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Home My WebLink About1997/06/03-Minutes-City Council �N CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 311997 Date & Time On the 3rd day of June,A.D., 1997, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 7:00 p.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr, Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Virginia Nell Webber and Cathy Hirt, City Manager Bob Terrell, City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. Mayor Pro tempore Eugene McCray was temporarily absent. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Mr. Ed McGeachy, Bridgewood Church of Christ. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 1997, were approved unanimously. Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-11904 and G-11945 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. BU-0186 be continued until July 15, 1997, and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11904 be withdrawn from the agenda. Mayor Pro t m or a Mc Cray ray a u ed his chair at the Council cil table at this time. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT FORTH, TEX kS .TUNE 3, 1991 PAGE 2 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, was adopted unanimously. OCS-901 There was presented Mayor and Council Liability Communication No. OCS-901 from the Office of the Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council approve the issuance of liability bonds to The DeMoss Company, Ethan's Construction Co., Wenceslado Jimenez, Jack H. Bryant, Inc., and DFW Concrete,Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation was adopted. OCS-902 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-902 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. BH-0186 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued consideration of Mayor and Council until Communication No. BH-0186, Benefit Dearing for July 15, 1997 the Assessment Paving of Beaty Street from Muse Street to Sandy Lane,be continued until the meeting of July 15, 199'x. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public: hearing regarding the authorization of expenditure of Community Development Block Grant Funds in Support of the James F. Guinn School Renovation Prospect. Ma -or Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3 , 1997 PAGE 3 Mrs. Pamela Ware-Brooks, Contract Services Administrator, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that this public hearing was to receive comments from citizens and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11902,as follows: G-11902 There was presented Mayor and Council Community Communication No. G-11902, dated May 27, 1997, Development from the City Manager recommending that the City Block Grant Council; James E. Guinn School 1. Approve the transfer of $50,000.00 in Renovation Community Development Block Grant Year Project XIX Unprogrammed Funds to the James E. Guinn School project; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to use these funds for acquisition, demolition, and engineering design activities in support of the project. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hirt, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 11"2 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. -11903 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2296 Communication No.G-11903 from the City Manager Kelly, Hart & recommending that the City Council: Hallman Town of 1. Retain the firm of Kelly, Hart & Hallman, as Westlake outside legal counsel, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of the City ar ter, to assist the r. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 3, 1997 PAGE 4 City Attorney in representing the City in the case of Town of Westlake et al. v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 348-169048-97; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2296, fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the sum to be paid to the firm of Kelly,Hart&Hallman for its services, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11904 Withdrawn It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11904, Confirm the Employment of Bill Lane as Legal Counsel for Thomas R. Windham in Certain Matters Pending Before the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission, be withdrawn from the agenda. G-11905 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2297 Communication No.G-11905 from the City Manager Employment recommending that the City Council confirm the of Bettye S. employment of Bettye S. Springer and the firm of Springer & Haynes and Boone, as outside legal counsel, to Law Firm of represent Bob Terrell, the City Manager, in certain Haynes & matters now pending before the Fire Fighters' and Boone for Police Officers' Civil Service Commission; and adopt Bob Terrell Resolution No. 22971, fixing in advance, as far as afore the practicable,the sum to be paid to Bet4re S. Springer Firefighters' and the firm for her services, in an amount not to and Police exceed $15,000.00. On motion of Council Member Officers' Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the Civil Service recommendation was adopted unanimously. Commission A T CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3 , 1997 PAGE 5 G-11946 There was presented Mayor and Council De-Obligate Communication No.G-11946 from the City Manager Bond Funds - recommending that the City Council de-obligate the Columbus remaining funds of$322,639.68 in the Public Safety Trail Fire Improvement Fund for the Hugley Area Fire Station Station Project to fund the construction of Fire Station 36 on Project Columbus Trail in far south Fort Worth. On motion of Council Member Picht, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted. P-8324 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8324 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a Boarding & purchase agreement for boarding and securing of Securing of structures with New Era Contract Services for the Structures Code Compliance Division on the overall low bid, with payment terms net 14 days, 19 percent discount, and with agreement to begin June 1, 1997, and end on May 31, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8321 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8321 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize: Rebuilding or Exchanging 1. A purchase agreement for rebuilding or Fuel System exchanging fuel system parts for the City Parts Se vices Department with Able Fuel Injection Service Incorporated based on low overall bid of discounts and unit prices, payment terms net 34 days, L o.b. destination, freight no charge, and a. Labor for fuel injector, pump and turbocharger repair at$40.00 per hour. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 3, 1997 PAGE 6 b. Exchange of fuel injectors, pumps, turbochargers and compatible replacement parts at manufacturer's list price less 25 percent discount. 2. This agreement to begin June 28, 1997, and end June 27, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8322 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8322 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize: for Vehicle & Equipment 1. A purchase agreement for vehicle and Glass equipment glass for the City Services Department with Apple Glass (DFW) Incorporated based on low bid of discounts and unit prices with payment terms net 10 days, prox, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, and A. Curved windshields at NAGS list price less 87 percent discount. B. Curved glass (non-windshield) at NAGS list price less 75 percent discount. C. Flat laminated safety glass .030 vinyl at NA GS list price less 80 discount. D. Related types of glass and hardware at NAGS list price. E. Labor (regular and overtime hours) for on site glass installation at $7.50 per hour. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 3 , 199 7 PAGE 7 2. With agreement to begin June 28, 1997, and end June 27, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8323 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8323 from the City Manager Portable Stage recommending that the City Council authorize the Risers & purchase of portable folding stage risers and Replacement replacement decks on a sole source purchase from Pieces SILO Incorporated,Minneapolis,MN,for the Public Events Department for an amount not to exceed $20,111.20, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8324 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8324 from the City Manager Replacement recommending that the City Council authorize the Parts purchase of replacement parts for the SCADA Control System, for the Water Department, from HSQ Technology, for an amount not to exceed $27,735.00, net 30 days, freight on board San Francisco, freight prepaid and added, on the sole source purchase on unit prices. It was the consensus of the Ci Y Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 3, 1997 PAGE 8 P-8325 There was presented Mayor and Council Amend M&C Communication No. P-8325 from the City Manager P-7698 for recommending that the City Council amend M&C Additional P-7698 to authorize the purchase of additional Computers, computers, parts, peripheral equipment and Parts, software for the Information Systems & Services Peripherial Department, from the State of Texas Catalogue Equipment & purchasing procedure, for an additional Software $29000,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8326 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8326 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a OEM White purchase agreement for OEM (original equipment Superior manufacturer) White Superior engine repairs and Engine parts for the Water Department with Cooper Energy Repairs & Services based on documented sole source, payment Parts terms 1 percent discount, 10 days, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin June 25, 1997, and end June 24, 1998,with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8327 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8327 from the City Manager Agreement for recommending that the City Council authorize a e tac loro c al purchase agreement to provide Pentachloropenal Wood Poles Wood Poles for the Department of Transportation and Public Works, Street Light Division, with Bluebonnet Supply, on the basis of low bid, for the estimated amount t of$70,324.00, net 30 days, f.o.b. - Fort north, freight no charge for minimum orders CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3 , 1997 PAGE 9 of 40,000 lbs, with agreement to begin June 5, 1997, and end June 4, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16083 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-16083 from the City Manager to JTPA recommending that the City Council authorize the Youth Fair City Manager to execute an amendment to the Job Chance Training Partnership Act Title IV contract with the Contract with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to extend the U.S. Department ending date of the contract to December 31, 1997. It of Labor was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16084 There was presented Mayor and Council Dr. William T. Communication No. C-16084 from the City Manager Lowry, Ph.D. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Dr. William T. Lowry, Ph.D., to provide litigation support in Case No. 348-135278- 91, Pamela J. Rooney v. De Soto, Inc. Et al, with. Dr. Lowry's fees not to exceed $25,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16085 There was presented Mayor and Council Agreement with Communication NNo. C-16085 from the City Manager Matthew 25 recommending that the Cite Council authorize the Outreach City Manager to execute an agreement with Ministry, Inc. Matthew 25 Outreach Ministry,Inc.,for landscaping and maintenance services for City-owned properties in the area bounded by East Vickery Boulevard, North Riverside Drive, Eat Rosedale Avenue, and I Mane i through September 1997 t a cost not to exceed $9,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation edtion be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 1997 PAGE 10 C-16086 There was presented Mayor and Council Agreement Communication No. C-16086 from the City Manager between the recommending that the City Council authorize the City of Fort City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Worth & the City of Feller for the purpose of amending City of Keller Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CNN) Water Service and to allow Fort Worth to provide treated water service to Prairie Meadows Addition. In response to Mayor Pro tempore McCray's concern,Assistant City Manager Groomer appeared before the City Council and explained that the City of Keller did hold a Certificate of Convenience for a portion of the area located within the City limits of Fort Worth and stated that Keller would be a customer. Council Member Baskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16086 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Citizens Presentation Mark Meeks Mr.Mark Meer,5737 Blackmore,appeared before the City Council and apprised Council of the problem that they were having in the Como area and presented some possible solutions. Mayor Barr referred Mr. Meeks, to the Ci l, Manager er for additional information and advised him that some of his suggestions did not fall within the realm of authority of the City Council. r t u Y CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS .TUNE 3 , 1997 PAGE 11 Lela Standifer Ms. Lela Standifer, 4404 Wedgmont Circle South, appeared before the City Council and informed them that the Waterfest was fun and well presented. She further expressed concern relative to the expansion of a N/S runway over the Grapevine area and the zoning rights of the citizens. Council Member Haskin presented Honorary Citizenship Certificates to a group of Exchange Students who were currently attending schools in the City of Fort Worth. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR