AGENDA AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF DALLAS 1500 MARILLA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 9:00 A. M. 96-0650 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Council Chambers) 96-0651 Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers VOTING AGENDA 96-0652 1. APPROVED. Approval of Minutes of January 24, 1996 96-0653 CONSENT AGENDA AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Engineering and Architectural Contracts 96-0654 2. APPROVED. Authorize a professional services contract with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects to provide architectural/engineering services for Lindsley Park Improvements (Phase II) - Fee $21,000 - Financing: 1995-96 Community Development Grant Funds 96-0655 3. APPROVED. Authorize a professional services contract with Halff Associates Inc. to provide land surveys for approximately 34 parcels of land to be acquired for the Prairie Creek Open Space Project - $97,980 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds

MEETING AGENDA -2- AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Continued) Award of Contracts 96-0656 4. APPROVED. Authorize a contract for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, and water and wastewater main improvements on Mandalay Drive from Maylee Boulevard to Plummer Drive - Tiseo Paving Company, low bidder of five - $746,063 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds ($708,017.60), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($19,924), Water Utilities Bond Funds ($18,121.40) 96-0657 5. APPROVED. Authorize a contract for construction of a composite liner and leachate collection system for Cell 1, a leachate forced main and storage facility, and related appurtenances at the McCommas Bluff Landfill to Associated Environmental Services, Inc. dba Associated Remedial Services, Inc., low bidder of four - Not to Exceed $2,850,442 - Financing: Current Funds ($850,442), 1985 Bond Funds ($200,000), and 1995 Certificates of Obligation Funds ($1,800,000) Change Orders and Contract Amendments 96-0658 6. APPROVED. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $25,740 to provide contract administration for Arlington Park Recreation Center Open Air Gymnasium Addition and K.B. Polk Recreation Gymnasium Addition - from $149,140 to $174,880 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds ($17,480) and 1995-96 Community Development Grant Funds ($8,260) 96-0659 7. APPROVED. Authorize an increase in the contract with BAR Constructors, Inc. for additional work to the 60-inch water main and bridge pier support at Hampton Road Bridge and Five Mile Creek - $96,613 from $4,648,044.75 to $4,744,657.75 - Financing: Water Utilities Bond Funds 96-0660 8. APPROVED. Authorize an increase in the contract with Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide additional engineering services for improvements to the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon - $172,000 from $1,406,281 to $1,578,281 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds Construction Miscellaneous 96-0661 9. APPROVED. Authorize calling a benefit assessments hearing for street, storm drainage, bridge, water and wastewater main improvements on Joe Field Road from Newkirk Street to I.H. - 35E Service Road to be held March 13, 1996 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration

MEETING AGENDA -3- AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Continued) Construction Miscellaneous (Continued) 96-0662 10. APPROVED. Authorize calling a benefit assessments hearing for street, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements on Street Group 416 to be held on March 13, 1996 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration (List attached) 96-0663 11. APPROVED. Authorize calling a benefit assessments hearing for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements on Street Group 417 to be held March 13, 1996 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration (List attached) LAND ACQUISITION 96-0664 12. APPROVED. Authorize deposit of a Commissioners' Award for the acquisition of approximately 2,407 square feet of land from Charles K. Villasana and Judy Glazer, located at 2735 Harwood Street between Harry Hines Boulevard and Dallas North Tollway for street improvements to Hunt Street - $99,000 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds 96-0665 13. APPROVED. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Linnie Rios, for a street easement containing approximately 1,169 square feet of land, improved with landscaping, located near the intersection of Beckleymeade Avenue and Beckleyview Avenue for Beckleymeade Avenue Street Improvements - $900 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds 96-0666 14. APPROVED. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Starwood Opportunity Fund I, LP, of approximately 8.398 acres of land located near the intersection of Audelia Road and Walnut Street for park purposes - $530,000 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds McCommas Bluff Development 96-0667 15. * APPROVED. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, of six (6) properties containing approximately 90,640 square feet of unimproved land, for the McCommas Bluff Development - $13,660 - Financing: Public Private Partnership Funds (List attached) 96-0668 16. * APPROVED. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, of seven (7) properties containing approximately 63,504 square feet of unimproved land, for the McCommas Bluff Development - $9,525 - Financing: Public Private Partnership Funds (List attached)

MEETING AGENDA -4- LAND ACQUISITION (Continued) 96-0669 17. DEFERRED. Authorize acquisition of two (2) single-family residential properties containing approximately 40,895 square feet of land located in the City of Irving, Texas for the D-FW International Airport Expansion project - $284,000 - Financing: D-FW International Airport Joint Revenue Bonds (no cost to the City of Dallas) (List attached) 96-0670 18. APPROVED. Resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement containing approximately 2,879.9 square feet of land, to Texas Utilities Electric Company to provide electric service for the Mountain Creek Library, located near Eagle Ford Drive and Mountain Creek Parkway - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 96-0671 19. APPROVED. Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding to a jury trial for approximately 5,820 square feet of land from Central Control Co., et al., located at 7600 North Central Expressway between Southwestern Blvd. and Lovers Lane needed for improvements to North Central Expressway - $371,766 - City's 25% share $92,941.50 ($79,455.25 previously paid) - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds (75% of total cost to be paid by the State) LAND MISCELLANEOUS 96-0672 20. APPROVED. An ordinance abandoning a water main easement and utility easements to Minyard Properties, Inc., the abutting owner, containing approximately 17,931 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Marvin D. Love Freeway and Polk Street and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $650 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [Ordinance 22666] 96-0673 21. APPROVED. An ordinance abandoning alley rights-of-way to S.L. Davis Nagel, Richard C. Nagel, Sharon L. Davis Nagel, North Dallas United Pentecostal Church, Inc., Cleal T. Watts, Jr., Luther Dale Poehlman, John Gerard Darr, Gene E. Vivero, Janie J. Vivero, and Laurel Sue Springer, the abutting owners, containing approximately 7,520 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Gooding Drive and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $31,960 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [Ordinance 22667] 96-0674 22. APPROVED. An ordinance abandoning a portion of a utility easement to Landor I Grundstuecks, GmbH, the abutting owner, containing approximately 6,393 square feet of land, located near the intersection of McCallum Boulevard and Preston Road and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $650 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [Ordinance 22668]

MEETING AGENDA -5- LAND MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) Redbird Airport 96-0675 23. * APPROVED. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Lease No. DTFA07-87-L-01000 to the Federal Aviation Administration for the Middle Marker Site for the Instrument Landing System at Redbird Airport - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 96-0676 24. * APPROVED. Authorize an amendment to extend the lease with Oak Cliff Country Club containing approximately 400 square feet of land improved with instrumentation equipment for the Instrument Landing System at Redbird Airport - Financing: Aviation Current Funds - $1.00 per year 96-0677 25. APPROVED. Authorize the execution of a five (5) year lease agreement with the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, for the continued use of approximately 1,813 square feet of office space located at 3611 Swiss Avenue, near the intersection of Swiss Avenue and Gordon Street by the Dallas Youth and Family Crimes Division, Child Abuse Unit - $1,938 per month, for a total of $23,256 annually - Financing: Current Funds 96-0678 26. APPROVED. Authorize the execution of a quitclaim deed to Moore Engineers, Inc., for approximately 48,989 square feet of a surplus railroad easement, which was acquired by the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, for the RAILTRAN corridor, near the intersection of Freewood Drive and Shady Trail - Railtran Revenue: $650 96-0679 27. APPROVED. Authorize the conveyance of a water main easement to the City of Irving, containing approximately 70,119 square feet owned by the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth within the RAILTRAN Corridor near the intersection of Rock Island Road and Roy Orr Boulevard - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 96-0680 28. APPROVED. Authorize the sale by quitclaim deed of 11 properties, acquired by the taxing authorities from a Sheriff's Sale, to the highest bidders - Revenue: $60,248.57 (list attached) PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 96-0681 29. DEFERRED. Authorize a contract with Mitchell Technical Sales for the repair of a cooling tower at the Convention Center - Low bidder of four - Not to exceed $199,740 - Financing: Convention Center Current Funds 96-0682 30. DEFERRED. Authorize a thirty-six month price agreement for Elgin street sweeper parts with STM Equipment - Only responsive bidder - Not to exceed $82,500 - Financing: Current Funds

MEETING AGENDA -6- PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (Continued) 96-0683 31. APPROVED. Authorize a twelve month multiple award price agreement with two twelve month renewal options for police citations with Louis Business Products and Moore Business Forms Inc. - Low bidders of three - Not to exceed $215,000 - Financing: Current Funds 96-0684 32. DEFERRED. Authorize a twenty-four month multiple award price agreement for air conditioning supplies with Industrial & Refrigeration Thomas Lemon Inc., Serviceman Supplies Inc., Trane Company, Electromotive Corp. - Lowest responsive bidders of five - Not to exceed $350,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($332,500), Aviation Current Funds ($17,500) 96-0685 33. APPROVED. Authorize a twenty-four month multiple award price agreement for protective clothing with Aeroelectronics Inc., Abatix Environmental Corp., Boss Manufacturing Company, Briggs Weaver Inc., Commercial Tool & Fastener, Dantack Corp., Industrial Products Company, Iron Horse Safety Specialties, Lone Star Safety & Supply Inc., Safety Supply Inc., Samantha's House of Gloves, Texas Mill Metroplex Supply, Texas Rubber Supply Inc., Vallen Safety Supply Company, Vanguard Distributors Inc., Verna Melton Graphic Marketing & Packing c/o Vernas Ventures, Wayest Safety Inc. - Low bidders of twenty two - Not to exceed $800,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds ($440,000), Current Funds ($360,000) 96-0686 34. APPROVED. Authorize a twenty-four month price agreement for polymer, a chemical used in the treatment processing of wastewater with Allied Colloids Inc. - Low bidder of three - Not to exceed $1,134,840 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds 96-0687 35. APPROVED. Authorize the rejection of one bid received for a thirty-six month price agreement for stainless steel repair clamps, and ratify approval for readvertisement for new bids - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE 96-0688 36. APPROVED. Ratification of an emergency purchase for the rehabilitation of a 30-inch wastewater main in an easement between Bar Harbor Drive and Polk Street - Insituform Texark, Inc. - $103,200 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds MISCELLANEOUS 96-0689 37. APPROVED. Authorize settlement of a lawsuit styled Otha Leon Cornute v. Elven Peterson and the City of Dallas, Cause No. 95-03750-B - Financing: Current Funds

MEETING AGENDA -7- MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) 96-0690 38. APPROVED. Authorize settlement of a lawsuit styled Leonard and Elizabeth Reece v. Gregg Callozzi and the City of Dallas; Cause No. 93-02509-I - Financing: Current Funds 96-0691 39. APPROVED. Authorize settlement of a lawsuit styled Sylvia Rodriguez and Sylvia Rodriguez as next friend for Carlos Rodriguez, a minor v. Henry Young and the City of Dallas, Cause No. 95-8855-C - Financing: Current Funds 96-0692 40. APPROVED. Authorize annual adjustment to appropriations for the 1994-95 fiscal year for year end close - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 96-0693 41. APPROVED. An ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Dallas City Code for the establishment, administration, funding, and use of a municipal court building security fund in accordance with state law; to establish a $3 municipal court building security fee; and to clarify the name of the Court and Detention Services Department - Estimated Revenue: $41,128 [Ordinance 22669] 96-0694 42. APPROVED. Resolution authorizing, subject to the approval of the Texas Attorney General, the issuance, execution and delivery by the City of variable rate Section 108 Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000,000 to Afterwatch & Co., as Nominee, to provide interim funding for the Neighborhood Renaissance Program (NRP) pursuant to HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funding Commitment B-94- MC-48-0009; authorizing the execution of a Contract for Loan Guarantee Assistance, Fiscal Agency Agreement, and other necessary documents in connection with the issuance of the City's Section 108 Notes; authorizing the City Manager to forward the Section 108 Notes, Contract for Loan Guarantee Assistance, Fiscal Agency Agreement and other documents to the Texas Attorney General's Office for approval; authorizing the City Controller to disburse $1,250 to the Texas Attorney General Office for the fee to review and approve the Section 108 Notes; and other matters related thereto - Financing: $1,250 for Attorney General review fee, Section 108 Notes to be repaid from future year CDBG grant allocations and NRP project loan repayments, if any 96-0695 43. APPROVED. Ordinance authorizing a Specific Use Permit for a Transit Passenger Station or Transfer Center on property presently zoned a CR Community Retail District and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District within the right-of-way for Lancaster Road, southeast of Mentor Avenue - Financing: No cost consideration to the City - Z923-185/9375-S [Ordinance 22670]

MEETING AGENDA -8- MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) 96-0696 44. APPROVED. Ordinance authorizing a Specific Use Permit for a Transit Passenger Station or Transfer Center on property presently zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, a TH-3(A) Townhouse District, and an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District on the southwest side of Lancaster Road, southeast of Ledbetter Drive - Financing: No cost consideration to the City - Z923-186/9376-S [Ordinance 22671] 96-0697 45. DEFERRED. Ordinance authorizing a change of zoning from a CS Commercial Service District to a Planned Development District for a Transit Passenger Station or Transfer Center and CR Community Retail District Uses on Lancaster Road, southeast of Kiest Boulevard - Financing: No cost consideration to the City - Z912-248/9279-S 96-0698 46. APPROVED. Authorize the City of Dallas to apply for six law enforcement-related grants, including victims' assistance, citizen education, and programs which aid in solving crimes, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $283,346 with the required matching funds - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division Grant Funds ($283,346), 1996-97 General Funds ($197,253), and Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Funds ($27,839) 96-0699 47. APPROVED. Authorize acceptance of the Weed and Seed Recognition grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996, and execution of the grant agreement - $35,000 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds 96-0700 48. DEFERRED. Authorize continued participation in the American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF) Subscription Program to fund drinking water research for FY 1995-96 - $153,973 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds 96-0701 49. APPROVED. Authorize continuation of a contract with United States Geological Survey (USGS) for operation of streamflow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River basin for FY 1995-96 - $47,900 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds

MEETING AGENDA -9- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL 96-0702 50. HEARING CONTINUED UNTIL 2/28/96. Application for a TH-3(A) Townhouse District on property presently zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District, and an application for the termination of the existing deed restrictions on property at the southwest corner of Ledbetter Drive and Polk Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval Recommendation of CPC: Denial without prejudice Z945-252/582-S 96-0703 51. CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED. Application for an MF-1(A) Multifamily District on property presently zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the north side of Northaven Road, west of Dennis Road, and an ordinance granting an MF-1(SAH) Multifamily (Standard Affordable Housing) District Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Denial of an MF-1(A) Multifamily District, but approval of an MF- 1(SAH) Multifamily (Standard Affordable Housing) District Z956-130/9959-N [Ordinance 22672] 96-0704 52. CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED. Application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the development plan and conditions for Planned Development District No. 94 for Automobile Display Sales and Service Uses to permit furniture and warehouse uses on a portion of the property on the north side of Camp Wisdom Road, east of Cockrell Hill Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z956-132/3465-S [Ordinance 22673] BENEFIT ASSESSMENT HEARINGS Alpine Street From Beeman Avenue to Hobbs Street 96-0705 53. * HEARING CLOSED. Benefit assessments hearing for replacement of deteriorated sidewalks, drive approaches, curbs and gutters, and water and wastewater appurtenance adjustments for street listed above 96-0705 54. * APPROVED. Ordinance levying benefit assessments for replacement of deteriorated sidewalks, drive approaches, curbs and gutters, and water and wastewater appurtenance adjustments for street listed above - Financing: This action has no cost consideration [Ordinance 22674] Justin Avenue from West Davis Street to Hale Street 96-0706 55. * HEARING CLOSED. Benefit assessments hearing for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for street listed above

MEETING AGENDA -10- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS (Continued) BENEFIT ASSESSMENT HEARINGS (Continued) Justin Avenue from West Davis Street to Hale Street (Continued) 96-0706 56. * APPROVED. Ordinance levying benefit assessments for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements on street listed above [Ordinance 22675] 96-0706 57. * APPROVED. Authorize a contract for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for street listed above to Camino Construction, Inc. - low bidder of five - $537,064 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds ($360,999), Water Utilities Bond Funds ($160,714) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($15,351) ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 96-0707 58. APPROVED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS. Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (Executive Session, if necessary, Personnel, Sec.551.074, T.O.M.A.) 96-0708 59. APPROVED. Authorize approval of the bi-weekly tax action Taxicabs 96-0709 60. * APPROVED. Authorize an amendment to the annual taxicab operating authority of Yellow Cab Company to increase its authorized fleet by 175 vehicles - Revenue: $43,750 annually 96-0710 61. * APPROVED. Authorize an amendment to the annual taxicab operating authority of Checker Cab Company to increase its authorized fleet by 50 vehicles- Revenue: $12,500 annually Advanced Technological Solutions, Inc. 96-0711 62. * APPROVED. Approve (i) a tax abatement agreement with Advanced Technological Solutions, Inc. for abatement of taxes on the new business personal property for ten years and (ii) a 100% development fee rebate not to exceed $7,500. The property is located within an area of the City of Dallas Enterprise Zone One at 2229 Cockrell Avenue, Dallas, Texas - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Fund (Estimated revenue foregone for 10-year abatement $50,415)

MEETING AGENDA -11- ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION (Continued) Advanced Technological Solutions, Inc. (Continued) 96-0712 63. * APPROVED. Authorize an application to the Texas Department of Commerce nominating Advanced Technological Solutions, Inc. located in City of Dallas Enterprise Zone One at 2229 Cockrell Avenue, Dallas, Texas to receive designation as an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, as amended (Government Code, Chapter 2303) $300 - Financing: Current Funds 96-0713 64. APPROVED. Authorize an amendment to Section 6 of the City Council Rules of Procedure to provide for the length of time a person will be allowed to speak at a city council meeting when using an interpreter (Municipal and Minority Affairs Committee) ITEMS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION 96-0714 65. APPROVED. An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Dallas City Code to allow officers and employees of the City who serve on certain boards, commissions, or entities to transact business on behalf of the City with those boards, commissions, or entities under certain circumstances (Mayor Kirk) [Ordinance 22676] 96-0715 66. APPROVED. Authorize the execution of a sixty (60) month lease agreement, with Pan Coastal Limited Partnership, as landlord, and the City of Dallas, as tenant, for approximately 21,000 square feet of office space located at 2121 Main Street, near the intersection of Main Street and Central Expressway for the Dallas Water Utilities Capital Improvements Program Staff - Consideration: $17,004.17 per month, for a total of $204,050 annually - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds 96-0716 67. APPROVED AS AMENDED. Authorize approval of a recommended plan for the proposed alignment of 160-feet on Haskell Boulevard from Lemmon Avenue to North of IH 30 (Main St.), and add St. Edwards Catholic Church, Small Business Operator and the Parry Avenue/Haskell representative to the Haskell Boulevard Executive Committee. In addition, designate one representative each from the Greater Dallas Planning Council and the American Institute of Architects to serve in an advisory (ex officio) capacity to the Haskell Committee - Financing: This action has no cost consideration 96-0717 68. APPROVED. Authorize a contract for revitalization work for the Farmers Market Area - Ed Bell Construction Company, low bidder of four - $1,649,639.80 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds ($1,377,409.80) ($587,580 to be reimbursed by Federal Public Works and Development Facilities Grant Funds), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($29,420) and Water Utilities Bond Funds ($242,810)

MEETING AGENDA -12-96-0721 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD. Executive Session Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.) - Downtown Sports Development Project - Alternative Site Acquisition Negotiations, and Negotiations between the City and Dallas Basketball, Limited - Status of Dallas Stars Long Term Reunion Arena Lease Agreement - Debra Walker, et al. v. HUD, et al. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Sec. 551.072 T.O.M.A.) - Downtown Sports Development Project - Alternative Site Acquisition Negotiations, and Negotiations between the City and Dallas Basketball, Limited - Status of Dallas Stars Long Term Reunion Arena Lease Agreement

MEETING AGENDA -13- ADDENDUM ADDITIONS: 96-0721 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD. Executive Session Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.) - Charles Whatley vs. City of Dallas, Claim No.: 95-00668 - In re Petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation (214 Area Code Overlay) before the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas. Docket No. 14447, and legal issues and strategy regarding the decision of the PUC ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 96-0718 1. APPROVED. Authorize settlement of a claim filed styled Charles Whatley vs. City of Dallas for all claims. Claim No.:95-00668 - Financing: Current Funds 96-0719 2. APPROVED. Approve evaluation criteria for selection of independent auditors and prohibit discussions between prospective audit proposers and members of the City Council prior to oral presentations scheduled as part of the evaluation process - Financing: No cost consideration 96-0720 3. APPROVED. Designation of the Dallas Morning News as the official newspaper of the City for a twelve month period and authorization to enter into a twelve month price agreement with The Dallas Morning News, lowest responsive bidder, to publish all ordinances, recruitment ads, and official notices of the City in an amount not to exceed $673,000 - Financing: Current Funds