HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/07/20-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 20, 1999
Date & Time On the 20th day of July, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas , met in regular session at 10:07
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 Reverend Judy Sands,
Riverside United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of
July 6, 1999 were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Lorie Hicks from Kids Who Care introduced Foreign
Presentations Exchange Students from Israel, Italy and Germany. Katie
Kintigh entertained the Council and audience with a solo.
Council Member Davis presented a Plaque for Fort Worth
Independent School District "Project Bridge" to Ms. Helen
Smith and the student participants.
Ms. Elaine Yamaga , Board of Director for Fort Worth
Sister Cities International, introduced Harashin Scholar
Program Foreign Exchange Students from Japan.
City Manager Terrell introduced Officer Jesse Means and
the young men enrolled in the Dare Program and thanked
them for their attendance. He stated that Officer Means has
worked with this program for the ten years.
Announcements Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Josh and
Alecia who spent approximately six hours last Saturday in
the cleanup of the Carter Park Neighborhood.
Mayor Barr advised the listening audience that the notice
requesting the sale of Certificate of Obligation bonds,
Series 1999 advertised for today meeting would be
continued for one week.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, the consent agenda was adopted
unanimously.
Res. # 2553 There was presented Resolution No. 2553 recommending
1999 — 2000 Crime that the City Council approve the 1999-2000 Crime Control
Control Plan and Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the Fort
Budget Worth Crime Control and Prevention District.
Anne Johnson Ms. Anne Johnson, 3213 Forest Park Boulevard, appeared
before the City Council and requested that a special audit
be performed in order that the citizens could see how the
money was used from the collection of the % cent sales tax.
She informed Council that there had not been any reports
provided to the public and stated that she was unaware of
who served on the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
Board.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2554 There was presented Resolution No. 2554 recommending
Support of that the City Council support the proposed U.S.
Proposed U.S. EPA Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Standards for
Clean Air Standards Motor Fuel and Vehicles.
for Motor Fuel and
Vehicles Council Member Picht expressed opposition.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Barr; Council
Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
Presentations/City Council Member Silcox gave a brief report from the Safety
Council and Community Development Committee meeting held on
Committees Tuesday, July 6, 1999.
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OCS-1075 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Claims No. OCS-1075 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-1076 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2555 No. OCS-1076 from the Office of the City Secretary
Zoning Hearing recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2555 Setting Regular Zoning Hearing for August 10, 1999.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
G-12604 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Payment of No. G-12604 from the City Manager recommending that the
Attorney's Fees to City Council confirm the engagement of Paul R. Sorenson to
Paul R. Sorenson represent Fort Worth Police Officers M.R. Weber and J. G.
Loughman in the lawsuit of Lawrence Webb vs. M. R.
Weber, J. G. Loughman and the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Civil Action No. 4:98-CV-424-A, and authorize the payment
of reasonable attorney's fees not to exceed $30,000.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12605 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Fee Waiver for No. G-12605 from the City Manager recommending that the
Auxiliary Parking City Council approve a fee waiver of $475.00 for application
Lot for Fire Dept. of a special exception to the zoning ordinance for
construction of an auxiliary parking lot for the Fire
Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
G-12606 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13860 No. G-12606 from the City Manager recommending that the
Grant Application City Council:
for Homeownership
Counseling 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a competitive grant
Services application to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for $20,000.00 for Homebuyer
Education and Housing Counseling Services and accept
the grant, if offered; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13860 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 subject to the receipt
of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the purpose of funding
Homebuyer Education and Housing Counseling
Services; and
3. Certify that the activities to be funded with Housing
Counseling Services funds are consistent with the City's
Consolidated Plan.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12607 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CSC No. 20756 No. G-12607 from the City Manager recommending that the
Reduction of City Council:
Abatement
Percentage in Tax 1. Find that Bank One, Texas, National Association is in
Abatement default of commitments made in its tax abatement
Agreement agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary
Contract No. 20756); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage
amount of taxes to be abated by 100 percent for 1999;
and
3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant Appraisal
District of the reduction in percentage amount of taxes to
be abated.
Mayor Barr disclosed that he and the Barr Company had a
banking relationship with Bank One, but stated that he was
not disqualified from voting on this item.
Council Member Haskin disclosed that she had a banking
relationship with Bank One.
Council Member Davis disclosed that she had a banking
relationship with Bank One.
Council Member Moss disclosed that he had a banking
relationship with Bank One.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud disclosed that he also had a
banking relationship with Bank One.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-12607 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12608 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CSC No. 20757 No. G-12608 from the City Manager recommending that the
Reduction of City Council:
Abatement
Percentage in Tax 1. Find that CCC Investments (Star Uniform) is in default of
Abatement commitments made in its tax abatement agreement with
Agreement the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No.
20757); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage
amount of taxes to be abated by 75 percent for 1999; and
3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant Appraisal
District of the reduction in percentage amount of taxes
to be abated.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
G-12609 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CSC No. 22364 No. G-12609 from the City Manager recommending that the
Reduction of City Council:
Abatement
Percentage in Tax 1. Find that Tech Data Corporation is in default of
Abatement commitments made in its tax abatement agreement with
Agreement the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No.
22364); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage
amount of taxes to be abated by 12.5 percentage points
for 1999; and
3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant Appraisal
District of the reduction in percentage amount of taxes
to be abated.
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On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
G-12610 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13861 No. G-12610 from the City Manager recommending that the
Issuance and Sale City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13861 authorizing the
of Revenue Bonds issuance and sale of $38,000,000.00 in water and sewer
system subordinate lien revenue bonds to the Texas Water
Development Board. On motion of Council Member Silcox,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12611 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. #13862 No. G-12611 from the City Manager recommending that the
Amendment to City Council approve certain amendments to the City's
Speed Zone Speed Zone Ordinance (Chapter 22 of the City Code) by
Ordinance adopting Ordinance No. 13862. On motion of Council
Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,
the recommendation was adopted unanimously
G-12612 Moved to Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
end of agenda Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-12612 regarding the partial historic
sites tax exemption be continued until after action is taken
on Zoning Docket No. Z-99-074. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-12613 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13863 No. G-12613 from the City Manager recommending that the
Ord. # 13864 City Council:
Approval and
Appropriation of 1. Approve a mid-year adjustment to the FY 1998-99 Crime
Mid-Year Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget to fund
Adjustment to FY the Police Department's portion of the public safety
1998-1999 CCPD dispatch and mobile communications system at a cost of
Budget $12,048,354.00; and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 13863
appropriating $12,048,354.00 to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund and decreasing the unreserved,
undesignated Crime Control and Prevention District
Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of
providing funding for the Police Department portion of
the public safety dispatch and mobile communications
system; and
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3. Authorize the transfer of $12,048,354.00 from the CCPD
Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13864 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially
Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount to
$12,048,354.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the Police Department portion of the Public
Safety Dispatch and Mobile Communications System.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously
G-12614 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2556 No. G-12614 from the City Manager recommending that the
Acceptance of City Council adopt the revised Resolution No. 2556
Grant for Diamond- authorizing the acceptance of an $85,988.00 grant from the
Hill Coalition After- Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for Year 3
School Program of the Diamond-Hill Coalition After-School Program. On
motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
P-8893 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase No. P-8893 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement for City Council authorize:
Repair of Concrete
Structures 1. A purchase agreement with H & H Restoration for repair
of concrete structures based on the low bid, freight no
charge and payment due 30 days from days of invoice;
and
2. This agreement to begin July 20, 1999, and end July 19,
2000, with options to renew for two successive one-year
terms.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8894 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase No. P-8894 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement for City Council authorize:
Laboratory Gases
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1. A purchase agreement for laboratory gases from Praxair,
Inc. for the Water Laboratory Services Division; and
2. This agreement to begin July 20, 1999, and expire July
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-8895 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of No. P-8895 from the City Manager recommending that the
Northern Telecom City Council authorize the purchase of Northern Telecom
Phones and phones and accessories for the Information Systems and
Accessories Services Department at a cost of $20,375.00 based on the
low overall bid per unit prices, with payment terms net 30
days, freight no charge, on the unit prices. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8896 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
One-Time Purchase No. P-8896 from the City Manager recommending that the
of Sliding Gate City Council authorize a one-time purchase of a motorized
System sliding gate system at Fort Worth Spinks Airport from
Custom Services based on the low bid of $23,800.00, with
freight at no charge and payment due 30 days from date of
invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8897 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase No. P-8897 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement for City Council authorize:
Trash Container
Service 1. An annual purchase agreement for trash container
service from Trinity Waste Services for the City of Fort
Worth with payments due 30 days from date of invoice;
and
3. This agreement to begin August 1, 1999, and expire July
31, 2000, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-8898 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Dynix No. P-8898 from the City Manager recommending that the
Core & Database City Council authorize the purchase of Dynix Core &
Software Database software for the Library Department from
Ameritech Library Services, on the basis of sole source,
with payment terms net 30 days, freight prepaid and add, for
a total cost of $48,100.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase No. P-8899 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement for City Council authorize:
Locksmith Services
1. A purchase agreement for locksmith services for all City
departments with Allstate Locksmiths bases on low bid.
Payment is due 30 days from the 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 end July 19,
2000, with options to renew for two additional one-year
periods.
Charley Kemp Ms. Charley Kemp, 6812 Pecan Park, representing Armadillo
Locksmith, appeared before the City Council. She a-nd
expressed opposition to the contract for locksmith services
being awarded to a higher bidder on the grounds that the
bid submitted by Armadillo Locksmith was incomplete. She
requested that Council review information provided before
awarding the agreement.
Mr. Robert Combs, Purchasing Director, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that Armadillo
Locksmith gave a non-responsive bid. He stated that there
was an opportunity for the Company to receive clarification,
but stated that the bidder made no request. He requested
favorable consideration of the Council for approval of the
M&C awarding the agreement to Allstate Locksmiths.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-8899 be continued for one week and
requested a clearer explanation from staff. The motion
carried unanimously.
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L-12533 Denied Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-12533, Adoption of a Resolution
Authorizing the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to
Acquire Real Property and to Exercise its Right of Eminent
Domain if Necessary, for the RAILTRAN Commuter Rail
Project, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
L-12533 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2557 No. L-12533 Revised from the City Manager recommending
Acquisition of that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2557 authorizing
Property for the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) to acquire
RAILTRAN one piece of real property described as a portion of Parcel
Commuter Rail 21 containing approximately 3.561 acres located in the City
Project of Fort Worth, and to proceed with condemnation
proceedings, if necessary, for the RAILTRAN Commuter
Rail Project. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
second by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
L-12552 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acceptance of No. L-12552 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent City Council accept the dedication of one permanent
Easement easement described as a portion of Block 15, Karren
Addition, 3rd Filing, from Education Regional Service Center
for a cost of$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12553 from the City Manager recommending that the
Pipeline Crossing City Council approve the acquisition of one pipeline
Agreement crossing agreement at Milepost 248.430, Fort Worth
Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas for Southside II Water
Transmission Main, Contract Il, from the Union Pacific
Railroad Company for an acquisition cost of $3,671.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12554 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize No. L-12554 from the City Manager recommending that the
Acceptance of City Council approve the acceptance of seven permanent
Permanent drainage easements and two permanent sanitary sewer
Drainage and easements described as portions of Tract OS-7, and Parcel
Sanitary Sewer H-1 and H-2, J. M. Robinson Survey, A-1345, from Pulte
Easements Homes of Texas, LP and the Ruth Ray and H.L. Hunt
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Foundation, the Ruth Foundation and Hunt-Woodbine
Realty Corporation, for DOE 2503, for a total cost of $31.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12555 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize No. L-12555 from the City Manager recommending that the
Acceptance of City Council approve the acquisition of four permanent
Permanent Sanitary sanitary sewer easements described as a portion of Lot D1,
Sewer Easements Pt Lot 2, Block 2, from Rodgers Ornamental Iron Company;
a portion of Lot 1A, from Marshall Grain Company; all being
part of the Shotts Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas; and a
portion of Lot E, Block 4, Newell's Industrial Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas, from Dav-Estates, required for the
rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-390 Drainage Area
(DOE 1646) for a total cost of $1,252.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12556 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize No. L-12556 from the City Manager recommending that the
Acceptance of City Council accept three pieces of property described as
Pieces of Property portions of the Milly Gilbert Survey, A-565, and the Heirs of
and Permanent W. W. Thompson Survey, A-1498, from Basswood/35
Drainage Partners LP, Fossil Park Joint Venture, Emerging Properties
Easements I Ltd., and FJM Properties, LLC, dedicated for the extension
of Basswood Boulevard from North Riverside Drive to
Interstate Highway 35 (DOE 0329), for a total cost of $2.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12557 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12557 from the City Manager recommending that the
Underground City Council approve the acquisition of one underground
Sanitary Sewer sanitary sewer line easement, one dedication deed, and one
Line Easements, underground sanitary sewer line and storm drainage
Dedication Deed, easement all being located in the F. Cuella Survey, Abstract
and Sanitary Sewer 1711, Denton County, Texas, from AIL Investment, L. P., for
Line and Storm a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City
Drainage Easement Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12558 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Lease Space at No. L-12558 from the City Manager recommending that the
1940 Handley Drive City Council:
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1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease for office
space located at 1940 Handley Drive with Stephen L. and
Susan C. Patterson for$700.00 per month; and
2. Approve the lease term of one year starting July 1, 1999,
and expiring June 30, 2000, with two one-year options to
renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12559 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Lease with E. Mack No. L-12559 from the City Manager recommending that the
Cathey, Jr., d/b/a City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an office
Aerial Impact of lease agreement with E. Mack Cathey, Jr., d/b/a Aerial
Texas at Spinks Impact of Texas, in the Fixed Based Operator (FBO)
Airport Terminal Building at Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12560 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Lease of Building No. L-12560 from the City Manager recommending that the
and Improved Land City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
at Spinks Airport for Building 33N, and 120 square feet of surrounding
improved property at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, with Steve
Price, an individual. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12561 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12561 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent Sanitary City Council approve the acquisition of two permanent
Sewer Easements sanitary sewer easements described as Lot 1, Block 1, and
Lots 2 & 3, Block C-2, All Saints Hospital Addition, Tarrant
County, Texas, from All Saints Health Systems, for the
rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-13 (DOE 1704) for a
total cost of $2.00. On motion of Council Member Lane,
seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
L-12562 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Sale of No. L-12562 from the City Manager recommending that the
City-Owned Tax- City Council:
Foreclosed Surplus
Property 1. Approve the sale of the surplus tax-foreclosed property
located at 701 Woods Avenue, Zoning D, in accordance
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with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government
Code for a total of$2,007; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
deed conveying the property to the high bidder for the
property.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
PZ-2115 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13865 No. PZ-2115 from the City Manager recommending that the
Vacation of Two City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13865 vacating two
Temporary Access temporary access easements located in the R.H. Calloway
Easements - Survey, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the
VA-99-014 City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13866 No. PZ-2116 from the City Manager recommending that the
Private Access and City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13866 vacating an
Utility Easement emergency access, utility and private drainage easements,
Vacations and a public open space easements in the Cityview
VA-99-036 Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13867 No. PZ-2117 from the City Manager recommending that the
Vacation of Utility City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13867 vacating a utility
Easement easement in the Woodhaven East Addition, Tarrant County,
VA-99-034 Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17524 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Tarrant County Tax No. C-17524 from the City Manager recommending that the
Assessor-Collector City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the Tarrant County Assessor-Collector
and the City of Fort Worth for providing assessment and
collection services of ad valorem taxes levied by the City for
the 1999 tax year which covers the period October 1, 1999,
to September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17525 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
FRS Architects, Inc. No. C-17525 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
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agreement with FRS Architects, Inc. for annual architectural
design services for a fee not to exceed $100,000.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17526 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
FW-SC Phase II No. C-17526 from the City Manager recommending that the
Partners Ltd. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Community Facilities Agreement with FW-SC Phase II
Partners Ltd. for the installation of community facilities for
Stone Creek Addition, Phase 213, Blocks H-L. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17527 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
B&H Utilities, Inc. No. C-17527 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with B&H Utilities, Inc. in the amount of
$724,238.00 for Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5,
Contract 2) Part 14. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17528 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Black & Veatch, Inc. No. C-17528 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council confirm the award of contract to Black &
Veatch, Inc. for First Street Sanitary Sewer Tunnel
Rehabilitation in the amount of $73,070.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17529 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Nadezda No. C-17529 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
$989,543.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 1) Part 8, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17530 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Stocker No. C-17530 from the City Manager recommending that the
Enterprises, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of
$451,218.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
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System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 1) Part 8, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17531 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Pate Brothers No. C-17531 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract in the amount of $948,725.00 with Pate Brothers
Construction, Inc. for the construction of the 24-inch
Northside III water transmission main from the future
Harmon Road elevated storage tank site to Interstate
Highway 35W. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-17532 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Conatser No. C-17532 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$2,148,963.00 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 1) Part 8, Units 1 and 4. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17533 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Sutton & No. C-17533 from the City Manager recommending that the
Associates, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Sutton & Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$456,026.10 for pavement reconstruction of Overhill Road
from Valhalla Road to Southwest Boulevard (SH183) and
Willis Avenue from Borden Road to Overhill Road. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17534 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CSC # 10824 — No. C-17534 from the City Manager recommending that the
Texas Jet, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to renew City
Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 10824 with Texas Jet, Inc.,
which is exercising its option to renew the contract for a
final five-year term. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17535 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CSC # 23858 No. C-17535 from the City Manager recommending that the
PRP Food Service, City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Inc. amendment to City Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 23858
with PRP Food Service, Inc. to extend the term of the snack
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shop operation agreement and reduce guaranteed
minimums during the renovation projects at Pecan Valley
and Meadowbrook golf courses. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17536 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Change Order No. 2 No. C-17536 from the City Manager recommending that the
North Riverside City Council authorize the City Manager to provide
Drive, Phase I additional funds in the amount of $116,066.50 for Change
Construction Order No. 2 for the construction of North Riverside Drive,
Phase I, from Fossil Creek Boulevard to 2,975 feet north. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17537 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
TxDOT No. C-17537 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for
intersection improvements on North Beach Street at IH-820
at a cost to the City of $20,000.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17538 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
TxDOT No. C-17538 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) for construction, maintenance and operation of a
highway lighting system on US287 from Mitchell Boulevard
to IH-820 where the state will bear all construction costs
and the City will fund electrical service, maintenance, and
operation of the system after construction is completed. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-17539 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Mastec North No. C-17539 from the City Manager recommending that the
America, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Mastec North America, Inc. in the amount of
$1,702,493.00 for Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5,
Contract 2) Part 11, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-17540 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Conatser No. C-17540 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$549,597.50 for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer
System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 1) Part 6, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17541 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Burleson Utilities, No. C-17541 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Burleson Utilities, Inc. in the amount of
$455,943.85 for Main 19 and 258 Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5,
Contract 1) Part 7, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17542 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
CSC # 24068 No. C-17542 from the City Manager recommending that the
City of North City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Richland Hills amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 24068 with the
City of North Richland Hills increasing the amount of their
participation at the Environmental Collection Center. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17543 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
B&H Utilities, Inc. No. C-17543 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with B&H Utilities, Inc. in the amount of
$749,936.00 for Sanitary Sewer Mains 42 and 65 Drainage
Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 4, Contract 1) Part 5. On motion of
Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Citizen
Presentations Mr. Edward Drew, 1331 East Lancaster Avenue, appeared
Edward Drew before Council and suggested that the City look at the
possibility of using the property located at 1410 E.
Lancaster to supplement the needs of the homeless for
recreation and additional sleeping quarters.
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Z-99-059 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 8,
1999, continued the hearing of ASLAN Housing Partners VII,
Ltd., for a change in zoning of property located at 4650,
4664 and 4850 East Berry Street, from "F" Commercial to
"CR" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-059. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Moss disclosed that he would not be
voting on this zoning case inasmuch as he had a business
relationship with a competing firm.
Mayor Barr informed Council that the applicant had
requested that Zoning Docket No. Z-99-059 be continued
until the Council meeting of August 10, 1999.
Robert Voelker Mr. Robert Voelker, 700 E. Sandy Lake Road, #146, Coppell,
Texas, appeared before the City Council and requested
favorable consideration of the City Council for the
application of ASLAN Housing Partners VII, Ltd., Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-059. He advised Council that this
development was for quality homes at an affordable price,
and stated that this would not be Section 8 housing.
Jo Ann The following citizens appeared before the City Council and
Washington, Linda expressed opposition to the application of ASLAN Housing
Morrow, and Partners VII, Ltd., Zoning Docket No. Z-99-059:
Sharon Armstrong
Jo Ann Washington, 3504 Mount Castle Drive
Linda Morrow, 4641 Lois
Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of ASLAN
Housing Partners VII, Ltd., Zoning Docket No. Z-99-059 be
continued until the meeting of August 10, 1999.
Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the application of
ASLAN Housing Partners VII, Ltd., Zoning Docket No. Z-99-
059 be denied. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2537 was
adopted on June 15, 1999, setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, and that notice
of the hearing had been given by publication in the
Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort Worth on June 30, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Lynn Tisby Mr. Lynn Tisby, 3808 Sue Circle, appeared before the City
Z-99-073 Council and advised Council that the proposed zoning
change was requested in order to clean up the zoning
inasmuch as it was surrounded by commercial.
Z-99-073 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Southeast
Investment, Inc. — Attn: J. Brent Powell by Carter & Burgess,
for a change in zoning of property located in the 12300
Block of Hemphill Street, from "B" Two-Family and "E"
Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-073,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-074 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Parker
Commons by Greg Ibanez, for a change in zoning of
property located at 1000 St. Louis Avenue, from "PD 297" to
"PD 297/HSE" Planned Development/Highly Significant
Endangered Overlay", Zoning Docket No. Z-99-074, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12612 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Historical Site Tax No. G-12612 from the City Manager recommending that the
Exemptions City Council approve the owners' applications for Historic
and Cultural Landmark partial tax exemption for 2248 5th
Avenue, 1940 6th Avenue, 1701 South Adams, 1824 Alston
Avenue, 1959 College Avenue, 2107 College Avenue, 1933
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Fairmount Avenue, 2120 Fairmount Avenue, 1126
Hawthorne Avenue, 1900 Hurley Avenue, 2230 Hurley
Avenue, 1416 North Main Street and 1812 Washington
Avenue, and Highly Significant Endangered partial tax
exemption for 1015 South Jennings Avenue and 1000 Saint
Louis Avenue. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud,
seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
Z-99-075 and Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
SP-99-014 Council Member Silcox, that the application of Nations Rent
Approved of Texas, Inc. by H. Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning
of property located at 608 and 612 Rosemere Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development Specific
Use for outside storage of rental equipment with additional
conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-075 and Site Plan No.
SP-99-014 be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-076 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Lumberman's
Investment Corp. — Chuck Hudson, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 11000 Block of South Freeway, from
"I" Light Industrial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-
99-076, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, representing North Texas Steel Company,
Inc., 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before the City
Council and advised Council that it was their intention to
use the property for the storage of steel. He stated that
during the City Zoning hearing there was no mention of
landscaping of the property accept in the open space and
the Company now request that recycled asphalt be used
instead of asphalt. He further requested that the grass turf
in the interior ten-foot bufferyard be deleted and that the
words "recycled asphalt" be substituted for gravel.
Vicki Bargas Ms. Vicki Bargas, representing the Worth Heights
Neighborhood Association, 301 E. Drew, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that they supported
the recommendation of the City Zoning Commission as it
currently reads with various requirements.
Mr. Joe Ternus, Assistant Director of Transportation/Public
Works, appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that the drainage should be going toward the street
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performed to see if the current surface would meet the
required standards.
Z-99-077 and Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-99-015 Member Silcox, that the application of North Texas Steel
Approved Company, Inc. — Robert P. Judd, for a change in zoning of
property located at 305 West Drew and 300 West Mason
Street from "PD 267" to amend paving and landscape
requirements with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No.
Z-99-077 and Site Plan No. SP-99-015, be approved, as
amended. The requirement on Item #3 that reads "except
for the provision of grass turf or other suitable ground
cover" be deleted and that the sentence "Landscape
timbers, "railroad ties or similar material shall be placed
between the bufferyard and the storage yard in order to
delineate the storage yard from the ten foot bufferyard and
to prevent the storage of steel in the bufferyard. The
requirement on Item #5 be deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following: A qualified engineer shall be
hired at the expense of North Texas Steel Company to
conduct a core sampling of the existing surface. Results of
this core-sampling test should be provided to the City
Engineer. If the current surface is deemed insufficient to
support the proposed usage and would therefore create a
dust and/or water run-off problem for the neighborhood
residences, the City Engineer shall require North Texas
Steel to surface the storage yard with a material that the
City Engineer deems sufficient according to standards of
the City of Fort Worth street design guidelines. That Item
#10 be added stating that "To the extent the existing
recycled asphalt paving in the storage yard encroaches on
the City right-of-way, that the asphalt shall be removed at
the expense of North Texas Steel Company. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr excused himself from the Council Chamber
during the discussion on the above zoning case and Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud assumed the chair.
Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council
table at this time.
Z-99-078 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Academy at
Waterchase, Ltd. for a change in zoning of property located
in the 8998 Creek Run Road, from "C" Multi-Family, "CR"
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in the 8998 Creek Run Road, from "C" Multi-Family, "CR"
Multi-Family and "I" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a private golf course,
clubhouse, and related uses with waiver of site plan
recommended for current construction only with additional
conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-078, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-079 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Continued until the Council Member Davis, that the application of Gumm
end of the Zoning Properties by J. B. Davies, for a change in zoning of
property located at 2101 Alta Mesa Blvd., from "E"
Commercial, to "F-R" Restricted Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-079, be continued until the end of the
Zoning hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-080 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Continued until Council Member Silcox, that the application of Orinda
August 10, 1999 Capital Partners, L.P., for a change in zoning of property
located in the 12300 Block of Boaz Road, from "R-2"
Residential, "CR" Multi-Family and "E" Commercial to "A"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-080, be continued until
August 10, 1999. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Picht assumed his chair at the Council
table at this time.
Z-99-082 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of 58-Chapel
Creek, Ltd. by Dunaway Associated, for a change in zoning
of property located in the 3100 Block of Chapel Creek Blvd.,
from "G" Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
Z-99-082, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-079 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Gumm Properties by
J. B. Davies, for a change in zoning of property located at
2101 Alta Mesa Blvd., from "E" Commercial, to "F-R"
Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-079, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
H. Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd., representing
the applicant, appeared and requested a rehearing of this
case before the Zoning Commission. He stated the
applicants' intentions to delete certain properties from the
previous request, amend the application for zoning to
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PD/SU and to discuss these proposed changes with the
area residents. He concluded his statement with the request
that the City Council refer this case back to the Zoning
Commission.
Carol North, Karen The following individuals appeared before the City Council
North, and Ray and expressed support for the denial of the Allen S.
Johnston Baumgardner application for a change in zoning of 9500
block of Santa Clara, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-049:
Carol North — 9622 Santa Monica Drive
Karen North — 9612 Santa Clara
Ray Johnston — 4933 So. Ridge Terrace
A letter was also presented to the Council from Jan
Scruggs, in her absence, expressing opposition to the
proposed zoning application of Allen S. Baumgardner.
Z-99-049 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Silcox, that the application of Allen S.
Baumgardner, for a change in zoning of property located in
the 9500 Block of Santa Clara, from "A" One-Family to "I"
Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-049, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
Special Hearing It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of June 8,
Z-99-058 — Denied 1999, set today as the date for a Special Hearing on the
application of Edward and Edith L. Rivera, for a change in
zoning of property located at 3525 Westfield Avenue from
"A" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for mixed use of residential and mail order business,
Zoning Docket No. Z-99-058 and waiver of site plan
requested. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud advised Council that staff
informed him that the applicant had not paid the application
fee for the special hearing.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development, appeared before
the City Council and stated that the applicant had not paid
the additional fee and stated that the Council did not have to
hold a hearing for Zoning Docket No. Z-99-058 and that they
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could uphold the recommendation of the City Zoning
Commission for denial or stated if they chose to conduct
the hearing that the application fee must also be waived and
made a part of the motion.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Edward
& Edith L. Rivera, for a change in zoning of property located
at 3525 Westfield Avenue, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-058, be
denied.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments
to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council Member Silcox made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that the following ordinance
be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 13868
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE
LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND
LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE
OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE
OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE
MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND
CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing - C. It appeared to the City Council that the City Council, on
Tyding ; H.C. & W.T. June 22, 1999, approved the annexation timetable for the
Sloan; J. Ivy; and annexation of 231.06 acres of land out of the C. Tyding
R. Matanty Surveys Survey, Abstract No. 1276; the H. C. & W. T. Sloan Survey,
A-99-004 Abstract No. 1533; the J. Ivy Survey, Abstract No. 849; and
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the R. Matanty Survey, Abstract No. 878, Denton County,
Texas, situated south of State Highway 114 and west of FM
156, setting today as the date for the second public hearing.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud 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 institute annexation proceedings by the
preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of
August 10, 1999.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the
annexation of 231.06 acres of land out of the C. Tyding
Survey, Abstract No. 1276; the H. C. & W. T. Sloan Survey,
Abstract No. 1533; the J. Ivy Survey, Abstract No. 849; and
the R. Matanty Survey, Abstract No. 878, Denton County,
Texas situated south of State Highway 114 and west of
FM156, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the second public hearing be
closed and directed staff to institute annexation
proceedings. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council, on
Shelby County June 22, 1999, approved the annexation timetable for the
School Land annexation of 87.4 acres of land out of the Shelby County
Survey School Land Survey, Abstract No. 1375, Tarrant County,
A-99-005 Texas, situated south of Everman Kennedale Burleson Road
and west of Dick Price Road, setting today as the date for
the second public hearing. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud
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 institute annexation proceedings by the
preparation of an ordinance to be adopted on August 10,
1999.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the
annexation of 87.4 acres of land out of the Shelby County
School Land Survey, Abstract No. 1375, Tarrant County,
Texas, situated south of Everman Kennedale Burleson Road
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and west of Dick Price Road, Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
second public hearing be closed and directed staff to
institute annexation proceedings. The motion carried
unanimously.
Citizen
Presentations
Anne Johnson and Mesdames Anne Johnson and Beverly Wolfe, 856 Rumfield,
Beverly Wolfe appeared before the City Council regarding the Safety
Program with Howard the Illusionist. They requested the
reinstatement of the funding for the Safety Program as part
of the Kids Code Blue Program. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud instructed staff to investigate this matter.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council
meet in closed session at 12:43 p.m. for the following
purposes:
1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the
following pending or contemplated litigation or other
matters that are exempt from public disclosure under
Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. 48-
171109-97
b) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 3-
97-CV-2734-T
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c) Luis T. Hernandez, Individually and as Heir and
Representative of the Estate of Luis Enrique Hernandez
v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4:99-CV-0318-Y
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code.
To discuss the sale, purchase, lease or value of real
property, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session as 1:25
p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
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c) Luis T. Hernandez, Individually and as Heir and
Representative of the Estate of Luis Enrique Hernandez
v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4:99-CV-0318-Y
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code.
To discuss the sale, purchase, lease or value of real
property, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session as 1:25
p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR