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MARCH 21, 2000
Date & Time On the 21st day of March A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:04 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members Jim Lane, Becky Haskin,
Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City
Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary
Gloria Pearson. Council Member Chuck Silcox was temporarily
absent. Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud was absent. With
more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Brother Paul McMullen, Saint
George's Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7,
2000 were approved unanimously.
Special A Proclamation for Mental Retardation Awareness Month and Self-
Presentations Advocates Day was presented to Mr. David Swallow and Ms.
Kendra Kirbo by Council Member Davis. Mr. Swallow thanked the
Council for the proclamation and presented them with a silver
ribbon to wear to promote Mental Retardation Awareness.
Announcements Council Member Lane expressed his appreciation to everyone
who attended the reception for Police Chief Ralph Mendoza on
March 15, 2000 at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Round-Up Inn.
Council Member Lane also announced that on March 24-26, 2000,
the Texas Agricultural Extension Service would hold a Horse-a-
rama at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, and invited the public to
attend.
Council Member Haskin announced that a Traffic meeting would
be conducted on March 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Parkview
Elementary School.
Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-12486 and C-17928 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
C.P. #212 Mayor Barr requested in Council Member Silcox's absence that
Delayed Until Council Proposal No. 212 be continued until the end of the zoning
After Zoning hearing. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, to delay C.P. #212 until after the zoning
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr provided an update on the status of the
Comprehensive Plan. He stated that he erred at the March 7, 2000
Council Meeting when he stated that the plan was not initially
proposed to be voted on at that meeting. It indeed was advertised
as the potential date for Council approval. He stated that staff
changes would be ready by April 19, 2000 and Council would take
action in approximately five weeks.
OCS-1126 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1126 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council approve the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Almonrode Concrete Western Surety Company
Jim Birge & Co. Inc. Western Surety Company
G A D A Construction Co, Inc. Mid Continent Casualty Company
Kaufman and Broad of Dallas, Inc. The American Insurance Company
M 1 Contractors Western Surety Company
Penntex Construction Co., Inc. United Pacific Insurance Company
Rog's Concrete-Texas, Inc. Western Surety
Zepeda Concrete United Pacific Insurance Company
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
OCS-1127 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1127 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.
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OCS-1128 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. # 2620 1128 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Zoning Hearing City Council adopt Resolution No. 2620 setting the regular Zoning
Hearing for April 11, 2000. On motion of Council Member Haskin,
seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
G-12846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Settlement of 12846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Lawsuit of Debra
Coffey vs. City of 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit entitled Debra
Fort Worth and Coffey, Plaintiff vs. City of Fort Worth, Texas and Officer
Officer Larhonda Larhonda R. Young, Defendants, Cause No. 352-177809-99; and
R. Young
2. Authorize the payment of $87,500.00 jointly to Debra Coffey
and her attorney, Paul Previte; and
3. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute the
documents necessary to complete the settlement.
Council Member Lane requested permission of the Council to
abstain from voting on this issue, as his brother is one of the
attorneys working on this lawsuit.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Council Member Lane be permitted to
abstain from voting. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to approve Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-12846. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin,
Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council
Member Silcox
NOT VOTING: Council Member Lane
Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council table at
this time.
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G-12847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Increase Legal 12847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fees to Gerald authorize the maximum amount to be paid to Gerald Pruitt to
Pruitt represent Officer V.J. Rumsey in the lawsuit of Earl Wali EI-Amin
V.V.J. Rumsey, I.D. #2722, Cause No. 4:98-CV-161-Y be increased
to $50,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 7, 2000,
set today as the date for a public hearing and adoption of
ordinance designating the Fort Worth Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone No. 35. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Tom Higgins, Director of Economic Development, appeared
before the City Council and gave a staff report calling attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12848, as follows:
G-12848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14130 12848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Fort Worth Tax
Abatement 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Fort
Reinvestment Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 35; and
Zone No. 35
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14130, amending the Code of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by designating
certain property in Tarrant County as Fort Worth Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 35.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane,
that the public hearing be closed and that Council approve Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-12848. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-12849 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Annexation of 12849 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
58.744 Acres of approve the annexation timetable in order to annex 58.744 acres
Land out of the of land, Lot 1, Block 1, Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant,
Eagle Mountain Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-01, in
Water Treatment compliance with the requirements of Section 43.063 of the Local
Plant Code of the State of Texas. On motion of Council Member
Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Davis, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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G-12850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Annexation of 12850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
31.279 Acres of approve the annexation timetable in order to annex 31.279 acres
Land out of the of land out of the Z.O. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1888, Tarrant
Z.O. Davis County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-02, in compliance with
Survey, Abstract the requirements of Section 43.063 of the Local Code of the State
No. 1888 of Texas. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
G-12851 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Annexation of 12851 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
205.201 Acres of approve the annexation timetable in order to annex 205.201 acres
Land out of the of land out of the Ireneous Niece Survey, Abstract No. 1160, and
Ireneous Niece the Jonathon Evans Survey, Abstract No. 470, Tarrant County,
Survey, Abstract Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-03, in compliance with the
No. 1160 and the requirements of Section 43.063 of the Local Code of the State of
Jonathon Evans Texas. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by
Survey, Abstract Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted
No. 470 unanimously.
G-12852 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appointment of 12852 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
the City's authorize the City Manager to appoint Mr. Bradley Crow to Place 3
Construction and and Mr. Euel Jackson to Place 14 of the City's Construction and
Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. On motion of Council Member
Board of Appeals Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
G-12853 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend Plan 12853 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Commission approve amendments to Rule 106 providing for appeal of denial of
Rules and vacation requests to the City Council, and Rule 703 concerning
Regulations calculation of one-acre lots in suburban developments. On
motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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G-12854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14131 12854 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Establishing a take the following action:
120-day
Moratorium on 1. Approve Ordinance No. 14131 adopting a 120-day
Construction and moratorium on construction and alteration of off-premise
Alteration of Off- signs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction; establishing an
Premise Signs in appeals procedure; and
ETJ
2. Authorize the City Manager to notify the Texas
Transportation Commission that the City has adopted a
moratorium extending the City-wide ban on new
construction and alteration of off-premises signs to the ETJ
and that the City intends to amend its off-premises sign
regulations to extend to the ETJ; and
3. Direct staff to prepare amendments to City ordinances
required to enforce off-premises sign regulations in the
ETJ.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted with the
following amendment added to the end of Section 8 of the
ordinance:
"In any prosecution under this section, it shall be the sign owner's
burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that a sign
was constructed or altered before the effective date of this
ordinance."
The motion carried unanimously.
G-12855 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Confirmation of 12855 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Reappointments
and 1. Confirm the reappointment of Mr. Edward Sandoval, District
Appointments to 4 and Ms. Leticia Vigil, District 8 to the Disciplinary Appeals
the Disciplinary Board, effective March 21, 2000 and expiring January 26,
Appeals Board 2003; and
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2. Confirm the appointment of Mr. Franklin Burkley, District 8,
Ms. Sharon C. Leviton, District 9, and Reverend Burton
Purvis, District 3 to the Disciplinary Appeals Board.
Appointments are effective March 21, 2000, with Ms.
Leviton's and Mr. Burkley's expiring on October 1, 2003,
and Rev. Purvis' expiring on January 26, 2003 respectively.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-12856 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Approve Partial 12856 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Historic Site Tax approve the owners' applications for Historic and Cultural
Exemptions Landmark partial historic site tax exemptions for 1801 Hurley
Avenue and 4301 Kenwood Court. On motion of Council Member
Haskin, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for the approval and appropriation of mid-year adjustment
to FY 1999-2000 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for
Crime Control and Prevention District Continuation Election costs.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Libby Watson, Assistant City Manager, appeared before the City
Council and gave a staff report calling attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-12857, as follows:
G-12857 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14132 12857 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Approval and
Appropriation of 1. Approve a mid-year adjustment to the FY 1999-2000 Crime
Adjustment to FY Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget to fund
1999-2000 CCPD CCPD Continuation Election Costs of$120,000.00; and
Budget
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14132
appropriating $120,000.00 in Crime Control and Prevention
District Fund and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated
Crime Control and Prevention District Fund Balance by the
same amount for the purpose of providing funding for the
election costs associated with the Crime Control and
Prevention District Continuation Election.
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Mayor Barr stated that City Secretary Pearson informed him that
the City would save $75,000.00 by holding a joint election with the
Tarrant County College and various school districts.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-12857 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-12858 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14133 12858 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Operation
Spotlight Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
and Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County to
establish Operation Spotlight; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14133 adjusting the total number of
authorized Civil Service positions at each classification
(rank) in the Police Department, adding two officers'
positions.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-12859 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14134 12859 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Application for
Grant from US 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and, if awarded,
Department of accept a grant from the United States Department of
Commerce Commerce through the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration, for a Technology Opportunities
Program grant in the amount of $300,000.00 for community
networking and services and lifelong learning and the arts;
and
2. Authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 26 Year Fund to the
Grants Fund; and
3. Authorize the use of$200,000.00 from various organizations
and the General Fund for an in-kind match; and
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14134 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
up to $600,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) grant
from the United States Department of Commerce through
the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9039 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9039 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Golf Course
Supplies and 1. A purchase agreement with Austin Turf and Tractor; Alliance
Accessories Golf Co.; Goldthwaites of Texas; Wittek Golf Supply Company;
Lesco, Inc.; and Gail's Flags and Golf Course Accessories, Inc.
to provide golf course supplies and accessories for the Parks
and Community Services Department based on low bid by line
item; and
2. This agreement to begin March 21, 2000, and expire March 20,
2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9040 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9040 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Sodium
Hypochlorite 1. A purchase agreement for Sodium Hypochlorite with DPC
Industries, Inc. for the Water Department, based on low bid,
with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice and
freight at no charge; and
2. This agreement to begin March 21, 2000, and end March 20,
2001, with options to renew for two successive one-year
periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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P-9041 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9041 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Recapped Tire
Service 1. A purchase agreement for recapped tire service for the City
Services Department with the State of Texas, Department of
Correctional Industries. Prices will be based on the State's
list prices. Payment is due 30 days from the date the
invoice is received and the City takes ownership of goods at
the City's dock, freight is not charged; and
2. This agreement to begin March 24, 2000, and expire March
23, 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-9042 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9042 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Asphalt Crack
Sealer 1. A purchase agreement for asphalt crack sealer from
Barnco, Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works
Department based on low bid with a one-half percent
discount if payment is made within 10 days of invoice and
payment is due 30 days after invoice date, freight included
in the total cost; and
2. This agreement to begin March 21, 2000, and expire March
20, 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-9043 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9043 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Printing of authorize a purchase agreement for the printing of the "City of
Annual Report Fort Worth 1999 Annual Report" with Cockrell Printing Company
based on low bid for an amount not to exceed $21,142.00, with
payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice, and freight included
in the total cost. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-9044 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9044 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Impellers and authorize the purchase of two sets of impellers and rings for the
Rings Water Department from Jersey Equipment Company based on the
sole bid of the unit price of $12,120.00 each for a total amount not
to exceed $24,240.00. The shipping cost is included to the
receiving point and payment is due 30 days from the date of
invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9045 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9045 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Valves authorize the purchase of valves for the Water Department from
US Filter and All-Tex Plumbing Supply, Inc. based on the low bid
of unit prices meeting specifications for an amount not to exceed
$17,112.96. Shipping cost is included to the receiving point. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9046 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9046 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
OEM Dresser
Roots 1. A purchase agreement with the original equipment
Equipment, Parts manufacturer (OEM) of Dresser Roots equipment, parts
and Repair and repair service for the Water Department with Roots
Service Division, Dresser Equipment Group, Inc., the sole source
provider. The shipping cost will be prepaid and added to
the invoice, with payment due 30 days from the date of
invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin March 21, 2000, and expire March
20, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year
periods.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-12748 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 12748 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Acquisition authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of one
property described as A944, TR 2A, 213, 2D, W.R. Loving Survey
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from Harston Gravel Company, Inc. for the improvement of Trinity
Boulevard from Arlington-Bedford Road to FM 157 (DOE 0279) for
a cost of$68,200.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12749 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acceptance of 12749 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Line accept and record one 15-foot water line easement located 115
Easement feet north of West Rosedale and 235 feet east of Jennings Street
and described as Lot Al and A2, Block 2, Fields Welch Addition,
William Welch Survey, Abstract No. 44 for Developer Project
Homes of Parker Commons (DOE 2770) for a total cost of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12750 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Rezone 12750 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Morningside authorize the City Manager to initiate the rezoning of Blocks 1 and
Addition and 4 and portions of Blocks 2 and 3 of the Morningside Addition and
Southeast a portion of Block 62 of the Southeast Addition from "B" Two-
Addition Family Residential and "I" Light Industrial to "A" One-Family
Residential. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, 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
hearing regarding the street name change of Park Glen Boulevard
to Heritage Trace Parkway. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
John Garfield, Development Services Administrator, appeared
before Council and gave a staff report calling attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ-2178, as follows:
PZ-2178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14135 2178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Name adopt Ordinance No. 14135 changing the name of "Park Glen
Change from Boulevard" to "Heritage Trace Parkway", between Harmon Road
Park Glen Blvd. and Old Denton Road.
to Heritage Trace
Parkway There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
(SN-00-001) Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. PZ-2178 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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C-17910 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Renew CSC # 17910 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
14255 & CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year renewal option
19610 — Ken to City Secretary Contract No. 14255, subsequently renewed and
Moore extended by City Secretary Contract No. 19610 on April 1, 1993,
Enterprises, Inc. with Ken Moore Enterprises, Inc. to provide concessions at the
Will Rogers Memorial Center complex beginning April 1, 2000 and
ending March 31, 2001. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17911 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stocker 17911 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Enterpises, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stocker
Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $416,519.75 for Main C1C413
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Park 8, Unit 2. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17912 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Rhino Utility 17912 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Rhino Utility
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $88,821.50 for Main C1C413
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 8, Unit 1. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Davila 17913 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Davila
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $143,117.54 for Mains 126 and
250 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements Part 5, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17914 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 17914 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 2 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City
25025 — Conatser Secretary Contract No. 25025 Main C1C46 Drainage Area Sanitary
Construction, Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part
Inc.
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5, Sections A and B with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the
amount of$32,755.00 to provide for additional pay item quantities,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,552,346.25. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17915 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14136 17915 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Stocker
Enterprises, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $200,948.00 from the
Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14136 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $200,948.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with award of
contract to Stocker Enterprises, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer
Lateral 4036 Rehabilitation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $178,948.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Lateral 4036 Rehabilitation.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17916 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jackson 17916 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 $1,080,782.00 for Main 195AR
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 7, Contract 4) Part 7. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted,
C-17917 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Whizcon Utilities, 17917 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Whizcon
Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $497,467.00 for Main 21 Drainage
Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 7, Contract 3) Part 4. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17918 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14137 17918 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas-Sterling
Construction, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $760,217.70 from the
Inc. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14137 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $760,217.70 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Texas-
Sterling Construction, Inc., for Mains 126 and 250 Drainage
Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements, Part
5, Unit 2; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Texas-Sterling Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$666,217.70 for Mains 126 and 250 Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements, Part 5, Unit
2.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17919 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment No. 17919 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
1- CSC # 23615 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Dunaway Engineering Agreement (City Secretary Contract No. 23615) with
Associates, Inc. Dunaway Associates, Inc. for Mains 64, 64R, 180, 180R and 445
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 3, Contract 2) Part 5, in the amount of
$59,906.78 to provide for additional design and survey services,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $345,260.78. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17920 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Jackson 17920 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 $309,287.75 for Main 195AR
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 7, Contract 4) Part 5. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17921 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
M.E. Burns 17921 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with M.E. Burns
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $408,667.50 for Main 206
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 7, Contract 5) Part 2. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17922 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14138 17922 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
William J.
Schultz, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $135,186.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14138 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $135,186.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with William J.
Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company for
water line replacements in NW Centre Drive and in
Proposed Right Frontage Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction
Company, in the amount of $120,166.00 for construction of
water line replacements in NW Centre Drive from Quebec
Street to State Highway 199, and in Proposed Right
Frontage Road, from Quebec Street to 500 feet northeast of
Quebec Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17923 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14139 17923 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ragan
Excavation 1. Authorize the transfer of $330,400.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14139 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $330,400.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Ragan
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Excavation for Water Replacement Contract 99EE in Martin
Lyndon Street (Lubbock Avenue to Cockrell Avenue); Martin
Lyndon Street (Stadium Drive to Odessa Avenue); Klamath
Road (Ridgmar Boulevard to Ems Road); and Pinson Street
(Stalcup Road to Farrell Lane); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Ragan Excavation in the amount of $295,000.00 and 50
working days for Water Replacement Contract 99EE in
Martin Lyndon Street from Lubbock Avenue to Cockrell
Avenue; Martin Lyndon Street from Stadium Drive to
Odessa Avenue; Klamath Road from Ridgmar Boulevard to
Ems Road and Pinson Street from Stalcup Road to Farrell
Lane.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17924 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kebo Services, 17924 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Kebo
Services, Inc. in the amount of $899,899.00 for Mains 126 and 250
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements, Part 6. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17925 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 17925 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
25360 — Texas- Secretary Contract No. 25360 with Texas-Sterling Construction,
Sterling Inc. in the amount of $99,700.00 to provide for additional pay item
Construction, quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to
Inc. $1,471,621.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17926 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14140 17926 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Stocker
Enterprises, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $284,777.50 from the
Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project
Fund; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14140 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $284,777.50 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Stocker
Enterprises, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract
XLVI (46) Part 3; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $253,777.50 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XLVI (46) Part 3.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17927 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14141 17927 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Westhill
Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $214,000.00 from the Water
Inc. Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $170,500.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of$43,500.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14141 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $170,500.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $43,500.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Westhill Construction, Inc. for Utility Cut Repair Contract
2000A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Westhill Construction, Inc. in the amount of$200,000.00 and
365 calendar days for Utility Cut Repair Contract 2000A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17928 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. 17928 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schultz, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the
amount of $2,555,346.50 (Bid A from AZ Design) for construction
of the West Fork Relief Sewer Project Section WF-4.
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City Manager Terrell stated that the discussion area of the M&C
needed to be amended to reflect the 7th bidder as being "Triple H
Contracting, Inc." not "Tri-Tech Construction, Inc."
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, to approve Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-17928, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-17929 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC # 17929 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
25588 —American authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
Flyers, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 25588, a lease with American Flyers, Inc.
for office space at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17930 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Centex Homes 17930 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Centex Homes for the installation of community
facilities for Coventry Addition, Phase 1. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17931 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 17931 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC # approve Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with The
17742 — Frymire Frymire Company in the amount of $31,627.00 to provide for the
Company addition of an information desk, exterior light poles and flagpoles,
as well as various code requirements. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17932 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14142 17932 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14143
Lake Worth Trust 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14142 increasing the
Fund estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth
Trust Fund in the amount of$60,000.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding Water and Sewer Main
Extension, Replacement and Relocation 98A; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $60,000.00 from the Lake Worth
Trust Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and
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3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14143 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$60,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17933 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Addendum to 17933 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Women's Haven/ authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum to the
DART Contract contract between the Women's Haven of Tarrant County, Inc.
(Women's Haven) and the City of Fort Worth to operate the
Domestic Assault Response Team (DART) Program. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17934 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Lena Pope 17934 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Family Matters authorize the City Manager to execute a contract between the City
of Fort Worth and Lena Pope Family Matters to operate the First
Offender Program for $145,901.00 under the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant program from the Texas
Criminal Justice Division. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17935 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
L. A. 17935 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Environmental, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with L.A.
Inc. Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $96,239.00 for asbestos
abatement for the Kennedy Theatre at the Fort Worth Convention
Center. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17936 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC # 17936 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
25205 - TNRCC authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment to an
interlocal agreement to City Secretary Contract No. 25205 with the
Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for
the operation of seven air pollution monitoring sites for FY 1999-
2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-17937 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC # 17937 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
25396 — Global authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
Aerospace, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 25396, a lease with Global Aerospace, Inc.
for office space at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17938 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of Arlington 17938 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal contract with
the City of Arlington for institution of eminent domain proceedings
on property located in the City of Fort Worth. Council Member
Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-17939 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Approval of 17939 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
City/County Jail approve an amended Memorandum of Understanding with Tarrant
Memorandum of County concerning prisoner care payments for the housing of City
Understanding prisoners in the Tarrant County Jail System. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,
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
1900 Fifth hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards
Avenue Commission regarding 1900 Fifth Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if
Continued for there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Three Weeks
Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared before
the City Council and stated that the City had received a letter from
Mr. Charles S. Martinez, the property owner, requesting that this
appeal be delayed for two weeks.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, to continue the public hearing until April 11, 2000.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-006 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February 8,
Approved 2000, approved Zoning Docket No. Z-00-006, however, to ensure
that the property description for both pieces of property were
included in the resolution, the Council would rehear the
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application of Tarrant County for a change in zoning of property
located in the 200 Block of East Weatherford/114 North Commerce
Street from "J" Medium Industrial and "J/DD" Medium
Industrial/Demolition Delay to "H" Business and "H/DD"
Business/Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-006. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Tarrant County for a change in zoning of
property located at 200 Block of East Weatherford/114 North
Commerce Street from "J" Medium Industrial and "J/DD" Medium
Industrial/Demolition Delay to "H" Business and "H/DD"
Business/Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-006, Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the recommendation be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-00-002 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 7, 2000,
Denied Without continued the hearing of the application of Danny Morelock for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located at 2815 Bonnie Brae Drive
from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Commercial with indoor storage for
remodeling equipment, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-002 and waiver of
site plan recommended. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Danny Morelock for a change in zoning of
property located at 2815 Bonnie Brae Drive from "E" Commercial
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Commercial with indoor storage for remodeling equipment,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-002 and waiver of site plan recommended,
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be denied without
prejudice with the understanding that if the applicant came back
with the exact zoning, Council could waive the application fee.
The recommendation carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2615 was
adopted on February 22, 2000, setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, and that notice of
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the hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on
March 1, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Z-00-014 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane that the application of City of Fort Worth Parks and
Community Services Department for a change in zoning of
property located in the 4500 Block of Village Creek Road from "IP"
Industrial Park to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No.
Z-00-014, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council and stated that since there was
not a structure on this property, the required rate for landscaping
would be four percent since this is industrial development.
Ramon Romero, Mr. Ramon Romero, Jr., 421 Conner Avenue, appeared before the
Jr. City Council and outlined his plans for landscaping the property
once the structure was built. He further advised that there was a
chain link fence on the east side of the property, and that the
neighbors did not want a privacy fence.
Z-00-017 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane that the application of Ramon Romero, Jr. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1800 Block of MLK
Freeway and 1700 Block of Jessie Street from "B" Two-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a contractor's
office with outside storage and retail sales yard for natural stone
products with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-017,
and waiver of site plan, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Picht assumed his chair at the Council table at
this time.
Z-00-018 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of The Carillon Group by
Landmarks Commission, for a change in zoning of property
located at 210-14 St. Louis Avenue and 406-10 West Daggett
Avenue from "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historical and Cultural
Overlay to "J/HSE" Medium Industrial/Highly Significant
Endangered Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-018, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Thomas Lee Mr. Thomas Lee Farris, representing the applicant, Garry
Farris McKinney, appeared before the City Council and answered
questions and informed them that this was raw land, but stated
that their intention was to use the property as a show room and to
park cars.
Z-00-019 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Garry McKinney by Thomas
Lee Farris, for a change in zoning of property located in the 8800
Block of Highway 80 West, from "E" Commercial to "FR"
Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-019, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-020 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Links at Waterchase by H.
Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located in the
8900 Block of Creek Run Road, from "A" One-Family and "C"
Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a
privately operated public golf course with club house and related
retain uses with additional conditions, waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-020, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-021 Ms. Cathie Wincovitch, 2625 Canton Drive, appeared before
Denied With Council representing several neighborhood associations and
Prejudice expressed opposition to this zoning change. She stated that a six
mile stretch of Lancaster, which includes this requested zoning
change, already has 103 car sale lots or car related businesses.
Mr. Steven Magee, representing the applicant, W. Pierce, 5420 LBJ
Freeway, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council in favor of the
zoning change.
Council Member Moss stated that he had received several letters
from adjacent area businesses and neighborhoods who were in
favor of the zoning change and made a motion to approve the
application of W. Pierce by Tommy Drieling, for a change in
zoning of property located in the 5900 Block of East Lancaster and
Dallas Avenue from "E" Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to
"FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-021. The
motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Silcox assumed his chair at the Council table at
this time.
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Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared and advised Council that the property had been used
within the last two years and stated that the use goes with the
property and not the ownership. He further advised that a
Certificate of Occupancy had been issued to Mr. Pierce.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of W. Pierce by Tommy
Drieling, for a change in zoning of property located in the 5900
Block of East Lancaster and Dallas Avenue from "E" Commercial
and "I" Light Industrial to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-021, be denied with prejudice. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Haskin, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Moss and Picht
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
Council Member Haskin requested staff to investigate the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy at this address.
Council Member Haskin excused herself from the Council table at
this time.
Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop, appeared before the City Council
Presentations regarding Harris HMO/Harris Hospital and PacifiCare.
Riley Cantrell
Z-00-022 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Hillwood Development
Corporation by Carter & Burgess, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 4000 Block of proposed Park Glen
Boulevard from "A" One-Family to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-022, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin assumed her chair at this time.
Z-00-023 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-00-005 Member Davis, that the application of Sanford Investment
Approved Company by James W. Schell, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 5600 Block of Basswood Boulevard from "E"
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Commercial to "PD/SU” Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "E" Commercial plus mini-storage with one dwelling unit,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-023 and Site Plan No. SP-00-005, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-024 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane that the application of Eatumup, Inc. by Bob
Crowder, for a change in zoning of property located at 3921
Mansfield Highway, from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus
retail-auction with used furniture, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-024 and
waiver of site plan, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-027 It appeared that the City Zoning Commission, at it's meeting on
Approved March 8, 2000, set today as the date for the hearing of the
application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 9100 Block of Heron
Drive, from "E/HSE" Commercial/Highly Significant Endangered,
"A" One-Family and "E" Commercial to "PD/SU/HSE" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial with
exceptions, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-027 and waiver of site plan
recommended. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Nicole Fullerton Ms. Nicole Fullerton, 1329 Engracia Avenue, appeared before the
City Council and requested clarification relative to some of the
exceptions listed under Highly Significant Endangered and
inquired as to what the City Council would like to see done with
the "Castle"?
Ms. Fullerton was referred to Assistant City Manager Mike
Groomer regarding this matter.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of CFW Planning Department,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-027, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-032 It appeared that the City Zoning Commission, at its meeting on
Approved March 8, 2000, set today as the date for the hearing of the
application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3700 Block of Bunting
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and Clark Streets from "B" Two-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-032. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Barry Knight Mr. Barry Knight, representing Jerry Detweiler, 5400 Renaissance
Tower, Dallas, appeared before the City Council and advised them
that the current zoning for the property was a good land use; that
his client had a legal right to maintain the "B" Two-Family zoning
under Chapter 245 of the Development Code; and stated that this
was an issue of fairness, stating that Mr. Detweiler had no
knowledge that the rezoning of property around the hospital
would have an impact on his property.
Jerry Detweiler Mr. Jerry Detweiler, 5400 Renaissance Tower, appeared before the
City Council and expressed opposition to a change in zoning of
his property.
Jason Landrem The following individuals appeared before the City Council and
William Van Harp expressed support for the proposed change in zoning of property
Gwen Fox located in the 3700 block of Bunting & Clarke Street:
Robert Dunsmore
Roger Johanson Jason Landrem 3905 Modlin Avenue
William Van Harp 3729 Clarke
Gwen Fox 3725 Bunting
Robert Dunsmore 3728 Bunting
Roger Johanson 3720 Bunting
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of CFW Planning Department,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-032, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared and advised Council that the action taken by the City
Zoning Commission on Zoning Docket No. Z-99-127 was denial
with prejudice instead of without prejudice.
Z-99-127 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied With Member Haskin, that the application of Fort Worth Processing
Prejudice Company by H. Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 1300 Block of East Berry Street, from "K"
Heavy Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus cooking grease recycling
plant, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-127, be denied with prejudice. See
letter of withdrawal. The motion carried unanimously.
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SP-99-025 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of Fort Worth Processing
Company by H. Dennis Hopkins, site plan for cooking grease
recycling plant, Zoning Docket No. SP-99-025, be denied with
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
Lemuel Taylor, III Mr. Lemuel W. Taylor, III, representing the applicant, John
Dettman, 108 Cottonwood, Joshua, Texas, appeared before the
City Council and expressed opposition to the denial of Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-130.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared and advised Council that there was no letter of appeal
filed and explained the two options that Council had to either deny
with prejudice or deny without prejudice.
Z-99-130 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-99-027 Member Lane that the application of John Dettman, for a change
Denied Without in zoning of property located at 5359 Wedgwood Drive, from "FR"
Prejudice Restricted Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "FR" Restricted Commercial plus outside
storage, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-130 and Site Plan No, SP-99-027,
be denied without prejudice and that the application fee be waived
if the property owner wishes to bring this zoning case back before
the City Zoning Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-011 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of Cheyne, West, Cheyne, for
Prejudice a change in zoning of property located at 5932 and 5938 Lovell
Avenue from "ER" Restricted Commercial to "E" Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-011, be denied without prejudice. See
letter of withdrawal. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 14144
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY,
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE
MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT;
PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
C.P. # 212 There was presented Council Proposal No. 212 proposing that the
Ord. # 14145 City Council approve Ordinance No. 14145 adopting a 90-day
moratorium on acceptance of applications for permits for
development in the "E", "FR", "F" and "G" Commercial districts of
retail businesses exceeding 65,000 square feet in area and located
within 1,000 feet of property zoned or used for one-family or two-
family residential uses; providing an appeal procedure.
Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson appeared before the City
Council and explained that the amended ordinance included the
proposed change from 65,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet
as discussed at the Pre-Council session earlier.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be approved, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:08 p.m.
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