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MAY 269 1998
Date & Time On the 26th day of May, A.D., 1998, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 10:10 a.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members Jim Lane,
Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Jeff
Wentworth, and Ralph McCloud; City Manager
Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Assistant
City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member
Cathy Hirt was absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Gary Miller,
Sagamore Hill Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 19, 1998, were approved
unanimously.
Special A proclamation for Drug Court Week was presented
Presentations to Judge Clifford Davis.
Announcements Mayor Barr announced that the Fort Worth Black
Chamber of Commerce presented the City with the
1998 Trailblazer Award for the Minyards Project.
Council Member McCloud announced and invited
the citizens to attend the City Council meeting next
week at O.D. Wyatt High School, at 7:00 p.m.
Withdrawn/ Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and
Consent Agenda Council Communication No. C-16792 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
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Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication Nos. G-12207 and C-12218
be withdrawn.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Memorial Res. # 2401 There was presented Memorial Resolution No. 2401
Eugene McCray from the City Council as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2401
WHEREAS,Mayor Pro Tem Eugene McCray
passed from this life on May 21, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. McCray was a City Council
member from 1989 to 1993 and from 1995 until his
death and served in various capacities including
sitting as the Council Audit Committee chair and
the MedStar Ambulance Service chair; and,
WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem McCray
dedicated himself ti improving the quality of life for
residents of District 5 through better city services,
better streets, more jobs, affordable housing and a
safe community, while always appreciating the rich
ethnic diversity of the city and also understanding
and supporting the needs of the entire city; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. McCray not only was
dedicated to the City, he also maintained warm and
jovial personal relations with people around him
while always being devoted to his wife, his alma
mater Bethune-Cookman College, his fraternity
Omega Psi Phi, his Trinity Lutheran church, his
friends and his associates and he will be missed.
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NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS ON May 26, 1998
THAT the family of Mayor Pro Tem McCray
be given the condolences of the City of Fort Worth
as it shares with them the grief resulting from the
loss of a deeply respected member of council and an
outstanding citizen; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of
this memorial resolution be spread upon the
minutes of the Fort Worth City Council as a
permanent remembrance of Mayor Pro Tem
McCray and that a copy be furnished to the family
of Mayor Pro Tem McCray as an expression by City
Council of its sympathy.
/s/ Mayor Kenneth Barr
/s/ Council Member Jim Lane
/s/ Council Member Chuck Silcox
/s/ Council Member Becky Haskin
/s/ Council Member Clyde Picht
/s/ Council Member Jeffrey K. Wentworth
/s/ Council Member Ralph McCloud
/s/ Council Member Cathy Hirt
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Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2402 There was presented Resolution No. 2402
Location of concerning the location of the June 2, 1998 regular
June 2, 1998 meeting and work session of the Fort Worth City
City Council Council. On motion of Council Member McCloud,
Meeting seconded by Council Member Haskin, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
OCS-983 There was presented Mayor and Council
Liability Communication No. OCS-983 from the Office of the
Bond City Secretary recommending that the City Council
approve the liability bond issued to Mobley Speed
Cement Contractors. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
OCS-984 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-984 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that the City Council
refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management
Department. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12207 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
Withdrawn - and Council Communication No. G-12207,
Amendment Amendment of the Code of the City of Fort Worth,
to the Minimum Chapter 7,Article IV, Minimum Building Standards
Building Standards Code, be withdrawn from the agenda.
Code
G-12213 There was presented Mayor and Council
Temporary Communication No. G-12213 from the City Manager
Closure of recommending that the City Council approve the
Church St. closure of Church Street between Handley Drive and
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Halbert Street for a period of 5 weeks while a gas
line is being relocated. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12214 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13454 Communication No. G-12214 from the City
Homeownership Manager recommending that the City Council:
Counseling
Services 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a
competitive grant application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for $100,000.00 for
Housing Counseling Services and accept the
grant, if offered, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13454
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grant Fund in the
amount of$100,000.00 subject to the receipt
of the grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the
purpose of funding Homeownership
Counseling Services, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to certify that the
activities to be funded with the Housing
Counseling Services funds are consistent with
the City of Fort Worth's Consolidated Plan.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12215 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. #2403 Communication No. G-12215 from the City
Community Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Development Resolution No. 2403 which establishes the Fort
Program Worth Community Development Program pursuant
to Section 373.006 of the Texas Local Government
Code (the "Act"). On motion of Council Member
Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12216 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13455 Communication No. G-12216 from the City
DFW Railtran Manager recommending that the City Council:
System
1. Authorize the City Manager to expend
$528,412.00 to repair a track failure in the
Dorothy Spur area, MP 629, on the
RAILTRAN line, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13455
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of $528,412.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding track failure
repair at Dorothy Spur, Mile Post 629.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
G-12217 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13456 Communication No. G-12217 from the City
Amending the Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13456 amending the Electrical Code
Electrical of the City of Fort Worth, Section 11-2 of the Code
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), by enacting
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Section A.03(b)11 to exempt from the Electrical
Code certain outdoor temporary facilities that
provide temporary electrical power for the
construction of single family residences. On motion
of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted.
G-12218 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
Withdrawn and Council Communication No. G-12218,Highland
Hills After School Program, be withdrawn from the
agenda.
It appeared to the City Council that they set today as
the date for the public hearing regarding the use of
Community Development Block Grant Funds for
Martin Luther King Community Center Renovation.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Pamela Ware-Brooks, representing the
Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management
Division, appeared before the City Council,
presented a staff report and advised Council that
today's hearing was to receive comments from
interested citizens. She called attention of the
Council to Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-12219, as follows:
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G-12219 There was presented Mayor and Council
Community Communication No. G-12219 from the City
Development Manager recommending that the City Council
Block Grant approve the transfer and change of use of
Funds for $150,000.00 in Community Development Block
Martin Luther Grant(CDBG) Year XXII Unprogrammed Funds to
King Community the CDBG MLK Renovation Account to renovate
Center the Martin Luther King Community Center, and
Renovation authorize the City Manager to use these funds for
engineering design, administration, testing,
construction and other related activities in support
of the project in accordance with applicable laws
and purchasing regulations. There being no one else
present desiring to be heard, Council Member
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12220 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13457 Communication No. G-12220 from the City
Ord. # 13458 Manager recommending that the City Council:
Commercial
Paper Notes 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 13457 approving and
Bond Elections authorizing the issuance of General
Obligation Commercial Paper Notes in an
amount not to exceed $75,000,000.00 to
provide interim financing for the construction
of eligible projects, and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 13458 appropriating
$75,000,000.00 to a "Commercial Paper G.O.
Construction Fund", and
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3. Authorize the transfer of appropriations to
specific bond funds for the award of contracts
and construction of eligible projects as in the
ordinance approving and authorizing the
issuance of the G.O. Commercial Paper Notes.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
G-12221 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13459 Communication No. G-12221 from the City
Waterworks Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
& Sewer Ordinance No. 13459 amended and restated
System ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance
of commercial paper notes in an amount not to
exceed $75,000,000.00 to provide interim financing
for the construction of eligible projects for the
City's waterworks and sewer system. On motion of
Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Picht, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
P-8614 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease a Communication No. P-8614 from the City Manager
Track recommending that the City Council authorize the
Loader four month lease of a track loader from Progressive
Tractor Corporation for the Water Department
based on sole bid for a total not to exceed
$19,800.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge and
payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-8615 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8615 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
with Goodwill purchase agreement with Goodwill Industries
Industries through the Texas Industries for the Blind and
Handicapped (TIBH) to provide mowing services
for the Parks and Community Services Department,
with the agreement to begin May 15, 1998, and
expire on May 14, 1999, with options to renew for
two additional one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8616 There was presented Mayor and Council
Reject Bid Communication No. P-8616 from the City Manager
for One recommending that the City Council authorize the
Maintainer rejection of the bid received for item number one, a
Service Lube truck with a van body and lift gate, and purchase of
Body one maintainer service lube body from Metro Ford
Truck Sales, Inc. for the City Services Department,
on sole bid, for an amount not to exceed $32,146.00,
f.o.b. Fort Worth with payment terms net 30 days
and a freight charge of $200.00 included in the
award amount. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8617 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13460 Communication No. P-8617 from the City Manager
Ord. # 13461 recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 13462
Purchase 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Remote Ordinance No. 13460 increasing
Control Panels appropriations in the Cable Special Trust
& Lighting Fund in the amount of$35,000.00 from fund
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balance for the purpose of funding the
purchase of Remote Control Panels and
Lighting for the Pre-Council Chambers from
XTG, Inc., and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 13461 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Cable
Special Trust Operating Fund in the amount
of $5,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the purchase of Remote
Control Panels and lighting for the Pre-
Council Chambers from XTG, Inc., and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13462
increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of$40,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the purchase of
Remote Control Panels and Lighting for the
Pre-Council Chambers from XTG, Inc., and
4. Authorize the purchase of remote controls
panels and additional lighting for the Pre-
Council Chamber from XTG, Inc., on the
basis of the best evaluated proposal, in the
amount of $50,686.76, net 30 days, f.o.b.
destination, freight included.
On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
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L-12259 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12259 from the City
two residential Manager recommending that the City Council
properties approve the acquisition of two residential properties
(Lots 2 & 3, Block 2, Morgan Heights Subdivision)
at a total cost of $22,000, plus estimated closing
costs of$1,500.00 from Frank & Betty Lightsey. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12260 There was presented Mayor and Council
Rescission of Communication No. L-12260 from the City
M&C L-12211 Manager recommending that the City Council
rescind M&C L-12211, and approve the Rail
Crossing Agreement with Fort Worth & Western
Railroad (FWWR), for four rail crossings required
in the IH-30 Reconstruction Project, for a total cost
of$57,500.00. On motion of Council Member Lane,
seconded by Council Member Picht, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
L-12261 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acceptance of a Communication No. L-12261 from the City
Dedication of 3.187 Manager recommending that the City Council
Acres for Park approve the acceptance of dedicated park land from
Land Lumbermen's Investment Corporation at a total
cost of $10.00. On motion of Council Member
Haskin, seconded by Council Member McCloud the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
PZ-2040 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13463 Communication No. PZ-2040 from the City
Partial Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Easement Ordinance No. 13463 vacating and extinguishing a
Vacation portion of an existing utility easement, located along
the south line of Lot 29, Block 3, Cobblestone
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Addition, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2041 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13464 Communication No. PZ-2041 from the City
Drainage & Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Utility Easement Ordinance No. 13464 vacating a 15 foot wide
Vacation drainage and utility easement, located five feet
north and 10 feet south of the common lot line
between Lots 8 and 9, Riverbend West Business
Park, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2042 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13465 Communication No. PZ-2042 from the City
Vacation of Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Emergency Ordinance No. 13465 vacating an "Emergency
Access Portion Access" portion of an existing drainage and utility
of Easement easement, located on Lot 1, Block 100, Cityview
Addition, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16790 There was presented Mayor and Council
Walt Williams Communication No. C-16790 from the City
Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Walt Williams Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $205,294.64 for the reconstruction of
South Collard Street(Avenue J to Avenue N). It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16791 There was presented Mayor and Council
Interlocal Communication No. C-16791 from the City
Agreements Manager recommending that the City Council
with Cities of authorize the City Manager to continue with and
Haltom City & enter into new interlocal agreements with the City of
Watauga, FWISD Haltom City; Fort Worth Independent School
& Mansfield ISD, District; Mansfield Independent School District;
Univ. Of North University of North Texas; Bureau of Engraving
Texas, and (United States Treasury Department); and the City
Bureau of of Watauga for participation in the City of Fort
Engraving, U.S. Worth's two-way radio communication system. It
Treasury Dept. was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16792 There was presented Mayor and Council
Citizens Communication No. C-16792 from the City
Crime Manager recommending that the City Council
Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
Contract: Year 3 with the Citizens Crime Commission of Tarrant
County to support police department zero tolerance,
community policing, and other crime prevention
efforts.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-16792 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members
Lane, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth,
and McCloud
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Hirt
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C-16793 There was presented Mayor and Council
Supplemental Communication No. C-16793 from the City
Agreement No. 2 Manager recommending that the City Council
to City Secretary authorize the City Manager to execute
Contract No. 5392 Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to lease additional
land for vehicle parking adjacent to the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control
Tower at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16794 There was presented Mayor and Council
Community Communication No. C-16794 from the City
Facilities Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement authorize the City Manager to execute a
with Prime Community Facilities Agreement with Prime Rail
Rail Interest, Inc. Interest, for the installation of community facilities
for improvements to Mark IV Parkway, which will
consist of one-half of a double 26 foot roadway. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16795 There was presented Mayor and Council
Conatser Communication No. C-16795 from the City
Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$1,478,709.50 for Main 36SR Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 5, Contract 2), Part 12 -
Sewer Line Replacement. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-16796 There was presented Mayor and Council
Chickasaw Communication No. C-16796 from the City
Construction Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Chickasaw Construction in the amount of
$130,108.37, for the reconstruction of Lincoln
Avenue from 24th Street to 25th Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16797 There was presented Mayor and Council
Davila Communication No. C-16797 from the City
Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Davila Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$298,486.81, for Mains 349 and 25 Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 3, Contract 6), Part 5. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16798 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13466 Communication No. C-16798 from the City
Ord. # 13467 Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ed Bell
Construction 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13466
Company increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessments
Fund in the amount of $403,094.00 from
available funds and transfer of said funds to
the New Development Fund for the purpose of
funding a contract with Ed Bell Construction
Company,for construction of North Riverside
Drive, Phase I, and adopt Ordinance No.
13467 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the New Development Fund
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in the amount of$403,094.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Ed Bell Construction Company, for
construction of North Riverside Drive, Phase,
I, and
2. Approve a $403,094.00 fund transfer for the
property owner's share of construction costs
from the Special Assessments Fund to the
New Development Fund, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Ed Bell Construction Company
in the amount of $1,392,134.00 for the
construction of North Riverside Drive from
Fossil Creek Boulevard to 2,975 feet north.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Picht, the recommendation was
adopted, unanimously.
C-16799 There was presented Mayor and Council
Financial Communication No. C-16799 from the City
auditing Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Services Governmental Relations Committee
to KPMG recommendations:
Peat Marwick
1. That KPMG Peat Marwick be engaged to
perform an independent audit of the financial
records of the City of Fort Worth, including
the Employees' Retirement Fund and all
grant programs for the years 1998-2002, and
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2. That KPMG Peat Marwick be paid as follows:
FY 1998 Audit $162,000.00
FY 1999 Audit $167,000.00
FY 2000 Audit $172,000.00
FY 2001 Audit $177,000.00
FY 2002 Audit $182,000.00
3. That the City Manager be authorized to
execute a contract with KPMG Peat Marwick
in accordance with the above.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Picht, the recommendation was
adopted.
C-16800 There was presented Mayor and Council
Candleridge Communication No. C-16800 from the City
Park Manager recommending that the City Council:
Capital
Improvement 1. Find that material changes in conditions have
Program rendered the project(s) for which these bonds
were voted either unnecessary or unwise, and
2. Authorize Reprogramming of funds totaling
$72,000.00 from the 1982 and 1986 Capital
Improvement Programs (C.I.P.) designated
for acquisition and/or development of
Southridge Park and Southwest Community
Park to shoreline improvements in
Candleridge Park, which project is within the
purposes for which the bonds were voted, and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant
Regional Water District to perform shoreline
improvements at Candleridge Park.
City Manager Terrell advised Council that the
words "downtown" in the sixth line under
Discussion,should be corrected to read"downturn".
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-16800 be approved, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Presentations
Lawrence Carlis Mr. Lawrence Carlis, 1200 Miller, appeared before
the City Council regarding the Park Central
Apartment complex located at 5200 E. Lancaster.
He advised Council that he was in favor of the
restoration of this complex. He further stated that
he would like to see these apartments used to provide
housing for our Senior citizens.
City Manager Terrell advised Council that he had
requested that Virginia Nell Webber continue in the
capacity of Administrative Assistant for Council
District 5 until an election could be held.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Session Council meet in a closed session at 10:28 a.m. for the
following purposes to seek the advice of its attorneys
concerning the following pending litigation or
contemplated litigation or other matters which are
exempt from public disclosure under Article X,
Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules:
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a) Legal issues concerning transfer of
partnership interest in Marcus Cable
Associates, L.P.
b) Application of Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company for Rate Group
Reclassification,PUC Docket No. 18509
c) Application of Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company for An Expanded
Toll-Free Local Calling Surcharge,
PUC Docket No. 18513
d) Two Trinity Gardens, Inc., et al. v. City
of Fort Worth, Cause No. 342-173472-
98
e) Sunny Graham v. City of Fort Worth,
Civil Action No. 4:97-CV-1068Y
f) Rudy Reitz v. City of Fort Worth, et al.,
Civil Action No. 4:97-CV-755Y
g) Tom Davis, Individually, and
Taxpayer's Association of Fort Worth
and Tarrant County v. City of Fort
Worth and Southwestern Exposition
and Livestock Show,Inc.,Cause No. 67-
1388990-91
h) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et
al., Cause No. 48-171109-97
I) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et
al., Cause No. 3:97-CV-2734-T
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as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:56 a.m.
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