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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/07/27-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 27, 1999 Date & Time On the 27th day of July, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud, Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. B. L. McCormick, Baker Chapel AME Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes Council Member Davis requested that the minutes be corrected on page 21, Zoning Docket Nos. Z-99-077 and SP- 99-015, stating that the sentence reflecting "Landscape timbers, railroad tires..." should read "Landscape timbers, railroad ties...". On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1999, as amended, were approved unanimously. Special Mayor Barr introduced Ben Searway, a 10-year old student Presentations from Ridglea Hills Elementary School, who was recognized as Mayor for the Day. Mayor Barr presented him with the key to the City and a certificate commemorating the occasion. Mr. Searway introduced his father, mother, and brother. Council Member Silcox presented Police Chief Thomas Windham with a Proclamation for National Night Out. Chief Windham thanked the Council for the proclamation and all the support they have provided to this program. He recognized three Crime Prevention Assistants, four members of Citizens on Patrol, and Officer McGruff. Mayor Barr stated that the August 3, 1999 Council meeting would be held at 10:00 a.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. to allow Council Members to participate in National Night Out. CITY COUNCIL MEAL G FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 2 of 18 Brian Barnard, President of Fort Worth Sister Cities International, introduced students of the 1999 International Leadership Academy Program. Mr. Barnard announced that the Sister Cities International Conference would be held in Fort Worth in July 2004. He introduced student representatives from Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, and Fort Worth. The students expressed their appreciation to the City of Fort Worth for the wonderful experience and hospitality afforded them and helping them learn about leadership, communication, and problem solving. The students presented Council Members with a gift to commemorate their visit. Mayor Barr thanked the students for their gifts and stated that Fort Worth was honored to have the students visit and asked that they take greetings from Fort Worth back to their cities. Council Member Haskin presented Mr. Barnard with a Proclamation commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Fort Worth Sister Cities' International Leadership Academy. Announcements Council Member Silcox commended Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council Member Moss on their commitment to remove 40 and 32-ounce beer bottles from local stores. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud thanked Council Member Silcox for the recognition and stated that the support he had received for this issue had been overwhelming. Council Member Picht recognized Hunter Haas who had won several district, region, and state golfing championships and stated that he would represent Fort Worth in the National Championships in Georgia. Mayor Barr stated that he had consulted with the Legal Department and that there would not be an Executive Session held after today's Council Meeting. He also stated that the Workshop for the Comprehensive Plan at 1:00 today had been canceled due to commitments of various Council Members. Withdrawn — City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-8900 and P-8902 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. nN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 3of18 Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Staff Communication No. P-8902 be continued for one week. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, to appoint Ms. Janet Pacatte to Place 5 and Mr. Ruben Gonzalez to Place 9 on the Human Relations Commission with terms to expire October 1, 1999. The motion carried unanimously. Presentations Council Member Haskin provided a brief synopsis from the Governmental Relations Committee meeting last week. OCS-1077 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Liability Bonds No. OCS-1077 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: Parkway Contractor Insurance Company Capform, Inc. Travelers Casualty & Surety David Christopher, Inc. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Don Ray Flaherty Merchants Mutual Bonding Legacy Homes Hartford Casualty Insurance Gary L. Lynch Construction Trinity Universal Insurance H. C. Smith, Inc. R L I Insurance Statewide Paving Western Surety It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1078 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Claims No. OCS-1078 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEET G FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 4 of 18 OCS-1079 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Payment to Tarrant No. OCS-1079 from the Office of the City Secretary County for Election recommending that the City Council approve the final Services payment to Tarrant County for election services for City Council election held on May 1, 1999. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12615 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13869 No. G-12615 from the City Manager recommending that the Granting R-O-W City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13869 permitting and License to Enron regulating the use of certain public rights-of-way within the Communications, City of Fort Worth for the construction, maintenance and Inc. operation of a telecommunications system by Enron Communications, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12616 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorize Project No. G-12616 from the City Manager recommending that the and Establish City Council: Benefit Hearing for Basswood Blvd. 1. Declare the necessity for and order improvements to Basswood Boulevard from its existing western terminus westward to 1-35W; and 2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to Basswood against certain owners of the abutting property; and 3. Approve the estimate of costs as stated in the engineer's estimate; and 4. Approve the amounts to be assessed as stated in the appraiser's enhancement study; and 5. Establish August 24, 1999 as the date of the benefit hearing; and 6. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property owners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313 of the Texas Transportation Code. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. q11TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 5of18 G-12617 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13870 No. G-12617 from the City Manager recommending that the Sales of Tax and City Council: Revenue Certificates of 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 13870 providing for the issuance of Obligation, Series $4,100,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination 1999 Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1999, and approving the use of the "Notice of Sale and Bidding Instruction," "Official Bid Form," and "Official Statement" prepared in connection with the issuance of the above stated bonds; and 2. Authorize the $4,100,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1999, be sold to Merrill Lynch & Company, the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.2217 percent. Ed Barnhill, Joe The following citizens addressed the Council in opposition Perez, Doyle of the proposed bonds sale relating to the renovation and Meador, Don Doyle, repair of Meadowbrook and Pecan Valley Golf Courses: T. D. Dike, Nancy Biety, G. B. Kidwell Mr. Ed Barnhill 205 Laura Dr., Burleson, TX Mr. Joe Perez 7305 Glen Haven Mr. Doyle Meador 2101 Rockmoor Mr. Don Doyle 3724 Wilkie Way Mr. T. D. Dike 4009 Walton Ave. Mrs. Nancy Biety 5717 Ridgerock Rd. Mr. G. B. Kidwell 6908 Kingsley Dr. Mayor Barr informed these citizens that this issue had been discussed at length in today's Pre-Council meeting and assured them that whatever decision was made would be of benefit to the City. Council Member Picht stated that he agreed with the citizens opposing approval of this issue and that he would not support this issue. Council Member Davis requested that Richard Zavala, Director of Parks and Community Services, address the concerns of the opposing citizens. rc CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 6of18 Mr. Zavala informed the citizens and Council that a consultant study had been done and the consultants agreed that the golf courses were in need of renovation. The renovation would not be done to compete with the upscale market and a 30 percent to 70 percent discount would be given to senior citizens on green fees. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked staff what would happen if this issue was delayed until further research could be done. Mr. Jeffrey Leuschel, Bond Counsel, and Mr. Boyd London, Financial Advisor, for the City, stated that the Council had the option to reject all bids and then come back later for approval. City Manager Terrell stated that, if this M&C was delayed, all bids would expire and the entire process would have to start over again. He recommended that Council not delay this process and approve Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12617. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None Council Member Wentworth excused himself from the Council table. G-12618 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13871 No. G-12618 from the City Manager recommending that the Sale of General City Council: Purpose Bonds, Series 1999 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 13871 providing for the issuance of $30,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Bonds, Series 1999, and approving the use of the "Notice of Sale and Bidding Instruction," Official Bid Form," and "Official Statement" prepared in connection with the issuance of the above stated bonds; and q1TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 7 of 18 2. Authorize the $30,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Bonds, Series 1999, be sold to ABN Amro, the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.1830 percent. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-8899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase No. P-8899, dated July 20, 1999, from the City Manager Agreement for recommending that the City Council authorize: Locksmith Services 1. A purchase agreement for locksmith services for all City departments with Allstate Locksmiths based on the low bid of unit prices totaling $971.90 with payment due 30 days from date the invoice is received. The City takes ownership of goods at the City's job and delivery site. A trip or service call is charged for on-site repairs only; and 2. This agreement to begin July 20, 1999, and expire July 19, 2000, with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. Charley Kemp Ms. Charley Kemp, 6812 Pecan Way, owner of Armadillo Locksmith, addressed the Council in opposition of the award of locksmith services to Allstate Locksmith. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-8900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase No. P-8900 from the City Manager recommending that the Agreement for City Council authorize: Trane Parts and Units 1. A purchase agreement for Trane parts and units from Trane Parts Center for the Transportation and Public Works Department based on the sole bid received of parts at list price less 20 percent discount and new units at list price less ten percent discount, with terms of freight, no-charge, payment due 30 days from date of invoice; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 8of18 2. This agreement to begin July 27, 1999, and expire July 26, 2000, with the option to renew for two additional one- year periods. City Manager Terrell stated that this item was amended to include Renewal Options in the Discussion section. Council Member Silcox made motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8900 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. P-8901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of No. P-8901 from the City Manager recommending that the Storage System City Council authorize: and Macintosh Operating System 1. The use of $13,122.00 from reserves of the Office Services Fund for the purchase of RAID (Random Array of Independent Disks) System and Macintosh Operating System; and 2. The purchase of a RAID Storage System at $8,427.00 and a Macintosh Operating System at $4,695.00 for the Reprographics Division from ProDirect on the basis of low bid with payment terms net 30 day, freight pre-paid and added, f.o.b. Bloomington, MN, for a total cost of $13,122.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8902 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Continued for One Council Communication No. P-8902, Purchase of a Week Hydraulic Paper Cutter from Heidelberg USA for the Reprographics Division, be continued for one week. P-8903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase No. P-8903 from the City Manager recommending that the Agreement for City Council authorize: Wood Shavings 1. A purchase agreement for the purchase of wood shavings from Elliott's Agri-Service, Inc. for the Public Events Department based on the low bid of $2.40 per 40- pound bag with no charge for freight and the invoice to be paid 30 days after receipt; and LITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 9of18 2. This agreement to begin July 28, 1999, and expire July 27, 2000, with options to renew for two successive one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12563 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of 54 No. L-12563 from the City Manager recommending that the Acres for City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Community Park in necessary legal instruments to purchase approximately 54 Far North Fort acres described as a tract at the northeastern corner of Worth Beach Street and Shiver Road for a new community park in far north Fort Worth from Hillwood Development Corporation at a cost not to exceed $422,400.00. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, with appreciation to staff and Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer. PZ-2118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13872 No. PZ-2118 from the City Manager recommending that the Utility Easement City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13872 vacating a utility Vacation VA-99-035 easement along the western property line of Lot 29A, Block 4 of the Lost Creek Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Annexation of No. PZ-2119 from the City Manager recommending that the 49.091 Acres of City Council approve the annexation timetable in order to Land out of the I. & annex 49.091 acres of land out of the I. & G. N. RY. G. N. RY. Company Company Survey, Abstract No. 834, Tarrant County, Texas, Survey, Abstract Annexation Case No. A-99-006, in compliance with the No. 834 requirements of Section 43.052 of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13873 No. PZ-2120 from the City Manager recommending that the Partial Vacation of City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13873 vacating Richland Richland Street Street from the northwest corner of Lot 22 to the northwest VA-99-030 corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Chapel Ridge Addition in the J. P. Huffaker Survey, Abstract No. 819. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 10 of 18 PZ-2121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13874 No. PZ-2121 from the City Manager recommending that the Partial Vacation of City Council: West Cooper Street and South Lake 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 13874 vacating the following public Street rights-of-way; and VA-98-022 • West Cooper Street from Sixth Avenue to Fifth Street, Harris Hospital Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. • West Cooper Street from Fifth Street to Henderson Street, Sandidge's Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. • South Lake Street from Terrell Street north to Cooper Street, Sandidge's Addition, Tarrant County, Texas; and 2. Waive the fair market value of $64,875.00 for these rights-of-way in accordance with Ordinance No. 13767. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. PZ-2122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13875 No. PZ-2122 from the City Manager recommending that the Partial Street City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13875 vacating East 9th Vacation of East 9th Street from Jones Street to Grove Street, and vacating and Grove Streets Grove Street from East 8th Street to East 9th Street, from the VA-99-007 Original Town of Fort Worth, an unrecorded addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the street name change of Leamside Drive to Quorum Drive from Interstate Highway 35 West to Sylvania Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. John Garfield, Development Services Administrator, appeared before the City Council and gave a staff report and called attention of the Council to M&C No. PZ-2123, as follows: ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 11 of 18 PZ-2123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13876 No. PZ-2123 from the City Manager recommending that the Street Name City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13876 changing the name Change from of Leamside Drive to Quorum Drive from Interstate Highway Leamside Drive to 35 West to Sylvania Avenue. Quorum Drive There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2123 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the street name change of Suffolk Court East and Suffolk Court West to Suffolk Drive. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. John Garfield, Development Services Administrator, appeared before the City Council and gave a staff report and called attention of the Council to M&C No. PZ-2124, as follows: PZ-2124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13877 No. PZ-2124 from the City Manager recommending that the Street Name City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13877 changing the name Change from of Suffolk Court East and Suffolk Court West to Suffolk Suffolk Court East Drive. and Suffolk Court West to Suffolk There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Drive Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2124 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. C-17544 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication J. L. Bertram No. C-17544 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction & City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Engineering, Inc. contract with J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $693,752.00 for 110 working days for HMAC Surface Overlay 99-6. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 12 of 18 C-17545 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. No. C-17545 from the City Manager recommending that the 12 — Ratcliff City Council approve Change Order No. 12 to the Constructors, Inc. construction contract with Ratcliff Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $146,528.00 to rebuild the existing Page and Transfer areas, to provide additional limestone wainscot and to supply electrical power and irrigation to the site trees at the Central Library. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17546 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Southland No. C-17546 from the City Manager recommending that the Contracting, Inc. City Council confirm the award of contract to Southland Contracting, Inc. for First Street Sanitary Sewer Tunnel Rehabilitation in the amount of $493,830.29. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17547 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Aviation Heritage No. C-17547 from the City Manager recommending that the Museum City Council: 1. Nominate the Aviation Heritage Museum (Museum) for application for State Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) funds; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Museum stipulating that the City will have no financial responsibility for the project if it is selected for funding. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication CSC #22585 - No. C-17548 from the City Manager recommending that the Waste City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Management, Inc. amendment to City Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 22585 with Waste Management, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. +ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 13 of 18 C-17549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13878 No. C-17549 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Natural City Council: Resources Conservation 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Commission with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) in the amount of $112,580.00 to conduct an air pollution control program, to include a complaint handling system, investigation, and enforcement for outdoor air pollution during the period September 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000; and 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the Environmental Management Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $28,145.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of this project pending contract execution; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13878 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $112,580.00 subject to the receipt of an executed contract with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and in the amount of $55,450.00 from the General Fund, upon receipt of the executed contract, as the City's in-kind match, for the purpose of funding an Air Pollution Control Program; and 4. Authorize the use of $55,450.00 in the General Fund as an in-kind match for this contract. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17550 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13879 No. C-17550 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Natural City Council: Resource Conservation 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Commission with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) in the amount of $56,000.00 to operate seven air pollution monitoring stations; and 2. Authorize a non-interest inter-fund loan from the Environmental Management Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $14,000.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of the project pending contract execution; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 14 of 18 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13879 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $56,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an interlocal agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for operation of seven PM 2.5 Air Pollution Monitoring Stations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17551 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13880 No. C-17551 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Natural City Council: Resource Conservation 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit an application for, Commission and if offered, accept and execute a grant contract from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the Department of Environmental Management's Air Pollution Control Program in the amount of$98,540.00; and 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund transfer from the Environmental Management Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $24,635.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of this grant project pending contract execution; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13880 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $98,540.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and in the amount of $48,534.00 from the General Fund, upon receipt of the grant, as the City's in-kind match, for the purpose of funding the Department of Environmental Management's Air Pollution Control Program; and 4. Apply indirect costs in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15, apply the most recently approved rate of 17.61 percent for the Environmental Management Department, not to exceed $14,144.00 which is included in the grant amount of$98,540.00; and TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 15 of 18 5. Authorize the use of $48,534.00 in the General Fund as an in-kind match for this grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17552 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ace Pipe Cleaning, No. C-17552 from the City Manager recommending that the Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $103,116.50 for the cleaning of Sanitary Sewer Mains 134, 272D and 272D1 R. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13881 No. C-17553 from the City Manager recommending that the Lockheed Martin City Council: Tactical Aircraft and Perry Rutledge 1. Accept Peer Advisor Services Funds from Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft and adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 13881 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $21,804.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Perry Rutledge to provide Peer Advisor Services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Mr. Perry Rutledge to serve as peer advisor at the Westside Workforce Center at a salary not to exceed $21,804.00 for the period beginning July 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 1999. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17554 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13882 No. C-17554 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas Department City Council: of Health and Texas Diabetes 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and, if offered, Program/Council accept and execute a grant contract with the Texas Department of Health (TDH) and the Texas Diabetes Program/Council (TDP/C) for $100,000.00 to be used to increase awareness and education at the community level; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 16 of 18 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13882 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Diabetes Program/Council for the purpose of funding a Diabetes Awareness and Education Program; and 3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with Administrative Regulation AR3-15 at a rate of 27.31 percent, which represents the most current indirect cost rate for this department. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication CSC # 24026 No. C-17555 from the City Manager recommending that the Moreland Altobelli City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Associates, Inc. contract extension agreement to City Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 24026 for one year from July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $30,310.00 with total contract (original plus extension) costs not to exceed $159,840.00. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13883 No. C-17556 from the City Manager recommending that the Tarrant County City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and, if granted, execute a grant contract with Tarrant County for the City to receive funding not to exceed a total of $49,804.69, for a literacy program in the 76106 zip code; and 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $10,000.00 for interim financing of this grant project pending contract execution; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13883 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $49,804.69 from available funds OTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 17 of 18 for the purpose of funding the Juntos Podemos (Together, We Can!) Literacy Program through a grant from Tarrant County. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Reconsideration Mayor Barr stated that two citizen presentation cards had been overlooked regarding Mayor and Council Communication No. C-17548. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the consent agenda be reconsidered at this time. The motion carried unanimously. Withdrawn/Consent Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Agenda Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-17548 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the consent agenda, as amended, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. C-17548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication CSC #22585-Waste No. C-17548 from the City Manager recommending that the Management, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 22585 with Waste Management, Inc. Charlene Hanson Ms. Charlene Hanson, 726 The Heights Dr., addressed the Council in opposition of the extension of the Waste Management Pilot Program. She asked Council to delay voting on this issue and to conduct an open meeting. Wayne E. Anderson Mr. Wayne E. Anderson, 800 Larkspur Lane, addressed the Council in opposition to this item and requested that he be provided with a list of Solid Waste Management Committee members and location and time of meetings. Mayor Barr stated that he would have staff look into the Code Compliance issues presented to Council by Ms. Hanson and stated that a membership list of the committee would be provided. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 27, 1999 PAGE 18 of 18 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-17548 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Edward D. Drew, 1331 East Lancaster Avenue, appeared Presentations before Council regarding homelessness in Fort Worth. Edward D. Drew Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR