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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/11/26-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'ING NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Date & Time On the 26th day of November, A.D., 1996, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10.00 a.m., with the following members and officers present. Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr, Mayor Pro tempore Becky Haskins Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox., Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, and Bill Meadows, City Manager Bob Terrell, City Attorney Wade Adkins, City Secretary Alice Church. Council Members Virginia Nell Webber and Cathy Hirt were absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Anthony Brown, Greater Friendship 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 November 19, 1996, were approved unanimously. Special A proclamation for "Until There's a Cure Presentations Foundation" Bracelet Day was presented to Mr. Jack Miller. An Ozone Incentives Program Drawing was conducted by Dr. Sierra., Environmental Management Director. Continued/ City Manager 'Ferrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication Nos. G-11689 and C-1 78 be continued foro week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 2 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. City Council There was presented City Council Proposal No. 199 Proposal No. 199 Utilization Goals for Non-City Construction Projects Requesting City Funds. On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the proposal was continued for two weeks. Res. # 2236 There was presented Resolution No. 2236 authorizing Charitable the Filing of a Petition in the Matter of that Certain Trust Charitable Trust Benefiting John Peter Smith John Peter Hospital of Fort Worth, Texas, approving and Smith Hospital consenting to an order pertaining to such matter, and resolving other matters incident and relating to the Subject and purpose hereof. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Res. # 2231 There was presented Resolution No. 2237 urging Credit Unions Congress to Consider and Pass Legislation Allowing Credit Unions to Provide Services in Financially Underserved Neighborhoods. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded b y .Mayor Pro tempore Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously, as amended. GCS-858 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. CS-858 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices t claims regarding alleged damages es rr AMR f CITE' COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 3 and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11684 There was presented Mayor and Council Appointment Communication No. G-11684 from the City Manager Building recommending that the City Council appoint Mr. Standards Jim Hodges to the Building Standards Commission, Commission Place 6. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11685 There was presented Mayor and Council Appointment Communication No. G-11685 from the City Manager Plumbing recommending that the City Council authorize the Board City Manager to appoint Donald W. Lampe to Place 6 on the Plumbing Board for a term of office to expire on October 1, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11686 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12780 Communication No. G-11686 from the City Manager Culture +& recommending that the City Council authorize the Tourism Fund City Manager to: 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12780 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $818,690.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding 1995-96 designated expenditures for Culture and Tourism, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 4 2. Authorize the City Manager to pay the agencies: Convention and Visitor's Bureau $776,271.00; Arts Council $2,006.00; Museum of Science and History $8,765.00; Modern Art Museum $7,188.00 and Sister Cities $24,460.00. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11867 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12787 Communication No. G-11867 from the City Manager Increase in recommending that the City Council: Culture and Tourism Fund 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12787 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund by $650,000.00 from available funds, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to increase receipts to the agencies receiving hotel occupancy taxes as follows: Convention and Visitor's Bureau $585,000.00 Arts Council $ 61,525.00 Museum and Science and Histot $ 28,255.00 Modern Art Museum $ 23,596.00 Sister Cities $ 6,624...00 On motion of Council Ie er Lane, seconded by Council Member Woods. the re commendation was adopted to unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 5 G-11688 There was presented Mayor and Council Settlement Communication No. G-11688 from the City Manager Lawsuit recommending that the City Council: Luke Rampy, Jr. & Joleen Rampy 1. Approve the settlement of the lawsuit; and 2. Authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 in order to complete this settlement; and 3. Authorize the appropriate City personnel to execute any releases, settlement agreements and other documents necessary to complete the settlement. Council Member Silcox stated that he wanted it on record that the parties receiving this settlement had a blood alcohol level of.10, and was driving in excess of the speed limit. Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11688 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Hasidn; Council Members Lane, McCray, Woods, and Meadows NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT: Council Members Webber and Hirt CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 6 G-11689 It was the consensus of the City Manager that Mayor Continued and Council Communication No. G-11689, Adoption for one week of appropriation ordinance and final payment, Will Rogers Livestock Arena, be continued for one week. P-8166 There was presented Mayor and Council Environmental Communication No. P-8166 from the City Manager Supplies recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for environmental supplies for the City of Fort North with Fisher Safety based on low bid of the following unit prices, payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin November 5, 1996, and end November 4, 1997, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8167 There was presented Mayor and Council Tubular Communication No. P-8167 from the City Manager Sign Post recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for Tubular Sign Post for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Unistrut Texas based on sole bid of unit prices with agreement to begin November 12, 1996, and end November 11, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 168 There was presented Mayor and Council Water Meter Communication No. P-8168 from the City Manager Couplings recommending that the City Council rescind the purchase agreement for water meter couplings from Davis/McAllen Pipe e end Supple per bid 6- 1285 i 1& ' P-8107)i items 4 and 5 and authorize the purchase of items 4 and 5 from the second to bidder, Utility, Plus, Inc., Lased on unit prices with 4V gw WKO CITE' COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 7 payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, and authorize this agreement to begin November 19, 1996, and end November 18, 1997, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8169 There was presented Mayor and Council Mobile Communication No. P-8169 from the City Manager Storage recommending that the City Council authorize the Track purchase of a mobile storage track system from System Southwest Spacesaver Systems, Fort Worth, TX for the Library Department on sole bid of $29,126.59 with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Fort Worth with freight included. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8170 There was presented Mayor and Council HVAC Communication No. P-8170 from the City Manager Repair recommending that the City Council authorize a Services purchase agreement for fIVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) repair services for the City of Fort Worth with K & M Services Incorporated based on low bid of the unit prices, payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin November 26, 1996, and end November 25, 1997, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8171 Where was presented Mayor and Council Automated Communication No. P-8171 from the City Manager Fuel System recommending that the City Council authorize a i r Ixse agreement f r maintenance anc support of the Automated Refueling System for the City, Services Department itb Megatronics International in CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 8 Corporation based on low bid not-to-exceed $89,275.00, payment terms two percent 10 days, net 30 days, f.o.b. not applicable, freight included and agreement to begin November 16, 1996, and end November 15, 1997, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8172 There was presented Mayor and Council Sports Communication No. P-8172 from the City Manager Lighting recommending that the City Council authorize a Poles purchase of sports lighting poles for the Transportation & Public Works Department from Valmont Industries, based on sole bid, for a total price not to exceed $19,614.00, terms net 30 days, f.o.b. vendor's dock, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8173 There was presented Mayor and Council Hand Tools Communication No. P-8173 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of hand tools for the Water Department from Ceco Sales Corporation, Fort Worth, TX, for a total price not to exceed $19,877.20, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight prepaid and allowed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P8174 There was presented Mayor and Council Stainless Communication No. P-8174 from the City Manager Steel recommending that the City Council authorize a Couplings purchase areenent to pride stainless steel couplings for the Water Department t it Utllity plus, Inc., based on manufacturer's list price, less CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 9 discounts, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin November 19, 1996, and end November 18, 1997 with two one year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11886 There was presented Mayor and Council Lake Worth Communication No. L-11886 from the City Manager Lease recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a grazing lease at Lake North for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew at a lease rate of$3.50 per acre for an annual lease fee of$487.90. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11887 There was presented Mayor and Council 4300 South Communication No. L-11887 from the City Manager Freeway recommending that the City Council authorize the Lease Space City Manager to execute a lease renewal with Fort Worth Mall, Inc. for the 1,824 sq. ft. office space at 4300 South Freeway; approve the rental expenditure of$1.00 per year; and approve the options to renew the lease for two one-year periods at $1.00 per year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted... F 1926 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12782 Communication No. F 1.926 from the City ;Manager Sherrill St. recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12 782 vacating, abandoning, closing and extinguishing a street right-of-way, 40 lack of Sherrill Street east of Hulen Street at Vide , �� vh CITY COUNCM MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 10 Boulevard, Lots 4A1 and 10, Block 7, Factory Place Addition to the City of Fort North, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-1927 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12783 Communication No. PZ-1927 from the City Manager Drainage & recommending that the City Council adopt Utility Ordinance No. 12783 vacating, abandoning, closing Easement and extinguishing a drainage and utility easement measuring 25 feet in width and 394.45 feet in length, to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15787 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor Contemporary and Council Communication No. C-15787, Consent Art Center of Agreement with the Contemporary Art Center of Fort Worth Fort Worth for fear-Round Banner Encroaching in the right-of-way on the 400 Block of Commerce and on 4th Street between Commerce and Main, be continued for one week. C-15789 There was presented Mayor and Council Mira 'Vista Communication No. C-15789 from the City Manager Development recommending that the City Council authorize the Corporation City :Manager to execute a Co unity Facilities Agreement with Mira Vista Development Corporation, developer, for the installation of community facilities for Mira Vista Addition Lots 2334, Block 20 Lots 10, Bloch 21 and Lot 3, Block 1A (phase 9B). It was the consensus of the City Council, that the rec- en /ation be adopted. �r CITY COUNCIL, MEETING FORT'1 ORTIL, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE II C-15790 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12784 Communication No. C-15790 from the Cite Manager Hall-Albert recommending that the City Council: Construction, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $31,200.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12784 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $31,200.00 from available Funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No. 3 to Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract XXIX, with Hall- Albert Construction, Inc., and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 with Hall-Albert Construction, Inc. in the amount of $31,200.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 21498 to provide for increased quantities thereby increasing the contract amount to $879,408.85 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15791 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order Communication ado. C-15791 from the City, Manager No. 1 recommending that the City Council authorize the D.R. utilities City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$19,100.00 to the construct-ion contract Q1,11 vy CITY COUNCH, MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 12 with D.R. Utilities for eater and sewer replacement in RidgeHaven Read and RidgeHaven Court. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15792 There was presented Mayor and Council UNT at Communication No. C-15792 from the City Manager Dallas & recommending that the City Council authorize: North Texas GIS 1. The City Manager to execute an Interlocal Consortium Cooperation Agreement with the University of Texas at Dallas and North Texas GIS Consortium for Geographic Data Acquisition and Maintenance, and 2. The purchase of digital raster aerial photography and vector street centerlines database for 156 tiles for the City of Fort North and 77 tiles for ETJ (extra territorial jurisdiction) for an annual subscription fee amount not to exceed $23,300.00 for Fiscal Year 1996-97, and not exceed $35,000.00 for Fiscal Year 1997-98, and . Purchase two sets of the data on CD-RCM for a one time fee of$1,600.00, and 4. Agreement begins October 1, 1996, and ends September 30, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. I CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 1 C-15793 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order Communication No. C-15793 from the City Manager Nos. 1 & 2 recommending that the City Council authorize the J.C. Evans City Manager to execute Change Order Nos. I and Construction, Inc. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 21935 in the total amount of$53,775.00 with J.C. Evans Construction, Inc., for the construction of Castle Circle - Phase I and IA. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15794 There was presented Mayor and Council Hall Mechanical Communication No. C-15794 from the City Manager Contractors, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hall Mechanical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $104,685.00 and a duration of 60 calendar days, for the replacement of enclosure panels on 484 rooftop ventilating units and air intakes on the Burnett and Richardson/Bass buildings. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15795 There was presented Mayor and Council PCA Plan Communication No. C-15795 from the City Manager of Texas, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve and authorize an interim agreement 90 days) with PCA Plan of Texas, Inc., and approve and authorize a contract with PCA flan of Texas, Inc. follow=ing the interim agreement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. � c CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 14 C-15796 There was presented Mayor and Council Demolition Communication No. C-15796 from the City Manager Substandard recommending that the City Council: Structures 21 Locations 1. Confirm that each structure listed herein is substandard and a nuisance, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Contracts for the demolition of structures for the City Services Department based on lowest qualifying bid per unit as follows: A. ATCO Construction for Units 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 61 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 in the amount of$34,175.00. B. Calvin Sims dba Calvin Sims Excavating for Unit 21 in the amount of $1,990.00. C. Withdraw Unit 14 from consideration. Total amount not to exceed $36,165.00, f.o.b., Fort Forth, Texas, and 3. :authorize a lien to be filed against each property to cover the cost of demolition and administration. Mr. Haul Rodriquez, representing the Cade Enforcement Office, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the inert located at 3631 Avenue . CITY COUNCM MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 15 Juan Perez Mr. Juan Perez, 4058 Mt. Vernon Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested an extension on the demolition of property in order for them to repair the house. Granted Unit 13 a 90- Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded day extension by Council Member Meadows, that a 90-day extension be granted to the property located at 3631 Avenue K, Unit 13, with the understanding that the demolition be brought back before the Council if improvements are not made. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Raul Rodriquez, representing the Code Enforcement Office, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 1004 E. Arlington. Clarence Randle Mr. Clarence Randle, 4040 E. Belknap, appeared before the City Council and requested an extension on the demolition of property in order for him to repair the house. He informed Council that he was not aware that the property had been given to him and stated that he would be willing to make arrangements to pay back taxes. City Attorney Adkins informed Council that he did. not feel that the City Council should of qtr. Randle accountable for the previous back taxes inasmuch as he did not own the property at that time, but stated that the property could be foreclosed on to recoupe the liens on the property.. rr CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 16 Granted Unit 8 a 90- Council Member Moray made a motion, seconded day extension by Council Member Meadows, that a 90-day extension be granted to the property located at 1004 E. Arlington, Unit 8,with the understanding that the Code Enforcement monitor the improvements. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Juan Rodriquez, representing the Code Enforcement Office, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 820 W. Mason Street. Rodney Thomas Mr. Rodney Thomas, 820 W. Mason, appeared before the City Council and requested an extension on the demolition of property in order for him to repair the house. Granted Unit 19 a 30- Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by day extension Mayor Fro tempore Haskin, that a 30-day extension be granted to the property located at 820 W. Mason Street, Unit 19, with the understanding that the demolition proceed if significant improvements were not made within the 30-day period. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rant Rodriquez. representing the Code Enforcement Office, appeared before the City, Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 209 E. Mason Street. Bobby Ma 'n Mr. Bobby Martin, 209 E. Mason Street, appeared before the City- Council an requested an extension on the demoliflon demolition of property pe in order for him to tear down the font p ortion of the house and use the remainder of the property for storage. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 17 Granted Unit 18 a 30- Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded day extension by Council Member Silcox, that a 30-day extension be granted to the property located at 209 E. Mason, Unit 18, with the understanding that the demolition proceed within the 30-day period if the property was not already demolished. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Raul Rodriquez, representing the Code Enforcement Office, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 3412 Avenue K. Scott Davidson Mr. Scott Davidson, 2520 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that it was his intention to demolish the property himself located at 3412 Avenue K, Unit 12. Mr. Raul Rodriquez, representing the Code Enforcement Office, appeared before the City Council and described the existing conditions of the property located at 4504 Rutan Street. Granted Unit 15 a 0- Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded day extension by Council Member Woods, that a 90-day extension be granted to the prope y located at 4504 Rutan, Unit 15 with the understanding that the Code Enforcement Division monitor the work and that the demolition contract for Unit 12 proceed. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 18 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15796 be adopted, with the exceptions granted for the various units. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Joe Paniagua, assistant to the City Manager, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that the entire money amount expended did exceed the $30,000.00 but stated that the hearing was only for this amount. He called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15797, as follows. C-15797 There was presented Mayor and Council Women's Haven Communication No. C-15797 from the City Manager of Tarrant County, recommending that the City Council authorize the Inc. City Manager to approve the transfer of$30,000.00 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Years XIII, XY, XVI, and XVII Unprogrammed Funds to the Women's Haven of Tarrant County Inc. Shelter Expansion Project, and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 with Women's Haven of Tarrant County for the expansion of the existing shelter. David Eraser Mr. David Eraser, P.O. Box 2050, representing Women's Haven, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support. E � CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 19 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing regarding the Women's Haven of Tarrant County, Inc., Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15797 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Mr. and Mrs. Benny Scott, 445 Parkdale Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Benny appeared before the City Council and advised Scott Council that their problem had not yet been resolved and presented amendments to be included in their agreement. City Manager Terrell informed Mr. and Mrs. Scott that the City needed to have a formal agreement signed before the City starts any work regarding the problem and informed them that staff would be asked to look at the amendments and if agreeable, they would include them. He advised Council that this would be taken care of administratively. Mayor Barr advised Mr. and Mrs. Scott that they would be contacted within two weeks. Sharon Armstrong Mrs. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern regarding the use of CDBG funds and questioned why the smaller contractors could not be given money up front to do a job. Wanda Maddox, Mrs. Wanda Maddox, 3513 Fossil rive, Eunice Eunice Givens, Larry Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive; Larry Grider, 5501 G rider, Craig Crater Lake Drive; and Craig Roshaven, 7133 Roshaven Robinhood lane, appeared I before the City, Council a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 20 and requested that the City Council reconsider the number of units that they have proposed for the multi-family inspection ordinance. Mr. Roshaven also referred to language that had previously been included in the proposed ordinance regarding the interior inspection of unoccupied and occupied dwelling units. Mayor Barr acknowledged the presence of Ms. Amber-Smith, daughter of Mr. Jack Smith, Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council meet in a closed session at 11:41 a.m. for the fallowing purposes: 1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: a. Legal issues concerning a proposed lease of real property at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport b. Legal issues concerni ng the impact of air passenger service on /Fy International Airport C. fending litigation: William E. party et al. v. City of Fort Worth Cause No. 9 156098-94 as authorized by e ti. 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXT NOVEMBER 26, 1996 PAGE 21 2. To discuss a lease of property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The public discussion of this matter would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party. Adjourned There being no one else present desiring to be heard, the meeting was adjourned at 1.05 p.m.