HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/10/29-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 1996
Date & Time On the 29th day of October, A.D., 1996, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 10:38 a.m., 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, 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 Reverend F.S. Moody,
Mt. Horum Missionary Baptist 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 22, 1996, were approved
unanimously.
Special Mr. Tom Reich and Melvin Lewis made a
Presentations presentation of 1996 Regional Administrator's
Environmental Excellence Award for the Village
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Lee Bradley
and Robert McMillan.
Withdrawn/Consent CitN,, Manager Terrell requested that Mayor an
Council Communication No. P-8146 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City° Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. P-8146 be withdrawn
from the agenda.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Fro tempore Haskin, seconded
by Council Member Woods, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adapted unanimously.
Appointment Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Woods, that Hector C. Beltram be
reappointed to Place 2 on the Aviation Advisory
Board, with a term of office expiring October 1,
1998, and that Janice Michel be appointed to Place
2 on the City Zoning Commission and the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission, with a
term of office expiring October 1, 1998. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCray, that Maggie Dwyer-
Clavell be reappointed to Place 6 on the Parks and
Community Services Advisory Board, with a term of
office expiring October 1, 1998. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that China Wright be
appointed to Place 4 and that Rosa Navejar be
appointed to Place 6 on the Board of Trustees of the
Employees' Retirement Fund, with a term of office
expiring October 1, 1998. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro to ore Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that O.W. (Bob)
Hullet be reappointed to Place 4 on the Aviation
Advisory Board; that Susan Prescott be reappointed
to Place 4 on the Community Development Council
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and that Lenora Gomez be reapppointed to Place 4
on the Community Programming Advisory
Committee, all with terms of office expiring October
1, 1998. The motion carried unanimously.
City Council There was presented City Council Proposal No. 197
Proposal No. 197 Revised, as proposed by Council Member Silcox
recommending that the following amendments to
City Council Rules of Procedure be entered into the
record of the City Council Meeting on October 22,
1996, and be adopted at the City Council Meeting on
October 29, 1996;
Amend Section 3.1 Regular Meetings, to read
as follows:
"The Council shall meet in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Tuesday of each
week at 10:00 A.M., except that the first and
second Tuesday meetings of each month shall
be scheduled for 7:00 P.M., unless otherwise
officially changed by the City Council."
Amend Section 3.4, Precouncil Meetings, to
read as follows:
"When necessarT,, the Council shall meet in
the Pre-Council Chambers at the City all at
8:30 A.M. before a daytime Council m meeting,
at 2:00 P.M. before a :ouncil meeting on the
first Tuesday of each month, and at 4:00 p.m.
before a Council meeting on the second
Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise
officially changed by the (- Councilor City
Manager."
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These amendments shall take effect in December of
1996; provided however, that the second Council
meeting in December shall be held at 7:00 P.M. on
December 12, 1996 in the Council Chambers at the
City Hall, and the Pre-Council meeting shall be held
at 4.00 p.m. on December 12, 1996 in the Pre-
Council Chambers at the City Hall.
The City Council recommend to the Zoning
Commission that the Zoning Commission change its
regularly scheduled meeting to the second
Wednesday of each month.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, that Council Proposal
CP-197 (Revised) be adopted.
Susan Prescott, Mesdames Susan Prescott, 6716 Black Wing Drive;
Madelyn Rice, Eunice Madelyn Rice, 4601 Foxfire Way; and Eunice
Givens Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive appeared before the
City Council and urged the City Council to approve
the proposed Council Proposal changing time of
Council Meetings and Pre-Council meetings on
second Tuesday of the month.
City Manager Terrell advised Council that they were
recommending that the starting date be January 14,
1997 to allo w time to notify neighborhood groups
and Boards and Commissions that might be affected
by this change.
Council Member Woods made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member'Webber, that CP - 197
(Revised) e approved, as amended, by
recommending that this change be reviewed within
90 days after the beginning date of January 14, 1997.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Res. # 2227 There was presented Resolution No. 2227 concerning
Dates, Times &. the bates, Times and Locations of Certain Meetings
Locations of of the Fort Worth City Council during the Month of
Certain Meetings December 1996.
of the Fort Worth
City Council City Secretary Church advised Council that this
resolution would need to be amended to change the
meeting time on December 12, 1996, from 7:00 p.m.
to 10:00 a.m. Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
resolution, as amended, be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
OCS-851 There was presented Mayor and Council
Liability Bonds Communication No. OCS-851 from the Office of the
Approval City Secretary recommending that the City Council
authorize the acceptance of liability bonds issued to
Twin States Car Wash, Concrete Unlimited, Inc.,
Ziegler Construction, Inc., Customized Construction,
Inc., and Kenneth Burkham. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
OCS-852 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-852 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..
-11659 There was presented Mayor and Council
Approval of Communication N . (,-;-11659 from the City Manager
'1996 Ta Roll, recommending that the City Council approve xe the
Tax Roll for 1996. It was the consensus of the Ci
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-11660 There was presented Mayor and Council
Appointment Communication No. G-11660 from the City Manager
Plumbing Board recommending that the City Council give its advice
and consent to the City Manager to appoint Charles
Fraley to Place 8 on the Plumbing Board, with terms
expiring October 1, 1998. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-11661 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12741 Communication No. G-11661 from the City Manager
Fort Worth recommending that the City Council.
Reinvestment
Zone Number 25 1, Hold a public hearing concerning the
designation of Fort Worth Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zane Number 25, and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 12741 amending the
Code of the City of Fort Worth, texas (1986),
as amended, by designating certain property
in Denton County as Fort Worth Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 25.
Mr. J. Chapa, representing the Department of
Economic Development, appeared before the City
Council and advised them regarding this matter,
stating that this public hearing was to receive
comments and recommended that ?Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-11661 be adopted.
Mayor Pro to ore flask-in made e a motion,
seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-11661 be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayer Barr, Mayer Pro tempore
Haskin; Council Members Lane,
McCray, Woods, Meadows,
Webber, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT. None
P-8138 There was presented Mayor and Council
Repairs & Communication No. P-8138 from the City Manager
Replacement recommending that the City Council confirm the
of Pumps purchase of repairs and replacement of pumps for
the Transportation and Public Works Department
with Paco Pumps in the amount not to exceed
$31,824.00, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8139 There was presented Mayor and Council
Boiler & Communication No. P-8139 from the City Manager
Machinery recommending that the City Council authorize the
Insurance purchase of the third year of the Boiler and
Machinery Insurance Policy coverage, for an amount
not to exceed $20,190.00 from Key and Piskuran
Insurance Agency for the Risk Management
Department. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendaflon be adopted.
P-8140 There was presented Mayor and Council
OEM `actor Communication No. P-8140 from the City Manager
Parts & Service recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for Original Equipment
Manufacturer(OEM) V ctor parts _w s ice for the
City Se n,-ices- Department with S 1 1 Equipment
Incorporated bas-ed on the sole source bid of parts at
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manufacturer's list prices and services at $47.50 per
hour with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. vendor's
dock, freight prepaid and added to invoice with
agreement to begin October 29, 1996, and end
October 28, 1997, with two options to renew for one
year each. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8141 There was presented Mayor and Council
Retrofit City Communication No. P-8141 from the City Manager
Pumps recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of services from Diesel Power Supply
Company on the sole proposal to retrofit two city
pumps for a total price not-to-exceed $39,146.00,
with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Waco, Texas,
and freight no charge. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8142 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amend M&C Communication No. P-8142 from the City Manager
P-7870 recommending that the City Council authorize the
amendment of M&C P-7870 to include additional
vendors and funds for the Information Systems Fund
for computer technology related training and
educational opportunities for an additional
$51,000.00 and to include additional vendors. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
143 There was presented Mayor and Council
Root Control Communication No. P-8143 from the City, Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for root control with Airriation
Engineering Co pa y on JoAv bid per unit price, wit
payment terms three Percent ent 10 net 30 days, Lo.b.
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destination, freight no charge; with agreement to
begin October 29, 1996, and end October 28, 1997,
with two options to renew annually. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8144 There was presented Mayor and Council
Audio Visual Communication No. P-8144 from the City Manager
Materials recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement with Professional Media Service
Corporation to provide audio visual materials with
cataloging and processing on low bid, at retail prices
less 20 percent discount and Bibliographic records at
list price, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
delivered freight prepaid, with agreement to begin
November 1, 1996 and end October 31, 1997, with
two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8145 There was presented Mayor and Council
Monographic Communication No. P-8145 from the City Manager
Serials recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for the Library to provide
monographic serials with cataloging and processing
with Barer and Taylor on the low bid of 1.5.2 percent
discount, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
destination, freight no charge, with agreement to
begin November 1, 1996, and end October 31, 1997,
with two one-year options to renew. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-8146 "Withdrawn It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-8146,
Confirmation of Purchases of Pumps for Municipal
Annex Building, be withdrawn from the agenda.
P-8147 There was presented Mayor and Council
Flares Communication No. P-8147 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agreement for flares for the Police and Fire
Departments with Standard Fusee Corporation
based on low bid of$.64 each, with payment terms
net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with
agreement to begin October 29, 1996, and end
October 28, 1997, with two options to renew for one
year each. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11850 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-11850 from the City Manager
of a temporary recommending that the City Council approve the
construction acquisition of a temporary construction and
& temporary temporary access easement for a total of $500.00
access easement from Greg Holzbach. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-11851 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication No. L-11851 from the City Manager
3457 Decatur recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
for 8,040 sq. ft. of office space at 3457 Decatur
from Voris Frost and Harold. Bowen, and
2. Approve the rental expenditure of$0.083.0 per
month for one year,, as
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3. Approve the options to renew the lease for
four one year options at monthly rental
amounts of. 1st option year - $1,000.00, 2nd
option year - $1,050.00; 3rd option year -
$1,100.00; 4th option year - $1,150.00, and
4. Approve the expenditure of $40,000.00
towards the renovation and improvements to
the space.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
L-11852 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2228 Communication No. L-11852 from the City Manager
Condemnation recommending that the City Council adopt
Proceedings Resolution No. 2228 approving and authorizing
by the FW condemnation proceedings by the FW Sports
Sports Authority Authority, Inc., to acquire property for the Texas
International Raceway project.
Council Member Webber expressed concern
regarding this condemnation, questioning what
public purpose would be serve, and stating that this
did not meet the criteria, in her opinion.
Council Member Woods ade a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro to pore Raskin, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-11852 be adopted.. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
Haskins Council Members Lane,
Woods, Meadows and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox, McC'ray
and Webber
ABSENT: None
PZ-1922 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2229 Communication No. PZ-1922 from the City Manager
Street closure recommending that the City Council adopt
Walsh Ave. Resolution No. 2229 closing Walsh Avenue from
West Cantey drive northward to the south right-of-
way line of Manchester Street, said street right-of-
way is situated adjacent Lots I thru 8, Block 22, and
to Lots 1 thru 8, Block 23, University Place Addition.
Garey Gilley Mr. Garey Gilley of Brooks, Baker Surveyors, who
was representing Texas Christian University,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
support for the street closure.
Council Member Hirt informed Council that all
issues had been worked out with the community and
the school, and stated that compromises had been
achieved, she made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McCray, that Mayor and Council
Communication Nip. PZ1 922 be adopted. ` 'he
motion carried unanimously.
PZ- 1923 There was presented Mayor and Council
Card. # 12742 Communication No. PZ 4923 from the City tanager
Street & Palley recommending that the City Council adopt
right-of-way Ordinance No, 12742 vacating, abandoning, closing
Vacations and extinguishing nine street rights-of-way along
Lidcote Avenue. o ney Terrace erhill `terrace,
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Unnamed Street, Gibson Street, Stadium Drive,
Boyd Avenue, Hihview Terrace, Walsh Avenue, and
three fifteen foot wide alley rights-of-way located
within the University Place Addition. On motion of
Council Member Hirt, seconded by Mayor Pro
tepore Haskin, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
C-15724 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12743 Communication No. C-15724 from the City Manager
Household recommending that the City Council:
Hazardous
Waste Mobile 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant
Collection Unit application to the North Central Texas Council
of Governments (NCTCOG) in the amount of
$22,450.00 for the purpose of funding the
purchase of a Household Chemical Waste
Mobile Collection Unit for the Fort Worth
area, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept and
execute the NCTCOG grant contract, if
award, upon receipt; and
3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12743
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$27,664.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the purchase of a
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile
Collection Unit through a grant from the
North Central Texas Council of Governments;
an
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4. Authorize the transfer of $5,214.40 in
matching funds for this contract from the
Environmental Management Fund to the
Grants Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15725 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12744 Communication No. C-15725 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12745 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Wait Williams City Manager to:
Construction
Company, Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12744
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessments
Fund in the amount of $31,216.52 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Walt Williams Construction
Company, Inc., for reconstruction of South
Hughes Street, and Ordinance No. 12745
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Street Improvements
Fund in the amount of $31,216.52 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Walt Williams Construction
Company, Inc., for reconstruction. of South
Hughes Street, an
2. Approve a $31,21 . 2 fund transfer for the
property, owner's share of construction costs
from the Special Assessments Fund to the
Street Improvements Fund, and
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3. Approve a $67,990.51 fund transfer from the
Streets Assessment Project in the Grants Fund
to the Street Construction Project into he
Grants Fund, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Walt Williams Construction
Company, Inc., in the amount of $258,459.34
and 50 working days for the reconstruction of
South Hughes Street from Avenue J to
Rosedale Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15726 There was presented Mayor and Council
Candle Communication No. C-15726 from the City Manager
Corporation recommending that the City Council authorize the
Contract City Manager to enter into a five year contract with
Candle Corporation to provide:
1. An extension to the current license agreement
with Candle Corporation, and
2. Upgrade protection for all Candle products
including O ega on 11 for MVS and
ega on CICSM 'S, an
3. A Perpetual Licensing Agreement and
Maintenance for Omegaview, Performance
Pac for D132, DBA orkbench and
DB uickChange, and
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4. A license and maintenance agreement for the
period of October 1, 1996, through September
20, 2001, for an amount not to exceed
$37,500.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15727 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12746 Communication No. C-15727 from the City Manager
Linder-Stahl, recommending that the City Council:
Construction
Co., Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$199,616.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12746
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $199,616.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract with Linder-Stahl Construction, Co.,
Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract XYIV, Section 2, and
. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Linder-Stahl,
Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of
$179,616.00 for Sanitaty Sewer Rehabilitation,
Contract XXIV, Section 2.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-15728 There was presented Mayer and Council
Larry H. Communication No. C-15728 from the City Manager
Jackson recommending that the City Council authorize the
Construction City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H.
Company Jackson Construction, Co., in the amount of
$369,444.70 for Sanitary Sewer Main 126 and 254
Drainage Area Rehabilitation and Sewer
Improvements, Part 2-Line Replacement Unit I. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15729 There was presented Mayor and Council
Conatser Communication No. C-15729 from the City Manager
Construction, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction, Inc., in the amount of$435,218.75 and
fifty working days for: Unit I: Water and Sewer
Replacements in Slade Boulevard from Chapin Road
to Monmouth Drive and Bangor Drive from Slade
Boulevard to city limits, Unit II: 2-inch H.M.A.C.
Resurfacing of Slade Boulevard from Bangor Drive
to Highway 80 (Spur 580). It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-1.5730 There was presented Mayor and Council
Amendment Co unication No. C-15730 from the City Manager
with Tecnol recommending that the Cite Council authorize the
City Manager to execute the amendment to the tax
abatement agreement with TECN L, Inc. (City
Secretary Contract#21166).
Council Member Meadows requested permission of
the Cit y Council to abstain from xot ng on Mayor
and Council C uni ation No. C-15730.
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Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, that Council Member
Meadows be permitted to abstain from voting on
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15730.
The motion carried unanimously.
Chris Harris State Senator Chris Harrison, 1309-A West Abram,
appeared before the City Council in support of
Tecnol Medical Products.
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Lane, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15730 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
Haskin; Council Members Lane,
McCray, Woods, Webber, and
Hirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows
C-15731 There was presented Mayor and Council
Proposed Communication No. C-15731 from the Cite Manager
Tax Abatement recommending that the City Council:
Agreement
Tech Data L Find that the improvements contained within
Corporation the agreement are feasible and practical and
would be a benefit to the land and to the City
after the expiration of the tax abatement
en,t
agreement; and
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2. Find that written notice of the City's intent to
enter into the Tax Abatement Agreement and
copies of the agreement were delivered by
certified mail to all affected taxing units in
accordance with state law; and
3. Find that the terms and conditions of the
Agreement and the property subject to the
Agreement meet the City's Policy Statement.
Tax Abatement for Qualifying Development
Projects (the Policy Statements) as established
in M&C G-11389 (Resolution No. 2142); and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Tax
Abatement Agreement with the property
owner and Tech Data Corporation in
accordance with the guidelines and criteria set
forth in the Policy Statement.
Mayor Pro tempore Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Woods, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15731 be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES, Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro to pore
Haskin; Council Members Lane,
McCray, Woods, Meadows,
Webber, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT None
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Citizens Presentation
Sharon Armstrong Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4645 Virgil, appeared before
the City Council and expressed concern relative to
economic development for the Southeast area of town
and invited the Council and anyone interested in this
project to attend the next meeting scheduled at 12:44
noon on November 14, 1996.
It was the consensus of the City Council that they
meet in closed session at 11:17 a.m. to seek the advice
of its attorneys 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:
1. Legal issues concerning police and fire
protection services at the Texas International
Raceway
2. Darrell Beason et al. v. City of Fort Worth, et
al. Cause No. 17-146483-93
3. Bob Cole et al. v. City of Fort Worth Cause
No. 93-44229-362
as authorized by Section 551.471 of the Texas
Government Code.
A(tiourned There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
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