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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/09/05-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER. 5, 1995 Date & Time On the 5th day, of September, A.U., 1995, the City Council of the City of Fart Werth, Texas, met in regular session, at 7:10 p.m., with the following members and officers present. Attendance Mayor Kay Granger: Mayor Pro tempore Bill Meadows; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck. Silcox, Becky Haskin, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Virginia Nell Webber, and Kenneth Barr; 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 Rabbi Sidney Zimelman, Congregation Ahavath Sholo . Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Barr, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 29, 1995, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations Council Member Woods advised the audience that Certificates of Recognition would be mailed to former board and commission members. A proclamation was presented for Read About Me Day. A proclamation for luternational Visitors Month was presented to ?fir. Ward. CITY COUNCH,MEET` FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 2 A proclamation for Classical Music Month was - presented to Mr. Glen Davis who presented Council with WRR 101.1 Classical Music t shirts. Withdrawn/Consent Council Member Lane requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14998 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda Can motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Barr, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member McC'ray, that Ms. Rachel D. Gooch be appointed to Place 9 on the Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women, with a term of office expiring October 1, 1995. The motion carried unanimously. CP-193 Opposing There was presented Council Proposal No. CP-193 Application 401 W. as proposed by Council Member Baskin Lancaster recommending that the Fort Worth City Council Res. #2092 adopt Resolution No. 2092 opposing Application No. 357, filed by Ultimate Paintball, Inc., for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit at 401 West Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas, and authorizing City Council Member Becky Haskin to represent the City in contesting the subject application. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. ,' resentations/Cite There was presented mayor and Council Secretary Communication No OCS-742 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or 'Miuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the cosenss of the City Council that the recommendation he adopted. MR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 3 Report/City Manager G-11201/Reimburse. There was presented Mayer and Council Pavement replacemt. Communication No. G-11201, dated August 29, 1995, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reimburse Jesse Jones and Associates for pavement replacement in the amount of $32,114.00 in Fark Manor Apartments. 'G-11212 Grant There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12122 Communication No. G-11212 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Texas Commission of Fire Protection, and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12122 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$25,000.00 for the purpose of funding the purchase of Flashover Containers through a grant from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11213 JTPA There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11213 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to waive the indirect cost rate for training staff for the 1995 Summer`'youth Program funded through Title 1113 of the Job Trai TUng Partnership Act. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Ti IG FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 4 G-11214 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12123 Communication No. G-11214 from the City Manager Emergency Repairs recommending that the City Council adapt Ordinance No. 12123 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Insurance Fund in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding.emergency repairs to various city buildings for the Transportation and Public Works Department, and confirm the emergency purchase of repairs to City buildings totaling $2,213,933.00 and approved revisions totaling$87,200.21 to M&C G- 11149. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11215 Disposal/ There was presented Mayor and Council Records - Housing Communication No. G-11215 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the disposal of`public records belonging to the Housing Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11216 Grant There was presented Mayor and Council from FAA Communication No. G-11216 from the City Manager Ord. # 12124 recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to make improvements to Fort Worth Alliance Airport; adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12124 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $3,333,333.00 for the purpose of funding Phase One improvements to Alliance Airport through a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (F and authorize the use of $333,333.00 in land as the City's ten percent in-kind match. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation he adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 5 G-11217 Zoning Ord. There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. G-11217 from the City Manager Ord. # 12125 recommending that the City Council adapt Ordinance No. 12125 which repeals Ordinances No. 10658 and 10727, which are codified in Subsection E of Section 18, "Modifications to District Regulations", and Section 20.0.41 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 3011, as amended, codified as appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by repealing section 18.E, "Location Regulations Applicable to Bars in 'F' and 'G' Commercial Districts"; and Section 20.0.41 concerning special exceptions for bars made nonconforming by such location requirements. Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson appeared before the City Council and advised Council that these ordinances were being repealed in order to comply with State Statutes. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hasidn, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. 11218 There was presented Mayer and Council Barring/Bidding Communication No. G-11218 from the City Manager recd mending that Vision Contractor's Inc. be declared a non-responsible bidder on City of Fort Worth demolition contracts for its failure to perform satisfactorily on recent contracts with the City of Fort Worth; and further that Vision Contractor's Inc- not be considered to do any demolition work,for the City for a period of one year. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE f Gwen Morrison - M . Gwen Morrison, 1915 Carverly Drive, appeared Vision Contractor's before the City Council and read a portion of the letter presented to the City Council earlier expressing opposition to the barring of 'Vision Contractor's Inc. for a one year period and requested that the council give favorable consideration to their request. Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Meadows; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Hasl n, McCray, Woods, and Barr NOES: Council Member Webber ABSENT: None P=7557 Laboratory There was presented Mayor and Council Equipment Communication No. P-7557 from the City Manager recommending that City Council authorize the purchase of laboratory equipment for the Water Department from sole bid, Max Grigsby Company, Inc. for $42,760.44 with payment terms of net 3 days, f.o.b. i ation, anal freight in u4e . It was the conse us of the Ci .o that the reco endation be adopted... P-7558 Poly er There was pr ented' Mayor and Co cil Peed Syste Co tion No. P755 fro ; the City Manager recd e i tat t o Cite Cou cil aut i e t e pure ase f poly , er fe yste; s forte ter I epa ent fro eater and Waste anage e t v CITY COUNCIL,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 7 Associates Inc. on the total low bid meeting specifications for an amount not to exceed $48,815.00 with payment terms of net 30 days, f.o.b.*destination and freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. `I'-fi559 Polymer There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7559 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an increase of$128,000.00 to the purchase agreement with Allied Specialties, Inc. to provide polymer for the Water Department for an estimated total not to ex $268,619.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7560 New Signage There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7560 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of installing new signage at Meacham International Airport for the Aviation Department from Todays Signs on low bid of$18,152.11, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City. Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11617 Easement There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 1.41617 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of a drainage and utility easement for the Summerfields Joint Venture; find that $1.00 is Just compensation; and authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11618 Easement There was presented May-or and' cg Communication No. 1-41618 from the City Manager recommendmig that the City Council approve the acquisiflowof a temporamy construction easement, ANN CITY COUNCIL.. MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 8 drainage easement, dedication deed being out of Blacks i and 2 of the Shelby County, .Land Survey, Abstract No. 1375; find that $1.44 is just compensation for each easement acquired from George Ann Brown, Carter Ind. Executrix for the Amen G. Carter, Jr. Estate, required for the installation, use, and maintenance of Campus Drive; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11619 Quitclaim of There was presented Mayor and Council Railtran Communication No. L-11619 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the Quitclaim of the interest, if any, in surplus RAILTRAN property described as being 55,138 square feet adjacent to 455 Beach Street, Fort North, Texas, to International Caravan, Inc. (Old Mill Joint Venture), and authorize the City Manager to execute a quitclaim to Old Mill Joint Venture as the adjacent property owner. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. FZ-1834 Vacation There was presented Mayor and Council Utility Easement Communication No. PZ-1830 from the City Manager Ord. # 12126 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12126 vacating a utility easement located along the west prope . line of Lot 2AR, Bloch 4, Drawn Heights Addition iia s Road, north of Kuban oulevard) ,-ft was,the'consensus of the City Council that the , 'recommendation be adopted. P1831 There was presented Mayor and' Council Easement Vacation Co ttio T . 1 31 from the City Manager 1r # 1212 7 reco en i g that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12127 vacating v ri e and two utility easements and a public open space easement CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 9 located on Lot 2 at the Southwest Intersection of Reeves Drive (Valley Vista Addition, Lot 2, Block 2). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-1$32 Vacation There was presented Mayor and Council Easement Communication No. PZ-1832 from the City Manager Ord. No. # 12128 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12128 vacating a utility easement located in Lot 12, Block 31B, Stoneglen at Fossil Creek Addition (Western Center Boulevard and Stone Creek Lane). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -PZ-1833 There was presented Mayor and Council Vacation Easement Communication No. PZ-1833 from the City Manager Ord. # 12129 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12129 vacating a utility easement dedicated to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and a utility easement dedicated to Texas Electric Utility Company located on Lot 2R, Block 4, College Hill Addition (Alston Avenue south of Pennsylvania Avenue). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ?Z-1834 There was presented Mayor and Council Vacation R-O-W Communication No. PZ-1834 from the City Manager Ord. # 12130 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12130 vacating Jimmy Bull Road from John T.White Road north to Randol Mill Road (Andes Survey,ey Abstract 66, Tracts 1, 3 A, and 3AI). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P 1835 There was presented Mayor and Council Vacation Easement Communication No. PZ-1835 from the City Manager Ord. ft 12131 recommend that the ` City, :you cil a o t Ordinance No. 12131 vacating a utility ease ent located between Dots 2 and 3, Block 1, Sutter's Mill A CITY COUNCIL MEETING TORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 10 Addition (7609 Cascade Court). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -C-14984 There was presented Mayor and Council Sid Baker Communication No. C-14984, dated August 29, 1995, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the personal services contract with Line Management Support for the Economic Development SEECAP Office (City Secretary Contract #20886) for an amount not to exceed $45,849.43. On motion of Council Member Webber, seconded by Council Member Meadows, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-14994 There was presented Mayor and Council TNRCC Communication No. C-14994 from the City Manager Ord. # 12132 recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) in the amount of 8101,259.00 for conducting a complaint handling system and investigation and enforcement program for outdoor air pollution during the period of September 1, 1995, through August 31, 1996, and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12132 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of 8101,259.04 for the purpose of g a contract with the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission for FY 95-96 Services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -,, a: CI4995 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order i tion o. C-14995 from the City Manager Ord. # 12133 recommending that the City Council authorize the CI Manager to CITY COUNCH,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 11 1. Execute Amendment Number One to FAA Grant Agreement Number 3-48-00856-09-94 increasing the grant amount by $180,195.80, from $3,100,000.00 to ' 3,280,196.80, and 2. Increase the Guy's ten percent (10 percent) match by $20,022.31, from $344,444.00 to $364,466.31, and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12133 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $200,219.11 for the purpose of funding the execution of change order 10 with H.B. Zachry Construction Co. Inc., for additional quantities for the main runway and the pay items to restore parking spaces supporting TCJC Flight Operations, and 4. Transfer$20,022.31 from the Aviation Capital Projects Fund to the Grants Fund, and 5. Execute change order number 10 with H.R. Zachry Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $200,219.11 for additional quantities for the main runway ($151,429.50) and items to restore parking spaces supporting TCJC flight operations ($48,769.61). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-14996 Lock- There was presented Mayor and Council wood, Andrews & Communication No. C-14996 from the City Manager Newnam Ord. #12134 recommending that the City Council- 1 A tho ` e the City I1a tiger to transfer $10,870.00 from eater and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 12 2. Adept Appropriations Ordinance No. 12134 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $10,870.00 for the purpose of funding an Engineering Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., for street reconstruction and water replacement on 5th Street (Elizabeth Boulevard to Lilac Street), and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Lockwood,Andrews & Newman, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $26,967.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street and water facilities for 5th Street (Elizabeth Blvd. to Lilac Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-14997 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. C-14997 from the City Manager North Texas GIS recommending that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, Addendum No. 1, to City Secretary Contract No. 14177 with the North Texas GIS Consortium for a digital elevation model in an additional amount of$48,443.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 014998 There was presented Mayor and Council JTPA Communication No. C-14998 from the City Manager recommending that City Council authorize the City Manager to R CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 13 1. Execute a contract with The Women's Center to provide Life/Employability Skills not to exceed $37,097.00 beginning August 1, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996, and 2. Execute a contract with Fort Worth Independent School District to provide WELD (occupational skills training in welding) not to exceed $56,415.00 beginning September 1, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996, and 3. Execute a contract with Fort Worth-SER to provide Basic Education Skills/English as a Second Language for Adults not to exceed $62,233.00 beginning August 1, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996, and 4. Apply indirect costs for administrative staff in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15, at the rate approved for the Employment and Training Department of 10.02 percent, and authorize a waiver of the indirect cost for the training staff. Council Member Webber requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14998. Mayor Pro tempore Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that Council Member Webber be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 14998. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING PORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 14 City Manager Terrell advised Council that the presenters were here to speak for the reinstatement of SER youth program, but stated that the presentations did not directly apply to this M&C. Patsy Steel, Nyia The following individuals spoke in support of the Swafford; Juan SER youth program: Patsy Steel, 1413 N.E. 38th; Garcia and Juan Nyla Swafford, 3712 Selma; Juan _Daniel Garcia, Cantu, Amanda representing the Comin' Up Program; Juan Cantu, Salazar, Helen Sides - 1519 Circle Park Boulevard; Amanda Salazar, 2708 SER Race Street; and Helen Sides, 1213 Lyric. Council Member Barr requested that the City Manager's Office present again the information regarding program cuts so that City Council could review and look for alternatives. Council Member Silcox also requested that information be provided to the City Council with regard to the vote of the Community Development Council explaining why the vote was split the way it was (four voting no and four voting yes). Mayor Pro tempore Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote; AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro to pore Meadows; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Has McCray, Woods, and Barr NOES: None ABSENT: ?'done NOT TIN Council e b r Webber her CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 15 -' C-14999 There was presented Mayor and Council Gutierrez, Smouse, Communication No. C-14999 from the City Manager Wilmut & Assoc. recommending that the City Council. Card. # 12135 & Ord. # 12136 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $21,897.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $10,826.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,071.00, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12135 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $10,826.00 for the purpose-of funding an Engineering Services Agreement with Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut & Associates, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacement on Truelson Drive (California Parkway to Edgecliff), and Ordinance No. 12136 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,071.00 for the purpose of funding an Engineering Services Agreement with Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut& Associates, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacement on Truelson Drive (C_itlifornia Parkway to Ed ec0f , and 0 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER.5, 1995 PAGE 16 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Gutierrez, Smouse Wilmut & Assoc. Inc., for a fee not to exceed $36,056.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street, water and sanitary sewer facilities for Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut & Assoc. Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. gC-15000 There was presented Mayor and Council JTPA Communication No. C-15000 from the City Manager recommending that City Council authorize the City Manager to. 1. Transfer$209,106.00 from the Program Year .1995 Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Title IIA grant for services to adult to the Program Year 1995 Title IIC grant for services to youth, and 2. Execute a contract with Tarrant County Junior College to operate the . Learning (.opportunities Center located in the Youth Fair Chance office, not to exceed $108,694.00 beginning August 1, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996, and 3. Apply indirect costs for administrative staff in accordance with the City's.. Administrative Regulation 315 at the rate approved for the Employment and 'Training Department of 10.02 percent and authorize a waiver of the indirect cost for the training staff. It was the conensus of the Cih, Council that the recommendation he adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 17 C-15001 There was presented Mayor and Council Landcon, Inc. Communication No. C-15001 from the City Manager Ord. # 12137 recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $11,466.50 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of 511,188.25 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $278.50, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12137 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects 'Fund in the amount of $12,377.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,466.50 from increased revenue for the purpose of funding an engineering services agreement with Landcon, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacement on Harding Street (35th to 38th Street), and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Landcon, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $29,550.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street,water and sanitary sewer facilities for Harding Street (35th Street to 38th Street). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15002 There Was presented Mayor and Council Prime Strategies, Inc. Communica tin No. C-15002 from the City Manager recd mmeniting that the City Council authorize the Manager to . execute an engineering services agreement,with Prime Strategies Inc. in the amount CITY COTTNCII.MEETING l PORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 18 not to exceed $100,000.00 to provide highway project coordination. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15003 There was presented Mayor and Council Graham Associates, Communication No. C-15003 from the City Manager Inca Ord. # 12138 recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $9,395.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12138 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $9,395.00 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Graham Associates, Inc., for street '. reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Kenwick Avenue (Bryant Irvin to Westridge). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Graham Associates, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $27,397.00 to prepare plans,specifications and contract documents for street and water facilities for Kenwick Avenue (Bryant Irvin to W tridge). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15004 There was presented Mayor and Council M. K. Engineers Communication No. C-15004 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an en ¢ eeg services agreement with M. K Engineers for a fee not to exceed S77,940.00 to prepare piano, specifications and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 19 contract documents for street facilities for Devitt Street (Hemphill to Jennings). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15005 There was presented Mayor and Council Dikdta Engineering Communication No. C-15005 from the City Manager Ord. # 12139 & recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 12140 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $9,506.50 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,831.52 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,674.98, and - 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance-No. 12139 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,831.52 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Dikdta Engineering for street construction and water and sewer replacements on Sturges Drive (Meadowbrook to Weiler), and Ordinance No. 12140 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,674.98 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Ddkdta n * eering, for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements- on Sturges Drive (Meadowbrook to Weiler), and @1-Q1 v CITY COUNCHI MEETING TORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 20 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Dikita Engineering, for a fee not to exceed, $18,647.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street, water and sanitary sewer facilities for Sturges Drive (Meadowbrook to Weiler). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15006 There was presented Mayor and Council Carson-Salcedo & Communication No. C-15006 from the City Manager Associates recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 12141 & Ord. # 12142 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $15,228.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount$7,675.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$7,553.00, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12141 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,675.00 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Carson-Salcedo & Associates, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Debra Court (Ramey Avenue to Vel Avenue) and Debra Court Drive (Debra Court Drive to Cut-De-Sac), and Ordinance No. 12142 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,553.00 for the purpose of fundmig an engineering agreement °t Ca on Salcedo & Associates, Inc., for street reconstruction and eater and Sewer er eplace entt on era Court (Ramey �f CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 21 Avenue to Vel Avenue) and Debra Court Drive (Debra Court Drive to Cul-De-Sac), and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Carson- Saicedo Associates, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $25,800.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street, water and sanitary sewer facilities for Debra Court Dr. (Ramey Avenue to Vel Drive) and Debra Court (Debra Court Dr. to Cul-de-sac). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C=15007 There was presented Mayor and Council Larry Jackson Communication No. C-15007 from the City Manager Construction recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Larry Jackson Construction, Inc., in the amount- of $469,592.00 for Sanitary Sewer Main Rehabilitation, Contract 21E. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-45008 There was presented Mayor and Council Baird, Hampton., & Communication No. C-15008 from the City Manager Brown,.Inc. - recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 12143 & Ord. # 12144 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $3,200.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund mi the amount $676.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund i the amount of$2,524.00, and 2. adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 121:43 increasing the estimated receipts n a` nations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of S676.0f for the purpose l= w CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 22 of funding an engineering agreement with Baird, Hampton and Brown, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Ridglea Avenue (1.30 to Curzon), and Ordinance No. 12144 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $2,524.00 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Baird, Hampton and Brown, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Ridglea Avenue (I-30 to Curzon), and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $30,000.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street, water and sanitary facilities for Ridglea Avenue (I-30 to Curzon). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ,C-15009 There was presented Mayor and Council PSB1Parker-Croston Communication No. C-15009 from the City Manager Ord. 9 12145 & recommending that the City Council: Ord. ## 12146 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $16,356.00 from Water and Seer Operating Fund to the eater Capital Projects Fund *in the amount of $5,280.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,076.00, and . Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 1214 increasing the estimated receipts, and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fr and in the aw6unt of$5,280.00 for the CITY COUNCIL ME17ING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 23 purpose of funding an engineering agreement u with FSB/Parker- roston for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Wales Avenue (Walton to Trail Lake), and Ordinance No. 12146 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,076.00 for the purpose of funding an Engineering Agreement with FSB/Parker-Croston for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Wales Avenue (Walton to Trail Lake), and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with FSB1Parker-Croston for a fee not to exceed $30,140.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street, water and sanitary sewer facilities for Wales Avenue (Waltowto Trail Lake). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -15010 There was presented Mayor and Council Greiner Communication No. C-15010 from the City Manager Ord. # 12147 & recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 12148 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $14.349.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $13,971,00 and to the Sewer Capital Proj is Fund in the amount of $378.00, and 2 Adopt Appropriations Ordinance ante o. 1214 increasing i ate receipt and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects I CITY COUNCIL MEETRG FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 24 Fund in the amount of $13,971.00 and Ordinance No. 12148 increasing estimated receipts in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$378.00 from increased revenue, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Greiner for a fee not to exceed $44,500.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street,water& sanitary sewer facilities for Pecan Street (32nd to 36th Street . It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. I-C-15011 There was presented Mayor and Council Freese & Nichols, Inc. Communication No. C-15011 from the City Manager Ord. # 12149 & recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 12150 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $6,842.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount$3,517.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$3,325.00, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12149 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects' Fund in the amount o 3,517.00 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Freese & Nichols, for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Martin Street Shat leford Street to Wren an Street), and Ordinance No. 12150 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects "- 1 in the amount of $3,325.00 for the purpose of funding an en.,nm eeg agreement with Freese & Nichols, for street -0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 25 reconstruction and water and sewer replacements on Martin Street (Shakleford Street to Trentman Street), and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $30,787.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents and pavement, water and sanitary ^ sewer facilities for Martin Street(Shakleford Street to Trentman Street). Mayor Pro t+empore Meadows requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C-15011 and C- 15012 inasmuch as his firm had a business relationship with Freese & Nichols, Inc. and Carter & Burgess, Inc. Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor Pro tempore Meadows be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C-15011 and C-15012. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hasidn, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15011 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 26 AYES: Mayor Granger, Council Members Lane, Silcox, Hakin, McCray, Woods, Webber, and Barr NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Mayor Pro tempore Meadows C-15412 There was presented Mayor and Council Carter & Burgess, Communication No. C-15012 from the City Manager Inc. Ord. # 12151 & recommending that the City Council. Ord. # 12152 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $12,597.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,917.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $680.00, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12151 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $11,917.00 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement 'th Carter & Burgess, Inc., for street reconstruction , and water & sewer replacements on Runnels Street (27th to Diamond), and Ordinance No. 12152 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$680.00 for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc., for street reconstrueflon and water and sewer re lace ents on Runnels Street (27th to Diamond), and CITY COUNCII,MEETING FORT WORTII, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 27 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an en ' eering services agreement with Carter Burgess, Inc., for a fee not to exceed 44,581.00 to prepare plans, specifications and contract documents for street, water and sanitary sewer facilities for Runnels Street (27th to Diamond). Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15012 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Granger; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, McCray, Woods, Webber, and Barr NOES: None ABSENT. None NOT VOTING: Mayor Pro tempore Meadows Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that on August 29, 1995, the City Council continued the hearing until today in connection with the proposed budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year to give every interested person or citizen an opportumity to be heard. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to he heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETIi FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 PAGE 28 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the proposed budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year, it was the consensus of the City Council that the hearing be continued from day to day and from time to time and especially to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 12, 1995, to give every interested person or citizen an opportunity to be heard. Danny & Jeanie Danny and Jeanie Powers, 3220 Joyce Drive, Powers appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition of commercial development in the residential development of Alta Mere Addition. Harold Patterson Mr. Harold Patterson, 2706 .Marquis Circle West, Arlington, appeared before the City Council and informed them of unfair policies of the Tarrant Appraisal District and its Review Board, stating that he was denied a public hearing and was asked to prove that he did not receive his notice regarding appraisal of his property. Neal Vance Mr. Neal Vance, 2262 5th Avenue, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the routing of a bus down his street, stating that it would lower his property value. Council Member Barr advised Mr. Vance that the City Council had no control over bus routes and stated that a meeting had been scheduled: between the neighborhood and The T" for September 12, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. at Daggett Elementary. Bobbi Black; Valerie Bobbi Black, 206 N. Henderson; Valerie Tolbert, 315 Tolbert and T. Torres N. Cherry Street; and Tuana Torres, 404 North Parolees Cher y Street appeared before the City Council and expressed concern regarding the sex offender/parolees, at the facility located at 600 N. Henderson and the lack of notification to the housing CITY COUNCEL MEETING FLIRT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 29 community that they were being housed so close to them and their children. Melinda Bozarth Melinda H. Bozarth, Parole Division,Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, appeared before the City Council and responded to questions concerning the half-way houses and the number of sex offenders housed in Fort Worth. Ms. Bozarth agreed to work with Fort Worth and specifically the Ripley Arnold residents to resolve the issue and prevent this from continuing in Fort Werth. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.