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Home My WebLink About1998/12/01-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1998 Date & Time On the 1" day of December, A.D., 1998, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:10 a.m., in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck Silcox; Council Members Jim Lane, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City. Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Michael Moore, New Bethel Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 249 1998 were approved unanimously. Special Presentations/ Council Member Lane presented a Introductions Proclamation for Pro Bono Awareness Week to Vernon Lewis, Executive Director of West Texas Legal Services, Kathy Duncan-Taylor, PAI Coordinator, and Wade McMullen, President of the Tarrant County Bar Association. CITY COUNCIL M ING 1 FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 2 of 22 Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for "Planning History Day" in the City of Fort Worth to Ms. Wanda Conlin and Mr. Nick Genua. Continued/Withdrawn Council Member Picht requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8749 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No C-17164 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Council Member Hirt, Chair of the Governmental Relations Committee, made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that J. Scott Mellina be reappointed to Place 2, Mary Bender be reappointed to Place 4, and that Letha L. Aycock be reappointed to Place 6 on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; that Marsha Wright be reappointed be Place 2, Carol Turner be reappointed to Place 6, Charles W. Cook be reappointed to Place 8, and that John Barnett be appointed to Place 4 on the Board of Adjustment; and that Paul Lee, Jimmie Maddison, Sam Garcia, Brandy O'Quinn, Shirley Carlile, Victor Puente, Gene Bloomfield, Larry Frymire, Joy Thompson, Benny Tucker, and Kathryn T. Bryan be reappointed to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise. The motion carried unanimously. CITUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 3 of 22 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Kim Dignum be reappointed to the Aviation Advisory Board; Pilar Pena be reappointed to the Building Standards Commission; Dr. Byron Sousa be reappointed to the City Plan Commission; Arnaldo Velez be reappointed to the City Zoning Commission; Frank Giles be reappointed to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission; Dr. Jane G. White be reappointed to the Library Advisory Board; and Katherine Rhodes be reappointed to the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board. The motion carried unanimously. City Secretary Pearson advised Council that the resolution listed under Presentations by the City Council was presented earlier on the agenda as a proclamation. OCS-1023 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-1023 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. Res. # 2469 There was presented Resolution No. 2369 Cancellation of City Canceling the City Council Meetings of Council Meetings December 22, 1998, and December 29, 1998. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the resolution was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MENG FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 4 of 22 G-12398 There was presented Mayor and Council Legal Fees to Gerald Communication No. G-12398 from the City Pruitt for Lawsuit of Manager recommending that the City Dalton King v. the City Council authorize the maximum amount to of Fort Worth be paid to Gerald Pruitt to represent former police officer Michael Dellinger in the lawsuit of Dalton King v. the City of Fort Worth, et al; Cause No. 17-145434-92 be increased to $50,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12399 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2470 Communication No. G-12399 from the City Legal Fees to Kelly, Manager recommending that the City Hart and Hallman to Council adopt Resolution No. 2370 increasing Represent the City in to $101,000.00 the maximum amount the case of Elizabeth authorized to be paid to Kelly, Hart and "Jay" Seymour, Hallman as legal counsel to represent the Pamela Denise Wright, City in the case of Elizabeth "Jay" Seymour, And Patricia Hale v. Pamela Denise Wright and Patricia Hale v. B. Don Magness and B. Don Magness and The City of Fort Worth; the City of Fort Worth Cause No. 352-174866-98. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12400 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2471 Communication No. G-12400 from the City Legal Fees to Ann Manager recommending that the City Clarke Snell in the Council adopt Resolution No. 2371 increasing Case of City of Fort to $175,000.00 the maximum amount Worth v. Julius D. authorized to be paid to Ann Clarke Snell of Zimlich the law firm of Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever & McDaniel, as outside legal counsel in the case of City of Fort Worth v. Julius D. Zimlich; Cause No. 03-97-00475- CV. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CIT&OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 5 of 22 G-12401 There was presented Mayor and Council Appointment of Old Communication No. G-12401 from the City Republic Title Manager recommending that the City Company to Replace Council authorize the appointment of Old Fidelity Title Insurance Republic Title Company as the replacement Company for Fidelity Title Insurance Company to handle the escrow account to be established for the avigation easement payments on the Noise Mitigation Program at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the reallocation of CDBG Funds from the Playground Equipment Replacement Project to the Como Community Center Renovation Project. Mayor Barr asked if there way anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Joe Paniagua, representing the Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before the City Council and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12402, as follows: G-12402 There was presented Mayor and Council Reallocation of CDBG Communication No. G-12402 from the City Funds Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Approve the transfer of $100,000.00 from the Playground Equipment Replacement Project account to the Como Community Center Renovation Project; and ad+ R ✓ CITY COUNCIL MEt' ING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 6 of 22 2. Approve the expenditure of$100,000.00 to the Como Community Center Renovation Project. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12402 be adopted. The recommendation was carried unanimously. G-12403 There was presented Mayor and Council Transfer of Funds Communication No. G-12403 from the City for Como Kids After- Manager recommending that the City School Program Council: 1. Approve the transfer of $25,000.00 from the Title VI At-Risk Child Care Grant, unprogrammed funds, to the Parks and Community Services Department; and 2. Approve an expenditure of $25,000.00 for use at the Como Community Center to fund the Como Kids After-School Program for the period of January 1, 1999, to August 30, 1999. City Manager Terrell advised Council that an amendment should be made to Recommendation No. 2 of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12403, stating that the beginning period should read October 1, 1998 instead of January 1, 1999. CITIQOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 7 of 22 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12403 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. G-12404 There was presented Mayor and Council Revisions to 1999 State Communication No. G-12404 from the City Legislative Program Manager recommending that the City and Adoption of Council: Additional Legislative Initiatives 1. Revise the 1999 State Legislative Program and adopt Legislative Initiatives; and 2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to distribute copies of the City's State Legislative Program as revised to members of the Texas Legislature, to other cities and to other interested individuals; and 3. Authorize and direct appropriate City officials to send letters of support or to meet with state officials to discuss the City's position on certain pieces of legislation as outlined in the revised program. Mr. Joe Paniagua appeared before the City Council and advised them that the revisions to the 1999 State Legislative Program include the recommendation that the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District be appointed by the members of the Fort Worth City Council. CITY COUNCIL M19ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 8 of 22 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12404 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. G-12405 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2472 Communication No. G-12405 from the City Amend Res. # 2047 to Manager recommending that the City Extend Sunset Clause Council adopt Resolution No. 2472 amending to December 31, 2001 Resolution No. 2047 to extend the Sunset Clause to December 31, 2001 for waiving the City's rights to receive proceeds from the sale of surplus property in connection with the D/FW International Airport's Noise Mitigation Program related to the Eastside Runway Expansion. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12406 There was presented Mayor and Council Accept Gift of Communication No. G-12406 from the City Aluminum Sculptures Manager recommending that the City Council accept a gift of two aluminum sculptures from Mr. And Mrs. Joe Jackson. On motion of Council Member Wentworth„ seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, with appreciation. G-12407 There was presented Mayor and Council Accept Gift of Bronze Communication No. G-12407 from the City Sculpture Manager recommending that the City Council accept a gift of a bronze sculpture CITIOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 9 of 22 titled Fishing Rock (Bronze Herons) from the Fort Worth Garden Club. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Hirt, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, with appreciation. G-12408 There was presented Mayor and Council Fee Adjustment for Communication No. G-12408 from the City Log Cabin Village Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an adjustment of admission fees to the Log Cabin Village effective January 1, 1999. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Hirt, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12409 There was presented Mayor and Council Accept Gift of Bronze Communication No. G-12409 from the City Sculpture Manager recommending that the City Council accept a gift of two bronze sculptures entitled Spring Ballet (Leaping Frogs) from the Moncrief Endowment Committee. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, with appreciation. P-8739 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8739 from the City for Library Books, Manager recommending that the City Papers and Other Council authorize the City Manager to Library Materials execute purchase agreements for library books, papers and other library materials in excess of $15,000.00 with exclusive rights vendors and secondary vendors. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 10 of 22 P-8740 There was presented Mayor and Council Rescind Purchase Communication No. P-8740 from the City Agreement with Manager recommending that the City Texas Building Council authorize: Materials, Inc. 1. Recission of the purchase agreement with Texas Building Materials, Inc. for ceiling tile products; and 2. Award of an interim agreement expiring January 31, 1999, to the next low bidder, Cowtown Materials, with payment terms that allow a discount of two percent to be deducted from invoices if paid within ten days of the date of the invoice with the balance due in 20 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8741 There was presented Mayor and Council Reject All Bids for Communication No. P-8741 from the City Computer Hardware Manager recommending that the City Upgrades for Housing Council authorize the rejection of all bids Department received to provide computer hardware for upgrades for the Housing Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8742 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Tractor/ Communication No. P-8742 from the City Loader Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of a tractor/loader with box blade, traction cleats and round bail fork for the City Services CIT OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 11 of 22 Department from Saginaw Implement Co., Inc., for an amount not to exceed $19,524.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge, with payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8743 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Mid-Size Communication No. P-8743 from the City Police Sedans Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of 19 mid- size police sedans for the City Services Department from Classic Chevrolet for an amount not to exceed $386,631.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge, with payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8744 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8744 from the City For Bulk Cement Manager recommending that the City Council authorize: 1. A purchase agreement for bulk cement for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Texas Industries Incorporated based on the sole bid of $100.00 per ton with payment terms net ten days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge; and CITY COUNCIL ME ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 12 of 22 2. This agreement to begin December 12, 1998, and expire on December 11, 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-8745 There was presented Mayor and Council Rental Agreement for Communication No. P-8745 from the City Mail Equipment Manager recommending that the City Council authorize: 1. A two-year rental agreement for a total mailing system for the Reprographics Division from Pitney Bowes Inc., Government Marketing Division, from the State of Texas Rental Contract 600-A, for a total amount not to exceed $60,890.64. 2. This two-year rental agreement to begin January 1, 1999, and expire December 31, 2001. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8746 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8746 from the City For Mobile Radios, Manager recommending that the City Consolettes, and Council authorize: Handheld Radios 1. A purchase agreement for radios (mobile, consolettes, and handheld) and accessories for the Information Systems and Services Department/Telecommunications Division with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., based on the CIT OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 13 of 22 documented sole source at manufacturer's list price, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. shipping point, freight prepaid and added; and 2. This agreement to begin December 1, 1998, and end November 30, 1999, with options to renew for three additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8747 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Upgrade Communication No. P-8747 from the City for Existing Gas Manager recommending that the City Chromatograph Council authorize: Equipment 1. A sole source purchase with Hewlett- Packard Company to provide an upgrade for an existing Hewlett-Packard Gas Chromatograph equipment for the Water Department/Laboratory Division; and 2. Payment due 30 days from date of invoice. The City takes title to the goods when they arrive and pays no freight charges. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8748 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Recreational Communication No. P-8748 from the City and Gymnasium Manager recommending that the City Equipment Council authorize the purchase of recreational and gymnasium equipment from John F. Clark Company, Inc. for the Parks CITY COUNCIL M . ING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 14 of 22 and Community Services Department for an amount not to exceed $62,670.00 with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8749 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Two Pickup Communication No. P-8749 from the City Trucks Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of two pickup trucks for the City Services Department from Hillard Auto Park for an amount not to exceed $52,226.50, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge with payment terms of net 30 days as follows: Item 1 Extended cab pickup $25,268.50 with tool box Item 2 Crew cab pickup $26,958.00 Council Member Picht expressed opposition to the use of City tax dollars for the City Herd and he made a motion that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8749 be denied. The motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P- 8749 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY ry�OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 15 of 22 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Silcox; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, McCloud and Hirt NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None P-8750 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Chiller Communication No. P-8750 from the City Repair Manager recommending that the City Council confirm the purchase of repairs to the chiller in the Municipal Annex Building from the Carrier Corporation for $15,317.54 with payment due within 30 days from the date of invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12386 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Four Communication No. L-12386 from the City Permanent Easements Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of four permanent sanitary sewer easements described as Lots 1 & 2, Kuykendal's Subdivision, from Linda Stanfill; Lots 1-R & 2, Block 19, Normandy Place Addition, from Kay Lynne Tuck-Dubinsky; Lots 1C and 2A, Block 11, Normandy Place Addition, from Patel and Ramanlal Vallabhbhat; and Lots 19R and 20R, Block 1A & 2A, Kuykendal's Subdivision, from Texas Wesleyan University, for a total cost of $4.00, with all properties located in Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 77 CITY COUNCIL ME, ING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 16 of 22 L-12387 There was presented Mayor and Council Authorize Quit Claim Communication No. L-12387 from the City Deed Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a quit claim deed to Elijah Johnson for property described as Block 4, Lot 8, Harlem Hills Addition, (5428 Carver Drive). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12388 There was presented Mayor and Council Lease Cancellation Communication No. L-12388 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the cancellation of the 50- year lease with Mr. Gene Malone on property described as Lot 16, Block 2, (6537 Cahoba Drive), Lake Worth Lease Survey. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17162 There was presented Mayor and Council DMG-Maximus, Inc. Communication No. C-17162 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with DMG-Maximus, Inc. to review, modify and develop a new rate structure for the Information Systems and Services Department (ISS) for an amount not to exceed $22,810.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17163 There was presented Mayor and Council UICI Communication No. C-17163 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of the first of CITVWOUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 17 of 22 two optional one-year renewal contracts with UICI (through Barron Risk Management Services, Inc.) for the period of January 1, 1999, to January 1, 2000, for an estimated cost of $400,000.00 based on Barron's prices for claims services/fees and the City's estimated volume of claims in 1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17164 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order No. 2 Communication No. C-17164 from the City City Secretary Manager recommending that the City Contract No. 23648 Council authorize the City Manager to Fortuna General execute Change Order No. 2 to City Services Secretary Contract No. 23648 with Fortuna General Services, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $191,930.12 from $995,221.62 to $1,187,151.74 and adding 105 additional calendar days. City Manager Terrell advised Council that an amendment should be made in the first paragraph under the Discussion Section of Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 17164, he stated that the date reads "November 25, 1998" but should read November 25, 1997 instead. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 17164 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL M ING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 18 of 22 C-17165 There was presented Mayor and Council Chickasaw Communication No. C-17165 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 $181,070.50 and 45 working days for the reconstruction of Willie Street from Vincennes Avenue to Dillard Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17166 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13658 Communication No. C-17166 from the City TU Electric Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal contract and accept funds of up to $98,000.00 from TU Electric for renewal of the E-Wise Program for the period of April 1, 1998, through March 31, 1999; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13658 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $98,000.00 with TU Electric for the E-Wise Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17167 There was presented Mayor and Council Intrepid Contractors, Communication No. C-17167 from the City Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intrepid Contractors, CIT OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 19 of 22 Inc. in the amount of $77,689.00 for remodeling the Martin Luther King Community Center. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17168 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13659 Communication No. C-17168 from the City Texas Department of Manager recommending that the City Economic Development Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $575,000.00 in Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant funds from the Texas Department of Economic Development; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13659 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $575,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the James E. Guinn School Renovation Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Texas Department of Economic Development for the receipt and utilization of these funds. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17169 There was presented Mayor and Council Friends of the Old Fire Communication No. C-17169 from the City Station Manager recommending that the City Council: CITY COUNCIL MA"ING 0 FORT WORTH,TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 20 of 22 1. Approve the transfer of $16,736.00 from Year XVI Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to Friends of the Old Fire Station for the Stone Soup Connection After-School Program; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Friends of the Old Fire Station for the operation of the Stone Soup Connection After-School Program. On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17170 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order No. 1 Communication No. C-17170 from the City Ratcliff Constructors, Manager recommending that the City Inc. Council approve Change Order No. 1 for $379,982.00 to upgrade the East Gallery flooring and wainscot and the handrails on the two main stairways of the Central Library. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17171 There was presented Mayor and Council Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Communication No. C-17171 from the City Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. for engineering services related to the development of the Water Department Emergency Response Plan and outdoor warning system evaluation for a cost not to exceed $124,775.00. CIT OUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1998 PAGE 21 of 22 Mr. Dale Fisseler, Deputy Director of the Water Department, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that an evaluation of a warning system was being done in case of a chemical spill. He stated that they would explore ways to utilize the current system, but stated that this system would need to be enhanced and also expanded for use by the new water facility plants. He further stated that this was necessary to develop a response plan in order to work with the Fire Department in case of a chemical spill, whereby an evacuation could become necessary. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 17171 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the proposed Southwest Parkway. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Glenn Garoon, James The following individuals appeared before Toal, Evie Richardson, the City Council and expressed support for Dr. William Starck, the proposed Southwest Parkway: Bill Serralt, Ben Loughry, Martha Glenn Garoon, 3301 Hulen Street Rangel, Bill Leary, and James Toal, 1401 Henderson Albon Head Evie Richardson, 3212 Spanish Oak Dr. William Starck, 7213 Red Hawk Court Bill Serralt, 3736 Westcliff Road N. CITY COUNCIL MIING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER, 1, 1998 PAGE 22 of 22 Ben Loughry, 1107 Elizabeth Blvd. Martha Rangel, 2100 N. Main, Ste. 220 Bill Leary, 4458 Homestead Cir. Albon Head, 301 Commerce, Ste. 2400 Libby Willis, Linda The following individuals appeared before Clark, Beth Roane, Lue the City Council and expressed opposition Ann Claypool, Doug for the proposed Southwest Parkway: Mac Hatton, Lon Burnam, Paul Tullis, Libby Willis, 1110 Penn St. Francisco Hernandez, Linda Clark, 2842 5th Avenue Ben Swallow, Martha Beth Roane, 3128 Stanley Ave. McIntire Newman, and Lue Ann Claypool, 3501 Bellaire Dr. N. #1 Tom Reynolds Doug Mac Hatton, 4812 Overton Hollow State Representative Lon Burnam, Box 1894 Paul Tullis, 3836 Weyburn Drive Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Ave. Ben Swallow, 3140 Westcliff Road West Martha McIntire Newman, 1940 Chatburn Ct. Tom Reynolds, 1605 Sunset Terrace There being no one else present desiring to be heard for the public hearing on Proposed Southwest Parkway, it was the consensus of the City Council that the public hearing be continued until the City Council meeting of December 8, 1998. Mayor Barr advised Council that the Executive Session listed on the agenda was not necessary. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m. CITY SE ETARY MAYOR