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APRIL 4, 2000
Date & Time On the 4th day of April A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:03 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,
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. Dan Gregg, Sagamore Hill Baptist
Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of March
28, 2000 were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Tartan Day
Presentations to representatives of the Scottish Clans of North Texas.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for John Clay
Day to Mr. John Clay and stated that Mr. Clay had received the
SGMA Heroes Award for 1999. Mr. Clay thanked the Council for
the proclamation and for their support of the program. He
recognized group leaders and children from the following areas:
Worth Heights Soldiers; Hurricane Ballas, Highland Hills Drill
Team; Highland Hills Wolf Pack; Lady Panthers; Fort Worth
Ballas; and MLK Wildcats. Mayor Barr commended Mr. Clay on
his achievements and recognized Mary Margaret Clay.
Council Member Silcox presented Certificates of Recognition to
Mr. Frank Wallace and Mr. Fernando Flores for their dedicated
service to the Disciplinary Appeals Board. Mr. Flores stated that it
was a pleasure to serve on the board and thanked Mr. Terrell for
selecting him to serve. Council Member Davis also commended
Mr. Flores and his wife stating that their constant presence in
District 9 is a very valuable asset. Mr. Frank Wallace welcomed
the opportunity to serve on another board.
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Mr. Mark Davis, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Columnist and Talk
Show Host for WBAP appeared before the City Council and
introduced Ghassan Elashi and Shukri Baker, who presented a
check in the amount of $10,000.00 to Mayor Pro tempore Ralph
McCloud from the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and
Development for the Red Cross.
Announcements Council Member Lane thanked the men of Victory Temple Mission
who assisted the citizens in their area who were affected by the
March 28, 2000 tornado.
Council Member Lane also commended Eddie Gossage on
another great race that was held this past weekend.
Council Member Davis announced that a benefit would be held
April 9, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1500 N. Main (Mercado
parking lot) for residents of the Linwood Neighborhood
Association. The proceeds will go to those District 9 residents
who were injured or lost possessions resulting from the tornado.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Res. No. 2623 There was presented Resolution No. 2623 from the City Council of
Declaring Local the City of Fort Worth recommending that the state of disaster
State of Disaster declared by Mayor Barr on March 28, 2000 shall be continued for a
period of not more than thirty days from the effective date of this
resolution, unless the same is continued or terminated by consent
of the City Council. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1131 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1131 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.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing regarding a Consolidated Plan Grant Application (CDBG,
ESG, HOPWA, HOME Grants) for submission to the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Ms. Diedra Emerson, Contract Compliance Supervisor, appeared
before the City Council and presented a staff report calling
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12869, as
follows:
G-12869 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for 12869, dated March 28, 2000, from the City Manager
One Week recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve the City's Consolidated Grant Application for
submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and
2. Authorize the use of $292,718.00 in-kind match from the
Supportive Services 1999 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) account; and
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $7,673,000.00 for Community Development
Block Grant Funds, $2,755,000.00 for HOME funds;
$272,000.00 for Emergency Shelter Grant Program Funds;
and $674,000.00 for Housing Opportunities for persons
With AIDS Funds, subject to receipt of the grant for the
purpose of funding Consolidated Plan Grant application for
submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and
4. Authorize the use of up to $800,000.00 in estimated
program income from the interest earned and Revolving
Loan Fund; and
5. Apply indirect cost rates as applicable for the Grants Fund
in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-
15.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-12869 be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
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G-12872 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14154 12872 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Acceptance of
Fair Housing 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a Fair Housing
Initiative Program Initiative Program (FHIP) grant in the amount of $241,292.00
Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to enable the Human Relations
Commission (HRC) to engage in fair housing education and
outreach; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14154 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $241,292.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the Human Relations Commission to
engage in fair housing education and outreach.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12873 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 12873 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of authorize the temporary closure of Schwartz Avenue from Vera
Schwartz Avenue Cruz to 32nd Street. This closure is requested to construct a box
culvert under the roadway for a City contract. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-12874 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14155 12874 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Accept Annual
Allocation 1. Accept the annual allocation payment from the Law
Payment Enforcement Standards and Education Account (LEOSE) in
the amount of$99,616.75; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14155 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $99,616.75 from available funds for
the purpose of funding continuing education for persons
licensed under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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G-12875 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14156 12875 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas Dept. of
Health 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for, and if offered,
Innovations accept grants from the Texas Department of Health (TDH)
Grants for innovative projects targeting children and public health;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14156 increasing the
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $927,193.00 subject to the receipt of the Grant
from the Texas Department of Public Health for the purpose
of funding various Health Care Programs; and
3. Waive the current indirect cost rate of 46.62 percent due to
the highly competitive nature of the grants.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-12876 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Accept Revenue 12876 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
for FW Business
Assistance 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
Center $90,568.45 from various sources; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $32,500.00 to the Women's
Business Center Grant as its cash match.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-12877 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extension of 12877 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Injury Leave-of- deny Police Officer Terry Howard's request for an extension of
Absence Pay — injury leave-of-absence pay benefits. Council Member Lane made
Police Officer a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
Terry Howard recommendation be adopted.
Terry Howard Officer Terry L. Howard, 3910 Sunset Court, Granbury, TX
appeared before Council in favor of the extension of injury leave-
of-absence pay benefits.
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Council Member Lane withdrew his motion and Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud withdrew his second.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, to approve Police Officer Terry Howard's request
for an extension of injury leave-of-absence pay benefits.
Ms. Susan Bulla, Director of Risk Management, briefed Council on
staff's recommendation for denial of benefits to Officer Howard.
City Manager Terrell further clarified the differences between Civil
Service employee benefits and General employee benefits.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Picht, and Davis
NOES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Haskin
and Wentworth
ABSENT: None
Mayor Barr directed Mr. Terrell to place extension of injury leave-
of-absence pay on a future workshop agenda for Council
discussion.
G-12878 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14157 12878 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sewer System adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14157 increasing the
Subordinate Lien estimated receipts and appropriations in the State Revolving Fund
Revenue Bonds — Sewer in the amount of $61,750,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the construction of improvements to the
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems. Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-12879 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Request by 12879 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
FWISD for Waiver approve the waiver of the rental fee for use of the Round Up Inn by
of Rental Fee for the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) on May 11,
Use of Round Up 2000. The FWISD is requesting this waiver for the School and
Inn Community Partnerships/Volunteer Recognition Dinner.
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Council Member Moss disclosed that his wife was a member of
the FWISD Board and as such, he had filed an affidavit with the
City Secretary and would abstain from voting on this issue.
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: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
G-12880 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14158 12880 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Authorize
Payment to Gary 1. Authorize the City Manager to use appropriated funds in the
and Deborra L. Commercial Paper Sewer and Water Fund to make a
Baker and the previously authorized contractual payment of $1,500,000.00
Estates of Eagle to Gary J. Baker, Deborra L. Baker and The Estates of Eagle
Mountain, Ltd. Mountain, Ltd.; and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14158
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of
$584,697.32 from available funds for the purpose of funding
an escrow account to be maintained pending resolution of
claim for reimbursement by Gary J. Baker, Deborra L. Baker
and The Estates of Eagle Mountain, Ltd; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to
resolve the claim by Gary J. Baker, Deborra L. Baker and
The Estates of Eagle Mountain, Ltd. for additional
reimbursement in the amount of$584,697.32.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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P-9055 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9055 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
KA-Band Radar
Units and 1. A purchase agreement for KA-Band radar units and
Accessories accessories for the Police Department with Kustom Signals,
Inc. and Applied Concepts, Inc. based on low bid with payment
due 30 days from date of invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin April 4, 2000, and end April 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-9056 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9056 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Aluminum Sign
Blanks 1. A purchase agreement for aluminum sign blanks from US
Standard Sign Company for the Transportation and Public
Works Department based on low bid with payment due 30 days
after invoice date and freight included in unit cost; and
2. This agreement to begin April 4, 2000, and expire April 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-9057 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of HSQ 9057 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Model 25X86 RTU authorize the purchase of 6 HSQ Model 25X86 RTU Monitors for
Monitors the Water Department/Water Production Division from HSQ
Technology on the basis of documented sole source, with
payment due 30 days from invoice date, freight prepaid and added
to the invoice, for an amount not to exceed $35,940.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9058 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Lease/Purchase 9058 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
IBM 3590
Cartridge Tape 1. A lease/purchase agreement for an IBM 3590 cartridge tape
Subsystem and subsystem and maintenance from IBM Credit Corporation
Maintenance for the Information Technology Solutions Department (IT
Solutions) using the State of Texas Catalogue Purchasing
Procedure for an amount not to exceed $203,205.96; and
2. This agreement to begin June 1, 2000, and end May 31,
2003.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9059 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase a 12- 9059 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Passenger Fleet authorize the purchase of a used 1999 Chevrolet % ton, 12-
Van passenger van for the City Services Department from Classic
Chevrolet on the basis of sole source for an amount not to exceed
$20,400.00 with payment due 30 days from date of invoice. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9060 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9060 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Maintenance of
Fuel Dispensing 1. A purchase agreement for maintenance of fuel-dispensing
Equipment equipment and tanks for the City Services Department with
Stovall Corporation. Prices will be based on $42.50 per
hour for regular and overtime hours and parts at
manufacturer's list price. Payment is due in 30 days from
date invoices are received; and
2. A second bid for the maintenance, repair and parts for City-
owned propane-dispensing equipment and tanks; and
3. This agreement to begin April 4, 2000, and expire on April 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.
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P-9061 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9061 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Grounds authorize the purchase of various grounds equipment and utility
Equipment and carts for the City Services Department, Equipment Services
Utility Carts Division, from multiple vendors as follows based on low bids
meeting specifications:
a) Master Turf & Tractor, Inc. — Item Nos. 1 and 2 for a cost
not to exceed 16,940.00, with freight and manuals
included in this price. Payment is due within 10 days of
the date of invoice;
b) Professional Turf Products — Item Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 7 for a
cost not to exceed $221,759.90 with freight, manuals and
options included in this price. Payment is due within 30
days of the date of invoice; and
c) Metro Golf Carts — Item Nos. 5 and 8, for a cost not to
exceed $15,124.95 with freight and manuals included in
this price. Payment is due within 30 days of the date of
invoice.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9062 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Electric-Powered authorize the purchase of an electric-powered scrubber and a
Scrubber and power sweeper from Tennant Company for the City Services
Power Sweeper Department based on low bid meeting specifications for an
amount not to exceed $34,964.17, with freight costs and optional
manuals included in the total cost, with payment due within 30
days following the date of invoice. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12758 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept 12758 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent authorize the acceptance of two 10-foot permanent sanitary sewer
Sanitary Sewer easements described as Block 70, East 1/2 Lot 6, Parcel No. 2
Easements from Adam B. Pendleton and Block 70, Lot 5, Parcel No. 1 from
C.B. Rice, Estate Etus, Jewel Rice for the M21, Part 2 Drainage
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Area located in the Highland to Glenwood Addition, and north of
East Rosedale, south of Vickery Boulevard and east of US 287
(DOE 2831) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12759 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 12759 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition of authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of two
Properties for properties located near House Anderson Road and Mosier Valley
Highway Road and described as A22 Tract 2 and 2F and A22 Tract 2C1 and
Improvement 2G, William Anderson Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Macie
Farrow Austin, near the existing right-of-way of Trinity Boulevard
(Project No. 6002-50-08), for highway improvement of Trinity
Boulevard from Arlington-Bedford Road to FM157 (DOE 0279) for
a total cost of $57,000.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12760 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12760 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acceptance of approve the acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer
Permanent easements described as part of the A.F. Albright Survey A-1849,
Sanitary Sewer from Remington Point, LP and Survey, A-1849, from WWTR
Easements Corporation, both Tarrant County, Texas, required for the
construction and maintenance of two permanent sanitary sewer
meter stations in North Fort Worth for a total cost of$1.00 each. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12761 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acceptance of 12761 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Dedication Deeds approve the acceptance and recording of dedication deeds
described as Parcel 1 A667, TR 1, AB Howerton Survey; Parcel
Nos. 2, TR 2; 3, TR 1A; 4 TR part of 1; and 31, TR 5, from Bell
Helicopter-Textron, Inc., and 37, TR 5, from Cities of Fort Worth
and Dallas; all located in A57 of the Juan Armendaris Survey;
Parcel 6A and 613, A944, TR 1, 2, 1C, WR Loving Survey from the
City of Euless; and Parcel No. 34 and 35, A278, TR 5 and TR 6, GW
Couch Survey from Midway Industrial Trust; for the Trinity
Highway Expansion Project from Arlington-Bedford Road to
FM157 (DOE 0279) for a total cost of $4,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-12762 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12762 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Condemnation declare the necessity of taking an interest in easement rights for
of Permanent part of a 16.6 acre site legally described as a part of Lot 30, Block
Sanitary Sewer 9, Hollowbrook Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
and Temporary Texas, and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
Construction proceedings to acquire the interest in the land from OJI
Easement Associates. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-12763 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12763 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of one 20-foot Underground Public Utility
Underground Easement and one related Temporary Construction Easement
Public Utility and located at the American Airlines Alliance Center and described as
Related Lot 1, Block 1, American Airlines AFW Maintenance Base, from
Temporary Alliance Airport Authority, Inc. for the installation of a 10-inch
Construction water main at American Airlines Alliance Center (DOE 2704) for
Easement $1.00. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Picht disclosed that he had a business
relationship with American Airlines and as such, he had filed an
affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from voting on
this issue.
The motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Picht
L-12764 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12764 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Condemnation of declare the necessity of taking an interest in a 41,005 square foot
Parcel of Land parcel of land in northwest Tarrant County and located at the
southeast corner of Hicks Road and FM156, owned by Wen Ching
Fung and Chin J. Chang, MD and Associates Profit Sharing Plan,
for construction of a proposed water line in northwest Tarrant
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for construction of a proposed water line in northwest Tarrant
County, and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire the interest in the land. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-17967 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Res. # 2624 17967 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14159
CITGO Products 1. Approve the cost sharing agreement with CITGO Products
Pipeline Pipeline Company to relocate approximately 1,400 feet of 8-
Company inch and 1,000 feet of 3-inch petroleum/gas pipelines for
construction of Trinity Boulevard from west of Arlington-
Bedford Road to FM 157 at more or less than the estimated
costs of $129,443.61 with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) reimbursing the City for 50 percent
of the final actual costs; and
2. Approve Resolution No. 2624 authorizing payment of 24
percent of the final actual costs to CITGO Products Pipeline
Company to relocate approximately 1,400 feet of 8-inch and
1,000 feet of 3-inch petroleum/gas pipelines for construction
of Trinity Boulevard from west of Arlington-Bedford Road to
FM157; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14159 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street
Improvements Fund in the amount of $64,721.81 from
available funds for the purpose of funding Texas
Department of Transportation's portion of construction
costs for the relocation of Trinity Boulevard (west of
Arlington-Bedford Road to FM157.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17968 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 17968 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 $54,850.00 for the construction
of 105 speed humps at various locations (Project No. GG01-
0202501). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-17969 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Phoenix 1 17969 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Restoration and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Construction, Phoenix I Restoration & Construction, Ltd. for construction of an
Ltd. addition to Fire Station 17 in the amount of $105,890.00 with a
contract duration of 150 calendar days. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17970 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC No. 17970 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
18476 - Carter & authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to City
Burgess Secretary Contract No. 18476 for construction management and
inspection services with Carter & Burgess, Inc. for additional work
related to West Fork Relief Sewer Sections WF-4 and WF-5 for a
fee not to exceed $298,950.00, increasing the total fee to
$2,815,153.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17971 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Control 17971 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Specialists, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute construction contracts with
& B&H Utilities, Control Specialists, Inc. in the amount of $713,790.00 and B&H
Inc. Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $368,000.00 for a total project
amount of $1,081,790.00, for the construction of the North Side III
North Beach Street Pump Station Expansion and 36-Inch Water
Line Installation. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-17972 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reject Bids for 17972 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Water
Replacement Replacement Contract 98DD in Chicago Avenue (Panola Avenue
Contract 98DD to Hawlet Street), Emerson Street (Miller Avenue to Edgewood
Terrace), Lois Street (Pate Drive to Eastover Avenue), Velma
Street (Dillard Street to Dead End), and Timberline Drive (Bendry
Street to Trueland Drive), and to re-advertise the project for bid at
the earliest possible date. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-17973 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
R.J. Miller and 17973 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Associates, Inc.
1. Approve the transfer of $272,727.00 ($259,740.00 plus
$12,987.00 contingency) from the Environmental Operating
Fund to the Meacham Terminal Ceiling and Insulation
Replacement Project in the Environmental Management
Project Fund; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R. J.
Miller and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $259,740.00 for
replacement of the ceilings and insulation following the
asbestos abatement of the Meacham Terminal Building.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council, on March 21,
Annexation of 2000, approved the annexation timetable for the annexation of
58.744 Acres 58.744 acres of land, Lot 1, Block 1, Eagle Mountain Water
Eagle Mountain Treatment Plant, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-
Water Treatment 00-01, setting today as the date for the first public hearing. Mayor
Plant Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report
advising Council that staff should be directed to publish notice
setting April 18, 2000 as the second public hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of
58.744 acres of land, Lot 1, Block 1, Eagle Mountain Water
Treatment Plant, Tarrant County, Texas, Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the first public hearing be closed and the second public
hearing be scheduled for April 18, 2000. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council, on March 21,
Annexation of 2000, approved the annexation timetable for the annexation of
31.279 Acres 31.279 acres of land out of the Z.O. Davis Survey, Abstract No.
Z. O. Davis 1888, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-02,
Survey, Abstract setting today as the date for the first public hearing. Mayor Barr
No. 1888 asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report
advising Council that staff should be directed to publish notice
setting April 18, 2000 as the second public hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of
31.279 acres of land, out of the Z.O. Davis Survey, Abstract No.
1888, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-02,
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the first public hearing be closed and the
second public hearing be scheduled for April 18, 2000. The
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council, on March 21,
Annexation of 2000, approved the annexation timetable for the annexation of
205.201 Acres 205.201 acres of land out of the Ireneous Niece Survey, Abstract
Ireneous Niece No. 1160 and the Jonathon Evans Survey, Abstract No. 470,
Survey, Abstract Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-03, setting
No. 1160 and today as the date for the first public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if
Jonathon Evans there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Survey, Abstract
No. 470
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report . He
further advised Council that staff should be directed to publish
notice setting April 18, 2000 as the second public hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of
205.201 acres of land out of the Ireneous Niece Survey, Abstract
No. 1160 and the Jonathon Evans Survey, Abstract No. 470,
Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-03, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that the first public hearing be closed and the second
public hearing be scheduled for April 18, 2000. The
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Citizen Pastor Mark Kirkland, Greater St. Mark Church, 1732 Liberty,
Presentations appeared before the City Council regarding School and City
Mark Kirkland Districts. Pastor Kirkland expressed concerns on the education of
children of African American descent within the City of Fort Worth.
He asked for Council's assistance to influence the Fort Worth
Independent School District (FWISD) to develop better educational
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Independent School District (FWISD) to develop better educational
policies.
Mayor Barr thanked Pastor Kirkland for addressing the Council;
however, he stated that the City and FWISD are two separate
entities, and therefore one cannot dictate policies of the other.
Mayor Barr stated that he would ensure FWISD is informed of
Pastor Kirkland's concerns and attendance at Council.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:15 p.m.
CITY S ETARY MAYOR