HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/07/24-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
J U LY 24, 2001
Date & Time On the 24th day of July, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:20 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 Grady Anderson, Greater St.
Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
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 July 17, 2001, were
approved unanimously.
Special Mr. Bob Jameson, President of Fort Worth Sister Cities
Presentations International, gave brief remarks and introduced Mr. Winston
Fuller, Program Coordinator, who presented students from the
International Leadership Academy. Representatives from the
various Sister Cities addressed Council and presented gifts to the
Mayor.
Announcements Council Member Haskin introduced Benjamin Heinzelman
of Troop 720 who was working on his Community Services Badge.
She also introduced his mother, Joni, and his sister, Annie.
Council Member Lane informed Council that his Council Aide,
Patsy Steel, had major surgery Saturday and stated that she was
recouperating and wished her a speedy recovery.
Council Member Silcox announced that, his long time friend and
former Councilman, Jim Bradshaw had triple bi-pass surgery and
wished him a speedy recovery also.
Council Member Picht announced that he and Council Member
Silcox would be hosting a redistricting meeting tonight at Trinity
Valley School Auditorium, 7500 Dutch Branch Road at Bryant Irvin.
He stated that the first session would be an information session
beginning at 5:00 p.m., where citizens could obtain information on
redistricting and the second session would start at 7:00 p.m. and
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would be a public opinion session, with members of Council and
staff present to answer questions.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-9429 and C-18682 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-13321 and P-9429 be continued for one
Staff week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1227 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1227 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-13208 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 13208, Revised, dated June 5, 2001, from the City Manager
One Week recommending that the City Council approve the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Basic Incentives for all NEZs designated
by the City Council, including the Stop Six NEZ, and authorize the
inclusion of NEZ property tax abatement to the City's Tax
Abatement Policy Statement for Qualifying Development Projects.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13208, Revised be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13264 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14715 13264, dated June 5, 2001, from the City Manager recommending
Ord. # 14716 that the City Council:
Authorized Civil
Service Staffing 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14715 adjusting the total number of
in Fire Dept. authorized Civil Service positions at each classification
(rank) in the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2000-2001;
providing for the creation of one additional lieutenant
position; and
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2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14716
appropriating $41,313.00 to the General Fund and
decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General Fund
balance by the same amount for the purpose of providing
funding for an increase in Civil Service staffing, a
lieutenant, in the Fire Department.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted and requested
staff to provide Council with a six-month update on the workload
and associated fees. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Contribution 13313, dated July 17, 2001, from the City Manager recommending
Rates for Group that the City Council adopt the contribution rates for employee and
Health Benefits retiree group health benefits for participants in the City's group
Plan for FY2001- health benefits plan for the FY-2001-2002 Plan Year. Mayor Pro
2002 Plan Year tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the Council adopt the amended contribution rates as
follows: Adoption of M&C G-13313 with amended contribution
rates as provided results in a FY2001-2002 group medical benefits
program which is financed by contributions by employees and
retirees totaling $11,947,114.00, or thirty (30) percent of the total
program cost. Additionally, based on the amended contributions
rates attached hereto, the total group benefits plan costs to the
City will increase by $7,072,706.00 (rather than $8,639,894.00) in
FY2001-2002. The General Fund portion of that total increase will
be approximately $4,514,144.00 (rather than $5,514,399.00), while
the increase for all other funds is now expected to total
approximately $2,558,562.00 (rather than $3,125,495.00). The
FY2001-2002 proposed budget would include the use of
$2,500,000.00 from the Health and Life Insurance Fund balance to
reduce the increase for the City's General Fund contribution to
approximately $2,014,144.00. With application of an additional
$1,000,000.00 from Health and Life Insurance fund reserves, the
increase to the City's other funds' contributions for group health
would fall to $1,558,562.00. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13316 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reallocate 13316 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Funds for
Streetlights in
Fairmount Model
Blocks Area
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1. Authorize the budget reallocation of $53,315.00 in
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the
Fairmount Home Improvement Program to the Fairmount
Security Lights Program to add security streetlights on three
streets in the Fairmount neighborhood; and
2. Authorize the budget reallocation of $3,231.35 in CDBG
funds from the Fairmount Historic Signage Program to the
Fairmount Security Lights Program; and
3. Authorize the budget reallocation of $200.92 in CDBG funds
from the Fairmount Bike Patrol Equipment Program to the
Fairmount Security Lights Program; and
4. Authorize reallocation of CDBG funds for the Fairmount
Model Blocks programs, if necessary, to achieve Fairmount
revitalization goals, provided the reallocation is in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13317 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2756 13317 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Employment of authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of Jackson
Outside Counsel Walker, L.L.P., and designate Gary Ingram as outside counsel,
for Assistance pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the
on Human City Attorney in representing and defending the City in claim
Rights Claims R0008074, and adopt Resolution No. 2756 fixing in advance, as far
as practicable, the amount to be paid to Jackson Walker, L.L.P. in
an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13318 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14717 13318 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Transfer of
Undesignated 1. Approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from undesignated
Funds for Street funds in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to
Sweeping the Street Sweeping Project within the Environmental
Maintenance Management Project Fund; and
Improvements
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14717 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Management Project Fund in the amount of $200,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the Street
Sweeping Maintenance Improvements Program; and
3. Approve the second renewal option of the Street Sweeping
Maintenance Improvements Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13319 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14718 13319 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14719
TxDOT Grant for 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Rehabilitation of offered, a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
Runway 16R-34L (TxDOT) in the amount of $150,000.00 for pavement
at Fort Worth rehabilitation of Runway 16R-34L, and Taxiways B, 131 and C
Meacham at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and execute a
International grant agreement with TxDOT related to this project; and
Airport
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14718 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund in the amount of $16,666.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding the pavement rehabilitation
of Runway 16R-34L at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport; and
3. Approve the transfer of $16,666.00, which represents the
City's 10 percent matching share, from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Grants Fund, contingent upon receipt of
the grant from TxDOT; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14719 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $166,666.00 subject to receipt of the grant
from the Texas Department of Transportation for the
purpose of funding the pavement rehabilitation of Runway
16R-34L at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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G-13320 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Set Public 13320 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hearing Date for set Thursday, August 9, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. as the date for a public
Tax Abatement hearing before the City Council concerning the advisability of
Reinvestment establishing Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 38
Zone No. 38 for tax abatement purposes, the boundaries of the proposed zone,
and authorize the City Manager to give notice of the public hearing
as required by state law. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommendation be adopted. 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
G-13321 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. G-13321, Ordinance Designating Tax Abate-
One Week ment Reinvestment Zone No. 37, City of Fort Worth, Texas, be
continued for one week.
G-13322 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14720 13322 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Res. # 2757
Outside Counsel 1. Authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 from the Water and
Relating to Sewer Operating Fund to the Property and Casualty
Water and Insurance Fund; and
Wastewater
Issues and 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14720
Drilling for increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Natural Gas property and Casualty Insurance Fund in the amount of
$150,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
legal services by Kelly, Hart and Hallman for water and
wastewater related issues and drilling for natural gas on
City-owned property; and
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3. Adopt Resolution No. 2757 increasing the amount of
expenditure to Kelly, Hart and Hallman as outside counsel to
assist the City Attorney in water and wastewater matters
before the Texas Water Natural Resources Conservation
Commission, issues related to certificates of convenience
and necessity, and issues related to the drilling for natural
gas on City-owned property.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Toyota Prius 9419, dated July 17, 2001, from the City Manager recommending
Hybrid Electric that the City Council authorize the purchase of a new Toyota Prius
Car hybrid electric car through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments for the Environmental Management Department for a
cost not to exceed $19,435.39, payment due 30 days following the
date of the invoice and freight included in the unit price. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-9424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Tandem and 9424 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Yard Dump authorize a one-time purchase of two tandem dump trucks and four
Trucks 12-yard dump trucks from Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc. for the
Water Department and Transportation and Public Works
Department based on the low bid with payment due 30 days
following the date of the invoice and freight at no charge. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Giant Paragon 9425 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Luminaries authorize the purchase of giant paragon luminaries from Dealer's
Electrical Supply Company for the Transportation and Public
Works Department based on the low bid for a cost not to exceed
$35,397.00 based on low bid, with shipping included in the unit
cost and payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9426 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Steel 9426 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Expandable authorize a purchase agreement for steel expandable manhole
Manhole Risers risers with Port City Pipe, Inc. for the Transportation and Public
Works Department based on the sole source bid of unit prices, with
payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice, freight included
in the unit price and authorize the agreement to begin July 24,
2001, and expire July 23, 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-9427 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
2001 Ford 9427 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Taurus Mid-Size authorize the purchase of a 2001 Ford Taurus mid-size sedan from
Sedan Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments for the Housing
Department, for a cost not to exceed $15,332.58 with payment due
30 days following the date of the invoice and freight included in the
unit price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9428 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
BuySpeed 9428 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inventory authorize the purchase of BuySpeed inventory software and
Software and training from Periscope Holdings, Inc. for the Fire Department at an
Training estimated cost of $34,500.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9429 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. P-9429, Supplemental Appropriation for the
One Week purchase of a Canon 8500 ImageRunner Digital Copier from Danka
Office Imaging for the Reprographic Division, be continued for one
week.
P-9430 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
ATM Fiberoptic 9430 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Transmission authorize the purchase of an ATM Fiberoptic Transmission System
System, with accessories, software, installation, and training from Marconi
Accessories, Communications for the Transportation and Public Works
Software, Department using the State Catalogue purchasing procedure for an
Installation and amount not to exceed $129,358.22, with payment due 30 days from
Training the date of the invoice. 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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L-13099 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13099 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for approve the purchase of property described as Block 1, Lot 5,
Development of Schlaters Addition (916 Missouri Avenue), from Benjamin Davis for
Evans Avenue & development of the Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street Business
Rosedale Street and Cultural District for a total cost of $26,250.00, authorize the
Business and City Manager to execute the appropriate closing documents, and
Cultural District allow the Engineering Department, Real Property Management
Division to file the deed in the City's name. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13100 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13100 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for approve the purchase of property described as Block 3, Lot 28,
Development of Evans South Addition (1001 South Freeway), from Ava Friend for
Evans Avenue & development of the Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street Business
Rosedale Street and Cultural District for a total cost of $37,450.00, authorize the
Business and City Manager to execute the appropriate closing documents, and
Cultural District allow the Engineering Department, Real Property Management
Division to file the deed in the City's name. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13101 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for approve the purchase of property described as Block 5, Lots 1A
Development of and 2A, Alford and Veals Addition (801 Missouri Avenue), from
Evans Avenue & Hortencia Rhima, Trustee, for development of the Evans Avenue
Rosedale Street and Rosedale Street Business and Cultural District for a total cost
Business and of $42,800.00, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Cultural District appropriate closing documents, and allow the Engineering
Department, Real Property Management Division to file the deed in
the City's name. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13102 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13102
Purchase from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve
Property for the purchase of property described as Block 1, Lot 2, Schlaters
Development of Addition (904 Missouri Avenue), from Maurice Spoons for
Evans Avenue & development of the Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street Business and
Rosedale Street Cultural District for a total cost of $56,160.00, authorize the City
Business and Manager to execute the appropriate closing documents, and allow the
Cultural District Engineering Department, Real Property Management Division to file
the deed in the City's name. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13103 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Condemnation 13103 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Properties declare the necessity of taking an interest in various properties
located in the Evans South Addition for development of the Evans
Avenue and Rosedale Street Business and Cultural District and
authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings
to acquire interest in the properties. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13104 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ground Lease 13104 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with Campus authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease for
Avionics approximately 10,000 square feet of improved land located on the
east side of Fort Worth Spinks Airport with Campus Avionics. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2312 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14721 2312 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14721 vacating a portion of 13th Street,
VA-01-026 between Houston Street and Commerce Street, and a portion of
Houston Street north of 13th Street and northeast of its original
right-of-way, Block 1, located in Block 1R, Tarrant County
Convention Center, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14722 2313 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Alley Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14722 vacating a 15-foot wide by 375-foot
VA-99-032 long portion of an alley from 7th Street to 8th Avenue, between Pruitt
Street and Cooper Street, adjacent to Lots 5 through 17R, 18, 19,
and 24 through 35R, Block 8, Grandview Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Right-of-Way 2314 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition approve the acquisition of 34,894 square feet of right-of-way on Old
Granbury Road and described as A-1576, R. R. Company Survey,
Tarrant County, Texas, required for the construction of future
street improvements from Ramco Realty (DOE 3332) for a cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14723 18667, dated July 17, 2001, from the City Manager recommending
Amendment No. that the City Council:
2 — CSC # 25519
— Black & Veatch 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $19,730.00 from the
Corporation Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14723 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $19,730.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Black & Veatch Corporation for sanitary sewer
rehabilitation of Mains D104D, D105, D105A, D109, L23, and
L108 in the Central Business District; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to
City Secretary Contract No. 22519 with Black & Veatch
Corporation for additional work related to sanitary sewer
mains D104D, D105, D105A, D109, L23, and L108
rehabilitation in the central business district for a fee of
$19,730.00, thereby increasing the total cost to $209.625.00.
City Manager Jackson advised Council that this Mayor and Council
Communication needed to be amended to add the following
language under the Discussion section "Black & Veatch, Inc. is in
compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to an
additional 25 percent M/WBE participation on this amendment."
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18676 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 18676 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
10 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 10 to City
18476 - Carter & Secretary Contract No. 18476, with Carter & Burgess, Inc. for
Burgess, Inc. additional construction management and inspection services of
West Fork Relief Sewer Project Sections WF-4 and WF-5 for a fee of
$55,897.15, increasing the total contract amount to $2,871,050.15.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18677 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kimley-Horn & 18677 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for pressure analysis and
design for four localized areas experiencing low water pressure in
an amount of $195,000.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18678 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14724 18678 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Eagle
Construction & 1. Approve the transfer of $108,150.00 ($103,000.00 plus a five
Environmental percent contingency of $5,150.00) from undesignated funds
Services, Inc. in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to the
Fort Worth Rifle and Pistol Club Cleanup Project within the
Environmental Management Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14724 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Management Project Fund in the amount of $108,150.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, Inc.,
for removal of lead contaminated soil at the Fort Worth Rifle
and Pistol Club; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, Inc., for
the removal of lead contaminated soil at 1950 Silver Creek
Road (formerly Fort Worth Rifle and Pistol Club property)
for an amount not to exceed $103,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18679 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14725 18679 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TNRCC
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a local air program
grant (Section 105 funds) and execute an agreement with the
Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) in the amount of $206,934.00 for air pollution
control services for a two-year term beginning September 1,
2001 through August 31, 2003; and
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2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the
Environmental Management Operating Fund to the Grants
Fund in the amount of $25,867.00 for interim financing for
this grant pending contract execution; and
3. Authorize the use of $50,961.00 from the General Fund as an
in-kind match for this contract; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14725 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Management Project Fund in the amount of $108,150.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, Inc., for
removal of lead contaminated soil at the Fort Worth Rifle and
Pistol Club; and
5. Apply indirect costs in accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulation 3-15, applying the most recently
approved rate of 18.62 percent for the Environmental
Management Department, not to exceed $14,178.00 per year
which is included in the annual grant amount of $103,467.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18680 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14726 18680 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amendment No.
1 — CSC # 26451 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
- TNRCC City Secretary Contract No. 26451 with the Texas National
Resources Conservation Commission (TRNCC) to operate
three continuous air monitoring stations for the period
beginning September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14726 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $60,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding an amendment of the interlocal
agreement with the Texas Natural Resources Conservation
Commission for the operation of ozone monitoring stations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18681 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend Contract 18681 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
with City of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with
Haslet the City of Haslet, Texas, providing for the construction of an
additional wholesale water meter connection to the Fort Worth
System. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18682 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14727 18682 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
MESA Design
Group 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14727 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital
Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $211,420.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a professional
services agreement with MESA Design Group for master
plan development of the Fort Worth Nature Center and
Refuge; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement with MESA Design Group in the
amount of $211,420.00 for master plan development of the
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
City Manager Jackson advised Council that this Mayor and Council
Communication needed to be amended to add the following
language under the Discussion section "MESA Design Group is in
compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 20
percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 22
percent."
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18683 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reject Bids 18683 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
reject all bids for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2001-
8 and authorize staff to re-advertise the project.
Council Member Moss commended staff for their work on this
project and stated that it was extremely important for contractors
to put forth a good-faith effort in compliance with the M/WBE
ordinance.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18684 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reject Bids 18684 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
reject all bids received for Capital Improvement Program
Intersection Improvements Contract II and authorize staff to
advertise the project for re-bid at the earliest possible date.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Silcox requested a list of the street intersections.
City Manager Jackson informed Council that staff would provide
them with a list of the intersection improvements.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18685 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jackson 18685 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, confirm the emergency procurement contract with Jackson
Ltd. Construction, Ltd. for installation of a subdrain system, new
subgrade materials and pavement at the intersection of Altamesa
Boulevard and Wilton Street, based upon the low bid of
$192,196.25. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18686 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC 18686 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
#26318 - NCTCG authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment for
City Secretary Contract No. 26318 with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for FY2000-2001 storm water monitoring
assistance as part of the regional storm water management
program in the amount of $1,646.00. Council Member Moss made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-032 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 12, 2001,
Continued until continued the hearing of the application of Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
September 18, 032, Text Amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City
2001 of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as
Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending
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Chapter 9 to add definitions of food vendors, temporary vendors,
and transient vendors, amending Section 5.406 to establish
regulations concerning temporary vendors, amending the
residential district use table in Section 4.603 to add vendor,
transient as a use by right under temporary uses starting with the
A-43 district, amending the Non-Residential Use Table in Section
4.603 to add mobile vendors under the temporary uses, to exempt
all events/activities/festivals approved by the Board of Adjustment
under Section 5.400 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Amusement,
Outdoor (Temporary)", all events/activities/festivals approved by
City Council, and all events/activities/festivals open to the public
for the purpose of providing entertainment, food and/or sales of
merchandise that last no longer than three days. Mayor Barr asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the Text Amendment establishing regulations for food vendors,
temporary vendors, and transient vendors, Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
Zoning Hearing be continued until September 18, 2001. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing for the appeal of the Order
of the Building Standards Commission regarding 2817 Race Street
be continued until September 18, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
Citizen Dr. Bill Patton, 5106 Mistywood Drive, Arlington, Texas appeared
Presentations before Council relative to the City's policies regarding surplus
Bill Patton property sales.
Eunice Givens Mrs. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, and Mrs. Sharon
and Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before the City Council in support
Armstrong of a full tax abatement to Motheral Printing Company who was
willing to relocate in the southeast portion of the City, and would
provide job opportunities to central City residents. Mrs. Armstrong
also informed Council of her opposition to industrial houses being
placed in her neighborhood.
Joe Copeland Mr. Joe Copeland, 1819 Etta, appeared before the City Council
regarding the resurfacing or restructuring of Etta Street, and
inquired why this had not yet occurred and when would the street
be scheduled for reconstruction.
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Tycer Green Ms. Tycer Green, who listed her residence as the Presbyterian
Night Shelter, addressed Council briefly regarding a housing
matter.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:21 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) Luis T. Hernandez, et al v. City of Fort Worth, Civil
Action No. 4:99-CV-0318-Y;
b) Williams Fox, Jr. v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 00-
01-035 (Wise County);
c) U.S. Fleet Services, Inc. v. City of Fort Worth;
d) Legal issues concerning the regulation of signs; and
e) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda
item;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
2. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations
with a third party.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:48 a.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:48 a.m.
CITY S94 C ETARY MAYOR