HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/10/17-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER I7, 1995
Bate & Time On the 17th day of October, A.D., 1995, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 14:25 a.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance 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. Mayor Kay Granger was absent.
With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend R. L. Taylor,
Pentecostal Church of God in Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 14, 1995, were approved
unanimously.
Special Presentation The Environmental Excellence Award was presented
to the City of Fort Worth Department of
Environmental Management by Ms. Monica Burrell
of the EPA.
A proclamation for Kiwanis Worldwide Service Day
was presented.
Council Member Webber expressed appreciation to
Reverend R. L. Taylor and his congregation for their
rehabilitating one of the old housses in the community
and malding a beautiful day care facility.
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Council Member Lane introduced Ms. Diane Torres
and students from Denver Avenue Elementary
School, and Ms. Torres invited everyone to attend
the A Day of Peace Parade at 2:00 p.m. on
November 9, 1995.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to
City Manager Terrell, Council Member Haskin and
to all of the staff who participated in the painting of
one of his constituents homes on the Northside.
Withdrawn/Consent Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and
Agenda Council Communication No. P-7618 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Continued City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Withdrawn Council Communication No. G-11267 be withdrawn
from the agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, was
adopted unanimously.
Appointment Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that Ms. Sharon
Armstrong be reappointed to Place 5 on the
Community evelo e t Council and that Ms.
Bettye Davis Rambo o e reappointed to Place 5 on the
Library Advisory o r , with terms of office
expining October 1, 1997. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded
tar Pro te. pore, Meadows, that Mr. Kenneth
Mitchell be reappointed to Place 9 on the Historic
Cultural Landmarks Commission, with a term of
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office expiring October 1, 1997. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Woods, that Ms. Linda
Hanratty be appointed to Place 4 on the Fort Worth
Commission on the Status of Women, with a term of
office expiring October 1, 1997. The motion carried
unanimously.
City Manager Terrell expressed appreciation to all
of the staff who participated in Cowtown Brush Up
and to the many corporations and organizations who
sponsored this project and advised Council that 85
houses were painted this past Saturday, and stated
that over the five year period, there have been 393
houses painted,
Presentations/City
Secretary
OCS-755 Claims There was presented Mayor and Council
Communication No. OCS-755 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.
ent.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-756 It appeared to the City Council that on October 3,
Annexation 1995, at its regular meeting, the City Council set the
310 Acres second public hearing for today to consider the
Denton County, annexation of approximately 1 acres in the C.
Texas Sutton Sunrey, Abstract 1561, A. Felt us- Su ''ey
Abstract 1464, R. Matany Survrey, Abstract 878, R.
Daniel Survey, Abstract 362, and . S a lin
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Survey, Abstract 1191, and that due notice of the
second public hearing was given by publication in the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper of
the City of Fort North, on October 6, 1995. Mayor
Pro tepore Meadows asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the purpose of today's hearing
was to receive comments relative to the subject
annexation, and requested that staff be instructed to
initiate annexation proceedings.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the annexation of approximately
310 acres of land, Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the hearing be closed and instructed staff to initiate
annexation proceedings. The motion carried
unanimously.
{JCS-757 It appeared to the City Council that on October 3,
Annexation 1995, at its regular meeting, the City Council set the
950 Acres second public hearing for today to consider the
Menton County, annexation of approximately 950 acres out of the C.
Texas Hayden Survey
. , Abstract 1062, N. Peterson Survey,
Abstract 166 r in s Survey, Abstract 15, H.
Anderson Survey,ey, A.. str ct 25, J. Smith >ey
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 and that due notice of the
second a lic hearing was given by publication in the
pr-am, the offleial nmrspaper of
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the City of Fort Worth, on October b, 1995. Mayor
Pro tempore Meadows asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the purpose of today's hearing
was to receive comments relative to the subject
annexation, and requested that staff be instructed to
initiate annexation proceedings.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the annexation of approximately
954 acres of land, Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that
the hearing be closed and instructed staff to initiate
annexation proceedings. The motion carried
unanimously.
OCS-758 It appeared to the City Council that on October 3,
Annexation 1995, at its regular meeting, the City Council set the
317 Acres second public hearing for today to consider the
Denton County, annexation of approximately 317 acres out of the J.
Texas Smith Survey, Abstract 1149, in Denton County,
Texas and that due notice of the second public
hearing was given by publication in the Lori-orth
$Aar-Tgftram, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort o on ct er 6, 1 Mayor Pro to ore
Meadows asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development
Department, eare efore, the City Council and
advised Council that the purpose of today's hearing
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was to receive comments relative to the subject
annexation, and requested that staff be instructed to
initiate annexation proceedings.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in
connection with the annexation of approximately 317
acres of land, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
hearing be closed and instructed staff to initiate
annexation proceedings. The motion carried
unanimously.
Report/City Manager
G-11259 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12209 Communication No. G-11259 from the City Manager
Log Cabin Village recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to apply for, and accept, if awarded,
a grant in the amount of $6,510.00 for a general
conservation survey of the Log Cabin Village by the
Institute of Museum Services, and adopt Ordinance
No. 12209 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$6,510.00 from increased revenue for the purpose of
funding a general conservation survey of the Log
Cabin Village by the Institute of Museum Services.
It waste consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11260 "There was presented Mayor and Council
Benefit Hearing Communication No. G-11260 from the City Manager
N. Riverside Dr. recommending that the City Council establish
November 14, 1995 as the date, for the benefit
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hearing for the assessment paving of N. Riverside
Drive from Western Center Boulevard North to
approximately 811 feet. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-11251 There was presented Mayor and Council
Appointment Communication No. G-11251 from the City Manager
Mechanical recommending that the City Council give its consent
Board to the City Manager to appoint Edward Vaughn, Jr.
to Place 8 to a first term to expire October 1, 1995,
and to reappoint James Douglas Smith to Place 5 to
a second term to expire October 1, 1997, to the
Mechanical Board. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-11252 There was presented Mayor and Council
Electrical Communication No. G-11252 from the City Manager
Board recommending that the City Council give its consent
to the City Manager to appoint Robert D. Ford to
Place 5 for a second term of office expiring January
1, 1997, to the Electrical Board. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-11253 "There was presented Mayor and Council
Tax Exemption Communication No. G-11253 from the City Manager
2209 6th Ave. recommending that the City Council approve the
application for partial tax exemption eligibility of the
property at 2209 6th Avenue. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopt .
G'41264 There was presented Mayor and Council
Traffic Signal Communication No. x / 12(, from the Cit-
y Manager
Installation recommending that the City Council authorize the
ins-taflation of a new traffic signal at the intersection
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of Highway 80 (Spur 580) and Portales Drive. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-11265 There was presented Mayor and Council
Southside Communication No. G-11265 from the City Manager
Strategic Plan recommending that the City Council accept the
Southside Medical District Strategic Action Plan. On
motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by
Council Member McCray, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
G-11266 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12210 Communication No. G-11266 from the City Manager
Cowtown Brush recommending that the City Council:
Up
1. Accept the following donations totaling
$9,450.00 in the Special Trust Fund related to
"Cowtown Brush Up" and future "Cowtown
Brush Up" Paint-A-Thons: Nepco. $100.00;
Greer Industries, Inc., $100.00; First
American Title Insurance Company, $500.00;
Harcourt Brace College Publishers, $500.00;
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association, $500.00; O'Grady Containers,
Inc., $100.00; Albertson's, Inc., $500.00;
Innovative Construction, Inc., $1,000.00; The
Hy der Company, $500.00; Ca er Burgess,
Inc., $300.00; Target Stores, . r.
Payroll Corporation, $100.00; Overton Bank
and Trust, N.A., $500.00; US Brick, $500.00;
Laura Therese Miley, $50.00; The Bombay
Company, $250.00- Tandy Corporation,
$500.O0 State Se ator, Ii e, Moncrief.
$100J01 Apartment $_ass ci do f Tarrant
County, Inc., $100.10; Ilealt source North
Texas Ventures Inc, $100.00; Alliance
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Development Company, $500.00; Ford Motor
Credit Company, $1,000.00; Alcon
Foundation, $250.00; Pastusek Industries, Inc.,
$100.00; Central Bank & Trust, $100.00;
Acme Brick, $100.00; Bank United, $1,000.00;
and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12210
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of $9,450.00 from increased
revenue for the purpose of funding expenses
related to the Cowtown Brush Up '95 and
future Cowtown Brush Up Paint-A-Thons.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
G-11267 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor
Street Name and Council Communication No. G-11267, Amended
Sign Policy Street Name Sign Policy to Include Custom Street
Withdrawn Name Signs, be withdrawn from the agenda.
G-112613 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ides. ## 2100 Communication N6. G-11268 from the City Manager
Public Hearing recommending that the City Council adopt
Tax Increment esolu ion No 2100 for the purposes of 1
Financing lis in December er 19, 1995, as a date to conduct
a public hearing to consider the formal creation of a
reinvestment zone for tax increment financing to be
located in north Fort Worth, under the authority of
the Tax Increment i ancing Act an
authorizing City staff to formally notify in Ong
affected taxing units of the Cit *s intent to establish
the proposed reinvestment zone. On motion of
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Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
P-7617 There was presented Mayor and Council
Window & Door Communication No. P-7617 from the City Manager
Glass recommending that the City Council exercise the
option to renew a purchase agreement for window
and door glass for buildings for the City of Fort
Worth from Davis Glass Company based on the
established square foot unit price, terms net 30 days,
f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with term of
agreement to begin November 27, 1995, and end
November 26, 1996. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-7618 There was presented Mayor and Council
Library Communication No. P-7618 from the City Manager
Materials recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to spend in excess of$15,000.00 with
various vendors.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hakin, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-7618 be approved as
amended, by deleting the word "approximately"
$400,000.00 and adding the wards "no more thane
$400,000.00 n er Discussion. The motion was
approved a i o .sly.
-7619 There was presented Mayor and Council
Rape Examination Communication No. P-7619 from the City Manager
Service recommending that the City Council authorize an
agreement t for professional rape examination
e �.is for the dice Department et wit Tarrant
"our Hospital Disbict at John Peter Smith
Hospital for an amount not to exceed 30, 0.
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with term of agreement to begin November 9, 1995,
and end November 8, 1996. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-7620 There was presented Mayor and Council
Fire Alarm Communication No. P-7620 from the City Manager
System recommending that the City Council exercise the
option to renew the purchase agreement for
maintenance for fire alarm systems for the City of
Fort North with Simplex Time Recorder Company,
with term of agreement to begin October 31, 1995,
and end November 1, 1996, with the option to renew
annually for one year. It was the consensus -of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-7621 There was presented Mayor and Council
Auction Communication No. P-7621 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council confirm the sale
of vehicles and miscellaneous surplus equipment that
was disposed of at public auction, conducted by Lone
Star Auctioneers, Inc., held on September 9, 1995,
with gross proceeds to the City of Fort Worth of
$459,900.00, and authorize the payment of
$17,131.28, based on a percentage formula, to Done
Star Auctioneers, Inc. for auctioneer services. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15066 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12211 Communication No. C-15066 from the City Manager
N.G. Painting, recommending that the City Council.-
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1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$616,167.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12211
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $616,167.00 from
increased revenue for the purpose of funding
the 2MG Armstrong Ranch Elevated Tank
Repair and Repainting; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with N.G. Painting, Inc.,
for the 2MG Armstrong Ranch Elevated Tank
Repair and Repainting, on the low bid of
$583,667.00. (The requested appropriation
includes $7,500.00 for project administration
and $25,000.00 for contingency reserves.)
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15067 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12212 Communication No. 015067 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12213 recommending that the City Council:
Barton-Aschman
Associates, Inc. 1. Authorize the Ci ty Manager to transfer
$17,871.00 from 'ater and Sewer Operating
Fond to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $13,23 . 0 and ewer Capital
Projects u. d in the amount of$4,633.00, an
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2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12212
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $13,238.00 for the
purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., for
street reconstruction, water, sanitary sewer
replacements, and storm drain improvements
on Thannich Avenue from Wesleyan Drive to
Vaughn Boulevard, and adopt Ordinance No.
12213 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $4,633.40 for the
purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., for
street reconstruction, water, sanitary sewer
replacements, and storm drain improvements
on Thannisch Avenue from Wesleyan Drive to
Vaughn Boulevard.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Barton-Aschman
Associates, Inc., for a fee not to exceed
39,070.00 to prepare plans and specifications
for street, storm drain, water and sanitary
sewer replacements in Thannisch Avenue from
Wesleyan Drive to Vaughn Boulev r .
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation he adopted.
-15008 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. No. # 1221: Communication No. C-1.5068 the City Manager
HNTB Corporation recommending that the City, Council:
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1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$30,891.00 from Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $14,657.00 and Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $16,234.00,
and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12214
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $14,657.00 and the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$16,234.00 from increased revenue for the
purpose of funding the preparation of plans
and specifications for street reconstruction,
water, sanitary sewer and storm drain
improvements in Campbell Street (Betty to
Fitzhugh) and Thannisch Drive (Vaughn to
Campbell), and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with HNTB
Corporation, for a fee not to exceed $67,200.00
to prepare plans and specifications for street,
storm drain, water and sanitary sewer
replacements in Campbell Street from Berry
to Fitzhugh and an isc Street from
Vaughn to Campbell.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-10 ere was presented Mayor and Council
Bergh IV Tower Communication No. C-1-5069 from the Ghty IN1,14anager
Lease Agreement recd en i that the City Council authorize the
Cit-
y Manager to execute Amendment No. i to Bergh
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IV Lease Agreement (City Secretary Contract No.
18938) to provide for improvements to the City's
radio communications site BERGH IV TOWER, and
lease to be extended from September 30, 1997, to
September 30, 2000, with three (3) consecutive
options to renew for three (3) additional terms of five
(5) years each. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15070 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12215 Communication No. C-15070 from the City Manager
Renewal recommending that the City Council authorize the
Tarrant County City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant
for Air Pollution County, Texas in the amount of$36,260.00 to assist
Control Program the County with air pollution issues in
unincorporated areas of the County during FY 1995-
96; and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12215
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Fund in the amount of$36,260.00 for
the purpose of funding a contract with Tarrant
County for Air Pollution Control Program. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15071 There was presented. Mayor and Council
Library Access Communication No. C-15071 from the City Manager
Internet reco endi that the City Council authorize the
City na; er toe ter into contractual agreements
to allo w other local libraries to subscribe tot the Fort
Worth Public Li ra tT enhanced catalog and the
Internet using a dial-up link for $185.00 per year. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.,
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C-15072 There was presented Mayor and Council
Steel-Lite Communication No. C-15072 from the City Manager
Roofing, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Steel-Lite
Roofing, Inc., in the amount of$467,914.00 and for
a duration of 75 calendar days for the replacement of
the roofs on the Museum of Modern Art and Scott
Theater. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15073 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. #2101 Communication No. C-15073 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12216 recommending that the City Council authorize the
Inter-local City Manager to enter into the inter-local agreement
agreement and accompanying Resolution No. 2101 with the
Regional House- cities of Bedford, Colleyville, Grapevine, Haltom
hold Hazardous City, Hurst, Kennedale, North Richland Hills,
Waste Collection Richland Hills and River Oaks providing for their
Event participation in and payment of proportionate non-
grant funded costs for the October household
hazardous waste collection event in the amount of
$97,950.00, and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No.
12216 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Environmental Management
Fund in the amount of$97,950.00 for the purpose of
funding an inter-local agreement with various cities
for participation in a Regional Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Event. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15074 There was presented Mayor and Council
Laidlaw Communication No. C-15074 from the City Manager
Environmental recommending that the City Council approve a
Services TES), Inc. transfer of$118,425.00 from Undesignated Disposal
to the Household hazardous Waste project within
the Eni--oironmental Management Fund, and authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with
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Laidlaw Environmental Services (TES), Inc. for
collection, transportation and disposal of household
hazardous waste at a total cost not to exceed
$321,400.00, including a maximum of$118,425.00 in
City of Fort Worth funds, for a regional collection
event scheduled for October 28, 1995. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15075 There was presented Mayor and Council
Department of Communication No. C-15075 from the City Manager
Treasury U.S. recommending that the City Council authorize the
Customs Service City Manager to execute a lease between the City of
Fort Worth and the Department of the Treasury U.S.
Customs Service (the "Customs Service") for use of
City radio towers for a one-year period commencing
October 1, 1995, and ending September 30, 1996,
with the Customs Service to have an annual option to
renew the lease for additional terms of one year each
through September 30, 2003, with the City not
charging the Customs Service any rent under this
lease. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-15076 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12217 Communication No. C-15076 from the City Manager
Ord. # 12218 recommending that the City Council;
uittZollars,
Inc. 1. Authorize t e City Manager to transfer
$12,190.00 from Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $11,522.00 and Sewer C ital
Prqjects Fund in the amount f$ 68.00, an
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2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12217
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $11,522.00 for the
purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for street
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer
replacements on Ashland Avenue and Calmont
Avenue, and adopt Ordinance No. 12218
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the sewer capital projects
fund in the amount of$668.00 for the purpose
of funding an engineering agreement with
Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for street reconstruction
and water and sanitary sewer replacements on
Ashland Avenue and Calmont Avenue, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Huitt-Zollars,
Inc., for a fee not to exceed $46,150.00 to
prepare plans and specifications for street,
water and sanitary sewer improvements on
Ashland Avenue (I.H. 30 to El Campo) and
Calmont Avenue (Thomas Place to Hulen). It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15077 "There was presented Mayor and Council
AT & T` Co unication No. C-15077 from the City Manager
Communications recommending that the City Council authorize the
Inc. City Manager to amend City Secretary Contract No.
C-14512 in order to extend the tenn to . of the agreement
with AT & T Communications. Inc. for operator
assist (" Plus") long distance se Nice for coin
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telephones located on City property to July 15, 1996,
and to revise the commission schedule with an option
for the City to renew the agreement for additional
terms of one year. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15478 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12219 Communication No. C-15078 from the City Manager
TxDOT recommending that the City Council;
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Texas Department of
Transportation to receive reimbursement not
to exceed $446,880.00 for the conversion of 329
vehicles to use alternative fuels prior to
December 31, 1996; and
2. Approve the transfer of $89,376.00 from
various City departments for the city's 20
percent match; and
3. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12219
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $446,880.00 for the purpose of
funding an agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for funding of
Alternative Fuels Program.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-1,50-79 There was presented 1 yor and Council
Southern nviro Communication o$ C-1-50-79 from the City Manager
Technology, Inc. recommending that the City, Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an annual contract with
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Southern Enviro Technology, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $250,000.00 for all auditing,
characterization, profiling, coordination, and
disposal of hazardous waste generated by the City of
Fort Worth for fiscal year 1996, with two one-year
options to renew. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-15080 There was presented Mayor and Council
City of Haslet Communication No. C-15080 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement
with the City of Haslet for the provision of retail
water and wastewater service. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-15081 There was presented Mayor and Council
FAA Communication No. C-15081 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a lease renewal with the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for office
space in the terminal building at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15082 There was presented Mayor and Council
AA Communication No. C-15082 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute the License for
Navigational Aids with the Federal Aviation
Administration F on an annual term. It was the
consensus of e Ci Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-15083 There was presented Mayer and Council
Weir & Communication No. C-15083 from the City Manager
Associates, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an engineering services
agreement with Weir& Associates, Inc., for a fee not
to exceed $39,260.00 to prepare plans, specifications
and contract documents for Street, water and
sanitary sewer facilities for 30th Street (Ross to
Main) and 31st Street (Clinton to N. Main). It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15484 There was presented Mayor and Council
Gordon Swift Communication No. C-15484 from the City Manager
Consulting recommending that the City Council authorize the
Engineer, Inc. City Manager to execute an engineering services
agreement with Gordon Swift Consulting Engineer,
Inc., for a fee not to exceed $37,278.00 to prepare
plans, specifications and contract documents for
street, water and sanitary sewer facilities for
Woodway give(Trail Lake to 824 Service Road). It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15085 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 12220 Communication No. C-15085 from the City Manager
Tarrant County recommending that the City Council.-
1. Authorize t City Manager toenter i to an
inter-local agreement wit Tarrant County
providing for the County's payment of
proportionate non-grant funded costs for
participation y the unincorporated areas of
arrant noun ;�, in the October household
hazardous waste collection event; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
inter-local agreement and accompanying
resolution with Tarrant County for the City of
Fort Worth to sub-contract a regional
household hazardous waste collection event
authorized by a Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) grant
received by Tarrant County in the amount of
$100,000.00; and
3. Adopt Appropriations {ordinance No. 12220
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Environmental
Management Fund in the amount of
$105,025.00 for the purpose of funding an
inter-local agreement with Tarrant County for
participation in a Regional Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Event.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-15086 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2102 Communication No. C-15086 from the City Manager
Trinity River recommending that the City Council adopt
Authority Resolution No. 2102 Authorizing the City Manager
to execute the Trinity River Authority of Texas -
Denton Creek Wastewater Interceptor System
Contract and a t o l zg g Revenue Bonds. On motion
of Council Member Lane, seconded y Council
Member McCray, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
C-15087 There was presented Mayor and Council
American nviro - Communication No. -15087 from the City Manager
mental Specialists, recommending that the 04, Council authorize-, the
Cior Manager to execute a contract with e c n
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Environmental Specialists in the amount of
$282,600.00 for the painting of University Drive
Bridges across the dear Fork of the Trinity River.
On motion of Council Member Barr, seconded by
Council Member Woods, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
C-15088 It appeared to the City Council that the City Council
Ord. # 12221 set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort
Fart Worth Worth Public Improvement District No. 1, and
Public Improve- stated that notice of the public hearing was given by
ment District No. 1 the City Secretary as provided in accordance with
state law. Mayor Fro tempore Meadows asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Nat O'Day, representing the Fiscal Services
Department, 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 service, budget and setting of
benefit hearing for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and called
attention of the Council to Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15088.
There was presented Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15088 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council tae the
following ctio s regarding Fort Worth Public
Improvement str ct No. 1:
1. Hold a public bearing concerning the plan of
services and budget for FY 199596, an
2 Adjourn. the public hearing., and
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3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY
1995-96 as recommended by the Advisory
Board of Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 1, and
4. Authorize the transfer of$163,143.00 from the
General Fund to the Special Assessment
District Fund, PID #1, FY 1995-96 project
account, and
5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12221
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment
District Fund in the amount of$163,143.00 for
the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 1995-96
funding for Improvement District No. 1, and
6. Authorize the transfer of $5,000.00 for
administrative fees from the Special
Assessment Fund PID No. 1, FY 1995-96
project account to the General Fund, and
7. Authorize the City Manager to contract with
Downtown Fort Worth Incorporated to
provide improvements and services in the
district during FY 1995-96 for the sum of
$769,006.00, and
8. Adopt t e proposed 1995 assessment roll
which is on de with the City Secretary and set
Tuesday, October 31, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. in
the City Council Chambers as the time and
lace for the benefit hearing, and
9 Direct the Cih, Secretary to give e notice of the
October 31, 1995 heaeing in accordance with
state /acv, and
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10. Approve adding to the 1995-96 budget, as
contingency, any unencumbered revenues
from the district's assessments from prior
years.
Mr. Larry Taylor, 1301 Calhoun, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that there were
others in opposition to Fort Worth Improvement
District No. 1 and advised Council that he would
express his opposition at the benefit hearing on
October 31, 19956
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with the public hearing regarding Fort
Worth Improvement District No. 1 and Action
concerning the Annual Plan of Service, Budget and
Setting of Benefit Hearing for FY 1995-96, Council
Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Woods, that the hearing be closed and the
recommendation as contained in Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-15088 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-15089 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ralph Anderson Communication No. C-15089 from the City Manager
Associates recommending that the City Council approve the
selection of Ralph Anderson and Associates as the
consultant to conduct a study of the City's
Classification and Compensation Plans, and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
for the study at a cost not to exceed $200,000. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation e adopted.
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Z-95-077 It appeared that the City Council on October 10,
Approved 1995, continued the hearing for the application of
Ord. # 12222 National Guest Homes for a change in zoning of
property located at 4400 Stonegate Boulevard from
"G" Commercial to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Rocket No. Z-95-077. Mayor Pro tempore
Meadows asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in
connection with the zoning application of National
Guest Homes for a change in zoning of property
located at 4400 Stonegate Boulevard from "G"
Commercial to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-95-077, Council Member Silcox made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that
the application and ordinance be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 12222
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME
BEING AN ORDCINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTR RESIDENCE THE
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AN
OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING PARKINING AND LOADING, N THE DENSITY
OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUTCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY' INTO
DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AN
ARE A AS MAY ME EST SUITED TO
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CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS AND
SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS"; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
PURPOSE AND CONFLICT, PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENAL CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the City
Council meet in a closed session at 11:05 a.m. for the
following purpose:
L To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning
the following pending litigation or other
matters that are exempt from public
disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the
Texas State Bar Rules;
a Katherine Smith v. City of Fort Worth
Cause No. 4-9 -CV-373-Y
Beddie Pell et al. v. City of Fort Worth,
et al. No. 95 C I 7 A
c legal issues relating to proposed GTE
Telephone Company franchise
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government C e
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2. To discuss the lease or purchase of real
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.
The City Council reconvened into regular session at
11:25 a.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
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