HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/03/18-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 1997
Date & Time On the 18th day of March, A.D., 1997, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 10:44 a.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Eugene
McCray, Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Jewel Woods,Virginia Nell Webber,and Cathy Hirt.
City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade
Adkins, City Secretary Alice Church. Council
Members Becky Laskin and Bill Meadows was
absent. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by the Reverend Clyde
Glazener, Gambrell Street Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 13, 1997, were approved
unanimously.
Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Agenda Council Communication Nos. G-11818 and C-15942
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. G#11822 be withdrawn
from the agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Hirt, the consent agenda, as
amended, zas adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council embe Lane made a motion, seconded byyr
Council Member Woods,that GIs.Aliens Pokluda be
reappointed to dace 2 on the Historic & Cultural
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Landmarks Commission and that Mr. Lynn
Motheral be reappointed to Place 2 on the
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2262 There was presented Resolution No. 2262
Community proclaiming March 24, 1997-March 30, 1997 to be
Development Community Development Block Grant Week. On
Block Grant Week motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Webber, the resolution was
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2263 There was presented Resolution No. 2263 Opposing
Opposing Certain Legislation that allows for Creation of a
Legislation Separate School District in Benbrook by Detachment
Creating from the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Benbrook On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded by
ISD Council Member Webber, the resolution was
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
MCACR No. 52 There was presented Municipal Court Advisory
Martina L. Committee Recommendation No. 52 appointing
Berrera Martina L. Barrera as Municipal Judge. On motion
of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Hirt, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-882 There was presented Maye
Liability Communication No. OCS-882 fr
Bonds Approval City Secretary recommending '
authorize the acceptance of
bonds:
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Jim Birge & Co., Inc. Western Surety Company
James P. Brothers Hartford Casualty Ins. Co.
J.L. Construction, Inc. Chatham Reinsurance Corp.
Patterned Concrete .American Manufacturers
of Dallas Mutual Ins.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-883 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-883 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-884 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2264 Communication No. OCS-884 from the Office of the
Zoning Hearing City Secretary recommending that the City Council
adopt Resolution No.2264 setting the regular Zoning
Hearing for April 8, 1997. On motion of Council
Member Woods, seconded by Council Member
Lane, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-885 There was presented Mayor and Council
es.# 2265 Communication No. OCS-885 from the Office of the
Appointing City SecretaiT recommending that the City Council
Election Judges adopt Resolution No. 2265 appointing Election
Clerks Judges and Clerks for May 3, 1997. On motion of
Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member McCray,the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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BH-0177 On the 25th day of February, 1997,the City Council
Ord. # 12920 established today as the date for the benefit hearing
Benefit Hearing for the assessment paving of Collard Street from
Collard St. Avenue H to Rosedale Street and that notice was
given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's
Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Raquel Velasquez, 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 if was staff's
opinion that Collard Street was beyond repair and
that the street should be replaced; and called
attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council
Communication No. BH-0177, which recommended
that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12920
that:
L Closed the benefit hearing, and
2. Levied the assessments as proposed, and
3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting
property was specially benefitted in enhanced
value in excess of the amount assessed for the
improvement of Collard Street from Avenue
to Rosedale Street.
City Manager Terrell advised. Council of an
amendment to be made on B1 -0177, stating that in
the division of the estimated construction cost,
Discussion Se do , 1 Page l.. should read as follows:
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Property Owner's Share of Cost $ 4,257.88 (3.2%)
City's Share of Cost 129,483.87 (96.8%)
Total Cost 133,741.75 (100 %)
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Woods, that the benefit hearing
for the assessment paving of Collard Street from
Avenue K to Rosedale Street be closed and Mayor
and Council Communication No. BH-0177 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
City Secretary Church advised the audience that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11784
would be continued until after executive session.
G-11809 There was presented Mayor and Council
Hotel/Motel Communication No. G-11809 from the City Manager
Occupancy recommending that the City Council approve the
Tax Revenue 1996-97 budgets submitted by the organizations to
which the City allocates funds from Hotel/Motel
Occupancy Tax (Bed Tax) revenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11810 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12921 Communication No.G-11810 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12922 recommending that the City Council:
Purchase of
Motor Grader, 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance N . 12921
Trailer & increasing the estimated receipts and
Forklift appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve
Fund in the amount of $151,643.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the
purchase of a Motor trader, Trailer and
fXor d ift, and
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2. Authorize the transfer of$151,643.00 from the
Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the General
Fund, and
3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12922
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of $151,643.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding the purchase of a
Motor Grader, Trailer and Forklift.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11811 There was presented Mayor and Council
Legal Fees Communication No.G-11811 from the City Manager
to Gary recommending that the City Council adopt
Ingram Resolution No. 2266 increasing by $75,000.00 the
Res. # 2266 amount to be paid to Gary Ingram and/or the law
firm of.Jackson and Walker, L.L.P. for services in
representing the City in civil rights cases. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11812 There was presented Mayor and Council
Final Communication No. G-11812 from the City Manager
Assessment of recommending that the City Council approve the
Carverly Ave. final assessment roll for the paving of Carverly
Avenue from a ey Avenue to MacArthur Drive,
and authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence
oft the special assessments levied against the abutting
property owners on Carverly Avenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-11813 There was presented Mayor and Council
Final Communication No.G-11813 from the City Manager
Assessment of recommending that the City Council approve the
MacArthur Dr. final assessment roll for the paving of MacArthur
Drive from Stalcup Road to Carverly Avenue, and
authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence of
the special assessments levied against the abutting
property owners on MacArthur Drive. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11814 There was presented Mayor and Council
Final Communication No.G-11814 from the City Manager
Assessment of recommending that the City Council approve the
Rolling Hills Dr. final assessment roll for the paving of Rolling hills
Drive from Timberline Drive to S. Riverside Drive,
and authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence
of the special assessments levied against the abutting
property owners on Rolling Hills Drive from
Timberline Drive to S. Riverside Drive. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11815 There was presented Mayor and Council
Benefit Dearing Communication No.G-11815 from the City Manager
N. Littlejohn Ave. recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the
improvements to North Littlejohn Avenue
from .dyers Avenue to Wallace Street, and
. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the
cost of the improvements to North Littlejohn
Avenue a from Ayers Avenue to Wallace Street,
and
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3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to
be assessed as stated in the Engineer's
Estimate, and
4. Establish April 15, 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-11816 There was presented Mayor and Council
Benefit Hearing Communication No. G-11816 from the City Manager
Lincoln from recommending that the City Council:
24th St.
1. Declare the necessity for and order the
improvements to Lincoln Avenue from 24th
Street to 25th Street, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the
cost of the improvements to Lincoln Avenue
from 24th Street to 25th Street, and
3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts. to
be assessed as stated in the Engineer's
Estimate, an
4. Establish April 15, 1997, as the date of benefit
hearing, and
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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-11817 There was presented Mayor and Council
Benefit Hearing Communication No.G-11817 from the City Manager
Rosen Ave. recommending that the City Council:
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1. Declare the necessity for and order the
improvements to Rosen Avenue from 23rd
Street to Azle Avenue and from N.W. 28th
Street to Azle Avenue, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the
cost of the improvements to Rosen Avenue
from 23rd Street to Azle Avenue and from
N. V. 28th Street to Azle Avenue, and
3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to
be assessed as stated in the Engineer's
Estimate, and
. Establish April 15, 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 Cit r Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-11818 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12923 Communication No. G-11818 from the City Manager
Bold recommending that the City Council:
Satellite
Library 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and
Station accept, if awarded, a grant from the Texas
State Library under the Library Services and
Construction Act (LSCA), Title 1, "Public
Library Services for Disadvantaged
Populations" Program for second year
funding of the BOLD Library Station in the
amount of$45,819, and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12923
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$45,819.00 subject to receipt of the
grant for the purpose of funding the Bold
Satellite Library Station through a grant from
the Texas State Library, and
3. Apply indirect costs according to
Administrative Regulation 3-15 using the most
currently approved indirect cost rate of 28.71
percent for this department.
City Manager Terrell advised Council that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-11818 should be
amended, waivin the indirect cost of$9,002.00 an
increasing materials budget from $3,517.00 to
$121519.00.
Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro to pore McCray, that Mayor an
Council Communication No. C 11818 be approved,
as amended. The motion n carried unanimously
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Mrs. Pamela Brooks Ware, representing the
Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management
Office, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report, advised Council and the
audience that this hearing would be continued each
week to allow citizen comments; and called attention
of the Council to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11819.
G-11819 There was presented Mayor and Council
Consolidated Communication No. G-11819 from the City Manager
Action Plan recommending that the City Council:
Grant
Application 1. Approve the City's Consolidated Action Plan
(CAP) Grant Application for submission to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD). The CAP grants consist
of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships
Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Program
(ESG and Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS (HOPWA) grants, and
2. Adopt an Appropriations Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$10,994,000.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding the Community
Development Block Grant Program
($7,815,000.00) the Home Investment
Partnership Program ($2,390,000.0+0, the
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
($2107,000.00), and the Housing Opportunities
for people with Aids Program ($582,000.00)
through a grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and
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3. Authorize the use of $43,937.50 from the
Radisson Parking Garage account as the
City's cash match, and transfer $43,937.50
from the Radisson Parking Garage revenue
account to the 997 HOME Program account,
and
4. Authorize the use of$60,000.00 in City-owned
properties, at appraised value, as in-kind
match for the 1997 HOME Program. An
increase above this amount in in-kind
properties will reduce the City's cash match
requirements, and
5. Authorize the use of $150,000.00 resulting
from the forbearance of taxes as in-kind
match for the 1997 HOME Program. An
increase above this amount in the forbearance
of taxes will reduce the City's cash match
requirements, and
6. Apply indirect cost rate as applicable for the
Grants Fund in the accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulation 3-15.
Peter Hinejosa,Oscar The following individuals appeared before the City
Garcia, Carl Raines, Council in support of the Mental Health Association
Ruth Wilshire, ` °avey Ombudsman Program and requested that the City
Star ,er, and Scott Council give favorable consideration the funding of
Albe ° ate this project:
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Peter Hinejosa, 3136 W. 4th Street
Oscar Garcia, 7008 Oakfield Corner Ct.,
N Richland Hills
Carl Raines, Quality Convalescent Center
Ruth Wilshire, 1000 6th Avenue
Tavey Starmer, 929 Hemphill Street
Scott Albergate, 3136 W. 4th Street
Mayor Barr advised the audience that this public
hearing would be continued on March 25, 1997,
G-11820 There was presented Mayor and Council
Temporary Communication No.G-11820 from the City Manager
Street recommending that the City Council approve the
Closure request of RaceFet Fort North to temporarily close
1997 Racefest the following streets for Fort Worth's inaugural
Celebration RaceFest celebration:
Tuesday, 6:00 PM April 1, 1997, through Sunday,
Aga_ril 6, 1997, Midnight
Main Street from 2nd to 8th Street, Cross
streets will remain open.
Frida 6.00 PM A ril 4 1997 throe h Sunday.
A rd 6 1.997; 6:00 AM
4th, 5th and 6th Streets between Houston and
Commerce
The event officially closes at midnight, Saturday,
April 5, 1,997.
The plain Street Fort Worth Arts Festival plans to
gin setup on Monday, April 77, 1. . Rather than
tear down the stages on Sunday and rebuilding the
on Monday, RaceFest and Main St. have obtained
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insurance to provide coverage to allow the main
stage on Main between 6th and 7th to remain up
over the weekend. Main Street will remain
restricted to necessary traffic, however, all the cross
streets will be reopened. On motion of Mayor Pro
tempore McCray, seconded by Council Member
Woods, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
G-11821 There was presented Mayor and Council
Temporary Communication No.G-11821 from the City Manager
Street recommending that the City Council approve the
Closure request of RaceFest Fort Worth to temporarily close
1997 RaceFest the following streets and sidewalks for Fort worth's
Celebration inaugural RaceFest celebration,
Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 2:00 AM through
Sunday, April 6, 1997, 6:00 PM
Exchange Avenue, from Houston Street to
Packers Avenue
NW 24th from North Main to Ellis
NW 25th from North Main to Ellis
North Commerce/Rodeo Plaza from E.
Exchange to Stockyards Boulevard
North Main from 23rd to 25th
Houston from NW 25th to NW 26th Street
°e nes a � ril 2 X997 �0 A��. throw
un d a A 7 6--6 a MM
Ellis Avenue from NW" 24th Street to N W 25th
Street
On motion of Council e be lane, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
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G-11822 Withdrawn It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-11822,
Temporary Street Closure Request for the 1997
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival, be withdrawn
from the agenda.
G-11823 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12924 Communication No.G-11823 from the City Manager
Wreckers recommending that the City Council;
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 12924 amending the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended, by repealing Article V,Wreckers, of
Chapter 34, Vehicles for Mire; and further
amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended, by the adoption of a New
Article V, Wreckers, of Chapter 34, Vehicles
for Hire, and
2. Adopt the amended Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986) new Article V, Wreckers, of
Chapter 34, Vehicles for hire, and
3. Refund $26,415 to various wreckers which
have previously paid rotation and business
license fees for fiscal year 1997.
Council Member Silcox requested an explanation
from staff relative to the requirements for towing of
larger vehicles..
Assistant City Attorney Gary Stemberger appeared
before the C:itv Council and brief Council on the
three different towing truck s4-l and the minimum
number of pounds for each.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member McCray, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11823 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-11824 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12925 Communication No. G-11824 from the City Manager
Moratorium for recommending that the City Council adopt
Building Permits, Ordinance No. 12925 adopting a moratorium on
Variances or acceptance of applications for building permits,
Special Exceptions variances or special exceptions for communications
towers and antennas.
Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11824 be adopted, as
amended, by adding the statement to the end of the
sentence in Section 1 "except as set forth in Section
2 below"; adding a number 5 to Section 2 on Page 2
"and (5) acceptance and processing of applications
for variances or special exceptions from the Board of
Adjustment for antennas to be located on existing
structures and for building permits for such
antennas."; and by removing the words "and
publication" from the sentence in Section 6. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-8261 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amend C Communication unication No. P-8261 from the City Manager
P-8200 2C recommending that the City Council authorize the
Purchase amendment of M C P-8200 to purchase an
Additional additional three utility vehicles from Classic
Three Cheve °olet, Inc., for the Engineering Department,,
utility-, for an amount not to exceed $67,698.00, f.o.b.
Vehicles destination, freight no charge and payment terms
net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8262 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8262 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
for OEM purchase agreement for OEM Fire Truck pump and
Fire Truck valve parts for the City Services Department with
Pump & Valve Casco Industries, based on low bid of unit prices,
Parts payment terms net all days,fo.b.destination,freight
no charge with agreement to begin March 18, 1997,
and end March 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-8263 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8263 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
for OEM purchase agreement to provide OEM Scott
Scott Breathing Apparatus parts with multiple vendors
Breathing for the Fire Department, based on manufacturers list
Apparatus price less bid percentages and terms with agreement
Parts to begin March 21, 1997, and end March 20, 1998,
with two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Z-11935 There was presented Mayor and Council
Sale of City Communication No. E-11935,dated March 13, 1997
Owned from the City Manager recommending that the City
Residential Council approve the sale of surplus City -owned
Surplus residential properties and authorize the City
Property Manager to execute the appropriate deeds,
conveying the property to the highest bidder for
each property. On motion of Council Member
Woods, seconded y Mayor Pro to ore McCray
the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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L-11937 There was presented Mayor and Council
FBO Hanger Communication No. L-11937 from the City Manager
Space Lease recommending that the City Council authorize the
Agreements City Manager to execute FB4 Hangar Space leases
at Fort Worth Spinks Airport with Global Applied
Technologies, Inc. and Solitare, Inc, It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11938 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-11938 from the City Manager
permanent & recommending that the City Council approve the
temporary acquisition of permanent and temporary
construction construction easements from various owners at
easements various locations; find that $1.00 is just
compensation for each easement; and authorize the
City Manager to accept and record the instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11939 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No.L-11939 from the City Manager
Avigation recommending that the City Council authorize the
Easements acquisition of thirty-two residential properties in
Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding I1/FW
Airport, find that the prices offered by the Airport
are just compensation; and authorize the acceptance
and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11'9410 'There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication No.L-11940 from the City Manager
2001 F Loop recommending that the City Council authorize the
820S C t Manager to me a lease for .5500 sq. ft. office
space at 2001 E. Loop 820 S from H.J. Clifton Sr.,
approve the rental expenditure of S400.00 per month
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for one year; and approve the option to renew the
lease for one twelve-month period. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11941 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication No. L-11941 from the City Manager
2100 Evans Ave. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a lease for 200 sq. ft. of
office space at 2100 Evans Avenue from Jim Austin;
approve the rental expenditure of$300.00 per month
for one year; approve the option to renew the lease
for three one-year terms at a monthly rental amount
of$300.00 per month; and approve the expenditure
of$5,609.00 for improvements to the lease space. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11942 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Communication No. L-11942 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the
Fort North City Manager to execute a lease agreement for office
International space in the Baker Building, 110 West 7th Street,the
Center annual rental rate will be$66,006.60 plus a one-time
payment of$26,975.00 for finish-out of the premises
to City specification.
Ms. Dorothy Wing Director of Strate ,,y 200
appeared before the City Council and advise
Council that she did not have the exact amount but
stated that the amount of$66,000 would be shared
among the co-locators. This will also include the
office space that the City, will pay for the
International C ter.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-11942 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tepore
McCray; Council Members Lane,
Woods, Webber, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Laskin and Meadows
PZ-1954 There was presented Mayor and Council
Site Plan Communication No.PZ-1954 from the City Manager
4305 Southwest recommending that the City Council adopt the
Blvd. 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 Woods,that the public hearing and
Mayor and Council Communication No.PZ-1954 be
continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-15942 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12926 Communication No.C-15942 from the Cite Manager
P esthill recommending that the City Council:
Construction, Inc.
L Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$133,750.00 from'eater and Sewer Operating
Fund to the eater Capital Project Fund in the
amount of S69,062.50 and to the Suer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$64,687.50,and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12926
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$69,062.50 and in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$64,687.50 from available funds for the
purpose of funding contract renewal with
Westhill Construction, Inc., for utility cut
repair Contract 96A, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Westhill Construction, Inc., in
the amount of$125,000.00 and three hundred
and sixty-five calendar days for Utility Cut
Repairs Contract 96A revising the total
contract to $375,000.00.
City Manager Terrell advised Council of
amendments to be made to Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15942, stating that the
subject should read "Appropriation Ordinance and
Second Renewal of Contract with Westhill
Construction, Inc. For Utility Cut Repair Contract
96A" and that the last sentence in the first
paragraph of the Discussion section should read
"The 'mater Department wishes to exercise the
second of these options at this time."
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council
Communication N . C 15942, be approved, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-1;5943 There was presented Mayor and Council
Rejection of (7ommunication No.C-15943 from the C t Vv Manager
Bids recommending that the City Council reject all bide
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Drainage Area Rehabilitation and Sewer
Improvements (Group 4, Contract 3),Part II. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15944 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12927 Communication No. C-15944 from the City Manager
Addendum recommending that the City Council:
with Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept, upon
Health receipt, a Texas Department of Health grant
contract addendum, in the amount of
$61,737.00,for the FY 96 (Title V) Maternal &
Child Health grant program; and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12927
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$61,737.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding a contract addendum
for the Maternal and Child Health Program
through a grant from the Texas Department of
Health, and
3. Waive the collection of indirect costs,
estimated for this contract addendum to be
$14,496.00 (based on the current indirect cost
rate of 23.48 percent) in order to use these
additional funds to further current program
activities.
It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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C-15945 There was presented Mayor and Council
RPGA, Inc. Communication No. C-15945 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with RPGA,
Inc., for a fixed fee of$56,080.00 for programming,
design and construction administration for the
expansion of the Southwest Community Center. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15946 There was presented Mayor and Council
Demolition Communication No. C-15946 from the City Manager
of a Substandard recommending that the City Council confirm that
Structure at the structure herein is substandard and a nuisance,
5533 Bonnell and authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with D.W.W. Abatement, Inc. For the
demolition of the structure for the City Services
Department based on the lowest qualifying bid of
$59,250.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15947 There was presented Mayor and Council
United Systems Communication No.C-15947 from the City Manager
of Arkansas, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a one year contract with
United Systems of Arkansas, Inc. with contract to
begin on April 1, 199'7, and continue until March 31,
1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-15948 There was presented Mayor and Council
Communities Communication No.C-15948 from the City Manager
Facilities recommending that the e City Council authorize the
Agreement City Manager to execute a Community facilities
with Arcadia Agreement with Arcadia Park, L.P.,a Texas Limited
Park, L.P.
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Partnership for the installation of a Community
Facilities - Arcadia Park Addition, Phase I. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15949 There was presented Mayor and Council
Communities Communication No. C-15949 from the City Manager
Facilities recommending that the City Council authorize the
Agreement City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
with NGH Agreement with the developers of NGH Quail Ridge,
Quail Ridge Ltd. Ltd., a limited partnership for the installation of a
community facilities agreement for Quail Ridge
Estates, Phase II, Section L
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15949 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCray; Council Members Lane,
Woods, Webber, and Dirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin and Meadows
C-15950 There was presented. Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12928 Communication No. C-15950 from the City Manager
Alliance recommending that the City Council:
Airport,
Taxiway 1. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund
Bravo loan from the unreserved, undesignated
Conversion, General Fund balance tot the Grants Fund in
Change the amount of$54,368.21, and
Orders No.
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12928
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$54,368.21 for Interim Financing of
Change Orders No. 3 and 4 of the Taxiway
Bravo Conversion at Alliance Airport by H.B.
Zachary Construction Co., and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Changer Order No. 3 and No. 4 to the contract
with H.B. Zachary for the improvements to
Alliance Airport in the amounts of$18,724.00
and $25,965.19 respectively which also adds 13
calendar days to the contract.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Woods the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
C-15951 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tow Truck Communication No. C-15951 from the City Manager
Services recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute contracts for towing
services with those firms desiring to enter into same
and meeting the contract requirements. On motion
of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council
Member Hirt the recommendation was adopted
unani o slv.
Citizen Presentations
Allen `ducker Allen Tucker, 11500 Mosier Valley Road, appeared
before the City® Council and advised Council of his
opposition to the Mosier Valley Target Area Plan,
stating that he owned r ert a on Mosier Valle-,
Road and did not want to °eloct his business to
property he did not on.
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James Gilleylen Mr. James Cilleylen, representing Tucker's Earth
Haulers, 1341 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas,
appeared before the City Council and advised
Council of his opposition to the Mosier Valley Target
Area Plan,and questioned whether or not residential
properties could exist under the industrial zoning
and asked if a home could be built on this land. He
requested that the Target Plan be returned to the
City Plan Commission for further study.
Jack Westenborg Mr. Jack Westenborg, 16815 Village Lane, Dallas,
appeared before the City Council as owners of
property of Trinity Boulevard, and stated that they
were unaware of the proposed change in the land use
in this area since the approval of the 1982 plan;
expressed opposition to the present Mosier Valley
Target Plan; and questioned what would happen to
Trinity Boulevard.
Bruce Bolzenthal Mr. Bruce Bolzenthal, 1008 Circle Lane, Bedford,
appeared before the City Council advising them of
his opposition to the Mosier Valley Target Area
Plan, stating that it was developed without any
consideration to the business owners and requesting
that the Plan be reviewed further.
Bennie Tucker Mr. Bennie Tucker, 1632 Arbor Ridge Drive,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
support for the Mosier Valley Target Plan. He
advised Council that the businesses have attempted
to do their part in the community and now its up to
the homeowners and City to help make the
community, a growing area
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Vada Johnson and Ms. Vada Johnson, 3325 Fite Strut, Euless, and
Jean Parker Gilmore Jean Parker Gilmore, 3325 Fite Street, Euless,
appeared before the City Council and advised them
that this was what the community voted for and
stated that they are in support of the Mosier Valley
Target Plan.
Casimiro Gutierrez Mr. Casimiro Gutierrez, 1137 Mosier Valley,
appeared before the City Council inquiring about a
zoning change of his property at 3140 Jamisons
Lane.
Mayor Barr advised Mr. Gutierrez that this matter
was not before the City Council today and could not
be addressed at this time and requested that he
speak with Ms. Ann Kovich of the Development
Department.
Sharon Armstrong Ms. Sharon Armstrong,4605 Virgil,appeared before
the City Council concerning the historical property
belonging to Mrs. Tucker in the Stop Six Area and
advised Council that there was a burned building
down the street that was truly an eyesore and stated
that nothing had been done to have this property
removed.
Mayor Barr informed Ms. Armstrong that Mayor
Pro to _ ore McCray had been working on this and
that it was his understanding the City would not
demolish this property.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Session City Council meet in a closed session at 11:57 a.m.,
to see k the advice of its attorneys concerning the
i" llowing pending or contemplated litigation.-
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a) Astraea Aviation Services Inc. d1b1a
Dalfort Aviation v. United States
Department of Transportation, Cause
No. 96-60802
b) Request for a second extension of injury
leave of absence pay by Police Officer
Don A. Hawkins
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
The City Council reconvened into regular session at
12:30 p.m.
G-11784 There was presented Mayor and Council
Second Communication No. G-11784, dated February 25,
Extension 1997 from the City Managers Office recommending
Police Officer that Police Officer Don A. Hawkins' request for a
Don A. Hawkins second extension of injury-leave-of-absence-pay
benefits be denied by the City Council, On motion of
Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Webber,the recommendation was adopted
unanimously, and the request denied.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 12,35 p.m.
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