07.28.1979 CC MinutesPage 872
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
July 28, 1979
Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 9:35 A.M.
George Lowery gave the invocation. Council members present
were George Lowery, Clara Sanderson, Mayor Steve Radakovich,
Dwight Miller, Charles Kuykendall and Wayne Winters. Staff
members present were Mel Justice and Tyne Reflogal.
ITEM N0. 1
CONSIDERATION OF AUSTIN AND ASSOCIATES CABLE T.V. PROPOSAL.
Mel Justice informed the council that there were other ca-
ble T.V. companies who wish to bid on the Kennedale Franc-
hise. Also the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas are making
indepth studies of this media. Mr. Justice recommended the
council table Item No. 1 until Dallas and Fort Worth have
completed their studies. Mr. Austin of Austin and Assoc-
iates explained his company's projected overall plans for
Kennedale, Everman, and Forest Hill if he is given the fra-
nchises. Mr. Austin and the council discussed cable T.V.
in general to great lengths.
Wayne Winters made a motion to table Item No. 1 until a
later date so the council can look at proposals from other
companies. Seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with
none opposed.
ITEM N0. 2
CONSIDERATION OF 4TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BIDS AND
ALTERATIONS.
Mel Justice reported the County had recieved three bids on
this project they are as follows:
Venus Const. Co. $176,416
Mid-Cities Const. Co. 139,976
Circle C. Const. Co. 184,682
In a memorendum from David McCarver, Freeze and Nichols,
to Elvin Copeland dated July 18, 1979, the city was in-
formed as follows:
The revised CD Grant for the City of Kennedale is appro-
ximately $109,000. Deducting the Engineering Fee and add-
ing 10% contigencies, the available funds for the project
are as follows:
CD Grant $109,000
Less Engineering Fee 12,000
Actual Construction Funds 97,000
Contingencies 10% 9,700
Total Funds 10 ,700
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
July 28, 1979 Cont'd
Kennedale has 3 options:
1. The City may build the entire project by contribut-
ing local funds to pay the additional construction
cost.
Low Bid, Entire Project $139,976.00
Grant Amount 106,700.00
Funding from City 33,27 .00
2. The City may delete portions of the project. By del-
eting the water line on New Hope Road, the City's
share is as follows:
Low Bid, Entire Project $139,976.00
Less Bid, Part A 15 525.00
Construction Cost 12r, 5 O1 0
Grant Amount 106,700.00
Funding from City 17,751.00
3. The Grant will finance the entire project if the
water lines on New Hope Road and Village Street are
both deleted.
Low Bid
Less Bid, Part A
Subtotal
Less Bid, Part B
Construction Cost
$139,976.00
15,525.00
12 51.00
18 974.00
105, 77.00
Extra Funds:
$ 1,223.00
The Bids and options were discussed at length.
Charles Kuykendall made a motion to accept Mid-Cities con-
struction companies low bid of $139,976, and option No. 3
of Freeze and Nichols memorandum of July 18, 1979, deleting
the water lines on New Hope Road and Village Street for a
total bid price of $105,477. Seconded by Clara Sanderson.
The motion carried with George Lowery, Clara Sanderson,
Charles Kuykendall voting for, Wayne Winters voting aganist
and Dwight Miller abstaining.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CI~'y COUNCIL
July 28, 1979 Cont'd
ITEM N0. 3
DISCUSSION OP CHIEF OF POLICE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONS-
IBILITIES.
Chief Kevin Kirkpatrick came before the council to cl-
arify his duties and responsibilities. Chief Kirkpatrick
was informed his Legal responsibilities are goverened
by State Law and City Ordinances. Also he has the sa-
me responsibilities as any other department head inso
far as the day to day management operation of the Po-
lice Department.
V OPEN DISCUSSION
Council directed Mel Justice to get cost estimates for
tank for regular and unleaded gas supply.
Chief Kirkpatrick was directed to have police car re-
paired.
Mel Justice reported a new completion date for the
Community Center has been set for August 6, 1979•
Mel Justice reported Texas Parks and Wildlife put 6,000
catfish and 6,000 sun pearch in the large pond in the
park .
Dwight Miller made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by
Charles Kuykendall, motion carried with none opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 P.M.
APPROVED:
eve Radakovich, Mayor
ATTEST:
ne Re logal
City Secretary
CITY SEAL
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