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Home My WebLink About1996/04/23-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 199E Date & Time On the 23rd day of April, A.D., 1996, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:25 a.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Pro tempore Jewel Woods; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck. Silcox, Becky Haskin, Eugene McCray, Bill Meadows, Virginia Nell Webber and Kenneth Barr; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. There is currently one vacancy on the City Council; therefore, the quorum necessary for a Council Meeting is five Council Members, and the number of votes necessary to carry a regular motion is also five. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Mr. Denny Bayles, Highland Church of Christ. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1996, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations A presentation of the 1995 Fort Worth Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to "Mrs. Many y ut Jones , by Dr. Jerry Nklullen, Chairperson, 19 Municipality Awards Selection Panel. Introduction of Dott. Corrado Casoli, President, and ott.. Antonio Maccieri, Director, of Canes e Riunite iunite Wine by r$ Brian Barnard, Chair air oft the egio ilia C ittee CITY" COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 2 A proclamation for Arbor Day was presented to Harold Pitchford. A proclamation for Take Our Daughters to Work Day was read by Council Member Hakin. A proclamation for Week of the Young Child was read by Council Member Webber. A proclamation for Cinco de Mayo was read by Jim Lane. Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Consent Agenda Council Communication Nos. G-11464 and G-11462 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15417 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. G-11465 be continued for one week. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox seconded by Council. Member Barr, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Mayor Pro to re Woods advised Council of appointments to be made to the Local Workforce Development Board, as follows: Marilyn Hart, Steve Palko, Albert Peru, Elizabeth Branch, and James Dagnon and Lupe Xrriola as Alternates. Council Me , .r Barr - ade a motion. seconded by Council Member ,Nwleadows, that the appointments be approved. e motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 3 Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Pam Roach, gene Bloomfield, and Jim Covington, be appointed to Strategy 2000 Board. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore Woods advised Council that she and Assistant City Manager Ramon Guajardo would be traveling to Austin on Saturday to receive the Outstanding Airport of the Year Award for Meacham. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that the ceremonial travel be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2161 There was presented Resolution No. 2161 declaring CDBG Week April 22, 1996 - April 26, 1996, to be Community Development Block Grant Week. On motion of Council Member Dane, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Memorial Res. ## 2162 There was presented Memorial Resolution. loo. 2162 Charlie R. Hillard from the City Council as follows: RESOLLTION NO. 2162 'VN WEREAS, Charlie R. Hillard passed from this life on April 16, 1996; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Hillard was a Fort Worth native who, as a teenager, a on at the family car business, illar 's Ford, and steadily CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 4 earned greater responsibilities that led to his becoming the manager of the family business, using vision and business skills to not only provide outstanding services to the family's customers, but also to create Fort Worth's first one-stop auto mall concept, a popular concept today; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Hillard also was dedicated to Fort North through his many civic and charitable efforts, including the founding of the Fort Worth Air Show, support of expanded international route from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport through service on the DFW Marketing Committee, chairing of the Tarrant/Johnson County proposal to build a Southwest Toll Road, serving on the board of Texas Wesleyan University on which his father had served more than 40 years and numerous other endeavors; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hillard laved not only his great city and flying, he also loved his family, his many friends and the residents of Fort Worth. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL_ CIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ON APRIL , L THAT the family of Charlie R. Hillard be given the condolences of the City of Fort Worth as it shares nth them the grief resulting from the loss of a deeply respected businessman and extraordinary citizen of o Worth; a E IT FUKTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial resolution be spread upon the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 5 minutes of the City Council and that a copy be furnished to the family of Mr. Charlie R. Millard as an expression by the City Council members of their sympathy. /s/ Mayor Pro tempore Jewel Woods /s/ Council Member Jim Lane /s/ Council Member Chuck Silcox /s/ Council Member Becky Haskin /s/ Council Member Eugene McCraw /s/ Council Member Bill Meadows Is/ Council Member Virginia Nell Webber /s/ Council Member Kenneth Barr Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2163 There was presented Re-solution No. 2163 NAT Sports reappointing e ers of the Board of Directors of Authority, Inc. the FANIF Authority, Inc. On motion of Council e er Lane, seconded by Council I ember cCray.) the recommendation w adopted unanimously. The members appointed were Pa Dunlap Gates, Emmett Murphy and Ramon Gujro, and y were appointed for terms ending February= /.3, 1998. ram. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL,23, 1996 PAGE 6 Council Member Webber excused herself from the City Council table at this time. Margaret DeMoss Ms. Margaret DeMoss, Chair of the Scenic Preservation Commission, appeared before the City Council and requested information about the large scale Billy Bob's sign in the Historic Stockyards District. She stated that, in her opinion, this sign violated the scenic preservation corridors that had been established by the City Council. City Manager Terrell advised Council that he could not respond to each question at this time, but stated that staff would have to investigate the matter and would respond at a later date. Council Member Haskin requested that the City Council be briefed on this matter at the Pre-Council meeting next week. Council Member Silcox suggested that the sign permit be held until the Council has had a chance to review the situation. OCS-804 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS®804 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged a . •.ages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation he adopted. OCS-805 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2164 Communication o. O .I.-i- 05 from the Office of the Setting Zoning City Secretan recommending that the City Council Hearing adopt esolu_io No. 2164 setting regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE '7 zoning hearing for May 14, 1996. On motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11426 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12495 Communication No. G-11426, dated March 19, 1996, Animal from the City Manager recommending that the City Overpopulation Council adopt Ordinance No. 12495 amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 6, "Animals and Fowl" as follows: Article I, "In General," Section 6- 1, "Definitions," by the addition of the terms "Intact Animal," "Livestock Dog," "Replacement License," "Sporting Dog," "Vis Major," and "Working Dog," and the definitions therefor; Article II, "Restraint of Animals," Section 6-13, "Restraint of Animals," By the amendment of subsection (A) deleting the exception for cats running at large effective January 1, 1997, Article IV, "Dog and Cat Licenses, " Section 6-23, "License Application; Fee" by the amendment of Subsection (C) providing for a replacement license upon transfer of ownership, and by the amendment of Subsection (F) of said section, providing that licenses are not transferable, and by the amendment of Section 6-25, "Collection of License lees and Issuance of tags by designated Veterinarians," Subsection (D), providing for a service fee for designated veterinarians; Article V1, "Animal Control Impoundment; Fees, Section. 6-43, "Impoundment; Notice Disposition, by the amendment of Subsection (A) 1 deleting the exception for impounding cats effective January 1 1997; and Article V11, "Dog and Cat Sterilization; Adoptions," the addition of a new Section 6-50 entitle "Mandatory SpayflNleuter of unrestrained CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 8 Dogs and Cats," Requiring the sterilization of Dogs and Cats impounded for running at large effective January 1, 1997, and providing affirmative defenses; providing that this ordinance is cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a fine of up to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance; providing a savings clause; providing that this ordinance may be published in pamphlet form; and providing an effective date. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11426 be approved, as amended, stating that the ordinance amendment addressing Animal {,overpopulation, Sections 6-13A and 643 should be deleted from the ordinance and returned to Committee for further review and possible re-wording. Council Member Webber assumed her chair at the Council table at this time. At this time Mayor Fro tempore "Woods excused herself from the Council table and Council Member Barr assumed the Chair, as he had been selected by other Council Members during the Pre-Council Meeting. Alma erez and Ms. Alma Perez and Nls. Glenda Foley appeared Glenda Foley before the City Council and expressed ositio to the section on cat restraints. Charles McCcy and r. Charles McCoy, 5636 We o t Circle North Sandra hillis and Nis. Sandra Phillips-i-,43, 4300 Misty Meadows, appeared before the City Council and requested CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRM 23, 1996 PAGE 9 that the City Council give favorable consideration to the cat restraint component of this ordinance. The motion to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11426, as amended, was approved unanimously. Council Member Haskin suggested that the City Page provide citizens with an update on this ordinance relative to Council action taken on today. G-11460 - Continued Council Member Meadows made a motion, until after Executive seconded by Council Member Barr, that Session consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11460, Employment of Legal Counsel in the Case of Bob Cole Et Al., vs The City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cause No. 9340229-362, be continued until after the executive session. The motion carried unanimously. G-11461 There was presented Mayor and Council Dial-In-Access Communication No. G-11461 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the fee structure to allow access via modem through the Fort Worth Public Library's's auto ated system for various library services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. --11462 There was presented Mayor and Council NOSAP, Inc.'s Communication No. G-11462 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the 00, Manager to authorize the reallocation of ,000. of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Neighborhoods Organized for Substance Abuse Prevention. Inc. (NSA ) CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 2 , 1996 PAGE 10 facility renovation project at 2700 Village Creek Road to the NOSAP gang/drug deterrence program. Ella Collins Nelson Ms. Ella Collins Nelson, 2700 Village Creek Road, and Ms. Bobbie and attorney .Bobbie Edmonds, appeared before the Edmonds City Council and expressed appreciation to the Council for this reallocation of funds for NOSAP. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11462 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-11463 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2165 Communication No. G-11463 from the City Manager Fort Worth recommending that the City Council: Housing Corp. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2165 which is necessary in order to approve the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation to allow HFC to develop and construct new housing in designated areas, and 2. Authorize the delivery of the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to the Secretary of State. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Webber, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the ate for a public hearing regarding the Budget A(Ijustment to the Fort Worth Crime ,. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PACE 11 Control and Prevention District. Mayor Pro tempore Woods asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Assistant City Manager Libby Watson appeared before the City Council and presented the staff report and called the attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 11464, as follows: G-11464 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12496 Communication No. G-11464 from the City Manager Fort Worth Crime recommending that the City Council: Control & Prev. District 1. Approve a budget adjustment to the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District fiscal year 1995-96 plan in the amount of $467,651.00, and 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12496 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of $467,651.00 for the purpose of funding the Gang Graffiti Plan. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing on the Budget Adjustment t the Fort Worth Crime Control an Prevention District, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and o ncil o_ m cation No. G-114-64 e adopted, as- a. _en , stating that all of the Budget Items for Parks and Co unite Services, listed under DLscussdon, should be deleted except High Pressure AVftl� CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 12 Cleanings for a cast of 100,000.00. The motion carried unanimously. G-11465 Continued It was the consensus of the City Council that for One Weep consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11465, Appropriations Ordinance to Provide Funding for the Purchase of Computer Equipment, Software, Printers, Networking, and Required Training for the Department of Law, be continued for one week. G-11466 There was presented Mayor and Council Donation from Communication No. G-11466 from the City Manager Amon G. recommending that the City Council: Carter Foundation 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept as a donation from the Amon G. Carter Foundation four (4) parcels of land totaling approximately 88 acres for use as public parkland and the use of up to 20 acres of this donation for future public right-of-way for Oakland Boulevard, Lake Havasu Trail and East First Street/Randol Mill Road, and 2. Deautho • e funds totaling $200,000.00 from the 1964, 1978, 1982 and 1986 Capital Improvement Pro C.I.P.) designated for acquisition and/or development of neighborhood pr s an . Transfer $200,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Improvement Funds to the Grants Fund as the Citys local share of the Irate al Surface Transportation Efacie c y Act I S f A)/.Statewide Transportatio Enhancement r gra to fund the Trinity _- River Trail Extension Project. { CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 13 On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-7873 There was presented Mayor and Council Maintenance Communication No. P-7873 from the City Manager on 9394-041 recommending that the City Council authorize a Controllers & purchase agreement for the maintenance on two (2) 9395-1113 Disk 9394-001 controllers and twenty-one (21) 9395-1113 Drawers disk drawers for the Information Systems Fund with IBM sole source on the rates, for an estimated amount of$18,500.00, with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. destination no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7874 There was presented Mayor and Council Maintenance Communication No. P-7874 from the City Manager Repair on recommending that the City Council authorize a Motorola purchase agreement for maintenance and repair on Equipment Motorola radio on Motorola radio equipment for the Information Systems Fund with Motorola Service Division, sole source for an estimated $60,000.00, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Rockford, Illinois, with agreement to begin April 23, 1996, and end April 22, 1997, with the option to renew annually for two years. It was the consensus of the City, Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7875 There was presented Mayor and Council Fuel Aluminum Communication No. P-7875 from the City Manager Oxygen recommending that the Ci r Council authorize the f` rlin ers & Face purchase of aluminum oxygen cylinders and face masks from a et Safety, Inc. for the Fire Department, based on low bid with y ent terms net 30 days, f.o.b. I sti ation freight no charge. It CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 14 was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7876 There was presented Mayor and Council Metal Communication No. P-7876 from the City Manager Fabrication recommending that the City Council exercise the Service option to renew the purchase agreement to provide metal fabrication service for the City of Fort Worth with Heron Industries, Inc. based on low bid per hourly rate, net f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin May 19, 1996, and end May 18, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7877 There was presented Mayor and Council Ammunition Communication No. P-7877 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from Precision Delta Corporation based on low bid not to exceed $19,429.44, with payment terms net 30 days, fo.b. destination, freight prepaid and added to invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7878 There was presented Mayor and Council Three IPM Communication No. P-7878 from the City Manager 9395-BI3 Dish recommending that the City Council authorize the Array DraNivvrs purchase of three ) IBM 13 Disk Array Drawers forte Information Syste s Fund from IBM, sole source, for an amount not to exceed $35,100.00 net 30 days, Lo.b. destination, freight no charge, installation and cabling at no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. y CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE IS P-7879 There was presented Mayor and Council Two Riding Communication No. P-7879 from the City Manager Aerifiers recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of two Ryan riding aerifiers from Masterturf & Tractor based on sole bid of 811,970.00 each, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, and freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7880 There was presented Mayor and Council Bulk Engine Oil Communication No. P-7880 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for bulk engine oil for the Water Department with T°ulco Oils, Inc., based on quoted price of 82.16 per gallon, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin April 24, 1996, and end April 23, 1997, with the option to renew for two additional one year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7881 There was presented Mayor and Council Pavemark Mot Communication No. P-7881 from the City Manager Tape recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for pave ark loot tape for the Transportation n lic corks Department with Roadrunner Traffic Supply, Inc., on sole bid of unit prices, with payment terms net 30 days, Lo.b. estination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin,April 23, 1996, and end April 22, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 2 , 1996 PAGE 16 P-7882 Them was presented Mayor and Council Landscape Communication No. P-7882 from the City Manager Loader recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of a landscape loader from Clemons Tractor Company on the sole bid of$33,990.00 with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, and freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11717 There was presented Mayor and Council DIFW Airport Communication No. L-11717 from the City Manager Expansion recommending that the City Council authorize the Program fee simple acquisition of two properties in Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding D1FW Airport, find that the purchase prices offered by the Airport are just compensation, and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11718 There was presented Mayer and Council Conveyance of Communication No. L-11718 from the City an easement Manager recommending that the City Council approve the conveyance of a Utility Easement to the Enserch Corporation d/b/a Lang Star Gas Company; rind that $10.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manger to accept and record the appropriate irtstruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11719 There was presented Mayor and Council Conveyance o Communication No. L-11719 from the City an easement 1ana er recommending, that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a 20 -foot wide access exsement to Fort Worth Independent Ate: � r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 1'7 School District along the eastern boundary of the City Park and Ride 'Tract at North Main Street and Fourteenth Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11724 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No. L-11724 from the City for a permanent Manager recommending that the City Council sanitary sewer declare the necessity of taking an interest of a easement portion of land out of A. Robinson Survey, Abstract 1301, Tarrant County for a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in this land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11721 There was presented Mayor and Council Sale of City Communication No. L-11721 from the City owned surplus Manager recommending that the City Council property approve the sale of surplus City-owned properties and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed, conveying the property to the adjoining owner. It was the consensus of the City. Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15410 ere was presented Mayor and Council itt ollars, Inc. Communication N . C-15410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an en $veering agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for o fee not to exceed . to prepare plans an specifications for storm drain improvements on True Street. It was the consemsus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 18 C-15411 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12497 Communication No. C-15411 from the City Dunaway Manager recommending that the City Council: Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $37,997.44 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12497 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $37,997.44 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement to Dunaway Associates, Inc., Water Main Rehabilitation Contract II. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Dunaway Associates, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $33,997.44 to prepare plans and specifications for the Water Main Rehabilitation Contract if7Tli tf. . It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-154'12 There was presented flay r and Council Ord. # 12498 Communication No. C-15412 from the Cite Wade & Manager recommending that the City Council: Associates, Inc... 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $54,172.00 from rater and ewer Operating to the, Sewer Capital j eevu Fund, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 19 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12498 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $54,172.40 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement to Wade & Associates, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract Main M-1898 and M-129, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Wade & Associates, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $50,172.00 to prepare plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract Main M-1898 and M-129. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15413 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-15413 from the City with Ken Manager recommending that the City Council McLaughlin authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 21730 with Ken McLaughlin, an individual d/b/a Air Source One, for office space in the terminal building t Meacham International -Airport. It was the consensus e of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15414 There was presented Mayor and Council Tarrant County Communication No. C-1515414 from the City- Ianaer repo endln that the its Council authorize the City Manager to execute Community Facilities Agreement with the IN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 20 developer, Tarrant County for the installation of community facilities for Tarrant County South Maintenance Complex. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15415 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #12499 Communication No. C-15415 from the City Ord. # 12500 Manager recommending that the City Council: Pelton Marsh Kinsella 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12499 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $19,500.04 from increased revenues for the purpose of funding the design of lighting improvements to the Will Rogers Auditorium 2. Authorize the transfer of$19,500.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund, and 3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12500 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $19,500.00 for the purpose of funding the design of stage lighting improvements for the Will Rogers Auditorium, n 4. Authorize the ity MManager to execute an agreement with Pelton 'Marsh Kinsella MK for the design of stage and huse lighting improvements tote Will Rogers Auditorium for a ffee of$16,50 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 21 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15416 There was presented Mayor and Council Deloitte & Communication No. C-15416 from the City Touche Manager recommending that the City Council Consulting authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Group with Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $74,950.00 for the purpose of preparing a cost of service study for wholesale water rates. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15417 There was presented Mayor and Council 1994-95 Home Communication No. C-15417 from the City Funding for Manager recommending that the City Council: CHDOS 1. Approve the use of $728,895.00 for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) under Federal HOME Program Years 1994 and 1995, 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts, not to exceed a combined total of $728,895.00 in draw-down of Fiscal Year 1994 an 1"5 HOME funds from D, with the following CHDOs to administer t eir respective programs in the o nts f a. $63,300.00 to Ability Resources, Inc. for the acquisition, rehabilitation, including architectural, barrier removal for handicap accessibility, and fife- safety modificatiorts of a rental F,.z CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 22 unit for low income special needs persons, b. $80,000.00 to Community Enrichment Center, Inc. for the acquisition of five HUD-owned properties to be rented to homeless families tranitioning to independent living, C. $82,000.00 to Habitat for Citizens of Texas, Inc. for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two duplexes for transitional housing for the homeless, d. $ 10 , 000 . 00 to the Jennings/May/St. Louis Development Corp. QMSL) for predevelopment costs for two- multi-family projects and an infill/homeownership program in the Jennings, May, St. Louis Model Blocks area, e. $105,000.00 to Liberation Community, Inc. for deferred payment loans. to seven first time homebuyers in conjunction with their program to acquire and rehabilitate rive existing houses and to construct two new inll p within the Liberation Community's M el Blocks in the flarlem 1110s area of Como, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTII, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 23 f. $196,595.00 to the bear Southeast Development Corp. as seed money for a revolving loan fund for the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of homes to low income families in the City's Near Southeast Model Blocks, g. $182,000.00 to Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Worth, Inc. for deferred payment loans to twelve low income, first-time homebuyers, and h. $10,000.00 to Women's Second Chance, Inc. for predevelopment activities associated with developing transitional housing for homeless women who are victims of domestic violence. 3. Authorize the contract performance period on all eight contracts to begin on the date signed and end April 30, 1999, and 4. Authorize e Department of Housing to submit periodic requests for reimbursement from for wire transfer to Bank of America Local HOTNIE Investment Trust Fund. Account. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 2 , 1996 PAGE 24 Ed Ellis Mr. Ed Ellis, representing Liberation Community, 3608 E. Rosedale, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration for the approval of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-1541'7. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15417 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Temporary Chair Barr; Council Members Lane, Haskin, McCray, Meadows, and Webber NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT: Mayor Pro tempore Woods C-15418 There was presented Mayor and Council Arthur Anderson Communication No. C-15418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Adopt a proposed Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance increasing appropriations in the Equipment Services Fund in the amount of $350,000.00 from undesginated retained earnings of the Equipment e ices Fund for the purpose of funding a Professional Services Contract with Arthur Andersen. LLP for a comprehensive study of the Equipment Services Divisi �r k� CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 25 Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15418, be continued for 30 days and that this item be referred to the Inter and Intea Government Committee. The motion was approved unanimously. C-15419 There was presented Mayor and Council Increment Communication No. C-15419 from the City Manager Agreements recommending that the City Council: & Appointments to TIF 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute interlocal tax increment contribution agreements between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Tarrant County Hospital District, Fart Worth Independent School District, Tarranty County Junior College, and Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District Number One, respectively; and 2. Contribute 100 percent of the increment generated by the City within Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three to the TIF Fund- and 3. Appoint five 5) individuals to represent the City on the TIF Board of Directors; and 4. Appoint Council Member Kenneth Barr to se °e as Chairman of the TIC Board of Directors. CITY COUI' CH,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRH,2 , 1996 PAGE 26 Council ember Silcox asked if this Mayer and Council Communication was strictly to approve Board recommendation. Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer appeared before the City Council and stated that the M&C created the Board of Directors for TIF and advised Council that any other plans would be brought to the Council for approval. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15419 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. C-15424 There was presented Mayor and Council Speedway Communication No. C-15424 from the City Manager Motorsports, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement for development of a superspeedway and related facilities with Speedway Motorsports, Inc., and F'W Sport Authority, Inc. Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer appeared before the City Council and advised Council that it was staff's intention to brief the Council on this matter on last weer before the Mayor and Council Communication was presented to Council, however, it was ut off until this week. He advised o ncil that they would be briefed during the executive session. Ronnie Thomas Mr. Ronnie Thomas, 14024 Country Lane, Jwstin TX, appeared before the City Council a vise; Council that he, was a citizen of Country Irene Estates an -stated that they wished to be addressed CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 27 in the Master Agreement with Speedway Motorsport , Inc. He also stated that it was not the residents intention to live beside the race track, and expressed opposition to the way that they were being treated. It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15420 be continued until after executive session. Citizen Presentations Sabe Braheem Ms. Sabe Braheem, 3911 E. Berry, appeared before the City Council and gave a presentation outlining situations where he believed FWPD officers acted improperly including the changing of a police report for an incident that occurred at Morningside Elementary and a shooting that took place on Evans Avenue this past weekend. He urged Council to investigate his allegations. Sharon Armstrong Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern over the treatment of black men in the South and Southeast part of the City by Police Personnel. 11 rna Robertson W florna Robertson-Holbert, 3700 Mount Castle, Holbert appeared efore the City Council and expressed concern relative to the shooting incident this past week-end and alleged rasa ent in the minority communities. Temporary Chair Barr requested that the Council be furnished mit o report on the _ tin incident. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 28 Helen Brisindine Ms. Helen Brisindine, 2001 Standifer, appeared before the City Council and gave a detailed description of the problems that she had with Lane Star Gas Company. Temporary Chair Barr advised Ms. Brisindine that she would be contacted by Mr. Danny Reed, Public Utilities, in an attempt to work through the problems with Lone Star Gas Company. Francisco Hernandez Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Avenue, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that, in his opinion, they should not spend time passing unnecessary ordinances such as the cat restraint ordinance and the parking of boats, trailers, cars in rear yards. Temporary Chair Barr recessed the Council meeting at 12:05 p.m. The City Council Meeting was reconvened at 1:20 p. ., at which time they went into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session 1. To meet jointly with the Board of Directors of the FW Sports Authority, Inc. in closed session to 1. seek the advice of their attorneys concerning the terms of the proposed Master Agreement among the City of Port ' Forth, W Sports At oi Inc. and ANN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 29 Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which matters are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; b) deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in connection with the proposed Master Agreement among the City of Fort North, FW Sports Authority, Inc. and Speedway Motorsports, Inc., as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City and the Sports Authority in negotiations with a third party. 2. To meet in closed session to seep the advice of its attorney concerning the following pending litigation: a Bob Cole et al. v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. -44022 b David B. James v. Baby Dolls and City of Fo rt Worth, et al, Cause 348-1501-87-9 as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. e CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 23, 1996 PAGE 30 Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 3.30 p.m. G-11460 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2166 Communication No. G-11460 from the City Legal Counsel Manager recommending that the City Council Bob Cole retain Mr. John A. Chalk as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in representing the City in the case of Bob Cole et al., vs the City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt Resolution No. 2166 fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the sum to be paid John A. Chalk for his services in an amount not to exceed $50,004.00. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member Lane the recommendation was adopted. C-15420 There was presented Mayor and Council Speedway Communication No. C-15420 from the City Manager Motorsports, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement for development of a superspeedway and related facilities with Speedway Motorsports, Inc., and FW Sport Authority, Inc. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Webber, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15420 be continued for one weep. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, APRIL 99 PAGE CITY SECRETARY s PRO TEMP ORE