City Council Meeting Minutes
January 24, 2001
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2001
01-0300
VOTING AGENDA MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
MAYOR RON KIRK, PRESIDING
PRESENT: [14] Poss, Salazar, Loza, Miller, Thornton Reese, Hill, Mallory Caraway, Chaney, Fantroy, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
ABSENT: [1] Kirk
The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m.
The city secretary announced that a quorum of the city council was present.
Mayor Kirk asked all members of the city council and the audience to stand and pray in silence.
The meeting agenda, which was posted in accordance with Chapter 551, "OPEN MEETINGS," of the Texas Government Code, was presented.
After all business properly brought before the city council had been considered the city council adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
The meeting agenda is attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT A.
The actions taken on each matter considered by the city council are attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT B.
Ordinances, resolutions, reports and other records pertaining to matters considered by the city council, are filed with the city secretary as official public records and comprise EXHIBIT C to the minutes of this meeting.
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2001
E X H I B I T A
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2001
E X H I B I T B
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0301
CITIZEN SPEAKERS
In accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure, the city council provided "open microphone" opportunities for the following individuals to comment on matters that were scheduled on the city council voting agenda or to present concerns or address issues that were not matters for consideration listed on the posted meeting agenda:
OPEN MICROPHONE - BEGINNING OF MEETING:
SPEAKER: William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
SUBJECT: Dallas City Code Section 19-83 (1-4)
SPEAKER: Robert Taylor, 9382 LBJ Frwy.
SUBJECT: Standards for Re-districting Council District
OPEN MICROPHONE - END OF MEETING:
SPEAKER: Timothy Gray, 1357 Middleton Dr.
SUBJECT: None given
SPEAKER: Jewel Floyd, 3815 Myrtle St.
SUBJECT: Taxation Without Representation/City of Dallas will build a 3.5 million dollar dog shelter, but will not put $250,000 towards the homeless, Leo Chaney, South Dallas
SPEAKER: Ransom Funches, 1750 Elizabeth Dr., Carrollton, TX NO SHOW
SUBJECT: Hiring/Re-hiring practices in the police department
SPEAKER: Dale Erves, 102 Summit St. Red Oak, TX NO SHOW
SUBJECT: Concerns about Dallas Police Department
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0302
Item 1: Approval of Minutes of the January 10, 2001 City Council Meeting
Councilmember Walne moved to approve the minutes as corrected by Councilmember Greyson to show that she and Councilmember Blumer had voted no in the appointment of Darcey Anderson as chair to the Reinvestment Zone Seven Board (Sports Arena) and voting for Alberta Blair-Robinson, as chair, to the State-Thomas TIF Board.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Thornton Reese and unanimously adopted.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0303
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda, consisting of agenda items 2-73 was presented for consideration.
The city secretary announced that the city manager had deleted agenda items 12 and 40 from the agenda in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda items 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 and 14 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
Councilmember Chaney requested that agenda item 3 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 3 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Chaney 's request.
Councilmember Miller requested that agenda items 9, 26, 27, 41, 43, 48, 49, 50, 54 and 67 be considered as individual items. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda items 9, 26, 27, 41, 43, 48, 49, 50, 54 and 67 would be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Councilmember Blumer requested that agenda items 10, 48, 55 and 60 be considered as individual items. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda items 10, 48, 55 and 60 would be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.
Councilmember Finkelman requested that agenda items 20, 39 and 69 be considered as individual items. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda items 20, 39 and 69 would be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Finkelman's request.
Councilmember Greyson requested that agenda items 57, 59 and 66 be considered as individual items. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda items 57, 59 and 66 would be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Greyson's request.
Councilmember Loza moved to approve all items on the consent agenda with the exception of consent agenda items 12 and 40 which were deleted, consent agenda items 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 and 14 which were deferred and consent agenda items 3, 9, 10, 20, 25, 26, 27, 39, 41, 43, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 66, 67 and 69 which would be considered later in the meeting.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0304
Item 2: Authorize a professional services contract with AAE, Inc., Architects to provide design services for a weather structure, decking, ramps, barrier railings and landscaping for a new carousel at the Dallas Zoo - $31,000 - Financing: 1998 Bond
Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0305
Item 3: Authorize (1) rescinding award of the professional services contract with Wallace, Roberts & Todd for design services for a walking trail at Bisbee Parkway and (2) a professional services contract with APM & Associates, Inc., to provide design services for a walking trail including picnic tables, benches and security lighting at Bisbee Parkway - $27,000 - Financing: 1998-99 Community Development Grant Funds
Councilmember Chaney requested that consent agenda item 3 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 3 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Chaney's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 3 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Chaney moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0306
Item 4: Authorize a professional services contract with The Portico Group to provide design guidelines and design services for the Dallas Zoo - $284,486 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 4 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0307
Item 5: Authorize a professional services contract with Oglesby-Greene, Inc., to provide design services for a master plan and commissary facility for the Dallas Zoo - $184,775 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 5 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0308
Item 6: Authorize a professional services contract with Oglesby-Greene, Inc., to provide design services for a new Conservation Education and Science Center at the Dallas Zoo - $247,818 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 6 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0309
Item 7: Authorize a professional services contract with Matrix Consultants, Inc. for design and construction administration for the installation of diesel exhaust systems at thirty-four existing fire stations and the training center, Phase II - $69,590 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0310
Item 8: Authorize a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for paving, drainage, and bridge improvements on Churchill Way from 250 feet east of Coit Road to the northbound U.S. 75 service road - $679,223 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 8 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0311
Item 9: Authorize renewal of professional services contracts for a second twelve-month period with forty firms for geotechnical investigation, materials testing, asbestos environmental and nonasbestos environmental testing services to be provided for City facilities, street and storm drainage projects, water and wastewater, other public improvements, and forensic testing - Not to exceed $6,814,000 from February 1, 2001, through January 31, 2002 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds ($861,000), 1998 Bond Funds ($1,335,098), Current Funds ($2,148,902), Aviation Capital Construction Funds ($210,000), Convention Center Expansion Funds ($300,000), Convention Center Asbestos Abatement Funds ($50,000), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($455,000), Capital Construction Funds ($7,000), Asbestos Litigation Funds ($472,000), Demolition Reserve Funds ($160,000), 1999-00 Community Development Grant Funds ($630,000), Neighborhood Renaissance Partnership Section 108 Notes ($180,000), Golf Surcharge Funds ($3,000), Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Funds ($500), Site Development Boat Ramp Grant Funds ($500), ISTEA Grant Funds ($1,000)
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 9 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 9 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 9 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Poss called the vote on the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Poss declared the motion adopted on a divided voice vote, with Councilmember Miller voting "No". (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0312
Item 10: Authorize a contract for carpet replacement at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center - Dupont Flooring Systems, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $335,687 - Financing: Capital Construction Funds ($299,500), Current Funds ($36,187)
Councilmember Blumer requested that consent agenda item 10 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 10 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 10 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0313
Item 11: Authorize a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the cost of relocating the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail overhead electrical catenary system needed for the expansion of the Dallas Convention Center - $126,500 - Financing: 1998 Convention Center Expansion Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0314
Item 12: Authorize (1) a contract for the construction of sidewalks, street paving, street lighting, streetscaping, trees and irrigation system along Canton Street and South Central Expressway for Farmers Market Townhomes with New Star Grading & Paving, lowest responsible bidder of nine, in the amount of $173,045, (2) assignment of the construction contract to Camden Realty, Inc. for construction administration, and (3) payment to Camden Realty, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for design, construction management and testing - $197,045 - Financing: Private Funds (Advanced from Camden Realty, Inc. to the Farmers Market TIF District Fund)
The city secretary announced that the city manager had deleted consent agenda item 12 from the agenda in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0315
Item 13: Authorize a contract for the construction of a replacement facility for existing Fire Station No. 25 to be located at 2112 56th Street - Big Sky Construction Company, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $1,894,395 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds ($346,442), 1995 Bond Funds ($1,547,953)
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 13 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0316
Item 14: Authorize a contract for the repainting and repair of the Forest Lane elevated storage tank and Cedardale Road elevated storage tank - TMI Coatings, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - $537,800 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds
The city secretary announced that Councilmember Fantroy had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 14 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0317
Item 15: Authorize an increase in the contract with CMPA, Inc./CMS, Inc., Joint Venture to provide for various modifications including deletion of staining exhibit hall floor, and addition of decorative floor pattern at entrance 3 per historic design, signage anchors, relocation of water heaters, mechanical, electrical and plumbing changes, utility modifications, landscaping, and telephone and data services for the construction of a new exhibition hall for the Tower Building at Fair Park, Phase III - $164,961, from $5,119,449 to $5,284,410 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0318
Item 16: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Talley Associates to provide design services for site development including parking area, site grading, drainage improvements, landscaping, electrical and lighting improvements at Fair Oaks Park - $31,788, from $72,740 to $104,528 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0319
Item 17: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Caye Cook, ASLA to provide additional site surveying, grading and drainage on the landfill area, playground drainage, electrical design for lighting and variance effort at Benito Juarez Parque De Heroes - $10,950, from $11,000 to $21,950 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0320
Item 18: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with David C. Baldwin, Inc., to provide design, cost estimates and construction documents for Phase I improvements at Friendship Park - $9,200, from $8,485 to $17,685 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0321
Item 19: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc., to provide design services for a hike and bike trail at Cottonwood Creek, Phase II and Hamilton Park - $37,906, from $53,737 to $91,643 - Financing: 1999-00 Community Development Grant Funds ($17,403) and 2000-01 Community Development Grant Funds ($20,503)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0322
Item 20: Police Headquarters Facility
* Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Centex - 3D/I, a joint venture, to provide additional construction management services for the new Police Headquarters facility - $470,948, from $52,780,514 to $53,251,462 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
Councilmember Finkelman requested that consent agenda item 20 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 20 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Finkelman's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 20 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Finkelman moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0323
Item 21: Police Headquarters Facility
* Authorize (1) a contract for the construction of the shell building phase for the new Police Headquarters facility with Satterfield & Pontikes, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three in the amount of $19,943,000; and, (2) assignment of the construction contract to Centex - 3D/I, a joint venture, for construction management, within the Guaranteed Maximum Price - Financing: No additional cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0324
Item 22: Modifications to Cadiz Pump Station and Central Wastewater Plant
* Authorize a professional services contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. to provide emergency engineering services for the Cadiz Pump Station improvements, to perform a feasibility study for the construction of a new pump station at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, and perform design services for needed improvements to existing wastewater lift stations - $1,539,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($1,286,000) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($253,000)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0325
Item 23: Modifications to Cadiz Pump Station and Central Wastewater Plant
* Authorize an increase in the contract with Archer-Western Contractors Ltd. to perform emergency repair and modifications to the Cadiz Pump Station and for Central Wastewater Treatment Plant grit removal and air line modifications - $2,079,151, from $12,489,254 to $14,568,405 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0326
Item 24: Modifications to Cadiz Pump Station and Central Wastewater Plant
* Authorize payment to Texas Electric and Gas Utilities Company for emergency standby electrical switching and power supply feed modifications to Cadiz Pump Station - $92,357 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0327
Item 25: An ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the Dallas City Code to provide for comprehensive right-of-way management and regulation of use by public utilities - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
The following individuals addressed the city council on Chapter 43 of the Dallas City Code:
Bill Dickerson, 2000 Euclid St., representing Peak & Bryan Merchants Association
Sam Jones, 5445 Preston Oaks Rd., representing AT&T
Richard Strom, 4116 Prescott Ave., representing World Com
Art Rogers, 4523 Holland Ave., representing Late Night Entertainment Hospitality Association of Dallas
Tracy Curts, 2418 Allen St., representing Uptown Public Improvement District
Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24495.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0328
Item 26: Authorize acquisition of approximately 3,225 square feet of land from J.R. Brown and Estella Brown, improved with a single-family dwelling located near the intersection of Farragut Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard - $31,000 and eligible relocation benefits, not to exceed $22,500 for owner-occupied property, plus reasonable moving expenses - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 26 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 26 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 26 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Chaney moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0329
Item 27: Authorize (1) a Seventh Amendment to the Maintenance Base Lease with Southwest Airlines Co. by adding approximately 3.724 acres of Love Field land to the lease, and (2) Seventh Amendments to the Southwest Airlines Co. Maintenance Base and Headquarters Leases and modifications to the Southwest Airlines Co. Hangar Expansion Agreement to accept Southwest Airlines' donation of all rights, title and interest in those certain items of tangible personal property and services to be incorporated in or used for the construction of improvements purchased by Southwest Airlines required under the Southwest Airlines Maintenance Base Lease, Headquarters Lease and the Hangar Expansion Agreement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 27 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 27 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 27 was brought up for consideration.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Mallory Caraway.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Poss called the vote on the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Poss declared the motion adopted on a divided voice vote, with Councilmember Miller voting "No". (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0330
Item 28: An ordinance abandoning an alley to Mohamed Allaa Bakri, the abutting owner, containing approximately 1,656 square feet of land located near the intersection of Robert B. Cullum Boulevard and Grand Avenue, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $12,668 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24496.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0331
Item 29: An ordinance closing and vacating a portion of Cadiz Street containing approximately 173 square feet of land located near the intersection of Cadiz and Harwood Streets, for the purpose of consolidating this area with the adjacent City- owned property - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24497.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0332
Item 30: Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for air compressor parts and labor with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. - Not to exceed $352,300 - Financing: Current Funds ($237,300); Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($15,000); Water Utilities Current Funds ($100,000)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0333
Item 31: Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for fence installation and repair with the lowest responsible bidder of five - Richardson Bros. Fence Company, Inc. - Not to exceed $183,140 - Financing: Current Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0334
Item 32: Authorize a thirty-six-month contract with Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to provide basic, live fire drills and advanced specialized aircraft/fire training to aircraft-rescue firefighters at Love Field and Red Bird Airports - $111,000 annually - Total not to exceed $333,000 - Financing: Current Funds (to be reimbursed by Aviation Current Funds subject to annual appropriations)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0335
Item 33: Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for Scott air mask parts with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Fisher Safety - Not to exceed $882,000 - Financing: Current Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0336
Item 34: Authorize the purchase of two rear-mount aerial ladder trucks, five fire pumpers, and fifteen Mobile Intensive Care Units through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement - Not to exceed $3,407,193 - Financing: 2000 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes ($2,220,697), Current Funds ($1,186,496)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0337
Item 35: Authorize the purchase of one replacement mobile command post apparatus from the only bidder - Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc./SVI Trucks - Not to exceed $344,716 - Financing: 1999 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes ($114,716), 1998 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes ($115,000), 1997 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes ($115,000)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0338
Item 36: Exercise the option to purchase four replacement Suburbans under the same terms as previously awarded on May 24, 2000, by Council Resolution #00-1656, from the lowest responsible bidder of two - Classic Chevrolet, Inc. - Not to exceed $117,852 - Financing: 2000 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0339
Item 37: Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for overhead door repairs with the only bidder - Overhead Door Company of Dallas - Not to exceed $428,318 - Financing: Current Funds ($237,193), Water Utilities Current Funds ($70,230), Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($120,895)
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0340
Item 38: Authorize the rejection of bids received for intravenous sets and solutions and authorize the re-advertisement for new bids - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0341
Item 39: Authorize participation in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues - $32,277 - Financing: TXU Reserve Funds
Councilmember Finkelman requested that consent agenda item 39 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 39 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Finkelman's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 39 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Finkelman moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0342
Item 40: Authorize a real property tax abatement agreement with Old River Software, Inc. as Nominee for Bradford Development Company and its successors or assigns for the purpose of granting a ten-year abatement for 90% of the taxes on added value to the real property for the construction of speculative industrial warehouse buildings facilities within City of Dallas Enterprise Zone Two at the southwest corner of Kiest Boulevard and Duncanville Road, in Dallas, Texas - Revenue: First year tax revenue estimated at $5,840; Ten-year revenue is estimated at $58,406 (Estimated foregone revenue for ten-year real property tax abatement $525,656) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
The city secretary announced that the city manager had deleted consent agenda item 40 from the agenda in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0343
Item 41: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Dallas, Texas (State-Thomas TIF District) submitted by the State-Thomas TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to other taxing units which participate in the District, as well as to the state Attorney General, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 41 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 41 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 41 was brought up for consideration.
The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One:
Merril Tom Lardner, 5811 Redwood Crt.
Stephen Bishop, 11016 Rosser Ct., representing Land Associates' Limited
Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0344
Item 42: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Dallas, Texas (Cityplace Area TIF District) submitted by the Cityplace TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the other taxing jurisdictions which participate in the District, as well as to the state Attorney General, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0345
Item 43: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the financial status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Dallas, Texas (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District) submitted by Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to other taxing jurisdictions which participate in the District, as well as to the Office of the State Attorney General, as required by state statute - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 43 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 43 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 43 was brought up for consideration.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0346
Item 44: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the financial status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Dallas, Texas (Cedars TIF District) submitted by Cedars TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to other taxing jurisdictions, which participate in the District, as well as to the Office of the State Attorney General, as required by state statute - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0347
Item 45: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of Dallas, Texas (City Center TIF District) submitted by City Center TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to other taxing jurisdictions, which participate in the District, as well as to the state Attorney General, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0348
Item 46: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Dallas, Texas (Farmers Market TIF District) submitted by the Farmers Market TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the other taxing jurisdictions that participate in the District, as well as to the State Attorney General, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0349
Item 47: A resolution accepting the FY 1999-2000 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Dallas, Texas (Sports Arena TIF District) submitted by the Sports Arena TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to other taxing units which participate in the District, as well as to the state Attorney General, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0350
Item 48: Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on February 14, 2001 to receive citizens' comments on amendments to the Project and Financing Plan for the State-Thomas Tax Increment Financing District in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended (V.T.C.A. Tax Code, Chapter 311, hereafter the "Act"); (2) Council action at the close of the public hearing approving an ordinance amending the State-Thomas TIF District Project and Financing Plan originally approved on December 13, 1989, by Ordinance No. 20530, and previously amended by Ordinance No. 22937, adopted by the City Council on October 23, 1996, to reallocate budget amounts within the Financing Plan which will not affect the total State-Thomas TIF District budget nor increase any taxing jurisdictions' participation in the State-Thomas TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmembers Miller and Blumer requested that consent agenda item 48 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 48 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmembers Miller and Blumer's request.
Later in the meeting agenda item 48 was brought up for consideration.
The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the State-Thomas Tax Increment Financing District:
Merril Tom Lardner, 5811 Redwood Crt.
Juan Flores, 1752 Mariposa Dr., representing Dallas Public Schools
Councilmember Loza moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Forsythe Lill.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Poss called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [7] Poss, Salazar, Loza, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [7] Miller, Thornton Reese, Hill, Mallory Caraway, Chaney, Fantroy, Blumer
Absent: [1] Kirk
Mayor Pro Tem Poss declared the motion failed.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0351
Item 49: Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on February 14, 2001 to receive citizens' comments on amendments to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the City Center Tax Increment Financing District ("Plan") in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended (V.T.C.A. Tax Code, Chapter 311, hereafter the "Act"); (2) Council action at the close of the public hearing approving an ordinance amending Ordinance 22802 originally approved on June 26, 1996, and amended by Ordinance 22975 on December 11, 1996, which created Reinvestment Zone Number Five, and an ordinance amending the City Center TIF District Project and Financing Plan originally approved on February 12, 1997, by Ordinance Number 23034, and previously amended by Ordinance No. 23533, adopted by the City Council on June 10, 1998, to provide changes to the Plan to reflect a reallocation of funding to allow for the Plan objectives to be met, including provision of funding for environmental remediation, interior and exterior demolition, facade improvements and fire safety corridor improvements in the City Center TIF District, modification of the City Center TIF District Boundary to include the Mercantile, the Securities, and the Horsley Buildings, modifications to the City Center TIF District Project and Financing Plan and modifications of Ordinances 22802, 23034 and 23533 which created the City Center TIF District and adopted the Plan; such actions will not affect the total City Center TIF budget nor increase any taxing jurisdictions' participation in the City Center TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 49 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 49 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 49 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Loza moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0352
Item 50: Authorize (1) reimbursement for cost of vaccine loss to the Texas Department of Health from the City of Dallas Maternal Child Health Program during the period September 1, 1999 through August 31, 2000 in an amount not to exceed $104,956 and (2) an increase in appropriations in the Texas Department of Health Program Income Fund in the amount of $104,956 - Financing: Texas Department of Health Program Income Fund
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 50 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 50 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 50 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Miller moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0353
Item 51: Authorize the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation to issue its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, and its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000; proceeds of the Series 2001A Bonds will be used beginning in 2001, and the proceeds of the Series 2001B Bonds are anticipated to be used beginning in 2002, to provide home mortgage financing for persons of low and moderate incomes to purchase residences located within the City of Dallas - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
The following individual addressed the city council regarding the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation:
Albert Parker, 9647 Oak Gate Ln., representing Decent Housing Advocate
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Mallory Caraway and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0354
Item 52: Authorize a contract with New Arts Six for the provision of services to the City through the Cultural Organization Program - Not to exceed $35,955 - Financing: Arts Endowment Fund
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0355
Item 53: Authorize a maintenance agreement with American Management Systems, Inc. for the support and maintenance of the City's automated financial system - Not to exceed $97,336 - Financing: Current Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0356
Item 54: Authorize renewal of City of Dallas' membership in the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency for the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 - $28,600 - Financing: Current Funds
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 54 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 54 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 54 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Chaney moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0357
Item 55: Authorize a professional services contract with the consulting firm of Mason Tillman Associates, Ltd. to perform an Availability and Disparity Study of minority contracting opportunities for the City of Dallas - $400,000 - Financing: Current Funds
Councilmember Blumer requested that consent agenda item 55 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 55 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 55 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Chaney moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0358
Item 56: Authorize a Master Grant Agreement with Dallas Youth Services Corps, Inc. to perform fee-based public improvement and human services projects during the period of January 24, 2001 through January 23, 2003 - Not to exceed $968,118 - Financing: Current Funds ($638,118) (subject to annual appropriations), South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Funds ($100,000), 2000-01 Community Development Grant Funds ($60,000), 2001-02 Community Development Grant Funds ($60,000) (subject to appropriations), and Water Utilities Current Funds ($110,000)
The following individuals addressed the city council regarding Dallas Youth Services Corps:
Christy Pruitt, 12662 Jupiter Rd., representing Dallas Youth Services Corps
Rosario Acosta, 3714 Shelly Blvd., representing Dallas Youth Services Corps
Efrem Mahoney, 8849 Fair Oaks Crossing, representing Dallas Youth Services Corps
Councilmember Loza moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0359
Item 57: Authorize a twenty-five-year Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for the development and joint use of the Preston Ridge Trail - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Greyson requested that consent agenda item 57 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 57 be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Greyson's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 57 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Greyson moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0360
Item 58: Authorize (1) acceptance of Federal funds in an amount not to exceed $1,992,000 from the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century of the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program; (2) an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for site development and trail extension to the north and south of the Katy Trail; and (3) funding for TxDOT administrative costs - $119,520 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0361
Item 59: Authorize adoption of the Spring Valley/Coit Urban Design Study and approval of the recommendations contained therein as a guide in the implementation of future development in the area bounded by I-635 (LBJ Freeway), Central Expressway, Spring Valley, and Hillcrest - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Greyson requested that consent agenda item 59 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 59 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Greyson's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 59 was brought up for consideration.
The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the Spring Valley/Coit Urban Design Study:
Chuck Voith, 13210 Roaring Springs Ln., representing RANDCO
Edith Tyloch, 13548 Red Fern Ln., representing RANDCO
Edgar Butschek, 13439 Spring Grove Ave., representing RANDCO
Councilmember Finkelman moved to approve the item with the following changes:
To omit the last line in the last paragraph of the Spring Valley/Coit Urban Design Study on page 13 that states: "The land use study should be initiated by the 2004-2005 fiscal year".
Motion seconded by Councilmember Greyson and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0362
Item 60: An ordinance adopting a boundary adjustment agreement south of Skyline Road with the City of Grand Prairie - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Blumer requested that consent agenda item 60 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 60 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 60 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Blumer moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Poss called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [10] Poss, Miller, Thornton Reese, Mallory Caraway, Fantroy, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [1] Salazar
Absent: [1] Kirk
Absent when vote taken: [3] Loza, Hill, Chaney
Mayor Pro Tem Poss declared the motion adopted.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24498.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0363
Item 61: Authorize application for a new law enforcement-related grant, Big Wheels, for the investigation of crimes in and around truck stops, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $93,398, for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0364
Item 62: Authorize application for a new law enforcement-related grant, Sex Offender Registration, for the funding of two senior corporals and one clerk, for identifying and registering sex offenders, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $229,577, for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0365
Item 63: Authorize application for a new law enforcement-related grant, Sexual Assault/Stalking Training, to provide specialized training to detectives who investigate sexual assault and stalking offenses, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $29,865, for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 (local match in the amount of $9,955, or 25% of all expenses will be required if awarded) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0366
Item 64: Authorize application for a new law enforcement-related grant, Dallas Police Department Victim Services, to expand the current Victim Services Unit by adding one new position, to assist in reaching all eligible victims, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $44,560, for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 (local match in the amount of $14,853, or 25% of all expenses will be required if awarded) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0367
Item 65: Authorize application for a new law enforcement-related grant, Law Enforcement Teaching Students Instructor Training Program, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the addition of one senior corporal and one clerk, in the amount of $151,597, for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0368
Item 66: Authorize application for a new law enforcement-related grant, Investigation of Violation of Emergency Protective Orders by adding two new positions, to aggressively investigate, make arrests, and file cases for violators of Emergency Protective Orders, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $80,000, for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 (local match in the amount of $63,858 will be required if awarded) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Greyson requested that consent agenda item 66 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 66 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Greyson's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 66 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Greyson moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Miller and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0369
Item 67: Authorize renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for computer services for the Police Department to access criminal history and other County records to perform its law enforcement functions - Not to exceed $29,500 - Financing: Current Funds
Councilmember Miller requested that consent agenda item 67 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 67 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Miller's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 67 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Loza moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Thornton Reese and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0370
Item 68: Authorize renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, acting through Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, for the provision of forensic, toxicological, environmental, and physical evidence analysis and other similar medical/forensic analytical services, provided to the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Fire Department, for the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 - $1,330,000 - Financing: Current Funds
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0371
Item 69: Authorize (1) a Project Agreement with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to accept a matching grant for the design and construction of a trail system called the Texas Buckeye Nature Trail located in Rochester Park and (2) establishment of appropriations in the amount of $96,706 in the Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant Fund - $126,706 - Financing: Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant Funds ($96,706), 1998 Bond Funds ($30,000)
Councilmember Finkelman requested that consent agenda item 69 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent agenda item 69 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Finkelman's request.
Later in the meeting, agenda item 69 was brought up for consideration.
Councilmember Finkelman moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Greyson and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0372
Item 70: Authorize submission of the prioritized list of candidate projects to Dallas County for consideration in the Dallas County FY 2002 - FY 2010 Trail Funding Program Call for Projects and authorize acceptance and implementation of the projects selected by Dallas County for this program - City's match will not exceed $8,500,000 - Financing: To be provided from existing bond funds, other city funds, private funding sources, or approved in a future bond program
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0373
Item 71: Authorize adoption of the Intelligent Transportation System Implementation Plan to act as a guide for the orderly implementation of field devices and computer systems in response to increasing traffic congestion - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0374
Item 72: Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Transportation as required by the Federal Highway Administration which states that the City will make traffic signal computer system software documentation and database information available to the Texas Department of Transportation to assist with regional transportation management - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0375
Item 73: Authorize a Supplemental Software License Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to allow the Texas Department of Transportation to forward images from city operated cameras to third parties - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0376
Item 74: MISCELLANEOUS HEARING - UNDER ADVISEMENT
A public hearing was called to receive citizen comments to authorize an amendment to the CBD Streets and Vehicular Circulation Plan and an ordinance implementing the changes in pavement width to streets associated with the City Center TIF North/South Linkages project to (1) designate Field Street between Pacific Avenue and Elm Street as a divided roadway with three lanes northbound and two lanes southbound within 59' pavement; (2) designate Field Street between Commerce Street and Jackson Street as a three-lane northbound roadway within 33' pavement; (3) designate Field Street between Jackson Street and Wood Street as two lanes northbound and one lane of parking within 30' pavement; (4) designate Field Street between Wood Street and Young Street as a two-lane northbound and a two-lane southbound roadway within 40' pavement; (5) designate Ervay Street between Pacific Avenue and Young Street as a three-lane northbound roadway within 33' pavement; (6) designate St. Paul Street between Pacific Avenue and Young Street as a three-lane southbound roadway within 33' pavement; (7) designate Harwood Street between Pacific Street and Elm Street as a two-lane northbound and two-lane southbound roadway within 44' pavement; (8) designate Harwood Street between Elm Street and Main Street as two lanes northbound with a northbound turn lane and two lanes southbound within 46' pavement; (9) designate Harwood Street between Main Street and Commerce Street as two lanes northbound and two lanes southbound with a southbound turn lane within 45'-60' pavement; and, (10) designate Harwood Street between Commerce Street and Young Street as a two-lane northbound and a two-lane southbound roadway within 44' pavement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Note: This amendment was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on June 28, 2000, August 23, 2000 and October 25, 2000, and was taken under advisement until January 24, 2001, with the public hearing open.
The following individual addressed the city council regarding the CBD Streets and Vehicular Circulation Plan:
William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
Councilmember Loza moved to postpone the amendment until the February 14, 2001 voting agenda meeting of the city council and to continue the public hearing at that time.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Forsythe Lill and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0377
The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 75-77, was presented.
Agenda item 75 was removed from the consent zoning docket, to be considered as an individual hearing.
A public hearing was called on zoning cases on the consent zoning docket, including:
Agenda item 75: Zoning Case Z001-102/11291-NE(EB) [Considered individually]
Agenda item 76: Zoning Case Z001-104/11293-SW(BP)
Agenda item 77: Zoning Case Z001-106/11295-SW(EB)
In all zoning cases on the consent zoning docket, the city plan commission recommended approval of the proposed changes in zoning.
No one appeared in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation.
Appearing in favor of the city plan commission recommendation:
Deborah Dennis, 4347 S. Hampton Rd., regarding Zoning Case Z001-104/11293-SW(BP)
Councilmember Fantroy moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission in each consent zoning docket case and pass all ordinances and approve all resolutions presented as part of the consent zoning docket.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0378
Item 75: Zoning Case Z001-102/11291-NE(EB)
Sherell Cockrell, director of planning, requested that consent zoning docket item 75 be removed from the consent zoning docket, to be called as an individual hearing, because in accordance with subparagraph (c)(2)(B) of Section 51A-4.701 of the development code, council approval of the application would require the favorable vote of three-fourths of all members of the council in that a written protest against the change in zoning had been signed by the owners of 20 percent or more of either the land in the area of the request or land within 200 feet of the area of the request, and the protest had been filed with the director of planning.
Mayor Pro Tem Poss stated that consent zoning docket item 75 would be removed from the consent zoning docket, to be called as an individual hearing, there being no objection voiced to the request.
A public hearing was called on zoning case Z001-102/11291-NE(EB), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Public or Private School on property presently zoned an IR Industrial Research District Use on Metric Drive, west of Plano Road.
(The city plan commission recommended approval for a twenty-year time period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional ten-year time periods, subject to a site plan and conditions)
Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation.
William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
John Casey, 100 Decker Ct., Irving, TX, representing Glenn Engineering
No one appeared in favor of the city plan commission recommendation.
Councilmember Walne moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission and pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Poss called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [12] Poss, Loza, Miller, Thornton Reese, Mallory Caraway, Chaney, Fantroy, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [0]
Absent: [1] Kirk
Absent when vote take: [2] Salazar, Hill
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24499.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0379
Item 76: Zoning Case Z001-104/11293-SW(BP)
Zoning Case Z001-104/11293-SW(BP), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Private Street or alley on property presently zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District Use on Mesa Verde Trail, South of Autumn Meadow Trail.
(The city plan commission recommended approval for a permanent time period, subject to a site plan and conditions.)
Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24500.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0380
Item 77: Zoning Case Z001-106/11295-SW(EB)
Zoning Case Z001-106/11295-SW(EB), an application for and an ordinance granting an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property presently zoned an R-16(A) Single Family District and LO-3 Limited Office 3 District Use on Loop 12 at Country Creek Drive, East of Loop 12, west of Cockrell Hill Road.
(The city plan commission recommended approval.)
Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24501.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0381
Item 78: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z001-105/11294-C(BP)
A public hearing was called on zoning case Z001-105/11294-C(BP), an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for MF-2(A) Multifamily District uses on property presently zoned an MF-2(A) Multifamily District on Washington Avenue, southeast of Thomas Avenue.
(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to a development/landscape plan and conditions.)
No one appeared in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation.
Appearing in favor of the city plan commission recommendation:
Tim Lott, 3939 N Hampton Rd. representing Dallas Housing Authority
Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission, and pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24502.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0382
Item 79: Zoning Case Z990-262/0003-C(FD)
A public hearing was called on zoning case Z990-262/0003-C(FD), an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict Uses and Private Access Drives on property presently zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on Hall Street at Rawlins Street between Wycliff Avenue and Douglas Avenue.
(The city plan commission recommended approval.)
Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation:
P.D. Sterling, 4205 N. Hall St.
Neil Emmons, 2525 Turtle Creek Blvd., representing Oak Lawn Committee
Cay Colb, 4402 Rawlins St., representing Perry Heights Homeowner Association
William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
Jewel Floyd, 3815 Myrtle St.
Appearing in favor of the city plan commission recommendation:
Mike Coker, 6390 LBJ Frwy., representing the applicant
Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to close the public hearing, overrule the recommendation of the city plan commission and deny the application without prejudice.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Poss called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [13] Poss, Salazar, Loza, Miller, Thornton Reese, Mallory Caraway, Chaney, Fantroy, Walne, Finkelman Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [0]
Absent: [1] Kirk
Absent when vote taken: [1] Hill
Mayor Pro Tem Poss declared the motion adopted.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0383
Item 80: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z001-10286-C(FD)
A public hearing was called on zoning case Z001-10286-C(FD), an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Areas G and G-2 and the conditions of Planned Development District No. 317, the Cedars Area Special Purpose District, to create an Area G-3 to allow a utility or government installation other than listed use on an area at the east corner of Lamar Street and Belleview Street including Cockrell Street between Belleview Street and McKee Street.
(The city plan commission recommended approval.)
Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation:
William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
Jewel Floyd, 3815 Myrtle St.
No one appeared in favor of the city plan commission recommendation.
Councilmember Loza moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission and pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Mallory Caraway and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24503.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0384
Item 81: Zoning Case Z990-235/11235-NC(RB)
A public hearing was called on zoning case Z9909-235/11235-NC(RB), an application for and an ordinance granting a CS Commercial Service District on property presently zoned a CH Clustered Housing District at the intersection of Frank Jackson Drive and Ronnie Drive, and a resolution authorizing acceptance of a deed restriction instrument volunteered by the applicant.
(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. Note: This application was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on January 10, 2001, and was taken under advisement until January 24, 2001, with the public hearing open.)
Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation:
William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
No one appeared in favor of the city plan commission recommendation.
Councilmember Greyson moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission subject to the revised deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant and delineated below:
The following uses are prohibited on this property:
1. An inside commercial amusement facility to be used as an indoor shooting range.
2. Any radio, cellular or microwave towers.
3. Any on-premise or off-premise attached or detached sign that is visible and facing to the north unless a commuter rail line is established, then a sign no taller than the roof of any structure on the property, and no larger than 50 square feet in size would be permitted per City of Dallas zoning restrictions.
Furthermore a living screen of photinias or similar plant material will be maintained along the northwest corner of the property in order to screen the potential outside storage location from the homeowners to the north. The covering plants for this screen shall be minimum 5gallon plants, planted on 3-foot centers. This landscaping shall be installed prior to a Certificate of Occupancy, and pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Blumer and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24504.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0385
Item 82: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z990-256/11259-NC(EB)
A public hearing was called on zoning case Z990-256/11259-NC(EB), an application for and an ordinance granting a CS Commercial Service District on property presently zoned a CH Clustered Housing District on Frank Jackson Drive, North of McCallum Boulevard, and a resolution authorizing acceptance of a deed restriction instrument volunteered by the applicant.
(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. This application was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on January 10, 2001, and was taken under advisement until January 24, 2001, with the public hearing open.)
Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation.
William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
Jewel Floyd, 3815 Myrtle St.
No one appeared in favor of the city plan commission recommendation.
Councilmember Greyson moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission and pass the ordinance
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24505.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0386
01-0387
Item 83: Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (List of nominees is available in the City Secretary's Office)
The city secretary distributed a report showing all nominations and renominations received for city board and commission appointments for the 1999-2001 board term updated through January 3, 2001.
The city secretary noted that the report indicated nominees and renominees for individual appointments cleared for council action that met all qualifications for service. The city secretary also noted that the term for each nominee would end August 31, 2001.
Councilmember Finkelman moved to appoint all of the nominees to "individual appointment" positions in the report who meet all qualifications for service to the boards and commissions of the city for the term ending August 31, 2001.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
[Information on each newly-appointed member is located in the file shown next to the name of the board.]
00-0401 DCT DALLAS COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC.
00-0402 YAC YOUTH COMMISSION
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0388
Item 84: Authorize the City Auditor's Long-Range Plan for 2000-2003 as required by Section 4 of City Council Resolution 79-0723, as amended by Council Resolution 90-4027, dated December 12, 1990 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Forsythe Lill and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0389
Item 85: Authorize the City Auditor's 2000-2001 Annual Audit Plan as required by paragraph 4(b) of City Council Resolution 79-0723, as amended by City Council Resolution 90-4027, dated December 12, 1990 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Forsythe Lill and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0390
Item 86: A resolution imposing a moratorium on the acceptance of applications for building permits and certificates of occupancy for hotels and motels with less than 80 rooms, truck stops, flea markets, and bazaars in Dallas, and directing the City Manager and the City Plan Commission to perform appropriate analyses, call or conduct all necessary hearings, evaluate alternatives, and prepare recommendations for the City Council regarding appropriate location of, and regulations governing, hotels and motels with less than 80 rooms, truck stops, flea markets, and bazaars in the City of Dallas (Councilmembers Fantroy, Mallory Caraway, Chaney, Hill, Thornton-Reese, Loza, Lill, Finkelman, via Mayor Kirk)
Councilmember Fantroy moved to approve the resolution with the following changes:
1. Modify Section 1 of the resolution to read as follows:
That, for a time period beginning on the effective date of this resolution up to and including May 23, 2001, no application may be accepted for a building permit or a certificate of occupancy:
(A) for a truckstop, located in, or to be located in, the I-20 corridor;
(B) for a hotel or motel located within, or to be located within, a 1,000 foot radius of a truckstop in the I-20 corridor; and
(C) for a flea market or bazaar located in, or to be located in, the City of Dallas
This section does not apply to an application for a certificate of occupancy where the certificate is related to a building permit for which a complete application for any of these uses was accepted by the city before the effective date of this resolution.
2. Modify Section 2 of the resolution to include the following definition of the I-20 corridor:
The "I-20 corridor" is that area in the City of Dallas within ½ mile on either side of Interstate Highway 20, measured from the center of Interstate Highway 20.
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01-0390
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3. Modify Section 3 of the resolution to read as follows:
That the city manager and the city plan commission are directed to perform appropriate analyses, call or conduct all necessary hearings, evaluate alternatives, and prepare recommendations for the city council regarding the appropriate location of and regulations governing truckstops located in, or to be located in, the I-20 corridor; hotels and motels located within, or to be located within, a 1,000 foot radius of a truckstop in the I-20 corridor; and the appropriate location of and regulations governing flea markets and bazaars in the City of Dallas in as expeditious a manner as possible, and to report their recommendations to the city council on or before May 23, 2001.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0391
Item 87: CDBG Project Time Extensions
* Authorize a twelve-month time extension (as recommended by the Council's Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee) for Community Development Block Grant projects which have not met the City's twelve-month obligation or twenty-four-month expenditure requirement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
or, in the alternative;
Item 88: * Authorize a twelve-month time extension (as recommended by the Community Development Commission) for Community Development Block Grant projects which have not met the City's twelve-month obligation or twenty-four-month expenditure requirement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Item 88 was not considered.
Councilmember Chaney moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0392
Item 89: Authorize an extension to the moratorium on the acceptance of applications for building permits and certificates of occupancy for certain uses within South Dallas until June 3, 2001 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (Requires a 3/4 vote of the full City Council for approval)
Councilmember Chaney moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0393
Item 90: Authorize hardship relief for Alpha VII, Inc. on property at 3120 Grand Avenue from the South Dallas moratorium on the acceptance of applications for building permits and certificates of occupancy for certain uses - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Chaney moved to defer the item until the March 28, 2001 voting agenda meeting of the city council
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0394
Closed Session
Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)
Avalon Residential Care Homes, Inc. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 3:99-CV-2414-P
Willard R. Rollins v. City of Dallas; Civil Action No. 3:99-CV-2249-G
In re: Millennium Holdings Corp., Cause No. 00-36810-RCM-11
City of Dallas, Texas v. Millennium Holdings Corp., Cause No. cc-00-08759-d
City of Dallas, Texas v. Millennium Holdings Corp., Cause No. DV00-04022-D
Harold Cox, Shirley Davidson, Robert Stubblefield, Cynthia Herring, Eloise Edwards, Betty Curley and Leo Easter v. City of Dallas, Jeffrey A. Saitas, in his capacity as Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Herman Nethery and Terry Van Sickle; Civil Action No. 3:98-CV-0291-H
Chris Bryant v. City of Dallas, et al., Cause No. 3:98-CV-0192-R
Adventure Plus, et. al. v. City of Dallas, Civil Action No. 3:00-CV-2500-R
2218 Bryan Street, Ltd. v. City of Dallas and Raj Sharma, Cause No. DV01-00292-L
RSR Superfund Site
Legal Issues regarding the Dallas Naval Air Station
Real Property (Sec. 551.072 T.O.M.A.)
Dallas Naval Air Station Real Property Issues
A closed session was held as authorized by Chapter 551, "OPEN MEETINGS," of the Texas Open Meetings Act) to discuss the following matters:
Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)
Avalon Residential Care Homes, Inc. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 3:99-CV-2414-P
The following item was made a part of the closed session:
Item 86
No other matters were discussed during the closed session.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0395
Addendum addition 1: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Supplemental Agreement with the City's Depository Bank, Bank One, with respect to implementation of a Purchasing Card Program, subject to Council approval of the Program internal controls and contract - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0396
Addendum addition 2: A resolution approving the issuance and sale of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Learjet, Inc. Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A-1 and 2001A-2 and Taxable Series 2001B-1 and 2001B-2, if specified parameters are met; approving documents related thereto; and related matters - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve the resolution.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0397
Addendum addition 3: Authorize a contract for the construction of spraygrounds including water spray features on a resilient surface, shade canopies and mechanical equipment at Danieldale, Mildred L. Dunn (Lagow), Pemberton Hill and Umphress Parks - Texas Waterworks, lowest responsible bidder of three - $1,053,045 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds
Councilmember Thornton Reese moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0398
Addendum addition 4: An ordinance abandoning a portion of an alley to Carver Heights Baptist Church, the abutting owner, containing approximately 800 square feet of land located near the intersection of Veterans and Ledbetter Drives and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
Councilmember Fantroy moved to pass the ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Thornton Reese and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 24506.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0399
Addendum addition 5: Authorize a Supplemental Agreement to the Master Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas County for the City's share of costs associated with paving and drainage improvements on Regal Row from the CRI & P Railroad to Interstate Highway 35E - $1,991,832 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds ($800,000), 1998 Bond Funds ($1,191,832)
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted. (Kirk absent)
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2001
01-0400
NOTICE OF DEFERRED OR DELETED ITEMS
In accordance with Paragraph (d) of Section 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure, the attached notices of deferred or deleted items were posted adjacent to each entrance to the city council chamber in Room 6 E North, City Hall.
7.11(d) No later than 5:30 p.m. of the Friday before each city council meeting, the city secretary shall post a list of all items appearing on the regular agenda that were deferred by a city councilmember or deleted by the city manager. No later than 5:30 p.m. of the day before each city council meeting, the city secretary shall post a list of all items appearing on the addendum to the agenda that were deferred by a city council member or deleted by the city manager. The lists must be posted adjacent to each entrance to the city council chamber in Room 6 E North. The city secretary shall not include on these lists any item described in Paragraph (a)(1), (2), (3), or (4).
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