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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2000
Date & Time On the 17th day of October, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:11 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 Ms. Sylvia Glover, Assistant City
Secretary.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of October
10, 2000, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Cowtown Brush Up Day. Jerome Walker, Director of the
Housing Department stated that the program's success was
due to a collective community effort. He added that the
project would not be possible without the generous
contributions of paint by the Kelly Moore Company. Ms. Jane
Salazar accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Kelly
Moore Company and also provided T-shirts for Council.
Announcements Mayor Barr announced that Council would take a bus tour of
Districts 4 and 5 at approximately 11:00 a.m. or immediately
after the City Council meeting.
Council Member Moss announced that the Town Hall Meeting
for Council Districts 4 and 5 would be held at Eastern Hills
High School Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. and
invited the citizens to come out and express their concerns.
He also introduced his new Council Assistant, Ms. Jan Baker.
Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-9206, C-18302 and C-18304 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Continued/With- City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
drawn by Staff Communication No. G-13044 be continued for one week and
that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P-9206 and L-
12928 be withdrawn from the agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Mayor Barr requested that Mr. Salvador Espino be appointed
to Place 1 on the City Plan Commission. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that
Mr. Espino be appointed, effective October 17, 2000 and with a
term expiring October 1, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that Mr. Dennis Shingleton be
appointed to Place 7 on the City Plan Commission, effective
October 17, 2000 and with a term expiring October 1, 2001.
He expressed appreciation to Mr. Nick Genua for his years of
service on the board. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Ms. Teresa M. Ayala be appointed to Place
2 on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board,
effective October 17, 2000 and with a term expiring October 1,
2002. She would be filling the seat of her brother, Carlos
Ayala, who had served his term and could not be reappointed.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that Mr. Gary C. Martin be appointed to
Place 8 on the Aviation Advisory Board, and Ms. Erin Kathleen
Hicks be appointed to Place 8 on the Fort Worth Commission
on the Status of Women, both effective October 17, 2000 and
both expiring October 1, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Ord. #14372 There was presented Ordinance No. 14372 from the City
Eighth Council recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance
Supplemental No. 14372 Eight Supplemental Ordinance authorizing the
Ord. for issuance and Sale of Fort Worth, Texas Water and Sewer
Issuance of System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series
Water and Sewer 20008, and ordaining other matters related thereto. Mayor Pro
System Revenue tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Refunding & Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
Improvement The motion carried unanimously.
Bonds
OCS-1169 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1169 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-1170 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Res. # 2679 OCS-1170 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2679 setting the
Zoning Hearing regular Zoning Hearing for November 14, 2000. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1
and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-195, as
follows:
BH-195 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14373 BH-195 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14374 Council take the following actions regarding the Fort Worth
Fort Worth PID Public Improvement District No. 1 (PID No. 1):
No. 1
1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed
property assessments for FY2000-2001 on October 17,
2000; and
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2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14373 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain
improvements and/or services provided in the Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 during Fiscal
Year 2000-2001; fixing charges and liens against
property in the district and against the owners thereof;
providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to
the extent of any credit granted; and providing an
effective date.
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14374 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $665,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 funding for Improvement District No. 1.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection
with BH-195 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 1 and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-195 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6
(Park Glen Residential Area) and levying of assessments for
Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-196, as
follows:
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BH-196 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14375 BH-196 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14376 Council take the following actions regarding the Fort Worth
Fort Worth PID Public Improvement District No. 6 (PID No. 6):
No. 6 (Park Glen
Residential 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed
Area) property assessments for FY2000-2001 on October 17,
2000; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14375 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain
improvements and/or services provided in the Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 during Fiscal
Year 2000-2001; setting charges and liens against
property in the district and against the owners thereof;
providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to
the extent of any credit granted; and providing an
effective date.
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14376 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $956,470.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 funding for Improvement District No. 6.
James W. Edson Mr. James W. Edson, 4725 Park Downs Drive, appeared before
the City Council and expressed opposition to the assessment
of another tax and inquired where the accountability came in
and who was the responsible party for the oversight of this
PID.
Andrew Boston Mr. Andrew Boston, 7754 Sunnydale Court, appeared before
the City Council and stated that the money was only being
used in the already developed areas and not in his area. He
requested that the drainage creek and entrance way also be
maintained. He presented a petition and pictures of residents
who wish to be removed from the PID.
Council Member Haskin requested an opportunity to meet with
Mr. Edson and Mr. Boston in order to address their concerns
and supply them with information regarding PID 6.
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Ms. Brown informed Council that the Homeowners
Association was the advisory body of PID 6 and stated that
they oversaw the activities. She added that each homeowners
association had one representative; however, some of the
neighborhoods had not yet formed an association.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection
with BH-196 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 6 and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001,
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-196 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date
for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation
Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8
(Camp Bowie) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year
2000-2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department,
appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-197, as
follows:
BH-197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14377 BH-197 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ord. # 14378 Council take the following actions regarding the Fort Worth
Fort Worth PID Public Improvement District No. 8 (PID No. 8):
No. 8 (Camp
Bowie) 1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed
property assessments for FY2000-2001 on October 17,
2000; and
2. Close the benefit hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14377 closing the hearing and
levying assessments for the cost of certain
improvements and/or services provided in the Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 during Fiscal
Year 2000-2001; setting charges and liens against
property in the district and against the owners thereof;
providing for the collection of such assessments;
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reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits
reducing the amount of the respective assessment to
the extent of any credit granted; and providing an
effective date.
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14378 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Assessment District Fund in the amount of $244,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 funding for Improvement District No. 8.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection
with BH-197 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District
No. 8 and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001,
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-197 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-13039 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Payment of G-13039 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Attorney Fees to Council confirm the engagement of Jerry Murad to represent
Jerry Murad in Police Officer L. W. Goodman in the lawsuit of Luis T.
Lawsuit of Hernandez et al vs. City of Fort Worth et al, Civil Action No.
Hernandez et al 4:99-CV-0318-Y and authorize the payment of reasonable
vs. City of Fort attorney's fees not to exceed $30,000.00. It was the
Worth et al consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13040 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14379 G-13040 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Correct Reversal Council adopt Ordinance No. 14379 amending Ordinance No.
of Lot and Block 14206, adopted May 23, 2000, amending the Comprehensive
Numbers in Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 13896, to reflect the correct
Ordinance No. block and lot numbers; providing for interpretation, purpose
14206 and conflict. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13041 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Approve Partial G-13041 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Historic Sites Council approve the owners' applications for Historic and
Tax Exemption Cultural Landmark partial historic sites tax exemption for 1608
for Various 5th Avenue, 1609 South Adams Street, 2204 Hurley Drive, and
Properties 2000 Lipscomb Street located in the Fairmount Southside
Historic District. It was the consensus of the City Council that
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the recommendation be adopted.
G-13042 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Verification of G-13042 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Historic Sites Council approve the owners' applications for verification of
Tax Exemption historic sites tax exemption for 2103 6th Avenue and 1013
for 2103 6 h West Hawthorne Avenue located in the Fairmount Southside
Avenue and Historic District. It was the consensus of the City Council that
1013 West the recommendation be adopted.
Hawthorne
Avenue
G-13043 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Acceptance of G-13043 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Blue Ribbon Council accept the City of Fort Worth Community
Committee Final Programming Blue Ribbon Committee Final Report, to include
Report sun setting the Cable Programming Advisory Committee and
to direct the City Manager to begin a channel-by-channel
programming improvement initiative to meet community
needs. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13044 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Continued for Council Communication No. G-13044, Resolution Authorizing
One Week Participation of the City of Fort Worth in the Cause of Action
Styled City of Denton, Texas vs. Texas Utilities Company and
Lone Star Gas Company, be continued for one week.
P-9206 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. P-9206, Purchase Agreement for
Soft Body Armor with GT Distributors, Inc. for the Police
Department, be withdrawn from the agenda.
P-9207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Purchase P-9207 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement for Council:
Pumps, Parts
and Repair 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for pumps, parts and
Service repair service for the City of Fort Worth with Paco
Pumps based on the sole bid received as follows. The
shipping cost will be prepaid and added to the invoice,
with payment due 30 days from the date of invoice; and
a. Pumps - Manufacturers List Price less 40 percent
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discount
b. Pump Parts - Manufacturers List Price less 25
percent discount
c. Repair Service - $65.00 per hour
2. Authorize this agreement to begin October 18, 2000, and
expire October 17, 2001, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12923 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Authorize L-12923 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Acquisition of Council approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary
Permanent sewer easement described as Part of Lot 1, Block 1, Charles
Sanitary Sewer Medical Plaza, and the J. B. Renfro Survey, A-1273, Fort
Easement Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from Freeway Corporation,
required for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Mains M-321 &
M-423 (DOE 2730), for a total cost of $600.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12924 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Acceptance of L-12924 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Sanitary Sewer Council accept the dedication of three sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as a strip of land 25-feet wide out of the
Charles Tydings Survey, Abstract No. 1276, Denton County,
Texas, from Martin Justin Properties, L.L.C., Barbara Well
Duncan, and Northwest Independent School District, for
Harriet Creek Ranch, for a total cost of $30.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12925 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Authorize L-12925 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Amendment to Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
Lease to the current lease with H. J. Clifton, Sr. for the Police
Agreement Storefront Offices located at 2001 East Loop 820 South to
reflect changes in telephone line payments. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-12926 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Improved L-12926 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Ground Lease Council authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year
for Property at lease with Harry Phillips for Building 28 and surrounding
Spinks Airport improved and unimproved land at Fort Worth Spinks Airport
for an annual cost of $5,210.40. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12927 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Authorize L-12927 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Acquisition of Council approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary
Permanent sewer easement described as part of Shelby County School
Sanitary Sewer Land Survey, Abstract No. 1375, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Easement Bank One Texas, N.A., Trustee for the ElFrieda Peterson Trust,
the Lawrence Peterson Family Trust, the Dorothy M. Peterson
Exempt Generation Skipping Marital Deduction Trust and the
Dorothy M. Peterson Non-Exempt Generation Skipping Marital
Deduction Trust, required for the construction of Sanitary
Sewer Main M-423 (DOE 2730), for a total cost of$17,000.00.
Mayor Barr and Council Members Haskin, Moss and Davis
disclosed that they had a banking relationship with Bank One.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-12928 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. L-12928, Authorize the Sale of
Tax Foreclosure Properties to Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corporation in Accordance with Ordinance No. 13533, be
withdrawn from the agenda.
C-18288 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Metricom, Inc. C-18288 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Communications Facility License Agreement with Metricom,
Inc. for space on the City's Bridge Street Communications
Tower. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18289 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Southeast C-18289 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Economic Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community
Development Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXVI contract with the
Corporation Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation in
an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 to implement the
economic development plan for Southeast Fort Worth. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18290 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
APAC-Texas, C-18290 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
APAC-Texas, Inc. in the amount of$723,908.50 and 30 working
days for hot mixed asphalt concrete (HMAC) Surface Overlay
2000-10 at various locations. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18291 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
APAC-Texas, C-18291 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
APAC-Texas, Inc. in the amount of$724,333.00 and 60 working
days for hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) Surface Overlay
2000-11 at various locations. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Kelly C-18292 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Construction Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Company, LLC Kelly Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $45,109.00
and 55 working days for brick pavement repair (PW20059) at
Main Street from 3rd Street to 9th Street and miscellaneous
curb and gutter at downtown locations. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18293 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Change Order C-18293 from the City Manager recommending that the City
No. 2 — CSC # Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order
24821 — No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 24821 with Peachtree
Peachtree Construction in the amount of $18,431.90 to provide for
Construction adjustments in quantities of pay items to HMAC Surface
Overlay 99-1 at specified locations, thereby increasing the
total contract amount to $1,329,419.42. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-18294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Robert B. Parks C-18294 from the City Manager recommending that the City
d/b/a Brinkman Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Construction Robert B. Parks, individually and d/b/a Brinkman Construction
in the amount of $83,611.60 and 45 working days for
Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter (PW20059) at various
locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18295 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
William Schultz, C-18295 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. d/b/a Circle Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
C Construction William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company
Company in the amount of $792,433.00 for Main 217 Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 7, Contract 7) Part 1. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18296 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
J. B. Talley & C-18296 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Company Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
J. B. Talley & Company, Inc. in the amount of $205,281.45 for
pavement rehabilitation, grading and drainage improvements
at Alliance Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18297 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14380 C-18297 from the City Manager recommending that the City
A.N.A. Council:
Consultants,
L.L.C. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $145,046.00 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $133,420.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$11,626.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14380 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of$133,420.00 and in
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$11,626.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding an engineering agreement with A.N.A.
Consultants, L.L.C. for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSA-E; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C. in the amount
of $139,046.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSA-E (Water and Sewer
Maintenance).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14381 C-18298 from the City Manager recommending that the City
APM Associates, Council:
Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $86,080.00 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $66,260.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$19,820.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14381 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $66,260.00 and in
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount if
$19,820.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding an engineering agreement with APM
Associates, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSM-A; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with APM Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$82,080.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2000 WSM-A (Water and Sewer Maintenance).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Stabile & Winn, C-18299 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $33,807.01 and 30
working days for construction of the east half of Trace Ridge
Parkway from Shiver Road to 285 feet north. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-18300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Kebo Services, C-18300 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Kebo Services, Inc. in the amount of $278,570.53 for Main 21
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 9, Unit 4. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Conatser C-18301 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Construction, Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Inc. Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of $727,833.75 for
Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation
and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 9, Units 1 and 2.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
B-C Company, C-18302 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
B-C Company, Inc. in the amount of $57,005.00 for runway
guard lights and improvements at Alliance Airport.
City Manager Terrell informed Council that the DBE program
goal and the firm's DBE commitment was incorrect and should
be corrected to read: "The low bidder, B-C Company is in
compliance with the City's DBE Program (USDOT/FAA
Regulations) by committing to 29 percent DBE participation.
The City's goal on this project is 20 percent.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
18302 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18303 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Sherman C-18303 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Hudson Utility Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Construction, Sherman Hudson Utility Construction, Inc. in the amount of
Inc. $193,652.41 for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System
Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 9,
Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14382 C-18304 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Wendy Lopez & Council:
Associates, Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $91,589.00 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $61,185.00 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$30,404.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14382 increasing
the receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $61,185.00 and in the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $30,404.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with Wendy Lopez and
Associates, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSA-C; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Wendy Lopez & Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $87,589.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2000 WSA-C (Water and Sewer
Maintenance).
City Manager Terrell informed Council that the M/WBE
statement on Page 1 under Discussion, Paragraph 3 of the
M&C should be corrected to read committing to "25" M/WBE
participation rather than "38".
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-18304 be approved, as amended. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-18305 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Virginia Mayer C-18305 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services contract with Virginia Mayer for an amount not
to exceed $16,000.00 for the development of a strategy
to help Fort Worth strategically and proactively pursue
resources and opportunities to support its top
priorities; and
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2. Establish that the term of the contract will be from
September 1, 2000, to August 31, 2001.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Fizz, Inc. C-18306 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard
Consent Agreement with Fizz, Inc. permitting use of the right-
of-way for the installation of two signs on a building on the
southeast corner of Fourth Street and Commerce Street.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Lake Country C-18307 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Property Owners Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard
Association Consent Agreement with the Lake Country Property Owners
Association authorizing use of the right-of-way for the
installation of a subdivision marker (monument sign) in Golf
Club Drive at Boat Club Road. Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Interlocal C-18308 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
between City of Agreement with the City of Benbrook for construction and
Fort Worth and maintenance of a detention pond just west of Overton Ridge
City of Benbrook Boulevard and south of 1-20 at a total cost to the City not to
exceed $175,000.00. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Community C-18309 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, a Nevada General
Centex Homes Partnership, for the installation of community facilities for the
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construction of Huffines Boulevard to serve Marine Creek
Lake Estates. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
C. H. Johnson C-18310 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Consulting, Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting
services agreement with C. H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $89,470.00 to provide a market and
financial business plan analysis, as described in Phase I,
Scope of Services, Appendix A, for a proposed convention
center headquarters hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18311 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14383 C-18311 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Jackson Council:
Construction,
Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of$276,748.00 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14383 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $276,748.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Jackson Construction, Ltd. for Fort Worth
Convention Center Expansion/Renovation Storm Drain
Improvements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Jackson Construction, Ltd. in the amount of$247,096.00
for the Fort Worth Convention Center Expansion/
Renovation Storm Drain Improvements.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Zoning Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of October 10,
Z-00-123 2000, continued the hearing of the application of the E.
Crawford Family, L.P. by Hanover Property Company, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 10600 Block of Old
Denton Highway from "A" One-Family to "C" Multi-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-123. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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 Davis, that the
application of the E. Crawford Family, L.P. by Hanover
Property Company, for a change in zoning of property located
in the 10600 Block of Old Denton Highway from "A" One-
Family to "C" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-123, be
approved, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, and that the
following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14384
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.
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Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet
Session in closed session at 10:51 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) Seymour, et al v. City of Fort Worth, et al, Cause No.
249-68-98; and
b) City of Fort Worth v. Paul Jost, in his capacity as
President of Jamestown Partners, L.P. and Jamestown
Partners, L.P., Cause No. 141-181694-00;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:45
p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:45 p.m.
CITY RETARY MAYOR