HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/19-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19, 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
Absent:
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
I. 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 10:06 a.m., on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Burns absent.
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Interim City Manager Tom Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25026
be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Interim City Manager Tom Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11258 be
withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11258
(Revised) and that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25040 be continued until the
August 2, 2011, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17316 - Authorize the Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District in an
Amount Up to $334,289.00 for the Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Program
Reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2012 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Accept
Funds From Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District for Fiscal Year 2012, in an Amount Up to $334,289.00, for
the Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Program Reimbursement; and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19765 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Information Systems Fund, Subject to Receipt of Funds From Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District for Fiscal
Year 2011, for the Purpose of Funding the Program.
2. M &C G -17317 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $87,130.50 with Pacheco
Koch for Expansion of the Oil and Gas Pipeline Geographic Information System Mapping and
Database Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19766 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve
Fund in the Amount of $87,130.50, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Transferring Said Funds
to the General Fund for the Expansion of the Oil and Gas Pipeline Geographic Information System
Mapping and Database Project; Authorize the Transfer of $87,130.50 From the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the General Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19767 -07 -2011 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of
Funding the Project; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With Pacheco Koch in the
Same Amount for the Project.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3. M &C G -17318 - Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 -84 of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth to Allow Bicycles to Legally Occupy Bus Lanes.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19768 -07 -2011
Amending Chapter 22, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of Article III, "Operation of Vehicles" of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth, as Amended, to Provide for the Operation of Certain Buses and
Bicycles in Bus Lanes and to Name Designated Bus Lanes, to Allow Bicycles to Legally Occupy Bus
Lanes.
4. M &C G -17319 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional $750,000.00 in Grant Funds for the
Low Income Weatherization Program from the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, Authorize Related Contract Amendment and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Accept an
Additional Grant of $750,000.00 From the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) for the Low Income Weatherization Program; Authorize the City Manager or his Designee
to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 40820 With the TDHCA to Accept the
Additional Grant Funds and Extend the Term of the Contract to April 30, 2012; Authorize the City
Manager or his Designee to Amend, Extend or Renew Necessary Contracts or Other Related
Documents in Accordance With City Policies and Applicable State and Federal Regulations Upon
Mutual Agreement With the TDHCA; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19769 -07 -2011
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, Subject to Receipt of a
Grant From the TDHCA, for the Purpose of Funding the Program.
5. M &C G -17320 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of Fairmount Bike Taxi, LLC, to Operate Two Pedicabs 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 Two (2) Pedicabs Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Fairmount Bike
Taxi, LLC, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Pedicab Service Within the City; Fairmount
Bike Taxi, LLC, has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Fairmount Bike
Taxi, LLC, Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Two (2) Pedicabs;
and the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the Addition of Two (2)
Pedicabs Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopt Ordinance No. 19770 -07 -2011
Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Fairmount Bike Taxi, LLC, for the Use of the Streets,
Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Pedicab Business, Which Shall
Consist of the Operation of Two (2) Pedicabs, for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on the Effective
Date, Subject to and Conditioned on Fairmount Bike Taxi, LLC, 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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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6. M &C G -17321 - Authorize the Temporary Closure of Approximately 115 Feet of Riverfront
Drive West from Its Intersection with South University Drive.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Temporary Road Closure of
Approximately 115 Feet of Riverfront Drive West From its Intersection With South University Drive
From August 1, 2011, Through November 1, 2011, to Make a Connection to an Existing Sanitary
Sewer in Riverfront Drive.
7. M &C G -17322 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in
the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $130,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited,
Unreserved, Undesignated Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount to Fund a
Security System in the Commerce Street Parking Garage.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19771 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture
and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $130,000.00, and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Funding a Security System in the
Commerce Street Parking Garage.
8. M &C G-17323 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount of $500.00
from Liberty Mutual Insurance to the Police Department and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Accept a
Monetary Donation of $500.00 to the Police Department From Liberty Mutual Insurance; and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19772 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Special Trust Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Trophies Awarded During
the 2011 South Division Family Day (Crime Fair).
9. M &C G-17324 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount of $350.00
from Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area, Inc. to the Police Department and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Accept a
Monetary Donation of $350.00 to the Police Department From the Friends of Tandy Hills Natural
Area, Inc.; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19773 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the
Needs of the Explorers Program and Code Blue East Division.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
10. M &C G-17325 - Authorize Acceptance of a $39,000.00 from Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District
and $750,000.00 from Tarrant County for the Joint Emergency Operations Center and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Accept
Reimbursement From the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District in the Amount of $39,000.00 for the
Installation of a Universal Power Supply in the Zipper Building for the Joint Emergency Operations
Center; Authorize the City Manager to Accept $750,000.00 From Tarrant County for County Funding
of the Joint Emergency Operations Center Enhancement Project; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19774 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund, From Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District and Tarrant County Reimbursements, for
the Purpose of Funding the Projects.
11. M &C G -17326 - Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant
for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation
Division, if Offered, in an Amount Up to $90,000.00, Including the City's Grant Match and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Accept the Routine Airport Maintenance
Project Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport From the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation
Division in an Amount Up to $45,000.00; Accept the Contribution From Alliance Air Services in an
Amount Up to $45,000.00 for the City's Match; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19775 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund,
Subject to Receipt of a Grant, for the Purpose of Funding the Project.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11259 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Vets Securing America Inc., and Texas
Star 1 USA, Inc., d /b /a Texas Star Security for Unarmed Security Guard Services for the City of
Fort Worth for a Combined Amount of $415,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreements With Vets
Securing America, Inc., Texas Star 1 USA, Inc., d /b /a Texas Star Security, for Unarmed Security
Guard Services for the City of Fort Worth for a Combined Amount of $415,000.00 for the First Year.
2. M &C P -11260 - Authorize the Purchase of Three Turf Mowers from Professional Turf
Products, L.P., Using a National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Contract
for the Parks and Community Services Department for a Total Amount of $225,405.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(P -11260 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Three (3) Turf
Mowers From Professional Turf Products, L.P., Using National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
Cooperative Contract No. 083004 for the Parks and Community Services Department for a Total
Amount of $225,405.00.
3. M &C P -11261 - Authorize the Purchase of a Centrifugal Pump, Motor and Installation from
Patterson Pump Company for the Water Department for a Total Amount of $52,208.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Centrifugal
Pump, Motor and Installation From Patterson Pump Company for the Water Department for a Total
Amount of $52,208.00.
4. M &C P -11262 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Solar Powered School Flasher Units
with RTC Manufacturing, Inc., for an Amount of $143,040.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Solar
Powered School Flasher Units With RTC Manufacturing, Inc., for the Transportation and Public
Works Department, for an Amount of $143,040.00 for the First Year.
5. M &C P -11263 - Authorize Non - Exclusive Purchase Agreements with PSC Recovery Systems,
LLC, Southwaste Disposal, LLC, Sand Trap Services Company, Inc., and Cactus Environmental
Services to Provide Sand and Grease Trap Services for the City of Fort Worth for a Combined
Amount of $330,300.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non - Exclusive Purchase
Agreements With PSC Recovery Systems, LLC, Southwaste Disposal, LLC, Sand Trap Services
Company, Inc., and Cactus Environmental Services to Provide Sand and Grease Trap Services for the
City of Fort Worth for a Combined Amount of $330,300.00 for the First Year.
6. M &C P -11264 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Traffic Signal Poles and Arms with
Structural & Steel Products, Inc., for an Amount of $350,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
Traffic Signal Poles and Arms With Structural & Steel Products, Inc., for an Amount of $350,000.00
for the First Year, Based on a Sole Bid Received.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
7. M &C P -11265 - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Municipal and Industrial
Automation Inc., for Original Equipment Manufacturer Rotork Remote Control Actuators,
Spare Parts and Repair Services for the Water Department for an Amount of $481,000.00 for the
First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement With Municipal and Industrial Automation, Inc., for Original Equipment Manufacturer
Rotork Remote Control Actuators, Spare Parts and Repair Services for the Water Department for an
Amount of $481,000.00 for the First Year.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15219 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee - Simple Interest in 0.119 Acres of Land for
Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 3.406 Acres for a Permanent Drainage Facility
Located at Precinct Line Road Between Highway 10 and Trinity Boulevard from Riverbend
Investments Ltd., for $27,800.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $1,500.00 for a Total
Project Cost of $29,300.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a Fee - Simple
Interest in 0.119 Acre of Land for Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 3.406 Acres for a
Permanent Drainage Facility Located in Allen South Trimble Survey, Abstract 1528, Tract 3F and J.B.
Johnson Survey, Abstract 855, Tract 2, Also Known as 000 Precinct Line Road, Fort Worth, Texas,
From Riverbend Investments Ltd., in the Amount of $27,800.00; Find That the Total Price of
$27,800.00 is Just Compensation for the Acquisitions; and Authorize the City Manager or his Designee
to Accept the Conveyances, Record the Appropriate Instruments and to Pay the Estimated Closing
Costs Up to $1,500.00, for a Total Project Cost of $29,300.00.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25009 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Tarrant County Tax Assessor -
Collector for Ad Valorem Tax Assessment and Collection Services for Fiscal Year 2012 for
Approximately $221,195.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement Between the Tarrant County Tax Assessor - Collector and the City of Fort Worth for
Providing Assessment and Collection Services of Ad Valorem Taxes Levied by the City of Fort Worth
for Fiscal Year 2012, Covering the Period October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012, for Approximately
$221,195.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2. M &C C -25010 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with A & B Glass and Mirror for Window
and Door Glass Repair and Replacement for the City of Fort Worth an Amount of $60,000.00 for
the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement With
A & B Glass and Mirror for Window and Door Glass Repair and Replacement for the City of Fort
Worth for an Amount of $60,000.00 for the First Year.
3. M &C C -25011 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with MGT of
America, Inc., for the City's Cost Allocation Plans and Indirect Cost Rates with an Annual Cost
Up to $29,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement With MGT of America, Inc., to Develop Detailed Cost Allocation Plans in Accordance
With the Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A -87, Full Cost Allocation Plans and
Water and Sewer Cost Allocation Plans, at an Annual Cost Up to $29,000.00.
4. M &C C -25012 - Authorize Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $84,714.00 to City Secretary
Contract No. 35500 an Engineering Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Storm
Water Utility Project - Tony's Creek Detention Rehabilitation for a Total Contract Amount of
$141,804.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $84,714.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 35500 With HDR
Engineering, Inc., Thereby, Revising the Total Contract Cost to $141,804.00.
5. M &C C -25013 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract with Atkins North
America, Inc., for Environmental and Engineering Consulting Services associated with
Brownfield Grant Not to Exceed $393,000.00 Per Grant Term.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Contract With Atkins North America, Inc., for Environmental and Engineering
Consulting Services Associated With the Brownfield Grant Not to Exceed $393,000.00 per Grant
Term.
6. M &C C -25014 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $301,176.00 with
Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for the Conceptual Design of Overton Woods Storm Drain
Improvements.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(C -25014 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Agreement With Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., in the Amount of $301,176.00 for the
Conceptual Design of Overton Woods Storm Drain Improvements.
7. M &C C -25015 - Authorize Interlocal Agreements with Various Municipalities and Other
Governmental Entities for Participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household
Hazardous Waste Program.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Interlocal Agreements With Various Municipalities and Other Governmental Entities for Their
Participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program.
8. M &C C -25016 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC., in the
Amount of $918,529.50 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2011 -12 at Various
Locations.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Contract With JLB Contracting, LLC., in the Amount of $918,529.50 for 120 Calendar Days for Hot
Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2011 -12 at Various Locations.
9. M &C C -25017 - Authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for
Reconstruction of Old Granbury Road from Stewart Feltz Road to City Limits with City
Participation in the Amount of $162,311.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement With Tarrant County for Reconstruction of Old Granbury Road From Stewart
Feltz Road to City Limits With City Participation in the Amount of $162,311.00 Which Includes
Furnishing All Necessary Materials, Traffic Control and Other Incidentals.
10. M &C C -25018 - Authorize Execution of a Storm Water Facility Maintenance Agreement
with D.R. Horton - Texas, LTD on Property Located in the William McCowans Survey West of
Interstate 35 North and East of Harmon Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a Storm Water
Facility Maintenance Agreement With D.R. Horton- Texas, LTD, for Property Located West of
Interstate 35 North and East of Harmon Road in the William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, at
No Expense to the City.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
11. M &C C -25019 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract in the Amount of
$183,510.00 with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Implementation of Traffic
Calming Devices Including Pavement and Drainage Improvements in the Ryan Place
Neighborhood.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Construction Contract With McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $183,510.00,
for the Construction of Traffic Calming Devices Including Pavement and Drainage Improvements in
the Ryan Place Neighborhood.
12. M &C C -25020 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance for State Funded Grant Agreement with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Compliance
Monitoring Strategy for Air Quality Program in the Amount of $278,013.00 and Authorize In-
Kind Match in the Amount of $136,932.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Use of $136,932.00 From
the General Fund as an in -Kind Match for the Second Amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
38949; Apply Indirect Cost at the Rate of 21.48 Percent in Accordance With the Terms of the State
Funded Grant Agreement; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19776 -07 -2011 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $414,945.00, Subject to
Receipt of Grant Funds From the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Purpose of
Funding the Fiscal Year 2011 -2012, Compliance Monitoring Strategy for Air Quality Program.
13. M &C C -25021 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement in the Amount
of $280,848.06 with TranSystems Corporation for Traffic Signal Timing Services at Fourteen
Intersections on Berry Street from University Drive to Hemphill Street and on Hemphill Street
from Morningside Drive to Felix Street.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Engineering Services Agreement in the Amount of $280,848.06 With TranSystems Corporation for
Traffic Signal Timing Services at 14 Intersections on Berry Street From University Drive to Hemphill
Street and on Hemphill Street From Morningside Drive to Felix Street.
14. M &C C -25022 - Authorize the Amendment of a Fiscal Year 2009 American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act Grant Fund with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Contract
No. 40651 in the Amount of $103,000.00 for the Purpose of Purchasing Two Heavy -Duty Diesel
Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(C -25022 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Amend a
Fiscal Year 2009, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant Fund With the North Central
Texas Council of Governments for the Reimbursement of the Incremental Difference of the Purchase
of Two (2) Heavy Duty Hybrid Electric Trucks in the Amount of $103,000.00; and Authorize the
Transfer of $298,163.03 From the General Fund to the Grant Capital Projects Fund for the Required
Match for the Grant; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19777 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $401,163.03, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Purchasing the Two (2) Vehicles.
15. M &C C -25023 - Authorize Execution of a Work Order with Job Order Contractor, Yeargan
Construction Company -The Mark IV Construction Group in the Amount of $72,068.01 to Install
a Back -Up Generator for the Administration Building at the Police Impound Lot.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Work Order With Job Order Contractor, Yeargan Construction Company —the Mark IV Construction
Group in the Amount of $72,068.01 to Install a Back -Up Generator for the Administration Building at
the Police Impound Lot.
16. M &C C -25024 - Ratify the Application for and Authorize the Acceptance of, if Awarded, the
Fiscal Year 2012 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant in the Amount of $76,921.12
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Adopt Related
Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the Application for the Fiscal Year
2012 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant From the Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, in the Amount of $76,921.12; Authorize the City Manager to Accept, Reject, Alter or
Terminate, if Awarded, the Grant; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in Connection
With the Acceptance of the Grant, if Awarded; Adopt Resolution No. 4002 -07 -2011 Authorizing the
Application for and Acceptance of $76,921.12 in Grant Funds From the Fiscal Year 2012 State
Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program and Making Assurances Required by the
Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19778 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, Subject to
Receipt of the Grant, for the Purpose of Funding a Leeds LCF Comparison Microscope and Two (2)
New Printers and Two (2) New Computers for the Latent Print Unit.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
17. M &C C -25025 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No.
39252 in the Amount of $544,787.59 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for Construction
Support Services, Additional Land Acquisition Services and ALTA Surveying Associated with
the Relocation of John Day Road and Keller Haslet Road and the Relocation of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad Mainline for the Alliance Runway Extension Project.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 39252 in the Amount of $544,787.59 With Jacobs
Engineering Group, Inc., for Construction Support Services, Additional Land Acquisition Services and
ALTA Surveying Associated With the Relocation of John Day Road and Keller Haslet Road and the
Relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Mainline for the Alliance Runway Extension
Project. The Total Fee Paid by the City for All Work and Services Under this Contract Shall Not
Exceed the Sum of $3,304,871.92.
19. M &C C -25027 - Adopt Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Schedule of Rates and Charges for the City of
Fort Worth Airports.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2011 -2012,
Schedule of Rates and Charges for the City of Fort Worth Airports.
20. M &C C -25028 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $138,730.00 for
a Total Contract Amount of $390,085.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 36324 with Kimley -Horn
and Associates, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations for State Highway 121T, Part 3,
from Dirks Road to Farm Market 1187.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $138,730.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 36324 With Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc., to Provide Additional Engineering Services on the Project for State
Highway 121T, Part 3, From Dirks Road to Farm Market 1187, Thereby Increasing the Contract
Amount to $390,085.00.
21. M &C C -25029 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Hunter
Crossroads, LP, for the Donation of Land, Easements and Access for the Placement of a Water
Storage Tank and a Twenty Four -Inch and a Thirty -Inch Water Main to Serve Hunter
Crossroads Addition and Far Northwest Part of Fort Worth in Exchange for the Waiver of
Water Main Capacity Cost Participation Valued at Approximately $253,692.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement With Hunter Crossroads, LP, for the Donation of Land, Easements and Access for the
Placement of a Water Storage Tank and a 24 -Inch and a 30 -Inch Water Main to Serve Hunter
Crossroads Addition and Far Northwest Part of Fort Worth in Exchange for the Assessment of a Water
Main Capacity Cost Participation Valued at Approximately $253,692.00.
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22. M &C C -25030 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $776,350.00 with Steve
Dake Construction, Inc. d /b /a Dake Construction for the Southside Pump Station Replacement
Project.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Contract With Steve Dake Construction, Inc. d/b /a Dake Construction in the Amount of $776,350.00,
for the Southside Pump Station Replacement Project.
23. M &C C -25031 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of $147,390.00
for a Total Contract Amount of $1,582,689.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 41075 with
Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Clear Fork Drainage Basin Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
and Improvements, Part 4, on Wilmington Drive and Rowan Drive and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $147,390.00
From the Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19779 -07 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Clear Fork Drainage Basin Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements, Part 4; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Change
Order No. 3 in the Amount of $147,390.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 41075 With Conatser
Construction TX, LP, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,582,689.00.
24. M &C C -25032 - Authorize Execution of a Joint Funding Agreement in the Amount of
$35,991.00 with the U.S. Geological Survey for Participation in Water Quality Data Collection
Activities in the Trinity River.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Joint Funding Agreement for Water Quality Data Collection Activities in the Trinity River With the
U.S. Geological Survey; and Authorize the Payment of the City's Share of the Cost in the Amount of
$35,991.00 for the Data Collection Activities.
25. M &C C -25033 - Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement with Wal -Mart
Stores Texas, LLC, with City Participation in the Amount Not to Exceed $679,254.89 for
Construction of Twelve -Inch, Twenty Four -Inch and Thirty -Inch Water Mains and Fifteen -Inch
Sewer Mains to Serve Wal -Mart Supercenter No. 5764 -00 and Other Property in the Vicinity of
State Highway 287 and Avondale - Haslet Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Community Facilities Agreement With Wal -Mart Stores Texas, LLC, With the City Participating in
the Costs in the Amount Not to Exceed $679,254.89 for the Installation of 12 Inch, 24 Inch and
30 Inch Water Mains and 15 Sewer Mains to Serve Wal -Mart Supercenter No. 5764 -00 and Other
Property in the Vicinity of State Highway 287 and Avondale - Haslet Road.
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26. M &C C -25034 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Tarrant Regional Water District for Design and Construction of a New Trinity River Trailhead
at River Park.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement With the Tarrant Regional Water District for the Design and Construction of a
New Trinity River Trailhead to be Located at River Park.
27. M &C C -25035 - Authorize Rejection of All Bids for the Meadowbrook Golf Course
Irrigation Water Well Installation Project.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Reject All
Bids Received for the Meadowbrook Golf Course Irrigation Water Well Installation Project.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S -1819 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items (Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual
Consideration)
18. M &C C -25026 - Authorize Execution of a Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor
Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $53,415.60 for Temporary
Relocation of Overhead 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 Discretionary
Service Agreement With Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$53,415.60, for Temporary Relocation of Overhead Utilities as Part of the Runway Extension Project
at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Mayor Pro tem Scarth advised that he would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25026 be approved. The motion carried seven (7)
ayes, to zero (0) nays and one (1) abstention by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, with Council
Member Burns absent.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
1. Presentation by Kid Who Care
Ms. Kathryn Albright, Founder and Ms. Deborah Jung, Executive Director, Kids Who Care,
introduced the international delegation of chaperones that represented Germany, Rreshen Albania and
the Menashe Region of Northern Israel and the Kid Power Leaders. Ms. Albright stated the Kids Who
Care program produced confident and creative kids through musical theatre education and
performance. Ms. Albright further stated that the KidPower Leadership Team would perform a song
for the Council.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to the exchange students and their chaperones and the members of
the KidPower Leadership Team that attended and performed at the meeting. She stated that this was a
very important program that taught students about other cultures around the world.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Eat Local Week
Council Member Zimmerman presented a Proclamation for Eat Local Week to Mr. Greg Johnson,
B &G Gardens, President, North Central Texas Farmers Market Association. He stated the Cowtown
Farmers Market had served Fort Worth for more than 30 years and was operated by the nonprofit
North Central Texas Farmers Market Association. He further stated that Eat Local Week was an
opportunity for Fort Worth residents to explore local food and farming, which had deep roots in the
agricultural tradition in the great state of Texas, while simultaneously celebrating the farmers,
gardeners, farmers markets, grocers, restaurants, small businesses, food artisans and nonprofit
organizations that made the community a better place to live. He pointed out that Eat Local Week
helped in the building of a local food economy that kept money in the community, encouraged the
growth of local food - related business, assisted in the creation of new jobs and presented our youth with
the opportunity to learn the benefits of healthy eating including where our food comes from as well as
how it was grown and prepared. He further advised that Eat Local Week recognized the grassroots
movement for local, sustainable agriculture that had been growing here and around the world.
Mr. Johnson, expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for the Proclamation.
1. Ut)comin2 and ece t Events
Mayor Pro tem Scarth requested the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Dr. Vernon Eugene
"Gene" Burge, who passed away July 13, 2011. He stated Dr. Burge was a long time Fort Worth
resident, a graduate of Polytechnic High School, Texas Wesleyan University and Baylor College of
Dentistry and would be greatly missed.
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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 $2,700,000.00, 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 Radio System Replacement; Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Information Systems Fund in the Amount of
$42,900,000.00, From the Proceeds of Tax Notes to JP Morgan Chase, for the Purpose of Transferring
Said Funds to the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund for Radio System Replacement;
Authorize the Transfer of $45,600,000.00 From the Information Systems Fund to the Information
Systems Capital Projects Fund for Radio System Replacement; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Information Systems Capital Projects
Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Upgrading the City's Public Safety Communications
System.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17327 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 19780 -07 -2011, 19781 -07 -2011 and 19782 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
2. MSC G -17328 - Authorize Accep1gg e of a Monetary Gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth
Nature Center and e e in th e A $10,000.0 to Fund Part Time Summer Staff
Positions for Fiscal Year 2011 and AdoDt Ammouriation Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Accept a Monetary Gift in the Amount of $10,000.00
From the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the Purpose of Funding
Salaries and Benefits for Fiscal Year 2011 Part-Time Summer Staff Positions at the Nature Center and
Refuge; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $10,000.00, Subject to Receipt of a Gift From the Friends
of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the Purpose of Funding Part-Time Summer Staff
Positions for Fiscal Year 2011.
Council Member Shingleton expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and
advised that this generous donation would be used to fund part time summer interns at the Nature
Center for Fiscal Year 2011.
Ms. Marsha McLaughlin, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Communication No. G -17238 and provided a brief history of the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature
Center organization. She reiterated that the donation would be used to fund college summer interns at
the Nature Center.
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Mayor Price expressed appreciation for the donation and stated that the Nature Center was considered
a jewel in Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17328 be approved with appreciation to the
Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19783 -07 -2011
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
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Proiect to the Texas Commission on Environmental Q
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing on the Application of the
City of Fort Worth for Approval of a Municipal Setting Designation for the Property Known as the
Vickery Corridor as Part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway Project, a 48.975 Acre Tract Situated in the
W. B. Conner Survey, Abstract No. 288; the W. D. Conner Survey, Abstract No. 301; the G. G.
Davenport Survey, Abstract No. 401; the S.C. Inman Survey, Abstract No. 824 and the T. White
Survey, Abstract No. 1636, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to Allow the Public the Opportunity to
Give Testimony; Adopt a Resolution in Support of the Application of the City of Fort Worth to the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation for the Southwest
Parkway Project at 3479 West Vickery Blvd and 3501 Concrete Street, Fort Worth, Texas; and Adopt
an Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended, by the Amendment
of Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection and Compliance," Article IV "Groundwater and Surface
Water Quality," by Amending Appendix "A" "Municipal Setting Designation Sites in Fort Worth," by
the Addition of Section 20; Designating CFW -MSD -0020, Providing for the Prohibition of the Use of
Groundwater for Potable and Irrigation Purposes in CFW -MSD -0020; Providing for a Fine of Up to
$2,000.00 for Each Offense in Violation of the Ordinance.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e
Mr. Clarence Reed, Environmental Program Manager, Transportation Public Works Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public
hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17329 be approved
and Resolution No. 4003 -07 -2011 and Ordinance No. 19784 -07 -2011 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns
absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing, as Required by Law,
Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2012 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget Totaling
$56,560,690.00; and Approve the Fiscal Year 2012 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Ms. Shallah Graham, Senior Administrative Services Manager, Police Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c. Council Action
Council Member Jordan advised that this item included funding for security at schools across the City,
including the Crowley Independent School District. He disclosed that his wife was an employee of the
Crowley Independent School District but her school was not located in Fort Worth and would not
benefit from any funding. He also stated that the City Attorney advised this was not considered a
conflict of interest therefore he would not abstain from the vote.
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Council Member Espino requested that staff look at ways to fund the Northside Weed and Seed
Program, as the program had recently lost its funding from the Department of Justice.
Council Member Moss advised that he would be working with staff to allocate funding of more
community based programs.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17330 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
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Schedule C99,peyativ jorjthe Water and Code Compliance Departments for a Total
Amount of $164,856.00. (Continued from a Previous Meet
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11258 be
withdrawn from consideration.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Purchase of Nine (9) Mid-Size Trucks
From Baby Jack 11 Automotive LTD, d/b/a Caldwell Country Chevrolet - Pontiac, Using Texas Smart
Buy Contract No. 072-A1 for the Water and Code Compliance Departments for a Total Amount of
$154,467.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11258 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Altivia Corporation and Valley Solvents for Water Treatment Chemicals for the Water
Department for a Combined Amount of $910,000.00 for the First Year.
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6.M&C P-11269 - Authorize Amendment to the Purchase Agre me with Audio Visual
Innovations, Inc., for Audio Visual Equipment and Installation Services for the Joint Emergency
Operations Center in the Amount of $168,982.00, Increasing the Total Purchase Agreement
Amount to $1,716,581. 0.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize an Amendment to the Purchase Agreement
With Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., for Audio Visual Equipment and Installation Services for the
Joint Emergency Operations Center in the Amount of $168,982.00, Increasing the Total Purchase
Agreement Amount to $1,716,581.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11269 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15220 - Authorize the Sale of Three Tax-Foreclosed Pror)erties Located at 1055
Freeman Street, 5409 Parker Henderson Road and 4832 Williams Spri a i n Accordance
with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas
Propert3: Tax Code for a Total Amount of $,
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Sale of Three (3) Tax-Foreclosed
Properties Located at 1055 Freeman Street, 5409 Parker Henderson Road and 4832 Williams Spring
Road 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 $14,440.00; 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 Sale.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15220 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
F. Award of Contract
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25039 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25040 Adopt a
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement With the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the Amount of $4,692,090.00 With City Participation of
$2,572,090.00 for the Design and Construction of the West Rosedale Retrofit Project Between 8th
Avenue and South Main Street; Authorize Acceptance of a Contribution in the Amount of
$2,100,000.00 From Special Assessment District Fund, TIF District No. 4, to the Grant Capital
Projects Fund; Authorize the Transfer of $472,090.00 From the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund to
the Grant Capital Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $4;692,090.00, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the Project; and Authorize Initial Payment to TxDOT in
the Amount of $25,590.00 for Design Review in Accordance to the Agreement, be continued until the
August 2, 2011 Council meeting.
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NMI Transportation and Public Works Department, Architectural
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize a One (1) Time Exception to the Financial
Management Policy Statements to Allow an Expenditure of the Airport Gas Lease Revenue for the
Sole Purpose of Financing the Major Repairs to the Alliance Air Traffic Control Tower; Authorize the
Use of Revenue Derived From Gas Well Drilling on City Owned Airports in the Amount of
$1,267,000.00 for Repair and Upgrade of the Alliance Air Traffic Control Tower at Alliance Airport;
Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Airports Gas Lease Project Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Transferring Said Funds to
the Municipal Airports Fund for the Repairs and Update; Authorize the Transfer of Funds From the
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Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25044 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Loop 820 Southbound Frontage Road from David Strickland Road to Martin Street and Ad
Appropriation
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Transfer of $672,053.00 From the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Contract 69, Part 4 on
East Loop 820 Southbound Frontage Road From David Strickland Road to Martin Street; and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Jackson Construction, LTD.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -25045 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
19788 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
Drive, Improvements, Part I on University
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in
the Amount of $2,549,867.65 With S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., for Clear Fork Drainage
Basin M -210 Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 1, on University Drive, Colonial Parkway and
Rogers Road.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25046 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
12. MSC C -25047 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 with
William . Schultz, In C. /a Circle "C" Construction a Y for Water and Sewer Main
Replacements Contract No. 2011A at Various Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Transfer of $2,268,600.00 From the
Water and Sewer Fund in the Amounts of $1,134,300.00 to the Water Capital Project Fund and
$1,134,300.00 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 Water and Sewer Main Replacement
Contract 2011A; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With William J. Schultz, Inc.
d /b /a Circle "C" Construction Company in the Amount of $2,000,000.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -25047 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
19789 -07 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that
notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on June 2, 2011.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
lit . ,
Mr. Randle Harwood, Director, Planning and Development Department, advised that the owner of the
property had requested that the annexation be delayed until August 23, 2011, therefore this zoning case
would also need to be continued to the August 23, 2011, Council meeting.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043 be continued until the August 23, 2011 Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns
absent.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -045 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero
(0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Moss, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 19790 -07 -2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES,
THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS "; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council and congratulated Mayor Price on
being elected as Mayor. He stated that the City should not be spending money on various studies and
then delaying the results until after an election. He also stated that contractors throughout the City were
using low -grade materials which were causing streets and screening walls to fail. He displayed
photographs of a crumbling wall on Chapel Creek Boulevard and stated the tax payers would be
paying to fix this wall since the contractors had gone out of business. He also displayed photographs of
large trucks on job sites in the City and stated that large trucks did major damage on streets that were
poorly built in the first place. He also displayed a photograph of Code Compliance violations in his
neighborhood and stated he would do all he could to keep this All- America City a clean place to live
and visit.
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Mayor Price recessed the meeting back into Pre - Council meeting at 10:54 a.m., to complete the
following Agenda items:
5. Presentation on the Expiration of Saltwater Disposal Well Moratorium and Review of Proposed
Regulations
6. Briefing on Street Use Permits for Seismic Testing
7. Briefing on Acquisition of Site for Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility
8. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and /or Reports
Mayor Price adjourned the Pre - Council meeting to convene in the Executive Session at 12:09 p.m.
XVL EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council meet in closed session at 12:09 p.m., to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or
other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas
State Bar Rules, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
a. Ric Clark, David Ellis, and Weldon Norman, Individually and On Behalf of Others
Similarly Situated v. City of Fort Worth, Texas, Civil Action No. 4:10 -CV- 0519 -A;
b. Legal issues related to grant funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development; and
C. Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agendas.
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of
the Texas Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or
devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code.
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(XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER) Continued)
Mayor Price adjourned the Executive Session of the Fort Worth City Council at 12:45 p.m.
Mayor Price reconvened back into regular session at 12:45 p.m.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m., in memory of Dr. Vernon
Eugene Burge, who passed away on July 13, 2011, and in memory of Mr. John Fort Tinsley, who
passed away on July 14, 2011.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 26th day of July, 2011.
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