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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 1999
Date & Time On the 4th 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., at Tarrant County College South Campus, 5301
Campus Drive, in the Rotunda Building, Room 132, 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, Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City
Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City
Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Jeff Wentworth
was absent. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor E.L. Bowman, Greater
Mount Tabor Christian Center.
Pledge Posting of the colors was performed by members of Girl
Scout Troop 9462 from Sagamore Hill Elementary followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Welcome Dr. Ernest Thomas, President, Tarrant County College,
South Campus, welcomed the Fort Worth City Council and
audience. Mayor Barr expressed his appreciation to Dr.
Thomas and the college for allowing the use of their
facilities.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 27, 1999, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation to Ms.
Presentations/ Mary Bender, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, for Be
Introductions Kind to Animals Week.
Emily Ford, Miss Teen Fort Worth, presented autographed
pictures to the Council.
Canvas of Returns Gloria Pearson, City Secretary, advised the City Council
and Declaration of that the official count of the City Council Election held on
Results of City May 1, 1999, was completed on May 3, 1999, and the
County Election returns of the election, as reported by the presiding
Res. # 2525 officers of each voting precinct who, upon their oath,
stated the returns of their respective boxes were true and
correct, were as follows:
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RETURNS OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
MAY 1, 1999
Member of City Council — District 2
Larry Stevens 376
Jim Lane 1,026
Member of City Council — District 4
Susan Prescott 1,974
Becky Haskin 3,353
Member of City Council — District 5
Frank Moss 1,364
Cedric Lee 97
Member of City Council — District 6
Jewel Woods 2,400
Clyde Picht 2,469
Member of City Council — District 9
David Minor 1,471
Dan Roberts 295
Wendy Davis 1,820
She further stated that pursuant to Section 2.053 of the
Texas Election Code and City of Fort Worth Ordinance No.
13754 that:
Kenneth Barr, being an unopposed candidate for election
to the office of Mayor, was declared elected to that office
that;
Chuck Silcox, being an unopposed candidate for election
to the office of City Council Member for District 3 was
declared elected to that office that;
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Jeff Wentworth, being an unopposed candidate for
election to the office of City Council Member for District 7,
was declared elected to that office; and
Ralph McCloud, being an unopposed candidate for
election to the office of City Council Member for District 8,
was declared elected to that office.
Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2525 canvassing the returns of the Election
and declaring the results of the Election held on May 1,
1999, and finding correct that Jim Lane be declared
elected to City Council District 2; that Becky Haskin be
declared elected to City Council District 4; that Frank
Moss be declared elected to City Council District 5; that
Clyde Picht be declared elected to City Council District 6;
and that Wendy Davis be declared elected to City Council
District 9.
The motion to approve the resolution canvassing the
returns was adopted unanimously.
Certificates of Election were provided to Kenneth Barr,
Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde
Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud, and Wendy Davis.
Ordinance Calling Mrs. Pearson informed Council that a run-off election was
Run-Off Election not required due to all candidates receiving the required
Withdrawn number of majority votes during the election. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McCloud, to withdraw from consideration the
ordinance calling the run-off election for Saturday, May 29,
1999. The motion carried unanimously.
Announcements Council Member McCloud recognized 11 members of the
Lady Stars Basketball team from Highland Hills who won
the region and state championships.
Continued/Withdrawn City Manager Bob Terrell requested that Mayor and
By Staff Council Communication Nos. C-17405 and C-17406 be
withdrawn from the agenda.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hirt, to appoint Ms. Joella Simms to place
8 on the Library Advisory Board, with term expiring
October 1, 2000. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2526 There was presented Resolution No. 2526 appointing Mr.
Appointing Member Pete Geren to Place 7 on the Dallas-Fort Worth
to DFW Airport Board International Airport Board, with term expiring October 31,
2002.
Mayor Barr stated that the effective date of the
appointment needs to be changed to May 4, 1999.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Moss, the resolution was adopted, as
amended, unanimously.
Res. # 2527 There was presented Resolution No. 2527 requesting the
Reconsider Fort Worth Transportation Authority to reconsider the
Location of Bus location of the Bus Transfer Center. On motion by Council
Transfer Center Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the
resolution was adopted unanimously.
OCS-1058 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Claims No. OCS-1058 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-1059 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2528 No. OCS-1059 from the Office of the City Secretary
Zoning Hearing recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
Rescheduled 2528 Setting Rescheduled Zoning Hearing for May 18,
1999. On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Lane, the motion carried unanimously.
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G-12549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13786 No. G-12549 from the City Manager recommending that the
Public Rights-of-Way City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13786 permitting and
for Long Distance regulating the use of certain public rights-of-way within
Telecommunications the City of Fort Worth for the construction, maintenance
System and operation of a long distance telephone system by
Level 3 Communications, LLC; making this ordinance
cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, and repealing
all prior ordinances in conflict. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12550 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Closure of Milam No. G-12550 from the City Manager recommending that the
Street City Council approve the closure of Milam Street from
Martha Lane and Meadowbrook Drive from May 5, 1999
through August 2, 1999 for the construction of a box
culvert system. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12551 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Reallocation of No. G-12551 from the City Manager recommending that the
HOME Funds City Council approve the use of $335,000.00 in HOME
funds from the Affordable Housing Development Fund for
home improvement loans in the Polytechnic Heights
Nashville Triangle Neighborhood. On motion of Council
Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Moss, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12552 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Permit for Southwest No. G-12552 from the City Manager recommending that the
Recreational City Council approve the request of Southwest
Industries, Inc. Recreational Industries, Inc. to be permitted to perform
construction work at 3117 Bellaire on the Texas Christian
University campus on weekends for the period of May 4,
1999 through August 15, 1999. Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss to
approve the recommendation with a change in the time
work is to be performed from that of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
to that of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously. The recommendation was adopted, as
amended.
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P-8844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8844 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Pipe and City Council authorize:
Concrete Saw Blades
1. A purchase agreement for pipe and concrete saw
blades for all City departments with Crescent
Machinery Company based on the low bid with
payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is
received. The City takes ownership of the goods at the
City's dock. Freight is included in the price of the
goods; and
2. This agreement to begin May 20, 1999, and expire May
19, 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-8845 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8845 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Top Dressing City Council authorize:
Sand
1. A purchase agreement with Eknoxco Environmental
Services to furnish top dressing sand to the City of
Fort Worth based on low bid @ $15.50 1ton as follows,
f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no-charge, with payment
terms net 30 days; and
Rockwood Golf Course 400 tons
Pecan Valley Golf Course 600 tons
Meadowbrook Golf Course 500 tons
Sycamore Creek Golf Course 150 tons
Z-Boaz Golf Course 250 tons
2. This agreement to begin May 4, 1999, and expire May 3,
2000 with options to renew for two additional years.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Street No. P-8846 from the City Manager recommending that the
Light Standards and City Council authorize a one-time purchase of street light
Arms
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standards and arms from the Pole Company for
$111,940.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-8847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Lawn No. P-8847 from the City Manager recommending that the
Care Equipment City Council authorize a one-time purchase agreement for
lawn care equipment for the Parks and Community
Services Department from multiple vendors based on the
low bids not to exceed $30,334.05, as follows; and
payment terms net 30 days with the exception of Lawn &
Garden Warehouse #2 which payment terms are net 10
days.
VENDOR TOTAL F.O.B. FREIGHT
Lawn&Garden Warehouse#2 $15,319.78 City's dock No charge
Lawn&Garden Warehouse Inc. $5,606.48 City's dock No charge
Mower World $3,053.94 City's dock No charge
Lesco,Inc. $4,863.00 City's dock No charge
Lelons Engine ACES $ 695.85 City's dock No charge
US Rentals $ 795.00 Vendor's dock No charge
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8848 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Termite Control City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement for termite control services for
the Parks and Community Services Department from
Lady Bugg Exterminating Services based on the low
bid, with payment terms five percent discount 10 days,
net 30 days; and
2. This agreement to begin May 21, 1999, and expire on
May 20, 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-8849 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Reject Bids for No. P-8849 from the City Manager recommending that the
Parking Meters City Council:
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1. Reject bids for parking meters and management
systems because of changes needed to the
specifications; and
2. Authorize this bid to be re-issued with revised
specifications as a Request for Proposal.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
P-8850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13787 No. P-8850 from the City Manager recommending that the
Purchase of Dual City Council:
Antenna KA-Band
Radar Units 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13787 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Projects Fund, States Awarded Assets, in the
amount of $111,644.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding KA-Band Radar Units from Kustom
Signals; and
2. Authorize the purchase of 76 dual antenna KA-Band
radar units for the Police Department on the basis of
the low bid with payment terms net 30 days, freight no
charge, f.o.b. destination for a total cost of$111,644.00.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore Lane, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
L-12496 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of Three No. L-12496, from the City Manager recommending that
Permanent Sanitary the City Council approve the acquisition of three
Sewer Easements permanent sanitary sewer easements described as Lot 5,
Block 1, Hamil Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Lonnie Smith; and Lot 3, Block 2R and Lot 1, Block 2R,
Bells Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Robert
Burgert, for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Sale of No. L-12497 from the City Manager recommending that the
Tax-Foreclosed City Council:
Property
1. Approve the sale of the surplus tax-foreclosed property
described as Block 2, Lot 4, Oakwood Heights Addition
(2313 Vogt Street) to Neighborhood Housing Services
(NHS) in accordance with Ordinance No. 13533; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
deed conveying the property to NHS, and record the
deed.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of One No. L-12498 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 15
and 16, Mark A. Barnett Addition, Tarrant County, Texas,
from Mary Ruth Davis for $1.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12499 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of Two No. L-12499 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent Sanitary City Council accept two permanent sanitary sewer
Sewer Easements; easements described as Lot 3, Block 1, Indian Creek
One Abandonment of Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Indian Creek
Sanitary Sewer Condominium Association of Owners, for $1.00 and Block
Easement; and One A, Westover — Beck Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from
Pipeline Easement Clay Herman, for $1.00; one abandonment of sanitary
and Right-of-Way for sewer easement described as Lot 3, Block 1, Indian Creek
Sewer Rehabilitation Addition, Tarrant County, Texas for $1.00; and approve
one pipeline easement and right-of-way described as
Tarrant County Water Board No. 1, Tarrant County, Texas
from Tarrant Regional Water District for $10.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acceptance of One No. L-12500 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent Utility City Council approve the acceptance of one permanent
Easement utility easement described as a portion of the A.F. Albright
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Survey, A-1849, Tarrant County, Texas from the City of
Saginaw (DOE 2462) for a cost of $1.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-12501 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13788 No. L-12501 from the City Manager recommending that the
Acceptance of City Council:
Property from Amon
G. Carter Foundation 1. Accept approximately 3.4 acres adjoining Carter Park
from the Amon G. Carter Foundation; and
2. Accept $10,000.00 from the Amon G. Carter Foundation
to cleanup, secure, and improve the property and
Carter Park; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13788 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Parks
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $10,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding cleanup,
securing, and improvements to Carter Park through
donations from the Amon G. Carter Foundation; and
4. Add the donated acreage to the official park inventory
as part of Carter Park.
On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously, with appreciation.
L-12502 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Accept Donation of No. L-12502 from the City Manager recommending that the
0.85 Acres from the City Council:
JMSL Neighborhood
Development 1. Accept approximately 0.85 acre tract from the
Corporation Jennings-May-St. Louis Neighborhood Development
Corporation for development as a neighborhood park;
and
2. Designate the donated tract as parkland.
On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously, with appreciation.
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PZ-2095 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2529 No. PZ-2095 from the City Manager recommending that the
Alley Closure City Council adopt Resolution No. 2529 closing a 16-foot
VA-96-007 wide by 475-foot long alley consisting of 7,598 square feet
lying in Block 93 of the Chamberlain Arlington Heights
Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2096 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13789 No. PZ-2096 from the City Manager recommending that the
Sanitary Sewer City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13789 vacating the 15-
Easement Vacation foot wide by 1100-foot long sanitary sewer easement
VA-98-060 containing 16,500 square feet, being a portion of Lot 4,
Block 4, Carter Industrial Park Addition, and within a tract
deeded to Ben E. Keith through a special warranty deed. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2097 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13790 No. PZ-2097 from the City Manager recommending that the
Utility Easement City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13790 vacating an 8-foot
Vacation wide by 50-foot long utility easement, and a 4-foot wide by
VA-98-027 50-foot long utility easement containing a total of 600
square feet along the west line of Lot F, and the north line
of the north 50 feet of Lot D in the Hillcrest Addition. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2098 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. No. 13791 No. PZ-2098 from the City Manager recommending that the
Utility Easement City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13791 vacating the 10-
Vacation foot wide by 30-foot long utility easement containing 300
VA-99-013 square feet, and being a portion of Lot 9, Block 34, Mira
Vista Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2099 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13792 No. PZ-2099 from the City Manager recommending that the
Street Right-of-Way City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13792 vacating a portion
Vacation of the right-of-way for White Settlement Road,
VA-98-011
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approximately 289-feet long by 35-feet wide, and
containing 9,801 square feet, located in Lots 16A and 17A
of Riverview Estates Addition. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2100 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13793 No. PZ-2100 from the City Manager recommending that the
Utility Easement City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13793 vacating a 5-foot
Vacation wide and 150-foot long utility easement, containing 750
VA-00-023 square feet, in Lots 1 and 2 of the Loop 820 Shopping
Center Addition to the City of Fort Worth. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13794 No. PZ-2101 from the City Manager recommending that the
Utility Easement City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13794 vacating the
Vacation south 20 feet of a 25-foot utility easement containing 4,080
VA-99-012 square feet in Lot 11, Block 5R and a 10-foot wide by 152-
foot long portion of a utility easement containing 1,521
square feet in Lot 11 and Lot 10, Block 5R of the Treetop
Addition, being an addition to Parker County, Texas. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2102 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2530 No. PZ-2102 from the City Manager recommending that the
Closure of Oak City Council adopt Resolution No. 2530 closing Oak Street
Street VA-99-0002 between Lot 10, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 of the Kennedy
Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing changing the name of Suffolk Court East
and Suffolk Court West to Suffolk Street. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
PZ-2103 Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Withdrawn Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report calling attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. PZ-2103, and requested that
Council withdraw this item from consideration until more
information on the street name change can be obtained.
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Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Picht, to withdraw Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-2103 from consideration at this
time. The motion carried unanimously.
C-17393 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
DFW Executive No. C-17393 from the City Manager recommending that the
Transportation City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Company contract with Stella M. Pike, d/b/a/ D.F.W. Executive
Transportation Company, to operate a limousine service in
Fort Worth for a period of one year beginning upon
execution of the contract, with an option for a one-year
renewal. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17394 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Hillwood No. C-17394 from the City Manager recommending that the
Development City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee,
Corporation to enter into a consent agreement with Hillwood
Development Corporation permitting the temporary
placement of directional signs in the right-of-way at Park
Glen Subdivision. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17395 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Gutierrez, Smouse, No. C-17395 from the City Manager recommending that the
Wilmut & Associates City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $73,225.00 to prepare
plans and specifications for Main 21 Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 7, Contract 3), Part 4. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17396 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13795 No. C-17396 from the City Manager recommending that the
Long Construction & City Council:
Engineering
1. Authorize a transfer from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the
amount of$406,484.00; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13795 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $406,484.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with long Construction & Engineering, Inc. for water
Replacement Contract 98JJ; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Long Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$361,484.00 and 60 working days for Water
Replacement Contract 98JJ.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17397 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
RJN Group, Inc. No. C-17397 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount
of $93,930.00 to prepare plans and specifications for Main
195AR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System
Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 4),
Part 5. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17398 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Dannenbaum No. C-17398 from the City Manager recommending that the
Engineering City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Corporation engineering agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering
Corporation in the amount of $78,527.91 to prepare plans
and specifications for Main 195AR Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7,
Contract 4), Part 3. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17399 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Dunaway Associates No. C-17399 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Dunaway Associates, Inc. in
the amount of $80,029.06 to prepare plans and
specifications for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7,
Contract 3), Part 2. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17400 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Alan Plummer No. C-17400 from the City Manager recommending that the
Associates, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Alan Plummer Associates,
Inc. in the amount of $67,747.50 to prepare plans and
specifications for Main 21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7,
Contract 3), Part 6. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17401 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13796 No. C-17401 from the City Manager recommending that the
B&H Utilities City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $309,960.00 from the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13796 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital project Fund in the amount of $309,960.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with B&H Utilities for M-278A Aerial Crossing over
Mary's Creek; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
B&H Utilities in the amount of $269,460.00 for
construction of Sanitary Sewer Line M-278A Aerial
Crossing over Mary's Creek.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17402 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Mid-State Utilities, No. C-17402 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
$452,942.00 for Mains 204, 205, and 259 Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 4, Contract 4), Part 5, Unit 2. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17403 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13797 No. C-17403 from the City Manager recommending that the
Nadezda City Council:
Construction
Company 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $844,300.00
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer
Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13797 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $844,300.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Nadezda Construction Company for
miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Pipe
Enlargement Contract 99A.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Nadezda Construction Company in the amount of
$749,300.00 for the Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Pipe Enlargement, Contract 99A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17404 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13798 No. C-17404 from the City Manager recommending that the
Texas Department of City Council:
Human Services
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit and accept, if
awarded, a grant to the Texas Department of Human
Services (TDHS) requesting $380,902.56 for the 1999
Summer Food Service Program; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13798 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $380,902.56 subject to receipt of
the funds from the Texas Department of Human
Services for the purpose of funding the 1999 Food
Service Program; and
3. Execute a contract with the TDHS for the Summer Food
Service Program; and
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4. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulation 5-15 (25.52%) which
represents the most recent approval rate for this
department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17405 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Withdrawn No. C-17405 from the City Manager recommending that the
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 $3,817,655.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that this item be withdrawn
from the agenda.
C-17406 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Withdrawn No. C-17406 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Community Facilities Agreement with Lumberman's
Investment Corporation for the installation of community
facilities for Parkwood Hill Boulevard and Redwood Trail.
It was the consensus of the City Council that this item be
withdrawn from the agenda.
C-17407 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13799 No. C-17407 from the City Manager recommending that the
Richard Carr City Council:
Construction
Company 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13799 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Assessments Fund in the amount of
$122,529.00 and in the Street Improvements fund in the
amount of $122,529.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with Richard Carr
Construction Company for the construction of the east
half of McCart Avenue (Steamboat Drive to Hulen Park
Circle); and
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2. Approve a $57,540.00 fund transfer for the property
owner's share of construction costs from the Special
Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund;
and
3. Approve a $64,989.00 fund transfer for future
improvements funds previously received through a
Community Facilities Agreement from the Special
Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund;
and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Richard Carr Construction Company in the amount of
$268,260.49 for construction of the east half of McCart
Avenue from Steamboat Drive to Hulen Park Circle.
On motion of Council Member Picht, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
C-17408 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Non-Profit No. C-17408 from the City Manager recommending that the
Organizations City Council authorize:
1. The City Manager to execute an agreement with World
Missionary Baptist Church, Como First Baptist Church,
and El Shaddai World Outreach Ministries for
landscaping and maintenance services performed on
City-owned properties in the area in which the
organizations are located; and
2. The individual agreements to begin in May 1999 and
expire October 1999, without an option to be renewed;
and
3. This agreement would be for a cost not to exceed
$15,000.00 per non-profit organization, for a total cost
not to exceed $45,000.00.
On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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C-17409 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Reject Bids No. C-17409 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids
received for Unit 1: Water Replacements in Hodgson Street
from Sharondale Street to Hemphill Street, Unit 11: Sanitary
Sewer Replacements in Hodgson Street from Sharondale
Street to Hemphill Street, Unit III: Paving Improvements in
Hodgson Street from Sharondale Street to Hemphill Street,
and to re-advertise the project for bid at the earliest
possible date. On motion of Council Member Hirt,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council on,
J.W. Steiner Survey April 20, 1999, approved the annexation timetable for the
Abstract No. 1972 annexation of 2.604 acres of land out of the J.W. Steiner
Survey, Abstract No. 1972, Tarrant County, Texas, situated
at the southwest corner of Meadowbrook Drive and Dottie
Lynn Parkway, setting today as the date for the first public
hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report advising Council that staff should
be directed to publish notice setting May 18, 1999 as the
second hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 2.604 acres of land out of the J.W. Steiner Survey,
Abstract No. 1972, Tarrant County, Texas, situated at the
southwest corner of Meadowbrook Drive and Dottie Lynn
Parkway, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Moss, to close the first public hearing
and establish the second public hearing for May 18, 1999.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council on,
John F. Heath Survey April 20, 1999, approved the annexation timetable for the
Abstract No. 641 annexation of 111.833 acres of land out of the John F.
Heath Survey, Abstract No. 641, Tarrant County, Texas,
situated at the southwest corner of Dirks Road and
Granbury Road, setting today as the date for the first
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public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report advising Council that staff should
be directed to publish notice setting May 18, 1999 as the
second hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 111.833 acres of land out of the John F. Heath Survey,
Abstract No. 641, Tarrant County, Texas, situated at the
southwest corner of Dirks Road and Granbury Road,
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, to close the first public hearing
and establish the second public hearing for May 18, 1999.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Presentations Mr. Fernando Hernandez appeared before Council and
Fernando Hernandez expressed concern regarding the scheduled number and
length of time the soccer fields would not be available for
play during the maintenance period. He stated that there
was not support for this schedule from the presidents of
the association as previously stated by staff.
Mayor Barr informed Mr. Hernandez that the information
the City received reflects support from the presidents and
if they do not agree with the soccer field maintenance
schedule, that they must contact the City regarding their
concerns.
Gloria Shepert, Elsie Ms. Gloria Shepert, 5608 Conroy, Ms. Elsie Bradford, 1528
Bradford, Albert Roma Lane, and Mr. Albert Stowell, 1929 Queen Street,
Stowell requested Council intervention regarding the dispute
within the Highland Hills community centered around the
resolution of the Highland Hill Apartments issue.
Council Member McCloud stated that he is well aware of
the tension within the Highland Hills community, but that
Council cannot intervene on this issue. The problem must
be resolved within the community and then the community
must inform Council of their desires.
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Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned t 8:20 p.m.
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