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Home My WebLink About1997/08/19-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 199'7 Date & Time On the 19th day of August, A.D., 1997, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:00 a.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tepore Eugene McCray; Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky Raskin, Jeff Wentworth,Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt. City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. Council Members Jim Lane and Clyde Picht were absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Emory Gaskin, Summerfields Baptist Church. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 1997 approved unanimously. City Secretary Church advised the audience that some of today's Mayor and Council Communications were dropped from the agenda when revising it on Friday, and stated that the City Council would hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 21, 1997,at 2:00 p.m. to consider Mayor and Council Communication Nos.G-11975,C-16239,and C-16240 prior to the budget session. Special Council Member Silcox read the following resolution Presentations into the record: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO, 2324 WHEREAS, Scranton Jones was a fourth generation Fort Worth family member whose great- grandfather settled in Fort Worth in 1869,who went on to serve as an alderman in the city former system of government and who was followed by his son serving in a similar post; and WHEREAS, Scranton Junes began an illustrious career in law and public service after earning degrees from Paschal High School, Texas Christian University and University of Texas at Austin Law School, serving both as an assistant district attorney and assistant state attorney general before beginning a successful private law practice; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones served on the Fort Worth City Council from 1963 to 1967 playing a vital role in development of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth commercial development standards and local preservation efforts, continuing work in the latter area by identifying historic Fort worth landmarks and serving and leading the Tarrant County historical Society; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones unselfishly shared his time and talents with the co unity by serving in various capacities beyond serving as a council member; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was a dedicated husband,father,friend,associate and enter whose loss will he felt by any-, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 3 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Fort Worth, Texas that the family of Scranton Jones be given the condolences of the City of Fort Worth as it shares with them the grief resulting from the loss of a highly respected former council member and an outstanding citizen of Fort Worth; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council and that a copy be furnished to the family of Scranton Jones as an expression by the City Council members of their sympathy. /s/ Kenneth Barr Mayor /s/Jim Lane /s/ Clyde Picht /s/ Chuck Silcox /s/Jeff Wentworth /s/ Becky Haskin /s/Ralph McCloud /s/ Eugene McCray /s/ Cathy Hirt Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. Announcements Mayor Barr acknowledged the presence of�ls. Betty Culbreath, President of the Dallas/Fort Worth International airport Board. Council Member McCloud gave a brief report o oft the Safety and Community Development Co itt e r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 4 Mayor Pro tempore McCray expressed some concerns relative to the Choice Cab agreement, and City Attorney Adkins informed Council that he would reply to his concerns. Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Agenda Council Communication No. G-11972 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. #2325 There was presented Resolution No.2325 approving Budget - D/FW FY 1997/98 Budget for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the resolution was adopted unanimously. OCS-919 There was presented Mayor and Council Liability Communication No. OC -919 from the Office of the Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council approve the liability bonds issued to Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc., Vill L Sanft dba Sanft Construction Co., C.F.G. Construction Company and Rafter J. Incorporated. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-920 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-920 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages ar injuries to the Risk Management Department.It was the consensus of the Ci x C"ouncif that the recommendation be adopted. r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 5 OCS-921 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2326 Communication No. OCS-921 from the Office of the Setting City Secretary recommending that the City Council Zoning adopt Resolution No. 2326 setting regular Zoning Hearing Hearing for September 9, 1997. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11966 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13125 Communication No. G-11966, dated August 12, Passenger 1997,from the City Manager recommending that the Rail City Council Service Assistance 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 13125 establishing a Program Passenger Rail Service Assistance Program, and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2327 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Loan Guarantee Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. Council Member Silcox expressed concern relative to the City being held accountable for the $390,000 should Amtrak default on the loan. Mr. Joe Paniagua, Assistant to the City Manager, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the loan was fully collateralized. Council Member Raskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-1.1966 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. w rr CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 6 G-11969 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13126 Communication No.G-11969 from the City Manager Annual recommending that the City Council: Allocation Law 1. Accept the annual allocation payment from Enforcement the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Officer Education Account(LEOSE)in the amount of Standards $107,309.27, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13126 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $107,309.27 from increased revenues for the purpose of funding expenses related to the continuing education of Law Enforcement Persons through an annual allocation from the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11970 There was presented Mayor and Council Settlement Communication No.G-11970 from the City Manager Acquisition of recommending that the City Council authorize the 107,550 sq. ft. sum of$602,000.00 as final settlement to be paid to 4600 Valley Lynn Harbin, Stacy Wright and LuAnn M. Wright `'view Lane by the D/FW International Airport Joint Revenue Lynn Harbin, Bonds, and authorize the acceptance and recording Stacy Wright, & of the appropriate instruments.It was the consensus Luann M. Wright rig t of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 7 G-11971 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13127 Communication No.G-11971 from the City Manager Ord. # 13128 recommending that the City Council: Cash Finance Miscellaneous 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Water & Sewer Ordinance No. 13127 appropriating Projects $10,000,000.00 to the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, and decreasing the unreserved,undesignated retained earnings of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund Balance by the same amount for the purpose of funding supplemental appropriation to Cash Finance Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Projects, and 2. Transfer $9,000,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operation Fund to the Water and Sewer Capital Project Funds, and 3. Adopt appropriation Ordinance No. 13128 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $5,000.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding miscellaneous water and sewer rehabilitation proj CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 8 G-11972 There was presented Mayor and Council Differential Communication No. G-11972 from the City Manager Fee Structure & recommending that the City Council: Adjustment of Fees at 1. Authorize a green fee adjustment to be Municipal effective October 1, 1997, establishing Golf Courses the maximum fees at Z Boaz, Sycamore Creek, Rockwood and Pecan Valley (Hills) golf courses at $16.00 on weekends, and 2. Authorize a green fee adjustment to be effective October 1, 1997, establishing the maximum fees at Meadowbrook and Pecan Valley (River) golf courses at $15.00 weekdays and $20.00 weekends, and 3. Adjust non-resident pass fees, effective October 1, 1997, establishing the non- resident fee at 33 percent greater than the approved resident fee, and 4. Authorize other fee adjustments. City Manager Terrell informed Council of a correction to be made to Mayor ` and Council Communication No. G 11972,stating that on page 3 under Proposed Green Fees failed to include Rockwood which should be added tote listed golf courses. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member ber as in, that Mayor and Council Communication No. 11972 be adopted, as corrected. the motion parried unanimoustv. f CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 9 G-11973 There was presented Mayor and Council Assumption of Communication No.G-11973 from the City Manager Miller Park recommending that the City Council approve the Apartments second mortgage loan assumption of the Miller Park Mortgage Note Apartments in the amount of $465,973.00. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Haskin the recommendation be adopted. G-11974 There was presented Mayor and Council Over the Communication No.G-11974 from the City Manager Street Banner recommending that the City Council authorize the for Thistle installation of an over-the-street banner in the 400 Hill Antique block of W. Seventh Street for Thistle Hill to Fair promote the Thistle Hill Antique Fair August 23, through, September 16, 1997. On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded by Council Member Silcox the recommendation be adopted. P-8377 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8377 from the City Manager OEM recommending that the City Council authorize a Catepiller, purchase agreement for OEM (original equipment Bros and manufacturer), Caterpiller, Bro's and EZ Go parts EZ Go Parts for the City Services Department with Tarr Equipment Company based on the documented sole source at manufacturer's list price, payment terms net 10 days,L o. . vendor's dock, freight prepaid: and added to invoice,with agreement to begin August 28 1997, and end August 27, 1 98, 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 AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 10 P-8378 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8378 from the City Manager OEM recommending that the City Council authorize a Maxom purchase agreement for OEM (original equipment Parts manufacturer) Maxom parts for the City Services Department with Southwestern Equipment Company based on low bid of manufacturer's list price less 10 percent discount, payment terms net 30 days,f.o.b.destination,freight prepaid and added to invoice, with agreement to begin August 19, 1997, and end August 18, 1998,with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8379 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8379 from the City Manager for Poly & recommending that the City Council reject all bids Steel received for sweeper parts and authorize Sweeper negotiations with the sole source vendors for those Brushes OEM(original equipment manufacturers) to supply sweeper parts, authorize a purchase agreement for sweeper broom poly and steel for the City Services Department with Old Dominion Brush Company based on low bid of unit prices, payment terms net 30 days, Lo.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin August 19, 1997, and end August 18, 1998, with two options to renew for once-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8380 T ere was presented Mayor and Council Purchase to Communication No. P-8380 from the City Manager provide Steel, recommending that the City Council authorize a Aluminum, & purchase agreement to provide structural steel, Iron aluminum and iron for the City of ort Worth with Earle M.Jorgensen Co. on the sole bid of unit prices meeting specifications, with payment terms A_ CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 11 percent 10 days, net 30, f.o.b destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin August 19, 1997, and August 18, 1998, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8381 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase for Communication No. P-8381 from the City Manager Road Service recommending that the City Council authorize a Tire Repair purchase agreement for road service tire repair for the City Services Department with Fort Worth Tire based on low bid of unit prices, payment terms 1 percent discount net 10 days, f.o.b destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin August 19, 1997, and end August 18, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8382 There was presented Mayor and Council Reject Communication No. P-8382 from the City Tanager bids - recommending that the City Council reject all bids Folding for folding banquet chairs and dollies for the Will Banquet Rogers Memorial Center. It was the consensus of the Chairs & City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Dollies P-8383 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Co uncatio No. P-8383 from the City Manager of M&C recommending that the City Council amend M&C P-8152 P-8152 and authorize the City Manager to increase Library the maximum cumulative total amount to be spent Materials with all vendors of library materials from Purchase .01,0.0.00) to $600,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. A ,.r': ' CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 12 P-8384 There was presented Mayor and Council Depository Communication No. P-8384 from the City Manager Banking recommending that the City Council authorize a Services banking services agreement with Bank One,thereby establishing Bank One as the City's depository bank, on basis of sole proposal received with agreement to begin October 1, 1997, and expire September 30, 2400,with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. Mayor Barr disclosed that he had a banking relationship with Bank One. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8384 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12433 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No.L-12033 from the City Manager for Permanent recommending that the City Council declare the Sanitary necessity of taking an interest of a portion of land Sewer out of Tract 13-R-1, 14A, 14B, 14D, 15-A-1 and 15- Easements B-1, Bell Gardens Addition, Tarrant County for construction of a sanitary sewer main from Ralph E. Yates, and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in this land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 13 L-12034 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No.L-12034 from the City Manager for permanent recommending that the City Council declare the utility easement & necessity of taking an interest in a certain property temporary for a sanitary sewer replacement and authorize the construction institution of condemnation proceedings by the City easement Attorney to acquire interest in the land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12035 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12035 from the City Manager Avigation recommending that the City Council authorize and Easements accept individual avigation easements for 10 single- family residential properties located in the City of Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding D/F'W Airport; find that the prices offered by the Airport are just compensation; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12036 There was presented Mayor and Council Avigation Communication No. L-12036 from the City Manager easement recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of an avigation easement in the event of a third party sale, or in the alternative; approve the acquisition of the property for 93 percent of its fair market vale if there is no third-party sale; declare the property surplus in order to advertise for sale by scaled bids and to retain necessary avigation easements, in accordance with adopted procedures; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus oft the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.. w CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 14 L-12037 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No.L-12037 from the City Manager for two recommending that the City Council declare the permanent necessity of taking an interest in a portion of Lots easements 611-1 and 6R-2, Bailey Gardens Addition, (SEC University Drive and Jacsboro Hwy.)and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12038 There was presented Mayor and Council Sale of Communication No.L-12038 from the City Manager City-owned recommending that the City Council: Surplus Property 1. Approve the sale of the surplus City-owned to Choice properties, and Homes- Texas, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds, conveying the property to the highest qualified bidder for the properties, and 3. Authorize Real Property Management and the Department of Transportation and Public Works to release existing labor liens and paving liens filed by the City of Fort North on each property, so that the property may be conveyed free of encumbrances from the City, and 4. Authorize the Revenue Office to prorate labor and paving charges attributable to the property, and ��w CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 15 5. Authorize Real Property Management to request the Tarrant County Tax Office to proportionately reduce the delinquent property taxes to the purchase amount tendered by the bidders (less court costs, City labor and paving liens and management fee) on the properties. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12039 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12039 from the City Manager one permanent recommending that the City Council approve the & one temporary acquisition of a permanent and a temporary construction construction easement located in the 5000 block of easement Campus Drive, find that $35,100.00 is just compensation, and authorize the City Manager to accept and record the necessary documents. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12040 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12040 from the City Manager 5416 Diaz Ave. recommending that the City Council 5400 Geddes St. 1. Approve the purchase of 5416 Diaz Avenue, Fort Worth, Texan (Lots 31, 32, 33 and 34 Block 38,Chamberlain Arlington Heights 2n Filing), by the City of Fort Worth from Mrs. Ira Bell Price for the purchase price of $3,000.00 plus closing costs of $800.00 for a total acquisition cost not to exceed $3,800.00, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 16 2. Approve the purchase of 5400 Geddes Street, Fort Worth, Texas, (Lot 38, Block 36, Chamberlain Arlington heights, 2nd Filing) by the City of Fort Worth from J.C. Llewellyn, John Carter Llewellyn, and Lynn Llewellyn Farley for a purchase price of $750.00 plus closing costs of$840.00 for a total acquisition cost not to exceed $1,550.00, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds for recording. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16225 There was presented Mayor and Council Goodbread of Communication No. C-16225 from the City Manager Texas, Inc. D/b/a recommending that the City Council authorize the Truly Texas City Manager to execute a contract with Goodbread Limousines of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Truly Texas Limousines to operate a limousine service in Fort Worth for a period of one year, beginning upon the execution of the contract, with an option for a one year renewal. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16226 There was presented Mayor and Council Maxi iliana Communication-No. C-16226 from the City Manager Beta ozo recommending that the City Council authorize the d/b/a Eagle City Manager to execute a contract with Crest M axi iliana Retamozo d/b/a Eagle Limousine Limousine Service to operate a limousine service in Fort Worth Service for a period of one year, beginning upon the execution of the contract, with an option for a one year renewal. It was the consensus of the Ci Council that the recommendation be adopted. I 100 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 17 C-16227 There was presented Mayor and Council Davila Communication No.C-16227 from the City Manager Construction, recommending that the City Council authorize the Inc. City Manager to execute a construction contract with Davila Construction, Inc., in the amount of $85,103.00 and thirty working days for the water and sewer construction in North and South Little John Avenues from Ayers Avenue to Wallace Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16228 There was presented Mayor and Council Larry H. Communication No. C-16228 from the City Manager Jackson recommending that the City Council authorize the Construction City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H. Company, Inc. Jackson,Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of$138,828.50 and forty-five (45) working days for Unit L• 8-inch Water and 8-Inch Sanitary Sewer Replacement in Blanch Circle from White Settlement Road to Sondra Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16229 There was presented Mayor and Council Gird. ## 13129 Communication No.C-16229 from the City Manager Phillips recommending that the City Council, Environmental L Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement wit hill ps Environmental for the disposal and court-ordered destruction of hazardous chemicals including some low concentrations of controlled substances currently being stored in the Police Forensic Science Laboratory y ision at 350 W. Belknap Street, fort Worth, Texas; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1991 PAGE 18 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13129 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, awarded assets in the amount of $7,953.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the disposal of Hazardous Waste Chemicals. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16230 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Communication No. C-16230 from the City Manager Order No. 2 recommending that the City Council authorize the J.L. Bertram City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City Construction & Secretary Contract No. 22531 with J.L. Bertram Engineering, Inc. Construction and Engineering,Inc. in the amount of $24,790.00 to provide for increased quantities and increasing the contract amount to $347,796.73. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16231 There was presented Mayor and Council Reach, Inc Communication No. C-16231 from the City Manager Wheelchair recommending that the City Council authorize the Ramp City Manager to extend the year XXI Community Project Development Bloch Grant CDBG) funded contract with Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps EACI , Inc. for the construction of residential wheelchair ramps for low income, mobility impaired persons to December 31, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CAR „ft CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 19 C-16232 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #13130 Communication No.C-16232 from the City Manager Texas Tech recommending that the City Council. Construction, Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13130 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations by $2,576.00 in the Special Assessments Fund and by $2,576.00 in the Street Improvements Fund from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Texas Tech Construction, Inc., for the reconstruction of McKinley Avenue from Azle Avenue to 28th Street, and 2. Approve a $2,576.00 fund transfer for the property owner's share of construction costs from the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Tech Construction, Inc., in the amount of $228,496.00 and forty (40) working days for the reconstruction of McKinley Avenue from Azle Avenue to 28th Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16233 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Co unication No. C-16233 from the City Manager No. 1 to the recommending that the City Council authorize the Engineering City- Manager to execute Amendment No. I to the Agreement with engineering agreement with Multatech Engineering, ultat e h Inc., Ciqir Secretary Contract No. 22036, for Engineering, Inc. construction administration services for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant :Digester Gas yam;. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 199 7 PAGE 20 System Improvements, Phase IVC2, increasing the total contract cast by$93,773.00 from$435,481.00 to $529,254.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16234 There was presented Mayor and Council Rescission of Communication No. C-16234 from the City Manager Contract with recommending that the City Council: New Glen Gardens, Ltd. 1. Rescind MC C-15626 which approved the contract for a loan in an amount up to $600,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds with New Glen Gardens, Ltd. for rehabilitation of the Glen Gardens Apartments, subject to their receipt of a commitment for permanent mortgage financing with terms acceptable to the City, and 2. Rescind the authorization of the contract performance period to cover one year, commencing with the date of execution, and 3. Reallocate the$600,000.00 that was to be used for financing the project to the City's Hoebuyers Assistance Program for the purpose of providing closing cost, dawn payment and second mortgage assistance. On motion of Council Member er McCloud seconded by Mayor Pro to ore McCray the recommendation be adopted. C-16235 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 1:3131 Communication -No.C--16235 fro the City Manager S. Hakim recommending that the City Council: Construction Co CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 21 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13131 amending Ordinance No. 12785 increasing the estimated receipts, revenues, appropriations and expenditures in the Animal Shelter Improvement Fund in the amount of $72,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Animal Care Control Center, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with S. Hakim Construction Co., Inc., for the construction of the Animal Care and Control Center, including alternates 1 and 2 in the amount of $29280,000.00. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16235 be approved. James Biaz Mr. James Biaz, 2705 Escalante Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council look at the previous bids that were received in which the City was getting more facility at a lessor cost. Council Member Raskin made a substitute motion, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 16235 be continued for one week to allow staff time to negotiate with previous bidders to come up with a more reasonable cost for the facility. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. The motion to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. -16235 was approved by the following to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 22 AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tepore Moray; Council Members Silcox, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT. Council Member Lane and Picht C-1623+6 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2328 Communication No.C-16236 from the City Manager Trinity recommending that the City Council adopt River Resolution No.2328 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Trinity River Authority of Texas-White's Branch Sanitary Sewer Force Main Contract. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member McCloud the recommendation be adopted. C-16237 There was presented Mayor and Council Community Communication No.C-16237 from the City Manager Facilities recommending that the City Council authorize the Agreement with City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Fox & Jacobs Agreement with Fox & Jacobs Homes - D/FW Homes Division for the installation of community facilities for Fox Run Addition, Phase 1, Section 1. Council Member Silcox expressed opposition to the 00's� cost included in mayor and Council Communication No. C-16237, stating that it was the responsibility, of the developer instead of the City. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro to ore McCray, that Mayor an d Council Communication No. G 37 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 23 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tepore McCray, Council Members Raskin, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Members Silcox ABSENT: Council Members Lane and Picht Budget It appeared to the City Council that they set today as Hearing the day to hold a public hearing in connection with the proposed budget for 1997-1998 Fiscal year to give every interested person or citizen an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one present desiring to be heard, it was the consensus of the City Council that the budget hearing be continued on August 26, 1997, to give every interested person or citizen an opportunity to be heard. Citizen Presentation Doyle Fine Mr. Doyle Fine, representing the Senior Citizens Alliance, 5580 Red Cardinal, appeared before the City Council regarding the handicapped parking privileges and requested that the Council continue the use of the handicapped parking placard$ John Haines, Mr.John Haines, 5120 Wen tworth Street, appeared before the Council and expressed concerns relative to the pilot program for waste collection and requested that he be provided with information. fie also requested that Council give consideration tot the handicapped and senior citizens before implementing this program. 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 19, 199'7 PAGE 24 Mayor Barr informed Mr. wines that, should this pilot plan be implemented throughout the entire City, there would be City-wide publicity on the program. Council Member Hirt informed Mr. Haines that his concern was addressed in the Governmental Relations Committee and stated that the company had addressed his concern and stated that they would be providing assistance once notified of the need. Mayor Barr announced that the sale of the lots for Choice Homes was just finalized and stated that Choice Homes was so eager to get started, that at 12:00 noon they would be having a ground breaking ceremony. He introduced Ms. Nancy Woolridge, representative from Choice Homes, and expressed appreciation for their assistance with inner-city development. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they Session meet in a closed session at 10:43 a.m, to seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending litigation or other matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the 'Texas Mate Bar Rules: a . s Pawn Shop, Inc. v. Board of Adjustment, Cause No. 67-169458-97 bj William E. Harty, John Powell and Gary D. Wigley v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 9 -15609894 as authorized by Siection 551.071 of the Texas Government C d 01 , $ CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS AUGUST 19, 199'7 PAGE 25 Reconvened. The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11.07 a.m, with six members present. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11.07 a.m. 3A . CITY SECRETARY MAYOR