HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/01/24-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary
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With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:04 a.m., on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
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The invocation was provided by Pastor Kyle Blake, St. Paul Lutheran Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2012, and the Minutes of the
Council Bus Tour of Districts 3 and 6 on January 11, 2012, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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City Manager Tom Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17489 be
withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17489 (Revised), Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25420 be continued until the
January 31, 2012, Council meeting and Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2957 be
continued until the June 12, 2012, Council meeting.
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Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17504 - Authorize Cancellation of a $320,000.00 Regional Transportation
Council Funding Award for the McAdams Building and Six Points Center
Sustainable Development Infrastructure Proiect in the Six Points Urban Village.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Cancellation of a
$320,000.00 Regional Transportation Council Funding Award for the McAdams Building and
Six Points Center Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project, Due to the Cancellation of the
Associated McAdams Building and Six Points Center Private Development Project and the
Subsequent Loss of Eligibility for the Awarded Funds.
2. M &C G -17505 - Adopt Resolution Increasing the Maximum Amount to Be Paid
to the Law Firm of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle and Schwartz, P.L.L.C., by
$65,000.00 for the Prosecution of the City's Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth
v. Crawford Farms Investors, Ltd., Glenn Thurman, Inc., L. H. Lacy Company,
Ltd., and Burnsco Construction, Inc., Cause No. 96- 232719 -08 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance in the General Fund and Decreasing the Unaudited,
Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4057 -01 -2012
Increasing the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle and Schwartz,
P.L.L.C., for Assisting the City With Legal Matters Regarding the Lawsuit Styled City of Fort
Worth v. Crawford Farms Investors, Ltd., et al, Cause No. 96- 232719 -08 With an Additional
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA — G-17505 Continued)
Sum of $65,000.00; and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20051 -01 -2012
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of
$65,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, for the Purpose of Funding Legal Assistance in the Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth
v. Crawford Farms Investors, Ltd., et al, Cause No. 96- 232719 -08.
3. M &C G -17506 - Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount
of $12,500.00 for the Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations, Authorize
Transfer of $12,500.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary
Donation in the Amount of $12,500.00 From an Anonymous Donor; Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20052 -01 -2012 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund Upon Receipt of an Anonymous Monetary Donation, for the Purpose of
Transferring Said Funds to the General Fund, for the Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire
Stations; Authorize Transfer From the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund; Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20053 -01 -2012 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the General Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Purchasing the
Equipment; and Authorize Purchase of the Equipment for Various Fire Stations in Accordance
With City Regulations and State Laws.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11347 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with J -Peam L.L.C. d/b /a John
Sons Press for Printing and Related Services in an Amount of $400,000.00 for the
First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreement With
J -Peam L.L.C. d /b /a John Sons Press for Printing and Related Services for an Amount of
$400,000.00, for the First Year.
2. M &C P -11348 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Southwest Stall Services,
LLC, for Portable Animal Stall Rentals for the Public Events Department in the
Amount of $25,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreement With
Southwest Stall Services, LLC, for Portable Animal Stall Rentals for the Public Events
Department for an Amount of $25,000.00 for the First Year.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3. M &C P -11349 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Animal Hospital of Southwest Fort Worth for Veterinarian Services for the Code
Compliance Department in the Amount of $125,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of a
Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $125,000.00 for the First Year for the
Provision of Veterinarian Services for the Code Compliance Department in Support of the City's
Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic.
4. M &C P -11350 - Authorize the Purchase of Arena Seating from American Seating
Company for the Public Events Department Using a Texas Multiple Award
Schedule Contract in an Amount of $276,991.06.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Arena
Seating From American Seating Company for the Public Events Department Using a Texas
Multiple Award Schedule Contract for an Amount of $276,991.06.
5. M &C P -11351 - Authorize Purchase of a Track Type Excavator from Holt Texas,
LTD., d /b /a Holt Cat, Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative
Contract for the Water Department for a Total Amount of $312,689.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase of a Track Type
Excavator From Holt Texas, LTD., d/b /a Holt Cat, Using the Texas Association of School
Boards Cooperative Contract Number 345 -10 for the Water Department for a Total Amount of
$312,689.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15308 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee - Simple Interest in 1.150 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way Located on the South Side of Cromwell Marine Creek
Road, Beginning West of Riverwater Trail and Ending at Cape Street from
Marine Creek of Texas JV for $112,689.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs
of $2,000.00 for a Total Amount of $114,689.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Acquisition of a Fee -
Simple Interest in 1.150 Acres of Land for Right -of -Way Located on the South Side of Cromwell
Marine Creek Road, Beginning West of Riverwater Trail and Ending at Cape Street, in the
Alexander F. Albright Survey, Abstract 1849, Tract 11, From Marine Creek of Texas JV; Find
That the Price of $112,689.00 is Just Compensation for the Purchase of the Right -of -Way; and
Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to Accept the Conveyance, Record the Appropriate
Instruments and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25404 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C -25120 to Change
the Contractor Name from Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., to Cowtown
Pipeline, L.P.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the Correction of Mayor
and Council Communication C -25120 to Change the Name of the Right -of -Way Use Licensee
From Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., to Cowtown Pipeline, L.P.
2. M &C C -25405 - Authorize Execution of an Easement Encroachment Agreement
with BNR Fort Worth Storage for the Construction of a Multi- Tenant Sign that
will Encroach Upon a Twenty Foot Wide Water and Sewer Facility Easement at
613 North Freeway.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of an Easement
Encroachment Agreement With BNR Fort Worth Storage for the Construction of a Multi- Tenant
Sign That Will Encroach Upon a 20 -Foot Wide Water and Sewer Facility Easement at 613 North
Freeway.
3. M &C C -25406 - Authorize Execution of an Easement Encroachment Agreement
with Calm Eve LLC, for the Construction of a Retaining Wall and Concrete
Flume at 4840 Bryant Irvin Road that will Encroach a Ten Foot Utility Easement.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of an
Easement Encroachment Agreement With Calm Eve LLC, for the Construction of a Retaining
Wall and Concrete Flume That Will Encroach a Ten (10) Foot Utility Easement at 4840 Bryant
Irvin Road.
4. M &C C -25407 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with
Castleberry Independent School District for the Construction of Multiple
Improvements at WO Barnes Stadium Located at 4801 Blackstone Drive that
Encroach Upon a Fifty Foot Wide Water Easement.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of an
Encroachment Agreement With Castleberry ISD for the Construction of Multiple Improvements
at the WO Barnes Stadium at 4801 Blackstone Drive That are Proposed to Encroach Upon a
50 -Foot Wide Water Facility Easement.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
5. M &C C -25408 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of Kelly, Hart &
Hallman, LLP, as Outside Legal Counsel and Authorizing Payment to Kelly, Hart
& Hallman, LLP, in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.00 for Assistance in the
Evaluation and Creation of a Retiree Health Care Trust Program for Firefighters
Hired After January 1, 2009 and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing Appropriations in the General Fund By $20,000.00 and Decreasing the
Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance By the Same Amount.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20054 -01 -2012 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
General Fund in the Amount of $20,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Payment for Legal Counsel
From Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP, in the Evaluation and Creation of a Retiree Health Care Trust
Program for Firefighters Hired After January 1, 2009; and Adopt Resolution No. 4058 -01 -2012
Authorizing Payment to Kelly, Hart and Hallman, LLP, in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.00
for Assistance in the Evaluation and Creation of the Retiree Health Care Trust Program.
6. M &C C -25409 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 42014 in the Amount of $124,180.00 with Conatser Construction TX,
LP., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacement Proiect on Portions of Bideker Avenue, Burton Avenue and Bright
Street, Resulting in a Total Revised Contract Amount of $2,216,645.45.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of Change
Order No. 1 in the Amount of $124,180.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 42014 With Conatser
Construction TX, LP, Revising the Total Contract Amount to $2,216,645.45 for Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project on Portions of Bideker
Avenue, Burton Avenue and Bright Street.
7. M &C C -25410 - Authorize Execution of On -Call Contracts for Geotechnical and
Construction Materials Testing, for Use with Developer & shy; -Initiated
Construction Proiects, with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., Globe Engineers,
Inc., Gorrondona & Associates, Inc., Mas -Tek Engineering & Associates, Inc.,
D &S Engineering Labs, PLLC, LANDTEC Engineers, L.L.C., Professional
Service Industries. Inc., and Ellerbee Walczak. Inc.. Each with a Fee Not to
Exceed $300,000.00 Annually.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of On -Call
Contracts With Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Gorrondona &
Associates, Inc., Mas -Tek Engineering & Associates, Inc., D & S Engineering Labs, PLLC,
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA - C -25410 Continued)
LANDTEC Engineers, L.L.C., Professional Service Industries, Inc., and Ellerbee Walczak, Inc.,
for Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing for Various Initiated Construction Projects,
the Term of Each Agreement is One (1) Year With Two (2) One (1) Year Renewal Options, the
Annual Amount of Each Contract is Not to Exceed $300,000.00.
8. M &C C -25411 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $499,836.55
with Humphrey & Morton Construction Company, Inc., for the Reconstruction of
South Pipeline Road Bridge at Post Oak Creek and Utilize $157,000.00 Provided
through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Euless and $404,184.00 for the
Pre -1986 Surplus Bond Funds to Provide for Construction Contract Costs,
Contingencies and Construction Services for a Proiect Total of $561,184.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of a Contract in
the Amount of $499,836.55 With Humphrey & Morton Construction Company, Inc., for the
Reconstruction of South Pipeline Road Bridge at Post Oak Creek and Utilize $157,000.00
Provided Through an Interlocal Agreement With the City of Euless and $404,184.00 for the Pre -
1986 Surplus Bond Funds to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Project Total of $561,184.00.
9. M &C C -25412 - Authorize Execution of a Utility Adiustment Agreement with
Sunoco Pipeline L.P., in the Amount of $501,100.00 for Construction and
Relocation of Its Pipeline as Part of the Runway Extension Proiect at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of a Utility
Adjustment Agreement With Sunoco Pipeline L.P., in the Amount of $501,100.00 to Construct
and Relocate its Pipeline as Part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport.
10. M &C C -25413 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 and a Second Five-
Year Option to Renew City Secretary Contract No. 11628 with John J. Janovetz
d /b /a Lone Star Aero for Unimproved Ground Lease Site 50S at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of
Amendment No. 4 and a Second Five (5) Year Lease Option to Renew With John J. Janovetz
d /b /a Lone Star Aero for Unimproved Ground Lease Site 50S at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
it. M &C C -25414 - Authorize Execution of a Written Consent to Deed of Trust Lien
by Meacham Development, LLC, in Favor of Wells Fargo, N.A., for Lease Sites 5-
N, 6 -N, 7 -N, 8 -N, 9 -N and 10 -N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a Written
Consent to Deed of Trust Lien by Meacham Development, LLC, in Favor of Wells Fargo, N.A.,
for Lease Sites 5 -N, 6 -N, 7 -N, 8 -N, 9 -N and 10 -N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
12. M &C C -25415 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 35803, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement, with Newone
Hangars, LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of an
Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 35803, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement
With Newone Hangars, LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
13. M &C C -25416 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 40720 with Reynolds, Inc., in the Amount of $174,519.17 for the
North and South Holly Ozone Upgrade Construction for a Total Contract
Amount of $23,980,143.06.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of Change
Order No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 40720 With Reynolds, Inc., in the Amount of
$174,519.17, Thereby Increasing the Amount of the North and South Holly Ozone Upgrade
Construction Contract to $23,980,143.06.
14. M &C C -25417 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of $320,000.00 with Kimley -Horn and Associates for Design Oversight
and Proiect Management Services on North Tarrant Express Projects IH -820
from IH -35 to Southwestern Railroad, and DART Railroad Crossing.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an Engineering
Agreement in the Amount of $320,000.00 With Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., for Design
Oversight and Project Management Services on North Tarrant Express Projects IH -820 From IH-
35 to Southwestern Railroad, and DART Railroad Crossing.
15. M &C C -25418 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41469 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $232,000.00
for the Design of Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Deep Bed Media
Filters One Through Twenty Modifications.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA — C -25418 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of Amendment
No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 41469 With Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of
$232,000.00 for the Design of the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Deep Bed Media
Filters One (1) Through Twenty (20) Modifications Thereby Increasing the Contract Cost to
$1,032,750.00.
1. OCS - 1838 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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Council Member Burns recognized the 3rd thru 5th graders of the Student Council of Carter Park
Elementary School and Ms. Alice Scammel, Librarian /Student Council Sponsor and expressed
his appreciation to them for attending the City Council meeting to observe the proceedings.
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1. UlRcommg and Recent Events
Mayor Price expressed her appreciation to the Police and Fire Fighters for their hard work at the
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. She invited everyone to attend the stock show and rodeo if
they had not already. She stated that the Cowtown Marathon registration was open and it would
be on February 27, 2012, and February 28, 2012. She added that there would be 5k and l0k runs,
a half marathon and a marathon and invited everyone to participate in the marathon.
Council Member Burns announced that there would be a series of public meetings on wastewater
injection wells from gas drilling activities starting at 7:00 p.m. on, January 26, 2012, at the
Tarrant County College (TCC) Southwest Campus Student Center; February 2, 2012, at the Lost
Creek Country Club; February 9, 2012, at the TCC Opportunity Center on Fitzhugh Avenue; and
February 23, 2012, in the City Council Chamber. He stated for citizens who had questions to call
his District 9 Office at 817 - 392 -8809.
Council Member Jordan recognized Ms. Alissa Catlett from Bellville, Texas, who was
shadowing his Council Aide, Jamie Phillips, for educational purposes.
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(X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF #1 Continued)
Council Member Hicks announced that on January 26, 2012, there would be a meeting on the
update of the Berry/Riverside Urban Village Streetscape, Public Art, Sierra Vista Transit Plaza
and the Cobb Park improvements. She stated that the meeting would be held at the McDonald
YMCA, 2400 East Berry Street from 5:30 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. She added that for more
information to call the Planning and Development Department at 817 - 392 -8068.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan
that Michael Ward be appointed to Place 7 on the Aviation Advisory Board
effective January 24, 2012, with a term expiring October 1, 2013. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or city
council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTION
1. r v e Appoint ent of Members to Serve on the Fort Wort Avis ry
Commission a ess ess.
The City Council adopted a resolution appointing the persons listed below to serve on the Fort
Worth Advisory Commission on Ending Homelessness effective January 24, 2012, and with
terms expiring as indicated:
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(XIII. RESOLUTION Continued)
NAME
PLACE
EXPIRATION OF TERM
Mark C. Hill (Chair)
1
October 1, 2013
Mark Barfield
2
October 1, 2014
Jason Hall
3
October 1, 2013
Greg Scott
4
October 1, 2014
Yolanda Rodela
5
October 1, 2013
Bob Kelly
6
October 1, 2014
Andy Taft
7
October 1, 2013
Jesse Aguilera
8
October 1, 2014
Mike Doyle
9
October 1, 2013
Carol Klocek
10
October 1, 2014
Eric Niedermayer
11
October 1, 2013
James Tapscott
12
October 1, 2014
{To Be Appointed}
13
October 1, 2013
Arthur Harris
14
October 1, 2014
Sheryl Kenny
15
October 1, 2013
Paul Paine
16
October 1, 2014
Vicki Nejtek
17
October 1, 2013
Rev. Melinda Veatch
18
October 1, 2014
Barbara Holston
19
October 1, 2013
Suzy Rhodes
20
October 1, 2014
Susan Blue
21
October 1, 2013
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
Resolution No. 4059 -01 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Council Member Hicks advised she had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman stated that the second sentence of Section 8., Runoff..., needed to be
amended to read as follows:
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(XIV. ORDINANCE Continued)
In the event of a tie or in the event that no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast for the
office sought, the Mayor shall issue a call, proclamation and notice for a second election as
required by law to be held on June 16, 2012, or such other date as may be set in conjunction with
the Tarrant County Elections Administrator and in accordance with the Texas Election Code, to
fill that place.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns
that Ordinance No. 20055 -01 -2012 be adopted as amended. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by Council
Member Hicks.
V. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
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(G -17489 (Revised) Continued)
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17489 (Revised) be approved and
Ordinance No. 20056 -01 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3. M&C G-17507 - Consideration of Variance from Section 4-4 of the Qty to
Allow Alcoholic Bevera2e Sales for Mixed Bevera2es at the Miio's Latin Fusion
Restaurant Located at 1109 West Magnolia Avenue.
The recommendation was that the City Council Consider a Request From Mr. David Shaw for
Ms. Connie Sheen, Owner of Mijo's Latin Fusion Restaurant, Located at 1109 West Magnolia
Avenue for a Variance From Section 4 -4 of the City Code Prohibiting the Sale of Alcoholic
Beverages Within 300 Feet of Fort Worth Independent School District's All Girls Academy,
Located at 1066 West Magnolia Avenue.
Council Member Moss advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Mr. David Shaw, 5751 Glenwillow Court, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17507 and stated that he owned Shaw's Burgers and Jack
Turner's Patio Grill on Magnolia Street. He stated that he represented Mijo's Latin Fusion
Restaurant and that they would employ up to 40 personnel. He added that the restaurant would
serve food and alcohol and that the owner would ensure that only a certain amount of alcohol
sales would be done before 4:00 p.m. He further stated that the neighborhood associations and
Fort Worth South was in support of the application.
Ms. Nora Bialek, 1312 Washington Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17507 and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not
present in the Council chamber.
Council Member Burns stated that the Young Women's Academy with the Fort Worth
Independent School District was located down the street and that the Fairmount Neighborhood
Association and Fort Worth South were in support of the application and so was he.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17507 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by
Council Member Moss.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Approve the 2011 Ad Valorem Tax Roll.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17508 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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December 2012 for an Amount Up to $2,14
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Payment for an Amount Up to
$2,148,652.08 for the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro Rata Allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal
District's 2012 Budget for the Months of January Through December 2012.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17509 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Consider and Adopt the Following Findings of
the Vehicle for Hire Review Board: Cowboy Cab Company, Inc., has Performed Satisfactorily
Under the Terms of its Operating Authority; the Service Provided Continues to Meet the Public
Necessity and Convenience as Defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code; Cowboy Cab Company,
Inc., is Qualified to Conduct its Business and Continues to Comply With the Requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served
by the Operation of 55 Taxicabs Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopt an
Ordinance Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Cowboy Cab Company, Inc., for the
Use of the Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Taxicab Business,
Which Shall Consist of the Operation of 55 Taxicabs for a One (1) Year Period Beginning on the
Effective Date, Providing for Written Acceptance by Cowboy Cab Company, Inc., Subject to
and Conditioned on Cowboy Cab Company, Inc., Complying With All Requirements of Chapter
34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17510 be approved and Ordinance No.
20057 -01 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
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Board 7. M&C G-1 of.. the Vehicle for Hire Review
Re2ardin2 Renewal Application of Darya Inc., d/b/a Executive Taxi, 12 0 eratt
Fiftv-Five Taxicabs Within the Citv of Fort Worth and AdoDt Ordinance
The recommendation was that the City Council Consider and Adopt the Following Findings of
the Vehicle for Hire Review Board: Darya, Inc., d /b /a Executive Taxi has Performed
Satisfactorily Under the Terms of its Operating Authority; the Service Provided Continues to
Meet the Public Necessity and Convenience as Defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code; Darya,
Inc., d /b /a Executive Taxi, is Qualified to Conduct its Business and Continues to Comply With
the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City
Will Best be Served by the Operation of 55 Taxicabs Upon City Streets, Alleys and
Thoroughfares; and Adopt an Ordinance Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Darya,
Inc., d /b /a Executive Taxi, for the Use of the Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares of the City in the
Conduct of its Taxicab Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of 55 Taxicabs for a One
(1) Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date, Providing for Written Acceptance by Darya,
Inc., d /b /a Executive Taxi, Subject to and Conditioned on Darya, Inc., d /b /a Executive Taxi
Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986), as Amended.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17511 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20058 -01 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
Authorize Donation
for Fitness Eauitunent Valued at ADDroxiMatelk for Use b,,
Firerighters at Fire Station No. 2.
The recommendation was that the City Council Accept a Donation From Chesapeake Energy for
Physical Fitness Equipment Valued at Approximately $3,925.00 for Use by the Firefighters at
Fire Station No. 2.
Council Member Jordan advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
G- 17512, L- 15309, L -15310 and L- 15311.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17512 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by
Council Member Jordan.
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D. Land
1. M&C L-15309 - Approve Acceptance of Lease Agreement with Chesapeake
Exploration, LLC, in the Amount 7 Drilling
Drive. 13.5 Acres, More or Less, of City-Owned Properties Known as Eastover Park
Located at 5400 Eastland
The recommendation was that the City Council Approve the Acceptance of a Lease Agreement
for Natural Gas Drilling Under 13.5 Acres, More or Less, of City -Owned Properties Known as
Eastover Park Located at 5400 Eastland Drive to Chesapeake Exploration, LLC, in the Amount
of $47,250.00 for a Two (2) Year Primary Term.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15309 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by
Council Member Jordan.
Agreement Second Extension of the Rodeo Park Lease
Amount of $3 #,7QMQ7foir Natural Gas Drilling Under 5 354 Acres, More or L
of Rodeo Park.
The recommendation was that the City Council Approve the Second Extension of the Rodeo
Park Lease Agreement With Chesapeake Exploration, LLC, for a 12 -Month Period in the
Amount of $30,708.00, for Natural Gas Drilling Under 15.354 Acres, More or Less, of Rodeo
Park.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15310 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by
Council Member Jordan.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
1.652 Acres of Land for Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 0.421 Acre of Land for Two
(2) Permanent Slope Easements, a Drainage Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement,
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(L -15311 Continued)
for the Summer Creek Road Improvements Project, at the Intersection of Old Granbury Road
and West Risinger Road, Described as Abstract No. 4, Tract 5C, Juan Jose Albirado Survey,
From Chesapeake Land Development Company, LLC; Find That the Total Purchase Price of
$20,400.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to Accept the
Conveyances, Record the Appropriate Instruments and to Pay the Estimated Closing Costs Up to
$2,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15311 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by
Council Member Jordan.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines
Set Forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists for the Use of the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden Located at 2000 University Drive, South of Harley Street, North of
Interstate Highway 30 West, West of University Drive and East of Montgomery Street, for the
Location of the Proposed Electric Easement Servicing the Botanic Garden; Find That the
Proposed Electric Utility Easement Includes All Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the
Parkland and Including That All Lines and Equipment Will be Constructed in the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden as Specified; Close the Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of Approximately
0.1304 Acres of Dedicated Parkland at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for an Electric Utility
Easement; and Authorize Conveyance of an Electric Utility Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
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Page 18 of 25
(L -15312 Continued)
C. Council Action
Council Member Scarth advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L -15312 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays with one (1) abstention by Council Member Scarth.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines
Set Forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternatives Exist for the Subsurface Use
of Littlejohn Park, Located at 4125 Littlejohn Avenue, North of Littlejohn Avenue, West of
Miller Avenue, South of Ramey Avenue; Shackleford Park, Located at 4615 Shackleford Street,
East of Shackleford Street, South of Howard Street, North of Knox Drive, West of Rutan Street;
and Stonecreek Park, Located at 12801 Sweet Bay Drive, South of Trinity Boulevard, West and
South of Sweet Bay Drive and Chinaberry Court, East of the Terminus of Red Cedar Drive, as
Proposed; Find That the Proposed Use Includes All Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to
the Parkland and Including That the Proposed Use Will Have No Impact on Use of the Surface
of Parkland as Specified; and Close the Public Hearing and Authorize Approval of the Use of the
Subsurface of Parkland for the Drilling and the Extraction of Natural Gas.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
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Page 19 of 25
(L -15313 Continued)
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L -15313 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
14 Authorize Drilling
Extraction of Natural Gas at Citv View Park from an Off-Site Location. (PUBLIC
HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines
Set Forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternatives Exist for the Subsurface Use
of City View Park, Located at 7900 Oakmont Boulevard, South of Highland Meadows Drive,
South and East of Highland Meadows Court, East of River Bluff Drive, East of Castle Creek
Drive East, West of Terminus of Edwards View Court and Lozier Heights Court, East of
Oakmont Boulevard and North of Oakbend Trail; Find That the Proposed Use Includes All
Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland and That the Proposed Use Will Have
No Impact on Use of the Surface of Parkland as Specified; and Close the Public Hearing and
Authorize Approval of the Use of the Subsurface of Parkland for the Drilling and the Extraction
of Natural Gas.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
C. Council Action
Council Member Scarth advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15314 be continued
until the February 7, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays with one (1) abstention by Council Member Scarth.
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines
Set Forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternatives Exist for the Subsurface Use
of Southwest Park, Located at 4320 Altamesa Boulevard, West of Welch Avenue and North of
Atlamesa Boulevard; Find That the Proposed Use Includes All Reasonable Planning to Minimize
Harm to the Parkland and Including That the Proposed Use Will Have No Impact on Use of the
Surface of Parkland as Specified; and Close the Public Hearing and Authorize Approval of the
Use of the Subsurface of Parkland for the Drilling and the Extraction of Natural Gas.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L -15315 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
Authorize Subsurface 1 an Off-Site Location.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines
Set Forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternatives Exist for the Subsurface Use
of Glenwood Park, Located at 900 S. Riverside Drive, East and South of the Terminus of
Humbolt Street and Terrell Avenue, South of Leuda Street, West of Riverside Drive South,
North of Avenue D, West of Terminus of Avenue E, North of the Terminus of Exeter Street;
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(L -15316 Continued)
Find That the Proposed Use Includes All Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland
and That the Proposed Use Will Have No Impact of the Surface of Parkland as Specified; and
Close the Public Hearing and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Use of the Subsurface
of Parkland for the Drilling and the Extraction of Natural Gas.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L -15316 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
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It appeared that the City Council at its regular meeting on November 15, 2011, continued Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ -2957.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2957
be continued until the June 12, 2012, Council meeting.
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F. Award of Contract
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Transfer of $547,270.00 From the
Water and Sewer Fund in the Amounts of $224,605.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$322,665.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, From Available
Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Pavement Reconstruction, Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacement on Templeton Drive, Wingate Street, 5th Street to University Drive, and
Wimberley Street to Carroll Street Along With Deteriorated Water and Sewer Lines
Replacement as Specified; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose
of Funding the Pavement Reconstruction; and Authorize the Execution of a Contract With
Reliable Paving, Inc., in the Amount of $1,108,337.45 for the Reconstruction.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25419 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20059 -01 -2012 and 20060 -01 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25420
be continued until the January 31, 2012, Council meeting.
XVL ZONING HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
It appeared that the City Council at its regular meeting on November 15, 2011, continued Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -043.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043 be continued until the June 12, 2012, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
1 De e oDment for all uses in "K" Heavy Industr al
c!i site plan included. (Recommended for, A pyoy4t),,(Continued from a
Previous Me
It appeared that the City Council at its regular meeting on December 13, 2011, continued Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -101.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -101 be continued until the February 7, 2012,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
It appeared that the City Council at its regular meeting on January 10, 2012, continued Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -121.
Mr. R. Cortez, 3703 North Commerce Street, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -121 and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not present in the Council
chamber.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -121 be continued until the February 7, 2012,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No.
13896 and that notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star -
Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on December 30, 2011.
Light Industrial to: " 1 Develo Dment for all uses in ttitt Light animal control; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval)
Industrial plus drop-,qf
f,st#�ion for non-hazardous household was Y�
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -001 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Shingleton made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that the hearing be closed and that the
following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 20061 -01 -2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND
OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE
BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN
SPACES, OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS "; PURPOSE
AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVIL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to lighting in the Hillside
neighborhood and stated that more lights were needed in the area because the streets were too
dark. They further stated that they did not feel safe in their neighborhoods and neither did
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(XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
visitors that would come to their homes. They added that the lights that were along the street
were old wooden poles that were leaning and they needed to be replaced and there were also
newer wooden poles that had been installed but did not have a light attached to them.
Ms. Mary Blakemore, 1306 Illinois Avenue
Ms. Marjorie Crenshaw, P.O. Box 3035
Ms. Linda Fisher, 1064 East Magnolia Avenue (Displayed photographs)
Council Member Hicks stated that she had sent an email to Mr. Doug Wiersig, Director,
Transportation and Public Works Department, in the Fall of 2011 regarding this issue and he
advised that 43 new lights had been installed in the new and improved Hillside Neighborhood in
the last year. She further stated that historic lights had been installed in the Terrell Heights and
Morningside neighborhoods and that type of lighting had to be installed because they were
historic neighborhoods. She added that she shared the same concerns as these citizens and
pointed out that she lived near Ms. Blakemore.
Mayor Price referred the citizens to Mr. Wiersig to address their concerns.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:46 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 31St day of January, 2012.
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Ronald P. Gonzales
Assistant City Secretary
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etsy Price
Mayor