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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/08/15-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING 40 AUGUST 15, 2000 Date & Time On the 15th day of August A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:24 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 Dr. J. W. Sellars, University United Methodist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 2000, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for Presentations Dr. Ronald R. Blanck Day to Dr. Blanck who expressed his appreciation for the proclamation and for the City's continued support of the Health Sciences Center. Mayor Barr recognized Mrs. Donna Blanck and welcomed them both to Fort Worth. Students from the Fort Worth Independent School District made a presentation to the Fort Worth City Council in celebration of the student's outstanding performance on TAAS Test. Announcements Council Member Haskin announced the first of four meetings regarding solid waste to be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Oakhill Presbyterian Church, corner of Oakhill and Meadowbrook. She stated that the meeting was primarily for the Eastern Hills neighborhood but open to anyone interested. Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that OCS-1158 be Consent Agenda withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETIP FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 2of16 Res. # 2656 There was presented Resolution No. 2656 from the City Appointing Members Council recommending that the City Council appoint of the Board of Emmett Murphy, Ramon Guajardo, and Jesse Gaines to the Directors of the FW Board of Directors of the FW Sports Authority, Inc., with Sports Authority, Inc. terms ending February 13, 2002, in accordance with Article VI of the Authority's Articles of Incorporation. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the resolution be submitted to the Governmental Relations Committee for review prior to Council approval. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Haskin and Davis NOES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht and Wentworth ABSENT: None The original 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 OCS-1157 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Claims No. OCS-1157 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. (' i COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 3 of 16 OCS-1158 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2657 No. OCS-1158 from the Office of the City Secretary Setting Regular recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. Zoning Hearing 2657 setting the regular Zoning Hearing for September 12, 2000. City Manager Terrell stated that this item was inadvertently placed on the consent agenda and requested that the Council vote on the item separately. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12983 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Settlement of Lawsuit No. G-12983 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit entitled Michael Ware and B. R. Armand v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 2000-001446-1; and 2. Authorize the payment of $26,310.00 jointly to Michael Ware, B. R. Armand, and their attorney, David Broiles; and 3. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute the documents necessary to complete the settlement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12984 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14294 No. G-12984 from the City Manager recommending that the Interlocal Agreement City Council: with TNRCC for Local Air Pollution 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Monitoring Sites with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the two (2) year period from September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2002, in the amount of$44,000.00 per year. The agreement is for the operation and maintenance of five air pollution monitoring sites in the local area; and CITY COUNCIL MEETIS FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 4 of 16 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the Environmental Management Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $11,000.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of this project pending contract execution; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14294 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $44,000.00 subject to the receipt of the executed contract with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the purpose of funding the operation and maintenance of five (5) air pollution monitoring sites. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12985 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14295 No. G-12985 from the City Manager recommending that the Supplemental City Council adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14295 Environmental increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Project Grants Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Supplemental Environmental Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing concerning the designation of the Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 36. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Ardina Washington, representing Economic Development, appeared before the City Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council No. G-12986, as follows: G-12986 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14296 No. G-12986 from the City Manager recommending that the Designating Fort City Council: Worth Tax Reinvestment Zone 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of No. 36 Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 36; and %, COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 5 of 16 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 14296 amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by designating certain property in Tarrant County as Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 36. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the public hearing concerning the designation of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 36 be closed and the recommendation adopted. 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 G-12987 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14297 No. G-12987 from the City Manager recommending that the Appointing City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14297 appointing Marvin Substitute Municipal L. Maloney, Faye Harden and Sydney Aaron Beckman as Judges substitute Municipal Judges for the unexpired portion of a one year term commencing August 15, 2000 and ending March 31, 2001, or until successors are qualified and appointed in accordance with state law. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lane recognized Judge Faye Harden in the audience. G-12988 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Financial No. G-12988 from the City Manager recommending that the Management Policy City Council review and adopt the Financial Management Statements CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 6 of 16 Policy Statements, which include the City's investment policy and investment strategy. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12989 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14298 No. G-12989 from the City Manager recommending that the Amend Floodplain City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14298 amending Section Provisions 7-317 of Article VIII, Floodplain Provisions, Chapter 7, "Buildings", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986); providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and the Code of the City of Fort Worth. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12990 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14299 No. G-12990 from the City Manager recommending that the Community Oriented City Council: Policing Services Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) in the amount of$126,709.00 for the Ministers Against Crime Values-Based Center for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14299 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $126,709.00 upon receipt of the funds from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the purpose of funding the Ministers Against Crime Value-Based Center; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to waive indirect costs in the amount of$7,012.00. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. 0 COUNCIL MEETING ' FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 7of16 P-9159 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-9159 from the City Manager recommending that the for Electronic Drives City Council authorize: and Circuit Board, Parts and Repair 1. A purchase agreement for electronic drives and Service circuit boards, parts and repair service with Cates Control Systems based on the best bid of discounts and cost-plus margins. The shipping cost will be prepaid and added to the invoice, with payments due 30 days from the date of invoice; and 2. This agreement to begin August 15, 2000, and expire August 14, 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-9160 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-9160 from the City Manager recommending that the for Road Service Tire City Council authorize: Repair 1. A purchase agreement for road service tire repair with Fort Worth Road Service for the City Services Department. Prices will be based on the sole bid received of the following unit prices. Payment is due within 10 days from the date invoices are received, freight is not charged; and a) Repairs or replacement of light vehicles, lawn, garden and trailer tires $15.00 each b) Repairs or replacement of motor graders and front loader tires $40.00 each c) Mileage for repairs or replacement of tires outside 30 mile radius $ 2.00 per mile d) One time service call charge $25.00 each CITY COUNCIL MEETIND 4P NO FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 8of16 2. This agreement to begin August 19, 2000, and expire August 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-9161 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of In-Car No. P-9161 from the City Manager recommending that the Video System City Council authorize the purchase of 24 in-car video systems for the Police Department from Mobile-Vision, Inc. based on the low bid meeting specifications, for an amount not to exceed $97,080.00, with payment due 30 days after invoice date, and freight included in the unit price. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12866 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize No. L-12866 from the City Manager recommending that the Cancellation of Lake City Council approve the cancellation of the 50-year lease Worth Lease with with John M. and Jane C. Brownlee for the Lake Worth John M. & Jane C. property located at 7516 Jacksboro Highway, Lots 13 and Brownlee — 7516 14, Block 14, Lake Worth Lease Survey, in connection with Jacksboro Highway the Texas Department of Transportation Expansion of Highway 199. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be approved. L-12867 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize No. L-12867 from the City Manager recommending that the Cancellation of Lake City Council approve the cancellation of the 50-year lease Worth Lease with with David and Toni Schubarth for the Lake Worth property David & Toni located at 4321 Clarke Drive, Lot 1, Block 10, Lake Worth Schubarth —4321 Lease Survey, in connection with the Texas Department of Clarke Drive Transportation Expansion of Highway 199. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12868 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize Direct Sale No. L-12868 from the City Manager recommending that the of Lake Worth City Council approve the direct sale of City-owned Lake Property— Cahoba Worth property (Tract C, a tract of land out of Block 3, Lake Drive and Loop 820 Ilk COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 9 of 16 Worth Lease Blocks), to the adjoining property owner, Cahoba 820, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership in accordance with Section 272.001(b)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12869 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14300 No. L-12869 from the City Manager recommending that the Granting Franchise City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14300 granting a to WideOpenWest franchise to WideOpenWest, LLC for the use of public Texas, Inc. rights-of-way in the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a cable television system; requiring execution of a franchise agreement between the City of Fort Worth and WideOpenWest Texas, LLC regarding conditions, and requirements related to the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Fort Worth and to the construction, maintenance and operation of a cable television system and to the provision of cable services to residents of the City of Fort Worth and to reasonable compensation to the City of Fort Worth for the use of the public rights-of-way. Sherry Gearner Ms. Sherry Gearner, 480 Blue Mound Road, representing Charter Communications, stated that Charter welcomed the competition, but was concerned that WideOpenWest was afforded provisions not given to other cable franchises operating in the City. She requested that the additional provisions afforded to WideOpenWest be stricken from their agreement or the same provisions be included in the existing agreements of the other cable franchises. Council Member Picht made a motion seconded by Council Member Lane that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-12869 be continued for one week. Council Member Lane inquired if the same provisions could be included in the existing agreements of the other cable franchise holders. City Attorney Yett stated affirmatively and that staff would have to come back to Council with an M&C to amend the existing agreements to include the same provisions as reflected in the WideOpenWest agreement. He added that this could be done on a case-by-case basis or that it could be mandatory language placed in all future agreements. CITY COUNCIL MEETIR FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 10 of 16 Peter Vaky, Assistant City Attorney, stated that this provision was part of the agreement negotiation with WideOpenWest and if Council wanted to delete that provision, he recommended that this issue be delayed for one week. After further discussion, Council Member Picht withdrew his motion for a continuance and Council Member Lane withdrew his second. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted to include the language in paragraph 2.3 of the agreement, as amended in the Pre-Council meeting, as follows: "If the City awards a cable franchise to another entity on terms and conditions which cause a material competitive disadvantage that will lead to material financial hardship to Company, then Company may petition the City Council by (i) describing the manner in which the proposed cable franchise will cause a material competitive disadvantage to Company and (ii) establishing, with clear and concise financial projections, the manner in which Company will suffer material financial hardship as a result to such disadvantage. The City Council shall promptly hold a hearing providing due process on Company's petition, and if the City Council finds that (i) the proposed franchise will cause a material competitive disadvantage to Company and (ii) Company has established, with clear and concise financial projections, that such disadvantage will lead to material financial hardship to Company, then the City Council will remedy such disadvantage or hardship in a manner which the City Council, in its sole discretion, deems least harmful (or most beneficial) to the City and its residents. Company hereby agrees and acknowledges that technological issues or changes or advances in technology shall not constitute the basis for Company to assert that it is at a competitive disadvantage, and Company shall not be entitled to the remedies set forth in this paragraph as a result of the City's granting or proposing to grant a cable 1 Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 11 of 16 franchise to another entity whose cable system employs more advanced and/or more desirable technology than Company's System." Further, that staff be instructed to contact the other franchises and offer them the opportunity to have this language included in their existing contracts. The motion carried unanimously. L-12870 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend Lease No. L-12870 from the City Manager recommending that the Agreement with City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Kimbell Art amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Foundation Fort Worth and the Kimbell Art Foundation. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Grinnell Fire No. C-18184 from the City Manager recommending that the Protection City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Grinnell Fire Protection for the installation of a fire and smoke alarm system in the Health Services Building for $40,836.00, to be completed in 90 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18185 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14301 No. C-18185 from the City Manager recommending that the Cleburne Utility City Council: Construction Company 1. Authorize the transfer of $605,326.00 from the Water and Sewer operating fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14301 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $605,326.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Cleburne Utility Construction Company for Water and Sewer Main Replacements, Contract "99A"; and CITY COUNCIL•UNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 12 of 16 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Cleburne Utility Construction Company in the amount of $1,199,906.00 for Water and Sewer Replacements Contract "99A". It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Davila Construction, No. C-18186 from the City Manager recommending that the Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Davila Construction, Inc. in the amount of $300,141.17 for Main C1C413 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 6, Units 2 and 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18187 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Stocker Enterprises, No. C-18187 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 $444,753.50 for Main C1C413 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 6, Unit 1, Sections A and B. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18188 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Southland No. C-18188 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Southland Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,595,768.30 for Main C1C413 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 10. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18189 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 1 — No. C-18189 from the City Manager recommending that the CSC # 25730 — Texas- City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Sterling Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 25730 with Construction, Inc. Texas-Sterling Construction, Inc. in the amount of $42,000.00 to provide for increased pay item quantities thereby increasing the contract amount to $708,217.70. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ® L COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 13 of 16 C-18190 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14302 No. C-18190 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Natural City Council: Resource Conservation 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Commission with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) in the amount of $112,580.00 to conduct an air pollution control program. This program includes a complaint handling system, investigation, and enforcement for outdoor air pollution during the period from September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001; and 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the Environmental Management Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $28,145.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of this project pending contract execution; and 3. Authorize the use of $55,450.00 in the General Fund as an in-kind match for this contract; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14302 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $168,030.00 subject to receipt of an executed contract with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the purpose of funding an air pollution control program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18191 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14303 No. C-18191 from the City Manager recommending that the Change Order No. 6 — City Council: CSC # 25700 — Certified/LVI 1. Approve the transfer of $32,610.00 from Environmental undesignated funds in the Environmental Services, Inc. Management Fund to the Meacham Asbestos Abatement Project in the Environmental Project Fund; and CITY COUNCIL MEETIV FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 14 of 16 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14303 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Project Fund in the amount of $32,610.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 6 to Meacham Terminal Building Asbestos Abatement Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6 to City Secretary Contract No. 25700 with Certified/LVI Environmental Services, Inc. to provide for the installation and removal of scaffolding, as well as the removal and disposal of additional asbestos containing materials, thereby increasing the contract amount to $640,732.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18192 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 14304 No. C-18192 from the City Manager recommending that the Ord. # 14305 City Council: Fort Worth Sister Cities International 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14304 appropriating $68,000.00 in the General Fund and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of providing funding for increased support of Fort Worth Sister Cities International; and 2. Authorize the transfer of$68,000.00 from the General Fund to the Culture and Tourism Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14305 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $68,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract amendment with Fort Worth Sister Cities International for increased support; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Fort Worth Sister Cities International to increase the amount paid to Fort Worth Sister Cities International by $68,000.00 for the increased level of services rendered to the City. COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 15 of 16 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for the continuation of a hearing in connection with the proposed budget for 2000-2001 fiscal year to give every interested person or citizen opportunity to be heard. Mayor Barr stated that the hearing would remain open until the budget was approved. The following individuals appeared before Council and presented a petition that requested Council examine alternates for health care coverage to ensure City employees retain the benefits of the current level of coverage: John Kerr Mr. John Kerr 904 Collier Street (Representing Fort Worth Police Officer's Association) Delores B. Strain Ms. Delores B. Strain 5135 Fletcher Avenue (Representing Association of City Employees) Carol Eicher Ms. Carol Eicher 1716 Oak Hill Road (Representing Fort Worth Librarian's Association) Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet in closed session at 11:08 a.m. to seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: a) Fort Worth I.S.D. v. City of Fort Worth and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Cause No. 348-156227-94 b) Seymour et al v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 249-68-98 c) Scott et al v. Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. and City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 48-178766-99 r . CITY COUNCIL MEETIN FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 2000 PAGE 16 of 16 d) Legal issues concerning building standards and code compliance remedies as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:30 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. CITY S RETARY MAYOR