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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/11/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Date & Time On the 14th day of November, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:16 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 John Miller, The Chapel Assembly of God. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 2000, were approved unanimously. Special Ms. Kay Atherton, Chair of the Human Relations Commission, Presentations presented Annual Community Relations Committee Awards to Irene Chase, Fort Worth Youth International; Marvinette Gray, Habitat for Humanity; Albert Komatsu; Mike McKay; Lupe Escamilla and Mary Krable, Near Northside Partners Council; and Zeig Electric, Inc. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented Certificates of Recognition to the following individuals for their generous support and invaluable service to various boards or commissions as indicated: Ronny Hyde - Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement Fund Wanda Conlin - City Plan Commission Nick Genua - City Plan Commission Gilbert Zepeda - City Plan Commission. Cary Jennings - City Zoning Commission Michael Langford - Disciplinary Appeals Board Karmen Johnson - Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women Bette Robinson - Library Advisory Board Carlos P. Ayala - Parks and Community Services Advisory Board CITY COUNCIL MEETINS FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 2 of 22 Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Girlstart Program Day in Fort Worth to Ms. Ann Kovich, representing Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc., and to the girls participating in the program from Riverside Middle School. Ms. Kovich introduced Ms. Julie Shannon, Coordinator of Girlstart from Austin, who expressed appreciation for the recognition. The group presented cups and a program pamphlet to the Council. Mayor Barr excused himself from the Council table and Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed the chair. Announcements Council Member Silcox introduced Mr. Dave Cave, who invited the City Council and listening audience to attend the performances of the 40-foot Singing Christmas Tree, December 3 and 4, 2000 at Will Rogers Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., partnered with the Police Department to benefit Kids Who Care. Council Member Picht congratulated and expressed his appreciation to the Fort Worth Independent School District, various bands, ROTC units, and the veterans who participated and were honored at the parade last Saturday. Council Member Picht also recognized Boy Scout Troop 401 from St. Matthews Lutheran Church and presented them with City pins. Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to the Library Staff for the Summer Glen Library's Grand Opening and to the many individuals who donated their time and books, stocked shelves, and helped with the celebration. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. G-13074 be continued for one week and that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-12915 be withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. OCS-1174 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1174 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 3 of 22 G-13066 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Pay Membership 13066 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to North Texas authorize payment, in the amount of $42,869.75, for the City of Fort Commission Worth's FY2000-2001 membership with the North Texas Commission. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13067 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Pay Membership 13067 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to Public authorize payment, in the amount of $15,000.00, for the City of Fort Technologies, Worth's FY2000-2001 membership with Public Technologies, Inc. It Inc. was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13068 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Pay Membership 13068 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to NCTCOG authorize payment, in the amount of$51,615.00, for the City of Fort Worth's FY2000-2001 membership with North Central Texas Council of Governments. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13069 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Pay Membership 13069 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to National authorize payment, in the amount of $15,837.00, for the City of Fort League of Cities Worth's FY2000-2001 membership with the National League of Cities. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13070 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Pay Membership 13070 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to Texas authorize payment, in the amount of $22,570.00, for the City of Fort Municipal Worth's FY2000-2001 membership with the Texas Municipal League League. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13071 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14409 13071 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Moratorium on adopt Ordinance No. 14409 extending a moratorium on acceptance Applications for of applications for permits for erection of any attached on- On-Premises premises sign exceeding 500 square feet in area and limiting the Signs total area of attached on-premises signs to a maximum of 500 square feet per tenant for each facade of tenant space, from CITY COUNCIL MEETIS is FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 4 of 22 November 27, 2000 until January 31, 2001. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13072 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Temporary 13072 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Closure of 13th authorize the temporary closure of 13th Street between Commerce Street Street and Houston Street from November 6, 2000, until March 1, 2002, to facilitate installation of a storm drain in conjunction with renovation of the Fort Worth Convention Center. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13073 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Accept Bid and 13073 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Execute Contract for Fort 1. Accept the bid from the low bidder, Walker Building Worth Corporation; and Convention Center 2. Authorize the Project Manager, Austin Commercial, Inc., to Renovation and execute a construction contract with Walker Building Expansion Corporation for the construction of the Shell and Core Package, Phase I, TPW2000-012, Renovation and Expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, including the base bid and Alternates 3 and 5 for a total contract in the amount of $22,052,000.00 and a duration of 475 calendar days; and 3. Authorize an adjustment in the Phase I budget and scope in the amount of$2,750,000.00; and 4. Authorize the payment of funds to Austin Commercial, Inc. for the payment to the construction contractor under the contract, as work progresses. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13074 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. G-13074, Request for Variance from Distance One Week Regulations to Allow Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at the Exxon Tiger Mart located at the Northeast Corner of Hulen Street and South Bellaire Drive, be continued for one week. ® CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 5 of 22 G-13075 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication G-13075 Ord. # 14410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14411 Purchase 33 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14410 Acres in North increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in Fort Worth the General Fund in the amount of $620,000.00 from Townsite available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of Companys approximately 33 acres in the North Fort Worth Townsite Subdivision; the Companys Subdivision, the Union Land Company Union Land Industrial Addition, the M. Baugh Survey, and the Adolphe Company Gounah Survey; and Industrial Addition; the 2. Transfer $620,000.00 from the General Fund/Non- Industrial Departmental to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Addition and Fund; and Portions of the Felix G. Mulikins 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14411 increasing the Survey; the M. estimated receipts and appropriations in the specially Baugh Survey; funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$620,000.00 and the Adolphe from available funds for the purpose of funding the Gounah Survey purchase of approximately 33 acres in the North Fort Worth Townsite Companys Subdivision, the Union Land Company Industrial Addition, the M. Baugh Survey, and the Adolphe Gounah Survey; and 4. Approve the assignment of an option to purchase 33 acres, more or less, in the North Fort Worth Townsite Companys Subdivision, the Union Land Company Industrial Addition, the Industrial Addition and portions of the Felix G. Mulikins Survey, the M. Baugh Survey and the Adolphe Gounah Survey; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase approximately 33 acres in the North Fort Worth Townsite Companys Subdivision, the Union Land Company Industrial Addition, the Industrial Addition and portions of the Felix G. Mulikins Survey, the M. Baugh Survey and the Adolphe Gounah Survey from Cytec Industries, Inc. for$620,000.00. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETA FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 6 of 22 Council Member Picht stated that the City should not be involved in the land speculation business and that he would not support this Mayor and Council Communication. Council Member Davis stated that she would like the City to have some assurance or indemnification once it enters into a purchase of this acreage, on any potential environmental problems that we have been assured do not exist and do not foresee at this time, in the event that something unexpected happens. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: Mayor Barr P-9225 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9225 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Agreement for Steel, Aluminum 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for steel, aluminum and and Iron iron for the City of Fort Worth from Earle M. Jorgensen Company based on the discounts and net prices offered. Shipping cost is included to the receiving point and payment terms are one-half percent if paid in 10 days, net payment due 30 days from the date of invoice; and 2. Authorize this agreement to begin November 15, 2000, and expire November 14, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9226 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9226 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Carbon Metallic Brake Pads CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 7 of 22 1. A purchase agreement for carbon metallic brake pads with TruckPro for the City Services Department based on the overall low bid of net prices, with payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is received and the City taking ownership of goods upon receipt; and 2. This agreement to begin November 14, 2000, and expire November 13, 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-9227 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9227 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Preventive Maintenance, 1. A purchase agreement for preventive maintenance, Hardware, hardware, service, and telephone support for the Service, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Telephone for the Water Department, with HSQ Technology based on Support the documented sole source with payment due 30 days from date of invoice, on prices as follows: a) Maintenance $2,387.00 per month b) Hardware and Service Manufacturers List Price c) Telephone Support No Charge 2. This agreement to begin November 14, 2000, and end November 13, 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-9228 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9228 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Agreement for Maintenance 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for maintenance support Support for City-owned mainframe peripheral equipment for the Information Technology Solutions Department (I.T. Solutions) from Infinite Computer Group using the State of Texas Catalogue purchasing procedure; and CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 8 of 22 2. Authorize this agreement to begin November 14, 2000, and expire November 13, 2001, with options to renew annually until I.T. Solutions determines that maintenance support has become unsatisfactory, obsolete, or if the vendor fails to maintain its Qualified Information Systems Vendor status with the State of Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12915 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. L-12915, dated October 3, 2000, Cancellation of Lake Worth Lease with Joseph S. Bianco for Property Located at 7750 Malaga Drive, Lot 25, Block 7, Lake Worth Lease Survey, be withdrawn from consideration. L-12940 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acceptance of 12940 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acceptance of eight permanent sanitary sewer Sanitary Sewer easements located in the Fairmount Addition, the R. C. Males Easements Subdivision, the Brooks and Baileys Subdivision, the Bellevue Hill Addition, and the Emory College Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, from various grantors, for rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-C1 C4B (DOE 2693, 2694, 2696), for a total cost of $8.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12941 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12941 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent approve the acquisition of one permanent easement described as Easement Lot 1, Block 1, Jessie Billingsley Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from the City of Keller, required for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main L-185 (DOE 1631), for a total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2242 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14412 2242 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14412 vacating a 15-foot wide sanitary sewer Vacation easement situated in the C.K. Gleason Survey, Abstract No. 559, VA-00-055 Tarrant County, Texas, and containing approximately 0.242 acres of land, more or less. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 9 of 22 PZ-2243 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Final Adoption 2243 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Ord. # 14387 approve Ordinance No. 14387, instituted on October 24, 2000, for Annexation declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain of 405.525 Acres boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the of Land out of annexation of a certain 405.525 acres (0.634 square miles) of land, the Allen more or less, out of the Allen Henderson Survey, Abstract No. 596, Henderson, F. the F. Huston Survey, Abstract No. 597, the M.E.P. & P.R.R. Survey, Huston, M.E.P. & Abstract No. 906, the A. Robinson Survey, Abstract No. 1119, the P.R.R., A. P.L. Cardwell Survey, Abstract No. 320, and the Lewis Medlin Robinson, P. Survey, Abstract No. 830, Denton County, Texas, which said Cardwell and the territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate Lewis Medlin boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory Surveys annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the Annexation inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Case No. A-00- Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every 12 prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability and naming an effective date. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-2244 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14413 2244 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Annexation of approve Ordinance No. 14413 declaring certain findings; providing 51.0 Acres of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Land out of the Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 51.0 acres (0.080 William square miles) of land, more or less, out of the William McCowan McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, which said Survey territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate Annexation boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory Case No. A-00- annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the 13 inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability and naming an effective date. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETINOG FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 10 of 22 C-18339 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Arts Council of 18339 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Arts Tarrant County Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $280,000.00 for the Neighborhood Arts Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18340 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant Council 18340 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council on Alcoholism authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant and Drug Abuse Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 for the provision of substance abuse case management services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18341 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Center 18341 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Women's County Center of Tarrant County for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00 to continue providing rape crisis services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18342 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant County 18342 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Challenge, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant County Challenge, Inc., for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, in the amount of $51,000.00 to continue providing adolescent drug and alcohol rehabilitation services for the children of Fort Worth and Tarrant County through the Tarrant Youth Recovery Campus. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18343 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 18343 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Hispanic authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Fort Worth Chamber of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for the period of October 1, 2000, Commerce AML CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 11 of 22 through September 30, 2001, in the amount of $82,710.00 to continue providing small business technical assistance and outreach programs to M/WBE businesses located in Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18344 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Alliance for 18344 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Children authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alliance for Children for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $61,438.00 to continue providing coordination of efforts of agencies investigating child abuse. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18345 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 18345 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Metropolitan authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Fort Black Chamber Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce for the period of of Commerce October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, in the amount of $77,760.00, to continue providing technical assistance and outreach programs to M/WBE and small businesses located in Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18346 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Haven 18346 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Women's County Haven of Tarrant County for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $90,000.00 to continue providing emergency temporary shelter and supportive services for battered or abused women and children. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18347 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant County 18347 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Youth authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant Collaboration County Youth Collaboration for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00 to continue providing services for children. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEET,# FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 12 of 22 C-18348 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Contract 18348 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amendment No. authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 2 - Turner Collie with Turner Collie and Braden, Inc. to provide additional design and Braden, Inc. services for the extension of Meacham Boulevard from Gold Spike Drive to North Main Street, for a lump sum fee of$45,231.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18349 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Whizcon 18349 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utilities, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Whizcon Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $582,840.00 for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3), Part 8, Units 2 and 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18350 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Southland 18350 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contracting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Southland Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $684,793.45 for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 8, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18351 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Duininck 18351 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Brothers, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Duininck Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $212,176.05 for reconstruction of Taxiway Kilo "K" at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18352 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Proposed 18352 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Change Order- authorize the City Manager to execute a change order to the APAC-Texas existing contract with APAC-Texas, Inc. in the amount of $25,977.10 as compensation for additional roadway/parking improvements at Lincoln, Oakland Lake and Trinity Parks. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 13 of 22 C-18353 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14414 18353 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Change Order No. 4—J. L. 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14414 increasing the Bertram estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Construction & Assessment Fund in the amount of$15,762.26 from available Engineering, Inc. funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 4 with J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc., for construction of Lowery Road and Cooks Lane ; and 2. Approve a $15,762.26 fund transfer to the developer's share of construction costs from Future Improvements of the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 with J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $23,207.72 to provide increased pay item quantities thereby increasing the contract amount to $531,697.66. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18354 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14415 18354 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14416 Duininck 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an Airport Project Brothers, Inc. Participation Agreement grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $5,960,480.00 for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (Meacham) which includes Phase III, construction of Taxiway Alpha (A), and related storm drain and electrical work; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14415 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $5,960,480.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding a contract with Duininck Brothers, Inc. for Phase III construction of Taxiway Alpha and storm drain and electrical work at Meacham International Airport; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 14 of 22 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14416 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Capital Improvement Project Fund in the amount of $596,048.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Duininck Brothers, Inc., for Phase III construction of Taxiway Alpha and storm drain and electrical at Meacham International Airport; and 4. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $596,048.00 from the Aviation Improvements Project Fund to the Grants Fund for the 10 percent match; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Duininck Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $4,862,734.79 for Phase III construction for taxiway Alpha (A) and related storm drain and electrical work at Meacham. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Zoning Hearing City Attorney Yett announced that due to a regrettable staff error, Continued the zoning resolution was not published as required by State law and therefore the zoning cases recommended for approval could not be heard at this time, but would be heard on December 12, 2000. He added however, that the cases recommended for denial would be heard. Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department appeared and advised Council that Zoning Docket No. Z-00-069 was a continued zoning case, but stated that there was a companion case that was in the resolution that did not get published, and requested that Council continue this case until the Council meeting of December 12, 2000. Z-00-069 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Continued Member Haskin, that the application of Vic Tinsley Family Partnership/City of Fort Worth by H. Dennis Hopkins, 5201-5237 Carver Drive; from "B" Two-Family to PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use with all uses in "I" Light Industrial with exceptions, and waiver of Site Plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-069, be continued until December 12, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 15 of 22 Z-00-121 and Council Member Davis stated that staff had received a letter from SP-00-022 Mr. Schell to withdraw the appeal of denial on this case and made Denied a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Kelly Capital Investors, Inc. by Jim Schell, for a change in zoning of property located at 250 University Drive, from "C" Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a mini- warehouse plus one dwelling unit, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-121 and Site Plan No. SP-00-022, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at this time. Z-00-126 Mr. Huey Kelly, 4625 Miller, appeared before Council and stated SP-00-024 that the property was located next to a church and that he wanted Huey Kelly to expand his business. He had spoken with the neighborhood Scheduled for associations and the church and they had no opposition to the Special Hearing zoning request and provided documents that reflected signatures from residents of the community who also had no opposition of the zoning change. He asked that Council approve his request to allow the community to grow. Council Member Moss stated that he too had spoken with the neighborhood associations and concurred that they did not oppose to Mr. Kelly's request. He made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Kelly Tours by Huey Kelly, for a change in zoning of property located at 4641 Miller Avenue, from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use with all uses in "E" Commercial plus parking of tour buses, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-126 and Site Plan No. SP-00-024, be set for a Special Hearing on December 12, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Z-00-133 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council SP-00-025 Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth Processing Denied Company by Chris Bonilla, for a change in zoning of property located at 500 Haltom Road, from "K" Heavy Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus liquid waste processing facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-133 and Site Plan No. SP-00-025, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Council Members Haskin and Picht excused themselves from the Council table at this time. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 16 of 22 Recessed Mayor Pro tempore McCloud recessed the meeting at 8:07 p.m. due to lack of a quorum. Reconvened Council Member Picht assumed his chair at this time and the City Council reconvened into regular session at 8:12 p.m. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Annexation public hearing for the annexation of 269.3 acres of land out of Lake Case No. A-00- Crest Estates, Units No. 1 and 2, in the W. E. Conwell Survey, 18 —W. E. Abstract No. 342, the J. H. Conwell Survey, Abstract No. 343, and Conwell Survey the A. S. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 1262a, Tarrant County, Abstract No. Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-18. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud 342; the J. H. asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Conwell, Abstract No. Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department, 343; and the A. appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report, and S. Roberts advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice Survey, Abstract setting November 28, 2000, as the second public hearing. He No. 1262a added that a meeting with the residents of the community would be held to discuss this annexation on November 20, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium of W. E. Boswell High School, 5805 W. Bailey-Boswell Road. Mark Shields Mr. Mark Shields, 6920 Bowman-Roberts Road, and Mr. David David Franklin Franklin, 6912 Bowman-Roberts Road, appeared before Council in favor of the proposed annexation and welcomed the services the City would provide. They stated that the mobile home plant across the street from this area should also to be annexed to correct serious code violations. Clint Bowers Mr. Clint Bowers, 72231 Bob Hanger, appeared before Council and asked that Council remain open-minded about the annexation before they made their final decision to annex this land. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of 269.3 acres of land out of Lake Crest Estates, Units No. 1 and 2, in the W. E. Conwell Survey, Abstract No. 342, the J. H. Conwell Survey, Abstract No. 343, and the A. S. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 1262a, Tarrant County, Texas, Council Member Wentworth asked staff to determine if the mobile home manufacturer would also be annexed and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for November 28, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 17 of 22 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Annexation public hearing for the annexation of 221.302 acres of land out of Case No. A-00- the William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, 19 —William Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-19. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud McCowan asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Survey, Abstract 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 publish notice setting November 28, 2000, as the second public hearing. Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, 3880 Hulen Street, appeared before Council in support of the annexation and stated that the Hillwood Development Corporation acquired this property a few months ago and that they intended to carefully develop the land. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of 221.302 acres of land out of the William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-19, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for November 28, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Annexation public hearing for the annexation of 122 acres of land out of the Case No. A-00- William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, and the Charles C. 20 —William Whyte Survey, Abstract No, 1611, Tarrant County, Texas, McCowan Annexation Case No. A-00-20. Mayor Pro tem pore McCloud asked Survey, Abstract if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. No. 999 and Charles C. Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department, Whyte Survey, appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report, and Abstract No. advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice 1611 setting November 28, 2000, as the second public hearing. Phyllis Gross, Ms. Phyllis Gross, 3781 Thompson Road, Keller, Texas, appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed annexation. She stated that she did not see any benefit that this community would receive from the City by being annexed. She added that the residents of the community were not adequately notified of the proposed annexation. CITY COUNCIL MEET, FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 18 of 22 Charles Abrams Mr. Charles Abrams, 3599 Thompson Road, Keller, Texas, appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed annexation. He stated that the community was self-sufficient and that the City could not provide any additional services that were not already available. Victor Montoya Mr. Victor Montoya, previously at 4530 Nolan, appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed annexation and expressed concerns regarding the restrictions the City would impose on him parking his business truck on his property. Council Member Silcox stated that the City should notify residents in a proposed annexation area as a courtesy, even though it was not required by State law. Mr. Lasher stated that the City would endeavor to have a community meeting with the residents of the community to discuss the proposed annexation. Council Member Davis stated that in the event this property was annexed into the City, that staff needed to explain to Mr. Montoya the process by which the property would undergo a zoning designation. That way he would understand where and when to go before the Zoning or City Plan Commission and could express his concerns for the continued parking of his truck on his property. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of 122 acres of land out of the William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, and the Charles C. Whyte Survey, Abstract No. 1611, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-20, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for November 28, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Annexation public hearing for the annexation of three tracts of land comprising Case No. A-00- 49.8 acres out of the J. W. Steiner Survey, Abstract No. 1972, and a 21- J. W. Steiner portion of Blocks 1 and 2, Hollow Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Survey, Abstract Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-21. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud No. 1972, and a asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Portion of Blocks 1 and 2, Hollow Hills Addition CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 19 of 22 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 publish notice setting November 28, 2000, as the second public hearing. Harry Taylor, The following residents of the proposed annexation area appeared Edgar before Council in opposition of the annexation. They cited Alexander, previous litigation against the City from 25 years ago and Mike Brauer, requested that the Council honor the judgment of the court: Max Anderson, Gail Schneider Dr. Harry Taylor 2125 Cooks Lane Mr. Edgar Alexander 8103 Shelton Drive Mr. Mike Brauer 2121 Hollow Hills Mr. Max Anderson 8028 Meadowbrook Drive Ms. Gail Schneider 8108 Shelton Drive Council Member Moss stated that it was important that the City look at the issues regarding this proposed annexation and to meet with the residents of this community to address their concerns and get a better understanding of their needs. Mr. Lasher stated that the City was aware of the previous court proceedings. At that time, approximately 200 acres were affected and that some of the property had been annexed and services provided. He added that the City would provide services to annexed areas within 2% years. He informed Council that a meeting would be held with the residents on November 20, 2000 to discuss service plan issues. Council Member Silcox asked that the Legal Department provide an interpretation of the previous lawsuit. He added that he was concerned that the resident's would pay taxes immediately, but the City did not have to provide services for 2% years and maybe longer. City Attorney Yett stated that the Legal Department would carefully review the case and would provide a report to Council prior to November 28, 2000. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of three tracts of land comprising 49.8 acres out of the J. W. Steiner Survey, Abstract No. 1972, and a portion of Blocks 1 and 2, Hollow Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-21, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council CITY COUNCIL MEETIN01 0 FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 20 of 22 Member Wentworth, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for November 28, 2000. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane and Haskin Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Annexation public hearing for the annexation of three tracts of land comprising Case No. A-00- 201 acres of land of the Isabel Flores Survey, Abstract No. 507, the 22 — Isabel E. B. Dishman Survey, Abstract No. 407, the John C. Dishman Flores Survey, Survey, Abstract No. 408, the John Jennings Survey, Abstract No. Abstract No. 873, and the Moses Walters Survey, Abstract No. 1598, Tarrant 507; the E. B. County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-22. Mayor Pro tempore Dishman McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Survey, Abstract No. 407; the Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department, John C. appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report, and Dishman advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice Survey, Abstract setting November 28, 2000, as the second public hearing. No. 408; the John Jennings There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection Survey, Abstract with the first public hearing for the annexation of three tracts of No. 873; and the land comprising 201 acres out of the Isabel Flores Survey, Abstract Moses Walters No. 507, the E. B. Dishman Survey, Abstract No. 407, the John C. Survey, Abstract Dishman Survey, Abstract No. 408, the John Jennings Survey, No. 1598 Abstract No. 873, and the Moses Walters Survey, Abstract No. 1598, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-22, Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for November 28, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 21 of 22 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Annexation public hearing for the annexation of 372 acres of land out of the W. Case No. A-00- Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1559, the A. Roberts Survey, 23 —W. Abstract No. 1262 and the I. & G. N. R. R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. Thompson 834, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-23. Mayor Survey, Abstract Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring No. 1559, the A. to be heard. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department, 1262 and the I. & appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report, and G. N. R. R. Co. advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice Survey, Abstract setting November 28, 2000, as the second public hearing. No. 834 Wanda The following citizens of the proposed annexation area appeared McDaniel, before Council and expressed concerns relative to providing Keith McDaniel, services, payment of school taxes, improper notification, and their Jimmy Lynam, desire to remain in an incorporated area of the City: Jim Knight, Johnny Nixon, Ms. Wanda McDaniel 8613 Bryson Lane Mike Franklin Mr. Keith McDaniel 8613 Bryson Lane Mr. Jimmy Lynam 8620 Bryson Lane Mr. Jim Knight 8608 Bryson Lane Mr. Johnny Nixon 8352 Bryson Lane Mr. Mike Franklin 8601 Bryson Lane Mr. Lasher informed Council that a meeting with the residents of the community would be held to discuss this annexation on November 20, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium of Boswell High School, 5805 W. Bailey-Boswell Road. Council Member Davis asked City Manager Terrell to have staff provide information at the Pre-Council meeting prior to November 28, 2000 relative to filling in the "donut holes" within the City and also to address the City's notification procedures to owners of proposed annexation areas. She added that notification should be a voluntary effort from the City and was concerned that the annexation cases not opposed was due to the property owners not being notified. Council Member Silcox stated that there were too many questions that staff could not provide answers to regarding these annexations, and therefore he would not support this annexation case. is CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 PAGE 22 of 22 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of 372 acres of land out of the W. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1559, the A. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 1262, and the I. & G. N. R. R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 834, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A- 00-23, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for November 28, 2000. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane and Haskin Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 P.M. CITY SE ARY MAYOR