HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/01/12-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 12, 1999
Date & Time On the 12th day of January, A.D., 1999, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 7:23 p.m., in the City Council
Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Jim
Lane; Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky
Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth,
Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City Manager
Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City
Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend L. S.
Wilson, East St. Paul Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Wentworth,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes
of the regular meeting of January 5, 1999 were
approved unanimously.
City Secretary Pearson inquired whether or not it
was the pleasure of the City Council that Item 5
under Presentations by the City Council be
considered at this time.
Mayor Barr advised City Secretary Pearson to
proceed with the resolution at this time.
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Res. #2481 Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded
Support of FWISD by Council Member Silcox, that Resolution No.
Bond Election 2481 in support of Fort Worth Independent School
District Bond Election be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr presented the resolution to Mr. Garry
Manny, President of the Fort Worth Independent
School Board.
Special Presentations/ Council Member McCloud presented a
Introductions Proclamation for O. B. Macaroni Day.
Announcements Council Member Hirt announced that the new Post
Office located at 2600 8th Avenue would be having
its Grand Opening Thursday, January 14, from
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and invited everyone to
attend. She further stated that the fascinating
point about this station was that it was made
entirely with recycled products.
Withdrawn from Mayor Pro tempore Lane requested that Mayor
Consent Agenda and Council Communication No. G-12431 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-8766 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Continued/Withdrawn City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Council Communication Nos. G-12431 and P-8766
be continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded
by Council Member McCloud, the consent agenda,
as amended, was adopted unanimously.
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Continued until after Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
Executive Session — by Council Member Haskin that consideration of
Setting of Salaries the Setting of Salaries for the City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, and City Internal
Auditor be continued until after executive session.
The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2482 There was presented Resolution No. 2482
Creation of Citizen authorizing the creation of a Citizen Advisory
Advisory Committee Committee to the City Council relating to the
Relating to the Southwest Parkway (SH-121T) Project. On motion
Southwest Parkway of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Project Member Wentworth, the resolution was adopted
unanimously.
Resolution No. 2483 There was presented Resolution No. 2483 urging
Urging Texas the Texas Legislature to Increase Appropriations
Legislature to for Road and Bridge Maintenance and Expansion.
Increase On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded
Appropriations for by Council Member Haskin, the resolution was
Road and Bridge adopted unanimously.
Maintenance and
Expansion
OCS-1030 There was presented Mayor and Council
Liability Bonds Communication No. OCS-1030 from the Office of
the City Secretary recommending that the City
Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds,
as follows:
Parkway Contractors Bonds Insurance Company
Alton Davis Construction University Surety of America
Johnson Trucking&Tractor Work University Surety of America
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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OCS-1031 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-1031 from the Office of
the City Secretary recommending that the City
Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management
Department. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12431 — Continued It was the consensus of the City Council that
for One Week Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12431,
Revision to the 1999 State Legislative Program;
Adoption of TML Legislative Program as Part of
the City's Program, be continued for one week.
G-12432 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13682 Communication No. G-12432 from the City
Grant Application for Manager recommending that the City Council:
Brownfields Economic
Development Project 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and
accept, if awarded, a grant from the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the
amount of $200,000.00 for the Brownfields
Economic Development Project; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13682
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $200,000.00 subject to the receipt of
the funds from U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency for the purpose of funding the
Brownfields Economic Development Project.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12433 There was presented Mayor and Council
MT-98-004 Master Communication No. G-12433 from the City
Thoroughfare Plan Manager recommending that the City Council
Amendment: Park adopt the proposed amendment to the Master
Vista Boulevard as it Thoroughfare Plan, MT-98-004, changing the
Traverses Property alignment of Park Vista Boulevard as it traverses
Owned by Christ's property owned by Christ's Haven for Children.
Haven for Children
James W. Satterwhite Mr. James W. Satterwhite, CEO and President of
Christ's Haven for Children, 797 Mesquite Lane,
appeared before the City Council and requested
favorable consideration of the City Council for
MT-98-004 Master Thoroughfare Plan
Amendment for Park Vista Boulevard.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-12433 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-12434 There was presented Mayor and Council
MT-98-008 Master Communication No. G-12434 from the City
Thoroughfare Plan Manager recommending that the City Council
Amendment: adopt the proposed amendment to the Master
McPherson Road Thoroughfare Plan, MT-98-008, reducing the right-
from IH-35W to of-way from a 160-foot right-of-way to a 120-foot
Southwest Parkway right-of-way for McPherson Road from IH-35W to
the Southwest Parkway. On motion of Council
Member Picht, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Lane, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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G-12435 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13683 Communication No. G-12435 from the City
Acceptance of Manager recommending that the City Council:
Donation from Ethel
N. Nichols Van Zandt 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13683
Foundation increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Van Zandt Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $26,938.81 from
available funds for the purpose of funding
maintenance and operations of the Van Zandt
Cottage; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to utilize the funds
for maintaining and operating the Van Zandt
Cottage ("Cottage") located at 2900 Crestline
Road.
On motion of Council Member Wentworth,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
P-8765 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Agreements Communication No. P-8765 from the City Manager
with Various Vendors recommending that the City Council authorize:
for Agricultural
Pesticides for the 1. Purchase agreements with various vendors for
Parks and agricultural pesticides for the Parks and
Community Services Community Services Department, Golf Division,
Department, Golf based on the lowest bids as follows, with terms
Enterprise Fund as indicated; and
Vendors Est.Expenditure Terms
Estes Incorporated $107,238.50 Payment due 30 days from invoice
Rlann Farm&Ranch S 9,557.00 Payment due 30 days from invoice
BWI Dallas/Fort Worth $ 9,328.18 Payment due 30 days from invoice
Terra International,Inc. S 8,978.29 Payment due 60 days from invoice;
vendor offering I%discount if paid
with 30 days after receipt of invoice
United Horticultural Supply S 8,495.50 Payment due 30 days from invoice
Lesco,Inc. S 8,423.25 Payment due 30 days from invoice
Parkway Research Corp. $ 8,015.00 Payment due 30 days from invoice
F.P.Agri Sales&Service $ 1,535.00 Payment due on 15ih of month
following receipt of invoice
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2. The agreements to begin January 25, 1999, and
end January 24, 2000, with no further options to
renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8766 — Continued It was the consensus of the City Council that
for One Week Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8766,
Purchase Agreement with Tape Distributors of
Texas to Provide Blank Video Tapes for the City
Cable Office, be continued for one week.
P-8767 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase of Communication No. P-8767 from the City Manager
Fiberglass recommending that the City Council authorize the
C-Channels from purchase of fiberglass C-channels from Corr Tech,
Corr Tech, Inc. for Inc. for the Water Department based on low bid of
the Water Dept. $17,776.00 with payment that allow a discount of
one percent to be taken by the City if payment is
made within ten days of the date of invoice, and
freight terms that require the City to own the goods
at the shipping point with freight costs included in
the price of the materials. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8768 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8768 from the City Manager
for OEM Sewer recommending that the City Council authorize:
Equipment Cleaning
Parts with Multiple 1. A purchase agreement for OEM (original
Vendors for the City equipment manufacturer) sewer equipment
Services Dept. cleaning parts for the City Services Department
with multiple vendors based on low bid.
Payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination,
freight no charge; and
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2. These agreements to begin January 12, 1999
and end January 11, 2000, with options to
renew for two additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8769 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8769 from the City Manager
for OEM Blaw Knox recommending that the City Council authorize:
Parts & Service with
Romco Equipment 1. A purchase agreement for OEM (original
Company for the City equipment manufacturer) Blaw Knox parts and
Services Department service for the City Services Department with
Romco Equipment Company based on the
documented sole source for parts at
manufacturer's list price and labor for service
at $55.00 per hour. Payment terms net 30 days,
f.o.b. manufacturer, freight prepaid and added
to invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin January 12, 1999, and
end January 11, 2000, with options to renew for
two additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8770 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase of One Communication No. P-8770 from the City Manager
Automatic Volatile recommending that the City Council authorize the
Organic Compounds purchase of one refrigerated volatile organic
Sampler from compounds sampler for the Water Department
Environmental from Environmental Monitoring & Sampling
Monitoring & Instruments Inc. for an amount not to exceed
Sampling Instruments,
Inc. for
Water Dept.
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$22,900.00, f.o.b. shipping point, full freight
allowed and with payment terms net 30 days. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8771 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase of Various Communication No. P-8771 from the City Manager
Parts and Repairs recommending that the City Council confirm the
from Multiple purchase of parts and repairs for the Water
Vendors for the Department's North Holly Water Treatment Plant
Water Department from the following vendors for a total of
$210,715.43:
1. Controls International, Inc. invoices
totaling $54,658.38
2. Shermco Industries, Inc. invoices totaling
$1569057.05
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12409 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12409 from the City
Permanent Utility Manager recommending that the City Council
Easements approve the acquisition of three permanent utility
easements described as Lot 17, Block 133, Belmont
Park Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from James
Harp, for $200.00; Lot 8, Block 134, Belmont Park
Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Marcie and
Lorine Pina and Marcie Pina, Jr. for $1.00; and
Lot 14, Block 9, Belmont Park Addition, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Edward M. and Myrtle Fore,
for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12410 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12410 from the City
Pipeline Crossing Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement approve the acquisition of one Pipeline Crossing
Agreement near the intersection of Ayers Avenue
and Vickery Blvd. (Milepost 242.380, Dallas
Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas) from Union
Pacific Railroad Company for a one-time
acquisition cost of $3,705.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12411 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12411 from the City
Permanent Sanitary Manager recommending that the City Council
Sewer Easements approve the acquisition of five permanent sanitary
sewer easements located in west Fort Worth in the
Ridgmar area, and described as Tract 4, Parcel 8;
Tract 411, Parcel 9; Tract 4, Parcel 10; all Abstract
No. 319, from Bank One, Trustee et al, Leonard
Trust for $1.00 each; and Tract 6G, J. Collett
Survey, Abstract No. 262, from Bank One, Trustee
et al, Leonard Trust, for $1.00; and Tract 4G,
Connelly Survey, Abstract No. 319, from Texas
Utilities Electric Company, for $1.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12412 There was presented Mayor and Council
Approval of Rail Communication No. L-12412 from the City
Crossing Agreement Manager recommending that the City Council
with Fort Worth & authorize the City Manager to approve and execute
Western RR for a Rail Crossing Agreement with the Fort Worth &
Replacement of Two Western Railroad (FWWR), which allows the
Sanitary Sewer Lines replacement of two 18-inch sanitary sewer lines in
in Right-of-Way the railroad right-of-way, located at Drainage Area
54, Main M-3-A, Part 5, North Main Street @ 11th
Street and Drainage Area 54, Main B, Part 9,
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North of Northside Drive, for a total cost of
$20,000.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12413 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12413 from the City
Pipeline Crossing Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement from approve the acquisition of one Pipeline Crossing
Union Pacific Agreement from Union Pacific Railroad Company,
Railroad Company and described as Milepost 248.78, Dallas
for Sanitary Sewer Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, for an
Project acquisition cost of $7,900.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12414 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment to CSC Communication No. L-12414 from the City
No. 23453 — Office Manager recommending that the City Council
Lease Agreement authorize the City Manager to execute an
with American Flyers amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 23453,
at Fort Worth an office lease agreement with American Flyers at
Meacham Airport Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, to
delete Suite 230 from the leased premises. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12415 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment to CSC Communication No. L-12415 from the City
No. 24140 — Office Manager recommending that the City Council
Lease Agreement authorize the City Manager to execute an
with Tejas Western amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 24140,
Resources, Inc. at office lease agreement at Fort Worth Meacham
Fort Worth International Airport with Tejas Western
Meacham Airport Resources, Inc. to add Suite 236 to the leased
premises. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12416 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment to CSC Communication No. L-12416 from the City
No. 24373 — Office Manager recommending that the City Council
Lease Agreement authorize the City Manager to execute an
with Imad T. Hage amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 24372,
d/b/a Eagle Int'l at office lease agreement with Imad T. Hage, d/b/a
Fort Worth Meacham Eagle International at Fort Worth Meacham
Airport International Airport, to add Suite 115C to the
leased premises. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12417 There was presented Mayor and Council
Approval for Communication No. L-12417 from the City
Proposed Disposal of Manager recommending that the City Council
Surplus Right-of-Way concur with the state's plan to dispose of surplus
in SH 183 and SH 199 right-of-way in Fort Worth, Tarrant County State
Highway 183, Tract 6-96 and State Highway 199,
Tract 2-98, in accordance with the established laws
and regulations of the State of Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12418 There was presented Mayor and Council
Partial Release of Communication No. L-12418 from the City
Lien for 11.63 Acres Manager recommending that the City Council:
of Land, Carter
Industrial Park 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a partial
release of lien, 11.63 acres of land, a portion of
Block 4, Lot 4, Carter Industrial Park Addition;
and
2. Accept payment in the amount of $2,674.90 to
be credited to the Water and Sewer Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12419 There was presented Mayor and Council
Authorization for Communication No. L-12419 from the City
Condemnation of Manager recommending that the City Council
Land declare the necessity of taking a permanent
easement interest in property described as 4,531
square feet, Lot 1R, Block 16, Sycamore Heights
Addition, owned by J.B. and Jean Williams; and
authorize the City Manager to institute
condemnation proceedings against the land and
improvements. On motion of Council Member
Haskin, seconded by Council Member Moss, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to City Council that they set today as
the date for a public hearing regarding a Request
for Variance from Alcoholic Beverage Permit
Distance Regulations. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
gave a staff report and called attention of the City
Council to Mayor and Council Communication No.
PZ-2075, as follows:
PZ-2075 There was presented Mayor and Council
Request for Variance Communication No. PZ-2075 from the City
from Alcoholic Manager recommending that the City Council
Beverage Permit consider the request of Mr. Juan Dorado for a
Distance Regulations variance from the City's requirement that places of
business that sell alcoholic beverages to be at least
300 feet from a church.
Juan Dorado Mr. Juan Dorado, 4925 Rector Avenue, appeared
before the City Council and requested favorable
consideration of the Council for the approval of the
variance of property located at 3778 McCart
Avenue.
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Robert S. Johnson Mr. Robert S. Johnson, representing the Fort
Worth Independent School District, appeared
before the City Council and expressed opposition to
granting of the variance. A detailed summary of
his objections were presented to the City Council in
the Pre-Council session.
Reginald D. Alford Mr. Reginald D. Alford, Assistant Principal of the
Accelerated High School, appeared before the City
Council and expressed opposition to granting of the
variance. He advised Council that the number of
accidents would increase if the variance was
approved allowing the sale of alcohol so close to the
school.
There being no one else present desiring to be
heard, Council Member Hirt made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
hearing be closed and that the request for a
variance from alcoholic beverage permit distance
regulations at 3778 McCart Avenue be denied. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-17213 There was presented Mayor and Council
Black & Veatch, Communication No. C-17213 from the City
L.L.P. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering service agreement with Black &
Veatch, L.L.P. for construction management and
inspection services for Northside III Water
Transmission Mains in the amount of $50,540.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17214 There was presented Mayor and Council
Conatser Communication No. C-17214 from the City
Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
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with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$1,513,850.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 6, Contract 1), Part 3, Unit 2. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17215 There was presented Mayor and Council
Halff Associates, Inc. Communication No. C-17215 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Halff Associates, Inc.
for water and sanitary sewer line relocations for
the FM 1187 Highway and BU 287P Highway
reconstruction for a fee not to exceed $146,430.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17216 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order No. 2 Communication No. C-17216 from the City
CSC No. 23557 Manager recommending that the City Council
Mosier Valley authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Community — Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 23557
Phase II in the amount of $150,000.00, thereby increasing
the total contract amount to $831,499.63. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17217 There was presented Mayor and Council
Proposed Change Communication No. C-17217 from the City
Order No. 1 for CSC Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 24088 — M.E. authorize Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
Burns Construction, $10,026.50 to City Secretary Contract No. 24088
Inc. with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc. for an 8-inch
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water main and an 8-inch sanitary sewer main
replacement in Richmond Avenue from Yuma
Street to Riverside Drive, revising the total to
$98,148.40. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17218 There was presented Mayor and Council
Industrial Hygiene Communication No. C-17218 from the City
and Safety Manager recommending that the City Council
Technology, Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual
agreement with Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Technology, Inc. (IHST) for industrial hygiene
services for an amount not to exceed $100,000 per
year for the period of February 1, 1999 to January
31, 2000, with the option to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17219 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order No. 3 to Communication No. C-17219 from the City
CSC No. 23578 — Manager recommending that the City Council
Architectural authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Utilities, Inc. Order No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 23578
with Architectural Utilities, Inc. for the Village
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (VCWWTP)
Improvements to Blower Building, Office, Training
Area and Control Room Facilities,in the amount of
$74,584.12, revising the total contract cost to
$1,433,369.97. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17220 There was presented Mayor and Council
Intrepid Contractors, Communication No. C-17220 from the City
Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Intrepid Contractors,
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Inc. in the amount of$50,344.00 for construction of
restroom and access improvements to the Trinity
Park shelter. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17221 There was presented Mayor and Council
Bluebonnet Waste Communication No. C-17221 from the City
Control, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement granting non-exclusive privilege to
Bluebonnet Waste Control, Inc. effective this date,
for a period of five years, to use public streets,
alleys, and thoroughfares within Fort Worth for
the business of collecting municipal solid waste. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17222 There was presented Mayor and Council
Advantage Contract Communication No. C-17222 from the City
Services, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Advantage Contract Services, Inc. for the
repair and repainting of the existing 2.0 MG
Meadowbrook elevated tank, and repair of the
existing 9.2 MG Alta Mesa ground storage tank on
the low bid of $743,100.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17223 There was presented Mayor and Council
Circle "C" Communication No. C-17223 from the City
Construction Co. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Circle "C" Construction Company in the
amount of$713,705.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area
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Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1), Part 3, Unit
1. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
C-17224 There was presented Mayor and Council
Chisholm Trail Communication No. C-17224 from the City
Round-Up, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Chisholm Trail Round-Up, Inc. to
provide support for the Fort Worth Herd Program.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
C-17225 There was presented Mayor and Council
Intrepid Contractors, Communication No. C-17225 from the City
Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Intrepid Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
$197,118.40 for the repair and renovation of public
swimming pools at Sycamore and Kellis Parks.
On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
Z-98-121 — Continued It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
for One Month December 8, 1998, continued the hearing of AVO,
Inc. by Jackson Wilson, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 8900 block of Jacksboro
Highway, from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-
Family (excluding the East 50' along Buffalo Road,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-121.
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Mayor Barr informed City Council that he had
received a request from the applicant AVO, Inc.,
for a change in zoning of property located at 8900
Jacksboro Hwy, Z-98-121, be continued for one
month.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of AVO, Inc., for a change in zoning of
property located at 8900 Jacksboro Hwy, Z-98-121,
be continued until the City Council meeting of
February 9, 1999. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-157 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
Approved December 8, 1998, continued the hearing of Evans
Commercial Capital, Inc. by H. Dennis Hopkins,
for a change in zoning of property located at 14401
Statler Blvd., from "C" Multi-Family to "D" Multi-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-157. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be
heard, Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, that Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-157 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No.
2477 was adopted on December 15, 1998, setting
today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 3011, and that notice of the hearing
had been given by publication in the Commercial
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Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort
Worth, and the Fort Worth Star Telegram on
December 24, 1998. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett of Carter & Burgess, Inc.,
representing Hillwood Development Corporation,
3880 Hulen Street, appeared before the City
Council and gave a brief presentation and
explained the elimination of 848 acres of "AR"
Residential. He also advised Council that they felt
that there was a need for multi-family zoning and
the commercial zoning to be closer to the major
thoroughfares in order to buffer the single family
zoned property.
Joe Yates Mr. Joe Yates, 7504 Deerlodge Trail, appeared and
advised Council that the intent of Hillwood
Development was to have the entire area included
in a Public Improvement District.
Z-98-143 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Hillwood Development Corporation by Carter &
Burgess, Inc. for a change in zoning of property
bounded on the North by Golden Triangle, on the
West by I-35, on the South by North Tarrant
Parkway/Wall Price Road and on the East by US
Hwy. 377 from "G" Commercial and "AR"
Residential to "J" Light Industrial; from "G"
Commercial to "I" Light Industrial; from "AR"
Residential, "OM" Office Mid-Rise„ "C" Multi-
Family, "J" Light Industrial to "G "Commercial;
from "AR" Residential, "C" Multi-Family, "CR"
Multi-Family, "OM" Office Mid-Rise, "I" Light
Industrial, "J" Light Industrial to "E"
Commercial; from "AR" Residential, "C" Multi-
Family, "G" Commercial, "I" Light Industrial, "J"
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Light Industrial to "C" Multi-Family; from "A"
One-Family, "R-1" Residential, "C" Multi-Family,
"CR" Multi-Family„ "E" Commercial to "AR"
Residential; from "AR" Residential, 66R-1"
Residential, "C" Multi-Family, "CR" Multi-
Family, "OM" Office Mid-Rise and "E"
Commercial to "A" One Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-98-143, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-146 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Larry H. Jackson for a change in zoning of
property located at 5021-5025-5029 Kaltenbrun
Road from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-146, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-162 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Haskin, that the application of
Robert H. Sandlin for a change in zoning of
property located in the 10000 block of West
Cleburne Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-162, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-163 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Wentworth, that the
application of John G. Villanueva for a change in
zoning of property located at 2521 Clinton Avenue
from "F" Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-163, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
C.D. Jackson Mr. C.D. Jackson, 4024 Burton, appeared before
the City Council and expressed concern that he was
not notified of the zoning request for change,
stating that he lives in the same block. He further
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advised Council of his concerns regarding traffic
problems; the safety of the children in the
neighborhood; and the criminal activities that
could take place after construction of this building,
with its retainer wall.
Wendy Vann Ms. Wendy Vann, 1205 Kelpie Court, appeared
before the City Council on behalf of the owner
located at 4001 Forbes and expressed opposition to
the proposed zoning change. She advised Council
that there were many other empty lots or empty
buildings where Walgreen's could locate instead of
disrupting the neighborhood.
Z-98-166 — Continued Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
for One Month Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Omni Group, Inc. for a change in zoning of
property located at 4028, 4036, 4040, 4104 Forbes;
30009 30049 30069 3008 Miller; 4101, 41059 41099
4113 Burton from "B" Two-Family and "PD 177"
to "PD/E" Planned Development/Commercial with
site plan required, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-166, be
continued until February 9, 1999. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-98-168 Council Member McCloud made a motion,
Approved seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Richard Claytor by Paul Koeppe for
a change in zoning of property located at 801-803
South Main Street from "J" Light Industrial to
"J/HC Light Industrial/Historic and Cultural
Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-168, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-170 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Haskin, that the application of
St. Andrews Catholic School for a change in zoning
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of property located at 3304 Dryden Road from "A"
One-Family and "E" Commercial to "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-
170, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-172 Council Member McCloud made a motion,
Approved seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Choice Homes for a change in zoning
of property located at 1345 East Jefferson, from
"E" Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-172, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-98-173 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Norman and Judy Scoggins for a change in zoning
of property located at 3929 McCart Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "ER" Restricted Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-98-173, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-175 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
SP-98-033 Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Approved Bobbi Omar for a change in zoning of property
located at 4213 Miller Avenue from "E"
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus
the site plan for a car wash, Zoning Docket No. Z-
98-175 and Site Plan No. SP-98-033 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-178 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Wentworth, that the application
of Hillwood Development Corporation by Carter
and Burgess for a change in zoning of property
located in the 4900 block of Columbus Trail from
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"A" One-Family and "AR" Residential to "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-
178, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-98-109 Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded
Denied Without by Council Member Haskin, that the application of
Prejudice AST Research for a change in zoning of property
located in the 6001 block of Old Denton Road from
"CR" Multi-Family and "F" and "G" Commercial
to "C" Multi-Family and from "CR" Multi-Family
and "F" Commercial to "G" Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-109, be denied without prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously.
Essie J. Birdow Ms. Essie J. Birdow, 2520 Pioneer Street, appeared
before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the application of Volunteers of America Texas,
Inc. and requested that the denial of the City
Zoning Commission be upheld.
Z-98-154 Council Member McCloud made a motion,
Denied seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
application of Volunteers of America Texas, Inc.
for a change in zoning of property located in the
4750 block of South Riverside Drive from "A"
One-Family to "CR" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-98-154, be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Shell, representing the applicant Wilshire
Enterprises, Inc., 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council that
his client had spoken with some of the neighbors,
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who expressed an interest in hearing what was
planned for the area. He requested that a
continuance be granted to allow his client the
opportunity to further present his case to the
community.
Reuetta VanNoy, The following individuals appeared before the City
DiAnn Tenorio, James Council and spoke in favor of the denial of the
Gregory Peay, application of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., Zoning
Fletcher Phillips, Docket No. Z-98-156:
Laura Adams, and
Charlotte Phillips Reuetta VanNoy, 7616 Blue Carriage Lane
DiAnn Tenorio, 7551 Kurtz Ct.
James Gregory Peay, 7600 Fox River Ct.
Fletcher Phillips, 7601 Ripple Creek Ct.
Laura Adams, 1024 Fox River Lane
Charlotte Phillips, 7601 Ripple Creek Ct.
Z-98-156 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
Denied with Prejudice by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, that the application
of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. by James W. Schell
for a change in zoning of property located in the
7750 block of John T. White Road/7700-7800 I-30
W/1200 block of Cooks Lane, from "R-1 and "A"
Residential and "G" Commercial to "CR" Multi-
Family and "C" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No.
Z-98-156, be denied with prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-98-164 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Haskin, that the application of
James Cook for a change in zoning of property
located at 3217 Frazier Avenue from "B" Two-
Family to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-164, be denied. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, representing the applicant, Billy R.
Williams, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before
the City Council and advised them that his client
was unaware of the necessity of preparing and
filing a site plan to accompany his request for "PD"
zoning. He requested that the Council grant the
appeal and set Zoning Docket No. Z-98-169 for a
special hearing before the City Council.
Kara Daoud Ms. Kara Daoud, 409 N. Sylvania, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that she was
in favor of the appeal being granted to allow Mr.
Williams to present his case.
Terry Hailey, Wendy The following individuals appeared before the City
Vann and Rick Council and expressed opposition to the requested
Herring zoning change by Billy R. Williams and stated that
he had been in violation for years relative to the
outside storage:
Terrie Hailey, 1608 Eagle Drive
Wendy Vann, 1205 Kelpie Court
Rick Herring, 2501 Daisy Lane
Z-98-169 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
Denied with by Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Prejudice Billy R. Williams for a change in zoning of
property located at 3520 East Belknap Street from
"E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Commercial plus outside storage, Zoning Docket
No. Z-98-1699 be denied with prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
Kelly Pollard Mr. Kelly Pollard, representing Choice Homes,
Z-98-171 1223 S. Main, appeared before the City Council
and requested favorable consideration of the City
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Council for a change in zoning of 2500 block of
Highcrest, and the 2500 block of Bruce, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-171.
Maurine Franklin, The following speakers appeared before the City
Jimmie Dawson, Council and expressed favorable consideration for
James Sanders, and the denial of the application of Choice Homes,
Lori Franklin Zoning Docket No. Z-98-171. They advised
Council that the houses to be constructed were only
going on property owned by Vernon Porter, and
stated that this was not helping the neighborhood:
Maurine Franklin 2564 Bruce Avenue
Jimmie Dawson, 2505 HighCrest Avenue
James Sanders
Lori Franklin, 2564 Bruce Avenue
Mayor Barr stated that the proposed zoning
changes of property from "ER" Restricted
Commercial to "A" One-Family would be better
for the neighborhood and would not allow the
intrusion of heavy industry. He suggested that the
residents meet with Council Member Haskin and
work together to address the zoning concerns in the
Highcrest neighborhood.
Council Member Moss expressed concern about
the zoning not being in compliance with its current
land usage.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the City Council
grant a special hearing for the application of
Choice Homes by Vernon Porter for a change in
zoning of property located in the 2500 block of
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Highcrest and the 2500 block of Bruce from "ER"
Restricted Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-98-171, be set before the City Council
at its meeting of March 9, 1999. The motion
carried unanimously.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011,
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the zoning
hearing be closed and the following ordinance be
adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 13684
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINACE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH„ BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 3011, 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 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 PENAL CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Presentations Mrs. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared
Sharon Armstrong before the City Council and expressed appreciation
to them for their support in the development of
Southeast Fort Worth. She advised Mayor Barr
that she did not intend to run against him in the
Council election on this year. She further extended
an invitation to them for an Appreciation Dinner,
honoring Dorothy Anderson and other community
heroes.
Artie Dawson Ms. Artie Dawson, 721 Thompson, Everman,
appeared before the City Council and thanked the
Council for receipt of the paperwork that she
needed for her hearing. She presented Council
with a copy of her complaint relative to harassment
in the workplace that she had been subjected to
and requested that it be reviewed.
Mayor Barr directed the City Manager to
investigate this matter and provide a written report
back to the City Council.
Recessed The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:44 p.m.
and they reconvened into the special meeting to
complete deliberations concerning the evaluation of
the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney
and City Internal Auditor.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session
at 10:01 p.m.
Salaries for City Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
Officials by Council Member McCloud, that the salaries of
the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
and City Internal Auditor reflect a five percent
across the board increase. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR