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Home My WebLink About2000/05/02-Minutes-City Council @R CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2000 Date & Time On the 2nd day of May A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:26 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Ron Pettet, Fossil Creek Community Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2000, as amended, were approved unanimously. Special Ms. Ginger Head, representing Imagination Celebration briefed the Presentations Council on the organization's recent activities. She stated that Fort Worth had been selected by the White House Mars Millennium project to be one of the spotlight areas for the nation. She presented the Council with a poster designed by a 10-year old participant depicting what he thought it would be like to be in space. She also briefed the Council on the Imagination Promise Wall which would be a permanent structure near the Japanese Garden and invited the Council to join 500 children at the ground breaking ceremony on May 12, 2000. Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at this time. Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for Be Kind to Animals Week to representatives from Fort Worth Animal Control and the Humane Society. Ms. Judith Chico thanked the Council for the proclamation on behalf of the Humane Society and Dr. Scott Mellina, DVM, Chair of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, thanked the Council for the proclamation and invited the Council to visit the shelter. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 2 OF 16 A proclamation for Bite Prevention Week was presented to Dr. Scott Mellina, DVM, Chair of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, by Council Member Silcox. Dr. Mellina stated that the facility had conducted numerous Bite Prevention programs in the area schools to educate the children. Mickey Franks, representing Trinity Valley Quilters Guild, presented a quilt commemorating the Fort Worth 150th Celebration to the City of Fort Worth. She recognized several women who contributed to the making of the quilt. Council Member Haskin thanked Ms. Franks for the unique gift. Council Member Haskin presented a proclamation to Mr. Michael Moya, representing Halff and Associates in recognition of their 50th Anniversary as a Fort Worth business. Mr. Moya thanked the Council for the proclamation and stated that it had been a honor to do business in Fort Worth. Council Member Haskin introduced David Holt, coach of the Tumbleweed Gymnastics Team. Mr. Holt introduced members of the team that included three who took state championship honors. Council Member Haskin presented each of the team members and coach with City pins. Council Member Silcox recognized members of the Boy Scout Troop Number 52, Trinity Episcopal Church, and their den leader who were attending the Council meeting working towards their Citizenship, Communication, and Community Development merit badges. He presented each of them with City pins. Announcements Council Member Picht announced that he was honored last Friday to present medals for the Military Order of Purple Hearts to Jr. ROTC students at the Wilkerson Greines Athletic Center. He also advised that there would be a Crime Control and Prevention District Forum at the Southwest Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2000. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud recognized Mr. Christopher Bonilla who played in a benefit concert on April 11, 2000 for those individuals affected by the March 28, 2000 tornado. Mr. Bob Bonilla representing Tejanos for ONDA Music, stated that the concert raised $8,000.00 for the tornado victims which was given to Catholic Charities to be distributed to residents of the Linwood Area. He thanked Council Members Lane and Davis for the support they provided in putting the concert together. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 3 OF 16 Mayor Barr informed Council that he had received a Resolution from the Fort Worth Independent School District Board supporting the Crime Control and Prevention District election on May 6, 2000. He also advised the listening viewers that today was the last day for early voting. He further stated that Council District 2 would be holding a Crime Control and Prevention District forum tonight at 7:30 p.m. at 3600 Weber. Withdrawn — Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-12901 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9078 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication Nos. G-12892 and P-9078 be withdrawn from consideration. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. # 2629 There was presented Resolution No. 2629 from the City Council of Texas Legislature the City of Fort Worth urging the Texas Legislature to use Interim to Use Interim Funds to fully fund the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Funds for Texas Abuse for the next fiscal year. Council Member Haskin made a Commission on motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Alcohol and Drug recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Abuse Res. # 2630 There was presented Resolution No. 2630 from the City Council of Participation in the City of Fort Worth recommending that the City participate in State the State Cooperative Purchasing Program. Council Member Cooperative Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Purchasing the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried Program unanimously. OCS-1136 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Liability Bonds 1136 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 4 OF 16 PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY Earl Blackman Construction Merchants Bonding Company Breck Construction Company, LLC Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland L.G.Coffman dba L.G. Coffman Concrete RLI Insurance Company Larry Collier dba Larry Collier Concrete Merchants Bonding Company G.S.C. Design-Build, LLC General Accident Ins. Co. of America Barden McNead Construction, Inc. Western Surety Company Potter Concrete Co., Inc. Merchants Bonding Company Preferred Real Services, Inc. Old Republic Surety Company Remodel Connection, Inc. Western Surety Company Wopac Construction, Inc. Western Surety Company It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1137 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1137 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12892 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. G-12892, Appropriation Ordinance for the Municipal Court Municipal Court Building Security Funds to Implement the Building Security Building Security Enhancement Plan, be withdrawn. G-12899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Reallocation of 12899 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Funds for authorize the City Manager to: Cowtown Brush Up Program 1. Reallocate $47,368.17 from the Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) to the Cowtown Brush Up Program; and 2. Reallocate $7,169.60 from Rehab and Development staff carryover to the Cowtown Brush Up Program; and 3. Reallocate $2,473.28 from the expired Reach Barrier Removal Contract to the Cowtown Brush Up Program; and 4. Reallocate $131.51 from the expired Historic Preservation Council contract to the Cowtown Brush Up Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEET a `° FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 5 OF 16 G-12900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Feasibility Study 12900 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council for Upper Trinity authorize the payment of $11,263.00 to the North Central Texas Basin Account Council of Governments as the City of Fort Worth's share of the Feasibility Study of the Upper Trinity Basin for FY 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Bulletproof Vest 12901 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Partnership authorize the City Manager to accept on behalf of the Crime Grant Act of 1998 Control District a grant from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $14,588.48 for funding under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998. Council Member Silcox expressed concern for the protection of K- 9 dogs and stated that future budget allocations should include bulletproof vests for the K-9 dogs. Mayor Barr directed staff to review the budget to address Mr. Silcox's concern. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12901 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12902 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14175 12902 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14176 Accept Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas from TxDOT for Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of Maintenance at $20,000.00 and direct the funds to the project grant account; Spinks Airport and 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14175 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport Fund in the amount of $30,075.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding maintenance items at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and 3. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $30,075.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund to the Grant Fund; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14176 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund in the amount of $50,075.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding maintenance items at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and G CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 6 OF 16 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas relating to the respective duties and obligations of the Texas Department of Transportation and the City under the grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14177 12903 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Chapter 7 adopt Ordinance No. 14177 amending the Code of the City of Fort "Buildings" Code Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 7 "Buildings," Article IV, "Minimum Building Standards Code," by amending Division 3 "Minimum Standards for Buildings and Structures," Section 7-87 "Structural and Materials Standards" Subsection (m)(3) and Subsection (m)(4) providing standards for emergency escape or rescue windows and doors; Section 7-91 "Fire Protection Standards" Subsections (f)(2), (f)(3) and (f)(4) providing for standards for smoke detectors. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud that the recommendation be adopted with the following amendments: First, the amendments to 7-87 — "Structural and Materials Standards" and 7-91 — "Fire Protection Standards" shall have a solid bar in the margin signifying that these standards are established by other Codes and that Code Compliance Division has the authority to enforce these provisions, but that final interpretation, approval of alternative methods and materials, and appeals will be addressed as prescribed for the other Codes. Second, that the last sentence of the first paragraph in Section 7- 87 m(3) which begins with "As an alternative..." be deleted. Third, "May 30, 2001" in Section 7-87 m(3) be changed to November 30, 2000. Fourth, that the following sentence be added to the end of the first paragraph of Section 7-87 m(3), "From the effective date of this ordinance through November 30, 2000, if any dwelling unit in a multi-family dwelling or lodging house has a sleeping room below the fourth story that does not comply with the emergency escape CITY COUNCIL MEETAS FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 7 OF 16 or rescue window requirement and such unit is or becomes vacant, said unit shall not be leased until it complies with the emergency escape or rescue window requirement." And lastly, that the Mayor and Council Communication be amended to reflect changes under Discussion, third bullet, "one year" should read "six months" and that all wording after "date" be deleted entirely. The motion carried unanimously. G-12904 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14178 12904 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Authorize Acceptance of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a Transportation and Federal Grant to Community and System Preservation (TCSP) grant from the Improve Portions Federal Highway Administration in the amount of of North Main $1,306,500.00 for improvements to portions of the North and Berry Street Main and Berry Street corridors and for a study of Central Corridors, Etc. City commercial corridors; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for use of the TCSP grant funds; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14178 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,306,500.00 for the grant from the Federal Highway Administration for the purpose of funding improvements to portions of North Main and Berry Street Corridors and to conduct a study of other Central City Commercial Corridors; and 4. Rescind M&C (G-12771), dated December 21, 1999, with Ordinance No. 14032, which estimated the grant award to be $1,500,000.00 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 8 OF 16 G-12905 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14179 12905 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Application for EPA Region 6 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if Wastewater Wet awarded, a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency Weather in the amount of $950,200.00 for a wastewater wet weather Demonstration demonstration project; contingent upon receipt of matching Project funds from the State Revolving Loan Fund; and 2. Transfer $777,438.00 from the State Revolving Loan Fund to the Grants Fund contingent upon receipt of funds from the State Revolving Loan Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14179 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,727,638.00 from available funds, upon receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding a Wastewater Wet Weather Demonstration Project at Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14180 12906 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Application for Grant for 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for, and accept if Establishment of awarded, a grant in the amount of $738,000.00 from the Business Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Recovery Center purpose of establishing a Business Recovery Center; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14180 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $738,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Economic Development Administration for the purpose of funding the establishment of the Business Recovery Center. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEET FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 9 OF 16 Reconsideration Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council of G-12903 Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12903 be reconsidered at this time. The motion carried unanimously. Stephan Smyth Mr. Stephan Smyth, 3721 Norton, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the proposed Minimum Building Standards changes. G-12903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14177 12903 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Chapter 7 adopt Ordinance No. 14177 amending the Code of the City of Fort "Buildings" Code Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 7 "Buildings," Article IV, "Minimum Building Standards Code," by amending Division 3 "Minimum Standards for Buildings and Structures," Section 7-87 "Structural and Materials Standards" Subsection (m)(3) and Subsection (m)(4) providing standards for emergency escape or rescue windows and doors; Section 7-91 "Fire Protection Standards" Subsections (f)(2), (f)(3) and (f)(4) providing for standards for smoke detectors. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud that the recommendation be adopted with the following amendment: First, the amendments to 7-87 — "Structural and Materials Standards" and 7-91 — "Fire Protection Standards" shall have a solid bar in the margin signifying that these standards are established by other Codes and that Code Compliance Division has the authority to enforce these provisions, but that final interpretation, approval of alternative methods and materials, and appeals will be addressed as prescribed for the other Codes. Second, that the last sentence of the first paragraph in Section 7- 87 m(3) which begins with "As an alternative." be deleted. Third, "May 30, 2001" in Section 7-87 m(3) be changed to November 30, 2000. Fourth, that the following sentence be added to the end of the first paragraph of Section 7-87 m(3), "From the effective date of this ordinance through November 30, 2000, if any dwelling unit in a multi-family dwelling or lodging house has a sleeping room below the fourth story that does not comply with the emergency escape CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 10 OF 16 or rescue window requirement and such unit is or becomes vacant, said unit shall not be leased until it complies with the emergency escape or rescue window requirement." And lastly, that the Mayor and Council Communication be amended to reflect changes under Discussion, third bullet, "one year" should read "six months" and that all wording after "date" be deleted entirely. The motion carried unanimously. P-9076 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9076 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreements for authorize: Laboratory Sample Bottles 1. Purchase agreements with Fox Scientific, Inc. and Quality Environmental Containers for laboratory sample bottles for the Water Department, Laboratory Services Division based on the low bid by line item as follows, with terms as indicated; and Vendor Line Item Numbers Fox Scientific, Inc. Payment due 30 days from date 1-6, 8, 11-13, 15, 17-19, and 21-23 of invoice Quality Environmental Containers Payment terms allow a 2% discount if 7, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 20 invoices are paid in 10 days with net payment due 30 days from date of invoice 2. The agreements to begin on May 2, 2000, and end May 1, 2001, with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9077 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of Fire 9077 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Hoses authorize: 1. The purchase of fire hoses, Items 1-4, from Casco Industries, for a price not to exceed $29,500.00 with payments due 30 days from date of invoice and freight costs included in the bid price; and CITY COUNCIL MEET& FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 11 OF 16 2. The rejection of all bids on Items 5-25, because none of the items offered by the bidders met specifications. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9078 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. P-9078, Purchase Agreement for Roofing Material with Cameron Ashley Building Products for he Transportation and Public Works Department, Building Services Division, be withdrawn from the agenda. P-9079 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Agreement for 9079 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Purchase of authorize the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Computer and Agreement between the State of Texas Department of Information Communication Resources (DIR) and the City of Fort Worth for the Information Equipment Technology Solutions Department to purchase computer software, hardware, peripheral equipment and telecommunication equipment for City departments, on an as needed basis, for an estimated $500,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9080 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9080 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council High-Index authorize a one-time purchase of high-index reflective glass beads Reflective Glass from Flex-O-Lite, Inc. for use at Meacham International Airport Beads based on low bid for$29,250.00, no charge for freight and payment due within 30 days from receipt of invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12779 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12779 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 1.391 Acres of Land and 1. Approve the acquisition of a 1.391 acre parcel of land and Permanent one permanent sanitary sewer easement and described as Sanitary Sewer part of the E. Jones Survey, A-841 and J.H. Cole Survey, A- Easement; and 317, from L. Livingstone, Tarrant County, Texas, for Acceptance of construction of M-170 Drainage Area, M-226/227 Sanitary Permanent Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Ingress/Egress Contract 1, Part 8) (DOE 2765) for total cost of $11,750.00; and Sanitary and Sewer Easements CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 12 OF 16 2. Accept one permanent ingress/egress easement and five permanent sanitary sewer easements and described as part of E. Jones Survey, A-841 and J.H. Coles Survey, A-317, from L. Livingstone; part of Lot 1-R, Block 8, Hollowbrook Addition, from M. Deihl; part of Lot 37, Block 1, Welborn View Addition, from E. Anderson; part of E. Jones Survey, A-841 from F. Juarez, et al; and part of Lot 36, Block 1 Welborn View Addition, from E. Kooistra, all being located in Tarrant County, Texas, for construction of M-170 Drainage Area, M-226/227 Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1, Part 8) (DOE 2765) for a total cost of$6.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12780 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12780 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement and described as Lot 1, Block 1, Ferrell-Wells Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Clarence Calvin, for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-64 (DOE 2700) for a total cost of $2,950.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12781 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12781 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acquisition of five permanent sanitary sewer Easements easements and described as Part of Lots 1, 3, 21 and 22, Block 34, Hubbard Highlands Addition; M.J. Arocha Survey, A-1; and J. Thornhill Survey, A-1519, Tarrant County, Texas, from the General Services Administration, for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-195AR (DOE 2702 and 2758) for a total cost of$5.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12782 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12782 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Acquisition of authorize the acquisition of six permanent utility easements and Permanent Utility described as a portion of Lot 20, Block 17, Sycamore Heights Easements Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from various grantors for the rehabilitation of Mains 126 and 250 drainage area, Part 5 (DOE 2233) for a total cost of $600.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEET , & FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 13 OF 16 L-12783 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize Lease 12783 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Agreement— 704 West Bluff— 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement FWPD with the Fort Worth Housing Authority for office space located at 704 West Bluff at no cost; and 2. Approve the lease term of one year starting May 2, 2000 and expiring May 1, 2001, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12784 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize Lease 12784 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Agreement— 1607 Chambers - 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement FWPD with the Fort Worth Housing Authority for office space located at 1607 Chambers at no cost; and 2. Approve the lease term of one year starting May 2, 2000 and expiring May 1, 2001, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12785 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Approve Sale of 12785 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council City-Owned approve the sale of City-owned property at 9204-9224 Heron Drive Property to Brandon Rogers for a total price of $110,010.00. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-2181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14181 2181 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14181 vacating a 10-foot wide utility Vacation easement centered over the east line of Lot 19, Block 68, being 145 VA-00-010 feet long and containing approximately 1,450 square feet, more or less, and being over a portion of Lots 19 and 20, Block 68, Wedgwood Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 14 OF 16 PZ-2182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14182 2182 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14182 vacating five scattered utility Vacation easements varying in width from 5 feet to 15 feet, and in length VA-00-009 from 68 feet to 232 feet, and containing approximately 5,381 square feet, more or less, as located in proposed Lot 1-R, Block 1, Matthews Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14183 2183 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14183 vacating a 5-foot wide utility easement Vacation being a total of 251.49 feet long and containing approximately VA-99-085 1,232 square feet, more or less along the north and west lines of Lot 1, Block 13, United Forum Addition Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Encroachment in 2184 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Right-of-Way of authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent Fiber Optic Cable agreement with American Airlines Corporation authorizing use of the right-of-way under Amon Carter Boulevard and Trinity Boulevard for a voice and data conduit. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. Council Member Picht announced that he had a business relationship with American Airlines, that he had filed an affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from voting on this issue. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Picht ABSENT: Council Member Lane CITY COUNCIL MEET FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 15 OF 16 C-17991 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- CDBG Year XXVI, 17991 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council ESG Year 2000- authorize the City Manager to execute Community Development 2001 and HOPWA Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXVI, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Year 2000-2001 Year 2000-2001 and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Contract (HOPWA) Year 2000-2001 contracts with various organizations to Activities administer their respective programs, contingent upon approval and receipt of adequate funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for a term beginning June 1, 2000, and ending May 31, 2001. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17992 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Jackson 17992 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,841,601.25 (Bid A, AZ Design) for construction of the West Fork Relief Sewer Section WF-5 for the Water Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17993 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- J.L. Bertram 17993 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J.L. Bertram Engineering, Inc. Construction and Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $676,763.21 and 132 working days for 1998 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Various Locations Contract 2000A, Unit II: Paving Improvements Alternate No. 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17994 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order 17994 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council No. 3 — CSC # authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to City 24952 —Jackson Secretary Contract No. 24952 with Jackson Construction, Inc. in Construction, the amount of $67,844.50 to provide for additional pay item Inc. quantities to Water Rehabilitation Contract II, thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,245,094.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17995 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- South Fork 17995 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Development, authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities L.P. Agreement with South Fork Development, L.P. for the installation CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 2, 2000 PAGE 16 OF 16 of community facilities for Coventry Hills Addition, Phase I. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. CITY E RETARY MAYOR