HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/02/21-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
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With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION m Pastor Mark Wheeler, Cat�stone Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Mark Wheeler, Capstone Church
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OFEBRUARY
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14, 2012, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P -11358 and
C -25448 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17520 - Adont Resolution Nominating FTS International Services. LLC
as an Enterprise Project, Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter
2303, of the Texas Government Code. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4063 -02 -2012
nominating FTS International Services, LLC, as an Enterprise Project, pursuant to the Texas
Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, of the Texas Government Code.
2. M &C G -17521 - Authorize Temporary Road Closure of Randol Mill Road
Between Williams Road and Precinct Line Road from February 21, 2012 to May
20, 2012 to Install a Forty -Two Inch Sanitary Sewer Line. (COUNCIL DISTRICT
4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary road
closure of Randol Mill Road between Williams Road and Precinct Line Road from
February 21, 2012, to May 20, 2012, to allow the installation of a 42 inch sanitary sewer line.
3. M &C G -17522 - Approve Temporary Street Closures for Portions of Country
Club Circle, Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Court, Cantey Street and Rogers
Avenue from May 21, 2012 through May 27, 2012 to Accommodate the Crowne
Plaza Invitational at Colonial Golf Tournament. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the request of Colonial
Country Club to temporarily close the following streets during the Crowne Plaza Invitational at
Colonial Golf Tournament May 21, 2012, through May 27, 2012: 3700 block of Country Club
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Circle; 3700, 3800 and 3900 blocks of Mockingbird Lane including Mockingbird Court; 3600
and 3700 blocks of Cantey Street between Highview Terrace west to the Texas Christian
University parking lot; and 2000 block of Rogers Avenue from Riverfront Drive to Colonial
Parkway.
4. M &C G -17523 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the
Amount of $59,255.00 with Clear Message Communication, LLC d /b /a Ignite It
Group, to Provide Professional Consulting Service to Develop a Public
Education /Outreach Campaign on Recycling. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the execution of a contract
of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $59,255.00 using revenues from the Solid
Waste Fund to provide for the continuation of consulting services by Clear Message
Communication, LLC d /b /a Ignite It Group, to the Code Compliance Department for the
development and implementation of a public education /outreach campaign to the residents about
the City's recycling program.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
2. M &C P -11359 - Authorize Purchase of Switchgear and Motor Controller from
AWC, Inc., in the Amount of $182,146.00 for the Water Department. (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 AND 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of switchgear
and motor controller from AWC, Inc., in the amount of $182,146.00 for the Water Department
based on lowest bid meeting specifications, with 90 percent payment due after delivery of
equipment and the remaining 10 percent due upon receipt of maintenance and operations
manuals, warranty information and a successful start-up and acceptance testing of the equipment.
3. M &C P -11360 - Authorize Purchase of an Emergency Standby Generator Set
from Cummins Southern Plains, LLC, in the Amount of $257,500.00 for the
Water Department. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 AND 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an
emergency standby generator from Cummins Southern Plains, LLC, in the amount of
$257,500.00 for the Water Department based on lowest bid meeting specifications, with 90
percent payment due after delivery of equipment and the remaining 10 percent due upon receipt
of maintenance and operations manuals, warranty information and a successful start-up and
acceptance testing of the equipment.
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4. M &C P -11361 - Authorize Purchase of a Centrifugal Pump and Motor from
Patterson Pump Company for the Water Department in the Amount of
$63,845.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
centrifugal pump and motor from Patterson Pump Company, based on lowest bid meeting
specifications, for the Water Department in the amount of $63,845.00, including delivery, testing
and startup of equipment.
5. M &C P -11362 - Authorize Non - Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Texas Lime
Company, Lhoist North America of Texas, Ltd., and Chemrite, Inc., for Hydrated
Lime and Calcium Hypochlorite for the Water Department for a Combined
Amount of $958,000.00 for the First Year. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize non - exclusive Purchase
Agreements with Texas Lime Company, Lhoist North America of Texas, Ltd., and Chemrite,
Inc., for hydrated lime and calcium hypochlorite for the Water Department for a combined
amount of $958,000.00 for the first year.
6. M &C P -11363 - Authorize Professional Planning and Consulting Services
Agreement for the Evaluation of the City's Solid Waste Services Contracts with
Science Applications International Corporation Energy, Environment and
Infrastructure, LLC, Using a Houston - Galveston Area Council Cooperative
Contract in the Amount of $79,700.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Professional Planning
and Consulting Services Agreement for the evaluation of the City's Solid Waste Services
Contracts with Science Applications International Corporation Energy, Environment and
Infrastructure, LLC, using a Houston - Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract No.
EN06 -10 in the amount of $79,700.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15326 - Authorize Direct Sale of Six Tax - Foreclosed Properties Located
in the Lake Como Area to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in the
Amount of $22,092.57. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize direct sale of six tax -
foreclosed properties located in the Lake Como Area at 5218 Blackmore Avenue, described as
Lots 31 and 32, Block 93, Chamberlain Arlington Heights #217 Addition; 5420 Blackmore
Avenue, described as Lots 29 and 30, Block 95, Chamberlain Arlington Heights Second Filing;
5429 Geddes Avenue, described as Lot 15, Block 38, Chamberlain Arlington Heights #217
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Addition; 5224 Libbey Avenue, described as Lots 27 and 28, Block 86, Chamberlain Arlington
Heights Second Filing; 5616 Libbey Avenue, described as Lots 31 and 32, Block 82,
Chamberlain Arlington Heights Second Filing Addition; and 5536 Geddes Avenue, described as
Lots 21 thru 24, Block 182, Chamberlain Arlington Heights First Filing, in accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in the
amount of $22,092.57; and authorize execution and recording of the appropriate instruments
conveying the property to complete the sale.
2. M &C L -15327 - Authorize Sale of Four Tax - Foreclosed Properties in Accordance
with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of
the Texas Property Tax Code in the Amount of $11,400.00. (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 5 AND 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of four tax -
foreclosed properties located at 3225 Denman Street, 2924 Tiki Trail, 2616 Wallace Street and
4013 Wiman Drive in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code
and Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code in the amount of $11,400.00; and authorize
execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to complete the
sale.
3. M &C L -15328 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in Approximately
4.477 Acres of Land Located South of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
and West of Armetco Drive in the Guadalupe Cardinas Survey, Abstract No. 214
and the C. Tydings Survey, Abstract No. 1276, Denton County, Texas, from
Briscoe Clark Company, Ltd., in the Amount of $100,000.00 and Pay Estimated
Closing Costs Up to $5,000.00 for the Relocation of the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Main Line Track for the City of Fort Worth's Alliance Airport Runway
Extension Proiect. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in approximately 4.477 acres of land owned by Briscoe Clark Company, Ltd.,
located south of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and west of Armetco Drive in the
Guadalupe Cardinas Survey, Abstract No. 214 and the C. Tydings Survey, Abstract No. 1276,
Denton County, Texas, for the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project; find that
$100,000.00 is just compensation for the acquisition; authorize payment to Briscoe Clark
Company, Ltd., and pay estimated closing costs up to $5,000.00 to complete the transactions;
authorize the City of Fort Worth to transfer the land to Kenneth W. Kirk and Winifred A. Kirk in
exchange for the release of access easements crossing the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
proposed right -of -way and claims for lack of access to their property; and authorize the
execution of the documents necessary to complete the settlement and transfer and to record the
appropriate instruments.
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4. M &C L -15329 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.141 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way and Easement Interest in 0.118 Acres of Land for a
Permanent Sight Visibility Easement for the Avondale Haslet Road
Improvements Project at the Intersection of United States Highway 287 and
Avondale Haslet Road from M &H Food Mart in the Amount of $50,944.00 and
Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $3,000.00 for a Total Amount of $53,944.00.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acquisition of a fee simple
interest in 0.141 acre of land, described as Abstract No. 1801, G S Rall Survey, for right -of -way
and an easement interest in 0.118 acre of land, described as Lot 22, Block 6, Haslet Heights 11
Addition, for a permanent sight visibility easement for the Avondale Haslet Road Improvements
Project, at the intersection of US 287 and Avondale Haslet Road, from M &H Food Mart; find
that the total purchase price in the amount of $50,944.00 is just compensation; 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 $3,000.00.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25436 - Authorize Sole Source Maintenance Agreement for Class
Software with Active Network, Inc., for the Information Technology Solutions
Department at an Annual Amount of $43,701.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source
Maintenance Agreement for Class Software with Active Network, Inc., for the Information
Technology Solutions Department at an annual amount of $43,701.00.
2. M &C C -25437 - Authorize Execution of a Master Utility Agreement with Atmos
Energy Outlining Cost - Sharing Responsibilities and Processes for Utility
Relocations Required by Trinity River Vision - Central City Proiect. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Master
Utility Agreement with Atmos Energy outlining cost - sharing responsibilities and processes for
utility relocations required by the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project.
3. M &C C -25438 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C -25182
Authorizing Economic Development Program Agreement with Ferris Mfg. Corp.,
to Change the Location of the Proposed Corporate Headquarters from 13301
Park Vista Boulevard to 5133 Northeast Parkway. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication C- 25182, authorizing an Economic Development Program Agreement with
Ferris Mfg. Corp., to change the location of Ferris Mfg. Corp.'s, proposed corporate
headquarters from 13301 Park Vista Boulevard to 5133 Northeast Parkway.
4. M &C C -25439 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
A.N.A Consultants, L.L.C., in the Amount of $468,255.00 for the Preparation of
Plans, Specifications and Construction Estimates to Replace Pavement and
Provide Water Main Adiustments for Parker Henderson Road and to Provide
Pedestrian Sidewalk Access from David Strickland Road to Martin Street
Utilizing $392,539.00 from the Street Improvement 2008 Fund and $150,526.00
from the Water Capital Proiects Fund to Provide for Design Services and City
Proiect Management for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $543,065.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$133,867.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20069 -02 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of an
engineering agreement with A.N.A Consultants, L.L.C., for the design of pavement
reconstruction and water main adjustments on Parker Henderson Road; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement in the amount of $468,255.00.
5. M &C C -25440 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement in the Amount of
$238,883.00 with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company for the
Upgrade of Railroad Signal Equipment at West Seminary Drive, Butler Street
and Biddison Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an agreement
in the amount of $238,883.00 with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company to
upgrade railroad signal equipment at West Seminary Drive, Butler Street and Biddison Street;
and authorize the City Manager to sign a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment certification for the
creation of a Quiet Zone that includes Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway crossings at the
same locations.
6. M &C C -25441 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of $143,680.00 with URS Corporation for the Design of the Carten Street
Drainage Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with URS Corporation in the amount of $143,680.00 for design of the
Carten Street Drainage Improvements.
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7. M &C C -25442 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of $52,113.00 with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Wagley
Robertson Drainage Improvements Project. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $52,113.00 for
preliminary analysis and engineering services for the Wagley Robertson Drainage Improvements
Proj ect.
8. M &C C -25443 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of $161,447.00 with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc., for
Preliminary Analysis and Engineering Services for the White Lake Hills Drainage
Improvements Project. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount of
$161,447.00 for the preliminary analysis and engineering services for the White Lake Hills
drainage improvements project.
9. M &C C -25444 - Authorize First Renewal of City Secretary Contract No. 41962
for Engineering Services Agreement with Kellogg, Brown & Root Services, Inc.,
for Engineering Services for Annual Bridge Maintenance Program in an Amount
Not to Exceed $75,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute the first renewal of City Secretary Contract No. 41962 for an engineering services
agreement with Kellogg, Brown & Root Services, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, for engineering
services for annual bridge maintenance program with hourly rates and reimbursable costs not to
exceed $75,000.00.
10. M &C C -25445 - Authorize Execution of An Agreement with Camp Dresser &
McKee, Inc., in the Amount of $366,880.00 for the Little Fossil Creek Floodplain
Study. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., in the amount of $366,880.00 for the Little Fossil
Creek Floodplain Study.
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11. M &C C -25446 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $84,553.00 to Extend the Study Area of
a Flood Study of the SC -7 and Edgecliff Branch Tributaries to Sycamore Creek,
Thereby Revising the Total Contract Amount to $483,288.00. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 1 to an Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $84,553.00 to extend the
study area of a flood study of the SC -7 and Edgecliff Branch Tributaries to Sycamore Creek,
thereby revising the total contract amount to $483,288.00.
12. M &C C -25447 - Authorize Execution of a Work Order in the Amount of
$75,192.07 with Job Order Contractor, Yeargan Construction Company, LLC -
The Mark IV Construction Group, LLC, to Replace the Kitchen Hood and
Back/Side Splashes in the Backstage Club at the Will Rogers Memorial Center
and Contingency and Staff Administration of $11,808.00 for a Total of $87,000.07.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a work
order in the amount of $75,192.07 with Job Order Contractor, Yeargan Construction Company,
LLC -The Mark IV Construction Group, LLC, to replace the kitchen hood and backside splashes
in the Backstage Club at the Will Rogers Memorial Center and a contingency and staff
administration of $11,808.00 for a total of $87,000.07.
14. M &C C -25449 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Alan Plummer
Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $696,954.40 for Engineering and Design
Services for the Casino Beach/Watercress Water and Sewer Improvements Phase
I at Lake Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20070 -02 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Gas
Lease Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $696,954.40, from available funds, for the
purpose of executing a contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., for engineering and design
services associated with the Casino Beach/Watercress Water and Sewer Improvements Phase I at
Lake Worth; authorize the transfer of $696,954.40 from the Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital
Improvement Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $305,902.00 and the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $391,052.40; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20071 -02 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $305,902.00, from available funds, for the purpose of executing the
contract; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20072 -02 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $391,052.40, from
available funds, for the purpose of executing the contract; and authorize execution of the contract
in the amount of $696,954.40 for engineering and design services associated with the
improvements.
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1842 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items (Removed from
Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration)
1. M &C P -11358 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Harris Corporation for a
Kin2Fish System, Software and Accessories Using a General Services
Administration Contract for the Police Department in the Amount of $184,319.00
for the First Year. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Harris Corporation for a KingFish System, software and accessories using General Services
Administration Contract Number GS- 35F- 0283J, for the Police Department in the amount of
$184,319.00 for the first year.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman 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 Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11358 be approved. The motion
carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items (Removed from Consent Agenda for
Individual Consideration)
13. M &C C -25448 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Area Metropolitan
Ambulance Authority d /b /a MedStar, for a Pilot Program in Far North Fort
Worth for Dedicated Ambulance Service in the Amount of $235,000.00.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority d /b /a MedStar, for a pilot program in far north
Fort Worth for dedicated ambulance service in the amount of $235,000.00.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman advised this was a six month pilot program to improve response
time in north Fort Worth. He stated there were two main issues relative to response time: getting
to the patient and getting the patient to the hospital. He also expressed appreciation to Council
Member Espino for his support of the program.
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Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman for his service on
the MedStar Board of Directors and for his support of the program. He stated that north Fort
Worth would soon have two hospitals with emergency /trauma capabilities to service the citizens
in and around the area.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25448 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
1. Presentation r c a ati on of Women Veterans Month
Mayor Price presented the Proclamation for Women Veterans Month to Ms. Kim Olsen,
Executive Director, (United States Air Force Retired) and Ms. Michelle Skier, Chief of Staff,
Grace After Fire. She stated that Grace After Fire was a nonprofit dedicated to helping women
veterans help themselves by providing the means for them to gain knowledge, insight and self -
renewal. She pointed out that throughout history women had courageously served in all branches
of the United States Armed Forces, and had distinguished themselves both in times of peace as
well as during every major conflict since the birth of our great nation. She further stated that
while women served both on and off the battlefields as nurses, saboteurs, cooks, mechanics,
clerks, telephone operators and drivers, they did not officially receive permanent military status
until President Harry Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act in 1948. She
encouraged all residents of Fort Worth to join their fellow Texans and pay tribute to the 156,000
women veterans who proudly served their country in a historic first -ever Grace After Fire
celebration of Women Veterans on March 3, 2012.
Ms. Olsen expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the Proclamation and
encouraged the City and business owners to hire a veteran and to hold their positions for their
return home from serving their country.
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Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented the Proclamation for The Big Read - Fort Worth Reads
Together Days to Mr. Frederick G. Slabach, President, Texas Wesleyan University. He stated
that The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, was designed to restore
reading to the center of American culture and, in partnership with Arts Midwest, bring together
partners from across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment. He further
stated that The Big Read Partners sought to revitalize the role of literature in American culture
and bring the transformative power of literature into the community. He pointed out that in Fort
Worth, one of the most livable and cohesive cities in the nation, this was a relevant and
important endeavor for citizens of all ages to come together and discuss the parallels of John
Steinbeck's, "The Grapes of Wrath" as it related to current economic and cultural issues. He
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urged all residents to participate in The Big Read — Fort Worth Reads Together. He also
encouraged all residents to participate in the numerous diverse activities offered by the many Big
Read Partners, including book discussions, theatrical productions, music performances, art
shows, car exhibitions and more. He advised that many of the Big Read Partners would be
collecting much needed supplies for the Tarrant Area Food Bank to share with Fort Worth
families.
Representatives from Texas Wesleyan University expressed appreciation for the Proclamation
and presented the Mayor and Council with "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. They
encouraged everyone to attend the kick -off event on February 29, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. and advised
they would begin with a pancake breakfast.
Mayor Price advised that she and Fort Worth Independent School District Superintendent Walter
Dansby would kick -off The Big Read: Fort Worth Reads Together, on Wednesday,
February 29, 2012, at the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Council Member Hicks stated she was a proud member of the Board of Trustees for Texas
Wesleyan University and added that this was a wonderful event for the community.
3. Presentation of the 14th Annual Half Price Books Half Pint Library Book Drive
Mr. Scott LaChance, Tarrant Assistant District Manager, Half Price Books, presented
information relative to the 14th Annual Half Price Books Half Pint Library Book Drive Kick -
Off He stated that last year the book drive donated over 37,000 books to needy children. He
provided a brief overview and the history of the book drive and invited Mayor Price to donate
the ceremonial "first book" which would officially kick -off the 2012 book drive. He expressed
appreciation to the Fort Worth community for helping make the Half Pint Library a success.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Half Price Books for their support of literacy in the
community and encouraged everyone to donate children's books. Mayor Price donated the book
"Daddy Can I have an Elephant ".
Council Member Scarth advised that Half Price Books also supported the Score A Goal in the
Classroom organization and encouraged everyone to donate books and support both programs.
Mayor Price stated that a few months ago the Mayor and Council sent a challenge to City
employees and requested they submit cost saving ideas in return for $5,000.00 in prize money.
She stated this exciting opportunity would not have been possible without the public /private
partnership with Mr. Grant James, Community Trust Bank, who donated the prize money. She
further stated that in tough economic times, the City Council looked to employees who were in
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the trenches to suggest better efficiencies. She added that the City Council wished to celebrate all
of the employees who took the challenge to think outside the box.
Mayor Price and Mr. James presented commemorative checks to the following winners of the
Big Idea Challenge:
Mr. John Bell, Firefighter - No idling policy, $1,000.00
Mr. Greg Nelson, Fire Protection Specialist, and Ms. Sonja Williams, Customer Service
Representative - Reduce postage expenses, $500.00 to each recipient.
Mr. James Scroggins, City Marshal - Tobacco free hiring policy, $1,000.00
Mr. Dennis Kohlhoff, Environmental Specialist - Allow employees to donate 40 hours to the
deferred compensation plan, $1,000.00
Ms. Katherine Beck, Planning Administrator - Eliminate a limit on required contributions toward
roadway improvements, $1,000.00
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to all employees who participated and stated these ideas
would be further evaluated and advised that a formal recommendation from staff would be
provided to the Council in the near future.
1. UlRcon mg and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that a meeting regarding the future of the Forest Park Pool
would be held on March 3, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Fort Worth Botanic
Gardens Auditorium. He also reminded everyone to be aware of the street closures in the
downtown area and cultural district associated with the Cowtown Cleanup Marathon.
Council Member Moss announced that the Center for Stop Six Heritage would hold their Black
History Month program on February 26, 2012, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. He stated the
program would honor Community Leader Ms. Gina Bivens, Assistant City Manager Charles
Daniels and Fire Chief Rudy Jackson, who had made significant achievements in the community.
Mayor Price announced that the Davey O'Brien Awards Ceremony was held on
February 20, 2012. She stated that Will Squiers, of Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving,
Texas, was named the 2011 Davey O'Brien High School Scholarship Award recipient by the
Davey O'Brien Foundation. She also stated that the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award
recipient was Baylor University Quarterback Robert Griffin, I11.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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2. RRE2gnition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth stated that on behalf of the Legislative and
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, he moved to appoint Damon L. Blakeley to
Place 9 on the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, effective
February 21, 2012, with a term expiring October 1, 2013. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
the following individuals be appointed to various boards and commissions effective
February 21, 2012, with terms expiring as reflected. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Mr. Richard Burnett — Appeals Board, Place No. 8, with a term expiring September 30, 2012.
Mr. Gerard Rodriguez — Fort Worth Golf Advisory Committee, Place No. 8, with a term expiring
October 1, 2012.
Ms. Wanda Conlin - Zoning Commission, Place 8, with a term expiring October 1, 2012.
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Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and introduced Mr. Kirk Millican, Chair, Downtown Design Review Board (DDRB),
and also expressed appreciation to City and Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., staff who provided
administrative support to the board.
Mr. Millican provided an overview of the mission and a brief summary of the projects,
challenges and future goals for the DDRB.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to Mr. Millican and the support staff for their
service to the City.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that the public meeting regarding the repurposing of Z
Boaz Golf Course would be held on February 21, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at R.D. Evans Community
Center.
XIII. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Establishing a Regula tl r 1 itl the Sae of Alcohol It 1
® 1,000 Feet of St. Rita Catholic School
Ms. Peggy Terrell, 5025 Marble Falls Road, appeared before Council in support of the resolution
that established a regulation prohibiting the sale of alcohol within 1,000 feet of St. Rita Catholic
School. (Displayed St. Rita Catholic School brochure and provided handouts.)
Council Member Moss stated it was appropriate to take this action now to protect the school
since it was uncertain what types of businesses would be built as this area developed.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Resolution No. 4064 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
Action ........... ............. .......... ..........
1 Affordable
Amendments c
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the 2003
Downtown Strategic Action Plan to include provisions to encourage downtown housing
developments to include a mix of market rate and affordable housing units; and incorporate the
amended 2003 Downtown Strategic Action Plan into the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17524 be approved and Resolution
No. 4065 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-17525 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of ,;;
from the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund for Fiscal Year
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(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of $15,171,883.00 from the
General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street Maintenance Fund,
from available funds, for the purpose of funding a portion of the FY2012 Street Maintenance
Program.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17525 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20073 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 80, Ci�j of Fort Worth, Texas, for
Property, I 'Locateld I At 1 1680 1 W141 I 'Rogers, I 1
(PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the
designation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 80, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt
an ordinance designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone No. 80, City of Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to and in accordance with
Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
a. R t y Sta
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
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
Mayor Price advised she had toured the Alcon Campus and stated it was an impressive facility
and a great asset to the City.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17526 be approved and Ordinance No.
20074 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25451 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
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3.
M &C C -25452 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,845,012.80 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd. for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Main Relocations for United States Highway 121T, Chisholm 'Trail
Parkwav Formerly Known as Southwest Parkwav, Part 15 from Farm -to- Market
Road 11.87 to Dirks Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract in the amount
of $1,845,012.80 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd., for water and sanitary sewer main
relocations for State Highway 121T, Chisholm Trail Parkway formerly known as Southwest
Parkway Part 15, from FM 1187 to Dirks Road.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25452 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M &C C -25453 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,606,568.00 with ARK Contractiny, Services, L,LC, for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract 52, Part 2 on Refugio Avenue, Ellis Avenue, Columbus
Avenue and NW 20th Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract in the
amount of $1,606,568.00 with ARK Contracting Services, LLC, for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract 52, Part 2 on Refugio Avenue, from NW 22nd Street to NW 23rd Street;
Ellis Avenue, from NW 25th Street to North 400 feet; Columbus Avenue, from NW 20th Street
to NW 21 st Street; NW 20th Street, from Chestnut Avenue to Columbus Avenue.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25453 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
There was no Executive Session.
XVIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:48 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council one day of March, 2012.
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