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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/11/08-REVISED-Agenda-Pre-Council REVISED PRE COUNCIL MEETING 47 Tuesday November 8, 1988 8:30 a.m. Pre-Council Chamber FOR DISCUSSION ONLY 1) Bond Counsel Presentation on Cultural District Parking Revenue Bonds - Jeff Leuschel , McCall , Parkhurst & Horton (15 Min.) 2) Proposed 1990-93 Bond Program (I .R. No. 7329) - Charles Boswell , Director, Office of Management Services ( 10 Min.) FOR ACTION TODAY 3) Senior Citizen Ambulance Subscription Discount Program (M&C G-7811) - Councilman William N. Garrison and Bob Terrell , Assistant City Manager ( 15 Min.) 4) Purchase of Property from Landmark Bank (M&C- C-11290) - Bob Terrell , Assistant City Manager ( 10 Min.) 5) Federal Enterprise Zone Application (M&C G-7804 and I .R. No. 7332) - Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director ( 5 Min.) 6) Southwest Fort Worth District Plan (M&C G-7807) - Bruce McClendon, Planning Director (10 Min.) 7) Questions/Answers Concerning Current Agenda Items - Douglas Harman, City Manager ( 10 Min.) 1) Purchase of Goods , Materials and Services 2) Mars Project A) Implementation of the Management Accounting Reporting System (M&C C-11282) B) Computer Equipment for new Financial Management System (M&C P-3027) C) Computer Equipment for Various Departments OFFICIAL RECOM (M&C P-3026) CITY CIT N_..JaLT'�iil The Meeting ends at 9:45 a.m. RTI, TEX. THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE TRINITY HOUSING FINANCE CORP AT 9:50 A.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER To add or make revisions , please call the City Manager's Office, 870-6140, before 3:00 P.M., Monday, November 7, 1988 The purpose of the Pre-Council Conference held prior to a regular City Council Meeting is to allow the Mayor and Counci lmembers 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. PRE-COUNCTT, MFF.TTNG NOVEMBER 8. 1988 PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8:30 A.M. ITEMS: 1. Bond Council Presentation on Cultural District Parking Revenue Bonds - Jett Leuschel, McCall, Parkhurst and Horton In an effort to eliminate the pressure of a deadline for a decision regarding the Cultural District Parking situation, Councilmembers Murrin and Gillev proposed that the initial installment on the revenue bonds be underwritten by a special fund. The Bond Council stated that the ordinance could be written in such a way as to allow for such repayment. 2. Proposed 1990-93 Bond Program (I.R. No. 7329) - Charles Boswell, Director, Ottice of Management Services Mr. Boswell advised Council of the need to begin planning now for the 1990 bond election. He stated that the City currently has $58 million in bonds authorized but not sold. Councilmember Lancaster stated that the Citv should attempt to decrease the percentage of the budget which must be devoted to debt service. Councilmember Webber asked it a procedure might be established that would allow citizens to have a voice in the proceedings. 3. Senior Citizen Ambulance Subscription Discount Program (M&C G-7811) - Councilmember William N. Garrison and Bob Terrell, Assistant City Manager Mr. Terrell outlined the change on the Ambulance Authority which will incorporate all municipalities in the Metroplex. A subscription will be ottered to person 60 years an older at a reduced rate. This should facilitate increased financial stability for the Authority in a shorter amount of time. 4. Purchase of Property from Landmark Bank (M&C C-11290) - Bob Terrell, Assistant City Manager It is proposed that the City purchase the Armour and Switt plant facilities, the run-out barn, and the gazebo in the Stockyards area. Mr. Terrell stated that it is the the City advantage to own and control this property. It is also proposed that the City enter into a water use agreement with Landmark Bank for the Exhibits Building for which they will pay the cost of the water. The City will also allow an easement into Billv Bob's and Rodeo Plaza to facilitate the marketing of these properties. 5. Federal Enterprise Zone Application (M&C G-7804 and I.R. No. 7332) - Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director Mr. Higgins informed Council of the status of the federal enterprise zone program and what city staff proposes to implement. Citv statt is currently looking at the possibility of nominating one or more areas in Fort Worth for federal consideration. Four criteria must be met in order to quality: 1. Must have a minumun population of 4000. 2. Must have a continuous boundary. 3. Must pass the following tests of economic distress: A. Have an unemployment rate at least 1.5 times the national unemployment rate. B. All areas included must be in U.S. Census tracts which have a povery rate of at least 2U%. C. Must meet or exceed one of the following: -At least 70% of all households have incomes below 80% of the median household income of the city, or -Have a population decline of 20% or more from 1970 to 198U. 6. Southwest Fort Worth District Plan (M&C G-7807) - Bruce McClendon, Planning Director This issue was postponed until the regular Council meeting. 7. Questions/Answers Concerning Current Agenda Items - None.