HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/09/14-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
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Dale Fisseler, City Manager
Gerald Pruitt, Deputy City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:21 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
IL INVOCATION - Rabbi Dov Mandel, Chabad of Fort Worth
The invocation was provided by Rabbi Dov Mandel, Chabad of Fort Worth.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
minutes of the special called meeting of August 19, 2010, and the regular meeting of
August 24, 2010, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G -17021 be continued
until the October 12, 2010, Council meeting, C -24422 be withdrawn from consideration and replaced
with C -24422 (Revised) and C -24423 be withdrawn from consideration.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17033 - Approve the Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
the Application of Eclipse Limousine Services, LLC to Operate Two Limousines Within the City
of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Considering and Adopting the
Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: the Public Necessity and Convenience Require the
Operation of Two (2) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Eclipse Limousine
Services, LLC is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service Within the City;
Eclipse Limousine Services, LLC has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Eclipse Limousine Services, LLC Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and
Necessity for Two (2) Limousines; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served
by the Addition of Two (2) Limousines Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting
Ordinance No. 19294 -09 -2010 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Eclipse Limousine
Services, LLC for the Use of the Streets, Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct
of its Limousine Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Two (2) Limousines, for a Three
(3) Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date; Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant;
Providing for Written Acceptance by Eclipse Limousine Services, LLC and Conditioned on Eclipse
Limousine Services, LLC Complying with All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI, of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
2. M &C G -17034 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of Godfather Trans, Inc., to Operate Four Limousines Within the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Considering and Adopting the
Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: the Public Necessity and Convenience Require the
Operation of Four (4) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Godfather Trans,
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Inc., is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service Within the City; Godfather
Trans, Inc., has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Godfather Trans,
Inc., Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Four (4) Limousines; the
General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the Addition of Four (4)
Limousines Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting Ordinance No. 19295 -09-
2010 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Godfather Trans, Inc., for the Use of the Streets,
Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Limousine Business, Which Shall
Consist of the Operation of Four (4) Limousines, for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on the
Effective Date; Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant; Providing for Written Acceptance
by Godfather Trans, Inc., and Conditioned on Godfather Trans, Inc., Complying with All
Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
3. M &C G -17035 - Authorize the Temporary Road Closure of the Southern Half of Harrold
Street from West 7th Street to West 6th Street from September 15, 2010 to November 15, 2010.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Temporary Road
Closure of the Southern Half of Harrold Street From West 7th Street to West 6th Street From
September 15, 2010, to November 15, 2010, to Facilitate the Installation of AT &T Infrastructure
Including a Manhole in West 7th Street and Conduit in West 7th Street and Harrold Street.
4. M &C G -17036 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of Legacy Transportation, Inc., to Operate Four Limousines Within the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Considering and Adopting the
Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: the Public Necessity and Convenience Require the
Operation of Four (4) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Legacy
Transportation, Inc., is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service Within the
City; Legacy Transportation, Inc., has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Legacy Transportation, Inc., Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity
for Four (4) Limousines; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the
Addition of Four (4) Limousines Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting
Ordinance No. 19296 -09 -2010 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Legacy
Transportation, Inc., for the Use of the Streets, Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the
Conduct of its Limousine Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Four (4) Limousines, for
a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date; Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the
Grant; Providing for Written Acceptance by Legacy Transportation, Inc., and Conditioned on Legacy
Transportation, Inc., Complying with All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI, of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
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5. M &C G -17037 - Reappoint Mark Weibel as a Hearing Officer with the Authority to
Administer Oaths and Issue Orders Compelling the Attendance of Witnesses and the Production
of Documents to Conduct Administrative Hearings Pursuant to the Automated Red Light
Enforcement Ordinance No. 17677.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Reappointing Mark Weibel as a
Hearing Officer With the Authority to Administer Oaths and Issue Orders Compelling the Attendance
of Witnesses and the Production of Documents to Conduct Administrative Hearings Pursuant to the
Automated Red Light Enforcement Ordinance No. 17677.
6. M &C G -17038 - Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant
for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation
Division, if Offered, in an Amount Up to $71,000.00, Including the City's Grant Match and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Authorize the Acceptance of Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant for Fort Worth Alliance
Airport From the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division for an Amount Up to
$35,500.00; Authorizing the Acceptance of Up to $35,500.00 in Reimbursements From Alliance Air
Services for the City's Match; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 19297 -09 -2010 Increasing
the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the Amount of $71,000.00,
Subject to Receipt of the Grant for Routine Maintenance at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
7. M &C G -17039 - Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant
for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation
Aviation Division, if Offered, in an Amount Up to $50,000.00, Authorize the Use of Revenue from
Mineral Lease Revenue in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Grant, if Offered, for Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport From the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in an
Amount Up to $50,000.00; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 19298 -09 -2010 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the Amount of
$50,000.00, Subject to Receipt of the Grant for Routine Maintenance at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport; Authorizing the Transfer of $50,000.00, From the Airports Gas Lease Project
Fund to the Airports Grant Fund for the City's Match; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
19299 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund in
the Amount of $100,000.00, Subject to Receipt of the Grant
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8. M &C G -17040 - Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant
for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division,
if Offered, in an Amount Up to $50,000.00, Authorize the Use of Revenue from Mineral Lease
Revenue in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Grant, if Offered, for Fort Worth Spinks
Airport From the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in an Amount Up to
$50,000.00; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 19300 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the Amount of $50,000.00, Subject to
Receipt of the Grant for Routine Maintenance at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and Authorizing the
Transfer of $50,000.00 From the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airports Grant Fund for the
City's Match; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 19301 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund in the Amount of $100,000.00, Subject to
Receipt of the Grant.
9. M &C G -17041 - Authorize the Execution of a Joint - Funding Agreement in the Amount of
$34,017.00 with the U. S. Geological Survey for Participation in Water Quality Data Collection
Activities in the Trinity River.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Joint - Funding Agreement for Water Quality Data Collection Activities in the Trinity River
With the U. S. Geological Survey; and Authorizing the Payment of the City's Share of the Cost in the
Amount of $34,017.00, for the Data Collection Activities.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15047 - Authorize Lease Agreement with the Fort Worth Housing Authority for
Office Space Located at 1634 Waters Formerly Known as 1735 Chambers for the Police
Department.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Lease Agreement With the Fort Worth Housing Authority for Office Space for the Police
Department Located at 1634 Waters (Formerly Known as 1607 Chambers) at a Cost of $1.00 Per Year;
and Authorizing the Lease Term to Begin November 1, 2009, and End on October 31, 2010, With Two
(2) Successive One (1) Year Renewal Terms at the City's Option.
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2. M &C L -15048 - Authorize a Lease Modification and Extension Agreement with Basswood
Crossing Limited Partnership for Office Space at 4301 Basswood Boulevard, Suite 180 for the
Police Department.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Lease Modification and Extension for Office Space Located at 4301 Basswood Boulevard,
Suite 180, With Basswood Crossing Limited Partnership at a Cost of $3,100.00 Per Month for the First
Year of the Term and $3,200.00 Per Month for the Second Year of the Term, With One (1) Month of
Abated Rent Each Year; and Approving the Lease Term of Two (2) Years Effective August 1, 2010,
and Expiring on July 31, 2012.
3. M &C L -15049 - Authorize the Acceptance of a Dedication Deed from Hillwood Alliance
Residential, LP, at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth for 4.475 Acres of Land, for the
Construction of North Riverside Drive South of Heritage Trace Parkway.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Acceptance of a
Dedication Deed From Hillwood Alliance Residential, LP, at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth for
4.475 Acres of Land Located in the Samuel P. William Survey, Abstract No. 1690 and the William
McCowen Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, That is to be Used for the Construction of
North Riverside Drive South of Heritage Trace Parkway; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His
Designee, to Accept and Record the Appropriate Instruments to Complete the Conveyance.
4. M &C L -15050 - Authorize the Purchase of .122 Acres of Land In Fee for Right -of -Way and a
.040 Acre Temporary Construction Easement Located at 11815 Alta Vista Road from Dayton
Bailey for a Total of $80,870.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $4,000.00 for the North
Beach Street Widening Project.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Acquisition of .122
Acre of Land in Fee for Right -of -Way and a .040 Acre Temporary Construction Easement Located at
11815 Alta Vista Road, Described as Abstract No. 266, Tract 2H, Francisco Cuella Survey, Fort
Worth, Texas, From Dayton Bailey; Finding That the Price of $80,300.00 Offered for the Purchase of
the Right -of -Way and $570.00 for the Temporary Construction Easement is Just Compensation; and
Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate
Instruments and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00.
5. M &C L -15051 - Authorize the Purchase of 0.141 Acres of Land for Right -of -Way in Fee and a
0.046 Acre Temporary Construction Easement Located at 11831 Alta Vista Road from Thomas
Shawn Bailey for a Total of $43,550.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $3,000.00 for the
North Beach Street Widening Project.
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Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Acquisition of 0.141
Acre of Land for Right -of -Way in Fee and a 0.046 Acre Temporary Construction Easement Located at
11831 Alta Vista Road, Described as Abstract No. 266, Tract 2H, Francisco Cuella Survey, Fort
Worth, Texas, From Thomas Shawn Bailey; Finding That the Price of $42,900.00 Offered for the
Purchase of the Right -of -Way and $650.00 for the Temporary Construction Easement is Just
Compensation; and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Accept the Conveyance and
Record the Appropriate Instruments and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $3,000.00.
6. M &C L -15052 - Accept the Dedication of Approximately 11.291 Acres of Unimproved
Parkland from Hillwood RLD, L.P. as an Addition to Chisholm Ridge Park.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Accepting the Dedication of
Approximately 11.291 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1798,
Intending to be all of Lot 17x, Block 44, and Being a Portion of Tracts 1 and 2, of Unimproved
Parkland From Hillwood RLD, L.P. in Accordance With the Neighborhood and Community Park
Dedication Policy as an Addition to Chisholm Ridge Park.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -2906 - Adopt an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Excess Right -of -Way Along West
Lancaster Avenue East of Foch Street.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Adopting Ordinance No. 19302 -09-
2010 Vacating and Extinguishing a Portion of Excess Right -of -Way Along West Lancaster Avenue,
East of Foch Street Situated Adjacent to Lot 1R, Block 7A of S07 Addition, an Addition to the City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
2. M &C PZ -2907 - Authorize an Application for the Rezoning of Certain Properties in the
Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood, From "A -5" One - Family,
"B" Two - Family, "C" Medium Density Multi- Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial "FR" General
Commercial Restricted, "F" General Commercial, and "I" Light Industrial to "A -10" One - Family, "A-
7.5" One - Family, "A -5" One - Family, "B" Two - Family, "CR" Low Density Multi- Family, "CF"
Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, in Accordance With the Comprehensive Plan.
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3. M &C PZ -2908 - Authorize an Application for the Rezoning of Certain Properties in the North
Greenbriar Neighborhood in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the North Greenbriar Neighborhood, From "B" Two - Family, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "I" Light Industrial and "PD" Planned Development 71 to "A -5" One -
Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, in Accordance With the Comprehensive Plan.
4. M &C PZ -2909 - Authorize an Application for the Rezoning of Certain Properties in the
Sylvan Heights West Neighborhood in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the Sylvan Heights West Neighborhood, From "A -5" One - Family,
"B" Two - Family, "C" Medium Density Multi- Family, "CF Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted, "F"
General Commercial, "I" Light Industrial and "PD" Planned Development, to "A -10" One - Family, "A-
7.5" One - Family, "A- 7.5/HC" One- Family/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "A -5" One - Family, "B"
Two - Family, "CR" Low Density Multi- Family, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "PD" Planned Development, in Accordance With the Comprehensive
Plan.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -24425 - Authorize the Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of
$227,307.70 to City Secretary Contract No. 38299 with JLB Contracting, LLC, for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2008 -12 at Various Locations and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Transfer of
$113,653.85 From the Water and Sewer Operating Funds to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of $79,557.70 and to the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the Amount of $34,096.15; Adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19303 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds, for Hot
Mix Asphaltic Surface Overlay 2008 -12 at Various Locations; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Change Order No. 1, in the Amount of $227,307.71 to City Secretary Contract No. 38299
With JLB Contracting, LLC, to Cover Quantities Over Run With the Addition of Two (2) Streets
Included in the Proj ect, Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $1,8 5 8.141.71.
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2. M &C C -24426 - Authorize a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $482,000.00
with AECOM USA Group, Inc., for the Hydrologic Impact Assessment and Flood Warning
System Study Increasing Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund and Decreasing the
Unreserved, Undesignated Stormwater Utility Fund Balance by the Same Amount and Adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Adopting Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19304 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $482,000.00, and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated
Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Funding the Hydrologic Impact Assessment
and Flood Warning System Study; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional
Services Agreement With AECOM USA Group, Inc., for the Study.
3. M &C C -24427 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement with URS Corporation in the Amount
of $250,756.53 for the Leslie Creek Master Plan Increasing Appropriations in the Stormwater
Utility Fund and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount
and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Adopting Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19305 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $250,756.53, and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated
Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Funding the Leslie Creek Master Plan; and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement With URS Corporation for the
Plan.
4. M &C C -24428 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.,
in the Amount of $392,000.00 for Overton Creeks Master Plan Increasing Appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the
Same Amount and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Adopting Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19306 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $392,000.00 and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated
Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Funding the Overton Creeks Master Plan; and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement With AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., for the Plan.
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5. M &C C -24429 - Authorize the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding /Cost
Reimbursement Agreement in the Amount of $45,000.00 with the United States Federal Bureau
of Investigation for the Police Department to Participate in the Tarrant County Safe Streets
Task Force and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Memorandum of Understanding /Cost Reimbursement Agreement With the United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation to Assist in Official Investigations and to Receive Reimbursement for
Overtime Expenses Not to Exceed $45,000.00 for Participation in the Tarrant County Safe Streets Task
Force; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 19307 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $45,000.00, Upon Execution of the
Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Reimbursement Agreement.
6. M &C C -24430 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the United
Community Center in the Amount of $106,389.00 to Continue Operation of a Youth Safe Haven
Program at the Bethlehem Community Center in Fort Worth.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Contract Not to Exceed $106,389.00 With the United Community Center, a Non - Profit
Organization, to Continue Operation of a Youth Safe Haven Program at the Bethlehem Community
Center; and Authorizing the Contract to be Extended for Up to Four (4) One (1) Year Periods Without
Further Action From City Council.
7. M &C C -24431 - Authorize the Execution of Grant Contracts with the State of Texas,
Authorize Acceptance Additional Award in the Amount of $50,000.00 from the Texas Division of
Emergency Management Under the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program,
Authorize Deobligation of Funds in the Amount of $75,000.00 for a Regional Homeland Security
Project, Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreements and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $50,000.00.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Execution of a Grant
Contracts With the State of Texas Through the Governor's Division of Emergency Management/State
Administrative Agency; Authorizing the City Manager to Deobligate $75,000.00 From the City of Fort
Worth Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program Award (CFDA No. 97.008) to Fund a
Regional Homeland Security Project in Parker County; and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept
From Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security
Grant Program Award for $50,000.00 (CFDA No. 97.073); and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19308 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
Amount of $50,000.00, Subject to Receipt of the Award to Support Ongoing Development of the
Regional Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D -Star) Communication System.
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8. M &C C -24432 - Authorize Execution of Amendment Number 4 to City Secretary Contract
No. 28217 with Toter, Inc., for the Inclusion of Hot Stamp Instructions on Garbage, Recycle and
Yard Cart Lids Not to Exceed an Amount of $43,305.00 for Fiscal Year 2010.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing Amendment Number 4 to
City Secretary Contract No. 28217 With Toter, Inc., for the Inclusion of Hot Stamped Instructions and
Program Guide Directions on the Garbage, Recycle and Yard Cart Lids Not to Exceed an Amount of
$43,305.00 for Fiscal Year 2010.
9. M &C C -24433 - Authorize the Execution of Consent to Assignment of a Tank Farm Lease
and Public Fueling Agreement Identified as City Secretary Contract No. 31763, at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport, by Phaero, L.L.C., to APIAQ Limited Partnership.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Written Consent to Assignment by Phaero, L.L.C., of all Leasehold Interest in City
Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 31763 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, to APIAQ Limited
Partnership.
10. M &C C -24434 - Authorize Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $49,728.00 to City
Secretary Contract No. 39545 with Rodgers Construction Company, for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacements Contract 2002, STM -O on West Fuller Street.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $49,728.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39545 With
Rodgers Construction Company, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2002, STM -O
on West Fuller Street, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,330,238.20.
11. M &C C -24435 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $102,716.00 with
Criado and Associates, Inc., for Water Replacement Contract 2009, WM -D on Charter Oak
Court, Driftwood Court, Quail Ridge Drive, Random Road, Sugarland Drive and Timberwood
Court.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Contract in the Amount of $102,716.00 With Criado and Associates, Inc., for Water
Replacement Contract 2009, WM -D for the Replacement of the Deteriorated Water Mains Located on
the Following Streets:
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Street
Charter Oak Court
Driftwood Court
Quail Ridge Drive
Random Road
Sugarland Drive
Timberwood Court
From
Random Road
Random Road
Lake Country Drive
Crosswind Drive
Crosswind Drive
Random Road
To
South Cul -de -Sac
South Cul -de -Sac
Skylake Court
Crosswind Drive
Random Road
South Cul -de -Sac
12. M &C C -24436 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $180,295.00 with
APM and Associates, Inc., for Water Replacement Contract 2009, WM -E on Hillside Avenue,
Pate Drive, Putnam Street and Stark Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the Transfer of
$198,295.00, From the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of $106,381.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $91,914.00; and Adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19309 -09 -2010 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds, for the
Purpose of Funding Water Replacement Contract 2009, WM -E; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $180,295.00 With APM and Associates, Inc.,
for the Contract.
13. M &C C -24437 - Authorize Amendment No. 6 in the Amount of $302,905.00 to City Secretary
Contract No. 31696 with TranSystems Corporation, d /b /a TranSystems Corporation
Consultants, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations for State Highway 121T, Southwest
Parkway, Part 1, from Hulen Street to Summit Avenue.
Approved by the City Council as recommended and as follows: Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Amendment No. 6 in the Amount of $302,905.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 31696 With
TranSystems Corporation, d /b /a TranSystems Corporation Consultants, for Water and Sewer
Relocations for State Highway 121T, Southwest Parkway, Part 1, From Hulen Street to Summit
Avenue, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,436,233.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. * *OCS - 1784 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
1. Presentation by Hispanic Heritage Employe e Celebration
Ms. Shelly Garcia, Chair of the Hispanic Heritage Employee Celebration advised that this was the 9th
Annual Hispanic Heritage Employee Celebration (HHEC) which was put on each year by City
Employees. She and the HHEC Committee invited Council, staff and citizens to attend the event on
September 16, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the northeast side of City Hall. She stated the
festivities would feature a keynote speaker address by Robert Munoz, Vice President, Continuing
Education Services, Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus. She also stated that food would be
available from several vendors and along with entertainment.
Council Member Espino presented a Certificate to the HHEC Committee in honor of the Hispanic
Heritage Month long celebration. He stated that since its founding, the nation had derived much of its
strength from the many cultures and races that had shaped its history, including the millions of
Hispanic men and women who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South
America to the United States, in search of peace, freedom and a more prosperous future. He further
stated that the City took pride in its diversity and recognized that the success of the nation and City
was closely tied to the contributions of Hispanic residents and was committed to ensuring that
Hispanics had the opportunities needed to succeed and to realize their dreams. He advised that the City
of Fort Worth history was rich with local Hispanic leaders and citizens whose roles shaped the
community on a daily basis. He pointed out that the people of Hispanic descent were a large and
thriving force in the community and a vital part of the economy, and comprised over 30% of Fort
Worth's population. He stated that the City honored and applauded the Hispanic Heritage Employee
Committee for its hard work, time and commitment to ensure that Hispanic endeavors, traditions and
customs were recognized and celebrated each year since 1991. He added that Hispanic Heritage Month
which was held September 15, 2010 through October 15, 2010, was a time when many of the Latin
countries celebrated their Independence.
2. Presentation of Proclamation Historic Worth Heights Nei hhorhoocl Day
Council Member Burns presented a Proclamation for Historic Worth Heights Neighborhood Day to
Mr. Joe Guerrero, Chairman, 100 Years Celebration Committee and Vicki Bargas, President, Worth
Heights Neighborhood Association. He stated that established in 1910, the Historic Worth Heights
Neighborhood, one of the oldest Hispanic neighborhoods in Fort Worth, was founded by Hispanic
railroad workers. He stated the workers brought their families to live in the area where they made their
livelihood, eventually building homes and a church as well as opening stores and became a real
community. He further stated that upon returning home from World War II, these men began to work
at better jobs, build better homes, and asked for a school to be built to educate their children. He
advised that they formed a partnership with the City of Fort Worth to improve their neighborhood by
asking for paved streets, stop signs, and sidewalks for the children to walk to school. He further
advised that the people of Worth Heights Neighborhood continued to act as one family, looking out for
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each other, helping each other in their daily lives and by raising their children to be active participants
in civic life. He stated that the Worth Heights people encouraged their children to further their
education, thereby producing many professionals, educators, and entrepreneurs. He pointed out that
Worth Heights was flourishing as many of the descendants of the early railroad workers still lived in or
had returned to the neighborhood. He also added that many other families have moved to the area and
they continued the proud tradition of being involved in their community and with the greater Fort
Worth community.
Mr. Guerrero expressed appreciation for the recognition and invited everyone to attend the Worth
Heights 100th Anniversary Celebration on September 16, 2010 at Las Ranitas Restaurant. He pointed
out that Council Member Burns would be the keynote speaker and those interested could contact 817-
929 -7766 for more information.
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Former Board and Commission Members
Council Member Jordan presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board and
Commission members:
Mr. Limous Walker, for his service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities from
October 12, 2004, through July 27, 2010.
Council Member Jordan advised that the following individuals were unable to attend the meeting to
receive a Certificate of Recognition:
Mr. Doug Knott, for his service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities from
March 27, 2007, through July 27, 2010.
Ms. Isabell Montgomery, for her service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities from
October 12, 2004, through July 27, 2010.
Ms. Rosla Hocker, for her service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities from
December 12, 2006, through July 27, 2010.
Mr. Robert Hampton, for his services on the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority from
September 9, 2003 through May 11, 2010.
Ms. Diann Stadler, for her service on the Fort Worth Commission for Women from May 12, 2009,
through July 27, 2010.
Ms. Tobi Jackson, for her service on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board from
October 21, 2008, through July 20, 2010.
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1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to the Police Department staff for the assistance that
they provided at the Hispanic Heritage Parades, specially the Northside parade. He also announced that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -10 -094 would be continued to the November 9, 2010, City Council Meeting in
order to allow the applicant to continue to look for an alternate site location.
Council Member Burns announced that Zoning Docket No. ZC- 10 -104B would be continued to the
October 12, 2010, City Council meeting. He also announced that the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and
Open House for the new Central Division Facility of the Fort Worth Police Department would be held
on September 15, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 1289 Hemphill Street. He also announced that
his monthly office hours would be held on the September 22, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the
Texas Christian University Student Center, located at 2901 Stadium Drive. He stated the office hours
would be held on the fourth Thursday because he would be the keynote speaker at the Worth Heights
100th Anniversary Celebration on September 16, 2010 at Las Ranitas Restaurant. He also introduced
new District 9 Council Aide Deyra Galvan. He advised she would replace temporary District 9 Aide
Melissa Mitchell, who had held the position for the last 10 months. He advised that Ms. Mitchell
provided wonderful assistance and would be missed.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to all who attended the Grand Opening of Fire Station
No. 27, located at 200 Holder Drive. He also expressed appreciation to Mayor Moncrief for providing
a memorable 9/11 memorial and reminded everyone to remember the first responders and everyone
affected by the 9/11 tragedy.
Council Member Burdette advised that the weather was great for the 2010 Jazz on the Boulevard
event. He stated the event was a great success and was well attended by many people across the
metroplex.
Mayor Moncrief wished Council Member Hicks a happy birthday.
Council Member Hicks advised that she attended a hearing in Brownsville, Texas, along with Jay
Chapa, Director, and Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing and Economic Development
Department, regarding grant funding for projects in the City. She stated that she was pleased to
announce that the City would receive $46 M in funding for projects at the following locations: Terrell
Heights, Race Street, Prince Hall, and Sedona. She also expressed appreciation to Housing and
Economic Development Department staff and Mayor Moncrief for their support of the funding efforts.
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Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to Mr. Bob James, Worthington Hotel, and stated every year
he provided hotdogs and hamburgers to first responders as a way to honor those affected by the tragic
events on 9/11. He encouraged everyone to express their appreciation to Mr. James and stated it was
wonderful way to pull first responders in the area together every year.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no changes in membership on boards or commissions.
Mayor Moncrief advised at this time Mr. Horatio Porter, Budget Officer, City Manager's Office,
would provide a staff report on the FY2011 proposed budget.
Mr. Porter appeared before Council and provided an update on the proposed FY2011 budget and stated
the following services were restored in the FY2011 budget:
■ No closures of fire stations
• No furloughs days - 3% pay restoration (General Employees)
• Restore funding for Citywide mowing
• No library closures — pending review in 6 months
• Delay merger of Library / Parks Consolidation — pending committee review
• Maintain hours at Community Centers
• Restore partial funding for Directions Home
• Restore funding for Alleyway Cleaning
• Increase funding for arterials and Capital Improvement programs
He further advised that the proposed budget resulted in no tax rate increase, no layoffs in the Police
and Fire Departments and continued investment in City infrastructure.
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a. Report of City Staff
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Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such Assessments; Reserve Unto the City
Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the Respective Assessment to the Extent
of any Credit Granted; Authorize the Transfer of $138,498.00, From the General Fund to the Special
Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 1 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) for
the City's Payment in Lieu of Services; Authorize the Transfer of $189,518.00 from the General Fund
to the Special Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 1 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project
Account) for the City's Payment in Lieu of Assessments; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19311-
09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in
the Amount of $1,856,172.00 From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Improvements and
Services in Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown); Authorize the Transfer of $34,354.00 for
Administrative Fees From the Special Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 1 Fiscal
Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund Contingent Upon the Adoption of the
Proposed 2010 Assessment Role; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19312 -09 -2010 Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $34,354.00
Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Budget for the Purpose of Funding the
FY10 -11 Public Improvement District Administration by the Housing and Economic Development
Department; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With Downtown Fort Worth,
Inc., to Provide Management and Improvement Services for the Downtown PID During the 2010 -2011
Fiscal Year for the Sum of $328,679.00.
2. M &C BH -255 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District 6 Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five -Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll, Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for 2010 Tax Year, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the Special Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and Authorize Execution of Agreement
with Premier Communities Management Company to Manage the District (Park Glen).
(PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the
Proposed Special Assessments on Property Located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6 (Park
Glen PID) for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Approve the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year Budget and Five (5) Year
Service Plan for the Park Glen PID; Adopt Ordinance No. 19313 -09 -2010 Levying Assessments for
the Cost of Certain Improvements and /or Services Provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District
6 During Fiscal Year 2010 -11; Setting Charges and Liens Against Property in the District and
Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such Assessments; Reserve Unto the City
Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the Respective Assessment to the Extent
of any Credit Granted; Authorize the Transfer of $136,558.00 From the General Fund to the Special
Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 6 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) for
the City's Payment in Lieu of Services; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19314 -09 -2010
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Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Public Improvement District 6 Fiscal Year
2010 -2011 Project Account of the Special Assessment District Fund in the Amount of $1,295,241.00
From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments, for
Management and Improvement Services for Public Improvement District 6 During Fiscal Year 2010-
2011; Authorize the Transfer of $23,174.00 for Administrative Fees From the Special Assessment
District Fund (Public Improvement District 6 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to the Special
Trust Fund Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance Levying Assessments; Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19315 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $23,174.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the
Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance Levying Assessments for Management and Improvement
Services for Public Improvement District 6 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute an Agreement with Premier Communities Management Company, to Provide
Management and Improvement Services for the Park Glen PID During the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year for
the Sum of $100,246.00.
3. M &C BH -256 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Public Improvement District 7
Concerning Proposed 2010 -2011 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan and Proposed Assessment
Roll, Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for the 2010 Tax Year, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the Special Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and Authorize Execution of an
Agreement with Premier Communities Management Company to Manage the District
(HERITAGE). (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the
Proposed Special Assessments on Property Located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 7
(Heritage PID) for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Approve the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year Budget and Five (5)
Year Service Plan for the Heritage PID; Adopt Ordinance No. 19316 -09 -2010 Levying Assessments
for the Cost of Certain Improvements and /or Services Provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement
District 7 During Fiscal Year 2010 -11; Setting Charges and Liens Against Property in the District and
Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such Assessments; Reserve Unto the City
Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the Respective Assessment to the Extent
of any Credit Granted; Authorize the Transfer of $136,558.00 From the General Fund to the Special
Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 7 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) for
the City's Payment in Lieu of Services; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19317 -09 -2010
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Public Improvement District 7 Fiscal Year
2010 -2011 Project Account of the Special Assessment District Fund in the Amount of $1,461,664.00
From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments For
Management and Improvement Services for Public Improvement District 7 During Fiscal Year 2010-
2011; Authorize the Transfer of $25,862.00 for Administrative Fees From the Special Assessment
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District Fund (Public Improvement District 7 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to the Special
Trust Fund Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments; Adopt Ordinance
No. 19318 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Amount of $25,862.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Proposed
Ordinance Levying Assessments for Management and Improvement Services for Public Improvement
District 7 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
with Premier Communities Management Company to Provide Management and Improvement Services
for the Heritage PID During the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year for the Sum of $149,472.00.
4. M &C BH -257 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Public Improvement District 8
Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five -Year Service Plan and Proposed Assessment Roll,
Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for 2010 Tax Year, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the Special Assessment District Fund and Special
Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and Authorize Execution of Agreement with Camp Bowie
District, Inc., to Manage the District (CAMP BOWIE). (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the
Proposed Special Assessments on Property Located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 8
(Camp Bowie Corridor PID) for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Approve the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year Budget
and Five (5) Year Service Plan for the Camp Bowie Corridor PID; Adopt Ordinance No. 19319 -09-
2010 Levying Assessments for the Cost of Certain Improvements and /or Services Provided in Fort
Worth Public Improvement District 8 During Fiscal Year 2010 -11; Setting Charges and Liens Against
Property in the District and Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such
Assessments; Reserve Unto the City Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the
Respective Assessment to the Extent of any Credit Granted; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19320 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Public Improvement District
8 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account of the Special Assessment District Fund in the Amount of
$367,000.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying
Assessments For Management and Improvement Services for Public Improvement District 8 During
Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Authorize the Transfer of $7,340.00 for Administrative Fees From the Special
Assessment District Fund, (Public Improvement District 8 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to
the Special Trust Fund Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments; Adopt
Ordinance No. 19321 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the Amount of $7,340.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the
Proposed Ordinance Levying Assessments for Management and Improvement Services for Public
Improvement District 8 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement with Camp Bowie District, Inc., to Provide Management and Improvement Services for the
Camp Bowie Corridor PID During the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year for the Sum of $73,400.00.
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5. M &C BH -258 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Public Improvement District 11
Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five -Year Service Plan and Proposed Assessment Roll,
Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for the 2010 Tax Year, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the Special Assessment District Fund and Special
Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Fort
Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Inc., to Manage the District (Stockyards).
(PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the
Proposed Special Assessments on Property Located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 11
(Stockyards PID) for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Approve the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year Budget and Five (5)
Year Service Plan for the Stockyards PID; Adopt Ordinance No. 19322 -09 -2010 Levying Assessments
for the Cost of Certain Improvements and /or Services Provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement
District 11 During Fiscal Year 2010 -11; Setting Charges and Liens Against Property in the District and
Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such Assessments; Reserve Unto the City
Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the Respective Assessment to the Extent
of any Credit Granted; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19323 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Public Improvement District 11 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project
Account of the Special Assessment District Fund in the Amount of $64,649.00 From Available Funds,
Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments For Management and
Improvement Services for Public Improvement District 11 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Authorize
the Transfer of $2,000.00 for Administrative Fees From the Special Assessment District Fund (Public
Improvement District 11 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund
Contingent Upon the Adoption of the the Proposed 2010 Assessment Role; Adopt Ordinance No.
19324 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Amount of $2,000.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Proposed
2010 Assessment Role for Administrative Fees and Management and Improvement Services for Public
Improvement District 11 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
an Agreement With the Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Inc., to Provide Management
and Improvement Services for the Stockyards PID During the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year for the Sum of
$10,774.00.
6. M &C BH -259 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District 12 Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll, Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for the 2010 Tax Year, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the Special Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and Authorize Execution of Agreement
with Chapel Hill of Fort Worth Community Association, Inc., and RTI/Communities
Management Associates, Inc., d /b /a CMA to Manage the District (Chapel Hill). (PUBLIC
HEARING)
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The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the
Proposed Special Assessments on Property Located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 12
(Chapel Hill PID) for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Approve the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year Budget and Five (5)
Year Service Plan for the Chapel Hill PID; Adopt Ordinance No. 19325 -09 -2010 Levying Assessments
for the Cost of Certain Improvements and /or Services Provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement
District 12 During Fiscal Year 2010 -11; Setting Charges and Liens Against Property in the District and
Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such Assessments; Reserve Unto the City
Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the Respective Assessment to the Extent
of any Credit Granted; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19326 -09 -2010 Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Public Improvement District 12 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project
Account of the Special Assessment District Fund in the Amount of $50,500.00 From Available Funds,
Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments For Management and
Improvement Services for Public Improvement District 12 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Authorize
the Transfer of $2,000.00 for Administrative Fees From the Special Assessment District Fund, (Public
Improvement District 12 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund
Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments; Adopt Ordinance No. 19327-
09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of
$2,000.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance Levying
Assessments for Administrative Fees for Management and Improvement Services for Public
Improvement District 12 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
an Agreement With Chapel Hill of Fort Worth Community Association, Inc., and RTI/Communities
Management Associates, Inc., d /b /a CMA, to Provide Management and Improvement Services for the
Chapel Hill PID During the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year for the Sum of $5,000.00.
7. M &C BH -260 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District 14 Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll, Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for 2010 Tax Year, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the Special Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and Authorize Execution of an
Agreement with Downtown Fort Worth Inc., to Manage the District (Trinity Bluff). (PUBLIC
HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the
Proposed Special Assessments on Property Located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 14
(Trinity Bluff PID) for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Approve the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year Budget and Five
(5) Year Service Plan for the Trinity Bluff PID; Adopt Ordinance No. 19328 -09 -2010 Levying
Assessments for the Cost of Certain Improvements and /or Services Provided in Fort Worth Public
Improvement District 14 During Fiscal Year 2010 -11; Fix Charges and Liens Against Property in the
District and Against the Owners Thereof, Provide for the Collection of Such Assessments; Reserve
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Unto the City Council the Right to Allow Credits Reducing the Amount of the Respective Assessment
to the Extent of any Credit Granted; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19329 -09 -2010 Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Public Improvement District 14 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011
Project Account of the Special Assessment District Fund in the Amount of $29,195.00 From Available
Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments, For Management and
Improvement Services for Public Improvement District 14 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; Authorize
the Transfer of $2,000.00 for Administrative Fees From the Special Assessment District Fund (Public
Improvement District 14 Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund
Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Ordinance Levying Assessments; Adopt Ordinance No. 19330-
09 -2010 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of
$2,000.00 From Available Funds, Contingent Upon the Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance Levying
Assessments for Administrative Fees for Management and Improvement Services for Public
Improvement District 14 During Fiscal Year 2010 -2011; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
an Agreement With the Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to Provide Management and Improvement
Services for the Trinity Bluff PID During the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year for the Sum of $1,575.00.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Caroline Sherman, 5751 Kroger Drive, Suite 193, Keller, Texas 76244, completed a speaker card
in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. 131-1-255, but did not wish to address the
Council.
Ms. Carla Felipe, 9536 Courtright Drive, Keller, Texas 76244, completed a speaker card in support of
Mayor and Council Communication No. 131-1-256, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Steve Murrin, 500 Northeast 23rd Street, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. 131-1-258, but did not wish to address the Council.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the public
hearings be closed and Mayor and Council Communication Nos. 131-1-254, 131-1-255, BH-
256, BH -257, 131-1-258, BH -259 and BH -260 be approved as recommended and the
associated ordinances be adopted as previously recommended. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Residential Area, Provide a Bilingual Waiver Form with Exhibit and to Provide a Definition for
Grandfathered Site (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Fort Worth by Amending Article II of Chapter 15, "Gas" Entitled, "Gas Drilling and
Production," Regulating the Drilling and Production of Gas Wells Within the City to Amend Sec. 15-
39, "Suspension or Revocation of Gas Well Permit; Issuance of a Citation, Effect" to Allow the Gas
Inspector to Suspend or Revoke the Gas Well Permit or Issue a Citation Without a Ten (10) Day
Notice to Cure; to Amend Section 15 -31, "Definitions" to Revise the Definition of "Private Residential
Areas" and to Provide a New Definition for a "Grandfathered Site "; to Amend Sect. 15 -36, "Gas Well
Permitting Procedure" to Require a Bilingual Waiver Form and an Exhibit.
Ms. Tolli Thomas, 5341 Wooten Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17021, but did not wish to address the Council.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17021 be
continued until the October 12, 2010, Council meeting.
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The City Council at its meeting of August 17, 2010, continued Mayor and Council Communication
No. G- 17024.
The recommendation was that the City Council consider a Waiver Request by Chesapeake Operating,
Inc., for a Multiple Gas Well Pad Site Permit for the Mt. Tabor Lease Located at 3020 Village Creek
Road, Less Than 600 Feet From a Protected Use.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
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a. Report of Citv Staff
Mr. Rick Trice, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
Mr. Charles Davis, representing Chesapeake Operating, Inc., 100 Energy Way, appeared before
Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17024 and provided a presentation
regarding the request for the waiver.
b. Citizen Presentations
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication
No. G -17024 and stated that the money received from the harvesting of the minerals would be given
back to the community in the form of a community center and pool located at the church. They stated
that the church was committed to serving the community and that Chesapeake had tried very hard to
meet all of the citizen requirements and address any concerns. They requested Council approve the
drilling waiver.
Dr. Theron Bowman, representing Greater Mt. Tabor Christian Center, 2513 South Edgewood Terrace
Ms. Regina Blair, representing Stop Six Sunrise Addition Neighborhood Association, 2701 Lena Street
(provided a handout)
The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication
No. G- 17024, but did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Cernoria Ford, 2513 South Edgewood Terrace
Ms. Sequoia Ford, 2513 South Edgewood Terrace
Mr. Duane Ford II, 816 Yellowstone Drive, Mansfield, Texas 76063
Ms. Annette Bowman, 2513 South Edgewood Terrace
Mr. Elvis L. Bowman, Sr., 2513 South Edgewood Terrace
Mr. Kenneth Hurst, 2513 South Edgewood Terrace
Mr. John Shorts, 4612 Pine Ridge Lane
Mr. Vernon Jones, Jr., 1728 Country Manor Road
Mr. Edward Valentine Browne, 2616 Lena Street, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17024 and stated that drilling near his home would cause tremendous
discomfort. He also stated that the noise was very disturbing and the heavy machinery had caused roof
damage to his property. He advised that he was harassed on numerous occasions by representatives
from Chesapeake Operating, Inc., who were trying to obtain his signature for the waiver request. He
also advised that the representatives had written his name on the waiver, but he had not signed or
authorized a waiver. He stated that was considered fraud and requested Council deny this request.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution to Appoint Residents of the City of
Fort Worth to the Board of Trustees of the City of Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund; and
Appoint a Trustee to Fill the Remainder of the Unexpired Term for Place 9 on the Board of Trustees of
the City of Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund for a Term Ending on August 31, 2011.
The following individuals were recommended for appointment to the Board of Trustees:
Mr. Jesus Payon, Place 8, term expiring August 31, 2012
Mr. Jim Hille, Place 9, term expiring August 31, 2011
Mr. William B. Gordon, Place 10, term expiring August 31, 2012
Mr. Mike Bickley, Place 12, term expiring August 31, 2010
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17044 be approved as recommended and Resolution
No. 3918 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of
Approximately $46,130,000.00, of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010A; Providing for the Levy, Assessment and Collection of a Tax
Sufficient to Pay the Interest on Said Certificates of Obligation and to Create a Sinking Fund for the
Redemption Thereof at Maturity; Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of Said Certificates;
Prescribing the Form of Said Certificates; and Ordaining Other Matters Relating Thereto; and
Authorize Approximately $46,130,000.00 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2010A, be Sold to Citigroup, the Bidder Offering the Lowest True Interest Rate of 2.777
Percent.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17045 be approved as recommended and Ordinance No.
19331 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance Providing for the Issuance
of $21,180,000.00 of the General Purpose Bonds Series 2010, of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Bearing Interest at the Rates Hereinafter Set Forth and Providing for the Levy, Assessment and
Collection of a Tax Sufficient to Pay the Interest on Said Bonds and to Create a Sinking Fund for the
Redemption Thereof at Maturity; and Ordaining Other Matters Relating Thereto; and Authorize
Approximately $21,180,000.00, City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Bonds, Series 2010, be
Sold to Baird & Company at the Interest Rate of 3.127 Percent.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17046 be approved as recommended and Ordinance
No. 19332 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Twenty -First Supplemental
Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System
Revenue Bonds, Series 2010C, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $50,000,000.00; Repealing All
Ordinances in Conflict Therewith; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall be in Force and Effect
From and After the Date of its Passage; and Authorize Approximately $50,000,000.00 Water and
Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010C, be Sold to Wells Fargo, the Bidder Offering the Lowest
True Interest of 3.347 Percent.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17047 be approved as recommended and Supplemental
Ordinance No. 19333 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
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The recommendation was that the City Council confirm the Reappointment of Miss Sharon Barnes, as
a Member of the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission for a
Three (3) Year Term Expiring October 1, 2013.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17048 be approved as recommended. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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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
$57,494.07, and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated General Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, to Remedy Audit Findings; and Confirm Payment of $57,494.07 Made in Fiscal Year 2010 to
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Audit Findings.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17049 be approved as recommended and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19334 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorized the City Manager to Execute an
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement With the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) (City Secretary Contract No. 37800 Executed September 22, 2008), for the Local Air
Quality Traffic Signal Project to Improve Traffic Signals Along West Berry Street From University
Drive to Hemphill Street (Four (4) Signals), Hemphill Street From Morningside Drive to Felix Street
(Five (5) Signals), Granbury Road From Gorman Street to Bilglade Road (Five (5) Signals) and
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(G -17050 Continued)
183 From SH -199 to Riverside Drive (Ten (10) Signals) in the Amount of $2,355,000.00; Authorize
the City Manager to Accept $1,884,000.00 in Regional Transportation Council Local Funds From
NCTCOG; Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement With Tarrant County to
Contribute $108,000.00 (50 Percent of the Local Match) for the Traffic Signal Improvements on SH-
183; Authorize the Transfer of $363,000.00 From the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund to the Grant
Capital Projects Fund for the Remaining Local Match; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$2,355,000.00, Upon Execution of the Interlocal Agreements With the NCTCOG, for the Purpose of
Funding Local Air Quality Traffic Signal Improvements; and Authorize Payment of $471,000.00 to
NCTCOG From the Prepaid Expenses Account in Lieu of Administrative Fees, Up Front, as the
Required 20 Percent Match.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17050 be approved as recommended and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19335 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
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Resources Contract for an Initial Amount of $372,221.00 Funded Thro igh the Urban Areas
Security Initiative Project Fund and the Information Systems Fund.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize a Purchase Agreement From Dell
Marketing, L.P., for Hardware, Software Licensing, and Professional Services Using the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources Contract Number DIR -SDD -890, for an Initial Amount of
$372,221.00, Funded Through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Project Fund and the
Information Systems Fund.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11163 be approved as recommended. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2. MSC P -11164 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Workplace Resource for
Workstations, r it re, Installation, and e ated Services for te Joint Emergencv Operat i ons
Center, Using a U.S. C ®mmunitles Contract for an Initial Amount of $350,116.00.
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(P -11164 Continued)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a Purchase Agreement With Workplace
Resources for Workstations, Furniture, Installation and Related Services for the Joint Emergency
Operations Center, Using the United States Communities Contract Number RQ07- 878957 -20A for an
Initial Amount of $350,116.00.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P -11164 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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The City Council at its meeting of August 17, 2010, continued Mayor and Council Communication
No. L- 15044.
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing Under Guidelines Set Forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands;
Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists to Use Creekside Park, Located at 3100 Roddy
Drive, North of Roddy Drive, West of Cloverglen Lane and West of Meadow Creek Drive; Dabney
Park, Located at 7501 Whirlwind Drive, South of Sycamore School Road and West of Cape Cod
Drive; Deer Creek Park, Located at 11800 Hemphill Street, North of Balliol Lane and West of
Hemphill Street; Hallmark Park, Located at 820 Sycamore School Road, North of Sycamore School
Road, East of Union Pacific Rail Road and West of Trimble Drive; Lincolnshire Park, Located at 1425
Horncastle Street, South of Horncastle Street; South Meadows Park, 2300 Kelton Street, North of
Kelton Street, North and East of Laurel Hill Court; Summer Creek Ranch Park, Located at 8501
Bentwater Lane, East of Bentwater Lane, North of Grapevine Terrace and Edenwood Drive and South
of Valleyside Drive; and Willowcreek Park, Located at 1285 Sycamore School Road, North of Twin
Oaks Trail, South and East of Willow Glen Circle and East of Camelot Road; for the Proposed Use;
Find That the Proposed Use Includes All Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland and
Include That the Proposed Use will Have No Impact on Use of the Surface of Parkland; Close the
Public Hearing and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Use of the Subsurface of Parkland for
the Drilling and the Extraction of Natural Gas.
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(L -15044 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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.
a. Rer)ort of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Tolli Thomas, representing Southwest Fort Worth Alliance, 5341 Wooten Drive, appeared before
Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15044 and requested Hallmark
Park, Creekside Park and Summer Creek Ranch Park be removed from consideration because there
were a number of unleased properties in the area. She stated that the citizens would not be fairly
compensated if the large area of land surrounding their properties were already leased. She pointed out
that with approval of this agenda item, Chesapeake's pool size would be increased and they could
approach the Texas Railroad Commission to request the forced pooling of the remaining unleased
properties. She stated again that leasing the subsurface minerals of the park sites would be a detriment
to the property owners who did not have leases negotiated.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15044 be
approved as recommended. The motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council
Member Hicks casting the dissenting vote and one (1) abstention by Council Member
Jordan.
2. M&C L-15053 - Authorize t e Exchange and ation of Two City-O e arcs s for
Thirteen Parcels Owned by the State of Texas and Authorize the Acceptance of Thirteen Parcels
Owned by the State of Texas.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the Exchange and Donation of Two (2) City
Owned Parcels for 13 Parcels Owned by the State of Texas, in Accordance With Local Government
Code 272.001(b)(3); Authorize the Acceptance of the Conveyance of the Thirteen (13) Parcels Owned
by the State of Texas; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Execute and Record the
Appropriate Instruments Conveying the City's Parcels to Complete the Exchange.
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(L -15053 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15053 be approved as recommended. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Property Tax Code for a Total of $419,065.72.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the Sale of 67 Tax - Foreclosed Properties in
Accordance With Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the
Texas Property Tax Code for a Total of $419,065.72; and Authorize the City Manager, or His
Designee to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Properties to the Highest
Bidders in Compliance With the Bid Form Specifications to Complete the Sale.
Council Member Hicks stated that per her discussion with Mr. Jay Chapa, Director, Housing and
Economic Development Department, during the Pre - Council meeting, the properties in District 8
would be rezoned in accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning Plan.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15054 be approved as recommended. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Roadway Project.
The recommendation was that the City Council declare That Negotiations Between the City, its
Agents, Subagents and the Landowner to Acquire a Total of 0.005 Acre of Land Owned by Tara
Roberts and Known as 11701 Wild Pear Lane, Block 69, Lot 15, of The Villages of Woodland
Springs, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, According to the Deed Recorded by Instrument
No. D206397174, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, Were Unsuccessful Because of the Inability to
Reach the Property Owner and Therefore Unable to Reach an Agreement to Purchase; Declare the
Necessity to Take by Condemnation the Subject Property for the North Beach Street Phase I Roadway
Project; Authorize the City Manager to Institute Condemnation Proceedings to Acquire Fee - Simple
Interest in the Surface Estate, but Not the Mineral Estate of the Property; and Authorize the
Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
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(L-15055 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-15055 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-2910 - Adopt an Or inance A e i t e S ubdivision OLdinance, Chapter 31 of
the City Code, Article VI, Section 31-105, Storm Water Management, Relating to Platting
Requirements for Federal Floodway Projects.
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance Amending the Subdivision
Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, Being Ordinance No. 17154, Codified as Chapter 31 of the Code
of City of Fort Worth, by Amending Article V1, "Subdivision Design Standards"; Section 31-105,
"Storm Water Management" to Add an Exception for and a Definition of a Federal Floodway Project,
for Projects Carried Out by the Tarrant Regional Water District.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2910 be approved as recommended and
Ordinance No. 19336-09-2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
F. Award of Contract
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C -24422 Continued)
The City Council at its meeting of August 24, 2010, continued Mayor and Council Communication
No. C- 24422.
The recommendation is that the City Council authorize the Use of Revenue Derived From Mineral
Leases on City Owned Airports in the Amount of $413,000.00 for the Design and Construction of a
Temporary Heliport at I -30 and Montgomery Street and Survey and Planning Services for Land
Acquisition for a Permanent Heliport; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the Amount of $413,000.00
From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Design and Construction Management Services
Associated With Improvements at the Temporary Heliport and Survey and Planning Services for Land
Acquisition for a Permanent Heliport; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement in
the Amount of $155,500.00; and Authorize $257,500.00 for Construction Costs Primarily Contracted
Through Established Annual Agreements.
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 Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24422 Revised be approved as recommended
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19337 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member
Jordan.
3. M &C C -24423 - Approve the I -35W, SH 121 Site Area F for a Downtown Fort Worth
Heliport.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24423 -
Approve Area F (bounded by I -35W, SH 121, East Fourth Street and the Trinity River) as the selected
site for a Downtown Fort Worth Public Use Heliport, as recommended by the Aviation Department's
2010 Heliport Feasibility and Siting Study subject to the following conditions (a) The Aviation
Department Shall Work With the Federal Aviation Administration to Establish Arrival and Departure
Corridors Utilizing I -35, SH 121, I -30 and the Trinity River as Safety Allows to Minimize the Adverse
Impacts of Helicopter Operations Upon Nearby neighborhoods; (b) The Aviation Department Shall
Prescribe Hours of Operation for the Heliport That Begin No Earlier Than 6:00 a.m. and End No Later
Than 12:00 Midnight, Provided That Helicopter Operations Associated With Police, Medical and
Other Emergency Services May Occur at the Heliport at Any Time and Any Other Exceptions Shall Be
Preapproved in Writing by the Aviation Director; and (c) The Aviation Department Shall Work With
Riverside Neighborhood Leaders and the City's Historic Preservation Officer to Commemorate the
History of the Selected Site by Designing an Appropriate Historical Marker or a Suitable Work of
Public Art for Placement at the Heliport be Withdrawn From Consideration.
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(C -24440 Continued)
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(C -24443 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24443 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Exceed $988,870.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the Transfer of an Additional $488,870.00 of
HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation
to be Used for Targeted Infill Housing in the Terrell Heights Neighborhood.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24444 be approved as recommended with appreciation
to the Housing and Economic Development Department staff. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Lancaster Avenue Medians.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract
with Excitement Technologies, L.L.C., in the Amount of $153,823.55 for Lighting Enhancements to
the Six (6) Sculptures on the Lancaster Avenue Medians, Titled "Avenue of Light" by Cliff Garten
Studio. This Agreement Includes the Final Design, Fabrication and Installation of 11 Custom
Stainless -Steel LED Light Fixtures and a Custom - Designed Wireless Control System for the Six (6)
Sculptures on the Lancaster Avenue Medians, Which Extend From Lamar Street to East of the
Main /Commerce Street Intersection. Funding for This Project Will Come From the Following Two (2)
Sources: (1) $152,936.55 From the Public Art Fund of the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund and
(2) $887.00 From an Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Project Grant From the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Which Represents the Remainder of the EDI grant.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24445 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Mayor Pro tem Scarth casting the dissenting vote.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of
$2,123,000.00, and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated Stormwater Utility Fund Balance by the
Same Amount, for the Purpose of Funding Year Three (3) of the GIS Stormwater Mapping Project for
the Transportation and Public Works Department, Stormwater Management Division; and Authorize
the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for the Project.
(Council Member Burns left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24446 be approved as recommended and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19339 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of
$156,595.00 and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for
the Purpose of Funding the Ludelle Channel Master Plan; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
an Engineering Agreement With Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $156,595.00 for the Ludelle
Channel Master Plan.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24447 be approved as recommended and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 19340 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
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(C -24448 Continued)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to Execute an After School
Program Agreement for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,280,000.00 With Four (4) School Districts That
are Attended by Residents of Fort Worth to Include the Fort Worth Independent School District, the
Crowley Independent School District, the Keller Independent School District and the White Settlement
Independent School District to Operate an After- School Program at Selected Schools as a Juvenile
Crime Prevention Measure During Fiscal Year 2011; and Authorize the Agreement to be Renewed for
Up to Four (4) One (1) Year Periods Without Further Action From City Council.
Council Member Jordan and Council Member Moss advised they 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 Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24448 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried five (5) ayes to zero (0) nays, with two (2) abstentions by Council Members Jordan
and Moss and Council Member Burns absent.
15. M&C C-24449 - Authorize a cre se in the Estimated ExQ e nditures for te Professional
Services Contract with Orchid Cellmark Forensics for the Fort Worth Police Department Under
City Secretary Contract No. 37063, Authorize the Funding Level Increase for the Subsequent
E2MLOption Years to an Amount Not to xcee $241,000 00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize an Increase in the Estimated Expenditures
for the Professional Service Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 37063, with Orchid Cellmark
Forensics From the Estimated $141,000.00 to an Amount Not to Exceed $241,000.00; and Authorize a
Funding Level Increase to $241,000.00 for the Remaining Two (2) Option Years.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24449 be approved as recommended. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns
absent.
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Council Members Jordan and Moss advised they 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 Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24450 be approved as recommended. The
motion carried five (5) ayes to zero (0) nays, with two (2) abstentions by Council Members
Jordan and Moss and Council Member Burns absent.
(Council Member Burns returned to his place at the dais.)
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co-mmin of JP MoEgan Chase Bank N.A. for
Property Located at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
The recommendation was that the City Council Execute a Consent to Assignment of a Ground Lease
by Alliance No. 6 Building Partners L.P., to Commingled Pension Trust Fund (Strategic Property) of
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA ; and Issue a Lessor Estoppel Certificate and Consent to Commingled
Pension Trust Fund (Strategic Property) of JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. for Property Located at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport.
Council Members Jordan, Zimmerman, Hicks and Burns advised that they had a normal banking
relationship with JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. but it did not pose a conflict of interest.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24451 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Secondary and Filter Area Rehab and Modifications.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with
Archer Western Contractors, Ltd., for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment System Secondary and
Filter Area Rehab and Modifications, in the Amount of $8,214,000.00.
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Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24452 be approved as recommended. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
19. MSC C -24453 - Authorize a Contract in the Amount of $1,586,928.00 with William J.
Schultz, Inc., / /a as Circle "C" Construction a rte Woodvale Sanitary Sewer and
Water Improvements Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With
William J. Schultz, Inc., d /b /a Circle "C" Construction Company for the Woodvale Sanitary Sewer and
Water Improvements Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,586,928.00; Adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Lake Worth Capital
Improvement Fund (Gas Wells) in the Amount of $1,718,863.00, From Available Funds, for the
Purpose of Funding the Woodvale Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvements Project; and Authorize the
Transfer of $1,718,863.00 From the Lake Worth Capital Improvement Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $361,509.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$1,357,354.00; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, From
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the Project.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24453 be approved as recommended and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 19341 -09 -2010 and 19342 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Adopt Appropriation
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
With the Fort Worth Independent School District in an Amount Up to $60,000.00 to Provide the Fort
Worth After School Program at Como Elementary School for the 2010 -2011 School Year; and Adopt
an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the Amount of $60,000.00, Subject to Receipt of Payment From the Fort Worth Independent School
District, for the Purpose of Operating an After School Program at Como Elementary School for the
2010 -2011 School Year.
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Council Member Moss advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -24454 be approved as recommended and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19343 -09 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Moss.
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The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to Allow Citizen Input
Regarding the Proposal to Amend the City's Neighborhood Stabilization Program Plan and the Intent
to Change the Use of $339,500.00 of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds; Authorize a Change
in Use and Expenditure of an Additional $339,500.00 in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds to Tarrant
County Housing Partnership in the Form of a Subordinate Forgivable Loan Totaling $1,699,255.00 for
the Acquisition and Development of the Beaty Street Apartments Located in the 5500 Block of Beaty
Street in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e
Mr. Ryan Haden, Development Project Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no Citizen Presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24455 be approved as
recommended with appreciation to the Housing and Economic Development Department
staff. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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XIV. BUDGET HEARING
1. Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Approp iation Ordinance, De t Service
Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance.
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(See Agenda Item XI. Presentations by the City Council on page 16 for the Report of City Staff.)
Mayor Moncrief reiterated that the following services were restored in the FY2011 budget:
• No closures of fire stations
• No furloughs days - 3% pay restoration (General Employees)
• Restore funding for Citywide mowing
• No library closures — pending review in 6 months
• Delay merger of Library / Parks Consolidation — pending committee review
• Maintain hours at Community Centers
• Restore partial funding for Directions Home
• Restore funding for Alleyway Cleaning
• Increase funding for arterials and Capital Improvement programs
He further advised that the proposed budget resulted in no tax rate increase, no layoffs in the Police
and Fire Departments and continued investment in City infrastructure.
2. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Tracey Michol, Human Relations Commission Member, 6131 Avery Drive, #8109, appeared
before Council in support of Agenda Item XV. Budget Hearing and provided a detailed recount of her
experience as a Human Relations Commissioner. She also expressed appreciation to City staff for
assistance in education and training relative to the deaf and hard of hearing community. She provided
three (3) suggestions to the Council: improve the accessibility of the City website to allow seamless
navigation, with a focus on persons with disabilities, develop a volunteer program in support of city
parks, library, and administration; and develop an incentive program in the form of a challenge to
develop new business and opportunities for self - employment, with a special focus on persons requiring
accommodation not already provided by existing organizations.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Agenda Item XV. Budget Hearing
and requested the Council continue funding for the Northside, Meadowbrook and Ridglea Branch
libraries. They also stated that studies had shown that there was a correlation between high quality
community services and crime or violence. They also stated that adding more fees such as the
proposed transportation fee to the water bill would create more problems for people who already could
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not afford to pay their bills. Two individuals suggested raising the tax rate to the rollback rate in order
to recognize the same tax revenue from the previous year. They stated the libraries were an essential
part of the education of the children of the City and were an invaluable safe place for people of all ages
to spend their time. They also opposed the merging of the Library and Parks and Community Services
Department and commended the City Manager on developing a study committee to review this merger.
They stated that it did not make sense for a Librarian to be managing the City parks. They also
requested the City Council respect the public /private investment with the Botanic Garden. They
requested that more study committee members be added to the committee than proposed.
Mr. Drake Benthall, 4020 West 7th Street
Mr. Homer Davis, 6325 Klomath Road
Ms. Catherine Norman, 3220 Spanish Oak Drive
Ms. Suzie Jary, 6416 Locke Avenue
Ms. Beverly Branham, 6487 Woodstock Road (provided photographs of the Ridglea Library and
advised the library's condition was wrongly described during budget presentations in order to have
them closed)
Ms. Margaret DeMoss, representing Scenic Fort Worth, 2600 West 7th Street, #2644
Mr. CJ Lechner, 9920 Sparrow Hawk Lane (provided a list of budget solutions and suggestions)
Ms. Irene Kjornes, 6176 Wrigley Way
Ms. Libby Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue (also requested staff place a daily digest with links to budget
information on the City website in order to keep the citizens properly informed of the daily budget
changes)
Mr. Don Woodard, Sr., 3921 Stone Henge Road, appeared before Council in opposition to the City
Manager's proposed FY 2011 Budget and relative to the Trinity Vision project. He stated in these
tough economic times, the City should not be concerned with building high rise condos and a river
walk. He also pointed out the City's contribution has significantly increased since the project's
inception and would likely end up as a billion dollar project.
Ms. Tanya Brown, 6437 Darwood Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition to the City
Manager's proposed FY 2011 Budget, and explained the purpose of the housing counseling provided
in the Housing and Economic Development Department and stated that she would be laid off as part of
the reduction in force. She recounted stories of various Fort Worth residents that she had counseled
over the years and stated that the service provided to the citizens was priceless, especially during the
economic downturn and the increasing rate of foreclosures.
Ms. Barbara Ellis, 1812 Martel Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition to the City Manager's
proposed FY 2011 Budget and provided a spreadsheet detailing problems and issues with the home
appraisal values, relative to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD).
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Mayor Moncrief requested that City Manager Fisseler schedule a meeting with the TAD to discuss the
findings.
Dr. Norma Esparza, 4916 Marble Falls Road, appeared before Council in opposition to the City
Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2011 (FY 2011) Budget and requested the Community Relations
Department be left in tact and funding for support of the Human Relations Commission be put back in
the budget. She stated that the women's health initiative was an important part of community
outreach.
Ms. Tolli Thomas, representing Wedgwood Square Neighborhood Association, 5341 Wooten Drive,
appeared before Council in opposition to the City Manager's proposed FY 2011 Budget and relative to
specific budget documents not placed on the City website. She stated that certain budget documents
were not made available to the citizens without an open records request. She stated the citizens needed
all of the budget documents in order to review the proposed documents and offer suggestions. She
added the private enterprise was feasting while the public was suffering.
Mr. Jimmy A. Defoor, 10308 Little Valley Road, appeared before Council in opposition to the City
Manager's proposed FY 2011 Budget and suggested the Council raise the property taxes by $0.02 to
close the gap from the expected property tax revenue due to decline in property values.
Mr. Harry Lundvall, representing the United Coalition of Employees, 1825 Fairmount, appeared before
Council in opposition to the City Manager's proposed FY 2011 Budget and the reduction in force of
City employees. He advised that all employees should be treated equally and fairly and if cuts were
necessary then they should include all departments.
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council in opposition to the City Manager's
proposed FY 2011 Budget and stated that the City could not expect to use the same people and expect
changes. He also stated that the Council was responsible for crashing the budget. He stated that the
Council approved a one million dollar contract to a low bidder for alley mowing and the company tried
to mow the alleys with a propane mower. He stated that the contractor should have known that he
could not use a propane mower had he ever mowed an alley before. He also stated that $6.5M spent on
the Zipper Building should have been spent on the City employees' salaries. He also advised that there
was no reason to spend money on the 7th Street Bridge lighting. He suggested the Council place a gas
well on each golf course in order to generate more money for the City. He also expressed appreciation
to the City Secretary's Office staff for their assistance at the Council meetings.
Carol Sullivan, 5216 Carol Avenue, expressed appreciation to the Mayor for his 9/11 remarks and
requested more financial transparency. She also questioned the need for "proper process." She
requested staff place City employee's salaries on the City website. She also advised that she lived in
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the same neighborhood as Ms. Regina Blair, who spoke earlier on Mayor and Council Communication
No. G -17024 and represented the Stop Six Sunrise Addition Neighborhood Association. Ms. Sullivan
stated that there had not been any neighborhood meetings and she had never seen or met Ms. Blair
before the Council meeting, yet this neighborhood association was in favor of that agenda item. She
added her concerns for the $1.2 million HUD Grant and what it was to be used for. She also stated that
she attended the Public Safety Fair and had advised how smaller issues could quickly turn into large
issues and provided photographs of various code violations throughout the City.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-
2011 Budget as recommended by the City Manager, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Andy Bradshaw, 6448 Rosemont Avenue
Mr. Gilman Tracy, 6428 Rosemont Avenue
Ms. Betty Hove, 4021 Shadow Drive
Mr. Ronald Thomas, 1113 Carpenters Street, Azle, Texas 76020
Ms. Betty Story, 2625 Canton Drive
Mr. Mike Phipps, 4451 Normandy Road
Ms. Marlene Quinn, 4213 Blackhawk Avenue
Ms. Mary Ann Kleuser, 7012 Tumbling Trail
Ms. Jane Bass, 3221 Spanish Oak Drive
Mr. Henry Wilder, 1612 Cienegas Circle
Ms. Dorothy Moreland, 4016 West 7th Street
Ms. Una Bailey, 6216 Locke Avenue
Ms. Jennifer Harnish, 7316 Old Mill Run
Mr. Glen Estes, 6909 Church Park Drive
Ms. Frances Mizell, 6712 Medinah Drive
Mr. W. A. Mizell, 6712 Medinah Drive
Ms. Karyn Jones, 6433 Greenway Road
Mr. Raymond Medrano, 1412 Circle Park Boulevard
Ms. Deborah Medrano, 1412 Circle Park Boulevard
Ms. Melanie Arrington Smith, 2400 Harrison Avenue
Ms. Dotty Woodson, 209 Crestwood
Ms. Brooke Lively, 4706 Harley Avenue
XV. ZONING HEARING
It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that
notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on August 27, 2010.
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Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Ensley, representing Southwestern Seminary, 2001 West Seminary Drive, appeared before
Council and advised that the Seminary would like to continue expanding their campus by building up,
rather than out, in order to preserve the green space. He requested Council approve this item.
Mr. Wages Forman, representing Southwestern Seminary, 2001 West Seminary Drive, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -10 -090, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Robert Snoke, 3826 6th Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning Docket No. ZC-
10 -090 and was recognized by Mayor Moncrief, but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -090 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 17, 2010, continued Zoning Docket No. ZC-
10 -092, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Generally Bounded by Bolt Street, 8th Avenue,
James Avenue, Covert Street, & BNSF Railway From "B" Two - Family, "C" Medium Density Multi -
Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "FR" General Commercial
Restricted to "PD /CF" Planned Development for All Uses in "CF" Community Facilities With a
Maximum Height of 75 feet; Site Plan Waiver Recommended.
Mr. Pieter Kessels, 10300 North Central Expressway, Suite 110, Dallas, Texas 75231, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -10 -092, but did not wish to address the Council.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC- 10-092 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
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a Previous Meetiny�
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 10, 2010, continued Zoning Docket No. ZC-
10-094, Commercial Metals Company, 2400 NE 36th Street; From "K" Heavy Industrial to "PD/K"
Planned Development for All Uses in "K" Heavy Industrial Plus Metal Recycling Facility; Site Plan
Included.
Ms. Margaret DeMoss, 2600 West 7h Street, #2644, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket No. ZC-10-094, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-10-094 be continued until the November 9, 2010, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Block 62, Lots I & 2; from: "corhood Commercial to: "ER" Nei hborhood
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 3, 2010, continued Zoning Docket No. ZC-
10-10413, City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Far Greater Northside Neighborhood, Phase 3
2801 & 2805 Chestnut, Rosen Heights First Filing, Block 62, Lots I & 2; from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-10-104B be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
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plan included. (Recommended for Denial)
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(ZC -10 -108 Continued)
Mr. Michael Banta, 3209 Greene Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No.
ZC -10 -108, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -108 be continued until the October 12, 2010, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -10 -090, but
did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Maria Ruiz, 5908 Heatherglen Terrace
Ms. Connie Salazar, 3724 Schwartz Avenue
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC- 10 -116A be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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(ZC- 10 -116B Continued)
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 24, 2010, continued Zoning Docket No. ZC-
10-116B, City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Far Greater Northside Neighborhood, Phase 4
312 NW 28th Street, 2911, 2913, 3107, & 3221 N. Main Street; From "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, "I" Light Industrial, "J" Medium Industrial, and "PD -834" Planned Development to "FR"
General Commercial Restricted, "PD /I" Planned Development for All Uses in "I" Light Industrial
Excluding Bar, Tavern, Cocktail Lounge, Club, Private or Teen, Club, Commercial or Business,
Massage Parlor, Liquor or Package Store, Tattoo Parlor, Pawn Shop, Crematorium, Fabricating or
Manufactured Housing, Manufactured Home/RV Repair, Paint Mixing or Spraying, Paper Box
Manufacture, Sheet Metal Shop, Warehouse or Bulk Storage, Sexually Oriented Business,
Manufacture of Aluminum, Brass or Other Metals From Bone, Paper, Rubber, Leather or Plastics a
10x20 Landscaped Bufferyard With Screening Fence and Five (5) New Trees a Minimum 3" Caliper
to be Located at West Property Line Adjacent to Residential, the Supplemental Setback Adjacent to
Residential to be a Minimum of 25', All Uses to be Conducted Indoors; Site Plan Waiver Requested
and Retain "PD -834" Planned Development for E Uses Plus Hotel, Site Plan Included.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC- 10 -116B be approved as amended to deny 312 NW 28th Street and
continue 2911, 2913, 3107 and 3221 North Main Street until the September 21, 2010,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -117 be approved with appreciation to the Planning and Development
Department staff. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
9. Zoning Docket No. ZC -10 -118 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Portion
of Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood, Phase 2 Generally bounded by E. Vickery Boulevard,
Miller Avenue, Avenue J, & S. Beach Street; from: "A -7.5" One - Family, "A -5" One - Family,
"B" Two - Family, "CR" Low Density Multifamily, "C" Medium Density Multifamily, "C/DD"
Medium Density Multifamily/Demolition Delay, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "E/HC"
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Neighborhood Comm ercial/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "MU -1" Low Intensity Mixed -Use,
"MU -1/HC" Low Intensity Mixed- Use/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "FR" General
Commercial Restricted, "F/HC" General Commercial/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "I"
Light Industrial, "J" Medium Industrial, and "PD 85" Planned Development to: "A -5" One -
Family, "B" Two - Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "CF/HC" Community
Facilities/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "UR" Urban Residential, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "MU -1" Low Intensity Mixed -Use,
"MU -1/DD" Low Intensity Mixed- Use/Demolition Delay, "MU -1/HC" Low Intensity Mixed -
Use/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "FR" General Commercial Restricted and "I" Light
Industrial (Recommended for Approval)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -118 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -119 be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -122 be approved with appreciation to Planning and Development
Department staff and the Keller Independent School District. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC -10 -123, ZC -10 -124, ZC -10 -125, ZC -10-
10 -126, ZC -10 -127, ZC -10 -128, ZC -10 -129, ZC -10 -130, ZC -10 -131 and ZC -10 -132 would be
considered under one motion.
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Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning
Docket Nos. ZC- 10- 123, ZC- 10- 124, ZC- 10- 125, ZC- 10- 126, ZC- 10- 127, ZC- 10- 128, ZC-
10-129, ZC-10-130, ZC-10-131 andZC-10-132 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC -10 -144 be approved with appreciation to the Planning and Development
Department staff. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Espino, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 19344 -09 -2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES,
THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS "; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council and advised that he would speak on
Code Violations at a future meeting.
Other Citizen Presentations:
The following individuals appeared before Council regarding the Ridglea Theatre. They advised that
the building was scheduled to be purchased by Bank of America, who would tear down the back and
side walls, but leave the front facade. They stated that the building was 60 years old and met seven (7)
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of the ten (10) requirements for a historical designation. They stated that Mr. Weaver, along with
investors, were ready to make an offer to purchase the building and had established a formal business
plan. They advised that they wished to revive and renovate the building and keep it as an art and live
entertainment venue. They have projected that first year sales tax contribution to the City would be
approximately $6.67M and added that they would not require any financial assistance from the City.
They stated that the interior of the building had significant architectural qualities and pointed out that
the building was regularly toured by architectural students and historical societies. They also advised
that this was one of the only remaining single screen theatres in North Texas still in operation. They
advised that the property owner had not returned their phone calls and stated they wished to make a
secondary offer for purchase of the property, should the deal with Bank of America fall through.
Mr. Levi Weaver, 1215 Belle Place,
Mr. James O'Neil, 3128 Tanglewood Trail
Mr. Jean Thomas Louvier, 10349 Creek Hollow Lane
Mr. Richard Van Zandt, 109 Paint Brush Road
Mr. Wesley Hathaway, 109 Paint Brush Road
The following individuals completed a citizen presentation card in support of Mr. Weaver's offer to
purchase the Ridglea Theatre and were recognized by Mayor Moncrief, but were not present in the
Council Chamber.
Mr. Mike Fink, 8104 Gibbs Drive
Ms. Jenni Briseno -Fink, 3001 West Normandale #1032
The following individuals completed a citizen presentation card in support of Mr. Weaver's offer to
purchase the Ridglea Theatre, but did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Karyn Jones, 6433 Greenway Road
Ms. Valerie Rios, 3829 Ryan Avenue
Ms. Tapley Holland, P.O. Box 3, Mineral Wells, Texas 76068
Ms. Jenny Capley, 2108 Ran Lane, #152, Arlington, Texas 76013
Mr. Peter Quimby, 2108 Ran Lane, #152, Arlington, Texas 76013
Ms. Tania McKinney, 5713 Tracyne Drive, Westworth Village, Texas 76114
Ms. Madelaine Monroe, 3750 West 7th Street
Mr. Nicholas Tyree, 1025 South Timberline Drive
Ms. Samantha Stanley, 5028 Overton Ridge Circle, #1212
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Council Member Zimmerman advised that he would broker a meeting with the property owner and Mr.
Weaver at the end of this week as a means for Mr. Weaver to make a secondary offer on the property.
He advised Mr. Weaver to bring earnest money and his business plan to the meeting.
Mr. Don Sabo, 3816 Carman Drive, North Benbrook, Texas, appeared before Council in opposition to
the Mary's Creek site as a possible location for the Mary's Creek Basin Water Recycling Center for
wastewater treatment/water recycling facility. He advised of the recent flooding problems caused by
the tropical storm that came through the area. He wanted the Council to know that they still had
flooding problems in Benbrook despite efforts to alleviate those concerns. He pointed out that this was
all before the plant that was proposed for this area or the stormwater runoff from the plant. He advised
of a phone call from the Benbrook Police Department that Mary's Creek was flooding in the area of
Twlight Dive and North Benbrook.
XVHI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 21st day of September, 2010.
Attest:
Approved:
Marty endrix Michael
City Secretary Mayor