HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/05/21-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1996
Date & Time On the 21st day of May, A.D., 1996, 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 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 Reverend Scott
Sheppard, Altamesa Church of Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Dane, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 14, 1996, were approved
unani ously.
Presentations A proclamation for Emergency Medical Services
Week was presented to Jack Eades.
proclamation for Bill Garrison Day was
presented to Hill Garrison.
A proclamation for Shirley Knox-Benton Day was
presented to Dr. Shirley Knox-Benton.
proclamation for Safe Boating Week was
presented to Gene Popik, Commander of Flotilla.
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A proclamation for The T .Day was presented to
Ms. Renee Higginbotham Brooks.
City Secretary Church administered the Oath of
Office to Mayor Elect Kenneth Parr, and he took
the Chair.
Mayor Parr gave a short address on his goals for
the City.
Recess Mayor Barr then requested a five minute recess.
Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Consent Council Communication Nos. P-7913, L-11732, and
C-15469 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-7919 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication Nos. L-11732 and C-15469
be withdrawn from the agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member McCray, the consent agenda was
adopted unanimously.
Board esi atio Council Avlember Silcox made a motion, seconded
y Council Member Meadows, that the resignation
of Mr. David Poindexter from the City Zoning
Commission and the fort Worth alliance Airport
Zoning Commission be accepted, with appreciation
for i service. The motlon carried unanimoussly.
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Citizen Presentation
James McGehee Mr. James McGehee, 304 Nursery Lane, appeared
before the City Council and requested assistance
regarding his substandard housing situation, and
advised Council that all of the programs designed to
help citizens had failed.
City Manager Terrell referred Mr. McGehee to
Mr. David Watson and Ms. Laura Nagel.
Res. # 2171 There was presented Resolution No. 2171
National Western supporting a National Western Heritage Center in
Heritage Center the Cultural District. On motion of Council
Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
(JCS-812 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. {ACS-812 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.
-114 2 There was presented May-or and Council
Ord. 12527 Communication No. 11482 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council adopt
Ordinance No 12527 adjusting t o total number of
authorized Civil Service Positions at each
classification (Rank) in the Police Department;
creating eight additional police officer positions';
providing a statement of purpose and intent for the
adoption and implementation of this ordinance. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-11483 Them was presented Mayor and Council
Assessment Communication No. G-11483 from the City Manager
Paving of recommending that the City Council approve the
Ellis Avenue final assessment roll for the paving of Ellis Avenue
from N.W. 29th Street to Long Avenue, and
authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence of
the special assessments levied against the abutting
property owners on Ellis Avenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11484 There was presented Mayor and Council
Assessment Communication No. G-11484 from the City Manager
Paving of recommending that the City Council approve the
Southcrest Drive final assessment roll for the paving of Southcrest
Drive from Townsend Avenue to James Avenue and
authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence of
the special assessments levied against the abutting
property owners on Southcrest Drive. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
City Attorney Adkins advised. Council that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-11485 should be
continued until after executive session.
Council Member ber Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Woods, that Mayor an
Council o u tion Nl . G-11485, Settlement of
Cause No. 17-154450-94 Filed by Michael an
Yvonne Sotelo, be continued until after executive
session. The motion carried unanimously.
-790-5 There was presented Mayor and Council
Mowing Services Co i ation No. P-79-05 from the City an er
recommending that the City Council authorize the
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rejection of bid 95-0453 for mowing services for the
City Services Department, Code Enforcement
Division, and authorize a re-bid, and the purchase
of mowing services for an estimated $40,000.00
until July 15, 1996, the interim period necessary for
the re-bid process with the various vendors with
pricing and terms consistent with the previous
contract bid 95-0156, M&C P-7415.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-7905 be approved,
as amended, by deleting Recommendation Nos. 1
and 2 and approving Recommendation No. 3. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-7906 There was presented Mayor and Council
Electrical Communication No. P-7906 from the City Manager
Parts recommending that the City Council authorize an
increase of funds in the amount of$72,000.00 to the
purchase agreement with Dealers Electrical Supply
to provide electrical parts for the City of Fort
Worth for an estimated amount of $262,000.00,
with agreement to begin July 20, 1995, and end July
21, 1996, with one option to renew for one year. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-7907 There was presented Mayor r a Council
Polaroid Communication No. P-7907 from the City Manager
Film recommending that the City Council exercise the
final option to renew a purchase agreement to
furnis-h polaroid film to the City of Fort Worth with
Instant Photo at the current manufacturer list price
less 36 percent discount, with payment terms net 30
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days Lo.b, Fart Werth, with agreement to begin on
June 1, 1996, and end May 31, 1997. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-7948 There was presented Mayor and Council
OEM Communication No. P-7948 from the City Manager
Cummins recommending that the City Council exercise the
Parts & first option to renew the purchase agreement for
Engines original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Cummins
parts and engines for the City Services Department
with Southwestern International, based on the quoted
discount of manufacturer's list price less 15 percent
with payment terms net 10 days, Lo.b, destination,
freight no charge, with agreement to begin August
29, 1996, and end August 28, 1997. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted,
P-7949 There was presented Mayor and Council
OEM IHC Communication No. P-7949 from the City Manager
Navistar Parts recommending that the City Council exercise the
first option to renew the purchase agreement for
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) IHC
Navistar parts for the City Services Department with
Southwestern International, based on the quoted list
rise, with payment terms net 10th of the month,
Lo.b. destination, freight prepaid and added to
invoice firspecial or ers with ree e t to begin
May 31, 1996, and end May 30, 1997. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-7910 There was presented Mayor and Council
Odor Control Communication No. -7910 from the Ciqr Manager
recommending that the City Council exercise the
first renewal option with ulti le vendors for odor
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control for the City of Fort Worth, with agreement to
begin June 1, 1996, and end May 31, 1997, with two
one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-7911 There was presented Mayor and Council
Automotive, Communication No. P-7911 from the City Manager
Truck & recommending that the City Council authorize a
Equipment purchase agreement for automotive, truck and
Batteries equipment batteries for the City Services
Department with Nationwide Battery Corporation,
based on the quoted discount of manufacturer's list
price less 20 percent with payment terms net 30
days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with
agreement to begin May 21, 1996, and end May 20,
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-7912 There was presented Mayor and Council
Clutch & Communication No. P-7912 from the City Manager
Bearing Parts recommending that the City Council authorize a
& Flywheel purchase agreement for clutch and bearing parts and
Resurfacing flywheel resurfacing for the City Services
Department with Brake and Clutch Company, based
on the quoted discount of Jobber's list price and
quoted unit prices with ay ent terms net 10 days,
f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, pit ree ent
to begin May 21, 1996, and end May 20, 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.
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P-7913 There was presented Mayor and Council
Rental of Communication No. P-1913 from the City Manager
Passenger Vans recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for rental of passenger vans for
the City Services Department with Enterprises Car,
based on the quoted prices with payment terms of
net 30 days with agreement to begin May 21, 1996,
and end May 20, 1997, with the option to renew for
two additional one year periods.
City Manager Terrell advised Council of a
correction to be made to Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-1913, stating that under
Recommendation No. 1 B and 1 D, it should read
"monthly rate" instead of "weekly rate".
Council Member Meadows made a motion,
seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-1913 be
approved, as amended. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-7914 There was presented Mayor and Council
General Safety Communication No. P-7914 from the City Manager
Equipment Co. recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase agreement for original equipment
manufacturers General Safety Equipment
ire truck it the sole source manufacturer
General Safety Equipment for the City Services
Department, t manufacturers list price, with
payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b. destination.,
freight prepaid and add to invoice, with agreement to
begin May 21, 1996, and end May 20, 1997, with the
option to rew, for two additional one year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-7915 There was presented Mayor and Council
Pipe Clamps Communication No. P-7915 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of pipe clamps on the low bid per unit price
meeting specification not to exceed $16,449.87. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-7916 There was presented Mayor and Council
Sterilizer Communication No. P-7916 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of a sterilizer from Texoma Medical, Inc.
of Euless for the Water Department on sole bid of
$19,990.00 with payment terms of 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-7917 There was presented Mayor and Council
Trash Pumps Communication No. P-7917 from the City Manager
& Parts recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of trash pumps and parts for the Water
Department from Bacrac Supply Co. on total low bid
of$19,891.00 with payment terms net 30 days, f o.b.
Fort Worth, freight no charge. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-7918 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amend M C Communication No. P-7918 from the City Manager
P-7712 for recommending that the City Council authorize the
Tubular Sin amending of M C 771 12 for additional funds for
Post the purchase of tubular sign posts for the
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Transportation and Public Works Department from
Unistrut Texas, Inc., for an additional cost of
$1,038.37 due to an overshipment. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-7919 There was presented Mayor and Council
Termite Communication No. P-7919 from the City Manager
Extermination recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for termite extermination with
Marburger Pest Control on low bid of unit prices
with payment terms net 30 days, with agreement to
begin May 21, 1996, and end May 20, 1997 with two
options to renew annually.
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director of the Parks and
Conununity Services Department, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that the
amounts listed on the attachment on the left
represented full extermination of the building and
the amount on the right represented individual
sections that would be treated.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-7919 be approved.
The motion care unanimously.
-7920 There was presented Mayor and Council
Reject Bids Communication No. 7920 from the City Manager
for Carpet recommending that the City Council authorize
Cleaning rejection of all bids for carpet cleaning, bid 960131,
for the Transportation and lic Works
Department and authorize a rebid.
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. Jim .Keyes, Fiscal Services Director, appeared
before the City Council and presented information
to Council Member Silcox that was requested
during Pre-Council meeting.
P-7920 Continued for Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
one week by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-7920, Reject All Bids
for Carpet Cleaning, Bid 9610131, for the
Transportation and Public Works Department, be
continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
L-11732 Withdrew It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
from Agenda and Council Communication No. L-11732, Lease of
Lake Worth Property for Grazing Use, be
withdrawn from the agenda.
L-11733 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication No. L-11733 from the City Manager
4204 Miller Ave. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a lease for 4,000 sq. ft. of
office space at 4204 Miller Avenue from John W.
Crow; approve the rental expenditure of $4,167.00
per month for one year; and approve the options to
renew the lease for two one-year terms at a rental
amount of$1,000.00 per month. It was the consensus
of the Ci r Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-11734 There was presented ?Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication Nog L-117,34 fro the City Manager
8700 Normandale recommending that the City Council, aut oriie the
felt° Manager to execute a lease for 500 s . ft. of
office space at 8700 N. Nor a dale from
Normandale Manor Apartments; approve rental
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expenditure of$1.00 per year; approve the options to
renew the lease for two one year terms at a rental
rate of $1.00 per year. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11735 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication No. L-11735 from the City
2607-13 Manager recommending that the City Council
Waggonman St. authorize the City Manager to execute a two year
lease renewal for 6300 sq. ft. of office space at 2607-
13 Waggonman from Myles H. Sweeney, approve
the rental expenditure of $2,300.04 per month. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11736 There was presented Mayor and Council
Sale of City-owned Communication No. L-11736 from the City
Surplus Property Manager recommending that the City Council
approve the sale of the surplus City-owned
Commercial properties and authorize the City
Manager to execute the appropriate deeds,
conveying the property to the highest bidder for
each property. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-1887 "There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12528 Communication No. PZ-1887 from the City Manager
Vacating a recommending that the City Council adopt
mutual access Ordinance No. 12528 vacating a mutual access
easement easement located within the Cityview Addition, Lot
, Block 4, to the City of Tort Worth, Texas. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-1888 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12529 Communication No. PZ-1888 from the City Manager
Street Right-cif-way recommending that the City Council adapt
Ordinance No. 12529 vacating a two street rights-
of-way segments of Blue Grove .Avenue and Fisher
Avenue between Lawnwood Avenue to the North
and the South right-of-way line of Fisher Avenue to
the south located within the Riverside Addition,
Lots 1-A thru 4-A, Block 65, Third Filing of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-15418 - Withdrawn There was presented Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15418 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
a Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance
increasing appropriations in the Equipment Services
Fund in the amount of $350,000.00 from
undesignated retained earnings of the Equipment
Services Fund for the purpose of funding a
professional services contract with Arthur Andersen
LIT for a comprehensive study of the Equipment
Services Divisions.
City Manager Terrell advised ouncil that this
C was discussed in reCou cil meeting, and
should be Withdrawn.
Council TMember Woods made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15418 e withdrawn. The
rayon carn*ed unanimousky.
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C-15464 There was presented Mayor and Council
F.W. Services, Inc. Communication No. C-15464 from the City
d/bla The Bunk Manager recommending that the City Council
Hans authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with F.W. Services, Inc., dba The Bunk Bans, in
the amount of $16,000.00 for the purpose of
providing shelter for homeless persons under
treatment for tuberculosis, with contract to begin
January 8, 1996, and end January 7, 1997. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15465 There was presented Mayor and Council
Dunaway Communication No. C-15465 from the City Manager
& Associates, recommending that the City Council authorize the
Inc. City Manager to execute an agreement with
Dunaway and Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$33,058.75 for engineering design of the replacement
and relocation of water and sewer facilities within
the Hillside (Rock Island) Housing Development. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15466 "There was presented Mayor and Council
CDBC Year Communication No. C-15466 from the City Manager
NII recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute CDBG Year XXII contracts
with the organizations to administer their respective
programs, contln ent upon approval and receipt of
adequate funding from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Except where
noted, all contracts will begin June 1, 1996, and end
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A. Catholic Charities, Inc. - $75,000.00.
B. Women's Haven of Tarrant County-550,000.00
C. NHS of Fort Worth, Inc. Admin - $76,760.00,
$256,072.€ 0, and $8,353.00.
D. Liberation Communities - $10,635.00
E. Southeast Area Churches - Search $86,464.00
F. NOSAP- Gang and Drug Prevention Program
- $45,000.00
G. Boys and Girls Clubs - Comin' Up Program -
$157,500.00
H. Bee & Bell Educational Center- Project Stand
Up - $54,000.00
1. Boys and Girls Clubs - JACKS - $29,250.00
J. Boys and Girls Clubs - KEG'S - $43,200.00
K. Communities In Schools/Fort Worth, Inc. -
CIS Joint After School Mission $22,900..00
L. Friends of Old Fire Stag 10, Inc. Old
Fire Station - $10,710.00
M. J MAC Youth Center of Tarrant County - J
AC Youth Center & Safe Haven
$24.000.00
N. Stone Soup Connection After School
Frogs - $15,750.00
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C). Arts Council of FW & TC - Neighborhood
Arts Program $23,000.00
P. YES - Youth For Education & Success -
$79,449.00
Q. Big Brothers & Sisters - Character
Development - $23,007.00
R. YWCA of Fort Worth - AIM - $48,752.00
S. Clayton Child Care Services - School Age
Program - $31,500.00
T. Day Care Association- Pre School Child. Care
Program - $130,000.00
U. YMCA of Metropolitan Fort North - School
Age Child Care Program - $120,375.00
V. YWCA of Fort Worth - Creative Enrichment
Child Care - $77,513.00
W. Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Greater Tarrant
County - $33,696.00
X. M A of TC - OMBUDSMAN Pro ra
$17,50
Y. Senior for Cities Se ,ices of Tarrant County
Riverside - $20,948.00
Z. Southside Area Ministries slid South Seniors
S3,526.00
AA. Senior Citizens e vices of Tarrant County,
Como 48.0
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BB. Community Enrichment Center - Adapt A
Family - $28,267.00
CC. Weed & Seed - Job Bank- $15,000.00
DD. FW SER - Jobs for Progress, Inc. - Northside
Resource Center - $15,000.00
EE. Women's Center of Tarrant County - JOBS
NOW - $13,000.00
FF. Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(FWHCC) Outreach & Services - $101,000.00
GG. Fort Worth Industrial Development,
Incorporated (FWIDI) - Outreach & Services -
$101,000.00
HH. American Indian Chamber of Commerce of
Texas Business Assistance Center - Outreach
- $50,000.00
11. GIBE Services Inc. - Surety Support Services
$150,000.00
M. William Mann Community Development
Council - Bank CDC - $100,000.00
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E C - Micro-Loan Program - $125,000.00
EL. FWEI RLF - $58,667.00
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation recommendafion be adopted.
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C-15467 There was presented Mayor and Council
Mira Vista Communication No. C-15467 from the City Manager
Development recommending that the City Council authorize the
Corporation City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with the developer, Mira Vista
Development Corporation, for the installation of
community facilities for Mira Vista Addition, Phase
17, Block 28, Lots 1-11 and 21-25. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15468 There was presented Mayor and Council
Mira Vista Communication No. C-15468 from the City Manager
Development recommending that the City Council authorize the
Corporation City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with the developer, Mira Vista
Development Corp., for the installation of
community facilities for Mira Vista Addition, Phase
18, Dots 37-50, Block.20. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adapted.
C-15469 - Withdrawn It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
and Council Communication No, C-15469, Contract
with the Metroplex Drag Boat Race Club and the
Mate of Texas Department of Transportation for
temporary closure of I-820 Service Road from 900
Feet W t of West Curb of Marine Creek. Park way
to 7000 Feet West, be withdrawn roe the agenda.
C-15470 There was presented Mayor and Council
Various Communication No. C-15470 from the City Manager
Professional recommending that the City Council confirm, the
Consultants payment of $6,237.50 to vanous professional
con-sultants for health related services and authorize
the Ciqr Manager to enter into agreements with
various professional consultants such as to ,
nurses, pharmacists, x-ray technicians and other
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allied health professionals to provide health related
services on an hourly basis not to exceed $49,000.00
for the remainder of FY 95-96. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
It appeared to the City Council that the City
Council set today as the date for the public hearing
for AMAKA Learning Center. Mayor Barr asked
if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Joe Paniagua, Assistant to the City Manager,
appeared before the City Council and presented the
staff report and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-15471, as follows:
C-15471 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amaka Learning Communication No. C-15471 from the City Manager
Center recommending that the City Council authorize City
Manager to approve the transfer of$30,000.00 from
CDBG Year XVIII Unprogrammed Funds, and
approve a contract with the Fort Worth housing
Authority in the amount of$30,000.00 in Community
Development .Block Grant CDBG funds to provide
"bridge gap" financing to extend subsidized daycare
costs for public housing residents to the Y. C.A.
program.
There. being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the public hearing on AMAKN
Learning Center, Council Member Meadows made
a motion, seconded y Council Member er e er that
the hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-1 1 tie adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-15472 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12530 Communication No. C-15472 from the City Manager
JTPA Act Title recommending that the City Council authorize the
IIB City Manager to:
1. Submit a grant application, accept the grant,
and negotiate a contract in the amount of
$1,583,048.00 with Texas Workforce
Commission for implementation of the Job
Training Partnership Act Title IIB Summer
Youth Employment and Training Program
Plan for 1996 for a contract period beginning
April 22, 1996, and ending March 31, 1998,
and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12530
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$1,583.048.04 from available funds
for the purpose of funding the Job Training
Partnership Act Title IIB, 1996 Summer
Youth Employment and Training Program
through a grant from the Texas Workforce
Commission, and
3. Apply indirect costs to administrative staff
only in accordance with the City's
Administrative ulation 3-15 and authorize
a waiver of the indirect costs for the training
staff (apply the rate of 7.04 percent which
represents the most recently approved rate for
the Employment and Training Department).
4. Conting
gent upon execution oft the contract with
the texas Workforce Commission, execute
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contracts with service providers as listed
below for implementation of the 1996 Title 118
Summer Youth Employment and Training
Plan:
A. Execute a contract not to exceed
$113,000.00 with Fort Worth
Independent School District to provide
Summer Youth Work Experience for
the contract period beginning May 6,
1996, and ending September 30, 1996.
B. Execute a contract not to exceed
$12,000.00 with Tarrant County Junior
College and Career Preparation for the
contract period May 1, 1996, to August
26, 1996.
C. Execute a contract not to exceed
$54,000.00 with Texas Christian
University to provide the Upward
Bound Program for the contract period
beginning June 1, 1996, to August 26,
1996.
D. Execute a contract in the amount of
$32,807.00 wit h St. Edward's University
to implement t e Summer Program for
Migrant Students for the contract
period June 1, 19966, to August 26, 1996.
E. Authorize buy-in agreements to provide
tuition in basic sills enhancement n
hommork assistance on a per
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participant cost basis with appropriate
vendors, in accordance with M&:C 0-
15114, approved 10/31/95.
5. Authorize a transfer of $316,609.00
from Title IIB to the Program Year
1996 Title IIC Program for youth.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
It appeared to the City Council that the City
Council set today as the date for the public hearing
for the proposed funding of the Near Nvrthside
Resource Center. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Joe Paniagua, Assistant to the City Manager,
appeared before the City Council and presented the
staff report and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-15473, as follows:
015473 There was presented Mayor and Council
Near N o r th s i d e Communication No. C-15473 from the City Manager
Resource Center recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to approve the change of use of
$50,000.00 in the Community evelo ent Block
Grant funds from CDBG Year . .. Model Block
Funds to Public Services for the operation of an
economic wellness program, and execute a contract
with the University of Texas at Arlington, in the
amount not to exceed $5£1,000.00 in Community
Development Block Grant Funds for the operation of
an economic'wellness program at the,dear Mort. side
Resource Center in cooperation eration with the Near
Northside Partners Council.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the public hearing on the proposed
funding of the Near Northside Resource Center,
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCray, that the hearing be closed
and Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
15473 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council
C-15474 Communication No. C-15474 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12531 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Grants from the City Manager to;
Texas Workforce
Commission 1. Submit grant applications, accept the grants,
if awarded, and negotiate and execute
contracts with Texas Workforce Commission
to implement Job Training Partnership Act
Program Years 1996-97 training plans for the
contract period beginning July 1, 1996, and
ending June 30, 1998, in the following
amounts:
A. $1,346,308.00 to implement the Job
Training Partnership Act Title 11A Job
Training Plan for Economically
Disadvantaged Adults; and
B. $254,126.00 to implement e Jo
Training ar ers i Act Title 11C Jo
Training Plan for Economically
Disadvantaged Youth, and
C. $1.624,298.00 to implement the Job
Training Partners-hip Act Title 111 lob
Training ` lan for Dislocated Workers,
and
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2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12531
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$3,224,732.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding the implementation
of the Job Training Partnership Act Titles IIA,
IIC, and III Job Training Plans through
Grants from the Texas Workforce
Commission, and
3. Apply indirect cost for administrative staff in
accordance with the City's Administrative
Regulation 3-15 (apply the rate of 7,04 percent
which represents the most recently approved
rate for the Employment and Training
Department), and authorize a waiver of the
indirect cost for the indirect training and
training related services staff.
On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Lane the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
C-15475 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2172 Communication No. C-15475 from the City Manager
TxDOT Minute recommending ending that the City Council approve the
Order No. 106742 Resolution No. 2172 accepting the provisions of
Texas Transportation Commission Minute r er
No. 1 742 providing for the construction of frontage
roads on Interstate Highway 35 " near the Texas
Motor Speedway, specifically: fro m Westport
Parkway to 0.2 mile south of Affiance Blvd. and from
0.2 mile south of Westport Parkway to 0.2 mile north
of State Highway 170, at a cost not to exceed
$500,000.00. On motion of Council Member Lane
seconded y Council Member Has the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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C-15476 There was presented Mayer and Council
Res. # 2173 Communication No. C-15476 from the City Manager
TxDOT recommending that the City Council approve the
Minute Order agreement with Texas Motor Speedway, Inc.,
No. 106743 providing for the full cost of Texas Transportation
Commission Minute Order No. 106743 to be borne
by Texas Motor Speedway, Inc., and approve
Resolution No. 2173 accepting the provisions of
Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order
No. 106743 providing for the relocation and
reconstruction of a ramp and ramp frontage road
and the reconstruction of a shoulder on I.H. 35W
near the Texas Motor Speedway, specifically; from
S.H. 114 to 0.9 miles north of S.H. 114, in Denton
County, to be fully funded by the Texas Motor
Speedway, Inc., with no cost to the City of Fort
Worth. On motion of Council Member Lane,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
C-15477 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2174 Communication No. C-15477 from the City Manager
TxDOT recommending that the City Council approve the
Minute Order agreement with Texas Motor Speedways, Inc.,
No. 106744 providing for the full cost of Texas Transportation
Commission Minute Order No. 106744 to be borne
by Texas Motor Speedways, Inc., and approve
Resolution No. 217 accepting the provisions of
Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order
No.106744 providing for the reconstruction of S.H.
114 near the Texas Motor Speedway, specifically:
from .5 miles east of I.H. 3 5W to 1.1 miles west of
I.H. 35W, In Denton County, to be fully funded by
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the Texas Motor Speedway, Inc., with no cost to the
City of Fart Worth. On motion of Council Member
Lane, seconded by Council Member Woods, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
C-15478 There was presented Mayor and Council
J.C. Evans Communication No. C-15478 from the City Manager
Construction Co. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a construction contract with
J.C. Evans Construction, Co., in the amount of
$1,449,146.50 for water and sanitary sewer line to
serve the Texas Motor Speedway. On motion of
Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
C-15479 There was presented Mayor and Council
Circle "C" Communication No. C-15479 from the City Manager
Construction recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Circle "C" Construction In the amount of
$455,004.00 for a gravity sanitary sewer line to serve
the Texas Motor Speedway. On motion of Council
Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
Woods, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
It appeared to the e City Council that Resolution No.
2167 was adopted on May 7, 1"6, setting today
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 iven by publication in the EarL—NN—'qdh
5W-r-,=1k,kgr-Am, the Official Newspaper of the City
of Worth on the 3rd �"° of y
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
e heard.
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Council Member Meadows advised Council that he
had filed a conflict of interest affidavit on the
application of La Quinta Inns, Inc., Zoning Docket
No. Z-96-035.
Council Member Meadows excused himself from
the Council table at this time.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane that the application of La
Quinta Inns, Inc. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 4900 Block. of Bryant Irvin Road, Z-
96-035, be adopted. The motion carried by the
fallowing vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members
Lane, Silcox, Laskin, McCray,
Woods, and Webber
NOES: None
ABS None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection it the recommended changes an
amendments to Zoming Ordinance ce I To. 3011,
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that the bearing be
closed and the following ordinance be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12532
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, IND 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
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; IN A
PENAL CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND N-ANIING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unmu5 .
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PZ-1889 It appeared to the City Council that they set today
Site Plan as the date for the public hearing for the Approval
4944 Bryant of Planned Development Site Plan; La Quinta Inns,
Irvin Road Inc., in the 4944 Bloch of Bryant Irvin Road (SP-
96-W) and that notice of the hearing was mailed on
May 3, 1996. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development
Department appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report recommending that the City
Council approve Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-1889, as amended, subject
to the provision of adequate on-site storm water
detention capacity to maintain current run-off.
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1541 Merrimac Circle, Suite
144, appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that the issue relative to the drainage
downstream from the City View Area had existed
for some time. He stated that the architect, owner,
and the purchaser had agreed to the subject
provision and stated that staff was also in
agreement.
Council Member Silcox requested that the Council
receive changes i writing rior to the Council
meeting.
"here being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the public hearing for the
approval of Site tan; La QuInta Inns-, Inc.
Block of Bryant Irvin o (SP-964X)6), Council
Nlember Silcox made a motion, seconded
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Council Member McCray, that the hearing be
closed and that Mayor and Council Communication
No. PZ-1889 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Meadows assumed his chair at the
Council table at this time.
City Attorney Adkins appeared before the City
Council and gave a staff report advising Council
that the public hearing was in response to their
decision to open a 30-day period for public
comment on a proposed bicycle helmet ordinance.
He advised Council that a copy of the proposed
ordinance had been sent to 44 businesses and
organizations for input, and stated that City
Secretary Church would furnish copies of the
proposed ordinances to interested parties. He also
advised Council that the City Council on June 11,
1990, would decide whether or not to adopt the
proposed ordinance.
Council Member Haskin advised Council that State
Representative Bill Carter was unable to stay but
requested that she read his statement into the
record. He said that helmets save lives prevent
serious closed ea injuries which cost taxpayers
mitfio of a or more could prevented
sunply by wearing a helmet; he requested that
the Council give favorable consideration to the
proposed ordinance requiring children to wear
bicycle helmets.
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There being no one else desiring to be heard in
connection with the public hearing on proposed
ordinance requiring children to wear bicycle
helmets, it was the consensus of the City Council
that the hearing be continued until next week..
Citizen Presentations
Sharon Armstrong Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council of the
need for the Police forum and inquired as to the
date of the forum.
Mayor Barr informed Ms. Armstrong that the
Committee would meet next week to discuss details
of the forum, and stated that a date for the forum
would be provided shortly afterward.
Johnnie Sanchez, Ms. Johnnie Sanchez, 1208 SE Loop 820, Donald
Donald Cotton, Cotton, James English, Helen Baines, Georgia
James English, Helen Brown, and Betty Brooks, (Highland Village
Baines, Georgia Apartments), appeared before the City Council
Brown, and Betty requesting assistance with the situation of the
Brooks restoration of electricity to the Apartment complex.
The tenants had been without air conditioning; food
had been spoiled, and there was nowhere to keep
the insulin of the residents that had diabetes.
Council Nlember Webber suggested that the City
assign a staff liaison that could work with the
hidividuals in order to have one contact person that
could tap into the different sources for help.
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City Manager Terrell informed Council and the
group from Highland Village the staff liaison person
would be Willa Lister of the Community Services
Division of Parks and Community Services
Department.
Elsie Bradford Ms. Elsie Bradford, 1528 Roma Lane, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concerned
relative to the fact that she had worked an entire
day in trying to get the highland Hills Center to
open up as a temporary shelter whereby these
individuals would have air conditioning. She also
advised Council that she was concerned of a fire
hazard, medical incident, safety for the residence,
and stated that a generator should be put in place
today for the residents.
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to the group for
coming down and bringing this matter to the
Council's attention and requested the City Manager
check and see what resources the City had in order
to help these citizens.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they
meet in a closed session at 12:02 p.m.
1. To seek the advice of its attorney concerming
the following e litigation or other
matters which are exempt from pubfic
disclosure under article , Section 9 of the
Texas State Bar Rules.-
a) Nlichael Sotelo & Yvonne S telo vs
Brian -Sara Ind. and City of ort
Worth, Cause IN"o. 17-1544596-94-
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b) Legal issues relating to treatment of
Arlington waste water and charges
therefore
c) Pamela Williams vs. City of Fort
Worth, Cause No. 9+6-150090-93
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at
12:35 p.m.
G-11485 There was presented Mayor and Council
Settlement Communication No. G-11485 from the City
Michael & Manager recommending that the City Council
Yvonne Sotelo approve the settlement of the lawsuit filed by
Michael and Yvonne Sotelo; authorize the City
Manager to expend the sum of $45,500.00 for the
settlement agreed to by Mr. & Mrs. Sotelo, their
attorney, and the City of Fort Worth; and the
settlement check to be payable to Michael and
Yvonne Sotelo and Greg Russell, Attorney. On
motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Lane, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
City Manager Terrell announced that Parks
Community e ices staff member, Willa Lister,
would start the ball rolling in the Highland Village
Apartments matter, and he asked Assistant City
Manager Libby Watson to report. She advised that
staff would be out at the complex this afternoon. She
said that assistance was available to help people
move, and that portable generators a would be sought.
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Adjourned There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
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