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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Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-8342 be withdrawn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Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-16138 be withdrawn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.
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{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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 }.
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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
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$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
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$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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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* 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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JUNE 24 , 1997
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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
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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.
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JUNE 24 , 1997
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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.
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