HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/10/15-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 1996
Date & Time On the 15th day of October, A.D., 1996, the City
Council of the City of Fart Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 14:23 a.m., with the following
members and officers presents
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; City Manager
Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City
Secretary Alice Church. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Father Claudio Zudaire,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 8, 1996, were approved
unanimously.
Special A proclamation for Pink Ribbon Day was read and
Presentations presented to Amanda Doby, representing Tarrant
County Susan G. Komen Foundation.
A proclamation for Plaid Week was presented to
Michael Hendrix, Casa Manana.
A proclamation for Disability Awareness Month was
presented to Tom Justis.
Witt dra wn Consent City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Council Communication dos. L-1 1 1 an C-15705
be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and
Council Communication Nos. C-15695, C-15697 and
C-15709 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Council Member Meadows requested that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-15696 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. C-15705 be withdrawn
from the agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Woods the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Council Member Webber expressed appreciation to
Ms. Dorothy Scott for her service rendered to the
Parks and Community Services Advisory Board and
advised Council that she would appoint her
replacement on next week.
Appointments Mayor Pro tepore Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mr. David
Vasquez be reappointed to the Parks and
Community Services Advisory Board, with a term of
office expiring October 1, 1998. The motion carried
unani ousl °.
Mayor ayor arr requested that Council reappoint Mr.
Gilbert Zepeda to the City Plan Commission and on
motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by
Council Member Lane, the recommendation for
reappointment was adopted unanimously.
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(JCS-848 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-848 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.
BH-4161 On the 17th of September 1996, the City Council
Ord. # 12722 established today as the date for the benefit hearing
Assessment Paving for the assessment paving of Parkview Drive from
Parkview Drive Ruthdale Drive to Risinger Road and that notice was
given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's
Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Raquel Velasquez, representing the
Department of Transportation and Public Works,
appeared before the City Council and advised the
City Council that the independent appraisal had
been presented to Council, that it was staffs opinion
that Parkview Drive was beyond repair and that the
street should be replaced, and called attention of the
City Council to Mayor and Council Communication
No. BH-0161, which recommended that the City
Council adopt Ordinance No. 12722 that:
1. Closed the benefit hearing; an
2. Levied the assessments as proposed; and
3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting
property was, specially benefited in enhanced
value in excess of the amount assessed for the
improvement of Park view Drive from
Ruth dale Drive to Risinger Road.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the benefit hearing for the
assessment paving of Parkvievv Drive from Ruthdale
Drive to Risinger Road, Council Member 'Woods
made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McCray, that the benefit hearing be closed and the
recommendations adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
BH-0162 On the 17th of September 1996, the City Council
Ord. # 12723 established today as the date for the benefit hearing
Assessment for the assessment paving of Ruthdale Drive from
Paving Crowley Road to Sunrise Drive and that notice was
Ruthdale Drive given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's
Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mrs. Raquel Velasquez, representing the
Department of Transportation and Public Works,
appeared before the City Council and advised the
City Council that the independent appraisal had
been presented to Council, that it was staff's opinion
that Ruthdale Drive from Crowley Road to Sunrise
Drive was beyond repair and that the street should
be replaced, and called attention of the City Council
to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-0162,
which recommended that the City Council adopt
Ordinance No. 1:2723 that:
1. Closed the benefit hearing; an
2. levied the assessments as proposed; and
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3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting
property is specially benefited in enhanced
value in excess of the amount assessed for the
improvement of Ruthdale Drive from Crowley
Road to Sunrise Drive.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the benefit hearing for the
assessment paving of Ruthdale Drive from Crowley
Road to Sunrise Drive, Council Member Woods
made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McCray, that the benefit hearing be closed and the
recommendation adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-11644 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12724 Communication No. G-11644 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12725 recommending that the City Council:
1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
No. 12724 appropriating $16,995.00 to the
Property and Casualty Insurance Fund, and
decreasing the unreserved, undesignated
Property and Casualty Insurance Fund
balance by the same amount for the purpose of
providing funding for the repair or
replacement of damaged art objects in the
Japanese Gardens of the Botanic Gardens;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$16,995.00 from the Property and Casualty
Insurance Fund to the General fund; and
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3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
No. 12725 increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of$16,995.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the repair or
replacement of damaged art objects located in
the Japanese Garden of the Botanic Gardens.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11645 There was presented Mayor and Council
Park & Communication No. G-11645 from the City Manager
Recreational recommending that the City Council:
Improvements
1. Reallocate funds totaling $253,442.17 from the
1978 and 1986 Capital Improvement
Programs designated for acquisition and/or
development of Clear Fork Park, Rockwood
B-1 Sector Park and Marine Creek Lake Park
due to changed conditions rendering these
projects unwise and unnecessary; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to utilize these
funds to renovate and upgrade nine
playgrounds, which are projects within the
voted purposes of the reallocated bond funds.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Nle ber Woods, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
G-11646 There was presented -layor and Council
Ord. # 12726 Communication No. G-11,046 from the City Manager
Speed Zone recommending that the t"rit ; Council adopt
Ordinance � o. 12726 amending Chapter 22 "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic" of the Code of the City, of Fort
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Worth (1986), as amended by amending subsection
(f) of Section 22-86 of Article III thereof by changing
certain school zones and the time school zones are in
effect; providing that this ordinance shall be
cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of
such code affecting motor vehicles and traffic. On
motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member McCray, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
G-11647 There was presented Mayor and Council
Traffic Signal Communication No. G-11647 from the City Manager
Installation recommending that the City Council authorize the
installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection
of South Hulen Street and Oak Park Lane. On
motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Hirt, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
P-8128 There was presented Mayor and Council
Grass Mowing Communication No. P-8128 from the City Manager
Service recommending that the City Council authorize non-
exclusive purchase agreements with multiple vendors
to provide grass mowing service of City-owned and
private properties for City Departments based on
bid quoted unit prices per tabulation and terms with
agreements to begin October 8, 1996, and end
October 7, 1997, with the option to renew for one
additional year. On motion of Council Member
Meadows, seconded by Council Member McCrav,
the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
P-8129 There was presented Mayor and Council
Office ce Com ni : tin No. -8129 from the °t t Manager
supply recommending that the City Council authorize the
Products extension of the existing purchase agreement for
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office supply products with B.T. Office Products Intl.
from October 1, 1996, to December 31, 1996. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8130 There was presented Mayor and Council
Weatherization Communication No. P-8130 from the City Manager
of Homes recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for weatherization of homes for
the City of Fort Worth with Innovative Construction
Incorporated based on low bid with payment terms
net 10 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with
agreement to begin October 15, 1996, and end
October 14, 1997, with two options to renew for one
year each. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8131 There was presented Mayor and Council
Firefighting Communication No. P-8131 from the City Manager
Gloves recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for firefighting gloves from
Casco Industries for the Fire Department based on
low bid of S22.96/pair with payment terms net 30
days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with
agreement to begin October 7, 1996, and end
October 6, 1997, with two options to renew for one-
year each. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation endation be adopted.
-8132 There was presented Mayor and Council
Reflective Communication No. P-8132 from the City Manager
Sign Sheeting recommending that the City Council authorize:
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L Confirmation of expenditures in the amount of
$30,000.00 for the purchase agreement with 3
M Company and Nippon Carbide Industries
for providing reflective sign sheeting material
for the Transportation & Public Works
Department, and
2. Approve additional funds in the amount of
$40,000.00 with 3 M Company and Nippon
Carbide Industrial for reflective sign sheeting
materials through November 26, 1996 for the
rebidding process.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11836 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-11836 from the City Manager
Underground recommending that the City Council approve the
Utility acquisition of an underground utility easement
Easement described as being a strip of land situated in the F.
Cella Survey, Abstract No. 267 and the William Huff
Survey, Abstract No. 648, for a total of $1.00 from
Alliance Gateway No. 19, Ltd. represented by Darcy
Anderson. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11837 `I ere was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition. Communication No. L-11.837 from the City Manager
Right-of-way recommending that the City Council approve the
acquisition for right-of-way located at 3705 6th
A venue, for a total of $500.00 from y an K.
e rden. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted..
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L-11838 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-11838 from the City Manager
Right-of-Way recommending that the City Council approve the
acquisition of a dedication deed for right-of-way,
underground utility easement and a sanitary sewer
easement for a total of$3.00 from Hillwood/Freeway,
Ltd. represented by Darcy Anderson in the F. Cuella
Survey, Abstract No. 1711 and 267, Denton County,
Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-11839 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-11839 from the City Manager
One Single-Family recommending that the City Council authorize the
Residential fee simple acquisition of one property in Irving
Property Texas, for the purpose of expanding D/FW Airport;
find that the purchase prices offered by the Airport
are just compensation; and authorize the acceptance
and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-11840 There was presented Mayor and Council
Youth Communication No. L-11840 from the City Manager
Athletic recommending that the City Council authorize the
Field City Manager to enter into a lease with Le DeLay for
undeveloped City property; and approve a lease
term of one year, with four one-year annual options
to re new the lease with the City having the right to
cancel the lease with thirty days notice at any time
after one year; and approve an initial annual rent of
$500.00 with an annual rent of 51,000.00 in any
option. years. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-11841 There was presented Mayor and Council
Annexation Communication No. L-11841 from the City Manager
A-96-445 recommending that the City Council adopt an
361.431 Acres ordinance declaring certain findings, providing for
J. Edmonds the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
Survey, Abstract Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a
No. 457 John certain. 361.431 acres (4.564 square miles) of land,
Condra Survey, more or less, which said territory lies adjacent to and
Abstract No. 349 adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort
Phillip Green Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed
Survey, Abstract shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that
No. 566 the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of
all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that
this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in
conflict herewith.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development
Department appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the applicant sent a written
request asking for a continuance in order for them
to secure Zoning and Plan Commissions
recommendation for related zoning, concept plan,
and preliminary plat applications.
L-11841 Continued Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded
until Dec. 1 , 1996 by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-11841 be continued
until December 1 , 1"6. The motion carried
unanimously.
L-11842 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-1 1 42 from the Ciqr 'Manager
a vi ation recommending that the City Council authorize the
easements acquisition of forty, individual avigatioo easements
for residential properties in 1 ring, Texas, for the
purpose of expanding /FW Airport, and find that
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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.
PZ-1921 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12727 Communication No. PZ-1921 from the City Manager
Easement recommending that the City Council adopt
Vacation Ordinance No. 12727 vacating, abandoning, closing
VA-96-032 and extinguishing a sixteen foot wide access easement
located on Lot 1-R, Block 3, Crestland Addition,
Second Filing to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15693 There was presented Mayor and Council
Hulen Meadows Communication No. C-15693 from the City Manager
IV, L.P. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with the developer, Hulen Meadows, IV,
L.P., for the installation of community facilities for
Carden Springs Addition, Phase IIL It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15694 There was presented Mayor and Council
Railhead Communication No. C-15694 from the City Manager
Fort Worth, LTD recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement vvith the developer Railhead Fort Worth,
Ltd., for the installation of community, facilities for
the Railhead at Fort forth, Phase I. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-15695 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Communication No. C-15695 from the City Manager
No. 1 with recommending that the City Council authorize the
Carter & City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Burgess Secretary Contract No. 24821 for engineering
services with Carter & Burgess, Inc., for additional
work related to the Sanitary Sewer Main 42 and 54
Drainage Areas Inflow/Infiltration Evaluation Study
(Group 4, Contract 1) for a fee of $28,057.00,
increasing the total fee to $371,511.00.
Council Member Meadows requested permission of
the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor
and Council Communication Nos. C-15695 and 0-
15696 inasmuch as his firm had a business
relationship with Carter and Burgess, Inc.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Woods, that Council Member
Meadows be permitted to abstain from voting on
Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C-15695
and C-15696. The motion carried unanimously.
In response to Council Member Silcox's question,
Mr. Doug Iademaker advised Council that this
action was necessary in order to correct a problem
that previously existed in the design.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCray, thatkilayor and Council
Communication N6. C-1:5695 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore
Taskin, Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Moray, Woods, Webber,
and Hirt
NOES: None
ABSENT; None
NOT VOTING. Council Member Meadows
C-15696 There was presented Mayor and Council
Carter & Communication No. C-15696 from the City Manager
Burgess, Inc. recommending that the City Council exercise the
option to renew the contract with Carter & Burgess,
Inc. for the review of fire protection plans, with
contract to begin October 1, 1996, and end
September 30, 1997.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCray, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15696 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
Ilaskin; Council Members Dane,
Silcox., McCray, Woods, Webber,
and Hirt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
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C-15697 There was presented Mayor and Council
Communities Communication No. C-15697 from the City Manager
Facilities recommending that the City Council authorize the
Agreement with City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Lindenshire Inc. Agreement with the developer, Lindenshire Inc., for
the installation of community facilities for Chapel
Creek Ranch, Phase I1.
Council Member Silcox expressed opposition to the
City's cost for street improvement and storm drain
improvements stating that he would not support this
M&C.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCray, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15697 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES; Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
Haskin; Council Members Lane,
McCray, Woods, Meadows,
Webber, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
C-1,5698 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Co unication No. C-15698 from the City Manager
Nog 2 with recommending that the Cite Council authorize the
Turner Collie & City Manager to execute an amendment in the
Braden, Inc. amount of$143,683.00 to the engineering agreement
with Turner 011ie & Braden, Inc., to relare plans
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and specifications for the design of Sanitary Sewer
Main 126 and Main 250 Drainage Area
Rehabilitation and Sewer Improvements (Group 3,
Contract 3). It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15699 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-15699 from the City Manager
No. I to North recommending that the City Council authorize the
Main Street City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
Park Secretary Contract No. 21943 with Ed A. Wilson,
Inc., in the amount of $43,271.80 for increased
quantities, increasing the contract amount to
$572,393.65. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15740 There was presented Mayor and Council
Tarrant Communication No. C-15700 from the City Manager
County recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to approve the renewal of the
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort
Worth and Tarrant County for the purpose of rabies
control in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant
County, and execute the Tarrant County Joint
Resolution, Commissioner's Court {order #75046. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adapted.
C-15701 There was presented Mayor and Council
Texas Communication No. C-15701 from the Ciq, Manager
Department recommending that the City Council authorize the
of Health City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement
with `texas Department of Health (T DH) to accept
direct se mice ?accin ss valued at $2,374,078.00 an
to accept any additional vaccines if they become
available for FY 9 7. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-15702 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12728 Communication No. C-15702 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12729 recommending that the City Council:
Community
Oriented 1. Accept a grant from the Community Oriented
Policing Policing Services (COPS) office of Department
Services - of Justice in the amount of$197,991; and
Women's Haven
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12728
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of $4,601.00 for the purpose of
funding the Community Oriented Policing
Services Domestic Violence Program through
a grant from the Department of Justice; and
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 12729 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$202,592.00 for
the purpose of funding the Community
Oriented Policing Services Domestic Violence
Program through a grant from the
Department of Justice; and
4. Authorize the transfer of $4,601.00 from the
Special Trust Fund (Seized Assets) to the
Grants Fund for the in-kind matching funds;
an
5. Approve a contract in the amount of
$61,312.00 with Women's Haven to serve as a
sub-grantee for this project.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation dat be adopted,
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C-15703 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12734 Communication No. C-15743 from the City Manager
Comprehensive recommending that the City Council authorize the
Communities City Manager:
Program Grant -
Tarrant County 1. To accept a grant award from the Department
& Citizens Crime of Justice in the amount of$400,000.00 for the
Commission of Comprehensive Communities Program grant
Tarrant County during the period October 1, 1996, through
September 34, 1997; and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12734
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $404,444.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding the Comprehensive
Communities Program through a Grant from
the Department of Justice; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Tarrant County for $204,044.00
and the Citizens Crime Commission of
Tarrant County for $164,911.00 to serve as
ubgrantees for the Comprehensive
Communities Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15704 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12731 Communication N . C-15704 from the Cite Manager
Weed & recommending that the City Council authorize the
Seed Grant, City Manager:
Phase
Boys & Girls
Clubs of Greater
Fort Worth
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1. To accept a grant award from the Department
of Justice in the amount of$200,000.00 for the
Weed & Seed grant during the period of
October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1997,
and
2. To enter into an agreement with the Drug
Enforcement Administration to receive up to
$100,000.00 in federal seized funds to support
the weeding side of the grant program through
September 30, 1997, and
3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12731
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $300,000.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding for the Weed and
Seed Program, Phase V, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with the Boys cat Girls Clubs of
Greater Fort Worth for operation of two Safe
Haven sites.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15705 Wit raven It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C 1 7 ,
Amendment No. I to the Engineering Agreement
with RJN Group, Inc., for Sanitary Sever Main
36SR Drainage Area Inflow./Infiltration Evaluation.
Study and Seer Improvements (Group Contract
2 1 be- withdrawn from the agenda..
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C-15706 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-15706 from the City Manager
No. 3 recommending that the City Council authorize
Cajun Change Order No. 3 in the amount of$47,913.35 to
Contractors, Inc. City Secretary Contract No. 21476 with Cajun
Contractors, Inc., for the construction of the North
and South Holly Water Treatment Plants Backwash
Facilities Modifications and Chlorine and Ammonia
Rehabilitation, revising the total contract cast to
$7,868,769.96. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15707 There was presented Mayor and Council
Engineering Communication No. C-15747 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the
Teague Nall City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
& Perkins, Inc. with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the amount of
$537,965.00 for the Main 183 and 333 Drainage
Areas Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation Study and
Improvements (Group 6, Contract 3). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15708 There was presented Mayor and Council
Engineering Communication No. C-15708 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the
Fade & City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
.Associates, Inc. with Fade & Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$1,181.9'717.00 for the Main. CIC4B Drainage Area
Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation Study and
Improvements. (Croup 6, Contract 2). It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-15709 There was presented Mayer and Council
MSAI Communication No. C-15709 from the City Manager
Carpet recommending that the City Council authorize the
Services City Manager to execute a contract with MSAI
Carpet Services Inc., in the amount of $377,672.00
and 90 calendar days.
Council Member Silcox requested an explanation
relative to the prices quoted.
City Manager Terrell suggested that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-15709 be continued
for one week to allow staff to answer his questions.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15709 be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
C-15710 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-15710 from the City Manager
No. 7 - Larry recommending that the City Council authorize the
Jackson City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7 to the
Construction contract for M-170 Rehabilitation with Larry
Jackson Construction in the amount of $73,130.42,
increasing the total contract amount to
$2,022,460.54. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15711 There was presented Mayor and Council
Engineering Communication o. "-15711 from the City Manager
Services recommending that the City Council authorize the
Halff& Cite Manager to execute a contract with 1 alff
Associates, Inc.,
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Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$19,300.00, for services related to a lawsuit involving
Genesis Properties. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15712 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12732 Communication No. C-15712 from the City Manager
Fair Housing recommending that the City Council:
Assistance
Program 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the
Type 1 Cooperative Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) in the amount of
$73,000.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12732
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$73,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the Fair Housing
Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement
through a grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded
by Council Member Webber recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
C-15713 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. it 12733 Communication No. C-15713 from the City Manager
Ord. # 1.2734 recommending that the City Council:
U.S. Equal
Employment 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriations
Opportunity, ina ce No., 12733 appropriating
Commission $127,000,00 to the General Fund, an
e e val of decreasing the unresetwed, undesignated
Section 706 General Fund balance bpi the same amount ount for
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the purpose of providing Interim Financing for
renewal of Section 706 contract with the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
and
2. Approve the transfer of $127,000.00 from
General Fund to the EEO project number
established in the grants fund, and
3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12734
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $127,400.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding renewal of Section
706 contract with the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to adopt and
execute a contract with the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) in the approximate amount of
$127,000.00.
On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Dane, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
C: 1 714 There was presented Mayor and Council
A eric id Communication No. C-15714 from the City Manager
Community recommending that the City Council authorize the
Care City Manager to approve and authorize an interim
agreement p days,) with Antericaid Community,
Care; and approve and authorize a contract with
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Aericaid Community Care fallowing the interim
agreement. On motion of Council Member Woods,
seconded by Council Member McCray, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
It appeared that the City Council on August 13,
1996, continued the application of TCR South
Central 1995, Inc., for a change in zoning of property
located at 5354 Overton Ridge Boulevard from "G"
Commercial to "D" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket
Pao. Z-96-014. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-96-014 Ms. Ann Kovich, Director, Development Department
TCR appeared before the City Council and advised
withdrawn Council that the applicant had requested the denial
of the application without prejudice.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Meadows, that the application of
TCR South Central 1995, Inc. for a change in zoning
of property located at 5350 Overton Ridge
Boulevard from "G" Commercial to "D" Multi-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-014, be withdrawn
without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that a zoning hearing
was set for today in connection with recommended
changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No.
3011, and that notice of the bearing had been given
by publication in the Fort rth Star �elera , the
Official Newspaper of the City of Fort Worth.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
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Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, that the following
properties be approved:
FAIRMOUNT ASSOCIATION
Z-96-066 1706 5th Avenue (Lot 29 & 30, Blk. 7, Fairmount
Addition)
1908 5th Avenue (Lot 43 & 44, Blk. 17, Fairmount
Addition)
1909 5th Avenue (Lot 5 & 6, Blk. 16, Fairmount
Addition)
1517 Alston Avenue (Lot 3, R.C. Males Subdivision)
2250 College Avenue (Lot 13, Blk. 1, Carlock's
Southside Addition)
2251 College Avenue (Lot 12, Blk. 17, Bellevue Hill
Addition)
1315 S. Lake Street(Lot 13, Blk. B, King Subdivision
of Field Welch Addition)
1417 S. Lake Street(Lot 10, Blk. C, King Subdivision
of Field Welch Addition)
1420 S. Lake Street (Lot 15, Blk. 1, Johnson
Addition)
1421 S. Lake Street (Lot 9, Blk. C, Ding Subdivision
of Field Welch Addition)
1425 S. Lake Street (Lot 8, BIL C, King Subdivision
of Field Welch Addition)
1508 S. Lake Street(Lot 3R. Blk. 6, Loy 's Addition)
1414 Washington avenue (Lot 3, Blk. 2, Swastika
Addition)
1:500 Washington Avenue (Lot 1, BIL 2, Loyd's
Addition)
1627 Washington Avenue (Lot 9, George B. Bondies
Addition)
1639 Washington Avenue ue (Lot 7. George B. Bondies
Addition)
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From "C/HC" Multi-Family/Historic and Cultural
Landmark Overlay to "A/HC" One-Family/Historic
and Cultural Landmark Overlay
1412 5th Avenue (Lot 4, Blk. C, King Subdivision of
Field Welch Addition)
1710 6th Avenue (Lots 27 & 28, Blk. 8, Fairmont
Addition)
1725 6th Avenue (Lots 13 & 14 and N. 18, Blk. 7,
Fairmont Addition)
1.326 S. Adams Street (Lot 7F, Blk. 26, D.S. Ross
Subdivision)
1329 S. Adams Street (Lot 21), Blk. 26, D.S. Ross
Subdivision)
2223 College Avenue (Lot 11, Blk. 13, Bellevue Hill
Addition)
1600 Hurley Avenue (Lot 10, Blk. 1, Stewart
Addition)
1610 Washington Avenue (Lot 1, Blk. 2, Leach's
Addition)
From "C/HC" ?Multi-Family/Historic and Cultural
Landmark Overlay to "B/HC" Two-Family/Historic
and Cultural Landmark Overlay
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-96-081 Mayor Fro to pore Haskin made a motion,
approved seconded by Council Member lane, that the
application of Craig F. Cartwnight, for a change in
zoning of property located at 320, 326, 332 and 3336
North Chandler Avenue from "B" Two-Family
District to "1 /S " Planned Development/Specific
Use as delineated in PD89 to include all uses allowed
A
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in the "E" Commercial District and extension of
minor automotive repair and a park with site plan
required, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-081, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
SP-96-013 Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
approved seconded by Council Member Lane, that the site plan
of Craig Cartwright, for property located at 320,
326, 332 and 336 North Chandler Avenue, for
automotive maintenance facility and park, SP-96-013
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building,
Z-96-083 appeared before the City Council and requested that
the City Council continue the zoning application of
Merlyn W. Dahlin, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-083, for
one month.
Delayed for Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
one month seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Merlyn W. Dahlin, Zoning Docket No.
Z-96-083 be continued for one month. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-96-111 Continued Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
until end of Zoning Council Member Meadows, that the application of
docket Hampton PLC, Inc. for a change in zoning of
roper q" located at 6045 South ulen Street from
"D" Mulft-Fa it to "F-R" Restricted Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z96-111, be continued until the
end of the Zoning docket. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Z-96-112 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
approved Mayor Pro tempore Haskin , that the application of
Fort Worth Independent School District, for a
change in zoning of property located at 750
Northwest 21st Street from "B" Two-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
Pediatric Care Clinic, with waiver of site plan
requested, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-112, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-96-113A Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
approved Council Member Meadows, that the application of
Land Rover LTD. by Dunaway Associates, for a
change in zoning of property located at 3101 Block of
River Ben Boulevard from "D" Multi-Family and
"G" Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-96-113A, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-96-116 Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by
approved Council Member Lane, that the application of
Southcliff Center Associates by James Schell, for a
change in zoning of property located at 5105
Granbury Road from "E" Commercial to "PDISU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in
"E" Plus retail auto parts, auto supplies, tire repair
and sales, anal, auto repair and maintenance, Zoning
Docket No. 7-,96-116, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
SP-96-017 Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by
approved Council Member Lane, that the site plan of
Southcliff Center Associates of property located at
5105 Granbu mi , Road for retail auto parts, auto
supplies, tire repair and sales and auto repair an
maintenance, SI961 , be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Z-96-119 Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
approved seconded by Council Member McCray, that the
application of City of Fort Worth Department of
Environment Management, for a change in zoning of
property located at 6400 Bridge Street from "G"
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use of all uses in "G"
Commercial Plus Home Chemical Waste Collection
Facility, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-119, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
SP-96-015 Mayor- Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
approved seconded by Council Member McCray, that the site
plan of City of Fort Forth Department of
Environmental Management for property located at
6400 Bridge Street for a home chemical waste
collection facility, SP-96-015, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin advised the listening
audience that this zoning was for household
hazardous waste collection and not just hazardous
waste, stating that the facility was a welcomed site
for the community.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with recommended changes an
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Mayor
Pro tempore Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the hearing for cases
recommended for approval be closed and the
following ordinances be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 12735
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NCI, 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME
BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE OR OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND
OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY
OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO
CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS AND
SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS'°; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES, PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE PROVIDING A
PENAL CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
ATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-96-077 Council Member I C ray made a motion, ascended
denied by Council Member Lane that the application of
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Alfred Lee Crane, Jr., Z-96-077, be denied as
recommended by the Zoning Commission. The
motion carried unanimously. The motion carried
unanimously.
SP-96-010 Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded
denied by Council Member Lane, that the site plan of
Alfred Lee Crane, Jr., SP-96-010, be denied as
recommended by the Zoning Commission. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-96-091 Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded
denied by Council Member Meadows, that the application
of Harold and Iona Frank by H. Dennis Hopkins, Z-
96-091, be denied as recommended by the Zoning
Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-96-016 Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded
denied by Council Member Meadows, that the site plan of
Harold and Iona Frank by H. Dennis Hopkins SP-96-
016, be denied as recommended by the Zoning
Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-96-118 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
denied Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, that the application of
Francisco Silva by Jawdat Obaid, Z-96-118 be
denied as recommended ended by the Zoning Commission.
The motion carried unanimously.
Citizens Presentation
Diana Tern Ms. Diana Kern, 10228 Westward Drive, appeared
League of before the City Council and requested that the
eig
.fiborhood Council establish a policy whereby the City zonine
hearing infi3rmation could be provided°ilea 30-days
before the bearing tote League; that the Cite
Council consider having the zoning hearing for the
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Council during a night meeting, and to consider
televising the Board of Adjustment and City Plan
Commission meetings.
Janice Hanford Mrs. Janice Hanford, 4204 S. Edgewood Terrace,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
concern relative to the report that she was provided,
stating that it was incorrect and inquired why the
students were given the $525.00 fine.
Mayor Barr informed Mrs. Hanford that staff would
get the correct information.
Joe Evans Mr. Joe Evans, 6900 Brentwood Stair Road,
appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that he would like to meeting with the Mayor
to discuss a place for people of the ROM descent.
Mayor Barr informed Mr Evans that he would be
glad to meet with him concerning this purpose.
Mr. Ray Hutchinson Mr. Ray Hutchinson, Attorney for SMI, appeared
before the City Council and the Fort Worth Sports
Authority and provided them with an update relative
to the status of development of Texas International
Raceway. He advised them that the letter from
Bruton Smith was requesting the Authority to
eliminate the bond issuing portion that had been
pre viousl y agreed to in the Master Agreement. e
informed council and the authority that they were
buying a commitment to perform service over a
number of years.
Council Member McCray inquired what part the
City, oul d play in this endeavor,
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Mr. Jim Schell inquired whether or not the option to
buy statement that Mr. Hutchinson talked about
previously would be spelled out in the terms of the
agreement.
Mayor Barr informed Council that they could get
into more details in the executive session.
It was the consensus of the City Council that they
meet in a closed session at 11:42 a.m. and in a joint
executive session with the Board of Directors of the
Fes' Sports Authority, Inc., to:
1. Seek the advice of their attorneys concerning
development of the Texas International
Raceway, which matters are exempt from
public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of
the Texas State Bar Rules, as authorized by
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code
2. Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property in connection with
development of the Texas International
Raceway, as authorized by Section. 551.072 of
the 'Texas Government Code. Deliberation in
an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the osition of the City and the Sports
Authority in negotiations otiatos with a third party.
Adjourned There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
the meeting was adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
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