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Home My WebLink About1965/10/11-Agenda-Pre-Council Am MINUTES PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE October 11, 1965 Present Late Absent 1. Jones 9. Barr (Item 4) None 2. Kemble 3. Stovall 4. Eagle 5. Hamm 6. Shannon 7. Hoover 8. Ueen I T E M Follow-Up 1. Bus Stop Bench Contract GENE - make sure M&C contract are ready for Council action by Councilman Stovall inquired why the contract was not October 25, 1965. placed on the agenda for October 11, to which the City Manager replied that the contract was being drafted and would be ready for Council action on October 25 1965 2. Endorsement by Federal Employees NAN Councilman Stovall announced that Federal employees had en- dorsed the upcoming City Hall bond election and he provided a list of Federal department heads that would be located in the new Federal Building for distribution to affected City offices. 3. Negotiating Team Celebration Dinner (IR #828) NAN It was announced that the dinner would be arranged with head table spaces for the negotiating team only. It was the consensus that there would be no name tags provided for visitors, but places would be reserved for Council Members of both cities. 4. Term Contract for Purchase of Auto Repair Parts (M&C P-473 DICK - see if competition on genuine parts can be broadened. As a result of a suggestion by Councilman Hamm, savings in the purchase of automobile parts have been possible as indicated in the term contract for approval by the City Council. The City Manager reported that the standard interchangeable parts and Ford parts had been requested first and that the Purchasing Office was preparing to receive bids on genuine parts from authorized dealers. Councilman Hamm suggested that original manufacturer parts may be available from jobbers other than authorized auto dealers. The City Manager indicated that further efforts would be made to broaden competition for auto parts purchases. 5. Downtown Street Lights and Traffic Signal (IR #823) DICK - coordinate with Buckman on early selection of cunsultint In response to a question by Councilman Hamm regarding the time span between bond authorization and installation of a control system for the downtown lighting and signal system, Traffic Engineer Buckman replied that the installation of conduit was progressing on schedule and that it was planned to retain a consultant for the drawing and specification and receiving of bids for the controller of the system in the near future. Mr. Hamm stated his opinion that it was improper to install conduit before determining the nature of the control equipment. The City Manager and Mayor replied that installation of a full-size conduit was according to plan and with provision for future technical changes, City growth and system expansion. ANk A It was also pointed out that determination of a controller five years ago would have resulted in the acquisition of an obsolete sy:;tem at this time. Every consideration is now being given to using the most advanced equipment available. Councilman Kemble suggested that Mr. Hamm assist the staff in obtaining the greatest number of competitive bids for the signal switching equipment. Mr. Hamm indicated that the City should seek a number of bidders on the equipment by giving adequate notice to all potential bidders. The City Manager indicated that bids from all qualified firms would be solicited. 6. Pedestrian Walkway - Harmon Field Center Area (IR 4824) DICK - proceed with letters to other agencies, formally Councilman Hoover inquired whether the overpas would be requesting; their participation. more economical than a tunnel under the roadway. It 4,as replied that the overpass would be both cheaper and safer. Councilman Jones inquired whether financing for the City' s share would be from available general funds or future bond funds. The City Manager replied that no financing arrangements were being requested at this time; however, he indicated that financing could be from general funds at this time or from bond funds if approved on October 19th. The City's contribution, the Manager said, would be a legitimate bond fund expenditure, but that no bond funds for this, purpose were now available. 7. Substandard Structure - 1625 E. Cannon Street (IR #821) GENE - Memo to Legal & PW (copies to Fire & CIC) to It was reported that the procedure of receiving bids proceed on demolition in for demolition of substandard buildings in cases where property trouble cases in the future, owners had failed to remove the structures after a reasonable and to get leins on administrat length of time would strengthen the City's code enforcement costs too, if possible. program for the removal of substandard buildings. Councilman hoover inquired whether the City might incur liability for removal of improvements, and suggested that full justification of values be retained and filed by the City against any future possible action by the property owners. The City Manager replied that full documentation on each case is being gathered by the City Attorney and that a lien would be placed against the property for collection of the demolition cost to recover expenses for this phase of the enforcement program. , The City Council did not have time to discuss the following items: A. Appeal from decision of Air Conditioning Licensing Board (IR #829) B. Community Care Services in Fort Worth (IR #825)