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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 1997
Date & Time On the 13th day of May,A.D., 1997, the City Council
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular
session, at 7:12 p.m., with the following members
and officers present.
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr, Mayor Pro tempore Eugene
McCray; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck.Silcox,
Becky Raskin, 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 Ted
Kitchen, Christ Chapel Bible Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox seconded by
Council Member Woods, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 6, 1997, were approved
unanimously.
Special A presentation of the 1996 - 1997 Teen Court
Presentations Attorneys was presented by Susan Wolf.
City Secretary Church presented the results of the
recount in District 6. which increased each
candidate's total by one vote.
Canvassing Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded
Returns by Council Member Lane, that the City Council
May 3, 1.997 adopt Resolution No.2291 revising the canvass of the
District 6 returns of the Election and declaring the results of
the election held on May 3, 1 7 and finding correct
that 0-y e Picht be declared elected to Cit Council
District 6. the motion to approve the resolution
canvassing the returns was adopted unanimously.
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Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Consent Council Communication No. C-16045 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. G-11875 be continued
for two weeks and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11880 be continued until July
8, 1997.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Woods, that
consideration of the adoption of the Twenty-Seventh
Supplemental Concurrent Bond Ordinance No.
13000 by the City Council of the Cities of Dallas and
Fort Worth be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that Resolution No.
2292 Ratifying the agreement reached between TU
Electric and the Steering Committee of Cities
Regarding a Refund of $80 Million; Authorizing
Intervention in the PUC Docket to Consider the
Refund; authorizing continued e otiations between
TUI Electric and the Steering Committee to resolve
future averearning issues and the appeals and
remands associated with 11C Docket Nos. 9300 and
11735. The motion carried unanimously.
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OCS-896 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-896 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that the City Council
refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management
Department. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-11875 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
for two No. G-11875, Approval of Final Assessment Roll,
weeks Wonder Drive from Wimbleton Way to Wedgworth
Road, be continued for two weeks.
G-11880 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
until No. G-11880, Amendment to Sec. 29-6 of City Code
July 8, 1997 to Require Off-Premise Signs to Show Registration
Number, be continued until July 8, 1997.
G-11890 There was presented Mayor and Council
Employee Communication No.G-11890 from the City Manager
Incentives recommending that the City Council authorize an
Ozone incentives plan for employees for their participation
Reduction in the City's Ozone Reduction Program. The cost
Program for this program will not exceed $9,600.00. It was the
consensus of the City- Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11891 There was presented Mayor and Council
Appointments Communication No..G-11891 from the City Manager
Disciplinary recommending that the City Council confirm the
Appeals appointments of Edward Sando val District
Board Leticia Vigil, district Joe Lerma, District 9
Sharon arne , District 6- ChetTI Lopez. District
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Michael Langford, District 9, and Alan Leach,
District 9 to the Disciplinary Appear Board for
three year terms. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8304 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase of Communication No. P-8304 from the City Manager
Bulk recommending that the City Council authorize a
Powdered purchase agreement with Acticarb, a Division of
Activated Royal Oak Enterprises Inc. to provide Bulk
Carbon Powdered Activated Carbon for the Water
Department on the low bid with payment terms net
30 days, f.o.b. destination, with agreement to begin
May 15, 1997,and end May 14, 1998 with no options
to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8305 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13001 Communication No. P-8305 from the City Manager
Uninterruptible recommending that the City Council.
Power
Supply System 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13001
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund,
awarded assets in the amount of $82,785.00
from available funds for the purpose of
funding the purchase of an Uninterruptible
Power Supply System from Walker
Engineering, Inc., Fort Worth, an
2. Confirm the emergency urchase and
installation of an uninterruptible power
supply system for the Police Department from
Walker Engineering, inc., Fort Worth for an
amount not to exceed 1, v .0 , f.o.b.
destination and payment terms net 30 days.
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On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
L-11966 There was presented Mayor and Council
Condemnation Communication No. L-11966 from the City Manager
for a recommending that the City Council declare the
permanent necessity of taking an interest of a portion of land
right-of-way out of Lot 6, Block 7, Loyd's Addition for the Street
easement Improvement Project, and authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to
acquire the interest in this land from owner Charlie
S.Martinez,Jr. On motion of Council Member Hirt,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
PZ-1965 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13042 Communication No.PZ-1965 from the City Manager
15-Foot wide recommending that the City Council adopt
utility Ordinance No. 13002 vacating a 15-foot wide partial
easement utility easement, Eastchase Addition, to the City of
Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-1966 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13003 Communication No.PZ-1966 from the City Manager
20-Foot wide recommending that the City Council adopt
Sanitary Sewer Ordinance No. 13003 vacating a 20-foot sanitary
Drainage sewer and drainage easement to the City of Fort
Easement Worth, Teas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-1967 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13004 Communication No.PZ-1967 from the City Tanager
Street recommending that the City Council adopt
Right-of-way Ordinance No. 13004 vacating a street right-of-way,
Old Denton Old Denton Road (from the North line of Fossil Park
Road Drive to a Terminus located approximately 646'
north), to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16040 There was presented Mayor and Council
Encroachments Communication No. C-16040 from the City Manager
5th, Calhoun, recommending that the City Council authorize the
Commerce, & City Manager to enter into a specific consent
6th Streets agreement authorizing use of the right-of-way for
encroachments at the new Continental Plaza Parking
Garage. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-16041 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13005 Communication No. C-16041 from the City Manager
Metro Tech recommending that the City Council:
Engineering
Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$83,999.45 from the 'Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project
Fund (548,811.$4) and Sewer Capital Project
Fund ($35,187.61), and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13005
increasing the estimated receipts an
appropriations in the eater Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$48,811.84 and in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$35,187.61 from aila le fns for the
purpose of uo in an Engineering Agreement
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to Metro Tech Engineering Associates, Inc.,
for water and sanitary sewer line
rehabilitation in Fawn, Darla, and Burgess
Drive, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Metro Tech
Engineering Associates, Inc., for a fee not to
exceed $82,999.45 to prepare plans and
specifications for the Water and Sanitary
Sewer Line Rehabilitation in Fawn,Darla and
Burgess Drive.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16042 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13006 Communication No.C-16042 from the City Manager
Conatser recommending that the City Council:
Construction,
Inc. L Authorize the transfer of$523,664.47 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13006
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $523,664..47 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Conatser Construction, Inc.,for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract X43",
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Conatser
Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$465,479.50 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract "43".
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation was adopted.
C-16043 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13007 Communication No. C-16043 from the City Manager
Davila recommending that the City Council.
Construction,
Inc, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$330,422.-00 from the Water Operating Fund
to the Water Capital Project Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13007
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $330,422.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Davila Construction, Inc., for
Water Main Rehabilitation Contract FF
(Stadium Drive from Creston to Gambrell and
Ga brell from Stadium to Rector), and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Davila Construction, Inc.,in the
amount of$295,020.00 and 70 working days
for eater Main Rehabilitation Contract FF
(Stadium Drive from Creston. to Ga brell and
Ga brell from Stadium to Rector).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16044 There was presented Mayor and Council
Interlocal Communication No. C-16044 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the
with Tarrant City Manager to enter into the interlocal agreement
Regional with the Tarrant Regional Water District for the
Water characterization of watershed areas for thirty-one
District sumps, with interlocal agreement to end June 30,
1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-16045 There was presented Mayor and Council
1996 Home Communication No.C-16045 from the City Manager
Funding for recommending that the City Council:
Community
Housing 1. Approve the use of $466,450.00 for
Development Community Housing Development
Organizations Organizations under Federal HO11IE Program
Year 1996, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute
contracts, not to exceed a combined total of
$466,450.00 in Fiscal Year 1996 HOME funds
with the following to ChDOs to administer
their respective programs in the amounts of:
a. $47,000.00 in CIIDO Program Funds to
Women's Second Chance WSC
b. $30;300.00 in Housing Support Funds to
Ability Resources Inca to pay
organizational operating expenses
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C. $90,000.00 to Liberation Community,
Inc., this total amount is comprised of
the following.
$80,000.00 in CHDO Program
Funds in the form of a revolving
loan
$10,000.00 in Mousing Support
Funds to aid Liberation in
covering organizational operating
expenses
d. $30,000.00 to Lake Como Area Council
in Housing Support Funds to assist the
organization in paying for operating
costs
e. $269,450.00 to Neighborhood Housing
Services, Inc. (NHS). This total amount
is comprised of the following:
• $239,450.00 in CHDQ Program
Funds
• $30,000.00 in Housing Support
Funds
3. Authorize the contract performance period on
all five contracts to begin on the date signed,
and end April 3 , 2000.
Kenneth 0. Timms Reverend Kenneth Obadiah Timms, 4201 S.
Freeway, appeared before the City Council and
requested a continuance of this Mayor and Council
Communication in order to et with the City,
Attorney and staff regarding CIRDOS funding.
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Gwendolyn Morgan M . Gwendolyn Morgan, 2315 North Main Street
#401, representing the Neighborhood Housing
Services, appeared before the City Council and
requested that Council approve the portion of the
M&C dealing with NHS.
Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-16045 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr requested that staff meet with Reverend
Timms to discuss his concern.
C-16046 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-16046 from the City Manager
to City recommending that the City Council authorize the
Secretary City Manager to increase funding under the Defense
Contract Conversion Act contract with Texas Workforce
No. 22536 Commission, City Secretary Contract No. 22536, in
with Texas the amount of$22,000.00 with a June 30, 1997, end
Workforce date. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Commission the recommendation be adopted.
C-16047 There was presented Mayor and Council
PlanGraphics, Communication No. C-16047 from the City Manager
Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
ity Manager to enter into a contract in the amount
of$33,560.00 with PlanGra hics,Inc.to produce the
Geographic Information Sy ste Detail
Implementation Plan. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-16048 There was presented Mayor and Council
State of Communication No. C-16048 from the City Manager
Texas recommending that the City Council authorize the
Department City Manager to execute a contract with the State of
of Transportation, Texas Department of Transportation,and a contract
and Metroplex with the Metroplex Drag Boat Race Club closing the
Drag Boat 1-820 Service Road from 900 feet west of the west
Race Club curb of Marine Creek Parkway to 7000 feet west for
the weekend of the first Saturday in June from noon
Friday through midnight Sunday for the years 1997
- 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-16049 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-16049 from the City Manager
to City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the
Contract No. City Manager to amend City Secretary Contract No.
21347 21347 with Shakespeare in the Park, Inc. to establish
Shakespeare a new debt payment schedule, annual payment plan
in the Park, Inc. and term of contract. On motion of Mayor Pro
tempore McCray, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
C-16050 There was presented Mayor and Council
Rejection of Communication No.C-16050 from the City Manager
all bids recommending that the City Council reject all bids
Animal Care for the Animal Care and Control Center, and
and Control authorize the City staff to negotiate a contract for
Center the construction of the Animal Care and Control
Center. Can motion of Council Member Raskin,
seconded by Mayor Pro to pore MCray, the
recommendation be adopted.
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Mr. Hugo Malanga,Director of Transportation and
Public Works,appeared before the City Council and
informed Council that he would prefer to start with
the low bidder and negotiate or the 2nd lowest
bidder and so on and work with the ones who
actually submitted bids.
Ben White Mr. Ben White, 5014 W. Vickery, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that he would
like the opportunity to bid this job again. He also
informed Council that Ed Parker Company had
officially withdrawn their bid so that would make
Boyd Construction the low bidder.
City Attorney Adkins explained the legality of the
matter.
Council Member Webber made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Meadows,that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-16050 be
rejected and authorize the re-bid of the entire
project. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCray, Council Members Lane,
Woods, Meadows, and 'Webber
NOES: Council -Members Silcox Raskin,
and Hirt
ABSENT: None
-022 It appeared to the City Council at its meeting of
March 13, 1,997, continued the hearing of ate o
Bible Cc h 411'or a change in zoning of Iropert
located in the 81,00 Block of John T. White Road
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from "C" Multi-Family, "E" Commercial and "G11
Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial. (Sec
Letter of Withdrawal). Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
City Secretary Church informed Council that there
was a letter from Mr. Jim Dunaway requesting
withdrawal without prejudice of Zoning Docket No.
Z-97-022.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that Zoning Docket No.
Z-97-022, Pantego Bible Church, be withdrawn
without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No.
2276 was adopted on April 22, 1997, setting today as
the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 3011, and that notice of the hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram on April 25, 1997, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Z-97-037 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
approved Council Member flaskin, that the application of
Hillwood Property Company by Dennis Hopkins,
for a change in zoning of property, located in the
6000 Block of Henrietta Creek. Road from ""A-R"
Residential to "V" Heavy Industrial,Zoning Docket
No. 97-037, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously
Z-97-038 Council Member Dane made a motion, seconded by
apprisved Mayor Pro to pore McCray, that the application of
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Hillwood Property Company by Dennis Hopkins,
for a change in zoning of property located in the
3900 Block of Alliance Gateway (State Highway
170) from "O-M" Office-Midrise and "G"
Commercial to "K" Leavy Industrial, Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-038, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-97-039 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of
David Strong, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 1700 - 1708 Nest Oleander Street
from "D"Multi-Family to "G" Commercial,Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-039, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
City Secretary Church informed Council that a
three-fourths vote would be required to approve this
zoning case, Z-97-040 and SP-97-009 site plan.
Z-97-040 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd.,
H. Dennis Hopkins representing the applicant, Meadowbrook Partners
East Joint Venture, appeared before the City
Council and spoke in favor of the proposed change
in zoning of property located in the 6300 Block of
Meado brook Drive, from "B" Two-Family and
''PD S_ (PD009) Planned Development/Specific
Use to " SU" Planned De-velopment/Specific Use
for a Restaurant and the proposed site plan, SP
009.
Weldon Farris, Ms. Minnie Hutsell, 6316 Lambeth Lane, and
Minnie Hutsell, and Messrs. T. Weldon Farris, 2209 forest Avenue, an
James bs James 1. Gipson, 6412 Lambeth Lane, appeared
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before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the application of Meadowbrook Partners East Joint
Venture, Z-97-040 and SP-97-049.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development
Department appeared before the City Council and
informed Council that the (PD009) represented a
reference number.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Woods, that the application of
Meadowbrook Partners East Joint Venture, for
change in zoning of property located in the 6300
Block of Meadowbrook Drive; from "B" Two-
Family and "PDISU" (PD009) Planned
Development/Specific Use to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a Restaurant and the
proposed site plan, SP-97-009, be denied.
Z-97-040 Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a substitute
Denied motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-040 and SP-97-009 be
approved. The motion failed to pass by the
following vote:
AYES. Mayor Pro tempore McCrayg
Council Members :.Lane,
Meadows, and Webber
NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members
Silcox, Haskin, Woods, and Hirt
ABSENT: None
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SP-97-009 The motion to deny Zoning Docket No. Z-97-040
Denied and P-97-009 carried by the following vote:
AYES. Mayor Barr; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Woods,
Meadows, and Hirt
NOES. Mayor Pro tempore McCray and
Council Member Webber
ABSENT: None
Mike Truman Mr. Micheal E. Truman, 2401 Canton Drive, and
and Glenda Ms.Glenda Green,2020 Bluebird Avenue,appeared
Green before the City Council and requested favorable
Z-97-041 consideration of the Council for the application of
Continued Christ Truth League, for the proposed zoning
for one week change of property located at 2401 Canton Drive,
from "A" One-Family to "C-F" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-041.
Noel Wesley Mr. Noel Wesley, 6420 Welch Avenue, representing
the East Fort Worth Business Association,appeared
before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the proposed change in zoning.
Mayor Pro tee ore McCray made a motion,
seconded y Council Member Meadows, that the
application of Christ Truth League, forte proposed
zoning change of property located at 2401 Canton
Drive, from "A" One-Family to "C F" Community
Facilities,Zoning Docket No. 97-041,be continued
for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
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Richard Akin Mr.Richard Akin,8700 Stemmons,Dallas,appeared
Z-97-043 before the City Council and requested favorable
SP-97-010 consideration of the application of 9 SC Associates,
Ltd., for a change in zoning of the 6100 Block of
South Hulen Street,Zoning Docket No.Z-97-043 and
site plan, SP-97-010, for the addition of a car wash.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the application of
9 SC Associates, Ltd., for a change in zoning of the
6100 Block of South Hulen Street, Zoning Docket
No. Z-97-043 and site plan, SP-97-010, for the
addition of a car wash, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Myron Dornic and Messrs. Myron Dornic, 1445 Ross Avenue, and
Howard McGirt Howard McGirt, 6901 Bowman Roberts Road,
Z-97-019 appeared before the City Council and advised
SP-97-007 Council that Zoning Docket No. Z-97-019 and the
Set for site plan, SP-97-007,was placed under denial due to
Special Hearing a technicality and requested that this case be set for
a special hearing.
Mark Shields, Eric V. Messrs. Mark Shields,6920 Bowman Roberts Road,
Lamay, and Eddie Eric V. Lamay, 6500 N. Chesterfield Drive, and
Franklin Eddie Franklin, 6912 Bowman Roberts Road,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
opposition to the application of Palm Harbour for a
change in zoning of property located in the 7101
Block of Bowman Roberts Road, from "AG"
Agricultural an "A" One- Family to "J" fight
Industrial and the proposed site plan,SP97-007,for
Manufacturing Mobile Homes.
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Council Member Meadows made a motion,seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Palm Harbour for a change in zoning of property
located in the 7101 Block of Bowman Roberts Road,
from "AG" Agricultural and "A" One- Family to
"J" Light Industrial and the proposed site plan, SP-
97-007,for Manufacturing Mobile Homes, be set for
a special hearing before the City Council on June 10,
1997. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Woods, that the zoning hearing be closed
and the following ordinance adopted:
ORDINANCE NO, 13008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME
BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE OR OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AN
OTHER STRUCTURES, `I` E SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING,AND THE DENSITY
OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INT
DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS INILAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED 1,
CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS AND
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SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
PS"; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENAL CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Presentations Ms. Jerry Horton, President of Sycamore
Jerry Horton Neighborhood Association, 2608 Carter, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concern
relative to the problems regarding bars, truck traffic
through their neighborhood, the parking of large
diesel trucks on residential streets, and litter.
Council Member Raskin suggested that Zero
Tolerance be instituted in the area and suggested
that Ms. Horton contact the East Division of the
Police Department.
Richard Linnartz Mr. Richard Linnartz, 1400 Robinwood Drive,
appeared before the City Council and advised.
Council that the Riverside Area needed drainage
and street improvements and expressed appreciation
for helping with the current situation, but state
each year improvements should be made to Delp
revitalize this area..
Earnest: Long Mr. Earnest Long, 1 509 Robin wood Drive,appeared
before the City Council regarding the Dry Branch
"reek and informed Council that the pipes in the
middle are too small and should be replaced. He also
stated that the concrete streets should be repaired
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and not filled with asphalt that would wash out as
soon as it rained.
City Manager Terrell informed the Riverside citizens
that he had toured the area with Council Member
Haskin and had met with Mr. Malanga and stated
that he was looking into some alternative plans for
the City's portion of Dry Branch Creek.
Council Member Haskin also read off the list of
streets proposed this year for repairs.
Eileen Baze Ms. Eileen Baze, 1412 Eagle Drive,and Ms. Jeri Self,
1416 Eagle Drive, appeared before the City Council
and advised Council that their property was
continuously eroding and informed them of the
mosquito problems that they were having.
Ilorna Robinson- Ms. Ilorna Robinson-Holbert, 3620 Mount Castle,
Holbert appeared before the City Council regarding Civil
Set-vice positions and promotions.
Della Brooks Ms. Della Brooks, 1040 E. Mulkey, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that they were
continuously having problems with the Police
Department harassment in her community.
Jean Franklin GIs. Jean Franklin, 1,201, Cameron, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council of an incident
that involved a domestic estic dispute and the action taken
by the Police Department.
City Manager Terrell informed e Council and Ms.
Franklin that this matter would be investigated and
that a report would e provided.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
MAY 13, 1997
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Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the City
Council meet in a closed session at 9:30 p.m., 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) Johnnie Steve Gray, Jr. v. City of Fort
Worth, Cause No. 348-156596-94
b) Civil service issues, appeals and
litigation relating to Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code
c) Larry Schoolcraft v. Norman Donoho,
Bob Terrell,Max Ragsdale and the City
of Fort Worth, Cause No. 95-02290
d) Nolin Ragsdale, et al., Pro Se, v. City of
Fort Worth, Cause No. 4:89-CY-570-Y
e) Contemplated litigation concerning the
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City
of Fort Worth.
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Cade.
Adjournment ere being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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