HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/01/04-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2000
Date & Time On the 4th day of January, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:05 p.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, Jeff
Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City
Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Clyde Picht was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Kenneth Carter, Carter
Metropolitan CME Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of December
21, 1999 were approved unanimously.
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
C.P. # 211 There was presented Council Proposal No. 211 proposing that the
Zoning and Sale City Council adopt the following policy concerning the Zoning and
of Surplus Sale of Surplus Property:
Property
1. The Planning Department, in conjunction with the Development
Department and Real Property Management, is directed to
review all surplus property in the City of Fort Worth in order to
determine whether the property is zoned in conformance with
current use and the proposed 2000 Comprehensive Plan and
the zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses. Upon
adoption of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan and subsequent
amendments to the plan, surplus property shall be reviewed for
compliance with the comprehensive plan then in effect.
2. Upon completion of zoning reviews the Planning Department is
authorized and directed to file a rezoning application in order
to submit the properties to the Zoning Commission and City
Council for appropriate zoning change. No application fees
will be charged.
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3. Upon completion of the zoning process, the properties shall be
offered for sale.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1111 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1111 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-12774 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2602 12774 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Employment of
Cantey & Hanger 1. Approve the hiring of John Stewart and the law firm of Cantey
Law Firm & Hanger as outside legal counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI,
Section 3 of the City Charter, to consult with the City Attorney
in the case of Brian K. Teague v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No.
17-171494-97; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2602 authorizing the sum of $1,942.50 to
be paid to John Stewart and the law firm of Cantey & Hanger
for legal services in this lawsuit.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12775 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14038 12775 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Comprehensive
Energy 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
Assistance $222,330.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and
Program Community Affairs (TDHCA), increasing the 1999 allocation
from $1,230,506.00 to $1,452,836.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14038 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of$222,330.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program;
and
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3. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulation 3-15, at a rate of 25.52 percent,
which is the most recently approved rate for this department,
and apply the new, approved rate when available.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12776 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14039 12776 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Year 2000
Funding for 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
Neighborhood $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for the Fiscal Year 1999-2000
Resources funding beginning October 1, 1999, and ending September 30,
Development 2000,
Centers
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14039 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $22,800.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding the Kennedale/Mansfield and Far Northwest
Neighborhood Resource Development Centers.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12777 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14040 12777 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ord. # 14041 approve:
Ord. # 14042
Ord. # 14043 1. Ordinance No. 14040 amending the Fort Worth Electrical Code,
Merge Electrical, by providing for the combining of the Electrical Board with the
Mechanical and Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals; and
Plumbing
Boards 2. Ordinance No. 14041 amending the Fort Worth Mechanical
Code, by providing for the combining of the Mechanical Board
with the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals;
and
3. Ordinance No. 14042 amending the Fort Worth Plumbing Code,
by providing for the combining of the Plumbing Board with the
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals; and
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4. Ordinance No. 14043 amending the Fort Worth Building Code,
by providing for the combining of the Electrical, Mechanical
and Plumbing Boards with the Construction and Fire
Prevention Board of Appeals and providing penalties for the
violation thereof.
On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12778 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appointments to 12778 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
City's authorize the City Manager to appoint the following persons to the
Construction City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals
and Fire effective March 1, 2000 and with terms to expire as reflected:
Prevention
Board of Place 1 -Architect—Tony DiNicola, term expiring October 1, 2001
Appeals Place 2 - Engineer—Donald Lampe,term expiring October 1, 2000
Place 4 - Home Builder—Fred Parker,term expiring October 1, 2000
Place 5 -General Contractor—Larry Frymire,term expiring October 1, 2001
Place 6 - Building Owner or Manager—Richard Hopwood,term expiring
October 1, 2000
Place 7 - Hazardous Materials and Chemicals— Mike Bright,term expiring
October 1, 2001
Place 8 - Permit Master Electrician — Doug Utter,term expiring October 1, 2000
Place 9 - Master Plumber—James Newland, term expiring October 1, 2001
Place 10—HVAC Contractor—Jerry Webb,term expiring October 1, 2000
Place 13—Alternate Master Plumber—Thomas Brown,term expiring
October 1, 2001
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12779 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14044 12779 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Cowtown Brush
Up Project 1. Accept donations totaling $12,870.00 from various grantors for
Contributions the Cowtown Brush Up paint program; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14044 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $12,870.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the Cowtown Brush Up Project.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the recommendation, was adopted unanimously,
with appreciation.
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G-12780 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waive Rental 12780 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fee for Round approve the waiver of the rental fee for use of the Round Up Inn by
Up Inn the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) on February
7, 2000. The FWISD requests this waiver for the Outstanding
Teacher Recognition Dinner. Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be approved.
Council Member Moss informed the Council that his wife was a
member of the FWISD Board and that he would not be voting on
this issue.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
ABSENT: Council Member Picht
P-8988 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8988 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Carpet Cleaning
1. An annual purchase agreement with Blackmon-Mooring for
carpet cleaning services at various buildings within the City of
Fort Worth, based on the low bid received with payments due
30 days after receipt of invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin January 5, 2000, and expire January 4,
2001, with two one-year options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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P-8989 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8989 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Ready Mix
Cement 1. A purchase agreement with Payless Cashways No. 29 and
Builders Equipment to provide Ready Mix Cement for the City
of Fort Worth based on low bids, with payment terms of net 30
days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge; and
2. This agreement to begin January 5, 2000, and expire January 4,
2001, with options to renew for two additional years.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-8990 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Emergency 8990 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Purchase for
Clean-Up of 1. Approve the transfer of $97,836.00 from undesignated account
Mexia Grocery to the Mexia Grocery Clean-Up project within the
Environmental Project Fund; and
2. Confirm the emergency purchase of environmental services
from Garner Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of
$97,836.00 for the clean up of Mexia Grocery.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-8991 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8991 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Window and
Door Glass 1. An annual purchase agreement with Carswell Glass and Mirror
for window and door glass delivered and installed at various
buildings within the City of Fort Worth, based on the low bid
received with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoice;
and
2. This agreement to begin January 16, 2000 and expire on
January 15, 2001 with two one-year options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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P-8992 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8992 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Induction Units
Repair Service 1. A purchase agreement for induction units repair service for the
Water Department with Metro Quip, Inc. based on the sole bid
of hourly rates of $59.50/hour regular time and $74.00/hour for
overtime, shipping cost prepaid and added to invoice, and
payment due 30 days from date of invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin January 4, 2000, and expire on
January 3, 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-8993 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8993 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Irrigation
Equipment, 1. A purchase agreement to provide irrigation equipment, parts,
Parts, Repair repair and service for the City of Fort Worth with Metro
and Service Irrigation Supply Company and Coffey's Landscape Services,
Inc. based on the low bid of unit prices meeting specifications;
and
2. This agreement to begin on January 4, 2000 and end on
January 3, 2001, with options to renew for two successive one-
year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-8994 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase and 8994 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Installation of authorize the purchase and installation of analyzers for the Water
Analyzers Department from multiple vendors, based on the low bid of unit
prices for an amount not to exceed $29,236.91, with payment due
30 days from date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8995 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8995 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Beretta Pistols
Equipped with 1. A purchase agreement for Beretta pistols equipped with
Night Sights Trijicon Night Sights with G. T. Distributors, Inc. for the Police
Department, with payment terms of one percent, ten days, net
30 days, f.o.b. destination; and
2. This agreement to begin December 28, 1999, and expire
December 27, 2000, with options to renew for two additional
one-year terms.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-8996 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 8996 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
PVC Water and
Sewer Pipe 1. A purchase agreement for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water and
sewer pipe for the Water Department with Texas Water
Products based on the low bid of unit prices. Shipping cost is
included to receiving point with payment due 30 days from
date of invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin January 4, 2000, and expire on
January 3, 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-8997 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Rescind 8997 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Purchase authorize:
Agreement for
Top Dressing 1. Recission of the purchase agreement with Eknoxco
Sand Environmental Services to furnish top dressing sand to the
City of Fort Worth; and
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2. Award the purchase agreement to the second low bidder,
Neese Materials, with payment terms of net 30 days.
On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
P-8998 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Continued for 8998 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week authorize:
1. A purchase agreement with the Commercial Recorder for the
publication of City notices and discretionary advertisements
for the City of Fort Worth based on the sole bid; and
2. This agreement to begin January 4, 2000, and expire on
January 3, 2001; and
3. Designation of the Commercial Recorder as the City's official
publication per City Charter, Section 17.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8998
be approved.
Council Member Wentworth made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, to continue this item for one week.
The motion carried unanimously.
P-8999 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Emergency 8999 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Purchase confirm the Public Events Department/Will Rogers Memorial
Confirmation for Center's emergency purchase of a Metasys Facilities Management
a Metasys System from Johnson Controls, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
Facilities $18,000.00, with final payment due 30 days from invoice date,
Management freight prepaid and added to the invoice. Council Member Lane
System made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9000 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Reject Bid for 9000 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Asphalt Crack
Sealer
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1. Reject the bid for asphalt crack sealer for the Transportation
and Public Works Street Division; and
2. Authorize this requirement to be re-bid.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
L-12687 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12687 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition of approve the acquisition of the fee simple interest of 1,383.57
Land Required square feet of land described as a portion of Lots 8 and 9, Block 2,
for Corridor William J. Bailey Addition from The Bombay Company, Inc. for
Improvements corridor improvements at the intersection of Camp Bowie,
Seventh Street, Bailey Avenue and University Drive (DOE 2001),
for a total cost of $33,000.00, which included estimated closing
costs of $3,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12688 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12688 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acceptance of authorize:
Quitclaim Deed
for DFW Airport 1. The acceptance of a quitclaim deed from the City of Irving for
Expansion approximately 32.019 acres of abandoned street rights-of-way;
and
2. The execution of easement documents transferring to the City
of Irving a roadway easement containing approximately 17.191
acres and five drainage easements containing 0.262 acres for
the relocated Valley View roadway, located in the City of Irving,
Texas, and more fully described as Walnut Hill Lane to North of
Carbon Road as consideration for the referenced quitclaim
deed; and
3. The recording of appropriate instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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L-12689 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acceptance of 12689 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent accept and record nine permanent sanitary sewer easements
Sanitary Sewer described as part of the Jesse Daniel, A.M. Feltus, and R. Matany
Easements Surveys and located south of Highway 114, West of 1-35W to
FM156 in the City of Fort Worth, Denton County, Texas, from
Beechwood Business Park Joint Venture, Beechwood Golf
Development Limited Partnership, and Roanoke Ranch Investment
Company for the development of Beechwood Business Park,
Beechwood Golf Development and Roanoke Ranch (DOE 2231) for
a total amount of $90.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12690 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12690 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of three permanent sanitary sewer
Sanitary Sewer easements described as A 948 TR 1A01, William R. Loving Survey
Easements and Block C, Lot 5, Vallejo Park Addition from the City of Fort
Worth, and Block C, Lot 6, Vallejo Park Addition from Luom Van
Pham required for rehabilitation for water and sewer construction
in Blalock Avenue (DOE 2307) for a total of $3.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12691 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12691 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of one permanent access and utility
Access and easement described as Block A, Lot 9, Wilshire Addition, from
Utility Easement William S. Burford for rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main 195AR
(DOE 2609) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12692 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12692 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition of approve the acquisition of three permanent sanitary sewer
Permanent easements described as a portion of Lot E, Block 3, Ridgmar Plaza
Sanitary Sewer Addition from Steppes Apartments, Ltd. for $4,000.00; a portion of
Easement Lot 2, Block 17, Westover Hills Addition from Sid Uberman, for
$1.00; and a portion of Lot 8, Block 17, Westover Hills Addition,
from Steven, et ux Jeri Pedro for $1.00 for the rehabilitation of
Main 207 and 207A Drainage Area, Part 4 (DOE 2089), for a total
cost of $4,002.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12693 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition 12693 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of four permanent sanitary sewer
Sanitary Sewer easements described as Lot 31, Block 33, South Side Addition
Easements from Jimmy Biggs; Lot 17, Block 36 South Side Addition from
Donald Simmons; Lot 12, Block 32, Marquette Place Addition from
John Little; and Block 31A Marquette Place Addition from Storage
Equities for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-195AR
(DOE 2494) for a total cost of $4.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12694 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Amend CSC # 12694 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
21345 - Lease authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Agreement American Tower Corporation lease agreement, City Secretary
Contract No. 21345, for improvements to the City's radio
communications site at Euless No. 1 tower. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12695 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12695 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition of approve the acquisition of five permanent sanitary sewer
Permanent easements required for rehabilitation of Main 21 Drainage Area,
Sanitary Sewer Part 4, (DOE 2489) described as a portion of Lots 11, 10, 9, 8,
Easements Block 78 and a portion of Lots 13 and 14, Block 58, and Lot 1,
Block 79 in the Highlands to Glenwood Addition for a total cost of
$503.00 from various grantors. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12696 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12696 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pipeline License approve the acquisition of one pipeline license from the
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (Milepost
358.46) for Northside III Transmission Main (Contract 3) (DOE
2731) for a one-time cost of $3,750.00, which includes a $250.00
processing fee and a $1,000.00 charge for participation in
licensor's blanket insurance policy. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12697 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12697 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
5617 Lovell
Avenue 1. Approve the purchase of 5617 Lovell Avenue, Lots 9 and 10,
Block 166, Chamberlain Arlington Heights, from Marc B. Smith,
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Jr. for a storm drainage channel improvement in East Como
(DOE 0761) for a purchase price of$1,500.00 plus closing costs
of$1,000.00 for a total acquisition cost not to exceed $2,500.00;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate closing
documents.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12698 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Supplement to 12698 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Lease authorize the City Manager to execute a supplement to lease
Agreement agreement GCSF 28731 with the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
Railway Company (BNSF) for a longitudinal water pipeline, with
rental rates and terms as outlined below:
• April 28, 1999 through April 27, 2004 - $5,000/year
• April 28, 2004 through April 27, 2009 - $6,000/year
• April 28, 2009 through April 27, 2014 - $7,000/year
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2160 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14045 2160 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Segment adopt Ordinance No. 14045 vacating a 5-foot by 442.5-foot long
Right-of-Way street segment of NE 32nd Street containing 2,213 square feet; and
Vacations a 10-foot by 35-foot long street segment of North Main Street
containing 348 square feet, and located adjacent to Lots 1R and
3R of Block 72R, Fostepco Heights Revised Addition, City of Fort
Worth (VA-99-069 and VA-99-070). It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2161 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14046 2161 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Alley Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14046 vacating a 20-foot wide segment of an
alley extending south 250 feet from West Allen Street located in
Block 10, Fairmount Addition of the City of Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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PZ-2162 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14047 2162 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Annexing 1559.1
Acres out of the 1. Approve Ordinance No. 14047 annexing 1559.1 acres of land
T. Freeman, the out of the D.0 Pace Survey, Abstract No. 1245, the T. Freeman
G.S. Rail, the Survey, Abstract No. 546, the G.S. Rail Survey, Abstract No.
William 1985, the William Robinson Survey, Abstract No. 1310, the
Robinson, the B.B.B. & C. RR Company Survey, Abstract No. 221, the E.G.
B.B.B. and C. RR Barnett Survey, Abstract No. 245, the G.S. Rail Survey,
Company, the Abstract No. 1869, the A.C.H. & B. Survey, Abstract No. 56, the
E.G. Barnett, the J.H. Simmons Survey, Abstract No. 1486, the J.N. Reed Survey,
A.C.H. & B. , the Abstract No. 1314, the S.M. Gann Survey, Abstract No. 575, and
J.H. Simmons, the A.C.H. & B. Survey, Abstract No. 55 (Annexation Case No.
the J.N. Reed, A-99-07); and
and the S.M.
Gann Surveys 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to assume
Tarrant County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 1's contract
with Duncan Disposal, Inc for solid waste collection and to
extend the expiration date to September 30, 2002; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gary
Baker, Deborra Baker and the Estates of Eagle Mountain, Ltd.
to extend for 45 days the obligation to reimburse them for
certain development expenses incurred in connection with
water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure in the Eagle
Mountain MUD.
Dennis Mr. Dennis Shingleton, 8600 Crosswind Drive, President of the
Shingleton Lake Country Homeowners Association, briefed the Council on
negotiations with the City staff over the previous six months. He
commended the staff on their participation in addressing the
concerns of and the education to the residents of Lake Country.
He specifically commended Mr. Mike Groomer, Assistant City
Manager, Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development, Mr. Fernando
Costa, Director of the Planning and Growth Management
Department, and members of MUD No. 1 for all their efforts.
Council Member Wentworth commended Mr. Shingleton, other
members of the Lake Country Homeowners Association, and City
staff for all their hard work on the annexation.
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Les Neumann Mr. Les Neumann, 8400 Lake Harbor Court, President of MUD
Board No. 1, stated that the board was pleased with the outcome
of the negotiations. He also stated that the board looked forward
to the City providing the same level of services that have been
enjoyed thus far by the residents of Lake Country.
Robert G. West Mr. Robert G. West, 301 Commerce Street #3500, Attorney for
Tarrant County MUD No. 1, commended the City for delaying a
vote on this issue, for tax purposes, until the first meeting in
January 2000. He stated that the residents of Lake Country still
did not want to be annexed and encouraged the Council to vote
against the annexation. He expressed the concerns of Lake
Country residents that although the reserve funds of the
community would belong to Fort Worth upon annexation, they
hoped that these funds would be used to benefit of those who had
contributed to the funds.
Mayor Barr expressed his appreciation to Mr. Shingleton and Mr.
Neumann for their efforts to make the details of this annexation
fall into place. He stated that the Fort Worth Fire Department
would be in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, starting January
5, 2000. He commended Mr. Groomer for leading the City
effectively through this process and also expressed appreciation
to Ms. Kovich, Mr. Costa, and Mr. Dale Fisseler, Water Department
Director, for their efforts.
On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the recommendation to approved Mayor and
Council Communication No. PZ-2162 was approved unanimously.
C-17800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14048 17800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Alshall
Construction 1. Approve the transfer of $4,783,661.00 from the General Fund to
Company the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14048 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street
Maintenance Fund in the amount of $4,783,661.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Alshall Construction Company for removing and restoring
failed concrete panels at various locations; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alshall
Construction Company for Concrete Restoration 2000-1 at
various locations in an amount not to exceed $1,000.000
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. 17801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schultz, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
d/b/a Circle "C" Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the
Construction amount of $1,129,596.50 for Mains 126 and 250 Drainage Area
Company Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements Part 5,
Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hall-Albert 17802 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hall-Albert
Company Construction Company in the amount of $431,821.60 for Mains BR
and 279 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 7, Contract 1) Part 3, Unit 4. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 17803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Westhill
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $70,275.00 for construction of
150 speed humps at various locations. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
B&H Utilities, 17804 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with B&H
Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $249,225.00 for Mains 19 and 258
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 5, Contract 1) Part 13. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14049 17805 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Davila
Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of$165,061.25 from the Water and Sewer
Inc. Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14049 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $165,061.25 from available funds
for the purpose of funding a contract with Davila Construction,
Inc. for Water Replacement Contract 99HH in Randol Mill Road
and Sandy Lane; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Davila
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $147,376.25 and 50 working
days for Water Replacement Contract 99HH in Randol Mill
Road from Trinity Court to 7325 Randol Mill Road and Sandy
Lane from Winter Street to 7325 Randol Mill Road.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
McClendon 17806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon
Company Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $110,605.90 for the
reconstruction of Margaret Street (El Campo to Calmont) with new
asphalt pavement including water and sanitary sewer
adjustments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17807 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 17807 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 2 to CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City
24989 —William Secretary Contract No. 24989 with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a
J. Schultz, Inc. Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of $53,627.00, to
provide for additional and increased pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $1,073,186.00 for Mains 19 and
258 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 5, Contract 1), Part 5. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17808 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jackson 17808 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $101,011.20 for Mains 183 and
333 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 6, Contract 3), Part 4. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17809 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Interlocal 17809 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreements with authorize the City Manager to execute interlocal agreements with
Local various local governments to participate at the Fort Worth
Governments Environmental Collection Center. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17810 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Black and 17810 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Veatch authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering contract
Corporation with Black and Veatch Corporation for the design of the
Stagecoach Pump Station Improvements, for a total fee not to
exceed $137,894.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-17811 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 17811 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
25192 — B&H Secretary Contract No. 25192 with B&H Utilities, Inc. in the amount
Utilities, Inc. of $31,500.00 to provide for additional pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $781,254.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17812 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 17812 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 7 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7 to City
24391 — Martin Secretary Contract No. 24391 with Martin K. Eby Construction
K. Eby Company in the amount of $94,405.38 for the Rolling Hills Water
Construction Treatment Plant Chlorine, Ammonia, and other improvements,
Company thereby increasing the contract amount to $8,430,789.08. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-17813 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Creative 4 17813 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Creative 4
and Construction and Management Company, Inc. in the amount of
Management $273,395.90 for construction of playground renovations at nine
Company, Inc. park sites. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-17814 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14050 17814 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14051
Eagle Mountain 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14050 increasing the
Fire Department estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund by $120,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of acquiring a fire engine and ancillary equipment,
and all rights, title and interest in the Fire Station; and
2. Approve the transfer of $120,000.00 from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14051 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund by $120,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of acquiring a fire engine and ancillary equipment,
and all rights, title and interest in the Fire Station; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
Eagle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department for acquisition of:
a) A fire engine and ancillary equipment, and
b) All rights, title and interest in the fire station located
adjacent to the district office of the Tarrant County
Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Tarrant County MUD),
including without limitation its rights under a lease
agreement with Tarrant County MUD, for a total cost of
$120,000.00.
On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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Citizen Mr. Robert Don Trim, 1515 West Magnolia, appeared before City
Presentations Council regarding inside security requirements for apartments.
Robert Don Trim Mayor Barr informed Mr. Trim that security requirements are
implemented by State government and asked him to speak with
Mr. Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager for assistance in
resolving this issue.
Fernando Mr. Fernando Hernandez addressed the Council commending the
Hernandez Fire Department and Chief McMillen for the quick response time
when his property suffered fire damages on the south side of the
City and regarding Code Compliance issues with regard to
boarding up the property or repairing it.
Council Member Davis asked him to contact her and they would
work with Code Compliance for clarification on what action should
be taken on his property.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
7:38 p.m.
CITY SECFtETARY MAYOR