HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/10/24-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2000
Date & Time On the 24th day of October, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:42 a.m.
in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the
following members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck
Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff
Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell;
Assistant City Attorney Marcia Wise; City Secretary Gloria
Pearson. Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud was absent.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by City Secretary Pearson.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Picht, the minutes of the regular meeting of October
17, 2000, as revised, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Red
Presentations Stegall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Days to
Mr. Red Stegall.
Announcements Mayor Barr advised Council that he would need to be excused
from the meeting at 11:00 a.m. and requested that a temporary
Mayor Pro tempore be appointed to proceed with the meeting.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Council Member Chuck Silcox be
appointed Acting Mayor Pro tempore. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation to the Citizens
On Patrol who attended the breakfast held in their honor at
NPD 10. He also expressed appreciation to the cooks for a
wonderful meal.
Council Member Haskin announced that tonight Districts 4
and 5 would be hosting the Third Quarterly Town Hall meeting
at 7:00 p.m. at Eastern Hills High School located at 5701
Shelton Drive and invited all interested citizens to come and
express their concerns.
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Council Member Davis announced that an additional public
meeting for SH121T Project would be held at 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 30, 2000 in the South Texas Room of the Will
Rogers Memorial Complex.
Council Member Picht also expressed appreciation to Judge
Wilson for her assistance in helping to prepare the food at the
COP Breakfast. He also stated that Kid Fish was rained out
this past Sunday and that it had been rescheduled for
November 5, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to the Mayor
and Council Members who attended the Texas Wesleyan
University's Alumni Association Medal Dinner in his and his
wife's honor as this year's Alumni of the Year. He also
announced that the second quarterly meeting of District 5
board and commission members would be held at the Martin
Luther King Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
October 28, 2000.
Chief H.L. McMillen appeared before the City Council and
briefed the Council regarding the overturned tanker under the
Rosedale and 1-35 Intersection this morning that resulted in a
large fuel spill. The spill caused one house fire and the
evacuation of the Southside Community Center.
City Manager Terrell advised Council that in past years we
began keeping track of the cost involved in this type of
situation in order to recover our cost from the responsible
party.
Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-13045 and L-12929 be withdrawn from
the consent agenda.
Continued/With- City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
drawn by Staff Communication Nos. G-13045 and L-12929 be continued for
two weeks.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
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Continued until Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
the end of the Member Haskin, that the proposed ordinance recommending
Agenda that the City Council adopt the Thirty-Second Supplemental
Bond Ordinance Concurrent Bond Ordinance authorizing Dallas-Fort Worth
Authorizing DFW International Airport Joint Revenue Commercial Paper Notes,
Airport Joint Series A, for lawful purposes; providing the security therefore;
Revenue Paper providing for the sale, execution and delivery thereof; and
Notes for Lawful providing other terms, provisions and covenants with respect
Purposes thereto be continued until the end of the agenda prior to
executive session. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1171 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1171 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.
Mayor Barr excused himself from the Council table at this
time, and Acting Mayor Pro tempore Silcox assumed the chair.
G-13044 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued until Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
affer Executive 13044, Resolution Authorizing Participation by the City of Fort
Session Worth (the City) in the Cause of Action styled City of Denton,
Texas vs. Texas Utilities Company and Lone Star Gas, be
continued until after executive session. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13045 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Continued for Two Council Communication No. G-13045, Appointment to the
Weeks City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals,
Places 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, be continued for two weeks.
G-13046 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Temporary G-13046 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Closure Keller- Council authorize the temporary closure of Keller-Haslet Road
Haslet Road (Westport Parkway) at Buffalo Creek for bridge reconstruction.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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G-13047 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Closure of 1100 G-13047 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Block of Carlock Council authorize the closure of the 1100 block of Carlock
Street Street on the west end of the block for Daggett Middle School,
and that this closure include the installation of an end-of-road
barricade. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13048 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. # 2680 G-13048 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Repeal 1996 Multi- Council adopt Resolution No. 2680 to repeal the 1996 multi-
Family Zoning family zoning guidelines and replace them with certain other
Guidelines measures to guide multi-family zoning decisions. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin requested that this issue be placed on
the City Page for clarification and that this information be
distributed to the League of Neighborhoods.
G-13049 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
CCPD Application G-13049 from the City Manager recommending that the City
for Additional Council authorize the City Manager to request a mid-year
Officers appropriation from the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) in the amount of$288,631.00 to provide nine additional
patrol officers. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13050 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14385 G-13050 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Accept Funds Council:
from Tarrant
County for Two 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the
Neighborhood amount of $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for Fiscal
Resources Year 2000-2001 funding for two Neighborhood
Development Resources Development Centers beginning October 1,
Centers 2000, and ending September 30, 2001; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14385 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $22,800.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding lease agreements and
operating expenses for two Neighborhood Resource
Development Programs.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9208 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase P-9208 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for Council authorize:
Welding Services
and Supplies 1. A purchase agreement to provide welding repair
services and supplies with Fort Worth Welders Supply
for the City of Fort Worth, based on overall low bid
meeting specifications, with payments due within 10
days from the date of invoice and freight at no charge;
and
2. This agreement to begin October 24, 2000, and expire
October 23, 2001, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9209 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase P-9209 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for Council authorize:
Film
1. A purchase agreement for film with Filmart for the City
of Fort Worth based on low bid with freight included in
the unit price and payment due 30 days from the receipt
of invoices; and
2. This agreement to begin November 12, 2000, and expire
November 11, 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-9210 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase of P-9210 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Repair Parts for Council authorize the sole source purchase of repair parts for
Chlorine and chlorine and ammonia alarms for the Water Department from
Ammonia Alarms Moody Brothers, Inc. based on unit prices for a total amount
not to exceed $18,655.00. The shipping cost will be prepaid
and added to the invoice, with payment due 30 days from the
date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-9211 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase P-9211 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for On- Council:
Line Subscription
Service 1. Authorize a sole source purchase agreement for an on-
line subscription service to WESTLAW from West Group
for the Law Department with an annual subscription rate
of $61,800.00 and payments due 30 days after the
receipt of invoice. Renewal rates will be based on
changes in the Consumer Price Index; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin October 1, 2000, and
expire September 30, 2001, with options to renew for
two additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9212 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase of P-9212 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Sedan Council authorize the purchase of one 2000 Chevrolet Lumina
Sedan from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments (H-GAC), for a cost not to exceed $16,690.54,
with payment due within 30 days of invoice receipt, and freight
included in the unit price. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9213 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase of P-9213 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Telecirc II Council authorize the purchase of Telecirc II software
Software and ($8,650.00) and hardware ($20,800.00) for the Library
Hardware Department from Epixtech, Inc. on the basis of documented
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sole source, for a total of $29,450.00, with payments due 30
days from the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12929 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Continued for Two Council Communication No. L-12929, Unimproved Ground
Weeks Lease with R&R Hangars, Inc. for Property and Mandatory
Improvements at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, be continued for
two weeks.
L-12930 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Lease Agreement L-12930 from the City Manager recommending that the City
with Latin Arts Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Association of lease agreement with the Latin Arts Association of Fort Worth
Fort Worth for five years of management services of the Roseland
Theater.
Louis Zapata Mr. Louis Zapata, 2007 N. Houston, appeared before the City
Council and requested that they give favorable consideration
to Mayor and Council Communication No. L-12930 and
introduced some of the dancers and the Director. He also
reminded Council that they were invited to attend the Grand
Opening celebration Saturday.
Council Member Lane announced that more events would take
place Sunday and invited everyone to visit the new theater and
new plaza.
Mayor Barr assumed the Chair at this time.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-12931 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Condemnation of L-12931 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permanent and Council declare the necessity of taking an interest for one
Temporary permanent and one temporary construction easement in a
Construction parcel of land in southwest Fort Worth for construction of a
Easements municipal wastewater pipeline, and authorize the City Attorney
to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest
in the land. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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L-12932 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Approve FBO L-12932 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permit and Lease Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Fixed Base
Agreements Operator (FBO) permit and lease agreements with Superior
Aircraft Management, Inc. for the fuel farm, the existing 10,000
square foot FBO hangar and associated office spaces, as well
as improved and unimproved property at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport, for an annual cost of $70,908.96. Council Member
Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2237 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14386 PZ-2237 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Access Council adopt Ordinance No. 14386 vacating three 60-foot
Easements wide access easements across Lots 10, 11, 26 and 27, Block 5;
Vacation Lots 22 and 23, Block 4; and a 5-foot by 80-foot access
VA-00-031 easement across Lot 36, Block 5 of the Hicks Airfield Addition,
Section 3, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2238 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Waive Fee to PZ-2238 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Close Alley in Council consider the waiver of an application fee before the
South Hemphill City Plan Commission in the amount of $500.00 to close an
Heights Addition alley adjacent to Lots 1 through 24, Block 12 of the South
VA-00-049 Hemphill Heights Addition, between Lowden and West Cantey
Streets, and between Lipscomb Street and College Avenue. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2239 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14387 PZ-2239 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Annexation of Council:
405.525 Acres of
Land out of the 1. Institute annexation by a first reading of Ordinance No.
Allen Henderson 14387 annexing 405.525 acres of land out of the Allen
Survey, Abstract Henderson Survey, Abstract No. 596, the F. Huston
No. 596, the F. Survey, Abstract No. 597 amd the Lewis Medlin Survey,
Huston Survey, Abstract No. 830, Denton County, Texas; and
Abstract No. 597
and the Lewis 2. Authorize City staff to schedule final action on the
Medlin Survey, adoption of the ordinance and service plan to occur no
Abstract No. 830 later than January 16, 2001.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2240 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Approve PZ-2240 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Annexation Council approve the annexation timetable in order to annex
Timetable 403.0 acres of land out of the William McCowan Survey,
of 403.0 Acres of Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No.
Land out of the A-00-015 in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43
William McCowan of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas, and
Survey, Abstract direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the
No. 999 extension of full municipal services to the annexation area.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18312 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14388 C-18312 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Westhill Council:
Construction, Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $214,000.00 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $203,300.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$10,700.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14388 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of$203,300.00 and in
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$10,700.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding contract renewal with Westhill Construction,
Inc. for Utility Cut Repair Contract 2000A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal of a
contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $200,000.00 and 365 calendar days for Utility Cut
Repair Contract 2000A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Participation in C-18313 from the City Manager recommending that the City
USGS Water Council:
Quality Data
Gathering 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Joint Funding
Agreement for water resources investigations with the
United States Geological Survey (USGS); and
2. Authorize the payment of the City's share of the cost in
the amount of $28,660.00 for 2000-2001 USGS
monitoring and monitors.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Whizcon Utilities, C-18314 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction
contract with Whizcon Utilities for construction of the
Woodvale Road Water Extension on the low bid of
$358,320.75. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18315 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14389 C-18315 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14390 Council:
American
Restoration, Inc. 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14389
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of $19,049.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with American Restoration Inc., for Elastomeric
Roof and Wall Coating at Spinks Airport; and
2. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of
$19,049.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund to the
Grants Fund; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14390 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $19,049.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding a contract with American
Restoration Inc., for Elastomeric Roof and Wall Coating
at Spinks Airport; and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
American Restoration, Inc. for the Elastomeric Roof and
Wall Coating of Hangars 29 and 30 at Spinks Airport for
$61,124.00 to be completed within the specified 60
calendar days.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18316 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14391 C-18316 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14392 Council:
Amend CSC #
24931 — FW 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend City Secretary
Housing Finance Contract No. 24931 with the Fort Worth Housing
Corporation Finance Corporation (FWHFC) to reflect the addition of
$333,000.00 in Rental Rehabilitation Program Income
funds for a contract total of$1,193,756.00 and
2. Approve the use of up to $333,000.00 in Rental
Rehabilitation Program Income funds; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14391 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Rental
Rehab Program Fund in the amount of $333,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an
amendment of contract with the Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation for housing development
activities; and
4. Approve the transfer of $333,000.00 from the Rental
Rehabilitation Program Fund to the FWHFC Fund; and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14392 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Fort
Worth Housing Finance Corporation Fund in the amount
of $333,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding an amendment of contract with the Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation for housing development
activities.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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CA 8317 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Crawford Farms C-18317 from the City Manager recommending that the City
No. 1, Ltd. Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard
consent agreement with Crawford Farms No. 1, Ltd.
authorizing use of the right-of-way for the installation of
combination sign/structure and pedestrian arches in median
of Crawford Farms Drive. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18318 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Community C-18318 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Facilities Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community
Agreement with Facilities Agreement with Centex Homes for installation of
Centex Homes community facilities for Vineyards at Heritage, Phase I.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18319 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Agreement with C-18319 from the City Manager recommending that the City
TxDOT Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the
functional replacement of Fire Station No. 8 located at 1301
West Rosedale Street. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Zoning Hearing It appeared that the City Zoning Commission set today as the
date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes
and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, and that
notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the
Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort Worth, on October 2, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-00-034G Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property at
various locations from "C/HC" Multi-Family/Historic &
Cultural, "J/HC" Light Industrial/Historic & Cultural, "I" Light
Industrial, "B" Two-Family, "E" Commercial, "D" Multi-Family,
"C" Multi-Family, "F" Commercial, "FR" Restricted, and "J"
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Light Industrial be changed to "A5 1HC" One-Family/Historic &
Cultural, I/HC Light Industrial/Historic & Cultural, "E"
Commercial, "A5" One-Family, "AR" One-Family, "AR"
Residential, "A5/E" One-Family/Commercial, "B/HC" Two-
Family/Historic & Cultural, "CF" Community Facilities, "E"
Commercial, "I" Light Industrial and "FR" Restricted
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-034G, be approved, as
follows:
1710 51h Ave C/HC to A5/HC
1018 N.E. 10th St J/HC to I/HC
3045 N.E. 281h St I to E
405 N. Academy Blvd B to A5
1700 Blk Amanda Ave E to A5
1008 E. Arlington Ave B to A5
1334 Ash Crescent St B to A5
4800 Blk Cowan St E to A5
4230 Avenue G B to A5
3014 Avenue J B to A5
6413 Basswood Dr D to A5
1105 Bessie St C to A5
5205 Blackmore Ave B to A5
5228 Blackmore Ave B to A5
5929 Blackmore Ave B to A5
5544 Bong Dr C to A5
5104 Bonnell Ave B to AR
5924 Bonnell Ave B to A5
2805 Burger St B to A5
1211 E. Cannon St B to A5
5175 Charlene St B to A5
5420 Chariot Dr B to A5
3716 Chenault St B to A5
2513 Clinton Ave F to A5
2527 Clinton Ave F to AR
3210 Columbus Ave B to A5
4925 Elgin St B to A5
5228 Farnsworth Ave B to A5
5301 Farnsworth Ave B to A5
5512 Farnsworth Ave B to A5
5629 Fernander Dr B to A5
3325 Fitzhugh Ave B to A5 1E
943 E. Harvey Ave B to A5
905 E. Hattie C to A5
5836 Helmick Ave B to A5
1950 Hemphill St FR to A5
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1312 S. Henderson St C/HC to B/HC
1316 S. Henderson St C/HC to B/HC
5113 Humbert Ave B to A5
5628 Humbert Ave B to A5
1301 Judd St B to CF
3215 E. Lancaster Ave C to E
3225 E. Lancaster Ave C to E
5629 Lester Grange St C to A5
936 E. Leuda St B to A5
1025 E. Leuda St B to A5
1101 E. Leuda St B to A5
5224 Libbey Ave B to A5
3002 Lincoln Ave B to A5
3014 Lincoln Ave B to A5
3016 Lincoln Ave B to A5
3212 Loving Ave B to A5
2905 Market Ave B to A5
2104 W. Morphy St B to A5
2602 Moore Ave B to A5
5919 Norma Ave B to A5
1610 E. Peach St J to 1
1058 E. Pulaski St B to A5
2514 Ross Ave C to A5
2805 Ross Ave B to A5
2822 Ross Ave B to A5
3200 Rosen Ave B to A5
4940 Sandage Ave B to A5
2811 Schadt St I to A5
1105 Stella St C to A5
2504 Stuart Dr B to A5
3024 Vaughn Blvd I to FR
2820 Walker St B to A5
5929 Wellesley Ave B to A5
Council Member Haskin advised Council that the
recommended zoning classification should be amended for
properties located at 3045 N.E. 28th Street from "E"
Commercial to "ER" Restricted Commercial; for 3215 East
Lancaster Avenue from "E" Commercial to "ER" Restricted
Commercial; and for 3225 East Lancaster Avenue from "E"
Commercial to "ER" Restricted Commercial and amended her
motion to include these changes.
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The motion to approve the application of the City of Fort
Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of property
at various locations, as amended, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
034G, carried unanimously.
Z-00-058 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Surjit Kaji amd Erna
Mae Weatherby by Dunaway Associates, Inc. for a change in
zoning of property located at 7500 Hawkwood, 2301 Sycamore
School Road, and 7900 Crowley Road from "AG" Agricultural,
"C" Multi-Family, and "E" Commercial to "A-5" One-Family,
"CR" Multi-Family, "C" Multi-Family, and "E" Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-058, be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox,
Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
SP-00-026 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of William Morris Bond, for
a site plan on property located at 3312 Azle Avenue, Site Plan
No. SP-00-026 for an office (see Z-98-161) be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-058 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Silcox, that the application of Surjit Kaji and Erna Mae
Weatherby by Dunaway Associates, Inc., for a change in
zoning of property located at 7500 Hawkwood, 2301 Sycamore
School Road, and 7900 Crowley Road from "AG" Agricultural
and "E" Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket Z-00-
058, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be
adopted:
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
OCTOBER 24, 2000
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ORDINANCE NO. 14393
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING
ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE
LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND
LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE
OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF
YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING
AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND
FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case second public hearing for the annexation of 51.0 acres of land
No. A-00-13 — out of the William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant
William McCowan County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
Survey, Abstract desiring to be heard.
No. 999
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report, and
advised Council that staff should be directed to institute
annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to
be adopted at the meeting of November 14, 2000.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the annexation
of 51.0 acres of land out of the William McCowan Survey,
Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No.
A-00-013, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, that the second public hearing be
closed and that staff be directed to institute annexation
proceedings. The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before the
Presentations City Council and addressed the Council on various issues.
Riley Cantrell
32nd Supplemental There was presented a proposed ordinance recommending
Concurrent Bond that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14394 Thirty-
Ordinance # 143 Second Supplemental Concurrent Bond Ordinance authorizing
Authorizing DFW Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Joint Revenue
Airport Joint Commercial Paper Notes, Series A, for lawful purposes;
Revenue Paper providing the security therefore; providing for the sale,
Notes for Lawful execution and delivery thereof; and providing other terms,
Purposes provisions and covenants with respect thereto.
Ben Brooks Mr. Ben Brooks, of Benson & Elkins, Co-Bond Counsel for the
City of Fort Worth appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the only revision in the ordinance was
the substitution of thirty-second in two places on the front
page of the ordinance in lieu of thirty-third.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the ordinance be adopted, as amended to
reflect "32"d" Supplemental Concurrent Bond instead of "33rd"
Supplemental Concurrent Bond. The motion carried
unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Joe Thompson, Senior Vice President of TXU, 4809
Presentations Brockton, appeared before the City Council and requested that
Joe Thompson the City of Fort Worth not adopt the resolution to join in with
(G-13044) the City of Denton in the lawsuit against TXU. He stated that
their lawsuit was based on false assumptions and inaccurate
information. He further stated that should any kind of
judgment or settlement come out of the case, that the City of
Fort Worth would also be afforded the same courtesy without
being a part of the lawsuit.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet
in closed session at 11:33 a.m. for the following purposes:
1. 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:
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a) Legal issues concerning participation in litigation
involving franchise fee payments by Texas Utilities
Company (TXU) and Lone Star Gas Company (MSC G-
13044);
b) Collins, et al v. City of Fort Worth Employees Retirement
Fund, et al, Cause No. 141-181434-00;
c) Legal issues concerning the Stardust Ranch
development and proposed creation of a county
development district in the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code; and
2. To deliberate concerning the appointment of a City
Manager, in accordance with Section 551.074 of the
Texas Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:39
p.m.
G-13044 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. # 2681 G-13044, dated October 17, 2000, from the City Manager
Authorize recommending that the City Council:
Participation in
Cause of Action — 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2681 authorizing participation by
City of Denton vs. the City of Fort Worth (the City) in the cause of action
TXU and Lone styled City of Denton, Texas vs. Texas Utilities
Star Gas Company and Lone Star Gas or such other causes of
action as the "Steering Committee of Cities
Participating in the TXU Franchise Litigation" may
determine; seeking delinquent franchise fees from
Texas Utilities Company ("TXU"), Lone Star Gas and
other entities associated with TXU; and authorizing the
expenditure of funds for attorney and expert witness
fees and other costs associated with such litigation;
and
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2. Authorize payment of $50,000.00 on or before October
31, 2000 to the Treasurer of the "Steering Committee of
Cities Participating in the TXU Franchise Litigation".
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:40 p.m.
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