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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/06/25-Minutes-City Council a s CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 25, 1996 Date & Time Can the 25th day of June, 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 Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck Silcox, Council Members Jim Lane, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, 'Virginia Nell Webber, and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. Council Member Becky Haskin was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Qbediah Timms, Saint Agnes Missionary Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox seconded by Council Member Woods, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1996, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Dane presented a proclamation for Presentations Arlington Heights High School State Baseball Champions Day to Tommy Elliott and Council Member Meadows presented City pins to each tea member. A proclamation for Edward C. Graves was presented to Mr. . ..raves by Council Member Meadows. Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at this time. I CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NE 25, 1996 PAGE 2 Withdrawn/Consent Mayor Pro tempore Silcox requested that Mayor and Agenda Council Communication No. C-15527 and P-7929 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Council Member Lane assumed his chair at the Council table at this time. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCray seconded by Council Member Woods, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. 2184 There was presented Resolution No. 2184 continued IH30/35W from June 18, 1996, authorizing the Acceptance of the Urban Design for IH30/35W Interchange and Lancaster Boulevard. City Manager Terrell advised Council that there were minor changes made to the Resolution that allowed Council flexibility of what the Council could do in the future relative to IH30/35W Interchange and Lancaster Boulevard. Mayor Barr expressed appreciation of the Council to the Committee on their efforts and compromises to bring forth this designs Elaine Petrus Ms. Elaine Petrus, appeared before the City Council and stated that this resolution gr to the City more flexibility. She also expressed appreciation to Texas Department of Transportafton, the City, The T, and citizens of Fort Worth for all of the input received and stated that this project was a collaborative effort. Council Member WtxAs made a ion, o F by Council Member Meadows that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. J CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS .TUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 3 Mayor Barr announced that the Policing Strategy Forum would be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 1996, in the City Council Chamber and invited all interested citizens to be present. Council Member Silcox advised the Council and the audience that the Multi-Family Zoning Task Force would be holding another meeting on Thursday, .Tune 27, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Chamber. OCS-821 There was presented Mayor and Council Liability Bond Communication No. OCS-821 from the Office of the Approval City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a liability bond issued to Casco, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-822 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-822 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. 0-11544 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12561 Communication No. 11-504 from the City Manager Speed Zone recommending that the Cite Council adopt Ordinance No. 12561 amending Chapter 22 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended: by amending Subsection (e) of Section 286 of Article III thereof by changing location, extent and/or speed limits, of certain speed zone-,-,: by, amending Su m° aioo ( of Section 22-86 of Article- III thereof by changing in certain school zones; by amending betio g of Section 6 ddffll CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1 996 PAGE of Article III thereof by changing location, extent and/or speed limits of certain speed zones. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11505 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12562 Communication No. G-11505 from the City Manager Operating recommending that the City Council adopt Expenses, Ordinance No. 12562 increasing the estimated Assessment Paving receipts and appropriations in the Special Revolving Fund Assessments Fund in the amount of$70,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding Administrative and Appraisal Costs related to the Assessment Paving Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11506 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No. G-11506 from the City Manager J.J. Roberts recommending that the City Council establish Survey, and Jose annexation timetable for proposed voluntary Chirino Survey Annexation of 55.093 acres of land out of the J.J. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 1305, and the Jose Chirino Su rvey, Abstract No. 265, Tarrant County, Texas, situated adjacent to the West Line of the T. P.R.R. right-of-way and U.S. -377, approximately 1,680 feet north of Keller.Haslet Load (Annexation Case No. A-96-002)in order to annex the properhy in compliance with the requirements of Section 3, of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-1150171 T` ere was presented Mayor nor Council ss # 2185 Communication No. G 1150 from: t_ e�, Manager George A recommending that the City Council authorize an Staples, additional 5 00.00 to pay George A. Staples for µ CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS TUNE 25, 1996 'AGE continuing to represent the City in the case of Wilma Gossett, et al., vs. the City of Fort Worth, et.al., Cause No. 348-149790-93, and adopt Resolution No. 2185 increasing the sum to be paid to George A. Staples for his services by $25,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11508 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation Communication No. G-11508 from the City Manager Jose Chirino recommending that the City Council establish Survey annexation timetable for proposed voluntary annexation of 30.276 acres of land out of the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, Tarrant County, Texas, situated at the Most Southeastern Corner of Haslet-Roanoke Road and S.H.-170 (Annexation Case No. A-96-001). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11509 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12563 Communication No. G-11509 from the City Manager Ord. # 12564 recommending that the City Council authorize the Replace City Manager to: Insulation on Heating System . Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12563 at the Municipal increasing the estimated receipts an Annex appropnations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 from available funds for the e ur ose of funding the replacement of Insulation on the Heating System and to establish a project contingency at the Municipal Annex, and adopt r inance No. 12564 increasing the estimated receipts is and appropriations in the e Specially Funded, Capital Project Fund in the amount of $50,000.00.0 from available funds fort the ����� r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 6 purpose of funding the replacement of insulation of the Heating System and to establish a Project Contingency at the Municipal Annex, and 2. Authorize the transfer of$50,000.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund, and 3. Authorize staff to expend funds and issue Purchase Orders as necessary to complete the renovation of the first two floors and repair basic facility systems in the Municipal Annex. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11510 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2185 Communication No. G-11510 from the City Manager Employment recommending that the City Council. Outside Legal Counsel 1. Retain John Pestle and the law firm of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P. ("Varnum, Riddering") as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in the development of a standard, comprehensive Communications Facilities Lease; and 2. Adopt esolu 'on No, 2186 fixing in advance as far as practicable, the sum to be paid Varnum, Riddering, in an amount not to exceed 2 .00 per hour for a total amount not to exceed S41,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 7 It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of an appropriation Ordinance amending the City's Fiscal Year 1996 Consolidated Action Plan Allocation. 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 a staff report; advised Council that the Plan was available in the Budget Office for review; stated that they would be open to receive public comments over the next ail days through Ms. Pam Brooks at 871- 6522; and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11511, as follows; G-11511 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12565 Communication No. G-11511 from the City Manager City's Fiscal Year recommending that the City Council. 1996 Consolidated Action Plan 1. Amend the City's Consolidated Action Plan Allocation Application for submission to the I .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),, and . Adopt r inance No. l_ 56 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations i certain cco nts of the Grant Fund an decreasing others for a net decrease of $245,100.00 for the purpose of providing funding for the City's Fiscal Year 1996 Consolidated Action Plan for Housing and Community Develop ent Activities. CITY COUNCIL MEETING `GILT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PAGE Mayor Pro tempore Silcox questioned the approval of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11511 if the City was opening this up for a 30-day period to receive citizen comments. City Manager Terrell suggested that the Council could approve this M&C on today, and if a significant number of comments come in regarding a particular matter, an amended Mayor and Council Communication could be prepared. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11511 be adopted. The motion carried by the fallowing vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, McCray, Woods, Meadows, Webber, and Hirt NOES: Mayor Pro tempore Silcox ABSENT: Council Member Halpin G-11512 There was presented Mayor and Council Multi-Family Communication No. G-11512 from the Ci F Manager Development recommending that t o i ., Council consider the Moratorium appeal t the moratorium on the acceptance of Appeal applications to rezone or develop multi-family housing projects. Joseph ' e hei 1r. Joseph F" ie hei , 2777 Stemmons, Dallas, Tri Greens " e a representing Trinity Greens appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the company hail a contract to close on this property on x Ma INO CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1.996 PAGE 9 July 12, 1996, and that they had spent in excess of $100,000.00 in architectural and legal fees. He stated that the project should have little effect on residential properties in Fort Worth. He said that the location of the closest single-family residential area was approximately one-half mile to homes in Fart Worth. Appeal granted Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11512 be adopted, granting the appeal of Trinity Greens, L.L.C. from the moratorium on multi-family development. The motion carried unanimously. P-7963 There was presented Mayor and Council Amend M&C Communication No. P-7963 from the City Manager P-7627 for recommending that the City Council authorize the Large Turf amendment of M&C P-7627 for additional funds for Irrigation the purchase agreement with Goldthwaite's of Texas Equipment & to provide large turf irrigation equipment and labor Labor Repair repair services for the City of Fort Worth for an Services additional $5,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7964 There was presented Mayor and Council Amend Communication No. P-7964 from the City Manager Agreement for recommending that the City Council authorize hoses & Fittings additional f s in the amount of$50,000.00, fort the purchase agreement with Stuart Hose Company to provide hoses and fittings for the City of Fort Worth Departments, for an amount not to exceed $145, 0 .00, with agreement to end December 19, 1996. It was the consensus of the Ci } Council that the recommendafion be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 10 P-7965 There was presented Mayer and Council Repairs of a Communication No. P-7965 from the City Manager 60-inch Raw recommending that the City Council confirm the Water Conduit emergency purchase for repairs of a 60-inch raw water conduit for the Water Department from Miller Pipeline Corporation in the amount of$18,090.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adapted. P-7966 'There was presented Mayor and Council Fabricated Communication No. P-7966 from the City Manager Sheet Metal recommending that the City Council exercise the A/C Duct option to renew a purchase agreement for fabricated sheet metal air conditioning ducts for the City of Fort Worth with M & M Manufacturing based on low bid of unit prices, with payment terms net 15 days, Co.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin July 6, 1996, and end July 5, 1997, with one option to renew for one year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7967 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Communication No, P-7967 from the City Manager Kawasaki recommending that the City Council exercise the Parts second option to renew the purchase agreement for original equipment manufacturer F Kawasaki parts for the City Services Department with Kawasaki of Fort Worth, based on the quoted pricing of manufacturer's list price less 20 percent discount with payment terms net 30 days, Lo.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin June 28, 1996, and end June 27, 1997. It was the consensus of the Cite Council that the recommendation be adopted. l CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 11 P-7968 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Communication No. P-7968 from the City Manager McClane, Olathe, recommending that the City Council exercise the Dahaitsu, second option to renew the purchase agreement for Kurbdresser, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) McClane, Cyclone & Olathe, Dahaitsu, Kurbdresser, Cyclone and Continental Continental parts and engines for the City Services Parts & Engines Department with Goldthwaites of Texas, based on the quoted pricing of manufacturer's list price less 12 percent discount, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin June 28, 1996, and end June 27, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7969 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Sreco Communication No. P-7969 from the City Manager Flexible Parts recommending that the City Council exercise the first option to renew the purchase agreement for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sreco Flexible parts for the City Services Department with Sreco Flexible, based on quoted pricing of manufacturer's list price less 10 percent discount, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin June 28, 1996, and end June 27 1.997, with an option to renew for one year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7970 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM White Communication No. P-7970 from the City Manager Superior recommending that the Ci r Council exercise the Fnge Repair second opflon to renew the purchase agreement for Parts oniginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) White Superior Engine repair and a s for the Water Department with Cooper Enerp vice, based on CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2S, 1996 PAGE 12 quoted unit prices, with payment terms net 30 days, Lo.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin June 25, 1996, and end June 24, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7971 There was presented Mayor and Council Rebuild & Communication No. P-7971 from the City Manager Exchange of recommending that the City Council exercise the Fuel System second option to renew the purchase agreement for Parts rebuild and exchange of fuel system parts for the City Services Department with Able Fuel Injection Service, based on quoted prices, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin June 28, 1996, and end June 27, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7972 There was presented Mayor and Council Deady-Mix Communication No. P-7972 from the City Manager Concrete recommending that the City Council authorize a nonexclusive purchase agreement for ready-mix concrete for the City of Fort Forth with multiple vendors based on low bid of unit prices, payment terms net 30 days, L o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin July 12, 1996, and end July 11, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 7 There was presented Mayor and Council GF: Fiber Communication No. -7973 from the City Manager Packing recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for the GFO fiber packing for the Water Department with Continental Seal Company, based on unit price of $44.00 per pound, with ar e t terms net two percent discount in 20 days net 30 days, f.o.b. estinatio freight no charge, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 13 with agreement to begin June 25, 1996, and end June 24, 1997,with the option to renew for two additional year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7974 There was presented Mayor and Council Agricultural Communication No. P-7974 from the City Manager Fertilizer recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of agricultural fertilizer from multiple vendors for the Parks and Community Services Department based on low qualifying bid per item. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7975 There was presented Mayor and Council Police Communication No. P-7975 from the City Manager Communications recommending that the City Council authorize the Uniforms purchase of police communications uniforms for the Police Department from Peter West Uniforms on the total low bid of$22,347.00, with payment terms net 25 days, f.o.b. factory, freight not to exceed three percent of total order. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7976 There was presented Mayor and Council Automotive Communication No. P-7976 from the City "Manager Electrical recommending that the City Council exercise the Parts second option to renew the purchase agreement for automotive electrical parts for the City of Fort Worth Departments with K & N Electrical Incorporated, based on the quoted Distributor's list prices less 55 percent discount, with ay ent terms net 30 days. to.. . destination, frei t no charge with N CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PAGE 14 agreement to begin June 25, 1996, and end June 24, 1997, with one option to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7977 There was presented Mayor and Council Bearings Communication No. P-7977 from the City Manager & Seals recommending that the City Council exercise the first option to renew the purchase agreement for bearings and seals for the City of Fort Worth Departments with Precision Industries, based on quoted manufacturer's fist price less discount, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin June 25, 1995, and June 24, 1997, with one option to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7978 There was presented Mayor and Council Hip .Boots Communication No. P-7978 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for hip boots for the City of Fort Worth with Vallen Safety Supply based on the low bid of the unit prices of $31.98/each pair, with payment terms net 30 days, Lo.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin June 2 , 1996, and end June 24, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7979 There was presented Mayor and Council Plywood Communication No. 7979 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement or plywood for the City of Fort Wo rth with Payless t shays based on sole bid of unit prices with, payment terms net iii days, Eoffi . destination, freight no charge e with agreement to _gin June 11, 1"6, and end June i1997. 9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS .TUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 15 Mayer Pro tempore Silcox expressed concern that eight venders would not bid on this product because the prices were volatile at the time, and questioned whether the agreement could be rebid after one year. City Manager Terrell informed Council that this would only lock in prices for one year, and stated that Council could either exercise the option to renew or rebid after the first year. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7979 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. P-7980 There was presented Mayor and Council HSQ Communication No. P-7984 from the City Manager Model 2500 recommending that the City Council authorize the Remote sole source purchase of seven HSQ model 2540 Terminal RTU'S (Remote Terminal Unit) for the Water Unit Department from HSQ Technology, for an amount not to exceed $48,230.44, net 30 days, Co.b. San Francisco, California. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P 7981 ` "here was presented Mayor and Council Hot Mix/ Communication No. P-7981 from the City Manager Cold y recommending that the City Council authorize a Asphalt purchase agreement for hot mix/cold lay asphalt for the Cite of Fart Worth with Apac Texas Inc., based on low bid of unit prices with payment terms net all days, fo.b. destitnation, freight no charge,e, with agreement to begin June 18, 1"6, and end: June 1 7, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council tat the recommendation be adopted. a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PACE 16 P-7982 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Stone Communication No. P-7982 from the City Manager Bennett Parts recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Stone Bennett parts and engines for the City Services Department with the sole distributor T.H. Anderson Pump Company, based on quoted pricing of manufacturer's list price, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin June 28, 1996, and end June 27, 1997, with the option to renew for two additional years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7983 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Toro Communication No. P-7983 from the City Manager Parts & recommending that the City Council authorize a Engines purchase agreement for the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) Toro parts and engines for the City Services Department with sole distributor Professional Turf Products of Texas, based on quoted pricing of .manufacturer's list price, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight prepaid and added to invoice, with agreement to begin June 28, 1996, and end June 27, 1997, with the option to renew for two additional years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7984 There was presented Mayor and Council Intruder Communication No. P-7984 from the City Manager Alarm; reco en i that the Ci ;, Council authorize a Maintenance purchase agreement to provide intruder alarm Service maintenance service for the, Information Siyste s and Services Department with Sentinel, The e Alar Company, on low overall bid of unit prices, net 3 x OEM ,. I CITY COUNC ,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 19 6 PAGE 17 days, f.o.b. destination, no charge with agreement to begin June 18, 1996, and end June 19, 1997, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adapted. P-7985 There was presented Mayer and Council Elliott's Communication No. P-7985 from the City Manager Agri-Service, recommending that the City Council confirm the Inc. purchase of wood shaving from Elliott's Agri- Service, Inc. in the amount of $22,550.00 realized during the interim period required to obtain a new purchase agreement, and a purchase agreement with Elliott's Agri-Service, Inc. to supply wood shavings to the Public Events Department at $2.25 per 40 lb bag, $8.50 for non-returned pallets, f.o.b. destination, and payment terms net 30 days, with agreement to begin June 18, 1996, and end June 17, 1997, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.. P-7986 There was presented Mayor and Council 50 percent Communication No. P-7986 from the City Manager Hydrogen recommending that the City Council authorize a Peroxide purchase agreement with FMC Corporation, to provide 50 percent Hydrogen Peroxide for the Water Department as on low bid of S3.00/gallon, gallon minimum, delivered on an as needed asis, Nvith payment terms net 30, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin May 29, 1996, and end May 28, 1997, with two one-year options to gene . It waste consensus of the 0q, Council that the recommendation be adopteA. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS .TUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 18 P-7987 There was presented Mayor and Council Rescind Communication No. P-7987 from the City Manager Pipe Clamps recommending that the City Council rescind the purchase of pipe clamps from Southwest Pipe and Supply Company per bid #96-0128 (M&C P-7915) items 2 and 4, and authorize the purchase of items 2 and 4 from the second low bid, Davis/McAllen Pipe and Supply for an amount not to exceed $7,540.50, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Texarkana, TX, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7988 There was presented Mayor and Council Rejection of Communication No. P-7988 from the City Manager Bid 96-0123 recommending that the City Council authorize an for Root Control increase to the Purchase Agreement for root control with Airrigation Engineering Co. M&C P-7285 authorizing the purchase agreement in the amount of $18,000.00. Additional purchases of$36,744.00 have already been realized. The total expenditures for this agreement will not exceed $54,744.00; and authorize rejection of all bids for root control bid #96-0123 and allow for re-bid. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Mayor Pro to pore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. L-11757 There was presented Mayor and Council 1 Individual Communication TNIo. L-11757 from the City Manager er Avigation recommending that the City Council authorize the Easements acquisition of 142 individual avigation easements for residential properties in Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding D/FNVAir o find that the price-s offered e the Airport. ort are just compensation; and authorift the acceptance and recording oft the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus oft the C t Council that the recommendation be adopted. dr ac CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 19 L-11758 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No. L-11758 from the City Manager of one permanent recommending that the City Council declare the drainage easement & necessity of taking an interest in certain properties o temporary for construction of the E.D.A. Stockyards construction Revitalization project, and authorize the institution easements of condemnation proceedings by the City Attorney to acquire interest in the land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11759 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11759 from the City Manager property - 4234 recommending that the City Council authorize the Aspen Drive fee simple acquisition of one property (4234 Aspen Drive) in Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding DIF'W Airport; find that the purchase price offered by the Airport is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adapted. L-11760 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11760 from the City Manager propert y- 3658 Valley recommending that the City Council authorize the View Lane fee simple acquisition of one property (3658 Valley View Lane) in Irving, Tex s, for the purpose of expanding D/F W Airport; find that the purchase rice offered by the Airport is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. t was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PAGE 20 L-11761 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition Communication No. L-I 1761 from the City Manager of right-of-way recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of right-of-way of Parcel 1 (86 sq. ft.) out of Lot B, Block 518 in the Wedgwood Addition to the City of Fort Worth, from Barry Swinney for a total of$1.00; and approve the acquisition of right-of-way of Parcel 2 (87 sq. ft.) out of Tract B, Block 529 in the Wedgwood Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Robert L. Cargill for a total of $543.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11762 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11762 from the City Manager five permanent recommending that the City Council approve the utility easements acquisition of five permanent utility easements and & two temporary two temporary easements for a total of $605.00. It construction was the consensus of the City Council that the easements recommendation be adopted. L-11763 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No. L-11763 from the City Manager authorization recommending that the City Council declare the for acquisition necessity of taking an interest in certain property for of one construction of the E.D.A. Stockyards .Revitalization temporary ro ect, and authorize the institution of construction condemnation rocee ins by the City Attorney to easement acquire. interest terest in the land. It was the consensus of the City Cou cil that the recommendation e adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 21 C-15526 There was presented Mayer and Council A.I .A. Communication No. C-15526 from the City Manager Consultant, L.L.C. recommending that the City Council authorize the Inc. City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 12447 with the firm of A.N.A. Consultant, L.L.C., Inc., increasing the contract amount by $32,455.00 from $77,500.00 to $109,955.00 for additional engineering services for water main replacement in Sunset Drive from Bennie Anderson to Westridge Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15527 There was presented Mayor and Council Boys &Girls Communication No. C-15527 from the City Manager Club of Greater recommending that the City Council authorize the Fart Worth City Manager to execute a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth to provide interim funding for the Safe Haven program at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox requested that the Council consider approving the interim funding of $15,000.00 to the Boys and Girls Club as a loan, with repayment to the City once the grant funding had been received by the Club. City 1a a er 'Terrell responded that he asked staff to look into the possibility through the Justice Department, an staff reported that the funds may be made as a loan, but it would simply tale away funding for the last two months of the grant period. Council Member Webber be _ade a mot ion seconded Council Member lane, that Mayor and Council Communication Nof C-15527 be approved. 4� CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PAGE 22 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a substitute motion that the funding be a lean to the Boys and Girls Club. The motion died for lack of a second. The motion to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15527 was approved by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, McCray, Woods, Meadows, Webber, and Hirt NOES: Mayor Pro tempore Silcox ABSENT: Council Member Haskin C-15528 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. No. # 12566 Communication No. C-15528 from the City Manager Texas Department recommending that the City Council: of Housing & Community Affairs 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization Assistance Program Grant, and enter into two one-year contracts totalling $248,122.40 in anticipated funds with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs TDHCA , and 2. Adopt A ro i ion Ordinance No. 125 increasing the estimated receipts, and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $248,122.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Weatherization ,Assistance Program through a grant from the Texas, 1 Department of housing and Community Affairs, an CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NE 25, 1996 PAGE 23 3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with the City Administrative Regulation -15. Apply the rate of 9.82 percent, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adapted. C-15529 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment to Communication No. C-15529 from the City Manager Engineering recommending that the City Council authorize the Agreement with City Manager to execute an amendment to City Baird, Hampton & Secretary Contract No. 20958 with the firm of Baird, Brown Inc. Hampton & Brown, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $38,550.00 from $349,755.00 to $388,305.00 for additional engineering services to provide construction surveying for detention basin, outfall conduit and N.E. 23rd Street Bridge at Tony's Creek. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15530 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Coin unication No. 015530 from the City Manager with Iverson recommending that the City Council authorize the Institute of City Manager to amend the Classroom "Training Court Reporting Contras ts with educational entities for Title 11-A, 11- Southern and III oft the Job Training s ers i Act for Methodist program year 1995 by adding $30,000.00 to the University budget for Iverson Institute of Court Deporting an adding $20,000.00 to the budget for Southern Methodist Universi fir, thus increasing the total training budget to $4,217,,000.00. It was the consensus of the City. Council t hat the recommendation be adopted. A s CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NE 2 , 1996 PAGE 24 C-15531 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12567 Communication No. C-15531 from the City .Manager recommending that the City Council, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $461,450.00 from the Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $243,210.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $218,240.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12567 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of$243,210.00 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $218,240.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., for Unit I 8-inch water main and 8-inch sanitary sewer main replacement in South Hughes Avenue; Unit 11: 10-inch water main and 8-inch sanitary sewer main replacement in Mississippi Avenue; Unit III; 24-inch water main and 8-inch Sanitary Sewer Main replacement in Wonder Drive; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Te-Tech Construction, Inc., in the amount of $412,014.00 and one-hundred si ty hve (165)working days for Unit L 8-inch Water Main and 8-inch Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement i South es Avenue from Rosedale to Avenue J- Unit it 10-inch water main an 8-inch sanitary sewer main replacement in Mississippi Avenue from ale Garden Drive to east Bem Street- and knit CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 25 III: 24-inch water main and 8-inch sanitary sewer main replacement in Wonder Drive from Wedgworth Road to Wimbleton Way. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15532 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12568 Communication No. C-15532 from the City Manager Change Order recommending that the City Council: No. 1 with J.D. Vickers, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $33,550.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12568 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $33,550.04 from available funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 1 to construction contract with J.D. Vickers, Inc., for Water Rehabilitation Contract DD; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. I in teamount of $33,550.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 21,646. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15533 There was presented Mayor a nd Council Alan Plummer Communication No. -15533 from the City Manager p Associates, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the Ciq,, Manager to execute an engineenng agreement CITY COUNCIL.MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 26 with Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc., for the Uprating Study for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total fee not to exceed $173,770.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15534 There was presented Mayor and Council Valve & Communication No. C-15534 from the City Manager Equipment recommending that the City Council authorize the Consultants City Manager to execute a contract with Valve and Equipment Consultants, in the amount of$32,068.00, for the purchase of four tilted speed control check valves for the Water Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-1:5535 There was presented Mayor and Council Multatech Communication No. C-15535 from the City Manager Engineering, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Multatech Engineering, Inc., for the construction management of Digester Gas Improvements, Phase IVC2, Village Creek Wastewater Treatment flan, for a total fee not to exceed $435,482.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15536 There was presented Mayor and Council International Co unic ion No. C-15536 from the City Manager Aviation recommending that the City Council authorize the Services, T . City Manager to execute a lease agreement with International Aviation Services, LTD., (IAS) for the Hanger 39N aircraft maintenance facility at the Meacham International Airport; and execute a termination and release agreement with age A jet Corporation and Page v--jet Holding Corporation (collectively "Page") to terminate,i. ate `i y Secretary CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUKE 25, 1996 PAGE 27 Contract ("CSC") No. 17700, the Fort Worth Aircraft Maintenance Agreement with Page Avjet Corporation for the Hangar 39N facility. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Foods, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Council Member Meadows excused himself from the Council table at this time. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing regarding the Presbyterian Night Shelter- Security. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Pamela Brooks, Contract Services Administrator, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report, and called Council attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15537 as follows: C-15537 'There was presented Mayor and Council Presbyterian Communication No. C-15537 from the City Manager Night Shelter recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the transfer of$17,000.00 in the Fiscal Year 1995 Emergency S elt r Grant (ES G) fund, previously allocated tote Tarrant County Department of Human Services S), to the Presbylerian Night Shelter for the Homeless; and approve a contract amendment with the Presbyterian eight Shelter for the Homeless for an additional amount of $17,000.00 in e 1995 Emergency Shelter Grant fund for a fetal allocation a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JIBE 2 , 1996 PAGE 28 of$138,815.00 for the period of June 1, 1996, to May 31, 1997 for security services at the facility located on Cypress Street. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member bane, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No® 0- 15537 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote; APES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, McCray, Woods, Webber, and Hirt NOES: Mayor Pro tempore Silcox ABSENT: Council Member Haskin and Meadows C-15538 - Continued Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded for one Weep by Council Member McCray, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15538, Rejection of Bids Received for Parking Lot and Roadway Renovation in Sycamore Park, be continued for one weep The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council at they set today s the ate fora public �hearing regarding the Tarrant County Access for the Homeless. mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. fr CITY COUNCIL MEETING "GIRT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PAGE 29 Ms. Pamela Brooks, Contract Services Administrator, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report, and called Council attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15539 as follows; C-15539 There was presented Mayor and Council Tarrant County Communication No. C-15539 from the City Manager ACCESS recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to: 1. Approve the transfer of $17,000.00 in the Fiscal Year 1995 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) fund, previously allocated to the Tarrant County Department of Human Services, to the Tarrant County (TDHS) ACCESS for the Homeless, and 2. Approve a contract with Tarrant County ACCESS for the Homeless in the amount of $17,000.00 in the 1995 Emergency Shelter Grant fund for the period of June 1, 1996 to May 31, 1997 for the operation of a Community Voice Mail system for the homeless. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded Council Member Woods, that the hearing be close and that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 15539 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: f CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 30 AYES; Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, McCray, Wands, Webber, and Hirt NOES: Mayor Pro tempore Silcox ABSENT.. Council Member Haskin and Meadows Council Member Meadows assumed his chair at the Council table at this time. Citizens Presentation Pearlie Nelson Ms. Pearlie Nelson, 1905 S. Hughes, appeared before the City Council and advised Council of the problem that she was having in the upkeep of the property behind her. She also informed Council that she was being sent the bill for the clean-up of the property even though she did not own it and requested assistance from the Council. Mayor Barr referred Ms. Nelson to Mr, Tom Davis, Director of City Services, llorna Robinson- Ms, Ilorna Robinson-Holbert, 3620 Mt. Castle, Holbert appeared before the City Council in opposition to the Community Forum on Policing Strategies being held at City tall She informed Council that the minority community ha ee systematically excluded from the forum, and stated that it would of be effective. She further s ted that she had never had a problem before in receiving information until her latest request involving information from the Police Department. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 25, 1996 PACE 31 City Manager Terrell responded that the minority community was the catalyst for the forum, but stated that the situation involving the .Police Department was City wide and not just in one Community and stated that was why the forum was expanded to include all policing strategies throughout the entire City. He also informed the audience that the regular monthly forums in each Council district would continue to occur. Council Member Webber suggested that the forum be cancelled and retooled, if citizens felt that they had been victimized and would not be served by the forum, and made a motion that the forum be delayed for further study. The motion was seconded by Council Member McCray. Mayor Barr expressed concern that this forum had been widely publicized, and suggested that the forum proceed as planned, and then if other forums were required that additional meetings could be held. Council Member Webber agreed with Mayor Barr and withdrew her motion, and Council Member McCray withdrew his second. iy Atto ey Adkins advised Council that he would provide a report to them concerning the status of Ms. of ea 's open records request. Willie Starr, TT Mr. Willie Starr, It, 1204 Limerick Drive, appeared fore the City Council and reiterated his statement made t the last Council meeting in support of strut apartment inspection ordinance for Fort Worth. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 2 , 1996 PAGE 32 John Kerr Mr. Jahn Derr, representing the Police Association, encouraged the Council to continue the contract with Harris HMO, and presented a complaint filed by Mr. David L. Ankerberg with the State Beard of Insurance against Sanus. Albert Herrera, Messrs. Albert Herrera, 2708 Prairie; James James Lasater, Mike Lasater, 350 W. Belknap, Mike Noyes, 417 N. Retta; Noyes, and Matt and Matt Welch, 2613 Glen Love, Burleson, Texas, Welch appeared before the City Council and urged the Council to support the Harris Methodist Health Plan for group medical benefits for City employees and retirees. Jim Bradshaw Mr. Jim Bradshaw, 4613 Briarhaven Road, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council consider side-by-side carriers for employees along with Harris Methodist Health Plan. Adjourned There being no one else present desiring to be heard, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR