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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/02/16-Minutes-City Council Q CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 Date & Time On the 16th day of February, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:22 a.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 Darius Johnston, of Christ Church. A moment of silent prayer was observed in honor of the three fallen Firefighters, Brian Collins, Phillip Dean and Garry Sanders. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1999, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations/ Mayor Barr presented a Proclamation for Colonial Country Introductions Club Appreciation Day to Mr. Steve Sikes, President of the Colonial Country Club. Announcements Council Member Picht announced that the March 2, 1999 Council meeting would be held at Southwest High School, 4100 Alta Mesa Blvd. Withdrawn/Consent Council Member Picht requested that Mayor and Council Agenda Communication Nos. G-12466, G-12467, G-12468, and G- 12469 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEET119 FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 2of15 Appointments Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that William V. Tinsley be appointed to the Building Standards Commission. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss to appoint Louise Appleman as Chair of the Southwest Parkway Citizens Advisory Committee and to appoint the following members representing: Neighborhoods: Madeline Rice Gibbs, Wendy Davis, Beth Rivers, Carvan Adkins, John Malanga, and Doreen Hillard Community Organizations: Margaret DeMoss, Steve Berry, Marty Craddock, Denny Alexander, Tim Williams, and Martha Rangel Business: Pat Evans, James R. Harris, Scott Walker, Robert Kolba, Ben Loughry, and Jim Austin. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Bob Bolen be appointed as Fort Worth's official representative to the Dallas Olympic 2012 project. The motion carried unanimously. Res. No. 2491 There was presented Resolution No. 2491 supporting Support Legislation legislation relating to the Crime Control and Prevention Relating to Crime District. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded Control and by Council Member McCloud, the resolution was adopted Prevention District unanimously. Council Member McCloud gave a brief report from the Safety and Community Development Committee. OCS-1038 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Liability Bonds No. OCS-1038 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: Parkway Contractor Insurance Company Earl Blackmon Construction Merchants Bonding Company Rog's Concrete-Texas, Inc. Western Surety Company i fY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 3of15 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1039 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Claims No. OCS-1039 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1040 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2492 No. OCS-1040 from the Office of the City Secretary Zoning Hearing recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2492 setting regular Zoning Hearing for March 11, 1999. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the motion carried unanimously. G-12466 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Payment of Attorney No. G-12466 from the City Manager recommending that the Fees to Ross T. Foster City Council confirm the engagement of Ross T. Foster and/or the law firm of Foster & Brewer to represent Police Lt. Glenn Blair in the lawsuit of A. J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al; Cause No. 4: 98-CV-238-Y, and authorize the payment of reasonable attorney's fees not to exceed $35,000.00. Council Member Picht stated that he was not opposed to the additional attorney fees that would be paid, but wanted the citizens to be informed of where the additional fees were being distributed. Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12466 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. G-12467 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Payment of Attorney No. G-12467 from the City Manager recommending that the Fees to George City Council confirm the engagement of George Staples to Staples represent Sergeant Gerald Teague in the lawsuit of A. J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al; Cause No. 4: 98- CV-238-Y, and authorize the payment of reasonable CITY COUNCIL MEE-Tit FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 4of15 attorney's fees not to exceed $35,000.00. On the motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12468 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Payment of Attorney No. G-12468 from the City Manager recommending that the Fees to R.H. Wallace City Council confirm the engagement of R.H. Wallace and and Law Firm of the law firm of Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff, and Miller to Shannon, Gracey, represent Deputy Police Chief Ralph Mendoza in the lawsuit Ratliff and Miller of A. J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al; Cause No. 4: 98-CV-238-Y, and authorize the payment of reasonable attorney's fees not to exceed $50,000.00. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12469 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2493 No. G-12469 from the City Manager recommending that the Attorney Fees to City Council adopt Resolution No. 2493 increasing to George Staples $75,000.00 the maximum amount authorized to be paid to George Staples as legal counsel in the lawsuit of David Zimlich vs. City of Fort Worth, Jim Rutledge and Elsa Paniagua, Civil Action No. 4:98-CV-325-A. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12470 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Issuance of Heliport No. G-12470 from the City Manager recommending that the License to City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the Beechwood Company issuance of a heliport license to Beechwood Company for the operation of a heliport at the Beechwood Business Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12471 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13706 No. G-12471 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Department of City Council: Health Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Texas Department of Health of up to $40,755.00 to provide outreach for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and a AY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 5 of 15 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13706 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $40,755.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding outreach for the Children's Health Insurance Program through a grant from the Texas Department of Health. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12472 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Texas Department of No. G-12472 from the City Manager recommending that the Health Donation City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Health to receive up to 1,000 bicycle helmets and any additional helmets if they are available to distribute to low- income children in the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12473 City Attorney Adkins requested that Mayor and Council Continued Until After Communication No. 12473 be continued until after Executive Session Executive Session. On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. 12473 be continued until after Executive Session. G-12474 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13707 No. G-12474 from the City Manager recommending that the Rate Schedules for City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13707 which authorizes TU Electric TU Electric Company to implement proposed Time-of-Use Rate schedules. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Picht, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing designating Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 31 in Carter Industrial Park. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Jay Chapa, representing Economic Development, appeared before the City Council and presented a brief staff report on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12475 as follows: %f. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 6of15 G-12475 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13708 No. G-12475 from the City Manager recommending that the Designation of Tax City Council: Abatement Reinvest- ment Zone No. 31 in 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Fort Carter Industrial Park Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 31; and 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 13708 amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by designating certain property in Tarrant County as Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 31 pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312, as amended. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12475 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12476 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13709 No. G-12476 from the City Manager recommending that the Cowtown Brush-Up City Council: Contributions 1. Accept donations totaling $6,500.00 for the Cowtown Brush-Up Project; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13709 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $6,500.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Cowtown Brush- Up Project. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12477 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2494 No. G-12477 from the City Manager recommending that the Increase Legal Fees City Council adopt Resolution No. 2494 increasing to to Kelly, Hart & $1,450,000.00 the maximum amount authorized to be paid to Hallman Kelly, Hart & Hallman for legal services in the lawsuits r? Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 7of15 entitled City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al, and City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al, and in related litigation. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12478 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Adoption of 1999 No. G-12478 from the City Manager recommending that the Federal Legislative City Council: Program 1. Adopt the 1999 Federal Legislative Program; and 2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to distribute copies of the City's Federal Legislative Program to members of the United States Congress, to other cities, national city organizations and to other interested individuals; and 3. Authorize and direct appropriate City officials and the Washington firm of Bracy Williams and Company to meet with federal elected, appointed and agency officials to discuss the City's position on certain pieces of legislation, certain regulations, and certain grant programs. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-8784 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of No. P-8784 from the City Manager recommending that the Vehicles for City Council authorize the purchase of equipment for the City Services City Services Department from Classic Chevrolet, Inc., Grapevine, Texas, and Allen Samuels Dodge, Fort Worth, Texas, based on the low bid meeting specifications for a total amount not to exceed $612,474.00, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, and payment due 30 days after date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8785 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-8785 from the City Manager recommending that the for OEM Ford Parts City Council authorize: and Equipment CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 8of15 1. A purchase agreement for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Ford parts and engines for the City Services Department with Texas Motors Ford based on the low bid of the following discounts off manufacturer's list prices, with payment due ten days from date the invoice is received, the City takes ownership of goods at City's dock, no charge for freight; and A. OEM Ford parts at manufacturer's list price less 36 percent discount, B. OEM new Ford engines at manufacturer's list price less 38 percent discount, and C. OEM remanufactured Ford engines at manufacturer's list price less 37 percent discount. 2. This agreement to begin April 24, 1999, and expire on April 23, 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-8786 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of Robotic No. P-8786 from the City Manager recommending that the Analyzer and City Council authorize the purchase, by using Federal grant Computer System for funds, of a Capillary Electrophoresis Genetic Analyzer and Police Department computer hardware for the Police Department/Forensic Science Laboratory Division from PE Biosystems, on the basis of sole source, with payment terms net 30 days, freight prepaid and added, f.o.b. Foster City, California, for a total cost not to exceed 58,730.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8787 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-8787 from the City Manager recommending that the for Beretta Pistols and City Council authorize: Trade-in Used Pistols for Police Department 1. A purchase agreement for Beretta Pistols and trade-in of used pistols for the Police Department with G.T. Distributors, Inc. based on the low bid of unit prices and highest bid of unit prices on the trade-in of used pistols, with payment terms one percent ten days, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no-charge; and Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 9of15 2. This agreement to begin February 16, 1999, and end February 15, 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. L-12437 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition No. L-12437 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Utility City Council approve the acquisition of one permanent Easement utility easement described as a portion of Block 2, Post Oak Village Addition, from Laredo National Bank, for $1.00, required for sanitary sewer rehabilitation of Main C1C46 Drainage Area, Part 4 (DOE 1829). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12438 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition No. L-12438 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Sanitary City Council approve the acquisition of four permanent Sewer Easements sanitary sewer easements described as Lot 6R, Block 4 and Lot 7R, Block 3, Boaz Summit Addition, from Salvatore Turano for a total of $1.00 each; and Lot 1 R1, Block 7, Boaz Summit Addition, from Jimmy Shadle, for $1.00; and Lots 3 and 8, Block 23550, Land 700 Addition, from Larimar Development for $1.00; all properties located in the J.H. Childress Survey; and find that a total of $4.00 is just compensation and authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate documents. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12439 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition of No. L-12439 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Sanitary City Council approve the acquisition of one permanent Sewer Easement sanitary sewer easement described as a portion of Lots 1 B and 213, Block 16, Sycamore Heights Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Texas Utilities Electric Company for $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 10 of 15 L-12440 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition of No. L-12440 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Sanitary City Council approve the acquisition of two permanent Sewer and Temporary sanitary sewer easements described as Lot 7, Edna Estes Construction Addition from Oakland Shopping Center Partnership; Tract Easements 13, Abstract 1228 J. L. Purvis Survey from Dan Dahlgren; and one temporary construction easement described as Tract 2A, Abstract A-815 T.K. Hamby Survey, from NAUS Ltd., for a total cost of $5,002.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2080 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13710 No. PZ-2080 from the City Manager recommending that the Street and Utility City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13710 vacating a variable Easement Vacation width street right-of-way known as Lakeview Circle, and ten miscellaneous utility, building line, and Public Open Space easements located in Eagle Mountain Lake Estates Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2081 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2496 No. PZ-2081 from the City Manager recommending that the Joint Resolution and City Council approve Joint Resolution No. 2496 and Agreement between Agreement amending the current extraterritorial jurisdiction City of Fort Worth and boundary agreement between Fort Worth and Crowley for City of Crowley the release of 13 acres of land from Fort Worth's extraterritorial jurisdiction into Crowley's extraterritorial jurisdiction. On motion of Council Member Picht, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. PZ-2082 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2497 No. PZ-2082 from the City Manager recommending that the Broadway Street City Council adopt Resolution No. 2497 closing a portion of Partial Closure the 400 block of Broadway Street, lying between Lots 4A and 5A in Block 8 of Daggett's Second Addition, City of Fort Worth, Texas. On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. APRN COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 11 of 15 C-17275 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13711 No. C-17275 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Department of City Council: Housing and Community Affairs 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the period of April 1, 1998, through March 31, 1999, totaling $34,745.00 in anticipated funds with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to provide additional weatherization to homes in Tarrant County. Homes must be occupied by low-income residents for the contract period ending March 31, 1999; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13711 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $34,745.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the TU Electric Piggyback Program through a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; and 3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 and apply the rate of 10.51 percent, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13712 No. C-17276 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Department of City Council: Housing and Community Affairs 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization Assistance Program Grant and enter into two contracts for the period of April 1, 1998, through March 31, 1999, totaling $241,419.00 in anticipated funds with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13712 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $241,419.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Weatherization Assistance Program through a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; and CITY COUNCIL MEETIIP Is FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 12 of 15 3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 10.51 percent, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17277 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13713 No. C-17277 from the City Manager recommending that the Conatser City Council: Construction, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $846,597.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund ($529,180.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund ($317,417.00); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13713 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $529,180.00 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $317,417.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Conatser Construction Inc., for reconstruction of Martin Street and Trentman Street; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,343,712.00 for reconstruction of Martin Street including paving, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer main replacement from Shackleford to Trentman, and Trentman Street including storm drain, water and sanitary sewer main replacement from Martin to Mansfield Highway. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17278 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication CSC No. 23453 No. C-17278 from the City Manager recommending that the American Flyers, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 23453, the office lease agreement with American Flyers, Inc., adding 83 square feet of office space on the second floor of the Fort COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 13 of 15 Worth Meacham International Airport terminal building. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17279 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Texas Department No. C-17279 recommending that the City Council authorize of Transportation the City Manager to execute a construction and maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the replacement of the NE 21St Street bridge over a tributary of Marine Creek. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Z-99-003 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February 9, 1999, continued the hearing of Tarrant County for a change in zoning of property located at 3829 Alta Mesa Blvd., from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a Community Service and Correction (probation) Office subject to prohibition of a sex offender or intensive supervision unit, no CSCD exterior signage and landscaping, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-003, with waiver of site plan recommended. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Gary Kirby Mr. Gary Kirby, 100 E. Weatherford Street, Tarrant County Facility Manager, stated that Commissioner Bagsby was committed to building a fence in the rear of the property. Council Member Picht added that he had discussed building a wrought iron fence around the entire property with Commissioner Bagsby and that she had agreed to consider his proposal. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Tarrant County, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-003, be approved and the following ordinance be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETINP C FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 14 of 15 ORDINANCE NO. 13714 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 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 CAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet in a closed session at 10:55 a.m. to seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: a) Julie Mallette v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 4:98-CV- 044-Y b) Legal issues concerning Zoning Docket No. Z-98-140, Omni Group, Applicant c) Dalton King v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 17- 145434-92 d) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. 48- 171109-97 e) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 3:97- CV-2734-T COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 15 of 15 as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:14 a.m. G-12473 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Res. # 2495 No. G-12473 from the City Manager recommending that the Employment of City Council: George Staples as Legal Counsel 1. Retain George Staples as outside legal counsel to assist in representing the City of Fort Worth in the lawsuit of Dalton King vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al, Cause No. 17-145434-92; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2495 fixing in advance as far as practicable, the sum to be paid for said legal services in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. CITY SE ETARY MAYOR