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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 30, 2000
Date & Time On the 30th day of May A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:34 a.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob
Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend W. G. Daniels, Pilgrim
Valley Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, 2000
were approved unanimously.
Announcements Mayor Barr removed his necktie and stated that he wouldn't wear a
necktie until the Fall. He asked City Manager Terrell to prepare the
appropriate notification to City employees regarding summer
attire.
Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. P-9100 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Res. # 2639 There was presented Resolution No. 2639 from the City Council of
Expansion of CIP the City of Fort Worth recommending that the City Council
Advisory authorize expansion of the Capital Improvement Plan Advisory
Committee and Committee and the appointment of Mr. Steve Seavers, ETJ
Appointment of Representative, and Ms. Lucy Obando, Real Estate Representative.
Members Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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OCS-1143 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1143 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.
OCS-1144 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. # 2640 1144 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Canceling City City Council adopt Resolution No. 2640 canceling the City Council
Council Meetings meetings of Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. as the majority
of June 27 and of Council Members will be representing the City of Fort Worth at
July 4, 2000 the Sister Cities International 10th Anniversary Celebration in
Budapest, Hungary and Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
because of the Fourth of July Holiday. Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12929 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Time Extension 12929 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of M&C C-17847 authorize a 30-day extension M&C C-17847 authorizing the "Water
Authorizing the Main Rehabilitation, Contract 2" to temporarily close Rockwood
Temporary Park North from University Drive to Rockwood Park North. It was
Closure of the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Rockwood Park adopted.
North
G-12930 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 12930 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of Old authorize the temporary closure of Old Denton Road between
Denton Road Western Center Boulevard and Cantrell-Samson Road from May 30
until August 30, 2000, to facilitate the installation of three pipelines
down the middle of the road.
Council Member Haskin expressed concerns regarding access to a
very large church in the construction area and asked that the
church be notified. Mayor Barr directed staff to notify the church
that would be affected as a result of this street closure.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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P-9098 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9098 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Floor Material
1. An annual purchase agreement for various floor materials
with DMCA, Inc. for the City of Fort Worth based on sole bid
received, with payments due 10 days after receipt of invoice,
the City takes ownership upon delivery, and freight charges
are included in the unit price; and
2. This agreement to begin May 30, 2000, and expire May 29,
2001 with two one-year options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9099 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9099 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Doors and
Hardware 1. An annual purchase agreement for doors and hardware with
Thornton Industries, Inc. for the City of Fort Worth, based on
overall lowest responsive bid, with payment due 30 days
after receipt of invoice, with freight charges included in the
unit prices; and
2. This agreement to begin May 30, 2000, and expire on May
29, 2001, with two one-year options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9100 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9100 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Wrecker Services
1. A purchase agreement for wrecker services for the City
Services Department with Thomas Towing Services, Inc.
based on the low bid, with payments due 30 days from the
date invoices are received; and
2. This agreement to begin May 30, 2000 and expire May 29,
2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year
periods.
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City Manager Terrell stated that Recommendation No. 2 regarding
the Renewal Option needed to be amended to reflect 4 additional
one-year periods instead of two additional one-year periods.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
P-9101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9101 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Fence Material
1. An annual purchase agreement for the purchase and
installation of fence material from Cleburne Fence Company
for the City of Fort Worth, based on sole bid received, with
payments due 10 days after receipt of invoice; the City takes
ownership upon delivery; and freight charges are included
in the unit prices; and
2. This agreement to begin June 1, 2000, and expire on May 31,
2001, with two one-year options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9102 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9102 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Repair Parts for
Chlorine and 1. A purchase agreement for repair parts for Capital Controls
Sulfur Dioxide chlorine and sulfur dioxide pumps for the Water Department
Pumps from Metro Quip, Inc. based on the sole source bid of
manufacturers list price. 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 June 1, 2000, and expire May 31,
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-9103 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of GPM 9103 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pumper Trucks authorize the purchase of six 1250 gallons per minute (GPM)
pumper trucks and supporting equipment from General Safety
Equipment, LLC for the Fire Department, based on low bid for a
cost not to exceed $2,199,402.00. Payments will be due on the
date of delivery and freight costs are included in the unit price. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9104 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of Paint 9104 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Preparation authorize a one-time purchase of paint preparation services for
Services residential houses for the Housing Department from Marshall
Construction, Nationwide Development, New World Industries, and
Security Construction with payment due 10 days from date of
invoice and a total cost not to exceed $226,494.56. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12807 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of City- 12807 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Owned Surplus
Property — 3100 1. Approve the direct sale of the surplus City-owned property
Handley Drive described as the east 50 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 12, Town
of Handley (3100 Handley Drive), for a cost not to exceed
$4,850.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed,
conveying the property to the adjoining property owner, Ed
Harrison.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12808 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
R-O-W 12808 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, near the existing right-of-way of Trinity Boulevard, and
Improvement of further described as Lot 1, Block 1, Kitty House Addition, from
Trinity Boulevard Trinity Metal Products and A-22, Block A-R, Trinity River Authority,
Bedford-Euless Water Plant Site Addition, from Trinity River
Authority, both in Tarrant County, Texas, for the highway
improvement of Trinity Boulevard from Arlington-Bedford Road to
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FM157 (DOE 0279). An independent fee appraiser has determined
the value estimates of both properties to total $9,850.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12809 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Transfer of CDBG 12799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Funds for authorize the City Manager to approve the use of $500,000.00 in
Purchase of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Unprogrammed
Properties for Funds for the continued purchase of properties for the Heritage
Heritage Center Center Project. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
Project seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-12810 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Condemnation of 12810 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Easements for
Proposed Water 1. Declare the necessity of taking an interest for easement
Line in Northwest rights in a parcel of land located on the south side of Hicks
Tarrant County Road, in an unincorporated area of northwest Tarrant
County, and is further described as part of Tract 1A, Josiah
Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1600, Tarrant County, Texas,
for construction of a water line; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire interest in the land.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-12811 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept Land 12911 from the City Council recommending that the City Council
Dedication for accept the park dedication of 9.44 acres of land situated in the T.O.
Settlement Plaza Moody Survey, Abstract No. 1069, and the P. Caldwell Survey,
Park Abstract No. 365, Tarrant County, Texas, and being part of the
203.15 acre tract conveyed to West/Loop 820 Partners, Tarrant
County, Texas. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2192 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Initiate Rezoning 2192 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of 5201 and 5205 authorize the City Manager to initiate the rezoning of property
Carver Drive described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 13 (5201 and 5205 Carver Drive),
Harlem Hills Addition, from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2193 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Authorize 2193 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Encroachment in authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent
R-O-W for agreement with the Hubend Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
Monument Sign for use of the right-of-way on Oakmont Trail at Greenbriar Lane to
on Oakmont Trail install a subdivision marker (sign). It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2194 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Authorize 2194 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Encroachment in authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a
R-O-W for Sign standard consent agreement with Daedalus Development
Extending Over Corporation, Inc. authorizing use of the right-of-way for the
the Sidewalk installation of a sign extending over the sidewalk at the
intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Hemphill Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2195 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Res # 2641 2195 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Joint Resolution
and Agreement 1. Approve Resolution No. 2641, Joint Resolution and
with City of Agreement with the City of Roanoke whereby the City of
Roanoke to Fort Worth will disannex approximately 22.9 acres of land
Disannex 22.9 from the City of Fort Worth situated in the F. Cuella Survey,
Acres of Land Abstract No. 267, and to release 18.3 acres of land from the
and Release 18.3 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Fort Worth situated
Acres from the in the P.L. Cardwell Survey, Abstract No. 320, the Thomas
ETJ and Epps Survey, Abstract No. 395, and the J. Short Survey,
Annexation of Abstract No. 1136, and to annex 323.0 acres of land to be
323.0 Acres for released from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
City of Fort Roanoke situated in the Lewis Medlin Survey, Abstract No.
Worth 380 and the E. Huston Survey, Abstract No. 597, all in
Denton County, Texas, so it may be considered for
annexation by the City of Fort Worth in the future; and
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2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Resolution and
Agreement.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18008 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order to 18008, dated May 16, 2000, from the City Manager recommending
M&C C-17643 — that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Newgent Golf, change order to the existing contract (M&C C-17643) with Newgent
Inc. Golf, Inc. in the amount of $92,079.73 for additional drainage
improvements to Pecan Valley "River" Golf Course. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18028 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stanfield 18028 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Enterprises, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stanfield
d/b/a S & J Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S & J Electric, in the amount of $75,600.00
Electric for construction of new school flashers at six locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18029 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18029 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
25598 —Westhill Secretary Contract No. 25598 in the amount of $17,515.00, thereby
Construction, increasing the total contract to $87,790.00. It was the consensus
Inc. of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18030 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14207 18030 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ballou
Construction 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14207 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street
Maintenance Fund in the amount of $4,365,727.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to
Ballou Construction for Micro-surfacing 2000-5 at various
locations; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Ballou Construction in the amount of $982,241.40 for Micro-
surfacing 2000-5.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18031 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. 18031 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Schultz, Inc. d/b/a authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
Circle "C" Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the
Construction amount of $897,730.00 for Water Main Replacements, Contract
Company "99C" (MWR99C). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18032 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 18032 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to confirm Change Order No. 1 to City
22914— Ed Bell Secretary Contract No. 22914 for the reconstruction of Linden
Construction Avenue (Sutter to Margaret); Belle Place (Linden to Byers);
Company Calmont Avenue (Owasso to Clover) and Pershing Avenue (Clover
to Margaret) with Ed Bell Construction Company in the amount of
$38,314.24 to provide for increased pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $827,038.14. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18033 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Fort Worth & 18033 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Western Railroad authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the Rail
Crossing Agreements with Fort Worth & Western Railroad to allow
the replacement of two 16-inch sanitary sewer lines in the railroad
right-of-way on Main C1C413 Drainage Area, Group 6, Parts 6 and 9,
M-30 (DOE 2497) located south of Rosedale Street at All Saints
Avenue; and M-70R (DOE 2092) located east of Forest Park
Boulevard at Peter Smith Street, for a total cost of $38,519.28. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18034 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14208 18034 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Wier and
Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $20,583.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14208 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $20,583.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Wier and Associates, Inc., for pavement reconstruction
and sanitary sewer replacement on Saunders Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Wier and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$85,404.00 for pavement reconstruction, drainage and
sanitary sewer replacement on Saunders Road from Marie
Jones to East Loop 820 South.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18035 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14209 18035 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
B & H Utilities,
Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $705,092.00 from the Water and
Sewer operating fund to the Commercial Paper-Sewer Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14209 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Commercial
Paper-Sewer Fund in the amount of $705,092.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with B
& H Utilities, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Extensions,
Relocations, and Replacements Contract 2000A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with B & H
Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $635,600.00 for the Sanitary
Sewer Main Extension, Relocations, and Replacements
Contract 2000A "MSERR2000A".
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18036 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Approve 18036.from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amendment of
Contract with 1. Extend City Secretary Contract No. 23885, as amended by
Mitchell City Secretary Contract No. 24607 with the Mitchell
Boulevard Boulevard Development Corporation, Inc. (MBDC) for one
Development year from the current expiration date of May 18, 2000; and
Corporation, Inc.
2. Reallocate $40,000.00 in Year XXIV Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds within the contract from the
Exterior Home Improvement Matching Program Year XXIV
CDBG Funds to the MBDC's Purchase/Rehabilitation/Resale
Year XXIV CDBG Funds; and
3. Reallocate $20,000.00 in Year XXIII CDBG funds within the
contract from the Exterior Home Improvement Matching
Program to the Office and Commercial Facility Project Year
XXIII CDBG Funds to help cover the cost of constructing a
new retail facility; and
4. Amend City Secretary Contract No. 23885 with the MBDC in
the amount of $80,000.00 for the construction of a new retail
facility, and reallocate $80,000.00 in Year XXIV CDBG Funds
from the City's Sidewalk Installation and Repair project to
the Office and Commercial Facility project; and
5. Amend City Secretary Contract No. 23885 with MBDC in the
amount of $18,124.77 and reallocate $18,124.77 from the
City's Home Improvement Loan Program ($6,898.00 FY1997
HOME funds and $11,300.00 Year XXIII CDBG Funds) to the
MBDC's Purchase/Rehabilitation/Resale program; and
6. Amend the contract to achieve project goals, provided that
the amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18037 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14210 18037 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TxDOT
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds from Hillwood
Alliance Group in the amount of $54,747.00 for the purpose
of design and construction changes to the Keller-Haslet
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Road bridge at Buffalo Creek in anticipation of future
development near the bridge; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14210 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Streets
Improvement Fund in the amount of $54,747.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the
reconstruction of Keller-Haslet Road bridge over Buffalo
Creek; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) for reconstruction of the Keller-Haslet Road Bridge
at Buffalo Creek for $24,747.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18038 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Frymire 18038 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction approve the execution of a construction contract to the Frymire
Company Construction Company in the amount of $128,900.00, with a
contract duration of 75 calendar days, for replacement of the wood
flooring in the East Gallery of the Central Library which was
damaged by water and debris in the March 28, 2000 tornado. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18039 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
J.L. Bertram 18039 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. L. Bertram
Engineering, Inc. Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $462,647.55 and
65 working days for HMAC (hot mix asphalt concrete) Surface
Overlay 2000-7 at various locations. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18040 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
William J. Schultz 18040 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc., d/b/a Circle authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J.
"C" Construction Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company for the
Company Northside III 24-inch Water Line Installation (DOE 2924), in the
amount of $558,025.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18041 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Imperial 18041 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Imperial
Inc. Construction, Inc. for Mercado de Fort Worth Plaza Improvements,
Phase II in the amount of $119,575.90 and sixty calendar days. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18042 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Agreement 18042 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Between D/FW
Airport Board 1. Authorize an agreement between the D/FW International
and FAA to Airport Board (Airport Board) and the Federal Aviation
Transfer Administration (FAA) of the United States of America, which
Approach Path will allow the Airport Board to transfer ownership of four
Indicators to U.S. Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) to the U.S.
Government government for$755,794.00; and
2. Authorize the PAPIs to be operated by the FAA in
accordance with the provisions of a ground lease with the
U.S. government approved by the Airport Board.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18043 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14211 18043 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Carter &
Burgess, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $17,833.00 from available escrow
funds in the Municipal Airports Fund to the Aviation Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$17,833; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14211 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal
Airports Fund in the amount of $17,833.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
to Carter and Burgess, Inc., for a self fueling island at
Spinks Airport; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Carter
& Burgess, Inc. in the amount of $17,833.00 for the design
work to upgrade the fuel island located at Spinks Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18044 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Deltatek 18044 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Deltatek Engineering for the design and construction
management of the repair and repainting of the 2MG Timberline
Elevated Storage Tank for a total fee not to exceed $129,780.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18045 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order# 18045 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
14 — CSC #24391- authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 14 to City
Martin K. Eby Secretary Contract No. 24391 with Martin K. Eby Construction
Construction Company, Inc. for the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Chlorine,
Company, Inc. Ammonia and Other Improvements in the amount of $22,924.54,
revising the total contract cost to $8,539.656.83. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18046 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Financial 18046 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Concepts and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Financial
Applications, Inc. Concepts and Applications, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$70,000.00 for the purpose of preparing a cost of service study for
retail water and wastewater rates and providing financial analysis
related to water utilities. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18047 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14212 18047 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14213
Solar Turbines, 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14212 increasing the
Inc. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $5,982.296.00 from impact
fees for the purpose of funding a contract with Solar
Turbines, Inc., for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant Digester Gas Fired Turbine Generators, Turbine
Generator Equipment and Installation; and
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2. Authorize the transfer of $5,982,296.00 from the Sewer
Capital Project Fund to the State Revolving Fund — Sewer;
and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14213 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the State
Revolving Loan-Sewer Fund in the amount of $5,982.296.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Solar Turbines, Inc. for the Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Digester Gas Fired Turbine Generators,
Turbine Generator Equipment and Installation; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Solar
Turbines, Inc. for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant Digester Gas Fired Turbine Generators, Turbine
Generator Equipment and Installation Contract on the low
alternate bid of$5,798,346.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18048 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
National 18048 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize the City Manager to execute a contract and renewal in
Council the amount of $60,000.00 in financial advisory services with the
National Development Council, Inc. for preparation of documents
necessary to capture Historic Tax Credits for the renovation of the
James E. Guinn School readaptive use and to facilitate the
syndication and sale of these tax credits to investors. The
proposed contract renewal term will begin May 30, 2000 and expire
May 29, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18049 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC No. 18049 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
24692 — Austin approve Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 24692
Commercial, Inc. with Austin Commercial, Inc. for the provision of additional design
services for expansion of the Convention Center for an additional
fee of $413,987.00. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-18050 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14214 18050 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amend CSC No.
24692 -Austin 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14214 increasing the
Commercial, Inc. estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events
Improvements Fund in the amount of $44,018,747.99 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the third
amendment to agreement with Austin Commercial, Inc., for
professional services for project and construction
management services for the expansion of the Fort Worth
Convention Center (Phase 1); and
2. Authorize the sale of $44,400,000.00 City of Fort Worth,
Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2000 for the improvements to and the
equipping of the Fort Worth Convention Center and to pay
for the costs of issuance related to the sale on February 29,
2000 (M&C G-12837) to William R. Hough & Company, at a
true interest rate of 5.8202 percent; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No.
24692 with Austin Commercial, Inc. (Austin) for the
provision of project and construction management services
for construction of the additions to the Fort Worth
Convention Center for an additional fee not to exceed
$4,976,610.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18051 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18051 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement— Agreement with Lumbermen's Investment Corporation for the
Lumbermen's installation of community facilities for construction of McPherson
Investment Boulevard to serve The Parks of Deer Creek Addition, Phase I.
Corporation Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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C-18052 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18052 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement— Agreement with McClure Development for the installation of
McClure community facilities for construction of Meadow Gate Drive to
Development serve the Little Chapel Creek Addition, Phase 2. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18053 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18053 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement— Agreement with Summercreek South Development, Ltd. for the
Summercreek installation of community facilities for Summer Creek South,
South Phase 1A. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Development Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18054 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18054 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Facilities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement— Agreement with Summercreek South Development, Ltd. for the
Summercreek installation of community facilities for Summer Creek South,
South Phase 113. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Development, Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
Ltd. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18055 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reject Bids for 18055 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction of authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for the Fort
Security and Worth Botanic Garden. Council Member Wentworth made a
Lighting at Fort motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Worth Botanic recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Garden
C-18056 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Accept Bid for 18056 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Demolition and
Removal of 1. Accept the bid from the apparent low bidder; and
Kennedy Theater
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2. Authorize the Project Manager, Austin Commercial, Inc. to
execute a construction contract with A & R Demolition, Inc.
for demolition and removal of the Kennedy Theater at the
Fort Worth Convention Center in the amount of $794,000.00
and a duration of 90 calendar days; and
3. Authorize the payment of funds to Austin Commercial, Inc.
for payment to the construction contractor under the
contract, as the work progresses.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mrs. D. M. Scott, 1470 East Morphy Street, appeared before City
Presentations Council regarding neighborhoods, weed cutting, trash and trees.
D. M. Scott
Eunice Givens Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, representing the Highland
Hills Neighborhood Association, expressed appreciation to the
Council, Code Compliance, and Law for all their efforts towards
the demolition of Highland Village apartment complex.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet in
Session closed session at 10:54 a.m. to seek the advice of its attorneys
concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or
other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article
X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. 48-
171109-97
b) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 3-97-
CV-2734-T
c) City of Fort Worth v. Department of Transportation, Nos.
99-60008 and 99-60239
d) Fort Worth I.S.D. v. City of Fort Worth and Southwestern
Bell Telephone Co., Cause No. 348-156227-94
e) Legal issues concerning the acquisition of billboards
through eminent domain
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f) Hernandez et al v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No.
4:99-CV-0318-Y
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:40 a.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:40 a.m.
CITi SECRETARY MAYOR