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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
Date & Time On the 2nd of September 1997, the City Council of
the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular
session, at 7:08 p.m., with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Eugene
McCray; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Ralph McCloud and
Cathy Hirt. City Manager Bob Terrell; City
Attorney Wade Adkins, City Secretary Alice
Church. Council Member Jeff Wentworth was
absent. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Rabbi Sidney
Zimelman, Congregation Ahavath Sholom.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCray,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of
the meeting of August 26, 1997, were approved
unanimously.
Special Council Member Lane made a presentation to the
Presentations Business Delegation from the Province of San Luis,
Argentina.
Council Member Picht recognized and presented a
City pin to Justin Paul Frederick, Eagle Scout. He
also recognized his parents.
Withdrawn/ Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor an
Consent Agenda Council Communication No. P-8394 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
City Manager 'Ferrell requested that Mayor and
Council Communication N 'o. C-16264 b withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
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Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication Nos. P-8394 and C-16264
be continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Lane, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Mayor Barr requested that Ms. Eunice Givens be
appointed to the Community Programming
Advisory Committee; Marry Brants be reappointed
to the Aviation Advisory Board; Gilbert Zepeda be
reappointed to the City Plan Commission; Jeff King
be reappointed to the City Zoning Commission and
the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning
Commission; Christopher Ebert be reappointed to
the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission;
and Jane Graham be reappointed to the Library
Advisory Board, all Place 1 positions,with a term of
office expiring October 1, 1999. On motion of
Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member McCloud, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane,that Mrs. Gloria
Reed-Austin be appointed to Place 5 on the City
Plan Commission, with a term of office expiring
October 1, 1999. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2330 There was presented Resolution No. 2330
.Alliance Supporting the Alliance for Healthier Communities.
for Healthier Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Communities Council Member Raskin, that the resolution be
adopted.
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Res. # 2331 There was presented Resolution No. 2331 supporting
Public Health the New Structures for Public Health Services in
Services in Tarrant County. Council Member Lane made a
Tarrant County motion,seconded by Council Member McCloud,that
the resolution be adopted.
Ord. # 13142 There was presented Ordinance No. 13142 adopting
Twenty Eighth the Twenty Eight Supplemental Regional Airport
DFW Joint Concurrent Bond Ordinance Authorizing the
Revenue Issuance of Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport
Refunding Joint Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 1997A.
Bonds Series Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion,
1997A seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the
resolution be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ord. # 13143 There was presented Ordinance No. 13143 adopting
Twenty Ninth the Twenty Ninth Supplemental Regional Airport
DFW Joint Concurrent Bond Ordinance Authorizing the
Revenue Issuance of Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport
Refunding Joint Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 19978.
Bonds Series Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded
1997B by Council Member Lane, that the resolution be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-923 There was presented Mayor and Council
Liability Communication No. OCS--923 from the Office of the
Bonds Ci ° Secretary recommending that the City Council
approve the liability bonds issued to W.F. Carter
Construction, Inc., Carter Construction Co., Inc.,
Johnson Trucking & Tractor Work, day F. Skiles
Co., Inc., and Archer-Western Contractors, Ltd. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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OCS-924 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-924 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-11981 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2332 Communication No.G-11981 from the City Manager
Legal Services recommending that the City Council adopt
to David Resolution No. 2332 increasing to $50,000.00 the
Feltner maximum amount authorized to be paid to David
Feltner for his legal services in the lawsuit styled
Harty, Powell and Wigley vs. The City of For
Worth, Cause No. 96-156098-94. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11982 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13144 Communication No.G-11982 from the City Manager
Gift from the recommending that the City Council:
Fuller
Foundation 1. Accept a gift from The Fuller Foundation, Inc.
in the amount of$73,398.69, for the purpose of
maintaining the Fuller Garden for a period of
twelve months; and
2. Adopt Ordinance N . 13144 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of
$73,398.69 from available funds for the
purpose of funding one Gardner and one
Groundskeeper position as well as
maintenance.supplies,equipment,and utilities
to maintain the Fuller Garden through a gilt
from the Fuller Foundation.
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Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane,that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-11983 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13145 Communication No.G-11983 from the City Manager
Wastewater recommending that the City Council adopt
Rate Increase Ordinance No. 13145 amending Sections 35-56(c),
and 35-56(d) of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by revising
and adding certain rates and charges.
At the request of Council Member Haskin,Mr. Dale
Fisseler,Deputy Director of Water,appeared before
the City Council and reviewed the proposed retail
wastewater and wholesale water and wastewater
rate increases.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Hirt, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-11984 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13146 Communication No.G-11984 from the City Manager
Wholesale recommending that the City Council adopt
Water & Ordinance No. 13146 amending Sections 35-56(b),
Wastewater 35-56(g), and 35-56(h) of Chapter 35 of the Code of
Rate Changes the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended,
by revising and adding certain rates and charges. On
motion of Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Dane, the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-11985 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2333 Communication No.G-11985 from the City Manager
Correctional recommending that the City Council adopt
or Rehabilitation Resolution No. 2333 requesting notice of
Facility construction or operation of correctional and
rehabilitation facilities.
Council Member Baskin inquired why this was
being considered at this time.
City Manager Terrell responded that this was to
ensure that the State would notify the City of any
facilities.
City Attorney Adkins advised Council that during
the briefing by Marcella Olson, it was stated that
there was a cut off date and that action should be
taken on this item today.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Hirt, that the recommendation
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-8381 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase - Communication No. P-8381 from the City Manager
Removal of recommending that the City Council authorize the
Compostable City Manager to expend additional funds of
Waste $7,350.00 for removal of co portable waste by
Thelin Recycling, on a temporary basis for an
estimated total amount of $ 2,39. 0. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-8388 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase - Communication No. P-8388 from the City Manager
Etnyre, Bomag, recommending that the City Council authorize a
Little Giant & purchase agreement for OEM (original equipment
Bob Cat parts manufacturer)Etnyre,Bomag,Little Giant and Bob
Cat parts for the City Services Department with
Conley Lott Nichols Machinery company, sole
source based on manufacturer's list price, with
payment terms net 10 days prox, f.o.b. place of
shipment,freight prepaid and added to invoice,with
agreement to begin September 2, 1997, and end
September 1, 1998, with two options to renew for
one-year each. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8389 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase - Communication No. P-8389 from the City Manager
Oils & recommending that the City Council authorize a
Lubricants purchase agreement for oils and lubricants for the
City Services Department with Superior Fuels &
Lubricants based on low bid of the unit prices with
payment terms net 30 days,f.o.b.destination,freight
no charge with agreement to begin September 2,
1997, and end September 1, 1998. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8390 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase - Communication No. P-8390 from the City. Manager
Metal recommending that the City Council authorize a
Fencing purchase agreement with Cleburne Fence Company
Installation for metal fencing materials and installation for the
City of Fort Worth, on basis of the lowest
responsible bid received,wit payment terms net 3
days, f.o. .job site, freight allowed, with agreement
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to begin September 1, 1997, and expire on August
31, 1998, with options to renew for two additional
one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8391 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase - Communication No. P-8391 from the City Manager
Type II recommending that the City Council authorize a
Barricades purchase agreement with Cowtown Traffic Control,
for the City of Fort Worth to provide Type II
barricades, based on low bid of unit prices meeting
specifications, payment terms net 30 days, fo.b.
destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin August 27, 1997, and end August 26, 1998,
with two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8392 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase - Communication No. P-8392 from the City Manager
Dezurik recommending that the City Council authorize a sole
Valves & Parts source purchase agreement with Environmental
Improvements Inc., to provide Dezurik valves and
parts for the Water Department based on unit
prices,with payment terms net 30 days,fo.b. Sartell,
MN, freight allowed, with agreement to begin
August 27, 1997,and August 26, 1998,with two one-
year options to renew. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8393 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8393 from the City Manager
Scoreboard recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase and installation of a scoreboard at Will
Rogers, Memorial Center fort the Public Events
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Department from glen Williams Sales and Service
on the basis of low bid, in an amount not to exceed
$22,880.00, net 30 days. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8394 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
for one week No. P-8394, Purchase Agreement in Excess of
$15,000.00 with Vendors Designated as Qualified
Information Systems Vendors by the State of Texas
for Computers, Parts, Peripheral Equipment,
Software and Related Services, be continued for one
week.
L-12044 There was presented Mayor and Council
Conveyance Communication No. L-12044 from the City Manager
of seven recommending that the City Council authorize the
properties, conveyance of seven single-family residential
DFW Noise properties,to the highest bidders in accordance with
Mitigation adopted procedures. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12045 There was presented Mayor and Council
Sale of Communication No. L-12045 from the City Manager
City-owned recommending that the City Council approve the
Surplus sale of the surplus City-owned properties; authorize
Property the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds,
conveying the property to the highest qualified
bidder of each ro er F authorize Real Property,
Management and the Department Transportation
and Public Works to release existing labor liens and
paving liens filed by the City of Fort Worth on each
property,so that the properby may be conveyed free
of encumbrances from the City- authorize the
Revenue Office to prorate labor and paying charges
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attributable to the properties; and 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-12046 There was presented Mayor and Council
Dedication Communication No.L-12046 from the City Manager
Deed recommending that the City Council accept the
dedication deed from Hillwood/Freeway, Ltd.,
conveying title to a parcel of land needed for the
construction of a sanitary sewer lift station. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12047 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No.L-12047 from the City Manager
one permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
easement acquisition of one permanent drainage easement,Lot
10, Block 6, Ryanwood Addition, acquired from
Trinidad and Angela Vargas at a cost of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12048 There was presented Mayor and Council
Dedication Communication No. L-12048 from the City Manager
Deed recommending that the City Council approve the
Acceptance acceptance of a dedication deed for 0.272 of an acre
Right-of-way of land for right-of-way for FM 1187/1lemphill from
FM 1187/ Elizabeth Ann Potter and Virginia Mitchell Purcell.
Hemphill It was the consensus of the Ci Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12049 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12049 from the City Manager
avigation recommending that the City Council authorize and
easements accept individual avigation easements for single-
family residential properties located in the City of
Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding D1FW
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-12050 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12050 from the City Manager
DFW Airport recommending that the City Council authorize the
Expansion acquisition of a single-family property from Jimmy
700 Snowbird Dr. and Ramona Huffman located in City of Irving,
Texas; authorize a payment for a total consideration
of$189,000.00 including all relocation and moving
benefits,and also the dismissal of an existing lawsuit
against the City of Fort Worth and the D1FW
International Airport Board for property damages
and inverse condemnation; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of the appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12051 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Communication No. L-12051 fro the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the
Hertz City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with
Corporation Hertz Corporation for office space and parking
spaces in the Municipal Parking Garage. It was the
consensus of the Cit Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12052 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amend Communication No. L-12052 from the City Manager
M&C recommending that the City Council amend M&C
L-11985 L-11985, to reduce the number of options to renew
2904 W. the sub-lease of office space at 2900 W. Berry Street
Berry St. from four (4) one-year options to two (2) one-year
options. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-16259 There was presented Mayor and Council
Gilco Communication No. C-16259 from the City Manager
Contracting, recommending that the City Council authorize the
Inc. City Manager to execute a contract with Gilco
Contracting,Inc.,for the construction of Stockyards
Boulevard extension from far east end, south to
Exchange Avenue. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16260 There was presented Mayor and Council
Texas Communication No.C-16260 from the City Manager
Dept. Of recommending that the City Council authorize the
Human City Manager to accept and execute a contract
Services renewal between the City of Fort Worth and the
Texas Department of Human Services to continue
participation in Health Department clinic-based
TDHS staff for a twelve month period beginning
August 1, 199'7, and ending July 31, 1998. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16261 There was presented Mayor and Council
Agreement Communication No. C-16261 from the City Manager
between the recommending that the City Council authorize the
City of Fort City Manager to accept and execute a Memorandum
Worth & the of Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and
Texas the Texas Department of Health. It was the
Dept. consensus of the City Council that the
Of Health recommendation be adopted.
C-16262 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13147 Communication No. C-16262 from the City Manager
Ord. # 13148 recommending that the City Council:
Architectural
Utilities, Inc. 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 13147 appropriating
$147,130.00 to the Municipal Golf Fund, and
decreasing the unreserved, undesignated
Municipal Golf Fund balance by the same
amount for the purpose of providing funding
for a contract with Architectural Utilities,Inc.,
for bridge renovation at Pecan Valley Golf
Course, and
2. Authorize the transfer of$147,130.00 from the
Municipal Golf Fund to the Park and
Recreation Improvements Fund; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13148
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Park and Recreation
Improvements Fund in the amount of
$147,130.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with
Architectural Utilities Inc., for bridge
renovation at Pecan Valley Golf Course, and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Architectural Utilities, Inc. in
the amount of $125,000.00 for bridge
renovation at Pecan Valley Golf Course.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16253 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13149 Communication No.C-16263 from the City Manager
Weed & recommending that the City Council.
Seed Grant
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant
award from the Department of Justice in the
amount of$175,000.00 for the Weed & Seed
grant during the period of October 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1998, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Drug Enforcement
Administration to receive up to $50,00000 in
federal seized funds to support the weeding
side of the grant program through September
30, 1998, and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13149
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$175,000.00 from increased revenue
for the purpose of funding the Weed and Seed
Program, Phase VI, an
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with the Citizens Crime Commission
of Tarrant dot , and
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5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Fort North.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16264 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
for one week No. C-16264, Award of Architectural Design
Contract to Vaughn Architects Plus for Design of
Fire Station 36, be continued for one week.
C-16265 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ballou Communication No. C-16265 from the City Manager
Construction recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Ballou
Construction, in the amount of $126,480.00 for 30
working days for micro-surfacing at specified
locations. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16266 There was presented Mayor and Council
TxDGT Communication No. C-16266 from the City Manager
North recommending that the City Council authorize the
University Dr. City Manager to execute a construction and
Bridge maintenance agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation (Tx DOT) for the rehabilitation of
the North University Drive Bridge (Southbound")
over the West Fork of the Trinity River. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16267 There was presented Mayor and Council
Texas Tech Communication o.C,'-16267 from the City Manager
Construction recommending that the 00 Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Tech
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Construction, in the amount of $38,935.00 for 35
working days for brick sidewalk repair on Main
Street from Weatherford Street to 9th Street. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16268 There was presented Mayor and Council
TxDOT Communication No. C-16268 from the City Manager
Oak Grove recommending that the City Council authorize the
Road City Manager to execute a construction and
maintenance agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT) for the rehabilitation of
the Oak Grove Road Bridge at Tributary of Village
Creek. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-16269 There was presented Mayor and Council
Engineering Communication No. C-16269 from the City Manager
Agreement with recommending that the City Council authorize the
Kimley-Horn & City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
Associates, Inc. with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the
design and construction management of the repair
and repainting of the Meadowbrook Elevated
Storage Tank and the repairs to the Alta Mesa
Ground Storage Tank, for a total fee not to exceed
$135,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16270 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13150 Communication No.C-16270 from the City Manager
T�� Electric recommending that the City Council:
Weatherization
Piggyback 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Program contract totaling $60,089.00, in anticipated
funds, with the Texas Department of Housing
and Communiq, Affairs. to provide additional
weatheriation on 122 homes in Tarrant
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County. Homes must be occupied by low-
income residents for the contract period of
April 1, 1997, through, March 31, 1998, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13150
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$60,089.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the TU Electric
Weatherization Piggback Program through a
grant from the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs, and
3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with the
City Administrative Regulation 3-15. Apply
the rat of 9.27 percent, which represents the
most recently approved rate for this
department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16271 There was presented Mayor and Council
Plangraphics, Inc. Communication No.C-16271 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract for services in
the amount of$64,135.00 with PlanGraphics, Inc.,
for the development of database desi ns and
data conversion specifications for the citywide
Geographic Information System ro ra . On
motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
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C-16272 There was presented Mayor and Council
Community Communication No. C-16272 from the City Manager
Facilities recommending that the City Council authorize the
Agreement City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
with FW-SC, Agreement with the developer, FW-SC Ltd., for the
Ltd. installation of community facilities for Stone Creep
Addition, Phase I. On motion of Council Member
Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray,
the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that they set today as
the day to hold a public hearing in connection with
the proposed budget for the 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 in
connection with the proposed budget for the 1997-98
fiscal year, it was the consensus of the City Council
that the budget hearing be continued on September
9, 1997, to give every interested person or citizen an
opportunity to be heard.
Citizen Presentation
Jodi Ashby and Ms.Jodi Ashby,4 Mesa Verde Court,and Mr. Kevin
Kevin McCullough McCullough, both of Trophy Club,appeared before
the City Council and expressed concern relative to
the traffic jam and conditions associated with
ockfst at Texas Motor Speedway.
James Parker Mr. James Parker, 3616 Winifred Drive, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concerns
relative to the tax rates having a recourse cruse in
contracts; location and design of libraries an
inquired whether another fire station was necessa -y
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Reverends Billy The Reverend Billy George, 1612 Lindsey Street,
George and and The Reverend W. G. Daniels, 4800 Riverside
W. G. Daniels Drive, appeared before the Council and expressed
support of Police Chief, Thomas Windham.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 p.m,
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR