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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/05/11-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1999 Date & Time On the 11th day of May, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 7:15 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, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Clyde Picht was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Clarence Pickney, Pleasant Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1999 were approved unanimously. Special Mr. Jay Long representing the Coca-Cola Bottling Presentations/ Company presented each Council Member with a special Introductions edition six pack of coke bottles and baseball cap commemorating Fort Worth's 150th year celebration. Council Member Hirt presented a Proclamation for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day to Lois Holquin, President of the Arlington Fibromyalgia Wellness Group who expressed her appreciation to the Council for the proclamation. Dr. Anna Duncan and Ginger Morosky, Co- Leader, were also present and spoke briefly about Fibromyalgia. Mrs. Carol Chickowsky, representative of the 1999 Municipality Awards Selection Committee, presented the 1998 Fort Worth Volunteer of the Year, Mr. Johnny Lewis. Council Member McCloud presented Mr. Lewis with a key to the City and expressed the Council and City's appreciation for Mr. Lewis' efforts. Mr. Lewis thanked the Council and selection committee for this honor. CITY COUNCIL MEETI I FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 2of18 Announcements Council Member Hirt introduced seven members of the Weebolos troop from Country Day School who were attending the Council meeting working towards achieving their Citizenship pins, and their den leader Harrison Willis. Continued/Withdrawn Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. L-12505 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, to appoint Mr. Will Leonard and Mr. Javier Lucio to the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Advisory Committee. The motion carried unanimously. Presentations Discussion and action concerning correction of minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1999, regarding Zoning Docket Z-98-174 and Site Plan SP-98-032. Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, to withdraw this item from the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Silcox gave a brief report from the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting held earlier in the day and stated that the committee approved the rewrite of the existing Zoning Ordinance which will be presented for Council consideration some time in July. Council Member McCloud gave a brief report on Safety and Development Committee meeting held earlier in the day. He announced that the committee would host a Public Housing Forum on June 10, 1999 during National Homeownership Week, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. He also stated that there would be a kickoff ceremony at the Anderson Street Project at 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 1999. OCS-1060 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Liability Bonds No. OCS-1060 from the Office of the City Secretary Approval recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: 0TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 3of18 PARKWAY CONTRACTORS INSURANCE COMPANY Perry Homes Travelers Casualty and Surety S & S Concrete Contractors, Inc. Chatham Reinsurance Corp. Zaborac Concrete RLI Surety It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1061 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Claims No. OCS-1061 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-12553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication STAR Program No. G-12553 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the transfer of $46,920.00 from Year XXIII Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Unprogrammed Funds to the Parks and Community Services Department (PACSD) for the STAR (Student Training and After School Recreation) Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12554 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Extension of No. G-12554 from the City Manager recommending that the Temporary Closure City Council extend approval of the temporary closure of a of 2nd Street portion of 2"d Street between Burnett Street and Taylor Street from May 12, 1999 through August 20, 1999, to accommodate contractors who are working on the Central Library Finishout Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Temporary Closure No. G-12555 from the City Manager recommending that the of Old Randol Mill City Council authorize the temporary closure of Old Road Randol Mill Road adjacent to Lakewood Village Christian Care Center, Inc. for an undermined length of time not to exceed one year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETIR G) FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 4of18 G-12556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13800 No. G-12556 from the City Manager recommending that the Grant Application for City Council: Homeownership Counseling Services 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a competitive grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $100,000.00 for Housing Counseling Services and accept the grant, if offered; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13800 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund in the amount of$100,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the purpose of funding Homeownership Counseling Services; and 3. Certify that the activities to be funded with the Housing Counseling Services funds are consistent with the City of Fort Worth's Consolidated Plan. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12557 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Increase Legal Fees No. G-12557 from the City Manager recommending that the to Gerald Pruitt City Council authorize the maximum amount to be paid to Gerald Pruitt to represent employee Police Lt. Richard L. Clark in the lawsuit of A.J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:98-CV-238-Y, be increased to $65,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12558 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize Settlement No. G-12558 from the City Manager recommending that the in Condemnation for City Council: Leasehold Interest 1. Authorize a settlement payment in the amount of $37,500.00 to David and Linda Kindred in lieu of proceeding to a jury trial; and 2. Find that the offer of $37,500.00 is just compensation; and WTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 5of18 3. Authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12559 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication TEA-21 Call for No. G-12559 from the City Manager recommending that the Projects for City of City Council authorize submittal of projects for evaluation Fort Worth and possible Transportation Equity Act for the 21St Century (TEA-21) funding. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12560 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication TEA-21 Call for No. G-12560 from the City Manager recommending that the Projects for Fort City Council endorse the Fort Worth Transportation Worth Transportation Authority's submittal of projects for evaluation and Authority possible Transportation Equity Act for the 21St Century (TEA-21) funding. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12561 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Revised Mid-Year No. G-12561 from the City Manager recommending that the Budget Adjustment City Council authorize the City Manager to submit to the for CCPD Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors a revised mid-year adjustment to the FY 1998-99 CCPD budget in the amount of $12,048,354.00 to fund the Police Department's portion of the computer aided dispatch and mobile data computer systems. Council Member Silcox asked staff to provide Council with a revised balance report reflecting how much money is anticipated to be left over after this deduction is realized. Mr. Terrell stated that the report would be provided as requested. On motion of Council Member Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 6of18 P-8851 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of No. P-8851 from the City Manager recommending that the Electronic Pipe and City Council authorize the purchase of electronic pipe and Cable Locator cable locator for the Water Department from Green Equipment Company based on the total bid for an amount not to exceed $16,225.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, Texas, freight no-charge with payment due 30 days from the date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8852 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-8852 from the City Manager recommending that the for Ductile Iron Pipe City Council authorize: 1. A purchase agreement for ductile iron pipe for the Water Department with McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company based on the low bid of unit prices; payment terms net 30 days from date of invoice, freight no charge; and 2. This agreement to begin May 12, 1999, and expire on May 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-8853 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-8853 from the City Manager recommending that the for Airport Fire City Council authorize: Assault Gear 1. A purchase agreement with Four Alarm Fire Equipment for the City of Fort Worth based on the low bid received with the following prices; and Fire Assault Gloves $ 62.00/pair Fire Assault Jacket $354.00/each Fire Assault Pants $318.00/pair G, COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 7of18 2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and expire May 17, 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-8854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13801 No. P-8854 from the City Manager recommending that the Purchase of Security City Council: System for Municipal Court Building 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13801 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $24,945.00 for the purpose of funding a security system from Sentinel for the Municipal Court Building; and 2. Authorize the purchase of a security system for the Information Systems and Services Department/ Telecommunications Division from Sentinel, the Alarm Company, on the basis of sole source, with payment terms of net 30 days, freight prepaid and add, f.o.b. Richardson, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $24,945.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8855 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Rental, Maintenance No. P-8855 from the City Manager recommending that the and Supply City Council authorize: Agreement for Copy Machines 1. A three-year rental, maintenance and supply agreement with Minolta Business Systems to provide copy machines, to include maintenance and supplies, except paper and staples, for City Departments, using the 1999 State of Texas Contract; and 2. This rental agreement to begin September 1, 1999, and end August 31, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEE47t FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 8of18 P-8856 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of Printers No. P-8856 from the City Manager recommending that the and Accessories City Council authorize the purchase of seven 500-LPM printers and accessories for the City Services Department, Equipment Services Division from Lowry Computer Products, Inc., Government Marketing Division on the basis of the General Services Administration's (GSA) awarded bid, with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no-charge, and a total cost of $34,595.34. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12503 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Granting of One No. L-12503, from the City Manager recommending that Permanent Utility the City Council approve the grant of one permanent utility Easement easement described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 101, Area 1, Section 1, CentrePort Addition, to Texas Utilities Electric Company for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12504 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Conveyance of Two No. L-12504 from the City Manager recommending that the Parcels of Property City Council: and Acceptance of Two Avigation 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate Easements deeds conveying the properties described as an 8.746 acre tract of land out of the James J. Goodman Survey, Abstract No. 583, and the Lorenzo D. Burnett Survey, Abstract No. 177, Tarrant County, Texas, being all of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3048, Area 3, Section 3, CentrePort; and an 4.249 acre tract of land out of the J.J. Goodman Survey, Abstract No. 583, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of Area 3, Section 4, Block 313C, CentrePort, all being an addition to the City of Fort Worth; and 11QTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 9 of 18 2. Authorize the acceptance, filing and recording by the City of two avigation easements and releases from CentrePort Venture, Inc. covering the same properties in favor of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12505 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Lease Space for No. L-12505 from the City Manager recommending that the Police Department City Council: Storefront 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease for office space located at 5761 Westcreek Drive with Eagle- Pavilion, L.P. for $4,950.00 per year; and 2. Approve the lease term of one year starting May 1, 1999, and expiring April 30, 2000, with two options to renew for one year each. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, to change the lease term to one year with no renewal option. The motion carried unanimously. C-17410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Interlocal Agreement No. C-17410 from the City Manager recommending that the with TABC City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) in order for the TABC to participate in the City of Fort Worth's two-way radio communication system. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17411 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Interlocal Agreement No. C-17411 from the City Manager recommending that the with Tarrant County City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of 1600 feet of South Norwood Drive adjacent to Bell Helicopter and 1000 feet of Wall Price CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 10 of 18 Keller Road within the City of Fort Worth at a total cost to the City not to exceed $48,000.00 for South Norwood Drive and $5,500.00 for Wall Price Keller. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Austin Bridge and No. C-17412 from the City Manager recommending that the Road City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin Bridge and Road in the amount of $859,630.50 for 90 working days for HMAC Surface Overlay 99-3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17413 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 5 No. C-17413 from the City Manager recommending that the to CSC No. 23567 - City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Walt Williams Change Order No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 23567 Construction, Inc. with Walt Williams Construction, Inc. in the amount of $18,808.50 to provide for additional and increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $752,553.03. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Long Construction No. C-17414 from the City Manager recommending that the and Engineering Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Long Construction and Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $162,171.75 for Mains 204, 205 and 259 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 4, Contract 4), Part 5, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13802 No. C-17415 from the City Manager recommending that the McClendon City Council: Construction Co., Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $144,021.50 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $34,232.00, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$109,789.50; and C tTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 11 of 18 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13802 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $34,232.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $109,789.50 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. for Unit 1: Water and Sewer Replacements in Cordone Court and Cromart Court North and South; Unit II: Pavement Improvements in Cordone Court, Creston Court and Cromart Court South; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $354,782.00 and 75 working days for: Unit 1: Water and Sewer Replacements in Cordone Court and Cromart Court North and South; Unit II: Pavement Improvements in Cordone Court from Westcreek Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Creston Court from Westcreek Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Cromart Court North from Westcreek Drive to Cromart Court South, and Cromart Court South from Westcreek Drive to Cromart Court North. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Nadezda No. C-17416 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Nadezda Construction, Inc. in the amount of $353,069.00 for Mains 19 and 258 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 1), Part 6, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Hall-Albert No. C-17417 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hall-Albert Construction, Inc. in the amount of $446,678.85 for Mains 19 and 258 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 1), Part 6, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETS' FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 12 of 18 C-17418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Mid-State Utilities, No. C-17418 from the City Manager recommending that the Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mid-State Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $1,481,194.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1), Part 12. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Jackson No. C-17419 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,300,357.00 for Main 106R Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 4, Contract 2), Part 9, Units 1 and 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13803 No. C-17420 from the City Manager recommending that the Westhill City Council: Construction Company, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $213,700.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund ($203,000.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund ($10,700.00); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13803 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $203,000.00 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $10,700.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. for Utility Cut Repair 98A; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal of a contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 and 365 calendar days for Utility Cut Repair Contract 98A, revising the total contract amount to $800,000.00 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 13 of 18 C-17421 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Walt Williams No. C-17421 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Company, Inc. contract with Walt Williams Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $497,040.70 for the reconstruction of Rosen Avenue (from 28th Street to Azle Avenue and from Azle Avenue to 23rd Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17422 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13804 No. C-17422 from the City Manager recommending that the Davila Construction City Council: Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $232,821.25 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $197,286.25 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$35,535.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13804 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $197,286.25 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $35,535.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Davila Construction, Inc. for water and sanitary sewer replacement in Rosen Avenue from 28th Street to Azle Avenue and from Azle Avenue to 23rd Street; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Davila Construction, Inc. in the amount of $202,496.25 for the water and sanitary sewer replacement in Rosen Avenue (from 28th Street to Azle Avenue and from Azle Avenue to 23rd Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication 1998 Home Project No. C-17423 from the City Manager recommending that the Funding for CHDOs City Council: 1. Authorize the use of $382,200.00 for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) under the Federal HOME Program Year 1998; and CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 14 of 18 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts, not to exceed a combined total of $382,200.00 in Fiscal Year 1998 HOME funds, with the following CHDOs to implement their respective projects as follows; and a) $50,000.00 to JMSL-NDC for construction of single- family infill housing; and b) $65,000.00 to Lake Como Area Council, Inc. for construction of single-family infill housing; and c) $130,000.00 to Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation for construction of single-family infill housing; and d) $137,200 to Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for construction of single-family housing. 3. Authorize the contract performance period on all four contracts to begin on the date of contract execution and end twelve months thereafter; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13805 No. C-17424 from the City Manager recommending that the Larry H. Jackson City Council: Construction, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $1,291,170.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and 14hTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 15 of 18 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13805 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $1,291,170.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc. for Water Rehabilitation Contract II; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,136,170.00 for Rehabilitation Contract II. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication CDBG, ESG, and No. C-17425 from the City Manager recommending that the HOPWA Contracts City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XXV, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Year 1999-2000 and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Year 1999-2000 contracts with various organizations to administer their respective programs, contingent upon approval and receipt of adequate funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a term beginning June 1, 1999, and ending May 31, 2000. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the motion carried unanimously. C-17426 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication United Way No. C-17426 from the City Manager recommending that the Community City Council: Assessment Survey 1. Approve the transfer of $15,000 from Year XXIV Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Unprogrammed Funds, to the United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County for a Community Assessment Survey; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County for the expenditure and use of $15,000.00 to fund the Community Assessment Survey for the period of June 1, 1999, to May 31, 2000. CITY COUNCIL MEETIQ 0 FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 16 of 18 On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17427 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication McGuyer Home No. C-17427 from the City Manager recommending that the Builders, Inc. City Council rescind M&C C-17340, approved March 23, 1999, for the Community Facilities Agreement with McGuyer Home Builders, Inc. for the installation of community facilities to serve Remington Point Phase I, Sections A and B and approve the revised Community Facilities Agreement totaling $2,633,489.00. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Z-99-019 It appeared to the City Council at its meeting of April 13, Continued Until 1999, that they continue the hearing of Magnolia Media June 8, 1999 Group, Ltd. by West Loop 820 Partners, for a change in zoning of property located in the 9600 block of Westpoint Blvd. from "C" Multi-Family to "E" Commercial. Mayor Barr stated that Council had received a letter from the company requesting a 30-day extension on this case. Council Member Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Zoning Docket No. Z-99-019, be continued until June 8, 1999. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of April 20, 3901 Westridge 1999, continued the hearing for the Appeal of the Order of Avenue the Building Standards Commission regarding 3901 Westridge Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Paul Bounds, representing the Code Compliance Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report. Norman "Happy" Mr. Norman "Happy" Nelson, 905 Creekdale, an attorney Nelson representing the owner, Mr. Spencer Lengyel, addressed the Council and provided information regarding the owner's efforts to comply with the City's requests to bring this property up to standards. He stated that the property is 65 percent complete and that Certificates of Occupancy TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 17 of 18 have been issued. He disagreed with the imposed civil penalty and requested additional time to complete the project. Mr. Bounds provided rebuttal to Mr. Nelson's comments stating that it was Mr. Lengyel's option to begin work on his property on the north side and work south and ignore the location of the ten units cited in the Building Standards Commission order. Only these ten units needed repair to be in compliance. This ultimately created violations at the end of the project. Spencer Lengyel Mr. Spencer Lengyel, 3901 Westridge Avenue, owner of the property, addressed the Council in rebuttal and stated that he has done everything that the City has asked him to do. Council Member Silcox stated that Mr. Lengyel was given an alternative to paying the $79,500 civil penalty by using the fine to make more enhancements to the property. It was Mr. Lengyel's decision to not act on the option. Mr. Silcox stated that Mr. Lengyel was initially given 280 days to repair or demolish the property, and it has taken 541 days to get to this point. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, to close the public hearing and uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Mr. Don Hicks, 6515 East Lancaster, representing the Don Hicks Handley Neighborhood Association, presented a petition to the Council opposing the plan to develop a residence/shelter for the homeless in the vacant area of 6851-6855 East Lancaster. Mayor Barr advised Mr. Hicks to speak with Libby Watson, Assistant City Manager, to obtain more information on the City's intentions for this property. CITY COUNCIL MEET FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 11, 1999 PAGE 18 of 18 Pierre Bowden, Sr. Mr. Pierre Bowden, Sr., 713 Thompson Street, addressed the Council in regards to Artie Dawson. Mr. Bowden stated that he wanted to acknowledge his support of Ms. Dawson. Mayor Barr informed Mr. Bowden that this matter is under Civil Service control and not subject to City Council intervention. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned t 8:10 p. . � f L11-11, CITY SECRETARY MAYOR