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G-11193
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G-11193
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 22, 1995
On the 22nd day of August, A.D., 1995, the City Council of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:10 a.m., with the following members and
officers present:
Mayor Kay Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber; Council Members
Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Baskin, Eugene McCray, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, and
Kenneth Barr; City Manager Bob Terrell; Deputy City Attorney Bill Wood; City
Secretary Alice Church. With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
The invocation was given by Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger, Beth El Congregation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Woods the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1995, and recessed meeting of August
17, 1995, were approved unanimously.
A proclamation for Texas Christian University Frog Club Day was presented to
Dr. Curtis.
Ms. Ella Collins-Nelson, Executive Director from Neighborhoods Organized for
Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc., appeared and introduced Retired Colonel Lloyd B.
McKeethen and Retired Major John F. Briggs and presented them both with a T-shirt
from NOSAP with their new motto.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber advised Council that on this past Thursday, August
17th, HBO, Sammons, and NOSAP held an event that premiered The Tuskegee Airmen,
the World War II story of the "fighting 99th" of the Army Air Corps and presented
proclamation and keys to the City to Retired Colonel Lloyd B. McKeethen and Retired
Major John F. Briggs.
City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
11193 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
11193 be withdrawn from the agenda.
On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Lane, the
consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously.
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Res. No. 2087 There was presented Resolution No. 2087 approving the Fiscal Year 1995-96
9-1-1 District Tarrant County 9-1-1 District Budget. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded
Budget by Council Member Woods, the resolution was adopted unanimously.
Res. No. 2088 There was presented Resolution No. 2088 Reappointing Vernell Sturns, Elaine
Reappt. Board Petrus and Dennis Chesshir to the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control
Crime Control & and Prevention District. On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council
Prey. District Member Woods, the resolution was adopted unanimously.
Crime Control There was presented a proposed resolution approving the 1995-96 Crime Control
Plan be Budget Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and
Prevention District. Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the resolution be denied.
Cont. for Council Member Meadows made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member
one week Barr, that the resolution be continued for one week in order to allow staff to meet
with and answer questions and address concerns of Council Member McCray.
City Manager Terrell advised Council of their options at this point and stated
that the City Council could not amend the budget of the Crime Control District, but
they could meet with the Directors and come to a consensus to amend the budget.
He also suggested that the Council submit a comprehensive list of concerns to the
Directors.
The substitute motion to continue the resolution approving the 1995-96 Crime
Control Plan and Budget for one week was approved unanimously.
OCS-739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-739 from the
Claims 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-740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-740 from the
Res. No. Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2089 zoning 2089 setting regular zoning hearing for September 12, 1995. Council Member Meadows
hearing made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that the resolution setting regular
zoning hearing for September 12, 1995, be approved, as amended, with the inclusion
of Zoning Docket No. Z-95-021 for reconsideration pursuant to City Council action
taken on August 17, 1995. The motion carried unanimously.
Benefit On the 18th day of July, the City Council established today as the date for the
Hearing benefit hearing for the assessment paving of Henderson Street from Biddison Street
Henderson St. to Berry Street 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 not available for questioning; advised Council that it was
staff's opinion that Henderson Street was beyond repair and that the street should
BH-0143 be replaced; and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council
Ord. No. 12090 Communication No. BH-0143, which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance
No. 12090 that:
1. Closed the benefit hearing, and
2. Levied the assessments as proposed, and
3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was
specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the
amount assessed for the improvement of Henderson Street
from Biddison Street to Berry Street.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber requested permission of the City Council to abstain
from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. B11-0143.
Webber abstain Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
voting on Mayor Pro tempore Webber be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council
Bh-0143 Communication No. BH-0143. The motion carried unanimously.
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Tuesday, August 22, 1995
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
benefit hearing for the assessment paving of Henderson Street from Biddison to Berry
Street, Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that
the recommendations, as contained in Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-0143,
BH-0143 be adopted closing the benefit hearing and levying the proposed assessment. The
adopted motion carried unanimously.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication
G-11193 No. G-11193, Appointment of Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive. Committee,
withdrawn be withdrawn from the agenda.
G-11194
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11194 from the City
authorize
Manager recommending
that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to:
extension
1. Accept an
extension of the current Drug
Abuse Resistance
D.A.R.E. grant
Education
(D.A.R.E.) grant to December 31,
1995;
2. Accept $13,652.00 from the Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse as their share of funds to keep the existing
grant operational; and
Adopt Ord. 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12091 increasing the
No. 12091 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by
$13,652.00 from increased revenue.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11195 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance
Nos. 8291 and 10193 and Franchise Agreement dated August 11, 1981; granting consent
to the assignment and transfer of a Cable Television System and Franchise from
Sammons of Fort Worth, Inc. to Marcus Cable Associates, L.P.; and approving an
accepting agreement.
Council Member Silcox advised Council that he had filed a conflict of interest
affidavit on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11194, involving Sammons of Fort
Worth.
G-11195 Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that
cont. for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11195, Granting Consent to
one week Assignment and Transfer of Cable TV System and Franchise from Sammons of Fort
Worth, Inc., to Marcus Cable Associates, L.P., be continued for one week. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Webber; Council
Members Lane, Baskin, McCray, Woods, Meadows, and
Barr
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Silcox
G-11196 II There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11196 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to
Eisenhower Drive from Maceo Lane to Bunche Street, and
Auth. assess. II 2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the
Eisenhower Dr. improvements to Eisenhower Drive against the owners of the
abutting property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as
stated in the Engineer's Estimate, and
Sept. 26, 1995 4. Establish September 26, 1995, as the date of benefit hearing,
benefit hearing and
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G-11197
Auth. assess.
Patton
Sept. 19, 1995
benefit hearing
G-11198 transf.
taxicabls oper.
from All Amer.
Cab to Checker
Cab Company
G-11199
adopt Statement
of Investment
Strategy
P-7538
auth. purch.
agree. janit.
serv. Texas
Indust. for the
Blind
P-7539
auth. purch.
agree. radios
Motorola
P-7540
approve
Ord. No. 12092
purch. seating
risers Stage-
Right Corp.
P-7541
purch. agree
Trac Labor.
Inc. laboratory
services
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification
of property owners in accordance with the provisions of
Article 1105b of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11197 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to
Patton Drive from Stalcup Road to Maceo Lane, and
2. Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the
improvements to Patton against the owners of the abutting
property, and
3. Approve the estimate of costs and amounts to be assessed as
stated in the Engineer's Estimate, and
4. Establish September 19, 1995, as the date of benefit hearing,
and
5. Authorize the preparation of assessment rolls and notification
of property owners in accordance with the provisions of
Article 1105b of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes.
On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded by Council Member Woods, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11198 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council consent to and approve the transfer of
the Grant of Privilege for taxicab operations from All American Cab Company, Inc. to
Checker Cab Company of Dallas, Inc. On motion of Council Member McCray, seconded
by Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11199 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council adopt the Statement of Investment
Strategy. On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Lane, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7538 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement to supply
janitorial services for the Parks and Community Services Department, Botanic Garden
Center with Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped (TIBH) at a monthly rate
of $3,111.96 with payment terms of net 30 days, and with term of agreement to begin
on September 15, 1995, and end on September 14, 1996, with options to renew annually.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7539 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for radios
(mobiles and handheld portables) and accessories for the City of Fort Worth with
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., on the sole source purchase on unit
prices. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7540 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriations
Ordinance No. 12092 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $193,472.00 for the purpose of funding the purchase
of Seat Riser from Stageright Corporation, and approve the purchase of seating risers
from StageRight Corporation for the .Public Events Department on the bid of
$193,472.00, payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, with freight prepaid and
added. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7541 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Trac
Laboratories, Inc. to provide laboratory services to conduct biomonitoring and toxicity
characterization studies on effluent samples from the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
for the Water Department, based on their overall acceptable bid meeting specifications,
with term of agreement to begin August 15, 1995, and end August 14, 1996, with the
option to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-14935
authorize
Contract
Goodwill
Industries
C-14974
Adopt Ord.
No. 12093
Authorize
agreement POE
Engineers, Inc.
C-14975
Authorize
transfer
Tuesday, August 22, 1995
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14935, dated July
25, 1995, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to:
1. Authorize the Fiscal Services Department to establish a
project number in the Grants Fund in the City's accounting
system (MARS), and
2. Approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from CDBG Year XIX
Unprogrammed Funds to the Goodwill, Inc. Facility Renovation
Project, and
3. Approve a contract with Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth,
Inc. (Goodwill) in the amount of $200,000.00 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used for the
renovation of the area to serve as the Industrial Service
Area at Goodwill's new Fort Worth Regional Headquarters.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14935 be approved.
Mr. Bernard Kern, Executive Director of Goodwill Industries, 7409 Spring Lea
Way, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the City Council
and advised Council that this project would be an example for other agencies around
the state to follow.
The motion to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14935 was adopted
unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14974 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $10,659.00 from Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects
Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12093 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $10,659.00 for the purpose of
funding an Engineering Services Agreement with Poe
Engineering, Inc., Consulting Engineers, for street
reconstruction and water and sewer replacement on Western
Avenue and Carleton Avenue, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
services agreement with POE Engineers, Inc., 6850 Manhattan
Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas, for a fee not to exceed $35,500.00
to prepare plans and specifications for the design of
pavement, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer facilities for
Western Avenue and Carleton Avenue.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14975 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $33,944.00 from Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $23,772.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $10,172.00, and
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Adopt Ord.
No. 12094
Ordinance No. 12095
Auth. engineering
agreement Metro
Tech Engineering
Assoc. Inc.
C-14976
Authorize
transfer
Adopt Ord.
No. 12096
Ordinance No. 12097
Auth. eng.
services
J.B. Davies,
Inc.
C-14977
authorize
contract
Conatser
Const. Inc.
C-14978
Authorize
transfer
Tuesday. August 22, 1995
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12094 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $23,772.00
for the purpose of
funding an engineering agreement
with Metro Tech
Engineering Association, Inc., for street
reconstruction and
water and sanitary sewer replacement on
Ramey Avenue and
Wallace Street, and Ordinance No. 12095 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $10,172.00
for the purpose of
funding an engineering agreement
with Metro Tech
Engineering Association, Inc., for street
reconstruction and
water and sanitary sewer replacement on
Ramey Avenue and
Wallace Street, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Metro Tech Engineering Assoc. Inc., for a fee
not to exceed $70,157.00 to prepare plans and specifications
for street, water and sanitary sewer improvements on Ramey
Avenue (Miller to Wallace) and Wallace Street (Ramey to
Crenshaw).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14976 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $9,890.00 from Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $5,848.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $4,042.00, and
2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12096 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $5,848.00 for the purpose of
funding an Engineering Services Agreement with J.B. Davies,
Inc., Consulting Engineers, for street reconstruction and
water and sewer replacement on Brandon Lane, Monmouth
Drive, and Valencia Court, and Ordinance No. 12097 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,042.00 for the
purpose of funding an Engineering Services Agreement with
J.B. Davies, Inc., consulting engineers, for street
reconstruction and water and sewer replacement on Brandon
Lane, Monmouth Drive, and Valencia Court, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
services agreement with J.B. Davies, Inc., 1412 W. Magnolia
Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, for a fee not to exceed $38,070.00
to prepare plans and specifications for the design of
pavement, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer facilities for
Brandon Lane, Monmouth Drive and Valencia Court.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14977 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of $761,428.80 for Sanitary
Sewer Main M-311 Replacement and Drainage Area Rehabilitation, Part IV. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14978 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $18,575.00 from Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $7,968.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $10,607.00, and
Tuesday, August 22, 1995
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Adopt Ord. 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12098 increasing the
No. 12098 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $7,968.00 for the purpose of
funding an engineering services agreement with Goodwin and
Marshall, Inc., consulting engineers, for street reconstruction
and water and sewer replacement on Jensen Road and
Ordinance No. 12099 Warrington Place, and Ordinance No. 12099 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $10,607.00 for the purpose of
funding an engineering services agreement with Goodwin and
Marshall, Inc., consulting engineers, for street reconstruction
and water and sewer replacement on Jensen Road and
Warrington Place, and
Authorize 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement services agreement with Goodwin and Marshall, Inc., 6001
Goodwin & Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for a fee not to exceed
Marshall, Inc. $48,050.00 to prepare plans and specifications for the design
of pavement, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer facilities
for Jensen Road and Warrington Place.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-14979 I There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14979 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council:
Authorize 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $24,266.00 from Water
transfer and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $13,086.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $11,180.00 and
Adopt Ord. 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12100 increasing the
No. 12100 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $13,086.00 for the purpose of
funding an engineering services agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc., for street reconstruction and water and
sewer replacement on Annabell Lane and Fairway Drive, and
Ord. No. Ordinance No. 12101 increasing the estimated receipts and
12100 appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $11,180.00 for the purpose of funding an
engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.,
for street reconstruction and water and sewer replacement of
Annabell Lane and Fairway Drive, and
Authorize 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., 6500 West
agreement HDR Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas, for a fee not to exceed $45,554.00
Engineering, to prepare plans and specifications for the design of
Inc. pavement, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer facilities for
Annabell (Highpoint to Old Mansfield) and Fairway Drive
(Highpoint to Old Mansfield).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-14980 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14980 from the City
authorize Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Approve 1. Approve a contract with Neighborhoods Organized for
contract Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. (NOSAP) in the amount of
NOSAP $30,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
renovation funds. The funds will be used for the completion phase of
facility the renovation of NOSAP's facility, which is located at 2700
Village Creek, and
2 Approve the transfer of $30,000.00 from Year XV Community
Development Block Grant funds to the NOSAP, Inc., Building
Fund, Phase II.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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Tuesday. August 22. 1995
C-14981 II Manager was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14981 from the City
recommending that the City Council:
Authorize 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $7,473.00 from Water
transfer and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $4,703.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $2,770.00, and
Adopt Ord. 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12102 increasing the
No. 12102 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $4,703.00 for the purpose of
funding an engineering services agreement with Rady &
Associates, consulting engineers, for street reconstruction
and water and sewer replacement on Maddox Avenue, and
Ord. No. 12103 Ordinance No. 12103 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $2,770.00 for the purpose of funding an
engineering services agreement with Rady & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, for street reconstruction and water
and sewer replacement on Maddox Avenue, and
Authorize 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
engineering services agreement with Rady & Associates, 910 Collier Street,
agreement Fort Worth, Texas, for a fee not to exceed $27,650.00 to
Rady & Assoc. prepare plans and specifications for the design of pavement,
storm drain, water and sanitary sewer facilities for Maddox
Avenue (I-35W Service Road to Illinois).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Hearing It appeared to the City Council that on August 15, 1995, the City Council
Budget 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 opportunity to be
heard. Mayor Granger asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Wanda Bell Ms. Wanda Bell, 6009 Trail Lake Drive, appeared before the City Council and
appeared expressed opposition to any increase in taxes, and requested that the Council look at
a reduction in taxes.
There being no one else 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 August 29, 1995, to give every
interested person or citizen an opportunity to be heard.
J.A. Satter- Mr. J.A. Satterfield, 3513 Cimmaron Trail, appeared before the City Council and
field expressed concern relative to the qualification of Electronic Inspectors of the City.
appeared Mayor Granger referred Mr. Satterfield to Ms. Ann Kovich, Development Department
Director.
Jim Harris Mr. Jim Harris, 801 Cherry Street, appeared before the City Council representing
appeared the Mastins, who own property on Lake Street, which was impacted by a street
vacation that was approved by the City Council on August 15, 1995, requested that
the Council reconsider this matter, and also requested that a traffic circulation study
be performed prior to any further action for the closure of Lake Street by the
Council.
Closed It was the consensus of the City Council that they meet in a closed session at
session 11:00 a.m., for the following purposes:
1. to seek the advice of its attorney concerning the following pending or
contemplated litigation or other matters which 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.
4:95-CV-373-Y
Reconvened
Adjourned
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Tuesday, August 22, 1995
(b) Robert C. Achuff and Sherri Achuff v. City of
Fort Worth; Fort Worth Sports Authority;
Hillwood Development Corporation; Speedway
Motor Sports, Inc.; and Texas Motor Speedway,
Inc., Cause No. 95-10547-16
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
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 12:00 noon.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon.
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