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Home My WebLink About2011/07/12-Minutes-Other-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY JULY 12, 2011 Present Mayor Betsy Price 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 Dennis Shingleton, District 7 Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8 Council Member Joel Burns, District 9 Former Mayor Mike Moncrief Former Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7 Ctnff Pri vimt Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager Sarah J. Fullenwider, City Attorney Marty Hendrix, City Secretary L CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price convened the Swearing In Ceremony at 7:06 p.m., on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Room 202 of the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. II. OPENING REMARKS A. MAYOR BETSY PRICE Mayor Price advised that she would turn the meeting over to former Mayor Mike Moncrief for the next item. B. OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE MONCRIEF 1. All- America City Introductions and Video Former Mayor Moncrief advised that Fort Worth was one (1) of 26 cities named as an All- America City finalist this year. He stated that the City was chosen because it stood as a shining example of what could be done when citizens, businesses and diverse communities worked together. He further stated that the committee delivered a presentation to judges in Kansas City that covered the City's battle to end chronic homelessness and exploit the success of Directions Home, the 10 -year plan to achieve that goal; the efforts to fill the gaps in local CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY JULY 12, 2011 Page 2 of 4 (II. OPENING REMARKS — 1. ALL - AMERICA CITY INTRODUCTION Continued) mental health services through the Mental Health Connection; and a remarkable and creative anti - graffiti program, WAL (We Are Legal), which was helping turn various areas of the City around. He pointed out that for each challenge, the City offered specific examples of how the public /private partnerships produced sustainable solutions and added that the real "secret weapon" was Fort Worth's can -do spirit. He stated that this successful bid for All- America City status was a remarkable tribute and honor to all of Fort Worth residents. He advised that Fort Worth was the first City on the list to be honored as an All- America City for 2011. He also stated that Fort Worth had been honored with this distinction on two (2) previous occasions in 1964 and 1993, respectively. He expressed appreciation to everyone who helped make the bid for this award a success and stated that everyone involved showed what it meant to be a citizen of Fort Worth. A video that included the committee's presentation to the National Civic League along with the announcement that Fort Worth was an 2011 All- America City, was shown to the audience. 2. Special Presentation of Senate Resolution No. 116 by State of Texas Senator Wendy Davis Senator Wendy Davis presented Senate Resolution No. 116, which was adopted in a special session on June 27, 2011, to former Mayor Moncrief Senator Davis stated that the Senate of the State of Texas was pleased to recognize the City of Fort Worth, which had for the third time been named an All- America City. She stated the coveted All- America City designation acknowledged the City's achievements and its ability to unite behind a vision to improve the quality of life for all its residents. Former Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to Senator Davis for the recognition from the State and stated the City was extremely proud of the award and designation. III. REMARKS BY OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER CARTER BURDETTE FOLLOWED BY REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE MONCRIEF Former Council Member Burdette stated that it was an honor to have served as the District 7 Council representative and to serve the City and his district. He expressed appreciation to his family, friends, City Council colleagues, City staff and the citizens who had supported him and stated that he hoped he had made a positive impact on neighborhoods in the district. He also wished Council Member Shingleton success as a new member of the City Council. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY JULY 12, 2011 Page 3 of 4 (III. REMARKS BY OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER CARTER BURDETTE FOLLOWED BY REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE MONCRIEF Continued) Former Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to his family for allowing him to serve the City and stated despite the long hours demanded by this job, he had enjoyed the opportunity to be a small part of the progress the City had made over the past eight (8) years. He also expressed appreciation to the citizens who put their trust in him and pointed out that the can -do spirit found in the hearts of the citizens was humbling. He also expressed appreciation to his City Council colleagues and the City staff, both past and present, for their commitment. He recounted several stories from his many years of public service and wished Mayor Price good luck in the future. IV. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER CARTER BURDETTE BY COUNCIL MEMBER JUNGUS JORDAN TO BE FOLLOWED BY REMARKS BY MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Council Member Jordan, on behalf of the City Council and staff, presented Mrs. Elle Burdette with roses and former Council Member Burdette with his City Council portrait, a rocking chair and a bronze replica of Frederic Remington's Bronco Buster as mementos of his retirement. He also provided comments about former Council Member Burdette's public service to the community. Mayor Pro tern Scarth, Council Members Espino, Zimmerman, Moss, Hicks and Burns and former Mayor Moncrief, all expressed appreciation to former Council Member Burdette for his service to the citizens of District 7 and to the entire City. V. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE MONCRIEF BY MAYOR PRO -TEM DANNY SCARTH TO BE FOLLOWED BY REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro tern Scarth, on behalf of the City Council and staff, presented Mrs. Rosie Moncrief with roses and former Mayor Moncrief with a rocking chair, a bronze replica of Frederic Remington's Bronco Buster and a framed plaque consisting of his official gavel and block as mementos of his retirement. He also provided comments about former Mayor Moncrief s many years of public service to the community. Council Members Espino, Zimmerman, Moss, Hicks, Burns and former Council Member Burdette all expressed appreciation to former Mayor Moncrief for his service to the citizens of Fort Worth and stated it was an honor to have served with him on the City Council. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY JULY 12, 2011 Page 4 of 4 VI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER CARTER BURDETTE AND OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE MONCRIEF Mr. Joe Waller, representing the Lake Worth Alliance, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council and presented former Council Member Burdette with a plaque from the Lake Worth Alliance and expressed appreciation for his support of the redevelopment and dredging of Lake Worth. Ms. Gale Cupp, representing the Neighborhood Association on South Lake Worth, 9203 Haron Drive, appeared before Council and presented former Council Member Burdette with a desk clock in appreciation for his support of many projects associated with Lake Worth. VII. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER DENNIS SHINGLETON AND MAYOR BETSY PRICE BY DISTRICT JUDGE CHERYL HARDY Tarrant County Criminal Court Number Seven (7) Judge Cheryl Hardy administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Betsy Price and Council Member District 7 Dennis Shingleton, respectively. VIII. OFFICIAL TRANSFER OF MAYOR'S GAVEL TO MAYOR BETSY PRICE BY OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE MONCRIEF Former Mayor Moncrief presented Mayor Price with the official gavel to conduct meetings and an oversized novelty gavel that was referred to as "the heavy artillery." IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Swearing In Ceremony at 8:46 p.m., and announced the Regular City Council meeting would be reconvened immediately following the adjournment. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19th day of July, 2011. Attest: Approv Marty Hen rix B Pri City Secretary yor