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Home My WebLink About2000/07/18-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING 40 JULY 18, 2000 Date & Time On the 18th day of July A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:28 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Ed Malone, Central Christian Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11, 2000 were approved unanimously. Special Presentations Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for the 10th Anniversary Harashin Scholarship Program Day to Mr. Shinichi Hara. Mr. Hara expressed his appreciation for the proclamation and to the City of Fort Worth for its support of the program. Mayor Barr stated that Mr. Hara's generosity has had a tremendous impact on over 200 students who have participated in the program. Mr. Brad Kimura, Chairman of Nagaoka Committee for Fort Worth Sister Cities International introduced the Nagaoka Harashin Scholars, their hosts, and teachers. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented each student with a City pin. Announcements Mayor Barr announced that on July 20, 2000 at 9:15 a.m. at the Convention Center there would be an unveiling of the model of the downtown area and new convention center and that at 10:00 a.m., the wrecking ball would demolish the remaining portion of the JFK Theater on the south end of the Convention Center. CITY COUNCIL MEETING C) FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 2 of 32 Council Member Silcox announced that he and Council Member Wentworth would host a virtual tour of their districts immediately after the Council meeting. He also added that they 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. Council Member Lane announced that a Police Forum would be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Northside Community Center, and invited the public to attend. Council Member Davis announced that Thursday, July 27, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center's South Texas Room, a meeting with the 121 Project Development Team would be held to discuss development of Summit to Hulen and that it would be open to the public. She added that another meeting with the Team would be held in two weeks for public input. Mayor Barr announced that the mediation date with the Fort Worth Independent School District had been scheduled for August 3, 2000. Withdrawn/Continued City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council By Staff Communication Nos. C-18122 and C-18122 Revised be withdrawn from consideration, and that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-18123 be continued for one week. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Resolution There was presented a resolution from the City Council Supporting a recommending that the City Council support a Moratorium on moratorium on executions under the death penalty. Executions Under the Death Penalty Mayor Pro tempore McCloud provided background on similar resolutions that had been adopted around the nation and stated that Fort Worth could take a leadership role and let the state know our position on this issue through adoption of the resolution. He added that the CI1`!COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 3 of 32 purpose of the resolution was to support a study of executions under the death penalty. It in no way means to suggest that a person's philosophy on capital punishment had to change or shift, only that the system needed to be looked at or reviewed. Robert Gude The following citizens appeared before Council in Barbara Nesmith support of the resolution: Mari Donaldson Verma A. Russell Mr. Robert Gude 1500 Cienegas Circle Mary Fulbright Ms. Barbara Nesmith 416 Green River Trail Dorothy Begnaud Ms. Mari Donaldson 1500 Sylvan Drive #216 Michael A. Bell Ms. Verma A. Russell 6020 Truman Drive Ms. Mary Fulbright 6632 Normandy Road Ms. Dorothy Begnaud 732 Weiler Boulevard Dr. Michael A. Bell 2952 Dillard Street Wayne E. Anderson Mr. Wayne E. Anderson, 800 Larkspur Lane, appeared before Council in opposition of the resolution. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, to adopt the resolution as written. Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, to table action on this issue until after the National election on November 7, 2000. After a lengthy discussion on this matter, Council Member Wentworth moved to call for the question. The motion was seconded by Council Member Picht. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Silcox, Picht, and Wentworth NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, and Davis ABSENT: None r5� CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 4 of 32 Council Member Lane made a second substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the resolution be amended to read: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION ENSURING FAIRLY AND IMPARTIALLY ADMINISTERED DEATH PENALTY CASES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: That the Fort Worth City Council calls on Governor Bush and our state representatives, President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and our representatives in Congress, to enact and adopt legislation which ensures that death penalty cases are administered fairly and impartially in accordance with basic due process and eliminate the risk that innocent persons may be executed. Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Governor, our state representatives, President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and our representatives in Congress." The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Moss, and Davis NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Picht, and Wentworth ABSENT: None Council Member Davis made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that this item be considered Tuesday following the National election on November 7, 2000. The motion failed by the following vote: A COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 5 of 32 AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Moss, and Davis NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Picht, and Wentworth ABSENT: None Mayor Barr advised the Council that the current motion on the floor was a motion to table the resolution. David Yett, City Attorney, informed the Council that if the motion to table the resolution passed it would take a majority of the Council to bring this item back before the body for consideration. Council Member Silcox's motion to table the resolution carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Picht, and Wentworth NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, Council Members Lane and Davis ABSENT: None OCS-1151 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Claims No. OCS-1151 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1152 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2649 No. OCS-1152 from the Office of the City Secretary Setting Regular recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution Zoning Hearing No. 2649 setting the regular Zoning Hearing for August 8, 2000. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING C FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 6 of 32 OCS-1153 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2650 No. OCS-1153 from the Office of the City Secretary Changing Council recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution Meeting Time No. 2650 changing the time of the City Council Meeting of August 1, 2000 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12958 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14268 No. G-12958 from the City Manager recommending that Transfer of Funds for the City Council adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. Street Sweeping 14268 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations Maintenance in the Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount of $320,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Street Sweeping Maintenance Improvement Program; and approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from undesignated funds to the Street Sweeping Project within the Environmental Management Project Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12959 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Adoption of City of No. G-12959 from the City Manager recommending that Fort Worth Logo the City Council adopt the official logo of the City of Fort Worth and allow the logo to remain the property of the City of Fort Worth for its exclusive use. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Council Member Picht expressed appreciation to Graphics II who designed the logo at no charge to the City. Council Member Lane thanked the City Council and Pat Svacina, Public Information Officer, for all of their help and guidance in bringing "Molly" back to Fort Worth. He also expressed a special thanks to Council Member Picht for his assistance. Mr. Lane introduced Mr. Tom B. Saunders, Curator of the Fort Worth Herd, who provided history on the Fort Worth logo. C17�'r` COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 7 of 32 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing concerning the amendment of the boundaries of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 32. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Council Members Lane and Picht excused themselves from the Council table at this time. Mrs. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic Development Division, appeared before the City Council, gave a staff report and presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12960, as follows: G-12960 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14269 No. G-12960 from the City Manager recommending that Tax Abatement the City Council hold a public hearing concerning Reinvestment Zone amendment of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Number 32 Zone Number 32; and adopt Ordinance No. 14269 amending Ordinance No. 13967 by redesignating certain property in Tarrant County, Texas as Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 32. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing concerning amendment of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 32 be closed and the recommendation adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro Tempore McCloud; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Lane and Picht Ofth CITY COUNCIL MEETIN(P G FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 8 of 32 G-12961 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Settlement of Building No. G-12961 from the City Manager recommending that Standards Comm. the City Council: Civil Penalties — Virtual Presence, LLC, 1. Authorize the release of $140,000.00 plus interest Regency Oaks Apts. accumulated on that amount since the date of escrow to James C. Mosser and Virtual Presence, LLC; and 2. Authorize the escrow payment of the check for $140,000.00 plus interest to James C. Mosser and Virtual Presence, LLC; and 3. Authorize the release of the remaining $50,000.00 plus interest into the City's General Fund; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any release and agreements necessary to complete the described settlement. Council Members Lane and Picht assumed their seats at the Council table. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted with the understanding that Code Compliance brief the City Council monthly on the current situation of this property. The motion carried unanimously. G-12962 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14270 No. G-12962 from the City Manager recommending that Authorizing Issuance the City Council. of Water and Sewer System Revenue 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14270 authorizing the Bonds, Series 2000 issuance of $25,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, and approving the "Notice of Sale and Bidding Instruction," "Official Bid Form" and "Official Statement" prepared in connection with the issuance of the above stated bonds; and CI COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 9 of 32 2. Authorize the $25,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, be sold to Banc One Capital Markets Incorporated, the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.417132%. Mayor Barr disclosed that he had a banking relationship with Bank One as did Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, and Davis. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12963 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Petition and No. G-12963 from the City Manager recommending that Application Fee for the City Council: the Establishment of PID # 8 — Camp Bowie 1. Receive the petition for establishment of the Fort Blvd. Area Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 (PID 8) for the Camp Bowie Boulevard area; and 2. Accept the application fee of$150.00 to be used by City staff for petition verification and establishment of a proposed assessment roll; and 3. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to review the petition to determine whether the petition includes the necessary signatures and meets the other requirements of Chapter 372, Subchapter A, Section 372.005 of the Texas Local Government Code (the Public Improvement District Assessment Act); and 4. Schedule the petition for further consideration at a future City Council meeting. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 10 of 32 Citizen Presentations Mr. Edward Drew, 1901 Stephenson Street, appeared Edward Drew before Council regarding homelessness in Fort Worth and in America. Vince Anderson Mr. Vince Anderson, 2912 Softwind Trail, appeared before Council and requested the City investigate gas line excavation operations of Lone Star Gas. Mayor Barr asked Mr. Anderson to speak with Doug Rademaker, Director of Engineering. G-12964 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Donation of No. G-12964 from the City Manager recommending that Commercial Gym the City Council accept a donation of commercial gym Equipment equipment from the Ahmad Family Partnership and Mike Costanza to the Fort Worth Police Department. On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, with appreciation. P-9137 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-9137 from the City Manager recommending that the for Auctioning City Council authorize: Services 1. A purchase agreement for auctioning services from Lone Star Auctioneers, Inc. for the City Services Department, based on the recommended Proposer percentage of cost of gross sales, as follows, with payments due 30 days from the date the invoices are received: a. 5.50 percent of the gross proceeds for working vehicles or equipment per auction; and b. 5.95 percent of the gross proceeds for non- operational vehicles or equipment per auction; and c. 10 percent of the gross proceeds for various surplus; and ® Clef COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 11 of 32 2. This agreement to begin on July 18, 2000, and expire on July 17, 2001, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9138 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of Variable No. P-9138 from the City Manager recommending that the Frequency Drive City Council authorize the purchase of four variable Controllers frequency drive controllers for the Water Department from Brandon & Clark, Inc. based on the low bid meeting specifications of $5,398.30 each for a total amount not to exceed $21,593.20. 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-9139 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-9139 from the City Manager recommending that the for OEM JCB Parts City Council authorize: 1. A sole source purchase agreement for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) JCB parts with Crescent Machinery Company for the City Services Department. Prices will be based on JCB List Prices. Payment is due 30 days from the date the invoice is received. The City will take ownership of the goods when shipped, freight will not be charged; and 2. This agreement to begin July 31, 2000, and expire July 30, 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-9140 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-9140 from the City Manager recommending that the for Electrical Utility City Council authorize: Parts CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 12 of 32 1. A purchase agreement for electrical utility parts from WESCO Distributions for the Transportation and Public Works Department, based on low bid with payments due 30 days from date of invoice; and 2. This agreement to begin July 19, 2000, and expire July 18, 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-9141 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend M&C P-7698 No. P-9141 from the City Manager recommending that the for Additional City Council amend M&C P-7698 to purchase computers, Authorization for parts, peripheral equipment, software and services for Computers, Parts, the Information Technology Solutions Department (IT Peripheral Equipment Solutions) from the State of Texas Qualified Information and Software Systems Vendor (Q.I.S.V.) Catalog for an additional $3,000,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9142 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-9142 from the City Manager recommending that the to Convert Reports City Council authorize a purchase agreement with HSQ Technology to convert twenty-three "Reports Definition Utility" (RDU) reports to Oracle Developer 6 Format for the Water Department/Water Production Division on the basis of documented sole source with payments due within 30 days from the date invoice is received, for an amount not to exceed $17,720.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9143 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14271 No. P-9143 from the City Manager recommending that the Ord. # 14272 City Council: Purchase of Replacement Library Furniture ® CI. l( COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 13 of 32 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14271 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Gift Fund (Lecture Hall Sculpture) in the amount of $22,390.86 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of replacement library furniture from Libra-Tech Corporation; and 2. Approve the transfer of $22,390.86 from the Special Gift Fund (Lecture Hall Sculpture) to the General Fund; and 3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14272 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $22,390.86 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of replacement library furniture from Libra-Tech Corporation; and 4. Authorize the purchase of replacement library furniture from Libra-Tech Corporation for the Library Department for a cost not to exceed $110,921.00 based on sole bid with payment due ten days from receipt of invoice and freight included in the total cost. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9144 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of No. P-9144 from the City Manager recommending that the Replacement Library City Council authorize the purchase of replacement Furniture library furniture from Libra-Tech Corporation for the Library Department for a cost not to exceed $17,000.00 based on sole bid with payment due ten days from receipt of invoice and freight included in the total cost. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETIN9 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 14 of 32 L-12842 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition of No. L-12842 from the City Manager recommending that Residential Properties the City Council: Located at 491 and 815 Harmon Road, 1. Authorize the acquisition of a single family Haslet, Texas residence including 12.957 acres of land from William J. and wife, Jean Bryson, and described as part of the S. Ledford Survey, Abstract No. 1825 (491 Harmon Road), Tarrant County, Texas, for the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Mitigation Program; and 2. Find that the price offered in the amount of $470,000.00 is just compensation; and 3. Authorize the acquisition of a single family residence including 6.734 acres of land from Ronnie Boaz, a.k.a. Ronald W. and Sonja Boaz, and described as part of the J. A. Ashford Survey, Abstract No. 1776 (815 Harmon Road), Tarrant County, Texas, for the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Mitigation Program; and 4. Find that the price offered in the amount of $168,350.00 is just compensation; and 5. Authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12843 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize Acceptance No. L-12843 from the City Manager recommending that of Easements the City Council approve the acceptance of two corner clip easements described as a portion of the Isabel Flores Survey, A-507, Tarrant County, Texas, from Douglas and Dorothy Coulsting for a total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C� COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 15 of 32 L-12844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acceptance of No. L-12844 from the City Manager recommending that Permanent Water and the City Council accept three permanent water and Sanitary Sewer sanitary sewer easements described as Lots 1 R, 2 and Easements 3, Block 1 R, Adams Industrial Park, Tarrant County, Texas, from H. R. and Betty Williamson, for Water and Sewer Main Replacement (DOE 2592), for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12845 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acceptance of No. L-12845 from the City Manager recommending that Sanitary Sewer the City Council approve the acceptance of two sanitary Easements sewer easements described as a portion of the Gabriel Ratliff Survey, Abstract No. 1330, and a portion of the Isaac Power Survey, Abstract No. 1239, Tarrant County, Texas, from Petrus Investment, L. P., for Sanitary Sewer Easements (DOE 2730), for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Redemption of Tax- No. L-12846 from the City Manager recommending that Foreclosed Surplus the City Council: Property— 4024 Avenue L 1. Approve the redemption of the surplus City-owned property described as Lot B7, Block 5, Vickery Garden Tracts Addition (4024 Avenue L), from Jesus Saucillo, for a total redemption value of $7,653.85; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed, conveying the property to the previous owner, and record the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ='1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING r FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 16 of 32 L-12847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Accept Underground No. L-12847 from the City Manager recommending that Water Meter the City Council approve the acceptance of one Easement, Access underground water meter easement and one access Easement and Public easement described as a portion of the William Huff Utility Easement Survey, Abstract No. 648, Tarrant County, Texas, and one underground public utility easement described as a portion of the G. Overton Survey, Abstract No. 972, Denton County, Texas, from AIL Investment, L. P. (DOE 3021 and 2704), for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted L-12848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize Sale of Tax No. L-12848 from the City Manager recommending that Foreclosure Surplus the City Council: Property — 2851 South Riverside Drive 1. Approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described as Lot 2, Block A, Riverside Plaza Addition (2851 South Riverside Drive) to the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation for $37,688.00; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed, conveying the property to the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation, and record the deed. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12849 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize Direct Sale No. L-12849 from the City Manager recommending that of Tax Foreclosure the City Council: Surplus Property 1. Authorize the sale of various surplus tax foreclosure property to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation in accordance with Ordinance No. 13533; and K, COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 17 of 32 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds, conveying the property to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, and record the deeds. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Unimproved Ground No. L-12850 from the City Manager recommending that Lease at Spinks the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Airport an Unimproved Ground Lease with R&R Hangars, Inc. for 120,000 square feet of land on the west side of the airfield, south of the existing FBO building and adjacent to the previously approved development site for R&R Hangars at Fort Worth Spinks Airport and a requirement for the construction of improvements on that land. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12851 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Approval of Lease No. L-12851 from the City Manager recommending that Agreement for the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Daggett Park lease agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District to lease Daggett Park for a twenty-year period, with one ten-year renewal option, at a cost of $1.00 per year. Council Member Moss informed Council that his wife was a member of the FWISD Board, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest affidavit with the City Secretary, and stated that he would abstain from voting on this issue. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: 06 CITY COUNCIL MEET��)G FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 18 of 32 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-18122 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-18122, dated July 11, 2000, Confirmation of Emergency Purchases and Contracts Necessary to Respond to the Storm of March 28, 2000, be withdrawn from consideration. C-18122 Revised It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-18122 (Revised), Confirmation of Emergency Purchases and Contracts Necessary to Respond to the Storm of March 28, 2000, be withdrawn from consideration. C-18123 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Continued for One Council Communication No. C-18123, dated July 11, Week 2000, recommending that the 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, be continued for one week. C-18130 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorization to No. C-18130 from the City Manager recommending that Amend Lease the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement with H. J. an amendment to the current lease with H. J. Clifton, Sr. Clifton, Sr. to reflect office space and rent changes for police office space located at 2001 East Loop 820 South. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18131 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend CSC #24224 — No. C-18131 from the City Manager recommending that Freese & Nichols, Inc. the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute 0 *ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 19 of 32 Amendment No. 2 to the engineering agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. (City Secretary Contract No. 24224) for the design of the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Uprating Modifications, Phase I, increasing the total contract cost by $164,600.00 from $703,222.00 to $867,822.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18132 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14273 No. C-18132 from the City Manager recommending that Accept Funds from the City Council: Texas Dept. of Housing and 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Community Affairs with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in the amount of $30,000.00 to assist low-income households in replacing vehicle windows, essential appliances, bedding and other minor household items; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14273 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $30,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding minor storm damage repairs to low income households; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to waive indirect cost since no salaries are involved. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18133 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication DFW Advisors Ltd. No. C-18133 from the City Manager recommending that Company the City Council accept the consultant selection and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with DFW Advisors Ltd. Company to manage the Noise Mitigation Program Phase III at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for an amount not to exceed $610,467.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEEI�IG FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 20 of 32 C-18134 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize No. C-18134 from the City Manager recommending that Encroachment in the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into ROW a standard Consent Agreement with Beechwood Hospitality Development, LP, authorizing use of the right- of-way in the median of Championship Parkway at Highway 114 for the installation of a subdivision marker (sign). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18135 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend CSC # 24120 — No. C-18135 from the City Manager recommending that Dunaway Associates, the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Inc. Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 24120 with Dunaway Associates, Inc. to provide additional design services for Basswood Boulevard from west of North Riverside Drive to IH-35W for a lump sum fee of $36,740.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18136 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Community Facilities No. C-18136 from the City Manager recommending that Agreement with Lost the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Spurs Development Community Facilities Agreement with Lost Spurs Development, Inc. for the installation of community facilities to serve the Lost Spurs Addition, Phase I. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18137 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication William J. Schultz, No. C-18137 from the City Manager recommending that Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" the 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 $487,225.00 for Mains 36S, 166 195AI and 195AII Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 3, Contract 5) Part 5, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18138 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Conatser No. C-18138 from the City Manager recommending that Construction, Inc. the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of $351,748.25 for reconstruction of Dryden Road CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 21 of 32 (Carolyn Road to Stadium Drive) and water and sanitary sewer line replacement, Contract 22. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18139 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication M. E. Burns No. C-18139 from the City Manager recommending that Construction, Inc. the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with M. E. Burns Construction, Inc. in the amount of $178,446.80 for Mains 36S, 166, 195AI and 195AII Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 3, Contract 5) Part 5, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18140 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Tri-Tech No. C-18140 from the City Manager recommending that Construction, Inc. the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc. in the amount of $318,310.00 for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 6. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18141 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 1 No. C-18141 from the City Manager recommending that Stabile & Winn, Inc. the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 with Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $22,575.00 to provide for increased pay item quantities thereby increasing the contract amount to $417,048.66. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18142 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Water Service No. C-18142 from the City Manager recommending that Between Fort Worth the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a and Keller uniform wholesale water contract for water service between the City of Fort Worth and the City of Keller. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEET, G FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 22 of 32 C-18143 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 3 to No. C-18143 from the City Manager recommending that CSC #25316 — Chris the City Council authorize Change Order No. 3 to City Tractor Service Secretary Contract No. 25316 with Chris Tractor Service in the amount of $10,771.50 for improvements to Z Boaz Golf Course, for a total contract cost of $200,322.25. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18144 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication I. T. Nexus, Inc. No. C-18144 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with I. T. Nexus, Inc. for Qualified Information Systems professional services in the amount of $71,985.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 2 — No. C-18145 from the City Manager recommending that CSC #25267 —Walt the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Williams Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 25267 Construction, Inc. with Walt Williams Construction, Inc. in the amount of $21,600.00 to provide for increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $891,179.40. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication B & H Utilities, Inc. No. C-18146 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with B & H Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $636,161.00 for Mains 207 and 207A Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 3, Contract 4) Part 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 7 No. C-18147 from the City Manager recommending that CSC #24226 — Danis the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Environmental Change Order No. 7 to City Secretary Contract No. 24226, Industries, Inc. ® qk-ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 23 of 32 with Danis Environmental Industries, Inc. for the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant, Phase II project, in the amount of $123,586.00, revising the total contract cost to $22,785,723.27. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Community Facilities No. C-18148 from the City Manager recommending that Agreement- Keller the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Joint Venture Community Facilities Agreement with Keller Joint Venture for the installation of water and sewer services to serve the Villages of Woodland Springs Addition. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Reject Bids and Re- No. C-18149 from the City Manager recommending that Bid Main 390 the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject the Drainage Area bid received for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, System Rehabilitation Contract 1) Part 5, Unit 5 and re-advertise the project for and Improvements bid at the earliest possible convenience. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18150 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14274 No. C-18150 from the City Manager recommending that Grant Applications to the City Council: NCTCOG 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit grant applications to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the purpose of funding two environmental projects: a) Early Childhood Environmental Behavior Program in the amount of $48,380.00 to educate children ages 5 through 10 on proper waste management behaviors; and CITY COUNCIL MEE I G 49 FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 24 of 32 b) Environmental Collection Center (ECC) Paint Recycling Project in the amount of $116,800.00 to establish a formal paint recycling program; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the NCTCOG grant contracts, if awarded; and 3. Authorize the use of $34,500.00 in Personnel Services from the Environmental Management Fund as an in-kind match for these grants. The Early Childhood Environmental Behavior Program match is $12,000.00 and the ECC Paint Recycling Project match is $22,500.00; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14274 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $199,680.00 subject to the receipt of the funds from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the purpose of funding the Early Childhood Environmental Behavior Program and the Environmental Collection Center Paint Recycling Project. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18151 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Cornerstone No. C-18151 from the City Manager recommending that Appraisal Company the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Real Estate Appraisal Review Contract with Cornerstone Appraisal Company for an amount not to exceed $12,000.00. The contract is for the review of appraisal reports that will establish the just compensation amount to be paid to the property owners for the fee simple acquisition of real estate in connection with the Noise Mitigation Phase III at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. OITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 25 of 32 C-18152 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14275 No. C-18152 from the City Manager recommending that Ord. # 14276 the City Council: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14275 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $30,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., for a Fire Suppression System at Meacham International Airport; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $30,000.00 from the General Fund to the Engineering Services Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14276 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Engineering Services Fund in the amount of $30,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for a Fire Suppression System at Meacham International Airport; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) for a Fire Suppression System Failure Investigation at Meacham International Airport, Hangar 39N for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18153 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend Professional No. C-18153 from the City Manager recommending that Services Agreement — the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Forefront Golf, Inc. an amendment to the existing engineering agreement with Forefront Golf, Inc. in the amount of $34,640.00 for the preparation of a floodplain study and federal permit applications for the proposed renovation of greens and CITY COUNCIL MEEG FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 26 of 32 tees at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Silcox drew attention to M&C C-18130 on the consent agenda at this time. He asked that he be provided with information on the possibility of the expansion of the storefront for NPD 10 (Granbury Road) and the creation of a storefront for NPD 11 (Ridgmar). Zoning Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of June 13, 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 Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Continued for Two Council Member Silcox, that an ordinance amending the Weeks 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 or two-family residential property are permitted only in a planned development district; amending Section 4.305(C), "Specific Commercial Uses Permitted in `PD' District Only", and Section 4.803, "Nonresidential District Use Table", Zoning Docket No. Z- 00-048, be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. (See subsequent action taken to continue this item for three weeks.) Z-00-070 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of July 11, Continued for One 2000, continued the hearing of the application of Week Lumberman's 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. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Lumberman's Investment by Goodwin & Marshall, for a S CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 27 of 32 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. Reconsideration of Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Z-00-048 Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket Z-00-048, be reconsidered at this time. The motion carried unanimously. Z-00-048 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Continued Until Council Member Silcox that Zoning Docket Z-00-048, an August 8, 2000 ordinance amending the 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 or two- family residential property are permitted only in a planned development district; amending Section 4.305(C), "Specific Commercial Uses Permitted in `PD' District Only", and Section 4.803, "Nonresidential District Use Table", be continued until August 8, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for Annexation Case No. the second public hearing for the annexation of 11.385 A-00-07 Henry acres of land out of the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract Robertson Survey, No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if Abstract No. 1259 there was 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 institute annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of August 8, 2000. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the second public hearing for the annexation of 11.385 acres of land out of the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the second public CITY COUNCIL MEE'RIG FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 28 of 32 hearing be closed and directed staff to institute annexation proceedings. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for Annexation Case No. the second public hearing for the annexation of 75.695 A-00-08 E. Shultz acres of land out of the E. Shultz Survey, Abstract No. Survey, Abstract No. 1439 and the D.C. Pace Survey, Abstract No. 1245, Tarrant 1439 and D.C. Pace County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone Survey, Abstract No. present desiring to be 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 institute proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of August 8, 2000. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the second 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 Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the second public hearing be closed and directed staff to institute annexation proceedings. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for Annexation Case No. the second public hearing for the annexation of 282.650 A-00-09 P.L. Cardwell acres of land out of the P.L. Cardwell Survey, Abstract No. Survey, Abstract No. 320, the Thomas Epps Survey, Abstract No. 395, and the 320, Thomas Epps J. Short Survey, Abstract No. 1236, Denton County, Texas. Survey, Abstract No. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to 395, and J. Short be heard. 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 institute annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of August 8, 2000. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 29 of 32 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the second 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 Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the second public hearing be closed and directed staff to institute annexation proceedings. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for 1015 East Tucker a public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 1015 East Tucker. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report regarding property located at 1015 East Tucker and advised Council that staff was recommending that the City Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission for assessment of the civil penalty in the amount of$13,700.00. Dr. Chandra Patel, 9113 Azinger Drive, Plano, Texas, owner of the property appeared before Council and briefed them on the extenuating circumstances regarding the delay in renovating the property. She stated that she had spent $136,000.00 to bring this property in compliance with City Code, but due to various contractor delays and numerous break-ins, the property was just recently completed. Mr. Bounds responded by stating that this case was challenging because of the mitigating circumstances. He added that the information he received today was not what the Building and Standards Commission (BSC) reviewed at their meeting. He said that Council had the option of remanding this case back to the BSC for reconsideration, but he believed there would still be a civil penalty assessed. CITY COUNCIL MEE G FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 30 of 32 Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 1:05 p.m. due to a power outage in City Hall. The City Council reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 1:40 p.m. with seven members present. Council Member Picht and Davis were absent. Mayor Barr advised the audience that inasmuch as the power was still out the Council could not continue with the public hearing and stated that the Council would go forward with executive session at this time. Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet in closed session at 1:40 p.m. to seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: a) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas, et al, Cause No. 48-171109-97 b) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al, Cause No. 3-97-CV-2734-T c) City of Fort Worth v. Department of Transportation, Nos. 99-60008 and 99-60239 d) Fort Worth Independent School District v. City of Fort Worth and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Cause No. 348-156227-94 e) City of Fort Worth v. Zimlich, No. 98-1014, in the Supreme Court of Texas f) Ware, et al v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 2000- 001446-1 g) Robles v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 141- 174337-98 h) Lipsett v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 348- 173785-98 TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 31 of 32 as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:45 p.m. to complete the public hearing for appeal of the order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 1015 East Tucker. Mr. Paul Bounds reiterated to Council that since this case had numerous mitigating circumstances relative to completion of the rehabilitation of the property, that Council could return the case to the BSC for their review of the documents presented at the hearing today and make a recommendation to City Council. Chandra Patel Dr. Chandra Patel appeared before the City Council and advised Council that she would prefer that a decision be made by Council today rather than postponing again. She further advised that she had borrowed money from friends and family and stated that a $13,000.00 civil penalty would ruin them. She also advised Council that the contractor had not had an opportunity to speak. City Attorney Yett informed Dr. Patel that she still would have a right to appeal the decision. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that the decision of the Building Standards Commission for assessment of the civil penalty be reduced to an amount of $5,000.00 to be used to improve the appearance of the property over an 18 month period. Council Member Davis and Mayor Barr expressed concern relative to this assessment being too severe inasmuch as she had already spent in excess of $130,000.00 to refurbish the property. Ken Taylor Mr. Ken Taylor, 2974 Woodland Hills, Grapevine, Texas, appeared before the City Council and stated that he was the final contractor to work on the property for Dr. Patel and in the short period of time that he was contracted, the property was broken into 13 times which caused much of the delay. �1 CITY COUNCIL MEET@ FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 18, 2000 PAGE 32 of 32 There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that the decision of the Building Standards Commission for assessment of the civil penalty be dismissed. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. I, -( � L-L U-Lz" CITY S ETARY MAYOR