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Home My WebLink About1995/09/19-Minutes-City Council 1" w rr r U CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 Late & Time On the 19th day of September, A.T.I., 1995, the City Council of the City of Fart Werth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:30 a.m., with the following members and officers present* Attendance Mayor Kay Granger: 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; Assistant City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Mayor Pro tempore Bill Meadows was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Gayland Pool, Christ the King Episcopal Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member McCray, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 1995, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations Mrs. Susan Gregory, Principal of Wedgwood Middle Proclamations School--1995 Ambassador School, recognized Sister Cities Middle School Exchange Students from Nagao Japan. proclamation for the 39th Annual Pioneer Days was presented to Mr. Allen Short, a Ir. Jay Downie appeared and presented the Council a schedule of events. Withdrawn/Consent Cit- y Manager Terrell Requested that Mayor an Agenda Council Communication No. L-1 1 e withdrawn from the-, consent agenda. Oak ~ i CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 2 Council Member Barr requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15027 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. P-7562 be withdrawn from the agenda, and that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7567 be continued for one week. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Barr, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Presentations/City Council There was presented Council Proposal No. CP- 194 as proposed by Council Member Kenneth Barr, recommending that the City Council waive the building related permit fees for the renovations of Our Lady of Victory Building, 801 W. Shaw, for artists live/work space. On motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by Council Member Webber, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Presentations-/Council Committees Council Member Lae expressed reci do to Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and Mr. Jerome Walker for their part in the Model Block Program on the Northside. Mm Lisa lc-s, Railtran Manager, appeared'eare before ore the City, Council and explained that a discussion was held regarding the possible cut-back in the Federal Ao CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 3 budget with regard to funding for Railtran and the possibility of the City Council being asked to fund approximately 7 million for street improvements. Mrs. Pyles advised Council that she would keep them informed. Presentations/City Secretary {ACS-745 Claims There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-745 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. OCS-746 There was presented Mayor and Council Insufficiency of a Communication No. OCS-746 from the Office of the Petition/Notice for City Secretary recommending that the City Council Disannexation accept the report of the City Secretary regarding the insufficiency of a Petition and Notice for Disannexation of 190.6156 Acres of Land in Abstract 761, M. Lunt Survey and in Abstracts 1718 and 1719, J. Wilcox Survey, City of Port 'North, submitted to the City Secretary on July 25, 1995. Mr. Steven Johnson, 8900 Jac oro Highway, appeared efore the City Council and presented plat that was inadvertently left out of the petition and requested that the petition be amended and explained why the petition should be denied instead of stating that the petition was insufficient. Depu4r City Attorney' Hill Wood appeared for the City-, Council and advised Co n it that the reason for the invalidity of the petition was listed in Mayor and 0 qP CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 4 Council Communication No. OCS-747 and advised Council that his interpretation of Statutes differed that of Mr. Johnson's relative to the publication of the notice for the disannexation. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the City Council accept the report of the City Secretary regarding the insufficiency of the Petition and Notice for Disannexation of 190.6156 acres of land in Abstract, No. 761, M. Hunt Survey, City of Fort Worth, submitted to the City Secretary on July 25, 1995. The motion carried unanimously. {JCS-747 There was presented Mayor and Council Resolution Declaring Communication No. OCS-747 from the Office of the Insufficiency of City Secretary recommending that the City Council P e t i t i o n f o r adopt Resolution No. 2493 declaring the insufficiency Disannexation of a Petition and Notice for Disannexation of Res. #2093 190.6156 Acres of Land in Abstract 761, M. Hunt Survey, and in Abstracts 1718 and 1719, J. Wilcox Survey, City of Port Worth, submitted to the City Secretary on July 25, 1995. On motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. OCS-748 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. #2094 Setting Communication No. OUS-748 from the Office of the Zoning Hearing i Secretary that Resolution No. 2094 adopted setting the regular Zoning Hearing for October 10 1"5. On otion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. AI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 5 BH-0145 On the 22nd day of August, 1995, the City Council Assessment Paving established today as the date for the benefit hearing Patton Drive for the assessment paving of Patton Drive from Ord. # 12171 Stalcup Road to Maceo Lane and that notice was given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mrs. Martha Lunday, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works, appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal performed by Mr. Robert Martin had been presented to Council; that Mr. Robert Martin was available for questioning; advised Council that it was staffs opinion that Patton Drive was beyond repair and that the street should be replaced; and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-0145, which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12171 that: 1. Closed the benefit hearing, and 2. Levied the assessments as proposed, and . Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of Patton Drive from Stalcup Road to Maceo Lane. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing for the assess ment paving of Patton Drive from Stalcu Road to Maceo Dane, Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded y Council Member Barr, Af CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 6 that the recommendation, as contained in Mayer and Council Communication No. 1111-0145, be adapted closing the benefit hearing and levying the proposed assessments. The motion carried unanimously. Report/City Manager G-11227 Appointment There was presented Mayor and Council Disciplinary Appeals Communication No. G-11227 from the City Manager Board recommending that Mr. Frank Wallace and Mr. Fernando Florez, be appointed to a second three year term on the Disciplinary Appeals Board. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11228 Grant There was presented Mayor and Council C o=m in u n i t i e s Communication No. G-11228 from the City Manager Foundation of Texas, recommending that the City Council: Inc. Ord. # 12172 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, if awarded, in the amount of $8,590.00 for design and construction for a historical spring house display at the Log Cabin Village from the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc. 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12172 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the grants fund in the amount of$8,590.00 for the purpose of funding design and construction of a historical spring Douse display at the Log Cabin Village through a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council at the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 7 G-11231 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation of 310 Communication No. G-11231 from the City Manager Acres in Denton recommending that the City Council approve setting County, Texas of annexation timetable for proposed annexation of approximately 310 acres in the C. Sutton Survey Abstract 1561, A. Feltus Survey Abstract 1464, R. Matany Survey Abstract 878, R. Daniel Survey Abstract 362 and G. Shamblin Survey Abstract 1191 in Denton County, Texas into the City of Fort Worth (A-95-01). On motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11232 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation of 950 Communication No. G-11232 from the City Manager Acres in Denton recommending that the City Council approve setting County, Texas of annexation timetable for proposed annexation of 950 acres out of the C. Hayden Survey Abstract 1662, N. Peterson Survey Abstract 1665, G. Cardinas Survey Abstract 215, H. Anderson Survey Abstract 25, J. Smith Survey Abstract 1149, H. Cook Survey Abstract 310, L.E. Olson Survey Abstract 1663, J. Arnold Survey Abstract 1659, and B.B.B. &. C. Railroad Co. Survey Abstract 189 in Denton County, Texas into the City of Fort Worth A-95-03). On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted una i ously. G-11233 There was presented Mayor and Council Annexation of 317 Communication No. 11233 from the City Manager Acres in Denton recommending that the City Council approve the County, Texas setting of annexation timetable for proposed an texati n of approximately 317 acres out of the J. Smith :e Abstract 1149 in ent Co - Texas into the City of fort Worth (A-95-02). On motion of Council Member Lane , seconded by �f CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PACE 8 Council Member Moray, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Withdrew P-7562 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7552, Sale of Various Water System Parts to Cyclone Aluminum and Steel Handling for the Water Department, be withdrawn from the agenda. Continued P-7567 It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7567, Purchase Agreement with Fort Forth Star-Telegram for the Publication of City Notices and Display Advertisements for the City of Fort Worth, be continued for one week. P-7568 There was presented Mayor and Council Computers, Parts, Communication No. P-7568 from the City Manager Peripheral Equipment recommending that the City Council authorize an &e Software annual agreement to purchase computers, parts, peripheral equipment and software for the Information Systems Fund from various vendors as qualified for the State of Texas General Services Commission Catalogue Purchasing Procedure for an amount not to exceed $750,000.04, with term of agreement to begin September 12, 1995, and end September 11, 1996, with option to renew annually for two years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7569 There was presented Mayor and Council Proteon R X200's Communication No. P-7569 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the sole source purchase of six Proteon R%200's an accessories oe for the Information Syr-stems Fund with Memorex Telex Corporation to be compatible with e i ting equipment, for an amount not to exceed CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 9 $30,522.00, net 30 days, f.o.b. Irving, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7570 There was presented Mayor and Council Xerox Copy Machines Communication No. P-7570 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council amend M&C P- 7527 to include an additional two (2) month extension with Xerox Corporation for the City of Fort Worth for an estimated $80,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7571 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Massey Communication No. P-7571 from the City Manager Ferguson Parts recommending that the City Council authorize the option to renew the purchase agreement for OEM Massey Ferguson parts for the City Services Department with H & H Equipment based on low bid of manufacturer's list price less ten percent discount, terms net 30 days, f.o.b. vendor's dock, freight no charge for 50 lbs. or less, with term of agreement to begin October 5, 1995, and end October 4, 1996. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7572 There was presented Mayor and Council OEM Oshkosh ire Communicafion No. P-7572 from the i y Manager Truck s recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for OEM Oshkosh fire truck parts for the City Services Department with lsh bosh Truck Corporation based on low bid of manufacturer's list price less 33 percent discount, terms net 30 days, Lo.b. Oshkosh, W1, freight prepaid and added- to invoice, *fth term of agreement to begin e to er 11, 1995, and en September 10, 1996, with .o options to renew for CITY {COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 10 one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7573 There was presented Mayor and Council Wrecker Services Communication No. P-7573 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council exercise the option to renew the purchase agreement for wrecker service for the City Services Department with Texas Towing Service based on low bid of unit prices, payment terms net 30 days, fo.b. destination, freight no charge, with term of agreement to begin October 6, 1995, and end October 5, 1996. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7574 There was presented Mayor and Council Grass Seed Communication No. F-7574 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of 26,700 lbs. of grass seed for the Municipal Golf Fund from Seed Research of Oregon, Inc. on its low bid of unit prices for a total amount not to exceed $25,436.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7575 There was presented Mayor and Council Repair Concrete Communication No. P-7575 from the City Manager Floor recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of concrete floor repair fro m Woo rose Company any forte Transportation and Public Works Department, total amount not to exceed $32,887.00, terms net 30 days, f.o.b. shipping point, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation e adopted. P-7576 There was presented ente 1ayor and Council Vaiiable Frequency Communication No. P-7576 from the City Manager Drive Equipment recommending that the City Council exercise the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 11 renewal option for maintenance for variable frequency drive equipment and circuit boards for the Water Department with RTW Drives and Controls, Inc., the sale bid, with term of agreement to begin November 29, 1995, and end November 28, 1996. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7577 There was presented Mayor and Council Automated Titration Communication No. P-7577 from the City Manager System recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of a new automated titration system from Brinkmann Instruments, Inc. on the overall bid of $38,980.25 which allows the Water Department to utilize existing equipment in the laboratory, which is compatible with the new titration system. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7578 There was presented Mayor and Council Property & Liability Communication No. P-7578 from the City Manager Insurance recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of property and liability insurance coverages from the Waller & Waller Insurance Agency, Inc., Dickerson, Llewellyn and Fitzgerald Agency, Inc., Ivey and Pikuran Insurance Agency, and the Texas Municipal League for the period October 1, 1995, to October 1., 1996 for the Risk Management Department according tote premium rates and costs listed for an estimated total premium of $31 ,61.0 and authorize renewals of the insurance coverages recommended for purchase, for two 2) additional se rate one-year olicy periods pending cost and coverage reviews and insurers' offer-%- a minimum of sixty ) days prig to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 12 anniversary date of policies. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11620 There was presented Mayor and Council Drainage Sanitary Communication No. L-11624 from the City Manager Sewer Easements recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of drainage and sanitary sewer easements to serve Hulen Bend Estates, Phase 1, more fully described as John F. Health Survey, Abstract No. 641, find that $1.04 each is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments. City Manager Terrell advised City Council of a correction to be made on Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11624, stating that under the Discussion section, the survey name should read John F. Heath. Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11620 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. L-11621 There was presented Mayor and Council Sale of City Property Communication No. L-11621 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the sale of the surplus City-owned proe °es and authorize t o City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds, conveying the property to the highest bidder for each property. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. N yr r CITY COUNCH,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1 995 PAGE 13 PZ-1838 Vacation of There was presented Mayor and Council Utility Easements Communication No. PZ-1338 from the City Manager Ord. #12173 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12173 vacating, abandoning, closing and extinguishing a fifteen foot wide emergency access and utility easement, three utility easements and three public open space easements located within the F-W-O-H Addition, Lot A-11-1, 611, 16R, Blocks 1 and 2 to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-1839 There was presented Mayor and Council Street Right-of-Way Communication No. PZ-1839 from the City Manager Ord. # 12174 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12174 vacating St. Juliet Street between Blanche Circle and a point at the east property line of Lot 8, Block 1, located within the Westgate Addition of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15062 There was presented Mayor and Council Fort Worth Housing Communication No. C-15062 from the City Manager Authority recommending that the City Council authorize the Ord. # 12175 City Manager to execute an agreement with the Fort North Housing Authority for a youth sports grant in the amount of $19,760.00, and adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12175 increasing the estimated receipts a appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $19,760.00 for the purpose of funding the 1995 Youth Sports Program through rant from the Fort Worth Housing Authority. It was the consensus of the City, Council that the recommendation be adopted. AN a 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 14 C-15027 There was presented Mayor and Council Group Medical Communication No. C-15027 from the City Manager Benefits recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to exercise the fourth and final annual option to renew the contracts for provision of group medical benefits for eligible active and retired employees and their eligible dependents with Harris Methodist Health Plan (HMHP) and Summit Administrative Services, Inc. effective October 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996, for an amount not to exceed $26,456,615.00, and renew the insurance agreement with John Alden Life Insurance Company for an amount not to exceed $97,000.00 and authorize payment of premiums for specific and aggregate stop-loss insurance for the City's self-funded plan of group medical benefits. Council Member Barr requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15027. Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Council Member Barr be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15027. The motion carried unanimously. Council e _ ber M cCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that Mayor and Council Communication N . C-107 be aote . The motion carried by the following vote: r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT'WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 15 AYES. Mayer Granger; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, McCray, Woods, and Webber NOES; bone ABSENT. Mayor Pro tempore Meadows NOT VOTING: Council Member Barr C-15428 There was presented Mayor and Council Effective Plan Communication No. C-15428 from the City Manager Management, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a consulting agreement with Effective Plan Management, Inc. (EPM), to provide group health and life insurance consulting services to the City of Fort Worth on a fee basis of $3,850.44 per month for the period beginning October 1, 1995, to September 34, 1996. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15429 There was presented Mayor and Council Modern Art Museum Communication No. C-15429 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in the amount of $310,906.00 forte period of October 1, 1994, through to er 30, 1995. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15030 Tracking, There was presented Mayor and Council Referral & Child Co . o ica io o. C- 1.5030- from the City Manager S ery recommending that the City Council authorize the C ¥ Manager to adept and execute a contract rental betviveen the C{iy of Fort Worth an CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PANE 16 Tracking, Referral and Child Services (T CS), a non-profit agency administered by Coop-Fort Worth Children's Medical Center, for a twelve month period beginning September 1, 1995, to provide TRACS with office space at the Public Health Center, 1800 University Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.. C-15031 There was presented Mayor and Council Texas Department of Communication No. C-15031 from the City Manager Health recommending that the City Council authorize the Ord. # 12176 City Manager to accept and execute a contract renewal with the Texas Department of Health (TDH) for Refugee Health Screening in the amount of $157,846.00 for "preventive health screening activities" for the twelve month period beginning October 1, 1995; authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a contract with the Texas Department of Health for Refugee Health Screening in the amount of $3,787.00 for "core support" services for the twelve month period beginning October 1, 1995; and adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 12176 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$161,633.00 for the purpose of funding the renewal of a contract with the Texas Department of Health for refugee health screening Services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15032 There was presented Mayor and Council r c i t e c t r a t Communication No C-15032 from the City Manager Utilities, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize Sze t e City Manager to execute a contract wit Architectural Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $188,675.00 for the renovation of filtration plants at CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 1'7 City operated swimming pools. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15033 There was presented Mayor and Council Matvest, Inc., I)1B1A Communication No. C-15033 from the City Manager Bermex, Inc. recommending that the City Council exercise the second option to renew City Secretary Contract No. 19838 for contract meter reading services with Matvest, Inc., dlbla Bermex, Inc, ("Bermex"), based on the contractors acceptable performance and the low bid for the third year of$0.325 per meter read; and authorize the City Manager to execute the first change order to City Secretary Contract No. 19838 to: (1) allow payment of$0.025 per meter read per month to Bermex, for services provided during the two-month pilot program during August and September, 1995 to verify whether the operation of the Itron meter reading equipment and the entry of rechecks could best be accomplished by Bermex, and (2) expand the scope of work to be provided by Bermex to include operation of the Itron Premier Plus Meter Reading System and daily entry of meter recheck readings into the automated billing system, at a cost of$0.025 per meter read, with agreement and the contract amendment to begin October 1, 1995, with the continued options to renew for an additional o consecutive one-year terms. It was the consensus of the i y Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15034 Where was presented Mayor and Council Fossil Park Joint Communication No. C-15034 fro the Ci ty Manager Venture, recommending that the City, Council authorize the City tan er to execute a Community Facilities Agreement ent wit the developer, Fossil Park Joint Venture., A Texas Joint Venture, for the installation CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 18 of community facilities for Fossil Park Addition, Phase 1. On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-15037 There was presented Mayor and Council Craig Construction Communication No, C-15037 from the City Manager Co. recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Craig Construction Co., in the amount of$2,163,900.00 and for a duration of 240 calendar days for the construction of the East Regional Library, including Alternates 1 and 2. City Manager Terrell advised Council of an amendment to be made to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15037, stating that the funding was incorrect and should be corrected to read Fund GS30, Account 541200, and Center 420300381140, and stated that the amount should remain $16,000.00. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15037 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. C-15038 There was presented Mayor and Council Trinity i v e r Communication No. C-15038 from the City Manager Authority recommending that the Cite Council authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Trinity River Authority of Texas for the design, construction, operation an ainte ance of the Denton Creek Tonal 'aste_ ater Treatment Plant (D " WTP) for expansion from 0.8 milli gallons per day (mg d) to 2.5 mgd including a 5.0 million gallon equalization bastin for peak flows. On mot-ion CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 19 of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member McCray, the recommendation was adapted unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 4, and stated that notice of the public hearing was given by the City Secretary as provided in accordance with state law. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Nat O'Day, representing Fiscal Services, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the purpose of the hearing was to receive comments regarding actions concerning the annual plan of services, budget and setting of benefit hearing for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11229. G-11229 There was presented Mayor and Council Public Improvement Communication No. G-11229 from the City Manager District No. 4 recommending that the City Council take the Ord. # 12177 following action regarding Fort North Improvement District No. 4 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of service and budget for FY 19 96, and 2. Adjourn the public hearing, and . Approve the service plan and budget for FY 1995-96 as recommended bv the 11i/ice oo ro y Company, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, 'TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 20 4. Authorize the transfer of$40,621.00 for park maintenance from the General Fund to the Special Assessment Fund, PID #4, FY 1995-96 project account, and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12177 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund in the amount of $40,621.00 for the purpose of providing fiscal year 1995-96 funding for Improvement District No. 4, and 6. Authorize the transfer of$10,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment Fund, PID #4, FY 1995-96 project account to the General Fund, and 7. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Hillwood Property Company to provide improvements and services in the District during FY 1995-96 for the sum of$116,095.00, and 8. Adapt the proposed 1995 assessment roll which is on ale with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, October 3, 1"5, at 7:00 P.M. in the Cite Council Chambers as the time and place for the benefit hearing, and G Direct the Ci Secret i e notice of the C toter 3 1995 hearing in accordance with state la w, an CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 21 10. Approve adding to the 1995-96 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from the District's assessments from prior years. Mr. George Wood Mr. George Wood, 4908 Spanish River Trail, PID #4 appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the members of PID #4 (Park Glen Homeowners Association) were in agreement with the combining of PID #2 and #4; expressed concern regarding an imposed curfew set for use of the park, and stated that the residence of PID #4 were unhappy with a curfew for the park since they paid for its upkeep; and requested that a committee be formed to review this issue regarding non-residents use of the park. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing regarding Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 4 and Action concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of benefit hearing for Fiscal Year 1995-96, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the hearing be closed and the recommendation as contained in Mayor and Council Communication Igo. G-11229 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that the City Council set today as the date fora public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 2, and stated that notice of the public hearing was given by the City Secreta y in accordance with state law. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 22 G-11230 There was presented Mayor and Council Public Improvement Communication No. G-11230 from the City Manager District No. 2 recommending that the City Council take the Ord. # 12178 following action regarding Fort Worth Improvement District No. 2: 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of service and budget for FY 1995- 96, and 2. Adjourn the public hearing, and 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 1995-96 as recommended by the Hillwood Property Company, and 4. Authorize the transfer of $6,528.00 for park maintenance from the General Fund to the Special Assessment Fund, PID #2, FY 1995-96 project account, and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12178 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund in the amount of $6,528.00 for the purpose of providing Fiscal year 19 funding for Improvement ist $ct No. 2, and 6. Authorize the transfer of$10,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment Fund, I 2, FY 1995-96 project account to the General Fund, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 23 7. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Hillwood Property Company to provide improvements and services in the District during FY 1995-96 for the sum of$281,500.00, and 8. Adopt the proposed 1995 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, October 3, 1995, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers as the time and place for the benefit hearing, and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the October 3, 1995 hearing in accordance with state law, and 10. Approve adding to the 1995-96 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from the District's assessments from prior years. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing regarding Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 2 and Action concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and Setting of benefit hearing for Fiscal Year 1995-96, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member er Woo s, that the heading be closed and the recommendation as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. -11230 be adopted.. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-1840 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12179 9 Co r unicatio o. 1 -18 0 from the City Manager 95-055 recommending that the City, Co ncil conduct public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 12179 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 24 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No, 3011, as amended, same being an ordinance regulating and restricting the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes, the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the size of yards and other open spaces, off-street parking and loading, and the density of population, and for such purposes dividing the municipality into districts of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations and showing such districts and the boundaries thereof upon "District Maps". Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson appeared before the City Council and advised Council that this public hearing was similar to the one on last week, stating that when the title work was done, some of the description of the properties were unclear and that the purpose of this hearing was to correct the property descriptions. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing for Supplemental Zoning Ordinance to Case No. 2-95- 055 (900 Block 4th Street), Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the hearing be closed and recommendation as contained in ayor and Council Communication No. PZ-1840 be adopted. T e motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for contract with MBE Services for a Surety Support rora.. forte Ci q? of Fort Worth and that notice of public he-aAng was given by the City Secretary in CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 25 accordance with state law. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Joe Paniagua, representing the Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management Office, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15035 from the City Manager. C-15035 There was presented Mayor and Council MBE Services Communication No. C-15035 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the transfer of$112,500.00 from Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed finds to the MBE Services Surety Support Program, and approve a contract with MBE Services in the amount of$112,500.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to be used for the operation of the Surety Support Program. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing regarding contract with VIBE Services for a Surety Support Program for the City of Fort North, Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ilaslin, that the hearing be closed and the recommendation as contained in Mayor an Council Communication No. 1 be adopted. The motion carried nani ously. C-15036 There was presented Mayor and Council American Indian Communication No. C-15036 from e City Manager er a m b e r 0 f recommending that at the City, Council aut horize the Commerce continued City Manager to approve the transfer of$18,750.00 from o unite Development Block Grant Unprogrammed funds from revios years to the 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 26 Business Assistance Center Service and Outreach Program, and approve a contract with American Indian Chamber of Commerce in the amount not to exceed $18,750.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to be used for the operation of the Business Assistance Center Service and Outreach Program, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing for Contract with the American Indian Chamber of Commerce to Recruit prospective Business Owners and Business Owners to access services offered by the Business Assistance Center (BAC), be continued for one week and that this Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15036 also be continued. The motion carried unanimously. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in closed session at 11.27 a.m. for the following purposes: 1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following matter which is exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules: Legal issues concerning the location an operation of community-based intermediate sanction facilities, or half- way houses, in the City of Fort Worth pursuant to Section 42.18 of the Texas Code of Criminal rocs re 2. To discuss the lease or purchase of real propefty, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the texas Garvernment Code. The public S CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 2'7 discussion of this matter would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party. The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:50 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR