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1993-03-01 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1993 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Dave Blair Mayor Pro Tem Bob Phelps Councilmembers Jeff Binford Calla Davis Ron Pyle Bill Moses The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager Steve Carpenter Assistant City Manager John Burke City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Communication Director Donna Huerta Director of Community Services Tom Scales Director of Planning Michael Spicier City Engineer Jerry Murawski Fire Chief Kyle King Director of Finance Charles Cox Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Recording Secretary Cindee Peters Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of March 1, 1993 to order at 7:30 P.M.. The meeting was televised. Vol. 64, Page 1 A.1 INVOCATION. Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT. Mayor Blair introduced Boy Scout Troop 33 who are attending tonight's City Council meeting to earn a merit badge. Mayor Blair also introduced members of the Focus Farmers Branch Leadership Class who are observing a City Council meeting. A.2 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Mateo Gonzales of the Public Works Department. Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to David Ricketts of the Fire Department. A.3 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. No one presented an application. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.11. Mayor Blair stated that under the title of consent items are items that are to be considered and action taken that may not need discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept for the consent items is established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye added items C.3, C.4 and DA to the consent agenda. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 1993. B.2 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORMS WITH: (1) PRESTON RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LEE FISCHER & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND (2) TEACHERS INSURANCE & Vol. 64, Page 2 ANNUITY ASSOCIATION AND PRENTISS PROPERTIES LIMITED, INC. FOR USE OF THEIR PARKING FACILITIES FOR THE EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, FOLKLORE FESTIVAL, DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK, AND CHRISTMAS EVENTS TO BE HELD AT THE HISTORICAL PARK IN 1993. B.3 APPROVED REQUEST BY PACE MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE, INC., FOR REPLAT APPROVAL OF PACE ADDITION LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF IH-635 AND MIDWAY ROAD CONSISTING OF 17.2 ACRES AND IS ZONED PD-68. THE PROPERTY IS BEING REPLATTED TO CREATE FOUR (4) PAD SITES, THREE OF WHICH HAVE RECEIVED SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR RESTAURANTS. B.4 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2026 PROHIBITING EASTBOUND U-TURNS ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AT BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE ENTRANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROHIBITING EASTBOUND U-TURNS ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AT BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1807. B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-014 AWARDING BIDS FOR ANNUAL REPLACEMENT OF SMALL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NOT TO EXCEED $15,264.98. B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-016 AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CONCRETE SAW FROM MOODY-DAY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,605.00. B.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-021 AWARDING THE BIDS FOR WATER METERS AND STRAINERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY DIVISION TO MUELLER COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00. B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-022 FOR A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT SERVICES FROM QUALITY COUNTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,250.00. B.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-033 AWARDING THE BID FOR INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE SENLAC SERVICE CENTER TO ADVANCED AIR TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,383.00, AND AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDERS, IF NECESSARY, Vol. 64, Page 3 FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000.00. B.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-034, AWARDING THE BID FOR UPGRADE OF THE UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM AT FIRE STATION NO. 2 TO L.A. ENVIRONMENTAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,045.00. B.11 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-037 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR A NEW ROOF FOR FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE AND RE-BID THE ROOF. C.3 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF DALLAS SEMICONDUCTOR FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING AREAS LOCATED AT 4350 BELTWOOD PARKWAY SOUTH AND WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONING DISTRICT. CA ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-029 APPROVING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A "GENERAL ENGINE REPAIR FACILITY" FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3607 GARDENBROOK DRIVE AND WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONING DISTRICT. THE SAID FIVE (5) YEARS SHALL EXPIRE ON MARCH 1, 1998. DA ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-038 REJECTING THE ONE BID FOR WATER AND SEWER UTILITY CUT REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE AND RE-BID THE CONTRACT. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante introduced Charles Cox the new Director of Finance. City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report on the happenings and status of various projects in the departments of the city. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF PETER KAVANAGH TO AMEND THE ALLOWABLE USES, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 53 (PD-53) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The subject property is the 13.7 acre Butts-Olds Subdivision located approximately 205 feet north of Spring Valley Road at 14221 Dallas Parkway. It is the former site of the Henry S. Butts automobile dealership. The property is currently vacant. Vol. 64, Page 4 PD-53 presently limits primary land uses to office, hotel and financial institutions. Business and personal service establishments, health clubs and restaurants are also permitted as secondary uses. A concept plan for mid- to high-rise office buildings and a 4-lane divided, east-west thoroughfare, as required by the Master Thoroughfare Plan, was approved in 1986 and remains in effect today. The applicant proposes to expand the range of primary uses to include educational and institutional uses, retail and service uses and some automotive related uses. Deletion of the existing concept plan and modification of selected development standards are also being proposed. Proposed changes to the development standards include: reducing the required setback along Dallas Parkway from 80 feet to 40 feet, providing for all other setbacks to be determined at time of site plan approval and reducing the minimum amount of required landscaped open space from 25 percent to 10 percent. The applicant also proposes that construction of the 4-lane thoroughfare not be required until development on the property exceeds 150,000 square feet in area. Current zoning allows at least 360,000 square feet of office development before the road must be constructed. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a vote of 6 to 1, recommends PD-53 be amended to allow the uses and development standards as requested, the existing concept plan be deleted, and the required 4-lane thoroughfare be constructed at such time that access to the subject property via Inwood Road is secured or when development of the subject property, exceeds 50,000 square feet in area. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing. Mr. Peter Kavanagh, representing BCK Company, stated the owners of the property would like the current allowable uses changed for two reasons. Mr. Kavanagh stated the current PD zoning district allows office, hotel and financial uses and requires buildings to be built in a specific configuration. Mr. Kavanagh stated at this time they would like to construct one or two story buildings rather than the required high-rise buildings approved on the site plan. Mr. Kavanagh stated the owner would like a 10% minimum on landscaping rather than the required 25% minimum. Mr. Kavanagh explained the owners looked at current and future land use trends and felt this would comply with the PD district. Mr. Kavanagh explained the PD zoning district still provides for some measure of control. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Vol. 64, Page 5 Mayor Blair explained the master plan in the early to mid-80's was drafted for high-rise buildings. Mayor Blair stated today high-rise buildings are not the case. Mayor Blair stated Farmers Branch still had an 83 % occupancy rate in office space. Mayor Blair stated if high-rise buildings become in demand again these proposed uses would still be acceptable. Councilman Binford stated the proposed change in the PD district recommends the setback be changed from 80 feet to 40 feet. Councilman Binford asked if any discussions were held on this during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Councilman Binford inquired if any other parcels in that area had a 40 foot setback. Michael Spicier, Director of Planning, stated a few questions were raised during the meeting. Mr. Spicier stated the property is currently platted with a 40 foot setback. Mr. Spicier stated the 40 foot setback was the minimum setback and the City Council could require a greater setback. Mr. Spicier stated that Providence Towers was close to a 40 feet setback, but could not verify this information tonight. Councilman Binford asked if the 80 foot setback requirement could be changed during site plan approval at the time of development and was it necessary to change the 80 foot setback requirement tonight. Mr. Kavanagh stated the property had a platted building line of 40 feet. Mr. Kavanagh explained any building constructed would have to have a minimum 40 foot setback. Councilwoman Davis stated the information received from staff indicated one of the requested uses included a campus. Councilwoman Davis asked if any organization had inquired about this site. Mr. Kavanagh stated they are working primarily with potential users of retail, hotel and restaurants. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2029 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING REVISED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 53 (PD-53) ZONING DISTRICT WHICH IS A 13.7 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 205 FEET NORTH OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY THE DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY TO THE EAST, THE TOWN OF ADDISON TO THE NORTH, A 100 FOOT T.U. ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE WEST, AND THE PROVIDENCE TOWERS SUBDIVISION TO THE Vol. 64, Page 6 SOUTH; DELETING THE CONCEPT PLAN; REPEALING ORDINANCES 1532 AND 1649; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.3 CONSENT. C.4 CONSENT. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-019 AWARDING THE BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL ALONG FARMERS BRANCH CREEK LOCATED IN THE HISTORICAL PARK PROPERTY TO JESKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The natural flow 'of stormwater in Farmers Branch Creek is eroding a portion of the north bank of the creek within the Historical Park. The continued erosion threatens a sanitary sewer line and the location of the future parking lot. Construction of 225 feet of retaining wall to protect the bank is budgeted in the amount of $180,300 in the Historical Park Budget. Seven bids were received and opened on January 29, 1993. The low bidder is Jeske Construction Company submitting a bid of $128,920. Jeske Construction Company has provided adequate qualifications and references for similar work. The plans have been reviewed by the Texas Water Commission who advised that the project could proceed. No soil or groundwater contamination has been found north of Farmers Branch Creek. The City Engineer recommends awarding the bid for construction of a concrete retaining wall along Farmers Branch Creek located in the Historical Park property to Jeske Construction Company in an amount of $128,920. Mayor Blair explained in Study Session a considerable amount of discussion was held on this item. Mayor Blair stated one contractor had made a substantial error in calculating their bid and the error could not be corrected after the bids were open. Mayor Blair stated the City could not consider that bid and the next lowest qualified bidder was Jeske Construction Company. Councilman Binford stated that he supported need for the project, but he had a concern over how the City should pay for the erosion control project. Councilman Binford stated the hotel occupancy tax fund could only be used with the intent to attract tourism, purchase art or the promotion of the historical park. Councilman Binford stated he had Vol. 64, Page 7 a question as to whether this money from the hotel occupancy fund would be a legal use for repairing the erosion along the creek. Councilman Binford felt the funds should be provided from the general fund account. Councilman Binford stated he could not support this item with funds taken from the hotel occupancy tax. Mayor Blair stated this was probably a gray area. Mayor Blair stated the City Attorney has stated this is a legal use of the funds. Mayor Blair stated that 70,000 visitors toured the park last year. Mayor Blair stated the erosion problem was in the confines of the historical park. Mayor Blair stated this project has been in the works for two years with the understanding that funds for the project would be taken from the hotel tax fund and not the general fund. Mayor Blair stated when the historical park was created it was understood that funds would come strictly from the hotel occupancy tax. Mayor Blair stated Farmers Branch has never mixed funds for work performed in the historical park. Mayor Blair stated he felt the use of the hotel occupancy tax was a proper use for this project. Councilman Moses stated that the project is within the boundaries of the historical Park and is a part of the park. Councilman Moses stated that if there was a damaged bridge, some creek erosion or a fallen tree, the repairs would need to be made. Councilman Moses felt this justifies using the hotel occupancy fund. Councilman Moses felt citizens would want hotel occupancy funds used rather than the general fund. Councilman Moses stated children running in the park near the creek could be hurt by the erosion. Councilman Pyle stated he appreciated Councilman Binford's concern because it had not occurred to him where the money would be coming from. Councilman Pyle stated the City's sanitary sewer line is being threatened and also the location of a future parking lot in the historical park. Councilman Pyle stated this would justify using the hotel occupancy funds. Councilman Pyle explained if the erosion is corrected there will be no place for a future parking lot. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated the sanitary sewer line and 50 feet of potential creek bank erosion is in the park property. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated the City Attorney assured City Council the use of these funds to preserve park property is legal. Councilman Binford stated he understood why the erosion problem needed to be corrected. Councilman Binford stated the City had encouraged visitors away from the creek by leaving the dense brush, shrubs and trees. Councilman Binford stated he would feel differently if the City had a water park by the creek. Councilman Binford explained he understood the parking shortage when events were held at the park. Councilman Binford stated the parking issues have always been resolved. Councilman Binford explained the "acid test" of spending this money is; will it bring tourism to the City? Councilman Binford stated he felt it would not bring any tourism to the park. Councilman Binford stated he and several Councilmembers had testified in Austin on how Farmers Branch spends their hotel occupancy tax funds. Councilman Binford stated he Vol. 64, Page 8 would feel differently if the erosion project was to protect a structure in the historical park. Mayor Blair stated the creek is outlined as part of the entire park. Mayor Blair explained Farmers Branch may have a water park in the future and use the creek for this. Mayor Blair felt Farmers Branch could defend the use of these funds. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Pyle, adopted Resolution No. 93-019 awarding the bid for construction of a concrete retaining wall along Farmers Branch Creek located in the Historical Park property to Teske Construction Company in the amount of $128,920.00. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmembers Phelps, Pyle, Davis and Moses voting "aye", and Councilmember Binford voting "nay". D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-035 AWARDING THE BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS ON FARMERS BRANCH CREEK ALONG VALLEY VIEW LANE TO LINDER-STAHL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The natural flow of stormwater in Farmers Branch Creek is eroding the south bank of the creek along Valley View Lane. The continued erosion threatens to undermine Valley View Lane. Interim measures to protect the bank have been taken by City crews twice since 1986. Permanent protection of the bank to preserve the structural integrity of Valley View Lane is budgeted in the 1992-93 Drainage Bond Fund in the amount of $600,000. This project will include construction of a 300 foot long, 20 foot high retaining wall along the south side of the creek along Valley View Lane, guard rail and landscape amenities between the top of the wall and north curb of Valley View Lane. This project meets all the requirements of the City's Floodplain Ordinance. Seven bids were received and opened on February 5, 1993. The low bidder was Linder- Stahl Construction Co., Inc. Submitting a bid of $489,980.00 with contract time of 150 calendar days. Linder-Stahl Construction Co., Inc. has provided adequate qualifications and experience. This project is budgeted in the 1992-93 Drainage Bond Fund in the amount of $600,000. Engineering services and geotechnical services cost $95,910.24. There is $504,089.76 available for construction. The City Engineer recommends awarding the bid for construction of erosion control improvements on Farmers Branch Creek along Valley View Lane to Linder-Stahl Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $489,980.00. Mayor Blair stated this area had several areas of overgrowth and undergrowth of Vol. 64, Page 9 shrubbery. Mayor Blair asked if replacement and/or trimming of the shrubs were included in this project. City Engineer Jerry Murawski stated it was not in this contract. Mayor Blair stated Valley View Lane has a section that has sunk 4 to 5 feet and asked if this would be corrected. Mr. Murawski stated failure of the subgrade and the erosion has caused this problem. Mr. Murawski stated this would not be included under this contract but that Public Works will correct this after the erosion project is completed. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-035 awarding the bid for construction of erosion control improvements on Farmers Branch Creek along Valley View Lane to Linder-Stahl Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $489,980.00. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-020 AWARDING THE BID FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO GERRY'S CONCRETE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Requests for bids on the 1992/1993 Sidewalk Repair Contract were mailed to nine vendors. Three bids were received and opened on January 29, 1993. All three bids received met specifications. The lowest bid meeting specifications was submitted by Gerry's Concrete in the amount of $179,998.00. Funds in the amount of $146,800.00 are available in the 1992/1993 Public Works operating budget to finance the contract. The proposal is based on estimated quantities of work and payment will be made on an actual unit price basis. The unit price bid for 4" sidewalk repairs is $2.98 per square foot. Staff recommends that the City award the bid to Gerry's Concrete for a total payment not to exceed $146,800.00. The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-020 awarding the bid for sidewalk repairs at various locations to Gerry's Concrete for a total payment not to exceed $146,800.00. Mayor Blair explained the bids came in above the budgeted amount for sidewalk repairs this year. Mayor Blair stated that some sidewalk repairs would not be completed this year. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-020 awarding the bid for sidewalk repairs at various locations to Gerry's Concrete for a total payment not to exceed $146,800.00. Vol. 64, Page 10 DA CONSENT. D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-028 AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO PURCHASE ON STATE CONTRACT, TWO (2) 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCKS, TWO (2) INTERMEDIATE SEDANS, TWO (2) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCKS, ONE (1) 3/4 TON UTILITY TRUCK, AND ONE (1) DOWNSIZE PICKUP TRUCK FOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The 1992-93 Farmers Branch Fixed Asset Fund for equipment replacement includes $113,000.00 for the purchase of two (2) 1/2 ton pickup trucks, two (2) intermediate size sedans, two (2) 3/4 ton pickup trucks, one (1) 3/4 ton utility bed truck, and one (1) downsize pickup truck. These replacement vehicles are available on state contract for a total purchase price of $93,222.00. Staff estimates the vehicles being replaced will sell for approximately $11,000.00 at auction. The City Engineer, Fire Chief, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works, and the Director of Equipment Services recommend adopting Resolution No. 93- 028 authorizing participation in the State of Texas purchasing program for the purchase of two (2) 1/2 ton pickup trucks, two (2) intermediate sedans, two (2) 3/4 ton pickup trucks, one (1) 3/4 ton utility truck, and one (1) downsize pickup truck at a cost of $93,222.00. Councilwoman Davis asked the difference between a downsize pickup and a regular sized pickup. Don Moore, Director of Equipment Service, stated the downsize pickup is a smaller version of a regular sized pickup. Mayor Blair asked if the City had done well with purchasing vehicles on the State contract. Mr. Moore stated it was working quite well and they would continue to evaluate the cost of vehicles on this program. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-028 authorizing participation in the State of Texas purchasing program for the purchase of two (2) 1/2 ton pickup trucks, two (2) intermediate sedans, two (2) 3/4 ton pickup trucks, one (1) 3/4 ton utility truck, and one (1) downsize pickup truck at a cost of $93,222.00. D.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-030 AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF READY-MIX CONCRETE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 64, Page 11 Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The Street Maintenance Division requires an annual supply of ready-mix concrete for the repair of curbs, gutters, and concrete streets. Bid requests for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete were sent to eight vendors. Four bids were received and all bids met specifications. Four vendors declined to bid for various reasons. Bids were based on estimated quantities since needs for the material fluctuate each year. Redi-Mix, Inc., submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $34.00 per cubic yard for regular concrete hauled in City trucks, $37.00 per cubic yard for high strength concrete hauled in City trucks, $43.00 per cubic yard for regular strength concrete delivered, and $46.00 per cubic yard for high strength concrete delivered. Funds in the amount of $64,750.00 are available in the 1992/1993 Public Works budget for this purchase and the total award will not exceed this amount. The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-030 awarding a bid for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $64,750.00. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated the ready-mix concrete is a maximum order and the City may not use all that is purchased. Mayor Blair stated the City received a slightly lower price than last year. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye adopted Resolution No. 93-030 awarding a bid for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $64,750.00. D.7 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-031 AWARDING THE BID FOR A 1993 MODEL SIDELOADING REFUSE TRUCK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Request for bids for a 1993 model sideloading refuse truck were mailed to five (5) vendors. A total of eight (8) bids were received from four (4) vendors. One vendor did not bid because they do not now sell this type of vehicle. The lowest bid received was from Dallas Peterbilt, Inc. in the amount of $91,640.00 does not meet specifications for the truck frame. The low bid meeting specification is from Bond Equipment Company in the amount of $97,680.00. Funds in the amount of $95,000.00 are available in the 1992-93 budget for this purchase. The additional funds in the amount of $2,680.00 are available in the fixed asset funds for equipment replacement for a total of $97,680.00. Vol. 64, Page 12 The Directors of Public Works and Equipment Services recommend adopting Resolution No. 93-031 awarding the bid for the purchase of a 1993 model side loading refuse truck to Bond Equipment Company for a total amount not to exceed $97,680.00. Mayor Blair explained the City had purchased built up welded frames in the past because they were lower bids. Mayor Blair stated they failed to hold up and cost more money than frames built at the factory. Mayor Blair stated this truck will be used in the residential refuse collection. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated the factory drop frames were built lower to the ground so employees collecting the refuse do not have to throw heavy sacks over their heads. Councilwoman Davis stated a memo from City staff stated that $2,000.00 would be needed for a special brake system and asked if this was included in the bid. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the price for the brake system was included in the bid. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye adopted Resolution No. 93-031 awarding the bid for the purchase of a 1993 model side loading refuse truck to Bond Equipment Company for a total amount not to exceed $97,680.00. D.8 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-032 AWARDING THE BID FOR TWO (2) 1993 MODEL ROLL OFF ROLL ON TRUCKS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Request for bids for two (2) 1993 model roll off roll on trucks to be used in the Sanitation Division were mailed to eight (8) vendors. A total of fourteen (14) bids were received from six (6) vendors. The low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Metro Ford in the amount of $157,990.00. There is $190,000.00 available for the purchase of this equipment. The Directors of Public Works and Equipment Services recommend adopting Resolution No. 93-032 awarding the bid for the purchase of two (2) 1993 model roll off roll on trucks to Metro Ford for a total amount not to exceed $157,900.00. Mayor Blair stated one truck would be used in the industrial refuse collection and the other truck used in conjunction with the green grabber. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps asked if these units were diesel. Mr. Don Moore stated both units were diesel. Vol. 64, Page 13 A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-032 awarding the bid for the purchase of two (2) 1993 model roll off roll on trucks to Metro Ford for a total amount not to exceed $157,900.00. D.9 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair stated the Chamber legislative trip to Austin is scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 1993. Mayor Blair requested approval for any City Councilmember and the City Manager to attend. Mayor Blair stated Farmers Branch has several bills they are interested and concerned with. A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", approved travel for the Chamber legislative trip to Austin on March 11, 1993 for the Mayor, Councilmembers and City Manager. Mayor Blair stated the Councilwoman Davis has been elected to the Environmental Board of the National League of Cities. C~ D.10 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mr. Jacob Bratner of Boy Scout Troop 33 asked the City Council if any vehicles used in the City had been purchased using natural gas. Mayor Blair stated Farmers Branch had purchased vehicles using natural gas. Mayor Blair asked Mr. Don Moore for the exact number the city has purchased. Mr. Don Moore stated the City has purchased three vehicles that use natural gas. Mayor Blair stated the problem of refueling these vehicles is very difficult. Mayor Blair stated very few service stations in the area have compressed natural gas. Mayor Blair stated the City has received a letter from Fina stating natural gas pumps will be installed at their location on Josey Lane and Valwood Parkway. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of March 1, 1993, at 8:40 P.M. Mayor City Secretary Vol. 64, Page 14