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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/06/24-Minutes-City Council IN CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1997 Date & Time On the 24th day of June, A.D., 1997, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:12 a.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Pro tempore Eugene McCray, Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Ralph McCloud; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. Mayor Kenneth Barr and Council Member Cathy Hirt were absent. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted; Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Grady Anderson, Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member IJaskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 1997, were approved unanimously. Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8342 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continue City Manager Ferrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-16138 be withdrawn from the agenda and that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8342 be continued for one week. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Picht, the consent agenda as amended, was adopted unanimously. Al CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 2 {JCS-907 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-907 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-11920 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13054 Communication No. G-11920 from the City Manager Amendment recommending that the City Council adopt to Correct a Ordinance No. 13054 amending Ordinance No. Mathematical 12666 to correct a mathematical error in the Error in the Tax percentages of the 1996 Ad Valorem Tax that are Levy allocated to General Fund Operations and to debt service, but leaving the 1996 Tax Rate unchanged; providing that the Chief Accounting Officer shall make an adjustment in the amount of current taxes which is paid into the General Debt Service Fund to offset the excess payments which were caused by such error. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11921 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2303 Communication No.G-11921 from the City Manager Employment of recommending that the City Council. Ross T. Foster as outside legal counsel 1. Authorize the employment of Ross T. Foster as or Firefighters' outside legal counsel for the Firefighters'ters an Police Officers' Police Officers' Civil Service Commission in Civil Service the investigation of certain matters relating to Commission the enforcement of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and the local Civil Se ice rules; an CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 3 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2303 fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the sum to be paid to Ross T. Foster, for such services in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Della Brooks Ms. Della Brooks, 1040 E. Mulkey, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the use of public funds to supply legal assistance for the Civil Service Commission. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11921 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. G-11922 There was presented Mayor and Council Adjusting the Communication No. G-11922 from the City Manager Authorized Civil recommending that the City Council adopt an Service Strength ordinance adjusting the total number of authorized in the Fire Dept. civil service positions at each Classification (Rank) in the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 1996-1997; providing for the creation of one additional Battalion Chief position,one additional Fire Captain position, one additional Fire Lieutenant position, three additional Fire Engineer positions, and three additional Firefighter positions, providing a statement of purpose and intent. City Attorney A ins advised Council that there was a typographical error in the ordinance that went out in the packets and staled that the Council would need to approve the corrected ordinance. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Has in, that Mayor and Council Communication No G-119'2 be approved, as amended. M CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS .TUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 4 Peggy Shelton Ms. Peggy Shelton, 4412 Sahara Place, appeared before the City Council and emphasized the need to continue affirmative action. Sharon Armstrong Mrs. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the community was in favor of the promotion of the three men on the Civil Service list to Fire Battalion Chief. Ilorna Holbert Ms. Ilorna Holbert, 3620 Mount Castle, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern regarding the need for the promotion of an African American. She also advised Council that the Civil Service list would expire July 10, 1997, and would hate to see the Council miss out on such an opportunity. City Manager Terrell explained that approval of the M&C would allow for the promotion of at least one of the men in question. He also explained that the promotions were based on the test scores as well as retirement or resignations that took place within the year. Council Member Dane withdrew his motion and Council Member Ilaskin withdrew her second, for the approval of this Mayor and Council in order for Council Member er McClou to receive a briefing on this issue. Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded by Council Member flaskin, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. -11922 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. A- r 422 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 5 P-8342 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication One Week No, P-8342, Purchase Agreement with Members Building Maintenance Corporation for Janitorial Services for City Departments and Authorization for General Building Maintenance Co. to Provide Temporary Janitorial Services for City Departments, be continued for one week. P-8343 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8343 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize for Uniforms purchase agreements to provide uniforms for the for the Fire Fire Department with Ladd Uniform and Lion Department Apparel on low bids meeting specifications, terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge; with agreement to begin July 1, 1997, and end June 30, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each, and rejection of all bids for line items 1-5 & 8. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8344 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8344 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a for Overhead purchase agreement for overhead door repair for all Door Repair City departments with Access Overhead Door Incorporated ase on low bid of unit prices with payment terms net 30 days,Lo.b. destination,freight included in cost of sery ice, with agreement to begin June 24, 1997, and end June 23, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 6 P-8345 There was presented Mayor and Council Reject all bids Communication No. P-8345 from the City Manager for three recommending that the City Council authorize the sewer cleaning rejection of all bids received for three sewer cleaning trucks trucks for the City Services Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8346 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8346 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the for Vehicles lease of vehicles for the Police and Fire Departments for the Police & from Capps Rent A Carr, Inc. based on low bid, Fire Departments with agreement to begin July 1, 1997, and end June 30, 1998, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8347 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13055 Communication No. P-8347 from the City Manager Ord. # 13056 recommending that the City Council: Purchase of one Aerial 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13055 Bucket Truck increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $118,034.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of an Aerial Bucket Truck, an . Authorize t o transfer of$118,034.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the General Fund, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 7 3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 13056 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General fund in the amount of $118,034.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of an Aerial Bucket Truck, and 4. Authorize the purchase of one aerial bucket truck from Teco, Inc., on low bid, for an amount not to exceed $118,034.00, fo.b. destination, freight included and payment terms of net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11990 There was presented Mayor and Council Sale of Communication No. L-11990 from the City Manager City-owned recommending that the City Council approve the Surplus sale of the surplus City-owned Commercial property property, and authorize the City Manager to execute 1301 White St. and record the appropriate deeds, conveying the property to the adjoining property owner. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11991 There was presented Mayor and Council Pipeline Communication No. t 1991 from the City Manager Crossing recommending that the City Council approve a Agreement er anent Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Crossing Agreement from Union Pacific Railroad Company for a one-time payment of $2,650.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. R AS RANN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 8 L-11992 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No. L-11992 from the City Manager 642.41 Acres recommending that the City Council approve the Greenberry annexation timetable in order to annex 642.01 acres Overton of land out of the Greenberry Overton Survey, Survey Abstract No. 1185 in compliance with the Abstract No. requirements of Section 43.452 of the Local 1185 Government Code of Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11993 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No. L-11993 from the City Manager 100.00 acres recommending that the City Council approve the Greenberry annexation timetable in order to annex 100.00 acres Overton of land out of the Greenberry Overton Survey, Survey Abstract No. 972 in compliance with the Abstract No. requirements of Section 43.052 of the Local 972 Government Code of the State of Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11994 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No. L-11994 from the City Manager 28.822 Acres recommending that the City Council approve the C.C. Whyte annexation timetable in order to annex 28.822 acres Survey, of land out of the C.C. Whyte Survey, Abstract No. Abstract No. 1611 in compliance with the requirements ents of Section 1611 43.052 of the Local Government Code e of Texas. It was the e consens s of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11995 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No.. -1199 from the City Manager t °o public recommending that the City t Council approve t utility easements acquisition of two public utifit t easements through a deed dwlicating the easements for a total of$1.00 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 9 from HillwoodI2470, Ltd. represented by Larry J. Cain in the A.C. Warren Survey, Abstract No. 1867. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11995 There was presented Mayor and Council Sale of Communication No. L-11995 from the City Manager City-owned recommending that the City Council approve the Lake Worth sale of City-owned Lake Worth properties to the Properties highest bidder for each property. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. L-11997 There was presented Mayor and Council New Lake Communication No.L-11997 from the City Manager Worth Lease recommending that the City Council approve a ten 9204 Heron Dr. year lease effective June 1, 1997, with one five year & 9205 Heron Dr. option to renew for the properties legally known as Lots 35,37,and 38,Block 27 (9204 Heron Drive) and Lot 40A, Block 27, (9205 Heron Drive) Lake North Lease Survey for $4,000.00 annually. Quentin McCown Mr. Quentin McCown, 410 W. 7th Street, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration of the lease at 9204 and 9205 Heron rive. He advised Council that the Longhorn 'yacht Association was trying to restore the buildings. Gale Cupp Ms. Gale Cupp appeared before the City Council and also requested that the Council give favorable consideration for Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11997 and informed Council of t-^-,o other properties across and beside her property that she wished to lease. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 10 Mr. Rademaker, Director of Engineering, appeared before the City Council and responded to questions and advised Council and Mr. McCown that the City would not be obligated to purchase any improvements made to the property once the lease expired. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht,that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11997 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-11998 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No.L-11998 from the City Manager 81.244 Acres recommending that the City Council approve the Greenberry annexation timetable in order to annex 81.244 acres Overton Survey of land out of the Greenberry Overton Survey, Abstract No. 972 Abstract No. 972 in compliance with the requirements of Section 43.452 of the Local Government Code of Texas. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Picht, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. L-11999 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No. L-11999 from the City Manager 508.839 Acres recommending that the City Council approve the Greenberry annexation timetable in order to annex 508.839 acres Overton Survey of land out of the Greenberry Overton Survey, Abstract No. 1185, Abstract No. 1185, the Crockett Perry Su rvey, Crockett Perry Abstract No. 1031, and the Greenberty Overton Survey Survey, Abstract N . 972 in compliance with the Abstract requirements of Section 43.052 of the Local No. 1031, & Government Code of Texas. On motion of Council Greenberry Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Overton McCloud, the recommendation was adopted Survey, Abstract unanimously. No. 972 `` r<: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 199 7 PAGE 11 PZ-1970 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13057 Communication No.PZ-1970 from the City Manager Easement recommending that the City Council adopt Vacations Ordinance No. 13057 vacating various easements located in Block.9, Lot 3, Stonegate Addition, to the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16112 There was presented Mayor and Council Health Communication No. C-16112, dated June 17, 1997 Metrics, Inc. from the City Manager recommending that the City dba ARA/ Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Human Factors contract with Health Metrics,Inc. dba ARA/Human Factors, to conduct a job analysis on the position of firefighter, develop a valid physical ability test for the entry-level position in the Fire Department(Fire Trainee),and provide training for Human Resources and Fire Department personnel in the administration of the test, for a cost not to exceed $419200.00. City Manager Terrell advised Council of a correction to be made to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16112, stating that the last paragraph of the Discussion Section should be amended to read "A a an Factors is in compliance with the City's M/ VBE Ordinance by committing to 29 percent participation. The City's goal on this project is 10 percent." Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16112 be adopted, as amended. Th motion carried, animr sl }. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 12 C-16125 There was presented Mayor and Council Tri-Tech Communication No. C-16125 from the City Manager Construction, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., in the amount of$369,303.00 for the construction of the Asbury Avenue Drainage Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16126 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-16126 from the City Manager No. 1 with recommending that the City Council authorize the Gutierrez, Smouse, City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Wilmut & Secretary Contract No. 21049 with Gutierrez, Associates, Inc. Smouse,Wilmut&Associates,Inc.,in the amount of $60,576.00 increasing the contract amount to $351,119.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16127 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order Communication No. C-16127 from the City Manager No. 1 with recommending that the City Council authorize the Larry H. City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Jackson Secretary Contract No. 22646 with Larry Jackson Construction, Inc. Construction, Inc., in the amount of $54,751.00 to provide for increased quantities and increasing the contract amount to $1,290,364.50. It was the consensus of the Cite Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16128 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Communication No.C-16128 fro..... the Cite Manager Order No. 3 recommending that the Cite Council authorize the Ultimate City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to City. Construction Secretary Contract No. 22191 in the amount of C . CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT "WORTH, TEXAS .TUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 13 $17,380.00 to provide for the installation of sub- drain on Ryan Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16129 There was presented Mayor and Council Walt Williams Communication No. C-16129 from the City Manager Construction, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Walt Williams Construction, Inc., in the amount of $156,207.20 for the reconstruction of Virginia Place from Crestline Road to Lafayette Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16130 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-16130 from the City Manager to CS recommending that the City Council authorize the Contract City Manager to execute an amendment extending No. 20704 the term of City Secretary Contract No. 20704, in the amount of$134,900.00, a lease of office space located at 4701 East Lancaster for an additional 30-month term annually ($7.10 per square foot) beginning July 1, 1997, and ending December 31, 1999, and to include a termination clause based on availability of funds in the grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16131 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13058 Communication No. C-16131 from the City Tana er Fort Worth recommending that the City Council: Communities in Schools Inc. 1. Accept a Job 'Draining Partnership Act JT A (JTPA) Title IV grant from the U.S. Department of Labor in the amount of ;. r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 14 $200,000.00 to continue implementing the Quantum Opportunities Project, (QOP) for the contract period beginning June 28, 1997, to June 27, 1998, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13058 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations by $400,000.00 in the Grants Fund subject to receipt of a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for the purpose of funding the 1997 Quantum Opportunities Project (QOP), and 3. Accept in-kind match of$35,000.00 from Fort Worth Communities in Schools Inc., and 4. Accept in-kind match of $1615,000.00 from JTPA Title IIC, and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Fort Worth Communities in Schools Inc. for an amount not to exceed $156,300.00 for the contract period beginning June 28, 1997, and ending June 27, 1998 of which $42,580.00 are PY97 QOP Funds and $113,720.00 are from JTPA PY97 "Title IIC Funds,subject to the receipt of the grants,and 6. Apply indirect costs according to Administrative e ulation 3-15 using the most current approved indirect cost rate of 6.58 percent for this Department. It waste consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 15 C-16132 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13059 Communication No. C-16132 from the City Manager Engineering recommending that the City Council: Agreement with Ratnala & 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer Bahl, Inc. $49,320.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13059 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $49,320.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Ratnala & Bahl, Inc. for Water Main Rehabilitation Contract 97NN, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Ratnala & Bahl, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $46,320.00 for the Water Main Rehabilitation Contract"97NN".. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.. C-16133 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13060 Communication No.C-16133 fro the City Manager Larry . ac son recommending that the City Council: Construction, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $61,621.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 16 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13060 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $61,621.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc., for water and sanitary sewer line replacements in Adams Street South, Bowie Street West, and College Avenue, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc., in the amount of $258,901.40 for water and sanitary sewer line replacements in Adams Street S. ( Berry to N. Dead-End),Adams Street S. (Berry to Shaw), Bowie Street W. (Lipscomb to Adams) and College Avenue (Berry to Lowden). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16134 There was presented Mayor and Council Agreement Communication No. C-16134 from the City Manager between the recommending that the City Council authorize the City of Fort City Manager to execute an agreement with Christ Worth and Christ Chapel Bible Church to facilitate the construction of Chapel Bible water and sanitary sewer improvements on Linden. Church Avenue (Sutter to Margaret),aret , lle Place (Linden to Byers), Cal ont Avenue (Owasso to Clover) an Pershing Avenue (Clover to Margaret), for $1.00 consideration. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ._. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS ,TUNE 24 , 199'7 PAGE 17 C-16135 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2304 Communication No. C-16135 from the City Tanager TxDoT recommending that the City Council: Congestion Mitigation & 1. Approve Resolution No. 2344 accepting the Air Quality provisions of Texas Transportation Bicycle Parking Commission Minute Order No. 106549, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to: a) execute a Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDQT) for Western Subregion Bicycle Parking,and b)authorize payment to TxDOT in the amount of$4,341.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16136 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment No. 3 Communication No. C-16136 from the City Manager Engineering recommending that the City Council authorize the Agreement with City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Freese & engineering agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., Nichols, Inc. City Secretary Contract No. 20142, for the design of the Filter Backwash Basin and Pump Station at South Holly Water Treatment Plan and Filter Media Replacement at North and South Water Treatment Plants increasing the total fee by $88,860.00 fro $575,000-00 to $663,860.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16137 there was presented Mayor and Council Architectural Communication No. -16137 from the C t ger Utilities Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City, Manager to execute a construction contract CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 18 with Architectural Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $180,907.00 for the installation of ferric sulfate chemical feed system improvements at the Rolling Mills Water Treatment Plant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16138 Withdrawn It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16138,Rejection of Bids and Authorization to Rebid Sanitary Sewer Mains 64,64R, 180, 18OR and 445, Drainage Area, Rehabilitation and Sewer Systems Improvements, Part 4, Unit I, be withdrawn from the agenda. C-16139 There was presented Mayor and Council Demolition of Communication No. C-16139 from the City Manager Substandard recommending that the City Council: Structures 1. Confirm that each structure listed is substandard and a nuisance, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for the demolition of structures for the City Services Department based on the lowest qualifying bid per unit as follows: James Kennard dba Kennard & Son for Units 6, 1 , 1 , 1 ,and 24 in the amount of$13,125.00, and ATCO Company for Units 2, 4, 11, 15 and 25 in the amount of$14,355.00, and Howard Darby dba IMF - it Demolition for Units 3 16, 1.8, and 21 in the amount of$9,184.00, and fir, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 19 * Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas for Unit 9 in the amount of$630.00, and * Calvin Sims dba Calvin Sims Excavating for Units 1, 5, 7, 12, 13, and 14 in the amount of$12,940.00, and * Withdraw Units 20, 22, 23, 26, and 27 from consideration, and * Total amount not to exceed $50,234.00, f.o.b., Fort Worth, Texas. 3. Authorize a lien to be filed against each property to cover the cost of demolition and administration. Mr. Raul Rodriguez, representing the Code Compliance Division, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 4813 Eastover Avenue, Unit 8, and advised Council that it was the staff recommendation that the property be demolished. Tire Doogs Mr.Tim Doogs,2212 Irwin Avenue,appeared before the City Council and requested that he be given an extension until July 31, 1997 in order for the repair work to be completed on the property. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member McCloud, that a 30-day extension be granted to the property located at 4813 Eastover Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 20 Council Member Silcox emphasized that a significant amount of work would have to be performed in order for the Code Compliance Division to work with the owner and not demolish the property. Mr. Raul Rodriguez, representing the Code Compliance Division, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 1132 East Broadway Avenue and rear, Unit 3, and advised Council that staff recommended demolition of the property. Marion C. Brown Mr. Marion C. Brown, 4525 Bendry St., appeared before the City Council and advised Council that he did not want to see the house demolished. He informed Council that the property had been destroyed by the Police Department in a drug bust. He also informed Council that he was not notified of the pending demolition; stating that he could have the property demolished cheaper than what was quoted; and requested that he be given an extension in order for him to demolish his own property. Council Member Zane inquired about the circumstances of the destruction of his property by the Police Department. Mayor Pro tem McCray also requested information relative to police "policy" regarding this situation. Mr. Rodriguez recommended that the City Council award the demolition contract with a 31-day extension. 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT NORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 21 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that a 30-day extension be granted to the property located at 1132 East Broadway Avenue and Rear. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Raul Rodriguez, representing the Code Compliance Division, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 2800 Hemphill Street & rear, Unit 11, and advised Council that staff recommended demolition of the property. John Taylor Mr. John Taylor, 1055 Burnett Plaza, appeared before the City Council and requested that he be granted a six-month extension in order for the repair work to be completed on the property located at 2800 Hemphill Street and rear. He stated that,since the owner was trying to renovate the property to its natural habitat, it would take a longer period of time. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Baskin,that a 30-day extension be granted to the property located at 2800 Hemphill Street and Rear. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Raul Rodriguez, representing the Code Compliance Division, appeared before the City- Council and described the existing conditions of the property located. at 1014 East Daggett Avenue, Unit ' , and advised Council that staff recommended demolition of the property. Juanita a it ire Ms.Juanita Philmore, 1517 E. Leuda,and her fried (Sharon panel appeared before the City Council and requested that she be given additional time to do CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 22 the repair work inasmuch as she was on a fixed income and was not provided with proper notification for the demolition of her property. She also informed Council that she was being charged for the cutting of grass when she was having this task performed. Mr. Rodriguez recommended that the City Council award the demolition contract with a 30-day extension and stated that staff would work with Ms. Philmore to make sure that progress was being made. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member McCloud, that a 34-day extension be granted to the property located at 1014 East Daggett Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. Della Brooks Ms. Delia Brooks, 1040 E. Mulkey, appeared before the City Council and inquired as to why there were so many houses on the demolition list from District 8. City Manager Terrell informed Ms. Brooks and the Council that all of the properties listed on this Mayor and Council Communication were identified by the Police Department as a nuisance or a nucleus for criminal activity. He also stated that the demolition would be paid for by Crime Control District funds. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication unicatio No. C-16139 be adopted, with the exceptions of the 30-day extensions rante on Unit's 11, and 7. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 23 C-15140 There was presented Mayor and Council Interlocal Communication No.C-15140 from the City Manager Agreement with recommending that the City Council authorize the City of City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement Richland Hills with the City of Richland Hills for the reconstruction of Midway Road from Handley-Ederville Road to Austin Road at a cost not to exceed $53,905.02. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Public Hearing - It appeared to the City Council that they set today as Crime Control the date for a public hearing for the Fort Worth & Prevention Crime Control and Prevention District Fund and District that notice of the hearing had been published in the official newspaper. Mayor Pro tempore McCray asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Assistant City Manager Libby Watson appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that today public hearing did not require Council action. She advised Council that an action item would be forthcoming. W.E. Anderson Mr. W.E. Anderson, 2315 5th Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council revisit the original promises that were made at the time of the election. He also suggested that security guards, code compliance and the Co in p program should not be a part of the budget. Bill Lea v- Ir. Bill Leary, 4458 Homestead Circle. appeared before the City, Council and made a group presentation requesting Council to take a fresh approach in looking at the Crime Control and Prevention District Budget, recommending that an CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'ING FLIRT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 24, 1997 PAGE 24 independent study of crime in the City of Fort Worth be performed by one of the universities. Council Member Picht requested that further consideration be given to the suggested study. Council Member Silcox requested figures on how much actual overall crime reduction had been seen from 1991 - 1995 and 1991 - the present. City Manager Terrell informed Council that the information would be provided to the Council in this week's packet and stated that an action item for the budget would be placed on next week's agenda. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the public hearing on FY 1997-98 Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District Budget be closed. Citizen Presentations Sharon Ms. Sharon McFarland Mascilak, 4721 Byers, McFarland appeared before the City Council and advised Mascilak Council that her husband was being harassed by the Police and advised Council of problems that they were having with the "eater Department. Delia Brooks is.Della Brooks, 104 . Mulkey, appeared before the City Council and advised Council of various problems that had occurred with the contractors performing emergency repairs under the Housing Department. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 24 , 1997 PAGE 25 Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they Session meet in closed session at 11.55 a.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) Johnathan A. Haman and Dana Canen et al. v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 141-169278-97 b) Civil Service Commission investigation concerning possible violations of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and the Civil Service Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12.50 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12.50 p.m. f CITY SECRETARY YOR . FRG X1PGRE, ,