HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/03/27-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 27, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tern W.B. "Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4 (Arrived at 10:16 a.m.)
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
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:15 a.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Scarth temporarily absent.
IL INVOCATION - Dr. Ted Kitchens, Christ Chapel Bible Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Ted Kitchens, Christ Chapel Bible Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
(Council Member Scarth assumed his place at the dais.)
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 20,
2012, AND MINUTES OF COUNCIL BUS TOUR OF DISTRICTS 4 AND 8 ON
MARCH 20, 2012.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2012, and the Minutes of
Council Bus Tour of Districts 4 and 8 on March 20, 2012 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25525 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-17556 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 7-78(a) of the City Code to
Expand the Authority of the Appeals Board Over Decisions of the Director of
Code Compliance Relating to the Probationary Status, Suspension or Revocation
of a Multi-Family Dwelling Registration. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No.
20125-03-2012 amending Section 7-78(a) "Appeals Board" of Division 2 "Administration" of
Article IV "Minimum Building Standards Code" of Chapter 7 "Buildings" of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth to expand the authority and jurisdiction of the Appeals Board to hear appeals
from a decision of the Director of Code Compliance relating to the probationary status,
suspension or revocation of a multi-family dwelling registration.
2. M&C G-17557 - Adopt a Fee Schedule Outlining the Fees Associated with
Ordinance No. 19998-12-2011 Adopted by City Council on December 6, 2011
Regarding the Registration and Inspection of Multi-Family Dwelling Complexes.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Municipal Fee Schedule -
Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Code Compliance for the remainder of FY 2012 to include an annual fee
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to offset the City's cost of administration, registration and inspection based on the number of
housing units, a reinspection fee for each follow up inspection and a monthly administrative fee
for a multi-family dwelling complex on probationary status, suspension or revocation.
3. M&C G-17558 - Authorize Payments to The Active Network in the Amount of
$9,425.26 and to the Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Sports Advisory
Council, Inc., in the Amount of $26,500.00 for Revenue Share Commitments and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment to The Active
Network in an amount of $9,425.26; authorize payment to Fort Worth Parks and Community
Services Sports Advisory Council, Inc., in an amount of $26,500.00; and adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20126-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $35,925.26, from available funds, for the
purpose of receiving revenue share commitments from revenues generated from sponsorship fees
from Coca-Cola Bottling Company and commissions paid by Intellivend - G&E Vending
Services.
4. M&C G-17559 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from the National
Insurance Crime Bureau in the Amount of $5,000.00 for the Special Trust Fund
and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of a monetary
donation from the National Insurance Crime Bureau in the amount of $5,000.00; and adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20127-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $5,000.00, subject to receipt of the
donation, for the purpose of undercover operations by the Fort Worth Police Commercial Auto
Theft Unit.
5. M&C G-17560 - Authorize Application and Acceptance, if awarded, of a Grant in
the Amount Up to $71,774.00 from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of
the Governor of Texas to Operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After-School
Program, Authorize Execution of Contracts with YMCA of Metropolitan Fort
Worth, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First
Texas Council, Designate the Assistant City Manager for Community
Development Services to Serve as the Authorized Official for the Grant, Adopt
Resolution Required by Grant Regulations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize application and
acceptance, if awarded, of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the
Governor of Texas in the amount of $71,774.00 to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After-
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School Program from September 1, 2012, to August 31, 2013; contingent upon receipt of the
grant award, authorize execution of contracts with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Boys
and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council for a total
combined amount up to $71,774.00 to conduct the program; designate the Assistant City
Manager for Community Development Services to serve as the authorized official for this grant
with authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant; adopt Resolution No.
4077-03-2012 authorizing application for, and acceptance of, a grant from the Criminal Justice
Division of the Office of the Governor under the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act
for the Diamond Hill Coalition After School Program; designating an authorized official; and
assuring repayment of grant funds in the event of loss or misuse; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20128-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund, in the amount of$71,774.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of operating
the program.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11365 - Authorize Execution of a Master Subscription and Service
Agreement with eCivis, Inc., for Grant Tracking and Reporting Licenses and
Related Services for City-wide Use in the Amount of$52,000.00 for the First Year.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a Master
Subscription and Service Agreement with eCivis, Inc., for grant tracking and reporting licenses
and related services for City-wide use in the amount of$52,000.00, for the first year.
2. M&C P-11366 - Authorize the Purchase of a Comparison Toolmarks Microscope
and Accessories from Leeds Instruments, Inc., Using Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts Non-Automated Term Contract for the Police Department, Crime Lab,
Forensics Division, in the Amount of $70,000.00 Using Grant Funds. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
comparison toolmarks microscope and accessories from Leeds Instruments, Inc., using a Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts Non-Automated Term Contract for the Police Department,
Crime Lab, Forensics Division, in the amount of$70,000.00 using grant funds.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15340 - Authorize Acquisition of a Road Right-of-Way in Fee, a
Permanent Water Line Easement, and Two Temporary Construction Easements
from USMD Hospital at Fort Worth, L.P., in the Amount of $73,900.00 Plus
Closing Costs and the City's Construction of a Left-Turn Lane for the Dirks Road
West Project. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acquisition from USMD
Hospital at Fort Worth, L.P., of a road right-of-way in fee, a permanent water line easement, and
two temporary construction easements to construct the roadway and the permanent water line
displaced by the roadway construction, save and except oil, gas, sulphur and groundwater for the
proposed settlement to widen and improve Dirks Road on a portion of land known as Lot 1,
Block 1, Southwest Ambulatory Center Addition owned by USMD Hospital at Fort Worth, L.P.,
for the payment in the amount of$73,900.00 plus closing costs and the City's construction of a
left turn lane; find that the total consideration in the amount of$73,900.00 for the land interests
and construction of a left turn lane to USMD Hospital's property is just compensation for the
acquisition of the needed land interests; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute and accept the conveyances and to record the appropriate instruments.
2. M&C L-15341 - Authorize an Easement Interest in 0.0310 Acres of Land for a
Permanent Drainage Easement for the Harley Avenue Realignment Project
Located at 2050 Montgomery Street from WGH Properties LLC, for $50,000.00
and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $1,500.00 for a Total Amount of
$51,500.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an easement interest in
0.0310 acre of land, described as Lots 1 R and 2R, Block 16, Queensborough Heights Addition,
for a permanent drainage easement for the Harley Avenue Realignment project located at 2050
Montgomery Street, from WGH Properties, LLC; find that the total purchase price of$50,000.00
is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to record the appropriate
instruments and to pay the estimated closing costs up to $1,500.00.
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-2971 - Adopt a Resolution Closing a Portion of Irma Street at the Union
Pacific Railroad Crossing Between Magnolia Avenue and East Rosedale Street.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4078-03-2012
authorizing the closure of a portion of Irma Street at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing between
Magnolia Avenue and East Rosedale Street, for the East Rosedale Improvements Project.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-25514 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Economic
Development Program Agreements, City Secretary Contract Nos. 35326 and
35327 with LPC Trinity Parks L.P., for the Trinity Bluff Project - Phase II & III,
to Provide for a Single Supply and Service Spending Commitment and
Employment Commitment for Both Agreements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Execute Amendment No. 2 to
Economic Development Program Agreements, City Secretary Contract Nos. 35326 and 35327
with LPC Trinity Parks, L.P., for the Trinity Bluff Project - Phase II & III, to provide for a single
Supply and Service Spending Commitment and Employment Commitment for both Agreements.
2. M&C C-25515 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$816,256.25
with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement in Portions of Fox Hollow,
Chaparral Lane and Tanglewood Trail, Utilizing $521,709.36 from the Street
Improvements 2008 Fund and $457,453.70 from the Water and Sewer Capital
Projects Funds to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Project Total of $979,163.06 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$457,453.70 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$262,323.71 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and $195,129.99 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20129-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water
and sanitary sewer main replacement for Fox Hollow, from Ranch View Road to Overton Park
Drive East; Chaparral Lane, from Bellaire Drive South to Overton Park Drive East; Tanglewood
Trail, from Bellaire Drive South to Overton Park Drive East; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20130-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in Sewer Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer
main replacement for the same locations listed above; and authorize the execution of a contract
with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $816,256.25 to provide for
construction contract costs, contingencies and construction services for a project total of
$979,163.06.
3. M&C C-25516 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$448,849.25
with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Kleinert Street, Melody Street
and Tasman Street, Utilizing $323,330.50 from the Street Improvements 2008
Fund and $228,981.75 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to
Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction
Services for a Project Total of$552,312.25 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$228,981.75 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$105,364.75 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and $123,617.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20131-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
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Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water
and sanitary sewer main replacement for Kleinert Street, from Tasman Street to South Dead End;
Melody Street, from Tasman Street to Edgecliff Road; Tasman Street, from Kleinert Street to
Melody Street; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20132-03-2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the
purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the same
locations reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the amount of$448,849.25 to provide for construction contract costs, contingencies
and construction services for a project total of$552,312.25.
4. M&C C-25517 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$596,838.00
with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Lloyd Avenue, Normont Circle
and Vinson Street, Utilizing$493,646.00 from the Street Improvements 2008 Fund
and $232,518.00 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to Provide for
Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a
Project Total of $726,164.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$232,518.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$70,370.00 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and $162,148.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20133-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water
and sanitary sewer main replacement for Lloyd Street, from Vinson Street to South Dead End;
Normant Circle, from Norman Street to South Cul-de-Sac; Vinson Street, from South Hughes
Avenue to Griggs Avenue; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20134-03-2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds,
for the same locations reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $596,838.00 to provide for construction contract costs,
contingencies and construction services for a project total of$726,164.00.
5. M&C C-25518 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$745,406.75
with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Christine Avenue, Christine
Court and Quinn Street, Utilizing$557,955.00 from the Street Improvements 2008
Fund and $312,353.00 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to
Provide for Construction Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a
Project Total of $870,308.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$312,353.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$143,967.00 to the Water Capital
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Projects Fund and $168,386.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20135-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water
and sanitary sewer main replacement for Christine Avenue, from Burchill Road to Christine
Court; Christine Court, from Quinn Street to McKenzie Avenue; Quinn Street, from Christine
Avenue to McKenzie Avenue; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20136-03-2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds,
for the same locations reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $745,406.75 to provide for construction costs,
contingencies and construction services for a project total of$870,308.00.
6. M&C C-25519 - Authorize the Assignment of City Secretary Contract No. 35581,
an Engineering Agreement with Slater Engineering, Inc., for the Stormwater
Utility Project, Berkshire-Hallmark Drainage Improvements, to McK
Engineering, Inc., with a Remaining Balance of $159,867.72. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Assignment of City
Secretary Contract No. 35581 from Slater Engineering, Inc., to McK Engineering, Inc., with a
remaining balance of$159,867.72.
7. M&C C-25520 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$500,620.00
with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, for Concrete Restoration at Seven
Locations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6,
8and9
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$500,620.00 from the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20137-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of$500,620.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding the repair and reconstruction of failed concrete pavement under the Concrete
Restoration 2012-9 contract for Sycamore School Road, from Crowley Road to Wagonwheel
Road; Lilac Street, from College Avenue to 5th Avenue; Tennessee Avenue, from East Vickery
Boulevard to East Hattie Street; South Hughes Avenue, from Forbes Street to Emerson Street;
Granbury Road, from Benbrook Boulevard to West Seminary Road; East Ripy Street, from
South Grove Street to South Freeway; and West Bolt Street, from St. Louis Avenue to May
Street; and authorize execution of a contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the
amount of$500,620.00.
8. M&C C-25521 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of$206,229.00 with S&B Infrastructure, Ltd, for the Design of NW 35th
Street at Cement Creek Drainage Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with S&B Infrastructure, Ltd, in the amount of$206,229.00 for design
of NW 35th Street at Cement Creek Drainage Improvements.
9. M&C C-25522 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $793,895.00 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay
2011-14 at Nineteen Locations. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $793,895.00 for 120 calendar days for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2011-14 at 19 locations in Council District 8.
10. M&C C-25523 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Engineering
Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $281,173.00 for
Watershed Study Associated with Proposed Water Reclamation Facility in the
Upper Portion of Mary's Creek, Thereby Revising the Total Contract Cost to
$524,219.00 for the Mary's Creek Master Plan, and Authorize Execution of an
Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 39306, Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Benbrook, to Share Costs for this Amendment (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 1 to an Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$281,173.00
for a watershed study associated with the proposed water reclamation facility in the upper
portion of Mary's Creek, thereby, revising the total contract cost to $524,219.00 for the Mary's
Creek Master Plan; and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 39306, Interlocal Agreement with the City of Benbrook, to share costs for this
agreement in the amount of $47,847.00 for the basic study tasks and $9,254.00 for optional
work, for a total maximum participation by the City of Benbrook of$57,101.00.
11. M&C C-25524 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of$180,049.00 with A.N.A. Consultants, LLC, for the Design of the Tulsa
Way Drainage Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, LLC, in the amount of$180,049.00 for design
of the Tulsa Way Drainage Improvements.
13. M&C C-25526 - Authorize Extension of the Contract with Smart City Networks
to Provide Exclusive Communications Services for Facility Users and Exhibitors
at the Fort Worth Convention Center for a Period of One Year with a One Year
Extension. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the extension of the
contract with Smart City Networks to provide exclusive communications services for facility
users and exhibitors at the Fort Worth Convention Center for a period of one (1) year beginning
June 11, 2012, and ending June 10, 2013, with a one (1) year extension.
14. M&C C-25527 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Award of $1,406.25 in
Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds from the Texas
Department of Public Safety and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of an
additional award of$1,406.25 from the Texas Department of Public Safety to the City of Fort
Worth under the Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program Urban Area Security
Initiative grant, CFDA No. 97.067; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20138-03-2012
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$1,406.25, subject to receipt of the additional grant award, for the purpose of a Regional UASI
Citizen Corp Project.
15. M&C C-25528 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$192,000.00 with Dunaway Associates, L.P., for Water Main Relocation Along
State Highway 114 from Blue Mound Road, F.M.156 to Harriet Creek Drive.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement in the amount of$192,000.00 with Dunaway Associates, L.P., for water
main relocation along State Highway 114 from Blue Mound Road, F.M.156 to Harriet Creek
Drive.
16. M&C C-25529 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of
$175,653.75 for a Total Contract Amount of $868,088.75 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41807 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 56, Part 2 on Portions of West Peter Smith Street, West
Cannon Street, West Leuda Street, West Terrell Avenue, College Avenue, Alston
Avenue and Lipscomb Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$175,653.75 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20139-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$175,653.75, from available
funds, for the purpose of executing Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 41807
with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 56, Part 2; and
authorize the execution of the Change Order thereby increasing the contract amount to
$868,088.75.
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17. M&C C-25530 - Authorize Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2012-2013 Weatherization
Assistance Program Up to a Total of$2,400,000.00, Authorize Related Contracts,
Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs, Authorize Interfund Loan and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of
Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds in an amount up to $2,400,00.00 and authorize
execution of two contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) for Program Year April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013; Authorize amendment,
extension or renewal of the contracts in accordance with City policies and regulations upon
mutual agreement with the TDHCA; authorize waiver by the City of indirect costs; authorize
non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of
$100,000.00 for interim financing for the Department of Energy Grant Project and $300,000.00
interim financing for the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program Grant Project for a
total interfund loan of $400,000.00 pending contract execution; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20140-03-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$2,400,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding
the Weatherization Assistance Program.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1845 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items — Removed from Consent Agenda for
Individual Consideration
12. M&C C-25525 - Authorize Solicitation and Acceptance of Donations for a
Medical Treatment Room Expansion Project at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care
and Control Center. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize staff to solicit and accept donations for
a Medical Treatment Room Expansion Project at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control
Center.
Council Member Moss stated the late former Council Member Chuck Silcox ensured that the
City had a safe and quality animal shelter in place. He stated the City had made significant
progress in various areas within the animal shelter. He pointed out that staff made a
recommendation for a medical treatment room within the shelter to assist in saving more lives
and rehabilitating adoptable animals. He stated Ms. Brenda Silcox would provide additional
comments relative to the project.
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Ms. Silcox expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for moving forward with the
authorization for solicitation and acceptance of donations for a medical treatment room at the
Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center. She stated that together with her late husband
they had rescued many pets and paid for their medical treatments. She stated that the treatment
room would allow the sick animals to be isolated and treated properly. She advised that she had
created a non-profit organization called Cowtown Goes to the Dogs as a way to raise donations
for these types of situations. She stated the first fundraising event would be held on
October 6, 2012, in the Northside/Stockyards area and would consist of a 1K and 5K walk/run
event for families and their pets. She invited everyone to attend the event and pointed out that
October 6, 2012, would have been former Council Member Silcox's 70th birthday.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25525 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that Mr. Michael "Mace" Maben, a Fort Worth musician,
passed away on March 21, 2012, and requested the Council meeting be adjourned in his memory.
Council Member Zimmerman announced that Council Member Shingleton's mother-in-law,
Mrs. Anna M. Caughlin passed away on March 20, 2012, and requested the Council meeting be
adjourned in her memory.
Council Member Espino announced that the Cesar Chavez Committee would hold a march on
March 31, 2012, 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.
Mayor Price announced that the Police Department held the Cops and Kids event on
March 24, 2012, which was a great success and benefitted Cooks Children's hospital. She also
expressed appreciation to the Council Members who attended the event. She also announced that
Mr. Jim Gilliland, founder of the Cowtown Marathon, passed away on March 23, 2012, and
requested the Council meeting be adjourned in his memory.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Mayor Price requested the Council's consideration to appoint Mr. Paul Gerald Johnston to
Place 1 on the Board of Adjustment - Residential, with a term expiring October 1, 2013.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mr. Paul Gerald Johnston be appointed to Place 1 on the Board of Adjustment -
Residential, with a term expiring October 1, 2013. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from Boards Commission and/or City
Council Committees.
XIII. ORDINANCE
1. Forty-Eighth Supplemental Concurrent Bond Ordinance Authorizing One or
More Series of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Joint Revenue Bonds, for
Lawful Purposes; Providing the Security Therefore; Providing for the Sale,.
Execution and Delivery Thereof Subject to Certain Parameters; and Providing
Other Terms, Provisions and Covenants With Respect Thereto (Continued from
March 20, 2012 by Staff)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Ordinance No. 20141-03-2012, the Forty-Eighth Supplemental Concurrent Bond
Ordinance Authorizing One or More Series of Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport Joint Revenue Bonds, be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
Council Member Burns recognized State Senator Wendy Davis who was in the audience.
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XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing- None
B. General
1. M&C G-17561 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Worth Building
Code to Allow Expanded Administrative Approval of Permanent Encroachment
Agreements. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Section 3210 of
the Fort Worth Building Code, by adding provisions allowing for staff administration of certain
encroachments; amending fees charged.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17561 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20142-03-2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2 M&C G-17562 - Approve the Change of Use and Expenditure of$1,200,000.00 of
HOME Investment Partnerships Grant Funds for the City's Homebuyer
Assistance Program and Authorize Substantial Amendment to Various Action
Plans from 1998 to 2012. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a Substantial Amendment to various
action plans from 1998 to 2012; and approve the change of use and expenditure of$1,200,000.00
of HOME Investment Partnerships Grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17562 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-17563 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to Redesignate
the Berrvhill/Mason Heights Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 34. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing to redesignate the
Berryhill/Mason Heights area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone
No. 34; and adopt an Ordinance renewing and redesignating the Berryhill/Mason Heights area as
Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 34, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312.
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a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, 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 Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-17563 be approved and Ordinance No. 20143-03-2012 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-17564 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Redesignating the
Ridglea Village/Como Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt
Ordinance to Redesignate the Ridglea Village/Como Area as Fort Worth
Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
3 and 7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution to redesignate the Ridglea
Village/Como area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; conduct a public hearing to
redesignate the Ridglea Village/Como area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2; and adopt an Ordinance renewing and redesignating the Ridglea
Village/Como area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City
of Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act,
Tax Code, Chapter 312.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, 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.
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c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-17564 be approved and Resolution No. 4079-03-2012 and Ordinance No.
20144-03-2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11367 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Morrison Supply Company
for Water-Saving Toilets for the Water Department in the Amount of
$1,323,000.00 for the First Year. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a purchase Agreement with Morrison
Supply Company for water saving toilets for the Water Department for an amount of
$1,323,000.00 for the first year.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11367 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15342 - Authorize Conveyance of an Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery
for Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances to the Polytechnic heights
Neighborhood Police Center Located at 1100 East Nashville Avenue at No
Expense to the City of Fort Worth. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize conveyance of an easement to Oncor
Electric Delivery for electrical equipment and appurtenances to the Polytechnic Heights
Neighborhood Police Center, described as Lot 2R1, Bloc 5R, Boaz and Dillow Addition, located
at 1100 East Nashville Avenue at no expense to the City of Fort Worth; and authorize the
execution and recording of necessary documents to complete the conveyance.
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 Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15342 be approved. The motion
carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth.
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E. Planning & Zoning-None
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-25531 - Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of$1,115,000.00 of HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to Tarrant County Housing
Partnership, Inc., for the Development of Ten Single Family Houses in the
Hillside-Morningside Neighborhood, Authorize Execution of Conditional
Commitments and Contracts. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize substitution of 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 expenditure of$1,115,000.00
in HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant funds as allocated in the 2011-2012 Action
Plan to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., a certified Community Housing Development
Organization, for the development of up to 10 single family houses in the Hillside-Morningside
neighborhood; authorize execution of conditional commitments with Tarrant County Housing
Partnership, Inc., that conditions funding, among other things, on satisfactory completion of
HOME Investment Partnerships Program requirements; authorize execution of contracts with the
Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for the project for a three (3) year term beginning on
the date of execution of the contract; authorize extension or renewal of the conditional
commitment(s) or the contract(s) if Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., requests an
extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the project; and authorize
amendment of the conditional commitment(s) or the contract(s) if necessary to achieve project
goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with City
policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25531 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-25532 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,079,601.00 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Pavement Reconstruction
and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Belle Place,
Dorothy Lane, Sutter Street, Washburn Avenue and Harley Avenue, Utilizing
S788,875.00 from the 2008 Capital Improvement Program Projects Fund and
$496,980.00 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to Provide for
Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a
Project Total in the Amount of $1,285,855.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of$496,980.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$315,230.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$181,750.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main
replacement for Belle Place, from Collingwood Avenue to Calmont Avenue; Dorothy Lane, from
Lafayette Avenue to Byers Avenue; Sutter Street, from Crestline Road to Lafayette Avenue;
Washburn Avenue, from Sutter Street to West Dead End; Harley Avenue, from Sutter Street to
West Dead End; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of
funding pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the same
locations reflected above; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of$1,079,601.00 to provide for construction contract costs,
contingencies, and construction services for a project total in the amount of$1,285,855.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25532 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20145-03-2012 and 20146-03-2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-25533 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$886,670.25
with Stabile & Winn, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main
Replacement on Portions of Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue and West Beddell Street,
Utilizing $756,318.50 from the 2008 Capital Improvement Program Fund and
$302,917.00 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to Provide for
Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a
Project Total of $1,059,23.5.50 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of $302,917.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from
available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water main replacement for 5th
Avenue, from West Bolt Street to Flint Street; 6th Avenue, from West Seminary Drive to West
Beddell Street; West Beddell Street, from Hemphill Street to South Adams Street; and authorize
the execution of a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in the amount of$886,670.25 to provide
for construction contract costs, contingencies, and construction services for a project total of
$1,059,235.50.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25533 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20147-03-2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C C-25534 - Authorize the Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,023,642.65 with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of
12th Street, Hawthorne Avenue and Lisbon Street, Utilizing $857,873.40 from the
Street Iniprovenients 2008 Fund and $301,530.00 from the Water Capital Projects
Fund to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Project Total of $1,159,403.40 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of$301,530.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from
available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water main replacement for East
12th Street, from Calhoun Street to Jones Street; Hawthorne Avenue, from Grainger Street to
May Street; Lisbon Street, from Clymer Street to Clover Lane; and authorize the execution of a
contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,023,642.65 to
provide for construction contract costs, contingencies, and construction services for a project
total of$1,159.403.40.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25534 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20148-03-2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-25535 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,428,769.70 with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Paving,
Retaining Wall, Street Lights and Drainage Improvements for Ray White Road
from North Tarrant Parkway to Shiver Road, Utilizing $1,739,904.70 from
Transportation Public Works Gas Well Revenues Fund to Provide for
Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a
Project Total of $1,739,904.70 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Public Works Gas Well Revenues
Fund in the amount of $1,739,904.70, from available funds, for the purpose of covering the
acquisition of rights-of-ways, easements, and for construction costs related to the Ray White
Road Project; and authorize the execution of a contract with the lowest responsive bidder,
McClendon Construction Company Inc., in the amount of $1,428,769.70 for paving, retaining
wall, street lights and drainage improvements for Ray White Road from North Tarrant Parkway
to Shiver Road.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25535 be approved with appreciation to
Doug Wiersig, Director, Transportation and Public Works Department, and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20149-03-2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M&C C-25536 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Laughlev Bridge &
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 for Water Main Extensions/
Replacements and Relocations at Various Locations throughout the City of Fort
Worth. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with Laughley
Bridge & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for Water Main Extensions,
Replacements and Relocations Contract 2011A at various locations throughout the City of Fort
Worth, Texas.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25536 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-25537 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract in the Amount
of $3,900,225.00, Including a $185,725.00 Allocation Allowance with Prime
Construction Company to Construct the Chisholm Trail Community Center to Be
Located at 4680 McPherson Boulevard. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract
in the amount of $3,900,225.00 including a $185,725.00 allocation allowance with Prime
Construction Company to construct the Chisholm Trail Community Center to be located at 4680
McPherson Boulevard.
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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25537 be approved.
The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Joe Waller, President, Lake Worth Alliance, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council
relative to the dredging of Lake Worth. He expressed appreciation to Council Member
Shingleton for his service on the Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee. He stated that
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the dredging project was about to take place and the City had the opportunity to make Lake
Worth a world class recreational location. He urged the City to keep the land they owned around
the lake for parkland and trails and not sell the land for private development. He also stated that
the City should invite the media to observe the state of the art dredging equipment and project
operations. He advised that now was the time to promote this project.
Council Member Shingleton expressed appreciation to Mr. Waller for his hard work on this
project and stated that the media would be invited to observe the dredging process, the recycled
water being put back into the lake, sound mitigation techniques and the state of the art equipment
in the near future.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER)
There was no Executive Session.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:43 a.m. in
memory of Mr. Michael "Mace" Maben, Mr. Jim Gilliland, and Mrs. Anna M. Caughlin,
respectively.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3`d day of April, 2012.
Attest:
Approveed
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City Secretary Mayor w-°