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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/11/18-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1997 Date & Time On the 18th day of November, A.D., 1997, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:00 a.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Eugene McCray; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt. Council Member Jeff Wentworth was absent. 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 Assistant City Secretary Gloria Pearson. 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 November 11, 1997, were approved unanimously. Special Ms. JoAnn Johnson and Mr. Paul Paschall appeared Presentations before the City Council and extended an invitation to attend the Greater Fort Worth Christmas Pageant. They also advised Council that they looked forward to a long relationship with the Fort Worth Convention Center. A proclamation for AIDS Day was presented to Mike McKay. Announcements Council Member Lane announce 22, 1997 at 1:40 p.m. the Busin , "mow the entire Norths de would celebirat fre,r nt of the bridge. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 2 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Margaret DeMoss be reappointed to Place 3 on the City Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission, with a term of office expiring October 1, 1999. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded by Council Member Lane, that Erma Bonner-Platte be reappointed to Place 8 on the City Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission, with a term of office expiring October 1, 1998. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that Marie Shelton be reappointed to the Aviation Advisory Board; that Quincy L. Taylor be reappointed to the City Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission; that Maria Shelton be reappointed to the Community Development Council; that Mason Rice be reappointed to the Community Programming Advisory Committee; that Dr. Armentha Hill be reappointed to the Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women; that Bettye Davis Rambo be reappointed to the Library Advisory Board; and that W. G. Wiley, Jr. be reappointed to the Parks and Community Services Advisory B r�wf1va1V, =t reappointments to Place 5 and expiri bed 1999. The motion carried unanimou F111-1. A� Ad CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 3 CityCouncil Council Member McCloud presented a brief report Committee Report regarding the Safety and Community Development Committee meeting. Res. #2357 There was presented Resolution No. 2357 Mortex Nominating Mortex Products, Inc. as an Enterprise Products, Inc. Project Pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Government Code. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Council Proposal There was presented City Council Proposal No. 202- No. 202 Endorsement of 1998 Capital Improvements Bond 1998 Capital Program as adopted by Ordinance, Tuesday, Improvements November 119 19979 which delineates Bond Program $12090009000.00 in improvements and at the same time,does not necessitate an increase in the property tax rate. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCray, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted. OCS-941 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-941 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department.It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-942 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2358 Communication No. OCS-942 from the Office of the Setting City Secretary recommending that the City Council Zoning adopt Resolution No. 2358 settin g ' Hearing Dearing for December 9, 1997. On mob m R WM Nita CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 4 Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12064 There was presented Mayor and Council Economic Communication No.G-12064 from the City Manager Development recommending that the City Council authorize the James E. Guinn City Manager to submit a grant application in the School Complex amount of $1,900,000.00 to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) requesting funds to renovate the James E. Guinn School Complex. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the recommendation was adopted. G-12065 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13245 Communication No.G-12065 from the City Manager Hotel recommending that the City Council adopt Occupancy Ordinance No. 13245 amending Chapter 32, Article Tax Rat II, "Hotel Occupancy Tax", of the City Code by amending Section 32-17 to increase the Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate to nine percent and providing for the permissible uses of the revenues derived from the increase in the rate; amending Section 32-21 and adding new Sections 32-22 and to provide for Civil Collection Procedures and Collection Procedures on purchase of hotels as provided by State Law; providing that the rate increase does not apply to certain preexisting contracts. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCray,seconded by Council Member Hirt, the recommendation was adapted unanimously. G-12066 There was presented Mayor and Council Deletion of Communication No.G-12066 from � � 35th St. recommending that the City Cowl Y #j 'I 11 R 1 H ML I CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 5 1. Find that a material change has occurred making reconstruction of 35th Street(Sylvania to Dead-End), as originally proposed, unwise; and 2. Approve the deletion of the 35th Street reconstruction from the 1993 Capital Improvement Program; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to utilize $283,626.00 in savings resulting from the deletion of 35th Street for the reconstruction of Bonnie Brae Street (from 28th to Kimbo Road and from Chesser Boyer to Tom Ellen). On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted. G-12067 There was presented Mayor and Council Certificate of Communication No.G-12067 from the City Manager Appropriateness recommending that the City Council consider this 3217 Benbrook BIvd. request by Alison and Kelly Lovett to overturn the Appeal decision decision of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks to deny Commission denying an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an addition to 3217 Benbrook Boulevard. Sandra S. Dennehy Ms. Sandra S. Dennehy, representing the owner of property located at 3217 Benbrook Boulevard,3124 College Avenue, appeared before the City Council and advised Council of the proposed renovation plans to include an attic and s1gkd that ex complied with the literature she r r Pvt MISR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 6 the Rehabilitation of an Historical property. She informed Council that the house was built in the early 1930s and stated that the previous homeowner requested the historical designation. Cindy Wilson Arrick Ms. Cindy Wilson Arrick, 4018 Medford, appeared before the City Council and explained the position of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission advising Council that the proposed change would change the dwelling from a one story home to a two story home and would significantly change the roof line. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Picht, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12067 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Picht, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Lane ABSENT: Council Member Wentworth G-12068 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2359 Communication No.G-12068 from the City Manager Kelly, Hart & recommending that the City Council adopt Hallman as Resolution No. 2359 increasing by $100,000.00 the Outside Counsel maximum amount to be paid to Kelly, Hart and Hallman for legal services related to water and wastewater issues. On motion of C Haskin, seconded by Council A recommendation was adopted un aq_ f n' K L-ma T a, i CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 7 P-8455 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8455 from the City Manager temporary recommending that the City Council authorize a labor purchase agreement with Tolman Building Maintenance, Inc. to provide temporary labor for the City of Port Worth, on the basis of low bid, terms net 30 days, with agreement to begin December 1, 1997,and expire November 30, 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-8456 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Communication No. P-8456 from the City Manager OEM recommending that the City Council authorize a American purchase agreement for OEM (original equipment Lafrance Parts manufacturer) American LaFrance parts for the City Services Department with Fort Worth Freightliner Group based on documented sole source, at manufacturer's list price, less three percent discount, payment terms net 10 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin November 18, 1997, and end November 17, 1998,with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 457 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 1,3246 Communication No. P-8457 from the City Manager Ord. # 13247 recommending that the City Council; Purchase Labor Materials CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 8 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13246 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $323,967.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of Labor and Materials for the refurbishment of three pumper fire trucks, 2. Authorize the transfer of $323,967.00 from Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund FY 1998, and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13247 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $323,967.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of Labor and Materials for the refurbishment of three pumper Fire trucks, and 4. Authorize the purchase of labor and materials to refurbish three (3) pumper fire trucks from Emergency One, Inc. for the Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $323,967.00,f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge and payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12124 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No.L-12124 from the City Manager one residential recommending that the City Coun property acquisition of a single-family es e o containing 8,777 sq. ft. located at 4j45 City of Irving,Texas,owned by the Y CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 9 Corporation, and find that the amount offered of $130,000.00 is just compensation to be paid by the D/FW International Airport Joint Venture Bonds, and authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12125 There was presented Mayor and Council Avigation Communication No. L-12125 from the City Manager Easement recommending that the City Council authorize and 1222 Olde accept an individual avigation easement for a single- Town Dr. family residential property,located in Irving,Texas, involving property owner sales of third-parties,or in the alternative, authorize the acquisition of fee title to each property at 93 percent of the appraised value if no sale occurs, for a total consideration of up to $146,940.00 upon retaining the necessary avigation easements; authorize the properties acquired to be advertised for sale by sealed bids at various minimum bid amounts; authorize the properties to be acquired by the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and located in the City of Irving, Texas, to be surplus and unneeded by the City Council upon closing of the purchase; and authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12126 There was presented Mayor and Council Av igation Communication No. L-12126 from the City Manager Easements recommending that the City Council authorize and ce t individual avigation easements for sin le ily residential properties located in the 04y of k llrk-ing Texas, for the purpose of expanding /FW ort- find that the prices offered by the Airport just o ensati and authorize-the acceptance CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 10 and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12127 There was presented Mayor and Council Lease Agreement Communication No. L-12127 from the City Manager Azmi Elmasri recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Azmi Elmari for concession space and adjoining office spaces on the first floor of the Meacham International Airport Terminal Building. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12128 There was presented Mayor and Council Sublease to Communication No. L-12128 from the City Manager Delta recommending that the City Council consent to the Aeronautics Inc. sublease of Hangar 4N to Delta Aeronautics, Inc. by Texas Avionics, Inc., to be effective immediately. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12129 There was presented Mayor and Council Lease Communication No.L-12129 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the with Air Line City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Pilots Air Dine pilots Association for 196 square feet of Association office space on the second floor of the germinal Building at Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 11 PZ-1995 It appeared to the City Council that on November Ord. #13248 11, 1997,they continued the annexation timetable for Annexing the contemplated annexation of 228.035 acres of land 228.035 out of the Jose Chirino, Survey, Abstract No. 265, Jose Chirino Tarrant County, Texas setting today as the date for Survey the adoption of Ordinance No. 13248 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 228.035 acres (0.356 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. PZ-1997 Denied Council Member Baskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-1997 annexing 828.720 acres of land be denied. (See Revised M&C PZ-1997) PZ-1997 It appeared to the City Council that on September Revised 3, 1997,they approved the annexation fi etable for Ord. #13249 the conte piate , annexation of 655.56 acres of land Annexing out of the William Huff Survey, Abstract No. 649, 655.56 the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract N . 265, the J. Willia m illi ►gsly Su rvey, Abstract No. 70, and the J.P. Jose Chi a. ig t Su e abstract ' o. 902. arrant Coup Bs illingly eras setting today as the date for the adoption of the J.P. K ia& 1rdinance No. 1 249 declaring certain findingsl Surveys MryM n_. . r r viding for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth providing fort the Syr, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 16, 1997 PAGE 12 annexation of a certain 555.56 acres (1.024 Square Miles) of land, more or less,which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Port 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 Port Worth, Texas. On motion of Council Member Raskin, seconded by Council Member Picht, the recommendation was adopted. PZ-2000 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #13250 Communication No.PZ-2000 from the City Manager Easement recommending that the City Council adopt Vacation Ordinance No. 13250 vacating the south two-foot wide utility easement, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas,located at 6 728 Clear Spring Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2001 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13251 Communication No.PZ-2001 from the City Manager Alley recommending that the City Council adopt Right-of-way Ordinance No. 13251 vacating a ten foot wide alley Vacation right-of-way,out of Lots 8 thru 13,and Lots 20 thru 25, dock 22, Evans Pearson Westwood Addition, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be ante . 04, Secrete � Church advised Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P 2002 would be considered after Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16441. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 13 C-16425 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #13252 Communication No. C-16425, dated November 11, Circle "C" 1997,from the City Manager recommending that the Construction Co. City Council: 1. Authorize the transfer of$444,440.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13252 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $535,440.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Circle "C" Construction Co., for water line extension inside the Fort Worth Zoo, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Circle "C" Construction Co., in the amount of $535,440.00 for the construction of a proposed 12-inch water line inside the Fort Worth Zoo. On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted. C-16431 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No.C-16431 from the City Manager No. 1 - recommending that the City Council authorize the J.S. Davies, Inc. City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 21294 with J.B. Davies, Inc., } � amount of $16,817.00 for additional design k f ie which will, increase the contract amount to x.00. It was the consensus of the City Council µ NAB ` �he recommendation be adopted. f CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PACE 14 C-16432 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13253 Communication No. C-16432 from the City Manager Conatser recommending that the City Council: Construction, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of$117,388.50 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $87,701.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Funds in the amount of$29,687.50, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13253 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$87,701.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $29,687.50 from available fund for the purpose of funding a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc., for water and sewer improvements in First Street, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of $104,342.50 for the construction of water and sewer improvements in First Street from Pecan Street to Elm Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16433 There was presented Mayor and Council Change munication No. C-16433 from the City Manager Order N . 2 " " ending that the City Council authorize the Larry o 2 to Cf Jackson. I ec eta sx Contrast No. 22550 with Lar.,F H. Construction, Inc. rsx n Construction, i c., in the amount of $32,360.00 to provide for increased quantities and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 15 thereby increasing the contract amount to $325,819.25. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16434 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-16434 from the City Manager of Interlocal recommending that the City Council authorize the Agreement City Manager to amend Section Il of Interlocal No. 23113 with Agreement No. 23113 with the Tarrant County Tarrant County Workforce Development Board (Board), for Job Workforce Training Partnership Act (JTPA) funds to reduce Development the original appropriation of $1,499,994.00 by $64,492.00,which will be retained by the Board, per the Interlocal Agreement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16435 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13254 Communication No. C-16435 from the City Manager Amendment recommending that the City Council: Agreement No. 23113 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept from JTPA and execute an amendment to the contract Tarrant County with the Tarrant County Workforce Workforce Development Board(Board),for$55,456.00 in Development Job Training Partnership Act Title( PA)III Board Rapid Response funds for dislocated workers, and 2. Amend Interlocal Agreement N . 23113, the agreement be ween the City and the Board, to incorporate this amount,effective October 16 1997, and x y ell CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 16 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13254 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$55,456.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding JTPA Title III Rapid Response Services to Dislocated Workers,and 4. 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 training staff. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16436 There was presented Mayor and Council Agreement Communication No. C-16436 from the City Manager with Fort Worth recommending that the City Council authorize the & Western City Manager to execute an agreement with Fort Railroad Worth and Western Railroad for the installation of crossing surfaces on North Main Street, Northside Drive and Forest Park Boulevard at a cost to the City not to exceed $178,978.65. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16437 There was presented Mayor and Council Walt Williams Communication No. C-16437 fro the City Manager Construction recommending that the City Council authorize the Company, Inc. City Manager to execute a contract with Walt Williams Construction Company, Inc., in the amount f$206,058.70 a9d 4 fifty 5 .. ,prking Sys i E s T Y CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 17 for the reconstruction of Doreen Avenue from Durango Road to Phoenix Road. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16438 There was presented Mayor and Council Interlocal Communication No. C-16438 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the with FWISD City Manager to enter into a Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) to provide no more than $7,000.00 from Program Year 1997 Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Title IIC funds to provide basic education skills remediation to students enrolled in the Quantum Opportunities Project at Paschal High School.The period of the Interlocal Agreement shall be from July 28, 1997, to June 1, 1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16439 There was presented Mayor and Council Walt Williams Communication No. C-16439 from the City Manager Construction recommending that the City Council authorize the Company, Inc. City Manager to execute a contract with Walt Williams Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of$434,358.25 and seventy-five (75)working days for the reconstruction of Halloran Street from Goodman Avenue to Camp Bowie Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16440 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13255 Communication No. -111,644 f ity Manager Change Order recommending tha Cam?; No. I - Walt ; Williams r , Construction, Inc. °"""` �u CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 18 1. Authorize the transfer of$21,135.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13255 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $21,135.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 1 with Walt Williams Construction, Inc., for reconstruction of Western Avenue and Carleton Avenue and related water line replacement, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22934, in the amount of $21,135.00 increasing the contract amount to $483,765.65. 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 Allocation of Undesignated Funds for the Jennings, May, St. Louis Community Revitalization Strategy and its inclusion in the City's Consolidated Plan. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Laura Nagle, representing the City Manager's Office, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff ,report and wise Council that 3. r All CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 199'7 PAGE 19 this public hearing was to receive comments from citizens, and called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-1£441 as follows: C-16441 There was presented Mayor and Council Community Communication No.C-16441 from the City Manager Revitalization recommending that the City Council authorize the Strategy City Manager to: Jennings, May St. Louis St. 1. Allocate $414,500.00 in residual and unprogrammed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Year XX Model Blocks funds in the following manner, and a. Transfer $80,000.00 in CDBG Year XX Model Blocks funds to the new CDBG Year XX Jennings, May, St. Louis (JMSL) Park Center; and b. Transfer$203,400.00 in CDBG Year X Model Blocks funds to the new CDBG Year XX JMSL Crime Prevention through Environmental Design CPTED) Center; and C. Transfer$60,00000 in CDBG Year XX to the new CDBG Year XX Jennings May, St. Louis, Neighborhood Development Corporation JMSL NDQ Center; and d. Transfer$71,100.00 in CDBG Year XX Model Blocks funds to the ne w CDBG Year VX Dousing Rehabilitation and Acquisition Center. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 199'7 PAGE 20 2. Include the Jennings, May, St. Louis Community Revitalization Strategy in the City's Consolidated Plan, and 3. Execute a contract with the Jennings,May,St. Louis Neighborhood Development Corporation in the amount of$131,100.00 to implement the plan for the Jennings, May, St. Louis Model Blocks Area over a two-year period extending from the date of the signing of the contract. Jimmy Hodges and Dr. Jimmy Bodges, representing the Jennings May, Stephen Martchenke St. Louis Neighborhood Association, 2940 S. Jennings, and Mr. Stephen Martchenke, representing Union Pacific Railroad, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration by the Council on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16441. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-16441 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. P -2002 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. #2360 Communication No. 2002 from the City Manager Street Closures recommending that the City, Council adopt Jennings-May Resolution No. 2360 closing eight points of street St. Louis St. access to the Jennings-May St. Louis JMSL Neighborhood. On motion of Council Member Dirt, seconded by Council Member Raskin, the recommendation was adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PAGE 21 C-16442 There was presented Mayor and Council Malcolm Communication No. C-16442 from the City Manager Pirnie, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to conduct Pilot Plant Treatment Studies required for compliance with the Information Collection Rule (ICR) for a total amount not to exceed $700,000.00. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted. SP-97-022 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of November 11, 1997, continued the site plan hearing of Cornerstone Self Storage by Rulen L.P., for mixed use of mini warehouse and residence with sign restrictions. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be heard. Council Member Silcox advised Council that the revised site plan that was passed out contained information relative to the size and height limitation and as well as the sign location. There being no one else present desiring to be heard Council Member Silcox, made a motion second by Mayor Pro tempore McCray,that the application of Cornerstone Self Storage by Hulen L.P., Zoning Docket No. SP-97-022 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they Session meet in a closed session at 11:05 a.m. to seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following in pending litigation or other matters which are exempt from public di-selosure, under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules.- �o CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS NOVEMBER 1 , 199►7 PAGE 22 a) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. 48-171109-97 b) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Forth et al., Cause No. 397CV2734-T c) Contract with the City of Keller d) Civil services appeals and litigation relating to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12.05 p.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR