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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-02 Regular Meeting AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1996 AT 6:30 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM #204 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD DINNER SERVED AT 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1 . Presentation by representatives from Alliance for Children regarding funding from the City for Fiscal Year 1997. 2. Discuss directional signage to the Western Oaks Subdivision for the 1996 Kaleidoscope of Homes Show. 3. Update regarding resident status of Ticknor Terrace Apartments. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 481-0392 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. w IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 .001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1996 AT 5:00 P.M. Lind Huff City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 2nd day of April, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room #204, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Gil Traverse and Council Member Jerry L. Pittman absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Trent Petty City Manager Roger Nelson Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Christopher Hooper Assistant to City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. WORKSHOP Item 1 . Alliance for Children Ms. Nancy Hagen, Executive Director of Alliance for Children, briefed the City Council regarding the operations of Alliance for Children, a charter member of the National Network of Children's Advocacy Center. Ms. Hagen noted the mission of Alliance for Children is "to lessen the emotional trauma to child abuse victims and to improve the justice system's response to child abuse by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting community support." The center works with Cook Children's Medical Center, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Arlington and Fort Worth Police Departments, and the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. She stated there are currently two centers operating in Arlington and Fort Worth with a third center being considered for northeast Tarrant County. 04/02/96 City Council requested that Ms. Hagen report to the City Manager when the Center's funding has been finalized and the City Council will consider the request during the FY97 budget process. Item 2. Western Oaks Subdivision Directional Signage Development Services Director H. T. Hardy briefed the City Council regarding the directional signage requested by the Builders Association of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for the Western Oaks Subdivision for the 1996 Kaleidoscope of Homes. It was noted that the event would provide a significant positive impact on Grapevine's housing market, as the show is expected to draw between 20,000 and 25,000 people to the Western Oaks Subdivision. There was no action taken by the City Council. Item 3. Update Ticknor Terrace Apartments Assistant to the City Manager Christopher Hooper reported on the status of the residents of Ticknor Terrace Apartments who were in danger of losing rent subsidies and would therefore be without housing. The owner of the apartment complex had paid off a government loan, thereby stopping the subsidized housing available to the current tenants. He reported that due to the excellent response from governmental agencies regarding the situation, Section 8 Housing Certificates have been made available to the tenants who would be displaced, enabling them to stay in Ticknor Terrace or to relocate. The amount available to the tenants through the Certificates is based on 30% of the resident's income. City Council commended Mr. Hooper regarding his outstanding job in bringing the governmental agencies together to resolve the situation of the tenants of Ticknor Terrace Apartment complex. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Johnson, offered a motion to adjourn the workshop at 7:10 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Pittman & Traverse 2 04/02/96 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of April , 1996. APPROVED: — � William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Linda uff City Secretary 3 AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1996 AT 7:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM #204 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD CALL TO ORDER EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 . City Council to conduct a closed session relative to: A. Pending or contemplated litigation relative to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West under Section 551 .071 , Texas Government Code. B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to receive information relative to economic development prospects under Section 551 .075, Texas Government Code. City Council to reconvene in open session and take any necessary action relative to pending or contemplated litigation and conference with employees under Sections 551 .071 and 551 .075, Texas Government Code. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 481-0392 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 .001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1996 AT 5:00 P.M. u. Linda ff City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session on this the 2nd day of April, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room #204, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Jerry L. Pittman Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Gil Traverse absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Trent Petty City Manager Roger Nelson Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Christopher Hooper Assistant to City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. ITEM 1 . EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) pending or contemplated litigation relative to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West and (B) conference with City Manager and Staff to receive information relative to economic development prospects under Sections 551 .071 and 551 .075, Texas Government Code. Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Trent Petty stated there was no action necessary relative to (A) pending or contemplated litigation relative to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West or (B) conference with City Manager and Staff to receive information relative to economic development prospects under Sections 551 .071 and 551 .075, Texas Government Code. 04/02/96 NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the �sth day of April , 1996. APPROVED: �— William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Lind Huff City Secretary 2 AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1996 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Council Member Jerry L. Pittman PRESENTATION 1 . Mayor Tate to recognize Grapevine's 1995 Volunteer of the Year, Mr. Mark Maness. CITIZEN COMMENTS NEW BUSINESS 2. Consider a request from the Builders Association of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for directional signage to the Western Oaks Subdivision for the 1996 Kaleidoscope of Homes and take any necessary action. 3. Consider amending the contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., to prepare an update of the Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fees for Water and Wastewater, amending the FY96 Capital Projects Budget, authorizing Staff to execute said contract amendment and take any necessary action. CONSENT AGENDA Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. 4. Consider an ordinance approving a contract with the State of Texas (TxDOT) authorizing the City to act for the State in appraising and acquiring the necessary right-of-way for the construction of the pavement widening improvements in the Northwest Highway corridor and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract. Public Works Director recommends approval. 5. Consider awarding the Right-of-Way Appraisal and Acquisition Contract for the Northwest Highway Project to Evaluation Associates, Inc. (Realty Analysts and Consultants)/ROWAC (Right of Way Acquisition Consultants) and authorization for Staff to execute said contract. Public Works Director recommends approval. 6. Reconsider motion approving Ordinance No. 95-47 adopted June 20, 1995 to correct typographical errors in said ordinance that amended the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Appendix "D", Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73, as amended, Section 26 "HC" Highway Commercial District and Section 28 "CBD" Central Business District. City Secretary recommends approval. 7. Consider a resolution declaring certain property as surplus and/or salvage and authorizing the sale of these items at public auction in Carrollton on April 13, 1996. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 8. Consider rejecting the low bidder, Southcrest Corporation, for installation of the indoor running track at the Community Activities Center and award the bid to the next lowest bidder, Sports Unlimited. Assistant City Manager recommends approval. 9. Consider award of Bid 96-640 Contract for the Audit of Electric and Gas Utility payments to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, McMahan and Associates, for a two (2) year contract. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 10. Consider award of Bid 96-656 Main Street Electrical Receptacle Installation to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, WHECO Electric. Convention & Visitors Bureau Director recommends approval. PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 .001 et seq, ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. ANY DECISION HELD ON SUCH MATTER WILL BE TAKEN OR CONDUCTED IN OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 481-0392 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 .001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1996 AT 5:00 P.M. Lind uff City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OFTARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 2nd day of April, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Court Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Jerry L. Pittman Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Gil Traverse absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Trent Petty City Manager Roger Nelson Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Christopher Hooper Assistant to City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Pittman delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1 . 1995 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR, MR. MARK MANESS Mayor Tate stated the City of Grapevine takes great pride in all of its volunteers and expressed appreciation to the numerous citizens that are involved in all community activities and projects. He noted that since 1987, the City, along with Tarrant County and other metroplex cities have recognized an outstanding volunteer each year. He then read one of the nominations into the record: 04/02/96 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "I am proud and honored to nominate Mark Maness as Grapevine Volunteer of the Year for 1995. Mark is a true leader and ultimate volunteer. He is founder of Grapevine's "Dirty Dozen", one of the most productive volunteer organizations in Grapevine. He has spent countless hours coordinating and performing volunteer work for such tasks as the development of the Heritage Center and planting trees in the lower income areas of Grapevine. Mark also served as Chairperson of the 1995 GrapeFest Committee, and is founder and chairman of the Special Olympics "Main Event" Golf Tournament. Mark was also instrumental in collecting and delivering Christmas gifts for residents of the Denton State School in December 1995, and has worked tirelessly for the American Heart Association, Grapevine AMBUCS, GCISD handicapped kids and the Heritage Foundation. It is difficult to estimate the countless hours he has dedicated to making Grapevine a better place to live." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Tate then presented a plaque to Grapevine's 1995 Volunteer of the Year, Mr. Mark Maness and expressed his appreciation for all Mr. Maness has done for the community. Mr. Maness expressed his gratitude to those who nominated him for the award, as well as acknowledged the support of his wife and children for his community involvement and commitment to create a better community for his family and citizens. ITEM 2. DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE, 1996 KALEIDOSCOPE OF HOMES, WESTERN OAKS SUBDIVISION Development Services Director Hardy recommended approval of a request from the Builders Association of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for directional signage to the Western Oaks Subdivision for the 1996 Kaleidoscope of Homes. The event will provide a positive impact on the Grapevine housing market in that it is expected to draw up to 25,000 people to the Western Oaks Subdivision during the last of August through part of September. Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, offered a motion to approve the request from the Builders Association for the directional signage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse 2 04/02/96 ITEM 3. AMEND CONTRACT, IMPACT FEE UPDATE, FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. Public Works Director Jerry Hodge stated that the Council had approved an update of the City of Grapevine's Water and Wastewater Impact Fees in October, 1993. He stated that as a result of the increased rate of commercial development the City is experiencing, particularly in the northeast quadrant, significant modifications to the Land Use Assumptions, as well as the Ten Year Capital Improvements Plan, are now necessary. He stated the adopted Land Use Assumptions for a ten year planning period are currently two years old, and the subsequent Ten Year Capital Improvements Plan is approaching two years old. He noted that due to the prospect for IDI, the Mills facility and all satellite developments in the northeast area, further action by the consultants was placed on hold until the pending development plans could be clearly defined. The City of Grapevine in conjunction with Hunt Building Corporation funded the entire Water and Wastewater Master Plan Facilities required in the far northeast area of Grapevine, east of the Hilton Hotel Complex and north of State Highway 121 . The improvements, as well as the assessments identified during an assessment program developed during the summer of 1995, have been agreed upon by all property owners in the area. The facilities are nearing completion and will not be included in any future Water or Wastewater Impact Fees due to the property owners committing to fund the entire cost through this assessment program. Mr. Hodge recommended the City Council approve amending the contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of 520,500.00 to prepare an update of the Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fees for Water and Wastewater; recommended ratification of Staff's approval of a 54,000.00 amendment to the original contract for an analysis of the TRA Water Service Area as part of this overall program; recommended amending the FY96 Capital Projects Budget to reflect the continuing program; and authorization for Staff to execute said contract amendment. Council Member Pittman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to accept Staff's recommendation to amend the contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of 520,500.00 to prepare an update of the Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fees for Water and Wastewater; to ratify Staff's approval of a 54,000.00 amendment to the original contract for an analysis of the TRA Water Service Area as part of this overall program; to amend the FY96 Capital Projects Budget to reflect the continuing program; and authorization for Staff to execute said contract amendment. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse 3 04/02/96 CONSENT AGENDA Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. Item 4. Ordinance, TxDOT Agreement, Northwest Highwav Ripht-of-Wav Acauisition Public Works Director recommended approval of a contract with the State of Texas (TxDOT) authorizing the City to act for the State in appraising and acquiring the necessary right-of-way for the construction of the pavement widening improvements in the Northwest Highway corridor and authorization for the City Manager to execute said contract. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse ORDINANCE N0. 96-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS WITHIN THE NORTHWEST HIGHWAY (BS 114L) CORRIDOR FROM STATE HIGHWAY 1 14 TO STATE HIGHWAY 26 FOR THE STATE; ADDRESSING REFUNDING OF ACQUISITION COSTS TO THE CITY BY THE STATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 5. Award Contract, Northwest Highway Right-of-Wav Appraisal and Acquisition, Evaluation Associates, Inc./ROWAC Public Works Director recommended award of the Right-of-Way Appraisal and Acquisition Contract in an amount not to exceed 569,000.00 for the Northwest 4 04/02/96 Highway Project for 34 parcels to Evaluation Associates, Inc. (Realty Analysts and Consultantsl/ROWAC (Right of Way Acquisition Consultants) and authorization for Staff to execute said contract. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse Item 6. Amend Ordinance No. 95-47 Correcting Tvpographical Errors City Secretary recommended the City Council reconsider their motion approving Ordinance No. 95-47 adopted June 20, 1995 to correct typographical errors in said ordinance that amended the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Appendix "D", Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73, as amended, Section 26 "HC" Highway Commercial District and Section 28 "CBD" Central Business District. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse ORDINANCE NO. 95-47 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS RESCINDING AND CORRECTING ORDINANCE NO. 95-47 AS ADOPTED JUNE 20, 1995; CORRECTING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 95-47 TO REPLACE AND RESCIND SAID PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO . 82-73, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, BY PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS, CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS TO ZONING REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 26 "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL, BOAT AND MARINE SALES AND/OR SERVICE AND CAMPER AND CAMPER TRAILER SALES; AND SECTION 28, "CBD" CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 5 04/02/96 RELATIVE TO AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS (52,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 7. Resolution Declaring Surplus Property Administrative Services Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring certain property as surplus and/or salvage and authorizing the sale of these items at public auction in Carrollton on April 13, 1996. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse RESOLUTION NO. 96-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND/OR SALVAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 8. Reject Low Bid, Award to Next Lowest Bidder, Indoor Running Tract, Communitv Activities Center Assistant City Manager recommended rejecting the low bidder, Southcrest Corporation, for installation of the indoor running track at the Community Activities Center and award the bid to the next lowest bidder, Sports Unlimited, in the amount of 533,063.00. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: 6 04/02/96 Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse Item 9. Award Bid 96-640 Contract for Audit of Electric and Gas Utilitv Payments Administrative Services Director recommended award of Bid 96-640 Contract for the Audit of Electric and Gas Utility payments to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, McMahan and Associates, for a two (2) year contract. No funding is required as the fees are based upon the amount recovered from each utility company. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse Item 10. Award Bid 96-656 Main Street Electrical Receqtacle Installation Convention &Visitors Bureau Director recommended award of Bid 96-656 Main Street Electrical Receptacle Installation to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, WHECO Electric, in the amount of S12,524.00. Motion by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION ITEM 11 . CERTIFICATION OF CITY SECRETARY, UNOPPOSED ELECTION City Secretary Linda Huff presented a Certification of City Secretary regarding the May 4, 1996 City Officer election. Texas Election Code Section 2.052 requires the City Secretary to present the City Council with a certified statement that all candidates are unopposed for election to the office of council member in the May 4, 1996 election for Places 5 and 6, and that there are no propositions on the ballot. The City 7 04/02/96 Councii may then by order, or ordinance, declare the candidates elected and cancel the upcoming election per the Texas Election Code. Brief discussion ensued relative to write-in votes not being allowed, as the deadline for filing a write-in candidacy was March 20, the same as the last day to file for office. Comments were made regarding taking away a citizens right to vote, if the election were canceled. It was noted the City Council would have to set a special meeting if they were to consider an ordinance canceling the election, as the ballots had been ordered and the first day of early voting begins on April 15. There was no action taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Ware, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Johnson Nays : None Absent : Traverse PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of April , 1996. APPROVED: __.. r William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: � Lin a Huff � City Secretary 8