HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/12-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 12, 2011
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Former 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 Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Former 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 Price called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:02 p.m., on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Room 202 of the Fort
Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
II. INVOCATION - Minister Bobby Cook, University Christian Church
The invocation was provided by Minister Bobby Cook, University Christian Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SWEARING IN CEREMONY
Mayor Price recessed the meeting at 7:05 p.m. to convene the Swearing In Ceremony meeting.
V. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Price reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:47 p.m.
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VI. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBER DENNIS
SHINGLETON
Council Member Shingleton expressed appreciation to his family, friends and citizens of Fort Worth
for their support and provided comments relative to his vision for the future of Fort Worth and
District 7.
VII. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR BETSY PRICE
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to her family, friends, business and community leaders and the
citizens of Fort Worth for their support and provided comments relative to her vision for the future of
Fort Worth.
VIII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2011, AND
CALLED - SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2011
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 2011, and the called - special meeting of
June 27, 2011, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
IX. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Interim City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P -11258 and
C -25004 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
X. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Interim City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11258 be
continued to the July 19, 2011, Council meeting and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17281 be withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17281 (Revised).
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17308 - Approve Appointment of Mark Brast to the Capital Improvement
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees and Discharge Robert Mohler from Same.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Appoint Mark Brast of the Fort Worth City
Plan Commission to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees;
and Discharge Robert Mohler, Formally of the Fort Worth City Plan Commission, From the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees.
2. M &C G -17309 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $2,274.20, for a Total of
$17,274.20, to Be Paid to the Law Firms of Kelly Hart & Hallman, L.L.P., and McCall,
Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P., as Outside Legal Counsel to Assist and Advise the City on Legal
Issues Related to the Preparation of a Loan Agreement and Other Instruments Necessary to
Secure a Loan to the Fort Worth Air and Space Museum Foundation.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4001 -07 -2011
Authorizing an Increase of $2,274.20, for a Total of $17,274.20, to the Maximum Amount to be Paid
to the Law Firms of Kelly Hart & Hallman, L.L.P. and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., as Outside
Legal Counsel to Assist the City Attorney With Legal Issues Related to the Preparation of a Loan
Agreement and Other Instruments Necessary to Secure a Loan to the Fort Worth Air and Space
Museum Foundation.
3. M &C G -17310 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of A.I.N. Limo, to Operate Ten Limousines within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
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 Ten (10) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; A. I. N. Limo, is
Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service Within the City; A. I. N. Limo, Has
Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of The City Code; A. I. N. Limo, Presented Facts in
Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Ten (10) Limousines; the General Welfare of the
Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the Addition of Ten (10) Limousines Upon City Streets,
Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopt Ordinance No. 19742 -07 -2011 Granting the Privilege of
Operating Authority to A.I.N. Limo, 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 Ten (10)
Limousines, for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date, Specifying the Terms and
Conditions of the Grant, Providing for Written Acceptance by A.I.N. Limousine and Subject to and
Conditioned on A.I.N. Limo Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
4. M &C G -17311 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of Brazos Carriage Company to Continue to Operate Four Horse -Drawn Carriages
within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
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 Four (4) Horse -Drawn Carriages Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares;
BRAZOS CARRIAGE COMPANY, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Carriage Service
Within the City; BRAZOS CARRIAGE COMPANY, has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter
34 of the City Code; BRAZOS CARRIAGE COMPANY, Presented Facts in Support of Compelling
Demand and Necessity for Four (4) Horse -Drawn Carriages; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the
City Will Best be Served by the Addition of Four (4) Horse -Drawn Carriages Upon City Streets,
Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopt Ordinance No. 19743 -07 -2011 Granting the Privilege of
Operating Authority to BRAZOS CARRIAGE COMPANY for the Use of the Streets, Alleys and
Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Horse -Drawn Carriage Business, Which Shall
Consist of the Operation of Four (4) Horse -Drawn Carriages for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on
the Effective Date; Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant, Providing for Written
Acceptance by BRAZOS CARRIAGE COMPANY and Subject to and Conditioned on BRAZOS
CARRIAGE COMPANY Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
5. M &C G -17312 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of DFW Corporate Limo to Operate Five Limousines within the City of Fort Worth
and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
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 Five (5) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; DFW Corporate
Limo, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service Within the City; DFW
Corporate Limo, has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of The City Code; DFW
Corporate Limo, Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Five (5)
Limousines; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the Addition of
Five (5) Limousines Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopt Ordinance
No. 19744 -07 -2011 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to DFW Corporate Limo, 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 Five (5) Limousines, for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning
on the Effective Date, Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant, Providing for Written
Acceptance by DFW Corporate Limo and Subject to and Conditioned on DFW Corporate Limo
Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as Amended.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6. M &C G -17313 - Authorize Execution of Memorandum of Agreement Between the City
and Tarrant Regional Water District for the Payment of a Penalty to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality in the Amount of $45,000.00 to Finalize the Agreed Order Associated
with 301 NE 6th Street and Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the Environmental Protection Operating Fund by $45,000.00 and Decreasing
the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Environmental Protection Operating Fund Balance by
the Same Amount and Authorize the Transfer of Funds from the Environmental Protection
Operating Fund to the Environmental Protection Project Fund.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of Memorandum
of Agreement Between the City and Tarrant Regional Water District for the Payment of a Penalty to
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the Amount of $45,000.00 to Finalize the Agreed
Order Associated With the Former Technicoat Property Located at 301 NE 6th Street; Adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 19745 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Environmental Protection Operating Fund (R103) in the Amount of $45,000.00
and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the
Purpose of Transferring Said Funds to the Environmental Protection Project Fund (R101) for a Penalty
to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Associated With the Property; Authorize the
Transfer of $45,000.00 From the Environmental Protection Operating Fund (R103) to the
Environmental Protection Project Fund (R101); Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19746 -07 -2011
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Environmental Protection Project Fund
(R101) From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Paying a Penalty to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality; and Authorize the City Manager to Pay a Penalty to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality for Settlement of an Agreed Order.
7. M &C G -17314 - Authorize Distribution of $50,000.00 from the Tax Increment Fund of
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, Southside TIF for Design and Construction of
the Public Plaza in Association with Fire Station No. 5, Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund, and Authorize a Contract Change
Order in the Amount Not to Exceed $39,750.00 with Imperial Construction, Inc., and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Distribution of $50,000.00
From the Tax Increment Fund of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four (4) ( Southside TIF),
for the Design and Construction of the Public Plaza in Association With Fire Station No. Five (5);
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19747 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriation in the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund From the Distribution of the Available Funds;
and Authorize a Change Order in an Amount Not to Exceed $39,750.00 With Imperial Construction,
Inc., for the Construction of the Public Plaza.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
8. M &C G -17315 - Authorize the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation for the Fire
Department in the Amount of $4,250.00 from the Wal -Mart Foundation and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Accept a
Monetary Donation for the Fire Department in the Amount of $4,250.00 From the Wal -Mart
Foundation; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19748 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $4,250.00, Subject to Receipt
of a Donation From the Wal -Mart Foundation for the Fire Department to Purchase Equipment and /or
Furnishings for Fort Worth Fire Station Numbers 19, 26, 31 and Fire Station Number 2 Hazmat
Response Team.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11253 - Authorize the Purchase of Two Utility Tractors from AG- Power, Inc.,
Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract, for the Parks and
Community Services Department for a Total Amount of $64,514.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) Utility
Tractors From AG- Power, Inc., Using the Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract
No. 292 -08 for the Parks and Community Services Department for a Total Amount of $64,514.00.
2. M &C P -11254 - Authorize a Purchase from Letco Group, LLC, for Organic Biofilter
Media for the Water Department for an Amount of $204,693.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase From Letco Group,
LLC, for Organic Biofilter Media for the Water Department for an Amount of $204,693.00.
3. M &C P -11255 - Authorize the Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from RDO Equipment
Company Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract for the Stormwater
Utility for a Total of $178,892.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Backhoe
Loader From RDO Equipment Company Using Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative
Contract No. 345 -10 for the Stormwater Utility for a Total of $178,892.00.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
4. M &C P -11256 - Authorize the Purchase of Six Mid -Size Sedans and Four Crew Cab
Trucks from Gunn Chevrolet Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract
for the Code Compliance Department for a Total Amount of $209,680.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Six (6) Mid -
Size Sedans and Four (4) Crew Cab Trucks From Gunn Chevrolet Using the Texas Association of
School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 358 -10 for the Code Compliance Department for a Total
Amount of $209,680.00.
5. M &C P -11257 - Authorize the Purchase of Six Animal Control Trucks from Philpott
Motors, LTD, Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract for the Code
Compliance Department for a Total Amount of $240,395.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Six (6) Animal
Control Trucks From Philpott Motors, LTD, Using the Texas Association of School Boards Contract
No. 358 -10, for the Code Compliance Department for a Total Amount of $240,395.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15214 - Authorize the Direct Sale of a Fee Simple Owned Property in
Accordance with Section 272.001(b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code Located at the
Southwest Corner of the Intersection of West Rosedale and Lake Street to Dr. M. David Tillman,
DDS for $252,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Direct Sale of a Fee Simple
Property in Accordance With Section 272.001 (b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code, Located at
the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Rosedale and Lake Street Described as Lot IA, Block 13,
E.E. Chase Subdivision, to Dr. M. David Tillman for a Sales Price of $252,000.00; and Authorize the
City Manager, or his Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the
Property to Complete the Sale.
2. M &C L -15215 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee - Simple Interest in 0.012 Acres of Land
for Right -of -Way Located at 656 South Edgewood Terrace from Guadalupe and Maria Frias for
$1,500.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $1,500.00 for a Total Project Cost of $3,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee - Simple
Interest in 0.012 Acre of Land for Right -of -Way Located at 656 South Edgewood Terrace, Fort Worth,
Texas Described as a Portion of the South 1/2 of Lot 7, Block 2, EE Fosdick's Sub Tarrant County,
Texas, From Guadalupe and Maria Frias; Find That the Price of $1,500.00 is Just Compensation for
the Purchase of the Right -of -Way; and Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to Accept the
Conveyance, Record the Appropriate Instruments and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs Up to
$1,500.00.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3. M &C L -15216 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.002 Acres of Land
for Right -of -Way Located at 509 West Vickery Boulevard from J Don Williamson in the Amount
of $1,440.00 and Pay Closing Costs of $1,000.00 for a Total Amount of $2,440.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.002 Acre of Land for Right -of -Way Located at 509 West Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth,
Texas, Described as Block 1, Lot 1R, Jennings South Addition, From J. Don Williamson; Find That
the Price of $1,440.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right -of -Way 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.
4. M &C L -15217 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.029 Acres of Land
for Right -of -Way Located at 3825 South Cravens Road from Demetrica Vanessa Williams Smith
for $1,450.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $1,000.00 for a Total Cost of $2,450.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.029 Acre of Land for Right -of -Way Located at 3825 South Cravens Road, Fort Worth,
Texas, Described as Lot 4, Block 4, Handley Heights South Addition, From Demetrica Vanessa
Williams Smith; Find That the Price of $1,450.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Right -of -Way 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.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -24984 - Authorize Individual Agreements Each in an Amount Up to $300,000.00
with Terracon Consultants, Inc., CMJ Engineering and Testing, Inc., the CK Group, Inc., Globe
Engineers, Inc., Fugro Consultants, Inc., Alpha Testing, Inc., Mas -Tek Engineering &
Associates, Inc., and Ellerbee Walczak, Inc., for Geotechnical, Construction Materials and
Environmental Testing Services for Various City Construction Projects.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Individual Agreements With Terracon Consultants, Inc., CMJ Engineering and Testing, Inc., the CK
Group, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Fugro Consultants, Inc., Alpha Testing, Inc., Mas -Tek Engineering
& Associates, Inc., and Ellerbee Walczak, Inc., for Geotechnical, Construction Materials and
Environmental Testing for Various City Construction Projects. The Term of Each Agreement is One
(1) Year With Two (2) One (1) Year Renewal Options. The Annual Amount of Each Contract is Up to
$300,000.00.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2. M &C C -24985 - Authorize Execution of a Final Design and Commission Contract with
Artist Devon Nowlin for Public Art to Enhance the West Abutment Wall at the Clearfork Main
Street Bridge Near Stonegate Boulevard and Hulen Street in the Amount of $68,865.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a
Final Design and Commission Contract With Artist Devon Nowlin for Implementation of a Public
Artwork for the West Abutment Wall of the Clearfork Main Street Bridge Near Stonegate Boulevard
and Hulen Street in the Amount of $68,865.00.
3. M &C C -24986 - Authorize Execution of a Final Design and Commission Contract with
Artist Tommy Fitzpatrick for Public Art to Enhance the East Abutment Wall at the Clearfork
Main Street Bridge Near Stonegate Boulevard and Hulen Street in the Amount of $68,865.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a
Final Design and Commission Contract With Artist Tommy Fitzpatrick, for Design and
Implementation of a Public Artwork for the East Abutment Wall of the Clearfork Main Street Bridge
Near Stonegate Boulevard and Hulen Street in the Amount of $68,865.00.
4. M &C C -24987 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $490,842.70 with
Bradley Douglas Construction Services, LLC, for Concrete Restoration 2011 -11 at Five
Locations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $490,842.70
From the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19749 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund From
Available Funds; for the Purpose of Funding Concrete Restoration 2011 -11 at Five (5) Locations,
Bellaire Drive South From Preston Hollow Road to Overton Park Drive East; Meacham Boulevard
From Interstate Highway 35 to Gold Spike Drive; East Long Ave From 400 Feet West of Half Moon
Drive to Half Moon Drive; Lost Creek Boulevard From River View Way to Fair Creek Terrace and;
Bridgewood Drive From Randol Mill Road to Bridge Street; and Authorize the City Manager to
Execute a Contract With Bradley Douglas Construction Services, LLC., for the Project.
5. M &C C -24988 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $293,525.00 with
Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., for the Hubbard Heights Storm Drain Improvements Project.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Agreement With Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., in the Amount of $293,525.00, for the
Design of the Hubbard Heights Storm Drain Improvements.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6. M &C C -24989 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $213,959.00 with
Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc., for the Design of Old Granbury Road Drainage
Improvements.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Agreement With Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $213,959.00, for
the Design of Old Granbury Road Drainage Improvements.
7. M &C C -24990 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of
$108,510.50 to City Secretary Contract No. 39680 with Jackson Construction, Ltd., for Pavement
and Drainage Construction on Edwards Ranch Road, Phase 3 Resulting in a Total Contract
Amount of $2,754,176.75.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of $108,510.50 to City Secretary Contract No. 39680 With Jackson
Construction, Ltd., Thereby Revising the Total Cost to $2,754,176.75, for Pavement and Drainage
Construction on Edwards Ranch Road, Phase 3.
8. M &C C -24991 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of
$381,420.01 to City Secretary Contract No. 40234 with JLB Contracting, LLC, for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2009 -19 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Resulting in a
Total Contract Amount of $2,157,130.01.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $190,710.01
From the Water and Sewer Fund in the Amount of $114,426.02 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$76,283.99 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19750 -07 -2011
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund and the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Surface Overlay 2009 -19 on Calumet; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Change
Order No. 1 in the Amount of $381,420.01 to the City Secretary Contract No. 40234 With JLB
Contracting, LLC, to Cover Quantities Overrun With the Addition of Two (2) Streets Included in the
Project, Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $2,157,130.01.
9. M &C C -24992 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County
for Reconstruction of Shelby Road from Race Street South to 1,585 Feet East of Rendon Road
with City Participation in the Amount of $184,503.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement With Tarrant County for Reconstruction of Shelby Road From Race Street South
to 1,585 Feet East of Rendon Road With City Participation in the Amount of $184,503.00 Which
Includes Furnishing Necessary Materials, Traffic Control and Other Incidentals.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
10. M &C C -24993 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental
Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $33,730.87 with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of Local Air Pollution Particulate
Emission Monitoring Sites and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement With the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the Period of September 1, 2011, Through
August 31, 2012, in the Amount Not to Exceed $33,730.87; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19751 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in Fiscal
Year 2011 -2012, Subject to Receipt of an Executed Contract Amendment, for the Purpose of Funding
the Operation of Local Air Pollution Particulate Emission Monitoring Sites; and Apply Indirect Cost at
the Most Recently Approved Rate of 21.48 Percent for the Transportation and Public Works
Department.
11. M &C C -24994 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of
$108,359.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 40921 with Stabile & Winn, Inc., for Water Main
and Water Services Replacements on Wayside Avenue Resulting in a Total Contract Amount of
$2,082,104.88.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of $108,359.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 40921, With Stabile
& Winn, Inc., for Water Main and Water Services Replacements on Wayside Avenue, Thereby
Revising the Original Contract Amount to $2,082,104.88.
12. M &C C -24995 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in
the Amount of $398,735.00 for the Tributary SC -7 and Edgecliff Branch Open Channel Study.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement With Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $398,735.00 for the Tributary SC -7 and
Edgecliff Branch Open Channel Study.
13. M &C C -24996 - Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with the United
States Department of Justice -- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for
Participation in a Joint Task Force Assisting in Law Enforcement Operations, Authorize the
Acceptance of an Amount Not to Exceed $85,000.00, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(C -24996 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Memorandum of Agreement With the United States Department of Justice -- Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for Participation in a Joint Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives Task Force; Authorize the Acceptance of an Amount Not to Exceed $85,000.00; and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19752 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Grants Fund Subject to Receipt of the Grant, for the Purpose of Funding Participation in a Joint
ATF Task Force.
14. M &C C -24997 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County and Other Various Law Enforcement Agencies to Form the North
Central Texas Major Case Investigative Team to Investigate Violent Crime.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County and Other Various Law
Enforcement Agencies to Form the North Central Texas Major Case Investigative Team in Order to
Investigate Violent Crime.
15. M &C C -24998 - Authorize Execution of a Utility Relocation Agreement with Verizon
GTE Southwest Incorporated d /b /a Verizon Southwest in the Amount of $119,218.60 for
Planning, Engineering and Relocation of Utilities as Part of the Runway Extension Project at
Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a Utility
Relocation Agreement With Verizon GTE Southwest Incorporated DB /A Verizon Southwest in the
Amount of $119,218.60 for Planning, Engineering and Relocation of Utilities as Part of the Runway
Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
16. M &C C -24999 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $92,009.00
for a Total Contract Amount of $524,405.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 40121 with RJN
Group, Inc., for the Clear Fork Drainage Basin M -210 Sanitary Sewer Improvements on
Mockingbird Lane, Country Club Circle, Colonial Parkway and Rogers Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $92,009.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 40121 With RJN
Group, Inc., for the Clear Fork Drainage Basin M -210 Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Mockingbird
Lane, Country Club Circle, Colonial Parkway and Rogers Road, Thereby Increasing the Contract
Amount to $524,405.00.
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17. M &C C -25000 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $204,749.00 with
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 79 on
Berry Street, Old Mansfield Road, Mansfield Highway, Riverside Drive and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $228,749.00
From the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19753 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 79; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of
$204,749.00 With Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18. M &C C -25001 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $174,972.00 with
Halff Associates, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 80 in an Area of Southeast
Fort Worth that is Generally Bounded by East Rosedale Street, Anderson Street, Ramey
Avenue, Carverly Drive and Dillard Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $189,972.00
From the Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19754 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 80 in an Area Bound by East Rosedale Street, Anderston Street/Ramey Avenue, Carverly
Drive and Dillard Street; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of
$174,972.00 With Halff Associates, Inc.
19. M &C C -25002 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 in the Amount of $307,302.00
for a Total Contract Amount of $4,156,850.00, to City Secretary Contract No. 37548, with Freese
and Nichols, Inc., to Update the Wastewater System Master Plan Citywide and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Transfer
$307,302.00 From the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19755 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Updating the Wastewater
System Master Plan Citywide; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 in the
Amount of $307,302.00 to the City Secretary Contract No. 37548, an Agreement With Freese &
Nichols, Inc., to Update the Wastewater System Master Plan Citywide, Increasing the Total Fee From
$3,849,548.00 to $4,156,850.00.
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20. M &C C -25003 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed
$52,200.00 with Red Oak Consulting to Conduct a Wholesale Water Cost of Service and Rate
Study for Fiscal Year 2012.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Contract With Red Oak Consulting in an Amount Not to Exceed $52,200.00 to Conduct a Wholesale
Water Cost of Service and Rate Study for Fiscal Year 2012.
XIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS -1818- Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items (Removed from Consent
for Individual Consideration)
6. M &C P -11258 - Authorize the Purchase of Nine Mid -Size Trucks from Baby Jack II
Automotive LTD d /b /a Caldwell Country Chevrolet - Pontiac, Using a Texas Multiple Award
Schedule Cooperative Contract, for the Water and Code Compliance Departments for a Total
Amount of $164,856.00.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P- 11258, Authorize
the Purchase of Nine (9) Mid -Size Trucks From Baby Jack 11 Automotive LTD d /b /a Caldwell Country
Chevrolet - Pontiac, Using the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Contract No. 7- 23V020 -1, for the
Water and Code Compliance Departments for a Total Amount of $164,856.00 be continued until the
July 19, 2011, Council meeting..
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items (Removed from Consent for Individual
Consideration)
21. M &C C -25004 - Authorize Second Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth
Independent School District in the Amount of $121,880.00 to Operate the 21st Century
Community Learning Center Program at Rosemont and Daggett Middle Schools and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Second Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement With the Fort Worth Independent School District in the
Amount of $121,880.00 to Operate the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program and
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(C -25004 Continued)
Provide After- School Services at Rosemont and Daggett Middle Schools for the Period of
July 1, 2011, Through June 30, 2012; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19756 -07 -2011
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, Subject to Receipt of Grant
Funds From the Fort Worth Independent School District, for the Purpose of Funding the 21" Century
Community Learning Center Program and Provide After School Services at Rosemont and Daggett
Middle Schools for July 1, 2011, Through June 30, 2012.
Council Member Moss advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25004 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member
Moss.
XIIL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Moss announced the Masonic Lodge Library, located at 3433 Martin Luther King
Freeway, opened on June 25, 2011, and expressed appreciation to Council Member Zimmerman for
attending the celebration. He also announced that the Meadowbrook e- Skills Library and Job Center
Ribbon Cutting was held on July 11, 2011. He stated that the new model allowed the library to provide
greater flexibility for library services, job services, career consultation and computer -based training.
He further stated that many classes would be held to help students increase their employment
opportunities. He also pointed out that the renovated facility would have new desktop and laptop
computers available for public use. He also expressed appreciation to the Library Department staff and
to Ms. Judy McDonald, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County for their support
and to Council Member Shingleton for attending the event.
Council Member Hicks announced that Taste of East Fort Worth would be held on July 16, 2011, at
Saint Rita Gym at 6:00 p.m. and would feature food from local restaurants and live music and added
that tickets would be available for purchase at the event. She stated for more information to contact the
District 8 Office at 817 - 392 -8808.
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Council Member Jordan announced his participation in the Citizens on Patrol and Neighborhood
Police Officer ride -out that occurred last week. He expressed appreciation to everyone involved and
stated this was part of the continued Police Department and community effort to ensure safety in
Council District 6.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XV. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in memberships on Boards and Commissions.
2. Council Proposal No. 286 - One Time Waiver of Site Reservation Fee for the Stop Six Day
Event
It is proposed that the City Council Retroactively Approve a One -Time Waiver of the Site Reservation
Fee of $845.00 for the June 4, 2011, Stop Six Day Event Held at Rosedale Plaza Park.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, to suspend
the rules. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Council
Proposal No. 286 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
XVL PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or City Council
committees.
XVIL ZONING HEARING
City Secretary Hendrix announced that all zoning items would be considered under one (1) motion and
read each zoning case into the record.
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1. Zoning Docket No. ZC- 11 -006A - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Northside
Neighborhood Phase 3, 2423 Clinton Avenue; from: "F" General Commercial to: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial. (Recommended for Approval) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
2. Zoning Docket No. SP -10 -008 - Champions Auto Sales Co. 2004 -2024 Jacksboro
Highway; Site plan amendment to PD -821 to add additional parking for vehicle sales.
(Recommended for Denial) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
3. Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -025 - Richard Young, 5700 McCart Avenue; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus auto detail; site plan required. (Recommended for Denial without Prejudice)
4. Zoning Docket No. ZC- 11 -041A - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, US
287/Vaughn Boulevard Neighborhood, 3530 US 287/MLK, 3817 & 3819 Vaughn Boulevard;
from: "B" Two - Family & "I" Light Industrial to: "A -7.5" One - Family. (Recommended for
Approval)
5. Zoning Docket No. SP -11 -003 - Mearstone Properties, LP, 6364 Pinion Park Way; Site
plan for office park. (Recommended for Approval)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Zoning
Docket Nos. ZC- 11 -006A, SP -10 -008, ZC -11 -025, ZC- 11 -041A and SP -11 -003 be
continued to the August 2, 2011, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M &C G -17281 - Approve the Golf Enterprise Fund's Fiscal Year 2011 Gas - Related
Revenue Expenditure Plan in the Amount of $800,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17281 be
withdrawn from consideration.
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2. M &C G -17281 - (Revised) Approve the Golf Enterprise Fund's Fiscal Year 2011 Gas -
Related Revenue Expenditure Plan in the Amount of $934,715.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Approve the Golf Enterprise Fund's Fiscal Year 2011,
Gas - Related Revenue Expenditure Plan; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Golf Gas Lease Capital Project Fund in the Amount of
$934,715.00, From Gas Related Revenues, for the Purpose of Funding the Golf Enterprise Fund's
Capital Improvement Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2011.
Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to Council Members Zimmerman and Espino for their
support of this item and their understanding of her concerns. She stated that she had continued concern
for the expenditure of gas - related revenues and pointed out that the revenue needed to be divided
equally on projects throughout the entire city. She added that this item would ensure that
improvements were made at Sycamore Golf Course.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17281 (Revised) be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19757 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
D. Land
1. M &C L -15218 - Authorize the Direct Sale of a Tax - Foreclosed Property Located on
Shoreline Road to the City of Fort Worth for Park Purposes in the Amount of $41,246.50,
Approve the Purchase, Dedicate the Property as Parkland and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Direct Sale of Property Located at
Shoreline Road, Described as Tract 3 Abstract 1944, W. W. Warnell Survey, in Accordance With
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code, to the City of Fort Worth for Park Purposes for $41,246.50;
Authorize the City Manager, or his Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments
Conveying the Property to Complete the Purchase and Sale; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees in the Amount of
$41,246.50, Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Purchasing Property on Shoreline Drive,
Abstract 1944, Tract 3, for Park Purposes; and Accept the Property and Dedicate the Property as Park
Land Upon Acceptance.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Zoning Docket No. L -15218 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19758 -07 -2011
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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E. Planning & Zoning
1. M &C PZ -2943 - Consider Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of an Ordinance
for the City- Initiated Annexation of Approximately 21.0 Acres of Land in Denton County, Texas,
Located Generally on the North Freeway Interstate 35W, East of Championship Parkway and
South of State Highway 114.
The recommendation was that the City Council Institute and Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance
Declaring Certain Findings; Providing for the Extension of Certain Boundary Limits of the City of Fort
Worth; Providing for the Annexation of an Approximately 21.0 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the G.
W. Shamblin Survey, Abstract Number 1191, Situated About 18.4 Miles North 9 Degrees East of the
Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX -11 -003) Which Said Territory Lies Adjacent to and
Adjoins the Present Corporate Boundary Limits of Fort Worth, Texas; Providing That the Territory
Annexed Shall Bear its Pro Rata Part of Taxes; Providing That the Inhabitants Thereof Shall Have All
the Privileges of All the Citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
Council Member Espino requested that staff provide an update to Council on the City's Annexation
Plan.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ -2943 be approved and Ordinance No. 19759 -07 -2011
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2. M &C PZ -2944 - Consider Institution of the Annexation and the Adoption of an
Ordinance for the City- Initiated Annexation of Approximately 0.3 Acres of Land in Denton
County, Texas, Located Generally East of Cleveland -Gibbs Road and South of Litsey Road.
The recommendation was that the City Council Institute and Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance
Declaring Certain Findings; Providing for the Extension of Certain Boundary Limits of the City of Fort
Worth; Providing for the Annexation of an Approximately 0.3 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the
MEP &P RR Survey, Abstract Number 906, Situated About 17.5 Miles North 13 Degrees East of the
Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX -11 -004) Which Said Territory Lies Adjacent to and
Adjoins the Present Corporate Boundary Limits of Fort Worth, Texas; Providing That the Territory
Annexed Shall Bear its Pro Rata Part of Taxes; Providing That the Inhabitants Thereof Shall Have All
the Privileges of All the Citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2944 be approved and Ordinance No.
19760 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C -25005 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to
Construct Walking Trail Improvements on City Owned Property Located Near the Southwest
Corner of Rosedale and Highway 820 and Authorize to Use Up to $30,000.00 in Urban
Development Action Grant Funds for Materials and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement
With Tarrant County to Construct Walking Trail Improvements on City Owned Property Located Near
the Southwest Corner of Rosedale and Highway 820 and Authorization to use Up to $30,000.00 in
Urban Development Action Grant Funds for Materials; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations of the Grants Fund From Available Funds, for
the Purpose of Funding the Walking Trail Improvements.
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Brooks, the
Carter Heights Neighborhood Association, Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community
Services Department and Mr. Jay Chapa, Director, Housing and Economic Development Department
for their participation in this project.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25005 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19761 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero (0)
nays.
2. M &C C -25006 - Authorize a Contract in the Amount of $2,092,465.45 with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacement on Portions of Bideker Avenue, Burton Avenue and Bright Street and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance for $727,668.50 and Utilize $1,698,887.50 from the 2007 Critical
Capital Proiects Fund to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Proiect Total of $2,426,556.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Transfer of $727,668.50 From the Water
and Sewer Fund in the Amounts of $606,135.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and $121,533.50 to
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer
Main Replacement on Portions of Bideker Avenue From Martin Luther King Freeway to Bishop
Street; Burton Avenue From Vaughn Boulevard to Campbell Street; and Bright Street From East Berry
Street to Reed Street; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of $2,092,465.45, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement.
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(C -25006 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25006 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19762 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero (0)
nays.
3. M &C C -25007 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the
Amount of $1,443,894.56, for Pavement and Drainage Construction and Water and Sanitary
Sewer Main Replacement on Silver Creek Road from Interstate 820 West to the Intersection of
the Brewer High School Driveway, Accept $50,000.00 from Hickman Family Limited
Partnership for Construction Costs Participation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Acceptance of Funds From Hickman
Family Limited Partnership in the Amount of $50,000.00 for Participation in Construction Costs;
Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the 2008
Street Improvements Fund, Subject to the Receipt of Funds From the Hickman Family Limited
Partnership, for the Purpose of Funding the Construction of a Left Turn Lane Serving Their Property
on Silver Creek Road; Authorize the Transfer of $235,464.00 From the Water and Sewer Fund in the
Amounts of $162,114.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and $73,350.00 to the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Pavement and Drainage Construction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Silver Creek Road; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
a Contract With JLB Contracting, LLC, in the Amount of $1,443,894.56, for Pavement and Drainage
Construction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Silver Creek Road From Interstate
820 West to the Intersection of the Brewer High School Driveway.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25007 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19763 -07 -2011, and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19764 -07 -2011 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
Council Member Shingleton expressed appreciation to the Hickman Foundation for their contribution
on this project.
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4. M &C C -25008 - Authorize the Termination of a Ground Lease Agreement with
Westgrove Asset Management and the Execution of a Ground Lease Agreement with Leading
Edge Completions, LLC, for Lease Site 39N, Consisting of 370,940 Square Feet of Ground Space
and a 69,490 Square Foot Hangar at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
The recommendation was that the City Council Terminate City Secretary Contract No. 22134, M &C
15536, Amendment No. 1, City Secretary Contract No. 24299, M &C C- 16869, Amendment No. 2,
City Secretary Contract No. 27045, M &C C -18490 and Consent to Assignment City Secretary
Contract No. 33517, M &C C -21213 With Westgrove Asset Management, LLC, for Lease Site 39N,
Consisting of 370,940 Square Feet of Ground Space and a 69,490 Square Foot Hangar at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport; Execute a Ground Lease Agreement With Leading Edge Completions,
LLC, for Lease Site 39N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Council Member Espino advised that this site would be used as an aircraft painting facility and would
create approximately 150 new jobs at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -25008 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes, to zero (0) nays.
XIX. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Michael Root, 232 Weber River Trail, appeared before Council and requested stop signs be placed
at Old Burleson and Chalk Mountain and at Wolf Mountain and Silverlake to prevent traffic accidents.
He stated that he had been contacted by an Engineer in the Transportation and Public Works
Department to discuss the situation.
Mayor Price referred Mr. Root to Dr. Doug Wiersig, Director, Transportation and Public Works
Department for resolution.
Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council and congratulated Mayor Price and
Council Member Shingleton on being elected to the City Council and advised he would defer his
planned comments to a future meeting.
Ms. Wendy Helm, 4759 Martha Lane, appeared before Council and advised that many residents were
concerned that the Parks and Community Services Department was interested in repurposing the Z
Boaz Golf Course as a dog park and aquatics center. She advised that the course was spring fed and did
not require outside watering. She further stated that the costs associated with the dog park and aquatics
center would outweigh the benefits. She suggested some of the swimming pools should be repurposed
for the children who wished to play basketball and other sports.
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(XIX. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
Mayor Price referred Ms. Helm to Ms. Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager, for further discussion.
Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to Ms. Helm for her service to the City and also
referred Ms. Helm to District 8 Council Aide Will Trevino.
XXI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19th day of July, 2011.
Attest:
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City Secretary
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