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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/02/29-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 29, 2000 Date & Time On the 29th day of February A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:45 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 Bob Terrell; 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 Dr. Donald Hogg, Westminster Presbyterian Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 2000 were approved unanimously. Special Judy Harman, Chair of Sister Cities Trier Committee, introduced Presentations the Delegation from Trier, Germany. Herr Johann Aubart, Director of the City Run in Trier, thanked the Council for the hospitality the delegation had been afforded and presented gifts to the City from Trier. Council Member Picht presented City pins to each member of the delegation. Richard Zavala, Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the Texas Recreation and Parks Society Commercial Award to Mr. Tim McKinney with Bank of America's LEND Program. Mr. McKinney thanked Mr. Zavala and Mr. Bob Riley, Manager of Planning and Resource Management for the Parks and Community Services Department, for the nomination and the recognition the award had provided. The Fort Worth Herd was presented the Texas Recreation and Parks Society Lone Star Programming Award by Richard Zavala, Director of Parks and Community Services. Announcements Mayor Barr commended Mr. Joe Paniagua from Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management, for his efforts in bringing AMTRAK services to the City. CITY COUNCIL MEETING' FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 2 of 20 Council Member Lane announced that a City-wide reception would be held for Chief Mendoza and his family on March 15, 2000 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Round-Up Inn. Council Member Davis stated that District 9's Police Forum would be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Travis Avenue Baptist Church and encouraged interested citizens to attend. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Presentations Mayor Barr recognized Mr. Jim Hodges, Past President of the Fort from City Council Worth League of Neighborhood Associations. Committees OCS-1124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1124 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-12826 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Heard After G- Communication No. G-12826, Ordinances amending the Code of 12835 the City of Fort Worth, revising Section 6 "Animal and Fowl" Article I, "In General," Section 6-12 "Nuisances Declared" and Appendix B, Article II, "Code Enforcement," Division 3, "Nuisances," Section 11A-21 and Section 11A-22, not be heard at this point in the meeting until all Council members had received and reviewed the revisions regarding continuance policies. G-12827 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Satisfaction of 12827 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Judgment in authorize the City Manager to pay court-ordered attorney fees in Nyborg vs. City the amount of $24,000.00, as ordered, to Mr. Russell Nyborg's of Fort Worth attorneys, Phil King and Sue Walker. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12828 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14110 12828 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14111 Museum Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, for Log Cabin grant applications to the American Association of Museums and Village Texas Historical Commission for the Log Cabin Village; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 3 of 20 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14110 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of$550.00 upon receipt of the funds form the Texas Historical Commission for the purpose of funding the purchase of metal shelving units for artifacts storage; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14111 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $1,775.00 upon receipt of the grant from the American Association of Museums for the purpose of funding an assessment on the collection policies, documentation, and preservation evidenced in the museum's total operation. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12829 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. # 2617 12829 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Adopt Tax adopt Resolution No. 2617 which: Abatement Policy 1. States that the City elects to become eligible to participate in property tax abatement pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Sections 312.001 through 312.209 as amended; and 2. Establishes a Policy Statement, including guidelines and criteria, governing property tax abatements for the City of Fort Worth. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12830 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14112 12830 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Nomination of South and 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14112 nominating two areas as enterprise Southeast zones pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act (Texas Enterprise Zone Government Code, Chapter 2303); providing tax incentives; and Apply for designating an authorized representative to act in all matters Creation of pertaining to the nomination and designation of the areas Zones described herein as Enterprise Zones and Reinvestment Zones (Texas Tax Code, Chapter 312); and further designating a CITY COUNCIL MEETING MW FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 4 of 20 liaison to act on all matters pertaining to the Enterprise Zone Act once designated by the Texas Department of Economic Development; and 2. Find that the zone area meets the requirements and criteria of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act; and 3. Find that the required public hearings to consider this ordinance were held by the City; and 4. Direct and designate the City Manager as the City's authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the nomination and designation of the areas described as enterprise zones and reinvestment zones; and 5. Direct and designate the City's Business Development Coordinator as liaison for communication with the Texas Department of Economic Development (TDED) to oversee zone activities and communication with qualified businesses; and 6. Authorize the City Manager to submit the appropriate applications to the TDED for designation of the South Enterprise Zone and the Southeast Enterprise Zone. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12831 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Funding for 12831 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Women's Second authorize the City Manager to: Chance, Inc. 1. Reallocate $200,250.00 from Fiscal Year 97 HOME funds to the Women's Second Chance Parkdale Avenue Transitional Housing Project; and 2. Execute a contract with Women's Second Chance, Inc. in the amount of $200,250.00 to develop the Women's Second Chance Parkdale Avenue Housing Development; and 3. Amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided the amendment is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 5 of 20 4. Amend the City's 1999-2000 Consolidated Action Plan to include the $200,250.00 allocation to the Women's Second Chance Parkdale Avenue Housing Development. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12832 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. # 2618 12832 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Joint Resolution & Agreement - 1. Approve Joint Resolution No. 2618 and Agreement between the Corporate City of Fort Worth and the Town of Haslet providing for a Boundary corporate boundary adjustment; and Adjustment Between the City 2. Direct the City staff to prepare a disannexation ordinance in of Fort Worth and order to accomplish the proposed boundary adjustment. Haslet Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12833 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14113 12833 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Revise Exterior Boundaries of 1. Approve the recommended revisions to City Council Singlemember Singlemember District Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8; and District Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14113 amending Sections 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of Ordinance No. 7323, as amended, by incorporating the recommended revisions into the City's Singlemember District Plan and making the singlemember district boundaries of Council District Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 coincide with the current corporate boundaries of the City. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 6 of 20 G-12834 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Request 12834 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Extension of deny Police Officer Donald A. Weiler's request for an extension of Injury Leave-of- injury leave-of-absence pay benefits. Absence for Police Officer Weiler Donald A. Weiler Mr. Donald A. Weiler, 1000 W. Magnolia, appeared before Council and provided information relevant to his request. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The recommendation carried unanimously. Council Member Lane inquired if the approval of this M&C denied extension of leave benefits to Office Weiler. Mayor Barr answered affirmatively. Council Member Lane withdrew his vote as did Council Members, Picht, Silcox, Haskin, and Davis. The Chair ruled that the motion failed. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to deny the M&C. Ms. Susan Bulla, Director of Risk Management, appeared before the Council and stated that denial of this M&C did not automatically approve extension of leave benefits to Officer Weiler. She added that in order to accomplish extension of leave benefits, a motion would have to be made to reinstate Officer Weiler's sick leave to pay him $1,749.68, the monetary difference between his sick leave supplement and full 100 percent pay supplement. Council Member Picht made a substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to approve the extension of injury leave-of-absence pay to Officer Weiler by restoring 146 hours of sick leave and paying the $1,749.68 necessary to provide full income. Council Member Davis requested that staff provide information regarding Civil Service benefits and timelines to City employees who suffer on-the job injuries and are placed on long-term recovery programs. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 7 of 20 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Picht, and Davis NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Member Wentworth ABSENT: None G-12835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Pooch and Pals 12835 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Promenade approve the Public Health Department's Animal Care and Control Division's first Pooch and Pals Promenade walk/run to benefit the City's animal shelter. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12826 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14114 12826, dated February 22, 2000, from the City Manager Ord. # 14115 recommending that the City Council: Animal & Fowl Ord. and 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14114 amending the Code of the City of Nuisance Ord. Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment in part of Section 6 "Animal and Fowl" Article I "In General" Section 6-12 "Nuisances Declared"; and 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14115, amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment in part of Appendix B, Article II, "Code Enforcement," Division 3 "Nuisances" Section 11A-21 and Section 11A-22 providing for the keeping of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, emus, ostriches, rheas, chickens, fowl, rabbits, guinea pigs and pigeons. Council Member Silcox requested that the discussion section of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12826 regarding the "Continuance Ordinance", be amended by deleting the following sentences: "The amendments provide for a hearing process for a permit to keep or maintain livestock or fowl in variance of the ordinance. The amendments also provide a one-year period for termination of non-conforming use for livestock and a six-month period for CITY COUNCIL MEETINU FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 8 of 20 termination of non-conforming use for fowl. A waiver of the $50.00 application fee to obtain a permit is provided for all applications made within six months of the effective date of the ordinance." Mr. Silcox requested that the Ordinance reflecting Continuous Permit (Grandfather) Provisions, be adopted with the following amendments: 1. In 11A-21, "Continuance Variation", subsection (m) shall read, "The requirement of termination of all non-conforming use of property regarding regulated animals under this Section shall occur no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of this ordinance." 2. In 11A-22, "Continuance Variation", subsection (p) shall read, "The requirement of termination of all non-conforming use of property regarding regulated animals under this Section shall occur no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of this ordinance. 3. In 11A-21, "Continuance Variation", subsection (e) the word "owner" shall be changed to "occupant." 4. In 11A-22, "Continuance Variation", subsection (h) the word "owner" shall be changed to "occupant." Charles The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition to Bingham; Jose the ordinance: Cardenas; Damian Perez; Mr. Charles Bingham 3420 Gordon Avenue Robert Riojas; Mr. Jose Cardenas 916 Lomo Street Roy Gibson; Mr. Damian Perez 1309 Odd Street Ernest Sanchez Mr. Robert Riojas P.O. Box 8404 Mr. Roy W. Gibson 2704 NW 30th Street Mr. Ernest Sanchez 3318 Calhoun Council Member Silcox directed staff to provide a report to the Safety and Community Development Committee relative to the effectiveness of this ordinance after six months of this ordinance being in effect and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 9 of 20 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Member Lane; Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Picht, and Davis NOES: Council Member Wentworth ABSENT: None Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council table. G-12836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14116 12836 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Sale of Combination Tax 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14116 providing for the issuance of and Revenue $1,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas; Combination Tax and Certificates of Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000A, and Obligation, approving the use of the "Notice of Sale and Bidding Series 2000A Instruction," "Official Bid Form" and "Official Statement" prepared in connection with the issuance of the bonds; and 2. Authorize the $1,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000A, be sold to Dain Rauscher the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.772053 percent. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14117 12837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Sale of Combination Tax 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14117 providing for the issuance of and Revenue $44,400,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas; Combination Tax and Certificates of Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000, and approving Obligation — the "Notice of Sale and Bidding Instruction," "Official Bid Series 2000 Form" and "Official Statement" prepared in connection with the issuance of the bonds; and 2. Authorize the $44,400,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000, be sold to William R. Hough and Company, the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.8202 percent. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 10 of 20 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12838 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council amend Mayor and Council Communication G-12816 by adding Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Rose Hill Addition, to the scope of the City- initiated zoning change for a portion of the North Hi-Mount Neighborhood, west of the Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9029 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9029 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Paint Pavement Markings 1. An annual purchase agreement for the purchase and application of water-based paint pavement markings from A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc., based on low bid, with delivery and application charges included in unit prices, and payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and 2. This agreement to begin February 29, 2000, and expire February 28, 2001, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9030 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9030 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Thermoplastic Pavement 1. An annual purchase agreement for the removal and installation Markings of thermoplastic pavement markings from A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc., based on low bid, with delivery and installation charges included in the unit price and payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and 2. This agreement to begin February 29, 2000, and expire February 28, 2001, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 11 of 20 P-9031 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9031 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Printing 1. A purchase agreement with Tarrant Dallas Printing for printing of the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Water Department, based on low bid meeting specifications, at a cost not to exceed $19,171.30 with an acceptable overrun of two percent, payment due 30 days after invoice date, and freight included in the total cost; and 2. This agreement to begin March 1, 2000, and end February 28, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9032 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9032 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Starters and Alternators 1. A purchase agreement for starters and alternators for the City Services Department with Sellers Service Company Incorporated. Prices will be based on Jobber's Net Price List less 40 percent discount for new and rebuilt starters, alternators and solenoids. Payment is due 30 days from the date invoices are received, the City takes ownership of goods at the City's dock, freight will be prepaid; and 2. This agreement to begin February 29, 2000, and expire February 28, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12737 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Amend Lease for 12737 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the International lease between the City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Baker Center Building, L.P., dated March 28, 1997 (M&C L-11942), leasing space in the Baker Building for the Fort Worth International Center. The amendment renews the lease for an additional five years CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 12 of 20 commencing April 1, 2000 at an annual rate of $140,335.00 for three years and an annual rate of $161,925.00 for the last two years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12738 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12738 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Land for Corridor approve the acquisition of the fee simple interest of 3,002.31 Improvements square feet of land described as a portion of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, Van Zandt Park Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, required for corridor improvements at the intersection of Camp Bowie Boulevard, Seventh Street, Bailey Avenue and University Drive (DOE 2001) from Chevron USA, Inc. for a total cost of $79,400.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12739 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acquisition of two permanent drainage easements for Drainage a storm drainage channel improvement in East Como (DOE 0761) Easements and described as Lot 11, Block 166 from William Smith, and Lots 39 and 40, Block 166, from Charles and Rubie Sneed, both Chamberlain Arlington Heights, for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12740 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Permanent Sanitary Sewer 1. Authorize and accept one permanent sanitary sewer easement Easement located at Lot 1, Block B, Texas Star Addition for the development of the Texas Golf Course in the City of Euless (DOE 2909) for the cost of$1.00; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the easement for recording at the Tarrant County Courthouse. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 13 of 20 L-12741 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12741 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Acceptance of accept and record one permanent sanitary sewer easement Permanent located at 5024 Stanley Avenue and described as Lot 6R, Block 32, Sanitary Sewer Seminary Hill Addition, from Cornerstone Christ Ministries (DOE Easement 2703), for the total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12742 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12742 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Acquisition of Single-Family 1. Authorize the acquisition of a single-family residential property Residential containing approximately 5,712 square feet of land from Property Bankers Trust Company of California, NA, Successor Trustee by Operation of Law to Bank of America NT&SA, Successor by Merger to Security Pacific National Bank, located at 4220 Loveland Drive, City of Irving, and described as Lot 7, Block D, The Highlands Section 1-B Addition, as amended by Certificate of Correction, for the amount of$120,000.00; and 2. Authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. Council Member Davis made motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Picht assumed his chair at the Council table. C-17880 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Denied 17880, dated February 22, 2000, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1) Part 5, Unit 2 and to re-advertise the project for bid at the earliest possible convenience. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-17880 be denied. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETINT FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 14 of 20 C-17880 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Rejection of Bids 17880 Revised, from the City Manager recommending that the City and Authorize Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Re-Bid Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1) Part 5, Unit 2 and to re- advertise the project for bid at the earliest possible convenience. Jerry Manning Mr. Jerry Manning, 1605 Ems Road and representing Nadezda Construction, Inc., appeared before Council in opposition of the rejection of the bids. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-17881 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Denied 17881, dated February 22, 2000, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Main 207 and 207A Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 3, Contract 4) Part 3 and to re-advertise the project for bid at the earliest possible convenience. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be denied. The motion carried unanimously. C-17881 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Rejection of 17881 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City Bids and Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Authorize Re- Main 207 and 207A Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Bid Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 3, Contract 4) Part 3 and to re-advertise the project for bid at the earliest possible convenience. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-17885 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Interlocal 17885 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement City of White with the City of White Settlement for participation in the City of Settlement Fort Worth's two-way radio communication system. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 15 of 20 C-17886 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14118 17886 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: McClendon Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of$747,566.00 from the Water and Sewer Company, Inc. Operating Fund to the Capital Project Fund ($413,006.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund ($334,560.00); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14118 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $413,006.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $334,560.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for reconstruction of Meadowbrook Drive (Handley Drive to Sandy Lane); and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,144,914.22 for reconstruction of Meadowbrook Drive from Handley Drive to Sandy Lane. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amend CSC # 17887 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 23827 - authorize the City Manager to amend City Secretary Contract No. Jennings, May, 23827 with the Jennings, May, St. Louis (JMSL) Neighborhood St. Louis Development Corporation (NDC) as follows: Neighborhood Development 1. Reallocate $53,313.95 in 1996 HOME Model Blocks Home Corporation Improvement Program Loan funds to JMSL NDC City Secretary Contract No. 23827 as follows: a. Transfer $31,601.95 to Housing Operating Support; and b. Transfer $21,712.00 to Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation; and 2. Reallocate $21,712.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XX Model Blocks Housing Rehabilitation and Acquisitions funds, currently under City Secretary Contract No. 23827 as follows: a. Reallocate a total of $9,712.00 to the City of Fort Worth Model Blocks Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Fund; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 16 of 20 b. Reallocate a total of $12,000.00 to the City of Fort Worth's Model Blocks Neighborhood Park Fund; and 3. Extend the contract with the JMSL NDC for six months from the original contract expiration date (April 24, 2000) to a new expiration date of November 24, 2000, date; and 4. Allow the further amendment of the revised contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals, provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and 5. Amend the City's CDBG Year XX Annual Consolidated Plan to reflect these changes. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17888 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Camelot Roofing 17888 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Camelot Roofing for Roofing Project VO9, replacing the roofs of nine buildings at two locations in the amount of $39,845.40 and for a duration of 30 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17889 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order 17889 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council No. 3 to CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to City 24754— Pate Secretary Contract No. 24754 required for Main 36SR Drainage Brothers Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Group 5, Contract 2) Part 10 Construction, with Pate Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $47,536.31 Inc. to provide for additional pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,694,376.31. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17890 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14119 17890 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: McClendon Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $545,158.50 from the Water and Sewer Inc. Operating fund to the Water Capital Project Fund ($309,455.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund ($154,703.50); and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 17 of 20 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14119 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of$154,703.50 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to McClendon Construction, Inc. for reconstruction of Oscar Avenue (28th Street to 32nd Street); Hutchinson Street (28th Street to 29th Street); 29th Street (Hutchinson Street to Runnels Avenue) and Hale Avenue (28th Street to 31St Street); and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,238,236.50 for the reconstruction of Oscar Avenue (28th Street to 32nd Street); Hutchinson Street (28th Street to 29th Street); 29th Street (Hutchinson Street to Runnels Avenue) and Hale Street (28th Street to 31 st Street) It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17891 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14120 17891 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: U.S. Department of Health and 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Human Services contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for additional funding for the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14120 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund by $200,000.00 subject to receipts of funds, to contract with the Department of Health and Human Services for the development of Metropolitan Medical Response System. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17892 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Interlocal 17892 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement Tarrant County between the City of Fort Worth and other Tarrant County Municipalities municipalities for the purpose of animal head shipment for suspected rabies testing. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETIN FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 18 of 20 C-17893 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- American 17893 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Environmental Specialties, Inc. 1. Approve the transfer to $15,600 in undesignated funds to the Roseland Theatre Project within the Environmental Management Project Fund; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with American Environmental Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $15,600.00 for asbestos abatement services at the Roseland Theatre. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17894 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- J. D. Vickers, 17894 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. D. Vickers, Inc. in the amount of $385,600.00 for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 7. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17895 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order 17895 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council No. 2 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City 24487 - Walt Secretary Contract No. 24487 with Walt Williams Construction, Inc. Williams in the amount of $24,149.00 to provide for additional pay item Construction, quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $522,904.11. Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17896 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14121 17896 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: R. J. Miller & Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $1,900,000.00 in Economic Development Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14121 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,900,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with R. J. Miller & Associates, Inc. for the renovation of the Guinn School; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 19 of 20 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R. J. Miller and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $2,268,970.00 for renovation of the James E Guinn (Guinn) Middle School, including all alternates, for use as a Business Assistance Center. B.L. McCormick The following citizens addressed Council in opposition of any Opal Lee renovation and award of contract at the Guinn School until such time the community had an opportunity to meet with staff: Reverend B. L. McCormick 1050 E. Humbolt Street Ms. Opal Lee 4178 S. Judkins Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Moss ABSENT: None C-17897 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Reject Bids and 17897 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Authorize Re- authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Main 390 Bid Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1) Part 5, Unit 3 and to re- advertise the project for bid at the earliest possible date. Council Member Davis 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 a public 3017 Booker hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Street Commission regarding 3017 Booker Street. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETINIT FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAGE 20 of 20 Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report regarding property located at 3017 Booker Street and advised Council that staff was recommending that the City Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission for assessment of the civil penalty in the amount of$2,800.00. Sandra Ms. Sandra Simonson, 6800 Calender Road, Arlington, TX, owner Simonson of the property, appeared before Council and provided comments regarding the repair of her property. She stated that there was a problem with a repair order that imposed a 14-day deadline when it should have been imposed for 30 days. Mr. Bounds provided rebuttal, acknowledged the 14-day deadline oversight that occurred on August 23, 1999 and that the oversight was corrected; the applicant was given a full 30 days. He stated however, that there had been six citations issued on this property, prior to August 23, 1999, which had not been acknowledged by Ms. Simonson. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the public hearing be closed and that Council sustain the order of the Building Standards Commission and assess a civil penalty of $2,800.00 on property located at 3017 Booker Street. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Phil Waigand, 4937 Sigmond Drive #1102, addressed the Presentations Council, informed them that Disability Arts Month is in November 2000 and encouraged active participation by all citizens. Mayor Barr stated that on advice of City Attorney Yett, an Executive Session was not necessary. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:06 p.m. CALL CITY SECRETARY MAYOR