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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967/05/15-Agenda-Pre-Council do MINUTES Pre-Council Conference May 15, 1967 ftt.-s int Late Absent 1 . McKinley 6. Wilson (Item 1) 8. Hoover � . 5arsgard 7. Guinn (Item 1) 9. Kersni, k 3. Dunham 4. Kemble �. Stovall I t e m Follow-up 1 . Will Rogers Center Improvements for Ice Hockey NAN Mayor Pro-Tem Sarsgard said that $13,600 contingency esti- in-ire is partially used by the architectural services for building modifications (M&C C-948), but he wondered if part of the $25,000 over-run on the contract for the Coliseum ice rink (M&C C-946) . ouldn't be financed by this contingency. The City Manager re- plied that it could be handled that way, but he said there are L-VUral other contracts yet to be awarded on the project , for aicich the remainder of the contingency might be needed. He said that the Council will approve all contracts over $500 individually and would have control over expenditure of the contingency money Byway. He said anything left in the contingency would automatically ; o back to thy° General Fund unappropriated balance. Mayor McKinley asked about the terms of the renewal option with the hockey club. The Will Rogers Center Director said the option to renew will follow the initial three year contract term. He said the renewal terms were made negotiable at the City's request, because she City may want to establish a higher rental if the club proceeds are more than currently anticipated. lie said perhaps a percentage oL gross rather than flat rate rental in the future might be better for the City. Councilman Stovall said he thinks this is a good way to handle it. At the regular meeting M&C C-946, C-947, and C-948 were ap- proved unanimously. Bids for Boiler and Machinery Insurance (M&C P-584, NAN Page 2) Councilman Stovall asked if the low bidder figured under he standard rates on purpose. Councilman Dunham said he doesn't , Bink it makes any difference since the rates are reviewed by the Slate Insurance Board, but he said the City's contract should in- clude a clear cancellation provision if the rates, upon review, r, higher than the second low bid. The City Manager said that she contract provides such cancellation privilege; in fact, it .tllows 30 days for rate review and cancellation without premium. At the regular meeting, M&C Po584, Page 2, was approved unanimously, 3. Award of Contract for Landscape Design at Five NAN Branch Libraries (M&C C-944) Mayor McKinley asked who the principal of the firm is and why a 1.5 factor is used. The City Manager replied the princi- pal is John W. Bryant. The Public Works Director explained that the 1.5 factor is for overhead and profit. He said the contractor keeps time sheets on all labor, and this total is multiplied 1-y Allb, 2 I . , to get the amount of City payment . tie said this L� a fa) .- t iy for both parties when the total amount of work is indefi- i9iLc. Councilman Dunham said this payment is fair since it will 'A-flect Mr. Bryant 's own thinking about the landscaping. Mayor McKinley said this is not the way he has handled uct contracts personally -- that he has excluded the principal rOm thU multiplication factor. _ At the regular meeting M&C C-944 was approved unanimously. Agreement with Santa Fe Railroad for Crossing and NAN Signal at Belden Avenue and Gorman Drive (M&C C-945) The City Manager showed the Council on a map of the Wedgwood uva how Belden Avenue and Gorman Drive would cross the Santa Fe i; iilroad and connect with Granbury Roud. Mayor McKinley asked if $800 could be saved by doing both eros ings at once. The City Manager said it would be, and that the developer's participation is guaranteed by developer contract , n Belden Avenue and by a letter of agreement on Gorman Drive. Ile :-aid the figures in the M&C include the anticipated $800 savings. Mayor Pro-Tem Sarsgard asked what kind of railroad crossing n,,l will be provided. The Public Works Director said that there I be automatic signal lights, but no gates provided. At the regular meeting M&C C-945 was approved unanimously. Final Payment - Hulen Street Improvements (M&C FP-449) NAN Councilman Stovall asked how long the contract runs which l.rovides for additional payment by the developer if the area is c caned commercial. The City Manager replied that it is a five ,k .r contract, and that any part of the land rezoned commercial - old be subject to the higher payment on that part. At the regular meeting M&C FP-449 was approved unanimously. Correction of Minute:; of the May 8 meeting ROY - make correction sumaary of miuutcs. i Mayor McKinley noted that the summary of minutes by the City t retary for the May 8, 1967 should be corrected to provide that S � Ambulance Committee report , with amendment, was approved. He .id the City Secretary had been notified of this correction. At the regular meeting such correction was noted again. Acquisition of Land for Regional Airport NAN (M&C L-1806 through L-11108) The City Manager showed Council Members a map of the regional airport .area, indicating land already acquired or under condemna- , io,n, and the three parcels under consideration today. Councilman Kemble asked if the City is getting mineral rights (III < he land acquired. The City Manager said the City is, in order protect the surface construction. v��o Councilman Dunham asked about the total funding on the pro- , T% � L. The City Manager said that the voters of Fort Worth approved , ,500,000 in bonds in 1965 for land acquisition and site prepara- icon, He said in addition to this, the FAA has approved $2,000,000 in grants to date. �������I 1 ,- Councilman Stovall asked how much has been spent so far. The " Ly Manager replied that about $3,000,000 has been spent, and quoted , ther figures from the end of April report furnished the Council last ,eck. j 3 -%% Councilman Dunham :asked what happens if the June 6 bi-county purL authority elee Lion fails. The City Manager said this in- many questions, including a basic one of whether or not to I o, ced. Tile matter was not discussed further, and at the regular meet- i., eet- i. 1 std_ C's L_-t806 through L-1808 were approved unanimously. Elks Student Government Day NAN )lie City Manager reminded Council Members of the Student ernmont Day :sponsored by the Elks Club to be held on Tuesday, V lo. He requested any Council Members who could to attend i . riefing at 9.00 a.m, `Aiesday in the Council Chamber and the . �+i:. livun at 12 ;00 Noon at the Elks Club on White Settlement Road. _ --- Substandard Building;? (M&C G-1092) DON MANNING - took ML. to C. 0. Farrar ': titii Mayor Pro-Tern Sarsgard said that there will be a protest following his appear MC" "zre of the cases at the regular meeting. The City Manager and requested Itttildiwi; - that if the Council proceeded with the recommendation, there Tice to work with Mr. i ,.+ id till be at Least 30 days before any action was taken by on passible repair. it+.- toff to secure removal of tlae substandard unrepairable I�langs. At the regular meeting Mr. Eddie Lee Jones, owner of property ed at 3120 Roosevelt (Case No. llS-67-105) appeared, requesting Lime: L„ repair his dwelling. The City Manager told the; Council that Mr. Jones would have + ti, ient time to take out a pormit to repair the property before e,:rion was taken, and he suggested that the staff work with :•'+ Atines to see if it is economical. to repair the building. Ilii Council approved M&C G-109'4 unanimously. _ Planning; Commission Appointment ROY - Notify oflisi.aI IV `,t Howard, and Phan Comm i. C:Ouau'iiut;an Stovall .,aid that the Planning Commi,.sion now and Pl.anniag Dcl).irLme „aYly two members on it, and i.ts next meeting is next week. the appoiinl-mlOnt. eiggested that Mr. Elray Ifuward be appointed to the Commission. tte•ilman Dunham said that he has talked to Mr. Howard, and lie lie will serve on it. He said he knows the work of the Com- ivii, and in well qualified , being an attorney and a CPA. Mayor McKinley said that lie had planned to have a meeting +t May 25 following the return of Councilmen Kersnick and Il+',,V r. Ile wondered if Herman Cox would continue on the Commis- for the tiitw being. OLber Council Members said that the :tail had already accepted his renignaLion and he was not of- 1, i .ally a member at this time. At the regular meeting, at the suggestion of Councilman .'.Ll 1 , Mr. !-Aray Howard was appointed by the Council to the: un- �a°tl term of Herman Cox oil the Plan C:otamiss ion. Kimbell Art Foundation Luncheon ;and OrienLation DICK - wurl otar t t Tour on May 22nd. Department orient,.Gt May 22nd tour. 'f'he City Manager reminded the Council of the luncheon V in the Fort Worth Club with the Kimbell Art Foundation, and , 1tc• planned Water Department orientation, luncheon, and tour t londay, May 22nd, for Council Members.