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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 17 , 1994
Date And Time On the 17th day of May, A.D. , 1994, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10 :00 a.m. , with the
following members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kay Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber;
Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, McKinley
Jackson, Jewel Woods, Bill Meadows , and Kenneth Barr; City Manager
Bob Terrell ; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by The Reverend McKinley Jackson,
Samaria Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes, 5-10-94 on motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member
approved Woods, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10 , 1994, were
approved unanimously.
Proclamation Council Member Silcox read a proclamation for Benbrook
Benbrook Elem. Elementary School Day and presented City of Fort Worth pins to the
School Day second grade class of Ms. Joy Lott , at Benbrook Elementary School who
presented Ms. Jaye McLaughlin of the Fort Worth Public Library with
books that were written and illustrated by the children.
Mayor Granger recognized Superintendent, Don Roberts .
Proclamation for A proclamation for Stroke Awareness Month was presented to Mr.
Stroke Awareness Pat Hawkins from the American Heart Association. ,
Proclamation A proclamation for "Don't Drive Alone Day" was presented.
City Secretary Church recognized Mr. N. Wijma from the
Netherlands.
City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Communication Nos. C-14296 and C-14297 be continued for one week.
Consent agenda On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member
approved Barr, the , consent agenda, as amended, was approved unanimously.
Resignation Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lou Brooks Woods, that the resignation of Ms. Lou Brooks from the Fort Worth
FWHRC Human Relations Commission be accepted with regrets. The motion
carried unanimously.
Policy There was presented Municipal Court Advisory Committee Policy
Memorandum Memorandum No. 37 recommending that the City Council appoint the
No. 37 appointed following individuals as Municipal Judges and set their new annual
Judges salary as shown below for two (2) year terms effective as of April 1,
1994, as provided by City Code:
Name Annual Salary
Bonnie Sudderth, Chief Judge $58,052
Jerry Moore, Deputy Chief Judge 55,307
Steve Williamson, Judge 50 , 294
Paula Conley, Judge 46, 550
Francine Lyles , Judge 50,294
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Webber, the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
OCS-622 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-622
Contractor's from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City
Bond Council authorize the acceptance of a Parkway Contractor's Bond
issued to G. C. Blythe Concrete Inc. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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There was presented ayor and Council Communication No. -
Claims from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City
Council refer notices of claims for alleged damages and/or injuries
to the Risk Management Department . It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
It appeared to the City Council that on May 3, 1994, the City
Council continued the benefit hearing for the assessment paving of
Wonder Drive from Wimbleton Way to Wedgworth Road from day to day and
time to time and especially to the City Council meeting of May 17 ,
1994. 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
requested that the City Council continue the benefit hearing for one
week.
BH-0125 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
cont. one week connection with the benefit hearing BH-0125, Council Member Woods
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be
continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
G-10657 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10657
approve transfer from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the
dental clinics transfer of responsibility for the operation of community dental
TCHD clinics currently operated by the City of Fort Worth Department of
Health to the Tarrant County Hospital District. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-10658 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10658
appointment from the City Manager recommending that the City Council consent to
Robert D. Ford the appointment by the City Manager of Mr. Robert D. Ford to Place 5,
Electrical on the Electrical Board of Appeals. It was the consensus of the City
Board Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-10659 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10659
reject bid from the City Manager recommending that the City Council reject the
for property only bid received for the purchase of City-owned property located at
Lots 15R and 15RA, Block 27 , Lake Worth Leases. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-10660 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10660
adopt Ordinance from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
No. 11564 Ordinance No. 11564 amending Ordinance No. 11555 of the City of Fort
amending Worth, Texas which granted a franchise to American Communication
American Comm. Services of Fort Worth, Inc. , its successor and assigns, to use the
Services rights-of-way of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of
laying, maintaining, using, and operating therein a fiber optics
telecommunications network located in said city; providing for
insurance requirements; providing that this ordinance be cumulative;
providing a severability clause; providing for acceptance by American
Communication Services of Fort Worth, Inc. ; and providing an
effective date. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
MSC G-10661 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10661
Adopt Ord. No. from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
11565 amending Ordinance No. 11565 amending Ordinance No. 11529 of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas which granted a franchise to Metro Access Networks,
franchise to Inc. , its successors and assigns, to use the rights-of-way of the
Metro Access City of Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of laying, maintaining,
Networks using, and operating therin a fiber optics telecommunications network
located in said city; providing for insurance requirements; providing
that this ordinance be cumulative; providing a severability clause;
providing for acceptance by Metro Access Networks, Inc. ; and
providing an effective date. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C G-10662 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10662
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a standard consent
installation of agreement with Harris Methodist Fort Worth; such agreement
pedestrian authorizing installation of a pedestrian bridge across 5th Avenue.
bridge/5th Ave. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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MSC G-10663 There was presented Mayor an Council Communication No. G-10663
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
transfer the City Manager to transfer $25, 926.04 in CDBG Year IX funds from
funds Neighborhood Housing Services' (NHS) Homeownership Interest Subsidy
Program account to NHS' Purchase/Rehab/Resale Program account . It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C G-10664 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10664
from the City Manager recommending that the City Council :
1 . Declare the necessity for and order the improvements to
Southcrest Drive from Townsend Avenue to James Avenue, and
Authorize the 2 . Authorize the assessment of a portion of the cost of the
assessment improvements to Southcrest 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
Establish 4. Establish June 14, 1994, as the date of benefit hearing,
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 Woods, seconded by Council Member Haskin,
the recommendations were adopted unanimously.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jackson, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
10665, Recommended of Settlement of Lawsuit : Cause No. 342-134147-
91, City of Fort Worth v. The Baptist Foundation of Texas, be
continued until after executive session. The motion carried
unanimously.
M&C G-10666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10666
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
settlement payments to effect settlement of Cause No. 236-144371-92 as follows:
1 . The sum of $130,000 .00 payable to "Charlie Thompson,
Sheila Thompson, Pamela Renee Thompson, Nevico Thompson,
Chad Johnson, Brenda Johnson, and Toymeikan Wilkins and
their attorney, Edward H. Moore, Jr." and
2. The sum of $2,900.00 for the taxable court cost, and
3. The sum not to exceed $5,000 .00 for two medical liens.
On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Woods,
the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
10667, Proposed Settlement of Texas United Outdoor Advertising, Inc. ,
et al vs. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 153-138464-91, be continued
until after executive session. The motion carried unanimously.
M&C G-10668
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10668
from the City Manager recommending that the City Council :
1 . Accept the donations listed, totaling $2,720 .00 , to help
fund the Outstanding Women of Fort Worth Recognition
Program and Reception held March 23, 1994, and
Black Women Lawyer's Assn. of Tarrant Co. Inc. 25 .00
Black Pastor's Association of Texas, Inc. 25.00
Central Bank and Trust 100 .00
Drake Beam Morin, Inc. 100 .00
Fort Worth Association of Federated Women's Clubs 25.00
Fort Worth Association of Links, Inc. 100 .00
Ft . Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce 25 .00
GSC & Associates 50 .00
Fort Worth Star Telegram 500 .00
Hispanic Women's Network 100.00
The Incomparable Christian Legends/The Wilson 20 .00
Sisters of Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church
KSKY 660 AM Radio 50 .00
Law Offices of Perez, Salinas and Canas 100.00
League of Women Voters 50 .00
Lockheed of Fort Worth 500 .00
Dr. Theresa Ingram Martin 25 .00
Mr. & Mrs. Emmett Murphy 100 .00
Karen Perkins 25.00
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Elaine Petrus 50 .00
Billye Robinson 25.00
Texas Association & Beauty Culturist's League 25 .00
Dr. Paula Vastine 100 .00
Whole Counsel of God Ministries, Inc . 100 .00
Women's Policy Forum 500 . 00
Adopt Approp. 2 . Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 11568 increasing the
Ord. #11568 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund
accepting in the amount of $2 ,720 .00 for the purpose of accepting
donations donations to help fund the Outstanding Women of Fort Worth
Recognition Program and Reception; providing for a severability
clause; making this ordinance cumulative of prior ordinances and
repealing all prior ordinances in conflict herewith; and
providing an effective date.
3 . Approve the expenditure of $2,720 .00 in the Special Trust Fund
for the purpose of funding the Outstanding Women of Fort Worth
Recognition Program and Reception held March 23, 1994.
Mayor Pro tempore Webber disclosed that she had a banking
relationship with Central Bank and Trust.
Council Member Lane disclosed that he had a relationship with
Central Bank and Trust .
Council Member Baskin disclosed that Dr. Paula Vastine was her
mother.
On motion of Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member
Jackson, the recommendations as contained in Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-10668, were approved unanimously.
H&C P-6903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6903
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase purchase agreement for the non-exclusive purchase of ready-mix
agreement concrete for the City of Fort Worth with Tarrant Concrete, Redi-Mix,
ready-mix Inc. , Pioneer Concrete of Texas , Inc. , Custom-Crete, Inc. , and Beall
concrete Industries, Inc. , on unit prices, f . o.b. net, freight no charge, with
term of agreements to begin July 12, 1994, and end July 11 , 1995,
with (1) one option to renew for one year. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C P-6904 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6904
authorize a from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a
purchase agree- purchase agreement for fluid replacement drink mix for the City of
ment/drink mix Fort Worth with Gold Label , Incorporated on low bid meeting
specifications of unit prices with payment terms of 1% ten days, net
30 days, with term of agreement to begin on June 15, 1994, and end on
June 14, 1995, with two options to renew annually. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
MSC P-6905 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6905
authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
purchase of the purchase of four pickups from Hudiburg Chevrolet Inc. , for the
four pickups City Services Department for an amount not to exceed $57 ,288.00,
f . o.b. destination, freight no charge and payment terms net 30 days.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C P-6906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-6906
authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
purchase of the purchase of bunker gear for the Fire Department from multiple
bunker gear vendors on low bid per category meeting specifications for a total
amount of $54, 974. 80 . It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
M&C L-11414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11414
approve acqui- from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the
sition pipeline acquisition of a wastewater pipeline crossing described as being
crossing (1100 located at Line Segment 485, Mile Post 0 .80, Survey Station NK (1100
E. 4th St. ) E. 4th St. ) ; find that a one time fee of $713.00 is just compensation
for property acquired from Burlington Northern Railroad, required for
the installation of the 96" Westfork Relief Sewer line; and authorize
the City Manager to execute the appropriate instrument . It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C L-11415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-11415
approve acqui- from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the
sition of pipe- acquisition of a wastewater pipeline crossing described as being
line (900 E. located at Mile Post 346 + 4130 .3 (900 E. Belknap) ; find that a one
Belknap) time fee of $750 .00 is just compensation for property acquired from
The Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, required for the
installation of the 96" Westfork Relief Sewer line; and authorize the
City Manager to execute the appropriate instrument. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-1738
Adopt Ord. from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt
No. 11569 Ordinance No. 11569 vacating an 8-foot wide utility easement located
vacating an between Lots A and D, Blue Ridge Addition. It was the consensus of
utility easement the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14296 It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration of
continued Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14296, HOPE 3 Contract with the
for one week Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. - 1993 Allocation, be
continued for one week.
MSC C-14297 It was the consensus of the City Council . that consideration of
continued for Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14297 , Federal Innovative
one week Project Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for IH-35W
Interchange at Hillwood Boulevard, be continued for one week.
MSC C-14298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14298
authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
Architectural the City Manager to execute an Architectural design contract with L.
design contract Cameron Alread, Architects, Inc. , of Fort Worth for the preparation
with L. Cameron of contract documents for the modification of City buildings to meet
Alread the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act with hourly costs
and reimbursable costs not to exceed $85,000 .00 . It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14299
Authorize pro- from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
fessional the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with
services con- Southwestern Laboratories, Inc. to conduct a waste evaluation of an
ract with old landfill area along East First Street for an amount not to exceed
Southwestern $18 ,757 .00 . It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Lab. , Inc. recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14300
authorized from the City Manager recommending that the City Manager be
lease for a authorized to sign a lease between Mr. Jack Turnbow and the City of
City Employee Fort Worth for a City Employee parking lot adjacent to 1102 Taylor at
parking lot a cost of $420.00 per month. It was the consensus of the City
adjacent Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14301
authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
contract for the City Manager to execute a contract for standby wholesale water
standby whole- service with the Trinity River Authority. It was the consensus of
sale water the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14302 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14302
authorize amend- from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an
ment to JTPA amendment to the Job Training Partnership Act Title IIB contract with
contract Texas Department of Commerce changing the contract period to begin
April 1, 1994, and end March 31 , 1996. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14303 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14303
Authorize con- from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
tract amendment the City Manager to execute a contract amendment to the Texas
readjustment S Employment Commission DCA-Carswell readjustment and retraining
retraining sys. services contract to extend the end date to December 31, 1994. It
contract was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
M&C C-14304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14304
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
Public Health the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Health
Dept. Maternity Medicaid Reimbursement, Document No. F4000049-01 , with the
Public Health Department, with the contract to be effective March 1,
1994, and continue until terminated by either party. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14305 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14305
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
3 health sys. the City Manager to accept and execute three health services
contract contracts with Tarrant County Commissioners Court for Dental Care for
County Residents; City Health Director to Serve as Chief
Administrative Officer of the County Health Department; and Building
Maintenance, Janitorial , Utility and Telephone Services. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
M&C C-14306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14306
Authorize comm. from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
fac. agreement the City Manager to execute a community facilities agreement with
with Mira Vista Mira Vista Investors, L.P. for the installation of community
Investors, L.P. facilities for Mira Vista Addition, Block 19, Lots 1-6; Block 20 ,
Lots 1-4, 21, 22 , 35 and 36; Block 21, Lots 1-5 (Phase 9A) . It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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MSC C-14307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14307
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
agreement for the City Manager to execute an agreement for operation of Como and
YMCA Hillside Swimming Pools with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth for
five (5) years, subject to annual appropriations of operating funds
by the City Council . It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
City Manager Terrell advised Council of an amendment to be made
to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14307 , by deleting the
second, fourth and fifth line of the third paragraph.
Council Member Meadows expressed appreciation to the YMCA for
its support that it had shown for the reopening of the Como and
Hillside swimming pools .
Council Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14307 be approved, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
MSC C-14308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14308
Authorize from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
license agree- approval of a license agreement with Shakespeare in the Park, Inc. ,
ment/Shakespeare to permit the use of a portion of Trinity Park from May 21, 1994,
in the Park, through July 31, 1994 for the purpose of presenting a series of
Inc. performances and selling souvenirs, food and drinks. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
MSC C-14309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-14309
from the City Manager recommending that the City Council :
Rescind contract 1 . Rescind the award of contract in the amount of $4,650.00 to
Fields Utility Fields' Utility Contractor for the demolition of Unit 39,
property located at 3129 Avenue K aka 1816 Vaughn and Rear,
and
Authorize con- 2 . Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the
tract/Calvin demolition of Unit 39, property located at 3129 Avenue K _
Sims Excavating aka 1816 Vaughn and Rear to Calvin Sims dba Calvin Sims
Excavating and Wrecking in the amount of $6,100 .00 , and
3. Authorize a lien to be filed against the property to cover
the cost of demolition and administration.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Citizen Pres: Katrina Thompson, 2541 Clover Meadow; Tanner West, 3400
Southwest Loop 820; and Jonathan Moring, 314 West Fourth Terrace,
Katrina Thompson appeared before the City Council and proposed that the City Council
adopt a strict ordinance prohibiting children under the age of 12
from smoking areas in restaurants.
Yahya A. Mumin Mr. Yahya A. Mumin, 3640 Avenue M, appeared before the City
Council regarding a Code Enforcement violation of a fence at his
residence in Poly and advised Council that he did not feel that the
$150 .00 charge for a variance was appropriate.
City Manager Terrell informed Mr.Mumin that the information was
mailed out to various individuals and that it was published in the
newspaper, and referred Mr. Mumin to Assistant City Manager Ramon
Guajardo.
Joe Cameron Mr. Joe Cameron, 4605 Applewood Road, appeared before the City
Council and advised Council that today was Riding Bicycles to Work
Day, and he also told Council that he felt the hiring of terrorist
was not a good idea and suggested that the City Council reconsider
this issue involving the hiring of gang members.
Stella Houston Ms. Stella Houston, 333 Shady Lane Dr. , appeared before the City
Council and expressed support for the gang counseling/mediation
project and inquired about the other children with regard to summer
jobs or activities during the summer.
Emmett Allen Mr. Emmett Allen, 3310 Mitchell Boulevard, appeared before the
City Council and suggested that the money which would to be used for
the gang counseling/mediation project be placed in the Fort Worth
Independent School District to bring back Home School Coordinators
(Truant Officers) which would deter the children from dropping out of
schools and joining gangs.
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o err Mr* John Kerr, President of e Fort Worth Police Officers
Association, 7613 Hunt Drive, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the Police Officers were not rendering
judgement on the City Council or Chief Windham, and that they were
approaching the gang counseling program with an open mind. He
requested that the City Council continue to fund the "zero" tolerance
program and continue to fund the Police Department in making sure
that the Department was properly equipped.
Vernell Sturns Mr. Vernell Sturns, 612 Highwoods Trail , appeared before the
City Council and commended the City Council for its vision with
regard to the Gang Counseling/Mediation Project and reminded the
Council why the City of Fort Worth was chosen for the All-America
City Award.
Bert Williams Mr. Bert Williams, 1700 Ellington Drive, appeared before the
City Council and expressed his support for the Gang
Counseling/Mediation Project and advised the citizens that the
Council was going to the source to find a possible solution for the
gang problem. He also suggested that the City Council give more
publicity to the summer job programs that were offered by the City,
as well as the Fort Worth Independent School District , and the
Corporate entities .
R. L. Livingston Reverend R. L. Livingston, 4616 East Lancaster, appeared before
the City Council in support of the Gang Counseling/Mediation Project
and advised citizens that all of the $68,000 .00 came from drug "bust"
money and not citizens' tax money. He requested that the citizens
join in the City Council's effort to find a solution to the gang
problem.
Brent Dickey Mr. Brent Dickey, representing the West Meadowbrook Crime
Prevention Association, 3322 East Lancaster Avenue, appeared before
the City Council and advised the City Council that since the police
officers were removed from the storefront that crime had increased on
Lancaster, and, he suggested that the City Council place the people
in jail that were breaking the law and not just issue citations.
Woodie Webber Mr. Woodie Webber, 1071 E. Humbolt, publisher of the Texas
Times, appeared before the City Council and advised the Council that
he had met with Mr. Pat Svacina and stated that his paper had agreed
to run the "City Page" free of charge. He requested that other
newspapers join him in spreading the news for the City of Fort Worth
and advised Council that the ordinance that was adopted regarding the
Gang Counseling/Mediation Project should include the empowerment of
the parents.
Roy Haney Mr. Roy Haney, President and CEO of Kirby, Ltd. Inc. , USA and
Magnificent (40) , 3120 Ross, appeared before the City Council and
expressed opposition to the RAILTRAN Project No. 94T-002/94-T003, and
requested that the City Council give his company an opportunity to
present their bid for the project.
Fernando Florez Mr. Fernando Florez , 2744 Hemphill , appeared before the City
Council in support of the Gang Counseling/Mediation Project .
Closed Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council
meet in closed session at 11: 46 a.m. to seek the advice of its
attorneys concerning the following pending litigation or other
matters which are exempt from disclosure under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar Texas :
1) Michael Owens v. Willie Lee, Sherman Neal , the City of Fort
Worth et al . , Cause No. 153-140335-92
2) City of Fort Worth v. The Baptist Foundation of Texas ,
Cause No. 342-134147-91
3) City of Fort Worth v. Texas United Outdoor Advertising,
Inc. , Cause No. 153-138464-91
as authorized by Section 551 .071 of the Texas Government Code.
The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12 : 45 p.m.
MSC G-10665 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. 0-10665
Claims settled from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve
Baptist Founda- settlement of all claims arising from the condemnation of property of
tion of Texas the Baptist Foundation of Texas.
Council Member Jackson advised Council that he would be
abstaining from the vote on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
10665 involving the Baptist Foundation of Texas .
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Baskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10665 be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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ftyr.a. Mayor Granger; mayor Pro tempore Webber;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Woods,
Meadows, and Barr
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Jackson
MSC G-10667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-10667
from the City Manager recommending that the City Council :
Adopt Ord. No. 1 . Adopt Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 11566
11566 increasing appropriations in the Golf Course Fund by
$47 ,110 .00, and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated
retained earnings by the same amount for the purpose of
settling all claims in Texas United Outdoor Advertising,
Inc. , et al vs City of Fort Worth; providing for a
severability clause; making this ordinance cumulative of
prior ordinances and repealing all prior ordinances in
conflict herewith; and providing an effective date, and
Auth. transfer 2 . Authorize the City Manager to transfer funds in the amount
funds of $47,110 .00, from the Golf Course Fund to the Park and
Recreations Improvements Fund, and
Adopt Ord. No. 3 . Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 11567 increasing
11567 estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park and
Recreation Improvements Fund by $47 ,110 .00 , from increased
revenue for the purpose of funding the proposed settlement
of Texas United Outdoor Advertising, Inc. , et al vs. City
of Fort Worth, Cause No. 153-138464-91; providing for a
severability clause; making this ordinance cumulative of
prior ordinances and repealing all prior ordinances in
conflict herewith; and providing an effective date, and
Approve expendi- 4 . Approve the expenditure of an additional $47 ,110 .00 , for
ture settlement settlement of all claims in Texas United Outdoor
of claims/TX Advertising, Inc. , et al vs. the City of Fort Worth (cause
United Outdoor no. 153-128464-91) .
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Woods,
the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
Marshall Hobbs Rev. Marshall Hobbs Jr. , 5113 East Berry, appeared before the
City Council and gave qualified support for the Gang
Counselor/Mediation Project .
Adjourned There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
12 : 30 p.m.
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CITY SECRETARY OR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 1994
24th May On the 24th day of May, A.D. , 1994, the City Council of the City
1994 of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10 : 10 a.m. , with the
following members and officers present :
Attendance Mayor Kay Granger; Mayor Pro tempore Virginia Nell Webber;
Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky Baskin, McKinley Jackson, Jewel
Woods, Bill Meadows , and Kenneth Barr; Assistant City Manager Charles
Boswell ; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice Church.
Council Member Jim Lane was absent. With more than a quorum present ,
the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by The Reverend McKinley Jackson,
Samaria Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
5-17-94 Barr, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17 , 1994, were
approved approved unanimously.
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