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Home My WebLink About1986-07-08 - City Council - Regular - MinutesNw CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8,1986 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ABSENT: NONE DISTRICT SEVEN (VACANT) ITEM I. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED None II. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None i III. CONSENT AGENDA All items were approved IV. PRESENTATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions None 2. C.P. 123- City -Wide Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Policv- Councilmembers Bagsby, Wetherby, Williams and Zapata Appoved V. PRESENTATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY 3. Resolution Opposing Mandatory Consolidation of Property Tax Collections Approved. Ms. Wetherby asked that item 2 on page 2 be ammended. VI. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 1. M&C G-6727 - Public Hearing and Action Concerning Establishment of Ft. r Worth Improvement District No.1 and Improvements and/or Services to be Provided by the District (Held Over Until 7:OOpm, July 8,1986) Ms. Wetherby noted that some notices were addressed to "occupant", is this legal? .4r 2. M&C G-6728 - Revisions of the Fine/Fee Schedule for Library Materials Approved 3. M&C G-6729 - Payment of Excessive Tax Overpayments Appoved 4. M&C G-6730 - Rental Rate Increase -Will Rogers Memorial Center Approved 5. M&C P-1924 - Confirm the Emergency Purchase of Roofing Material for the Transportation/Public Works Department Approved 6. M&C C-9739 - Award of Contract for Residential Collection Service - Contract I J.K. Skillern and Jim Meseros,representing BFI, presented major considerations for the Council in making its final decision for selecting a contractor. Mr. Lancaster was concerned with the final cost savings. David Fielding representing WMI reemphasized the good business that had been provided in the past 5 years. He stated that WMI was superior in its 'Technical' bidding. Ms. Wetherby was concerned with the usage of rebuilt trucks."Can it still provide appropriate service?' A slide presentation was also provided by Mr. Fielding. This was to show the excellant service provided. Jim Schell representing GSX presented a last minute bid. He indicated his clients had the lowest bid and would prove it by proposing a 1 million dollar bond on their low bid. Major concerns with this bidding process was the wage proposal established by the City's policy. The wording has caused much confusion and will ultimately be addressed at a later date. Approved VII. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mrs.Johnnie Kneland,816 Morningside, addressed the Council about the maintenence of surrounding neighborhoods. She requested that ordinances be enforced and that stop signs be installed. The particular streets requested to have stop signs were; Mulkie and Marion, New York and Morningside, and Cantey and Evans. low 4W Mr. Troy Howard,721 Morningside, requested that the speeding trucks in his area be addressed to.Pictures were provided of the damage that has been done. Ms. Lavern Rand,925 Judd, requested that the Sun Mount that has ruined her vard be addressed. This has existed for two vears. Ms. Nelda Barrett,1013 Judd, was concerned with all the empty lots, the abandoned cars and ordinances that were not being abided to. She did indicated that the Police have been visible but it has not helped. Ms.Mary Burrell,818 Morningside, stated that there is a severe trash problem in this neighborhood, particularly in her yard. It took 6 weeks for the trash collectors to come by her home. Mayor Bolen stated that he appreciated there concerns and the problem would be addressed to as soon as they can. He referred the matter to the staff. Jesse Herrera,4508 Rutland presented Council with a severe crime situation in his neighborhood. He indicated he owns a business and that a few days ago Emma Cortez, a friend opening the business was killed. Frank Lenza, also a close friend was in serious condition from the incident. Mr. Herrera requested the help of the Council to close the alleys that Great a continuing outlet for crime in the area. Mayor Bolen stated that this will be addressed as soon as possible. VIII. RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M. JULY 8,1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1986 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ABSENT:MS. WETHERBY, MR. ZAPATA AND MR. LANCASTER ITEM 1. HEARING ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FORT WORTH INPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPONENTS: Mr. Lloyd Weaver,1500 Sinclair, Chairman of the Advisory Board, presented the recommended plan for the project. Asked if Council would like to hear the prepared presentation. Mr. Kenneth Devro, 725 Oakwood Trail, did the presentation. Provided a slide presentation focusing in on the goals of the project. Mr. Gershin Bernstein,4400 Westbridge, a member of the INK Board, provided comments on the efforts that have been donated by all. Gave strong support. Mr. Richard McMullin,1309 Calhoun,a business owner in the area. Provided positive aspects and potential security efforts to be used. Mr. B.E. Godfrey, 3200 Continental Building,a lawyer, Indicated the great tax revenue this project would bring in the future. Mr. Don Kurk, 1500 Balinger, Believes the plan is for the betterment of the City as a whole. Mr. Bradley Heath, 801 Cherry St.,a business manager, fully supporting the plan. Mr. Kenneth Landers, 206 8th, stated that this would be a effective commitment and it will show Ft. Worth as a positive City. Mr. J.D. Ambrose, 909 Throckmorton, a businessman, provided much praise to the commitment already given. Mr. Larry Weber, 1701 Commerce, businessman, has seen slot of stumbling blocks but believes more can be done by getting involved. Mr. Herschell Wynn, 1801 Tandy Ct., recognized other cities and their efforts and believes the Ft. Worth can do it too. OPPONENTS: Mr. Marlin Dollar, Throckmorton, asked how far are the trees supposed to extend to? All the way to Lancaster? Mayor Bolin said the answer would be provided as soon as possible. Mr. Larry Taylor, 1301 Calhoun, business owner, He did not see much good in the project particularly for himself. Mr. Tom Mastin, 912 7th St., Indicated he was invited to the meetings and ultimately believes that the businesses on 7th will not benefit from this project. Mr. Bob Wallace, 312 E. Weatherford, indicated that security was very bad. Mr. Lloyd Miles,7116 Windchime, had questions about the wording of the resolution. This was cleared by Mr. Adkins. Provided a lenghty discussion of why each point of the project would not work. He did state that a fulltime manager would have to be used and more retail and entertainment would have to be established. Ms. Helen Wallace, 312 E. Weatherford, busuness owner, provided a lenghty disscussion of the faults of the plan. She indicated that cities such as Tulsa,Ok. and Denver,Co. are not doing well with their downtown malls. The Mayor Bolen asked Mr. Devro to identify the boundaries of the plan. Mr. Devro: The boundaries were set by the Steering Comm. and include the areas that have businesses that are very interested in the project. Mr. Williams: " I am concerned with the future of this project. I want to be able to go to the person in charge. Will there be someone to be acccountable in the future?' Mr. Devro:" INK intends to carry out its responsibility and agreements made. Mr. Williams:" Are you professionally equiped to do this ? (Devro: Yes, Sir.) Mr. Bagsby:" Is there a reason a sliding scale was not used? (Devro: Basically, because the appraisal value method would be most appropriate.) Mr. Vance:" Our concern is with small businesses not being able to benefit,we are trying to equalize the process." Mr. Devro:" We believe this plan is equitable. In essence these small businesses pay less taxes." Council was mainly concerned with the boundaries of this plan also with where the responsibility would rest upon in the future. Mayor Bolen asked what our opt -inns are. 1) to vote on resolution as is or 2) revise MSC G- 6727 or 3) hear more testimony. The vote was to revise the MSC and to keep the process open. There will be a vote on this resolution in two weeks. Meeting Adjourned