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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/09/15-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 Date & Time On the 15th day of September, 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; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck Silcox; Council Members Jim Lane, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud, and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Clyde Picht was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. K. Wayne Day, First United Methodist Church Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1998, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations/ Council Member Lane presented a Introductions Proclamation for Constitution Week Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, CITY COUNCIL MEN. ING (` FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 2 of 27 that Donald L. Bachman be appointed to Place 4 on the Aviation Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term, with a term of office expiring October 1, 2000. City Manager Terrell informed Council that the proposed adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and the City's Attorney to sign a Settlement Agreement with Hillwood Development Corporation, the City of Westlake and others concerning settlement of litigation related to the Circle T Ranch and other Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Issues should be continued until after executive session. OCS-1009 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-1009 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-1010 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2449 Communication No. OCS-1010 from the Zoning Hearing Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2449 setting regular Zoning hearing for October 13, 1998. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. ®r CIT AOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 3 of 27 G-12317 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, Continued for One Week seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12317, Appropriation Ordinance and Transfer of Funds for Future Improvements to the City's Parking Meters, be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. G-12319 There was presented Mayor and Council Financial Management Communication No. G-12319 from the City Policy Statements Manager recommending that the City Council review and adopt the Financial Management Policy Statements, which include the City's investment policy and investment strategy. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12320 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2450 Communication No. G-12320 from the City Ord. # 13573 Manager recommending that the City Kelly, Hart & Hallman Council adopt Resolution No. 2450 Legal Fees increasing to $950,000.00 the maximum amount authorized to be paid to Kelly, Hart & Hallman for legal services in the lawsuits entitled City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al and the City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al, and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13573 appropriating $525,000.00 to the Insurance Fund and decreasing the unreserved, unappropriated Insurance balance by the same amount for the purpose of funding legal services by Kelly, Hart & Hallman in lawsuits entitled City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al. and the City of Dallas v. the City of Fort Worth et CITY COUNCIL MEr. I N G FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 4 of 27 al. On motion Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12321 It appeared to the City Council that they Ord. # 13574 set today as the date for a public hearing Public Hearing regarding Fort Worth Improvement PID #1 District (PID) No. 1 concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for FY 1998-99. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone presenting desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12321 recommending that the City Council: 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and budget for FY 1998-99; and 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 1998-99 as recommended by the Advisory Board of Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1; and 4. Authorize the transfer of $231,512.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1, FY 1998-99 project account; and 5. Adopt the Appropriation Ordinance No. d CIT COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 5 of 27 13574 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $231,512.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing FY 1998-99 funding for Improvement District No. 1; and 6. Authorize the transfer of$5,000.00 from administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1, FY 1998-99 project account to the General Fund; and 7. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Downtown Fort Worth Incorporated to provide improvements and services in the District during FY 1998-99 for the sum of$853,124.00; and 8. Adopt the proposed 1998 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set for Tuesday, October 20, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 20, 1998 hearing in accordance with state law; and 10.Approve adding to the 1998-99 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from the District's assessments from prior years. CITY COUNCIL M Ez�juING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 6 of 27 Larry Taylor Mr. Larry Taylor, 1301 Calhoun, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to Public Improvement District No. 1, stating that he does not receive the benefits at the south end of town that others receive. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing on proposed ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District Number 1 and Action Concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for FY 1998-99. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Special Presentations Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Sickle Cell Disease Month to Ms. Pearl Jones, Executive Director and Council Member McCloud presented a certificate to Latoya Camille Fowler, this year's national poster child. G-12322 It appeared to the City Council that they Continued for One Week set today as the date for a public hearing PID #6 regarding the establishment of Fort Worth Public Improvement District Number 6 and Action Concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for FY 1998-99. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CIT t:OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 7 of 27 Ms. Linda Brown appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12322 recommending that the City Council: 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the following matters: a. The advisability of establishing PID No. 6 b. The advisability of dissolving the existing PID's 2 and 4 c. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services d. The estimated cost of improvements and/or services e. The proposed boundaries of the district f. The proposed method of assessment g. The proposed apportionment of costs between the improvement district and the City as a whole; and 2. Adjourn such public hearing and adopt a resolution which: a. Establishes a public improvement district under the Public improvement District Assessment Act (the "Act") (V.T.C.A., Local CITY COUNCIL M Y, ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 8 of 27 Government Code, Section 372.001 et seq.) to be known as the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6; and b. Dissolves existing Public Improvement Districts 2 and 4 under the Public Improvement District Assessment Act (V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Section 372.001 et seq.); and c. Authorizes the City to exercise the powers granted by the Act in connection with the establishment of a public improvement district; and d. Makes certain findings concerning the nature and advisability of the improvements and/or services to be provided by the district, the estimated costs, the boundaries of the district, the method of assessment, and the apportionment of costs between the district and the City as a whole; and e. Adopt the budget and service plan for 1998-1999, which was presented by representatives of signers of the petition for creation of the district; and E Authorize the transfer of $79,170.00 for park maintenance from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6, FY 1998-99 project account; and CIT ROUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 9 of 27 g. Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $79,170.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing FY 1998-99 funding for Improvement District No. 6; and h. Authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6, FY 1998-99 project account to the General Fund; and i. Approve adding to the 1998-99 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from PID's 2 and 4 assessments from prior years; and 3. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of the City Secretary; and 4. Set Tuesday, October 20, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers as the time and place of the benefit hearing; and 5. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 20, 1998 hearing in accordance with state law; and 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Principal Management Group to provide the approved It� CITY COUNCIL M k . ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 10 of 27 Management services in the District during 1998-1999 in the amount of $6689656.00. G-12322 PID #6 The following individuals appeared before Mark Ferreira, Gil the City Council and expressed support for Mitchell, Al Wood, Rick the approval of dissolving Public Disney, and Joe Yates Improvement Districts 2 and 4, and establishing Public Improvement District No. 6: Mark Ferreira, 5205 Union Lake Ct. Gil Mitchell, 4673 Grant Park Avenue Al Wood, 4820 Park Bend Drive Rick Disney, 805 Larkspur Joe Yates, 7504 Deerlodge Trail Lory Arghavan-Liberson The following individuals appeared before Victor Cassidy, Luther the City Council and expressed opposition Sims, Karin Ann Heald, to proposed Public Improvement District and Glen Bellinger No. 6. The homeowners located in Park Bend and Park Place were not in support, and requested that they be excluded from this proposed PID; Lory Arghavan-Liberson, 4550 Parkview Lane Victor Cassidy, 7783 Park Trails Drive Luther Sims, 7804 Park Run Karin Ann Heald, 4637 Grant Park Avenue Glen Bellinger, 750 N. St. Paul, Ste. 900, Dallas Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that CIT OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 11 of 27 the hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12322 be approved. Ms. Linda Brown informed Council of the process of mailing out the notices, stating that a tax roll was used from the Tarrant Appraisal District, but if some of the homeowners purchased their homes in May, they may not have been on the list and the notices were sent to the previous owners. She also advised Council that the benefit hearing was set for October 20th and stated that the publication notice had to be published prior to ten days before the hearing. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Hirt, that the public hearing be continued for one week in order to bring back a revised Budget and Service Plan after the exclusion of the Park Bend and Park Place Additions from the proposed PID No. 6. Mr. Ferreira appeared and answered questions of the Council and explained the disadvantages of not including the two additions in the plan. He also advised Council that the approximate cost would be $20.00 per month per household. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing on proposed ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District CITY COUNCIL M o ' ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 12 of 27 Number 2 and 4 and Action Concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for FY 1998-99, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12322 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. G-12323 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2351 Communication No. G-12323 from the City Empowerment Zone Manager recommending that the City Strategic Plan Council adopt Resolution No. 2351 which approves the Empowerment Zone Strategic Plan and authorizes the City Manager to sign and submit the application for federal designation of an area of Fort Worth to be an Empowerment Zone for ten years. Linda McSwain, Samuel The following speakers appeared before McSwain, Rev. William C. the City Council and requested inclusion of Scott II, Brenda Phillips- the Black Business Market into the Smith, and Andrew Empowerment Zone: Nichols Linda McSwain, 3540 Thannisch Samuel McSwain, 4124 Wichita St. Rev. William C. Scott II, 4500 Cinnamon Hill Brenda Phillips-Smith, 4124 Wichita St. Andrew Nichols, 4124 Wichita Sharon Armstrong Mrs. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to the exclusion of struggling and small businesses and stated that the grass root citizens should not be left out. CIT t.OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 13 of 27 Marylyn Miles Ms. Marylyn Miles, 5609 Hensley Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration by Council for the submittal of the Empowerment Zone application. Royce Muhammad Mr. Royce Muhammad, 2101 Kingsdale Drive, appeared before the City Council and made inquiries regarding the application submittal process. Madelyn Bowman and Ms. Madelyn Bowman, 2805 Farrell Lane, Quincy Taylor and Mr. Quincy Taylor, 2122 Amanda, appeared before the City Council and expressed support of the selection process of the Empowerment Zone and requested favorable consideration of the City Council for its submittal. Joe Guerrero Mr. Joe Guerreero, 115 W. 2"d Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed support for an Empowerment Zone, but was opposed to the selection process, and stated that the area selected should have been more diversified. Jimmie Jacobs Mr. Jimmie Jacobs, 4301 Rambling Creek Court, Arlington, appeared before the City Council and suggested that a job training program such as Offset Printing Program be included as a part of the Empowerment Zone to provide training for individuals who do not have any job skills. Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12323 be approved with Option B to .kN. CITY COUNCIL MA ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 14 of 27 be included. The motion carried unanimously. G-12324 There was presented Mayor and Council Gift Acceptance Communication No. G-12324 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council accept a gift of two Cairns IRIS thermal imagers for use by the Fire Department. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, with appreciation. G-12325 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13575 Communication No. G-12325 from the City Revise Wholesale Water, Manager recommending that the City Wastewater, and Raw Council adopt Ordinance No. 13575 Water Service Rates amending Sections 35-56(g) and 35-56(h) of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by revising and adding certain rates and charges. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12326 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13576 Communication No. G-12326 from the City Revise Retail Water and Manager recommending that the City Wastewater Service Rates Council adopt Ordinance No. 13576, amending Sections 35-56(b), 35-56(c), and 35-56(d) of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by revising and adding certain rates and charges. On recommendation of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor CIT COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 15 of 27 Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-8691 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Utility Poles Communication No. P-8691 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize: 1. An annual purchase agreement for the Transportation and Public Works Department Street Services Division with International Paper Company for the purchase of treated wood utility poles based on the low bid with payments terms net 30 days; and a. Thirty-foot treated wood utility poles will be supplied for $107.09 each; b. Thirty-five-foot treated wood utility poles will be supplied for $140.25 each; 2. This agreement to begin on September 15, 1998 and expire on September 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-8692 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Asbestos Communication No. P-8692 from the City Abatement and Manager recommending that the City Demolition Council authorize the purchase of asbestos Services abatement and demolition services from the various vendors for the City Services Department. On motion of Council CITY COUNCIL M ,. ING ,- FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 16 of 27 Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. City Manager Terrell advised Council that part of this project was being funded by the Crime Control and Prevention District. L-12326 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Avigation Communication No. L-12326 from the City Easements Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the acquisition of nine individual avigation easements for residential properties in Irving, Texas, (see attachments "A" and "B"), for the purpose of expanding D/FW Airport; and 2. Find that the prices offered by D/FW Airport are just compensation; and 3. Authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12327 There was presented Mayor and Council Permanent Utility Communication No. L-12327 from the City Easement Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of one permanent utility easement described as Lot 4, Block 138, Belmont Park Addition from Jo Ann Farris for $200.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ® CITIPOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 17 of 27 L-12328 There was presented Mayor and Council Right of Way Easement Communication No. L-12328 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nora Lee Elkins to exchange a right-of-way easement for the installation of two, eight inch stubouts on the easement property located near the intersection of Bowman Roberts Road and Baily-Boswell Road and the second stubout located in proximity of Park Road and described as Tract 1, A-1696 G.T. Walters Survey (DOE 1815). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2060 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13577 Communication No. PZ-2060 from the City Annexation 2.85 acres out Manager recommending that the City of H. Anderson Survey Council adopt Ordinance No. 13577 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 2.850 acres (0.004 square miles) of land, more or less, out of the H. Anderson Survey, Abstract No. 25, Denton County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rate part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in .��3 CITY COUNCIL M ING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 18 of 27 direct conflict; providing for severability and naming an effective date. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. PZ-2061 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13578 Communication No. PZ-2061 from the City Annexation of 194.167 Manager recommending that the City Acres out of John Council find that the inclusion of 194.167 Korticky Survey acres of land out of the John Korticky Survey, Abstract No. 914, Tarrant County, Texas, into the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth will cause the unincorporated area shown on Map Exhibit "A" to be entirely surrounded by the corporate boundaries of the City of Fort Worth, and that the surrounding of said unincorporated area is, hereby found to be, in the public interest; and adopt Ordinance No. 13578 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 194.167 acres (0.303 square miles) of land, more or less, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; finding and providing that surrounding certain unincorporated territory as a result of said annexation is in the public interest; providing that this ordinance shall amend CIT AOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 19 of 27 every prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for severability and naming an effective date. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16986 There was presented Mayor and Council Continental Limousines, Communication No. C-16986 from the City Inc. d/b/a Continental Manager recommending that the City Transportation Systems Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Continental Limousines, Inc. d/b/a Continental Transportation Systems to operate a limousine service in Fort Worth for a one- year period beginning upon execution of the contract, with an option for a one-year renewal. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16987 There was presented Mayor and Council Interlocal Agreement with Communication No. C-16987 from the City Tarrant County to Manager recommending that the City transfer Disease Control Council authorize the City Manager to Services execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to transfer the responsibility for the operation of the disease control services clinics to Tarrant County. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL M r. ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 20 of 27 C-16988 There was presented Mayor and Council Rall Ranch Co-Tenancy Communication No. C-16988 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) with Rall Ranch Co-Tenancy for the installation of community facilities for improvements to Bryant Irvin Road from Bellaire to Dirks Road. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16989 There was presented Mayor and Council Kebo Services, Inc. Communication No. C-16989 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Kebo Services, Inc. in the amount of $449,722.97.00 for Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 2), Part 9, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16990 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13579 Communication No. C-16990 from the City Stocker Enterprises, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the transfer of $381,330.10 from the Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund ($237,641.60) and Sewer Capital Projects Fund ($143,688.50); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13579 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water CITAOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 21 of 27 Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $381,330.10 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $143,688.50 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Stocker Enterprises, Inc. for water and sanitary sewer line replacements on Overhill Road (Valhalla to S.H. 183) and Willis Avenue (Borden to Overhill); 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $331,170.10 for water and sanitary sewer line replacements on Overhill Road (Valhalla to S.H. 183) and Willis Avenue (Borden to Overhill). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16991 There was presented Mayor and Council Health Services Contract Communication No. C-16991 from the City with Tarrant County Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a health services contract with Tarrant County Commissioners Court for the purpose of providing Building Maintenance, Building Security, Janitorial, Utility and Telephone Services to the County at the City of Fort Worth's Public Health Center located at 1800 University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL ME,� ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 22 of 27 C-16992 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order No. 1 to Communication No. C-16992 from the City City Secretary Contract Manager recommending that the City No. 23836, Council authorize the City Manager to Architectural Utilities, Inc. execute Change Order Number 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 23836, with Architectural Utilities, Inc., for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (VCWWTP) Rehabilitation of Thickeners 3 and 4, in the amount of $26,218.00, revising the total contract cost to $433,218.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16993 There was presented Mayor and Council Camp, Dresser & McKee, Communication No. C-16993 from the City Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for the Pilot Plant Study for High Flow Treatment Facilities at the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total fee not to exceed $186,701.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16994 There was presented Mayor and Council Hillwood Development Co. Communication No. C-16994 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hillwood Development Company for a service plan for water improvements in the Fort Worth Alliance Airport area. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by CIT COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 23 of 27 Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16995 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13580 Communication No. C-16995 from the City Texas Department of Manager recommending that the City Transportation Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment in the amount of $345,500.00 to the agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for improvements to the Clearfork/Benbrook Bike Trail with a revised project cost of $1,033,000.00; and 2. Accept a donation of $159,550.00 from Streams and Valleys, Inc. to fund the local share of the estimated engineering construction and state administrative costs for the Clearfork/Benbrook Bike Trail Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to transfer funds in the amount of $34,550.00 from the Special Trust Fund to the Grants Fund; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13580 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount $345,500.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an amended agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for improvements to the %' (7 CITY COUNCIL MIING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 24 of 27 5. Clearfork/Benbrook Bike Trail. Council Member Hirt disclosed that she serves on the Board of Directors for the Streams and Valleys Committee, but stated that this did not prohibit her from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16995. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 16995 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Elgene Pearce Mr. Elgene Pearce, 2301 Irwin, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to the treatment of an individual by the Code Compliance Division. Mayor Barr referred Mr. Pearce to Mr. Tom Davis, Director of City Services. James Clark Mr. James Clark, 3320 Hamilton Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council consider installing a public shower for the homeless. Vernon Meredith Mr. Vernon Meredith, 928 Judd, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to the reconstruction of Judd Street, Vicky Lane, and Ash Cresent. He also called attention of the Council to certain addresses where the sprinkler C71 CIT OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 25 of 27 systems had been damaged and stated that the contractor should be held responsible for the damages. Mayor Barr informed Mr. Meredith that this issue would be discussed in executive session and stated that he was sorry for the inconvenience of all the citizens in this area, but advised him that a plan of action would be discussed and that he would be informed of a final completion date for these streets. Mayor Barr referred Mr. Meredith to Mr. Doug Rademaker, in order to give him the addresses of the homeowners with the damaged sprinkler systems. Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet in a closed session at 12:45 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. To seek the advise 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) Johnathan Hamon and Dana Canen et al. v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 141-169278-97 b) Tom Davis et al v. City of Fort Worth and Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Cause No. 67-138890- 91 CITY COUNCIL M L ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 26 of 27 c) Jerry Barnhill v. City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Building Standards Commission, Cause No. 153-173591-98 d) Town of Westlake et al. v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 348-169048-9. e) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. 48-171109-97 f) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 3:97-CV-2734-T g) Contemplated litigation against Texas Tech Construction, Inc. over Street Reconstruction Contracts. as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and 2. To discuss the sale, purchase, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The public discussion of this matter would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:50 p.m. Circle T Ranch There was presented a proposed resolution from the City Manager recommending that Council authorize the City Manager and the City's Attorney to sign a settlement agreement with Hillwood Development Corporation, the City of Westlake and others concerning settlement of litigation CIT AOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 27 of 27 related to the Circle T Ranch and other Extraterritorial Jurisdiction issues. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the resolution be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. T MAYOR