HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/05/17-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 17, 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 Present:
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 10:23 a.m., on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
IL INVOCATION m Reverend Jack Crane, Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Jack Crane, Truevine Missionary Baptist Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL TOUR OF WATER
RECLAMATION A , AND AWARDS AND OF REGULAR
OF MAY I
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Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the
minutes of the City Council Tour of the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility and
Awards Ceremony and of the regular meeting of May 10, 2011, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Interim City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P-11234 be
withdrawn from consideration and replaced with P-11234 (Revised) and L-15180 be withdrawn from
consideration and replaced with L-15180 (Revised).
VII.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, 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-17275 - Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax
Abatement Policy.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: That the City Council Adopt Resolution
No. 3986-05-2011 Providing That the City of Fort Worth ("City") Elects to be Eligible to Participate in
Property Tax Abatement as Authorized by Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act,
Chapter 312, of the Texas Property Tax Code and Establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Tax Abatement Policy Governing Subsequent Tax Abatement Agreements for Properties Located in a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, Exhibit A to the Resolution, Entitled City of Fort Worth
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
2.M&C G-17276 - Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2011 Allocation Payment from the
Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Program in the Amount of$100,199.87 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Acceptance of the Fiscal
Year 2011 Allocation Payment From the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Program
in the Amount of$100,199.87; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19683-05-2011 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, Subject to Receipt of Funds From
the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Program, for the Purpose of Funding
Continuing Education and Training Within the Police Department.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3.M&C G-17277 - Authorize the Provision of Water and Sewer Service at 1.25 Times the Retail
Rate to Southwest Christian School, Inc., Located at 7001 Benbrook Lake Drive in Tarrant
County Outside of the Fort Worth City Limits Pursuant to City Code Section 35-60B Uses
Outside City.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Water Department to
Provide Water and Sewer Service at 1.25 Times the Retail Rate to Southwest Christian School, Inc.,
Located at 7001 Benbrook Lake Drive; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for
Such Services.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-11235 - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with IDEXX Distribution, Inc.,
a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., to Provide Microbiological Supplies
for the Water Department for an Annual Amount of$79,133.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement With IDEXX Distribution, Inc., a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.,
to Provide Microbiological Supplies for the Water Department for an Annual Amount of$79,133.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-15182 - Authorize the Conveyance of 18.73 Acres Located in the Centreport Area to
CentrePort Venture, Inc., and Accept and Record Permanent Avigation Easement and Release
from CentrePort Venture, Inc.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
General Warranty Deed Conveying Property Described as 18.73 Acres 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 Avigation 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.
D.Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1.M&C PZ-2936 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley in Block 13, Chamberlin Arlington
Heights Second Filing, from Hulen Street to Kenley Street.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(PZ-2936 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19684-05-2011
Vacating and Extinguishing a 16 Foot Wide Alley Right-of-Way, From Hulen Street to Kenley Street,
Located in Block 13, Chamberlin Arlington Heights, Second Filing Addition, an Addition to the City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and Containing Approximately 7,675 Square Feet of Land More
or Less; Providing for Reversion of Fee in Said Land; Providing That the City Shall Retain all Existing
Utilities Easements; and Waive any and all Purchase Fee Value of the Vacated Land in Accordance
With City Policy (Mayor and Council Communication No. 15624).
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-24905 - Authorize Execution of Contracts and Interdepartmental Letters of
Agreement to Extend Public Service Programs Funded by Community Development Block
Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant
Funds from June through September of 2011.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his
Designee to Execute Contracts or Interdepartmental Letters of Agreement to Extend Public Service
Programs Funded With Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing
Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Grant Funds for the Period From June to September 2011; and
Authorize the City Manager or his Designee, to Amend the Contracts or Letter Agreements, if
Necessary, to Achieve Program Goals, Provided any Amendment is Within the Scope of the Program
and in Compliance With all Applicable Laws and Regulations Governing the use of Federal Grant
Funds.
2.M&C C-24906 - Authorize the Change in Use and Expenditure of $585,609.85 in Community
Development Block Grant Funds for Payment on the Evans/Rosedale Section 108 Loan and
Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2010-2011 Action Plan.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the
City's 2010-2011 Action Plan; and Authorize the Change in use and Expenditure of $585,609.85 in
Community Development Block Grant Funds to Repay Principal and Interest for the Evans/Rosedale
Section 108 Loan.
3.M&C C-24907 - Approve Acceptance of Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds in
an Amount Not to Exceed $1,528,555.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs,Authorize Related Contracts,Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs and an Interfund Loan
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(C-24907 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Accept Weatherization Assistance
Program Grant Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,528,555.00 and Authorize the City Manager or
his Designee to Execute Two (2) Contracts With the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs for Program Year April 1, 2011, Through March 31, 2012, as Follows:
Department of Energy $321,042,00
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program 1,207,513.00
Total $1,528,555.00
4.M&C C-24908 - Ratify the Application for and Authorize Acceptance of Grant funds in the
Amount of $14,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Click It or Ticket
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, Authorize the Execution of a Related Contract with the
Texas Department of Transportation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the Application for Grant Funding
in the Amount of $14,000.00 From the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to Operate the
Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program; Authorize the City Manager to Accept, if
Awarded, the Grant Funds from TxDOT; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With
TxDOT to Operate One (1) Enforcement Period Under the Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19686-05-2011 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, Subject to Receipt of the Grant, for the
Purpose of Funding the Program.
5.M&C C-24909 - Authorize Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 39252 in the
Amount of $369,544.82 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for Construction Management
Services Associated with the Construction of the Earthwork Package No. 3 of the Alliance
Runway Extension.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Amendment No. 4 to City
Secretary Contract 39252 in the Amount of $369,544.82 With Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for
Construction Management Services for Construction Support Services, Material Testing and Quality
Assurance Surveying Associated With the Construction of the Earthwork Package No. 3 of the
Alliance Runway Extension Project. The Total Fee Paid by the City for all Work and Services Shall
Not Exceed the Sum of$2,760,084.33.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6.M&C C-24910 - Authorize Execution of a Second Five Year Lease Extension of City Secretary
Contract No. 11963 with Atkinson, Francis and Welch for Unimproved Ground Lease Site 34-S
at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Second Five (5) Year Lease Extension With Atkinson, Francis and Welch for Unimproved Ground
Lease Site 34-S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
7.M&C C-24911 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C-23613 Authorizing
Expenditures Under City Secretary Contract No. 38782 for Notification Services by Texas
Excavation Safety System, Inc., to Change the Not to Exceed Amount from $80,000.00 to
$240,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Amend
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23613 Authorizing a Contract With Texas Excavation
Safety System, Inc., to Provide the Water Department Notification Services to Change the Not to
Exceed Amount From $80,000.00 to $240,000.00.
8.M&C C-24912 - Rescind Award of Contract to Laughley Bridge and Construction, Inc., for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 56, Part 2 and Authorize Execution of a Contract in the
Amount of $696,387.00 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 56, Part 2 on Portions of West Peter Smith Street, West Cannon Street, West Leuda
Street, West Terrell Avenue, College Avenue, Alston Avenue and Lipscomb Street and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Rescind the
Award of Contract to Laughley Bridge and Construction, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 56, Part 2; Authorize the Transfer of$30,570.00 From the Water and Sewer Operating Fund
to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19687-05-2011 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds, for
the Purpose of Funding the Contract; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the
Amount of $696,387.00 With Conatser Construction TX, LP., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 56, Part 2 on West Peter Smith Street From Fulton Street to 130 Feet East of South
Henderson Street; West Cannon Street From Lipscomb Street to 240 Feet East of College Avenue;
West Leuda Street From Lipscomb Street to College Avenue; West Terrell Avenue From Alston
Avenue to College Avenue; College Avenue From 170 Feet South of West Cannon Street to 100 Feet
North of West Terrell North Avenue;.College Avenue From West Terrell Avenue to 140 Feet North of
West Rosedale Street; Alston Avenue From West Leuda Street to 100 Feet North of West Rosedale
Street; Lipscomb Street From West Terrell Avenue to 450 Feet North of West Rosedale Street.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
VIII.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S -1814 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC,.
1.Presentation on the mer e a e e 2
Ms. Shela Scullock, Assistant Director, Fort Worth Public Library, stated that the summer reading
program was over 40 years old and advised that Mayor Moncrief would make the presentation.
Mayor Moncrief presented the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge and stated this was a Fort Worth
family literacy program that was open to residents of all ages, made available through the Fort Worth
Library. He "opened the book" on summer reading by unveiling a 7-foot tall book to kick-off the
Challenge. He further stated that this year's theme for the summer reading program, which would run
from May 21, 2011 through July 31, 2011, was "Deep in the Heart of Texas" and served as a reminder
to everyone that books were deep in the heart of Texans, as well as, a reminder to keep a healthy heart.
He pointed out that the summer reading program was made possible through donations and support by
the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library and that
anyone could sign up for the program just by visiting any Fort Worth library. He expressed
appreciation to the honorary co-chairs Ms. Deborah Ferguson, Channel 5, and Mr. Bob Ray Sanders,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, for their support and commitment to the Fort Worth Public Library and the
literacy cause.
2.Presentation of Proclamation for Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial's the Place to Meet
Week
Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Zimmerman presented a Proclamation for the Crowne Plaza
Invitational at Colonial's the Place to Meet Week to Mr. Chuck Sherer, Tournament Chair, Crowne
Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Colonial Country Club was founded in 1936 by J. Marvin Leonard and had
matured into a great Fort Worth institution that was recognized as being the location of one of the
foremost golf courses in the world. He further stated that Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts was the
Official Hotel of the PGA TOUR and since 2007 had partnered with Colonial Country Club to host the
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, a PGA TOUR event. He also advised that the Crowne Plaza
Invitational at Colonial met the needs of local Tarrant County charities by generating more than $40
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million for charities over the last 20 years and was expected to generate more than $6 million for
charities in 2011. He pointed out that in addition to meeting the interests of the local community with
an annual economic impact of over $33 million, the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial was the
longest running PGA TOUR event at the same venue.
Mr. Sherer introduced Jeff Moten, Colonial Country Club President, and expressed appreciation to the
Mayor and Council Members for the Proclamation and the support and to the community and
volunteers who helped make the tournament memorable each year.
Council Member Zimmerman also advised that there was a strong military personnel presence at the
event each year which was supported by 1,000 volunteers, including 500 Marshals.
3.Presentation of Proclamation for Fort Worth Cats Baseball Day
Council Member Espino presented the Proclamation for Fort Worth Cats Baseball Day to Mr. Dick
Smith, General Manager, Fort Worth Cats Baseball Club. He stated that Fort Worth was the proud
home of the Fort Worth Cats baseball organization which had provided family fun and entertainment
for more than a century. He further stated that a public/private partnership between the City of Fort
Worth and the Fort Worth Cats baseball organization had been formed to promote the idea that all
homeless pets deserved a loving home. He advised that this partnership had resulted in a season-long
schedule of events where homeless pets from the Fort Worth Animal Shelter were displayed at home
games to provide an opportunity for baseball fans to adopt a new family member. He pointed out that
the City was excited about the start of a new Cats baseball season and encouraged all area residents to
visit La Grave Field to participate in another winning season and help support the adoption of Fort
Worth shelter pets.
Mr. Smith expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for the Proclamation and the
support of the organization and stated he looked forward to a great season.
Mayor Moncrief wished Mr. Smith and the Fort Worth Cats good luck with their baseball season and
expressed appreciation for the great partnership.
X.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Burdette announced the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Grand
Opening would be held on May 21, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the new facility located at
1700 University Drive. He stated that during this grand opening event, visitors could enjoy music,
festivities and discover how BRIT shared knowledge about the plant world and enhanced life for all
living things.
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Council Member Hicks announced that the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC) was
celebrating Small Business Week, May 16 through 20, 2011, with a business plan competition entitled
"Getting to the Next Level. She stated that business owners would compete for cash, donated products
and in-kind services totaling over $25,000. She added that the application process would begin on
May 18, 2011, and for more information to contact www.fwbac.com. She also expressed appreciation
to Wells Fargo, who donated $15,000.00, and other volunteers from Home Depot, the Code
Compliance Department staff and many other community volunteers who assisted with the clean up on
the south side of Fort Worth around Elmwood Avenue. She pointed out that the $15,000.00 donation
by Wells Fargo was for the continued clean up of this area. She also announced that she attended the
Texas Wesleyan University graduation ceremony on May 13, 2011, and stated that the event was a
wonderful ceremony and very diverse. She further advised that Mr. Daniel Denton, graduate, Texas
Wesleyan School of Law, attained the highest score on the Texas Bar Exam in February 2011, which
was a first for the university and very prestigious. She also congratulated Council District 8 Aide Will
Trevino, who received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning and Elder Law from Western
New England College School of Law and also extended congratulations to his wife who graduated
from Texas Woman's University.
Council Member Burns announced that May 16 through 20, 2011, was National Bike to Work week
and pointed out that May 20, 2011, was Fort Worth Bike to Work Day. He advised that he would ride
his bicycle to work and encouraged everyone to do the same. He also congratulated all of the Council
Members who were re-elected at the May 14, 2011, General Election.
Mayor Moncrief also congratulated all of the Council Members who were re-elected at the
May 14, 2011, General Election and stated that this was a statement of support and confidence in the
Council Members, the staff and City. He also added that the voter turnout was disappointing.
2.BgL2gnition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
XIL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR 'A S FROM BOARDS:_COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
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XIII.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
C.Purchase
1.MSC P-11228 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Dealers Electrical SHpR!1 Co.� for
Cobra Head Street figh Luminaries for the Transportation and Public Works Department for an
Initial Annual Amount of$643,400.00. (Continued from a Previous Me
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize a Purchase Agreement With Dealers
Electrical Supply Co, for Cobra Head Streetlight Luminaries for the Transportation and Public Works
Department for an Initial Annual Amount of$643,400.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-11228 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC P-11234 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance in
the Information Svstems Fund bv $4,351399.39 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved,
Undesign ate d Inform ati2fl_System s Fund Balance bl the a Amount, Transfe Funds to the
InformatiogS stems Capital Projects Fund, Authorite a Twelve Year Lease/Purchase
Agreement for an Initial Amount of $52,216,792.68 with Motorola Inc., for Equipment and
Professional Services Using a Ho ston-Gal vest on Area Contract for an Initial Annual Amount of
$4,351,399.39 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11234 be
withdrawn from consideration.
3.M&C P-11234 - (Revised) Ador)t Supplemental ADDroDriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the Information Systems Fund by $4,351,399.39 and Decreasing the
Unaudited,Unreserved Undesignated Information Svstems Fund Balance bv the Same Amoun
Transfer Funds to the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund, Authorize a System Purchase
Agreement and a Twelve Year Lease/Purchase Agreement in the Amount of$52,216,792.68 with
Motorola So!Hjj2flEJflif2L i eta rofessional Services Using a Ho ston-Gal vest
on
Area Contract for an Annual Amount of$4,351,399.39 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Information Systems Fund in the Amount
of$4,351,399.39 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, for the Purpose of Transferring Said Funds to the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund
for Public Safety and Public Works Radio Communications System Replacement; Authorize the
Transfer of Funds From the Information Systems Fund to the Information Systems Capital Projects
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(P-11234 Continued)
Fund, for Radio System Replacement; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds,
for the Purpose of Funding the Public Safety and Public Works Radio Communications System
Replacement; and Authorize a System Purchase Agreement and a 12 Year Lease/Purchase Agreement
in the Amount of $52,216,792.68 With Motorola Solutions, Inc., for Equipment and Professional
Services Using Houston-Galveston Area Contract Number RA01-08 for an Annual Amount of
$4,351,399.39.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11234 (Revised) be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19688-05-2011 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
19689-05-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
D.Land
1.M&C L-15180 -Authorize t e Sae of Twentv Seven ax- rec se r erties in Accordance
with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas
r erty Tax Code for a Total Amount of$53,073.01. (Co tinned r a Previous Meetingl
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15180 be
withdrawn from consideration.
2.MSC L-15180 - (Revised) Auth®rize the Sale of Twenty Three Tax-Foreclosed Pror�erties in
Accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the
Texas kE2Rgrty Tax Code for a Total Amount of$31,433.21.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Sale of 23 Tax-Foreclosed Properties in
Accordance With Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the
Texas Property Tax Code for a Total of$31,433.21; and Authorize the City Manager, or his Designee,
to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Properties to the Highest Bidders in
Compliance With the Bid Form Specifications to Complete the Sales.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-15180 (Revised) be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
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3.M&C L-15183 - Adopt Approp iation Ordinance to Authorize the Use of Gas Well Revenues
in the Amon Easements and for the
Construction of the Thompson Road Project.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Transportation Public Works Gas Well Revenues Fund
in the Amount of $2,194,800.00, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Construction on
Thompson Road and the Acquisition of Rights-of-Way and Easements Related to the Thompson Road
Prcj ect.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-15183 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
19690-05-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L-15184, L-15185,
L-15186, L-15187, L-15188, L-15189, L-15190 and L-15191, all pertained to the Thompson Road
Project and would be considered under one (1) motion.
4.M&C L-15184 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0305 Acres of Land for
Ri2ht-of-Wav Located at 3599 Thomt)son Road from David and Pamela Christensen for a to
Amount of$5,850.00 and Pay Costs of$4,250.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0305 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 3599 Thompson Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Abstract No. 1611, Tract 21308A, Charles C. Whyte Survey, From David and Pamela
Christensen in the Amount of$5,850.00; Find That the Price of$5,850.00 Offered for the Purchase of
the Right-of-Way and $2,250.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the
City Manager or his Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in
the Amount of$8,100.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00.
5.M&C L-15185 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0429 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located at 3625 Thompson Road from Dale and Shelly Heflin for a Total Amount
of$7,600.00 and Pay Costs of$3,850.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0429 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 3625 Thompson Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Abstract No. 1611, Tract 21305, Charles C. Whyte Survey, From Dale and Shelly Heflin
in the Amount of$7,600.00; Find That the Price of$7,600.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right-of-
Way and $1,850.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City Manager
or his Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the Amount of
$9,450.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00.
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6.M&C L-15186 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0193 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located at 3775 Thompson Road from Jacklyn Williams Messer for a Total
Amount of$2,500.00 and Pay Costs of$2,350.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0193 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 3775 Thompson Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Abstract No. 1611, Tract 21301, Charles C. Whyte Survey, From Jacklyn Williams
Messer in the Amount of$2,500.00; Find That the Price of$2,500.00 Offered for the Purchase of the
Right-of-Way and $850.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City
Manager or his Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the
Amount of$3,350.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $1,500.00.
7.M&C L-15187 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0168 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located at 3781 Thompson Road from Michael and Mary Mitchell for a Total
Amount of$2,200.00 and Pay Costs of$2,050.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0168 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 3781 Thompson Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Abstract No. 1611, Tract 21303, Charles C. Whyte Survey, From Michael and Mary
Mitchell in the Amount of$2,200.00; Find That the Price of$2,200.00 Offered for the Purchase of the
Right-of-Way and $850.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City
Manager or his Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the
Amount of$3,050.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $1,200.00.
8.M&C L-15188 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0042 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located at 8100 Old Denton Road from NDG Old Denton LLC., for a Total
Amount of$500.00 and Pay Costs of$1,650.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0042 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 8100 Old Denton Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Lot 1, Block A, the Residences at Old Denton Addition, From NDG Old Denton LLC., in
the Amount of$500.00; Find That the Price of$500.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right-of-Way
and $650.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City Manager or his
Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the Amount of
$1,150.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $1,000.00.
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9.M&C L-15189 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0643 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located at 8107 Old Denton Road for the Thompson Road Proiect from Basem
and Riad Nimri for a Total Amount of$14,025.00 and Pay Costs of$3,150.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0643 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 8107 Old Denton Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Abstract No. 1498, Tract 4C, William W. Thompson Survey, From Basem and Riad
Nimri, in the Amount of$14,025.00; Find That the Price of$14,025.00 Offered for the Purchase of the
Right-of-Way and $650.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City
Manager or his Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the
Amount of$14,675.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $2,500.00.
10.M&C L-15190 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0127 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located at 3789 Thompson Road from the International Church of The
Foursquare Gospel Also Known as Northcreek Foursquare Church for a Total Amount of
$1,900.00 and Pay Costs of$1,850.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0127 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located at 3789 Thompson Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
Described as Abstract No. 1611, Tract 21302, Charles C. Whyte Survey, From International Church of
the Foursquare Gospel Also Known as Northcreek Foursquare Church in the Amount of $1,900.00;
Find That the Price of $1,900.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right-of-Way and $650.00 for
Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to
Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the Amount of $2,550.00 and to
Pay Closing Costs Up to $1,200.00.
11.M&C L-15191 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0317 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way Located on Thompson Road from Stewart Thomas for a Total Amount of
$5,000.00 and Pay Costs of$3,350.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.0317 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way Located on Thompson Road, Fort Worth, Texas, Described as
Abstract No. 1611, Tract 21306, Charles C. Whyte Survey, From Stewart Thomas in the Amount of
$5,000.00; Find That the Price of $5,000.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right-of-Way and
$1,350.00 for Associated Seller Costs is Just Compensation; and Authorize the City Manager or his
Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments in the Amount of
$6,350.00 and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication Nos. L-15184, L-15185, L-15186, L-15187, L-15188, L-15189,
L-15190 and L-15191 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero
(0) nays.
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F.Award of Contract
1.MSC C-24913 - Authorize Execution of a Public Right-of Way Use Agreement Granting
Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, a Lice nse to Construct and Operate a Natural Gas
atl►erin Pipeline Along Reed Street, tl►e Alley between Pate Drive and Griggs Avenue East
B_--errs Street and Across Freddie Street, er Avenue,Pate ,_Drive Griggs Ave Av
Street, es Avenue and Edgew od Terrace.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-
of-Way Use Agreement With Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, Granting a License to Construct
and Operate a Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Along Reed Street From East of Highway 287 to
Donalee Street; Across Freddie Street North of Reed Street; Across Miller Avenue North of
Richardson Street; Across Pate Drive South of East Berry Street; Along the Alley South of East Berry
Street Between Pate Drive and Griggs Avenue; Across Griggs Avenue, Hatcher Street, Hughes
Avenue and Edgewood Terrace All South of East Berry Street; and Along East Berry Street on the
Eastern Side of Edgewood Terrace, for a One (1) Time License Fee of$120,474.80.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-24913 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC C-24914 - Authorize Execution of Economic Develoment Program Agreement with
Spoon Industries, Inc., for Cowt wn Market Redevelopment Projest at the Intersection of
Interstate 35 Frontage Road and Allen Avenue and Adopt Related Appropriation Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic
Development Program Agreement With Spoon Industries, Inc., Pursuant to Which the City Will Make
an Economic Development Grant Authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code in
an Amount Not to Exceed $175,000.00 in Return for Completion of the Cowtown Market
Redevelopment Project at the Intersection of Interstate 35 Frontage Road and Allen Avenue; Authorize
Urban Development Action Grant Proceeds From the Hyatt Regency, now Known as the Hilton
Parking Garage Project as the Funding Source for the Economic Development Grant to Spoon
Industries, Inc.; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations of the Grants Fund From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the Cowtown
Market Development.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24914 be approved with appreciation to the Housing and
Economic Development Department staff and Southeast Fort Worth, Inc.; and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19691-05-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to
zero (0) nays.
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3.M&C C-24915 - Authorize Consent to Assignment of Tax Abatement Settlement Agreement
(City Secretary Contract No. 39821) by Johnson-Seitz Investments, LLC, to Cooper Oil & Gas
Inc., and Authorize Execution of Related Assignment Agreement.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Consent to the Assignment by Johnson-Seitz
Investments, LLC, of its Rights, Duties and Obligations Under its Tax Abatement Settlement
Agreement (City Secretary Contract No. 39821) to Cooper Oil & Gas Inc.; and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute an Assignment Agreement With Cooper Oil & Gas Inc.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24915 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
XIV.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 24th day of May, 2011.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hend x Michael J. Mo e'f
City Secretary Mayor