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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 25,2016
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Micah Barnum, Christ Chapel Bible Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Micah Barnum, Christ Chapel Bible Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18,2016
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular meeting of October
18, 2016, be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3121 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18860 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County 9-1-1
District in the Amount Up to $657,013.00 for the Fiscal Year 2016 Radio
Assistance Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22474-10-2016
and 22475-10-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18861 - Adopt Ordinance Nos. 22476-10-2016, 22477-10-2016 and
22478-10-2016 Correcting Ordinance Nos. 17783, 22177 and 22283, in Order to
Correct Zoning Information and Legal Descriptions from Previously Approved
Zoning Cases (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 7 and 9)
3. M&C G-18862 - Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Acceptance of
Two Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission in the Amount of
$600,000.00, Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22479-10-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-18863 - Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance
Project Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas Department of
Transportation, if Offered, in the Amount of $50,000.00, Accept Contribution
from Alliance Air Services in the Amount of $50,000.00 for the City's Grant
Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22480-10-2016 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
5. M&C G-18864 - Authorize Agreement for the Provision of Water Service at
1.25 Times the Retail Rate to Serve 1801 Fairway Bend Drive in the Wild
Springs West Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, Located at the South East Corner of
Fairway Bend and Willow Springs Road in Tarrant County, Outside of Fort
Worth City Limits Pursuant to City Code Section 35-60b, Use Outside City
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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6. M&C G-18865 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22481-10-2016 in the
Amount of $40,000.00 for the Construction of the Gravity Belt Thickener
Project at Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
7. M&C G-18866 - Adopt Resolution No. 4692-10-2016 Expressing Official Intent
to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt for the Village Creek
Water Reclamation Facility Service Waterline Improvements Project No.
100512 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials,and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11955 - Authorize Purchase of Two Freightliner Trucks from The
Around the Clock Freightliner Group, LLC d/b/a Premier Truck Group of
Fort Worth in an Amount Up to $185,198.00, Using a Cooperative Contract for
the Park and Recreation Department Through the Property Management
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C P-11956 - Authorize Purchase of Audio Visual Equipment from Digital
Resources, Inc., for the Meacham Administration Building's Conference
Rooms and Building Directory Using a Cooperative Contract in an Amount Up
to $67,000.00 for the Aviation Department (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
3. M&C P-11957 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Immix Technology, Inc.,
for Hardware, Software, Technology Services, and Maintenance and Support
Services for the Information Technology Solutions Department, Using a
Cooperative Contract in the Total Amount Up to $300,000.00 for the First
Year(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C P-11958 - Authorize Purchase of Police Vehicle Equipment Installation
Services from Goheen Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Professional Safety Systems in an
Amount Up to $327,214.00, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Police
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
5. M&C P-11959 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Oracle America, Inc., for
Annual Licensing, Maintenance, and Support for Oracle Software and Services
for the Information Technology Solutions Department, Using a Cooperative
Contract in the Total Amount Up to $181,107.00 for the First Year (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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D. Planning& Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3119 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22482-10-2016 Vacating Portions of
Evening View Drive to be Replatted by Bloomfield Homes, LP, with the
Adjoining Property to Realign the Street Intersections Within the Watershend
North Subdivision (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
2. M&C PZ-3120 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22483-10-2016 Vacating a Portion of
Darcy Avenue and an Alley to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property by
Museum Place Block A, LTD, for a New Mixed Use and Hotel Development
Within Museum Place (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
4. M&C PZ-3122 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22484-10-2016 Vacating a Portion of
Dexter Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, Bryce Avenue, Clyde Street and Three
Alleys to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property for the New Arena Project
in the Will Rogers Memorial Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-27973 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with United Community
Centers, Inc., in the Amount of $600,000.00 to Finish-Out the Construction of
the Bethlehem Community Center Located at 951 Evans Avenue (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
2. M&C C-27974 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 47490, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, with Keller
Independent School District in the Amount of$390,776.00 for the Construction
of the Thompson Road Intersection with North Riverside Drive and a
Deceleration Lane from the Northbound Frontage Road of Interstate Highway
35W for Future Thompson Road, Thereby Increasing Keller Independent
School District's Total Contribution to $405,776.00, Adopt Resolution No.
4693-10-2016 Authorizing Execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $70,000.00 to
Construct a Frontage Road Right-Turn Deceleration Lane to the Future
Thompson Road and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22485-10-2016
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
3. M&C C-27975 - Authorize Establishment of Five Quiet Zones: Four at Union
Pacific Railroad Crossings at Kroger Drive, Wall Price Keller Road and Two
Private Crossings, and One at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Crossing at
Avondale Haslet Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 7)
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
D. Planning& Zoning—Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M&C PZ-3121 - Repeal Resolution No. 4624-05-2016 and Adopt Ordinance
No. 22486-10-2016 Vacating a Portion of Southgate Drive to be Replatted with
the Adjoining Property by QuickTrip to Realign the Commercial Driveway
Entrance into the QuikTrip near the Intersection of McCart Avenue and IH-20
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
Mr. Jamie Bierschbach, 1120 North Industrial Boulevard, appeared before Council in support of
Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3121.
Mr. James West, 5216 Cockrell Avenue, appeared before Council undecided about PZ-3121 but
advised he had received clarification from City Secretary Kayser and was not opposed to this
item.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3121 be approved and Ordinance No.
22486-10-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution
Council Member Zadeh presented a proclamation the 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian
Revolution to Mr. Greg Jackson, Sister Cities Budapest Chair and Ms. Eva Beluska, Metroplex
Magyar Circle President.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Bivens,
Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various
Council districts.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Mayor Pro
tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that the
following individuals will be appointed and/or reappointed to various,boards and
commissions effective October 25, 2016:
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Appointments:
• Mr. Carlos Flores (District 2), Position 3: Citizen at large, term expiring October 1, 2017
• Ms. Emilia Zeller (District 7), Position 4: Representative of an animal welfare
organization, term expiring October 1, 2018
• Ms. Torchy White (District 5), Position 7: Citizen at large,term expiring October 1, 2017
Reappointments:
• Ms. Brenda Silcox, Position 1: Citizen at large,term expiring October 1, 2017
• Dr. Nancy Carter, Position 2: Veterinarian,term expiring October 1, 2018
• Mr. Dustin Peel, Position 5: Shelter manager, term expiring October 1, 2017
• Ms. Monica Hamilton, Position 6: Municipal official,term expiring October 1, 2018
Area Metro Ambulance Authority
Reappointments:
Mr. Darin D'Agostino,term expiring September 30, 2019
Mr. Rajesh Gandhi,term expiring September 30, 2019
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Tarrant County 911 Emergency Assistance Board
Reappointment:
Ms. Vickie Gray, term expiring April 1, 2018
Motion passed 9-0.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cancelling the
City Council Work Session and the City Council Meeting on December 20, 2016,
and Setting the Regularly Scheduled City Council Work Sessions and City
Council Meetings for the Months of January 2017 Through December 2017
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Resolution No. 4694-10-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. Adopting the City of Fort Worth's 2017 State Legislative Program
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4695-10-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18868 would be
moved up on the agenda.
B. General
2. M&C G-18868 - Conduct a Public Hearing on the Application by FW Alton
Park, LP, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
Non-Competitive Housing Tax Credits for the Development of the Alton Park
Apartments to be Located at the Northeast Corner of Azle Avenue and
Broadview Drive and Adopt Resolution of No Objection to the Application
Which Acknowledges that the One Mile, Three Year Rule Applies to the
Proposed Development(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Aubrey Thagard, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
The following individuals submitted speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18868 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address the
Council:
Ms. Sydnee Freeman, 300 S. Beach Street
Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18868 be
approved and Resolution No. 4696-10-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
3. A Resolution Approving for Purposes of Section 147(F) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Alton Park
Apartments to be Issued by Trinity River Public Facility Corporation
Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, submitted a speaker card in support of the
resolution and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4697-10-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18867 - Adopt City of Fort Worth Public Art Annual Work Plan and
Appropriation Ordinance for the City of Fort Worth Public Art Capital
Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2017, Including Capital Projects and
Capital Outlay in the Amount of $1,583,463.00, Subject to Subsequent City
Council Authorization of an Artwork Commission Contract for Each Public
Art Project Included in This Capital Improvement Plan (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18867 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11960 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with AT&T Mobility National
Accounts LLC, for Voice and Wireless Services, Using a Cooperative Contract
for the Information Technology Solutions Department in the Total Amount Up
to $1,500,000.00 for the First Year(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11960 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27976 - Authorize Execution of Economic Development Program
Agreement with Parker-Hannifin Corporation for a Manufacturing and Office
Consolidation Located at 4701 Mercantile Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27976 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C C-27977 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with KinoD, LLC, for the Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling
Located at 7340 Lowery Road in the Northeast 820/1-30 Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27977 be approved. Motion passed 9-
0.
3. M&C C-27978 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Luke Hanbin Kiyoshi Song for the Construction of a Single-
Family Dwelling Located at 3204 Rosehill Drive in the Historic Handley
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27978 be approved. Motion passed 9-
0.
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4. M&C C-27979 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz
Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction Company, in the Amount of$3,933,495.00 for
the Love Circle and Casino Beach Park Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension
Improvements, Amend the Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Improvements Plan to
Add Additional Project Funding in the Amount of $1,105,195.00, Provide for
Project Management, Material Testing and Inspection Costs and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27979 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22488-10-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearing on Service Plan for Annexation AX-13-013,
Approximately 93.4 Acres of Land,Located in Tarrant County, Along Jacksboro
Highway and East of the Town of Lakeside, in the Far West Planning Sector
(Future COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Stephen Suprun, 909 Collins Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, submitted a speaker card relative to
unanswered letters sent to multiple departments within the City of Fort Worth and was
recognized by Mayor Price but he was not present in the Council Chamber.
Ms. Melissa Pugh Brown, representing Whatchamacallit Boutique, 4601 West Freeway, Suite
400, presented longhorn lapel pins to the City Council for their leadership in the community.
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Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before City Council relative to an issue
with the City of Fort Worth.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to flooding solutions for West
Arlington Heights:
Ms. Glenda Simcox, 4921 Pershing Avenue (provided a short video)
Mr. Brent Hyder, 4900 Bryce Avenue
Ms. Teri Kramer, 4913 Pershing Avenue
Mr. Kenneth James, 1412 Arizona Avenue, submitted a speaker card relative to a water service
billing dispute at 3329 Wilbarger Street and was recognized by Mayor Price but he was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to traffic
lights and the Police Department.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council relative to a FWTA
rejection letter.
XVII.EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 290) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:59 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 1St day of November, 2016.
Attest: Ap
Mary J. Ka r Betsy Price
City Secretary Mayor