HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/03/20-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 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
Absent:
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:20 a.m., on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Burns absent.
II. INVOCATION - Imam Mouiahed Bakhach, Islamic Association of Tarrant
The invocation was provided by Imam Moujahed Bakhach, Islamic Association of Tarrant
County.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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CONSIDERATION c MARCH
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2012, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns
absent.
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25495 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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City Manager Tom Higgins requested that the stand -alone Forty- Eighth Supplemental
Concurrent Bond Ordinance authorizing one or more series of Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport Joint Revenue Bonds, be continued until the March 27, 2012, Council meeting and
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17540 be withdrawn from consideration and replaced
with Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17540 (Revised).
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17541 - Adont Ordinance Amending Chanter 7 "Buildings" of the Cit
Code to Require Appeals to District Court to Be Trial De Novo for Appeals of
Appeals Board Decisions of Building Standards Commission Orders and
Removing the Mandatory Requirement to Demolish Foundations Pursuant to
Demolition Permits. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance
No. 20104 -03 -2012 amending Chapter 7 "Buildings" of the City of Fort Worth by revising
Section 7 -108 to change the standard of review to trial de novo for appeals from Appeals Board
decisions; amending Chapter 7 "Buildings" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth by revising
Section 7 -222 to eliminate the requirement to remove the foundation and concrete slab pursuant
to a moving or demolition permit.
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2. M &C G -17542 - Approve Retroactive Extension of Iniury Leave -of- Absence Pay
Benefits in the Amount of $19,323.20 for Police Officer Lisa Ramsey Beginning
January 2, 2012 through July 4, 2012. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve a six (6) month Extension
of Injury Leave -of- Absence pay benefits in the amount of $19,323.20 for Police Officer Lisa
Ramsey retroactively beginning January 2, 2012, through July 4, 2012.
3. M &C G -17543 - Accept Donation from the U. S. Domestic Nuclear Detection
Office for Radiation Detection Equipment Valued at Approximately $169,662.93
for Use by the Police Department's Emergency Preparedness Incident Command
Unit and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Accept a donation from the U. S.
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office for the following equipment for use by the Police
Department's Emergency Preparedness Incident Command Unit: Seven (7) ICX identiFINDER
NGH RID Kits and 71 D -tect mini rad -D Personal Radiation Detectors valued at approximately
$169,662.93; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20105 -03 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $169,662.93,
upon receipt of the equipment, for the purpose of protecting against radiological /nuclear material
in the North Texas region.
4. M &C G -17544 - Adopt Ordinance Appointing Raquel D. Brown as a Municipal
Judge for a Two Year Term Commencing April 1, 2012 and Ending March 311
2014 to Fill a Vacant Municipal Judge Position. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance
No. 20106 -03 -2012 appointing Raquel D. Brown as Municipal Judge for a two (2) year term
commencing April 1, 2012, and ending March 31, 2014, or until a successor is qualified and
appointed in accordance with state law.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items - None
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15334 - Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in a Total of
0.90 Acres of Land for Right -of -Way, an Easement Interest in a Total of 0.11
Acres of Land for One Permanent Drainage Facility Easement, and 0.044 Acres of
Land for One Variable Width Permanent Drainage Easement for the Ray White
Road Improvement Project Near the Shiver and Ray White Road Intersection
from Lazy F. Inc., and Quadrant North Tarrant Partners, Ltd., for $138,300.00
and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $8,000.00 in the Amount of $146,300.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20107 -03 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation
Public Works Gas Well Revenue Fund in the amount of $146,300.00, from available funds, for
the purpose of covering the acquisition of two (2) fee simple interests and one (1) permanent
drainage facility easement and one (1) viable width permanent drainage easement; authorize the
acquisition of fee simple interests in a total of 0.90 acre of land for right -of -way, an easement
interest in a total of 0.11 acre of land for two (2) permanent drainage facility easements, and
0.044 acre of land for one (1) variable width permanent drainage easement located at 8501 Ray
White Road and described as Eli W. Shriver, Abstract No. 1455, for the Ray White Road
Improvement Project near the Shiver and Ray White Road Intersection from Lazy F., Inc., and
Quadrant North Tarrant Partners, Ltd.; find that the total purchase price of $138,300.00 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 $8,000.00.
2. M &C L -15335 - Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.465 Acres
of Land for Right -of -Way Located in the J.R. Knight Survey, Abstract 902, Tract
1CO2, on the Southwest Corner of Alta Vista and Keller Hicks Road, from
Hillwood Residential Services, LP, in the Amount of $60,765.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs Not to Exceed $2,500.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.465 acre of land for right -of -way located in the J.R. Knight Survey, Abstract
902, Tract 1CO2, on the southwest corner of Alta Vista and Keller Hicks Road, Fort Worth,
Texas, from Hillwood Residential Services, LP; find the price of $60,765.00 offered for the
purchase of the right -of -way is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept the conveyance, record the appropriate instruments and to pay estimated
closing costs not to exceed $2,500.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -2970 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating Two Alleys Located Between Third
Street and Fourth Street and a Public Open Space Easement at the Intersection of
Third Street and Main Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance
No. 20108 -03 -2012 vacating and extinguishing two (2) ten foot wide alley rights -of -way located
between Third Street and Fourth Street and one (1) public open space easement at the
intersection of Third Street and Main Street situated in the M. Baugh Survey, Abstract No. 106,
City of Fort Worth, and located in Blocks 50 and 52, original Town of Fort Worth, an Addition
to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and waive any and all purchase fee value of
the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (M &C G- 15624).
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25486 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Castle
Peak Homes III, LP, for the Construction of Three Paved Parking Spaces at 2632
Lubbock Avenue Encroaching onto the Prairie Avenue Right -of -Way.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a standard
Encroachment Agreement with Castle Peak Homes HI, LP, for the construction of three (3)
paved parking spaces at 2632 Lubbock Avenue proposed to encroach onto the Prairie Avenue
right -of -way.
2. M &C C -25487 - Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $245,460.00 in
Community Development Block Grant - Recovery Funds with Bradley Douglas
Construction Services, LLC, for Construction of Sidewalks in Community
Development Block Grant - Eligible Areas and Authorize Execution of Related
Construction Contract. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize expenditure in the amount
of $245,460.00 in Community Development Block Grant - Recovery Funds with Bradley
Douglas Construction Services, LLC, for construction of the Sidewalk Infrastructure Project,
Phase III; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Bradley Douglas
Construction Services, LLC, for this project to be completed in 150 days.
3. M &C C -25488 - Authorize Change of Use and Expenditure of $300,000.00 of
HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to Sphinx Development
Corporation or its Designated Affiliate, in the Form of an Interim Loan for
Harmon Villas, a Multifamily Housing Development to Be Located at 9592
Harmon Road, Authorize Execution of a Conditional Commitment and Contract,
Authorize Substantial Amendment to the City of Fort Worth's 2009 -2010 and
2010 -2011 Action Plans and Substitution of Funding Years and Adopt Resolution
Supporting the 2012 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the
Development. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City of Fort Worth's 2009 -2010 and 2010 -2011 Action Plans; authorize substitution of
current and prior funding years in order to meet commitment, disbursement and expenditure
deadlines for grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development; authorize change in use and expenditure of $300,000.00 in prior years HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant funds to the Sphinx Development Corporation or its
designated affiliate, in the form of a interim repayment loan for the development of Harmon
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Villas; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a Conditional Commitment with
the Sphinx Development Corporation or its designated affiliate, for a interim repayment loan that
conditions funding on the completion of the Environmental Review, satisfactory completion of
HOME requirements, and among other things, receipt of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorize the City Manager or his
designee to execute a HOME contract with Sphinx Development Corporation or its designated
affiliate, for the development for a term beginning on the date of execution of the contract and
ending on the date the 20 year affordability period expires; authorize the City Manager or his
designee to extend or renew the Conditional Commitment or the contract for up to one (1) year if
Sphinx Development Corporation requests an extension and such extension is necessary for
completion of the development; authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the
Conditional Commitment or the Contract if necessary to achieve project goals provided that the
amendment is within the scope of the development and in compliance with City policies and
applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; and adopt Resolution
No. 4068 -03 -2012 supporting the 2012 Low Income Housing Tax Credit application for the
Harmon Villas Apartments.
4. M &C C -25489 - Authorize Change of Use and Expenditure in the Amount of
$368,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to Miller
Valentine Group or its Designated Affiliate, in the Form of an Interim Loan for
the Reserve at Western Center, a Multifamily Housing Development to Be
Located at Western Center Boulevard and Blue Mound Road, Authorize
Execution of a Conditional Commitment and Contract, Authorize Substantial
Amendment to the City of Fort Worth's 2009 -2010 and 2010 -2011 Action Plans
and Substitution of Funding Years and Adopt Resolution Supporting the 2012
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the Development. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City of Fort Worth's 2009 -2010 and 2010 -2011 Action Plans; authorize substitution of
current and prior funding years in order to meet commitment, disbursement and expenditure
deadlines for grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development; authorize Change in Use and Expenditure in the amount of $368,000.00 in prior
years HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant funds to the Miller Valentine Group or its
designated affiliate, in the form of a interim repayment loan for the development of the Reserve
at Western Center; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a Conditional
Commitment with the Miller Valentine Group or its designated affiliate, for a interim repayment
loan that conditions funding on completion of the Environmental Review, satisfactory
completion of HOME requirements, and among other things, receipt of Low Income Housing
Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Contract with the
Miller Valentine Group or its designated affiliate, for the development of a term beginning on the
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date of execution of the contract and ending on the date the 20 year affordability period expires;
authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the Conditional Commitment or
the Contract for up to one year if Miller Valentine Group requests an extension and such
extension is necessary for completion of the development; authorize the City Manager or his
designee to amend the Conditional Commitment or the contract if necessary to achieve project
goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the development and in compliance
with City of Fort Worth policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of
Federal Grant Funds; and adopt Resolution No. 4069 -03 -2012 supporting the 2012 Low Income
Housing Tax Credit application for the Reserve at Western Center Apartments.
5. M &C C -25490 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $125,002.00 for the Preparation of Plans,
Specifications and Construction Estimates for Intersection Capacity
Improvements Proiects at Three Locations, Western Center Boulevard at North
Beach Street, South Hulen Street at Granbury Road, and West Cleburne Road at
Columbus Trail. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 4 and 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $125,002.00 for
the preparation of plans, specifications and construction estimates for intersection capacity
improvement projects at three (3) locations: Western Center Boulevard at North Beach Street,
South Hulen Street at Granbury Road, and West Cleburne Road at Columbus Trail.
6. M &C C -25491 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Texas Department of
Transportation and Quick Water Productions for Temporary Closure of
Interstate Highway 820 Service Road from 900 Feet West of Marine Creek
Parkway to 500 Feet Past Marine Creek Lake Beginning Saturday, September 8,
2012 through Sunday, September 9, 2012, for the Fort Worth Drag Boat Nationals
at Marine Creek Lake. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close two (2) lanes of the Interstate
Highway 820 service road from 900 feet west of Marine Creek Parkway to 500 feet past Marine
Creek Lake beginning Saturday, September 8, 2012, at 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Sunday,
September 9, 2012; and authorize the execution of a contract with Quick Water Productions for
the temporary closesure of the Interstate Highway 820 service road for the Fort Worth Drag Boat
Nationals at Marine Creek Lake.
7. M &C C -25492 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Kasper /Graham & Associates, Inc., d /b /a Graham Associates, Inc., in the Amount
of $305,969.00 for the Design of the Shore View Drive Culvert Improvements.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Kasper /Graham & Associates, Inc., d /b /a Graham Associates, Inc.,
in the amount of $305,969.00 for the design of the Shore View Drive Culvert Improvements.
8. M &C C -25493 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $475,600.00 for the Design of
Old Decatur Road from WJ Boaz Road to McLeroy Boulevard Utilizing Funds
from the 2008 Bond Program to Provide for Design, Proiect Management and
Design Review for a City Proiect Total of $508,600.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$475,600.00 for the design of Old Decatur Road from WJ Boaz Road to McLeroy Boulevard
utilizing funds from the 2008 Bond Program to provide for design, project management and
design review for a City project total of $508,600.00.
9. M &C C -25494 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $270,126.00 for the Design of Pennsylvania
Avenue from Tenth Street to West Cannon Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $270,126.00 for the
design of Pennsylvania Avenue from Tenth Street to West Cannon Street.
11. M &C C -25496 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with SHG Resources, LP, for Property Located on Lot 2 -R, Block 2,
Medical Centre Addition. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a Stormwater
Facility Maintenance Agreement with SHG Resources, LP, for property located on Lot 2 -R,
Block 2, Medical Centre Addition at no expense to the City.
12. M &C C -25497 - Authorize Amendment No. 1 to Citv Secretary Contract No.
35728 with CourtView Justice Solution in the Amount of $121,025.00 for the
Design and Installation of an Automated Interface to Retrieve Electronic Citation
Data from the City of Fort Worth's Pocket Citation System for Case Initiation.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 35728 with CourtView Justice Solutions for the installation of eCitation
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Exchange with Review Queue and Image Handling interface to provide an interface between the
Police Department's Pocket Citation System that produces electronic citations at an initial cost of
$121,025.00.
13. M &C C -25498 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $200,000.00 in the
Maximum Amount to Be Paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the Law Firm Cantey
Hanger, LLP, as Outside Counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension
Proiect to an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4070 -03 -2012
authorizing an increase of $200,000.00 in the maximum amount to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III
and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway
Extension Project in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.
14. M &C C -25499 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment on Easement
Agreement with Atmos Energy for the Installation of a Fire Lane by FTWFBO,
LLC as Lessee and Texas Jet, Inc. as Sub - Lessee on an Existing Atmos Energy
Easement in the Vicinity of 4709 North Main Street at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Encroachment on Easement Agreement with Atmos Energy for the installation of a fire lane by
FTWFBO, LLC as Lessee and Texas Jet, Inc., as Sub - Lessee on an existing Atmos Energy
easement in the vicinity of 4709 North Main Street at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport.
15. M &C C -25500 - Authorize Acceptance of Grant Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 35315 from the Texas Department of Transportation
Increasing the Sponsor's Share for the Perimeter Road Construction Proiect at
Meacham International Airport by $601,966.00, Authorize Use of Revenue
Derived from Gas Leases in the Amount of $601,966.00 for the Additional Grant
Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of Grant
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 35315, from the Texas Department of
Transportation increasing the sponsor's share for the Perimeter Road Construction Project at
Meacham International Airport in the amount of $601,966.00; authorize use of existing revenue
derived from gas leases on City owned airport properties in the amount of $601,966.00 for the
additional amount required to meet the City's match; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20109 -03 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas
Lease Project Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of the construction project; authorize
transfer of $601,966.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airports Grant Fund;
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and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20110 -03 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of the
construction project, subject to execution of the Grant Agreement Amendment.
16. M &C C -25501 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Burnsco Construction,
Inc., in the Amount of $714,475.90 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2005, WSM -L, Part 1, on Park Hill Drive from Shirley Avenue to
Colonial Parkway and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT
9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$792,475.90 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $778,252.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of $14,223.90 to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20111 -03 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from the transferred funds from the Water and
Sewer Fund, for the purpose of a Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20112 -03 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from the transferred funds from the Water and
Sewer Fund, for the purpose of a Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract; and authorize
execution of a contract with Burnsco Construction, Inc., in the amount of $714,475.90 for Water
and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2005, WSM -L, Part 7.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS -1844 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual
Consideration
10. M &C C -25495 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $455,825.00 for the Design of the Riverside
Drive Bridge at Fossil Creek. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $455,825.00 for the
design of the Riverside Bridge Drive at Fossil Creek.
Mr. Tom Burke, President, Stone Glen at Fossil Creek Neighborhood Association, 6521 Stone
Creek Trail, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No.
C- 25495.
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Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to Mr. Burke and the neighborhood for their
involvement on this project and stated that he understood the concerns. He stated that the road
was necessary and that the neighborhood would have input on signage, commercial truck traffic
and speed limit enforcement.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25495 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Mayor Price recognized Municipal Court Judge Raquel D. Brown in the audience and stated she
was appointed as a Municipal Court Judge by Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17544,
which was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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1. Certificate of R�Tqg
,4��ion for Outst4poqg Act of Heroism , .,
Department Worth Police
Deputy Chief Rhonda Robertson, Police Department, presented Certificates of Recognition for
Outstanding Act of Heroism to LaDarius and LaDarian Martin. She stated that the two brothers,
ages 9 and 10, witnessed a burglary in progress in east Fort Worth. She further stated that one of
the suspects noticed his identity had been compromised as he and his accomplice were leaving
with stolen property and handed both brothers $100.00 each as "hush money ". She advised that
the young men were taught by their mother and grandmother, "right from wrong" and provided a
true account to the responding officers. She also pointed out that the young men returned the
money to the burglary victims. She advised that one of the young men was later assaulted for
telling the Police about the burglary. She stated that warrants were issued and two suspects were
apprehended and charged for the burglary and added that warrants were also issued for the
assault on the witness.
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1. Uncomin2 and Recent Events
Council Member Espino congratulated Judge Brown on her appointment and wished her
continued success. He also announced that the Cesar Chavez Committee would hold a march on
March 31, 20012, and encouraged those interested to contact Dennis Reese at 817 -501 -5341. He
also encouraged the City Manager to invoke a City holiday in honor of Mr. Chavez and stated
that Tarrant County and the State of Texas also observed a Cesar Chavez holiday.
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Council Member Scarth announced that he attended one of the final days of the Welcome Home
Hero program. He recognized District 4 resident Ms. Pat Brown and stated she had welcomed
home soldiers nearly every week for the past six years. He expressed appreciation to Ms. Brown
for her dedication to the Nation's heroes and stated he was sad to see the program end.
Council Member Shingleton announced that the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base would be
conducting Anti - Terrorism Training and Security exercises this week and advised that traffic
delays could be expected along with additional fly -overs in the area.
Mayor Price announced that the Joe's Run, benefitting the Samaritan House would be held on
March 24, 2012, and encouraged everyone to attend. She also announced that the weekly
Wednesday bicycle rides would resume and continue through the fall.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
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Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance Department introduced Mr. Carlos Flores,
Chair, Building Standards Commission.
Mr. Flores provided a brief summary of the Building Standards Commission activities over the
past year, including high points, future goals, projects and challenges. (Provided PowerPoint
presentation.)
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to the Mr. Flores and all members of the
Building Standards Commission for their service to the community.
2. R02 t by the Fort Worth Commission for Women
Ms. Ossana Hermosillo, Housing and Economic Development introduced Ms. Melissa Mitchell,
Chair, Fort Worth Commission for Women.
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Ms. Mitchell provided a brief summary of the Fort Worth Commission for Women activities
over the past year, including high points, future goals, projects and challenges.
Council Member Shingleton expressed appreciation to Ms. Mitchell and all members of the Fort
Worth Commission for Women for their service to the community and for their work on the
reduction of infant mortality in the City.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 4071 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
2. A ResolutioR..APPOPI*P-9...Vir4ncisco He,"andez to the Dallas-Fort Worth
international Airport Board
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4072 -03 -2012 be adopted as amended to change the expiration
term to January 31, 2016. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
3. A Resolution Apvointin2 Lillie Bi2 ins to the Dallas-Fort
Airport Board of Directors,
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 4073 -03 -2012 be adopted as amended to change the expiration term
to January 31, 2016. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the Forty- Eighth Supplemental Concurrent Bond
Ordinance authorizing one or more series of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Joint
Revenue Bonds, be continued until the March 27, 2012, Council meeting.
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MANAGER XV. REPORT OF THE CITY
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17540
be withdrawn from consideration and replaced with G -17540 (Revised).
2. M&C G-17540 - (Revised) Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance
1 Decatur
Road as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 81, Citv of Fort Worth, Texas.
1 (PUBLIC
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the
designation of property in the vicinity of Northwest Loop 820 and Old Decatur Road as Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 81, 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.
81, City of Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax
Code.
a. Report of City Staff
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
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication
No. G -17540 (Revised) be approved and Ordinance No. 20113 -03 -2012 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Burns absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council approve the applications from multiple property
owners for verification of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for 1400 Fairmount Avenue, 1728
Ransom Terrace, 1704 Sixth Avenue, 2000 Alston Avenue, 1317 Alston Avenue, 1507 Alston
Avenue, 1710 Sixth Avenue, 1945 Chatburn Court, 1939 Hurley Avenue, 1906 South Henderson
Street, 1701 Alston Avenue, 1207 West Richmond Avenue, 1415 South Lake Street, 2340
Lipscomb Street, 3627 Mount Vernon Avenue, 1405 Fairmount Avenue and 312 West Cannon
Street.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17545 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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Countv for Reimbursement in the Amount of to the City for
Tarrant Counly Cost Participation Related to the Trinity River Vision-Central
City Project. (COUNCIL DISTR[CTS 2 and 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for reimbursement in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to
the City for Tarrant County cost participation related to the Trinity River Vision - Central City
Proj ect.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Tarrant County for their continued support of the Trinity
River Vision - Central City Project.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17546 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
G-17547 - Adopt Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Retention of
Outside Legal Counsel to Represent the City in Matters Related to the AMR
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution ratifying and approving the
retention of Peter C. Lewis and the law firm of Scheef & Stone, L.L.P. as outside legal counsel
to represent the City in matters related to the AMR bankruptcy.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17547 be approved and Resolution
No. 4074 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a Supplemental
Agreement regarding North Airport Drilling Commitment in the lawsuit styled Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport Board, City of Fort Worth, and City of Dallas vs. Chesapeake
Exploration, LLC, Cause No. 153- 237052 -09, in the 153rd Judicial District of Tarrant County,
Texas.
Council Member Jordan advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, submitted a comment card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication G- 17548.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17548 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council
Member Burns absent.
G-17�49�-,Adqp Resolution App
_qipting Jarod Cox as Trustee to Place 9 aft
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(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing Jarod Cox as
Trustee to Place 9 on the Board of Trustees of the City of Fort Worth Employees' Retirement
Fund, to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending on August 31, 2013.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17549 be approved and Resolution No.
4075 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
l Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount
$1,678,346.00 for Fiscal Year 2011 Year End Budget
Unaudited, Unassigned General Fund Balance Amount. LALL
DISTRICTS) COUNCIL
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$1,678,346.00 and decreasing the unaudited, unassigned General Fund balance by the same
amount, for the purpose of finalizing the Fiscal Year 2011 budget.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17550 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20114 -03 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Authorize
Statements to Dissolve the Trust Advisory Council and Establish a Gas Lease
Revenue Trust and Adont Resolution. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution dissolving the Trust Advisory
Council for the Fort Worth Permanent Fund; and authorize amendment of the Financial
Management Policy Statements to establish a Gas Lease Revenue Trust Fund with oversight
from the City of Fort Worth Chief Financial Officer.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17551 be approved and Resolution
No. 4076 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
..Prdinance No. 19558-02-2011
Designating
A� No. 72, Citv of Fort Worth, Texas.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No.
19558 -02 -2011 designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 72, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, for property located at 3715 NE 28th Street and 3650 Kimbo Road.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17552 be approved and Ordinance No.
20115 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
11. M&C G-17553 - Authorize Acceptance of Monetary Donations from Quicksilver
Resources Inc. and XTO E e Inc., in the Amount of 500.00 for the Purchase
of Fitness Equipment - for Fire Station No. 2 and Adopt Suppjemental
Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRI
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize acceptance of monetary donations in
the amount of $1,500.00 from Quicksilver Resources, Inc., and $2,000.00 from XTO Energy,
Inc.; adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $3,500.00, subject to receipt of monetary
donations from Quicksilver Resources, Inc., and XTO Energy, Inc., for the purpose of
purchasing fitness equipment for Fire Station No. 2; and authorize purchase of fitness equipment
in accordance with City of Fort Worth regulations and state laws.
Council Member Scarth 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 Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17553 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20116 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 7
ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth and Council Member
Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an update to the City -wide Aquatic Master
Plan 2008; and adopt update as an amendment to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan and the City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan.
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Ms. Dorothy DeBode, 5713 Humbert Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17554 and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to the Parks and Community Services Advisory
Board, City staff, City Council and the public for their work on this project and the important
issue of swimming pools in the City.
Council Member Jordan also expressed appreciation to the Parks and Community Services
Advisory Board and citizens who participated in this project. He stated that he had concerns
relative to budget limitations and stated that he would like to see this Master Plan and the
approval of construction of any pools be delayed until the overall budget has been reviewed. He
further stated that there was currently a $40M budget gap and there were other needs that should
also be considered. He advised that he would not support this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17554 be approved. The motion
carried 6 ayes to 2 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member
Jordan opposed and Council Member Burns absent.
Donation
DISTRICT of a Tot Lot PI
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a donation from CVS
Pharmacy, Inc., of an installed Tot Lot Playground valued at $40,090.00 for Rosemont Park.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17555 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
D. Land
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The recommendation was that the City Council approve an amendment to the Lincolnshire Park
Natural Gas Lease Agreement with Chesapeake Exploration, LLC, in the amount of $20,299.18
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for inclusion of an additional 5.757 acres, more or less, of recently purchased property under the
same terms and conditions as the Lincolnshire Park natural gas lease.
Council Member Jordan 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. L -15336 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council
Member Burns absent.
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Interest in 0.462 Acres
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DISTRICT Hodge. (COUNCIL
The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City, its
agents, subagents and the landowner to acquire a combined total of approximately 0.462 acre of
land owned by Spencer Hodge and known as a portion of 1609 Brennan Avenue, Block 4, Lots,
22D1 and 30 -31, of the Diamond Hill Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
according to the Deed recorded in Volume 8784, Page 241 and Instrument No. D200247475,
Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful because of the inability to reach an
agreement to purchase; declare the necessity to take by condemnation the subject property for the
Lebow Channel Drainage Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire fee - simple interest in the surface estate, but not the mineral estate of the
property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners; authorize the acceptance
and recording of appropriate instruments; and authorize payment of relocation expenses for
occupants of residential and /or commercial properties acquired through condemnation by
eminent domain as required by Senate Bill 18.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15337 be approved and the Fort
Worth City Council authorize for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements
Project the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 0.462 acre tract of land
for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements out of Block 4, Lots 22D1 and 30-
31, Diamond Hill Addition, also known as 1609 Brennan Avenue, to alleviate
flooding in multiple neighborhoods on the north side of Fort Worth. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
3. M&C L-15338 - Authorize Condemnation I
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The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City, its
agents, subagents and the landowner to acquire a combined total of approximately 1.0060 acre of
land, owned by Betty J. Williamson, and known as 3051 -3061 Hardy Street, Block 40, Lots, 7-
12 and the strip of land west of Lots 7 -12, of the Morgan Heights Addition, City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful because of the inability to reach an agreement on a
price and other terms; declare the necessity to take by condemnation the subject property for the
Lebow Channel Drainage Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire fee simple interest in the surface estate, but not the mineral estate of the
property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners; authorize the acceptance
and recording of appropriate instruments; and authorize payment of relocation expenses for
occupants of residential and /or commercial properties acquired through condemnation by
eminent domain as required by Senate Bill 18.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15338 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements
Project, the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 1.0060 acre tract of
land for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements out of Block 40, Lots 7 -12,
Morgan Heights Subdivision and the strip of land west of Lots 7 -12, Morgan
Heights Subdivision, to alleviate flooding in multiple neighborhoods on the north
side of Fort Worth. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City, its
agents, subagents and the landowner to acquire a combined total of approximately 1. 171 acre of
land owned by Betty J. Williamson and known as 3101 -3109 and 3106 Hardy Street, Block 6,
Lots, 7 -12 and Block 7, Lots 3 -5, respectively, of the Shoe and Leather Company's Addition,
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful because of the inability to reach
an agreement on price and other terms; declare the necessity to take by condemnation the subject
property for the Lebow Channel Drainage Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation proceedings to acquire fee simple interest in the surface estate, but not the mineral
estate of the property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners; authorize the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments; and authorize payment of relocation
expenses for occupants of residential or commercial properties acquired through condemnation
by eminent domain as required by Senate Bill 18.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15339 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements
Project the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 1.171 acres tract of
land for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements out of Block 6, Lots 7 -12 and
Block 7, Lots 3 -5, Shoe and Leather Company's Addition, also known as 3101-
3109 and 3106 Hardy Street, respectively, to alleviate flooding in multiple
neighborhoods on the north side of Fort Worth.,. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
E. Planning & Zoning - None
F. Award of Contract
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a Tax Abatement
Agreement pursuant to the City of Fort Worth's Relocation Incentives Policy with Commercial
Metals Company for the construction of a metal recycling facility and various other
commitments on property located in the vicinity of Northwest Loop 820 and Old Decatur Road;
and approve the waiver of certain related development fees pursuant to the City of Fort Worth's
Relocation Incentives Policy.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25475 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Council Member Espino advised that this business was relocated due to the Trinity River- Central
City Vision Project. He provided a brief history of this business and explained the various
challenges associated with finding an appropriate industrial location for these kinds of
businesses. He also encouraged City staff to develop a plan for the future to widen all of Old
Decatur Road from Loop 820 to Marine Creek Parkway, as well as, Angle Avenue.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to Council Member Espino, City staff and
citizens for their work on this project.
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a construction contract
with Standard Parking Corporation d/b /a SP Plus, in the amount of $1,766,535.59 including
$78,471.82 in allocation allowance; and authorize Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract
No. 42224 for construction administration services in the amount of $46,000.00 with Dunaway
Associates, LP, for the landscaping, paving and Pedestrian Enhancements to serve the Gendy
Street Phase II Project at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding and, if necessary, a Master Utility Relocation Agreement with Oncor Electric
Delivery Company LLC, outlining responsibilities and processes for utility relocations required
by the Trinity River Vision - Central City project.
Council Member Jordan requested clarification of whether this was a memorandum of
understanding or an actual contract.
Mr. Randle Harwood, Director, Planning and Development Department, clarified that this item
was a memorandum of understanding and the agreement would be between Tarrant Regional
Water District (TRWD) and Oncor and pointed out that the City would support that contract. He
stated that the $3M was the overall project cost. He also advised that there were no
appropriations coming from the City at this time.
Peter Vaky, Deputy City Attorney, Law Department, advised that there was some discrepancy
between the City and Oncor over who would be responsible for various utility relocations. He
stated that this agreement was a result of a settlement and the relocation of the utilities would be
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paid by the City and the costs would be reimbursed by TRWD and in return Oncor agreed to
certain concessions that were important to the TRWD and the Trinity River — Central City
Vision. He further clarified that the $3M would be reimbursed to the City.
Council Member Scarth 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 Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25502 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth and Council
Member Burns absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,980,373.85 for the Second Phase
of the West Berry Streetscape Improvements Project from Waits Avenue to just west of
University Drive contingent upon receipt of the West Berry -Grand Marc Sustainable
Development grant reimbursement per M &C G- 15244; authorize the execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority outlining funding, project design,
bidding services and construction responsibilities for new transit passenger landings along West
Berry Street; authorize acceptance of an $11,183.00 non -grant contribution from the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority for this second phase of the West Berry Streetscape Improvements
Project; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Fund, from available funds, for the second phase of the project; and amend M &C
G -15992 to reduce Texas Christian University's local match in kind contribution amount by
$139,101.00, rescind estimated receipts and appropriations as approved in recommendation No.
1 of M &C G- 15992, and maintain their monetary funds contribution towards the local match.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25503 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20117 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of an Enhanced Community
Facilities Agreement with Keystone Equity Partners, LLC, with reimbursement from the City of
Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for the reconstruction of Old Decatur Road
from Loop 820 to the southern boundary of the proposed Commercial Metals Company site.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25504 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of $837,343.12 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $675,641.90 to the Water Capital Projects Fund
(Project No. 00951, $424,227.80, Project No. 00952, $251,414.10) and $161,701.22 to the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund (Project No. 00951, $111,420.25, Project No. 00952, $50,280.97); adopt
an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $675,641.90, from available funds and adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $161,701.22, from available funds, for the purpose of
funding pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for Kearney
Avenue, Loraine Street NW, Menefee Avenue, NW Loraine Street to NW 35th Street, Grayson
Avenue to Robinson Street, Azle Avenue to NW 35th Street, Damon Avenue, Holden Street,
McLemore Avenue, Murphy Street, North Chandler to North Riverside Drive, Race Street to
North Chandler Drive, and Blandin Street to North Riverside Drive; for the purpose of funding
pavement reconstruction; and authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the amount of $2,927,612.50 for pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer
main replacement for the streets indicated.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25505 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20118 -03 -2012 and 20119 -03 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,238,693.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $716,549.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$522,144.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$716,549.00, from available funds and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$522,144.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding pavement reconstruction, water
and sanitary sewer main replacement for Chickering Avenue from Southwest Boulevard (SH
183) to Angus Drive, Weyburn Drive from Selkirk Drive to Selkirk Drive, and Marks Place from
Vickery Boulevard to Southwest Boulevard (SH 183); and authorize execution of a contract with
Conatser Construction TX, L.P, in the amount of $2,829,690.10 for the project.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25506 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20120 -03 -2012 and 20121 -03 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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$251,115.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding pavement reconstruction and water
main replacement for Illinois Avenue, Leuda Street, May Street, Marion Avenue, Mulkey Street,
E. Terrell Avenue to E. Pulaski Street, St. Louis Street to S. Jennings Avenue, W. Cannon Street
to W. Terrell Avenue, South Fwy SR -NB- to Evans Avenue, and S. Jones Street to South Fwy
SR -SB; and authorize the execution of a contract with Jet Underground Utilities, Inc., in the
amount of $1,042,000.00 for the project.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25507 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20122 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $1,598,450.00 for the design of East
Rosedale Street from Miller Avenue to U.S. Highway 287.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25508 be approved, with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
10. M&C C-25509 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contr40mg,,,.LLC
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with JLB
Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $1,185,492.76 for pavement, sidewalks, water, street lights,
and drainage improvements along Thompson Road from North Riverside Drive to Flowertree
Drive. This project will be paid for through the Transportation Public Works Gas Well Revenues
Fund to provide for construction contract costs, contingencies and construction services for a
total project cost of $1,349,642.76.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25509 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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12. M&C C-25511 - Authorize Execution of a Utility..Relocation Reimbursement
Agreement with Owest Communications Com an LLC, in an Amount Not to
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Exceed,$1,274 12.5 Miles of Fiber Optic Line as Part of the
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Runway Extension Proiect at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a Utility Relocation
Reimbursement Agreement with Qwest Communications Company, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $1,274,844.51 as required for relocating 12.5 miles of fiber optic line as part of the
Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25511 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
13. M&C C-25512 - Authorize Execution of a Contract witk.WyJgbt. Construction
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Interstate Highway 35W. (COUNCIL DISTRIC
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with Wright
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,265,893.84 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Relocation on State Highway 114, Part I from Championship Parkway to Interstate Highway
35W.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25512 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize transfer of $2,000,000.00 from the
Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially
Funded Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with
Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd. to design and build an Enhanced Neighborhood Family Aquatic Center at
Marine Park; and authorize execution of a Design -Build Contract in the guaranteed maximum
price in the amount of $3,225,905.00 with Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd., for the Neighborhood Family
Aquatic Center at Marine Park.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25513 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20123 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 7 ayes to 1 nay, with
Council Member Jordan opposed and Council Member Burns absent.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
1. Second Public Hearing for a Proposed Service Plan for Approximately 4 Acres
of Land in Tarrant Counly, Located South of Wall Price Keller Road and West of
US Highway 377 LAX-I 1-009 Annexation Area
a. Rer)ort of City Staff
Ms. Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Comments
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
XVIL ZONING HEARING
1 ; t - Victor Lopez, 3602 North Grove Street; from: "jill Heavy
Industrial to: 1 Develop
plus glass recycling, site plan included. (Recommended for Approval)
from a Previous Meeting)
The City Council at its regular meeting on March 6, 2012, continued Zoning Docket
No. ZC -11 -101.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -101 be continued until the April 3, 2012, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Burns absent.
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 February 28, 2012.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Council Member Espino requested the applicant or representative clarify the plans for screening
and landscaping on the property.
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Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 8540 Charleston Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Zoning
Docket SP -12 -002, and advised the entire property would be screened with fencing along
Decatur Avenue. He also pointed out that the portion of the property that was adjacent to Decatur
Avenue would be planted with new trees.
Council Member Espino pointed out that the screening fence and landscaping would be
improvements to the current state of the property.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. SP -12 -002 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Mr. J.D. Granger, completed a speaker card in favor of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -030 and was
recognized by Mayor Price, but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -030 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 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 pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the hearing
be closed and that Ordinance No. 20124 -03 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
XVIII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Suzette Watkins, representing No Kill Fort Worth, 1801 Bomar Avenue, appeared before
Council relative to a shelter dog nicknamed "Rex" being deprived of reasonable care. She stated
the dog was to be adopted but had to be held for seven extra days due to a microchip in hopes
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that the owner would retrieve the dog. She advised that during the time at the shelter, the dog
was not given the necessary medication for epilepsy and the dog died. She encouraged the City
to provide the proper care to all animals that are rescued. (Also displayed a No Kill Fort Worth
flyer and photograph of "Rex ".)
XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 11:36 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 27`x' day of March, 2012.
Attest:
M dry 116
City Secretary