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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Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that OCS-1158 be
Consent Agenda withdrawn from the consent agenda.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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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