HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/10/21-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 199?
Date & Time On the 21st day of October, A.D., 1997, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 10.45 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 Laskin, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and
Ralph McCloud; City Manager Bob Terrell, City
Attorney Wade Adkins, City Secretary Alice
Church. Council Member Cathy Hirt was
temporarily absent. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted.
Invocation The invocation was given by Father Claudio
Zudaire, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic 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 October 14, 1997, were approved
unanimously.
Special Recognition of Visitors from The Netherlands by
Presentations Ms. Nan Miller.
A proclamation for Business Women's Week was
presented to Ms. Rita Vinson.
Council Member Hirt assumed er chair at the
Council table at this time.
Announcements, Council Member Lane announced that the annual
Red Stegall Gathering would toe place on Friday,
October 24. 1997 and encouraged citizens to come
and join in the celebration at the e Stockyards.
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Council Member Picht announced that M.D.
Anderson was responsible for hosting the screening
for Breast Cancer last Friday,at the Baptist Church
located at 5745 James and expressed appreciation to
them for providing this service.
Council Member McCloud expressed appreciation to
all of the participants of Cowtown Brush Up.
Mayor Pro tempore McCray recognized the
distinguished citizens in the audience, former
Council Members Walter Barbour and Bert C.
Williams and former State Representative Reby
Cary.
Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Consent Agenda Council Communication No. G-12035 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Lane, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
OCS-933 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OC -933 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. 1t was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
OC 5-934 There was presented Mayer and Council
Res. # 2346 Communication No. OCS-934 from the Office of the
Zoning Ciq,, Secret an,' recommending that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 2346 setting regular zoning
Baring for November t t, 1997. On motion of
Council Member flasin, seconded by Council
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Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted.
BH-0187 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13197 Communication No. BH-0187 from the City
Ord. # 13198 Manager recommending that the City Council take
Fort Worth the following actions regarding Fort Worth Public
Improvement Improvement District No. 1.
District No. 1
1. Hold a benefit hearing concerning the
proposed property assessments for FY 199'7-
98 on October 21, 1997, and
2. Close the benefit hearing, and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 13197 which levies the
proposed assessments, and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13198
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment
District Fund in the amount of $601,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of
providing Fiscal Year 1997-98 funding for
Improvement District No. 1.
Ms. Linda. Brown, representing the Fiscal Services
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report regarding the Fort Worth
Improvement istrict No. 1, advising Council that
the purpose of todays public hearing was to receive
comments regarding the plan of service and
assessments against Fort Worth Improvement
District IN o I and recommended to the City Council
that the ne hearing be, closed and the
recommendations adopted.
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Larry Taylor Mr. Larry Taylor, 1301 Calhoun Street, appeared
before the City Council and requested a fifty percent
reduction in his assessments, inasmuch as his
building is located along the perimeter of the district
and he does not receive any benefits.
Helen Wallace Ms. Helen M. Wallace, 312 E. Weatherford Street,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
concern relative to the maintenance program and
security. She also stated that she did not receive any
benefits from the District.
Kenneth Devero Mr. Kenneth Devero appeared before the City
Council and advised Council of the benefit received
by the entire City due to the maintenance, street
sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and security provided
by the Public Improvement District.
Council Member Hirt requested that Mr. Devero
look into the grievance of Ms. Wallace's relative to
the lack of response by security.
There being no one else desiring to be heard,Council
Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the hearing be closed and the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
BU-0188 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 131 99 Communication No. 18 from the City
Ord. # 13200 Manager recommending that the City Council take
Fort Worth the following actions regarding Port Worth Public
Improvement Improvement District No. 2
District No.
L Hold benefit hearing concerning the
proposed r e y assessments, for FY 1997-
on October 21, 1997, and
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2. Close the benefit hearing, and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 13199 which levies the
proposed assessments, and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13200
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment
District Fund in the amount of $317,100.00
from available funds for the purpose of
providing Fiscal Year 1997-98 funding for
Improvement District No. 2.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Fiscal Services
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report regarding the Fort Worth
Improvement District No. 2, advising Council that
the purpose of todays public hearing was to receive
comments regarding the plan of service and
assessments against Fort Worth Improvement
District No. 2 and recommended to the City Council
that the benefit hearing be closed and the
recommendations adopted.
There being no one else desiring to be heard,Council
Member Haslin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed
and the recommendation be adopted.. The motion
carried unanimously.
BSI-0189 There was presented Mayor and Council
Card. # 13201 Communication No. B -0189 from the City
Ord. # 13202 Manager recommending that the City Council take
Fort VA", r h the following actions regarding Fort Worth Public,
Improvement l. .prove ent District No. 4
District No. 4
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1. hold a benefit hearing concerning the
proposed property assessments for FY 1997-
98 on October 21, 1997, and
2. Close the benefit hearing, and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 13201 which levies the
proposed assessments, and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13202
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment
District Fund in the amount of $217,800.00
from available funds for the purpose of
providing Fiscal Year 1997-98 funding for
Improvement District No. 4.
Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Fiscal Services
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report regarding the Fort Worth
Improvement District No. 4, advising Council that
the purpose of todays public hearing was to receive
comments regarding the plan of service and
assessments against Fort Worth Improvement
District No. 4 and recommended to the City Council
that the benefit hearing be closed and the
recommendations adopted.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council
Member H-askin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed
and the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Council Member Raskin recognized Ms. Angie
Waddle, representing the Hillood Development
area, and stated that it was a pleasure to work with
this group.
G-12035 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Continued for Council Member Wentworth, that consideration of
one Week Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12635,
Approval of Final Assessment Roll, Wedgwood
Drive from Wedgmont Circle North to Wedgmont
Circle South, be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-12036 There was presented Mayor and Council
Special Communication No. G-12036 from the City
Commissioners' Manager recommending that the City Council:
Award - Final
Settlement 1. Authorize acceptance of the Special
Cause No. Commissioners' Award in the amount of
CC-94-09398-D $41,650.00 as final settlement in
condemnation for approximately 14,569 sq.ft.
of land situated in Lot 6, Block C, Ladd
Addition in the City of Irving, Texas, from
Elmo and Darlene S. Blount, and
2. Authorize the acceptance and recording of the
appropriate instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12037 There was presented Mayor and Council
Waiver of Communication No G-12037 from the City
Monthly Manager recommending that the City Council
Parking cc authorize-, the City Manager to waive the t
monthly parking fee for parking lots B and D at
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Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12438 There was presented Mayor and Council
Banners on Communication No. G-12438 from the City
City-owned Manager recommending that the City Council
Street light authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
Poles permit the installation of banners on city owned
street light poles on University between I-30 and
University Drive and on Camp Bowie Boulevard
between Clover bane and Montgomery for the
National Cutting Horse Association for the period
November 3, 1997, through December 15, 1997. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12439 There was presented Mayor and Council
Payments to Communication No. G-12439 from the City
Hurst-Euless- Manager recommending that the City Council
Bedford, Bird- authorize the City Manager to pay the independent
ville, & White- school districts (ISD's) for Summer School
Settlement ISD attendance from the Job Training Partnership Act
School Districts Title IIB Calendar Year 1997 funds:
Fort Worth ISD in an amount not to exceed
S46, 44#44 nurst-Euless-Bedford ISD in an
out not to exceed x`1,444.44; Birdvi/le ISD
in an amount of to exceed $1,444.44; an
White Settlement ISO in an amount not to
exceed $504.44.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12040 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2347 Communication No. G-12040 from the City
Fort Worth's Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Downtown Resolution No. 2347 in support of Fort Worth's
Revitalization downtown revitalization activities and the entry into
Activities the 1998 Great American Main Street Awards
competition. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
It appeared to the City Council that they set today
as the date for a public hearing regarding the
Minyard Southeast Center Project. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Mr. Joe Paniagua, representing the
Intergovernmental Affairs 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-12041, as follows:
G-12041 There was presented Mayor and Council
Minyard Communication No. G-12041 from the City
Southeast Manager recommending that the City Council
Center authorize the City Manager to approve the transfer
Project and change of use of up to $100,000.00, in
Community Development lock Grant C G
Unprogrammed Funds for payment of closing costs
associated with the public offering cif Section 108
loan guarantees authorized for the City of Fort
Worth.
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There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor
Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed
and the recommendation adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-12042 There was presented Mayor and Council
Moratorium Communication No. G-12042 from the City
Rezoning Manager recommending that the City Council:
Substandard
Properties 1. Adopt an ordinance adopting a 180 day
moratorium on acceptance of applications for
zoning or development of certain properties
scheduled for demolition, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to initiate
rezoning to "A" single family of properties at
1137 E. Bessie St., 951 E. Broadway Ave.,
1532 E. Hattie St., and 714 Kentucky, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to initiate
rezoning to "B" two-family of properties at
1401 E. Leuda St. and the portion of 3851 E.
Lancaster that is presently zoned "C".
Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded
by Council Member Lane, that consideration of
Mayor and Council Communication No.G-12042, be
continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-8434 `here was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8434 from the City :Manager
Cathodic recommending that the City Council authorize
Protection purchase agree nt with flarco fixate e y r CP to
Service provide cathodic protection service for the Water
Department with payment terms net 30 days, Lo.b.
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destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin October 21, 1997, and end October 20, 1998,
with two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8435 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8435 from the City Manager
Uniforms - recommending that the City Council authorize a
Fire Dept. purchase agreement with Casco Industries,Inc., for
uniforms for the Fire Department on basis of low
bid by category, payment net 30 days, fo.b. -
destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin October 21, 1997, and expire on October 20,
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-8436 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8436 from the City Manager
Woodard recommending that the City Council authorize a
Governors purchase agreement with Gerhardt's Inc. to provide
Parts, Service, Woodward Governors parts, service, training, and
Training & repair for the Water Department, with payment
Repair terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Beaumont, Tx., freight
prepaid and added to invoice, with agreement to
begin October 21 1997, and end October 2 , 1998,
ith two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted..
P-8437 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication 437 from the Cihr, Manager
of Lamps recommending that the City Council a t on e
Ballasts purchase agreements for the purchase of lamps and
ballasts with vendors based on percentage of
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discount offered off of Trade Service Column Three
pricing, with agreements to begin on October 22,
1997, and expire on October 21, 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-8438 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8438 from the City Manager
Playground recommending that the City Council authorize
Equipment purchase orders to vendors for the purchase of
playground equipment for Trinity Park as per bid
for the Parks and Community Services Department
on basis of lowest responsible bids received. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8439 There was presented Mayor and Council
Extension Communication No. P-8439 from the City Manager
of Annual recommending that the City Council authorize a
Agreement five-month extension of the annual agreement for
for Janitorial the Library Department with James Enterprise to
Services provide janitorial services at the library branches
for $3,900.00 per month, and with agreement to
begin September 1, 199'7, and expire on January 31,
1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12109 There was presented Mayor and Council
Sale of Communication No. L-12109 from the City
City-owned Manager recommending that the City Council
Surplus approve the sale, of the surplus City-owned
Property properties through a seated bid sale and authorize
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the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds,
conveying the property to the highest bidder for
each property. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12110 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12110 from the City
Two permanent Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of two permanent sanitary
Easements sewer easements at a total cost of$2.00, from Radio
and TV Commission, Southern Baptist Convention
and Speed Fab-Crete Corp., International, out of
the B.J. Foster Survey, Abstract No. 520. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12111 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-12111 from the City
Permanent Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary
Easement sewer easement at a total cost of$1.00, from Brown
Funeral Dome, Inc. out of the Lots 2 and 3, Block
32,Jennings South Addition. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
-12113 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-1,2113 from the City
Permanent Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of a permanent sanitary
Easement sewer easement and a drainage easement for a total
of$2.00 from F.11I. Properties, L.L.C. for the
Summerfields Addition, Phase V I11, Section
Project, out of the W.W.. Thompson Su rey
Abstract No. 1498. It was the consensus oft the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-1990 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. ## 13203 Communication No. PZ-1990 from the City
Ailey Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
Right-of-way Ordinance No. 13203 vacating a 16 foot wide alley
Vacation right-of-way, Factory Place Addition, to the City of
Fort "Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16381 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-16381 from the City
No. 2 - Ed A. Manager recommending that the City Council
Wilson, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Carder No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 22874
with Ed. A. 'Wilson, Inc., in the amount of
$22,148.33 to provide for increased quantities,
increasing the contract amount to $342,887.41. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted..
C-16382 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Communication No. C-16382 from the City
Carder No. 2 Manager recommending that the City Council
McClendon authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Construction Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 22366
Co., Inc. with McClendon Construction Co., Inc., in the
amount of $32,894.60, to provide for increased
quantities and thereby increasing the contract
amount to $503,021.10. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-16383 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13204 Communication No. C-16383 from the City
Tarrant County Manager recommending that the City Council:
for Air
Pollution 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
Control contract with Tarrant County in an amount
Program not to exceed $36,260.00 to assist the County
with air pollution issues in unincorporated
areas of the County during FY 1997-98, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13204
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$36,260.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the Air Pollution
Control Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16384 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-16384 from the City
No. 1 with Manager recommending that the City Council
A.N.A. authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
Consultants, L.L.C. No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22724 with
A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C. in the amount of
$46,907.00 to provide for additional design services
and t ere y increasing the contract amount to
$331,049.00. It was the consensus of the City.
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-16385 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-16385 from the City
No. 1 with Manager recommending that the City Council
Larry H. authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Jackson Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22986
Construction, Inc. with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc,, in the
amount of $62,835.00 to provide for additional
construction items and thereby increasing the
contract amount of$790,625,00.
Council Member Silcox questioned how the project
was "significantly understated by the City's
consultant".
Mr, Doug Itademaker, Director of Engineering,
appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that the temporary water service was not
included in the bid items. He stated that GWS had
agreed to reimburse the City for approximately
$9,000.00 inasmuch as the error was made by the
consultant. He also advised Council of the award
date,stating that this would not increase the days of
the contract.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. 016385 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-16386 Where was presented Mayor and Council
Change Communication No. C-16386 from the City
Order No. 4 Manager recommending that the City Council
Conatser authorize the Cite Manager to execute Change
Construction. Inc. Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 222 7
with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of
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$100,720.00, to provide for increased pay item
quantities and thereby increasing the contract
amount to $1,324,446.50.
Council Member Silcox expressed concern over the
"numerous omissions" pointed out in the Mayor and
Council Communication.
In response, Mr. Rademaker explained that there
were a number of items left out, but stated that he
did not believe that the City suffered any substantial
financial impact resulting from these omissions. He
also advised Council that some procedural changes
occurred to ensure that these types of omissions do
not occur again.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-16386 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-16387 There was presented Mayor and Council
Texas Communication No. C-16387 from the City
Department Manager recommending that the City Council
of Health authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a
Database - contract renewal between the City of Fort Worth
Birth Vital Statistics and the Texas Department of Health
Certificates (TDH, ),Bureau of Vital Statistics to continue access
t o t he TDH Remote Birth Access System.
Council Member Picht made a motion to continue
Mayor and Council,Communication No. C-16387 for
30 days.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin,that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-16387 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
M Cray; Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Haskin, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
Second Public It appeared that the City Council on September 23,
Hearing 1997, approved the annexation timetable for the
Annexation annexation of 228.035 acres of land out of the Jose
Case No. Chirino Survey,Abstract No. 265, Tarrant County,
A-97-006 Texas, situated along the north line of Keller-Haslet
228.035 Acres Road approximately 3,300 feet west of U.S.Highway
Jose Chirino 377 setting today as the date for the second public
Survey, Abstract hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
No. 265 present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to
be adopted at the meeting of November 11, 1997.
Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, representing the applicant,
appeared before the City Council and requested
favorable consideration of Council for the
annexation and brie describe the e proposed use
;
for the property. m
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Bob Templeton, Mr. Bob Templeton,2563 Union Church; John Birt,
John Birt, and 1085 Sunrise Dr.; and Linda Williams, 24 IHillerest
Linda Williams Blvd.; appeared before the City Council and
expressed concern relative to the rapid growth rate
and location of school sites.
Mr. Lasher advised Council and the audience that
the most recent plat had the school site deleted and
stated that the plat would be reviewed tomorrow
during the City Plan Commission meeting.
Council Member Haskin urged the Council to work
with the IT'D to better communicate the issues
relative to potential growth areas. She also
requested suggestions from staff to help alert the
school districts regarding the impact of development.
Mayor Barr requested that Mr. Brundrett get in
touch with the school district and work with them.
He also requested that staff consider the annexation
plan and the impact that it would have on school
districts.
Mr. Lasher explained that the Development
Department is planning a comprehensive ETJ Plan
this spring, and stated that staff would seek input
from various entities.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation of 228.035 acres of land out of the Jose
Chirino Survey, Abstract-No. 265, Tarrant County,
Texas,situated along the north line of elle asl et
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Read approximately 3,300 feet west of U.S.Highway
377. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public
hearing be closed and directed that an ordinance be
prepared for consideration on November 11, 1997.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCray requested that he have
Council privileges to allow Mr. Cary and his group
to make their presentation to the Council at this
time.
Citizen
Presentations
Reby Cary, Mr. Reby Cary, 1804 Bunche Dr., Mrs. Walter
Walter Barbour, and Barbour, 1904 Bunche Dr., and Mr. Hugh Collins,
Hugh Collins 1733 Bunche Drive, appeared before the City
Council and expressed concern relative to the
proposed CIP projects for Council District 5. They
requested that the extension of the improvements of
Spur 303, including the widening of Rosedale Street
from 287 to Stalcup Road be included in the Bond
program.
Mayor Barr requested City Manager Terrell provide
Council with some numbers for this proposal to
discuss at the workshop on this afternoon.
At this time,e, Mayor Pro to ore McCray excuse
himself from the Council table.
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Second Public It appeared that the City Council on September 23,
Hearing 1997, approved the annexation timetable for the
Annexation annexation of 589.16 acres of land out of the R.
Case No. Matany Survey, Abstract No. 878; the Rufus Daniel
A-97-007 Survey, Abstract No. 362; the George W. Shamblin
589.16 Acres Survey, Abstract No. 1191, the C. Sutton Survey,
R. Matany, Abstract No. 1561; the A.M. Feltus Survey,Abstract
Rufus Daniel, No. 1464 the P.K. Matthews Survey, Abstract No.
George W. 865; and the Jesse Daniel Survey, Abstract No. 349,
Shamblin, C. Denton County, Texas, situated at the southwest
Sutton, A.M. Feltus, corner of S.H. - 114 and I.H. - 35W setting today as
P.K. Matthews, the date for the second public hearing. Mayor Barr
c4z Jesse Daniel asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Surveys heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to
be adopted at the meeting of November 11, 1997.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation of 589.16 acres of land out of the R.
Matany Survey, Abstract No. 878; the Rufus Daniel
Survey, Abstract No. 362; the George W. Shamblin
Survey, Abstract No. 1191: the C. Sutton. Survey,
Abstract No. 1561; the A.M. Feltus Survey,Abstract
No. 1464 the P.K. Matthews Survey, Abstract No.
865; and the Jesse Daniel Survey, Abstract No. 349,
Denton County, Texas situated at the southwest
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corner of S.H. - 114 and I.H. - 35W, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the public hearing be closed
and directed that an ordinance be prepared for
consideration on November 11, 1997. The motion
carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared that the City Council on September 23,
Hearing 1997, approved the annexation timetable for the
Annexation annexation of 828.720 acres of land out of the
Case No. William Huff Survey, Abstract No. 649; the Jose
A-97-008 Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265; the J. Billingsly
828.720 Acres Survey, Abstract No. 70; and the J.P. Knight
William Huff Survey, Abstract No. 902, Tarrant County, Texas,
the Jose Chirino situated at the northeast corner of Keller-Hicks
the J. Billingsly Road and Alta Vista Road setting today as the date
and the J.P. for the second public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if
Knight Surveys there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lash+er, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff` should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to
be adopted at the meeting of November 11, 1997.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation of 828.7210 acres of land out of the
William Huff Survey, Abstract No. 649, the Jose
Chirino Su rveP, Abstract No. 265; the J. Billingsly
Survey, Abstract No. 70 and the J.P. Knight
Sunre- , Abstract o 0 Tarrant County, Texas,
q�r
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situated at the northeast corner of Keller Nicks
Road and Alta Vista Road. Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Raskin, that the public hearing be closed and
directed that an ordinance be prepared for
consideration on November 11, 1997. The motion
carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared that the City Council on September 23,
Dearing 1991, approved the annexation timetable for the
Annexation annexation of 38.85 acres of land out of the G.W.
Case No. Shamblin Survey, Abstract No. 1191, Denton
A-91-009 County, Texas, situated north of Elizabeth Town
38.85 Acres Cemetery Road and east of I.H. -35W setting today
G.W. Shamblin as the date for the second public hearing. Mayor
Survey Abstract Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
1191 be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to
be adopted at the meeting of November 11, 1997.
At this time, Council Member Dirt excused herself
from the Council table.
There being no one else present desiring to be hear
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation of 38.85 acres of land out of the G.W.
Shamblin Survey, Abstract No. 1191, Denton
Count, Texas, situated north of Elizabeth Town
e et r Road and east of I.H. -31-5W. Co ncil
Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be
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closed and directed that an ordinance be prepared
for consideration on November 11, 1997. The
motion carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared that the City Council on September 23,
Nearing 1997, approved the annexation timetable for the
Annexation annexation of 0.747 acres of land out of the Sarah
Case No. Gray Survey, Abstract No. 558, Tarrant County,
A-97-010 Texas, situated east of I.H. -35W at E. Alsbury
0.747 Acres Boulevard setting today as the date for the second
Sarah Gray public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was
Survey, Abstract anyone present desiring to be heard.
No. 558
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to
be adapted at the meeting of November 11, 199'7.
Mayor Pro tepore McCray assumed his chair at
the Council table, at this time.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation of 0.747 acres of land out of the Sarah
Gray Survey, Abstract No. 585, Tarrant County,
Texas, situated east of 1.11. 35W at E. Alsbury
Boulevard. Council Member McCloud made a
motion, seconded y Council Member Haskin, that
the public hearing be closed and directed that an
ordinance be prepared for consideration on
November 11 1997. The motion carried
unanimously.
M
Or Ay
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It appeared to the City Council that they set today
as the date for a public hearing regarding the appeal
for the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 1900 - 1936 Handley Drive.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building,
appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that he concurred with staff
recommendation from the Pre-Council session.
Mr.Paul Bounds, representing the Code Compliance
Division,appeared before the City Council and gave
a brief report and recommended that the Council
reverse the order of the September 22nd meeting
and remand the issue to the Building Standards
Commission for a full hearing.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane,that the City Council reverse
the September 22, 1997 Order of the Fort Worth
Building Standards Commission to demolish 1900- 6
Handley Drive, and remand it to the Building
Standards Commission to held a complete hearing.
The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that they set today
as the date for a public hearing regarding the appeal
for the Order of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 4909 F. Lancaster. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
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Mr.Paul Bounds,representing the Code Compliance
Division,appeared before the City Council and gave
a brief report and recommended that the Council
reverse the order of the September 22nd meeting
and remand the issue to the wilding Standards
Commission for a full hearing.
Jerry Barnhill Mr. Jerry Barnhill, 4909 E. Lancaster, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council that he
concurred with staff recommendation from the Pre-
Council session to have this item remanded to the
Building Standards Commission.
Hassan Mr. Hassan Ghaemmaghami, 800 Sherwood Ct.,
Ghaemmaghami Irving, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that he was a lienholder and
requested the opportunity to rehabilitate the
property should Mr. Barnhill fail to do so.
Council Member Lane requested to abstain from
voting on this public hearing inasmuch as he had a
business relationship with Mr. Barnhill.
Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCray, that Council Member
Lane be permitted to abstain from voting on this
item. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member er as in made a motion, seconded
by Council Member McCloud,that the City Council
reverse the September 2 , 1997 Order of the Fort
Worth Building Standards Commission to demolish
4909 East Lancaster, and remand it to the Building
Standards Commission to hold a complete hearing.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempor+e
McCray, Council Members
Silcox,Baskin,Picht,Wentworth,
and McCloud
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hirt
NOT VOTING: Council Member Lane
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they
Session meet in closed session at 12:05 p.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 State Bar Rules.
(a) Contract dispute with the Benbrook
Water and Sewer Authority
(b) Legal issues concerning the regulation
of off-premise advertising signs
Claim of Propane Systems of Texas
) ity of Port Worth v. City of Dallas et
l., Cause No. 48-171109-9
(e) Julius B. Zimlich v# City of Port Worth,
Cause No. 94-0866
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
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2. To discuss the sale, purchase, lease or value of
real property as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code, The
public discussion of this matter would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City
in negotiations with third persons.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened in regular session at
1:15 p.m.
Adjourned The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p. .
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CITY SECRETARY MAYOR