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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 1997
Date & Time On the 11th day of November, A.D., 1997, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 7.01 p.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; 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. Mayor Pro tempore
Eugene McCray was absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend William
Taylor, Morningside Missionary Baptist Church.
City Secretary Church advised Council of a
correction to the City Council minutes, stating that
on Page 9, Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-12054, references to the names in the second
column should be deleted.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 4, 1997, as amended
were approved unanimously.
Special Presentation of proclamation for Anne Franke in the
Presentations World: 1929-1945 was presented to Monica
McMillen.
Recognition of Cub Scouts Webelos's from Pack
330, Den Nos. 1 and h.
Announcements Council Member Picht introduced 1 son,Dr.Ja
it and saluted the members of the Armed r .s
for their service to this o nt .
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Council Member Lane announced that on November
22, 1997 at 11:00, the Business Community and the
entire Northside would celebrate the reopening of
the bridge.
Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Consent Agenda Council Communication Nos. G-12059, P-$449, 0-
15420,C-16425 and C-16426 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication Nos. PZ-1995, PZ-1997 and
C-16425 be continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth,the consent agenda,as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that David Flores be
reappointed to the Aviation Advisory Board, that
Wayne White be reappointed to the Building
Standards Commission, that R. Price Hulsey be
reappointed to the City Plan Commission, that
Fernando Floret be reappointed to the Community
Development Council, that Rudy Bechtel be
reappointed to the Community Programming
Advisory, Committee, that Kenneth Mitchell be
reappointed oite to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks,
Commission, t at Paula Day be reappointed to the
Library Advisory oar , and that Lyun Manny be
reappointed to the Parrs and Community
Services Advisory Board, with all reappointments
for Place 9. The motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Silcox, that Joe Orr be
reappointed to the Aviation Advisory Board, that
Gary M. Moates be reappointed to the City Zoning
Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Zoning Commission, that Judy Sager be reappointed
to the Community Programming Advisory
Committee; that Gordon Marchant be reappointed
to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission; and that Bradford Barnes be
reappointed to the Parks and Community Services
Advisory Board,with all reappointments for Place 7.
The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2355 There was presented Resolution No. 2355 casting
Charles Rogers votes for Charles Rogers to fill a position on the
Tarrant Board of Directors for the Tarrant Appraisal
Appraisal District. On motion of Council Member Silcox,
District seconded by Council Member Haskin,the resolution
was adopted unanimously.
Ord. # 13225 There was presented Ordinance No. 13225 Calling
Issuance of Bonds for and Ordering an Election for February 7, 1998,
Calling & Ordering on the question of the Issuance of Bonds,
Election
February 7, 1998
Eddie Griffin Mr. Eddie Griffin, 7420 ' a onw eel Road,
appeared efore the Pity Council and expressed
opposition tote proposed ordinance calling for and
ordering an election for February 7, 1998. He
advised Council that the citizens of District 8 did not
have any input in the hearing for the bond pac a_e.
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City Manager Terrell advised Council that there
were only two changes to the ordinance which was
changing Tarrant County Convention Center to the
Fort Worth Convention Center and changing the
words to Fire Public Safety instead of Public Safety.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCloud, that the ordinance be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Ord. # 13226 There was presented Ordinance No. 13226, Fifth
Water & Sewer Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance
System Revenue and Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas Water and
Refunding & Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement
Improvement Bonds, Series 1997.
Bonds, Series 1997
Mr. Boyd London appeared before the City Council
and explained the action that Council was taking for
the sale of $65,000,000.00 in Water & Sewer
Revenue Bonds.
Mayor Barr commended staff and the Underwriting
Team for a job well done.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
ordinance be adopted. The motion carried
Unanimously.
Ord. # 13227 There was presented Ordinance No. 13227
Surety Bonds authorizing the Substitution of one or more Surety
Bonds for the Reserve Funds Securing the
Outstanding Prior Lien Obligations and Subordinate
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Lien Obligations Issued and Incurred by the City for
the Benefit of the Water and Sewer System. On
motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, the ordinance was adopted
unanimously.
City Council Council Member Silcox presented a brief report
Committee Report regarding the Facilities and Infrastructure
Committee meeting that was held earlier today and
informed the public that the committee intends to
hold a public hearing on December 8, 1997 at 7.00
p.m. in the City Council Chamber get citizen input
relative to the RFP regarding Zoning changes. He
also stated that the next regular meeting of the
Facilities and Infrastructure would be held on
December 9, 1997 at 2.00 p.m.
OCS-939 There was presented Mayor and Council
Liability Communication No. OCS-939 from the Office of the
Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council
approve the liability bonds issued to Ashton
Builders,Inc.,Samuel L. Tarrant,Mark James, and
J-N-T. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
OCS-940 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-940 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that the City Council
refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management
Department. It was the consensus of the Cite Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-12056 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No.G-12056 from the City Manager
Rehab recommending that the City Council approve the
Resale revised Acquisition,Rehab,Resale, (ARR) Program
Program design. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Design the recommendation be adopted.
G-12057 There was presented Mayor and Council
Appointment Communication No. G-12057 from the City Manager
Mechanical recommending that the City Council give its consent
Board to the City Manager to appoint Mr. Terry Ward to
Place 7, and Ms. Sue Catterton to Place 1 on the
Mechanical Board, with term expiring October 1,
1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
G-12058 There was presented Mayor and Council
Appointment Communication No. G-12058 from the City Manager
Electrical recommending that the City Council give its consent
Board to the City Manager to reappoint Ms. Jane F. Kline
to Place 7, on the Electrical Board, with term
expiring October 1, 1999. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12059 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. ## 13228 Communication No.G-12059 from the City Manager
Repeal of recommending that the City Council.-
C
-0113 & 1. Repeal the approval of M&C -0113 and
Ord. # 112 r finance No. 11290, an
Wedgwood r.
2. Direct the City Manager to release all liens
placed against the properties abutting this
portion of Wedgwood ripe.
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City Manager Terrell informed Council of an
amendment to Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-12059, stating that Recommendation No. 1
should read: "Adopt the attached ordinance to
repeal the approval of M&C BH-0113 and
Ordinance No. 11290."
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-12059 be approved, as
amended, adopting Ordinance No. 13228. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-12060 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13229 Communication No.G-12060 from the City Manager
Ken Moore recommending that the City Council:
Enterprises, Inc.
1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13229
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of$9,230.76 from available funds
for the purpose of funding improvements to
concession operations, purchasing
improvements or equipment; and advertising,
marketing and promoting usage of Will
Rogers Memorial Center, and
2. Authorize the use of these funds in accordance
with the City's purchasing and expenditure
guidelines.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12061 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13230 Communication No.G-12061 from the City Manager
Ord. # 13231 recommending that the City Council:
Old Lone
Star Gas Bldg. 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13230
Enserch Corp. increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve
Fund in the amount of $200,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of providing
funding for the second annual payment of the
Lone Star Gas Building, and
2. Authorize the transfer of$200,000.00 from the
Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially
Funded Capital Projects Fund, and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13231
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$200,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of providing funding for the second
annual payment of the Lone Star Gas
Building, and
4. Authorize payment in the amount of
$200,000.00 to Enserch Corporation.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12062 There was presented Mayor and Council
Fort Worth Communication No.G-12062 from the City Manager
Linkages recommending that the City Council endorse the
Study Lines Study and incorporate it into t e .it 's
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Comprehensive Plan. On motion of Council Member
Lane, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12063 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2355 Communication No.G-12063 from the City Manager
Legal Counsel recommending that the City Council:
Lawsuits
City of 1. Retain the law firm of Kelly, Bart and
Fort Worth v. Hallman as outside legal counsel, pursuant to
City of Dallas Section 3, Chapter V1 of the City Charter, to
assist the City Attorney in representing the
City in the lawsuits entitled City of Fort
North v. City of Dallas et al, and City of
Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al, and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2356 fixing in advance,
as far as practicable, the sum to be paid to the
firm of Kelly, Hart and Hallman for its
services in these lawsuits an amount not to
exceed $75,000.00.
On motion of Council Member Wentworth,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
P-8448 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8448 from the City Manager
33 Arms recommending that the City Council authorize an
for Light annual purchase agreement with Valmont lndusties
Poles for the 'transportation and Public Forks
Department for the purchase of Number 33 Arms
for light poles, based on the lowest responsible bid
received, with payment terms net 30 days f.o.b.
facer ,freight prepaid are allowed, with agreement
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to begin on November 12, 1997, and expire on
November 11, 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-8449 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8449 from the City Manager
AS/400 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Disk Drives purchase of AS/400 disk drives and accessories for
& Accessories the Water Department with McBride and Associates,
Inc., on tow bid of $60,529.00, net 20 days, f o.b.
destination, freight no charge.
City Manager Terrell informed Council of an
amendment to Mayor and Council Communication
No. P-8449, stating that an error in unit pricing
listed for McBride and Associates for Item #2 should
be $1,300.00 each instead of$5,061.00 each.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Baskin, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-8449 be approved, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
P-8450 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8450 fro the City ?Manager
Copper Wire recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of TURN and USE copper wire from
Deaters Electrical Supply for the Transportation an
Public Works e art ent./Street, Light, and Signal
Division can basis of low bid received, for a total
expenditure of $31,095.40, with payment terms of
o percent 30 days, f.o.b. shipping point freight
allowed. It was the, consensus of the City, Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8451 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8451 from the City Manager
for Diesel recommending that the City Council authorize a
Fuel #1, 2 & purchase agreement for diesel fuel #1, 2, and 70/30
70/30 Blend blend with Lucky Lady Oil Company based on low
bid of the cost plus and less discount off the Dallas
Metro/TX OPIS Petrosat Net Prices, with payment
terms net 15 days, f.o.b. shipping point, freight
included in cost of fuel, and the City Manager to
enter into interlocal purchase agreements with any
other governmental entities, as requested, based on
the same prices, terms and conditions of the original
agreement, with agreement to begin November 11,
1997, and end November 10, 1998, with two options
to renew for one-year each. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8452 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8452 from the City Manager
Rental of recommending that the City Council authorize a
Shoring purchase agreement for rental of shoring equipment
Equipment for the Water Department with The Plank Company
based on low bid of Vendor's list price less 25
percent discount, payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin November 11, 1997, and end November 10,
1998,with ,o options to renew for one-year each. It
was the consensus of the Cif Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8453 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No P-8453 from the City Manager
Periodical recommending that the Cit,
Council authorize a
Subscription purchase agree ment with The Faxon Company for
Se ,ices periodical subscription ser ices for the fort Worth
Public Library based on overall low bid meeting
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specifications with payment terms net 30, f.o.b.
destination, and freight no charge for publisher's
regular one-year subscription prices less a 3.7
percent discount,with agreement to begin November
30, 1997,and end November 29, 1998,with four one-
year options to renew. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8454 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase for Communication No. P-8454 from the City Manager
Pump & recommending that the City Council authorize a
Hose Rental purchase agreement with Barco for pump and hose
rental based upon providing a complete bid of unit
prices, with payment terms net 30 days, fo.b.
destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin November 11, 1997, and end November 10,
1998,with two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12117 There was presented Mayor and Council
United Communication No. L-12117 from the City Manager
Community recommending that the City Council authorize the
Centers, Inc. City Manager to execute a lease with United
Community Centers, Inc., for the rental of a City-
owned building at 3101 Avenue J, approve a lease
term of five years commencing January 1, 1998; and
approve a rental amount of$1.00 per year. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12118 There was presented Mayor and Council
YWCA Communication No. 1 12118 from the Cite Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a lease with the YVVCA for
the rental of a City-owned building at 3401 Avenue
Ii approve a lease term of fire years
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commencing January 1, 1998 with an option to
renew the lease for three five year terms; and
approve a rental amount of$1.00 per year. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12119 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12119 from the City Manager
four permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
rights-of-way acquisition of four permanent rights-of-way out of
Lots 1C, 1D, 1E1,and 1E2,A.S.McGee Subdivision;
Lot 1, Block 1, Eastern Meadows Addition; and Lots
4A1 and 4B, Block 4, W.A. White Subdivision, for a
total of $4.00 from Lloyd G. McCraw, Billy R.
Martin,Hung Ngoc Nguyen,and Carleton J. Hobbs,
respectively. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12120 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No.L-12120 from the City Manager
ten permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
underground acquisition of ten permanent underground public
public utility utility easements out of P.K. Mathews Survey, T.S.
easements Rayburn Survey, H. Davidson Survey, H. Cox
Survey, A.C. Warren Survey, T. Walden Survey,
J.A.Ashford Survey,and William McCowan Survey
for a total of$ 0.00 from Hillwood Interests. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12121 There was presented Mayor and Council
New Lake Communication No. L-12121 from the City Manager
Worth Lease recommending that the City Council authorize
340 Heron Dr. approval of a lease for the Doke Worth property,
located at 83,40 heron Drive, legally known as Lot
Block 0, Lake Worth Lease ey approve the
lease for a 16 year term effective November 15, 1997;
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and approve the annual lease rate of $1,200.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12122 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acceptance Communication No.L-12122 from the City Manager
of a permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
utility easement acceptance of a permanent utility easement for a
total of$1.00 from VLMC, Inc., of Tarrant County,
Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12123 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tenant Communication No. L-12123 from the City Manager
Estoppel recommending that the City Council authorize the
Lease City Manager to execute an Estoppel Certificate for
4701 E. office space located at 4701 East Lancaster Street
Lancaster St. that is leased by the City. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-1993 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13232 Communication No.PZ-1993 from the City Manager
Street recommending that the City Council adopt
Right-of-Way Ordinance No. 13232 vacating street rights-of-way,
Vacation located in Oak Rill Circle, abutting Villages of
Stonegate River wood and Villages of tonegate
akbriar, to the City of Port Worth, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation e adopted.
PZ-1994 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13233 Communication No. PZ-1994 from the City Manager
Street Vacation recommending that the Cite Council adopt
Ordinance No. 13233 vacating a partial. street right-
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of-way, Camp Bowie Boulevard, Rid lea Bills
Addition, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
PZ-1995 and Council Communication No. PZ-1995,
Continued for Ordinance Annexing 228.035 Acres of Land Out of
One Week the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, Tarrant
County, Texas (Annexation Case No. A-97-006), be
continued for one week.
PZ-1996 It appeared to the City Council that on September
Ord. # 13234 23, 1997, they approved the annexation timetable for
Annexing the contemplated annexation of 589.16 acres of land
589.16 out of the R. Matany Survey, Abstract No. 878, the
R. Matany, Rufus Daniel Survey, Abstract No. 362, The George
Rufus Daniel, W. Shamblin Survey, Abstract No. 1191, the C.
George W. Sutton Survey, Abstract no. 1561, the A.M. Feltus
Shamblin, C. Survey, Abstract No. 1464, the P.K. Matthews
Sutton, A.M. Survey, Abstract No. 865, and the Jessie Daniel
Feltus, P.K. Survey, abstract No. 349, Denton County, Texas
Matthews and setting today as the date for the adoption of
the Jesse Daniel Ordinance No. 13234 declaring certain findings;
Surveys providing for the extension of certain boundary
limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the
annexation of a certain 589.16 acres (0.921 Square
Miles)of land, more or less,which said territo y lies
adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate
boundary limits of Fort Worth, `texas; providing
that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part
of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall
have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort
N- north, 1 e as motion of Council Member Lane,
seconded by Council Member McCloud, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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PZ-1997 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
Continued for and Council Communication No. PZ-1997,
One Week Ordinance Annexing 828.720 Acres of Land Out of
the William Muff Survey,Abstract No. 649; The Jose
C"hirino Survey,Abstract No. 265; The J. Billingsly
Survey,Abstract No. 70; and the J.P. Knight Survey,
Abstract No. 902, Tarrant County, Texas
(Annexation Case No. A-97-008), be continued for
one week.
PZ-1998 It appeared to the City Council that on September
Ord. # 13235 23, 1997, they approved the annexation timetable for
Annexing the contemplated annexation of 38.35 acres of land
38.35 out of the G.W. Shamblin, Survey, Abstract No.
G.W. Shamblin 1191, Tarrant County, Texas setting today as the
Survey date for the adoption of Ordinance No. 13235
declaring certain findings; providing for the
extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a
certain 38.35 acres (0.061 Square Miles) of land,
more or less,which said territory lies adjacent to and
adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of
Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory
annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all
the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
P 1999 It appeared to the City Council that on September
Ord. # 13236 23, 1997, they approved the annexation timetable for
Annexing the contemplated annexation of 0.747 acres of land
0.747 acres out of the Sarah Gray Survey, abstract No. 5
Sarah Gray Tarr-ant County,, Texas setting today as the date for
Surve-
y' the adoption of Ordinance No. 1 declaring
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certain findings; providing for the extension of
certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for the annexation of a certain 0.747 acres
(0.001 Square Miles) of land, more or less, which
said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present
corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that the territory annexed shall bear,its
pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants
thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens
of Fort Worth, Texas. On motion of Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
C-15419 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13237 Communication No. C-16419 from the City Manager
Fanning & recommending that the City Council:
Associates
1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13237
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the New Development Fund
in the amount of $25,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Fanning and Associates for Professional
Consulting Services, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Fanning and Associates in an
amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the
performance of all professional services and
expenses necessary to develop a highest and
best use land plan and economic impact study.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16420 Them was presented Mayor and Council
Southwestern Communication No. C-161420 from the City Manager
Underground recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with
Southwestern Underground in the amount of
$474,460.00 for Sanitary Sewer Main M-36SR,
Replacement and Drainage Area Rehabilitation and
Sewer Improvements Group 5,Contract 2),Part 3 -
Manhole Rehabilitation.
Harry Monck Mr. Harry Monck, 19951 Sand Creek Court,
appeared before the City Council and stated that the
MIWBE submission process was ambiguous and
requested that the item be rebid.
Assistant City Attorney Gary Steinberger appeared
before the City Council and advised Council that
this was the first time that this issue had risen. He
informed Council that Mr. Monck had ample
opportunity to question the submission process and
stated that staff was recommending approval of this
M&C.
Council Member Picht inquired whether Enviro
Remediation Coatings Services would have net the
M BE ordinance requirements.
Mr. Monck informed Council that they had 15
percent participation.
Council Member Picht made a motion that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-16420 be sent
back for rebid.
This ftio died for lack of a second.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Hirt, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-16420 be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT; Mayor Pro tempore McCray
C-16421 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13238 r. Communication No.C-16421 from the City Manager
Hall-Albert recommending that the City Council:
Construction
Company 1. Authorize the transfer of$923,308.03 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Sewer Capital Project Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13238
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $923,308.03 from
increased revenue for the purpose of funding
a contract to Hall-Albert Construction
Company for Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Pipe Enlargement Contract
9A, an
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract. with Hall-Albert Construction
Company, in the amount of $784,548.50 for
the Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Pipe Enlargement Contract
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16422 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-16422 from the City Manager
No. 1 - Turner recommending that the City Council authorize the
Collie & City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Braden, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 22523 with Turner Collie
and Braden, Inc., in the amount of $99,000.00 to
provide for additional design services, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $460,800.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16423 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13239 Communication No. C-16423 from the City Manager
Amendment recommending that the City Council:
No. 1 - Ratnala &
Bahl, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of$20,450.40 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Water Capital Project Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13239
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $20,450.00 from
increased revenue for the purpose of funding
an Engineering Agreement with Ratnala &
Bahl, Inc., for Water fain Rehabilitation
Contract 9' N, an
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract
No. 22971, with Ratnala & Bahl, Inc., in the
amount of$20,450.01 and there- increasing
the contract a t to $66,770.00.
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16424 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13240 Communication No. C-16424 from the City Manager
Fu-Techn recommending that the City Council:
Construction
1. Authorize the transfer of$96,008.70 from the
Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$50,005.17 and
the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount
of$46,003.53, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13240
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$50,005.17 and in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$46,003.53 from increased revenue for the
purpose of funding a contract with Fu-Techn
Construction for water and sanitary sewer
replacements in Wildwood Road, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Fu-Techn Construction in the
amount of$84,120.70 and forty 40 working
days for water and sanitary sewer
replacements in Wildwood road. from N.
Bailey Avenue to Edgeftield Road.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16425 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
One Week. No. C-16425, Appropriation Ordinance and Award
of Contract to Circle "C" Construction Co., for
Water Line Extension Inside the Fort Worth Zoo, be
continued for one week.
C-16426 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13241 Communication No. C-16426 from the City Manager
Local Law recommending that the City Council:
Enforcement
Block Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant
Programs award from the Department of Justice in the
amount of $1,454,724.00 for the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program for the
period of October 1, 1997,through September
30, 1999; and
2. Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund,
Federal Awarded Assets, in the amount of
161,636.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding various law enforcement
block grant programs; and
3. Authorize the transfer of$161,636.00 from the
Special Trust Fund, Federal Awarded Assets,
to the Grant Fund as cash match to the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant Program; an
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4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13241
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$1,706,360.00 subject to the receipt
of the grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice for the purpose of funding various
Law Enforcement Block Grant programs; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to approve
contracts with Tarrant County and the Boys
and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth as sub-
grantees; and
6. Waive indirect cost in the amount of
$23,601.00.
City Manager Terrell informed Council that some
amendments needed to be made to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-16426, stating that
Recommendation No. 2 should be deleted and that
Recommendation No. 3 should be corrected to read:
Authorize the transfer of$161,636 from the General
Fund to the Grant Fund as cash match to the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant Program. Note: The
funds have already been appropriated in the General
Fund..
Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. 016426 be
adopted; as amended. The motion carried
unanimously.
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C-16427 There was presented Mayor and Council
Interlocal Communication No.C-16427 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council.
Transferring
Personal 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
Health Clinics Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County
to Tarrant Hospital District (TCHD) to transfer the
County Hospital responsibility of the operation of the
District community personal health services clinics
and to subcontract Title V Grant to TCHD,
effective October 1, 1997. The Agreement will
be in effect for one year, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
Lease Agreement with the TCHD to lease
Northside Community Center Clinic, North
Tri-Ethnic Community Center Clinic, and
Southside Community Center Clinic, Como
Community Center Clinic, Worth Heights
Community Center Clinic, and
3. Authorize the payment of$28,870,00 to TCHD
for sonograms performed from September
1996 through October 1997 at the City of Fort
'North Personal Health Clinics.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16428 There was presented Mayor and ouncil
Ord. # 1324 Communication No.. C-16428 fro the City Manager
Amendment recommending that the City Council:
to existing
Disease 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and
Control execute grant contracts or grant contract
Grant amend eats from the Texas Department of
Health for o) STDfHIV and (two)
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Tuberculosis grants to adjust the terms and
financing to reflect ending dates of September
30, 1997, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13242
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the grants fund in the
amount of$22,469.00 for from available funds
for the purpose of funding Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Tuberculosis related
activities.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted
C-16429 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amend Communication No. C-16429 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council amend the
with Danka agreement with Danka Office Imaging to add a 60
{office month rental agreement to upgrade the Police
Imaging Department's copier from a Kodak 200 copier to a
Kodak 2085 high speed copier for the Reprographics
Division for an estimated expenditure of$50,000.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16430 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13243 Communication No.C-16430 from the City Manager
Chickasaw reco en in that the City Council:
Electrical Corp.
1. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund
loan from the General Fund to the Grant
Fund in the amount of$71,000.00, an
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13243
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$71,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of providing Interim Financing
for a contract with Chickasaw Construction
Inc., for installation of a 350W Emergency
Generator, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for installation of an owner furnished
350KW Emergency Generator at Alliance
Airport with Chickasaw Construction in the
amount of$64,614.00.
City Manager Terrell informed Council that an
amendment needed to be made to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-16430, stating that
the name Chickasaw Construction Inc., should be
corrected to read Chickasaw Electrical Corp.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCloud,that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-16430 be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Presentation
Andrew Swartzfager Mr. Andrew S artzfager, 3613 Pershing Avenue,
appeared efore the City Council and expressed
concern relative to the high fees for cable service.
Mayor Barr advised Mr. Swartzfager that the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 removed cities from
is process and referred i to Pat Svacina, Public
lnfor atiou Officer.
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Eleanor Hutcheson Ms. Eleanor Hutcheson, 3616 Dryden Road,
appeared before the City Council and advised
Council of her frustrations in obtaining vital
statistics from the City and advised Council that the
entire process should be computerized or taken over
by the County.
Z-97-102 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Continued until Council Member Haskin, that consideration of
January 13, 1998 Zoning Docket No. Z-97-102, Bluffview Gardens,
Ltd.,5230 Bryant Irvin Road, be continued until the
City Council meeting of January 13, 1998. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-106 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Continued until Council Member Haskin, that consideration of
December 9, 1997 Zoning Docket No.Z-97-106,Ron Investments,Ltd.-
Fort Worth Club Bldg. & Winfree Motel, 608-612
Main Street, be continued until the City Council
meeting of December 9, 1997. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-97-113 and Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
SP-97-020 by Council Member McCloud, that consideration of
Continued until Zoning Docket No. Z-97-113, Sunerfelds Retail#1
December 9, 1997 'denture and SP-97-020, Sunbelt Self Storage, 664
North Beach Street, be continued until the City
Council meeting of December 9 1997. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Z-97-049 and Council Member Silcox made a motion.,seconded by
SP-97-012 Council Member Raskin, that consideration of
Continued until Zoning Docket No.Z-97-049 and SP-97-012, Ridglea
December 9, 1997 Baptist Church, 6100 Block of C'almont Avenue, be
continued until the City Council meeting of
December 9, 1997. The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No.
2346 was adopted on October 21, 199'7,setting today
as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 3011, and that notice of the hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram on October 24, 1997, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Z-97-111 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Juan M. Hernandez, for a change in zoning of
property located at 1605 NE 28th Street from "E"
Commercial to"FR"Restricted Commercial,Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-111, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-97-114 Council Member Dirt asked staff what the developer
was willing to do to be in compliance with the multi-
family zoning guidelines.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
informed them that the developer had agreed to
build at a density below that allowed in "C" Multi
-
Family,it ,w i h resulted in a net decrease, of 53 units.
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Thad Brundrtt Mr.Thad Brundrett of Carter& Burgess, Inc.,3880
Hulen Street, appeared before the City Council and
explained the plans of Trammel Crow Residential.
He advised Council that this could not be
accomplished using PD/SU because that designation
was only allowed in Tier 1 and Tier 2 and stated that
the UR site plan would allow for the same thing. He
further advised Council that he would be going
before the Board of Adjustment relative to a
variance regarding height and set back issues.
Rick Romine Mr. Rick Romine, 2800 Oakbriar Tr., appeared
before the City Council in support of the project
proposed by Trammel Crow Residential and
advised Council that there was a binding agreement
for the promised street closure improvements.
Marshall Utterson Mr. Marshall Utterson, representing the Stonegate
Homeowner's Association,2617 Torrey Pines Drive,
appeared before the City Council in support of the
Trammel Crow Residential application.
Z-97-114 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Trammell Crow Residential by Carter & Burgess,
Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at
Southeast intersection of Oak Hill Circle &
Bridgeview Drive to ' I 111 Multi-Family High
Rise to "C" Multi-Fa ity, 11G Commercial to C"
Multi-Family,ily, an I Multi-Family to RI"
Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-911-114, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
71-97-119 Council Member Lane made a motion,seconded by
Approved Council Ie er Silcox, that the application f
Beechwood Company b Roanoke Ranch an
Investment Company for a change in zoning of
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property located in the 3600 Block of Highway 114
from "AG"Agricultural and Unzoned to "K" Heavy
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-119, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-122 Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
Approved seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the
application of Sandra McGlothlin, for a change in
zoning of property located at 5000, 5004 & 5008
Kaltenbrun Road from "B"Two-Family to"I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-122, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-126 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
SP-97-022 Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Approved Hulen L.P. - Fred A. Gans, for a change in zoning of
property located at 6050 Granbury Road from "FR"
Restricted Commercial to "PDISU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for mixed use of mini
warehouse and residence with sign restrictions,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-126 and site plan
Cornerstone Self Storage,SP-97-022 for mixed use of
mini warehouse and residence with sign restrictions,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously. (See
subsequent action to reconsider and continue SP-97-
022 for one week.)
-97-127 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Me mber Wentworth, that the application
of Fred McCulley for a change in zoning of property
located at 101 Cooks, Lane from "E" Commercial to
"A" One-Family, Zoning Docket N . Z-97127, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-1,28 council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded
Approv,ed by Council Member er tae that the application of
Benedict A. Trudy E. Termini by William E.
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Cothrum for a change in zoning of property located
in the 8200 Block of Brentwood Stair Road from
"ER" Restricted Commercial and "A" One-Family
to 1111-2" Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-128,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-129 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Dr.Puskoor M.Kumar by Dunaway Associates,Inc.
for a change in zoning of property located in the
15000 Block of I-35 Forth from Unzoned to "AG"
Agricultural and "G" Commercial, Zoning Docket
No. Z-97-129, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-97-130 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
SP-97-023 Council Member Lane, that the application of TCR
Approved South Central Division by James W. Schell for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1000
Block of Texas Street from "F" Commercial to
"PD1SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
multi-family, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-130 and site
plan for multi-family, SP-97-023, The Reserve at
Henderson, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with recommended changes and
amendments, o zoning Ordinance No, 3011,Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McCloud that the zoning hearing be closed
and the following ordinance be adopted.-
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ORDINANCE NO. 13244
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME
BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE OR OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND
OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY
OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO
CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS AND
SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS"; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVER ABILITY CLAUSE PROVIDING A
PENAL CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT;
PROVIDLNG FOR PUBLICATION'AND NAMING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-97-120 Council Member Baskin made a motion, seconded
Denied by Council Member Lane that the application of
Jerry Holden, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-120, be
denied. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-121 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Baskin that the application of
Esie M. Jones, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-121, be
denied. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-124 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Haskin that the application of
Delius William Engert Trust & Winnifred Rhea
Engert Trust by Max Engert, Trustee, Zoning
Docket No.Z-97-124,be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
Louis Zapata Mr. Louis Zapata, P. 4. Box 4350, appeared before
the City Council and requested that the City Council
grant a special hearing for the application of Robert
Petrie, 1212 Terrace Avenue, Zoning Docket No. Z-
97-125.
Z-97-125 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Set for a Council Member McCloud, that the application of
Special Robert Petrie,Zoning Docket No. 7-125 be set for
Hearing a special hearing on December 9, 1997. The motion
carried unanimously.
Reconsideration Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
of SP-97-022 Council Member Raskin, that Council reconsider
Zoning Docket No. SP-97-022 at this time. The
motion carried nni ousl
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Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member Taskin, that Zoning Docket No.
SP-97-022, Cornerstone Self Storage, be continued
for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Presentations
Romona Elaine Ms. Romona Elaine Dunlap, 4833 Collinwood Drive
Dunlap #4, appeared before the City Council and advised
Council of the difficulties that citizens have in
obtaining vital statistics. She suggested that the
current equipment be updated and that personnel
receive additional training on the law as it relates to
vital statistics.
Candy Trevino and Candy Trevino and Nicholas Trevino, 3432 Kellis,
Nicholas Trevino appeared before the City Council and advised
Council of an incident that occurred as the result of
actions by Police Department personnel.
City Manager Terrell referred Mr. Trevino to
Daphne Polk, and informed him that this matter
would be reinvestigated and a report would be made
to Council.
Francisco Hernandez Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 .Alston Avenue,
appeared before the City Council and congratulated
the Council for passage of the ordinance calling for
and ordering of the Bond Election. He also
expressed support for inclusion oft the Soccer fields
as part of the bond package.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 8: 0 p.m.
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