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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/02/25-Minutes-City Council f+ S . CITE' COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1997 Date & Time On the 25th day of February, A.D., 1997, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10.30 a.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr, Mayor Pro tempore Jim Lane, Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, Virginia Nell Webber, and Cathy Hirt. City Manager Bob Terrell, City Attorney Wade Adkins, City Secretary Alice Church. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by the Reverend Dr. Barbara Johnson-Arther, Wesley Foundation UTA. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Woods, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1997, were approved unanimously. Special Presentation Mayor Barr introduced Patrick. Bell and Hunter Ferrell. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, was adopted unanimously. Council Member Raskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Webber, that the City Council reconsider Mayor and Council Communication No. -11764 and requested that this item be placed on next week's agenda for consideration. The mo i t carried unanimously. l ; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 2 Resolution There was presented a proposed resolution Designating Festival designating a Festival Corporation to promote the Corporation City and events at Texas Motor Speedway. Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the proposed resolution designating a Festival Corporation to promote the City and Events at Texas Motor Speedway be withdrawn. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution #2255 There was presented Resolution No. 2255 in support Creation of Fire & of allowing the creation of a Fire and Crime Crime Prevention Prevention District. Dist. Clyde Picht Mr. Clyde Picht, 3708 Kelvin Avenue, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the proposed Fire and Crime Prevention District. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the proposed resolution be approved, as amended, by changing Item No. 1 to read "That the Fort Worth City Council supports legislation that would allow the creation of a Fire and Crime Prevention District that contains the requirement of a vote of the citizens", and changing the date at the bottom of the resolution. to February 25, 1997. The motion carried by the following vote: AWES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro to pore Lane; Council Members Haskin, McCray, Woods, fea d 0.s, Webber, and Hirt, NOES: Council Member Silcox CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 3 ABSENT. None Resolution #2256 There was presented Resolution No. 2256 concerning Concerning Locations the locations of certain meetings of the Fort Worth of Council meetings City Council to be held during the months of March, April, and May of 1997. Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the proposed resolution be approved, with the deletion of May 1997, inasmuch as the proposed location was not available on May 6, 1997. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution #2257 There was presented Resolution No. 2257 supporting Supporting a National a National Western Heritage Center in the Cultural Western Heritage District. Council Member Meadows made a motion, Center seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the resolution be approved. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-878 There was presented Mayor and Council Maims Communication No. OCS-878 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 Cite Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 4 BH-0174 On the 28th day of January, 1997, the City Council Ord. # 12880 established today as the date for the benefit hearing Ord. # 12881 for the assessment paving of Pershing Avenue (Unit Ord. 412882 1), Linden Avenue (Unit 11) and Belle Place (Unit III) Benefit Hearing and that notice was given in accordance with Article Pershing Avenue 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Linden Avenue & Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be Belle Place heard. Mrs. Raquel Valesquez, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works, appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal had been presented to Council, and that it was staff's opinion that Pershing Avenue (Unit I) was beyond repair and that the street should be replaced; and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-0174, which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance Nos. 12884, 12881, and 12882 that: 1. Closed the benefit hearing, and 2. Levied the assessments as proposed, and J. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of Pershing Avenge `Unit 1), Lire en s-venue (Unit 11), and Belle Place (Unit 111). There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing for the assessment paving of Pershing ing m venue (Unit 1) Linden Avenue (Unit 11), and Belle Place Unit 111 Council Member Meadalvvs made a motion, seconded CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 5 by Council Member McCray, that the benefit hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-11770 'There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #12883 Communication No. G-11770 from the City Manager Ord. #12884 recommending that the City Council authorize the Strategy 2000 Grant City Manager to. Request 1. Submit a grant application and if offered, accept the grant, and enter into a contract in the amount of $462,212.00 with the Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment of which. $185,992.00 will be the City's Match; and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12883 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $462,212.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding Strategy 2000, Fort Worth Office of Economic Adjustment, through a grant from the Department of Defense and City Matching Funds and Services; and . Accept $25,000.00 from Southwestern Bell Foundation and in-kind donations for funds and services from the private sector, International Center and in-bind support from the city in the amount of $160,992.00 for the Ci y's match; and .. Approve the transfer of $25,000.00 from Grants fund to the Special Trust Fund for the Liar §" and Is CITY COUNCM MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 6 5. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12884 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$25,000.00 from available funds and transfer to the Grants Fund for the purpose of funding Strategy 2000, Fort Worth Office of Economic Adjustment, through a grant from Southwestern Bell Foundation, and 6. Waive the City's indirect costs of 18.73 percent which will be considered part of the City's in-kind match. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11771 There was presented Mayor and Council Atomic Absorption Communication No. G-11771 from the City Manager equipment recommending that the City Council authorize an additional expenditure of $12,802.00 for the relocation and repair of Atomic Absorption equipment for the eater Department Lab Services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11772 There was presented Mayor and Council Licensing Communication No. G-1.1.772 from the City Manager Tag Fee recommending that the City Council reduce the Reduction Public Health Department's licensing tag fee from $7.00 to $3.00 per altered animal and from $12,00 to $5.00 per unaltered animal receiving vaccinations at low cost vaccination clinics to be held in selected low income or Model Block areas during FY 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 7 G-11773 There was presented Mayor and Council Assessment Paving - Communication No. G-11773 from the City Manager Collard Street recommending that the City Council: 1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Collard Street from Avenue H to Rosedale Street, and 2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to Collard Street from Avenue H to Rosedale Street, and 3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to be assessed as stated in the Engineer's Estimate, and 4. Establish March 18, 1997, as the date of benefit hearing, and 5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property owners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313 of the Texas Transportation Code. It was the consensus of the Cite Council that the recommendation be adopted. G11774 T ere was presented Mayor and Council Assessment Paving - Communication No. G-11774 from the City Manager Barr Street, Holt recommending that the City Council: Street, and Drew St. L Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Barr Street - Unit 1, from Bolt Street to Brew Street; Bolt Street - Unit 11, from arr Street to t Avenue; and Drew Street ?nit III from Barr Street to 6th, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 8 2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to Barr Street- Unit I, from Bolt Street to Drew Street, Bolt Street - Unit II, from Barr Street to 8th Avenue, and Drew Street - Unit III, from Barr Street to 6th, and 3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to be assessed as stated in the Engineer's Estimate, and 4. Establish March 25, 1997, as the date of benefit hearing, and 5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property owners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313 of the Texas Transportation Code. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11775 There was presented Mayor and Council Assessment Paving - Communication No. G-11775 from the City Manager Hurley Avenue recommending that the City Council: I. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to hurley Avenue from Arlington Street to Eliza etb Blvd., and 2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to Hurley Avenue from Arlington Street to Elizabeth Blvd., and 3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to be assessed as stated in the Engineer's Estimate, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 9 4. Establish March 25, 1997, as the date of benefit hearing, and 5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification of property owners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313 of the Texas Transportation Code. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11776 There was presented Mayor and Council Assessment Paving - Communication No. G-11776 from the City Manager Thannisch Avenue recommending that the City Council: 1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to Thannisch Avenue from Wesleyan Drive South to Vaughn Boulevard, and 2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the improvements to Thannisch Avenue from Wesleyan Drive South to Vaughn Boulevard, and 3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to be assessed as stated in the Engineer's Estimate, and 4. Establish. March 25, 1997, as the date of benefit hearing, and 5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notf atir of property owner, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313 of the Texas Transportation Code. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 10 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11777 'There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12885 Communication No. G-11777 from the City Manager Grant Contract recommending that the City Council authorize the Amendment City Manager to apply for, and accept, if awarded, a grant to increase the current Subgrant (#D-5820-6- 00-81-55-48) by $14,600.00 from the National Council of the Aging, Inc. (NCOA), execute an amendment to the contract with NCOA approved by M& C C-15562 to increase funding by $14,600.00; and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12885 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$14,600.00 from increased funds for the purpose of accepting a grant increase from National Council on the Aging, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11778 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12886 Communication No. G-11778 from the City Manager Grant application recommending that the City Council; 4TPA Title II 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to and accept a grant, in the amount of$91,007.00 from Texas Workforce Commission for the Job "Training Partnership Act Title 11 Program Year 1996 Incentive Award; and 2. Execute a contract with "Texas Work-force Commission for the period between February 1, 19971 and August 31, 1998 regarding the f, t ,'s use of the S91,007.00 grant in accordance with the proposed budget; an s CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 11 3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12886 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$91,007.00 from available funds for the purpose of accepting a Job Training Partnership Act Title II Incentive Award through grant from the Texas Workforce Commission; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to waive the indirect costs are not applicable to the management grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11779 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12887 Communication No. G-11779 from the City Manager Grant Application to recommending that the City Council authorize the Institute of Museum City Manager to apply for, and accept, if awarded, Services a grant from the Institute of Museum Services for a maximum of $2,970.00 to provide the Museum Assessment Program III at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, transfer $530.00 in match from the Greer Island Special Trust to the Grants Fund; and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12887 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$3,500.00 from increased revenues for the purpose of funding the Museum Assessment Program III at the port Worth Nature Center and Refuge through a grant from the Institute of Museum Se vices. It was the consensus of the Cibyr Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCH,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 12 G-11780 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12888 Communication No. G-11780 from the City Manager Grant Application for recommending that the City Council authorize the Bike Helmet City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a Education $25,000.00 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the education and distribution program for bicycle helmets, and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12888 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding bike helmet education and distribution through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11781 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12889 Communication No. G-11781 from the City Manager Ord. # 12890 recommending that the City Council adopt Capital Projects Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12889 Reserve Fund increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $2,377,575.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of fire apparatus; authorize the transfer of $2,377,575.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; and adopt Supplemental appropriations Ordinance No. 12890 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$2,377,575.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of fire apparatus. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 13 G-11782 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12891 Communication No. G-11782 from the City Manager Ord. # 12892 recommending that the City Council adopt Capital Projects Appropriations {ordinance No. 12891 increasing the Reserve Fund estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of$723,456.40 from available funds for the purpose of funding structured wiring of City facilities, approve the transfer of $723,456.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12892 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $723,456.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding structured wiring of City facilities; and approve the expenditure of $723,456.00 for purchase and installation of structured wiring in City facilities. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11783 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2258 Communication No. G-11783 from the City Manager Ann Clarke Snell recommending that the City Council retain Ann Clarke Snell as outside legal counsel, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, to assist the City Attortoky in representing the City in the case ofJulius D. Zimfich v. City of fort Worth, Cause No. 94-08668; and adopt Resolution No. 2258 fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the sum to be paid Ann Clarke Snell for her services in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. It was the consensus of the C ° Council that the recommendafion be adopted. CITY COUNCII. MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 14 G-11784 There was presented Mayor and Council Extension of Injury Communication No. G-11784 from the City Manager Leave recommending that Police Officer Don A. Hawkins' request for a second extension of injury-leave-of- absence-pay benefits be denied by the City Council. Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11784 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. G-11785 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12893 Communication No. G-11785 from the City Manager Donation from recommending that the City Council accept the 1996 Mayfest, Inc. Mayfest proceeds from Mayfest, Inc., in the amount of$45,000.00, and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12893 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$106,923.39 from available funds from the deposit of 1996 Mayfest proceeds and accumulated proceeds from prior years for the purpose of funding park improvements, equipment, and Parks and Community Development Department promotional and employee development expenses. On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation endation was adopted unanimously. G-11786 `here was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12894 Communication No. 1 1786 from the City Manager North Enterprise recommending that the City Council. Zone 1. :; apt Ordinance No. 12894 of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas norninating an area as an Enterprise Zane pursuant to the Texas Enterprise done Act go CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 15 (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2303), providing tax incentives; designating an authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the nomination and designation of the area described herein as an Enterprise Zone and Reinvestment Zone (Texas Tax Code, Chapter 312); and further designating a liaison to act on all matters pertaining to the Enterprise Zone Act once designated by the Texas Department of Commerce; and 2. Find that the zone area meets the requirements and criteria of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, and 3. Find that a public hearing to consider this ordinance was held by the City on February 6, 1997, and 4. Direct and designate its City Manager as the City's authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the nomination and designation of the area described herein as an enterprise zone, and a reinvestment zone, and 5. Direct and designate the City's economic development coordinator as liaison for communication with the Department of Commerce to oversee zone activities and communications with qualified businesses; and 6. Authorize the Cite Manager to submit the appropriate application to the Texas Department of Commerce for destination of the North Enterprise Zone. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 16 Mr. Jay Chapa, representing Economic Development, appeared before the City Council and presented a brief history regarding the Enterprise Zone and advised Council that they were working on the South and Southeast Enterprise Zones and that these would be forthcoming. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11786 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. G-11787 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12895 Communication No. G-11787 from the City Manager Disannexation of recommending that the City Council adopt Land out of T& P Ordinance No. 12895 disannexing and discontinuing Railroad Survey from the Corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth a certain 137.98 acre tract of land situated in the Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Survey, Abstract No. 1475, in the City of Fort North, Texas. Deputy City Attorney Bill Woods appeared before the City Council and informed Council of the location of this requested disannexation and advised Council that should the Council decide not to grant the disannexation, certain City facilities had to be provided within a certain time frame. Council Member Silcox expressed concern regarding the cost associated with roviding the service to the area. Council Member Silcox made a mofion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication nication o. -11787 be approved. The motion carried onani usl x. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 17 Citizens Presentation Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop, appeared before Riley Cantrell the City Council and inquired about water main damage, advised Council that he had been charged with criminal trespass against Choice Homes, and inquired whether or not he could cut his own curb. G-11788 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12896 Communication No. G-11788 from the City Manager Single Member recommending that the City Council approve the District Revisions recommended revisions to the singlemember district boundaries for City Council District Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8; and adopt Ordinance No. 12896 amending Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of Ordinance No. 7323, as amended, in order to make the singlemember district boundaries of City Council District Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, coincide with the current corporate boundaries of the City. Deputy City Attorney Bill Woods appeared before the City Council and informed Council that District 4 was listed under Recommendation No. 2, but stated that it should be deleted since this did not affect the exterior boundary. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member 1laskin, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No* G-11788 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. G-11789 There was presented Mayer and Council Ord. # 1.2897 Communication No. G-11789 from the City 'Manager Ei th rude 1 �c .ale reco ending that the City Council cil ad t Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12897 increasing the estimated receipts and iprpriati $156,030.00 to the General Fund, and decreasing the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 18 Unreserved, Undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of providing funding for an eighth Municipal Court judge plus support staff and additional vehicles. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11790 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12898 Communication No. G-11'790 from the City Manager Collection Services recommending that the City Council adopt Contract Appropriation Ordinance No. 12898 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $150,935.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Texas Municipal Services, Inc., for Municipal Court collection services. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-8225 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement - Communication No. P-8225 from the City Manager Irrigation Equipment, recommending that the City Council authorize a Parts, Repair & purchase agreement to provide irrigation equipment, Services parts, repair and service for the City of Fort Worth with Pro - Turf Products and Goldthwaite's of Texas, Inc., based on unit prices meeting specifications, with payment terms of two percent 10 days, net 30, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin Februaty 18, 1997, and end Feb a -y 17, 1998, with options to renew annually for two additional Years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199' PAGE 19 P-8226 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreements Communication No. P-8226 from the City Manager for Lawn, Garden, recommending that the City Council authorize a Golf Cart, Industrial, purchase agreement for lawn, garden, golf cart, Off Road Tires industrial, off road tires and tubes for the City Services Department with Wallace W. Wade Specialty Tires based on various discounts, with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight prepaid, with agreements to begin February 18, 1997, and end February 17, 1998, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8227 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8227 from the City Manager for OEM Champion recommending that the City Council authorize a Parts purchase agreement for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the City Services Department with Future Equipment Company Incorporated based on the documented sole source bid of manufacturer's list price, with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. vendor's dock, freight prepaid and added to invoice, with agreements to begin February 18, 1997, and end February 17, 1998, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8228 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreements Communication No. P-8228 from the City Manager for Starters & recommending that the City Council authorize a Alternators purchase agreement for starters and alternators for the Cit e. ices Department rt met t tb Sellers Starters & Alternators Incorporated based of the ion bid of a 40 percent discount, with payment et t ter s net 3 g CITY COUNCH,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 20 days, Lo.b. designations, freight prepaid, with agreements to begin February 18, 1997, and end February 17, 1998, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8229 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8229 from the City Manager to Supply Rapid recommending that the City Council authorize a Acquisition materials purchase agreement with Brodart Company of Williamsport, PA to supply rapid acquisition materials to the Library Department, on the low bid of Publisher's list price less a 43.5 percent discount, with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. designations, freight no charge, with agreements to begin February 25, 1997, and end February 24, 1998, with two options to renew annually. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8230 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Police Communication loo, P-8230 from the City Manager Motorcycles recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of four motorcycles for the Police Department from Kawasaki City of Irving on the sole bid, for an amount not to exceed $35,574$00, f.o.b. destination, freight included and payment terms net 30 days, after acceptance. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8231 There was presented. Mayor and Council Purchase of Fire Hose Communication unication No.. P-8231 from the Ciqr Manager recommending that the Ci Council authorize the purchase of fire hose for the Fire Department ent fro Firestorm dire Apparatus & Equipment and Casco Industries, Inc., based on low bids meeting ry Oft CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 21 specifications, with payment terms of net 30, for an amount not to exceed $35,741.90. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8232 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8232 from the City Manager Playground recommending that the City Council authorize the Equipment purchase of playground equipment for the Parks and Community Services Department, with various multiple vendors, on the low bids meeting specifications, with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8233 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8233 from the City Manager for Washington style recommending that the City Council authorize a Lanterns & Post purchase agreement for Washington Style Lanterns & Post from Antique Street Lamps, Inc., for the Transportation and Public Works Department on the low overall bid, for an amount not to exceed $75,200.00, with payment terms net 30 days f.o.b. Buda, Texas, from Antique Street Lamps, Inc. and Dealers, Electrical Supply, Co., with agreement to begin February 25, 1997, and end P b a - y 24, 1998 It was the consensus of the Ci ., Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8234 There was presented Mayor and Council Merchandise Communication No. P-8234 from the City Manager Purchased recommending that the Ci - Council enter into a for Resale purchase agreement with °arious vendors for the purchase of merchandise for resale at the City Store, with purchases to begin February 28, 1997, and en CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 22 one year later, February 27, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8235 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8235 from the City Manager Tractors, recommending that the City Council authorize the Excavators & purchase of tractors, excavators and other other equipment equipment from various vendors. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8236 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8236 from the City Manager One Hazardous recommending that the City Council authorize the Materials purchase of one hazardous material response vehicle Response for the Fire Department from Super Vacuum Vehicle Manufacturing Co. on low bid for an amount not to exceed $402,145.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, Texas, freight included and payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8237 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8237 from the City Manager one 75 Foot recommending that the City Council authorize the Quint Fire purchase of one 75 foot quint fire vehicle for the Fire Vehicle Department from ualit , Manufacturing, Inc. on low bid for an amount not to exceed $476,885.00. f.o.b. Fort Worth, Texas, freight included and payment terms net upon delivery. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 23 P-8238 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8238 from the City Manager Five Pumper recommending that the City Council authorize the Trucks purchase of hive pumper trucks for the Fire Department from General Safety Equipment on second low bid., for an amount not to exceed $1,498,543.75, f.o.b. Fort Forth, Texas, freight included and payment terms net upon delivery. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8239 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8239 from the City Manager Trucks & recommending that the City Council authorize the Related purchase of trucks and related equipment from Equipment various vendors. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8240 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8240 from the City Manager for OEM recommending that the City Council authorize a Lift Equipment purchase agreement for OEM lift equipment and & Auger Parts auger parts for the City Services Department with UEC Equipment Company, payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Oklahoma City, OIL., freight prepaid and added to invoice with agreement to begin March 6, 1997, and end March 5, 1998, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the Ci , Council that the recommendation be adopted. 0 a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 24 L-11924 There was presented Mayer and Council Acceptance Communication No. L-11924 from the City Manager of a lease recommending that the City Council accept a lease for an outer from the Federal Aviation Administration for marker replacement of a permanent outer marker beacon on beacon City-owned property to serve Fort Worth Meacham facility International Airport flight operations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11925 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11925 from the City Manager one permanent recommending that the City Council approve the easement acquisition of one permanent utility easement, legally described as part of Lot 3, Block 11, Hi Mount Addition, also known as 1609 Virginia Place from Lee Ida Srygley for a total cost of$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11926 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition Communication No. L-11926 from the City Manager of permanent recommending that the City Council approve the sanitary sewer acquisition of a permanent sanitary sewer easement, easement legally described as Lot 15, Block 5, W.H. Howard Addition located at 2021 Langston Street from Coy Drane for a total of$200.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 25 L-11927 There was presented Mayer and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11927 from the City Manager one permanent recommending that the City Council approve the sewer pipeline acquisition of one permanent sewer pipeline easement & one easement and one temporary construction easement, temporary legally described as part of Lot 6, Bailey Gardens construction Addition from Built-Rite Corp. for a total cost of easement $1,750.00 for both easements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11928 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11928 from the City Manager pipeline recommending that the City Council approve the easements & acquisition of pipeline easements, temporary right-of-way & construction easements and right-of-way, legally temporary described as a portion of Lot 3, Block 1, Indian construction Creek Addition; portion out of the Robert Bissett easements Survey, Abstract No. 193, Tract IC1, and Tract 3G4 from Tarrant Regional Water District, located at 1100 Burton Hill Road, for a total of$40.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11929 "There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication N . L-11929 from the City Manager o permanent recd ending that the pity Council approve the easements acquisition of two permanent sanitary, sewer easements-, out of Lot 10, Block 33 and Lot 4, Block 34, J.M. Moody Addition, from Daniel E. Wilkins and Micheal Honeycutt, for the sanitary sewer Rehabilitation. Main 212, Contract 211) find that one dollar is just compensation for each easement; and authorize on the City- Ia er to accept and record the instruments, It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.ted. 0 r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 26 Peter Otradovec Mr. Peter Otradovec, 221 Aviation Way, appeared before the City Council and briefed them regarding the Airline/Airport Use and Lease Agreement and requested favorable consideration of the Council of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11934. Don Hansen Mr. Don Hansen, 4009 N. Main, representing the Tenants Association of Fort Worth Meacham Field, appeared before the City Council and requested that this item be delayed for one week to allow the tenants to see whether or not this would have an impact on them. He also called attention to the Council of the Open House that would be held on April 26, 1997 and invited them to attend. L-11930 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor Delayed until and Council Communication No. L-11930 be after Executive continued until after executive session. Session PZ-1954 There was presented Mayor and Council Site Plan Communication No. PZ-1954, dated February 18, 4305 Southwest 1997, from the City Manager recommending that the Boulevard City Council adopt the revised site plan proposed for property located at 4305 Southwest Boulevard, this site plan was scheduled for review by the City Zoning Commission on February 12, 1997. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ 1954 be continued for one weep. The motion carried unanimously. C 15909 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment t o Communication No. C-15909 from the City Manager JTP A Contract recommending that the City Council authorize the with FWI D City Manager to execute an amendment to ity CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 27 Secretary Contract No. 20811, with Fart Worth Independent School District for the Youth Entrepreneurial Graphic Arts Printing Program to increase the amount of the contract by $41,552.00 to a new total amount of $300,739.00, and extend the expiration date of the contract to June 30, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15910 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12899 Communication No. C-15910 from the City Manager Change Order recommending that the City Council: Nos. # 1 & 2 with Texas 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer Sterling $87,055.47 from the Water and Sewer Construction, Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Inc. Fund ($30,995.17) and Sewer Capital Projects Fund ($56,063.30), and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12899 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $30,995.17 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $56,063.30 from available funds fro the purpose of funding Change Order Number 1 and 2 to the contract with Texas Sterling Construction, Inc., for Water and Sewer Line replacement in North Main Street N.E. 23r Street to N.E. 25th Street) and pavement Reconstruction of the intersection at N. E. 23rd Street and North Main Street, and 2. Authonize, the City- tanager to execute Change Orders. No. 1 and No. 2 to grits Secretary Contract No,. 21612 with Texas Sterling 0 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 28 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $87,058.47 to provide for increased quantities and increasing the contract amount $557,555.47. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15911 There was presented Mayor and Council Hall-Albert Communication No. C-15911 from the City Manager Construction, Co. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mall-Albert Construction, Co., in the amount of$487,655.20 for Sanitary Sewer Main 207 and 207A Drainage Area Sewer Improvements (Group 3,Contract 4), Part II, Unit V. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15912 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order Communication No. C-15912 from the City Manager No. 2 recommending that the City Council authorize the Ed A. Wilson, Inc. City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 21943 with Ed A. Wilson, Inc., in the amount of $25,292.25 increasing the contract amount to $597,685.90. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15913 There was presented Mayor and Council A i ation Communication No. C-15913 from the City Manager er Easement recommending that the Mayor and Council with Michael authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Kay with Michael and Kay Stephens allowing them for a Stephens period of five =ears, to place a mobile home on property, located in the Alliance Airport Development ent Zone, on the condition that Mr. and Mrs. Stephens execute an aigatiou easement in CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 29 favor of the City, Alliance Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Ms. Pamela Brooks, representing the Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15914. C-15914 There was presented Mayor and Council Change of Communication No. C-15914 from the City Manager CDBG Funds recommending that the City Council: L Approve the change of use of $25,000.00 in funds from the Community Development Block Grant Year XIV (FY 1988-89). These funds would be moved from the Evans Avenue Commercial Revitalization Project to Public Services for the operation of the Evans Avenue Business Association (EABA) Computer Lab Project, and . Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Evans Avenue Business Association for the use of$25,000.00 in CDBG funds for the operation of the EA A Computer Lab Project. Council Member Webber advised Council that this as the same group, but that they were reallocating the funs in order to continue the computer lab program. CITY COUNCHJ MEETING FORT NORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 30 Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15914 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. C-15915 There was presented Mayor and Council Facilities & Communication No. C-15915 from the City Manager Maintenance recommending that the City Council authorize the Blackstone City Manager to enter into the Facilities and Hotel Maintenance Agreement with property owner, Partners, L.P. Blackstone Hotel Partners, L.P. Hal Fairbanks Mr. Hal Fairbanks, 210 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA, appeared before the City Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15915. Monty Bennett, Sonny Messrs. Monty Bennett, representing the Remington Sra, and Larry West Corporation; Sonny Sra, General Manager of the Raddison Plaza Hotel, and Larry West, General Manager of the Remington Hotel, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the Blackstone Hotel project . Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows , that 'Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15915 e approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore Lane; Council Members Silcox, McCray, Woods, Meadows, Webber, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Ha k-i ABSENT: done CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 31 C-15916 There was presented Mayor and Council Engineering Communication No. C-15916 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the with Carter City Manager to execute an engineering agreement & Burgess, Inc. with Carter and Burgess, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $575,421.00 to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Trinity River Trail Extension. Council Member Meadows requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15916 inasmuch as his firm had a business relationship with Carter & Burgess, Inc. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Council Member Meadows be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15916. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15916 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro to pore Dane; Council Members Silcox, Has n, McCra £, Woods, Webber, and Hirt NOES.- None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows {10 C CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 32 Council Member Hakin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods that Ordinance No. 12900 be adopted ordering elections by the qualified voters of the City of Fort Forth, Texas, on Saturday, the 3rd day of May, 1997, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Council Members for the City of Fort Worth. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Eleanor S. Hutcheson Ms. Eleanor S. Hutcheson, 3615 Dryden Road, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern in property taxes and inquired where she could find information relative to the collection of delinquent taxes and percentage of what is currently owed to the City. Mayor Barr referred Ms. Hutcheson to the Assistant to the City Manager, Daphne Polk. Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in a closed session at 11:52 a.m., for the following purposes: 1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters which are exempt, from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: a Halton King v. City of Fort ' forth, et al. Cause No. 17-145434-9292 i) f"Prancine Lyles . City of Fort Worth, et al. Cue No. 4.-96-C V 9 9 A CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 1997 PAGE 33 c) Julius David Zilich v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 94-08668 d) legal issues concerning proposed lease of real property at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. 2. To discuss the purchase, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The public discussion of these matters would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with third persons. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:50 p.m. L-11930 There was presented Mayor and Council Airline/ Communication No. L-11930 from the City Manager Airport Use recommending that the City Council authorize the & Lease City Manager to execute an Airline/Airport Use and Agreement Lease Agreement with Mesa Airlines, Inc. (Mesa) for the use of Meacham International Airport for the provision of intrastate air passenger property, mail and cargo service. Mayor Pro tee pore Lane made a motion,seconded by Council Member Woods,that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11930 be continued for one wee/ . The motion carried unanimously. r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 25, 199'7 PAGE 34 Adjournment Them being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p. . a CITY SECRETARY MAYOR