HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/09/05-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING 19
SEPTEMBER 5, 2000
Date & Time On the 5t" day of September, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:15 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the
following members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud;
Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, 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 Jessie Guyden,
Providence Missionary Baptist 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
29, 2000, were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro Tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Sickle Cell Disease Day in Tarrant County to Ms. Pearl Jones,
Executive Director of Sickle Cell Anemia, and Tyler Jackson, the
State of Texas poster child. Ms. Jones thanked the Council for
the proclamation. Master Jackson addressed the Council and
stated that it was his desire to be the National Poster Child for
Sickle Cell in order to educate everyone about the Sickle Cell
Anemia disease.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Prostate
Cancer Day to Ms. Letha Aycock, Interim Director of the Health
Department. Ms. Aycock thanked the Council for the
proclamation and encouraged the Council to take positive steps
to promote awareness of Prostate Cancer in the City of Fort
Worth.
Ms. Cathy Hirt presented the Delegation from the Province of
San Luis, Argentina, studying Urban Management at Texas
Christian University, headed by Governor Aldolfo Rodriquez
Saa and Members of the State Cabinet and Legislature.
Governor Rodriguez expressed his appreciation to the Council
for the warm welcome he and the delegation had received.
Mayor Barr stated that it was a pleasure to share the City's
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experiences with the Province of San Luis. He thanked Texas
Christian University, the Argentina Chamber of Commerce, and
others for all their efforts that made the delegation's visit a
great success.
Announcements Council Member Davis announced a public workshop for the
121 Project would be held September 7, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. in the South Hall of the Will Rogers Memorial
Complex. She stated that Hulen Street in the southwesterly
direction to Dirks Road portion would be discussed and invited
all those interested to attend.
Council Member Silcox expressed his appreciation to those
staff members who compiled the report he requested regarding
the feasibility of purchasing bulletproof vests for Fort Worth
Police Department service dogs.
Council Member Haskin announced that the Governmental
Relations Committee would be reviewing applications for
Boards and Commissions for those appointments expiring on
October 1, 2000. She encouraged anyone interested in serving
on a board or commission to submit their application to the City
Secretary's Office as soon as possible.
Mayor Barr expressed the Council's condolences to former City
Attorney Wade Adkins who lost his wife, Norma Adkins, to
cancer on September 1, 2000.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Citizen Master Wesley Veitch, 6901 North Beach, appeared before City
Presentations Council concerning Better Building with Books. He challenged
Wesley Veitch the Keller Independent School District and surrounding
neighborhoods to donate 18,000 books to the children's
collection at the Summerglen Library. He stated that the
donated books could be dropped off at the library November 10-
12, 2000.
Council Member Haskin expressed her appreciation to Master
Veitch and stated that the Central Library had a wish list of
books that could be donated by those citizens who wished to
participate.
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Res. # 2664 There was presented Resolution No. 2664 from the City Council
Appoint appointing the membership of the Board of Directors of the Fort
Membership of Worth Crime Control and Prevention District for a term
Board of beginning October 1, 2000, as follows:
Directors of the
CCPD Council District#1 Robert Fernandez
Council District#2 Stan Flores
Council District#3 John Tinsley
Council District#4 Alice Holland
Council District#5 Reverend Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jr.
Council District#6 Rebecca (Becky) Brooks Britton
Council District#7 Evelyn Stearman
Council District#8 Gerald Shaw
Council District#9 Kristi Wiseman
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr expressed his appreciation to the former members
of the Board of Directors for the time they served and
commented on the District's success that was made under their
leadership.
Res. # 2665 There was presented Resolution No. 2665 from the City Council
Appoint Member appointing Santiago Salinas to Place 2 on the Dallas-Fort Worth
to D/FW Airport International Airport Board, effective September 5, 2000 and to
Board serve until January 31, 2004. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1161 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1161 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13005 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Settlement of 13005 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Lawsuit Council:
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1. Approve settlement of the lawsuit entitled Jason Scott
and Angela Triplett vs. Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and City of Fort Worth; Cause
No. 48-178766-99; and
2. Authorize the expenditure of $135,000.00 payable to
Jason Scott, Angela Triplett, and their Attorneys
Barkhotz, Boehme, & Borchardt, LLP. in order to
complete this settlement; and
3. Authorize the City Attorney to agree to a settlement
reflecting the terms of this agreement and authorize the
appropriate City personnel to execute any releases and
further agreements necessary to complete the settlement.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13006 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Approval of 13006 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Partial Historic Council approve the owners' applications for Historic and
Sites Tax Cultural Landmark partial historic sites tax exemption for 1101
Exemption Elizabeth Boulevard, 1408 South Henderson Street, 1706 Stn
Avenue, and 1900 Adams Street. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13007 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Acceptance of 13007 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Grant Under Council authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Bulletproof Vest United States Department of Justice in the amount of$18,188.04
Partnership for funding under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of
Grant Act of 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
1998 recommendation be adopted.
G-13008 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Approval of 13008 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Mediator's Council authorize the execution by the Mayor of the mediator's
Proposal for proposal for compromise and settlement of the case entitled
Settlement of Fort Worth Independent School District v. City of Fort Worth
Pending and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Cause No. 348-
Litigation 156227-94.
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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:
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
P-9175 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9175 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
PVC and Black
Iron Pipe and 1. A purchase agreement for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) and
Fittings black iron pipe and fittings with the following vendors for
the City of Fort Worth based on the bid of unit prices and
discounts. Freight is included to the receiving point; and
a) Southwest Hi-Tech, Inc. — Items 1, 3, 5, 6, 11 and 12
One percent discount if paid within 10 days and net
payment due 30 days from date of invoice; and
b) Wlpco — Items 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 — Two percent
discount if paid within 10 days and net payment
due 30 days from date of invoice; and
c) Romar Supply — Items 13, 14, 15 — Payment due 30
days from date of invoice.
2. This agreement to begin September 5, 2000, and expire
September 4, 2001, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-9176 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9176 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Rapid
Acquisition 1. A purchase agreement for rapid acquisition materials
Materials with Ingram Library Services, Inc. for the Library
Department based on largest overall discount from
publishers list price, with a two percent discount if
payment is made within 10 days of invoice and payment
due 30 days after the invoice date, freight is included in
the total cost; and
2. This agreement to begin October 1, 2000, and expire
September 30, 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-9177 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9177 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
Badger Meters,
Parts and Repair 1. A purchase agreement for Original Equipment
Service Manufacturer (OEM) Badger meters, parts and repair
service for the Water Department with Badger Meter, Inc.,
the sole source provider. The shipping cost will be
prepaid and added to the invoice with payment due 30
days from the date of invoice; and
• OEM Badger Meters at manufacturer's list price
less a 10 percent discount
• Repair Parts at manufacturer's list price
• Factory Repair Service, Calibration, Training, and
Technical Assistance at $100/hour and $150/hour
for overtime
• Travel expenses (airfare, meals, lodging, rental car,
and incidentals) at cost
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2. This agreement to begin September 5, 2000, and expire
September 4, 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-9178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Authorize Five- 9178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Year Lease, authorize a five-year lease, maintenance and supply agreement
Maintenance, with Danka Office Imaging to begin September 5, 2000, and
and Supply expire September 4, 2005, for a Canon ImageRunner 600 and a
Agreement Heidelberg DigiMaster 9110 printer/copier to include the buyout
and cancellation of the existing agreement for the Kodak IS70
and IS110 copiers for the Reprographics Division. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12879 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12879, dated August 29, 2000, from the City Manager
Condemnation recommending that the City Council:
of Ground Lease
and Advertising 1. Declare the necessity of taking an interest in a ground
Sign lease from Outdoor Systems, Inc. and require removal of
an advertising sign located at 1201 Henderson Street for
the Lancaster/1-30 Alignment Project; and
2. Authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire an interest in the ground lease
and require removal of the advertising sign.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
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L-12881 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12881, dated August 29, 2000, from the City Manager
Condemnation recommending that the City Council:
of Ground Lease
and Advertising 1. Declare the necessity of taking an interest in a ground
Sign lease from Eller Media Company and require removal of
an advertising sign located at 1201 Henderson Street for
the Lancaster/1-30 Alignment Project; and
2. Authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire an interest in the ground lease,
and require removal of the advertising sign.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
L-12882 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acceptance of 12882 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permanent Council approve the acceptance of a 15-foot by 15-foot
Sanitary Sewer permanent sanitary sewer easement described as Block 4,
Easement Tanglewood Village, Tarrant County, Texas, from Bellaire Ranch
Limited Partnership (DOE 2715) for $1.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12883 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14321 12883 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Change Order Council:
No. 2 to CSC No.
25822 — 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $27,960.00 from
Cleburne Utility the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Construction, Project Fund; and
Inc.
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14321 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $27,960.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding Change Order
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No. 2 to Sanitary Sewer Main 243 and Laterals 3608, 3611,
and 4611, Rehabilitation, Unit 2 with Cleburne Utility
Construction, Inc.; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No.
2 to City Secretary Contract No. 25822 with Cleburne
Utility Construction, Inc. in the amount of $27,960.00 to
provide for additional pay item quantities, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $279,728.50.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12884 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12884 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permanent Council approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage
Drainage easement described as A-16, J. Askew Survey, Tarrant County,
Easement Texas, from George Henry Anderson, required for the
construction and development of Marine Creek Hills
Subdivision (DOE 2922) for $1.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12885 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12885 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permanent Council approve the acquisition of one permanent utility
Utility Easement easement described as Lot 2, Block 5, Mercantile Center
Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Richard Griffin, required
for the construction and development of Mercantile Center
Addition (DOE 3086) for $10.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12886 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12886 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Acquisition of Council approve the acquisition of one 30-foot by 30-foot
Permanent Open permanent open space easement described as Lot 10, Block 1,
Space Easement Kuy Kendalls Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, from Charles
Jordan and Bonnie Jordan, required for the construction and
maintenance of a Sanitary Sewer Main (DOE 2182), for a total
cost of $500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12887 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12887 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Condemnation Council declare the necessity of taking an interest in properties
of Land and described as Lot 4A, Block 13, from Richard Hornick and K. B.
Permanent Hornick; Lot 16 and 17, Block 4A, from Dexter Jung and Debora
Sanitary Sewer Jung; and Lot 24, Block 4A, from Louis Ramon, Mistletoe
Easements Sangamo Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, required for the
rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-C1C4B Drainage Area
(DOE 2473), for a total of $3,205.00, and authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire an
interest in the parcels of land. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12888 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 12888 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Acquisition Council approve the acquisitions of right-of-way described as
A-1455 Eli W. Shiver Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from D. R.
Horton Texas, Ltd and Hillwood Alliance Residential, L.P.,
required for the construction and expansion of Shiver Road
(DOE 2921), for a total cost of $2.00. 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 for the Conversion of Dedicated Parkland at
Circle Park for Northside Library Parking Lot. Mayor Barr asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Randle Harwood, Sr., representing Parks and Community
Services, appeared before the City Council and presented a
staff report calling attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-12889, as follows:
L-12889 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Conversion of 12889 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Dedicated Council:
Parkland at
Circle Park 1. Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter, 26,
Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; and
2. Find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to
provide the needed parking at the Northside Branch
Library; and
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3. Find that the library parking lot expansion project
includes all reasonable planning necessary to minimize
harm to Circle Park; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to convert dedicated parkland
to a 6,000 square foot (0.1377 acre) parking lot which is to
be placed on a portion of land situated in Circle Park,
North Fort Worth Addition, Lot 1, Block 139-A, Tarrant
County, Texas.
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 conversion
of dedicated parkland at Circle Park for Northside Library
parking lot be closed and the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing for the Conversion of Dedicated Parkland to a
Southwestern Bell Easement at the Meadowbrook Golf Course
and Adoption of Related Appropriate Ordinance. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Randle Harwood, Sr., representing Parks and Community
Services, appeared before the City Council and presented a
staff report calling attention to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-12890, as follows:
L-12890 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14322 12890 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Conversion of Council:
Dedicated
Parkland at 1. Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
Meadowbrook by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26,
Golf Course Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; and
2. Find that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to
the utility easement; and
3. Find that the easement project includes all reasonable
planning necessary to minimize harm to the
Meadowbrook Golf Course; and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to convert dedicated parkland
to a 20-foot by 20-foot (0.0092 acre) equipment-bearing
easement, which is to be placed on a portion of land
situated in the F. B. Knight Survey, Abstract 888, Tarrant
County, also being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1,
Meadowbrook Golf Course Addition, Parcel 17, Daniels
and Associates job number at 817-451-4125, Jenson
Road, Fort Worth, Texas; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14322 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Miscellaneous Park Improvement Fund in the amount of
$2,000.00 from Southwestern Bell representing payment
for a utility easement at Meadowbrook Golf Course.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the public hearing concerning the conversion of
dedicated parkland to a Southwestern Bell Easement at
Meadowbrook Golf Course and adoption of related
appropriation ordinance be closed and the recommendation be
adopted, with the stipulation that the property would be
landscaped around the fence. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18212 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14323 18212 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Interlocal Council:
Agreement with
Tarrant County 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
9-1-1 District agreement with Tarrant County 9-1-1 Emergency
Assistance District (District) for the District to fund
$113,909.00 in telecommunications equipment upgrades
in the City's Public Safety Communications Center; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14323 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Information
Systems Fund in the amount of $113,909.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an Interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for purchase
of emergency telecommunications equipment; and
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3. Authorize the purchase of equipment and installation
services from Southwestern Bell Telephone to upgrade
an existing Nortel Private Branch Exchange (PBX) from
option 61 to option 61C at a cost not to exceed
$113,909.00 and utilizing State of Texas Catalogue
Purchasing Procedures for the Information Technology
and Solutions Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18213 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Consent to 18213 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Assignment Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent to
Concerning the Assignment of Consent Agreement as a result of the pending
Sale of the sale by REN Worthington, LLC (REN) to BCM/CHI Worthington,
Worthington Inc. for the existing encroachments at the Renaissance
Renaissance Worthington Hotel. It was the consensus of the City Council
Hotel that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18214 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14324 18214 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Interlocal Council:
Agreement with
Tarrant County 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for the installation of two
traffic signal systems on Dirks Road; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14324 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street
Improvements Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 from
increased revenues upon receipt of funds from Tarrant
County for the purpose of funding an interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County for installation of two
traffic signal devices on Dirks Road.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18215 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14325 18215 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amendment No. Council:
1 to Engineering
Agreement— 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $53,667.30 from
White Rock the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital
Consultants, Inc. Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14325 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $53,667.30 from
available funds for the purpose of funding Amendment
No. 1 to an Engineering Agreement with White Rock
Consultant, Inc. for M195AR Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer Evaluation Study and Sewer System Improvements
(Group 7, Contract 4); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1
with White Rock Consultants, Inc. in the amount of
$53,667.30 to provide for additional design and survey
services, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$935,257.30.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18216 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of Benbrook 18216 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
extending the provision of fire services to the City of Benbrook
for one year with the cost to Benbrook of $200,107.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of Westover 18217 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Hills Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
extending the provision of fire services to the City of Westover
Hills for one year with the cost to Westover Hills of $128,334.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18218 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Res. # 2666 18218 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14326 Council:
Community
Outdoor 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Outreach awarded, a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Program Grant Department in the amount of $8,574.00 for the Como
Application Community Center and the Log Cabin Village, with the
City Manager or his designee being designated as the
project official; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2666 authorizing the application,
submission and designation of the City Manager or his
designee as the project official; and
3. Authorize the use of staff salaries in the amount of
$9,474.00 as an in-kind match; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14326 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
by $18,048.00 upon receipt of the grant for the purpose of
funding a Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant
Application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for
Como Community Center and the Log Cabin Village.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18219 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Authorize 18219 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Encroachment Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard
in Right-of-Way Consent Agreement with William J. Luck, owner of the building
and Use of formerly known as Thompson's Bookstore at 900 Houston
Stairwells Street, authorizing the use of the sidewalk to reopen two
existing stairwells in the 200 Block of West 8th Street. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18220 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14327 18220 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14328 Council:
Ord. # 14329
Targa, Inc.
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1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14327 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital
Project Reserve Fund (CPRF) in the amount of $60,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Targa, Inc., for demolition of Hangar 5N at Meacham
International Airport; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $60,000.00 from the CPRF to the
Special Funded Capital Projects Fund, Hangar 5N
Demolition Meacham International Airport project; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14328 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially
Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$60,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Targa, Inc., for demolition of Hangar 5N at Meacham
International Airport; and
4. Approve the transfer of$18,490.00 from available funds in
the undesignated account in the Environmental
Management Fund to the Meacham Hangar 5N Abatement
Project in the Environmental Project Fund; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14329 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Project Fund in the amount of $18,490.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Targa, Inc., for demolition of Hangar 5N at Meacham
International Airport; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Targa, Inc. for the demolition of Hangar 5N for $68,390.00
and a completion time of 30 calendar days.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18221 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Community 18221 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Facilities Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community
Agreement with Facilities Agreement with Lumbermen's Investment Corporation
Lumbermen's for the installation of community facilities for improvements to
Investment
Corporation
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West Risinger Road to serve Summer Creek Ranch. Council
Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18222 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14330 18222 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Accept Wal-Mart Council:
Environmental
Grant for "Care 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a Wal-Mart Grand
for Cowtown Opening Environmental Grant in the amount of $5,000.00
Air" 2001 for the "Care for Cowtown Air" 2001 education program;
Program and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14330 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount
of $5,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the "Care for Cowtown Air" 2001 Program.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18223 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Approve 18223 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amendment No. Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.
4 to CSC # 20565 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 20565 with Freese and Nichols,
— Freese and Inc. for the Integrated Wet Weather Wastewater Management
Nichols, Inc. Program, increasing the agreement amount by $358,600.00 to
$13,686,223.32. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, 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.
Don Scott Mr. Don Scott, 1606 Mistletoe Blvd., President of the Southside
Development Corporation, appeared before Council and
requested that they consider allocating money for police bike
patrols on the south side of the City.
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Mayor Barr stated that the hearing would remain open until the
budget was approved.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council scheduled today as the date
for a public hearing on the proposal to increase property taxes
for 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one desiring to be heard in connection with the
proposed increase in property taxes for 2000, Mayor Barr stated
that the hearing would remain open.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation first public hearing for the annexation of 405.525 acres of land
Case No. A-00- out of the Allen Henderson Survey, Abstract No. 596; the F.
12 — Continued Huston Survey, Abstract No. 597; the M.E.P. & P.R.R. Survey,
until brought Abstract No. 906; the A. Robinson Survey, Abstract No. 1119;
back by Staff and the Lewis Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 830, Denton County,
Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report
and recommended that this case be continued until such time
staff brought it back to Council for action.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of
405.525 acres of land out of the Allen Henderson Survey,
Abstract No. 596; the F. Huston Survey, Abstract No. 597; the
M.E.P. & P.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 906; the A. Robinson
Survey, Abstract No. 1119; and the Lewis Medlin Survey,
Abstract No. 830, Denton County, Texas, Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
first public hearing be closed, and that this case be continued
until staff brought it before Council for action. The motion
carried unanimously.
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 29,
2000, continued the hearing of the 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.
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Jim Dunaway, The following citizens appeared before Council regarding
Phillip Poole, development of large retail stores:
Jim Schell,
Fran McCarthy, Mr. Jim Dunaway 1501 Merrimac Circle, Ste 100
Stephen Kosek, Mr. Phillip Poole 3637 Watonga Avenue
Joe Yates, Mr. Jim Schell 901 Fort Worth Club
Eunice Givens, Mr. Fran McCarthy 4209 Rowan Drive
Judy Harmon, Mr. Stephen Kosek 8000 Truxton
Cheryl Williams, Mr. Joe Yates 7504 Deerlodge Trail
Bill Boecker, Ms. Eunice Givens 5500 Stafford Drive
Stephanie Leon, Ms. Judy Harmon 2222 Winton Terrace East
Marty Craddock, Ms. Cheryl Williams 1901 Cliffbrook Court
Margaret Mr. Bill Boecker 417 Ridgewood Road
DeMoss, Ms. Stephanie Leon 4616 Mustang Drive
Bill Mastin, Mr. Marty Craddock 4904 Dexter
Robert Karov, Ms. Margaret DeMoss 3451 Green Arbor Court
John Maddux Mr. Bill Mastin 3825 Clarke Avenue
Mr. Robert Karov 3508 Stone Creek Court
Mr. John Maddux 2120 Ridgmar Blvd. #14
Zoning Hearing Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Z-00-048 Tempore McCloud, that an ordinance amending the
Approved 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 Z-00-048, be
approved with the following amendments:
1. That the sidewalk display and cart storage area be limited
to an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the front of the
building;
2. That merchandise be stored at a depth not to exceed 10
feet;
3. Increase the size of permanent outside sales display area
to 20,000 square feet;
4. Seasonal outdoor display and sales area be limited to a
height of 5 feet; and
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5. A reference to fencing type, wrought iron or tubular steel,
be inserted into the ordinance.
Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Picht, to approve the ordinance as amended by
the September 5, 2000 revised draft, with the following floor
amendments to Section 5 of the ordinance:
1. Amend subsection 8 of sidewalk display and cart storage
(5.132A(9)(b)(8)} to prohibit outdoor storage, display and
sales of plumbing fixtures;
2. Amend subsection concerning permanent outdoor
display, sales and storage (5.132A(9)(c)} to prohibit
outdoor storage, display and sales of plumbing fixtures;
3. Amend subsection concerning permanent outdoor
display, storage and sales by general merchandise stores
(5.132A(9)(c)(1) to insert the word "fencing" after
"wrought iron or tubular steel";
4. Amend subsection concerning permanent outdoor
display, storage and sales by large retail stores in "I", "J"
and "K" (5.132A(9)(c)(3)} to insert the word "fencing"
after "wrought iron or tubular steel";
5. Amend subsection concerning seasonal outdoor display
and sales (5.132A(9)(d)) to establish a five-foot height
limit for all merchandise except Christmas trees.
In addition, Mr. Silcox' motion included the following technical
amendments:
1. Add provision terminating the moratorium on acceptance
of permit applications for large retail stores when the
ordinance takes effect;
2. Amend Section 3 of ordinance to clarify that large retail
stores (footprint exceeding 50,000 square feet) are
permitted in the "E" Neighborhood Commercial District
up to a maximum area of 60,000 square feet; and
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3. Make other technical corrections to reflect that large retail
stores are allowed in the "E" Neighborhood Commercial
District up to a maximum footprint of 60,000 square feet.
The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14331
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF Fort WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF Fort WORTH, TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL STORES EXCEEDING 50,000
SQUARE FEET IN AREA; DEFINING "GENERAL RETAIL
SALES", "GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE", "HOME
IMPROVEMENT STORE" AND "LARGE RETAIL STORE";
RESTRICTING THE SIZE OF RETAIL STORES IN THE "E"
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO 60,000 SQUARE
FEET; ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR
LARGE RETAIL STORES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:20 p.m.
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