HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/06/13-Minutes-City Council *CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 13, 2000
Date & Time On the 13th day of June A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:25
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 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, and Jeff Wentworth; City
Manager Bob Terrell; Assistant City Attorney Marcia
Wise; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member
Wendy Davis was temporarily absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Brenda Hunt,
Agape Metropolitan Community Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 6, 2000 were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation to
Presentations Mr. Fernando Bujones. Mr. Bujones thanked the Council
for the proclamation and stated that it was an honor to
be in Fort Worth. He also recognized Ms. Margo Dean
and congratulated Fort Worth on their cultural status.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation
for Migration Week to a representative from Catholic
Charities who thanked the Council on behalf of Catholic
Charities. He introduced a refugee from Croatia who
expressed his appreciation to the Council for the
opportunity to live a better life in Texas and presented
the Council with a Refugee International Cookbook.
Council Member Davis assumed her chair at the Council
table at this time.
A Proclamation for Fort Worth Rugby Football Club Day
was presented to Mr. Trey Harmon, Chairman of the Fort
Worth Football Rugby Club by Council Member Haskin.
Mr. Hartland stated that the club had been very proud to
represent Fort Worth over the past 30 years and to be the
2000 National Champions. He expressed appreciation to
Parks and Community Services for maintaining the
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playing fields in excellent condition. Council Members
Lane and Picht presented City pins to each team
member.
Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for
Chisholm Trail Round-Up Days to Mr. Chris Farkas. Mr.
Farkas expressed his appreciation to the Council for the
proclamation and stated that the theme for Chisholm
Trail Round-Up Days was Salute to the Fort. He briefed
Council on various festivities that would be occurring
over the upcoming weekend and introduced Mr. Ray
Olivia. Mr. Olivia stated that on Sunday, June 18, 2000,
Hispanic Heritage Days would be celebrated and invited
the Council to attend the weekend's activities.
Announcements Council Member Silcox announced that on June 17, 2000
at the Will Rogers Round-Up Inn the Annual Citizens on
Patrol Seminar would be held. Registration would start
at 8:00 a.m.
Council Member Picht announced that his aide,
Christopher Turner, had accepted a position with the
George Bush for President campaign and would be
leaving for Austin, Texas on June 26, 2000, and
expressed appreciation to Christopher for his hard work
and dedication.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that the Annual
Juneteenth Health Fair would be held on June 16, 2000
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention
Center's East Hall.
Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. P-9113 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/Withdrawn City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
by Staff Communication No. C-18073 be withdrawn from the
agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended,
was adopted unanimously.
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OCS-1146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Liability Bonds No. OCS-1146 from the Office of the City Secretary
recommending that the City Council authorize the
acceptance of liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Metroplex Concrete State Farm Fire and Casualty
Phila-Cons-Caping Company Old Republic Surety Company
Pinwest Builders, Inc. Amwest Surety Insurance
J. Rafter, Inc. Universal Surety of America
Westerchill Construction Company Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-1147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Claims No. OCS-1147 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-12932 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Settlement of No. G-12932 from the City Manager recommending that
Litigation, the City Council:
Richardson et al vs.
City of Fort Worth et 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit
al entitled Richardson et al vs. City of Fort Worth, et
al Cause No. 236-176249-98; and
2. Authorize the payment of $65,000.00 in damages
and $783.00 in court costs jointly to Robert E.
Richardson, Phyllis Richardson and their attorney,
Chad Berry; and
3. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to
execute the documents necessary to complete the
settlement.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12933 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14216 No. G-12933 from the City Manager recommending that
Suspend TXU Gas the City Council:
Rate Schedule and
Retention of 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14216 suspending, until the
Consultant earlier of September 28, 2000 or the effectiveness
of a rate order adopted by the City Council,
implementation of the Rate Schedule proposed
by TXU Gas Distribution, as reflected in the
"Statement of Intent to Change Rates" filed by
TXU Gas Distribution on May 26, 2000;
establishing rates to be charged by TXU Gas
Distribution during the period of suspension; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to engage Diversified
Utility Consultants, Inc. to assist the City in its
analysis and review of TXU Gas Distribution's
proposed rate schedule and to execute a
Professional Services Agreement relating to this
service.
Joe Thompson Mr. Joe Thompson, 4809 Brockton Court, and
representing TXU Electric and Gas, appeared before
Council and requested that the verbiage in paragraph 2
of the ordinance reflect the approximate revenue from
rate payers in the City be shown as $5,116,916.00 rather
than $6,994,193.00.
Assistant City Attorney, Peter Vaky, stated that the
ordinance as presented to the Council was accurate and
correct, but that it could be amended as requested by Mr.
Thompson.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted with the following amendment to paragraph 2 of
the ordinance: "...would result in approximately an 8.8%
increase in gas rates imposed by TXU Gas in the City of
Fort Worth and approximately $5,116,916.00 in additional
revenue for TXU from rate payers in the City...".
The motion carried unanimously.
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G-12934 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Request for Refund No. G-12934 from the City Manager recommending that
of Zoning Related the City Council authorize a refund of zoning and site
Fees for 3020 Stanley plan fees to John and Ana Ramos for the rezoning of
Avenue property at 3020 Stanley Avenue. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9110 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Pipe No. P-9110 from the City Manager recommending that the
Saws and Minor City Council authorize a one-time purchase of pipe saws
Equipment and other minor equipment for the Water Department, as
follows:
1. Barnsco, Inc. Award Items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 for a
cost not to exceed $39,691.34 with a '/2 percent
discount offered for payment within 10 days from
date the invoice is received, and full payment is
due in 30 days. The City takes ownership of the
goods at the City's dock and freight is not
charged; and
2. Commercial Body Corporation. Award Item 3 for a
cost not to exceed $9,673.68 and payment is due
within 30 days from date the invoice is received.
The City takes ownership of the goods at the City's
dock and freight is included in the cost of the
goods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9111 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9111 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Tapping Machine City Council authorize:
Parts
1. A purchase agreement for tapping machine parts
for the Water Department with Utility Plus, Inc.
based on the low bid of discounts. The shipping
cost is included to receiving point with payments
due 30 days from date of invoice; and
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2. This agreement to begin June 14, 2000, and expire
June 13, 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-9112 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9112 from the City Manager recommending that the
for HVAC Services City Council authorize:
1. A non-exclusive purchase agreement for heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning repairs with ARI-
Fort Worth and Pierce Mechanical, Inc. for the City,
based on the responsive bids received with
payments due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin June 16, 2000 and expire
on June 15, 2001, with two one-year options to
renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9113 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9113 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Stone Signs, Tee City Council authorize:
and Distance
Markers, and Laser 1. A purchase agreement for decorative stone signs,
Measurements fee and distance markers, and laser measurements
for the Parks and Community Services Department
based on low bid with freight included and
payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice;
and
2. This agreement to begin June 13, 2000 and expire
June 12, 2001, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
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City Manager Terrell stated that last sentence of
paragraph 4 of the discussion needed to be amended to
read "PACSD estimates approximately $21,888.00 will be
expended for these items and measurements during the
initial term of the agreement." deleting the remainder of
the sentence.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication P-9113 be adopted, as amended. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9114 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9114 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Enmet Gas City Council authorize:
Detectors, Parts and
Repair Services 1. A purchase agreement with Dantack Corporation
for Enmet gas detectors for the Water Department,
based on sole source as follows with payments
due 15 days after date of invoice; and
a) Enmet 1100 $ 387.00 each
b) Enmet 0200 $ 387.00 each
c) Enmet 1200 $ 387.00 each
d) Enmet 101 $1,074.00 each
e) Enmet 0100 $1,168.00 each
f) Enmet 111 $1,198.00 each
2. A purchase agreement with Aero Instruments for
parts and repair services for the Water
Department, based on sole source as follows with
shipping costs added to the invoices and
payments due 30 days from date of invoice; and
a) Repair parts at Less 5% discount
manufacturer's list price
b) Cost for disposal of empty $ 5.00 each
gas cylinders
c) Cost for repair of Enmet $ 50.00 per hour
gas detectors
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3. This agreement to begin June 13, 2000, and end
June 12, 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-9115 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Pump No. P-9115 from the City Manager recommending that the
Components City Council authorize the sole source purchase of two
complete rotating assemblies (pump components) for
the Water Department from Jersey Equipment Company
based on the unit price of $14,988.00 each, for a total
amount not to exceed $29,976.00. Shipping cost is
included to the receiving point with payment due 30 days
from date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9116 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Propane Fuel City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement for propane fuel for the City
Services Department with Ferrell Gas Company.
Prices will be based on the Mont Belvieu Texas
Average Posting Net Price for the day the propane
is delivered, plus 7.5 cents per gallon for tanker
and bobtail loads. Payment is due 30 days from
date invoices are received. The City takes
ownership of goods at the City's dock, freight is
included in the charge for goods; and
2. This agreement to begin June 13, 2000, and expire
on June 12, 2001, with options to renew for four
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12814 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Acquisition No. L-12814 from the City Manager recommending that
of Land Required for the City Council approve the acquisition of the fee simple
Roadway interest of 7,589 square feet of land described as a
Improvements to portion of Lot 1, Block 1, J. Thresher Addition, Tarrant
Lowery Road County, Texas from 011ie E. Schrickel, Jr. for roadway
improvements to Lowery Road (DOE 3000) for a cost of
$9,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12815 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Acquisition No. L-12815 from the City Manager recommending that
of Properties for the City Council authorize the purchase of two properties
Highway described as A-278, Tract 1, G. W. Couch Survey, from
Improvement of Midway Industrial Trust and A-22, William Anderson
Trinity Blvd. Survey, from ATC Tower Corporation; both properties
located in Tarrant County, Texas, near House Anderson
Road and Mosier Valley Road near the existing right-of-
way of Trinity Boulevard, required for highway
improvement of Trinity Boulevard from Arlington-
Bedford Road to FM157 (DOE 0279) for a total cost of
$15,350.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12816 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Sale of Tax No. L-12816 from the City Manager recommending that
Foreclosed Property the City Council:
at 3507 Horne Street
1. Approve the sale of surplus property described as
Lots 17-20, Block 48, Chamberlain Arlington
Heights 2nd Addition (3507 Horne Street) in
accordance with Section 34.05(h) of the Texas
Property Tax Code for $4,466.55; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deed conveying the property to the
Lake Como Area Council.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12817 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Accept Public Utility No. L-12817 from the City Manager recommending that
Easement the City Council approve the acceptance of one
underground public utility easement described as a
portion of J. Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, Tarrant
County, Texas, from AIL Investments, Inc. for a cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12818 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12818 from the City Manager recommending that
Permanent Easement the City Council approve the acquisition of one
permanent easement described as Lot 1, Block 4, Akers
Paxton Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Dorlores
Cochran for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-
BR 279 (DOE 2598) for a cost of $1.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12819 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Sale of Tax No. L-12819 from the City Manager recommending that
Foreclosed Property the City Council:
at 1520 East Presidio
Street 1. Approve the sale of tax-foreclosed property
described as Lot 6A, Block 94, Texas & Pacific
Railway Addition (1520 East Presidio Street) to the
adjoining property owner, Presbyterian Night
Shelter, for a cost of $1250.00 as allowed by Texas
Local Government Code Section 272.001(B)(1);
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deed conveying the property to the
adjoining property owner, and record the deed.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12820 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Accept Public Utility No. L-12820 from the City Manager recommending that
Easement the City Council approve the acceptance of one
underground public utility easement described as a
portion of J. Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, Tarrant
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County, Texas, from Realtex Ventures, Inc. for a cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12821 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Lease Agreement at No. L-12821 from the City Manager recommending that
1519 Circle Park the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease with
La Primera Baptist Church for office space located
at 1519 Circle Park for the Fort Worth Police
Department at no cost; and
2. Approve the lease term of one year starting April 1,
2000, and expiring March 31, 2001, with two
options to renew for one year each.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12822 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Lease Renewal for No. L-12822 from the City Manager recommending that
FAA Remote the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Transmitter Receiver lease renewal with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) for a Remote Transmitter Receiver (RTR) site at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12823 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Lease No. L-12823 from the City Manager recommending that
Agreement for 895 the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Harmon Road lease agreement with Brian Gilby and Anthony Goldring
(DOE 0668) for the property located at 895 Harmon Road
for $1,000.00 per month, commencing June 15, 2000, and
terminating June 30, 2001, with the option to renew the
lease for two one-year periods, and providing that the
City may terminate this lease at the conclusion of each
one-year term. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12824 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Termination CSC No. L-12824 from the City Manager recommending that
#25811 the City Council:
Concessionaire
Agreement at 1. Authorize the City Manager to terminate City
Meacham Airport Secretary Contract No. 25811; and
2. Execute a new annual Concessionaire Lease
Agreement with Runway Cafe, Inc. for restaurant
space in the terminal building at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12825 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize No. L-12825 from the City Manager recommending that
Acceptance of the City Council authorize acceptance of a dedication
Dedication Deed deed described as cul-de-sac adjoining Lot 2, Block 1,
Alliance Gateway Addition, for public right-of-way from
Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc. to provide a turn-around on
Victory Lane upon Nokia's purchase of the property and
the City's acceptance of the constructed cul-de-sac for a
cost of $1.00. Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2196 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14217 No. PZ-2196 from the City Manager recommending that
Drainage and Utility the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14217 vacating a
Easement Vacation portion of a variable configured combined drainage and
(VA-00-021) utility easement containing approximately 123.85 square
feet and located in the southwest portion of Lot 5, Block
2, the Estates and Villas at Fossil Creek, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14218 No. PZ-2197 from the City Manager recommending that
Drainage and Utility the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14218 vacating a
Easement Vacation 2.5 foot wide by 107.50 foot long drainage and utility
(VA-00-002) easement, containing approximately 269 square feet, and
located along the southern portion of Lot 20, Block 2 in
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the Summerbrook Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14219 No. PZ-2198 from the City Manager recommending that
Utility Easement the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14219 vacating a
Vacation (VA-00-007) 15-foot wide by 727-foot long utility easement containing
approximately 0.250 acres, located between Lots 7 and 8,
Block 201B, Centreport Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14220 No. PZ-2199 from the City Manager recommending that
Drainage and Utility the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14220 vacating a
Easement variable width drainage and utility easement containing
(VA-00-016) approximately 1,183.5 square feet, located in Lot 1, Block
38A, Mira Vista Addition, and situated in the John Rickals
Survey, Abstract 1277, situated in the southwest part of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2200 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14221 No. PZ-2200 from the City Manager recommending that
Disannexing 21.837 the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14221 disannexing
Acres in the F. Cuella and discontinuing from the corporate limits of the City of
Survey, Abstract No. Fort Worth a certain 21.837 acre tract of land situated in
267 the F. Cuella Survey, Abstract No. 267, in the City of Fort
Worth, Denton County, Texas. Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Established July 11, No. PZ-2201 from the City Manager recommending that
2000 as Completion the City Council approve an ordinance declaring certain
Date findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
annexation of a certain 111.833 acres (0.175 square
miles) of land, more or less, situated in the John F. Heath
Survey, Abstract No. 641, Tarrant County, Texas
(Annexation Case No. A-99-02), which said territory lies
adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary
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limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory
annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing
that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges
of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that
this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in
conflict herewith.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before Council and stated that a
letter had been received from the applicant requesting a
delay of this issue until July 11, 2000 to allow the zoning
case to be heard with this accompanying annexation
hearing.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that staff be authorized to
institute annexation process and establish July 11, 2000
as the completion date. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2202 It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the
Ord. # 14222 date for a public hearing concerning a street name
Public Hearing change from Audrey Ann Lane to Blue Heron Court.
Street Name Change Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
Audrey Ann Lane to be heard.
Blue Heron Court
SN-00-002 Mr. Kevin Lasher appeared before Council and gave a
staff report calling attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-2202, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
No. PZ-2202 from the City Manager recommending that
the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14222 changing the
name of Audrey Ann Lane to Blue Heron Court, located
east of Heron Road.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed
and that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2202
changing the name of Audrey Ann Lane to Blue Heron
Court be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2203 It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the
Ord. # 14223 date for a public hearing concerning a street name
Public Hearing change from Van Norstrand Court to Cahoba Terrace.
Street Name Change Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
Van Norstrand Court be heard.
to Cahoba Terrace
SN-00-003 Mr. Kevin Lasher appeared before Council and gave a
staff report calling attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-2203, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
No. PZ-2203 from the City Manager recommending that
the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14223 changing the
name of Van Norstrand Court to Cahoba Terrace located
south of Cahoba Drive.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed
and that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2203
changing the name of Van Norstrand Court to Cahoba
Terrace be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18065 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Consent Agreement - No. C-18065 from the City Manager recommending that
Fahri Azemi the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
a standard consent agreement with Fahri Azemi,
President of Fizzi, Inc. to authorize the use of an alley
right-of-way at 500 Commerce Street (behind Gainsco
Building) for the installation of a grease trap. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18066 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Change Order No. 1 No. C-18066 from the City Manager recommending that
to CSC #17879 the City Council approve Change Order No. 1 to the
Prime Construction construction contract with Prime Construction Company
Company in the amount of $65,954.00 to remove and replace the
existing recessed entry wall, remove and replace
portions of the entry concrete slab and install new side
walls at the entry for the renovation of the
Roseland/Marine Theater. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18067 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14224 No. C-18067 from the City Manager recommending that
Amend CSC #24777 the City Council:
Dunaway and
Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of$33,291.23 from the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14224
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $33,291.23 from available funds
for the purpose of funding an Engineering
Services Agreement with Dunaway and
Associates, Inc. for the design of the M-321 and M-
423 Sanitary Sewer Mains; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 24777 with
Dunaway and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$33,291.23 to provide for additional design
services, thereby increasing the contract amount
to $214,691.23.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18068 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Stanfield Enterprises, No. C-18068 from the City Manager recommending that
Inc. dba S & J the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Electric contract with Stanfield Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S & J
Electric, in the amount of $316,569.50 for the
construction of new traffic signals at the intersections of
Bryant Irvin Road/Cameron Creek Apartments, Altamesa
Boulevard/Camelot Road, Beach Street/Fossil Creek, and
Overton Ridge/Enclave Apartments. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18069 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Stanfield Enterprises, No. C-18069 from the City Manager recommending that
Inc. dba S & J the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Electric contract with Stanfield Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S & J
Electric in the amount of $219,045.50 for the construction
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of three new traffic signals at the intersections of
Altamesa Boulevard/Hemphill Street, Hackberry
Drive/Sugarberry Street/Trinity Boulevard, and Mark IV
Parkway/Meacham Boulevard. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18070 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Consent to No. C-18070 from the City Manager recommending that
Assignment of CSC # the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
20695 —Tax Consent to Assignment by Finland Partners I, Ltd. to
Abatement Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, of
Agreement City Secretary Contract No. 20695, a Tax Abatement
Agreement that was approved by the City Council on
November 15, 1994, pursuant to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-10880. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18071 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
N. G. Painting, Inc. No. C-18071 from the City Manager recommending that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with N. G. Painting, Inc. for the
repair and repainting of the Northwest 1 MG (million
gallons) Elevated Storage Tank, on the low bid of
$490,500.00. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18072 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
FWISD No. C-18072 from the City Manager recommending that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
two Memorandums of Understanding between the Parks
and Community Services Department and the Fort Worth
Independent School District for free use of the City's five
golf courses and McLeland Tennis Center.
Council Member Moss advised Council that he had filed
a Conflict of Interest affidavit with the City Secretary as
his wife served on the Fort Worth Independent School
District Board.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and
Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-18073 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-18073, Authorization to
Rescind Award of Demolition Contract with Hunter
Demolition and Wrecking and to Award Replacement
Contract to Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas, be
withdrawn from consideration.
Council Member Moss excused himself from the Council
table.
Zoning Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of May 23,
2000, continued the hearing of Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
048, Text Amendment amending the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-00-048 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Continued Until July Council Member Silcox, that the ordinance amending the
18, 2000 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort
Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified
as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended, to provide that retail stores with a
footprint exceeding 100,000 square feet in proximity to
one-family and two-family residential property are
permitted only in a planned development district;
amending Section 4.305C "Specific Commercial Uses
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Permitted in `PD' District Only", and Section 4.803, "Non-
residential District Use Table", Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
048, be continued until July 18, 2000. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-0411041A It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of May 9,
Approved 2000, continued the hearing for the application of A. C.
McFarland by Gordon S. Swift, for a change of zoning of
property located in the 7300 Block of Trail Lake Drive
from "IP" Industrial Park to "R-2" Residential and from
"IP" Industrial Park to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-041 and Z-00-041A. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Picht expressed his appreciation to Mr.
Swift and the surrounding neighborhood associations
for working together to reduce density in this area.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of A. C.
McFarland by Gordon S. Swift, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 7300 Block of Trail Lake Drive
from "IP" Industrial Park to "R-2" Residential and "IP"
Industrial Park to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-041 and Z-00-041A, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-043 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of May 9,
Continued Until July 2000, continued the hearing for the application of
11, 2000 Gladney Center, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 6200 Block of
John Ryan Drive from "G" Commercial to "CF"
Community Facilities. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of Gladney
Center, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc. for a zoning of
property located in the 6200 Block of John Ryan Drive
from "G" Commercial to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-043, be continued until July 11,
2000. The motion carried unanimously.
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Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2636
was adopted on May 23, 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 the hearing had been given by
publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on May 26, 2000.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Z-00-039 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded
SP-00-010 by Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Approved Mitchell Blvd. Development by Gerald Shaw, for a change
in zoning of property located at 2909 Mitchell Boulevard
from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial and Site Plan
required, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-039 and Site Plan No.
SP-00-010, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-049 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Continued Until July Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Van
11, 2000 Nguyen by Lan Thi Vu for a change in zoning of property
located at 2328 N. Riverside Drive, from "ER" Restricted
Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
049, be continued until July 11, 2000. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-050 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Hillwood
Development Corp. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 2600 Block of
Westport Parkway from Unzoned to "K" Heavy Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-050, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-00-052 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Bobby
Miles for a change in zoning of property located at 9150
Jacksboro Highway from "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Commercial plus auto sales with the following
conditions:
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1. All requirements of the Landscape Ordinance
apply to this request as though it were new
construction;
2. Preservation of existing trees over 6" caliper
inches;
3. Pave tract with hard surface except for picnic area
and planting areas around trees;
and waiver of required site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-052, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-053 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of S & J
Enterprise by Tom Purvis for a change in zoning of
property located at 1615 Worth Street from "D" Multi-
Family to "G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-053,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-054 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Barbara
Potts for a change in zoning of property located at 9840
Jacksboro Highway from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-054, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-057 Mr. Thomas W. Nuckols, appeared before Council in
Approved favor of the proposed zoning change. He also informed
Thomas W. Nuckols Council of his concerns regarding sewer access. Mayor
Barr advised Mr. Nuckols to speak with Assistant City
Manager Groomer.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Thomas W. Nuckols for a change in zoning of property
located in the 200 Block of Rendon Crowley Road E (FM
1187) from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for manufactured home sales
with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-057, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Picht, Wentworth and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Council Member Moss
SP-00-011 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Home
Depot/Bridgewood Center for a site plan for expanding
the Home Depot store located at 1151 Bridgewood Drive,
Site Plan No. SP-00-011, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-00-051 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Denied Without Council Member Silcox, that the application of Gilberto
Prejudice M. Sabater by Nenita C. Sabater, for a change in zoning
of property located at 6016 Wedgmont Circle North from
"A" One-Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-051, be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-030 and It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of May 9,
SP-00-007 2000, set today as the date for a special hearing
Approved concerning the application of Bethesda Co. by James W.
Schell, for a change in zoning of property located in the
4500 Block of Huffines Boulevard from "E" Commercial,
"F" Commercial and "G" Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Commercial plus mini warehouse with dwelling unit (See
Letter of Appeal), Zoning Docket No. Z-00-030 and Site
Plan No. SP-00-007. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council
table at this time.
James Schell Mr. James Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, and representing
the applicant, appeared before Council and advised them
of a proposed compromise to place a limit on the
signage on the Jim Wright Freeway for a three-year time
period, after which the sign would be removed. He
stated that this would afford them the opportunity for the
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surrounding properties to develop and at that time, they
could enter into a unified sign agreement for a
monument sign to advertise this property together with
the other properties in the development; if not, there
would be no signage.
There being no one else present to be heard in
connection with the special hearing concerning the
application of Bethesda Co. by James W. Schell, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4500 Block of
Huffines Boulevard from "E" Commercial, "F"
Commercial and "G" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial
plus mini warehouse with dwelling unit (See Letter of
Appeal), Zoning Docket No. Z-00-030 and Site Plan No.
SP-00-007, Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the special
hearing be closed and the zoning case be approved with
the following limitation added to the site plan: "The pole
sign located along the IH-820 Frontage Road shall be
removed within three (3) years after the approval of this
PD/SU plan, or at such earlier time as a Unified Sign
Agreement covering this site is approved." 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 Wentworth 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. 14225
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.
Citizen Presentations Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, appeared before
Eunice Givens Council and expressed her appreciation to various City
departments and community organizations for the
assistance they provided to the Highland Hills
Revitalization Community Fair on June 3, 2000.
Therathia Smith Ms. Therathia Smith, P. O. Box 15552, representing the
Grey Eagles Grandparents/Kinship Organization,
appeared before Council and requested their support for
the Good Samaritan 1St Annual Awards Candlelight Rally
to be held June 19, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tarrant
County Courthouse steps. She extended an invitation to
all Council Members to attend.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjo rued 0
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