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JANUARY 18, 1994
Date, Time On the 18th day of January, A.D. , 1994, the City Council of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:07 a.m. , with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber; Council Members, Chuck Silcox, Becky
Raskin, McKinley Jackson, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, and Kenneth Barr; City
Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Mice Church.
Mayor Kay Granger and Council Member Jim Lane were absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by The Reverend Paul Omoxusi, Associate Minister,
New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes 1-11-94 on motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Woods, the
Approved minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1994, were approved.
Proclamation A proclamation was presented for PRSA Week in Fort Worth to Ms. Linda
Johnson.
M&C C-14146 Council Member Woods requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
be withdrawn 14146 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C C-14126 City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Withdrawn Agenda 14126 be withdrawn from the agenda.
Consent Agenda on motion of Council Member Baskin, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the
Approved consent agenda, as amended, was approved unanimously.
Res. #1966 Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that
Appt. Robert Kolba Resolution No. 1966 be adopted appointing Robert Kolbe to Place 7 on the
Place 7-DFN Arpt. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #1907 There was presented Resolution No. 1967 for Dallas/Fort Worth International
DA Arpt. 20th Airport's 20th Anniversary. on motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Anniversary Council Member Raskin, the resolution was adopted unanimously.
OCS-593 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-593 from the
Claims re/ Office of the City Secretary recommending that notices of claims regarding alleged
alleged damages damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C 0-10507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10507 from the
Auth. deed City Manager recommending that the City Council authorise the City Manager to
RAINTNAN's execute the appropriate deed to transfer RAILTRAN'S property interests in the
Trinity Industrial District to Industrial Properties, Inc. , pending approval of
the Federal Transit Administration. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
MiC 0-10508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10508 from the
Auth. reimburse- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorise reimbursement to the
went to Youth Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc., for transportation and program services
Sports Council expenses incurred from October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994, for the Youth
f/expenses incurred Sports Program, for an amount not to exceed $70,000.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendati6n'be adopted.
M&C 0-10509 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10509 from the
Accept increased City Manager recommending that the City Council accept an extension and increased
grant award for grant award from the Departmeat' of Justice in the amount of $198,193.00 for the
Need 6 Seed Weed and Seed area during the period of January 1994 through May 1994. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C 0-10510 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10510 from the
Adopt Ord.# 11490 City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt Appropriation ordinance No.
$25,000.00 for 11490 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park and
improvements to Recreation Improvements Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 for the purpose of
athletic facilities funding improvements to athletic facilities in Rockwood Park, and authorise the
in Rockwood Park expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Park and Recreation Improvement Fund for
improvements to athletic facilities in Rockwood Park. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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M6C 0-10511 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10511 from the
Appt. Alice Holland City Manager recommending that the City Council appoint Alice Holland to the Fort
Transportation Worth Transportation Authority Committee to complete the one-year term vacated by
Authority Mr. Bob Whitt. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
M&C 0-10512 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10512 from the
Approve application City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the application for
for partial tax ex- partial tax exemption eligibility of the property at 1800 Burley
emption eligibility (Fairmount/8outhside). It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
MiC 0-10513 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10513 from the
Approve disposal City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the disposal of public
of public records- records belonging to the Personnel Department. It was the consensus of the City
Personnel Dept. Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M6C 0-10514 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10514 from the
Approve final City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the final assessment roll
assessment roll for the paving of Malone from Irion to Hale, and authorize the issuance of
paving of Malone certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting
from Irion to Hale owners on Malone Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
MiC 0-10515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10515 from the
Approve final City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the final assessment roll
assessment roll for the paving of Vera Street from Dunbar to Calumet, and authorize the issuance
paving of Vera of certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting
St. from Dunbar property owners on Vera Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
to Calumet recommendation be adopted.
MSC G-10516 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10516 from the
Approve final_ City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the final assessment roll
assessment roll for the .paving of Hale from Irion to Moore, and ,authorize the issuance of
paving of Hale from certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting
Irion to Moore property owners on Hale. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
H&C 0-10517 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10517 from the
retain R. William City Manager recommending that the City Council retain R. William Wood and the law
Wood as outside firm of Wood, Springer and Lyle of Denton, Texas, as outside counsel pursuant to
counsel in case Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in
of Cole at al. v. representing the City in the case of Cole at al. v. City of Fort Worth, No. 93-
City of Ft. Worth. 40229-362; and adopt Resolution No. 1968 fixing in advance, as far as practicable,
the sum to be paid Wood, Springer, and Lyle for their services in an amount not to
ezceed $5,000.00. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member
Silcoz, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
MiC 0-10518 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10518 from the
Authorize transfer City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a transfer of
f/Capital Projects $135,375.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the General Fund, and adopt
Reserve Fund; Ord. Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 11491 increasing the estimated receipts
#11491 for trucks and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $135,375.00 for the
with pressure purpose of funding the purchase of trucks with pressure digger for the
digger Transportation and Public Works. On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by
Council Member Jackson, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
MiC 0-10519 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10519 from the
accept $1,950.00 City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
for SEWAP program; accept $1,950.00 from various private entities for the SEECAP program; adopt
Ord. #11492 Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 11492 increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the general Fund in the amount of $1,950.00 for the purpose
of accepting donations for the SEECAP Program; and authorize the City Manager to
expend $1,950.00 from the General Fund in support of the BEECAP Program.
Mayor ..Pro tempore Webber advised Council that she was disqualified from
voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10519 involving the SEECAP
Program.
Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Council Member Meadows be selected as temporary chair for Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-10519. The motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Baskin disclosed that she had an account with Bank One.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber disclosed that she had a loan with Bank One and was
disqualified from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10519.
Council Member Barr disclosed that he had a checking account with Bank One.
Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jackson, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10519 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Silcox, Raskin, Jackson, Woods,
Meadows, and Barr
WOES: Bone
ABSENT: Mayor Granger and Council Member Lane
NOT VOTING: Mayor Pro toWre Webber
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10520 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council accept a donation of a
MiC 0-10520 television/VCR from the Outreach Program of the University Christian Church for
Accept donation of the Police Department's Gang Intervention Unit. On motion of Council Member
a television/VCR Jackson, seconded by Council Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10521 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council accept a gift of chairs for
MiC 0-10521 various Park and Recreation facilities from Fort Worth Town Center. on motion of
Accept chairs for Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Raskin, the recommendation was
Park and Recreation adopted unanimously.
facilities from
Ft. Worth Town Catr There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10522 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council accept the donation of $500.00
M6C 0-10522 from the Junior Women's Club of Fort Worth for the Police Department's North
Accept donation Division storefronts, and adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 11493 increasing
from Junior Women's estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
for Police Dept.'s $500.00 for the purpose of accepting a donation from the Junior Women's Club. On
N. Division store- motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Jackson, the
fronts; Approp. recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Ordinance #11493
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10523 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council accept a $1,000.00 contribution
M6C 0-10523 from the Fort Worth Mall, Inc. ; adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No.
Accept $1,000.00 11494 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in
contribution from the amount of $1,000.00 for the purpose of accepting a gift from Fort Worth Mall,
Ft. Worth Mall Inc.; and approve the expenditure of $1,000.00 for expenditures related to the
Inc. December 2, 1993 open house for the Employment and Training and Park and
Recreation Department's offices located at the Fort Worth Town Center. On motion
of Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Raskin, the recommendation
were adopted unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10524 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council accept the donation of $200.00
MSC G-10524 from Congressman Joe Barton for the Police Department's Gang Unit, and adopt
Accept donation of Appropriations Ordinance No. 11495 increasing the estimated receipts and
Congressman Joe appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $200.00 for the purpose
Barton for Police of accepting a donation from Congressman Joe Barton. On motion of Council Member
Dept.'s Gang Unit Woods, seconded by Council Member Jackson, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6792 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council authorise the purchase of trucks and
MiC F-6792 equipment for the City Services Department from Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc. ;
Auth. purchase of Southwest International Trucks; and Budiburg Chevrolet, Inc. , based on low bid per
trucks i equipment itea meeting specifications. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
from Metro Ford recommendation be adopted.
Truck Sales, Inc.
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M&C P-6793 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6793 from the City
Renew purchase Manager recommending that the City Council exercise the option to renew the
automotive i truck purchase agreement for automotive and truck batteries for the City Services
batteries with Department with Sxide Corporation based on the low bid of manufacturer's list
Rxide Corporation price less 25 percent discount and $2.00 credit due each junk battery, payment
terms two percent, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with term
of agreement to begin February 1, 1994, and and January 31, 1995, with one option
to renew for one year. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-6794 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6794 from the City
Auth. purchase Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of miscellaneous
of miscellaneous equipment for the City Services Department from Sunbelt Industrial Trucks, Moody-
equipment from. Day, Inc. , and National Welding Supply based on low bid per item, meeting
Sunbelt Industrial specifications, for a total of $83,242.88, with all terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
Tracks, Moody-Day, destination. It was, the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
i Nat. Welding adopted.
M&C P-6795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6795 from the City
Ruth. purchase Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of RV utility
RV utility vehicles for the City Services Department from Rudiburg Chevrolet, Inc. , and Texas
vehicles f/Rudiburg Motor Ford. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Chev. i TZ. Motor adopted.
M&C P-6796 There was presented Mayer and Council Communication No. P-6796 from the City
Renew purchase Manager recommending that the City Council exercise the final option to renew a
book binding sys. purchase agreement for book binding services for the Library Department with
w/hotter Book hotter Book Binding Company on its low bid of unit prices, not to exceed
Binding $30,000.00, with term of agreement to begin December 17, 1993, and end December
16, 1994. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C P-6797 There was presented Mayor and Council Commnication No. P-6797 from the City
Ruth. purchase Manager recommending that the City Council authorize purchase agreements for water
agreements for treatment chemicals for the Water Department with multiple vendors on low bid of
water treatment unit prices meeting. City specifications, with .term of agreement with American
chemicals Morit Company, Inc., to furnish bulk powdered activated carbon to begin March 16,
1994, and and Much 15, 1995, and all other agreements for specified chemicals to
begin January 18, 1994, and end January 17, 1995. It was the consensus of the
City, Council that.the recommendation be. adopted.
M&C P-6798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6798 from the City
Ruth. purchase Manager recommending that the City Council authorize purchase agreements to
agree. to furnish furnish water treatment chemicals for the Water Department with LaRoche
water treatment Industries, Inc., and Chemline, Inc. , based on low bid of unit prices, meeting
chemicals w/LaRoche City specifications, with terms of agreement to begin January 11, 1994, and end
Indumtriea� Inc. i January 10, 1995, with options to renew for two .additional one-year periods. It
Chemline, Inc. was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6799 from the from
M&C P-6799 the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement
Ruth. purchase for Type A grade. 1 aggregate for the City of Fort Worth with Pat's -Trucking•
agreement for Company, Inc. ,, on low bid of $10.84 per ton, f.o.b. destination, freight no
Type A grade 1 charge, with term of agreement to begin December 30, 1993, and end December 29,
aggregate w/Pat's 1994, with all terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that
Trucking Company the recommendation be, adopted.
M&C 11-6800 There was presented ..Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6800 from the City
Auth61purebase Manager recommending that the City Cosscil ,• authorize a purchase agreement for
agreement for hardware and software for the City of Fort Worth from Ulmer Service Company on low
hardware 6 soft- overall bid of unit prices, meeting City specifications, with term of agreement to
ware f/Ulmer begin January 6, 1994, and end June 6, 1994, with all terms net 30 days, f.o.b.
Service Case. destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
M&C L-11370 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11370 from the
Approve sale of City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the sale of surplus City-
surplus property owned property described in this Mayor and Council Communication and authorize the
City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying those properties to the
highest bidder for each property. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted. , ;
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MiC C-14126 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
be withdrawn from Communication No. C-14126, Short Term Hanger Lease with Texas Aviation Services
agenda D/B/A Texas Avionics, Inc. , for Hanger 5 North at Meacham Airport be withdrawn
from the agenda.
MiC C-14143 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14143 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Authorize Revolving 1. Authorize the use of the Revolving Loan Program (RLF) proceeds earned
Loan Program (RLF) for the period October 1, 1993, to September 30, 1994, to fund loans
and administer the RLF Program, and
Execute contract w/ 2. Execute a contract withithe Fort Worth Economic Corporation (FNEDC) to
Ft. Worth Economic administer the RLP Program, from RLF proceeds in an amount not to
Corp. (FWEDC) exceed $79,704.00 for the period of January 31, 1994, to September 30,
1994, with the option to renew°the'bontract for the period October 1,
1994, through September 30, 1995, and
3. Establish the FNEDC's RLF administration project in the Grants Fund,
and j
4. Authorize the transfer of RLF Prog#am interest income in the Grants
Fund to the PNEDC RLP Administration project.
On motion of Council- Msllwer Esskin`; �aeoeaded by Council Member Woods, the
recommendations were adopted unanimously.
MiC C-14145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14145 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
Amend contract 1. Amend the contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community
w/TY Dept. of Affairs' (TDHCA) Community Services Block Grant to extend through
Hour. i Comm. Aff. December 31, 1994, and
Accept Grant 2. Accept the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Community
Services Block Grant Fiscal Year 1994 allocation of $664,240.00, and
any additional funds that became available during the extended program
year, which began October 1, 1992, and will end December 31, 1994, and
Apply indirect cost 3. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's Administrative
Regulation 3-15 (apply the rate of 18.73 percent, which represents the
most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new,
approved rate when available.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendations be adopted.
MiC C-14146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14146 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Authorize contract 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a contract with
w/Tarrant County Tarrant County in an amount not to exceed $15,200.00, establishing the
Dept. of Health Fort Worth Public Health Department as a subcontracting service
Breast i Cervical provider for the Texas Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer
Cancer Program Program (BCCCP);
Authorize new 2. Authorize the Fiscal Services Department to create a new project
project number in the Grants Fund for deposit of BCCCP reimbursement for
services totalling an amount not to exceed $15,200.00 for the contract
period July 'l, 1993 through June 30, 1994; and are available in the
current capital budget of the
Waive indirect 3. Naive the indirect costs, to maximize direct client services, of
costs $1,713.00 based on the current Health Department indirect Cost rate of
20.89 percent (charged to personnel categories only).
Council Member Woods expressed the importance of every woman having a
mammogram annually.
Council Member Baskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14146 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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M&C C-14147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14147 from the
Authorize Ameonli+rr , n�;Cdtiy Man*yen , reeommeading that the,,.,city -coan4l,, authorize the City Manager .iton,w
ment No. 1 to execute : Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No.,.,19771 with Process
Contract #19771 Applications, Inc. , for Performance.Warranty,Test.iag.af Ozone System at the Eagle
Mountain Water Treatment Plant increasing the total fee by $13,308.00 from
$28,336.00 to $41,644.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
MSC C-14148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14148 from the
Waive Standard City Manager recommending that the City Council waive the Standard Consent
Consent Agreement Agreement, inching its $300.00 fee and liability insurance requirement, for an
for an underground underground sewer line crossing the street at 8224 Woodvale, and authorise the
sewer line; 8224 City Manager to execute a license agreement to allow an underground crossing to
Woodvale serve 8224 Woodvale. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
M6C C-14149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14149 from the
Ruth. one year City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a one year extension of
extension of City Secretary Contraotxrno. 19837.„Taackage.Ase License Agreement between the City
Cont. #19837, of Fort Worth and Dallas and the Fort Worth and Dallas Railroad, also known as
Track. Use License Tarantula, executed August 13, 1993.
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Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sitcozi-rthat.,
NiC C-14149 consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14149, DPW RAILTRAN System:
DPW R1ATRAN' One Year Extdrisibn of Traeka4d 9§e 'License WgreemenV for Fort Wort}r•'And Dallas"
Systei can't two " 'Irkilrbad Contract No 19837 -be- cahtihued fbr two-wed -
weeks The motion carried unanimously'. -
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Citizen Pres: Mr. Pat Taylor, 5109 Walden Ave. , #119, appeared before the City Council and
Pat Taylor expressed concern relative to the selection of the architectural firm for
construction of the East Regional Library.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
CITY SECRETARY MAYO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 25r-1994
Bate ands?ime-. • ,.On ,the 25th>day.iof„Januax'y„ A. D. s1994,,,,the City Counci,l,,of t4q_, .
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:10 a.m. , with
the following members and officers present:
1nn..' . l , f.nl�. ?�.r
,Atteadaaee- n •. Mayors._Rayi ,6ranger;. Maypr ;Aso tfpipgrq Vi,;Binia Nell Webber;
Council Members Jim oLan at,-,,Chuck.,XiIc.wt,, -BeFky, Haskin, McKinley
Jackson, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows, and Kenneth Barr; City Manager
Bob Terrell ; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Assistant City Secretary
Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by The Reverend Michael A. Jarman,
Associate Minister, New Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Woods, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1994, were
approved unanimously.
Proclamation A proclamatiun- foc• Tuberaulosis Prevention and Awareness Month
was presented.
M&C L-11371 Mayor Pro tempore Webber requested that Mayor and Council
be withdrawn Communication No. L-11371 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
M&C L-11361 City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
be con't 2 wks. Communication No. L-11361 be continued for two weeks.