HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/12/13-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 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
1. 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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
11. INVOCATION--Reverend David Wynn, Agape Metropolitan Community Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend David Wynn, Agape Metropolitan Community
Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 6,201.6
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular meeting of
December 6, 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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18902 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18916 be continued
to the January 24,2017, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed
9-0.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18898 - Authorize Expenditure of City Matching Funds in the
Amount of$215,000.00 for the Creation of an Active Transportation Plan for
Fort Worth in Conjunction with the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18899 - Correct Mayor and Council Communication G-18845 by
Correcting the Number of Terms Served by Certain Members of the City's
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-18900 - Adopt Revised Debt Monitoring Policy as Amendment to the
City's Financial Management Policy Statements, Effective October 1, 2016 and
Authorize Incorporation of this Policy Into the Overall Financial Management
Policy Document (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-18901 - Authorize Continuation of the Military Pay Supplement
Benefit and Military Leave Fund Policy Until December 31, 2017 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
6. M&C G-18903 - Authorize Temporary Closure of W.R. Watt Drive, Burnett-
Tandy Drive, Gendy Street, Harley Avenue, Linden Avenue and Lansford
Lane for Twenty-Eight Days Beginning January 9, 2017 Through February 5,
2017 and Trinity Park Drive for Ten Days During the 2017 Southwestern
Exposition and Livestock Show (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
7. M&C G-18904 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22530-12-2016
Increasing Receipts and Appropriations in Various Projects and Funds by
$6,521,991.45 Using Bond Proceeds Associated with the Previously Cancelled
Lakeshore Drive Project(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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8. M&C G-18905 - Approve Reserve Officers Appointed by the Chief of Police to
Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
9. M&C G-18906 - Authorize Office of Emergency Management to Apply for the
Fiscal Year 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and if
Awarded, Authorize Execution of a Related Grant Contract with the Texas
Division of Emergency Management in the Estimated Amount Up to
$170,000.00, Authorize Transfer in the Amount Up to $170,000.00, as
Required, for the City's Fifty Percent Match from the General Fund to the
Grants Operating Federal Fund, Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and
Eligible Grant Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22531-12-2016
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
10. M&C G-18907 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $15,986.55
from the Municipal Airports Fund to the Municipal Airports Grants Fund for
the City's Grant Match for the Alliance Airport's Routine Airport
Maintenance Project Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22532-12-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
11. M&C G-18908 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22533--12-2016 in the
Amount of $105,767.00 for the Village Creek Biosolids Processing Facility
Building Roof Replacement(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
12. M&C G-18909 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22534-12-2016 Adjusting
Appropriations in Completed Projects in the Special Purpose Fund to Allow
for Project Balancing and Closure and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
22535-12-2016 Increasing Appropriations in the Special Purpose Fund by
$122,590.00 for Citywide Special Events (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11980 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Kimley-Horn and
Associates Inc., in the Total Amount Up to $475,500.00 for the First Term for
Conducting the 2017 Transportation Impact Fee Study for the Planning and
Development Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C P-11981 - Authorize Purchase with Shor-Line for Animal Cages for a
Total Amount Up to $55,334.00 for the Code Compliance Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15976 - Authorize Acquisition of a Permanent Pedestrian Access
Easement in 0.063 Acres and a Temporary Construction Easement in 0.013
Acres Described as Parcel 37 Located at 2309 Montgomery Street from Fort
Worth City Credit Union, for the Montgomery Street Paving Improvements
from I-30 to Camp Bowie in the Amount of $138,600.00 and Pay Estimated
Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of $141,600.00
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
2. M&C L-15977 - Authorize Direct Sale of the Tax-Foreclosed Property
Described as Lot 13, Block 13, Out of the Burton Acres Addition Located at
4104 Reed Street for a Total Cost of $13,326.55 to Juan Jose Barra, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
3. M&C L-15978 — Authorize Direct Sale of Two Tax-Foreclosed Properties
Described as Lot 8, Block 10, Sunrise Addition Located at 5407 and 5409
Turner Street for a Total Cost of $13,682.92.00 to Chelsea R. Jaubert in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
4. M&C L-15979 - Authorize Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Described
as Lot 8, Block 12, Out of Ryan Southeast Addition Located at 928 Marion
Avenue for a Total Cost of$36,116.61 to Ronnie Compton, in Accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3123 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22536-12-2016 Vacating a Portion of
Lake Country Drive to be Replatted with the Existing Entry Feature and
Fountain for the Lake Country Estates Home Owners Association (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
2. M&C PZ-3124 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22537-12-2016 Vacating Portions of
N.W. 7th Street, N.W. 8th Street, North Throckmorton Street, North Houston
Street, All of Refinery Street and Two Alleys in North Fort Worth Addition for
the Trinity River Vision Master Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-28025 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement for Software Licensing
and Maintenance with ASG Technologies Group, Inc., in an Amount of
$133,726.00 for the First Year, Using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for
the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-28026 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Aubrey for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public
Safety Radio System for Interoperable Communications in Mutual Aid or
Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C C-28027 - Authorize Execution of Development Agreements in Lieu of
Annexation with Multiple Property Owners for Property Located in Potential
Annexation Areas 3-1, Located in Denton and Tarrant Counties, North of
Westport Parkway and East of Heritage Parkway and 73-2, Located South of
SH 114 and West of FM 156, AX-11-005, Adjacent to Council District 7
(FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
4. M&C C-28028 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Signature Graphics, Inc., in the Amount of $8,000.00 for Design Layout,
Printing, Fabrication, Cabinet Preparation and Installation of Fourteen
Unique Artworks on City of Fort Worth Traffic Signal Control Cabinets Along
East Lancaster Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 8)
5. M&C C-28029 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Keller in the Amount of $163,700.00, Authorize Execution of a Community
Facilities Agreement with Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust in the Amount
of $16,112,388.00 for the Construction of Park Vista Boulevard from Keller
Hicks Road to Ray White Road, with City Participation in the Amount of
$294,600.00 for Increasing the Height of the Park Vista Boulevard Bridge and
the Installation of a 48-Inch Casing for a Water Line to Serve the City of Keller
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22538-12-2016 and 22539-12-2016
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
6. M&C C-28030 - Authorize Execution of Consent to Assignment of City
Secretary Contract No. 37067, a Tax Abatement Agreement with Health Care
Service Corporation d/b/a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, to QTS Investment
Properties Fort Worth, LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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7. M&C C-28031 -Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of$500,000.00 of Urban
Development Action Grant Miscellaneous Revenue in the Form of a Deferred
Forgivable Loan to the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth for the
Construction of the New McDonald Southeast YMCA to be Located at
Approximately 2701 Moresby Street, Authorize Execution of a Loan
Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22540-12-2016
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
8. M&C C-28032 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 9 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45378 with Austin Bridge & Road, LP, in the Amount of
$121,093.00 on the Altamesa Boulevard Phase 2 Project, Thereby Increasing
the Total Project Cost to $27,317,082.74 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
9. M&C C-28033 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 47731 with Reyes Group, Ltd. in the Amount of $127,287.58 for
the Heritage Trace Parkway and Tehama Ridge Parkway Roundabout Project,
Thereby Increasing the Contract to an Amount Up to $2,308,940.88 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No.22541-12-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
10. M&C C-28034 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 47060 with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the Amount of
$388,534.25 to Rehabilitate Additional Street Sections of Jennings Avenue,
Monroe Street, Texas Street, W. 10th Street and Tremont Avenue and Provide
for Added Staff and Project Costs,Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to
$2,068,446.47 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete 2015-2 Street Rehabilitation and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22542-12-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
11. M&C C-28035 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 in an Amount Not
to Exceed $478,620.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 44165, an Engineering
Services Agreement with Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., for the Design of
Parker-Henderson Road from Mansfield Highway to Martin Street for a
Revised Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,083,064.85 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
5)
12. M&C C-28036 - Authorize Execution of a Contract Amendment with Goodwill
Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. for Operating an Attended Donation Center and
Processing Electronic Waste at the City's Drop Off Stations (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
13. M&C C-28037 - Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 44949,
as Amended, an Agreement with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors
Bureau, to Allocate $100,000.00 Into a New Sports Marketing Fund for
Specialized Sports Marketing Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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14. M&C C-28038 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Participate in the
Drug Enforcement Administration Fort Worth Multi-Agency Task Force,
Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement Funds in the Amount of $120,269.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22543-12-2016 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
15. M&C C-28039 - Authorize Renewals of City Secretary Contract No. 44614
with Tarrant County for Professional Forensic Laboratory Services for the
Police Department in an Amount of $350,000.00 for the Current Fiscal Year
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
16. M&C C-28040 - Authorize Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of a
Texas Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2018 Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in an Amount of $172,000.00,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, Authorize Transfer in the
Amount of $43,000.00 for the City's Grant Match Requirement and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22544-12-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
17. M&C C-28041 - Authorize and Approve Amendments to Articles 18 and 28 of
the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between City of Fort Worth, Texas and
the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association, International Association
of Fire Fighters Local 440, to Expire September 30, 2018 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
18. M&C C-28042 - Authorize Execution of an Administration Building Office
Lease Agreement with MK Conquest International for Suite 132 at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
19. M&C C-28043 - Authorize Execution of a Termination Agreement with
Newone Hangars, LLC and Execute a New Hangar and Ground Lease
Agreement with Dumont Group, LLC for Lease Site E20 at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
20. M&C C-28044 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 5 in the Amount of
$236,183.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 46252 with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, for a Revised Contract Amount of $8,376,028.70 for Water, Sanitary
Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements in the Tanglewood Neighborhood,
Provide for Additional Project Costs, Easement Acquisition and Material
Testing and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22545-12-2016 and 22546-
12-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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21. M&C C-28045 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45582, an Engineering Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in
the Amount of $317,004.00 for a Revised Contract Amount of $857,956.00 for
Marine Creek Drainage Basin Parallel Interceptor Improvements at Various
Locations Within the Marine Creek Drainage Basin, Provide for Project
Management, Real Property Acquisition, Utility Coordination and Material
Testing and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22547-12-2016 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
22. M&C C-28046 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds in the Amount of$110,745.00
from Centex Homes for its Share of Design Costs Related to the Northside IV
24-inch Water Transmission Main Along Bowman Roberts Road from Santa
Gertrudis Street to Haltom Bailey Boswell Road, Authorize Execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of
$386,311.00 for Engineering and Design Services and Provide for Staff Costs,
Property Acquisition, Utility Coordination and Material Testing for a Design
Phase Amount of $589,000, Adopt Resolution No. 4719-12-2016 Expressing
Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt for
the Northside IV 24-Inch Water Transmission Main Along Bowman Roberts
Road from Santa Gertrudis Street to Haltom Bailey Boswell Road Project and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22548-12-2016 and 22549-12-2016
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 7)
23. M&C C-28047 -Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Shield
Engineering Group, PLLC in the Amount of $300,000.00 for Village Creek
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Improvements of Various Sanitary Sewer Mains
Located Within the Carver Heights East, Ryanwood and South Edgewood
Neighborhoods, Provide for Project Management, Real Property Acquisition,
Utility Coordination and Material Testing and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22550-12-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 8)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
B. General
5. M&C G-18902 - Adopt Policy for Resolutions for 2017 Applications to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Competitive
Housing Tax Credits and Commitments of Development Funding (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, completed a comment card in support of Mayor
and Council Communication G-18902.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18902 be approved as
amended to remove the paragraph number 2 under Resolutions of Support. Motion
passed 9-0.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC,
1. Presentation of the Veteran World War II Survivors of Pearl Harbor
Council Member Zimmerman recognized the Veteran World War II survivors of Pearl Harbor.
2. Presentation by the Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2724
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton presented a Certificate of Recognition to Brownie Girl Scout Troop
2724.
3. Presentation by the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth
Mr. Matt Dufrene, Blue Zones Fort Worth Vice-President, recognized the approved entities and
organizations of Blue Zones Fort Worth.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the resolution accepting 900 ballistic vests and Mayor and
Council Communication G-18915 were donations and would be moved up on the agenda.
1. A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Nine Hundred Enhanced Ballistic
Vests from the Fort Worth S.W.A.T. Support Group, Inc. for Use by Front-Line
Officers and Graduating Recruits in the Fort Worth Police Department
Mrs. Rosie Moncrief, 1600 Carleton Avenue, appeared before Council in support of the
resolution.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Resolution No. 4720-12-2016 be adopted with appreciation. Motion
passed 9-0.
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B. General
6. M&C G-18915 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount
of $50,000.00 from the Robert D. and Alma Moreton Foundation to Purchase
Equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's Digital Forensic Lab,
Authorize the Purchase of Equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department's
Digital Forensics Lab and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens that Mayor and Council Communication G-18915 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22551-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
Council Member Allen Gray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Adrean Boyd and Mr.
William "Sam"Dykeman, Trustees of the Robert Moreton Foundation.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, Council Members Zimmerman, Bivens, Jordan and
Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Ms. Cecilia Saenz be appointed to Place 2 of the Community Development
Council effective December 13, 2016, and with a term expiring October 1, 2018.
Motion passed 9-0.
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Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Ms. Luann Hoppe be appointed to Place 4 of the Community Development
Council effective December 13, 2016, and with a term expiring October 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. RESOLUTION
2. A Resolution Amending the City of Fort Worth's 2017 State Legislative Program
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the resolution be adopted to revise state legislative agenda that generally
mirrors the one adopted on October 25, 2016, but that eliminates the item
regarding supporting legislation to lower the prima facie speed limits; and revises
the item regarding non-discrimination so that it reads:
Non-discrimination Initiatives
Oppose legislation undermining local control to prohibit discrimination on the
basis of race, creed color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, familial
status, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a substitute motion that the resolution be adopted to
revise state legislative agenda that generally mirrors the one adopted on
October 25, 2016, but that revises the item regarding prima facie speed limits so
that it reads:
Local Control of Prima Facie Speed Limit
Support legislative efforts to allow for local control of the prima facie speed limits
on local roadways in Texas; and
Revises the item regarding non-discrimination so that it reads:
Non-discrimination Initiatives
Oppose legislation undermining local control to prohibit discrimination on the
basis of race, creed color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, familial
status, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Price called for a vote on
the first motion which is stated again here:
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Resolution No. 4721-12-2016 be adopted to revise state legislative agenda
that generally mirrors the one adopted on October 25, 2016, but that eliminates the
item regarding supporting legislation to lower the prima facie speed limits; and
revises the item regarding non-discrimination so that it reads:
Non-discrimination Initiatives
Oppose legislation undermining local control to prohibit discrimination on the
basis of race, creed color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, familial
status, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression.
Motion passed 8-1, Council Member Zadeh casting the dissenting vote.
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas in Support of
the Use of $2,560,000.00 in Capital Funds for a Neighborhood Improvement
Strategy Pilot Program for Cavile Place and Stop Six
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Resolution No. 4722-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
4. A Resolution Revising and Re-Establishing the Procedural Schedule for the Show
Cause Proceeding Initiated by Resolution 4619-04-2016 for Oncor Electric
Delivery Company, LLC; Reaffirming All Other Aspects of Such Resolution;
Noting Compliance with Open Meetings Act; and Requiring Notice of Passage
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4723-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18910 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing and Creating Fort Worth
Public Improvement District No. 17 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
Mr. Matt Robinson, 5920 LBJ Freeway, Suite 790, Dallas, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Mayor and Council Communication G-18910 and was recognized by Mayor Price but
did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18910 be approved and Resolution No.
4724-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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2. M&C G-18911 - Authorize Payment of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro-
Rata Allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal District's Budget for January
Through December 2017 in an Amount Up to S2,371,208.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18911 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
3. M&C G-18912 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation of Approximately 468
Shares of AZZ, Inc., Stock Traded on New York Stock Exchange Under
Symbol "AZZ" for a Total Cash Value of 529,500.00 and Liquidation of Same,
as Fulfillment of a Pledged Donation from Arnold and Harriette Gachman on
Behalf of Gamtex Industries, LP. d/b/a Gachman Metals and Recycling to be
Used for Implementation of the Rockwood Park Public Art Project
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18912 be approved with appreciation.
Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C G-18913 - Adopt Ordinance to Conduct a Residential Parking Permit
Pilot Program to Address Parking Issues in the Arlington Heights
Neighborhood (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18913 be approved with appreciation
and Ordinance No. 22552-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
5. M&C G-18914 - Approve the Public Events Department's Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18914 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
7. M&C G-18916 - Authorize Acceptance of the Donation of Eight 2017 KTM
350-EXC-F Dual Sport Motorcycles Valued in the Amount of 595,196.64 from
the Tarrant Regional Water District (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication G-18916 be
continued to the January 24, 2017, Council meeting.
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8. M&C G-18917 -Adopt Ordinances Enacting the Park and Recreation and Fort
Worth Golf Capital Improvement Plans for Fiscal Year 2017, Including
Allocation of Previously Appropriated Gas Related Revenues and
Appropriating Funds Therefor and Approve Updated Park and Recreation
and Fort Worth Golf Five Year Capital Improvement Plans (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18917 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22553-12-2016 and 22554-12-2016 be adopted.
Motion passed 9-0.
Council Member Allen Gray stepped away from the dais.
9. M&C G-18918 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating
Property Located at 1400 Intermodal Parkway Within the City of Fort Worth
as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 94, City of Fort Worth, Texas for
Occupancy of a Facility by Pure Renewables USA LLC (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and
gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, M&C G-18918 be approved and Ordinance No.
22555-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray
absent.
Council Member Allen Gray returned to her place at the dais.
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10. M&C G-18919 - Conduct Public Hearings on the Need to Continue the Curfew
Ordinance for Minors, Review the City's Curfew Ordinance for Minors and Its
Effects on the Community and on Problems the Ordinance was Intended to
Remedy and Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 23-19 of City Code, Curfew
Hours for Minors, to Extend the Curfew for an Additional Three Years (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Sargeant Casey Mills, Police Department, appeared before Council and gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication
G-18919 be continued to the January 24, 2017, Council meeting. Motion passed
9-0.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11979 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 2-9 of the City Code to
Increase the Threshold Amount of the City Manager's Delegated Authority for
Execution of Contracts and Purchase Agreements, Contract Amendments and
Temporary or Permanent Easements from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-11979 be approved and Ordinance No.
22556-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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2. M&C P-11982 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements for
Remodeling Services with New World Industries, Inc.; Acciona Group LLC;
Scott Tucker Construction Company, Inc.; Lookup Properties Inc.; R.D.
Howard Construction, LLC; Woodrose Company, Inc.; and MMI General
Contractors, Inc. for a Combined Annual Amount of $2,000,000.00 for the
Property Management Department, the Water Department, the Neighborhood
Services Department and the Park and Recreation Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11982 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
3. M&C P-11983 - Authorize Execution of Agreements with Motorola Solutions,
Inc., for Customer Relationship Management Solution Implementation,
Training, and Hosting Services for the City of Fort Worth Through the
Performance and Budget Department in the Amount of $1,697,748.00 and a
Ten Percent Contingency for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,867,522.00
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11983 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C P-11984 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements for
Information Technology Infrastructure, with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc.,
Presidio Networked Solutions Group,LLC, World Wide Technology, Inc., and
Dell Marketing, L.P, Using Cooperative Contracts for the Information
Technology Solutions Department for the Initial Combined Amount Up to
$3,390,741.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11984 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
5. M&C P-11985 - Authorize Execution of a Master Purchase Agreement with
Data Transfer Solutions LLC, for an Enterprise Asset Management System
and Property Management Condition Assessment for the Transportation and
Public Works Department, Park and Recreation Department and Property
Management Department Using a Cooperative Contract in the Total Amount
Up to $2,002,405.00 for the First Year(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11985 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15980 - Adoption of Resolutions Consenting to the Expansion of the
Alpha Ranch Fresh Water Supply District and Authorize the Execution of
Various Agreements and Amended Agreements Relating to Development,
Construction, Water and Wastewater Service, Wholesale and Utility Transfer
for South Denton County Water Control Improvement District No.1, Alpha
Ranch Fresh Water Supply District of Denton and Wise County and North
Fort Worth Water Control Improvement District No. 1 (ETJ/DENTON
COUNTY and COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication L-15980 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Thad Brundrett, 1020 Macon Street, Suite 16
Ms. Marcella Olson, 500 Main Street, Suite 800
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15980 be approved, Resolution No.
4725-12-2016 be adopted, and Resolution No. 4726-12-2016 for the addition of 12
acres to the Alpha Ranch Fresh Water District be adopted as revised to amend the
property owner name to The Ryan Dynasty Trust and to revise the exhibits with
the signed petitions. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C L-15981 - Authorize the Execution of a Ground Lease with Option to
Purchase Agreement with TCSF16-D E Fort Worth K8, LLC, for the Property
Described as Lot 1, Block 1, Spanish Oaks Addition, and Lot 1, Block 14A,
Woodhaven Country Club Estates, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
Located at 5817 and 5901 Boca Raton Boulevard for the Purpose of
Constructing and Operating a Charter School (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15981 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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3. M&C L-15982 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15865 to Adopt
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire a Fee
Simple Interest in 0.301 Acres of Land for Right-of-Way, 0.241 Acres for a
Temporary Construction Easement, and 0.041 Acres for a Permanent Slope
Easement from Property Owned by Southwest Metal Treating Corporation,
L.L.C. Described as Abstract No. 407, Tract 4C, E.B. Dishman Survey Located
at 2200 West Risinger Road for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road to
McCart Avenue Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15982 be approved and the
Fort Worth City Council adopt Resolution No. 4727-12-2016 authorizing use of
the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.301 acres of land
for right-of-way, 0.241 acres for a temporary construction easement, and 0.041
acres for a permanent slope easement from property owned by Southwest Metal
Treating Corporation, L.L.C. The tract of land is located in Abstract No. 407,
Tract 4c, E.B. Dishman Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 2200 West
Risinger Road. The land rights are needed and will be used to construct
improvements for the Risinger Road from Crowley Rad to McCart Avenue
Project, a public use. The interests to be acquired are described by metes and
bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this M&C. Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C L-15983 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Forest Park for an Electric Utility Easement Within the Fort Worth Zoo and
Authorize an Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, for
Electrical Service Lines on a Total of 0.062 Acres Located at 1500-2000
Colonial Pkwy., South of the Clear Fork Trinity River, West of Rogers St.,
Intersected by University Dr., North and South of Colonial Pkwy., Rockridge
Terrace, South of Kensington Ct., West of Terminus of Stonebridge Pl., at
Forest Park(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and gave a staff
report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-15983
be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-28048 - Authorize Amendments of the TriTech Software Systems
Agreements in the Amount Up to $978,817.00 for the Upgrade and Support of
the Records Management System for the Information Technology Solutions
Department for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28048 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C C-28049 - Authorize Execution of a Relocation Assistance Agreement
with Bodycote Thermal Processing, Inc., in the Amount of $1,800,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28049 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
3. M&C C-28050 - Authorize Execution of a Tax Abatement Agreement with
Parker Products, Inc. for the Construction of an 85,000 Square Foot Facility to
be Located at Northwest Loop 820 and Strawn Lane (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28050 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
4. M&C C-28051 - Authorize Execution of an Enhanced Community Facilities
Agreement with Hunt Southwest - Mercantile, LLC for the Widening and
Construction of Associated Public Improvements to N. Sylvania Avenue at a
Cost Not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
Mr. Preston Herold, 4800 North Sylvania Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor
and Council Communication C-28051 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
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Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28051 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22557-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
5. M&C C-28052 - Authorize Execution of Tax Abatement Agreement with Pure
Renewables USA, LLC and Westport Park No. 18, Ltd. or an Affiliate for a
Manufacturing and Office Facility to be Located at 1400 Intermodal Parkway
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28052 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
6. M&C C-28053 - Authorize Execution of Unit Price Contracts with Stripe-A-
Zone, Inc., and TRP Construction Group, Each in an Amount Up to
$1,250,000.00 for Task Order Construction Services for the Placement of New
Pavement Markings/Striping and Related Construction Components (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28053 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
7. M&C C-28054 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinances in the Collective Amount of
$2,800,335.89 for the Construction of Intersection and Drainage Improvements
at Bonds Ranch Road and US 287(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28054 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22558-12-2016, 22559-12-2016, 22560-12-2016, and
22561-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
8. M&C C-28055 - Authorize the Execution of Discretionary Service Agreements in
the Collective Amount of$1,311,000.00 with Three Franchise Utility Companies as
Follows: Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC in the Amount not to exceed
$1,066,000.00, AT&T Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $120,000.00 and Charter
Communications, LLC in the Amount Not to Exceed $125,000.00 for the
Relocation of Overhead Utilities and Installation of Underground Utilities Along
Montgomery Street from Camp Bowie Boulevard to IH-30 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28055 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
9. M&C C-28056 - Authorize Application for a Grant from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in an
Amount Up to $5,025,000.00 for the Voluntary Acquisition of Flood Prone
Properties in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood with a Cash and In-Kind
Services Match in an Amount Up to $1,675,000.00 for a Total Project Cost Up
to $6,700,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-28056:
Mr. Si Rowlett, 2220 Carleton Avenue
Mr. Andrew Yanez, 2209 Western Avenue
Ms. Hylie Voss, 2309 Carleton Avenue
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-28056:
Mr. Kenneth Kirkwood, 2205 Western Avenue
Mr. Zachary Archer, 2212 Carleton Avenue
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28056 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
10. M&C C-28057 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42732 in the Amount of $1,501,937.00 for the Parts Supply and
Management Services Agreement Between the City of Fort Worth and
Genuine Parts Company/NAPA Auto Parts to Extend the Contract Terms by
Three Months (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28057 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
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XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of December 6, 2016, continued Zoning Docket ZC-16-181:
1. ZC-16-181 - (CD 4) - Service Plus Automotive Repair and Maintenance, 3401 N.
Tarrant Parkway; From: PD 985 "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in
"E" Neighborhood Commercial plus minor auto repair, oil change and emissions
testing, no outside storage; site plan approved. To: Amend PD 985 to add semi-
automatic car wash; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman,that Zoning Docket ZC-16-181 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes
and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases, Council
Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 22562-12-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council relative to Medicare,
Medicaid and transportation to the YMCA.
Mr. George Vernon Chiles, 2800 Jennings Street, appeared before Council relative to cameras
and police activity.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Court Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to
streetlights, curbs, sidewalks on Mansfield Highway and local homeless shelters.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 290)
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:49 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on t of January, 2017.
Attest: pproved:
Mary J. tsy P
City Secr ary Mayor