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PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 8 , 1989
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1 . CITY OF FORT WORTH AMBULANCE RATE/SUBSIDY OPTION ( I .R. No.
7397 ) - BOB TERRELL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Mr. Terrell reviewed the current ambulance rate/subsidy system.
Currently , the city's entire subsidy goes to cover Medicare costs
and the reduced subscription program for individuals over the age
of 60 . Approximately 2 ,800 households took advantage of the
reduced subscription option. Under this system, the city has
written off approximately $1 . 1 million. This write off occurs
because of the difference between the total bill and what is
recoverable from Medicare.
The proposed change would take the city back to the old subsidy
plan which was changed in November , 1988 . The senior citizen
subscription would rise from the current $20 level to $49, the
amount everyone else currently pays . The city would no longer be
responsible for billing Medicare. Finally, the average
ambulance call charge will drop from $387 to $312 .
Council members were assured that no one will be denied service
because of an inability to pay.
2 . DEAD ANIMAL PICK-UP - TOM DAVIS, CITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Mr. Davis reported that the current dead animal program has the
Solid Waste Division being notified by Animal Control when a
complaint is made. He stated that pick-up should take no more
than 1 day following the complaint . Solid Waste is responsible
for pick-up Monday-Friday 8 :00 A.M. to 5 :00 P.M. . The Public
Health Department covers weekends .
3 . HEALTH DEPARTMENT PARKING GARAGE - RAMON GUAJARDO, ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
Mr. Guajardo notified Council that officials at John Peter Smith
hospital need an answer from the city by the end of September.
He presented proposed financing options for the garage. These
options are based upon 800 parking spaces , 200 for Public Health
Department employees , 250 for John Peter Smith employees , and the
remaining 350 for the public. The financing options proposed
show the garage being able to pay for itself over a 8-10 year
debt period.
The city has purchase options on two parcels of land at the site.
Possible problems with the proposed options are that Council
will be required to set rates, a political problem, and the fact
that the public is now able to park for free at the current
Public Health facility.
Councilman Murrin expressed his view that the city may want to
build the garage so it will have some control over its management
and use.
4. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK UPDATE - RICHARD HAY, ASSISTANT TO
THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Hay reported that there were 8 responses to the city's RFP
for management of the underground storage tank program.
Extensive review of these proposals resulted in the selection of
Brown and Caldwell . Negotiations with Brown and Caldwell have
been completed, and Council will be asked to vote on the contract
next week.
The proposed plan consists of five steps :
1 . An inventory and review of all existing tanks;
2 . A corrosion evaluation to identify those tanks
requiring attention;
3. the creation of a compliance schedule;
4. the creation of contract documents and specifications for
the removal of the tanks , and;
5. the actual construction services .
Brown and Caldwell will not be involved in the actual
construction phase.
5. PROPOSED GOALS FOR EAST FORT WORTH PROGRAM (M&C C-11781)
- BRUCE McCLENDON, PLANNING DIRECTOR
Mr. McClendon reviewed the proposed program. It involves a
$20 ,000 contract with Goals for East Fort Worth, Inc. to utilize
citizen participation in creating a plan of action for East Fort
Worth. This may serve as a prototype for a future city-wide
program.
There was some concern among Council members about the boundaries
of "East Fort Worth" .
6. PURCHASE OF TRI-COUNTY WATER SYSTEM - RICHARD SAWEY, WATER
DIRECTOR
Mr. Sawey reported that there will be a hearing in Austin on
August 18th to seek a certification of convenience and necessity
for the purchase of the system. The proposed system is in north
Fort Worth, and consists of 1 street and 27 customers . The
expected purchase price is less than $30 ,000 .
7 . CONTRACT WITH FREILICH, LEITNER, CARLISLE AND SHORTLIDGE, A
PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPACT FEE STUDY
Mr. Sawey reported that the city has been waiting since 1987 to
observe any changes in state laws concerning impact fees. There
is now a June, 1990 deadline to comply with state laws . The
proposed study will review all city development policies to make
sure they comply with state laws . Councilman Gilley noted that
any outside consultant fees can be recovered through the impact
fees .
8. ALLIANCE AIRPORT M&C' s AND RELATED DOCUMENTS (M&C G-8156 , M&C
G-8159, M&C C-11798 , M&C C-11799, M&C C-11800 , M&C C-11801 , M&C
C-11802 AND M&C C-11803) - DAVID IVORY, SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER
Mr. Ivory reviewed the substance of each M&C, with Council
holding comments until the scheduled executive session.
9. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS CONCERNING CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS - DOUGLAS
HARMAN, CITY MANAGER
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