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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/11/02-Minutes-City Council AVS, AWN Vi I CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1999 Date & Time On the 2nd day of November, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Mayor Kenneth Barr and Council Member Becky Haskin were absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend James Borchert, Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1999 were approved unanimously. Special Mr. Danny Perkins, Chairman of the Bandung Committee for Fort Presentations Worth Sister Cities International introduced Mr. Gotami Sukmawidjaja, a Municipal Government Official from Bandung, Indonesia and Mr. Eddy Liesdyanto, a student at TCU from Bandung working towards his MBA in Economics. Mr. Perkins stated that on September 5, 2000, Sister Cities has planned a visit to Bandung to celebrate our 10-year anniversary relationship with Indonesia. Mr. Sukmawidjaja extended greetings to the Council from the Mayor of Bandung and stated that he was grateful for the hospitality that had been given him since his arrival. He added that he looked forward to Fort Worth's visit to his City next year and presented gifts from his government to the City of Fort Worth that were accepted by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud. Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation of AARP Day to Ms. Elsie Bradford, Tarrant County Community Coordinator for AARP Chapters, who thanked the Council for the proclamation. She announced the Senior Fraud Conference on November 6, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Glenview Baptist Church, 4805 N.E. Loop 820 and invited the Council to attend. Also present were Ms. Mazie Randall, President of the Highland Hills AARP Chapter, and Glenda Speak, a member of the AARP Committee. Council Member Moss read a Proclamation for Diabetes Day. Ms. Elsie Bradford and Council Member Silcox accepted the proclamation. Mr. Silcox encouraged everyone to have a diabetes test performed during their annual checkup. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 2of14 Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Disability Arts Month to Mr. Phil Waigand. Mr. Waigand introduced his wife Beverly and Ms. Christy Haase from the Fort Worth ISD Art Department. Announcements Council Member Lane announced that the City was planning a celebration to congratulate Paulie Ayala for successfully defending his boxing title. It has been tentatively scheduled for November 20, 1999 and anyone interested in helping to plan this event should call his Council or law offices or Ramon Guajardo in the City Manager's Office. Council Member Davis stated that Saturday, November 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. a donated piece of public art by a local artist would be unveiled at Capps Park on Berry Street. She invited the public to attend. Council Member Moss announced that a Minority/Business Enterprise and Women/Business Enterprise Certification Workshop would be conducted at 5:30 p.m. on November 11, 1999 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. He invited all women-owned and minority-owned businesses to attend the workshop and get certified. Council Member Picht announced that the Veteran's Parade would also be on November 11, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. He stated that the parade would go up Houston then down Main Street. After the parade a memorial ceremony and monument dedication would be conducted at the Pioneer Rest Cemetery on Samuels Avenue. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn by Communication No. P-8947 be continued for two weeks. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the following reappointments be made as indicated with terms of office to expire October 1, 2001: OC ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 3 of 14 Mr. Wayne White Building Standards Commission (9-30-01) Mr. R. Price Hulsey City Plan Commission Ms. Martha Newman City Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Comm. Mr. Fernando Florez Community Development Council Ms. Paula Day Library Advisory Board The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the following reappointments be made as indicated, with terms to expire October 1, 2001: Mr. William Tinsley Building Standards Commission (9-30-01) Mr. John Melcher City Plan Commission Ms. Margaret DeMoss City Zoning Commission Mr. James Barajas Community Development Council Ms. Margaret DeMoss Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission Mr. Clay Brants Parks& Community Services Advisory Board The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2588 There was presented Resolution No. 2588 in support of Veterans of Support of Foreign Wars. On motion of Council Member Picht, seconded by Veterans of Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted Foreign Wars unanimously. OCS-1100 There was presented Mayor and Council No. OCS-1100 from the Liability Bonds Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY Sam Garcia dba S & G Construction CNA Surety Ignacio Guzman dba Guzman's Concrete State Farm Insurance Jaz Concrete, Inc. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. Stovall Construction, Inc. RLI Insurance Co. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1101 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1101 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 MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 4 of 14 G-12715 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Increase Legal 12715 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fees Paid to authorize the maximum amount to be paid to Ross Foster to Ross Foster represent Police Lt. Glenn Blair in the lawsuit of A.J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:98-CV-238-Y, be increased by $30,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12716 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Increase Legal 12716 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fees Paid to authorize the maximum amount to be paid to George Staples to George Staples represent Police Sgt. Gerald W. Teague in the lawsuit of A. J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:98-CV- 238-Y, be increased by $30,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12717 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Accept 12717 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Personnel authorize the City Manager to accept a personnel carrier from the Carrier from the Department of Defense for use by the Police Department. It was DoD the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12718 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 13987 12718 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Accept authorize the City Manager to: Donations to Special Trust 1. Accept donations from Bank of America ($2,500.00), Hillwood Fund for the Development, Inc. ($1,500.00), and the Fort Worth Neighborhood Transportation Authority, d/b/a "The T" ($250.00); and Conference 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13987 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $4,250.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding of the 9th Neighborhood Conference; and 3. Approve the expenditure of the $4,250.00 in support of the 9th Neighborhood Conference. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox that the recommendation be adopted, with appreciation to Bank of America, Hillwood Development, Inc., and Fort Worth Transportation Authority. The motion carried unanimously. ® CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 5 of 14 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing concerning allocation of Community Development Block Grant and Homes Funds for the Far Greater Northside Model Blocks. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Jerome Walker, Director of Housing, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report calling attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12719, as follows: G-12719 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 13988 12719 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Allocation of Community 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $200,000.00 in FY1999 Development HOME funds; $900,000.00 in Year XXV Community Development Block Grant and Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and $100,000.00 in Raddison Garage Home Funds program income for a total of $1,200,000.00 to the Far Greater Northside Model Blocks (FGNMB) Program as follows: a) Transfer $100,000.00 in FY1999 HOME funds and $90,000.00 Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB Homeownership Program; and b) Transfer $100,000.00 in FY1999 HOME funds and $402,500.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB Home Improvement Program; and c) Transfer $60,000.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB Administration; and d) Transfer $217,000.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB North Tri-Ethnic Center Improvements; and e) Transfer $105,500.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds and $100,000.00 in Raddison Garage program income to the FGNMB Street Improvements; and f) Transfer $5,000.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB Lincoln Park Improvements; and g) Transfer $10,000.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB Landscaping/Beautification; and h) Transfer $10,000.00 in Year XXV CDBG funds to the FGNMB Market Study; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING 0 FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 6of14 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13988 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Year XXV CDBG Grant Project in the amount of $100,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Far Greater Northside Model Blocks Program; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood Association (FGNHNA), not to exceed the total amount of$270,000.00 for the following: Homeownership Program ($190,000.00), Administration ($60,000.00), Landscaping/Beautification ($10,000.00), and Market Study ($10,000.00) over a two-year period from the date the contracts are signed; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendments are within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to include the FGNMB Neighborhood Revitalization Plan in the City's Consolidated Plan. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12719, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. G-12720 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Appointment of 12720 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Dr. Stuart A. confirm the appointment of Dr. Stuart A. Youngblood as a member Youngblood to of the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission Firefighters' and to fill the unexpired term of former member, Roland K. Johnson. Police Officers' On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Civil Service Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously Commission G-12721 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Safe Pathways 12721 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Program establish a "Safe Pathways Program" for the installation and repair of sidewalks. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 7of14 G-12722 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. # 2589 12722 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Comprehensive Economic 1. Approve Resolution No. 2589 adopting the Comprehensive Development Economic Development Strategy (CEDS); and Strategy 2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the CEDS to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) for approval as a prerequisite for EDA grants. Council Member Wentworth, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-8947 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. P-8947, Purchase Agreement for Film and Film Two Weeks Processing with Multiple Vendors for various City of Fort Worth Departments, be continued for two weeks. P-8949 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 8949 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Traffic and Street Light 1. A purchase agreement for traffic and street light standards, Standards, signal poles and mast arms with Structural and Steel Products, Signal Poles and Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works Department, Mast Arms Streets Division, based on the overall low bid with freight included in price and payment due 30 days from receipt of invoices; and 2. This agreement to begin October 19, 1999, and expire October 18, 2000, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8950 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 8950 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Maintenance authorize the purchase of a maintenance management system from Management TMA Systems, Inc. (TMA) for the Water Department for a cost not to System exceed $74,786.75. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 8of14 P-8951 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 4- 8951 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Wheel Drive authorize the purchase of a four-wheel drive cab and chassis truck Truck from Texas Motors for the Fire Department based on low bid for a total of $33,195.00. Payment for this truck will be due within 30 days of the date of invoice and freight costs are included in the unit price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8952 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 8952 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Commercial authorize the purchase of nine commercial treadmills from Fitness Treadmills in Motion for the Fire Department based on the low bid of$3,435.00 each, not to exceed $30,915.00, with payment terms of net 30 days and freight no charge for delivery to Fire Supply. Fitness in Motion will provide sufficient personnel for the setup of the treadmills at no additional charge to the City of Fort Worth upon delivery to Fire Supply. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12648 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept Special 12648 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Warranty Deed, accept and record one special warranty deed, one permanent water Permanent easement and one drainage utility easement at Harmon Road and Water, and the proposed Park Glen Boulevard (DOE 2610) and described as Drainage Utility part of the Wm. McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, from property Easements owner, The Baptist Foundation of Texas, for a total consideration amount of$12.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12649 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12649 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Conveyance of approve the conveyance of a permanent easement and a temporary Permanent and construction easement described as part of Tract 3, James O. Temporary Quinn Survey, A-1258, Tarrant County, Texas, for the City of River Construction Oaks for channel improvements and access needed for the Easements improvement and protection of the River Oaks Water Treatment Plant (DOE 1712) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17680 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth Star 17680, dated October 12, 1999, from the City Manager Telegram recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in the amount of $72,800.00 for the publication of a weekly "City Page" from October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000. CCITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 9 of 14 City Manager Terrell stated that this recommendation had been amended to reflect the contracted amount at $83,200.00 instead of $72,800.00, which would expand the "City Page" distribution in the Star-Telegram's La Estrella publication, and amended paragraph 2 of the Discussion by adding "and at $10,400.00 ($200.00 per week) for inclusion in the Star-Telegram's La Estrella." Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve Mayor and Council Communication C- 17680 as amended. The motion carried unanimously. C-17723 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Stanfield 17723 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Enterprises, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stanfield d/b/a S&J Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S & J Electric in the amount of $259,367.50 Electric for the construction of new traffic signals at the intersections of Bayberry Drive/Western Center Boulevard, Campus Drive/TCC Main Entrance and the rebuilding of existing traffic signals at the intersections of Brentwood Stair Road/Handley Drive and Handley Drive/Lancaster Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17724 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Interlocal 17724 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal contract with Tarrant County Tarrant County for the funding of two full-time constables for enforcement of illegal dumping within the City of Fort Worth in the amount of $90,311.00 for the period of October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17725 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 13989 17725 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Jackson Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $634,808.40 from the Water and Sewer Inc. Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $310,213.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$324,595.40; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13989 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $310,213.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $324,595.40 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Jackson Construction, Inc. for water and sanitary sewer replacements in Sharondale Street; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 10 of 14 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $569,914.40 and 60 working days for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements in Sharondale Street from James Avenue to Hodgson Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17726 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Crime 17726 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Prevention authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Crime Resource Center Prevention Resource Center in the amount of $55,000.00 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17727 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Modern Art 17727 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Museum authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Modern Art Museum for $437,751.00 to begin October 1, 1999, and end September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17728 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Van Cliburn 17728 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foundation, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Van Cliburn Foundation, Inc. for $62,600.00 to begin October 1, 1999, and end September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17729 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- World Affairs 17729 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Council of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the World Greater Fort Affairs Council of Greater Fort Worth for $26,000.00 to begin Worth October 1, 1999, and end September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 13990 17730 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 13991 AA Applicators, 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 13990 Inc. appropriating $77,127.00 to the Municipal Golf Fund and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated retained earnings balance by the same amount for the purpose of funding a contract with AA Applicators, Inc., for Roofing Project VO4, for roof replacement on thirteen buildings at three locations; and QCITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 11 of 14 2. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $77,127.00 from the Municipal Golf Fund to the Golf Capital Improvements Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13991 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Golf Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $77,127.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with AA Applicators, Inc., for Roofing Project VO4, replacing roofs on thirteen buildings at three locations; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with AA Applicators, Inc. for Roofing Project VO4, in the amount of $149,998.50 and a duration of 90 calendar days to replace roofs on thirteen buildings at three locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17731 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Sherman 17731 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Hudson, d/b/a Sherman 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sherman Hudson Utility Hudson, d/b/a Sherman Hudson Utility Construction Company, Construction in the amount of $405,524.90 and 80 working days for 1998 CIP Company and Various Locations Contract 99C Unit 1: Water and Sewer J.L. Bertram Replacements; and Construction & Engineering, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $455,510.48 and 130 working days for 1998 CIP Various Locations Contract 99C Unit II: Paving Improvements Alternate No. 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant Council 17732 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council on Alcoholism authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant and Drug Abuse Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 for the provision of substance abuse case management services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 12 of 14 C-17733 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- The Women's 17733 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Center authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Women's Center for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00 for the provision of rape crisis services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17734 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Alliance for 17734 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Children authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alliance for Children for a period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, at a cost not to exceed $61,438.00 for the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17735 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant County 17735 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Youth authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant Collaboration County Youth Collaboration for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00 for the provision of services to the children of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17736 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Haven 17736 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Women's Haven for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, at a cost not to exceed $90,000.00 for the provision of services to citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17737 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Museum of 17737 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Science and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Museum History of Science and History for $503,190.00 to begin October 1, 1999, and end September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17738 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Sister Cities 17738 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council International authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Fort Worth Sister Cities International for $212,575.00 to begin October 1, 1999, and end September 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 13 of 14 C-17739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 13992 17739 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: XTG, Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13992 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with XTG, Inc., for the design, purchase, and installation of new video, audio, and visual system in the City Council Chambers; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with XTG, Inc. to design and integrate the systems at a cost not to exceed $48,549.00. Council Member Davis, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-17740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amend CSC 17740 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contract # 22585 authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City -Waste Secretary Contract No. 22585 with Waste Management, Inc. Management, extending the solid waste collection contracts and continuing the Inc. pilot programs through September 30, 2002. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended, to state that the Contractor agrees to designate an employee to oversee the operation of the Pilot Programs, and shall notify the City in writing of its designation. The motion carried unanimously. C-17741 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amendment to 17741 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Professional authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to the Services professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Contract— HDR change the scope of services relevant to a proposed transfer Engineering, Inc. station, for an amount not to exceed $38,000.00. Dwight Mason Mr. Dwight Mason, 2214 Honeysuckle Avenue and representing the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association, addressed the Council in opposition of placing the Transfer Station on Bernard Street. Yolanda Edison Ms. Yolanda Edison, 3015 Alice, addressed the Council in opposition of placing the Transfer Station on the north side of the City. She also invited the Council to attend a Crime Fair on November 6, 1999 at the Diamond Hill Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 2, 1999 PAGE 14 of 14 Council Member Lane clarified that the amendment did not designate a particular site for the Transfer Station. City Manager Terrell explained that this agreement allowed private companies to look at various locations for placement of the Transfer Station. There was the possibility of the Transfer Station being located elsewhere within the City; however, this did not mean that the Northside area would be exempt from consideration. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17742 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Frymire 17742 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Company approve the execution of a construction contract with The Frymire Company for construction of the Summerglen Branch Library in the amount of $1,326,100.00 with a contract duration of 300 calendar days. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. CITY SE ETARY MAYOR