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Home My WebLink About1997/09/23-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 199'7 Date & Time On the 23rd day of September, A.D., 1997, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:23 a.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, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud, and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Eric J. McKinney, Overton Park United Methodist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1997, were approved unanimously. Special A proclamation for Americorps Youth Crime Presentations Commission Day was presented to Mr. Ricky Clark. Council Member McCloud recognized two visitors from the Japanese National Police Organisation, Nagoya,Japan,and presented them with Keys to the city. U Introduction of Sister Cities diddle School Exchange Students from Nagaoka, Japan. Council 1e be t1 si in presented City pins to the students. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 2 Council Member Haskin made a presentation of the Texas Municipal Courts Association's Outstanding Judicial Award to Judge Steve Williamson. Announcements Mayor Barr announced that City Plan Commission meeting would be televised for the first time on Wednesday, September 24, 1997. He also acknowledged the presence of the students visiting from the fort Worth Heritage Christian Academy. Council Members Silcox and Haskin also welcomed the students and stated that they both had spoken at the school. Council Member Hirt announced that tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., there would be a panel discussion in the Azalea Room at the Botanic Gardens regarding recycling, composting, and other types of initiatives relative to waste disposal and encouraged everyone interested to attend. Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Consent Agenda Council Communication No. PZ-1983 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager 'Terrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-16328 be continued for one week. Consent Agenda n motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council .Member McCloud, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 3 Res. #2337 There was presented Resolution No. 2337 changing Changing the September 30, 1997, City Council meeting to City Council Thursday, October 2, 1997. Meeting City Manager Terrell informed Council that the resolution would be amended to change the time of the meeting from 10:00 a.m. October 2, 1997, to immediately following Pre-Council Meeting, which would start at 2:00 p.m. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the resolution be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2338 There was presented Resolution No.2338 evidencing Reinvestment the intention of the City to create a Reinvestment Zone - Tax Zone for the South Side Area pursuant to the Tax Increment Increment Financing Act (Chapter 311, Tax Code); Financing Act Scheduling a Public Hearing Thereon; and directing the City Secretary to give notice to other Taxing Units and by publication in accordance with the Act. Council Member Picht asked permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on the resolution evidencing the intention of the City to Create a Reinvestment Zone for the South Side area. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Council Member Picht be permitted to abstain from voting on the resolution evidencing the intention of the City to Create a Reinvestment one for the South Side area. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 4 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Raskin, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Raskin, 'Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Picht Council Member Silcox gave a brief report from the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee. MCAC There was presented Municipal Court Advisory Rec. No. 54 Committee Recommendation No. 54 recommending Appointment of that the City Council Appoint Jo Ann Reyes as Jo Ann Reyes Municipal Judge for the unexpired portion of a two year term beginning September 23, 1997, and end March 31, 1998, or until a successor is qualified and appointed in accordance with state law. It is further recommended that the judge's annual salary be 554,954. On motion of Council Member Raskin, seconded by Council Member Silcox:, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. CS-927 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-927 from the Office of the Cite Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 5 and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-928 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2339 Communication No. OCS-928 from the Office of the Zoning City Secretary recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2339 setting regular zoning hearing for October 14, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12000 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued consideration of Mayor and Council for two weeks Communication No. G-12000, Increasing the Maximum Amount Authorized to be Paid to David F. Chappell for His Services as Legal Counsel for David C. Dees in Certain Matters Pending Before the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission, be continued for two weeks. G-12002 There was presented Mayor and Council Taxicab Communication No. G-12002 from the City Service - Manager recommending that the City Council: Choice Cabs, Inc. 1. Find that on or before august 27, 1997, Yellow Checker Cab Company of added fourteen taxicabs to its operating eet and so located them upon the City streets to adequately fulfill the public need and necessity for such service and x CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 6 2. Find that on or before August 27, 1997, Checker Cab Company of Dallas, Inc., added six taxicabs to its operating fleet and so located them upon the City streets to adequately fulfill the public need and necessity for such service; and 3. Refuse the application by Choice Cabs, Inc., to operate a taxicab service in the City of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted G-12003 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13164 Communication No. G-12003 from the City Private Manager recommending that the City Council adopt Off-Street Ordinance No. 13164 amending Section 22-174 Disability "Off-Street Handicapped Parking" of Chapter 22 Parking "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Code of the Space Sign City of Fort North, Texas (1986), as amended, Requirements revising the terminology and statutory references to current status, providing that designation of disability parking spaces shall be designated by appropriate signage and defining same. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12004 There was r ente Mayor and Council Ord. # 13165 Communication No. G-12004 from the City JTPA 1997 Manager recommending that the Cite Council: Title III Funds 1. Adopt A ro riation Ordinance No. 131 increasing the estimated receipts an appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount ount of$1,499,99 .0 subject to receipt of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 7 the grant from the Tarrant County Workforce Development Board for the purpose of funding Job Training Partnership Act Employment Program, and 2. Apply indirect cost to administrative staff only, in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15 (apply the rate of 6,58 percent which represents the most recently approved rate for the Employment and Training Department) and authorize a waiver of the indirect cost for the training staff, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Program Year 1997 Master Plan to incorporate the funds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12005 There was presented Mayor and Council JTPA Communication No, G-12005 from the City 1997 Manager recommending that the City Council: Title 1111 Grant 1. Authorize the transfer of $416,418.00 from the Job Training .Partnership Act. Calendar year 1997 Title 11B grant tote Program Year 1996 Title TIC grant, an 2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Program Year 1996-97 Master Plan to incorporate the funds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 8 It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the Demolition of Multi-Family Complexes and Non- Residential Properties. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mrs. Pamela Ware-Brooks, representing the Fiscal Services Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that this public hearing was to receive comments from citizens, and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12006, as follows: G-12006 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13166 Communication No. G-12006 from the City Demolition Manager recommending that the City Council of Multi- authorize the City Manager to: Family Complexes & 1. Approve the change of use and transfer of Non-Residential $440,000.00 from Community Development Properties Block Grant Year NNII Unprogrammed Funds to the Demolition of Multi-Family Complexes Project, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13166 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Fund in the amount of $350,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Demolition of Multi -Family Complexes and Non-Residential Properties. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 9 Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 5044 Hildring Drive East #108, appeared before City Council and expressed opposition, stating that the price was too high for asbestos demolition. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the hearing be closed and the recommendation adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12407 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13167 Communication No. G-12007 from the City Residential Manager recommending that the City Council adopt Garbage Ordinance No. 13167 amending Residential Collection Garbage Collection Fees in accordance with Section Fees 12.5-842.1 of the City Code. On motion of Council Member Haskin,seconded by Council Member Hirt the recommendation was adopted. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort 'North Public Improvement District No. 1 and action concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for Fiscal Year 1997-98. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. 1s. Linda Brown, representing the Fiscal Services Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that this public hearing was to receive comments. from citizens, and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-1200 as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 199'7 PAGE 10 G-12008 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13168 Communication No. G-12008 from the City Fort Worth Manager recommending that the City Council take Public the following action: Improvement District No. 1 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and budget for FY 1997-98, and 2. Adjourn the public hearing, and 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 1997-98 as recommended by the Advisory Board of Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1, and 4. Authorize the transfer of $200,800.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID #1, FY 1997-98 project account, and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13168 increasing the receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $200,800.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing fiscal year 1997- 98 funding for Improvement District No. 1, and 6. Authorize the transfer of $5,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund,PID#1,FY 199798 project account to the General Fund, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 11 7. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Downtown Fort Worth Incorporated to provide improvements and services in the District during FY 1997-98 for the sum of $801,800.00, and 8. Adopt the proposed 1997 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, October 21, 199'7 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing, and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 21, 1997 hearing in accordance with state law, and 10. Approve adding to the 1997-98 budget, as contingency,an unencumbered revenues from the District's assessments from prior years. Larry Taylor Mr. Larry Taylor, 1301 Calhoun Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 extending more of the activities in the downtown area further south so that his place of business could receive some of the benefits. Ir. " o olza heal appeared efore the Cite Council and responded that PID #1 was entering its 4th year of a five year contract. He advised that another petition would have to be submitted for a continuance of the PID. A f e CITY COUNCIL NCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 12 Council Member Silcox explained that the Public Improvement District allowed an area with 51 percent of the ownership/value to create the PID to raise taxes in the area to allow the money to stay in the district. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed and the recommendation adopted. The motion carried unanimously It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 2 and action concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for Fiscal Year 1997-98. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Fiscal Services Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that this public hearing was to receive comments from citizens, and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12009, as follows.- G-12009 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13169 Communication No. -12009 from the City Fort Worth Manager recommending that the City Council tape Public the following action, Improvement District o. 21. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of service.s. and budget for FY 1997-98, an CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 13 2. Adjourn the public hearing, and 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 1997-98 as recommended by the Hillwood Property Company, and 4. Authorize the transfer of$8,000.00 for park maintenance from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID #2, FY 1997-98 project account, and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13169 increasing the receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of$8,000.40 from available funds for the purpose of providing fiscal year 1997-98 funding for Improvement District No. 2, and 6. Authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund,PID#2,FY 1997-98 project account to the General Fund, and 7. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Millwood Property Company to provide improvements and services in the District during FY 1991 98 for the sum of $315,100.00, any 8. Adopt the proposed 1997 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time an place for the benefit hearing, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 14 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 21, 1997 hearing in accordance with state law, and 10. Approve adding to the 1997-98 budget, as contingency,an unencumbered revenues from the District's assessments from prior years. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane,that the hearing be closed and the recommendation adopted. The motion carried unanimously. At this time, Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 4 and action concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of Benefit Hearing for Fiscal Year 1997-98. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Fiscal Services Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that this public hearing was to receive comments from citizens, and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G12011, as follows. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 15 G-12010 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13170 Communication No. G-12010 from the City Fort Worth Manager recommending that the City Council take Public the following action: Improvement District No. 4 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and budget for FY 1997-98, and 2. Adjourn the public hearing, and 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 1997-98 as recommended by the Hillwood Property Company, and 4. Authorize the transfer of$70,000.00 for park maintenance from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID #4, FY 1997-98 project account, and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13170 increasing the receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of$70,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing fiscal year 1997-98 funding for Improvement District No. 4, and . Authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund,PID#4,FY 199798 project account to the General Fund, and 7 Authorize the City Manager to contract with Hill-Ao d Property Company to provide impro-vements and services in the District wring FY 1997-98 for the sung of $277,800.00, and I CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 16 8. Adopt the proposed 1997 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing, and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 21, 1997 hearing in accordance with state law, and 10. Approve adding to the 1997-98 budget, as contingency,an unencumbered revenues from the District's assessments from prior years. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council Member Laskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the hearing be closed and the recommendation adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12011 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13171 Communication No. G-12011 from the City Homeownership Manager recommending that the City Council: Zone Funding 16 Authorize the City Manager to submit a competitive grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $4,000,000.00 under the Homeownership o eProgram and accept the grant, if offered, and 2. Adopt Appropriation. Ordinance No. 13171 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$4,0000,000.00 from ject to the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 17 receipt of the Grant from the U.S. Department and Urban Development for the purpose of funding the Homeownership Zone Program, and 3. Certify that the activities to be funded with Homeownership Zone funds are consistent with the City of Fort Worth's proposed Plan. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Council Member Lane assumed his chair at the Council table, at this time. Citizen Presentations Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 5044 Hildring Drive East #108, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to cooperation between the City and Fort Worth Independent School District, P-8409 There was presented. Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8409 from the City Manager OEM recommending that the City Council authorize a Cheverolet purchase agreement for GEM (original equipment Parts & manufacturer) Chevrolet parts and engines for the Engines Cite Se ices Department with Graff Chevrolet based on the single bid of the list prices, with payment terms net 30 days,f.o.b.destination,freight no charge, with agreement to begin September 23, 1997, and end September 22, 1998, with two options to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of the Ciq Council that t he recommendation e adopted. edl!'M AIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEAS SEPTEMBER 2 , 199'7 PAGE 18 P-8410 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8410 from the City Manager Fiberglass recommending that the City Council authorize the "C" Channels purchase of"C" channels for the Water Department from Corr Tech, Inc., based on lowest responsible bid,for$17,421.60,with payment terms of 2 percent 10 net 30 days, f.o.b. Alum Bank, PA., freight allowed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8411 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8411 from the City Manager Mobile Radios, recommending that the City Council authorize a Consolettes, & purchase agreement for radios{Mobiles,consolettes, Handheld and handheld} and accessories for the City of Fort Radios North with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., on sole source purchase on unit prices,with agreement to begin September 23, 1997, and end September 22, 1998, with the option to renew annually for three additional years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8412 There was presented Mayor and Council Rejection of Communication No. P-8412 from the City Manager bids recommending that the City Council authorize the rejection of bids received for dissolved oxygen analyzers fort the eater Department, id 97 0322 , and re id of the dissolved oxygen analyzers, for the Water Department, with revised specifications. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 19 P-8413 'There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8413 from the City Manager Boiler & recommending that the City Council authorize: Machinery Insurance, 1. The purchase of a three-year Boiler and Crime Insurance, Machinery Insurance policy from Waller & Liquor Liability Waller Insurance Agency, Inc. in the amount Insurance, & of $18,635.00 annually beginning October 1, Commercial 1997, and General Liability Insurance 2. The purchase of a three-year Crime Insurance policy from Wm. Rigg Company in the amount of $12,130.00 pre-paid for the period October 1, 1997, to October 1, 2000, and 3. The purchase of a three-year Liquor Liability Insurance policy from Key and Piskuran Insurance Agency in the amount of$10,605.-00 annually beginning October 1, 1997, and 4. The purchase of a three-year Commercial General Liability Insurance policy for use by lessees of city facilities from Bene-Marc, Inc. in the amount of $500.00 annually, as a minimum earned premium and escrow deposit, for the period beginning October 1, 199 7. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 20 P-8414 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8414 from the City Manager Agreement for recommending that the City Council authorize the Comprehensive City Manager to execute an agreement with Zoning Ord. Municipal Planning Resources Group for a Amendment Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the Development Department, on the basis of the best-evaluated proposal,in an amount not-to-exceed $98,900.00. Council Member Silcox suggested that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8414 be continued until such time as a new Planning Director was on board so that both departments (Development and Planning) would be able to work on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Council Member Haskin questioned whether or not this would slow down the process on the issue regarding legal non-conforming uses. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that it would slow down the process, but stated it would not be a critical delay. She also responded to Cite Manager 'Terrell stating that she was unsure as to whether the bid would be still in effect in 90 days. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Picht, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8414 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. M CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 21 P-8415 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8415 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a with Fort Worth purchase agreement with the Fort Worth Commercial Commercial Recorder for the publication of City Recorder & notices and discretionary advertisements for the Fort Worth City of Fort Worth, and a purchase agreement with Star-Telegram the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for the publication of personnel advertisements, display advertisements and discretionary advertisements as deemed necessary for the City of Fort Worth on unit prices, with agreements to begin October 1, 1997, and end September 30, 1998. Mayor Pro tempore McCray inquired whether the minority papers would be used for publications. City Manager Terrell informed Council that this was taken care of during the budget process and stated that money was encumbered for the publication of job advertisements in the minority papers. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member McCloud,that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-8415 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. -12068 There was presented Ma yor and Council Acquisition Communication No. L-12068 from the City of four Manager recommending that the City Council permanent approve the acquisition of four permanent sanitary sanitary sewer sewer easements for $4.00 from various grantors easements described as being Lot C-1, Block 1, Eastland Addition; "rapt 69 and Tract 71C,C, J.L. Purvis Survey Tarrant a n Tract 72, J.L. a is CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 2 Survey Tarrant County; and Lot D-E, Mock 2, Tract 71,J.L. Purvis Survey. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12069 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12069 from the City a permanent Manager recommending that the City Council easement at approve the acquisition of a permanent easement 5015 Libbey Ave. for a total of$150.00 from Charles Anthony Byrd, Lot 7,Flock 91,Chamberlain Arlington Heights 2nd Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12070 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12070 from the City 2,011 sq. ft. Manager recommending that the City Council approve the purchase of 2,011 square feet of land and billboard from the Millard Family Trust for $38,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-1982 There was presented Mayor and Council Involuntary Communication No. PZ-1982 from the City Annexation Manager recommending that the City Council Case No. approve the annexation timetable in order to annex A-97-410 0.747 acres of land out of the Sarah Gray Survey, 0.747 Acres Abstract No. 558 in compliance with the Sarah Gray requirements of Section 43.052 of the Local Su rvey, Government Code of Texas. It was the consensus of Abstract the City Council that the recommendation be No. 558 adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 23 PZ-1983 There was presented Mayor and Council Voluntary Communication No. PZ-1983 from the City Annexation Manager recommending that the City Council Case No. approve the annexation timetable in order to annex A-97-009 38.85 acres of land out of the G.W. Shamblin 38.85 Acres Survey,Abstract No. 1191,Denton County,Texas in G.W. Shamblin compliance with the requirements of Section 43.452 Survey, Abstract of the Local Government Code of Texas. No. 1191 Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council table at this time. City Manager Terrell informed Council of an amendment to be made on Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-1983, stating that in the title, it states that the annexation was involuntary, but it should read "voluntary". Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ha kin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-1983 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-1984 There was presented Mayor and Council Voluntary Communication No. P7-1984 from the City Annexation Manager recommending that the City Council A97-008 approve the annexation timetable in order to annex 828.720 Acres 828.720 acres of land out of the William Huff William a Survey, Abstract No. 649, the,rose C irino Survey, Survey, Jose Abstract No. 265, the J illingsly Survey, Abstract Chirino Survey, No. 70, and the J.P. Knight Survey, Abstract No. J. Billingsly 902,Tarrant County, Texas in compliance with the S rey J.P. requirements of Section 43.052 of the Local Knight Survey f ov nme t Code of the State of Texas. It was the consensus of the Cit Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 24 PZ-1985 There was presented Mayor and Council Voluntary Communication No. PZ-1985 from the City Annexation Manager recommending that the City Council A-97-007 approve the annexation timetable in order to annex 589.16 Acres 589.16 acres of land out of the R. Matany Survey, R. Matany, Abstract No.878,the Rufus Daniel Survey,Abstract Rufus Daniel, No, 362, the George W. Shamblin Survey, Abstract George W. No. 1191, the C. Sutton Survey, Abstract No. 1561, Shamblin, the A. M. Feltus Survey, Abstract No. 1464, the P. C. Sutton, K. Matthews Survey, Abstract No. 865, and the A.M. Feltus, Jesse Daniel Survey, Abstract No. 349, Denton P.K. Matthews, & County, Texas in compliance with the requirements Jesse Daniel of Section 43.052 of the Local Government Code of Surveys Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-1986 There was presented Mayor and Council Voluntary Communication No. PZ-1986 from the City Annexation Manager recommending that the City Council A-97-006 approve the annexation timetable in order to annex 228.035 228.035 acres of land out of the Jose Chirino Survey, Acres Abstract No, 265, Tarrant County, Texas in Jose Chirino compliance with the requirements of Section 43.052 Survey of the Local Government Code of Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16300 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-16300 from the City No. 1 with Manager recommending that the Cite Council Turner Collie & authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Braden, Inc, N6. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22348 with Turner Collie & Braden, Inc., in the amount of 44,800.00 for additional engineering design which CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 25 will increase the contract amount to $497,600.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16341 There was presented Mayor and Council Larry H. Communication No. C-16301 from the City Jackson Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc., in the amount of $204,177.00 for forty-five (45) working days for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements in Doreen Avenue from Durango Road to Phoenix Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16302 There was presented Mayor and Council J.D. Vickers, Communication No. C-16302 from the City Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. D. Vickers, Inc., in the amount of $295,723.85 and sixty (60) working days for Unit L• Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements in Townsend Drive from California Parkway to Southcrest Drive and Unit 11: Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements in Frazier Drive from Townsend Drive to James Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16303 There was presented Mayor and Council M.L. Burns Communication No. C-16303 from the City Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize- the Cit. Manager to execute a contract with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc., in the amount of$224,340.00 for Unit 1: 8 an -inch water main and 8-inch sanitary sewer main replacement in Ad- CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 199"7 PAGE 26 Travis Avenue (N. Of Capps Street to Bowie Street) and Capps Street (from Hemphill Street to Lipscomb Avenue). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15304 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. 13172 Communication No. C-16304 from the City Texas Manager recommending that the City Council: Natural Resource 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Conservation agreement with Texas Natural Resource Commission Conservation Commission (TNRCC) in the amount of $111,101.00 to conduct an air pollution program. This program includes a complaint handling system, investigation, and enforcement for outdoor air pollution during the period September 1, 1997,through August 31, 1998, and 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grant Fund in the amount of$27,775.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of this project pending contract execution, and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13172 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $111,101.0 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Fort Worth Air Pollution. Program through an agreement with the Texas Natural resource Conservation Commission. It was the consensus of the Ci ° Council that the recommendation be adopted. go CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 27 C-16305 There was presented Mayor and Council Effective Plan Communication No. C-16305 from the City Management, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a consulting agreement with Effective Plan Management, Inc. to provide group health and life insurance consulting services to the City of Fort Worth on a fee basis of$4,000.00 per month for the period beginning October 1, 1997, to September 30, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16306 There was presented Mayor and Council J.L. Bertram Communication No. C-16306 from the City Construction &c Manager recommending that the City Council Engineering, Inc. - authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Runnels St. with J. L. Bertram Construction and Engineering, Inc., in the amount of$406,797.60 for the Runnels Street Reconstruction -N.E. 28th Street to Diamond Street, Unit II - Street Improvements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16307 'There was presented Mayor and Council J.L. Bertram Communication No. C-16307 from the City Construction, Manager recommending that the City Council Co., Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Travis Ave. with J.L. Bertram Construction, Inc., in the amount of $458,213.52 for the reconstruction of Travis Avenue N. of Capps to Bowie Street) and Capps Street(from Hemphill Street to Lipscomb Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEAS SEPTEMBER 23, 199'7 PAGE 28 C-16308 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order Communication No. C-16308 from the City No. I - Manager recommending that the City Council Conatser authorize the City Manager to execute Change Construction, Inc. Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22502 with Conatser Construction, Inc., for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Main 204, 205 and 249 Drainage Area Rehabilitation and Sewer Improvements in the amount of $43,625.00 to provide for increased quantities and increasing the contract amount to $279,738.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16309 There was presented Mayor and Council Davila Communication No. C-16309 from the City Construction Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Davila Construction, in the amount of $166,023.00 for water and sanitary sewer line replacements in Church Street (from Handley Drive to Milam Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16310 There was presented Mayor and Council S.L. Silert Communication No. C-16310 from the City Construction Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with S.L. Sibert, Construction., in the amount of$95,942.70 for water and sanitary sewer line replacements in Debra Court Drive (from Ramey Avenue to Vel Drive East) and Debra court (from Debra Court to Sul- e-sac). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. AnZ CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 29 C-16311 There was presented Mayor and Council Walt Communication No. C-16311 from the City Williams Manager recommending that the City Council Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Inc. with Walt Williams Construction, Inc., in the amount of $114,521.55 for the reconstruction of Debra Court Drive (from Ramey Avenue to Vel Drive East) and Debra Court (from Debra Court Drive to Cul-de-sac). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16312 There was presented Mayor and Council Texas Tech Communication No. C-16312 from the City Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Tech Construction, Inc., in the amount of$200,147.50 for Runnels Street Reconstruction - 28th Street to Diamond Street, Unit I - Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16313 There was presented Mayor and Council Circle "C" Communication No. C-16313 from the City Construction Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Circle "C" Construction, in teamount of$254,971.50 for the construction of water and sewer improvements in Terminal inal oa from Weber Avenue to Veen Road. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 30 PAGE 30 C-16314 There was presented Mayor and Council Line Tech Inc. Communication No. C-16314 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Line Tech Inc., in the amount of$225,185.73 for the construction of water improvements in Aden Road, from Ems to Genoa, sewer improvements in Pamlico Road, from Klamath to Ems, and water and sewer improvements in Halloran Street,from Goodman to Camp Bowie. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16315 There was presented Mayor and Council Architectural Communication No. C-16315 from the City Utilities, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Architectural Utilities Inc., in the amount of $1,006,874.50 for the Water and Sewer Main Replacements Contract 97A. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16316 There was presented Mayor and Council Concentra Communication No. C-16316 from the City Managed Care, Manager recommending that the City Council Health Services authorize the Cite Manager er to execute a contract Division Formerly with an initial term of one 1 year with an option to ccusyste s, Inc. renew for three 3 additional one-year periods with Concentra Managed +Care,health Services Division, for a cost not to exceed $125,000.00 for non-injury services for the period from toter 1, 1997, to October 1 1998. It was the consensus of the Cif Council that the recommendation be adopted. h fir: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 31 C-16317 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13173 Communication No. C-16317 from the City Ord. # 13174 Manager recommending that the City Council: J.L. Bertram Construction 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 13173 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments Fund in the amount of $107,767.90 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with J.L. Bertram Construction for H.M.A.C. Pavement Rehabilitation 97-1, and 2. Authorize the transfer of $107,767.90 from the Special Assessment Fund to the Street Improvements Fund, and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13174 increasing the receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvements Fund in the amount of $107,767.90 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with J.L. Bertram Construction for miscellaneous concrete replacement work in conjunction with H.M.A.C. Pavement Rehabilitation 97-1, and 4. Authorize the Cite Manager to execute a contract with J.L. Bertram Construction in the amount of $375,417.70 for 80 working days for H..A.C. Pavement Rehab 971-1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 0 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 199'7 PAGE 32 C-16318 There was presented Mayor and Council Rejection of Rids Communication No. C-16318 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract XLI (41) and to readverti a the project for bids. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member flaskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16319 There was presented Mayor and Council Rejection of Communication No. C-16319 from the City Bids - IH-30 Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for water and sanitary sewer relocations Contract 2B, Units 1 - V11 for IH-30 (Summit to Hemphill) reconstruction project and to readvertise the project for bids. On motion of Council Member Hirt, second by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16324 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13175 Communication No. C-16324 from the City TxDOT Manager recommending that the City Council: Grant Duinnck 1. Accept an Airport Project Participation Brothers, Inc. Agreement Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for $3,664,949.00, for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, that includes P ase 1 construction. of Taxiway Alpha A) and related storm drain and electrical work at Meacham International Airport, and 'gp CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 2997 PAGE 33 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13175 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$4,072,166.00 subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding a contract with Duininck Brothers, Inc., for Phase I Construction of Taxiway Alpha (A) and related storm drainage and electrical work, and 3. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $407,217.00 from the Aviation Improvements Project Fund to the Grant Fund for the 10 percent match, and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Duininck Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $3,289,437.80 for Phase 1 construction of Taxiway Alpha (A) and related work at Meacham International Airport. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Wentworth the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16321 There was presented Mayor and Council Bond Counsel Communication No. C-16321 from the City with McCall, Manager recommending that the City Council Parkhurst & authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement Orton & Kelly, with McCall, Parkhurst & norton and Kelly, Bart Hart & Hallman & Hallman for legal se ices related tot the issuance of debt to September 30, 1998. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 34 City Manager Terrell advised Council of an amendment to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16231, stating that the amendment should be corrected to read "It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew and extend the agreement with McCall, Parkhurst & Horton and Kelly,Bart& Hallman for legal services related to the issuance of debt to September 30, 2000, with the option to further extend the agreement for two additional terms of one-year each." Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud,that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16231 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. C-16322 There was presented Mayor and Council Demolition Communication No. C-16322 from the City of Substandard Manager 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 for a total amount not to exceed 6,102.00, f.o.b., Fort Worth, Texas, and Action Excavating for Units 2, 3, 7, 8,9, 10, 12, 13, 181 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2 , 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 43, 44, 46. 47, 48, 531 and 54 in the amount of$44,002.00, an m te 10t CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 35 • Howard Darby dba Dyn-fl-Mite Demolition for Units 11, 16, 42, 50, and 52 in the amount of$7,770,.00, and • James Kennard dba Kennard & Sons Excavating for Units 15, 26, 27, 30, and 55 in the amount of$6,600.00, and • Calvin Sims dba Calvin Sims Excavating & Wrecking for Units 1, 4, 51 69 14, 17, 19, 28, 29, 319 32, 359 399 40, 45, 49, and 51 in the amount of $27,670.00 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 5124 Fitzhugh, Unit 8, and advised Council that it was the staff recommendation that the property be demolished. Council Member Picht assumed his chair at the Council table. eby Evans Mr. Deby Evans, representing his mother, Gladys Evans, appeared before the City Council and requested that he be given an extension in order to refurbish the house. Ile advised Council that he was doing the work by self CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 36 Council Member Haskin questioned his ability to pay the back taxes on the property and she also stated that once before, there had been a 90-day extension granted and no significant improvements made. Mayor Pro tempore McCray inquired that since the question regarding a building permit existed, he felt that this may have been a hindrance and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the property located at 5124 Fitzhugh, Unit 8, be granted a 90-day extension and instructed staff to bring this item back to Council afterward. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16322 be adopted, with the exception of the 90-day extension granted on Unit 8. The motion carried unanimously. C-16323 There was presented Mayor and Council Reduction of Communication No. C-16323 from the City Tax Abatement Manager recommending that the City Council: Coltec Industries Inc. - 1. Find that Coltec Industries Inc. is in default of Menasco commitments made in its tax abatement Aerosyste s agreement with. the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 19674), an 2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage amount of taxes to be abated by seventyve percent to a twenty-five percent abatement for FY 19971-98, and AMR, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 37 3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant Appraisal District of the reduction in the percentage amount of taxes to be abated. Council Member Silcox expressed concern over the lack of M/WBE compliance and suggested that the tax abatement be reduced this year to zero. Council Member Wentworth advised Council that the Economic Development Committee looked at the abatements and agreed to make these recommendations. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16323 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-16324 There was presented Mayor and Council Termination of Communication No. C-16324 from the City Tax Abatement Manager recommending that the City Council: Conti Industries 1. Find that Conti Industries is in default of commitments made in its tax abatement agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 19635), and 2. Authorize the City Manager to notify Conti Industries that: a Conti Industries is in default of the agreement and b) the agreement is terminated effective upon adoption of this Mayor and Council Communication for FY 1997-9 an � a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 199'7 PAGE 38 3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant Appraisal District of the termination of this abatement agreement. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tepore McCray, the recommendation was adopted. C-16325 There was presented Mayor and Council Reduction Communication No. C-16325 from the City Tax Manager recommending that the City Council: Abatement The Dannon L Find that The Dannon Company is in default Company of commitments made in its tax abatement agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 19469), and 2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage amount of taxes to be abated by five percent for FY 1997-98, and 3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant Appraisal District of the reduction in the percentage amount of taxes to be abated. Council Member Picht suggested that the lacy of MANIBE compliance on the part of Dannon should not be counted against them ecause it represented a quota. Council Member Silcox expressed concern over the lacy of MIRE compliance and stated that a 5 percent reduction was not enough. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 39 Council Member Wentworth explained that many companies were using the IWBE firms, but since they were not certified, they were not receiving credit. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16325 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Lane, Haskin, 'Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht ABSENT: None C-16326 There was presented Mayor and Council Reduction Communication No. C-16326 from the City Tax Abatement Manager recommending that the City Council: Nokia 1. Find that Nokia is in default of commitments made in its tax abatement agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 20695), an 2. Authorize the Ci q,' Manager to reduce the percentage amount of tares to be abated by five percent for FY 1997-98, and 3 Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant County Appraisal District of the reduction in the percentage amount of taxes to be abated. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 40 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16326 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tepore McCray; Council Members Lane, Baskin, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht ABSENT: None C-16327 There was presented Mayor and Council Reduction Communication No. C-16327 from the City Tax Abatement Manager recommending that the City Council: CCC Investments Star Uniform 1. Find that CCC Investments is in default of Company commitments made in its tax abatement agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 20757), and 2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the percentage amount of taxes to be abated by fifteen percent for FY 1997-98 which maintains the current 85 percent abatement), ent) and 3. Direct the Cite tanager to notify the Tarrant County Appraisal District of the reduction in the percentage amount of taxes to be abated. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member flirt the recommendation was adopted unanimously=. { CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 PAGE 41 C-16328 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued consideration of Mayor and Council Communication for One Week No. C-16328, Demolition of Multi-Family and Commercial Structures, be continued for one week. Citizen Presentations Roger Wesson Roger Wesson of the Fort Worth Heritage Christian Academy, 1140 Morrison, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the decisions made today would have an impact on their lives tomorrow. Willie Starr Mr. Willie Starr, 1204 Limerick Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern regarding the condition of the Breckenridge Apartments and urged the Council to work with the Housing Authority on the inspection of this property and all of the Section 8 housing units. He also suggested that the City continue to scrutinize any of the programs using CDBG funding. Mayor Barr advised Mr. Starr that City Manager Terrell would have staff get back with him regarding the apartment issue. J. W. Bryant Mr. J. W. Bryant, 609 Verna 'Trail North, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to the charges of Medstar. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they Session meet in closed session. at 12:10 p.m. for the purpose of seeking the advice of its attorneys concerning the following matters that are exempt from public disclosure, under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: Ad CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 23, 2997 PAGE 42 (a) Legal issues concerning the amendment or repeal of the Wright amendment (b) Legal issues concerning the regulation of off-premise signs as authorized by Section 551.471 of the Texas Government Code. Adjourned There being no one else present desiring to be heard, the meeting was adjourned at 12:44 p.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR