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JULY 11, 2000
Date & Time On the 11th day of July A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07
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,
Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City
Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City
Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Frank Moss
was absent. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Elder Taylor Wright, Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of June
20, 2000 were approved unanimously.
Special Presentations Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Recreation and Parks Month to Mr. David Vasquez,
Chairman of the Parks and Community Services Board. Mr.
Vasquez thanked the Council for the proclamation and the
support they have provided over the years.
Council Member Silcox recognized Assistant Troop Masters
and Boy Scouts from Troop 97. He presented each member
of the troop with a City pin.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that a Police Forum
would be held on July 18, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Northside
Community Center, and invited the public to attend.
Council Member Davis announced that a public meeting on
the Revised Comprehensive Plan would be held on July 17,
2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and invited the
public to attend. She also announced that on July 27, 2000
at 4:00 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, a
meeting with the 121 Project Development Team would be
held which would be open to the public and added that
another meeting with the Team would be held in two weeks
for public input. She also thanked Mr. Marion Burda from
the Samuel Avenue Neighborhood who alerted the City to
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property that was being sold by the City that would be
better utilized as part of the adjoining park.
Council Member Picht announced that he would hold a
District meeting July 13, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwest
Recreation Center on Welch and invited all residents of
District 6 to attend. He also introduced his new Council
Aide, Cindy Crain.
Council Member Wentworth announced that he and Council
Member Silcox would be hosting a Town Hall meeting
Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Round Up Inn,
Amon G. Carter Jr., Exhibits Hall, Will Rogers Memorial
Center, 3401 West Lancaster Avenue, and invited citizens to
attend.
Withdrawn - City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-18104 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Withdrawn/Continued City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
By Staff Communication No. C-18104 be withdrawn from
consideration and that Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-18122 be continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Citizen Presentations Mayor Pro tempore McCloud requested Council approval to
permit members from Allied Communities of Tarrant (ACT)
to be heard at this time. Mayor Barr stated that no Council
Members had indicated opposition to the request, and the
presentation was heard at that time.
The following citizens addressed Council to request their
support of on-site after school programs and to resume the
deliberations and continue the collaborative efforts for a
partnership with Fort Worth Independent School District
(FWISD):
Jerry Boggs Mr. Jerry Boggs 1320 Lake
Lisa Williams Ms. Lisa Williams 1320 Lake
Michael Fantroy Elder Michael Fantroy 1320 Lake
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Juanita Cisneros Ms. Juanita Cisneros 1320 Lake
Judy Phillipson Ms. Judy Phillipson 1401 5th Avenue
Virginia Banks Ms. Virginia Banks 2320 Lee Avenue
Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 2105 W. Vickery, appeared before Council
and advised them of previous court decisions regarding the
City and school district dispute.
Mayor Barr stated that the Council and residents of the City
were committed to supporting after school programs and
that it was the Council's desire to administer the programs
jointly with FWISD.
Council Member Davis recognized several children in
attendance from the Stone Soup Connection.
Meeting Recessed Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to allow the
large number of citizens who attended the Council meeting
in support of after school programs, the opportunity to
depart and address the FWISD School Board.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. Z-00-076, Text
Amendment, be moved forward on the agenda. The motion
carried unanimously.
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2644
Ord. # 14255 was adopted on June 20, 2000, setting today as the date for
Z-00-076 the hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No. Z-00-076,
Text Amendment repealing time limits on political signs;
establishing time limits for real estate and construction
signs; and regulating noncommercial signs in residential
areas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
The following citizens appeared in support of the Text
Amendment and asked for Council's assistance in the
removal of excess signage at 2010 Hurley Avenue:
John Wright Mr. John Wright 2004 Hurley Avenue
Virginia Aguilar Ms. Virginia Aguilar 2012 Hurley Avenue
Libby Snipes Ms. Libby Snipes 2009 Hurley Avenue
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Council Member Davis briefed the Council on the 1994
Supreme Court rulings regarding signs and visual clutter.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the Text Amendment repealing time limits
on political signs; establishing time limits for real estate
and construction signs; and regulating noncommercial
signs in residential areas, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-076 be adopted and that Ordinance No.
14255 be adopted with the following amendments: "A 16
square-foot maximum of sign space with a maximum of 4
signs, and no sign to exceed 8 square feet in area.
City Attorney Yett stated that the word "decorations"
reflected six lines from the bottom of the caption of the
ordinance, should be deleted and replaced with the word
"signs."
Council Member Davis amended her motion to include the
change stated by Mr. Yett, and Council Member Haskin
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Haskin,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Moss
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ORDINANCE NO. 14255
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 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), BY AMENDING SECTION 6.402,
"EXEMPT SIGNS", TO REPEAL PRE-ELECTION TIME LIMITS ON
POLITICAL SIGNS; ESTABLISHING DEADLINES FOR REMOVAL
OF REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNS; PERMITTING
UP TO FOUR SIGNS TOTALING A MAXIMUM OF SIXTEEN
SQUARE FEET IN AREA ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR THE
DISPLAY OF NONCOMMERCIAL COPY; EXEMPTING
TEMPORARY SEASONAL OR HOLIDAY SIGNS; PROVIDING
THAT ANY SIGN AUTHORIZED TO CONTAIN COMMERCIAL
COPY MAY CONTAIN NONCOMMERCIAL COPY; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council
table at this time.
Res. # 2646 There was presented Resolution No. 2646 from the City
Support of Peer Council recommending that the City Council support the
Review Teams' Peer Review Team's recommendations regarding State
Recommendation for Highway 121T. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
SH121T seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommendation be adopted, as amended in Pre-Council by
the addition of Item No. 5, "Supports this community review
process to begin and conclude in a timely manner, as
included in the consultant's contract under Project
Schedule in Attachment C". The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that on July 27, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. in the
South Texas Room at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, a
Workshop for the SH-121 Project Development Team would
be conducted. He announced that the following members
were appointed to serve on the team:
City Council: Mayor Barr
Council Member Silcox
Council Member Davis
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Downtown FW: John Stevenson
Karl Komatsu
Chamber of Commerce: Denny Alexander
Allen Howeth
Community Groups:
Louise Appleman - SH 121 Citizens Advisory Committee
Steve Berry - Streams and Valleys
Elaine Petrus - Lancaster Steering Committee
John Nelson - I-Care
Jim Watt, M.D. - Fort Worth South
Ben Isgur - Forward
Jeff King - City Zoning Commission
Nick Genua - City Plan Commission
Neighborhoods:
J. R. Kimbell - Mistletoe
Eva Bonilla - Meadows of Candleridge
Beth Rivers - Overton Woods
Tom Reynolds - Sunset Terrace
Fred Cantu - Berkeley
Jim Brown - Quail Ridge
Highway Partners:
Kay Granger - U.S. Congress
Steve Simmons -TxDOT
Jerry Hiebert - NTTA
Michael Morris - NCTCOG
OCS-1150 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Claims No. OCS-1150 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-12948 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Appointment to No. G-12948 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction and Fire City Council authorize the City Manager to appoint Mr.
Prevention Board of Dennis McConn to Place 12 of the City's Construction and
Appeals Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-12949 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Agreement for No. G-12949 from the City Manager recommending that the
Assessment and City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Collection of Ad agreement between the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-
Valorem Taxes with Collector and the City of Fort Worth for providing
Tarrant County Tax assessment and collection services of ad valorem taxes
Assessor-Collector levied by the City for the 2000 tax year, which covers the
period October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-12950 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Over-the-Street No. G-12950 from the City Manager recommending that the
Banner for Symphony City Council authorize the installation of an over-the-street
League of Fort Worth banner in the 400 block of West 7th Street for the Symphony
for Oktoberfest League of Fort Worth to promote the annual Oktoberfest
Fundraiser fundraiser for the period September 22, 2000 through
October 9, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12951 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Settlement of No. G-12951 from the City Manager recommending that the
Litigation, City of Fort City Council authorized the City Manager and City Attorney
Worth v. Mark S. to execute a Compromise Settlement and Complete Release
Fraser, Unified Agreement in the lawsuit entitled City of Fort Worth v. Mark
Holdings, L.L.C., S. Fraser, Unified Holdings, L.L.C., Investment Partners —
Investment Partners — Twenty-Nine, Merchants Terminal Corporation, T&P
Twenty-Nine, Railhouse Building, L.L.C., and Railhouse Funding, L.L.C.
Merchants Terminal Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Corporation, T&P Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be
Railhouse Building, adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L.L.C., and Railhouse
Funding, L.L.C.
G-12952 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amendments to No. G-12952 from the City Manager recommending that the
Sidewalk Policy City Council:
1. Approve the amendment to Article VII of the Policy
for the installation of Community Facilities
concerning installation of sidewalks and as a policy
of the City of Fort Worth; and
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2. Establish July 11, 2000 as the effective date of
implementation.
Mr. Hugo Malanga, Director of Transportation and Public
Works, presented a brief report regarding the amendments
to the policy.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Haskin,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Members Lane and Moss
G-12953 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14256 No. G-12953 from the City Manager recommending that the
Amendment to Speed City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14256 amending Chapter
Zone Ordinance 22 Motor Vehicles and Traffic of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Subsection (F) of
Section 22-86 of Article III thereof by adding certain school
zones; by amending Subsection (G) of Section 22-86 of
Article III thereof by changing location, extent and/or speed
limits of certain speed zones. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-12954 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Approval of Partial No. G-12954 from the City Manager recommending that the
Historic Sites Tax City Council approve the owners' applications for:
Exemption
1. Historic and Cultural Landmark partial historic sites
tax exemption for 2212 Alston Avenue, 1112
Hawthorne Avenue, 2216 Hurley Avenue, 2261 Hurley
Avenue; and
2. Highly Significant Endangered partial historic sites
tax exemption for 210-214 St. Louis Avenue
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12955 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Verify Partial Historic No. G-12955 from the City Manager recommending that the
Site Tax Exemption City Council verify the owners' compliance with all
requirements for partial historic site tax exemptions for
2248 5th Avenue, 2126 6th Avenue, 1729 Alston Avenue,
1831 Fairmount Avenue, and 2228 Fairmount Avenue.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12956 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14257 No. G-12956 from the City Manager recommending that the
TSTI Firefighter City Council:
Apprenticeship
Program 1. Accept funds in the amount of$4,000.00 from Tarrant
County College; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14257 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $4,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding TSTI
Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12957 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Participation in Health No. G-12957 from the City Manager recommending that the
Alert Network City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Collaborative Agreement with the Texas Association
of Local Health Officials (TALHO) to establish a
collaboration among local health departments for
the purpose of applying for funds from the
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board in
order to establish a statewide Health Alert Network;
and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
TALHO and the Texas Department of Health (TDH)
for the purpose of establishing a Health Alert
Network; and
3. Accept computer equipment and services valued at
approximately $60,000.00 for participation in the
Health Alert Network.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9129 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9129 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Lumber and City Council authorize:
Related Materials
1. A non-exclusive purchase agreement to provide
lumber and related materials for the City of Fort
Worth, based on the bids received, with the following
vendors:
Vendor 1: Alexander Lumber Company, Inc.,
payment terms: no charge for delivery and total
invoice due within 30 days; and
Vendor 2: Associated Truss & Lumber Company,
payment terms: no charge for delivery, $500.00
minimum order and total invoice due within 30 days;
and
Vendor 3: Plywood of Fort Worth, payment terms:
no charge for delivery, $500.00 minimum order and
total invoice due within 30 days; and
Vendor 4: Red Rooster Lumber Company, Inc.,
payment terms: $25.00 delivery charge, no minimum
order and total invoice due within 30 days; and
2. This agreement to begin June 13, 2000 and expire
June 12, 2001, with two one-year options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-9130 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9130 from the City Manager recommending that the
to Furnish OEM City Council authorize:
Kubota, Servis,
Rhino, Lely and Echo 1. A purchase agreement for original equipment
Parts manufacturer (OEM) Kubota, Servis, Rhino, Lely and
Echo parts with Zimmer Kubota for the City Services
Department, Equipment Services Division. Prices
will be based on the sole bid received of
manufacturer's list prices. Payment is due within 30
days from date invoices are received, freight is
prepaid and added to invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin July 11, 2000, and expire
July 10, 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-9131 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9131 from the City Manager recommending that the
to Furnish Meals for City Council authorize an agreement with Industrial
the Summer Food Catering to furnish meals for the Summer Food Program
Program 2000 2000 for the Parks and Community Services Department
based on the low bid of $218,658.72, with payment to be
made 30 days after date of invoice. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9132 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9132 from the City Manager recommending that the
for OEM International City Council authorize:
Harvester and
Navistar Parts 1. A purchase agreement for original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) International Harvester and
Navistar parts and engines with Southwest
International for the City Services Department,
Equipment Services Division. Prices are to be based
on the low bid of National Fleet prices, less 1%
discount. Payment is due within 30 days from date
invoiced are received, the City takes ownership upon
receipt of the goods, freight is not charged; and
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2. This agreement to begin July 11, 2000, and expire
July 10, 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-9133 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9133 from the City Manager recommending that the
for OEM Tractor Parts City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement for original manufacturer
equipment (OEM) tractor parts with Clemons Tractor
Company for the City Services Department,
Equipment Services Division. Prices are to be based
on the sole bid received of Manufacturer's list price,
less the quoted discounts. Payment is due within 10
days from the date invoices are received, freight is
prepaid and added to invoice; and
• OEM Ford, Sperry, New Holland: parts at
manufacturer's list price, less 12% discount
• OEM Mitsubishi and Furukawa: parts at
manufacturer's list price, less 0% discount
2. This agreement to begin July 11, 2000, and expire
July 10, 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-9134 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9134 from the City Manager recommending that the
for OEM Kawasaki City Council:
Parts
1. Authorize a purchase agreement for original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kawasaki parts with
Kawasaki West for the City Services Department,
Equipment Services Division. Prices are to be based
on the low bid of Manufacturer's list price less 21%
discount. Payment is due within 30 days from the
date invoices are received, freight is not charged;
and
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2. This agreement to begin July 11, 2000, and expire on
July 10, 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-9135 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9135 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Rebuild and City Council authorize:
Exchange of Fuel
System Parts 1. A purchase agreement for rebuild and exchange of
fuel system parts with Able Fuel Injection for the City
Services Department, Equipment Services Division.
Prices are to be based on the low bid of unit prices.
Payment is due within 30 days from date invoices are
received, freight is not charged; and
2. This agreement to begin July 11, 2000, and expire on
July 10, 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-9136 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9136 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Powder Coating City Council authorize:
Parking Meter
Housings 1. A purchase agreement for powder coating parking
meters with Texas Powder Coating for the
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Prices will be based on the low bid of $18.00 per
meter housing. Payment is due in 30 days from date
invoices are received, freight is included in cost of
the service; and
2. This agreement to begin July 11, 2000, and expire on
July 10, 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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L-12831 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14258 No. L-12831 from the City Manager recommending that the
Acquisition of City Council:
Permanent &
Temporary 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $58,907.00
Easements and from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Acceptance of Sewer Capital Project Fund; and
Permanent
Easements 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14258 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$58,907.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding acquisition of 13 permanent sanitary sewer
easements and 9 temporary construction easements
and the acceptance of 6 permanent sanitary sewer
easements for construction of M-004 Part 2, Units 1
and 2, Sanitary Sewer and Improvements; and
3. Approve the acquisition of 13 permanent sanitary
sewer easements for a total cost of $40,487.00, and
nine temporary construction easements for a total
cost of $13,414.00, and accept six permanent
sanitary sewer easements for a total cost of $6.00,
and estimated closing costs of$5,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12832 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Utility License No. L-12832 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement with City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Utility
CapRock License Agreement with CapRock Telecommunications
Telecommunications Corporation for the construction and installation of
Corporation telecommunications fiber optic cable on a portion of real
property owned by the City of Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12833 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Property No. L-12833 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Improvement of City Council authorize the purchase of one property located
Trinity Boulevard near House Anderson Road and Mosier Valley Road from
Antonio Exquivel for $22,800.00 to be used for the
improvement of Trinity Boulevard. An independent fee
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appraiser has determined the value estimate of the
property, totaling $22,800.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12834 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Approve Sale of No. L-12834 from the City Manager recommending that the
Tax-Foreclosed City Council:
Property
1. Approve the sale of the tax foreclosure property
described as Lot 19, Block 41, (1127 East Jefferson),
Southland Subdivision, to the adjoining property
owner for $2,000.00; 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-12835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Water Pipeline No. L-12835 from the City Manager recommending that the
Crossing Agreement - City Council approve the acquisition of one water pipeline
Union Pacific Railroad crossing agreement at Milepost 250.10, Fort Worth
Company Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, from Union Pacific
Railroad Company, required for Rosedale Street Water and
Sewer relocation (DOE 1995), for a cost of$4,385.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Sanitary Sewer No. L-12836 from the City Manager recommending that the
Pipeline Agreement — City Council approve the acquisition of one sanitary sewer
Union Pacific Railroad pipeline crossing agreement at Milepost 271.22, Dallas
Company Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, from Union Pacific
Railroad Company, required for M-21 Part 8, Unit 3, Group
7, Contract 3, Sanitary Sewer and Improvements (DOE
2955), for a cost of $1,500.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted
L-12837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12837 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent City Council approve the acquisition of various permanent
Easements sanitary sewer easements located in Tarrant County, Texas,
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required for the construction of sanitary sewer mains M-321
and M-423 (DOE 2730), for a total cost of $6,507.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of Land No. L-12838 from the City Manager recommending that the
Required for Roadway City Council approve the acquisition of the fee simple
Improvements to interest of 5,173 square feet of land described as a portion
Intersection of Cooks of Tract 1A, J. C. Davis Survey, A-412, Tarrant County,
Lane and Lowery Texas from The Harvey M. and Mildred L. Taylor Revocable
Road Living Trust, required for roadway improvements at the
intersection of Cooks Lane and Lowery Road (DOE 3000),
for a total cost of $5,400.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12839 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent City Council approve the acquisition of four permanent
Easements easements described as A-1672, R. Whitley Survey, from
TXU Electric; A-1245, D. C. Pace Survey, from Lake Country
Christian Foundation; A-1245, D. C. Pace Survey, from Lake
Country Baptist Church; and A-1672, R. Whitley Survey,
from Nora Lee Elkins, all in Tarrant County, Texas, required
for the construction of a 24-inch water transmission main
from Haltom Bailey Boswell Road to Boat Club Road (DOE
2996), for a total cost of $5,803.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Redemption of Tax No. L-12840 from the City Manager recommending that the
Foreclosure Surplus City Council:
Property
1. Approve the redemption of the surplus City-owned
property described as Lot 20, 1001 Parkdale
Avenue, Greve Addition, as allowed by Texas
Property Tax Code Section 34.21(B) to Bobby
McGilveary for a total value of$9,258.34; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deed, conveying the property to the
previous owner, and record the deed.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-12841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Approve Sale of No. L-12841 from the City Manager recommending that the
9121 Heron Drive "the City Council approve the sale of 9121 Heron Drive "the
Castle" Castle" to Fasihuddin S. Zuberi for $270,000.00. Council
Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14259 No. PZ-2201 from the City Manager recommending that the
Annexation of 111.833 City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14259 declaring certain
Acres out of the John findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
F. Heath Survey limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation
A-99-02 of a certain 111.833 acres (0.175 square miles) of land, more
or less, situated in the John F. Heath Survey, Abstract
Number 641, Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory
lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary
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;
providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
ordinances not in direct conflict. Council Member Picht
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2214 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14260 No. PZ-2214 from the City Manager recommending that the
Annexation of 204.234 City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14260 declaring certain
Acres out of the findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
Henry Robertson limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation
Survey of a certain 204.234 acres (0.319 square miles) of land, more
A-00-05 or less, out of the John F. Heath Survey, Abstract Number
1259, Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory lies
adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary
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
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citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; finding and providing that
surrounding certain unincorporated territory as a result of
said annexation is in the public interest; providing that this
ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative
of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2215 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Institute Annexation No. PZ-2215 from the City Manager recommending that the
of 115.9 Acres of City Council:
Land out of the L.C.
King Survey, Abstract 1. Institute annexation by a first reading of the
No. 906 ordinance annexing 115.9 acres of land out of the L.
C. King Survey, Abstract No. 906, Tarrant County,
Texas; and
2. Authorize City staff to schedule final action on the
adoption of the ordinance and service plan to occur
no later than October 3, 2000.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2216 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2647 No. PZ-2216 from the City Manager recommending that the
Joint Resolution and City Council
Agreement with City
of River Oaks to 1. Approve Joint Resolution No. 2647 and Agreement
Disannex from the with the City of River Oaks whereby the City of Fort
City of Fort Worth Worth will disannex from its corporate boundaries, a
0.946 Acres of Land in 0.946 acre tract of land located in the E. S. Ellis
the E. S. Ellis Survey Survey in Tarrant County, Texas and thereafter
release said tract from its extraterritorial jurisdiction
so that it may be annexed by the City of River Oaks;
and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Resolution
and Agreement.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14261 No. PZ-2217 from the City Manager recommending that the
Disannexing 0.946 City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14261 disannexing and
Acres of Land in the discontinuing from the corporate limits of the City of Fort
E. S. Ellis Survey Worth a certain 0.946 acre tract of land located in the E. S.
Ellis Survey, Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18097 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. #2648 No. C-18097 from the City Manager recommending that the
Rod Anderson and City Council:
Law Firm of
Anderson, Levine & 1. Retain Rod Anderson and the law firm of Anderson,
Lintel, L.L.P. Levine & Lintel, L.L.P. (Anderson, Levine) as outside
counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City
Charter, to assist the City Attorney in obtaining a
copyright for the City's Geographical Information
System; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2648 fixing in advance, as far
as practicable, the sum to be paid to Anderson
Levine not to exceed $195.00 per hour or a total sum
not to exceed $7,500.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Contract with Anderson, Levine for a sum
not to exceed $7,500.00
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18098 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Fort Worth Economic No. C-18098 from the City Manager recommending that the
Development City Council:
Corporation
1. Authorize the use of $51,908.00 in Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) income
to the Fort Worth Economic Development
Corporation to implement its Revolving Loan Fund
(RLF) Program; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with the Fort Worth Economic Development
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $51,908.00 to
provide small businesses with short-term loans.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18099 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Stanfield Enterprises, No. C-18099 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. d/b/a S & J 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 $85,972.00 for the construction of new
traffic signals at the intersections of Forest Hill Drive/
Royalcrest Drive and South Drive/Trail Lake Drive. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18100 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Conatser No. C-18100 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$327,381.75 for Main 4 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7,
Contract 2) Part 3, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amend CSC No. No. C-18101 from the City Manager recommending that the
24784, Freese & City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Nichols, Inc. amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 24784 with
Freese & Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $53,174.91, revising
the contract amount to $378,074.91. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18102 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Stocker Enterprises, No. C-18102 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of
$274,514.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 1) Part 5, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18103 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Cleburne Utility No. C-18103 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manger to execute a
contract with Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $519,918.50 for Main C1C413 Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 6, Contract 2) Part 9, Units 1 and 2. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18104 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Change Order No. 7 — Council Communication No. C-18104 Change Order No. 7 to
CSC 24849 — Mid- City Secretary Contract No. 24849 to Mains 19 and 258
State Utilities, Inc. Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and
Withdrawn Improvements (Group 5, Contract 1) Part 2, Unit 2 with Mid-
State Utilities, Inc., be withdrawn from consideration
C-18105 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CNJ Construction, No. C-18105 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. City Council:
1. Find that a material change has occurred making
construction of the East Como Drainage System, as
originally proposed, unnecessary; and
2. Approve the modification of the scope of the 1993
Capital Improvement Program project for the East
Como Drainage System (bond amount $1,013,000.00)
to storm drain improvements at a reduced scope
along a natural channel within the area of the East
Como Drainage System; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
CNJ Construction, Inc. in the amount of $23,066.80
and 25 working days for Storm Drain Improvements
to the East Como Drainage System from Lovell
Avenue to Faron Street within the area of the Como
Drainage System.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18106 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amend CSC No. No. C-18106 from the City Manager recommending that the
21764 —Wade & City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Associates, Inc. Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 21764 with
Wade & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $80,138.40 to
provide for additional design and survey services, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $527,822.40. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18107 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
J. L. Bertram No. C-18107 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction and City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Engineering, Inc. contract with J. L. Bertram Construction and Engineering,
Inc. in the amount of $339,636.34 for reconstruction of
Schwartz Avenue (Long Avenue to Eva Street) and Maydell
Street (Weber Street to Lebow Street) including paving,
storm drain, water and sanitary sewer main replacement,
Contract 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18108 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Change Order No. 1 No. C-18108 from the City Manager recommending that the
CSC 25493 — Conatser City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Construction, Inc. Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 25493 with
Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of $37,652.50 to
provide for increased pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $480,504.10. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18109 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Burlington Northern No. C-18109 from the City Manager recommending that the
and Santa Fe Railway City Council accept one construction and maintenance
Company agreement from Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
Company for drainage and roadway improvements at
Lowden Street Underpass (Milepost 343.0) (DOE 2172) at no
cost to the City. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18110 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Change Order No. 2 No. C-18110 from the City Manager recommending that the
CSC 25244 — S. J. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Louis Construct., Inc. Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 25244 with S. J.
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Louis Construction, Inc. in the amount of $290,728.00 to
provide for increased pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $3,375,271.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18111 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Stocker Enterprises, No. C-18111 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of
$250,380.00 for Main 4 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7,
Contract 2), Part 3, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18112 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
William J. Schultz, No. C-18112 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Construction contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C"
Company Construction Company in the amount of $849,585.00 for the
Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations,
Contract 2000A, "MWERR2000A". It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18113 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14262 No. C-18113 from the City Manager recommending that the
Cleburne Utility City Council:
Construction, Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $337,956.75
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Sewer Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14262 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$337,956.75 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund for the purpose of funding a contract to
Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc., for water and
sewer improvements associated with the 1998 CIP
reconstruction projects; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$636,886.75 and 120 working days for construction of
1998 CIP Various Locations, Contract 2000A, Unit 1,
Water and Sewer Replacements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18114 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14263 No. C-18114 from the City Manager recommending that the
Texas Department of City Council:
Health's Bureau of
Regional/Local Health 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Operations offered, a grant contract with the Texas Department
of Health's (TDH) Bureau of Regional/Local Health
Operations for $40,000.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14263 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Fund in the amount of $40,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding public
health services support and preventive health
services regarding cardiovascular disease; and
3. Apply indirect cost at a rate of 27.31%, which
represents the most current approved rate for this
department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18115 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14264 No. C-18115 from the City Manager recommending that the
Amend CSC # 24616 — City Council:
Industrial Hygiene
and Safety 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14264 increasing
Technology, Inc. the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Fund in the amount of
$75,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding an agreement with Industrial Hygiene and
Safety Technology, Inc., for the Air Monitoring
Project; and
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2. Approve the transfer of $75,000.00 for undesignated
funds to the Air-Monitoring Project within the
Environmental Management Project Fund (R101); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 24616 with
Industrial Hygiene and Safety Technology, Inc. (IHST)
to increase the not to exceed amount to $175,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Alliance Air Partners, No. C-18116 from the City Manager recommending that the
Ltd. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
renewal to the ground lease agreement with Alliance Air
Partners, Ltd. for an unimproved area at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14265 No. C-18117 from the City Manager recommending that the
ACE Pipe Cleaning, City Council:
Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14265 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$200,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the renewal of a contract with ACE Pipe
Cleaning, Inc., for cleaning of large diameter sanitary
sewer mains; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to renew a contract with
ACE Pipe Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00
for the cleaning of large diameter sanitary sewer
mains.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Chiang, Patel & No. C-18118 from the City Manager recommending that the
Yerby, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. for engineering
services related to the installation of Water Department
alert notification systems at treatment plants for a cost not
to exceed $41,146.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Industrial No. C-18119 from the City Manager recommending that the
Refractories, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Industrial Refractories, Inc. for north
incinerator repairs at the Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant, on the low bid of $82,141.88. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Greenway No. C-18120 from the City Manager recommending that the
Neighborhood City Council:
Development
Corporation 1. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate $400,000.00
in FY2000 HOME funds, and $800,000.00 in Year XXVI
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
for a total of $1,200,000.00 to the Greenway Model
Blocks (GMB) Program as follows:
a) Reallocate $400,000.00 in FY2000 HOME funds
and $200,000.00 Year XXVI CDBG funds to the
GMB Home Improvement Program; and
b) Reallocate $60,000.00 in Year XXVI CDBG
funds to the GMB Flood Insurance Program;
and
c) Reallocate $120,000.00 in Year XXVI CDBG
funds to the GMB Minor Home Repair Program;
and
d) Reallocate $342,275.00 in Year XXVI CDBG
funds to the GMB Street Reconstruction
Program; and
e) Reallocate $77,725.00 in Year XXVI CDBG
funds to the GMB for park improvements and
the development of a softball field; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with the Greenway Neighborhood Development
Corporation upon attainment of the 501(c)(3) status
to administer the neighborhood minor home repair
program; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if
necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the
amendment is compatible with the neighborhood
revitalization strategy and in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis recognized members of the
Greenway Neighborhood Association in attendance and
thanked them for their work in the community.
C-18121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14266 No. C-18121 from the City Manager recommending that the
Deloitte & Touche City Council:
1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14266
appropriating $110,200.00 in the General Fund and
decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General
Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of
providing funding for a contract with Deloitte &
Touche for Governmental Accounting Standards
Board Statement No. 34 (GASB 34) consulting
services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Deloitte & Touche to provide Government
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34
consulting services for fees not to exceed
$110,200.00.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-18122 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Continued for One Council Communication No. C-18122, Confirmation of
Week Emergency Purchases and Contracts Necessary to
Respond to the Storm of March 28, 2000, be continued for
one week.
C-18123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Continued for One No. C-18123 from the City Manager recommending that the
Week City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Community Facilities Agreement with Lumbermen's
Investment Corporation, for the installation of community
facilities to serve the Parks of Deer Creek Addition, Phase
IA. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to continue this item for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Community Facilities No. C-18124 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement — Hillwood City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Services, L.P. Community Facilities Agreement with Hillwood Services,
L.P. for the installation of community facilities for the
construction of Heritage Trace Parkway to serve Heritage
Addition, Phase 2A, Section 1. Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18125 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Community Facilities No. C-18125 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement — City Council authorize the City Manager execute a
Lafayette Properties, Community Facilities Agreement with Lafayette Properties,
Inc. Inc. for the installation of community facilities for
construction of water and sewer services to serve Fossil
Park Addition, Phase III. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18126 — There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amend CSC # 25212 — No. C-18126 from the City Manager recommending that the
Sandpiper Airport Inn, City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Inc. Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 25212 with
Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc. (Sandpiper) to take back 21,785
square feet of land from Hangar Lease Site 1-S at Fort
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Worth Meacham International Airport and to extend the
term of the lease for Hangar Lease Site 1-S. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18127 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Interlocal Agreement No. C-18127 from the City Manager recommending that the
— City of Keller City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
interlocal agreement with the City of Keller providing for the
transfer of a portion of Keller's water Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity (CCN) and providing for Keller
to provide water service to the transferred area for a period
of time not to exceed five years. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18128 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Consulting Services No. C-18128 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement— Nimrod City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Long and Associates consulting services agreement with Nimrod Long and
Associates to provide facilitation and design services for
the Southwest Parkway (SH-121T) for a lump sum fee of
$82,500.00.
Randell P. Means Mr. Randell P. Means, 1941 Berkeley Place, and
representing the Forest Park Area Neighborhood Coalition,
appeared before the City Council in favor of the agreement.
He requested that Council provide the contractors free
reign to consider any possible options to solve the current
transportation problems.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted with the following amendments to the M&C and
contract:
In the fourth paragraph, lines 5-8, of the Discussion section
on the M&C, delete "While public discussions on parkway
features are anticipated during the process, any analysis of
a "classical parkway" alternative is not included in this
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contract. The focus will be to identify those parkway
features that could be included in the design of this "park-
like" roadway."
On page 5 of the contract change the first sentence of
Article V, subparagraph A, to read: "The CITY will make
available to the CONSULTANT all available and appropriate
data, as determined by the CONSULTANT, relating to the
CONSULTANT'S services on the PROJECT to which the
CITY possess or is entitled to."
On page A-1, Scope of Services, Section 1.1, add after
"statement..."on line 4, "...which package of information
will be subject to public review and comment..."and on
lines 7-10, delete "...; and this roadway is to be a controlled
access facility. No other facility-type will be evaluated by
the CONSULTANT under the Scope of Services in this
agreement".
On page A-2, Scope of Services, Section 1.4, add after
"process" on the last line, "...and forward its
recommendations to the City Council for final approval."
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18129 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Consulting Services No. C-18129 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement — City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Transportation consulting services agreement with Transportation
Systems Planning, Systems Planning, Inc. to provide facilitation and design
Inc. services for the Southwest Parkway (SH-121 T) for a lump
sum fee of $170,500.00. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted, as amended with the same
changes as those reflected in M&C C-18128. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis, upon the request of Jonathan
Nelson, the City's Consultant, read a letter into the record
that he sent to Mayor Barr which addressed his concerns
regarding M&Cs C-18128, C-18129 and accompanying
contracts.
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Zoning Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of June 13,
Z-00-043 2000, continued the hearing of the application of Gladney
Continued Until Center, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a change in
August 8, 2000 zoning of the property located in the 6200 Block of John
Ryan Drive from "G" Commercial to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-043. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Silcox stated that he had received a letter
from Carter & Burgess requesting this case be continued
until August 8, 2000 and made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of Gladney
Center, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a change in
zoning of the property located in the 6200 Block of John
Ryan Drive from "G" Commercial to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket Z-00-043, be continued until
August 8, 2000. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-049 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of June 13,
Approved 2000, continued the hearing of the application of Van
Nguyen by Lan Thi Vu, for a change in zoning of the
property located at 2328 North Riverside Drive from "ER"
Restricted Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-049. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of Van Nguyen
by Lan Thi Vu, for a change in zoning of the property
located at 2328 North Riverside Drive from "ER" Restricted
Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
049, be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2644
was adopted on June 20, 2000, setting today as the date for
the hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, as that notice
of the hearing had been given by publication in the
Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort Worth, on June 26, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Z-00-056 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of FJM Properties, L.P.
by LandCon, Inc., for a change in zoning of property
located in the 5500 Block of Dirks Road/southwest corner
Grandbury/Dirks Road from Unzoned to "A" One-Family,
"E" Commercial and "FR" Restricted Commercial, as
amended, southern boundary of proposed "E" Commercial
district not to encroach beyond the "IP" zoning line on the
east side of Old Granbury Road as projected westward,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-056, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-00-059 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Haskin, that the application of Trinidad
Palomares by Roberto Ramirez, for a change in zoning of
property located at 4617 McCart Avenue from "FR"
Restricted Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-059, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-060 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of
Guadalupe Reyes, for a change in zoning of property
located at 3403 Schwartz Avenue from "E" Commercial to
"B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-060, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-061 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Rebecca
Low, for a change in zoning of property located at 3308,
3312, and 3316 Bonnie Drive from "E" Commercial and "C"
Multi-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
061, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-062 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Siecor
Development Corporation, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 9200 Block of Denton Highway from
"AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No.
Z-00-062, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-064 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Haskin, that the application of Elizabeth M.
Brownfield by Linda Clark, for a change in zoning of
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property located at 1219 6th Avenue from "CF" Community
Facilities to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-064,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-065 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Hi-Lo Auto
Supply, L.P., for a change in zoning of property located at
3337 and 3351 Mansfield Highway from "E" Commercial to
"FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-065,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-066 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Trust
Company of America, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 12000 Block of West Hicks Road from
Unzoned to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-066,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-068 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Picht, that the application of FJM
Properties, LLC by LandCon, Inc., for a change in zoning of
property located in the 8000 Block of Old Denton Highway
from "E" Commercial to "AR" Residential, Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-068, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-070 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for One Member Davis, that the application of Lumberman's
Week Investment by Goodwin & Marshall, for a change in zoning
of property located in the 4400 Block of Risinger Road from
"A" One-Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-070, be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-071 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-00-013 Member Silcox, that the application of Security
Approved Development Company, LLC by James W. Schell, for a
change in zoning of property located at 3000 Sycamore
School Road from "E" Commercial to "PD" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Commercial plus mini-
warehouse and dwelling unit, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-071
and Site Plan No. SP-00-013, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Z-00-073 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
SP-00-014 Council Member Haskin, that the application of John and
Approved Ana Ramos, for a change in zoning of property located at
3020 Stanley Avenue, from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for tailor shop-tuxedo
rental and real estate office, with sign not to exceed 52
square feet, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-073 and Site Plan No.
SP-00-014, be approved.
Mr. John Belknap, President of the Neighborhood
Association, appeared before the City Council and advised
them that the proposed zoning change was acceptable to
the community.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-074 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of The City of
Fort Worth, Transportation and Public Works Department,
for a change in zoning of properties located at 645-49 East
Magnolia, 644 East Rosedale and 1232-33 Arizona from
"J/HC" Medium Industrial-Historical Cultural, "J" Medium
Industrial and "B" Two-Family to "FR/HC" Restricted
Commercial/Historical Cultural and "FR" Restricted
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-074, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-075 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Approved Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Ernest
M. Abilez, Sr., for a change in zoning of property located at
2572 Bruce Street from "ER" Restricted Commercial to "A"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-075, be approved.
Ernest Abilez, Sr. Mr. Ernest Abilez, Sr., 2570 Bruce Street, appeared before
Council and stated that he requested the zoning change in
order for him to build a house on this property for his
family. He requested favorable consideration of the
Council.
Council Member Haskin briefed Council on the reason for
the zoning request. She stated that she had sent 29
surveys to the residents surrounding this property and that
21 surveys requested that the zoning be changed to "A"
One-Family. She requested that Council uphold the
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decision of the Building Standards Commission and
support in the rezoning of this community to "A" One-
Family in order to facilitate revitalization.
Karen Cox, The following citizens appeared before Council in
Lori Franklin, and opposition of the requested zoning change and requested
Maurine Franklin the property be zoned "I", "J", and "K" Industrial:
Ms. Karen Cox 2569 Bruce
Ms. Lori Franklin 2564 Bruce
Ms. Maurine Franklin 2654 Bruce
The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments
to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that the following
ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14267
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.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case No. first public hearing for the annexation of 11.385 acres of land
A-00-07 Henry out of the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1259,
Robertson Survey, Tarrant County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was
Abstract No. 1259 anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council, presented a
staff report and advised Council that staff should be
directed to publish notice setting July 18, 2000 as the
second public hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 11.385 acres of land out of the Henry Robertson Survey,
Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas, Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the first public hearing be closed and
that the second public hearing be set for July 18, 2000. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case No. first public hearing for the annexation of 75.695 acres of land
A-00-08 E. Shultz out of the E. Shultz Survey, Abstract No. 1439 and the D.C.
Survey, Abstract No. Pace Survey, Abstract No. 1245, Tarrant County, Texas.
1439 and D.C. Pace Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Survey, Abstract No. heard.
1245
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council, presented a
staff report and advised Council that staff should be
directed to publish notice setting July 18, 2000 as the
second public hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 75.695 acres of land out of the E. Shultz Survey, Abstract
No. 1439 and D.C. Pace Survey, Abstract No. 1245, Tarrant
County, Texas, Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the first public
hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set
for July 18, 2000. The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case No. first public hearing for the annexation of 282.650 acres of
A-00-09 P.L. Cardwell land out of the P.L. Cardwell Survey, Abstract No. 320, the
Survey, Abstract No. Thomas Epps Survey, Abstract No. 395, and the J. Short
320, Thomas Epps Survey, Abstract No. 1236, Denton County, Texas. Mayor
Survey, Abstract No. Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
395, and J. Short
Survey, Abstract 1236 Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council, presented a
staff report and advised Council that staff should be
directed to publish notice setting July 18, 2000 as the
second public hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 282.650 acres of land out of the P.L. Cardwell Survey,
Abstract No. 320, the Thomas Epps Survey, Abstract No.
395, and the J. Short Survey, Abstract No. 1236, Denton
County, Texas, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the first public
hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set
for July 18, 2000. The motion carried unanimously
Citizen Presentations The following citizens appeared before Council and
requested their support of House Bill 1604 which provides a
tax abatement for religious organizations who purchase
property:
E. L. Bowman Pastor E. L. Bowman 2513 S. Edgewood Terrace
Madelyn Bowman Ms. Madelyn Bowman 2513 S. Edgewood Terrace
Michael Sealy Mr. Michael Sealy 2513 S. Edgewood Terrace
Chantel Conley Ms. Chantel Conley 2513 S. Edgewood Terrace
Welton Martin Mr. Welton Martin, 1448 Cloverdale Drive, appeared before
Council regarding the operating hours of construction
personnel in his neighborhood. Mayor Barr asked that he
speak with Mr. Doug Rademaker, Director of Engineering
after the meeting to resolve his concerns.
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William Williamson Mr. William Williamson, 5424 Odom Avenue, appeared
before Council regarding gun sales in City owned
buildings.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Cl SECRETARY MAYOR