HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/04/12-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 12, 2011
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Prevent
Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:01 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 with
Council Member Burns temporarily absent.
IL INVOCATION m Minister Alonzo Winston Church of Christ
The invocation was provided by Minister Alonzo Winston, Church of Christ.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Council Member Burns assumed his place at the dais.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5 2a11
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2011, 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There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member 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 -17256 - Adopt Resolution Retaining Alan J. Bojorquez and the Bojorquez Law Firm,
PLLC, as Outside Counsel on Legal Issues Related to Redistricting and Elections for a Fee Not
to Exceed $15,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Retain Alan J. Bojorquez and the
Bojorquez Law Firm, PLLC, as Outside Counsel, Pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City
Charter, to Assist the City Attorney on Legal Issues Related to Redistricting and Elections; and Adopt
Resolution No. 3982 -04 -2011 Fixing in Advance, as Far as Practicable, That the Amount of
Compensation to be Paid to Alan J. Bojorquez and the Bojorquez Law Firm, PLLC, for Their services
Will Not Exceed $15,000.00.
2. M &C G -17257 - Authorize Transfer of Funds from Various Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone Funds and Accept Funds from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation into a
Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Administration by the Housing and Economic
Development Department and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Transfer of 214,745.00 From Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Nos. 7 (North Tarrant Parkway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone), 8
(Lancaster Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) and 12 (East Berry Renaissance Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone) to the Special Trust Fund; Accept $26,000.00 From the Fort Worth Local
Development Corporation into the Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 to Provide Funding
for Positions in the Housing and Economic Development Department for the Administration of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zones and the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation; and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19648 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations to
the Special Trust Fund by $240,745.00 From Available Funds for the Positions.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3. M &C G -17258 - Authorize Mid -Year Budget Adjustment in the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund to Transfer Program Savings from Other Post Employment Benefits in
the Amount of $1,087,069.00 to the High Mileage Vehicle Replacement Program to Purchase 140
Marked Vehicles and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve a Budget Amendment
Application Presented to and Approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of
Directors on November 16, 2010; and Adopt Ordinance No. 19649 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the High Mileage Replacement Vehicle Program Section of the Crime
Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of 1,087,069.00 From Available Funds in the
Other Post Employment Benefits Section of the Same Fund, for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase
of 140 Marked Vehicles.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11222 - Authorize Purchase of a Rosenbauer Airport Rescue Firefighting Apparatus
from General Safety Equipment, L.L.C., a Division of Rosenbauer America for the Fire
Department for a Total Amount of $562,650.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Rosenbauer
Airport Rescue Firefighting Apparatus From General Safety Equipment, L.L.C., a Division of
Rosenbauer America, for the Fire Department for a Total Amount of $562,650.00.
2. M &C P -11223 - Authorize Purchase of a Tub Grinder for the Parks and Community Services
Department from Morbark, Inc., Using a General Services Administration Cooperative Contract
for a Total Amount of $385,936.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19650 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Park Gas Lease Project
Fund in the Amount of $385,936.00, From Gas Related Revenues for the Purpose of Transferring Said
Funds to the General Fund for the Purchase of a Tub Grinder for the Parks and Community Services
Department; Authorize the Transfer of $385,936.00 From the Park Gas Lease Project Fund to the
General Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19651 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the General Fund From Available Funds; and Authorize the Purchase of a Tub
Grinder From Morbark, Inc., Using the General Services Administration Contract No. GS- 30E- 0018N.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15166 - Authorize Amendment to Mayor and Council Communications L- 15090, L-
15116, L -15117 and L -15128 Relating to the Sealed Bid Sale of Twenty Tax Foreclosed
Properties to Revise Grantees Name.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an Amendment to Mayor and
Council Communication Nos. L- 15090, L- 15116, L -15117 and L -15128 Relating to the Sealed Bid
Sale of 20 Tax Foreclosed Properties to Allow a Change of the Grantee's Name.
2. M &C L -15167 - Authorize Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.380 Acres of Land For
Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 0.571 Acres for a Permanent Drainage Facility for the
Widening of Precinct Line Road from TXI Operations LP, for Property Located Along Precinct
Line Road for a Total of $12,800.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs of $1,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.380 Acre of Land for Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 0.571 Acre for a
Permanent Drainage Facility for Property Located Along Precinct Line Road, Fort Worth, Texas, From
TXI Operations, LP; Find That the Price of $7,300.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right -of -Way
and $5,500.00 Offered to Purchase the Temporary Construction Easement is Just Compensation; and
Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate
Instruments and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $1,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -2932 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating Burnett Tandy Drive, Rip Johnson Drive, W.R.
Watt Drive, Clyde Street, Seneca Street, Winona Street and Alleys and a Portion of Gendy Street
within the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19652 -04 -2011
Vacating and Extinguishing Portions of Gendy Street, Burnett Tandy Drive, Rip Johnson Drive, W.R.
Watt Drive, Clyde Street, Seneca Street, Winona Street and Various Alley Rights -of -Way Situated in
the Thomas White Survey, Abstract Nos. 70 and 1636, Tarrant County, Texas, and the J.P.
Montgomery Survey, Abstract No. 1030 in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Within the
Will Rogers Memorial Center; Providing for the Retainment of Existing Utility Easements; and Waive
Any and All Purchase Fee Value of the Vacated Land in Accordance With City Policy (Mayor and
Council Communication No. G- 15624).
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2. M &C PZ -2933 - Authorize the City Manager to Initiate Rezoning of Certain Properties in the
US 287/Vaughn Area in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Initiate
Certain Zoning Changes in the US 287 /Vaughn Area Neighborhood From Various Districts to A -7.5
One (1) Family, A -5 One (1) Family, ER Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial in Accordance With the Comprehensive Plan.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -24846 - Authorize Licensing Agreement with North Central Texas Council of
Governments for Updated Digital Aerial Photography for the Information Technology Solutions
Department for an Amount Not to Exceed $61,244.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Licensing Agreement With the North Central Texas Council of Governments to Provide Updated
Digital Aerial Photography for the Information Technology Solutions Department for an Amount Not
to Exceed $61,244.00.
2. M &C C -24847 - Authorize Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 40264 with
Buford Goff and Associates, Inc., for a Feasibility Study for Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District's
Participation in a Regional Radio System in the Amount of $176,100.00 to be Reimbursed by the
Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 40264 With Buford Goff and Associates, Inc., for a
Feasibility Study for Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District's Participation in a Regional Radio System in the
Amount of $176,100.00, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $687,610.00.
3. M &C C -24848 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement for Software and Professional Services
with VS Visual Statement, Inc., for the Purchase of Electronic Accident Reporting Software,
Training, Maintenance and Support, and Interfaces for the Fort Worth Police Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $152,584.10.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement for Software and Professional Services With VS Visual Statement, Inc., for the Purchase
and Implementation of an Electronic Accident Reporting Software Package That Supports the Fort
Worth Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $152,584.10.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
4. M &C C -24849 - Authorize an Encroachment Agreement with the Fort Worth Star - Telegram
for Building and Tunnel Improvements Installed Above and Below the Sixth Street Right-of-
Way.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Standard Encroachment Agreement With the Fort Worth Star - Telegram for Their Building Located at
400 West 7th Street to Replace an Encroachment Agreement That Expired for Building and Tunnel
Improvements Above and Below 6th Street.
5. M &C C -24850 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract with Enercon
Services, Inc., for Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos and Mold Assessment Services Not to Exceed
$100,000.00 Per Contract Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Contract With Enercon Services, Inc., for Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos and Mold
Assessment Services Not to Exceed $100,000.00 per Contract Year.
6. M &C C -24851 - Adopt Ordinance Finding that Conditions Have Materially Changed and
Amending the Project Scope for Avondale Haslet Road Renovations and Authorize Amendment
No. 1 in the Amount of $79,781.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39645 with Dunaway
Associates, L.P., for the Design of Avondale Haslet Road from US Highway 287 Frontage Road
to Willow Creek Drive.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19653 -04 -2011
Finding That Conditions Have Materially Changed so That the Project Scope for Avondale Haslet
Road in the 2008 Capital Improvement Program Should be Amended From Reconstructing Four Lanes
With Sidewalks From 2,250 Feet East of U.S. Highway 287 Frontage Road to Burlington Northern
Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad to Include Planning, Design and Construction of Two (2) of the Four (4)
Lanes and Expand the Limits of Avondale Haslet Road From U.S. Highway 287 Frontage Road to
Willow Creek Drive; Authorizing the 2008 Capital Improvement Program Funds Designated for
Avondale Haslet Road to be Used to Fund Planning, Design and Construction for Two (2) Lanes With
Expanded Limits, as Follows: 800 Feet of a Five (5) Lane Section From Intersection at U.S. Highway
287 Frontage Road Going East, the Northern Two (2) Lanes of Avondale Haslet Road for 2,900 Feet,
600 Feet of Four (4) Lanes of an Arterial Across the BNSF Railroad and a 500 Feet Transition Back to
the Existing Lanes at Willow Creek Drive; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment
No. 1 in the Amount of $79,781.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39645 With Dunaway Associates,
L.P., to Provide Additional Engineering Services and Plan Preparation for the Widening of Avondale
Haslet Road From US Highway 287 Frontage Road to Willow Creek Drive, Thereby Increasing the
Contract Amount to $771,241.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
7. M &C C -24852 - Authorize Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $167,290.00 with Michael
Baker Jr., Inc., for the Westlake Drainage Improvements Project.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Agreement With Michael Baker Jr., Inc., in the Amount of $167,290.00 for the Design of
the Westlake Drainage Improvements Project.
8. M &C C -24853 - Authorize Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $124,775.00 to City Secretary
Contract No. 39970, an Engineering Services Agreement with Dunaway Associates, L.P., for the
Design of Summer Creek Drive.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $124,775.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39970, an
Engineering Services Agreement With Dunaway Associates, L.P., for the Design of Summer Creek
Drive, Thereby Increasing the Total Fee to $582,078.00.
9. M &C C -24854 - Authorize Use of an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00 in Interest Earned on
Funds Granted to the City of Fort Worth by the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Formula Program to be Used to Purchase Equipment and Supplies to Support
Specialized Units and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Use of $12,286.62 in
Interest Already Earned; Authorize the Use of Up to $12,713.38 in Additional Anticipated Interest; and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19654 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $25,000.00 From Interest Earned on the Recovery
Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula Program, for the Purpose of
Purchasing Equipment and Supplies to Support Specialized Police Units.
10. M &C C -24855 - Authorize Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 39252 with
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., for Phase VIII of the Program Management Services for the
Fort Worth Alliance Airport Runway Extension in the Amount of $546,621.29 for Professional
Services for the Acquisition of Land Necessary for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Connector Track and Relocation of their Main Line.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Amendment No. 3 to City
Secretary Contract No. 39252 With Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for Phase VIII of the Program
Management Services for the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Runway Extension in the Amount of
$546,621.29 for Professional Services for the Acquisition of Land Necessary for the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad Connector Track and Relocation of Their Main Line.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
11. M &C C -24856 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of $57,026.76 to
City Secretary Contract No. 39926 with RKM Utilities, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 2005, STM -M on Forest Park Boulevard.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of $57,026.76 to City Secretary Contract No. 39926 With RKM
Utilities, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 2005, STM -M on Forest Park
Boulevard, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,234,725.60.
12. M &C C -24857 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$130,793.00 with Burgess and Niple, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2010, STM -E on Ashland Avenue, Birchman Avenue, El Campo Avenue and Libbey Avenue and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $143,793.00
From the Water and Sewer Fund Appropriated to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$119,174.45 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $24,618.55; Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19655 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of
Funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2010, STM -E on Ashland Avenue,
Birchman Avenue, El Campo Avenue and Libbey Avenue; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
a Contract in the Amount of $130,793.00 With Burgess and Niple, Inc.
13. M &C C -24858 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$214,706.00 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 75 on Devitt Street, Shaw Street, Cleburne Road and Six Alleyways and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $238,706.00
From the Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19656 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 75 on Devitt Street, Shaw Street, Cleburne Road and Six (6) Alleyways; and Authorize the
City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $214,706.00 With Lockwood,
Andrews & Newman, Inc., for the Contract.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
14. M &C C -24859 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$294,699.00 with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for Construction Management of Modifications
to Bar Screen Building No. 3 and Junction Box Rehabilitation at Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $294,699.00 With Camp Dresser & Mckee, Inc., for
Construction Management of Modifications to Bar Screen Building No. 3 and Junction Box
Rehabilitation at Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
15. M &C C -24860 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$84,904.00 with DeOtte, Inc., for Water Improvements on Ridglea Country Club Drive and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $105,904.00
From the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19657 -04 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Water Improvements on Ridglea
Country Club Road; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement With
DeOtte, Inc., in the Amount of $84,904.00 for the Improvements.
16. M &C C -24861 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $422,105.20 to
City Secretary Contract No. 39309 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LVIII Part 2 on Sarita Drive, Inman Court, Westdale Drive and
Westlake Drive.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $422,105.20 to City Secretary Contract No. 39309 With
Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LVIII, Part 2, on Sarita
Drive, Inman Court, Westdale Drive and Westlake Drive, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to
$2,996,930.20.
17. M &C C -24862 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Halff Associates,
Inc., in the Amount of $338,966.00 for the Design and Engineering of Park Improvements in the
Marine Creek Park Corridor Including Rodeo Park, Lincoln Park, Marine Creek Linear Park,
Marine Creek Linear Park North and Buck Sansom Park.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Agreement With Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $338,966.00 for the Design and
Engineering of Park Improvements in the Marine Creek Park Corridor Including Rodeo Park, Lincoln
Park, Marine Creek Linear Park, Marine Creek Linear Park North and Buck Sansom Park.
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1808 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC,.
1. Presentation by Ma or of Fort
Fort Woof Mayor Sasha, an Australian Sheppard, presented Mayor Moncrief with a Proclamation
declaring April 2011 as Mayor "Mutt" Moncrief Month at Fort Woof Dog Park and also presented the
Mayor with a commemorative bandana in honor of his leadership in establishing and maintaining the
Fort Woof Dog Park. Mayor Pro tem Scarth, on behalf of Mayor Sasha, stated that on April 30, 2011,
the official celebration in conjunction with Fort Woof's 7th birthday would take place and the first 100
people who visited the Fort Woof Dog Park would receive a free commemorative bandana for their
dog. He presented, on behalf of the Fort Worth Dog Park Association, a $2,000.00 check as a down
payment on the operating budget for Fort Woof Dog Park.
Jason C.N. Smith, Fort Worth Dog Park Association, pointed out that a commitment was made last
year during the budget process to raise money for the operating budget of the Fort Woof Dog Park. He
also invited everyone to attend the official celebration on April 30, 2011.
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to Fort Woof Mayor Sasha and the Fort Worth Dog Park
Association for the Proclamation, the bandana, and the $2,000.00 donation towards the operating
expenses of Fort Woof Dog Park. He stated this was an exciting project that he had been a part of since
the beginning and expressed appreciation to everyone who was involved in the mission. He pointed out
that the dog park was one of the reasons the City had been recognized as one of America's Most
Livable Cities.
2. Certificate of Recognition to the Descendants of Jack Holley
Council Member Hicks presented a Certificate of Recognition to the descendants of Jack Holley,
which included the following individuals: Myrt Hollie, Colecia Hollie- Williams, Constance Hollie-
Ramirez, Leo Hollie, Jr., Joyce Hollie, L.D. Hollie, Tameka Hollie, Phylicia Hollie, Davey Hollie,
JoAnn Hollie, Phinis Hollie, and Theresa Hollie. She stated the City of Fort Worth hereby recognized
the descendants of Jack Holley as the City honored his sacrifice on the centennial anniversary of the
Slocum Massacre. She further stated that in July of 1910, one (1) of the most horrific and long since
forgotten incidents in Texas history occurred, the Slocum Massacre. She advised that the shocking
event in Slocum not only resulted in the deaths of numerous individuals including Jack Holley, but
also caused the loss of homes, businesses and farm lands as residents were forced to abandon their
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property. She further advised that it was actions like these that should be acknowledged and
remembered as they continued to serve as examples to all of us. She pointed out that as we moved
forward toward a future full of understanding and compassion for our fellow man, the public should
take a moment to remember the sacrifices made by the victims, as well as the families, who continued
to be affected by this shocking and senseless tragedy. She read the following quote by former President
Abraham Lincoln: "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to
meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts."
Mr. Myrt Hollie, 96 years old, expressed appreciation for the Certificate of Recognition and added that
he looked forward to many more years in the City.
Council Member Burdette, presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board and
Commission members:
Mr. Curtis Toombs, for his service on the Fort Worth Authority Executive Committee from
October 1, 2005, through January 4, 2011.
Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to Mr. Toombs for his service on the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority Executive Committee and stated that many of his family members had served
and continued to serve the City on various City boards and commissions.
Mr. Toombs expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for the Certificate of
Recognition and stated it was an honor to serve the City.
Mr. Robert A. Parmelee, for his service on the Fort Worth Authority Executive Committee
from December 13, 2005, through January 4, 2011.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to Mr. Parmelee for his service as the Chairman of the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive Committee and his other work on transportation issues
for the City. He also advised that the Texas Department of Transportation had just recently approved
the final funding for the Southwest Parkway project.
Mr. Parmelee expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for the Certificate of
Recognition and stated it was an honor to serve the City. He stated the priority of the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority was public transportation and he was glad to have been involved in this
integral part of the City.
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Council Member Burdette advised that the following individuals were unable to attend the meeting to
receive a Certificate of Recognition:
Mr. Steve Osmundson, for his service on the Building Standards Commission from
July 29, 2003, through December 14, 2010.
Ms. Mary Volcansek, for her service on the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive Committee
from October 1, 2005, through January 4, 2011.
Mr. Paul Cobb, for his service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities from
October 12, 2004, through January 28, 2011.
Mr. Brooks Harrington, for his service on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessness from
May 22, 2007, through February 15, 2011.
Ms. Netty Mathews, for her service on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessness from
January 6, 2009, through February 15, 2011.
Mr. William Carson, for his service on the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals from
December 2, 2008, through December 14, 2010.
Ms. Gina Puente, for her service on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessness from January
6, 2009, through February 15, 2011.
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1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Espino announced that April 7 through 9, 2011, was race weekend at Texas Motor
Speedway. He expressed appreciation to Eddie Gossage and his staff and stated the Samsung 500 Race
was a very exciting and well attended event. He also wished his son Salvador Espino, Jr., a happy 21"
birthday and stated he was in his junior year at Wabash College.
Council Member Burdette announced that in honor of Navy Week and the 100th birthday for Naval
Aviation, the Fort Worth Air Power Expo would be held April 16 through 17, 2011, which showcased
America's aviation with aerial performances and flight demonstrations from the very best in the
business, at the NAS Fort Worth JRB. He encouraged everyone to attend the Expo.
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Council Member Burns announced that the Main Street Arts Festival would be held downtown
April 14 through 17, 2011. He stated a new application was available for both lPhones and Android
phones and would allow patrons to view the artists' work, explore the artist bios, quickly find
individual booths and view the entertainment schedule. He encouraged those interested to visit
www.mainstreetartsfest.org or contact the District 9 Office at (817) 392 -8809 for more information. He
also announced the Fort Worth Zoo Run would be held on April 16, 2011. He stated the event
supported the Fort Worth Zoo and Earth Day and advised everyone to visit www.fortworthzoo.org for
more information.
Council Member Hicks announced that Senator Wendy Davis was holding Town Hall meetings
throughout Tarrant County and would be holding a meeting in southeast Fort Worth on April 16, 2011,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1901 Amanda Avenue.
She stated those interested in more information should contact (817) 332 -3338. She also announced the
6t11 Annual Prairie Fest would be held on April 23, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tandy Hills
Natural Area. She advised that this event was awarded Best Outdoor Cultural Activity 2010 by the
Fort Worth Weekly and for more information about the event to contact (817) 731 -2787.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
I.
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions
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PRESENTATIONS c ND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or City Council
committees.
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B. General
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F. Award of Contract
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XIV. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - NON-CON
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that OCS
No. 1809 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XV. ZONING HEARING
It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 8, 2011, Continued Zoning Docket ZC -11-
025.
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(Continued from a Previous Meet
Mayor Moncrief opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Jordan advised that there were concerns by the residents in the area about traffic
associated with the proposed auto detailing business. He stated that he would recommend this item be
remanded back to the Zoning Commission for review.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette that the
Public Hearing be closed and Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -025 be remanded back to the
Zoning Commission. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mr. Randle D. Howard, R.D. Howard Construction, 3863 South Freeway, appeared before Council and
advised that his construction business had removed antique brick pavers from projects in the Historic
Stockyards and on Camp Bowie. He stated that there were several thousand brick pavers that he
wished to donate to the City for their use since they were a piece of history. He added that he would
also deliver the pavers to the City.
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(XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to Mr. Howard for the donation and added that this was
another example of how the City was different from other cities in the state. He directed Mr. Howard
to Mr. Randle Harwood, Planning and Development Director, for resolution.
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19`h day of April, 2011.
Attest: Appro ed:
Marty endrix Michael .
City Secretary Mayor