HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/10/01-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 1996
Date & Time On the 1st day of October, A.D., 1996, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 7.44 p.m., at Texas Wesleyan
University, 1205 Binkley, with the following
members and officers present;
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Becky
Haskin; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows,
Virginia Nell Webber, and Cathy Hirt; Assistant
City Manager Ramon Guajardo; City Attorney
Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church. With
more than a quorum present, the following business
was transacted:
Presentation of Colors Presentation of Colors were made by the Dunbar
- Dunbar High School High School R.O.T.C. 1st Sgt. Robert Graham, and
R.O.T.C. the pledge of allegiance was recited.
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Desmond
Evans, Bethesda Community Church.
Mayor Barr informed the listening audience that the
City Council meeting tonight was held in the
auditorium of the Law Sone Fine Arts Building,
Texas Wesleyan University and expressed
appreciation to Dr. Schrum for allowing the City to
meet on the campus.
Jake Schrum C ancelor Jake Schrum welcomed everyone to Texas
Wesleyan and gave a brief summary about the
univeristy.
Highland Hills Super Mrs. Bradford, Program Director, made a brief
Citizens & Friends presentation of the Highland Hills Super Citizens
Friends and presented Mayor Harr and Council
Member Webber with T-shirts from the
organization.
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Poly-Technic high A presentation was made by the Poly-Technic High
School Dancers School Dancers, Sandra Espinosa, Instructor.
Council Member Silcox and Council Member Hirt
expressed appreciation to the volunteers that helped
make to the Bring Back Berry Street Dance a
success, stating that there were over 2,400 people
present.
Mayor Barr informed the audience of the death of
City Manager Terrell's father and expressed
condolences of the Council and stated that visitation
and services would be held at Gatling's Chapel in
Chicago, Illinois and informed them that charitable
contributions could be made in lieu of flowers in the
name of Mr. Albert Terrell to the United Negro
College Fund.
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin announced that the New
East Regional Library would be having its grand
opening on Saturday, October 5, 1996, at 10.40 a.m.
and stated that the Police Department would be
conducting a fair on October 5, 1996 from 14:44 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
Minutes On motion of Council Member goods, seconded by
Council Member Lane, the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 24, 1996, were approved
unanimously.
Special Certificates of Recognition were presented to
Presentations Former Boards and Commission Members- on the
Private Industry Council.
Withdrawn/Consent Council Member Meadovvrss requestvJ that Mayor
Agenda and uncii Communication o. G-11624 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Assistant City Manager Guajardo requested that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11622 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Woods seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Appointment Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that Ms. Wanda
Conlin be reappointed to Place 4 on the City Plan
Commission; Mr. Cary Jennings be reappointed to
Place 4 on the City Zoning Commission and the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission; Cindy
Wilson-Arrick be reappointed to Place 4 on the
Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission; and
Ms. Bette Robinson be reappointed to Place 4 on the
Library Advisory Board, with a term of office
expiring October 1, 1998. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that Mr. E. Glen Johnson be
reappointed to Place 3 on the Aviation Advisory
Board; Mr. John Melcher be reappointed to Place 3
on the City Plan Commission; and Ms. Yvette Cobb
be reappointed. to Place 3 on the Community
Programming A vino � Committee, with a term of
office expiring cto er 1, 19971. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ord. # 12696 There was presented Ordinance No. 12696
General Purpose providing for the Issuance of the General Purpose
Refunding Bonds Refunding Bonds, Series 196: , of the Cityr of Fort
Series 1996A Wort h, Texas, Bearing Interest at the Rates
Hereinafter Set Forth, and Providing for the Le r,
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Assessment and Collection of a Tax Sufficient to Pay
the Interest on said bonds and to create a Sinking
Fund for the Redemption Thereof at Maturity,
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, and
providing that this ordinance shall be in force and
effect from and after the date of its passage.
Mr. W. Boyd London Mr. W. Boyd London, Jr., representing First
Southwest Company, appeared before the City
Council and informed Council that the transaction
refunded $87,215,000 of Series 1987 Bonds; that the
bonds were sold at a higher rate; and stated that the
present value savings of $3,736,115.98, or 4.28%
exceeded the City's threshold of 3.5% present value
savings.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, that the ordinance be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2221 There was presented Resolution No. 2221 granting
Tarrant County Tarrant County the Authority to acquire and, if
property necessary, order the condemnation and
F.M. 1187 appropriation of certain rights-of-way in, and
through property situated along F.M. 1187 from 1.7
Mi. West of F.M. 731 to I.I . 35"x, a portion of which
project is within the City limits of the City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and needed for the
improvement of F.M. 1187. On motion of Council
Member McCray, seconded by Council Member
Woods, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
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Parks & Ms. Lynn Manny, Vice Chair of the Parks and
Community Community Services Advisory Board appeared
Services before the City Council and briefly described
Advisory Board accomplishments of the past year and proposed goals
Annual Report for the new fiscal year.
OCS-845 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. (JCS-845 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.
G-11618 There was presented Mayor and Council
Reappointments Communication No. G-11618 from the City Manager
Construction & recommending that the City Council reappoint Mr.
Fire Prevention Lynn Motheral to Place 2, Mr. Frank Janezic, P.E.
Board of Appeals to Place 4, and Mr. Daniel F. Dacy, Jr. to Place 8 on
the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of
Appeals all with terms expiring October 1, 1998. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11619 There was presented Mayor and Council
Reappointments Communication No. G-11619 from the City Manager
Electrical recommending that the City Council reappoint To
Board Cre w to Place 2 Timothy C. Holland to Place 4,
William Douglas later Jr. to Place 6, and Charles
McManus to Place 8 on the Electrical Board to a
two-year term, expiring October 1, 1.998. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-11620 There was presented Mayer and Council
Reappointments Communication No. G-11620 from the City Manager
Plumbing Board recommending that the City Council reappoint
Gordon Pritchard, Jr. to Place 2 and Patrick
Willburn to Place 4 on the Plumbing Board with
terms expiring October 1, 1998. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-11621 There was presented Mayor and Council
Payment Communication No. G-11621 from the City Manager
Tarrant recommending that the City Council authorize
Appraisal payment in an amount not to exceed $301,585.00 for
District the City of Fort Worth's assessed allocation of
Tarrant Appraisal District's 1996 budget for the
months of October, November and December 1996.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11622 There was presented Mayor and Council
Outside Communication No. G-11622 from the City Manager
Counsel recommending that the City Council confirm the
in Terral vs. engagement of the attorneys in their representation
City of Fort of police officers in the lawsuit; and, authorize the
Worth, FAT AL City Manager to pay reasonable attorney fees not to
Cause No. exceed:
4:95-CV-688-A
1. Gerald Pruitt representing facer M.W.
Decker for a fee not to exceed , 00. 0 an
2. George Staples representing Officer Bryan
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Newell for a fee not to exceed $ 0,000.00; and
3. Paul Sorenson representing Officer Frederick
V.. Ayers hor a fee not to exceedl $75,000.00
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Assistant City Manager Guajardo advised Council of
a correction to be made to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11622, stating that
Recommendation #1 should be amended increasing
the fee authorized for Gerald Pruitt from $20,000.00
to $30,000.00.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-11622 be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
G-11623 There was presented Mayor and Council
Reimbursement Communication No. G-11623 from the City Manager
Hillwood recommending that the City Council authorize the
Development City Manager to reimburse Hillwood Development
Corporation Corporation in the amount of $145,037.00 for User
Refunds and On-Site Credits. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-11624 There was presented Mayor and Council
Outside Communication No. G-11624 from the City Manager
Counsel recommending that the City Council confirm the
in Dorothea engagement of the attorneys below in their
Salerno vs. representation of City employees and ex-employees
City of Port in the lawsuit, and, authorize the City Manager to
Worth, T AL pay reasonable attorney fees not to exceed:
Cause No.
236-150742-93 1. George Staples representing Les Knell for a
fee not to exceed $50,000.00;
2. Paul Sorenson representing Rick C.olrha o for
a fee, not to exceed $50,000.00,
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3. belly, Hart, and Hallman representing
Richard Seely and Robert McMillon for a fee
not to exceed $50,000.00;
4. William D. Dane representing Alan Ogen,
Larry Steadman, Donnie David, and Mark
Crawford for a fee not to exceed $50,000.00;
and
5. Ellen J. Pesserillo representing Kenneth
Collingsworth for a fee not to exceed
$50,000.00
Council Member Meadows advised Council that he
would be filing a conflict of interest affidavit on
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11624.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11624 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Harr, Mayor Pro tempore
Haskins Council Members Lane,
Silcox, McCray, Woods, Webber,
and Hirt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
1 - 11625 There was pres-ented Mayor and Council
ettlea e t Communication No. ( 11,625 fr the Manager
Maria Cabrera recommending that the City Council:
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L Approve the settlement of the claim filed by
Maria Cabrera; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to expend the sum
of $50,000.00 for the settlement agreed to by
Ms. Cabrera, her attorney and the City of
Fort Worth; and
3. The settlement check will be payable as
follows. Maria Cabrera and Antonio Cabrera,
Legion Insurance Co., and Timothy Heinen,
Sr., Attorney.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11626 There was presented Mayor and Council
Settlement Communication No. G-11626 from the City Manager
National recommending that the City Council authorize the
Guardian City Manager to accept $10,000.00 from Ameritech
Security Monitoring Services, Inc. in Settlement of the City of
Fort Worth v. National Guardian Security Services,
Inc.; Cause Number 352-159-642-95. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11627 There was presented Mayor and Council
Central Communication No. -11627 from the City Manager
Library recommending that the City; Council approve the
Future design concept for future expansion of the Central
Expansion Library. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-11628 There was presented Mayor and Council
Homebuyers' Communication No. G-11628 from the City Manager
Assistance recommending that the City Council approve the
Program guidelines for the Homebuyers Assistance Program
(HAP) administered by the Housing Department.
The guidelines incorporate proposed changes to the
existing closing cost assistance and deferred payment
loan programs which constitute the HAP. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11629 There was presented Mayor and Council
Waive Rental Communication No. G-11629 from the City Manager
Fee for recommending that the City Council approve the
Round Up Inn waiver of the rental fee for use of the Round Up Inn
by the Fort Worth Independent School District on
February 10, 1997. The FWISD requested this
waiver for the Outstanding Teacher Recognition
Dinner. On motion of Council Member Hirt,
seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-11630 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord, ## 12697 Communication No. G-11630 from the City Manager
Cowtown recommending that the City Council:
Brush Up
1. Accept donations totaling $15,300.00, and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12697
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special `rust Fund,
Cowtown Brush Up Project, in the amount of
$15,300.00 from available funds for the
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purpose of funding the Cowtown Brush Up Paint-A-
Thon. On motion of Council Member Hirt, seconded
by Council Member Woods, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
G-11631 There was presented Mayor and Council
Adopt Communication No. G-11631 from the City Manager
Multifamily recommending that the City Council adopt the
Zoning Multifamily Zoning Guidelines and for a period of
Guidelines one year, waive the filing fee on rezoning of existing
multifamily zoned property to zoning categories
other than multifamily.
Trey Hodge, Messrs. Trey Hodge, representing Alamont Realty
Phillip Poole LLC, 6500 W. Freeway, Suite 900; Phillip Poole,
and H. Dennis 3637 Watonga Avenue; and H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850
Hopkins Manhattan Blvd., appeared before the City Council
and expressed opposition to the Multi-family Zoning
guidelines.
Assistant City Manager Guajardo addressed the
City Council and advised Council of some
amendments to be made to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11631, amending the title of
M&C to substitute "refund" for "waiver";
amending Recommendation No. 2 to read "For a
period of one, year, refund the filing fee for. rezoning
of existing ul ifa ily zoned props to zoning
categories other than multifamily approved by the
City Council ; amending the last sentence of the first
paragraph of the Discussion: section to substitute "fee
refund" for "waiver"; and amending the attache
document to read "Mayor and Council and Zoning
Commission"ssion" will utilize the guidelines.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hirt, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-11631 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
Haskins Council Members Lane, Silcox,
McCray, Woods, Meadows, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Webber
ABSENT: None
G-11632 There was presented Mayor and Council
Appointment Communication No. G-11632 from the City Manager
Civil Service recommending that the City Council confirm the
Commission appointment of Ms. Marla Dena Lee as a member of
the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service
Commission, with a term of office expiring October
1, 1999. On motion of Council Member McCray,
seconded by Council Member Lane, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
P-8112 There was presented Mayor and Council
E-One Communication No. P-8112 from the City Manager
Fire Truck recommending that the City Council authorize a
Parts purchase agreement for original equipment
manufacturer(OEM) E-One fire truck pasts for the
City Services Department with Emergency V ehicles
of Texas, based on the quoted manufacturer list price
less 20 percent discount, with payment terms net 30
days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with
agreement to begin October 9, 1996, and end
October , 1997, witb two options 10 renew. It was
the consensus of the fit Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-8113 'There was presented Mayor and Council
GVR Communication No. P-8113 from the City Manager
Trucks recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of two 1997, 15 GVR trucks with stake
beds and lift gates from Classic Chevrolet, Inc. for
the City Services Department on low bid for an
amount not to exceed $60,704.00 with payment terms
net 30 days, freight no charge and f.o.b. Fort Worth.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8114 There was presented Mayor and Council
Maintenance Communication No. P-8114 from the City Manager
of Software recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for maintenance of MARS
software for the Information Systems and Services
Department with Dun and Bradstreet Software
Services on sole source agreement with agreement to
begin October 1, 1996, and end September 30, 1997.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8115 There was presented Mayor and Council
Beretta .40 Communication No. P-8115 from the City ?Manager
Caliber recommending that the City Council authorize a
Pistols purchase agreement for Beretta .40 caliber pistols
for the Police Department with C & G Wholesale
based on low bid of $386.00 each, with payment
terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no
charge, with agreement to begin October 1, 1996,
and end September 30, 1997, with two options to
renew for one year each.. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8116 There was presented Mayor and Council
Laboratory Communication No. P-8116 from the City Manager
Analytical recommending that the City Council authorize staff
Services to extend a non-exclusive purchase agreement with
multiple vendors to furnish laboratory analytical
services to the Department of Environmental
Management per unit bid prices, beginning on
October 1, 1996, and expiring January 31, 1997. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8117 There was presented Mayor and Council
Auction of Communication No. P-8117 from the City Manager
City Equipment recommending that the City Council confirm the sale
of vehicles and miscellaneous surplus equipment as
were disposed of at auction, advertised and
conducted by Lone Star Auctioneers, Incorporated,
held on September 7, 1996, with gross proceeds to
the City of Fort Worth of $386,440.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8118 There was presented Mayor and Council
Robotic Communication No. P-8118 from the City Manager
Camera recommending that the City Council authorize
System purchase of a Robotic Camera System from XTG,
Inc., to be installed in the City Hall Pre-Council
Chambers for the Cable Communications Office, on
low bid meeting city specifications for an amount not
to exceed $32,486.83, net 30 clays, f.o.b. Carrollton,
Texas, freight and installation included in price. On
motion of Council Member Woods, seconded be
Mayor Pro to pore flasl in, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
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L-11821 There was presented Mayer and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-11821 from the City Manager
two permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
easements acquisition of two permanent easements described as
part of J. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 115 and part of
Lot 611-1, Bailey Gardens Addition, find that a total
cost of$1,401.00 is just compensation; and authorize
the City Manager to accept and record the
appropriate documents. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11822 There was presented Mayor and Council
New Lake Communication No. L-11822 from the City Manager
'North Lease recommending that the City Council approve a five
7500 Block of year lease, with one five-year option to renew, for the
Jacksboro Lake North property located in the 7540 block of
Highway Jacksboro Highway, legally known as Lake Worth
Lease Survey, Lot 7, Block 12, in the amount of
$50.00 per year. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11823 There was presented Mayor and Council
New Fake Communication No. L-11823 from the City Manager
North Lease recommending that the City Council approve a five
9420 Watercress Dr. year lease, effective September 1, 199+6 for the
eastern portion of the Lake Worth property located
at 9420 Watercress Drive, legally known as Lot 33,
Block 20, Lake Worth Lease Su rey and approve
one five-year option to renew the lease; and approve
the annual lease rate of$25.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-11824 There was presented Mayor and Council
New Lake Communication No. L-11824 from the City Manager
North Lease recommending that the City Council approve a five
9420 Watercress Dr. year lease, effective September 1, 1996, for the
western portion of the Lake Worth property located
at 9420 Watercress Drive, legally known as Lot 33,
Block 20, Lake Worth Lease Survey; and approve
one five-year option to renew the lease, and approve
the annual lease rate of$45.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-11825 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-11825 from the City Manager
of three recommending that the City Council approve the
permanent acquisition of three permanent drainage easements
drainage described as part of Lots 10 and 11, Block 6, and
easements part of Lot 9, Block 6, Ryanwood Addition; and find
that a total of $3.00 is just compensation, and
authorize the City Manager to accept and record the
appropriate documents. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11826 There was presented Mayor and Council
Terminal Communication No. L-11826 from the City ?Manager
Building recommending that the City Council authorize the
Office Lease City Manager to execute a one-year lease with
International Aviation Services, Ltd. for office space
in the Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-11827 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-11827 from the City Manager
8 permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
sanitary sewer acquisition of eight permanent sanitary sewer
easements & 8 easements and eight temporary construction
temporary easements described as various lots of Block 5, J.B.
construction Daniel Addition; required to serve S. Adams at West
easements Allen Avenue, find that the amounts of$1.00 are just
compensation; and authorize the City Manager to
accept and record the appropriate documents. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11828 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-11828 from the City Manager
of fifty-two recommending that the City Council authorize the
individual acquisition of fifty-two individual avigation
avigation easements for residential properties in Irving, Texas;
easements find that the prices offered by the Airport are just
compensation, and authorize the acceptance and
recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11829 There was presented Mayor and Council.
Acquisition of Communication No. L-11829 from the City Manager
one permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
one temporary acquisition of one permanent and one to army
construction construction easement described as being part of Lot
easement 5, Bailey Gardens Addition; find that a total
$5,056.00 is just compensation; and authorize the
City Manager to accept and record the appropriate
documents. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.,
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L-11830 'There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-11830 from the City Manager
1.042 acres of recommending that the City Council authorize the
land fee simple acquisition of one property in Irving,
Texas, for the purpose of expanding D/FW Airport;
and 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 adopted.
C-15663 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tax Abatement Communication No. C-15663, dated September 24,
Agreement 1996, from the Cite Manager recommending that the
CCC City Council:
Investments
(Star Uniform 1. Find that CCC Investments is in default of
Company) commitments made in its tax abatement
agreement with the City of Fart North (City
Secretary Contract No. 20757); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the
percentage amount of taxes to be abated by
fifteen percent; and
3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Appraisal District of the reduction in the
percentage amount of taxes to be abated..
On motion of Council. Member Meadows, seconded:
by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
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C-15664 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tax Abatement Communication No. C-15664, dated September 24,
Agreement 1996, from the City Manager recommending that
Colter the City Council:
Industries
Inc. (Menaco L Find that Coltec Industries Inc. is in default of
Aeroystems) commitments made in its tax abatement
agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City
Secretary Contract No. 19674); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to reduce the
percentage amount of taxes to be abated by
twenty-five percent; and
3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Appraisal District of the reduction in the
percentage amount of taxes to be abated.
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, seconded
by Council Member Lane, recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
C-15665 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tax Abatement Communication No. C-15665, dated September 24,
Agreement 1996, from the City Manager recommending that the
Conti Industries City Council:
1. Find that Conti Industries is in default of
commitments ma e in its tax abatement
ent
agreement with the City, of Fort Worth (City
Secretary Contract No. 19635); and
2.. AuthorUe the City Manager to reduce the
percentage amount of tapes to be abated
fifteen gent and
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3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Appraisal District of the reduction in the
percentage amount of taxes to be abated.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Mayor Fro tempore Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
C-15666 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tax Abatement Communication No. C-15666, dated September 24,
Agreement 1996, from the City Manager recommending that the
Services City Council:
Development
Corporation 1. Find that Services Development Corporation
(Roadway is in default of commitments made in its tax
Package Systems) abatement agreement with the City of Fort
Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 20772),
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to notify Services
Development Corporation that: (A) SDC is in
default of the agreement, and (b) the
agreement is terminated effective upon
adoption of this Mayor and Council
Communication; and
3. Direct the City Manager to notify the Tarrant
Appraisal District of the termination of this
abatement a ree e t.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Mayor Pro to pore Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
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C-15667 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12698 Communication No. C-15667 from the City Manager
J.D. Vickers recommending that the City Council:
Construction,
Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$199,475.60 from Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $91,323.00 and Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $108,152.60;
and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12698
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $91,323.00 and in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$148,152.60 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with J.D.
Vickers Construction, Inc., for water and
sanitary sewer line replacements in Hervie
Street and Littlepage Avenue, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with J.D. Vickers
Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$178,102.60 for water and sanitary sewer line
replacements in De rvie Street (vV est Vickery
to onnell) and Littlepage Avenue i bey to
'ipatrick .
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-15668 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tri-Tech Communication No. C-15668 from the City Manager
Construction recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech
Construction, in the amount of $412,766.40 for
Sanitary Sewer Main 126 and 250 Drainage Area
Rehabilitation and Sewer Improvements, Part 2,
Line Replacement, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15669 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Carder Communication No. C-15669 from the City Manager
No. 3 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Austin Bridge City Manager to execute Change Carder No. 3 in the
& Road amount of $62,371.25 providing for 315 L.F. of
concrete roadway along Colonial Parkway and
increasing the amount of the contract to
$1,107,975.25. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15670 There was presented Mayor and Council
Walt Williams Communication No. C-15670 from the City Manager
Construction, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Walt
Williams Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$255,335.65 for the reconstruction of East Bowie
Street from Evans Avenue to Mississippi Avenue. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15671 1 There was presented Mayor and Council
Walt Williams Communication No. C-15671 from the City Manager
Construction, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Walt Williams Construction, Inc., in the amount of
-374,373.45 for the replacement of utilities an
reconstruction of Wis v w Court (Cork Place to
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dead end) and South Hills Avenue (Iliddison to S.
University). It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15672 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-15672 from the City Manager
No. 2 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Conatser City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City
Construction, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 21777 with Conatser
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $28,111.25, to
provide for increased quantities and increasing the
original contract amount of $769,062.25. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15673 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-15673 from the City Manager
No. 3 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Conatser City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 in the
Construction, Inc. amount of $35,880.00 with Conatser Construction,
Inc., to extend existing sanitary sewer line across and
along Meadobrook Drive for 300 L.F. to serve two
residences, changing the total contract amount to
$114321378.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15674 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change r er Communication No. C-15674 fro the City Manager
No. 2 recommendina that the City Council authorize
Orvall Hall Change Order No. 2 in the amount of$13,339.70 to
Excavating City Secretary Contract No. 21690 with Orval
Company Excavating Company, for the rehabilitation of the
Lake Worth Dam, revising the total contract cost to
2,22%,X, It was the,consensus of the City Council
that the recom en:afion be adopted.
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C-15675 There was presented Mayor and Council
Matvest, Inc. Communication No. C-15675 from the City Manager
dlbla recommending that the City Council exercise the
Bermex, Inc. third option to renew City Secretary Contract No.
19838 for contract meter reading services with
Matvest, Inc., dlbla Bermex, Inc. ("Bermex"), at a
price of$0.350 per meter read. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-15676 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-15676 from the City Manager
with Senca recommending that the City Council approve an
FW Inc. amendment to City Secretary Contract #19961 with
Senca FW Inc., the contractor for Public
Improvement District No. 3, to extend the period
delinquent assessments may be received by Senca
FW Inc. from two years to three years. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15677 There was presented Mayor and Council
Occupational Communication No. C-15677 from the City Manager
Health recommending that the City Council authorize the
Centers City Manager to execute the third of three additional
one-year contract extensions with Occupational
Health Centers for the costs not to exceed
$130,000.00 for the annual period from lctober 1,
1996, to September 30, 1997. It was the consensus of
the Cite Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-15678 Where was presented Mayor and Council
I al f& Communication No. C-15678 from the City Manager
Associates, Inc. recommending that the City, Council authorize the
City 1ana er to execute an engineering agreement
in the amount of$ , 00.00 with Halff and
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Associates, Inc., for the study of Stream CF-5 in the
vicinity of SH-183 and Bryant Irvin Road. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Citizens Presentation
Judy Lundgren, Judy Lundgren, Co-Chairman, American Cancer
Susan Wynn, Mike Society, Dr. Susan Wynn, Senator Mike Moncrief,
Moncrief, Mr. Rick Artim, 601 W. Terrell, and Dr. G. Dan
Rick Artim, G. Dan Mingea, 1805 Thomas Place, and Walter Julien, 2237
Mingea, Walter Hurley, appeared before the City Council,
Julien representing a group of supporters in the audience
and expressed support for a proposed No Smoking
Ordinance that would be more strict than that
currently in force in Fort Worth.
Katy Tuder, Debbie Katy Tuder, representing Cowtown Smoker Rights,
Thetford, Bill 3201 Hunter Park; Debbie Thetford, representing
Journey, Jane Fraley, Texas Smokers Rights Association, 2804 Glen Hollow
Catherine Anderson, Circle; Bill Journey, 3911 Mercury; Jane Fraley,
Harold L. Drumm, 5317 Northcrest Road; Catherine Anderson, 5105
Marvin Brozgold, Sunscape Lane So.; Harold Drumm, 4812 Donnelly
Richard A. Colonel, Avenue, Marvin Brozgold, 4017 Inwood Road;
Gean Gros, Bobby Richard A. Colonel, 3616 Avenue N; Gean Gros,
Platt, and Michael 2010. Hurley Avenue; Bobby Platt, 3801 F. Belknap;
Briggs and Michael Briggs, 2904 Alton Road, appeared
before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the proposed No Smoking or inance.
Beanie Scott Mr. Bennie Scott appeared before the City Council
regarding property that was purchased that was
located in a flood plain area..
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Mayor Barr referred Mr. Bennie Scott to Assistant
City Manager Mike Groomer for further
investigation of this matter.
Sammie Lee Gilliam Ms. Sammie Lee Gilliam, 1309 E. Richmond,
appeared before the City Council and requested
consideration of the Council for a Community Clean-
up project for the Southside area and called attention
of the Council to the existing problem of water
standing on the street at 1309 E. Richmond.
Council Member Webber informed the citizens that
around 35 staff members visited the community and
made a list of proposed projects that will be
addressed.
Imelda Sigalm Ms. Imelda Sigalm, 3204 Avenue M, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concern
relative to the urgent need for additional bilingual
officers on all three shifts in the community and also
spoke briefly on the need for street repair
throughout the area.
Carolyn Tennison Ms. Carolyn Tennison, Avenue G, appeared before
the City Council and invited the Council and
community to attend the Polytechnic Community
Involvement Parade and Pall Fiesta on Saturday,
October 5, 1996, at the Southeast corner of Rosedale
Collard from 10:00 a.m. to 00 p.m.
Gloria :Brooks Ms. Gloria.. Brooks, 3630 Avenue 1 appeared before
the City Council requesting that an additional street
light be placed on her street; advised Council of the
condition of a vacant ro r and stated that there
were three a aat lot's with o er ro grass on her
street.
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Ron Howard Mr. Ron Howard appeared before the City Council
and expressed concern regarding the bull dazing of
historic homes and regarding the purchase price of
the Gibbons home.
Deborah Hernandez Ms. Deborah Hernandez, 3322 Avenue K, appeared
before the City Council requesting for additional
bilingual officers; expressing concern with bars
located on Vaughn; and stating that Collard Street
should be repaved.
Sharon Armstrong Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before
the City Council requesting the City Council to
preserve African American Heritage and requested
that they not destroy a home in her area that was
over 90 years old.
Council Member McCray requested that he be
informed before this house was placed on any type of
demolition list.
Dennis Buckley Mr. Dennis Buckley, 2219 Pittman, appeared before
the City Council regarding the distribution of crack
cocaine.
Della Brooks, Ilorna Mesdames Della Brooks, 10401 P. Mulkey, 1lorna
Robinson Holbert, Robinson-Holbert, 3620 Mt. Castle; and Monette
and Monette Brooks Brooks appeared efore the City Council regarding
an article that was published in the Fort Worth Star-
Telegram and also expressed concern relative to the
qualification of the minority representatives.
Joe Evans 1 r y n Evans appe2red before the City Council as
an adv=ocate for the protection of fsy people.
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Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to everyone
involved in such a successful meeting and to the
community for their participation.
Adjourned 'There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR