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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/09/09-Agenda-Pre-Council A G E N D A PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 8:30 A.M. PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER FOR DISCUSSION ONLY 1) New Source of Funding for Drug Treatment - Judge Pat Ferchill , Fort Worth Challenge (10 Min.) 2) Growth Management Update (I .R. 7139) - Bruce McClendon, Planning Director (30 Min.) FOR ACTION TODAY 3) Award of Contract - Design of Fire Station Nos. 24 and 33 (I.R. No. 7148 and M&C C-9840) and Tabulation of Bids for Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services (One 135 Foot Ladder Fire Truck for the Fire Department/M&C P-1943) - Chief Larry McMillen, Fire Department (10 Min.) FOR FUTURE ACTION 4) Proposed Conservation District Ordinance - Emil Moncivais , Assistant Planning Director (10 Min.) 5) Proposed Charitable Solicitations Ordinance (I.R. No. 7147) - Ramon Guajardo, Assistant City Manager (15 Min.) 6) Other Issues To add or make revisions, please call the City Manager's Office, 870-6140, before 3:00 P.M. , Monday, September 8, 1986 The purpose of the Pre-Council Conference held prior to a regular City Council Meeting is to allow the Mayor and Councilmembers to discuss infor- mally items on the agenda and to secure information from the City Manager and the staff. Although the meeting is open to the public, citizens are requested to reserve comments and questions for the subsequent Council meeting so they will be a part of the public record. ` OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX. 9 10 PRE-COUNCIL MEETING PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERLi��, 3 SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 8:30 A.M. ABSENT: Councilman Louis Zapata, Councilman Jim Bagsby and Councilman Estil Vance ITEMS 1. Judge Pat Ferchill spoke to Council with respect to a new source of funding for drug treatment. Judge Ferchill began by informing Council of the passage of the Drug Dependent Act on September 1, 1985. This Act, according to Judge Ferchill, allows for Probate Court #2 to order drug/alcohol addicted adolescents to residential/outpatient treatment services. This process may be done through two means: 1) initiated by a parent who comes to the Probate Office with a certified form from a doctor stating that the individual is indeed an alcoholic/ drug addict and 2) initiated by a District Attorney who files a complaint stating that the person is an alcoholic/drug addict. Judge Ferchill wanted Council to be aware of the fact that there is only one public facility, Vernon Treatment Facility, in the entire State of Texas that treats drug/alcohol addicted persons. There are private facilities but the cost is estimated at ranging from S350 to S400 per day, which is extremely substantial. Judge Ferchill stated that he is aware of the tight budget with which Council is faced with at this present time but recommended to Council that as a long range plan for such a facility, they should consider the feasibility of earmarking or dedicating municipal fined revenue collected from alcohol or drug related offenses. This recommendation, according to Judge Ferchill, will allow for funds to be available when such plans are ready for action and would avoid having to result to the usage of general funds. Judge Ferchill mentioned that Tarrant County has already taken the first step by earmarking ten percent (10%) of all revenue confiscated from drug/alcohol related offenses. Councilman Williams raised a question about what would happen to an individual who commits a crime (murder) while being under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Judge Ferchill answered by saying that because a crime was committed, the individual would be turned over to Criminal Court. 2. Bruce McClendon, Planning Director, addressed Council with a Growth Management Update. Mr. McClendon stated that the term "Growth Management" was an inappropriate term to use and found preference in using the term "Growth Performance Management" because performance shows that something is being agreed upon objectively. Mr. McClendon mentioned that he and his planning staff are working to develop a growth management system which will be used to: 1)minimize fiscal consequences; 2) encourage full utilization of utilities, streets and community facilities; 3) maintain or improve levels of community s ) minimize environmental problems and preserve limited areas of� y1weR According to Mr. McClendon, an analysis will be conducted on the �i� CRfTARY FT. WORTH, TEX. infrastructure to determine how the City can grow without causing the City an enormous amount of revenue. Mr. McClendon stated that a good Growth Management Plan depends on some form of incentive. He went further to say that areas that are not targeted for growth will have to bear the burden of financing their own growth. Councilman Lancaster stated for thought, the possibility of using the cost- sharing approach with developers as opposed to consumer financing. Mayor Bolen stated that the development of the fiscal Impact Model may be of great assistance to Mr. McClendon in determining the technical implications and aspects of growth. 3. M&C C-9840 - Design of Fire Station Nos. 24 and 33 and M&C P-1943 - tabulation of bids for purchase of equipment, materials and services. Chief McMillen, Fire Department, showed a film on the advantages of having the 135 Foot Ladder Fire Truck. Chief McMillen said that the 135 foot ladder would be more efficient because not only can it be extended upward but outward as well. The purchase of this piece of equipment is stated as being at a cost of less than S100,000. There are only two companies that build this ladder; however, there are other companies that make even larger ladders. 4. Emil Moncivais, Assistant Planning Director spoke to Council on the proposed Conservation District Ordinance. Mr. Moncivais said that the ordinance would make provisions for development standards (e.g, . building height), building treatment (e.g. . architectural design, colors) and landscaping. It was discussed by Council that an application for this purpose maybe submitted by persons showning at least 51% of total lot ownership or 66 2/3 ownership of land per block. Councilman Gilley questioned how this process could be undone. Wayne Olson, Planning Department, suggested the such an action could be initiated by Council with Council waivering the application fee if they feel that it is necessary. 5. Assistant City Manager Ramon Guajardo spoke very briefly of his progress on the proposed Charitable Solicitations Ordinance. 6. Other Issues - Mr. Charles Boswell discussed at the earlier part of the meeting, the list of changes that had been made to the budget. One of several changes mentioned was the addendum of one aide and one secretary for City Council. Mr. Boswell stated that the list of changes from the original budget showed a reduction of approximately $300,000. He also mentioned that the bulk of the saving would be from bond funded projects. OFFICIAL RECORY CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX.