HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/01/31-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 31, 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
Mary J. Kayser, 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 10:08 a.m., on Tuesday, January 31, 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 Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger, Bethel Congregation.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSIDERATION c R MEETING OF JANUA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 2012, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
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Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17513 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $235,552.00 from
Various Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zones and Accept Funds in the
Amount of $26,000.00 from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation into
a Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Administration by the Housing
and Economic Development Department and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Transfer $235,552.00 From Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zones No. 7 - North Tarrant Parkway TIF, No. 8 - Lancaster Corridor
TIF and No. 12 - East Berry Renaissance TIF to the Special Trust Fund, for the Purpose of
Funding Positions in the Housing and Economic Development Department Related to
Administration of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones; Accept $26,000.00 From the Fort Worth
Local Development Corporation to the Special Trust Fund for the Purpose of Funding Positions
in the Housing and Economic Development Department Related to Administration of the Fort
Worth Local Development Corporation; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20062 -01 -2012
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, From Available
Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Positions in the Housing and Economic Development
Department Related to Administration of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones and the Fort Worth
Local Development Corporation.
2. M &C G -17514 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Ian's Limousine Service, to Operate Three
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such
Authority.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA — G-17514 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and Adopt the Following
Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The Public Necessity and Convenience
Require the Operation of Three Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares;
Ian's Limousine Service is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service
Within the City; Ian's Limousine Service has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of
the City Code; Ian's Limousine Service Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and
Necessity for Three Limousines; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be
Served by the Operation of Three Limousines Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and
Adopt Ordinance No. 20063 -01 -2012 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Ian's
Limousine Service for the Use of the Streets, Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the
Conduct of its Limousine Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Three Limousines
for a One Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date; Providing for Written Acceptance by
Ian's Limousine Service, Subject to and Conditioned on Ian's Limousine Service Complying
With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986),
as Amended.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11352 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Stellar Refrigeration
Services, Inc., for Vilter Compressor Parts, Equipment and Service for the Water
Department in the Amount of $135,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
With Stellar Refrigeration Services, Inc., for Vilter Compressor Parts, Equipment and Service for
the Water Department in the Amount of $135,000.00 for the First Year.
2. M &C P -11353 - Authorize the Purchase of Seven Certified Police Motorcycles
from American Eagle Harley- Davidson, for the Police Department in the Amount
of $114,481.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Seven
Certified Police Motorcycles From American Eagle Harley- Davidson, for the Police Department
for a Total Amount of $114,481.00, With Freight and Three Year Extended Warranty Included.
3. M &C P -11354 - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Premier
Magnesia LLC, for Magnesium Hydroxide for the Water Department in the
Amount of $150,000.00 for the First Year.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA — P -11354 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement With Premier Magnesia, LLC, for Magnesium Hydroxide for the Water Department
in the Amount of $150,000.00 for the First Year.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15317 - Authorize Direct Sale of Tax - Foreclosed Property Located at 0
Braswell Drive to Land Renewal Corporation in the Amount of $74,430.72.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Direct Sale of Tax -
Foreclosed Property Located at 0 Braswell Drive to Land Renewal Corporation in Accordance
With Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for $74,430.72; and Authorize Execution and
Recording of the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale.
2. M &C L -15318 - Authorize the Conveyance of 10.05 Acres of Land Located in the
CentrePort Area to CentrePort Venture, Inc., and Accept and Record Avigation
Easement and Release from CentrePort Venture, Inc.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a General
Warranty Deed Conveying the Property Located in the CentrePort Area, Described as a 10.05
Acres Tract of Land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A -681, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, to CentrePort Venture, Inc.; and Authorize the Acceptance, Filing and Recording by the
City of an Aviation Easement and Release From CentrePort Venture, Inc., Covering the Property
Conveyed in Favor of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional
Airport Board.
3. M &C L -15319 - Authorize Conveyance of 29.05 Acres of Land Located in the
CentrePort Area to CentrePort Venture, Inc., and Accept and Record Avigation
Easement and Release from CentrePort Venture, Inc.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a General
Warranty Deed Conveying the Property Located in the CentrePort Area, Described as a 29.05
Acres Tract of Land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A -681, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, to CentrePort Venture, Inc.; and Authorize the Acceptance, Filing and Recording by the
City of an Aviation Easement and Release From CentrePort Venture, Inc., Covering the Property
Conveyed in Favor of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional
Airport Board.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
4. M &C L -15320 - Authorize Acquisition of Fee Simple Interest in 0.5350 Acres of
Improved Land for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project, Located
at 2709 Guenther Avenue, from Elvia Rascon and Jeorge Tamayo for $110,000.001
Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $3,000.00, Authorize Payment of Relocation
Assistance Up to $5,400.00 for a Total Cost of $118,400.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Acquisition of Fee
Simple Interest in Improved Lots Located at 2709 Guenther Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Diamond Hill Addition, From Elvia Rascon and Jeorge
Tamayo; Find That the Total Purchase Price of $110,000.00 is Just Compensation; Authorize
Acceptance of the Conveyances, the Recording of the Appropriate Instruments and Payment of
the Estimated Closing Costs Up to $3,000.00; and Authorize the Payment of Relocation
Assistance Up to the Amount of $5,400.00.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25421 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the Town of Westover Hills for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's
Two -Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a
Communications Systems Agreement With the Town of Westover Hills for Participation in the
City of Fort Worth's Two -Way Public Safety Radio System in Which the Town of Westover
Hills Will Reimburse its Share of Operations and Maintenance Estimated to be $5,200.00.
2. M &C C -25422 - Authorize a Sole Source Contract with Accela, Inc., for the
Purchase of Automation Permitting System Software and Implementation,
Training and Maintenance Services for the Planning and Development
Department in the Amount of $633,820.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Contract
With Accela, Inc., for the Purchase of Automation Permitting System Software and
Implementation, Training and Maintenance Services for the Planning and Development
Department in the Amount of $633,820.00.
3. M &C C -25423 - Authorize Execution of a Utility Adiustment Agreement with
Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., in the Amount of $228,100.00 for Relocation of
a Gas Pipeline as Part of the Runway Extension Proiect at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA — C -25423 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of a Utility
Agreement With Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., in the Amount of $228,100.00, for Relocation
of a Gas Pipeline as Part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
4. M &C C -25424 - Authorize Execution of a Utility Adiustment Agreement with
McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC d /b /a PAETEC Business
Services, in the Amount of $81,275.00 for Relocation of a Fiber Duct System 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 McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC d /b /a PAETEC
Business Services, in the Amount of $81,275.00, for Relocation of a Fiber Duct System as Part
of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1839 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
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1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price announced that the City of Fort Worth was proud to support the American Heart
Association's national Go Red for Women Day. She stated that the Go Red Campaign was an
initiative designed to bring awareness to the prevention of heart disease which was the number
one killer of American men and women. She encouraged everyone to raise awareness by wearing
red on February 3, 2012, which was Go Red for Women Day. She also announced that Ms.
Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office, and Ms. Vicki Tieszen, Health
and Wellness Coordinator, Human Resources Department, were coordinating the Walk a Mile to
Fight Heart Disease event on February 3, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., at City Hall, and added that snacks
and informational brochures about heart disease prevention would be available at the event. She
also announced that she and Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman attended the SOKOL of Fort Worth
100th anniversary event on January 28, 2011. She stated that SOKOL Fort Worth had been
promoting physical activity and movement since 1913.
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Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman agreed that the event was a wonderful celebration and SOKOL Fort
Worth was an exception program that showcased our great and diverse city.
Mayor Price encouraged everyone to attend the Fort Worth Stock Show, which would end on
February 4, 2012. She stated that 867,000 people had attended the event since it began on
January 13, 2012, and added that the proceeds from the event would support facility
improvements and education regarding the City's rich western heritage. She also referenced an
article in the newspaper regarding the employment of 200 homeless men and women at the Fort
Worth Stock Show.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to the neighborhood association presidents who
attended the District 9 Quarterly Neighborhood President's Breakfast held on January 8, 2012.
He also expressed appreciation to the Police Department representatives who attended the
meeting to discuss neighborhood crime prevention. He announced that Council Member
Shingleton was retiring from the University of North Texas Health Science Center after 30 years
of service and wished him a happy retirement.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that he had the opportunity to welcome a new family to
Fort Worth on January 27, 2012. He stated that retired United States Air Force Captain Jason
Vest and his family received the keys to their new home in the West Fork Ranch development in
north Fort Worth as well as a key to the City. He further stated that the home was donated by the
Operation Finally Home program which was sponsored by the Pulte Group. He pointed out that
in addition to the home, the non - profit organization Folds of Honor presented the Vest children
with scholarships worth $5,000.00 per year towards their college education. He added that
instances like these made him proud to be a resident of Fort Worth.
Council Member Moss announced that a meeting would be held regarding the Historic Carver
Heights Neighborhood on February 4, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Holy
Tabernacle Church of God in Christ located at 2800 East Loop 820 South. He stated City staff
would be present to discuss the Historic Carver Heights Neighborhood Association, Model
Block, Historic Guidelines and Neighborhood Association Policy updates.
Mayor Price welcomed new City Secretary Mary J. Kayser to the City and introduced her to the
audience and City staff.
2. Recognition of Citizens
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Jack Eades, Executive
Director, MedStar. He stated that in 1990, Mr. Eades joined the MedStar system when he was
elected to the Authority's Board of Directors and was later appointed as Executive Director in
1992. He pointed out that prior to his service at MedStar, Mr. Eades had a career in city
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management as a city manager and assistant city manager for 16 years in several Texas cities. He
further stated that while serving as the City Manager for the City of Burleson and as a Board
member, he represented 14 suburban cities. He advised that during Mr. Eades tenure at MedStar,
he built the Authority's fund balance from a deficit of $185,000 in 1992 to a positive balance of
more than $20 million in 2011 all while consistently achieving one of the lowest cost per
ambulance transport in the nation. He also advised that MedStar provided funding for the
training of over 50,000 Fort Worth Independent School District students in Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) and added that MedStar operations, the Ambulance Authority and the
Emergency Physicians Advisory Board had been consolidated into one facility, which
dramatically improved efficiency and lowered costs. He stated that over the last two decades,
Mr. Eades had overseen the creation of the Community Health Program and the utilization of
Advanced Practice Paramedics to improve the care of high frequency MedStar patients and
added that in 2010, he was honored as the EMS Provider of the Year for the State of Texas by
the Department of State Health Services.
Mr. Eades expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the Certificate of Recognition
and stated it was an honor to have worked with the men and women at MedStar. He stated that
MedStar was one of the finest emergency care providers in the nation.
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or city
council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTION
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation for the donation of matching funds from the Fort
Worth Rotary Club in the amount of $100,000.00 and from Streams and Valleys, Inc., in the
amount of $10,000.00 for trailhead improvements at Trinity Park.
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(XIII. RESOLUTION #1 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Resolution No. 4060 -01 -2012 be adopted with appreciation. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
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The recommendation was that the City Council Declare That Negotiations Between the City and
the Landowner Were Unsuccessful Because of an Inability to Agree on a Purchase Price to
Acquire for Fort Worth Spinks Airport a Fee - Simple Interest in Approximately 14.394 Acres of
Land Owned by Phoenix Industrial Park, LLC, and Located East of I -35W South Freeway at
1100 -1120 East Rendon Crowley Road, in the Hiram Little Survey, Abstract No. 930, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; Declare the Necessity to Acquire Fee - Simple Interest in the
Subject Property to Provide Access to Airport Property From the East, to Expand the Airport-
Runway Apron and to Prevent Mixing Vehicular and Aircraft Traffic; Authorize the City
Attorney to Institute Condemnation by Eminent - Domain Proceedings to Acquire the Fee - Simple
Interest in the Property to Access the East Side of Fort Worth Spinks Airport From FM -1187, to
Expand the Airport- Runway Apron and to Help Prevent Mixing Vehicular and Aircraft Traffic;
and Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of the Appropriate Instruments.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15321 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
for Fort Worth Spinks Airport approximately 14.394 acres of land out of Abstract
No. 930, Hiram Little Survey situated in Tarrant County, Texas, at 1100 -1120 East
Rendon Crowley Road. The acquisition will be used to provide access to airport
property from FM -1187, permit expansion of the airport- runway apron, and prevent
mixing vehicular and aircraft traffic. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Suspend the Financial Management Policy
Statements That Limit the Expenditure of Mineral Lease Revenue to One Time Capital Items;
Approve a Bill of Sale to Accept Title to the Traveling Aviation Exhibition Ascent... When
Dreams Defy Gravity, in Lieu of Foreclosure of the Loan Authorized by M &C G -17186 and Set
Forth in City Secretary Contract No. 41669, a Loan Agreement With the Fort Worth Air and
Space Museum Foundation for Up to $3 Million; and Authorize Cancellation of City Secretary
Contract No. 41669; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the Amount of $510,000.00, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding a Professional Services Agreement With the Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History to Maintain a Traveling Aviation Exhibition; Authorize
the Transfer of $510,000.00 From the Airports Gas Lease Project to Municipal Airports Fund;
Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Municipal Airports Fund in the Amount of $510,000.00, From Available Funds, for the Purpose
of Funding the Professional Services Agreement; Authorize the Execution of a Services
Agreement With the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in the Amount of $500,000.00
Per Year to Maintain the Exhibition; and Authorize the Expenditure of Up to $10,000.00 for
Interim Storage of the Exhibit, While it is Being Inventoried for Transfer to the Fort Worth
Museum of Science and History.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman advised he was the Chairman of the Fort Worth Air and Space
Museum and stated there was no legal conflict of interest but requested to recuse from voting on
this item.
Mr. Jim Hodgson, representing the Veterans Memorial Air Park at Meacham Field, 3300 Ross
Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24520
and stated that the motto of the Fort Worth Air and Space Museum Foundation was to preserve,
inspire and educate. He provided historical facts and an overview of the City's aviation heritage.
He requested that the City preserve the collection that had been acquired over the past 30 years
and also suggested that the collection be kept intact. He referenced the 2003 Fort Worth
Citywide Historic Preservation Plan which he stated was a good document but did not include
preservation information in terms of aviation. He stated the Fort Worth Air and Space Museum
Foundation wished to educate the public about the role of aviation in Fort Worth. He pointed out
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that the City had a high school drop -out rate of 20 percent which was higher than the state and
national average. He stated that the youth had a lack of awareness of aviation and stated the
collection would inspire students to pursue a career in aviation, engineering and other fields.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to Major Hodgson and others in the audience for
their service to the country and community. He stated there had been many starts and stops in the
quest to preserve the City's aviation heritage. He agreed that the education system lacked the
ability to inspire youth to pursue careers in aviation, engineering, healthcare and transportation.
He pointed out that the City had a strong history of leadership in aviation, many of whom were
very passionate about the topic. He stated the City Council had enlisted the services of top
museum curators to provide a plan to the City for this collection. He further stated that this plan
needed to be restarted and added that two points to consider were what type of value the
collection added to the community in preserving the aviation history and what was the plan for
moving forward. He advised he would make a motion to deny this item with the following
recommendation:
1. The City would take ownership of the exhibit and all assets of the Foundation.
2. The City would enlist the assistance of the volunteers of the Veterans of the Air Park to
sort, catalog and determine the value of each item in the inventory and make
recommendations to the Council relative to which items should be retained.
3. The City would continue to lease the storage space where the collection was currently
stored.
4. The City would store any and all collector's items relative to the exhibit in a City facility.
5. The City Manager would provide a plan within six months detailing the value added to
the community and a plan to repay the loan.
Ms. Alanis advised staff understood what research was needed relative to this item and clarified
that the recommended motion would be to deny Mayor and Council Communication
No. C- 25420. She stated that staff would bring forward a new Mayor and Council
Communication approving the bill of sale and accepting the exhibit.
Council Member Shingleton stated he had deep and earnest appreciation for the value of
education. He further stated the purpose of the exhibit was to educate the youth on the history of
Fort Worth. He advised that he was most concerned about providing these types of important
education opportunities to youth and stated he hoped that decisions like these were not a sign of
what was to come in the future. He requested City staff look at ways to recapture some of the
losses on this very well intended effort.
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(C -25420 Continued)
Council Member Hicks stated that all of the Council Members supported education and
requested Ms. Alanis clarify the staff recommendation for Mayor and Council Communication
No. C- 25420.
Ms. Alanis stated the staff's recommendation was to deny Mayor and Council Communication
No. C- 25420. She advised that there were two main parts to this item, approval of the bill of sale
which would allow the acceptance of the exhibit and the contract with the Museum of Science
and History. She reiterated that in the interest of transparency a new Mayor and Council
Communication would come before Council that was unencumbered with the other issues.
Council Member Hicks requested Ms. Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney, Law Department,
clarify if an amended motion was necessary.
Ms. Fullenwider requested Council Member Jordan clarify his motion.
Council Member Jordan stated the motion was to give direction to the City Manager to provide a
report relative to the value added to the community regarding this collection, to store the exhibit
and to enlist the aid of volunteers of the Veterans of the Air Park.
Council Member Hicks requested Ms. Fullenwider to clarify the motion.
Ms. Fullenwider advised that the motion was to deny Mayor and Council Communication
No. C -25420 with staff direction given outside of the Mayor and Council Communication.
Council Member Jordan confirmed this was the intended motion on the floor.
Council Member Espino stated he would support the motion to deny this item and pointed out
that the airport gas well revenue should continue to be used for capital projects. He stated that it
would be hard to justify this type of expenditure given the road and transportation needs
throughout the City. He further stated that when the Council formulated the Gas Well Revenue
Policy, a number of members requested a large portion of the revenue be allocated toward
transportation improvements; therefore, he would not support this large exception to the Gas
Well Revenue Policy. He also suggested the historic Meacham Airport, which was named after a
City of Fort Worth Mayor, as a possible location to display this exhibit.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25420 be denied, with staff direction
given outside of the Mayor and Council Communication. The motion carried
8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 recusal by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman.
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XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
Mayor Price recessed the regular meeting of the Fort Worth City Council and reconvened back
into Executive Session at 10:46 a.m., in accordance with the requirement of the Open Meetings
Law.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
It was the consensus of the City Council that they reconvene into Executive Session at
10:46 a.m., to complete the agenda items as follows:
a. Legal issues concerning meet and confer bargaining with the Fort Worth Police Officers
Association; and;
b. Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agendas.
Mayor Price adjourned the closed Executive Session at 11:55 a.m., on Tuesday,
January 31, 2012, and reconvened back into the regular meeting.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 11:55 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 7`h day of February, 2012.
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