HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/08/20-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1996
Date & Time On the 20th day of August, A.D., 1996, the City
Council of the City of Fart Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 10:20 a.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck
Silcox; Council Members Becky Haskin, 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 Jim Lane was absent.
With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Emory
Gaskin, Summerfields Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox , seconded
by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 13, 1996, were approved
unanimously.
Special Mrs. Elaine Yamagata, Chairperson of Nagaoka
Presentations Committee of Fort Worth Sister Cities International,
introduced the Nagaoka Harashin Scholars and
Council Member Haskin presented the delegation
with City ins and accepted a gift from one of the
Nagaoka Teacher Scholars.
Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Agenda Council Communication Nis. G-11566 and C-15615
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
C o n tine City °tanager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Wit drawn Council Communication unication Nos. -15615 and t:.; 15594
be continued for one wee
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Res. # 2246 There was presented Resolution No. 2246 regarding
Handling, the Handling, Transportation and Disposal of Waste
Transportation & within the State of Texas. On motion of Council
Disposal of Waste Member Webber, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
On August 13, 1996, City Manager Terrell delivered
to each of the City Council members a copy of the
proposed budget for Fiscal year 1996-97.
Council Member McCray introduced Ordinance No.
12629 on first reading setting forth an itemized
estimate of the expense of conducting each
department, division and office of the municipal
government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing
Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1996, and end
September 30, 1997, and appropriating money for
the various funds and purposes of such estimate,
appropriating money to pay interest and principal
sinking fund requirement on all outstanding general
indebtedness, providing for public hearings upon this
ordinance before the entire City Council sitting as a
Committee of the thole and providing a savings
clause for the repeal of all ordinances an
appropriations in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance; and for the publication and final passage
thereof. Council Member Woods seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
It was the consensus of the t:N3'it Council that the City,
Council sit as a Committee of the Whole to hear any
co plaints, suggestions, or obsetwations that and
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citizen, taxpayer, or interested person may desire to
make with reference to the proposed budget of the
City of Fort Worth for the 1996-97 Fiscal year and
continue to deliberate at each successive regular City
Council meeting until the public has been given
sufficient opportunity to be heard.
The proposed ordinance levying Ad Valorem Taxes
for the 1996-97 Fiscal Year Budget based on the City
Manager's estimate was introduced.
OCS-835 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-835 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that the City Council
refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-836 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2247 Communication No. OCS-836 from the {office of the
Zoning City Secretary recommending that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 2247 setting regular zoning
hearing for September 14, 1996. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
BH-0156 On the 23rd day of July 1996, the C - Council
Assessment Paving established today as the date for the benefit hearing
McKinley Avenue for the assessment paving of McKinley Avenue from
Azle Avenue to N.F. 28th Street and that notice was
given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's
Annotated Chvil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if there
as anyone present desiring to be heard..
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Mrs. Rachel Valaquez, representing the
Department of Transportation and Public Works,
appeared before the City Council and advised the
City Council that the independent appraisal
performed by Mr. Robert Martin had been
presented to Council; that the first property had
been replated as Lots 511 and 711 of the Rosen
Heights First Filing; that it was staff opinion that
McKinley Avenue was beyond repair and that the
street should be replaced, and called attention of the
City Council to Mayor and Council Communication
No. BH-4156, which recommended that the City
Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department
of Transportation and Public Works, appeared
before the City Council and advised the City Council
that the assessment was for curb, gutter, and
driveways only where it did not currently exist on
local streets.
After further discussion by Council Members,
Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Meadows, that in the absence of
Council Member Lane, Mayor and Council
Communication No. BH-0156 be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
G 11.563 There was presented Mayor and Council
Settlement Communication No. -11563 from the City Manager
7513 Anglin Road recommending that the City Council approve
Parcel 106 $1,500.00 as just compensation to James R. Schultz,
Cristo Barnes, and Cris Panagopoulos for damages
to property located at X513 Anglin Road in
conjunchon with the Villag e Creek Collector Parallel
pr t�lect It was the consensus of the City Council that
the e reco e atio e adopted.
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G-11564 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12630 Communication No. G-11564 from the City Manager
Second Amended recommending that the City Council adopt
& Restated Credit Ordinance No. 12630 approving a Second Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement, authorizing the
execution and delivery of said Agreement; and
ordaining other matters related thereto among the
City, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and
The Sakura Bank. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-11565 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12631 Communication No. G-11565 from the City Manager
Appointment recommending that the City Council adopt
Interim Health Ordinance No. 12631 providing for the Interim
Authority Appointment of Dr. Alecia Hathaway, M.D. as the
interim health authority for the City of Fort Worth.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11566 There was presented Mayor and Council
1996 Strategic Communication No. G-11566 from the City Manager
Plan - Nature recommending that the City Council approve the
Center & Refuge 1996 Strategic Plan for the Fort Forth Nature
Center & Refuge which will provide direction and
focus for resource management, education and
recreation planning at the Nature Center.
B.J. Collins Ms. B.J. Collins, 6542 Nine Mile Azle Road,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
appreciation to the City Council for their support of
the 1996 Strategic Plan for the Fort Worth Nature
Center & Refuge.
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Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-11566 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-11567 There was presented Mayor and Council
Partial Tax Communication No. G-11567 from the City Manager
Exemption recommending that the City Council approve the
2016 Pembroke application for partial tax exemption eligibility of the
property at 2016 Pembroke. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-11568 There was presented Mayor and Council
Partial Tax Communication No. G-11568 from the City Manager
Exemption recommending that the City Council approve the
1932 5th Avenue application for partial tax exemption eligibility of the
property at 1932 5th Avenue. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-11569 There was presented Mayor and Council
Waiver of Communication No. G-11569 from the City Manager
fees to recommending that the City Council consider
street closure waiving the required five hundred dollar application
fee for the street closure requests.
Mayor Pro to ; pore Silcox expressed concern
regarding the waiver of the required application fee
on Mayor and Council Communication No. -11569
and stated that the Council should either decide that
it will waive the fee for all associations or not waive
them for any of them.
Council Member 11askin explained that the
Neighborhood Association was a non-profit group
and did not have the money for the application fee.
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M . Ann Kovich, Director of the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
explained that the $500.00 fee was for the
administrative portion of processing the application,
and stated that it would still require a hearing before
the City Plan Commission and their approval. She
also stated that the costs associated with the actual
closure of the streets would be the responsibility of
the Neighborhood Association.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member McCray, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-11569 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members
Haskin, McCray, Meadows,
Webber, and Hirt
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore Silcox and
Council Member Woods
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
Mayor Pro tempore Silcox requested that the issue
regarding the waiver of application fees be sent to
the Infra-Structure Committee for further review of
the policy.
G 11570 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12632 Communication No. 0-11570 from the City Manager
Acceptance of recommending that the City Council authorize the
Gift - Granite City Manager t
Pavement
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1. Accept contributions from the Downtown Fort
Worth, Inc. totaling $90,871.75 for
reimbursement costs for granite pavement
repair expenses at Burnett Park; and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
No. 12632 increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriation in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of$90,871.75 from available funds
from a contribution by Downtown Fort Worth,
Inc. for the purpose of funding Granite
Pavement Repair at Burnett Park; and
3. Authorize the use of these funds for payment
of granite pavement repair expenses at
Burnett Park.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously, with appreciation.
G-11571 There was presented Mayor and Council
Altamesa Blvd. Communication No. G-11571 from the City Manager
from Trail Lake Dr. recommending that the City Council:
to Hulen St.
1. Declare the necessity for and order the
improvements to Alta mesa Boulevard from
"rail Lake Drive to Huten Street; and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the
cost of the improvements to Alta mesa
Boulevard from 'frail Lake Drive to Hhlen
Street: and
Approve the estimate of cost and amounts-, to
be assessed as stated in the Engineer's
Estimate; and
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4. Establish September 17, 1996, as the date of
benefit hearing, and
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls
and notification of property owners in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313
of the Texas Transportation Code.
Council Member Woods expressed concern relative
to the amount being assessed to the churches listed
on the proposed benefit hearing of Altamesa
Boulevard.
Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department
of Transportation and Public Works, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council of the
revised policy.
Several members of the City Council stated that it
was clearly the position of Council that appraisals
would no longer be performed by Robert Martin and
suggested that this item be sent back to staff for
another appraisal.
Council Member Haskin excused herself from the
Council table at this time.
Council Member Woods ade a motion, seconded by
Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and Council
Communication No.. -11571 be returned to staff in
order for another appraisal to be performed and
provided to Council after such time. The motion
carned unanimously.
Council Member flask-in assumed her chair at the
Council table at this time.
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G-11572 There was presented Mayor and Council
Pecos Street Communication Igo. G-11572 from the City Manager
from Old recommending that the City Council:
Mansfield Road
to Wichita Street 1. Declare the necessity for and order the
improvements to Pecos Street from Old
Mansfield Road to Wichita Street; and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the
cost of the improvements to Pecos Street from
Old Mansfield Road to Wichita Street; and
3. Approve the estimate of cost and amounts to
be assessed as stated in the Engineer's
Estimate; and
4. Establish September 17, 1996, as the date of
benefit hearing; and
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls
and notification of property owners in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313
of the Texas Transportation Code.
On motion of Council Member Webber, seconded by
Council Member Meadows, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
-11573 There was presented Mayor and Council
New Logo Communication No. G-11573 from the City Manager
for the City recommending that the City Council adopt the
of fort Worth official loge of the City of fort Worth and the logo
remain the properq, of the Ciq, of Fort Worth for its
exclusive use. On motion of Mayor Pro to. pre
Silcox, seconded by Council Member Woods, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
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Cs-15574 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2208 Communication No. G-11574 from the City Manager
Legal Counsel recommending that the City Council.
Texas Motor
Speedway 1. Retain George A. Staples, Attorney at Law, as
outside legal counsel, pursuant to Section 3,
Chapter VI of the City Charter, to assist the
City Attorney in advising the City concerning
the City's obligation to provide police and fire
protection services at the Texas Motor
Speedway, and to assist the City Attorney in
representing the City in any litigation
concerning such matters.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2208 fixing in advance,
as far as practicable, the sum to be paid
George A. Staples, Attorney at Law, for his
services in this matter, an amount not to
exceed $20,000.00.
On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
G-11575 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded
Continued by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and
until after Council Communication No. G-11.575, L lob ent
Executive of Legal Counsel for Cite and Sunbelt elt Industrial
Session Development Corporation in Lawsuit Piled by
Pastusek Industries, Inc., be continued until after
executive session. The motion carried unanimously.
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P-8472 There was presented Mayor and Council
Publication of Communication No. P-8472 from the City Manager
City Notices recommending that the City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement with the Fort Worth
Commercial Recorder for the publication of
City notices and discretionary advertisements
for the City of Fort Worth on unit prices; and
2. A purchase agreement with the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram for the publication of personnel
advertisements, display advertisements and
discretionary advertisement as deemed
necessary for the City of Fort Worth on unit
prices.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded
by Council Member McCray, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
L-11796 There was presented Mayor and Council
Special Communication No. L-11796 from the City Manager
Warranty Deed recommending that the City Council approve the
acquisition in fee simple title of 4.54 acres in
Summerfields Joint Venture for a total of $14.44
from Su erelds11-24 Joint Venture to be used as
a park It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L 11797 There was resente Mayor and Council
Permanent Communication No. L-11797 from the City Manager
Utility Easement recommending that the City Council approve the
acquisition of a 25' wide permanent utility easement
from Tarrant County for the purpose of
constructing, repairing, maintaining, and operafing
a permanent sanitary se e ~ line and water line for a
total of$10.00 from Tarrant County, out of the
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Precinct One Addition, Lot 1, Bieck 1. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11798 There was presented Mayor and Council
Vacation of a Communication No. L-11798 from the City Manager
permanent easement recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to vacate a permanent easement and
approve a revised permanent easement for $1.40
from Jess F. and Helen C. Phillips. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11799 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Agreement Communication No. L-11799 from the City Manager
Northside recommending that the City Council authorize the
One-Stop City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with
Workforce Rudd Properties for the lease of 5,236 sq. ft. of office
Center space located in the Vinnedge Building, 2100 North
Main Street, for operation of the Northside One-Stop
Workforce Center at a monthly rental rate not to
exceed $4,941.91 and for a period of five years
beginning approximately September 15, 1996, and
ending approximately September 15, 2001. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-1 1800 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-11800 from the City Manager
1.271 acres from recommending that the City Council approve the
Bev-Bud. Realty acquisition. of 1.271 acres for construction. of E.D.A.
Corporation Stock-yards Revitalization Project at a cost of$42,000
from Bev-Bud Realty Corporation. On motion of
Cecil Member il. ds, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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C-15594 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
for one week No. C-15594, Make Findings Concerning a Proposed
Tax Abatement Agreement with Downtown Fort
Worth Initiatives and Authorize Execution of the
Agreement, be continued for one week.
0-15608 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12633 Communication No. C-15608 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12634 recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12633
Company, Inc. increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund
in the amount of$77,389.36 for the purpose of
funding a contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., for
reconstruction of Mississippi Avenue, and
2. Approve a $77,389.36 fund transfer for the
property owner's share of construction costs
from the Special Assessments Fund to the
Street Improvements Fund, and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 12634 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Street Improvements Fund in the amount of
7789 6 for the purpose of funding a
contract with McClendon Construction
Company, Inc. for reconstruction. of
Mississippi Avenue, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with McClendon Construction
Company, Inc., in the amount of $296,915.55
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and 70 working days for the reconstruction of
Mississippi Avenue from East Berry Street to
Glen Garden Drive.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15609 There was presented Mayor and Council
Fulcircle Communication No. C-15609 from the City Manager
Ballast recommending that the City Council authorize the
Recyclers City Manager to execute an amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 21732 with Fulcircle Ballast
Recyclers to increase the not to exceed amount to
$17,696.84. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15610 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12635 Communication No. C-15610 from the City Manager
Weatherization recommending that the City Council:
Piggyback
Program 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract totaling $60,564.00 in anticipated
funds with the Texas Department of Mousing
and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The
$60,564.00 will be used to provide additional
weatherization on 166 homes in Tarrant
County. Homes must be occupied by tow-
inco e residents for the contract period of
January 26, 1996, through March 31, 1997;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12635
increasing the estimated, receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
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amount of $60,564.00 for the purpose of
funding the Weatherization Piggyback
Program; and
3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with the
City Administrative Regulation 3-15. 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 adopted.
C-15611 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12636 Communication No. C-15611 from the City Manager
Municipal recommending that the City Council adopt
Court Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 12636
Collection appropriating $268,000.00 to the General Fund, and
Services decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General
Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of
funding contractual payments to Texas Municipal
Service, Inc., for Municipal Collection Services. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15612 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tarrant County Communication No. C 15612 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County for the construction of North
Tarrant County Parkway from Beach Street to the
west property, line of Lot 2, Block 1, C.C. Whyte
Addition. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-15613 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-15613 from the City Manager
No. 1 with recommending that the City Council authorize the
Rady and City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Associates, Inc. engineering agreement with Rady and Associates,
Inc., City Secretary Contract No. 20253, for the
design and construction management of Armstrong
Elevated Storage Tank, Como Ground Storage Tank,
and New Westside Ground Storage Tank increasing
the total fee by $83,400.00 from $453,000.00 to
$536,400.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15614 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12637 Communication No. C-15614 from the City Manager
Card. # 12638 recommending that the City Council:
Huitt-Zollars,
Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12637
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Capital Project Reserve
Fund in the amount of $38,073.00 for the
purpose of funding an Engineering Services
Agreement with Huitt-Zollars for installation
of two emergency generators in city hall and
central air handler in the public safety
building, and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 126,38 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Projects Fund in the amount
of $38,073.00 for the purpose of funding an
Engineering Services Agreement witb Huitt
Zllars for istallatl of vo emergency
ergenc
nerAt rs in City Hall and central air handler
in the Public Safety Building, and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for a fixed
fee of $38,073.00 for the preparation of
construction documents and for assistance
during construction for emergency generator
installations at the Emergency Operations
Center and the Central Computer Facility and
for replacement of the central air handler in
the basement of the Public Safety Building.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15615 It was the consensus of the City Council that
Continued for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
one week No. C-15615, Agreement for Architectural Services
for Replacement of Roofs on City Buildings
Damaged in May 1995 Hail Storm, be continued for
one week.
C-15616 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. 9 2209 Communication No. C-15616 from the City Manager
Fort Worth recommending that the City Council:
Consortium
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2209 which authorizes
the City's membership in the Fort ''Forth
Consortium for Employment and Training
Programs, ("Consortium" with the City
ser,vring as the Consortium's Administrative
Unit, for a period beginning duly 1, 1996 and
ending i June 30, 1997 or (ii) when the
Consortium dissolves in accordance with
federal and or state law, whichever is earlier;
and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to an extension of City Secretary
Contract Nos. 12533 and 12834, as previously
amended and extended, extending the City's
participation in the Consortium as provided.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15617 There was presented Mayor and Council
Demolition Communication No. C-15617 from the City Manager
Substandard recommending that the City Council:
Structures
1. Confirm that each structure listed herein is
substandard and a nuisance; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute
contracts for the demolition of structures for
the City Services Department based on the
lowest qualifying bid per unit as follows:
A. -Toward Darby dba Dyn-o-mite
Demolition for Units 1, 7, 18, 21, 22, 28,
32, 33, 34 and 44 in the amount of
13,155.00, and
B. Sam Shugart dba REB Concrete Inc.,
for Units 2, 4, 51 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20,
23 2 , 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 43 in the
amount of$26,872.00, and
C. Calvin Sims dba Calvin Sims
Excavating for Units 3, 6, 81- 9, 10, 11,
12, 14, 2 , 25, 26, 27, 30, 35 and 42 in
the amount of 30,650.00
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Total amount not to exceed $70,677.00 f.o.b., Fort
Worth, Texas, and
3. Authorize a lien to be filed against each
property to cover the cost of demolition and
administration.
On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously. (See subsequent action for
reconsideration of this M&C.)
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that on August 13,
Z-96-067 1996, they continued the hearing for the application
of Sol Taylor for a change in zoning of property
located at 2100 Southeast Loop 820 from "J" Light
Industrial to "J/S" Light Industrial/Sign Overlay,
Zoning Docket No. Z-96-067. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Arnold Velez, 2501 Oakhill Circle, #1031,
appeared before the City Council and requested
support of the proposed zoning change.
Ms. Ann Iovich, Development Department Director,
appeared before the City Council and explained the
usage of the temporary sign and the spacing
requirement of the billboards.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the application. for Sol Taylor for
a change in zoning of property located at 21.00
Southeast Loop 820 from "J" Light Industrial to
"J,"S'-" 1,,ight In ust al/Si gn O erla Council
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Member Webber made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Meadows, that Zoning Docket No.
Z-96-067 be approved. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Member McCray,
Woods, Meadows, and Webber
NOES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
Silcox; Council Members Haskin
and Hirt
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-15617 be
reconsidered at this time.
C-15617 There was presented Mayor and Council
Demolition Communication No. C-15617 from the City Manager
Substandard recommending that the City Council:
Structures
1. Confirm that each structure listed herein is
substandard and a nuisance: and
2. Authorize the Cite Manager to execute
contracts for the demolition of structures for
the Cite Services Department based on the
lowest qualifying bid per unit as follows:
A. Howard Darby dba Dyno ite
Demolition for "nits 1, 7 18,, 21,
3 , 33, 34 and 44 in the amount out of
$13,155.00, and
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B. Sam Shugart dba REB Concrete Inc.,
for Units 2, 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20,
23, 29, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43 in the
amount of$26,872.00, and
C. Calvin Sims dba Calvin Sims
Excavating for Units 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 35 and 42 in
the amount of$30,650.00,
Total amount not to exceed $70,677.00 Lo.b., Fort
Worth, Texas; and
3. Authorize a lien to be filed against each
property to cover the cost of demolition and
administration.
Mr. Raul Rodriquez, representing the Code
Enforcement Division, appeared before the City
Council and presented a staff report relative to the
condition of the property located at 1312 E.
Jessamine Street, Unit 21.
Reverend Willis Pace, Jr., 4330 Willow Bend Drive,
Arlington, Texas, appeared before the City Council
and requested a 90-day extension to renovate the
property.
Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Meadows, that the
recommendation be approved with the exception of
Unit #21, located at 1312 E. Jessamine, which was
continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Second Public It appeared to the City Council that the City Council
Hearing on July 23, 1996, approved the annexation timetable
Annexation for the voluntary annexation of 0.582 acres of land
J. Edmonds out of the J. Edmonds Survey, Abstract No. 457,
Survey Tarrant County, Texas, Situated at the Southwest
Corner of Wall-Price Feller Road (County Road No.
4046) and U.S. Highway No. 377 setting today as the
date for the second public hearing. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be
adopted at the meeting of September 10, 1996.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation 0.582 acres of land out of the J. Edmonds
Survey, Abstract No. 457, Tarrant County, Texas,
Situated at the Southwest Corner of Wall-Price
Keller Road (County Road No. 4046) and U.S.
Highway No. 377, Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
the public hearing be closed, and an ordinance be
prepared for consideration September 10, 1996. The
motion carried unanimously.
Second Public It appeared to the City Council that the City Council
Hearing on July 23, 1996, approved the annexation timetable
Annexation for the volunta r annexation of 130.38 acres of land
T.J. Bates out of the T.J. Bates Sure ] abstract No. 206,
Survey Denton County, Texas, Situated North f Elizabeth
To-8v To-8vn Cemetery Road and East of Interstate 35W,
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setting today as the date for the second public
hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report and advised Council that
staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be
adopted at the meeting of September 10, 1996.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the second public hearing for
annexation 130.38 acres of land out of the T.J. Bates
Survey, Abstract No. 206, Denton County, Texas,
Situated North of Elizabeth Town Cemetery Road
and East of Interstate 35W. Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Woods, that the public hearing be closed, and an
ordinance be prepared for consideration on
September 10, 1996. The motion carried
unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that they set today as
the day to held a public hearing in connection with
the proposed budget for the 1996-1997 Fiscal year to
give every interested person or citizen an tppo °tunity
to be heard. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Martha Mrs. Martha Singleton, Reverends W.G. Daniels and
Singleton Carl Pointer appeared before the Council and
Reverends W.G. requested funding for an adult education and family
Daniels & lea- ders-hip program.
Carl Pointer
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City Manager Terrell advised Council that the use of
CDBG funds would require that a proposal be
submitted to the Community Development Council
and upon approval be brought back to the City
Council for a public hearing.
Ilorna Holbert Ms. Ilorna Holbert appeared before Council and
expressed concern regarding public funds being
spent on ineffective gang intervention programs.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in
connection with the proposed budget for the 1996-
199'7 fiscal year, it was the consensus of the City
Council that the budget hearing be continued on
August 27, 1996, to give every interested person or
citizen an opportunity to be heard.
It was the consensus of the City Council that they
meet in closed session at 11.54 a.m. for the purpose
of seeking the advice of its attorney concerning the
following pending litigation or other matters which
are exempt from public disclosure under Article X,
Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules.
(a) Pamela "William. v. City of Tort Worth
In e, Pastusek Industries, Inca Debtor
Case No. 396-34326-RCA-I I
Pastosek Industries, Inc., Plaintiff v. Pity of
Fort 'Forth, Sunbelt Industrial Development
Corporation., Tarrant Appraisal District and
,June Garrison,n, Goa Assessor-Collector for
County of Tarrant, Defendants Adversary
Proceeding o., 396-3416
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as authorized by Section 551.471 of the Texas
Government Code.
G-11575 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2214 Communication No. G-11575 from the City Manager
Legal Counsel recommending that the City Council.
Pastusek
Industries, Inc. 1. Retain Estil Vance and the law firm of Cantey
& Hanger as outside legal counsel, pursuant to
Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, to
assist the City Attorney in representing the
City and Sunbelt Industrial Development
Corporation in the case of Pastusek Industries,
Inc., Plaintiff. vs City of Fort Worth, Sunbelt
Industrial Development Corporation-et- al
Defendants, Cause No. 396-34326-HCA-11 in
the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Texas; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2214 fixing in advance,
as far as practicable, the sum to be paid Estil
Vance and the firm of Cantey & Hanger, for
their services in this matter an amount not to
exceed $24,444.44.
Mayor Pro to pore Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Meadows, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
Adjourned 'there being no one else present desiring to be heard,
the meeting was adjourned at 12:24 p.m.
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