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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/12/04-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2001 Date & Time On the 4t" day of December, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:13 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; Assistant City Secretary Sylvia Glover. 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 Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 27, 2001, were approved unanimously. Special Major Richard D. Brittle, Salvation Army Area Commander, made a Presentations presentation to the City Council. Major Brittle expressed concerns relative to the Salvation Army's use of the West Texas Room at Will Rogers Memorial Center for their Christmas Cheer Angel Tree Program. He requested Council's assistance in locating a permanent home for the program, and thanked them for finding an alternate location this year. Mayor Barr stated that the Angel Tree was a wonderful program and applauded the Salvation Army and those who worked in the program. He added that the City would assist them in looking for an alternate location for the program and commended the efforts of his assistant, Shirley Little, and her husband, Charles Little, for obtaining the General Services Administration's Federal Records Building on Felix Street for this year's program. He asked the City Manager to direct staff to assist the Salvation Army in locating an available facility within the City and provide a report to Council. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-13449 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 2 of 14 Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. OCS-1253 be continued for two weeks. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Appointment Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Ann Bracey be appointed to the Library Advisory Board effective December 4, 2001, and with a term to expire October 1, 2003. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1252 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1252 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-1253 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. OCS-1253, Resolution Canceling Regular City Two Weeks Council Meeting of January 1, 2002 and Changing Date of City Council Meeting of March 12, 2002 to March 14, 2002, be continued for two weeks. G-13447 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14873 13447 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fund Contract adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14873 increasing the estimated With Ken Moore receipts and appropriations in the Special Marketing Fund in the Enterprises, Inc. amount of $10,541.95 from available funds for the purpose of to Provide Food funding a contract with Ken Moore Enterprises, Inc., to provide and Beverage food and beverage concession services at the Will Rogers Concession Memorial Complex (WRMC); and authorize the use of these funds Services at in accordance with the City's purchasing and expenditure WRMC guidelines. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13448 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Grant for 13448 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Municipal authorize the City Manager to accept a U.S. Department of Justice Agency grant in the amount of $248,474.00 for procuring equipment to aid Domestic in response to a weapons of mass destruction/terrorist incident. It Preparedness was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Program adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 3 of 14 G-13449 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14874 13449 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Change Name of Animal Control 1. Approve Ordinance No. 14874 amending Chapter 6 of the Division to Code of the City of Fort Worth, "Animals and Fowl", Animal Care and changing the name of the Animal Control Division to the Control Division Animal Care and Control Division; reflecting the change in name in the title of Animal Control Manager and Animal Control Administrator; eliminating the fee differential for the licensing of pets; and including a provision that would provide for a reimbursement of $25.00 to pet owners who spay or neuter their pet with the time limit defined in the reclamation contract; and 2. Approve elimination of the fee differential for licensing of sterilized and unsterilized pets, and establish one licensing fee of$7.00 for all dogs, cats, and ferrets; and 3. Approve elimination of the fee differential for sterilized and unsterilized reclaimed pets, and establish a licensing fee of $10.00 for all reclaimed dogs, cats, and ferrets. City Attorney Yett stated that the last sentence on page 7 of the ordinance needed to be amended to reflect that the ordinance would take effect January 1, 2002. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 13449 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. G-13450 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued for 13450 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council One Week adopt an ordinance regulating the drilling and production of gas wells within the City limits of Fort Worth. Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 301 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council in support of the ordinance. He called attention to an item in the Pre- Council Worksession that required obtaining a permit for reworking of a well that had already been drilled. He stated that this would have a detrimental affect on the drilling, a devastating affect on the surface owner, and would be costly for the mineral owner. He responded to Council Members Haskin and Moss' inquiries relative to timeframe required for reworking of a well and the acreage required, by stating that in the current configuration restimulation or refracturing of the well would take one day and would require 4 to 5 acres of land. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 4 of 14 Jay Ewing Mr. Jay Ewing, P. O. Box 2922, representing Mitchell Energy Company, appeared before Council in support of the ordinance. He stated that from their standpoint there could be times when a well would require reworking and it was done in a one or two day process. He added that safety issues during this time were less of a risk and assured Council that the company would inform the residents in the area when reworking would take place. He asked Council to consider raising the High Impact Tank height to 10 feet and that an alternate solution be submitted relative to the requirement on masonry walls. Council Member Picht asked if there was any restriction to the tank being placed 5 feet below the surface. Mr. Ewing responded that they would investigate that premise, but that it created a hazardous situation any time you go below 5 feet from the surface. Mayor Barr asked Mr. Ewing to work with the staff relative to alternative language in the ordinance. Bill Stevens Mr. Bill Stevens, P. O. Box 2332, Abilene, Texas, appeared before Council in support of the ordinance. He complimented the Council and staff for their work on the ordinance and stated that the ordinance was relatively complete and comprehensive. He added that the development of a mineral estate is never a sure thing or even when it would be; however, once started the process could go on for years. He stressed that natural gas was an important industry to the state and country and that Texas was not only the largest producer of natural gas, but also the largest consumer. He further stated that the ordinance should allow the continuance of the development. Jim Munkittrick Mr. Jim Munkittrick, 10307 Round Hill Road, appeared before Council in opposition of the ordinance. He expressed concerns with drilling in flood plain areas and contamination of water resources. He asked the Council to ensure drilling was done responsibly. Council Member Davis requested information relative to the safety aspect involved with drilling; water well testing prior to and after drilling to ensure that there was no contamination; reworking of wells; setback issues and definition relative to residential use so that everyone is clear on the various issues before the ordinance was adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 5 of 14 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. G-13451 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14875 13451 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Regulate adopt Ordinance No. 14875 amending Chapter 30, "Streets and Solicitation of Sidewalks" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Contributions on amended, by adding Section 30-7, "Solicitations" to allow Traffic Medians, solicitation of contributions on traffic medians, shoulders, Shoulders, improved shoulders, sidewalks, or the improved portion of a Sidewalk, roadway; amending Section 30-2, "Distributing, Selling or Streets or Soliciting on Medians and Traffic Islands" by deleting the reference Roadways to soliciting donations; amending Section 22-284, "Solicitations" of Chapter 22, "Motor Vehicle and Traffic", by deleting reference to contributions. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. Edward Gillette Mr. Edward M. Gillette, 2840 Las Vegas Trail, representing the Knights of Columbus, appeared before Council in support of the ordinance. He stated that the organization existed through the donations received from their solicitation efforts. He expressed concern with the sentence in the ordinance that stated each organization or person would be limited to one permit per year for two consecutive days. He asked if the ordinance could be changed to reflect "one permit per year for two days." Council Member Picht stated that this was a safety issue and was against the ordinance. He stated that Council should make an ordinance that would allow all churches and organizations to solicit money, not just those organizations that could meet the insurance requirements. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to amend Section 1(C)1 of the ordinance by deleting "consecutive" and adding "...that both permit dates must be specified upon application." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 6 of 14 P-9500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Electrical 9500 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Transformer confirm the emergency purchase of an electrical transformer at City Hall from J. Davis Electric Company for a total amount of $99,875.00, with payments due for work completed to date and the balance due when the new transformer is installed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9501 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Reject Bid for 9501 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Video CODEC reject the single bid received for Video CODEC Equipment and Equipment and related items for the Transportation and Public Works Department, Related Items Traffic Division; and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a new Invitation to Bid. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Continued for 13180, dated November 6, 2001, from the City Manager One Week recommending that the City Council authorize the sale of tax foreclosure property described as Tract No. 71, Abstract No. 1056 (2921 East Belknap Street), Atkin McLemore Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, to BWJW, LLC in accordance with Section 34.015 of the Texas State Property Tax Code (DOE 920); and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed conveying the property to BWJW, LLC and record the deed. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane , that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13180 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. L-13200 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Two Permanent 13200 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer accept two permanent sanitary sewer easements described as A- Easements 1401, G. B. Stone Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Brent Hyder (DOE 3504), necessary for the construction, maintenance, and future installation of an 8-inch sewer line for a total cost of $50.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13201 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Drainage approved the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement Easement described as A-906, L. C. King Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 7 of 14 The Ranches North, Ltd. (DOE 3426), necessary for the construction and maintenance of two drainage inlets for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Modern Art 18854 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Museum authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Modern Art Museum in the amount of $341,081.00; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18855 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Van Cliburn 18855 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foundation, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Van Cliburn Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $53,210.00; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18856 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Arts Council of 18856 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Arts Tarrant County Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County in the amount of $93,500.00; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire on September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18857 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Museum of 18857 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Science and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Museum History of Science of History in the amount of $427,712.00; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18858 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 18858 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sister Cities authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Fort Worth International Sister Cities International in the amount of $248,689.00; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 8 of 14 C-18859 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#1 18859 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #26820 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Ballou Secretary Contract No. 26820 with Ballou Construction Company, Construction Inc. in the amount of $166,000.00 for micro-surfacing at various Company, Inc. locations, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $1,507,050.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18860 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- J. L. Bertram 18860 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. L. Bertram Engineering, Inc. Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $776,640.50 for HMAC Surface Overlay 2002-7 for 55 working days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18861 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Coda 18861 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Coda Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $58,322.00 for construction of the docent building at the Van Zandt Cottage. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18862 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #14876 18862 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: A.N.A. Consultants, 1. Authorize the transfer of $153,445.00 from the Water and L.L.C. Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $135,112.00, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$18,333.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14876 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $135,112.00 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $18,333.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with A.N.A. Consultants L.L.C., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2001 STM-K; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 9 of 14 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C. in the amount of $144,445.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2001 STM-K. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18863 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #14877 18863 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: TMI Coating, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $52,580.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14877 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $52,580.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with TMI Coating, Inc., for demolition of the Miller Avenue 0.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute with TMI Coating, Inc. for demolition of the 0.5 MG (million gallon) Miller Avenue elevated water storage tank on the low bid of $47,800.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18864 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fox & Hound of 18864 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent agreement with Fox & Hound of Fort Worth, Ltd. authorizing use of the right-of-way for a door swing. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-01-1013 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 27, Approved 2001, continued the hearing of the application of Cytec Industries by the City of Fort Worth by Tom Higgins for a change in zoning of property located at 500 North Commerce, East of North 5t" Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Density Mixed Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1013. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 10 of 14 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Cytec Industries by the City of Fort Worth by Tom Higgins, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1013 be approved. 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 Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 14878 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. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of November 20, 2309 Dalford 2001, continued the public hearing for the Appeal to the Order of Street the Building Standards Commission regarding 2309 Dalford 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 2309 Dalford Street, and recommended Council modify the decision of the Building Standards Commission by waiving the civil penalty of $4,400.00 if all repairs were completed within 120 days. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 11 of 14 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 2309 Dalford Street, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that the recommendation be adopted, as modified. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of November 20, 1601-03 Birdell 2001, continued the public hearing for the Appeal to the Order of Street the Building Standards Commission regarding 1601-03 Birdell 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 1601-03 Birdell Street, and recommended Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of $2,600.00. Mr. Bounds stated that the property was not up to City standards as of December 3, 2001, that there was plumbing that needed to be done, drywall replaced, as well as other significant repair work. Leavern Ms. Leavern Rollerson, 5653 Ramey Avenue, property owner, Rollerson appeared before Council in opposition of the civil penalty. She informed Council that the electrical work had been completed, but it needed to be inspected. She explained the delay on the plumbing and stated that the plumbing should be completed this week. Mayor Barr informed Ms. Rollerson that the Council was in a frustrating position as repairs to this property were supposed to be completed two weeks ago. He also advised her that each time an inspector reviewed her property there was an associated cost. Several pictures of the property were displayed and verified by Mr. Bounds as the existing conditions as of December 3, 2001. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 1601-03 Birdell Street, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and that the civil penalty of $2,600.00 be assessed; however, if all work was completed by January 4, 2002, to include completion of all inspections and a Certificate of Occupancy issued, the civil penalty would be reduced to $1,300.00. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 12 of 14 Council Member Silcox excused himself from the Council table at this time. Citizen The following Texas Christian University (TCU) students appeared Presentations before Council relative to race, diversity, and inclusiveness within the City of Fort Worth. They stressed the importance of educating and promoting diversity within the community and provided the Council with a TCU publication entitled "Stepping Into Inclusiveness." Brian Beadle, Mr. Brian Beadle 4061 CR 1022, Cleburne, TX Anthony Tharpe, Mr. Anthony Tharpe TCU Box 292801 Ashley Gray, Ms. Ashley Gray TCU Box 292942 Brandon Martinez, Mr. Brandon Martinez TCU Box 292762 Veronica Rios, Ms. Veronica Rios 1204 Elaine Place David Resendez, Mr. David Resendez TCU Box 290625 Laci High, Ms. Laci High TCU Box 290338 William Searcy Mr. William R. Searcy 905 Rainbow Ct., Cedar Hill, TX Mayor Barr applauded the program the students were participating in at TCU and stated that the booklet was very well written. He assured the students that the community had dealt with racial issues very well, but he appreciated them coming forward to inform the leadership of the City that they need to take a more proactive role in diversity awareness. He added that there were three organizations in Fort Worth working to foster this effort to enhance an active dialogue on diversity with our citizens. Council Member Davis also applauded the students and stated that through a History of Equal Protection in America class she was teaching at TCU, she had learned of an assertion made by an Anglo student to an African American student relative to attending TCU and probably did not understand the inherent discriminatory basis for the question. She added that what these TCU students were doing was educating everyone so that we understand issues such as this. She informed the students that the City's Human Relations Council had positions open and encouraged them to apply. Council Member Haskin encouraged the students to take their message to the different school districts in the area and also to the County Commissioners, as this was a message they needed to hear also. Don Klick Mr. Don Klick, 8450 Trace Ridge, appeared before Council relative to housing and foreclosure issues in the City. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 13 of 14 Sharon Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before Council and Armstrong presented them with a newsletter from the Stop 6 Poly area. She also informed them of an awards banquet to be held honoring employees of the MLK Center December 14, 2001, and encouraged their attendance. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 11:55 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, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and: a) Pastusek Industries, Inc. v. City of Fort Worth, Sunbelt Industrial Development Corporation, Tarrant Appraisal District, June Garrision, Tax Assessor-Collector for County of Tarrant, and Fort Worth Independent School District, Cause No. 141-181289-99; b) Legal issues concerning liability claims by Water Department, Field Operations Division employees; c) Legal issues concerning the provision of jail services; d) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; and 2. Deliberate 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 14 of 14 Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:45 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. ,-"( t (e LJ-U'kxt_ CITY SECRETARY MAYOR