirl Museum. He added that he
would verify what work would be done as it applied to future
redevelopment and report back to the Council.
Council Member Wentworth withdrew his motion and Council
Member Silcox withdrew his second.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin to continue Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-18800 for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Scott 18801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Communities approve the Developer's Agreement between the City of Fort
Developers Worth and Scott Communities Developers Limited Partnership
Limited for Bonds Ranch; and authorize the City Manager or this
Partnership designee to execute the agreement. Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Annexation Case public hearing for the annexation of 42.04 acres of land situated
No. AAX-01-1003 in the Charles Tyding Survey, Abstract No. 1276, and the W.
Sample Survey, Abstract No. 1207, Denton County, Texas.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice
setting, October 30, 2001 as the second hearing.
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Riley Cantrell Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council
and expressed concern regarding the City continuing to annex
additional land and expanding the ETJ.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of
42.04 acres of land situated in the Charles Tyding Survey,
Abstract No. 1276, and the W. Sample Survey, Abstract No. 1207,
Denton County, Texas, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the first public hearing
be closed, and that the second public hearing be set for October
30, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin asked staff to provide information to
Council on the City's emergency response capability to this area.
AZC-01-1018 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 9,
Approved/Denied 2001, continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort
Without Prejudice Worth by Planning Department for a change in zoning of property
located at 5208-5216 Pinson Street, 1637 Lidsey Street, 4724
Hampshire Boulevard, and 3712 Forbes Street, from "B" Two-
Family to "A-5" One-Family, and 4111 Carey Street, from "I" Light
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1018.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard:
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of the City of Fort Worth by
Planning Department, Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1018 be
approved/denied with the changes as indicated, and that staff be
directed to conduct a total rezoning review on city owned
property to ensure it was compatible with its use.
Approved: 5208-5216 Pinson Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-
43 "One-Family; 1637 Lidsey Street, from "B" Two-Family to "A-
10" One-Family; 4724 Hampshire Boulevard, from "B" Two-
Family to "A-21" One-Family; and 3712 Forbes Street, from "B"
Two-Family to "A-10" One-Family
Denied Without Prejudice: 4111 Carey Street, from "I" Light
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family
The motion carried unanimously.
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AZC-01-1035 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 9,
Approved As 2001, continued the hearing of the application of Alexander and
Amended Sophia Nason, Henry F. Jenkins, Jr., Unlimited Faith, Inc. by
James W. Schell for a change in zoning of property located at
4200-4208 and 4216 E. Lancaster Avenue from "B" Two-Family
and "CF" Community Facilities to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1035. Mayor Barr asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Alexander and Sophia Nason,
Henry F. Jenkins, Jr., Unlimited Faith, Inc. by James W. Schell for
a change in zoning of property located at 4200-4208 and 4216 E.
Lancaster Avenue from "B" Two-Family and "CF" Community
Facilities to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No.
AZC-01-1035 be approved by amending the change to reflect
"...to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in
"E" Neighborhood Commercial except alcohol sales and waiver
of site plan recommended". The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Notice of Public Hearing set
today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance
No. 13896, and that notice of the hearing had been given by
publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on September 26, 2001. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
AZC-01-1046 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis that the application of Women's Second
Chance for a change in zoning of property located at 708, 710
and 714 Parkdale Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for apartments for
transitional housing for women and children, Zoning Docket No.
AZC-01-1046, and waiver of site plan recommended, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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AZC-01-1048 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane that the application of Ron Investments, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1300 Block of Jones
Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Central Business
District, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1048, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1058 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis that the application of Union Gospel
Mission for a change in zoning of property located 1305, 1307,
1309, 1315 and 1327 East Lancaster Avenue from "J" Medium
Industrial to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. AZC-
01-1058, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ASP-01-1016 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin that the application of BDC Properties and
Construction, site plan for a restaurant at 3450 Sycamore School
Road, Site Plan No. ASP-01-1016, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1059 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
ASP-01-1020 Member Lane that the application of Texas Christian University
Continued Until for a change in zoning of property located 3600 S. Bellaire Drive
November 13, from "CF" Community Facilities to "PD/SU" Planned
2001 Development/Specific Use for all uses in "CF" Community
Facilities plus athletic facilities/baseball field, no concerts, and
no sale or consumption of alcohol, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-
1059 and Site Plan ASP-01-1020, be continued until November 13,
2001. The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1020 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 9,
Approved/Denied 2001, continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort
Worth by Planning Development for a change in zoning of
property described below, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1020:
3504 Avenue 1
733 Griggs Avenue
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1055 E. Rosedale Street
From "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "E" Commercial
950 E. Pulaski Street
962 E. Oleander Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
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1161 E. Oleander Street
1169 E. Oleander Street
1183 Mansfield Avenue
1409 E. Terrell Avenue
1201 E. Humbolt Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
2508 S. Riverside Drive
From "I" Light Industrial to "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted
1110 E. Cannon Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1004 E. Broadway Avenue
1133 Stella Street
From "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1304 E. Jessamine Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1029 E. Richmond Avenue
1004 E. Baltimore Avenue
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
Denied:
203 Brandies Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of the City of Fort Worth by
Planning Development for a change in zoning of property
described below Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1020 be
approved/denied with the change to 1055 E. Rosedale Street as
indicated:
3504 Avenue 1
733 Griggs Avenue
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
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1055 E. Rosedale Street
From "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted
950 E. Pulaski Street
962 E. Oleander Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1161 E. Oleander Street
1169 E. Oleander Street
1183 Mansfield Avenue
1409 E. Terrell Avenue
1201 E. Humbolt Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
2508 S. Riverside Drive
From "I" Light Industrial to "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted
1110 E. Cannon Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1004 E. Broadway Avenue
1133 Stella Street
From "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1304 E. Jessamine Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
1029 E. Richmond Avenue
1004 E. Baltimore Avenue
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
Denied:
203 Brandies Street
From "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family
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, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing
be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 14829
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING
ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION
AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE
HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS
AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER
OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND
THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE
AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council
Presentations to discuss emergencies, metal detectors, biological and chemical
terrorist attacks.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Executive Session at 12:04 p.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) William Fox, Jr. v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 00-
01-035;
b) Legal issues concerning proposed jail agreement
with Tarrant County;
c) Legal issues concerning the Southwest Parkway
(S.H. 121);
d) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda
item;
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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; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations
as authorized by Section 551.086 of the Texas Government
Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:14 p.m.
C-18789 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth 18789, dated October 9, 2001, from the City Manager
Housing Authority recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
and Ripley Arnold to execute an agreement with the Fort Worth Housing Authority
Residents' and the Ripley Arnold Residents' Association regarding the
Association relocation of residents at Ripley Arnold Place and the Ripley
Arnold Apartments. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:15 P.M.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR